JP6795208B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, draws a predetermined lottery when a game ball enters the starting port, and when a big hit is won in the predetermined lottery, a big hit game that opens the big winning opening. Is configured to grant.

In such a game machine, various effects can be executed during the execution of the variable game, and various effects can be produced by allowing or restricting the combination of various effects depending on the success or failure of the conditions. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2016-77471

However, in recent years, it is expected that various effects are appropriately combined and executed to improve the interest of the player while increasing the variation of the effects during the execution of the variable game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

A game machine that solves the above problems draws a predetermined lottery when the game ball enters the starting port, executes a variable game based on the result of the predetermined lottery, and obtains the result of the predetermined lottery. In a game machine that grants a big hit game that opens the big winning opening after the end of the variable game when it is a big hit, the set value that defines the degree of advantage in the predetermined lottery is changed based on the predetermined setting change operation. A setting means that can be set, an effect executing means that executes the effect, and an effect control means that controls the effect executing means are provided, and the effect that the effect executing means can execute includes a pending variable game. A notice effect indicating at least one of the jackpot expectation degree and the jackpot expectation degree for the variable game being executed is included, and the mode of the notice effect is compared with the first notice mode and the first notice mode. The second notice mode, which has a high expectation of a big hit, is included, and the effect that can be executed by the effect executing means includes a suggestion effect that can suggest the current setting, and the mode of the suggestion effect includes a suggestion effect that can suggest the current setting. , A first suggestion mode and a second suggestion mode suggesting that the setting is more advantageous than the first suggestion mode are included, and the notice effect according to the first notice mode is executed. At that time, the execution of the suggestion effect according to the first suggestion mode is restricted, and the setting of the set value includes the first setting and the second setting which is more advantageous to the player than the first setting. Therefore, at least a first period and a second period after the first period are defined as the time when the suggestion effect can be executed, and the suggestion effect is a predetermined effect in the first period. It is executed by the execution means, the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means different from the predetermined effect execution means in the second period, the current setting is the first setting, and the first period and the first period and When the suggestion effect is executed in both of the second periods, the execution of the suggestion effect according to the second suggestion mode in at least one of the first period and the second period is restricted, and the second period. The 1st period is at least a part of the period from the start of the 1st variable game to the establishment of a predetermined condition in the 1st variable game, and the 2nd period is the 1st variable game. It is a gist that it is at least a part of the period from the establishment of the predetermined conditions to the end of the variable game of 1 .

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. Front view of 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. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process (interrupt process). (A) and (b) are explanatory views for explaining an example of a specific execution mode of a character-based production. (A) to (c) are explanatory views for explaining an example of a specific execution mode of a button system effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of a specific execution mode of a message system production. (A) to (d) are explanatory views for explaining an example of a specific execution mode of a zone system production. (A) and (b) are explanatory views for explaining an example of a specific execution mode of a descending system production. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect that can be executed in combination when the started variable game is an out-of-order variable game, and (b) is an explanatory diagram when the started variable game is a jackpot variable game. Explanatory drawing for explaining the effect which can be performed in combination. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a specific distribution mode of a type of message-based effect. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a specific distribution mode of a type of character-based production. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect that can be executed in combination in the case where the newly reserved variable game is an out-of-order variable game, and (b) is a variation of the jackpot of the newly reserved variable game. An explanatory diagram for explaining an effect that can be executed in combination when the variable game that has already been held does not include the variable game of the big hit, (c) is a big hit of the newly reserved variable game. An explanatory diagram for explaining an effect that can be executed in combination when the variable game of the above is included in the already reserved variable game and the big hit variable game is included. Explanatory drawing explaining an example of a specific distribution mode of the type of a zone system production.

[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 launch handle HD as an example of launch operation means. 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 an effect button BT as an example of operating means. For example, the effect button BT is provided at a position where the player can operate while playing a game, such as the front side of the mounting frame 11b.

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 on the game board YB so that the player can see it.

The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. 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. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. 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 the variation game and the special variation game. The first special symbol display unit 13a and the second special symbol display unit 13b are display means (executable) capable of displaying (executable) the special variable game based on the result of the big hit lottery (internal lottery) which is an example of a predetermined lottery. Means) is an example. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the big hit lottery (internal lottery). The details of the big hit lottery will be described later. 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 present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 13a and 13b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is in an extremely advantageous state for the player because the player can win a large number of prize balls. In the following description, the special game that wins the jackpot lottery may be referred to as a jackpot special game.

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". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4, respectively.

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. 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. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is referred to as a "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 13e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game.

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 capable of 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. 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. 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 normal hit game is one of the benefits given to the player in connection with the normal hit in the normal 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. 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. 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 (not shown) 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 (not shown), 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 into the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Among 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.

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, and a gate 20. Can enter the ball.

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.

The RWM clear switch 46 is an example of an operation means configured to at least enable a specific operation for instructing initialization of information backed up by a backup function described later (hereinafter referred to as backup target information). The RWM clear switch 46 is turned on when the pushing operation is performed, and is turned off when the pushing operation is not performed.

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 setting device 47 is an example of a setting operation means capable of performing a predetermined setting change operation for changing and setting an internal setting value by a setting change function described later.

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 the 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 plurality of probability states in which the probabilities of winning a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot probability) in an internal lottery (big hit lottery) 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. The high probability state is advantageous for the player because the possibility of winning the big hit lottery increases. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has 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. The high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player because the starting condition of the second special game is easily satisfied. The high ball entry rate state is the so-called "electric support state". The low ball entry rate state and the high ball entry rate state may be in a state in which the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of game balls, is different. For example, a low ball entry rate state may be a low base state, and a high ball entry rate state may be a high base state.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. 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 that changes the probability of winning the normal hit lottery (hereinafter referred to as the normal hit probability) with a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state.

The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 17 in one ordinary hit game is made longer than 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 as compared with the case 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.

Further, the high ball entry rate state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes the average fluctuation time of the special game shorter than that in the low ball entry rate state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is executed, the high ball entry rate state becomes the so-called “variation time shortening state”. The average fluctuation time of the special game can be obtained by dividing the integrated time of the fluctuation time in the special game of the unit number by the above-mentioned unit number, assuming that the special game of the unit number is executed.

In the following description, the high ball entry rate state may be referred to as a "time saving state", or abbreviated as "time saving". In addition, a gaming state that is in a low-probability state and is not a time-saving state is indicated as "no low-probability time-saving", and a gaming state that is in a low-probability state and is in a time-saving state is indicated as "low-probability time-saving". A gaming state that is in a state and is in a time saving state may be indicated as "high probability time saving". The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment does not have a gaming state (no high probability time saving) that is in a high probability state and is not a time saving state. In the present embodiment, no low probability time reduction is an example of a normal state. Further, in the present embodiment, the low probability time reduction is an example of an advantageous state. Further, in the present embodiment, having a high accuracy and a short time is an example of an advantageous state.

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 in the special lottery. 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 in the low probability state and the jackpot probability Kh in the high probability state are defined as a set. The jackpot probabilities Kl and Kh have higher probabilities in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6. More specifically, the jackpot probability Kl in the low probability state is set 1 (Kl1) <setting 2 (Kl2) <setting 3 (Kl3) <setting 4 (Kl4) <setting 5 (Kl5) <setting 6 (Kl6). The probability is high in order. The jackpot probability Kh in the high probability state has a high probability in the order of setting 1 (Kh1) <setting 2 (Kh2) <setting 3 (Kh3) <setting 4 (Kh4) <setting 5 (Kh5) <setting 6 (Kh6). It becomes. That is, the setting is advantageous for the player in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6. As described above, in the present embodiment, the setting of the jackpot probability, which is an example of the degree of advantage, includes the first setting and the second setting which is more advantageous than the first setting. In the present embodiment, an example in which settings 1 to 3 are defined as the "first setting" and settings 4 to 6 are defined as the "second setting" will be described. Not limited to this, for the combination of the first setting and the second setting, settings 1 to 5 are set in the first setting, setting 6 is set in the second setting, and settings 1, 3, 5 (odd number setting) are set in the first setting. ), And settings 2, 4 and 6 (even number setting) may be set in the second setting.

While the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state are different in settings 1 to 6, the rate of control to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation rate M). Is the same regardless of any of settings 1 to 6. Further, the distribution ratio of the fluctuation pattern that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game is the same regardless of the settings 1 to 6. Further, the normal hit probability Nl in the low ball entry rate state and the normal hit probability Nh in the high ball entry rate state are the same regardless of any of the settings 1 to 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, various backed up information is initialized, and after the initialization. Based on various information of, it shifts to the 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 ON state, the internal setting value is changed so that the setting can be made. Transition to state. In the setting change state, each time the RWM clear switch 46 is operated, the internally selected setting value is switched in a loop such as 1 → 2 → ... → 6 → 1 ... In the present embodiment, the RWM clear switch 46 is an example of a setting switch. In the setting change state, the display 48 displays a numerical value from 1 to 6 so that the selected set value can be specified. The setting change state is terminated when the setting device 47 is operated to the off state, and the selected setting value is confirmed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is initialized with various backed up information, and shifts to the normal control state based on the various information after the initialization.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, when the RWM clear switch 46 is in the off state and the setting device 47 is in the on state, the pachinko game machine 10 shifts to the setting confirmation state in which the internal setting value can be confirmed. Will be done. In the setting confirmation state, the display 48 displays a numerical value from 1 to 6 so that the set value set internally can be specified. The setting confirmation state is terminated when the setting device 47 is operated to the off state. After that, the pachinko gaming machine 10 shifts to the normal control state based on various backed up 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, if the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot game is started after the 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.

The jackpot symbol of the present embodiment includes a specific jackpot symbol that gives a high probability state and a time saving state after the end of the jackpot game, and a non-specific jackpot symbol that gives a time saving state while not giving a high probability state after the jackpot game ends. And there is. Specifically, after the end of the big hit game based on the specific big hit symbol, a high probability state and a time saving state are given until the next big hit game is given. On the other hand, after the end of the jackpot game based on the non-specific jackpot symbol, the first end condition in which the next jackpot game is granted, and the second end in which the special game with a predetermined number of operations (for example, 100 times) ends. The time saving state is given until any of the conditions is satisfied. In the following description, a jackpot based on a specific jackpot symbol may be referred to as a "specific jackpot", and a jackpot based on a non-specific jackpot symbol may be referred to as a "non-specific jackpot".

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.

In the production game, a reach production performed by forming a reach may be executed. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second in the present embodiment). The effect symbols in the column) are still being displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters appearing and the movements of the effect symbols are different. 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 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. The jackpot fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in the production game and finally a jackpot symbol combination is derived. The out-of-range fluctuation pattern includes an out-of-reach variation pattern of "with reach" in which a reach effect can be performed in the effect game and finally a combination of out-of-order symbols can be derived. The out-of-reach variation pattern includes an out-of-reach variation pattern of "no reach" in which the reach effect is not performed in the effect game and the combination of the out-of-order symbols is finally derived.

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. The main control CPU 42 also performs predetermined control based on the information stored in the main control RWM44.

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 SE4. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 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, and a sub-control RWM 53. By executing the sub-control program, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a process for causing the effect device (effect device group) to execute the effect as a predetermined process. The sub-control CPU 51 is an example of the effect control means. 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. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate 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. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect button BT. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the effect button BT is operated.

