JP6821194B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines among gaming machines perform a special lottery (so-called big hit lottery) triggered by the entry of a game ball into the starting port, and when the special lottery is won, a special game (so-called big hit game) is performed. It is configured to grant (for example, Patent Document 1). Since the player can win a large number of prize balls in the special game, the interest of the player is improved.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-261711

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

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

The gaming machine that solves the above problems includes an operating means that can be operated and a suggestion executing means that executes the suggestion in the gaming machine that can grant the special game when the special lottery is won when the starting condition is satisfied. , Setting control means configured to enable control to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information defining the degree of advantage regarding the special game, symbol display means capable of displaying an effect symbol, and predetermined information. The information control means for storing the information in the information storage means, and the operation of the operation means includes a setting change operation for changing the set setting information, and the suggestion executed by the suggestion execution means includes a setting change operation. , There is a setting change suggestion suggesting that the setting change operation has been performed, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the setting change operation is performed, the execution rate of the setting change suggestion changes, and the information control means When the setting change operation is performed when the power supply is started, the initialization process for initializing the predetermined information stored in the information storage means is performed, while the setting is performed when the power supply is started. When the change operation is not performed and the initialization process is not instructed, the return process is performed based on the information backed up by the information storage means, and the symbol display means starts power supply. The initial symbol is displayed as the first effect symbol in the case where the setting is changed, and the initial symbol displayed on the symbol display means when the setting change operation is performed and the initialization process is performed is performed by the setting change operation. Unlike the initial symbols the displayed on the symbol display unit when the return process is not performed is performed, the suggested execution means in a particular game that the setting change operation is first applied from being performed, The setting change suggestion can be executed, and the special game includes a first special game and a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game, and the second special game After the end, it is controlled to a specific state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, but after the end of the first special game, it is not controlled to the specific state, and the suggestion executing means is the first special game. The gist is that the above setting change suggestion can be executed .

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

A front view schematically showing a pachinko machine. Front view of the main board unit. The figure which shows the setting value (setting information). The figure which shows the outline of the control contents at the time of power-on. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing the transition of the set value (setting information). (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the effect symbols displayed first after the power is turned on. The figure which shows the type of a big hit (big hit symbol). A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing the effect contents of the round effect. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the effect contents of the setting change suggestion effect. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect. The flowchart which shows the 1st change suggestion effect processing. The flowchart which shows the 2nd change suggestion effect processing. The figure which shows the execution probability (execution ratio) of the setting change suggestion effect. A flowchart showing the setting suggestion effect processing. The figure which shows the determination ratio of the production content of the setting suggestion effect. A flowchart showing the setting suggestion counter processing. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of a setting change suggestion effect. The flowchart which shows the 1st change suggestion effect processing. The figure which shows the execution probability (execution ratio) of the setting change suggestion effect. The figure which shows an example of the execution mode of the setting change suggestion effect.

[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 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 is equipped with an outer frame (fixed frame) 11a for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to island equipment (game machine installation equipment) such as a game hall, and various parts (game components). It is provided with a mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b is openly and detachably assembled on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11a. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. As will be described in detail later, the mounting frame 11b can be opened by operating the locking device SS using the frame key (key).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame body 11. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on which the game ball flows down on the front side thereof. The game board YB is provided with an opening window YBb 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. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a production button BT. The effect button BT is a push button type and is configured to be operable by the player.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. As one of the effects, the decorative lamp LA can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “light emission effect”) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. As one of the effects, the speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “voice effect”) that outputs voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and sounds such as music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying various types of information. For example, the information display device 13 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board YB.

The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute the first special symbol variation game as a 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 as a 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 and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery described later).

In the following description, the first special symbol variation game may be described as a "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game may be described as a "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively described as a "special game". In this embodiment, the special game corresponds to a variable game. Further, in the present embodiment, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b capable of executing the special game correspond to the variable game executing means.

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.

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, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a predetermined internal lottery (big hit lottery described later) is won, a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and after the end of the special game, a big hit game as a special game is given. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit game is given.

