JP6788906B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, a game machine such as a pachinko game machine draws a winning lottery when a game ball enters the starting port, and if a winning lottery is won in the winning lottery, a winning display result is derived in a variable game, and then a large amount is obtained. It is configured to give a winning game to open the winning opening.

In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the time measured by a timekeeping means such as a real-time clock (RTC) reaches a specific time, a predetermined effect is executed to play the game for a long time. There is an attempt to reduce the "feeling of rut" that a player can feel (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-010698

However, in the game machine described in Patent Document 1, it is expected that the player's interest will be further improved by devising the production using the function of the timekeeping means.
The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

The game machine that solves the above problems draws a winning lottery when the game ball enters the starting port, and if the winning lottery is won, the winning display result is derived in the variable game, and then the big winning opening. In a game machine to which a hit game is given, a setting means and an effect that can be set by changing a set value that determines an advantage degree regarding the hit game based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit are provided. When the effect execution means to be executed, the effect control means to control the effect execution means, and the time timing means to measure the time are provided, and the variable game is being executed at a specific time, the variable game is being executed. be capable of executing the special effect in the presentation execution section, the special effect is Ri directing der suggests setting value, the special effect is configured to include a first element, a second element, and There are a plurality of types of the first element and the second element, and a set value can be suggested according to the type of the first element, and the special effect is configured according to the type of the second element. The gist is that it is possible to suggest what kind of first element is .

A game machine that solves the above problems draws a winning lottery when the game ball enters the starting port, and if the winning lottery is won, the winning display result is derived in the variable game, and then the big winning opening. In a game machine to which a hit game is given, a setting means and an effect that can be set by changing a set value that determines an advantage degree regarding the hit game based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit are provided. The effect execution means to be executed, the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, and the time specifying means capable of specifying the elapsed time from the determination reference time are provided, and the elapsed time from the determination reference time is defined as the specific time. When the variable game is being executed, the special effect can be executed by the effect executing means, the special effect is an effect suggesting a set value, and the special effect is an effect. It is configured to include a first element and a second element, and there are a plurality of types of the first element and the second element, respectively, and it is possible to suggest a set value according to the type of the first element. It is a gist that it is possible to suggest which type of the first element constituting the special effect is according to the type of the second element .

According to the present invention, the interest of the player can be improved.

A front view schematically showing a pachinko machine. The front view which shows the game board schematically. The front view which shows typically the main board unit. Explanatory drawing for explaining a setting value. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline of control at the time of power-on. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of 1st production pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of the 2nd production pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of distribution pattern at a specific time. (A) and (b) are explanatory views which show the determination ratio at the time of determining the 1st effect pattern. The explanatory view which shows the decision ratio at the time of determining the 2nd production pattern. A timing chart showing the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views which show the determination ratio at the time of determining the 1st effect pattern in 2nd Embodiment. (A) to (c) are explanatory views which show the determination ratio at the time of determining the 1st effect pattern in 3rd Embodiment. In the third embodiment, an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the first effect pattern and the set value. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of the 1st effect pattern in another embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described.
In the present specification, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 which is an example of the gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes a fixed frame (outer frame) 11a for fixing the body of the pachinko game machine 10 to island facilities such as a game hall, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts.

The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported on the front side of the fixed frame 11a so that the opening of the fixed frame 11a can be opened and closed. Further, the mounting frame 11b is configured to be detachably attached to the fixed frame 11a. The mounting frame 11b may be further configured by combining a plurality of frames.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. The opening of the mounting frame 11b is always regulated by the locking device SS. The locking device SS is unlocked by an operation using a frame key (not shown) managed by the manager of the game hall, and the mounting frame 11b can be opened. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, by opening the mounting frame 11b, it becomes possible to access the game parts assembled on the back side of the mounting frame 11b.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is assembled to the mounting frame 11b. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa into which the game ball flows down is formed. On the game board YB, an opening window YBb is formed in a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is operated when the game ball is launched into the game area YBa. For example, the launch handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA as an example of light emitting effect means. The decorative lamp LA can perform an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown) (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect). The decorative lamp LA is provided on the frame 11 and the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP as an example of audio production means. The speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) that outputs sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and music. For example, the speaker SP is provided on the frame body 11.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. For example, the information display device 13 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board YB.

The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a and a second special symbol display unit 13b. The special symbol display units 13a and 13b can display the special symbols independently of each other. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the special symbol internally performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the following description, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 13a is referred to as a “first special symbol”, and the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 13b is referred to as a “second special symbol”.

The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, the second special symbol display unit 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are examples of variation games.

In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is referred to as a "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is referred to as a "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". 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. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel at the same time. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 13a and 13b include a jackpot symbol that is an example of a jackpot display result and a missed symbol that is an example of a missed display result.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when a big hit is won in the special symbol winning lottery, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game of the big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the jackpot is not won in the winning lottery of the special symbol (in the case of a miss), the missed symbol is derived in the special game, and the jackpot game is not given after the end of the special game of the miss.

The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The information display device 13 includes a second special hold display unit 13d. The second special hold display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number", and the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special reserved number". The maximum values of the first special hold number and the second special hold number can be set in 4 as an example.

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The ordinary symbol display unit 13e can display an ordinary symbol different from the above-mentioned special symbol. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol internally performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is referred to as a "normal game".

The normal symbols that can be derived from the normal symbol display unit 13e include a normal hit symbol that is an example of a normal hit display result and a missed symbol that is an example of a normal hit display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a normal hit is won in a winning lottery of a normal symbol, the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal hit game is given after the normal game of the normal hit is completed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the normal symbol is not won in the winning lottery (in the case of a loss), the missing symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is not given after the end of the normal game.

The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is specified because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending normal games is referred to as the "ordinary pending number".

The display units 13a to 13f do not have to be provided together in one display device, and may be provided in different parts. Further, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed", and a round display unit that notifies the maximum number of round games described later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH, which is an example of the effect display means. The effect display device EH has an image display unit GH capable of displaying an image. The image display unit GH may include a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel as an example. The effect display device EH can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front.

The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA constitute an effect device (effect device group) which is an example of the effect execution means for executing the effect. The effect executing means is not limited to the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA, but is composed of one or two of the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA. It may be configured to include one arbitrarily selectable, and may further include one or both of a movable body for effect and a vibrating body for effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting winning opening 15 that opens into the game area YBa as an example of the starting opening. The first start winning opening 15 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start winning sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 15 (shown in FIG. 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the withdrawal condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting winning opening 16 that opens into the game area YBa as an example of the starting opening. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start winning sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the withdrawal condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is a normally variable means capable of operating in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start winning opening 16 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 16. An ordinary variable member 17 as an example is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 16, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal solenoid SL1 which is an example of an actuator that normally operates the variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 6). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 18 that opens into the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 (shown in FIG. 6). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is an example of a special variable means capable of operating in an open state in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening 18 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 18. A variable member 19 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the large winning opening 18, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 which is an example of an actuator for operating the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 6). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the hit game of the special symbol.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 20 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) in the gaming area YBa. The gate 20 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 20 (shown in FIG. 6). In the pachinko game machine 10, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied, but the payout condition of the prize ball is not satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning opening 24 that opens into the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 24. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the ordinary prize sensor SE5, the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18, and 24. It is a so-called "winning" that a game ball enters the winning opening.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 25. For example, the out port 25 opens in the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings 15, 16, 18, and 24 are discharged from the out opening 25 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out-port sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball discharged from the out-port 25 to the outside of the machine.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can adjust the firing intensity of the gaming ball by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming balls can be hit so as to flow down either the left side region of the center frame W or the right side region of the center frame W. When the game ball is launched so as to flow down the left area of the center frame W, that is, when a so-called "left-handed" is made, the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 and the normal winning opening 24. Can be. When the game ball is launched so as to flow down the right side area of the center frame W, that is, when a so-called "right-handed" is made, the game ball has a second start winning opening 16, a large winning opening 18, a gate 20, And can enter the ordinary winning opening 24.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit MU, a sub control unit SU, and a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. Here, the structure of the main control unit MU will be described in detail, and the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including each unit MU, SU, 60 will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main board case 49 for accommodating the main control board 40. For example, the main control board 40 is a printed circuit board. A microprocessor 41, an RWM clear switch 46, a setting device 47, and a display 48 are mounted on the main control board 40.

Here, 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. The RWM clear switch 46 is an operation means configured to enable an operation for instructing the initialization of various backed up information. The RWM clear switch 46 is configured to be in the ON state when the push operation is performed, and is in the OFF state when the push operation is not performed. The operation of the RWM clear switch 46 is, for example, a human operation by the manager of the amusement park.

The setting device 47 has a key cylinder 47a that is rotated while the setting key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole. The setting device 47 is operated in either an on state in which the setting key is inserted into the keyhole of the key cylinder 47a and rotated in a predetermined direction, or an off state in which the setting key is not rotated in the predetermined direction. It is possible to switch to. The setting device 47 cannot pull out the setting key unless it is in the operating state switched to the off state.

The display 48 is a display unit (so-called 7-segment display) in which a light emitting unit such as an LED is arranged in a figure eight shape, and is configured to be able to display a numerical value of 0 to 9. The display 48 is not limited to the configuration in which the light emitting portions are arranged in a figure eight shape, and may be configured in which the light emitting portions are arranged in a shape different from this, and the number of light emitting portions is not limited to seven. .. Further, the display 48 may be a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying an image imitating characters and numbers.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the mounting frame 11b cannot be opened unless the locking device SS is unlocked by using the frame key. That is, in principle, a player who cannot unlock the locking device SS cannot open the mounting frame 11b. Therefore, in principle, the player cannot operate the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting device 47 mounted on the main control board 40. Further, in principle, the display 48 mounted on the main control board 40 cannot be visually recognized by the player.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a probability fluctuation function that fluctuates the jackpot probability with a high probability, a ball entry assist function that assists the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16, and a time for shortening the fluctuation time of the special game. It is equipped with a shortening function. The gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured by combining the operating states (operating and non-operating) of these functions.