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. That is, the main control RWM44 is an example of a storage means. 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, since the main control RWM44 is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with electric power, it can retain the stored information 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 about a special game, information about a normal game, information about a winning game with a special symbol, information about a winning game with a normal symbol, information about a game state, and information about paying out a prize ball.

For example, the information about the special game includes information that can specify the number of special reservations, various random number information, information that shows the result of the special lottery, information that shows the fluctuation pattern of the special game, information that shows the special symbol to be derived in the special game, and the like. Is. For example, information about a normal game includes information that can specify the number of normal holds, various random number information, information that shows the result of a normal lottery, information that shows a fluctuation pattern of a normal game, information that shows a normal pattern to be derived in a normal game, and the like. Is.

For example, the information regarding the winning game of the special symbol is information indicating the progress of the big hit game. For example, the information regarding the winning game of the ordinary symbol is information indicating the progress of the ordinary winning game. For example, the information regarding the game state is information that can specify the current game state, information that can specify the remaining number of times that the high ball entry rate state is given, and the like. For example, the information regarding the payout of prize balls is information indicating the number of unpaid 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. The main control CPU 42 that executes the power-on process described below is an example of a setting means that can be set by changing a set value that determines an advantage in a jackpot lottery as a predetermined lottery based on a predetermined setting change operation. Is.

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. As an example, the initialization condition in the present embodiment is satisfied by turning on the power with the RWM clear switch 46 turned on. That is, the initialization condition is a condition that at least includes that a specific operation is performed.

In the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 42 initializes the game information among the backup target information. On the other hand, in the RWM clear process, 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. In the present embodiment, as an example, the setting condition is satisfied by turning on the power with the RWM clear switch 46 in the ON state and the setting device 47 in the ON state. That is, the setting condition is a condition that at least includes that the setting device 47 is operated in a specific state.

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 described later.

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 a setting confirmation state in which the setting value being set can be confirmed. 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 described later.

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 described later 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 described later without shifting to either the setting change state or the setting confirmation state.

The normal control state is a control state in which the main control CPU 42 can perform a process for executing a special game and a normal game, a big hit game, and a process for granting a normal hit game by enabling interrupt processing described later. Is. When the game information is initialized by the RWM clear process, the special game and the normal game are not executed and held, neither the big hit game nor the normal hit game is given, and the normal game state It is returned to the state of. On the other hand, if the game information is not initialized, it is restored to the state of the game when the power is turned off based on the backed up game information.

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 returning during the execution of the special game, the main control CPU 42 is derived as an initial command by a control command capable of specifying the result of the special lottery, a control command capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern of the special game, and a special game. Outputs control commands that can identify special symbols. For example, when returning during the execution of the normal game, the main control CPU 42 is derived as an initial command by a control command capable of specifying the result of the normal lottery, a control command capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern of the normal game, and a normal game. Outputs control commands that can identify normal symbols. For example, when returning during the granting of the big hit game and the normal 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.

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 abnormality in the set value is determined when a value that is not a value indicating any of settings 1 to 6 is stored in the area of the main control RWM44 that stores information indicating the set value. It is good to judge. 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 is arbitrary one of the symbol display units 13a and 13b, or one of the symbol display units 13a and 13b, so as to display a notification that the setting is in the setting change state from the transition to the setting change state to the end. Control both. The main control CPU 42 is any one of the symbol display units 13a and 13b, or one of the symbol display units 13a and 13b, so as to display a notification that the setting confirmation state is in effect from the transition to the setting confirmation state to the end. Control both. In the special symbol display units 13a and 13b, the display for notifying the setting change state or the setting confirmation state may be a symbol different from any of the jackpot symbol that can be derived in the special game and the outlier symbol.

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.
The special symbol input process is executed as an interrupt process in the normal control state.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting winning sensor SE1. (S101). When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (S101: YES), the main control CPU 42 has an upper limit number of first special hold numbers stored in the main control RWM44 as one of the game information (this implementation). In the form, it is determined whether or not it is less than 4) (S102).

When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number (S102: YES), the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it (S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display the information that can specify the updated first special hold number. The hold condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1 when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM44 as one of the game information (S104). For example, the random numbers include a special hit random number used for the jackpot lottery, a jackpot symbol random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, and a variable pattern random number used for determining the variable pattern. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. 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. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM44, so that the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. it can.

When no game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 (S101: NO), when the number of first special reservations is not less than the upper limit (S102: NO), and when the process of step S104 is completed. , The main control CPU 42 shifts to the process of step S105. In the process of step S105, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the second starting winning sensor SE2 ( S105). When the game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 (S105: YES), the main control CPU 42 has the upper limit number of the second special hold stored in the main control RWM44 as one of the game information (S105: YES). In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not it is less than 4) (S106).

When the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (S106: YES), the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it (S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display the information that can specify the updated second special hold number. The hold condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM44 as one of the game information (S108). In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information used in the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM44, so that the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. it can.

Next, the main control CPU 42 generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “look-ahead command”) capable of specifying the content of the special game whose execution is newly suspended based on the random number acquired in the process of step S108. Then, the read-ahead command setting process to be set in the output buffer is executed (S109). The look-ahead command setting process may be executed after the process of step S108 is completed in the special symbol input process, or may be executed as a process different from the special symbol input process. That is, the look-ahead command setting process may be such that the look-ahead command can be generated when the execution of the special game is suspended, such as the same interrupt process as when the random number is acquired in the process of step S108 of the special symbol input process.

In the look-ahead command setting process, the main control CPU 42 determines in advance whether or not the value of the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S108 is the value that wins the jackpot in the jackpot lottery described later (hereinafter, "big hit pre-determination"). ”). In the jackpot pre-determination, the main control CPU 42 performs the jackpot pre-determination based on the determination values according to the current probability state and the set value stored in the main control RWM44, as in the jackpot lottery described later.

Then, the main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command and sets it in the output buffer so that the result of the big hit lottery determined by the big hit pre-determination (hereinafter referred to as a look-ahead result) can be specified. The content of the special game that can be specified by the look-ahead command is not limited to the above. That is, the look-ahead command may be configured so as to be identifiable by combining one or a plurality of the look-ahead results, the fluctuation pattern, and the game state when the big hit lottery is performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead command is a control command capable of specifying the number of second special hold when the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 42 acquires the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM 44, and generates a look-ahead command so that the acquired second special hold number can be specified. The main control CPU 42 may generate a control command capable of specifying the read-ahead result and a control command capable of specifying the second special hold number, and set them in the output buffer. That is, the look-ahead command may be configured by combining a plurality of control commands, or may be configured by a single control command.

Then, the main control CPU 42 determines that the game ball has not entered the second start winning opening 16 (S105: NO), the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (S106: NO), or step S109. When the processing of is completed, the special symbol input processing is terminated.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
The special symbol start process is executed as an interrupt process in the normal control state.
The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not being executed, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is being executed. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special hold number is larger than zero. When the number of the second special hold is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 subtracts the number of the second special hold by 1 and updates it, and displays the information that can identify the updated number of the second special hold. The second special hold display unit 13d is controlled. 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. Next, the main control CPU 42 uses the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit lottery as to whether or not to win the big hit.

At this time, when the current probability state is the low probability state, the main control CPU 42 makes a big hit with a determination value corresponding to the jackpot probabilities Kl1 to Kl6 in the low probability state according to the set value stored in the main control RWM44. Make a lottery. On the other hand, when the current probability state is a high probability state, the jackpot lottery is performed with the determination values corresponding to the jackpot probabilities Kh1 to Kh6 in the high probability state according to the set value stored in the main control RWM44. For example, the main control CPU 42 determines that the jackpot has been won when the value of the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information and the jackpot determination value match. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 is an example of a predetermined lottery means for performing a big hit lottery as a predetermined lottery when the game ball enters the starting port.

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 42 performs the jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using the jackpot symbol random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the second special game. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using the variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot variation pattern according to the current game state and the type of the jackpot symbol. The main control CPU 42 stores the determined big hit symbol identifiable information and the determined variation pattern identifiable information in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

If the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 42 performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 42 determines the loss symbol to be derived in the second special game. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using the variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines an out-of-reach variation pattern with or without reach according to the current gaming state. The main control CPU 42 stores the information that can identify the determined outlier symbol and the information that can identify the determined fluctuation pattern in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information. Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the second start flag in the main control RWM 44 to on. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the first special hold number is larger than zero. When the first special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 starts the first special game by performing 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 any variation processing based on the subtraction of the first special hold number, the big hit lottery, and the result of the big hit lottery. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. As described above, 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.

The main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation start command and a special symbol command to the sub control board 50 in each fluctuation processing. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of a special game (directing game). The special symbol command is a control command that can identify the special symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) determined in each variation processing. The variation start command and the special symbol command are different commands when the variation process of the first special game is executed and when the variation process of the second special game is executed.

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 contents of the information display devices 13a and 13b so as to start the fluctuation of a predetermined symbol. Further, the main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the determined fluctuation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 42 controls the special symbol display units 13a and 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special game processing when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “variation end command”) capable of specifying the end of the special game to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time defined in the determined fluctuation pattern elapses. To do.

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The jackpot game process is a process for granting a jackpot game. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 42 performs the jackpot game process after the jackpot special game ends. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of jackpot game to be given based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing, and performs a process of granting the specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time to the sub control board 50. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening pattern data (opening control data) for the big hit game, and opens the big winning opening 18. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied during the execution of the round game, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the large winning opening 18, and ends 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, each time the main control CPU 42 starts a round game, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game to the sub control board 50. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time to the sub control board 50. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 42 ends the jackpot game. Further, the main control CPU 42 stores information that can specify the progress status of the big hit game in a predetermined area in the main control RWM 44 every time the big hit game is advanced. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 is an example of a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game for opening the jackpot after the end of the variable game when the result of the jackpot lottery as a predetermined lottery is a jackpot.

Next, the probability transfer process for shifting the probability state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the big hit game of the specific big hit symbol among the special symbols, the information stored in the predetermined area in the main control RWM44 and the information capable of specifying the high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a probability change flag). ) Is turned on. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a high probability state. The probability variation flag, which is one of the game information, indicates that the probability state is a high probability state when the value is 1 (on), and the probability state is a low probability state when the value is zero (off). Show that.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 42 does not change the probability change flag to ON when the jackpot game of the non-specific jackpot symbol among the special symbols is completed. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls 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 controls to a low probability state during the big hit game. When switching the probability state, 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 specific big hit symbol or the non-specific big hit symbol, it is the information stored in the predetermined area in the main control RWM 44 and is the information capable of specifying the high ball entry rate state (hereinafter, input (Indicated as ball auxiliary flag) is changed to on. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a high ball entry rate state. The ball entry assistance flag, which is one of the game information, indicates that the ball entry rate state is a high ball entry rate state when the value is 1 (on), and when the value is zero (off), the ball entry rate state is zero (off). It indicates that the rate state is a low ball entry rate state. When the special game of the number of operations ends after the end of the big hit game of the non-specific big hit symbol, the main control CPU 42 changes the ball entry assist flag to off with the end of the special game of the number of operations. That is, the main control CPU 42 ends the high ball entry rate state with the end of the special game of the number of operations after the end of the big hit game of the non-specific big hit symbol. On the other hand, the main control CPU 42 does not change the ball entry assist flag to off after the end of the jackpot game of the specific jackpot symbol until the next jackpot game is started. That is, after the end of the jackpot game of the specific jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 42 maintains a high ball entry rate state 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 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the big hit game. When the main control CPU 42 switches the ball entry rate state, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a ball entry rate state command) capable of specifying the ball entry rate state after the switching to the sub control board 50. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 that executes the probability transfer process and the ball entry rate transfer process is an example of the game state control means for controlling the game state.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has passed (wins) the gate 20 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). To do.