The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special hold display unit 13c provides information capable of specifying the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition as the start condition is not yet satisfied. indicate. 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 (ordinary winning lottery described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game may be abbreviated as "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 ordinary winning lottery 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 usually includes a 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 in one display device, and may be provided in different parts.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH having an image display unit GH. 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. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device EH can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”) for displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH that performs the display corresponds to the display means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting winning opening 15 as a winning opening that opens in the game area YBa. The first starting winning opening 15 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start winning sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 15 (shown in FIG. 8). In the present embodiment, 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 payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting winning opening 16 as a winning opening opened in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start winning sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 8). In the present embodiment, 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 payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 16 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 16. It is provided with a normally variable member 17 that can operate. 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 usually includes a first solenoid SL1 as an actuator for operating the variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 8). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. As described above, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because the player can easily establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 18 as a winning opening that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 (shown in FIG. 8). 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 can operate in an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the large winning opening 18 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 18. A special variable member 19 as a special opening / closing means 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 second solenoid SL2 as an actuator for operating the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 8). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can win a large number of prize balls.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operating gate 20 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) in the gaming area YBa. The actuating gate 20 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the actuating gate 20 (shown in FIG. 8). In the present embodiment, 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 first ordinary winning opening 21a and a second ordinary winning opening 21b as winning openings open to the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first ordinary winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the first ordinary winning opening 21a on the left side of the center frame W, and a second ordinary winning opening 21b on the right side of the center frame W. It is equipped with a second ordinary winning sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has entered (shown in FIG. 8). In the present embodiment, when the game balls are detected by the ordinary winning sensors SE5 and SE6, the conditions for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18, 21a, and 21b. The entry of a game ball into the winning opening corresponds to the so-called "winning".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port (not shown). For example, the out port opens in the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that do not enter any of the winning openings 15, 16, 18, 21a, and 21b are discharged from the out opening to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of out ports.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 8, 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.

The main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main board case 46 that houses the main control board 40. The main control board 40 is, for example, a printed circuit board, and various electronic components are surface-mounted. The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41, an RWM clear switch 42, a setting device 43, and a display 45. That is, the microprocessor 41, the RWM clear switch 42, the setting device 43, and the display 45 are mounted on the same board.

Here, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and is based on the various information held when the power supply is started. This is a function to restore game control. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 is equipped with a backup function, and the sub control board 50, which will be described later, is not equipped with a backup function.

The RWM clear switch 42 is an initialization operation means configured to enable an operation for instructing the initialization of various backed up information. The RWM clear switch 42 is configured to be in the ON state when the push operation is performed, and is in the OFF state when the push operation is not performed. The operation of the RWM clear switch 42 is, for example, a human operation by the manager of the amusement park. In the present embodiment, various backed up information is initialized by turning on the power while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state. As described above, in the present embodiment, turning on the power while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state corresponds to the initialization operation. Hereinafter, turning on the power while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state may be described simply as "the initialization operation is performed".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a setting changing function. The setting change function is a function that enables setting by changing a setting value as setting information. As will be described in detail later, the set value of the present embodiment defines the jackpot probability as the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game.

The setting device 43 is configured to enable an operation of instructing a shift to a setting control mode as a setting control state for controlling a set value. The setting device 43 includes a base end portion 43c fixed to the main control board 40, and a columnar cylinder 43b having a keyhole 43a into which a setting key (key) (not shown) is inserted. The keyhole 43a is open to the tip surface of the cylinder 43b.

The setting device 43 is in an operating state (instructed state) of either an on state in which the setting key is inserted into the keyhole 43a and rotated in a predetermined direction, or an off state in which the setting key is not rotated in the predetermined direction. It is configured to enable the operation to switch to. The setting device 43 is configured to maintain the operating state (on state or off state) after switching using the setting key as it is without returning to the state without human operation. The setting device 43 is configured so that the setting key cannot be removed from the keyhole 43a unless the operation state is switched to the off state.

The display 45 is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of information. The display 45 of the present embodiment displays to notify at least the set value internally set at that time. The display 45 includes four display units 45a to 45d including a 7-segment LED. The display units 45a to 45d are arranged side by side. Therefore, the display 45 can display a maximum of four digits by displaying a numerical value of 0 to F in hexadecimal (0 to 15 in decimal) on the display units 45a to 45d, respectively. is there. The display units 45a to 45d may be 8-segment LEDs to which a segment indicating a so-called "dot" is added.

The main board case 46 constituting the main control unit MU will be described.
The main board case 46 includes a first case member 47 as a base and a second case member 48 assembled so as to cover the first case member 47. The case members 47 and 48 are all made of a transparent resin material. By assembling the two case members 47 and 48 to each other, a space for accommodating the main control board 40 is formed inside the main board case 46. In the present embodiment, the case members 47 and 48 are assembled inseparably without leaving a trace.

The second case member 48 exposes the RWM clear switch 42, the setting device 43, and the display 45 provided on the main control board 40 from the main board case 46 in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. It is provided with one or more watermark holes for making the state as such. Specifically, the RWM clear switch 42 is exposed through the watermark holes 48a in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. Therefore, the RWM clear switch 42 is configured to be able to be turned on through the watermark hole 48a.