First, the probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of probability states as states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The plurality of probability states include a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that of the low probability state. When the probability change function is activated, the probability state shifts from the low probability state to the high probability state, and the possibility of winning a big hit increases, which is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

Next, the ball entry assist function will be described. The ball entry assist function is a so-called "electric support function".
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of ball entry rate states as states in which the ball entry rates of the game balls to the second start winning opening 16 are different. The plurality of ball entry rate states include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate is higher than that of the low ball entry rate state. When the ball entry assist function is activated, the ball entry rate state shifts from the low ball entry rate state to the high ball entry rate state, and it becomes easier to establish the start condition of the second special game, which is advantageous for the player. Become. The high ball entry rate state is the so-called "electric support state".

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by executing 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 ball entry rate state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the normal hit probability in the winning lottery of the normal symbol with a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 17 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low ball entry rate state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal hit game is increased more than in the low ball entry rate state, and the normal variable member 17 in the normal hit game is once. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the ball longer than that in the low ball entry rate state.

Next, the fluctuation time shortening function (hereinafter referred to as a time saving function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of fluctuation time states as states in which the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) of the special game is different. The plurality of fluctuation time states include a long fluctuation time state and a short fluctuation time state in which the average fluctuation time of at least the second special game is shorter than that of the long fluctuation time state. When the time saving function is activated, the fluctuation time state shifts from the long fluctuation time state to the short fluctuation time state, and the number of times of the second special game that can be substantially executed per unit time increases. That is, the digestion efficiency of the hold of the second special game is improved.

The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. Under normal conditions, the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function do not operate. In the first advantageous state, the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function all operate. In the second advantageous state, the probability change function does not operate, while the ball entry assist function and the time saving function operate. The gaming state is not limited to the above-mentioned three types, and a part or all of them may be different gaming states in which the function to operate among the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function is changed. In addition, the number of types of gaming states may be two or four or more.

Next, the setting change function will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a setting changing function that allows setting by changing the internal setting value. The set value is information that defines the jackpot probability, which is an example of the degree of advantage regarding the winning game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of set values that define different jackpot probabilities K. For example, in this embodiment, there are a total of 6 levels of set values from the first to the sixth. In the following description, when the setting n is indicated, it is assumed that the nth set value is set (however, n = 1 to 6).

For each set value, the jackpot probability Kl when the probability variation function is not operating and the jackpot probability Kh when the probability variation function is operating are defined as a set. The jackpot probabilities Kl and Kh have higher probabilities in the order of setting 1 <2 <3 <4 <5 <6. That is, it can be said that the settings that are advantageous to the player are set in the order of setting 1 <2 <3 <4 <5 <6. The set value is not limited to all 6 steps, and may be 2 to 5 steps, or 7 or more steps.

As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is based on various information backed up when the RWM clear switch 46 is in the off state and the setting device 47 is in the off state when the power is turned on. Then, the progress of the game is shifted to a possible control state (hereinafter referred to as a normal control state).

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, if the RWM clear switch 46 is in the on state and the setting device 47 is in the off state, specific information among the various backed up information is initialized. After that, it shifts to the normal control state.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, when the RWM clear switch 46 is in the ON state and the setting device 47 is in the ON state, specific information among various backup information is initialized. After that, it shifts to the setting change state. In the setting change state, the internally set value is notified. In the setting change state, the internally set value is set to [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] →… → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] for each operation of the setting switch. You can change it to loop like →…. In the present embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the RWM clear switch 46. The setting change state is terminated when the setting device 47 is operated to the off state by using the setting key, and the selected setting value is confirmed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 shifts to the setting confirmation state when the RWM clear switch 46 is in the off state and the setting device 47 is in the on state when the power is turned on. In the setting confirmation state, the set value set internally is notified. Also, in the setting confirmation state, even if the setting switch is operated, the internally set value cannot be changed. The setting confirmation state ends when the setting device 47 is operated to the off state by using the setting key. The setting change state (setting control state) and the setting confirmation state (setting confirmation state) are setting control modes (setting control state) for controlling the set value.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can notify the set value on the display 48 when the setting control mode is set. When the power is turned on, the display 48 displays a display that notifies the internally set value when the state shifts to either the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Specifically, in the display 48, [1] is set when the setting is 1, [2] is set when the setting is 2, [3] is set when the setting is 3, and [4] is set when the setting is 4. , [5] is displayed when the setting is 5, and [6] is displayed when the setting is 6.

For example, in the setting change state, the setting value is changed every time the setting switch is operated, so that on the display 48, [1] → [2] → ... → [5] → [6] → [1] → ... As such, the display that notifies the set value is switched so as to loop. On the other hand, in the setting confirmation state, the set value is not changed even if the setting switch is operated, so that the display 48 continues without switching the display for notifying the set value. After the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are completed, the display 48 may continue the display for notifying the set setting value, and the display is switched to the display for notifying information different from the set value. However, it is not necessary to display any information.

Next, the jackpot will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes one or a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The type of jackpot symbol can also be grasped as the type of jackpot. The jackpot symbol defines the type of jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is completed. The jackpot game is one of the benefits given to the player in connection with the jackpot in the special game.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot game is started after the jackpot special game is completed. In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the jackpot 18 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit. One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the large winning opening 18 is opened so as to have a predetermined opening mode. In each round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time. As described above, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot game in which the jackpot 18 is opened is given.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the jackpot game is completed, the gaming state defined in the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) is given. The relationship between the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) and the game state given after the jackpot game is completed will be described later.

Next, an example of the effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute includes an effect symbol variation game that is one of the display effects. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect game is an effect in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variedly displayed on the effect display device EH, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect design is a design with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is a design for diversifying the display effect. The production design is also called a decorative design. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols in the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game is executed in connection with the special game. Specifically, the production game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the production game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is derived in the production game. An example of a jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which all rows of effect symbols are the same, such as "777".

Further, when the out-of-design symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-symbol combination is derived in the production game. For example, an example of an out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "778" or "787" in which at least a part of the row of the effect symbols is different from the other row of the effect symbols. 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 fixedly stopped and displayed, such as a shaking fluctuation display. As will be described later, during the execution of the effect game, an effect different from the variable display of the effect symbol may be executed.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit MU has a main control board 40. The main control board 40 performs a predetermined process, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the process. The sub-control unit SU has a sub-control board 50. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50. The sub-control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The microprocessor 41 of the main control board 40 includes a processing unit (hereinafter, referred to as a main control CPU 42) and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a program for main control. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area in which information can be read and cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as a main control ROM 43), and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter referred to as a main control ROM 43). Hereinafter, it is referred to as a main control RWM44).

The main control ROM 43 stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. Further, the main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The variation pattern is information that can specify the effect content (variation mode) of the effect game performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, it is possible to specify the effect content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination in the effect game. In the out-of-order fluctuation pattern, it is possible to specify the effect content that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination in the effect game.

The main control RWM 44 stores various information that is rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 42. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM44 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like.

In addition, the microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 42. The main control CPU 42, the main control ROM 43, the main control RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured as a microprocessor 41 on a single chip, and may be configured separately.

The main control CPU 42 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE6. The main control CPU 42 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 42 is connected to the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display devices 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 42 is connected to the solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

The main control CPU 42 is connected to the RWM clear switch 46. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the RWM clear switch 46 is in the ON state. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the setting device 47. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the setting device 47 is in the ON state. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the display 48. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display content of the display 48.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51, a sub-control ROM 52, a sub-control RWM 53, and an RTC (real-time clock) 54. The sub-control CPU 51, which is an example of the effect control means, executes a sub-control program to perform a process related to the effect as a predetermined process. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 includes display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, audio effect data used for voice effect, movable body effect data used for movable body effect for operating a movable body (not shown), and the like. I remember.

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The RTC54 continuously clocks the current time regardless of whether the power is turned on or not by the power supplied from a standby power source (not shown) such as a battery, and the date (year / month / day) and time at that time. It is a timekeeping means for generating RTC information that can specify (hour, minute, second). The RTC 54 is configured to be able to generate information that can specify the date and information that can specify the time. As described above, the RTC 54 has a calendar function and a clock function. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-control board 50 may be provided with a random number generation circuit and can generate hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. In the present embodiment, the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is realized by the sub-control CPU 51 controlling any one or more of the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP. Will be done.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 should convert the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1), and supply the converted power supply voltage (V1) to the control boards 40 and 50. Further convert to power supply voltage (V2). The power supply unit 60 is connected to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 via a plurality of power supply lines, and each board operates by receiving power supply through the power supply lines.

The power supply unit 60 includes a power supply switch (contact device) 61. The power switch 61 can be operated to switch between the on state and the off state, and is configured to maintain the operation state after the switching. In order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply switch 61 is started while the power switch 61 is operated in the ON state, or the power supply from the external power source is being supplied. To operate from the off state to the on state. The term "power on" in the present specification means that power is being supplied to the control boards 40 and 50 by operating the power switch 61 or the like, and "power off (power off)". "" Means that power is not supplied to the control boards 40 and 50.