When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the normal hold number and updates it, and displays the information that can identify the updated normal hold number 13f. To control. The hold condition of the normal game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4 in a state where the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information. For example, the random number is a normal hit random number used in a normal lottery. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for a normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information used in the normal game in the main control RWM44, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 20, the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, or the random number information for the normal game is stored in the main control RWM44, the main control CPU 42 performs the normal symbol input process. finish.

Next, the normal symbol start processing will be described.
The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not in progress and the normal game is not being executed, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is in progress or the normal game is being executed. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal hold number is larger than zero. When the normal hold number is zero, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the normal hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 starts the normal game. When starting the normal game, the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the normal hold number and updates it, and controls the normal hold display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated normal hold number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information used in the normal game from the main control RWM44. Next, the main control CPU 42 uses the ordinary hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform the ordinary lottery as to whether or not to win the ordinary hit with the ordinary hit probability Nl, according to the current ball entry rate state. Perform at Nh.

When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 42 executes the normal hit variation process. In the normal hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines the normal hit symbol by lottery using a random number that can be specified from the random number information. The main control CPU 42 determines the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the normal game according to the current ball entry rate state by lottery using random numbers that can be specified from the random number information. The main control CPU 42 stores the determined information that can specify the normal hit symbol and the information that can specify the determined fluctuation time in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 42 normally executes the out-of-order fluctuation process. In the normal out-of-order variation processing, the main control CPU 42 normally determines the out-of-order symbol. Further, in the normal deviation variation processing, the main control CPU 42 determines the fluctuation time of the normal game according to the current ball entry rate state by lottery using random numbers that can be specified from the random number information. The main control CPU 42 stores the determined information that can specify the normal outlier symbol and the information that can specify the determined fluctuation time in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, when the normal symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 42 executes the normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so as to start the normal game by starting the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the determined fluctuation time. After that, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so as to derive the determined normal symbol when the determined fluctuation time elapses.

Next, the normal hit game processing will be described.
The normal hit game process is a process for granting a normal hit game. When the main control CPU 42 derives the normal hit symbol in the normal game, the normal hit game process is performed after the normal hit normal game ends. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of the normal hit game based on the normal hit symbol (that is, the type of the normal hit) determined in the normal symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal solenoid SL1 so as to have an opening mode according to the current ball entry rate state by using the specified opening pattern data (opening control data) for the normal hit game, and the second The start winning opening 16 is opened. Further, each time the main control CPU 42 advances the normal hit game, the main control CPU 42 stores information that can identify the progress status of the normal hit game in a predetermined area in the main control RWM 44.

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 displays a predetermined symbol combination as the combination of the effect symbols to be displayed first on the effect display device EH (hereinafter, referred to as the initial symbol combination) after the power is turned on.

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 corresponding to the special game when the fluctuation start command and the special symbol command are input. The effect display device EH is an example of a display means (execution means) capable of displaying (executable) a variable game. 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, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the combination of the outlier symbols when the outlier symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. Here, the sub-control CPU 51 satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when the reach effect is executed in the current effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the outlier combination of symbols including the reach. The reach condition is established by determining the fluctuation pattern with reach. As the reach condition, in addition to the fact that the variation pattern with reach is determined, it may be determined that a predetermined reach effect lottery is performed and the player wins the reach effect lottery. When the reach effect is not executed in the effect game this time, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the outlier combination of symbols that does not include the reach.

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.

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 special game is not being executed, and there is no pending special game. 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.

A characteristic effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as the effects that can be executed in the gaming state with high accuracy and short time, a normal system effect (type 1 effect) that determines whether or not the game can be executed when the start of the variable game is started, and a variable game. There is a look-ahead effect (type 2 effect) that determines whether or not to execute the game when the game is held. The details will be described below.

In the present embodiment, the normal effect includes a character effect that displays an image imitating a predetermined character on the effect display device EH, and an effect button BT that is operated during the operation reception period to produce a predetermined image. There are a button-type effect to be displayed on the display device EH and a message-type effect to display an image imitating a predetermined character string (message) on the effect display device EH. That is, in the present embodiment, the normal effect is a display effect for displaying an image on the effect display device EH. In the present embodiment, the normal effect is defined as an effect that does not suggest a jackpot expectation for a pending variable game.

The character-based production will be explained.
As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in the character-based effect of the present embodiment, for example, during the execution of the variable game, a predetermined character such as "monkey" is displayed on the effect display device EH. This is a production in which a production image composed of a imitated character image and a dialogue image imitating a predetermined character string such as "Congratulations" is displayed. In the present embodiment, the character-based production includes a plurality of types of character-based production. The plurality of types of character-based effects include a first character-based effect performed by the first aspect in which the effect image Ga1 is displayed, and a second character-based effect performed by the second aspect in which the effect image Ga2 is displayed. .. For example, the effect image Ga1 and the effect image Ga2 have different backgrounds of the dialogue image imitating the character string of "Congratulations". It is preferable that at least a part of the elements constituting each character-based production is different between the first character-based production and the second character-based production.

Here, the elements constituting the effect are, for example, in the case of an effect for displaying an image, the type of the image to be displayed, the number of images to be displayed, the size of the image to be displayed, the position where the image is displayed, and the like. Further, the elements constituting the effect are, for example, an effect of displaying an image, and when the image to be displayed is a moving image, the operation of the image and the like. In the present embodiment, when all the elements constituting such an effect are the same, the type of effect and the system of the effect are the same. Further, in the present embodiment, when the first element is the same and the second element is different among the elements constituting the effect, the type of effect is different, but the system of the effect is the same, and the effect is produced. When the first element and the second element are different among the elements constituting the above, the type of effect and the system of effect are different. In addition, it is preferable that the first element includes one or a plurality of elements arbitrarily selected from the elements constituting the effect. In addition, the second element may include one or a plurality of arbitrarily selected elements among the elements constituting the effect that are different from the first element.

In the present embodiment, the character-based effect is a setting suggestion effect (suggestion effect) that suggests an internally set value (hereinafter referred to as the current setting). That is, in the present embodiment, the effect that can be executed by the effect display device EH includes a character-based effect that is an example of the setting suggestion effect including the setting suggestion element. In the present embodiment, the more advantageous the current setting is, the lower the ratio (execution ratio) of the first character-based effect among the execution ratios is, while the current setting is advantageous. The more it is, the higher the ratio of the second character-based production is in the execution ratio. That is, in the present embodiment, the second character-based production has an expectation level (hereinafter, referred to as a setting expectation level) in which the current setting is more advantageous than the first character-based effect (second setting). It is a production that suggests that it is expensive. In the present embodiment, the first character system effect is an example of the setting suggestion effect according to the first suggestion mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the second character system effect is an example of the setting suggestion effect according to the second suggestion mode, which suggests that the setting is more advantageous than the first suggestion mode.

In addition, the character-based production is a jackpot suggestion production that suggests the jackpot expectation of the variable game being executed. In the present embodiment, the second character-based effect is an effect that suggests that the jackpot expectation of the variable game being executed is higher than that of the first character-based effect. That is, the character-based production is an example of a setting suggestion production that can show the jackpot expectation for the variable game being executed in addition to the setting expectation.

The button system production will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9A, in the present embodiment, for example, when the button-type effect is started, the effect display device EH has an image imitating the effect button BT and the characters "Let's push the effect". The effect image Gb1 composed of the images imitating the columns is displayed, and the operation acceptance period for accepting the operation of the effect button BT is started. The operation acceptance period is started with the start of the button-type effect, and then either the first end condition that is satisfied by the passage of a predetermined time or the second end condition that is satisfied by the operation of the effect button BT is satisfied. It ends by doing. In the present embodiment, when the first end condition is satisfied in the button-type effect, the button-type effect ends. On the other hand, when the second end condition is satisfied, the result image is displayed on the effect display device EH.

As shown in FIGS. 9 (b) and 9 (c), in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of button-based effects. For the plurality of types of button-type effects, the first button-type effect performed by the first aspect in which the effect image Gb2 as the result image is displayed when the second condition is satisfied, and the second condition are satisfied. There is a second button-type effect performed by the second aspect in which the effect image Gb3 as the result image is displayed. For example, the production image Gb2 is composed of an image imitating a character of "boy" and an image imitating a character string of "Kokichi!", And the production image Gb3 is an image imitating a character of "boy". It is composed of an image that imitates the character of "girl" and an image that imitates the character string of "Daikichi!". In the present embodiment, the button-based effect is an effect in which it is not possible to specify which type of button-based effect the effect button BT is when the effect button BT is not operated during the operation acceptance period. It is preferable that at least a part (second element) of the elements constituting each button-type effect is different between the first button-type effect and the second button-type effect.

In addition, the button-type effect is a jackpot suggestion effect that suggests the jackpot expectation of the variable game being executed. In the present embodiment, the second button-based effect is an effect that suggests that the jackpot expectation of the variable game being executed is higher than that of the first button-based effect. As described above, the effect that can be executed by the effect display device EH includes a button-type effect that is an example of the second notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit for the variable game being executed. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the button-type effect is an effect that does not include a suggestion element of setting. That is, the button-type effect is an effect that shows the jackpot expectation for the variable game being executed, but does not show the set expectation. In the present embodiment, in the present embodiment, the first button system effect is an example of the advance notice effect according to the first notice mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the second button system effect is an example of the advance notice effect by the second notice aspect, which has a higher expectation of big hit than the first notice aspect.

The message system production will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), the message-based effect of the present embodiment imitates a predetermined character string (message) on the effect display device EH, for example, during execution of a variable game. This is a production in which the produced production image is displayed. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of message-based effects in the message-based effects. The plurality of types of message-based effects include a first message-based effect performed by the first aspect in which the effect image Gc1 is displayed, and a second message-based effect performed by the second aspect in which the effect image Gc2 is displayed. .. For example, the effect image Gc1 is an image imitating a character string of "may be a low setting ...", and the effect image Gc2 is an image imitating a character string of "may be a high setting ...". It is preferable that at least a part (second element) of the elements constituting each message-based effect is different between the first message-based effect and the second message-based effect.

In the present embodiment, the message-based effect is a setting suggestion effect that suggests the current setting. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect that can be executed by the effect display device EH includes a message-type effect that is an example of the setting suggestion effect including the setting suggestion element. As for the message-type effect, the more advantageous the current setting is, the lower the ratio of the first message-type effect is among the execution ratios of the message-type effect, while the more advantageous the current setting is, the more the message-type effect is. This is an effect in which the ratio of the second message type effect is high in the execution rate of the effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the second message-based effect is an effect that suggests that the setting expectation is higher than that of the first message-based effect. Further, as will be described in detail later, the message-based production is a production that does not suggest a jackpot expectation for the variable game being executed. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the normal-type effect is an effect that does not suggest a jackpot expectation for the pending variable game. That is, the message-based effect is a setting suggestion effect that indicates the expected degree of setting, but does not indicate the expected degree of jackpot for the pending variable game and the expected degree of jackpot for the variable game being executed. In the present embodiment, the first message system effect is an example of the setting suggestion effect according to the first suggestion mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the second message system effect is an example of the setting suggestion effect according to the second suggestion mode, which suggests that the setting is more advantageous than the first suggestion mode.