The setting device 43 is exposed through the watermark holes 48b in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. Therefore, the setting device 43 is configured to enable an operation of inserting a setting key (key) (not shown) into the keyhole 43a of the cylinder 43b to turn it on or off through the watermark hole 48b. The tip surface of the cylinder 43b is flush with (or substantially flush with) the outer surface of the second case member 48. That is, in the setting device 43, only the tip surface (keyhole 43a) of the cylinder 43b is exposed from the main board case 46, and the other parts are covered by the main board case 46. Further, the display 45 is exposed through the watermark holes 48c in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. Therefore, the display 45 is configured so that the display content can be visually recognized through the watermark hole 48c.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the mounting frame 11b cannot be opened unless the locking device SS is operated by using the frame key managed by the manager of the game hall. That is, a player who cannot operate the locking device SS cannot open the mounting frame 11b in principle. Therefore, in principle, the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 mounted on the main control board 40 cannot be operated by the player. Further, the display 45 mounted on the main control board 40 is arranged at a position that is not visible to the player's eyes.

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 variably displayed on the effect display device EH, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter, simply referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is a pattern for diversifying the display effect. 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 start of the special game and ends with the end of 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. For example, the big hit symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same.

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, the 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 in detail later, during the execution of the effect game, an effect different from the variable display of the effect symbol may be executed.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as game states in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery as a special lottery (hereinafter, may be described as “big hit probability”) is different. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. The high-probability state is an advantageous gaming state for the player because the jackpot probability is higher than that of the low-probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 16 is higher than that in the low base state. In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening 16, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player ( It is easy to enter the ball). That is, the high base state in the present embodiment is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of being determined as a normal hit (normal hit probability) in the hit determination of the normal symbol with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 17 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base 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 base state, and the normal variable member 17 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state. In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 17 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state.

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

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. Further, the gaming state which is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "low probability high base state", and the gaming state which is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "high probability high base state". Further, in the present embodiment, the low probability high base state corresponds to the first game state, and the high probability high base state corresponds to the second game state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is higher than that of the first game state. ..

Next, a setting change function characteristic of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of set values. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set in all six stages from the first set value to the sixth set value as a plurality of types of set values. In the following description, "the nth setting value is set" may be simply indicated as [setting n] (however, n = 1 to 6).

The jackpot probability of setting 1 is K1, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is K2, the jackpot probability of setting 3 is K3, the jackpot probability of setting 4 is K4, and the jackpot probability of setting 5 is K5. The jackpot probability of setting 6 is K6. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 have higher probabilities in the order of jackpot probabilities K1 <K2 <K3 <K4 <K5 <K6, and it is easy to win the jackpot. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 are a set of the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value. The set value does not have to be 6 steps, and may be any of 2 steps to 5 steps, and 7 steps or more.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the setting device 43 is operated in the on state and the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state. , Move to the setting change mode. In the setting change mode, the set value set internally is notified. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5F, the display 45 displays [-] on the display units 45a and 45b, and displays a value indicating the set value on the display units 45c and 45d. As a result, the set value that has been set is notified.

Further, in the setting change mode, the setting value internally set is set for each operation of the setting switch (RWM clear switch 42 in this embodiment) from [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] → ... → [Setting 5]. ] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] → ..., so that it can be changed to loop. As described above, in the present embodiment, the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 includes an operation of changing the set value. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation of changing the set setting value corresponds to the setting change operation for changing the set setting information. Hereinafter, the operation of changing the set setting value may be simply described as a "setting change operation". Further, in the present embodiment, the RWM clear switch 42 corresponds to an operable operating means.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5F, when the setting value set in the setting change mode is changed, the display 45 displays [−-01] → [−-02] → ... → [−-05] → [−−06] → [−-01] →…, and so on, the display for notifying the set value is switched so as to loop. Further, the setting change mode ends when the setting device 43 is operated in the off state by using the setting key.

Further, as described above, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state, various backed up information is initialized, so that when the setting change mode is entered, the backup is always performed. It is configured so that various information provided is initialized.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the setting device 43 is operated in the on state and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state, the mode shifts to the setting confirmation mode. .. In this setting confirmation mode, the set value set internally is notified. Further, in the setting confirmation mode, even if the RWM clear switch 42 is operated, the internally set value cannot be changed. The setting confirmation mode ends when the setting device 43 is operated in the off state by using the setting key. The setting change mode (setting control state) and the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) are setting control modes (setting control state) that control the set values.