Next, the backup function will be described in detail.
The main control RWM44 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to retain the stored information even after the power is turned off. For example, it is preferable that the main control RWM44 can hold the backup target information by the power supplied from the backup auxiliary power supply (not shown) even after the power is turned off. The electric double layer capacitor is an example of an auxiliary power supply for backup. For example, the main control RWM44 is a non-volatile memory that can hold the stored contents even when the power is not supplied, so that the stored information can be held even after the power is turned off. May be good.

The backup target information includes game information regarding the progress of the game and set value information regarding set values. The game information includes information on a special game, information on a normal game, information on a winning game with a special symbol, information on a winning game with a normal symbol, information on a game state, and information on paying out prize balls.

Various processes executed by the main control CPU 42 will be described.
First, the power off processing will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 inputs a power failure signal output by the power supply unit 60 when the power supply voltage drops below the specified voltage, the main control CPU 42 executes the power supply cutoff process. In the power off processing, the main control CPU 42 calculates the checksum value of the main control RWM44 and stores the calculated checksum value in the main control RWM44. Further, the main control CPU 42 stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a backup flag) that can identify that the power off processing has been normally executed in the main control RWM 44. After that, the main control CPU 42 waits until the power is completely turned off. As described above, the backup target information stored in the main control RWM44 when the power is turned off is retained even after the power is turned off by the backup function described above.

Next, the power-on process will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 is started by the startup process (boot process) at the time of power-on, the main control CPU 42 first executes the power-on process. In the power-on process, the main control CPU 42 determines the operating state of the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting device 47 (hereinafter, referred to as operation determination).

As a result of the operation determination, the main control CPU 42 executes the RWM clear process when the RWM clear switch 46 is in the ON state and the setter 47 is in the ON state. In the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 42 initializes specific information among the backup target information. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 initializes the game information among the backup target information. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 does not initialize the set value information among the backup target information.

When the RWM clear process is completed, the main control CPU 42 changes the set value and shifts to the settable setting change state. When the state shifts to the setting change state, the main control CPU 42 reads the setting value stored in the main control RWM 44 and controls the display 48 so as to display the read setting value. That is, the display 48 is notified of the set value when the power is turned off. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a change start command) capable of specifying the start of the setting change state to the sub control board 50.

In the setting change state, each time the setting switch (RWM clear switch 46 in this embodiment) is operated, the main control CPU 42 sets the selected setting value as 1 → 2 → ... → 6 → 1 → ... , Change to loop. The main control CPU 42 controls the display 48 so as to display information (value) indicating the selected set value. As described above, the setting change state is a state in which the set value can be changed among the information stored in the main control RWM44.

When the setting device 47 is turned off in the setting change state, the main control CPU 42 determines the set value selected at that time, and sets the determined set value as a new set value. Then, the setting change state is terminated. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a change end command) capable of specifying the end of the setting change state to the sub control board 50. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on process and shifts to the normal control state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 can be set by changing the set value based on the operation of the RWM clear switch 46 in the setting change state. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 executes the above processing to realize a setting means capable of changing and setting the set value. In the present embodiment, the RWM clear switch 46 functions as a predetermined operation unit in the setting change state, and the operation of the RWM clear switch 46 in the setting change state corresponds to the setting operation.

As a result of the above-mentioned operation determination, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the backup is normal when the RWM clear switch 46 is in the off state and the setter 47 is in the on state (hereinafter, referred to as backup determination). )I do. For example, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the backup flag is stored in the main control RWM44. Further, the main control CPU 42 calculates the checksum value of the main control RWM44, and determines whether or not the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value calculated in the power off processing.

Then, in the backup determination, the main control CPU 42 determines that the backup is not normal when the backup flag is not stored or the checksum values do not match. If the backup is not normal, the main control CPU 42 executes the RWM clear process. On the other hand, in the backup determination, the main control CPU 42 determines that the backup is normal when the backup flag is stored and the checksum values match. If the backup is normal, the main control CPU 42 does not execute the RWM clear process.

When the backup is normal or the RWM clear process is completed, the main control CPU 42 shifts to the setting confirmation state. When the main control CPU 42 shifts to the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 42 controls the display 48 so as to read the set value stored in the main control RWM 44 and display to notify the read set value. That is, the display 48 is notified of the set value when the power is turned off. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a confirmation start command) capable of specifying the start of the setting confirmation state to the sub control board 50.

In the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 42 does not change the set value and does not change the display content of the display 48 even if the setting switch (RWM clear switch 46 in this embodiment) is operated. When the setting device 47 is turned off in the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 42 ends the setting confirmation state. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a confirmation end command) capable of specifying the end of the setting confirmation state to the sub control board 50. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on process and shifts to the normal control state.

Further, the main control CPU 42 executes the RWM clear process when the RWM clear switch 46 is in the ON state and the setter 47 is in the OFF state as a result of the above-mentioned operation determination. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on process and shifts to the normal control state without shifting to either the setting change state or the setting confirmation state.

As a result of the above-mentioned operation determination, the main control CPU 42 performs the above-mentioned backup determination when the RWM clear switch 46 is in the off state and the setter 47 is in the off state. When the backup is normal as a result of the backup determination, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on process without executing the RWM clear process and without shifting to either the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. It shifts to the normal control state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 42 executes the RWM clear process when the backup is not normal as a result of the backup determination. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on process and shifts to the normal control state without shifting to either the setting change state or the setting confirmation state.

Further, the main control CPU 42 is at the time of ending the power-on process, and before shifting to the normal control state, a predetermined control command (hereinafter, initial command) based on the game information stored in the main control RWM44. Is output to the sub-control board 50. The game information stored in the main control RWM44 is the game information initialized when the RWM clear process is performed, and the game when the latest power is turned off when the RWM clear process is not performed. Information.

For example, when the main control CPU 42 returns during the execution of the special game, as an initial command, a control command capable of specifying the result of a lottery for winning a special symbol, a control command capable of specifying a fluctuation pattern of the special game, or a special game Outputs a control command that can identify the special symbol to be derived. For example, when the main control CPU 42 returns during execution of a normal game, as an initial command, a control command capable of specifying the result of a winning lottery of a normal symbol, a control command capable of specifying a fluctuation pattern of the normal game, or a normal game Outputs a control command that can identify the derived normal symbol. For example, when returning during the granting of a big hit game or a small hit game, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command capable of specifying the progress of the corresponding hit game as an initial command. Further, for example, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command capable of specifying the game state (operation status of the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function).

Further, the main control CPU 42 is a control command (hereinafter, setting) capable of specifying a set value (setting) stored in the main control RWM44 at the time of ending the power-on process and before shifting to the normal control state. (Shown as a command) is output to the sub-control board 50. That is, when the state shifts to the setting change state and the setting value is changed, a setting command capable of specifying the changed setting value is output. On the other hand, when the setting change state is entered but the setting value is not changed, or when the setting change state is not changed, a setting command that can specify the same setting value as when the power was recently turned off is output. To.

Further, the main control CPU 42 may detect a set value error when there is an abnormality in the set value stored in the main control RWM 44 in the power-on process. Whether or not there is an error in the set value is set when a value that is not a value indicating any of settings 1 to 6 is stored in the area of the address that stores the information indicating the set value in the main control RWM44. It should be judged as a value error. When the main control CPU 42 detects a set value error, it may shift to a game stop state that cannot be released until the power is turned off.

Further, the main control CPU 42 sends a predetermined external signal (security signal) to an external terminal (non-existent) from the transition to the setting change state to the end, and from the transition to the setting confirmation state to the termination. It may be output to the outside of the machine from (shown). For example, a hall computer installed in a management room of a game hall, an external production device installed in an island facility, or the like is connected to the external terminal. The main control CPU 42 displays a display notifying that the setting is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state during the period from the transition to the setting change state to the end and from the transition to the setting confirmation state to the end. The special symbol display units 13a and 13b may be controlled so as to be performed. The display for notifying the setting change state or the setting confirmation state may be a display with a light emission pattern different from both the jackpot symbol and the missed symbol derived in the special game.

Further, when the main control CPU 42 shifts to the setting change state by the power-on process, the RWM clear process is executed when the mounting frame 11b is closed after the power-on process is completed. Is output to the sub-control board 50 as a control command (hereinafter referred to as an RWM clear command) capable of specifying the above. For example, whether or not the mounting frame 11b is closed may be determined by providing a sensor that detects whether or not the mounting frame 11b is open, or by providing a sensor that detects the locked state of the mounting frame 11b by the locking device SS. It is good to specify with.

When the RWM clear process is executed when the power-on process does not shift to the setting change state, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the mounting frame 11b is closed when the power-on process is completed. The RWM clear command is output to the sub-control board 50. The sub-control board 50 to which the RWM clear command is input executes the RWM clear notification described later. That is, the timing (execution mode) of the RWM clear notification differs between when the setting change state is entered and when the setting change state is not changed. Further, the main control CPU 42 may output a predetermined external signal (security signal) from the external terminal for a predetermined time (for example, 50 ms) together with the output of the RWM clear command.

Next, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15. At this time, the main control CPU 42 determines that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 by inputting the detection signal from the first starting winning sensor SE1. When a game ball is entered in the first start winning opening 15, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge. When the number of first special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the number of first special hold stored in the main control RWM44 and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated first special hold number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of the first special hold is less than the upper limit, the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM44. For example, the random numbers are jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, variable pattern random numbers, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that 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, the execution can be suspended by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RWM44 when the hold 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.

Then, when the game ball has not entered the first start winning opening 15, the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM44. In this case, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16. At this time, the main control CPU 42 determines that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 by inputting the detection signal from the second starting winning sensor SE2. If no game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16, the main control CPU 42 has less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) of the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM44. Is determined. When the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RWM 44 and updates the number. At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated second special hold number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied by the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16.