Next, the look-ahead system production will be described.
The look-ahead effect is an effect that is executed across a plurality of variable games. In the present embodiment, the look-ahead effect includes a zone-type effect that continuously displays the effect image over a plurality of variable games on the effect display device EH, and a plurality of variable games on the effect display device EH. There is a descent-type effect in which a plurality of effect images are displayed so as to fall from the top to the bottom of the image display unit GH.

The zone system production will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 11A to 11D, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of zone-based effects. The plurality of types of zone-based effects include a first zone-based effect, a second zone-based effect, a third zone-based effect, and a fourth zone-based effect. For example, the first zone-based effect is performed by the first aspect in which the effect image Gd1 imitating a "boy" is displayed on the effect display device EH, and the second zone-based effect is performed in addition to the effect image Gd1. This is performed by the second aspect in which the effect image Gd2 imitating a "boy" different from the image Gd1 is displayed. Further, for example, the third zone-based effect is performed by the third aspect in which the effect image Gd3 imitating a "girl" is displayed in addition to the effect images Gd1 and Gd2, and the fourth zone-type effect is performed by the effect images Gd1 to. In addition to Gd3, the effect image Gd4 imitating the character string of "Congratulations" is displayed according to the fourth aspect.

In the present embodiment, the zone-based effect is an example of a setting suggestion effect that suggests the current setting. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect that can be executed by the effect display device EH includes a zone-type effect that is an example of the setting suggestion effect including the setting suggestion element. The zone-based effect is an effect that suggests that the setting expectation is high in the order of the first zone-based effect <the second zone-based effect <the third zone-based effect <the fourth zone-based effect. In the present embodiment, the type of zone-based effect does not change from the start to the end of the zone-based effect. In the present embodiment, the first zone system effect is an example of the setting suggestion effect according to the first suggestion mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the second zone system effect to the fourth zone system effect are an example of the setting suggestion effect by the second suggestion mode suggesting that the setting is more advantageous than the first suggestion mode.

In addition, the zone-based production is a jackpot suggestion production that suggests the jackpot expectation of the pending variable game. In the present embodiment, the zone-based effect is an effect that can be executed when the pending variable game has a jackpot variable game, but is not executed when the pending variable game does not have a jackpot variable game. .. That is, in the present embodiment, the zone-based effect is a jackpot confirmation effect that can identify that there is a jackpot variable game in the pending variable game. The zone-based effect is an example of a type 1 setting suggestion effect (type 1 suggestion effect) that can show the jackpot expectation for a pending variable game in addition to the set expectation. The first zone-based effect, the second zone-based effect, the third zone-based effect, and the fourth zone-based effect are at least a part of the elements constituting each zone-based effect (second element). ) May be different.

I will explain the production of the descending thing.
As shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b), in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of descending-type effects. The plurality of types of descending effects include a first descending effect performed by the first aspect of displaying the effect image Ge1 and a second aspect of displaying the effect image Ge2 in the effect display device EH. There is a descent-type production. For example, in the present embodiment, the effect images Ge1 and Ge2 are images imitating "petals", and the color of the "petals" is different between the effect image Ge1 and the effect image Ge2. The descending type production is a jackpot suggestion production that suggests the jackpot expectation of the variable game being executed. In the present embodiment, the second descending type production is an effect suggesting that the jackpot expectation of the variable game being executed is higher than that of the first descending type production. As described above, the effect that can be executed by the effect display device EH includes a descending effect that is an example of the first notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit for the pending variable game. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the descending effect is an effect that does not include a suggestion element of the setting. That is, the descending type production is a production that shows the jackpot expectation for the pending variable game, but does not show the set expectation. It is preferable that at least a part (second element) of the elements constituting each descending effect is different between the first descending effect and the second descending effect. In the present embodiment, the first descending production is an example of the advance notice according to the first notice mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the second descending type production is an example of the advance notice production by the second notice mode in which the expectation of big hit is higher than that of the first notice mode.

Next, according to FIGS. 13 to 17, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 in order to execute each effect will be described together with their actions.
The production determination process will be described. The effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute each effect and the type of effect when the effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the effect determination process includes a normal effect determination process and a look-ahead effect determination process.

13 (a) and 13 (b) show effects that can be combined and executed when deciding whether or not to execute the normal system effect. 16 (a) to 16 (c) show effects that can be executed in combination when deciding whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect.

As shown in FIGS. 13 (a), 13 (b), and 16 (a) to 16 (c), when it is determined in the present embodiment whether or not the normal system effect is executed. When it is determined whether or not the look-ahead effect is executed, it is determined whether or not each effect is executed in each predetermined order. For example, in the present embodiment, when it is determined whether or not the normal effect is executed, the predetermined order is: message effect (order 1) → character effect (order 2) → button effect (order). The order is 3). Further, for example, in the present embodiment, when it is determined whether or not the look-ahead effect is executed, the predetermined order is in the order of zone effect (order 1) → descending effect (order 2). There is. In the present embodiment, when the determination result of whether or not the effect is executed results in the determination that the effect is executed, the type of the effect is determined. On the other hand, in determining whether or not the effect is executed, if the result is that the effect is not executed, the type of the effect is not determined.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute a predetermined effect, whether or not another effect is being executed and whether or not the other effect is to be executed is still executed. The determination of whether or not to execute a predetermined effect is limited depending on whether or not the state has not been started (hereinafter, referred to as “waiting for execution”). In the present specification, it is determined that "restricting" the "determination of whether or not the effect is executed" means that the effect is not executed because the determination that the effect is executed is restricted. Means that. In the following description, the effect being executed and the effect waiting to be executed may be collectively referred to as "execution effect". In addition, the fact that there is no effect during execution or waiting for execution may be indicated as "the effect is not executed".

In FIGS. 13 (a), 13 (b), and 16 (a) to 16 (c), an execution effect and an effect for determining whether or not to be executed (hereinafter referred to as a determination effect) However, the case where the combination can be executed is indicated by "○", and the case where the execution effect and the decision effect cannot be combined and executed is indicated by "x". Further, in FIGS. 13 (a), 13 (b), and 16 (a) to 16 (c), when it is decided whether or not the decision effect is executed, it is determined as the execution effect. When there is no such thing, that is, when the execution effect is later in the predetermined order than the decision effect, it is indicated as "-". Further, in the present embodiment, the effects of the same system are not executed in combination (indicated by diagonal lines in the figure).

First, the normal production determination process will be described. The normal system effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the normal system effect and the type of effect when the normal system effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the normal system effect determination process is a process executed by the sub-control CPU 51 inputting a fluctuation start command and a special symbol command.

In the normal system effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 51 first determines whether or not to execute the message system effect (order 1). In the present embodiment, when the effect is not executed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the message system effect without limiting the decision when determining whether or not to execute the message system effect. .. In the present embodiment, the message-based effect is first in a predetermined order in the normal-type effect determination process. Therefore, in the present embodiment, at the time when it is determined whether or not the message-type effect is executed, the character-type effect and the button-type effect are not waiting for execution. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the message-based effect, and the decision is not limited depending on whether or not the zone-based effect is being executed or waiting for execution. Decide whether or not to execute the system production. Further, when deciding whether or not to execute the message-based effect, the sub-control CPU 51 does not limit the decision depending on whether or not the descending-type effect is being executed or waiting for execution, and the message-based effect is not limited. Decide whether to execute.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the determination of whether or not the message-type effect is executed is not limited by whether or not another normal-type effect is executed. Further, the determination of whether or not the message-based effect is executed is not limited by whether or not the look-ahead effect is executed. Further, the determination of whether or not the message-based effect is executed is not limited by whether or not the variable game to be started is a big hit variable game. Further, the determination of whether or not to execute the message-based effect is not limited depending on whether or not the pending variable game includes the jackpot variable game.

When it is determined to execute the message system effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the type of the message system effect to be executed. In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the type of the message-based effect when the message-based effect is executed depends on whether or not the variable game to be started is a variable game of the jackpot, and the variation of the jackpot in the pending variable game. It doesn't matter if the game is included or not. On the other hand, the determination ratio of the type of message-based production differs depending on the current setting. Hereinafter, as an example of the case where the determination ratio of the type of effect differs depending on the current setting, a specific example of the determination rate of the type of message-type effect will be described. It should be noted that the specific example of the determination ratio of the type of message-based production is merely an example, and is not limited to this.

[Example of first distribution]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the main distribution example, when the type of the message system effect is determined, the more advantageous the current setting is, the lower the determination rate of the first message system effect is, while the present The more advantageous the setting of, the higher the determination ratio of the second message system production. Therefore, assuming that the ratios of the settings 1 to 6 are equal, when the second message system effect is executed, the current setting is the expectation degree of setting 1 <expectation degree of setting 2 <setting 3 The degree of expectation increases in the order of the degree of expectation <the degree of expectation of setting 4 <the degree of expectation of setting 5 <the degree of expectation of setting 6.

Further, in the main distribution example, when the type of the message-based effect is determined, the second message-based effect is determined with a probability of 50% when the determination rate is the lowest setting 1, while the determination rate is determined. When the highest setting is 6, it is determined with a 55% probability. That is, in the main distribution example, when the type of the message-based effect is determined, the second message-based effect is the setting 6 having the highest decision rate and the setting 1 having the lowest decision rate. It is determined with a 1x probability.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the type of the message-based effect differs depending on the current setting of the message-based effect. On the other hand, the message-based effect is executed depending on whether or not the variable game to be started is a variable game of jackpot and whether or not the variable game on hold includes the variable game of big hit. Whether or not, and the determination ratio of the type of message-based production when the production is executed do not differ. That is, in the present embodiment, the message-based effect does not show the jackpot expectation for the pending variable game, and does not show the jackpot expectation for the running variable game (third type setting suggestion effect). This is an example of seed suggestion production).

Returning to the description of the normal system effect determination process, as shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b), the sub-control CPU 51 executes the character system effect following whether or not to execute the message system effect. Decide whether or not to do so (order 2). In the present embodiment, when the effect is not executed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the character-based effect without limiting the decision when determining whether or not to execute the character-based effect. .. Further, when deciding whether or not to execute the character-based effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the character-based effect without being limited depending on whether or not to execute the message-based effect. decide. The character-based effect precedes the button-based effect in a predetermined order in the normal-type effect determination process. Therefore, in the present embodiment, there is no waiting for execution of the button-type effect at the time when it is determined whether or not the character-type effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the character-based effect, and the decision is not limited depending on whether or not the zone-based effect is being executed or waiting for execution. Decide whether or not to execute the system production. Further, when deciding whether or not to execute the character-based effect, the sub-control CPU 51 does not limit the decision depending on whether or not the descending-type effect is being executed or is waiting to be executed. Decide whether to execute.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the determination of whether or not the character-based effect is executed is not limited by whether or not other normal-type effects are executed. Further, the determination of whether or not the character-based effect is executed is not limited by whether or not the look-ahead-based effect is executed. Further, the determination of whether or not the character-based production is executed is not limited by whether or not the variable game to be started is a jackpot variable game. Further, the determination of whether or not the character-based production is executed is not limited by whether or not the pending variable game includes the jackpot variable game.