Next, the display contents of the effect display device EH when the power is turned on will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, when the power is turned on, the standby image TG is first displayed on the effect display device EH. The standby image TG is, for example, an image that imitates the characters "returning to screen display" and "please wait for a while". This standby image TG is an image that is displayed even when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in either the on state or the off state.

After that, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the power is turned on (when the initialization operation is performed) while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state, the initial symbol is used as the first effect symbol. (In the present embodiment, the symbol combination "123") is displayed on the effect display device EH. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH displays the initial symbol as the first effect symbol when the power is turned on. Further, in the present embodiment, when the initialization operation is performed, even if the operation is changed to the setting change mode and the set value is changed, the setting is set without shifting to the setting change mode. Even if the operation for changing the set value is not performed, the same initial symbol is displayed on the effect display device EH. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the initialization operation is performed, the effect display device EH displays the same initial symbol regardless of whether or not the operation for changing the set value is subsequently performed. Further, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the effect display device EH displays the same initial symbol when the initialization operation is performed and when the operation for changing the set value is performed.

Further, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the off state, the effect display device EH displays based on the backed up information. For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the effect display device EH displays a return symbol (in the present embodiment, a symbol combination of “321”) as the first effect symbol.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes symbols ZA, ZB, and ZC as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, and ZC. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, ZC.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol includes 100 types of jackpot symbols. Of these jackpot symbols, 48 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to symbol ZA, 12 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to symbol ZB, and 40 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to symbol ZC. In addition, there are 100 types of jackpot symbols in the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol. Of these jackpot symbols, 50 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to symbol ZA, 10 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to symbol ZB, and 40 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to symbol ZC. As described above, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the jackpot symbols is different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the second special symbol, the ratio of the symbol ZA is higher than that of the first special symbol, while the ratio of the symbol ZB is low, and the ratio of the symbol ZC is the same.

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 as a start 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. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the large winning opening 18 is opened at the start of the round game and closed at the end of the round game. That is, in the present embodiment, the special variable member 19 operates in the open state when the start of the round game is triggered, and operates in the closed state when the end of the round game is triggered. 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 as an end effect in which the end of the jackpot game can be recognized. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and ZC, the maximum number of round games is set to 10 times, and in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, the maximum number of round games is set to 4 times. .. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and ZC is a jackpot game that is more advantageous for the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB from the viewpoint of the upper limit number of round games. Then, in the second embodiment, in the second special symbol, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, which is an advantageous jackpot game among the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA and the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, as compared with the first special symbol. The ratio is high. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the second special game is a special game that is more advantageous than the first special game.

Further, in the present embodiment, in each jackpot game, 10 pieces are set as the upper limit number in each round game, and 25 seconds is set as the upper limit time in each round game. In the present embodiment, the upper limit time in each round game is usually a sufficient time for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 18 if the game ball is launched aiming at the large winning opening 18. Is.

Next, the game state after the end of the big hit game will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and ZB, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, after the end of the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the high probability state is not given, while the first end condition in which the next big hit game is given, and the predetermined number of operations (the present embodiment). Then, among the second end conditions for ending the special game (100 times), a high base state is given until any end condition is satisfied. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and ZB is a jackpot game that is more advantageous for the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC from the viewpoint of the game state after the jackpot game is completed.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC corresponds to the first special game, and the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA corresponds to the second special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC is a jackpot game controlled to a low accuracy and high base state after the end of the jackpot game, and the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is high after the end of the jackpot game. It is a big hit game controlled to a highly accurate base state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 40 of the present embodiment performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as information according to the result of the process. 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 “main control CPU 41a”) and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 41a performs 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 "main control ROM 41b"), and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter referred to as "main control ROM 41b"). , "Main control RWM41c").

The main control ROM 41b stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. Further, the main control ROM 41b 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 fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the production content (variation mode) of the production game or the like performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment 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 variation pattern includes an out-of-range variation pattern of "with reach" in which a reach effect is performed in the effect game and finally the out-of-order symbol combination is 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 RWM41c stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing result of the main control CPU 41a. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM41c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 41d 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 41a. The main control CPU 41a, the main control ROM 41b, the main control RWM41c, and the random number circuit 41d do not have to be configured as a microprocessor 41 on one chip, and may be separate bodies.

The main control CPU 41a is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE6. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 41a 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 41a is connected to the solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main control CPU 41a 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 41a is connected to the RWM clear switch 42. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the setting device 43. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the setting device 43 is operated in the ON state. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the display 45. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display content of the display 45.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 50a, a sub-control ROM 50b, and a sub-control RWM 50c. By executing the sub-control program, the sub-control CPU 50a performs a process related to the effect as a predetermined process. The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, sound 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. doing.