After that, the main control CPU 42 acquires random number information for the second special game and stores it in the main control RWM44. The control when the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied is the content obtained by replacing the second special game with the first special game with respect to the control when the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied. Is omitted. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 42 determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, while the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. Judge that it is not done. If the execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 acquires the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM44, and determines whether the acquired second special hold number is larger than 0 (zero). .. When the second special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 42 starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is 0, the main control CPU 42 acquires the first special hold number and determines whether the acquired first special hold number is larger than 0. When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 42 starts the first special game. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment does not execute the first special game and the second special game at the same time, but preferentially executes the second special game. Then, when the first special hold number is 0, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the second special hold number and updates it, and controls the information display device 13 so as to display the second special hold number after the subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RWM44. Then, the main control CPU 42 uses the value of the big hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit determination as to whether or not it is a big hit. The jackpot determination corresponds to a jackpot lottery as to whether or not it is a jackpot. For example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the random number value and the jackpot determination value match. Further, for example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. At this time, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot determination based on a jackpot determination value that differs depending on the current set value and the current probability state.

When it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, the main control CPU 42 performs the jackpot variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, when the main control CPU 42 determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol, the jackpot variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery. On the other hand, when it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 42 performs the loss variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 42 determines the loss symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, when the main control CPU 42 determines the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 42 determines the out-of-order fluctuation pattern from a plurality of types of out-of-order fluctuation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery.

Further, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 42 performs the same control as the control related to the second special game described above for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 42 performs the jackpot fluctuation processing or the missed fluctuation processing based on the results of the subtraction of the first special hold number, the jackpot determination, and the jackpot determination. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. By the special symbol input processing and the special symbol start processing as described above, in the present embodiment, the winning lottery of the special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. ..

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 42 executes the special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 controls the display content of the information display device 13 so as to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 42 sets the information for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 42 sets in the output buffer information that specifies the fluctuation pattern and instructs the start of the production game (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation start command). Further, the main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 42 controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 42 sets in the output buffer information for deriving a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter, referred to as a variation end command) when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses. To do. By the above processing, in the present embodiment, if a big hit is won in the special symbol winning lottery, the big hit display result is derived in the special game.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 42 will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 42 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main control CPU 42 starts the control of giving the specified big hit game and outputs predetermined control information.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 42 first starts measuring the opening time, generates a command (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) instructing the execution of the opening effect, and sets it in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so that the large winning opening 18 is opened in the round game. Further, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after starting the round game, the main control CPU 42 closes the large winning opening 18 to end the round game. The main control CPU 42 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, the main control CPU 42 generates a command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) instructing the execution of the round effect every time the round game is started, and sets the command in the output buffer. Then, when the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 42 generates a command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) instructing the execution of the ending effect and sets it in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 42 ends the jackpot game.

By the big hit process as described above, in the present embodiment, after the big hit display result is derived in the special game, the big hit game in which the big winning opening 18 is opened is given.
Next, the probability transfer process for shifting the probability state will be described.

When the main control CPU 42 finishes the jackpot game of the first jackpot symbol (so-called probability variation symbol) among the special symbols, is the information stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM 44 and whether the probability variation function is operating? Turn on the information that can identify whether or not (hereinafter referred to as the probability change flag). That is, the main control CPU 42 activates the probability change function and controls it in a high probability state. When the value of the probability change flag, which is one of the game information, is 1 (on), the probability change function is activated, and when the value is 0 (off), the probability change function is not activated.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 42 does not change the probability variation flag to ON when the jackpot game of the second jackpot symbol (so-called non-probability variation symbol) among the special symbols is completed. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not activate the probability change function and controls it to a low probability state. Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the probability variation flag to off when the jackpot game is started and the probability variation flag is on. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the probability change function during the big hit game, and controls it to a low probability state. When switching the probability state (whether or not the probability change function is activated), the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state command) capable of specifying the probability state after the switching to the sub control board 50.

Next, the ball entry rate transition process for shifting the ball entry rate state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the big hit game of the first big hit symbol or the second big hit symbol, it is the information stored in the predetermined address in the main control RWM 44 and determines whether or not the ball entry assist function is operating. Turn on the identifiable information (hereinafter referred to as the ball entry assistance flag). That is, the main control CPU 42 activates the ball entry assist function and controls the ball entry rate to a high state. When the value of the ball entry assist flag, which is one of the game information, is 1 (on), the ball entry assist function is activated, and when the value is 0 (off), the ball entry assist function is not activated. .. When the special game of the number of operations ends after the end of the big hit game of the second big hit symbol, the main control CPU 42 changes the ball entry assistance flag to off with the end of the special game of the number of operations. That is, the main control CPU 42 switches the ball entry assist function to non-operation after the end of the big hit game of the second big hit symbol, and ends the high ball entry rate state with the end of the special game of the number of operations. After the jackpot game of the first jackpot symbol is completed, the main control CPU 42 does not change the ball entry assist flag to off until the next jackpot game is started.

Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the ball entry assistance flag to off when the big hit game is started and the ball entry assistance flag is on. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the ball entry assist function during the big hit game, and controls the ball entry rate to a low state. When the main control CPU 42 switches the ball entry rate state (whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated), the main control CPU 42 sub-controls a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a ball entry rate state command) capable of specifying the ball entry rate state after the switching. Output to the board 50.

Next, the variable time transition process for shifting the variable time state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the big hit game of the first big hit symbol or the second big hit symbol, it is the information stored in the predetermined address in the main control RWM 44 and can specify whether or not the time saving function is operating. Information (hereinafter referred to as the time saving flag) is turned on. That is, the main control CPU 42 operates the time saving function and controls the short fluctuation time state. When the value of the time saving flag, which is one of the game information, is 1 (on), the time saving function is activated, and when the value is 0 (off), the time saving function is not activated. When the special game of the number of operations ends after the end of the big hit game of the second big hit symbol, the main control CPU 42 changes the time saving flag to off with the end of the special game of the number of operations. That is, after the jackpot game of the second jackpot symbol is completed, the main control CPU 42 switches the time saving function to non-operating and ends the short fluctuation time state with the end of the special game of the number of operations. The main control CPU 42 does not change the time saving flag to off after the end of the big hit game of the first big hit symbol until the next big hit game is started.

Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the time saving flag to off when the big hit game is started and the time saving flag is on. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the time saving function during the big hit game, and controls the time to a long fluctuation time state. When switching the fluctuation time state (whether or not the time saving function is activated), the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation time state command) capable of specifying the fluctuation time state after the switching to the sub-control board 50. ..

Further, the main control CPU 42 performs the processes described below in addition to the processes described above. For example, the main control CPU 42 also performs processing related to ordinary symbols and processing related to errors. In the processing related to the normal symbol, a process of inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, a process of starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
First, a notification process for performing various notifications will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the change start command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the setting change notification that can identify that the setting change state is in progress. For example, the setting change notification is executed by displaying an image that can identify the setting change state, such as a character string such as "setting is being changed". The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the setting change notification when the change end command is input.

When the confirmation start command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the setting confirmation notification that can identify that the setting confirmation state is in progress. For example, the setting confirmation notification is executed by displaying an image that can identify the setting confirmation state, such as a character string such as "setting is being confirmed". The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the setting confirmation notification when the confirmation end command is input.

When the RWM clear command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the RWM clear notification that can identify that the RWM clear process has been executed. That is, the RWM clear notification can identify that the game information has been initialized. For example, the RWM clear notification is executed by displaying an image that can identify that the RWM clear process has been performed, such as a character string of "RWM clear".

The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the RWM clear notification when a predetermined time (for example, 30 s) has elapsed after inputting the RWM clear command. In addition to or instead of displaying the image by the effect display device EH, the various notifications to be executed by the notification processing may be executed by combining the sound output by the speaker SP and the light emission by the decorative lamp LA.

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the initial command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the state corresponding to the state specified by the initial command. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display a background image (effect mode) corresponding to the normal state as a background image of the effect game when the return to the normal state is specified from the initial command. To do. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 identifies the return to any advantageous state from the initial command, the sub-control CPU 51 displays a background image (effect mode) corresponding to the advantageous state after the return as the background image of the effect game. Controls the effect display device EH.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the same initial symbol combination as the combination of the effect symbols to be displayed first on the effect display device EH after the power is turned on (hereinafter referred to as the initial symbol combination) regardless of whether or not the RWM clear command is input. Is displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it becomes difficult to specify whether or not the game information is initialized from the initial symbol combination displayed on the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 displays the same initial symbol combination as the initial symbol combination after the power is turned on, regardless of the setting value (setting) that can be specified from the initial command.

Next, the jackpot effect processing will be described.
The jackpot effect processing is a process for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot effect). The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the opening effect when the opening command is input. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the round effect. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the ending effect when the ending command is input. The jackpot effect may include at least one of a voice effect, a light emitting effect, and a movable body effect in addition to or instead of the display effect.

Next, the production game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during the execution of the special game. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to specify the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the probability state command, the ball entry rate state command, and the fluctuation time state command.

The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game (hereinafter referred to as the effect game) corresponding to the special game when the fluctuation start command and the special symbol command are input. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 selects the effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the command. Further, when a special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 can specify the out-of-order symbol from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-symbol symbol combination.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variation display of the effect symbols in each column when the variation start command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the production game. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the effect game is played according to the selected effect pattern during the variation time defined in the variation pattern. When a predetermined timing arrives after the production game is started, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the determined symbol combination, and also displays the determined symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the variable end command is input. .. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 may display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, regardless of the fluctuation end command. In this case, the variable end command may be omitted.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a notice effect) capable of specifying the jackpot expectation level during the execution of the effect game. That is, it is preferable that the sub-control CPU 51 can control the effect device including the effect display device EH so as to execute the advance notice effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree for the effect game being executed. For example, it is preferable that the sub-control CPU 51 can control the effect device including the effect display device EH so as to execute the advance notice effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree for the pending effect game.