When it is determined to execute the character-based effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the type of the character-based effect to be executed. In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the type of character-based production differs depending on whether or not the variable game to be started is a big hit variable game and the current setting. Below, as an example of whether or not the variable game to be started is a big hit variable game and the determination ratio of the type of production differs depending on the current setting, the determination ratio of the type of character-based production will be described. A specific example will be described. It should be noted that the specific example of the determination ratio of the type of character-based production is merely an example, and is not limited to this.

[Example of second distribution]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the main distribution example, when the type of character-based production is determined, the more advantageous the current setting is, the lower the determination ratio of the first character-based production is, while the present The more advantageous the setting of, the higher the determination ratio of the second character system production. Therefore, assuming that the ratios of settings 1 to 6 are equal, when the second character-based effect is executed, the current setting is the expectation degree of setting 1 <expectation degree of setting 2 <setting 3 The degree of expectation increases in the order of the degree of expectation <the degree of expectation of setting 4 <the degree of expectation of setting 5 <the degree of expectation of setting 6. Further, in this distribution example, when the variable game to be started is a big hit variable game, the determination ratio of the first character system production is lower than when the variable game to be started is an out-of-order variable game. It has become. On the other hand, when the variable game to be started is a big hit variable game, the determination ratio of the second character system production is higher than when the variable game to be started is an out-of-order variable game.

Further, in the main distribution example, when the type of the character-based effect is determined and the variable game to be started is an out-of-order variable game, the second character-based effect is set to have the lowest determination ratio. When it is 1, it is determined with a probability of 1%, and when the determination ratio is the highest setting 6, it is determined with a probability of 6%. That is, in the main distribution example, when the type of the character-based effect is determined and the variable game to be started is an out-of-order variable game, the second character-based effect is set to have the highest determination ratio. When it is 6, it is determined with a probability of 6 times that when the determination ratio is the lowest setting 1.

On the other hand, when the type of character-based production is determined and the variable game to be started is a jackpot variable game, the second character production is 5% when the determination ratio is the lowest setting 1. It is determined with a probability of 10% when the determination ratio is the highest setting 6. That is, in the main distribution example, when the type of character-based effect is determined and the variable game to be started is a jackpot variable game, the second character-based effect is set to have the highest determination ratio. When it is 6, it is determined with twice the probability as when it is the lowest setting 1. Therefore, when the second character-based effect is executed, when the variable game to be started is an out-of-order variable game, the set expectation degree shown is higher than when it is a jackpot variable game. As a result, when the second character system production is executed, when the variable game to be started is an out-of-order variable game, it is easier to guess the current setting than when it is a jackpot variable game. ..

Further, as described above, when the type of the message-based effect is determined, the second message-based effect is 1.1 times as large as the setting 6 having the highest decision rate and the setting 1 having the lowest decision rate. Determined by probability. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second character-based production has a higher degree of setting expectation than the second message-based production. This makes it easier to guess the current setting in the second character-based production than in the second message-based production.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the character-based production, the determination ratio of the type of the character-based production differs depending on the current setting. Further, in the character-based production, the determination ratio of the type of the character-based production differs depending on whether or not the variable game to be started is a jackpot variable game. On the other hand, in the character-based production, depending on whether or not the pending variable game includes the jackpot variable game, whether or not the character-based production is executed, and the character when the character-based production is executed. The determination ratio of the type of system production does not differ. That is, in the present embodiment, the character-based production does not show the jackpot expectation for the pending variable game, but can also show the jackpot expectation for the running variable game in addition to the set expectation. This is an example of a type 2 setting suggestion effect (type 2 suggestion effect).

Returning to the description of the normal system effect determination process, as shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b), the sub-control CPU 51 executes the button system effect following whether or not to execute the character system effect. Decide whether or not to do so (order 3). In the present embodiment, when the effect is not executed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the button-type effect without being limited when determining whether or not to execute the button-type effect. .. Further, when deciding whether or not to execute the button-type effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the button-type effect without being limited depending on whether or not to execute the message-type effect. decide. On the other hand, when the character-based effect is waiting to be executed, the determination of whether or not the button-based effect is executed is restricted. Specifically, when the character-based effect is waiting to be executed, it is restricted that the button-based effect is determined to be executed (it is determined not to be executed).

Further, in the present embodiment, when the zone-based effect is being executed or waiting for execution, the determination of whether or not the button-based effect is executed is restricted. Specifically, when the zone-based effect is being executed or waiting to be executed, and the variable game to be started is not a jackpot variable game (when it is an out-of-order variable game), the button-based effect is produced. Is restricted from being determined to be executed (determined not to be executed). Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 is limited in determining whether or not to execute the button-type effect, depending on whether or not the descendant-type effect is being executed or waiting for execution. Decide whether or not to execute the button-type effect without any need. Further, when deciding whether or not to execute the button-type effect, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the button-type effect without limiting the decision depending on whether or not the pending variable game includes the jackpot variable game. Decide whether to do it.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the determination of whether or not the button-based effect is executed is not limited by whether or not the message-based effect is executed. On the other hand, the determination of whether or not the button-based effect is executed is limited by whether or not the character-based effect is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the determination of whether or not the button-type effect is executed is not limited by whether or not the descending-type effect is being executed or waiting for execution. On the other hand, the determination of whether or not the button-type effect is executed is limited by whether or not the zone-type effect is being executed or waiting for execution. Further, in the present embodiment, the determination of whether or not the button-type effect is executed is not limited by whether or not the pending variable game includes the jackpot variable game. On the other hand, the determination of whether or not the button-based effect is executed is limited by whether or not the variable game to be started is a jackpot variable game.

When it is determined to execute the button-based effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the type of the button-based effect to be executed. In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the type of button-type effect when the button-type effect is executed does not differ depending on the current setting. On the other hand, the determination ratio of the type of button-based effect differs depending on whether or not the variable game to be started is a jackpot variable game. Specifically, when the type of button-based effect is determined, when the variable game to be started is a big hit variable game, the first button is compared to when the variable game to be started is an out-of-order variable game. While the decision rate of the system effect is low, the decision rate of the second button system effect is high. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 has a button so that the second button-type effect has a higher decision ratio at the time of a big hit than the first button-type effect in the total determination ratio of each button-type effect. Determine the type of system production.

As described above, in the present embodiment, whether or not the button-type effect and the zone-type effect can be executed in combination depends on whether or not the variable game to be started is a big hit variable game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot variable game is executed, the effects that can be combined and executed are different from those when the out-of-order variable game is executed. In the present embodiment, the execution of the jackpot variable game is an example of the condition for satisfying the first condition. Further, in the present embodiment, the execution of the out-of-order variable game is an example of the condition for satisfying the second condition.

Next, the look-ahead system effect determination process will be described. The look-ahead effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect and the type of effect when the look-ahead effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the look-ahead system effect determination process is a process executed by the sub-control CPU 51 inputting a look-ahead command. As described above, whether or not the look-ahead effect is executed and the type of the look-ahead effect when the look-ahead effect is executed are zone-type effect (order 1) → descending-type effect (order 2). ) Is determined in this order.

As shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, first, in the look-ahead system effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the zone system effect (order 1). In the present embodiment, when deciding whether or not to execute the zone-based effect, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the zone-based effect without being limited depending on whether or not the effect is not executed. Decide whether or not. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when determining whether or not the zone-based effect is executed, whether the zone-based effect is executed depending on whether or not the newly reserved variable game is a jackpot variable game. The decision of whether or not is restricted. Specifically, when the newly reserved variable game is an out-of-order variable game, it is restricted to determine that the zone-based effect is executed (it is determined not to be executed). Therefore, the determination of whether or not the zone-based effect is executed may be limited even when the effect is not executed (indicated by "x" in FIG. 16A).

Further, in the present embodiment, when the zone-based effect is executing or waiting to be executed, the sub-control CPU 51 limits the determination of whether or not to execute the zone-based effect. Specifically, it is determined that the zone-based effect is executed when the descending-type effect is being executed or waiting to be executed, and the variable game that has already been held does not include the jackpot variable game. Limited to be done (determined not to be done). Here, the variable game that has already been held means a variable game that is excluded from the pending variable games that are newly held.

When it is determined to execute the zone-based effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the type of zone-based effect to be executed. In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the type of zone-based effect differs depending on the current setting. Hereinafter, as an example of the case where the determination ratio of the type of effect differs depending on the current setting, a specific example of the determination rate of the type of zone-based effect will be described. It should be noted that the specific example of the determination ratio of the type of zone-type production is merely an example, and is not limited to this.

[Example of 3rd distribution]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the main distribution example, when the type of zone-based effect is determined, the more advantageous the current setting is, the lower the determination ratio of the first zone-based effect is, while the first The decision rate of 2-zone production to 4th zone production increases. Therefore, assuming that the ratios of settings 1 to 6 are equal, when the second zone effect to the fourth zone effect are executed, the current setting is setting 1 and the expectation degree <setting 2 The degree of expectation increases in the order of a certain degree of expectation <expectation degree of setting 3 <expectation degree of setting 4 <expectation degree of setting 5 <expectation degree of setting 6.

Further, in the main distribution example, when the type of zone-based effect is determined, the second zone-based effect is determined with a probability of 10% when the determination rate is the lowest setting 1, and the setting with the highest determination rate. When it is 6, it is determined with a probability of 15%. That is, in the main distribution example, when the type of the zone-based effect is determined, the second zone-based effect is the setting 6 having the highest determination ratio and the setting 1 having the lowest determination ratio. It is determined with a probability of 5 times.

Further, in the main distribution example, when the type of zone-based effect is determined, the third zone-based effect is determined with a probability of 5% when the determination rate is the lowest setting 1, and the setting with the highest determination rate. When it is 6, it is determined with a probability of 10%. That is, in the main distribution example, when the type of zone-based effect is determined, the third zone-based effect is twice as large as the setting 6 having the highest determination ratio and the setting 1 having the lowest determination ratio. It is determined by the probability of.

Further, in the main distribution example, when the type of zone-based effect is determined, the fourth zone-based effect is determined with a probability of 1% when the determination rate is the lowest setting 1, and the setting rate is the highest. When it is 6, it is determined with a probability of 6%. That is, in the main distribution example, when the type of zone-based effect is determined, the fourth zone-based effect is 6 times as large as the setting 6 having the highest determination ratio and the setting 1 having the lowest determination ratio. It is determined by the probability of. Therefore, the setting expectation degree shown becomes higher in the order of the second zone system effect <third zone system effect <fourth zone system effect. This makes it easier to guess the current setting in the order of the second zone system effect <third zone system effect <fourth zone system effect.

Returning to the explanation of the look-ahead effect determination process, when the type of zone-type effect to be executed is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the second special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command as the number of executions of the zone-type effect, and the number of executions. The sub-control RWM53 stores the information that can specify the above and the information that can specify the type of the determined zone system effect.