The sub-control RWM50c stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM50c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub-control CPU 50a. The sub-control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and can generate a hardware random number.

The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the effect button BT. The sub-control CPU 50a 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 each of the control boards 40 and 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 switch (contact device) 60a. The power switch 60a 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 the present embodiment, when the power switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state in the state where the power is supplied from the external power source to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 50 and further turned off. When operated in the state, the power supply to the control boards 40 and 50 is cut off.

Therefore, in order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply is started from the external power source while the power switch 60a is operated in the ON state, or the power supply is performed while the power is being supplied from the external power source. The switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state. In the present specification, "turning on the power" means that power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 50 by operating the power switch 60a or the like, and "power is turned on". "Cut 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.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RWM41c is configured to be able to retain various information stored when the power is turned off for a predetermined period even when the power is turned off. For example, the main control RWM41c may retain various information even after the power is cut off by the electric power supplied from a backup power source (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on the power supply unit 60 (not shown). For example, the main control RWM41c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when the power is not supplied, so that various information can be retained even after the power is turned off. Good. The main control CPU 41a controls to store these various types of information in the main control RWM41c. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a that stores various information in the main control RWM41c corresponds to the information control means. In the present embodiment, the main control RWM41c corresponds to the information storage means.

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

Next, the power-on process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
When the main control CPU 41a is started by the startup process (boot process) at the time of power-on, the main control CPU 41a first performs the power-on process. In the power-on process, whether or not there is a shift to the setting control mode (setting change mode and setting confirmation mode) according to the operating state of the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 at the time of power-on, and the initialization of the main control RWM 41c. The presence or absence is controlled.

First, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. The main control CPU 41a determines that the RWM clear switch 42 has been operated in the ON state when the operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state is input.

When it is determined that the RWM clear switch 42 has been operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 41a performs the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. In the RWM clear processing of the main control RWM41c, the main control CPU 41a initializes the game information backed up in the main control RWM41c, but does not initialize the set value information backed up in the main control RWM41c. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a is stored in the main control RWM 41c when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state (when the initialization operation is performed) when the power is turned on. Initialize the game information that was made. In addition, in this embodiment, game information corresponds to predetermined information.

After performing the RWM clearing process of the main control RWM 41c, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the setting device 43 is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. The main control CPU 41a determines that the setting device 43 has been operated in the on state when the operation signal output when the setting device 43 is operated in the on state is input.

If it is not determined that the setter 43 has been operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the setter 43 has been operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 41a has a set value flag assigned to the main control RWM41c. The set value stored in is read, and a set value command capable of specifying the read set value is output to the sub-control board 50. The setting value specified by this setting value command is the setting value when the power is turned off, and is also the setting value that has been backed up.

When the main control CPU 41a outputs the set value command to the sub-control board 50, the main control CPU 41a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on initial command”) for specifying activation by initialization to the sub-control board 50. When the main control CPU 41a outputs a power-on initial command to the sub-control board 50, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting device 43 has been operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 41a performs the setting change control process. In the setting change control process, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode. When the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a outputs information that can specify the start of the setting change mode (hereinafter, referred to as a “change start command”) to the sub control board 50.

Further, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode, the display 45 reads the set value stored in the set value flag assigned to the main control RWM 41c and displays the read set value to be notified. To control. That is, the display 45 is notified of the set value when the power is turned off. Further, the set value flag is a flag for the main control CPU 41a to specify the set value. Then, the main control CPU 41a outputs information that can identify the read set value (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on set value command”) to the sub control board 50.

In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a sets the setting value every time the setting switch (RWM clear switch 42 in this embodiment) is turned on, by setting the setting value from [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] → ... → [Setting]. 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] → ..., and change to loop. In this process, the main control CPU 41a changes the set value by updating the set value stored in the set value flag. For example, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state when the set value stored in the set value flag is "setting 1", the main control CPU 41a provides information that can identify "setting 2". It is stored in the set value flag assigned to the main control RWM41c. Further, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state when the set value stored in the set value flag is "setting 6", the main control CPU 41a provides information that can identify "setting 1". It is stored in the set value flag assigned to the main control RWM41c. Further, the main control CPU 41a controls the display 45 so as to display a notification of the changed set value each time the set value is changed.