Even if the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to perform a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as a demo effect) when the jackpot game is not in progress, the production game is not being executed, and there is no special game on hold. Good. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device including the effect display device EH so that the demo effect is started when the specified time elapses without inputting the variation start command after inputting the ending command or the variation end command. It should be possible.

Hereinafter, the setting suggestion effect as a special effect suggesting the set value, which can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, will be described.
The setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment is an effect in which the set value is suggested by executing the effect display device EH with the effect content in which a predetermined character draws a fortune. The effect content of the setting suggestion effect in the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of effect elements including the first effect element and the second effect element. There are a plurality of types of the first effect element and the second effect element. Then, in the setting suggestion effect, the set value is suggested depending on which of the plurality of types of first effect elements is included in the effect content. Further, in the setting suggestion effect, it is suggested which type of the first effect element is, depending on which effect element is included in the effect content among the plurality of types of the second effect elements. That is, in the setting suggestion effect, it is possible to suggest a set value according to the type of the first effect element, and it is possible to suggest which type of the first effect element is according to the type of the second effect element. ..

The first effect element in the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment is the result of the fortune telling. That is, in the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the set value is suggested by the result of the fortune telling. Further, the second effect element in the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment is a character that draws a fortune teller. That is, in the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the result of the fortune telling is suggested by the character that draws the fortune telling. The setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment proceeds in a flow in which a character who draws a fortune tells first appears, and then the character who appears draws a fortune teller. For this reason, in the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment, when the character who draws the fortune-telling appears, the fun of guessing the result of the fortune-telling is given, and then the character who appears draws the fortune-telling and the result of the fortune-telling is obtained. It can give you the pleasure of guessing the set value.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the sub-control ROM 52 stores a first effect pattern capable of specifying any one of a plurality of types of first effect elements. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, by determining the first effect pattern, it is determined which of the plurality of types of first effect elements the effect content includes to execute the setting suggestion effect. ..

The first effect pattern in the present embodiment includes seven types of effect patterns, the first effect pattern EA1 and the first effect pattern EA7. The first effect pattern EA1 is an effect pattern in which the result of the fortune telling is "great evil" and the set value is shown to be either setting 5 or setting 6. The first effect pattern EA2 is an effect pattern in which the result of the fortune telling is "bad" and the set value is one of the settings 4 to 6. The first effect pattern EA3 is an effect pattern in which the result of the fortune telling is "Sueyoshi" and the set value is one of settings 1 to 6. The first effect pattern EA4 is an effect pattern in which the result of the fortune telling is "Kokichi" and the set value is one of the settings 2 to 6. The first effect pattern EA5 is an effect pattern in which the result of the fortune telling is "Nakayoshi" and the set value is one of the settings 3 to 6. The first effect pattern EA6 is an effect pattern in which the result of the fortune telling is "Daikichi" and the set value is one of the settings 4 to 6. The first effect pattern EA7 is an effect pattern in which the result of the Omikuji is "Super Daikichi" and the set value is set to 6. In this embodiment, "super-daikichi" corresponds to a special element suggesting that the current setting value is setting 6.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, the sub-control ROM 52 stores a second effect pattern capable of specifying any one of a plurality of types of second effect elements. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, by determining the second effect pattern, it is determined which of the plurality of types of second effect elements the effect content includes to execute the setting suggestion effect. ..

The second effect pattern in the present embodiment includes three types of effect patterns, the second effect pattern EB1 and the second effect pattern EP3. The second effect pattern EB1 is an effect pattern in which the character drawing the fortune teller is the character A. The second effect pattern EB2 is an effect pattern in which the character drawing the fortune teller is the character B. The second effect pattern EB3 is an effect pattern in which the character drawing the fortune teller is the character C.

Then, in the present embodiment, the result of the fortune-telling is suggested by the character that draws the fortune-telling. For example, in the present embodiment, it is suggested that when the character who draws the fortune-telling is the character B, the probability that the result of the fortune-telling is "super-daikichi" is higher than that when the character is the character A. Further, in the present embodiment, it is suggested that when the character who draws the fortune-telling is the character C, the probability that the result of the fortune-telling is "super-daikichi" is higher than that when the character is the character B. That is, in the present embodiment, the character that draws the fortune-telling can be said to be an element that suggests the probability that the result of the fortune-telling will be "super-daikichi". In other words, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the second effect element is an element that suggests the probability that the first effect element is a special element.

Next, the execution conditions of the setting suggestion effect in the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed when both the time condition at the specific time and the executing condition during the execution of the special game are satisfied. The time condition is satisfied when the time clocked by the RTC 54 reaches a specific time. For example, in the present embodiment, the specific times are 10:30, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, and 21:00. Further, in the present embodiment, the execution condition is satisfied when the special game is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed when the special game is being executed at a specific time.

Hereinafter, the process for executing the setting suggestion effect will be described.
Based on the time information measured by the RTC 54, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a time condition in which the time measured by the RTC 54 becomes a specific time is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the specific time includes the first specific time and the second specific time. In the present embodiment, the first specific time is 10:30 and 15:00, and the second specific time is 17:00, 19:00, and 21:00. If the time condition is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the setting suggestion effect. On the other hand, when the time condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the executing condition during execution of the special game is satisfied based on the control command input from the main control CPU 42. If the execution condition is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the setting suggestion effect. On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect content of the setting suggestion effect. The details will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the execution condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies a distribution pattern for distributing the effect content of the setting suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, the distribution pattern can also be grasped as a determination table (determination condition) for determining the effect content of the setting suggestion effect. The distribution pattern in the present embodiment includes a first distribution pattern and a second distribution pattern. The sub-control CPU 51 identifies the distribution pattern based on the time information measured by the RTC 54. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the current time based on the time information measured by the RTC 54. Next, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the distribution pattern based on the specified time. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the first distribution pattern when the specified time is the first specific time, while the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the second distribution pattern when the specified time is the second specific time. Identify the minute pattern.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect content of the setting suggestion effect based on the specified distribution pattern. First, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern that specifies the first effect element among the effect contents by performing a lottery using a predetermined random number based on the specified distribution pattern. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a lottery using a predetermined random number so as to determine the first effect pattern at a different ratio according to the current set value.

As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in the present embodiment, the type of the first effect pattern that can be determined for each set value is the same regardless of the type of the specified distribution pattern. .. That is, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the specified distribution pattern is the first distribution pattern or the second distribution pattern, the first effect pattern that can be determined when each set value is used. The types are the same.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA3 when the current set value is the setting 1. When the current set value is setting 1, the sub-control CPU 51 may determine the first effect pattern EA3 as a result of the lottery using a predetermined random number, or the lottery using a predetermined random number. The first effect pattern EA3 may be determined without performing the above. When the current set value is setting 2, the sub-control CPU 51 determines either one of the first effect pattern EA3 and the first effect pattern EA4. When the current set value is the setting 3, the sub-control CPU 51 determines one of the first effect pattern EA3 to the first effect pattern EA5. When the current set value is the setting 4, the sub-control CPU 51 determines one of the first effect pattern EA2 and the first effect pattern EA6. When the current set value is the setting 5, the sub-control CPU 51 determines one of the first effect pattern EA1 to the first effect pattern EA6. When the current set value is the setting 6, the sub-control CPU 51 determines one of the first effect pattern EA1 to the first effect pattern EA7.

As a result, in the present embodiment, when the first effect pattern EA3 is determined, the current set value is any of settings 1 to 6. That is, when the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is "Sueyoshi" specified by the first effect pattern EA3, it is suggested that the current set value is any of settings 1 to 6. In other words, when the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is "Sueyoshi" specified by the first effect pattern EA3, it is not possible to specify which of the settings 1 to 6 the current set value is. is there.

On the other hand, when the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is "Kokichi" specified by the first effect pattern EA4, it is suggested that the current set value is any of the settings 2 to 6. In other words, when the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is "Kokichi", it is possible to specify that the current set value is any of the settings 2 to 6. When the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is "Nakayoshi" specified by the first effect pattern EA5, it is suggested that the current set value is any of settings 3 to 6. In other words, when the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is "Nakayoshi", it is possible to specify that the current set value is any of the settings 3 to 6. When the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is "bad" specified by the first effect pattern EA2, or when it is "daikichi" specified by the first effect pattern EA6, the current setting value is 4 to 4. It is suggested that it is any of 6. In other words, when the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is "bad" or "daikichi", it is possible to specify that the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6. When the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is the "great evil" specified by the first effect pattern EA1, it is suggested that the current set value is any of 5 and 6. In other words, when the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is "great evil", it is possible to specify that the current set value is one of the settings 5 and 6. When the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is "super-daikichi" specified by the first effect pattern EA7, it is suggested that the current setting value is 6. In other words, when the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is "Super Daikichi", it is possible to specify that the current set value is setting 6.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first effect pattern EA3 is determined as the first effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect, there is a possibility that the current set value is any of the settings 1 to 6. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when any one of the first effect patterns EA1, EA2, EA4 to EA7 is determined as the first effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect, the current set value is among the settings 1 to 6. The possibility of at least one or more settings is excluded. That is, in the present embodiment, when any one of the first effect patterns EA1, EA2, EA4 to EA7 is determined as the first effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect, the current set value is among the settings 1 to 6. It will be possible to narrow down which one.