Returning to the description of the look-ahead system effect determination process, as shown in FIGS. 16 (a) to 16 (c), the sub-control CPU 51 executes the descending system effect following whether or not to execute the zone system effect. Decide whether or not to do so (order 2). In the present embodiment, when the effect is not executed, the sub-control CPU 51 decides whether or not to execute the descending-type effect without being limited in the determination. decide. On the other hand, when the zone-based effect is being executed or waiting to be executed, the determination of whether or not the descending-type effect is executed is restricted. Specifically, when the zone-type effect is being executed or waiting to be executed, and the newly held variable game is an out-of-order variable game, it is determined that the descending-type effect is executed. Limit that (determined not to be done).

When it is determined to execute the descending-type effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the type of the descending-type effect to be executed. In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the type of the descending effect when the descending effect is executed does not differ depending on the current setting. On the other hand, the rate of determining the type of descent-type production differs depending on whether or not the newly reserved variable game is a jackpot variable game. Specifically, when the type of descent-type production is determined, when the newly reserved variable game is a jackpot variable game, compared to when the newly reserved variable game is an out-of-order variable game. However, while the decision rate of the first descent-type production is low, the decision rate of the second descent-type production is high. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 determines when the execution of the second descending production is a big hit in the total determination ratio of the type of the descending production compared to the execution of the first descending production. Determine the type of descent-type production so that the ratio is high. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the second special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command as the number of executions of the descending production, and can specify the information that can specify the execution number and the type of the determined descending production. Information is stored in the sub-control RWM53.

As described above, in the present embodiment, whether or not the zone-based effect and the descending-type effect can be executed in combination depending on whether or not the newly reserved variable game is a jackpot variable game. different. That is, when the newly reserved variable game is an out-of-order variable game, the effects that can be combined and executed are different from those when the newly reserved variable game is a jackpot variable game. In the present embodiment, the suspension of the jackpot variable game is an example of the condition for satisfying the first condition. Further, in the present embodiment, the suspension of the out-of-order variable game is an example of the condition for satisfying the second condition.

Further, in the present embodiment, whether or not the zone-type effect and the descending-type effect can be combined and executed depends on whether or not the pending variable game includes the big hit variable game. That is, when the pending variable game does not include the jackpot variable game, the effects that can be combined and executed are different from those when the pending variable game includes the jackpot variable game. In the present embodiment, the fact that the jackpot variable game is pending is an example of the condition for satisfying the first condition. Further, in the present embodiment, the fact that the jackpot variable game is not pending is an example of the condition for satisfying the second condition.

Next, the effect execution process executed by the sub-control CPU 51 in order to cause the effect display device EH to execute various effects during the execution of the effect game will be described.
When the variable start command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the effect game after the end of the normal system effect determination process. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to start the zone-based effect with the start of the effect game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the zone-based effect is started when the number of executions of the zone-based effect stored in the sub-control RWM 53 is 1 or more and the zone-based effect is not being executed. When starting the zone-based effect, the sub-control CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the number of times the zone-based effect is executed and updates the zone-based effect. When starting the zone-based effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first zone-based effect and the second zone-based effect with the start of the effect game based on the type of the zone-based effect stored in the sub-control RWM53. , The effect display device EH is controlled so as to start the third zone system effect or the fourth zone system effect.

When the first time (predetermined time) elapses from the start of the effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the downfall system effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the descending-type effect is started when the number of executions of the descending-type effect stored in the sub-control RWM 53 is 1 or more. When starting the descending-type effect, the sub-control CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the number of executions of the descending-type effect and updates it, and based on the type of the descending-type effect stored in the sub-control RWM53, the first The effect display device EH is controlled so as to execute a descending effect or a second descending effect. When the number of executions of the descending-type effect after the update is zero, the sub-control CPU 51 initializes the information that can identify the type of the descending-type effect stored in the sub-control RWM53.

When executing the message-based effect, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the type of the message-based effect determined in the normal-type effect determination process when the second time (first time <second time) elapses from the start of the effect game. Based on this, the effect display device EH is controlled so as to execute the first message system effect or the second message system effect.

When executing the button-type effect, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation acceptance period and displays the effect image Gb1 when the third time (second time <third time) elapses from the start of the effect game. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to. If the effect button BT is not operated by the end of the operation acceptance period due to the passage of a predetermined time, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the operation acceptance period and displays the effect so that the effect image Gb1 is hidden. Control the device EH. When the effect button BT is operated during the operation reception period, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the operation reception period, and based on the type of the button system effect determined in the normal system effect determination process, the effect image Gb2 or the effect The effect display device EH is controlled so as to display the image Gb3. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to hide the effect images Gb2 and Gb3 after a lapse of a predetermined time.

When executing the character-based effect, the sub-control CPU 51 changes to the type of the character-based effect determined in the normal-type effect determination process when the fourth time (third time <fourth hour) elapses from the start of the effect game. Based on this, the effect display device EH is controlled so as to execute the first character system effect or the second character system effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the start timing of the character-based effect is later than the start timing of the button-based effect. Therefore, if the button-type effect is not executed, the player can specify that the character-type effect can be executed after that. As described above, in the present embodiment, in one variable game, there are a first period in which the button-type effect can be executed and a second period in which the character-type effect can be executed after the first period. , When the character-based effect is executed in the second period, the execution of the button-based effect is restricted in the first period before the second period.

After that, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variable end command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the effect game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to end the zone-based effect with the end of the effect game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the zone-based effect is terminated when the number of executions of the zone-based effect stored in the sub-control RWM 53 is zero. When terminating the zone-based effect, the sub-control CPU 51 initializes the information that can identify the type of the zone-based effect stored in the sub-control RWM53, and sets the effect display device EH so as to end the zone-based effect. Control.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) According to the present embodiment, in addition to the effect showing the jackpot expectation degree for the pending variable game and the effect showing the jackpot expectation degree for the running variable game, a setting suggestive element is included. It is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect. Then, since the effects that can be combined differ depending on which of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied, it is possible to appropriately combine and execute these effects to improve the interest of the player. ..

(1-2) According to the present embodiment, since the setting suggestion effect includes an effect in which the expected degree of jackpot for the pending variable game can also be specified, the pending variable game becomes a jackpot. It can give you the pleasure of predicting settings in association with crabs.

(1-3) According to the embodiment, since the setting suggestion effect includes an effect indicating that the expected degree of jackpot for the variable game being executed can also be specified, the variable game being executed becomes a jackpot. It can give you the pleasure of predicting settings in association with crabs.

(1-4) According to the present embodiment, since the setting suggestion effect includes an effect that does not show the jackpot expectation level for the pending and running variable games, the setting is estimated based on the suggestion element. You can concentrate on it and fully enjoy the setting suggestion effect.

(1-5) In the present embodiment, the effects that can be combined differ depending on whether or not the variable game to be started is a big hit variable game. For this reason, the effect showing the jackpot expectation for the pending variable game, the effect showing the jackpot expectation for the running variable game, and the effect including the suggestion element of the setting are appropriately performed depending on the success or failure of the current variable game. It can be executed in combination to improve the interest of the player.

(1-6) In the present embodiment, the effects that can be combined differ depending on whether or not the reserved variable game is a jackpot variable game. For this reason, the effect showing the jackpot expectation for the pending variable game, the effect showing the jackpot expectation for the running variable game, and the effect including the suggestion element of the setting are appropriately performed depending on the success or failure of the future variable game. It can be executed in combination to improve the interest of the player.

(1-7) According to the present embodiment, in the current setting and the effect suggesting the jackpot expectation of the variable game being executed, when the same type of character-based effect is executed, the variable game being executed is performed. When it is not a jackpot variable game, the setting expectation is higher than when the running variable game is a jackpot variable game. Therefore, in the effect display device EH, when the second character system effect with high expectation of big hit is executed and the symbol combination of deviation is derived after that, the setting is made as compared with the case where the symbol combination of big hit is derived. It is possible to make the player recognize that the degree of expectation is high. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's interest by making the player recognize that the setting expectation is high while suppressing the decrease in the player's interest due to the derivation of the outlier symbol combination.

(1-8) In the present embodiment, the character-based production as a production suggesting the current setting and the jackpot expectation of the variable game being executed, and the variable game being executed while not suggesting the current setting. It is not executed in combination with the button-type production as an production that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit. If the second button-type production with a high jackpot expectation and the first character-based production with a low jackpot expectation and setting expectation are executed, the jackpot can be expected by executing the second button-based production. In the variable game, the execution of the first character-based production gives the player an impression that the setting expectation is low, and as a result, there is a possibility that the player's interest is lowered. In the present embodiment, by preventing the character-based effect and the button-based effect from being executed in combination, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

(1-9) In the present embodiment, the start timing of the character-based effect as the setting suggestion effect that is not executed in combination with the button-based effect is later than the start timing of the button-based effect. Therefore, if the button-type effect is not executed, it can be expected that the character-type effect will be executed after that.

(1-10) In the present embodiment, when it is decided to execute the character-based effect, it is determined not to execute the button-based effect so that the character-based effect and the button-based effect are not executed in combination. ing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the character-based effect and the button-based effect from being executed in combination while suppressing a decrease in the execution frequency of the character-based effect as the setting suggestion effect.

(1-11) In the present embodiment, the zone-based effect is not only a setting suggestion effect but also a jackpot confirmation effect. Therefore, when the zone-based effect is executed, it is possible to give the pleasure of predicting the setting by the setting suggestion effect in a state where it is confirmed that the jackpot game will be given. Further, in the present embodiment, the button-type effect is not executed when the out-of-order variable game is started during the execution of the zone-type effect. Here, if the second button-type effect is executed in the out-of-order variable game during the execution of the zone-type effect, the player is expected to be given a big hit game even after the end of the variable game. As a result, when an out-of-order symbol combination is derived, there is a risk that the player's interest will be reduced. In the present embodiment, when the out-of-order fluctuating game is started during the execution of the zone-type effect, the button-type effect is not executed, so that the player's interest is suppressed and the setting is suggested. , You can fully enjoy the zone-based production, which is also a big hit confirmation production.

(1-12) In the present embodiment, if the out-of-order variable game is held during the execution of the zone-type effect, the descending-type effect is not executed. Here, if it is decided to execute the second descending type production on the condition that the out-of-order variable game is suspended during the execution of the zone type production, the big hit game is performed even after the end of the zone type production. There is a risk that the player will be expected to be granted. As a result, there is a risk that the player's interest may be reduced when an out-of-order symbol combination is derived in the variable game in which it is determined whether or not the second descent-type effect can be executed. In the present embodiment, when the out-of-order fluctuating game is suspended during the execution of the zone-type production, the setting suggestion production is performed while suppressing the deterioration of the player's interest by not executing the descending-type production. At the same time, you can fully enjoy the zone-based production, which is also a big hit confirmation production.

(1-13) According to the present embodiment, the second character-based effect is an effect whose setting is easier to guess than the second message-based effect. Therefore, if the appearance rate of the character-based effect is high, the effect of the message-based effect may be reduced. Here, by making it easier to execute the message-based effect whose setting is difficult to understand as compared with the character-based effect, it is possible to give the pleasure of predicting the setting by the message-based effect.