The main control CPU 41a is set at that time when the setting device 43 is operated in the off state (when the operation signal output when the setting device 43 is operated in the on state is not input) in the setting change mode. Confirm the setting value stored in the value flag and exit the setting change mode. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the setting change control process.

When the setting change control process is completed, the main control CPU 41a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “setting value command”) capable of specifying the determined setting value to the sub control board 50. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs information that can specify the end of the setting change mode (hereinafter, referred to as “change end command”) to the sub control board 50.

After that, the main control CPU 41a outputs the information (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on initial command”) specifying the activation by initialization to the sub-control board 50. When the main control CPU 41a outputs a power-on initial command to the sub-control board 50, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

Further, when it is not determined that the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 41a performs the return process. In the return process, the main control CPU 41a confirms whether the various backed up information is normal. Whether the various backed up information is normal or abnormal is confirmed, for example, by checking the status of the backup flag and checking the checksum match. When various backed up information is abnormal, the main control CPU 41a performs the RWM clear processing of the main control RWM 41c. When the various backed up information is normal, the main control CPU 41a does not perform the RWM clear processing of the main control RWM 41c.

After performing the return process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the setting device 43 has been operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. The main control CPU 41a determines that the setting device 43 has been operated in the on state when the operation signal output when the setting device 43 is operated in the on state is input.

If it is not determined that the setting device 43 has been operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the setting device 43 has been operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 41a has the setting assigned to the main control RWM 41c. The set value stored in the value flag is read, and a set value command capable of specifying the read set value is output to the sub-control board 50. The setting value specified by this setting value command is the setting value when the power is turned off, and is also the setting value that has been backed up.

When the main control CPU 41a outputs the set value command to the sub control board 50, the main control CPU 41a outputs the power-on / power recovery command and the symbol state specification command to the sub-control board 50. When the main control CPU 41a outputs the power-on / recovery command and the symbol state specification command to the sub-control board 50, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 43 has been operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 41a performs the setting confirmation control process. In the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting confirmation mode. When the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a outputs information that can specify the start of the setting confirmation mode (hereinafter, referred to as “confirmation start command”) to the sub control board 50.

Further, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the display 45 reads the set value stored in the set value flag assigned to the main control RWM 41c and displays the read set value to be notified. To control. That is, the display 45 is notified of the set value when the power is turned off. In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a does not change the set value and does not change the display content of the display 45 even if the setting switch (RWM clear switch 42 in the present embodiment) is operated.

In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a sets the setting confirmation mode when the setting device 43 is operated in the off state (when the operation signal output when the setting device 43 is operated in the on state is no longer input). finish. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the setting confirmation control process.

When the main control CPU 41a finishes the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 41a outputs a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the setting value flag assigned to the main control RWM 41c to the sub control board 50. As described above, since the setting value is not changed in the setting confirmation mode, the setting value stored in the setting value flag is the setting value when the power is turned on, and even the setting value when the power is turned off. is there. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs information that can specify the end of the setting confirmation mode (hereinafter, referred to as “confirmation end command”) to the sub control board 50.

After that, the main control CPU 41a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on / power-on / recovery command”) that specifies recovery based on various backed up information to the sub-control board 50. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs information for designating the control state at the time of recovery (also at the time of power failure) (hereinafter, referred to as “design state designation command”) to the sub control board 50. This symbol state specification command performs a return to the execution of the first special game, a return to the execution of the second special game, and a return to the jackpot game based on the first special game. , And a command to specify either to return to the jackpot game based on the second special game. When the main control CPU 41a outputs the power-on / recovery command and the symbol state specification command to the sub-control board 50, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

As described above, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the setter 43 is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a performs the RWM clear process and the setting of the main control RWM 41c in the power-on process. Perform change control processing. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the setter 43 is operated in the OFF state, the main control CPU 41a performs the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c in the power-on process to change the setting. No control processing is performed.

Further, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the off state and the setter 43 is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 41a performs a return process and a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the off state and the setter 43 is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 41a performs a recovery process and does not perform a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. ..

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a that performs the power-on processing described above is configured to enable control to set one of a plurality of set values that determine the jackpot probability. Corresponds to the control means.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 41a after the power-on process is performed will be described. The main control CPU 41a performs special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, and the like as interrupt processing performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the information set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 by the command output process performed as the interrupt process.

First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting winning sensor SE1.