Further, in the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the first effect pattern determined according to each set value may differ depending on the type of the specified distribution pattern. That is, in the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the first effect pattern determined when each set value is used when the specified distribution pattern is the first distribution pattern and when it is the second distribution pattern. May be different.

Specifically, when the current set value is the setting 1, the sub-control CPU 51 has the first distribution pattern regardless of whether the specified distribution pattern is the first distribution pattern or the second distribution pattern. The production pattern EA3 is determined. That is, when the current set value is setting 1, the determination ratio of the first effect pattern is the same regardless of the type of the specified distribution pattern. On the other hand, when the current set value is any of the settings 2 to 6, the sub-control CPU 51 is higher when the second distribution pattern is specified than when the first distribution pattern is specified. The first effect pattern other than the first effect pattern EA3 is determined by the ratio. For example, when the current setting value is the setting 6, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the first distribution pattern at a higher rate when the second distribution pattern is specified than when the first distribution pattern is specified. Determine EA7. That is, in the present embodiment, the probability of determining the first effect pattern EA7 differs between when the first distribution pattern is specified and when the second distribution pattern is specified. In other words, in the present embodiment, the probability that the first production element becomes "super-daikichi" differs between when the first specific time is reached and when the second specific time is reached.

As described above, in the present embodiment, any one of the first effect patterns other than the first effect pattern EA3, that is, the first effect patterns EA1, EA2, EA4 to EA7 is determined as the first effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect. In this case, it is possible to narrow down which of the settings 1 to 6 the current set value is. Then, in the present embodiment, the first effect pattern other than the first effect pattern EA3 is determined at a higher rate when the second distribution pattern is specified than when the first distribution pattern is specified. , It becomes easy to narrow down which of the settings 1 to 6 the current set value is. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the second distribution pattern is specified, it is easier to estimate the current set value by the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect than when the first distribution pattern is specified. Become.

Further, in the first effect pattern in the present embodiment, the determination ratio at each set value is different between the case where the first distribution pattern is specified and the case where the second distribution pattern is specified. One effect pattern and a first effect pattern in which the determination ratio at each set value is the same are included. For example, in the first effect pattern EA1, the determination ratio at each set value is the same when the first distribution pattern is specified and when the second distribution pattern is specified. On the other hand, in the first effect patterns EA2 to EA7, the determination ratio at each set value is different depending on whether the first distribution pattern is specified or the second distribution pattern is specified. In particular, in the first effect pattern EA3 and the first effect pattern EA6, the current set value is a predetermined set value depending on whether the first distribution pattern is specified or the second distribution pattern is specified. The ratio of the determination ratio at a certain time and the determination ratio at a specific set value different from the predetermined set value is different. For example, when the first distribution pattern is specified, the first effect pattern EA6 is determined at a rate of 1% when the setting is 4, and is determined at a rate of 2% when the setting is 5, and is setting 6. Sometimes determined at a rate of 2%. On the other hand, when the second distribution pattern is specified, the first effect pattern EA6 is determined at a rate of 2% when the setting is 4, and is determined at a rate of 3% when the setting is 5, and the setting 6 is used. At one point it is determined at a rate of 4%.

Then, when the first effect pattern is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the second effect pattern that specifies the second effect element in the effect content. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a lottery using a predetermined random number so as to determine the second effect pattern according to the determined first effect pattern.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 differs in the type of the determinable second effect pattern depending on the type of the determined first effect pattern. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines any of the first effect pattern EA1 to the first effect pattern EA5, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine any of the second effect pattern EB1 and the second effect pattern EB2. On the other hand, it is impossible to determine the second effect pattern EB3. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA6 or the first effect pattern EA7, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine either the second effect pattern EB1 or the second effect pattern EB3.

Therefore, in the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment, when character A or character B appears as a character to draw a fortune, the result of the fortune is "great evil", "bad", "sueyoshi", "kokichi", "nakayoshi". , "Daikichi", "Super Daikichi" in some cases. On the other hand, in the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment, when the character C appears as a character for drawing a fortune, it is possible to specify that the result of the fortune is either "Daikichi" or "Super Daikichi".

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the second effect pattern at different determination ratios according to the type of the determined first effect pattern. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA1, it determines the second effect pattern EB1 at a rate of 90% and determines the second effect pattern EB2 at a rate of 10%. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA2, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the second effect pattern EB1 at a rate of 85% and determines the second effect pattern EB2 at a rate of 15%. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA3, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the second effect pattern EB1 at a rate of 80% and determines the second effect pattern EB2 at a rate of 20%. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA4, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the second effect pattern EB1 at a rate of 75% and determines the second effect pattern EB2 at a rate of 25%. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA5, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the second effect pattern EB1 at a rate of 70% and determines the second effect pattern EB2 at a rate of 30%. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA6, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the second effect pattern EB1 at a rate of 15%, determines the second effect pattern EB2 at a rate of 35%, and determines the second effect pattern EB2 at a rate of 50%. The production pattern EB3 is determined. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA7, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the second effect pattern EB1 at a rate of 10%, determines the second effect pattern EB2 at a rate of 40%, and determines the second effect pattern EB2 at a rate of 50%. The production pattern EB3 is determined.

Therefore, in the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the result of the fortune telling is suggested by the character appearing as the character for drawing the fortune telling. For example, when character A appears as a character to draw fortunes and when character B appears, the types of results that can appear as a result of fortunes are the same, but when character A appears, character B appears. It is suggested that the result of the Omikuji is more likely to be a "major" than when it was done.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern, the effect display device EH causes the setting suggestion effect to be executed with the effect contents that can be specified from the determined first effect pattern and the second effect pattern. To control.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the setting suggestion effect based on the effect element that can be identified from the second effect pattern. In the case of the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that a character that can be identified from the second effect pattern appears as a character that draws a fortune slip in the setting suggestion effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 advances the setting suggestion effect based on the effect element that can be identified from the first effect pattern. In the case of the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the result of the fortune telling can be specified from the first effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the setting suggestion effect.

By the above control, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the setting suggestion effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect does not include the condition regarding whether or not the special game being executed or the special game pending is a big hit. In other words, in the present embodiment, whether or not the setting suggestion effect can be executed is determined regardless of whether or not the running special game or the pending special game is a big hit. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is determined regardless of whether or not the special game being executed or the special game on hold is a big hit. Therefore, it can be said that the setting suggestion effect in the present embodiment is an effect in which it is not possible to specify whether or not the special game being executed or the special game on hold is a big hit. In other words, it can be said that the setting suggestion effect in the present embodiment is an effect in which the hit expectation in the running special game and the hit expectation in the pending special game cannot be specified.

Hereinafter, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, the time condition is satisfied when the specific time (10:30, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00) is reached. , There is a possibility that the setting suggestion effect will be executed. Then, in the present embodiment, when the specific time is reached, that is, when the time condition is satisfied, the execution condition is satisfied when the special game is being executed, and the setting suggestion effect is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the special game is being executed at a specific time (in the figure, 10:30, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00). While the setting suggestion effect is executed, the setting suggestion effect is not executed even when the specific time is reached, if the special game is not being executed (in the figure, at 15:00). Further, in the present embodiment, even when the special game is being executed, when the specific time is not set (10:30, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00 in the figure). The setting suggestion effect is not executed in (other than 00 minutes).

Further, in the present embodiment, when the setting suggestion effect is executed at the first specific time (10:30, 15:00) that arrives before the predetermined time in the day among the specific times. The production content of the setting suggestion effect is determined based on the first distribution pattern. On the other hand, when the setting suggestion effect is executed at the second specific time (17:00, 19:00, 21:00) that arrives after the predetermined time in the day among the specific times. Is determined based on the second distribution pattern to determine the content of the setting suggestion effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the remaining time during which the game can be played in a day is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, the production content of the setting suggestion effect is determined based on the first distribution pattern, while the production content is determined. When the remaining time during which the game can be played in a day is less than a predetermined time, the production content of the setting suggestion effect is determined based on the second distribution pattern. Then, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the second distribution pattern is specified, the current set value is set by the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect than when the first distribution pattern is specified. It becomes easier to guess. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion is made when the remaining time during which the game can be played is short, as compared with when the remaining time during which the game can be played is long. The effect makes it easier to guess the current set value.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) Since the setting suggestion effect is executed when the special game is executed at a specific time, the player is simply given the pleasure of guessing the set value and the player's "feeling of rut" is reduced. Not only that, it is possible to motivate the player who is executing the special game to continue the game. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(1-2) In the setting suggestion effect, the player is made to guess which type of the first effect element (result of the fortune telling) that suggests the set value is based on the second effect element (character that draws the fortune). be able to. Therefore, in the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the pleasure of estimating the set value step by step.

(1-3) Since the setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the hit expectation cannot be specified, when the setting suggestion effect is executed, the player's attention is dispersed to both the hit expectation and the set value. Can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player by making the player focus on estimating the set value.

(1-4) The probability that the result of the Omikuji will be a predetermined result (for example, "Super Daikichi") is different between the time of the first specific time and the time of the second specific time. For this reason, it is possible to give the player the motivation to continuously play the game at the first specific time and the second specific time while reducing the player's sense of rut, and the player can play the game. Can improve the interest of.