(1-14) According to the present embodiment, the second character-based effect whose setting is easier to guess than the second message-based effect is an effect that is started after the second message-based effect. If the character-based effect is started before the message-based effect, a situation may occur in which the second message-based effect is started after the second character-based effect is started. In such a case, the second message-based production will be started in a situation where it is suggested that the setting expectation is high by the second character-based production, and I am interested in the second message-based production that will be started later. There is a risk that it will be difficult to do. In the present embodiment, when the character-based effect is executed after the message-based effect and both the second character-based effect and the second message-based effect are executed, the second message-based effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to expect that the setting is advantageous, and then the second character system production is executed, so that the setting can be expected to be more advantageous.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In the embodiments described below, the duplicated description of the same configuration and the same control contents as those of the embodiments already described will be omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, as the look-ahead effect, a cut-in effect can be executed in addition to the zone effect and the descending effect. The cut-in type effect is an effect in which the effect display device EH displays an effect image imitating a predetermined character in an area partitioned separately from the area where the effect game is executed. In the present embodiment, the cut-in type effect is a setting suggestion effect indicating the degree of expectation of setting. On the other hand, the cut-in type production is a production that does not show the jackpot expectation for the pending variable game and the jackpot expectation for the variable game to be started. Therefore, the “look-ahead effect” shown in the present embodiment includes an effect in which execution is determined without being based on the look-ahead result. Strictly speaking, a look-ahead effect that is not based on the look-ahead result cannot be said to be a "look-ahead (pre-judgment)" effect, but a look-ahead effect based on the look-ahead result in determining whether or not to execute when the production game is held. For the sake of convenience of explanation, both of them are collectively referred to as "look-ahead production" in this specification.

There are multiple types of cut-in effects in the cut-in effects. For example, the cut-in effect includes a first cut-in effect performed by the first aspect in which a predetermined effect image is displayed, and a second aspect in which a specific effect image different from the predetermined effect image is displayed. There is a second cut-in effect that is performed. As for the cut-in type effect, the more advantageous the current setting is, the lower the ratio of the first cut-in type effect is in the execution ratio of the cut-in type effect, while the more advantageous the current setting is. , This is an effect in which the ratio of the second cut-in type effect is high among the execution ratios of the cut-in type effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the second cut-in type effect is an effect suggesting that the setting expectation is higher than that of the first cut-in type effect. It is preferable that at least a part of the elements constituting each message-based effect is different between the first cut-in-type effect and the second cut-in-type effect. For example, the displayed characters are different between the first cut-in type effect and the second cut-in type effect.

Hereinafter, specific examples of the second embodiment will be described. It should be noted that the specific examples of the second embodiment described below are merely examples thereof, and are not limited thereto.
(1st specific example)
In the first specific example, the effect that can be executed in combination differs depending on whether the first setting is relatively disadvantageous or the second setting is relatively advantageous. Specifically, in the first specific example, the setting suggestion effect is performed in both the first period and the second period in which the current setting is the first setting which is more disadvantageous than the second setting and the setting suggestion effect can be executed. Is executed, the execution of the setting suggestion effect by the second aspect in at least one of the first period and the second period is restricted.

For example, in the first specific example, at the time of the first setting, the sub-control CPU 51 is executing one or a plurality of arbitrary effects among the second zone system effect to the fourth zone system effect and the second cut-in system effect. Alternatively, when waiting for execution, it may be restricted to decide to execute one or both of the second character effect and the second message effect (it may be decided not to execute).

In the present embodiment, when the look-ahead effect is started before the start of the variable game to be produced and the normal effect is executed with the same variable game as the effect target, the look-ahead effect is the effect target. It can be said that the game is executed from the time when the variable game to be produced is held until the variable game to be produced is started or ended (first period). On the other hand, it can be said that the normal production is executed from the start to the end of the variable game to be produced (second period). That is, when the look-ahead effect is started before the start of the variable game to be produced and the normal effect is executed with the same variable game as the effect target, the second period in which the normal effect is executed is executed. Is the time that comes after the first time when the look-ahead effect is executed.

Further, for example, in the first specific example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of at least one of the second character system effect and the second message system effect at the time of the first setting, the second zone system It may be restricted to decide to execute one or more arbitrary effects of the effect to the fourth zone type effect and the second cut-in type effect.

Further, for example, in the first specific example, when one of the second character-based effect and the second message-based effect is waiting for execution at the time of the first setting, the sub-control CPU 51 has the second character-based effect and the second message. You may limit the decision to perform the system effect. In this case, the predetermined order in the normal system effect determination process may be determined in the order of the highest priority to the lowest priority.

Further, for example, in the first specific example, at the time of the first setting, the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of any of the second zone system effect to the fourth zone system effect and the second cut-in system effect. In this case, it may be restricted to decide to execute the second zone system effect to the fourth zone system effect and the second cut-in system effect. In this case, the predetermined order in the look-ahead effect determination process may be determined in the order of the highest priority to the lowest priority.

(Second specific example)
In the second specific example, the effect that can be executed in combination differs between the case of the relatively disadvantageous first setting and the case of the relatively advantageous second setting. Specifically, in the second specific example, the setting suggestion effect is performed in both the first period and the second period in which the current setting is the second setting which is more advantageous than the first setting and the setting suggestion effect can be executed. Is executed, the execution of the setting suggestion effect by the first aspect is restricted in at least one of the first period and the second period.

For example, in the second specific example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of at least one of the first zone system effect and the first cut-in system effect at the time of the second setting, the first character system. It may be restricted to decide to execute one or both of the effect and the first message system effect (it may be decided not to execute).

Further, for example, in the second specific example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of at least one of the first character system effect and the first message system effect at the time of the second setting, the first zone system It may be restricted to decide to perform one or both of the effect and the first cut-in type effect.

Further, for example, in the second specific example, when at least one of the first character system effect and the first message system effect is waiting for execution at the time of the second setting, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the first character system effect and The decision to execute the first message-based effect may be restricted. In this case, the predetermined order in the normal system effect determination process may be determined in the order of the highest priority to the lowest priority.

Further, for example, in the second specific example, when at least one of the first zone system effect and the first cut-in system effect is being executed or waiting for execution, the sub-control CPU 51 is in the first zone at the time of the second setting. The decision to perform the system effect and the first cut-in system effect may be restricted. In this case, the predetermined order in the look-ahead effect determination process may be determined in the order of the highest priority to the lowest priority.

(Third specific example)
In the third specific example, the effect that can be executed in combination differs depending on whether the jackpot suggestion effect according to the second aspect is executed and the jackpot suggestion effect according to the second aspect is not executed. Specifically, in the third specific example, when the jackpot suggestion effect according to the second aspect is executed, the execution of the setting suggestion effect according to the first aspect is restricted.

For example, in the third specific example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of one or a plurality of arbitrary effects of the second zone system effect to the fourth zone system effect and the second descendant system effect. , The decision to execute one or both of the second character-based effect and the second message-based effect may be restricted (may be determined not to be executed).

Further, for example, in the third specific example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of at least one of the second character system effect and the second button system effect, the second zone system effect to the fourth zone system It may be restricted to decide to execute one or more arbitrary effects of the effect and the second cut-in type effect.

Further, for example, in the third specific example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of at least one of the second character system effect and the second button system effect, the second character system effect and the second message system. You may limit your decision to perform one or both of the effects. In this case, the predetermined order in the normal system effect determination process may be determined in the order of the highest priority to the lowest priority.

Further, for example, in the third specific example, the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of one or more arbitrary effects of the second zone system effect to the fourth zone system effect and the second descendant system effect. In this case, it may be restricted to decide to execute one or more arbitrary effects of the second zone type effect to the fourth zone type effect and the second cut-in type effect. In this case, the predetermined order in the look-ahead effect determination process may be determined in the order of the highest priority to the lowest priority.

(4th specific example)
In the fourth specific example, the effect that can be executed in combination differs depending on whether the jackpot suggestion effect according to the first aspect is executed and the jackpot suggestion effect according to the first aspect is not executed. Specifically, in the fourth specific example, when the jackpot suggestion effect according to the first aspect is executed, the execution of the setting suggestion effect according to the first aspect is restricted.

For example, in the fourth specific example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of at least one of the first zone effect and the first descendant effect, the second character effect and the second message system. It may be restricted to decide to perform one or both of the effects (may be decided not to perform).

Further, for example, in the fourth specific example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of at least one of the first character system effect and the first button system effect, the second zone system effect to the fourth zone system It may be restricted to decide to execute one or more arbitrary effects of the effect and the second cut-in type effect.

Further, for example, in the fourth specific example, when at least one of the first character system effect and the first button system effect is being executed or waiting for execution, the sub-control CPU 51 is executing the second character system effect and the second message system. You may limit your decision to perform one or both of the effects. In this case, the predetermined order in the normal system effect determination process may be determined in the order of the highest priority to the lowest priority.

Further, for example, in the fourth specific example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of at least one of the first zone system effect and the first descending system effect, the second zone system effect to the fourth zone It may be restricted to decide to perform one or more arbitrary effects of the system effect and the second cut-in system effect. In this case, the predetermined order in the look-ahead effect determination process may be determined in the order of the highest priority to the lowest priority.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(2-1) According to the present embodiment, when the first specific example is applied, the setting is advantageous in both the first period and the second period, although the first setting is relatively disadvantageous. It is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding by being suggested as if it were.

(2-1) According to the present embodiment, when the second specific example is applied, the setting is disadvantageous in both the first period and the second period, although the second setting is relatively advantageous. It is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding by being suggested as if it were.

(2-2) According to the present embodiment, when the third specific example is applied, it is relatively disadvantageous even though the jackpot suggestion effect by the second embodiment in which the jackpot expectation is relatively high is executed. By executing the setting suggestion effect according to the first aspect suggesting that the setting is made, it is possible to suppress the disappointment of the player and the deterioration of the player's interest.

(2-3) According to the present embodiment, when the fourth specific example is applied, when the jackpot suggestion effect by the first aspect in which the jackpot expectation is relatively low is executed, the setting is further relatively disadvantageous. It is possible to prevent the player from being disappointed and further deteriorating the interest of the player by executing the setting suggestion effect according to the first aspect suggesting that the above is the case.

[Third Embodiment]
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, the effect display device EH is a main effect display device which is an example of the first display means, and further, a sub effect display which is an example of a second display means different from the main effect display device. A device (not shown) is provided. In the third embodiment, an example of the first display control means in which the sub-control CPU 51 controls the first display means and the second display control means in which the second display means is controlled is configured. The area of the display area in which the image can be displayed in the main effect display device is larger than the area of the display area in which the image can be displayed in the sub effect display device. In the present embodiment, both the look-ahead effect and the normal effect are display effects. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first aspect is synonymous with the first display mode, and the second aspect is synonymous with the second display mode.

In the third embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the main effect display device to execute the look-ahead system effect that can be executed in the first period among the look-ahead system effect and the normal system effect that target the same variable game. The sub-effect display device is made to execute the normal effect that can be executed in the second period.

Therefore, in the third embodiment, the information that can be displayed by the main effect display device and the information that can be displayed by the sub effect display device include the setting-related information related to the current setting, and the setting-related information. The display mode includes a first display mode and a second display mode indicating that the setting is more advantageous than the first display mode. Further, in the third embodiment, at least the first period and the second period after the first period are defined as the time when the setting-related information can be displayed, and the setting-related information is set in the first period. Is displayed on the main effect display device, and setting-related information is displayed on the sub effect display device in the second period.