When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RWM 41c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM41c and updates it. As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM41c. For example, the random numbers include a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, and a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern. In this process, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RWM41c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When the game ball has not entered the first start winning opening 15, the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM41c, the main The control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting winning sensor SE2. If no game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RWM 41c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input process. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RWM41c and updates the number. As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM41c. In this process, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RWM41c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).
First, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game (hereinafter, may be simply described as "execution condition") is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 41a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, while the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. Judge that it is not done. If the execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a acquires the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM41c, and determines whether the acquired second special hold number is larger than 0 (zero). judge. When the second special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 41a starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is 0, the main control CPU 41a acquires the first special hold number and determines whether the acquired first special hold number is larger than 0. When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 41a starts the first special game.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the number of the second special hold and updates it, and controls the information display device 13 so as to display the number of the second special hold after the subtraction. .. Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RWM41c among the random number information for the second special game. Then, the main control CPU 41a uses the value of the big hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit determination as to whether or not it is a big hit. The jackpot determination corresponds to a jackpot lottery as to whether or not it is a jackpot.

In the jackpot determination, the main control CPU 41a reads the set value stored in the set value flag and specifies the set value. Further, the main control CPU 41a specifies the probability state with reference to the probability state flag described later. Then, the main control CPU 41a specifies a jackpot determination value corresponding to the specified set value and the specified probability state. After that, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the value of the jackpot random number specified from the acquired random number information matches the specified jackpot determination value. When it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number and the jackpot determination value match, the main control CPU 41a determines that the jackpot is a jackpot. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number and the jackpot determination value do not match, the main control CPU 41a does not determine that it is a jackpot. The jackpot determination may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When it is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 41a performs the big hit variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, when the main control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol, the jackpot variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery. On the other hand, when it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 41a performs the loss variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 41a determines the loss symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, when the main control CPU 41a determines the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 41a determines the out-of-order variation pattern from a plurality of types of out-of-range variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery.

Further, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 41a performs the same control as the control related to the second special game described above for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 41a performs the jackpot variation processing or the loss variation processing based on the results of the subtraction of the first special hold number, the jackpot determination, and the jackpot determination. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 41a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the display content of the information display device 13 so as to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets the information for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol designation command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 41a specifies the fluctuation pattern and sets the information for instructing the start of the production game (hereinafter, referred to as the fluctuation pattern designation command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 41a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived. As a result, the main control CPU 41a controls to derive the jackpot display result in the special game when the jackpot lottery is won. Further, when the fluctuation time defined for the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses, the main control CPU 41a sends information for deriving a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter, referred to as all symbol stop commands) to the output buffer. Set.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. The jackpot processing is performed as interrupt processing at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 41a controls to give a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 41a imparts a jackpot game by performing a jackpot process.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 41a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 41a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the big winning opening 18 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. Then, after starting the round game, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the large winning opening 18 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. Let me. The main control CPU 41a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games is completed.

Further, each time the main control CPU 41a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer.
When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

The main control CPU 41a executes the big hit lottery when the execution condition is satisfied by performing the above-mentioned special symbol start processing and the big hit processing, and when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit game is given. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery triggered by the establishment of the execution condition is won, the big hit game can be given.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. The processing related to the game state is performed as interrupt processing at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).
When ending the jackpot game, the main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state according to the type of jackpot. For example, when the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and ZB, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to a high accuracy and high base state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to the high accuracy and high base state until the next big hit game is started. On the other hand, when the big hit game based on the symbol ZC is terminated, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to the low accuracy and high base state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a controls to a high base state in which the number of operations (100 times in this embodiment) is determined. Then, when the main control CPU 41a controls to a high base state in which the number of operations is determined, either the first end condition in which the next big hit game is granted or the second end condition in which the special game with the number of operations ends ends. The game state is controlled to the low accuracy and high base state until the end condition is satisfied.

When the main control CPU 41a controls the low probability state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the probability state flag assigned to the main control RWM41c. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 41a controls the high probability state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can be specified to control the high probability state in the probability state flag assigned to the main control RWM41c. Further, when controlling to the low base state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the base state flag assigned to the main control RWM41c. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 41a controls the high base state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can be specified to control the high base state in the base state flag assigned to the main control RWM 41c.

Further, when the main control CPU 41a gives a high base state in which the number of operations is determined, the main control RWM 41c stores the number of times corresponding to the number of operations as the remaining number of special games for giving the high base state. Then, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RWM 41c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state in the base state flag with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a that controls the game state corresponds to the game state control means.
Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.

First, the sub-control CPU 50a performs various settings (initial settings) necessary for turning on the power as the power is turned on (supplied). After the various settings are completed, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to display the standby image TG (shown in FIG. 6) on the effect display device EH. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a waits for the input of various commands (power-on initial command, power-on-power recovery command, change start command, confirmation start command, set value command, etc.) from the main control CPU 41a. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a is started earlier than the main control CPU 41a, and when various commands are input from the main control CPU 41a, the sub-control CPU 50a can stand by.