(1-5) When the setting suggestion effect is executed at the second specific time, the current setting value is estimated by the setting suggestion effect as compared with the case where the setting suggestion effect is executed at the first specific time. easy. In other words, when the remaining time during the day when the game can be played is short, compared to when the remaining time when the game can be played during the day is long, the current setting is made by the setting suggestion effect. Easy to guess the value. Therefore, even when the remaining time during which the game can be played is short, the motivation to continue the game can be increased.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations and the same controls as those of the embodiments already described will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, there are cases where the first effect pattern is determined based on the first distribution pattern and cases where the first effect pattern is determined based on the second distribution pattern. The type of the first effect pattern that can be determined differs depending on the case where the first effect pattern is determined.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern based on the first distribution pattern, the first effect pattern EA1 and the first effect pattern EA1 and the first effect pattern EA1 and the first effect pattern EA1 and the first effect pattern EA1 The production pattern EA7 is not determined. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern based on the second distribution pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA1 on condition that the current set value is any of the settings 5 and 6. It is possible, and the first effect pattern EA7 can be determined on condition that the current set value is the setting 6.

According to this, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is produced depending on whether the setting suggestion effect is executed at the first specific time or the setting suggestion effect is executed at the second specific time. The type of the first effect element that can be determined as the first effect element in the content can be different. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, it can be said that the types of setting suggestion effects that can be executed differ depending on whether the first specific time is reached or the second specific time is reached.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(2-1) Since the types of setting suggestion effects that can be executed differ between the time of the first specific time and the time of the second specific time, the first specification is performed while reducing the player's sense of rut. It is possible to give the player the motivation to continuously play the game across the time and the second specific time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(2-2) In particular, when it is the second specific time, the first effect pattern EA1 can be determined, so that it may be possible to specify which of the settings 5 and 6 is set. Similarly, when it is the second specific time, the first effect pattern EA7 can be determined, so that it may be possible to specify that the setting is 6. Therefore, even at the second specific time when the remaining time during which the game can be played is small, the motivation to continue the game can be increased by executing the setting suggestion effect.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the third embodiment, the specific time includes a first specific time, a second specific time, and a third specific time. In the third embodiment, the first specific time is 10:30, 15:00, and 17:00, the second specific time is 19:00, and the third specific time is 21. It's 0:00. Then, in the third embodiment, when the time specified based on the time information measured by the RTC 54 is the first specific time, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the production content of the setting suggestion effect by the first distribution. The first effect pattern is determined based on the pattern. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern based on the second distribution pattern when the specified time is the second specific time, and when the specified time is the third specific time, the third vibration The first effect pattern is determined based on the minute pattern.

As shown in FIG. 14A, when determining the first effect pattern based on the first distribution pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA1 when the current set value is setting 1. To do. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA2 when the current set value is the setting 2. Further, when the current set value is any of the settings 3 and 5, the sub-control CPU 51 determines one of the first effect patterns EA1 and EA3. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA1 at a rate extremely higher than the rate at which the first effect pattern EA3 is determined. For example, in the present embodiment, when the current set value is any of the settings 3 and 5, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA1 with a probability of 99%, while having a probability of 1%. 1 The production pattern EA3 is determined. Then, when the current set value is any of the settings 4 and 6, the sub-control CPU 51 determines any of the first effect patterns EA2 and EA3. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA2 at a rate extremely higher than the rate at which the first effect pattern EA3 is determined. For example, in the present embodiment, when the current set value is any of the settings 4 and 6, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA2 with a probability of 99%, and has a probability of 1%. 1 The production pattern EA3 is determined.

According to this, when the first effect pattern EA1 is determined, the current set value is one of the settings 1, 3 and 5. That is, when the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is the first effect element specified by the first effect pattern EA1, it can be specified that the current set value is any of the settings 1, 3 and 5. Will be. Further, when the first effect pattern EA2 is determined, the current set value is one of the settings 2, 4 and 6. That is, when the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is the first effect element specified by the first effect pattern EA2, it is possible to specify that the current set value is any of the settings 2, 4, and 6. Will be. When the first effect pattern EA3 is determined, the current set value is any of the settings 3 to 6. That is, when the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is the first effect element specified by the first effect pattern EA3, it is possible to specify that the current set value is any of settings 3 to 6. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the first effect pattern is determined based on the second distribution pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 has the current set value of any of the settings 1, 4 and 5. In the case, the first effect pattern EA4 is determined. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA5 when the current set value is any of the settings 2, 3 and 6. According to this, when the first effect pattern EA4 is determined, the current set value is one of the settings 1, 4 and 5. That is, when the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is the first effect element specified by the first effect pattern EA4, it is possible to specify that the current set value is any of the settings 1, 4, and 5. It becomes. Further, when the first effect pattern EA5 is determined, the current set value is any of the settings 2, 3 and 6. That is, when the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is the first effect element specified by the first effect pattern EA5, it is possible to specify that the current set value is any of the settings 2, 3 and 6. Will be.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the first effect pattern is determined based on the third distribution pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 has the current set value of any of the settings 1, 4 and 6. In the case, the first effect pattern EA6 is determined. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern EA7 when the current set value is any of the settings 2, 3 and 5. According to this, when the first effect pattern EA6 is determined, the current set value is one of the settings 1, 4 and 6. That is, when the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is the first effect element specified by the first effect pattern EA6, it is possible to specify that the current set value is any of the settings 1, 4, and 6. It becomes. Further, when the first effect pattern EA7 is determined, the current set value is any of the settings 2, 3 and 5. That is, when the first effect element in the setting suggestion effect is the first effect element specified by the first effect pattern EA7, it is possible to specify that the current set value is any of the settings 2, 3 and 5. It becomes.

Hereinafter, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the present embodiment, any two of the setting suggestion effect at the first specific time, the setting suggestion effect at the second specific time, and the setting suggestion effect at the third specific time The current setting value can be narrowed down by combining the production contents of the production. Further, in the present embodiment, the combination of the setting suggestion effect at the first specific time, the setting suggestion effect at the second specific time, and the setting suggestion effect at the third specific time, all of the setting suggestion effects , The current setting value can be specified.

For example, when the first effect element of the setting suggestion effect at the first specific time is the first effect element of the first effect pattern EA1, the first effect element of the setting suggestion effect at the second specific time is the first effect. When it is the first effect element of the pattern EA4, the current set value can be narrowed down to any of the settings 1 and 5. Further, when the first effect element of the setting suggestion effect at the third specific time is the first effect element of the first effect pattern EA6, it is possible to specify that the current set value is the setting 1, and the first effect pattern. When it is the first effect element of the EA 7, it is possible to specify that the current set value is the setting 5. As described above, in the present embodiment, the current set value is gradually narrowed down by executing the setting suggestion effect at the first specific time, the second specific time, and the third specific time, respectively. be able to.

Further, for example, when the first effect element of the setting suggestion effect at the first specific time is the first effect element of the first effect pattern EA1, the first effect element of the setting suggestion effect at the second specific time is the first. 1 When it is the first effect element of the effect pattern EA5, it is possible to specify that the current set value is the setting 3. As described above, in the present embodiment, the current set value may be specified without waiting for the setting suggestion effect to be executed at the third specific time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first specific time includes a plurality of times. Therefore, the setting suggestion effect at the first specific time may be executed a plurality of times in a day. Then, when the setting suggestion effect is executed at the first specific time, when the current set value is any of the settings 3 to 6, the first effect pattern can be determined from a plurality of types of the first effect patterns. is there. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the current set value can be narrowed down by combining the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect a plurality of times at different first specific times. For example, the first effect element of the setting suggestion effect at one first specific time is the first effect element of the first effect pattern EA1, and the first effect element of the setting suggestion effect at another first specific time is the first. When it is the first effect element of the effect pattern EA3, the current set value can be narrowed down to any of the settings 3 and 5.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the current set value is any of the settings 1 and 2, the current set value cannot be specified unless the setting suggestion effect at least at the third specific time is executed. On the other hand, when the current setting value is any of settings 3 to 6, the setting suggestion effect at the first specific time and the setting suggestion effect at the second specific time are not executed even if the setting suggestion effect at the third specific time is not executed. The current setting value may be specified by comparing the production contents with the production.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(3-1) By executing the setting suggestion effect at each of the first specific time, the second specific time, and the third specific time, the current set value can be narrowed down step by step. Therefore, it is possible to increase the motivation to continue the game across the first specific time, the second specific time, and the third specific time.

(3-2) When any of settings 1 and 2 is set, it is disadvantageous for the player as compared with the case where any of settings 3 to 6 is set. Therefore, the current set value is set to settings 1 and 2. If it is identified, there is a risk of discouraging the motivation for the game. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the current set value is one of the settings 1 and 2, the current set value cannot be specified unless the setting suggestion effect at least at the third specific time is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game is played until the setting suggestion effect is executed at the third specific time that arrives last in the day among the first specific time, the second specific time, and the third specific time. You can keep your motivation.

(3-3) When any of settings 3 to 6 is set, the current setting value is set to settings 3 to 6 because it is more advantageous for the player than when any of settings 1 and 2 is set. If it is identified, it can motivate the player to continue the game. Then, in the present embodiment, when the current setting value is any of the settings 3 to 6, the setting suggestion effect at the first specific time and the second specific time are specified without executing the setting suggestion effect at the third specific time. The current set value may be specified by comparing the effect contents with the setting suggestion effect at the time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed before the setting suggestion effect is executed at the third specific time that arrives last in the day among the first specific time, the second specific time, and the third specific time. Even when the current set value is specified, the motivation for the game can be maintained.

Each embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. Each embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-The execution conditions of the setting suggestion effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control to execute the setting suggestion effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied in addition to the time condition and the execution condition. For example, the predetermined condition may be a condition that is satisfied by winning a lottery using a predetermined random number. That is, even when both the time condition and the executing condition are satisfied, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed in some cases.