In the third embodiment, the normal system effect and the look-ahead system effect are executed by applying the first specific example in the second embodiment. That is, in the third embodiment, when the current setting is the first setting and the setting-related information is displayed in both the first period and the second period, at least of the first period and the second period. The display of setting-related information in the second display mode at one time is restricted.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(3-1) According to the present embodiment, it is possible for the player to enjoy the suggestion of the setting for each of the pre-reading type production and the normal type production in a state of being clearly distinguished, and the player's interests. Can be improved.

Each of the above embodiments 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.
-In each embodiment, each of the character-based production, the button-based production, the message-based production, the zone-based production, the descending-type production, and the cut-in-type production is in a different game state from the game state with high accuracy and short time. It may be a production that can be performed with. In the case of such a configuration, when the game state is controlled to the normal state, the effects that can be combined and executed may be different from those when the game state is controlled to the advantageous state. In the present embodiment, the normal state is an example of the first gaming state. In the present embodiment, the advantageous gaming state is an example of the second gaming state. In the present embodiment, being controlled to the normal state is an example of the condition for satisfying the first condition. Further, in the present embodiment, being controlled in an advantageous state is an example of a condition for satisfying the second condition. According to this modified example, the effects that can be combined differ depending on whether the gaming state is the first gaming state or the second gaming state. As a result, the effect showing the jackpot expectation for the pending variable game, the effect showing the jackpot expectation for the running variable game, and the effect including the suggestion element of the setting are appropriately combined and executed according to the game state. , It is possible to improve the interest of the player.

-In the first embodiment, the specific numerical values in each distribution example are merely examples, and may be appropriately changed as long as the gist of the invention is not deviated.
-In the third embodiment, the second specific example to the fourth specific example in the second embodiment may be applied.

-In the third embodiment, the pre-reading effect may be executed by the sub-effect display device, and the normal effect may be executed by the main effect display device, and one or more of the effects arbitrarily selected from each effect may be executed. May be executed by the main effect display device, or one or more effects arbitrarily selected from each effect may be executed by the sub effect display device. That is, the effects displayed on the main effect display device and the sub effect display device may be arbitrarily set.

-In each embodiment, the execution timing of each effect in one variable game may be arbitrarily changed.
-In the third embodiment, the main effect display device and the sub effect display device may be controlled by control means different from the sub control CPU 51, respectively. For example, the sub control board 50 may be used as a sub control board, and a display control board that specially controls the main effect display device may be provided separately from the sub control board 50, and the sub effect display device may be provided separately from the sub control board 50. A sub-display control board for specialized control may be provided.

-In each embodiment, the character-based production, the button-based production, and the message-based production in the normal-type production (type 1 production) are merely examples. Each effect need only be recognizable as a separate system of effect, and is not limited to the illustrated production mode. That is, in the normal production (type 1 production), as productions that can be recognized as separate systems, a production that suggests the setting expectation and the jackpot expectation, and a production that does not suggest the setting expectation but suggests the jackpot expectation. It is good to have a production and a production that does not suggest the jackpot expectation but suggests the setting expectation.

-In each embodiment, the zone-based effect, the descending-type effect, and the cut-in-type effect in the look-ahead effect (type 2 effect) are merely examples. Each effect need only be recognizable as a separate system of effect, and is not limited to the illustrated production mode. That is, in the look-ahead effect (type 2 effect), as an effect that can be recognized as a separate system, an effect that suggests the set expectation and the jackpot expectation, and an effect that does not suggest the set expectation but suggests the jackpot expectation It is good to have a production that suggests a setting expectation while not suggesting a jackpot expectation.

-In each embodiment, one or a plurality of arbitrarily selected effects among the character effect, the button effect, the message effect, the zone effect, the descending effect, and the cut-in effect vary by 1. In the game, it may be started or executed in the period from the start of the variable game of 1 until the predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, one or more arbitrarily selected effects among the character effect, the button effect, the message effect, the zone effect, the descending effect effect, and the cut-in type effect are predetermined in one variable game. It may be executed in the period from when the condition is satisfied until the end of the variable game of 1. For example, the predetermined condition may be satisfied at the timing when the effect symbols in the specific row among the effect symbols in the plurality of rows are temporarily stopped and displayed, or may be satisfied at the timing when the so-called "super reach" is started.

-In each embodiment, the suggestion element of the setting is not limited to suggesting the current setting. For example, the suggestion element of the setting may suggest the past setting such as the average value of the past set values in the predetermined period and the ratio in which the specific set value is set in the predetermined period.

-In each embodiment, the normal type picture (type 1 effect) that determines whether or not to execute the variable game is added to or replaced with the character type effect, the button type effect, and the message type effect. It may be possible to execute one or a plurality of different systems of production. For example, the production of another system is optional among whether or not it is a big hit, whether it is a current setting, a past setting, whether or not it is a normal hit, and whether or not it is a small hit if it has a small hit. It is preferable that the effect is to suggest or notify one or more elements selected in.

-In each embodiment, the look-ahead-type production (type 2 production) that determines whether or not to execute the game when the variable game is held is in addition to the zone-type production, the descending-type production, and the cut-in-type production, or Alternatively, it may be possible to execute one or a plurality of different systems of production. For example, the production of another system is optional among whether or not it is a big hit, whether it is a current setting, a past setting, whether or not it is a normal hit, and whether or not it is a small hit if it has a small hit. It is preferable that the effect is to suggest or notify one or more elements selected in.

-In each embodiment, one or both of the high and low setting expectations and the high and low jackpot expectations differ depending on the type of each effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or both of the high and low setting expectations and the high and low jackpot expectations may be different depending on whether or not each effect is executed, and whether or not each effect is executed and when it is executed. Depending on the type of each effect, one or both of the high and low setting expectations and the high and low jackpot expectations may be different.

-In each embodiment, the button-based effect may display a result image even when the first end condition is satisfied. In the case of such a configuration, when the first end condition is satisfied, the button-type effect according to a specific mode may be executed regardless of the type of the button-type effect determined in the normal-type effect determination process. For example, the specific mode may be an effect mode that can be determined in the normal system effect determination process, or may be an effect mode that is not determined in the normal system effect determination process.

-In each embodiment, the jackpot probability Kl in the low probability state and the jackpot probability Kh in the high probability state changed depending on the setting, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the jackpot probability Kl in the low probability state, the jackpot probability Kh in the high probability state, the probability variation ratio M, the normal hit probability Nl in the low probability state, the normal hit probability Nh in the high probability state, and the small hit are provided. Of the small hit probabilities, one or more arbitrarily selected probabilities (ratio) may change depending on the setting.

-In each embodiment, it is determined whether or not the effect is executed in a predetermined order, and whether or not the predetermined effect is executed is being executed or waiting for execution of another effect. It was limited depending on whether or not it was, but it is not limited to this. For example, for each combination of the first determination condition, which is the type of the variable game to be started or the pending variable game, and the second determination condition, which is the current setting, a combination pattern of effects that can be combined and executed is determined in advance. You may be. Further, for example, in the effect execution process, when another effect is being executed or waiting for execution, it is executed regardless of whether or not it is determined that the predetermined effect is executed at the timing when the predetermined effect is started. It may not be done. When preventing execution regardless of whether or not it is decided that a predetermined effect is executed, it is not possible to specify which type of effect is executed as another effect, such as a button-type effect. When the effect is executed by, a predetermined effect may be executed.

-In each embodiment, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in an aspect of displaying information that directly suggests the current setting, such as "setting 6" in the effect display device EH.

-In each embodiment, each effect is executed by the main effect display device or the sub effect display device, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one or one that can be arbitrarily selected from the effect devices constituting the effect device group, or A plurality of combinations may be executed. For example, the predetermined effect of each effect may be an audio effect by the speaker SP or a light emission effect by the decorative lamp LA.

-In each embodiment, the type of jackpot symbol and the type of missed symbol may be changed as appropriate. Further, the type of the jackpot symbol and the type of the missed symbol may be either one type or a plurality of types, respectively.

-In each embodiment, the RWM clear process is executed before shifting to the setting change state, but is not limited to this, and may be executed during the period of the setting change state, and is executed at the end of the setting change state. It may be executed after the setting change state ends and before the transition to the normal control state.

-In each embodiment, the condition for shifting to the setting change state may include that the mounting frame 11b is open. In the present embodiment and each modification, the condition for shifting to the setting confirmation state may include that the mounting frame 11b is open. The main control CPU 42 may control the mounting frame 11b so as not to shift to the setting change state and the setting confirmation state when the mounting frame 11b is not opened.

-In each embodiment, the main control CPU 42 may detect a set value error when the game board is replaced or when the power supply is stopped during the setting change state. It is preferable that the set value error can be canceled by shifting to the setting change state when the power is turned on and resetting the set value in the setting change state.

-In each embodiment, the display 48 may also be used as a display means for displaying information different from the set value.
-In each embodiment, when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed, some of the symbol display units 13a, 13b, and 13e, or all the display units, are in the setting change state. It may be configured not to perform one or both of the display for notifying that and the display for notifying that the setting is in the confirmation state.

-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 each embodiment and the modified example is described.
(1) A game state control means for controlling a game state is provided, the first condition is satisfied by being controlled to the first game state of the game states, and the second condition is of the game state. It may be established by being controlled to the second gaming state.

(2) The first condition may be satisfied by executing the jackpot variable game, and the second condition may be satisfied by executing the out-of-order variable game.
(3) The first condition may be satisfied when the jackpot variable game is pending, and the second condition may be satisfied when the jackpot variable game is not pending.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 40 ... Main control board, 41 ... Microprocessor, 42 ... Main control CPU, 51 ... Sub-control CPU, 46 ... RWM clear switch, 47 ... Setting device, EH ... Production display device.

Claims (1)

A predetermined lottery is performed when the game ball enters the starting opening, a variable game is executed based on the result of the predetermined lottery, and when the result of the predetermined lottery is a big hit, the big winning opening is opened. In a game machine that grants a jackpot game to be played after the end of the variable game.
A setting means that can be set by changing a setting value that determines the degree of advantage in the predetermined lottery based on a predetermined setting change operation.
The production execution means to execute the production and
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The effect that can be executed by the effect executing means includes a notice effect indicating at least one of a jackpot expectation degree for a pending variable game and a jackpot expectation degree for a running variable game, and the notice effect Aspects include a first notice mode and a second notice mode in which a jackpot expectation is higher than that of the first notice mode.
The effect in which the effect executing means can be executed includes a suggestion effect that can suggest the current setting, and the mode of the suggestion effect is more advantageous than the first suggestion mode and the first suggestion mode. A second suggestion mode, which suggests that it is a setting, is included.
When the notice effect according to the first notice aspect is executed, the execution of the suggestion effect according to the first suggestion mode is restricted .
The setting of the set value includes a first setting and a second setting that is more advantageous for the player than the first setting.
At least a first period and a second period after the first period are defined as a period in which the suggestion effect can be executed. In the first period, the suggestion effect is a predetermined effect execution means. In the second period, the suggestion effect is executed by an effect execution means different from the predetermined effect execution means.
When the current setting is the first setting and the suggestion effect is executed in both the first period and the second period, in at least one of the first period and the second period. The execution of the suggestion effect according to the second suggestion mode is restricted.
The first period is at least a part of the period from the start of the variable game of 1 to the establishment of a predetermined condition in the variable game of 1, and the second period is the variation of 1. A game machine characterized in that it is at least a part of the period from the establishment of a predetermined condition to the end of the variable game of 1 .