-The contents of the running condition may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is playing a game, the execution condition may be satisfied even when the special game is not being executed. According to this, when the specific time is reached, if the game is being played, the setting suggestion effect can be executed even when the special game is not being executed. Here, the game may include a part or all of the interval time between special games, the execution of the big hit game, the execution of the normal game, and the normal hit game. In addition, during the game, the period from the end of the special game to the elapse of a predetermined time, the period from the end of the jackpot game to the elapse of a predetermined time, and the period from the end of the normal game to the elapse of a predetermined time It may include a part or all of the period until the time elapses and the period from the end of the normal hit game to the elapse of the predetermined time. Further, during the game, a period from when the game ball enters the predetermined winning opening until a predetermined time elapses, and a period from when the game ball passes through the gate 20 until a predetermined time elapses. And a part or all of the period from the time when the game ball is discharged from the out port 25 to the time when a predetermined time elapses may be included.

-The contents of the time conditions may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may measure the elapsed time from a predetermined determination reference time, and may determine that the time condition is satisfied when the measured elapsed time reaches a specific time. The determination reference time may be, for example, the time when the power is turned on, the time when the game is started, or the time when the last big hit game is given (at the time of start or end). The start of the game may be when the special game is first started after the power is turned on, or when the special game is first started after the last demonstration effect is executed. There may be. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not have to include the RTC 54.

-As shown in FIG. 16, when the first effect pattern is determined based on the first distribution pattern and when the first effect pattern is determined based on the second distribution pattern, the effect of the setting suggestion effect is produced. The contents may be different. That is, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect may be different depending on whether the setting suggestion effect is executed at the first specific time or the setting suggestion effect is executed at the second specific time. For example, when the first effect pattern is determined based on the first distribution pattern, the setting suggestion effect is executed with the effect content in which the predetermined character draws a fortune, while the first effect is based on the second distribution pattern. When the pattern is determined, the setting suggestion effect may be executed with the effect content that the predetermined character draws fortune. According to this, the type of the setting suggestion effect that can be executed differs between the time when the first specific time is reached and the time when the second specific time is reached. Further, in this case, the character that can be determined as the character that draws the fortune teller and the character that can be determined as the character that draws the fortune teller may be common or different. That is, with respect to the effect content of the setting suggestion effect, the type of the first effect element that can be determined as the first effect element may be different, while the type of the second effect element that can be determined as the second effect element may be the same. , May be different.

-The contents that can be determined as a result of the Omikuji are standardized between when the first effect pattern is determined based on the first distribution pattern and when the first effect pattern is determined based on the second distribution pattern. On the other hand, the characters that can be determined as the characters that draw fortunes may be different. That is, with respect to the effect content of the setting suggestion effect, the type of the first effect element that can be determined as the first effect element is the same, but the type of the second effect element that can be determined as the second effect element is different. Good.

The sub-control CPU 51 may determine the second effect pattern at different determination ratios according to the specific time. For example, when the setting suggestion effect is executed at the second specific time, the determination ratio for determining the second effect pattern EB3 is higher than that when the setting suggestion effect is executed at the first specific time. May be good. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may have a different type of second effect pattern that can be determined according to a specific time. For example, when the setting suggestion effect is executed at the second specific time, the second effect pattern EB3 can be determined, while when the setting suggestion effect is executed at the first specific time, the second effect pattern EB3 is determined. May be undecidable.

-The relationship between the specific time and the distribution pattern may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the first embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 51 executes the setting suggestion effect at a specific time that arrives before a predetermined time, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern based on the second distribution pattern. , When the setting suggestion effect is executed at a specific time that arrives after a predetermined time, the first effect pattern may be determined based on the first distribution pattern. That is, the current set value due to the setting suggestion effect is when the remaining time during which the game can be played is short, as compared with when the remaining time during which the game can be played during the day is long. The relationship between the specific time and the distribution pattern may be determined so that it is difficult to guess. Further, for example, in the first embodiment, the time when the first effect pattern is determined based on the first distribution pattern and the time when the first effect pattern is determined based on the second distribution pattern come alternately. As described above, the relationship between the specific time and the distribution pattern may be determined.

-The specific time may be changed as appropriate. Further, the specific time may be set (changed) by the operation of a predetermined operating means. In this case, the operating means capable of setting the specific time may be arranged on the back side (inside) of the mounting frame 11b which cannot be opened unless the locking device SS is unlocked by using the frame key.

-The number and contents of the distribution patterns may be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of types of distribution patterns may be 1 or 4 or more. When the number of types of distribution patterns is 1, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first effect pattern based on the same distribution pattern regardless of when the setting suggestion effect is executed at any specific time. Will be done.

-The determination ratio of the second effect pattern may be changed as appropriate. Further, the type of the second effect pattern that can be determined may be determined regardless of the type of the determined first effect pattern.

-The effect content of the setting suggestion effect does not have to include the second effect element. That is, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect does not have to include the effect element suggesting the first effect element.
-The content of the setting suggestion effect may be changed as appropriate. Further, the setting suggestion effect may be executed as a sound effect executed by the speaker SP, or may be executed as a light emission effect executed by the decorative lamp LA. Further, the setting suggestion effect may be executed as a movable body effect for operating a movable body (not shown), or may be executed as a vibration effect for vibrating a vibrating body (not shown). Further, the setting suggestion effect may be an effect executed by a combination of a plurality of effect means.

-The content suggested in the setting suggestion effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the setting value set immediately before the current setting value may be suggested. Further, the average value of the set values set in the past may be suggested. For example, the average of the set values set in the past may be the average of the set values set in the past for a predetermined number of times, or may be the average of the set values set in the past predetermined period. Good. It may also suggest whether or not the set value has been changed at the last power-on. Further, in the setting suggestion effect, in addition to the current set value, the hit expectation in the running variable game, the hit expectation in the pending variable game, and a part or all of the current gaming state are suggested. You may do so.

-Apart from the setting suggestion effect that is executed when both the time condition and the executing condition are satisfied, a specific effect that suggests the set value may be executed. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform a predetermined lottery every time a predetermined command (for example, a fluctuation start command) is input, and may control to execute a specific effect when the predetermined lottery is won.

-The first special game and the second special game may be configured to be executed in the order in which execution is suspended, or may be configured to be executed in parallel at the same time.
-The first special game, the second special game, and the ordinary game may be configured not to execute one or two. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not have to include a symbol display unit used for a variable game that is not executed.

-For this embodiment and each modification example, the special game and the ordinary game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. In this case, the production game may not be displayed.
-In each embodiment, the function of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

-In each embodiment, the function of the sub-control board 50 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker SP. A control board that controls the board group in a unified manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(B) The specific time includes a first specific time and a second specific time, and can be executed when the first specific time is reached and when the second specific time is reached. The type of special production is different.

(B) The special effect is composed of a first element and a second element, and the first element has at least a special element suggesting an advantageous setting value, and the second element is The first element is an element that suggests the probability that the first element is the special element, and the specific time includes a first specific time and a second specific time, and when the first specific time is reached, The probability that the first element is the special element is different from that when the second specific time is reached.

(C) A winning lottery is performed when the game ball enters the starting port, and if a winning lottery is won in the winning lottery, a winning game that opens the large winning opening is performed after the winning display result is derived in the variable game. In the game machine to be given, a setting means that can be set by changing a set value that defines an advantage degree regarding the hit game based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit, and an effect execution means that executes the effect. The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means and the time specifying means capable of specifying the elapsed time from the determination reference time are provided, and the variation occurs when the elapsed time from the determination reference time reaches the specific time. A gaming machine characterized in that when a game is being executed, a special effect can be executed by the effect executing means, and the special effect is an effect that suggests a set value.

EH ... Production display device (production execution means), 10 ... Pachinko game machine (game machine), 15 ... 1st start winning opening (starting opening), 16 ... 2nd starting winning opening (starting opening), 18 ... Large winning opening , 40 ... main control board, 41 ... microprocessor, 42 ... main control CPU (setting means), 46 ... RWM clear switch (operation unit), 50 ... sub control board, 51 ... sub control CPU (effect control means), 54 … RTC (Timekeeping Means).

Claims (2)

A winning lottery is performed when the game ball enters the starting port, and if a winning lottery is won in the winning lottery, a winning game for opening the large winning opening is given after the winning display result is derived in the variable game. In the game machine
A setting means that can be set by changing a setting value that defines an advantage degree regarding the winning game based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit.
The production execution means to execute the production and
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means and
Equipped with a timekeeping means to measure the time,
When a certain time, when running the variation game being executable special effect in the presentation execution section, the special effect is Ri directing der suggests setting value,
The special effect is composed of a first element and a second element.
There are a plurality of types of the first element and the second element, respectively, and a set value can be suggested according to the type of the first element, and the special effect is configured according to the type of the second element. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to suggest what kind of first element is. A winning lottery is performed when the game ball enters the starting port, and if a winning lottery is won in the winning lottery, a winning game for opening the large winning opening is given after the winning display result is derived in the variable game. In the game machine
A setting means that can be set by changing a setting value that defines an advantage degree regarding the winning game based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit.
The production execution means to execute the production and
An effect control means for controlling the effect execution means,
Equipped with a time identification means that can specify the elapsed time from the judgment reference time,
If the variable game is being executed when the elapsed time from the determination reference time reaches a specific time, the special effect can be executed by the effect executing means, and the special effect is a set value. It is a production that suggests
The special effect is composed of a first element and a second element.
There are a plurality of types of the first element and the second element, respectively, and a set value can be suggested according to the type of the first element, and the special effect is configured according to the type of the second element. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to suggest what kind of first element is .