When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the change start command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the setting change notification that can identify that the setting change mode is in progress. For example, the setting change notification is executed by displaying an image that can identify the setting change mode, such as a character string such as "setting is being changed". The sub-control CPU 50a 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 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the setting confirmation notification that can identify that the setting confirmation mode is in progress. For example, the setting confirmation notification is executed by displaying an image that can identify the setting confirmation mode, such as a character string such as "setting is being confirmed". The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the setting confirmation notification when the confirmation end command is input.

When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the set value command, the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the set value from the set value command, and stores the specified set value in the set value flag assigned to the sub-control RWM50c. This set value flag is a flag for the sub-control CPU 50a to specify the set set value.

When the power-on initial command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the speaker SP so as to execute the RWM clear notification that can identify that the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c has been performed. For example, the RWM clear notification is executed by outputting the voice "initialized".

The setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification described above may be executed in addition to or instead of the image display by the effect display device EH, by combining the sound output by the speaker SP and the light emission by the decorative lamp LA. Further, the RWM clear notification may be executed in combination with the sound output by the speaker SP, or instead of the image display by the effect display device EH and the light emission by the decorative lamp LA.

Further, when the power-on initial command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a reads information indicating the effect content in the initial state from the sub-control ROM 50b, and controls the sub-control CPU 50a to execute the effect with the effect content in the initial state. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a displays the initial symbol (in the present embodiment, the symbol combination of “123”, shown in FIG. 6A) on the effect display device EH after inputting the power-on initial command. Take control. This power-on initial command did not shift to the setting change mode even if the setting change mode was changed and the set setting value was changed when the initialization operation was performed. Even if it is a command to be entered. Therefore, when the initialization operation is performed, the same initial symbol is displayed regardless of whether or not the operation for changing the set set value is performed. Therefore, from the displayed initial symbol, it is possible for the player or the like to identify that the various information backed up by the initialization operation has been performed, but the set value has been changed. It is not possible for the player to specify whether or not it is.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the power-on / power-recovery command, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the effect with the effect content of the state before the return, based on the symbol state specification command input together with the power-on / power-recovery command. To control. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH to display the return symbol (in the present embodiment, the symbol combination of “321”, shown in FIG. 6B) as the effect symbol to be displayed first. This return symbol is a symbol different from the initial symbol. In the present embodiment, the player can identify that various backed up information is retained from the displayed return symbol. For example, when returning during the execution of a special game, the return symbol may be displayed as the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed first.

Then, when the effect is executed from the effect contents of the initial state or the state before the return, when a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 41a at a predetermined timing, the sub control CPU 50a performs various processes accordingly. Become.

Here, an example of various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 50a when a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 41a at a predetermined timing will be described below.
First, the effect symbol variation processing for executing the effect game will be described.

In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the special symbol designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. When the big hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the big hit symbols by the effect symbol. As a result, in the production game of the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination determines that the jackpot is a jackpot, the jackpot display result is derived. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of out-of-order symbols for reach when an out-of-order variation pattern that can be specified to execute the reach effect is specified. In the present embodiment, the out-of-reach symbol combination is the same as the effect symbols in the specific row (for example, the first row and the second row), but the effect symbols in the other rows (for example, the third row) are different. It is a combination of production patterns. Further, when the out-of-order variation pattern that can be specified not to execute the reach effect is specified, the sub-control CPU 50a usually determines the out-of-order symbol combination for out-of-order. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination for normal removal is a combination of production symbols in which all rows of production symbols are different.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect to be executed during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern specified by the input variation pattern designation command. In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the effect to be executed during the execution of the special game is different according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the display content of the effect display device EH so as to execute the determined effect.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the display content of the effect display device EH so as to end the effect game and derive a combination of effect symbols, triggered by the input of the command to stop all symbols. The sub-control CPU 50a clocks the fluctuation time specified from the fluctuation pattern specified when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, and ends the production game when the fluctuation time elapses. You may. That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without outputting the stop command for all symbols from the main control board 40.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 50a performs a process related to the round effect. The processing related to this round effect will be described later. The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a battle effect as a round effect executed by the effect display device EH will be described.
The battle effect is an effect executed in the second and third round games in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and ZC.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the battle effect is performed by displaying an image showing a battle between a friendly character (cat in this embodiment) and an enemy character (mouse in this embodiment) on the effect display device EH. It is a production to be executed. The production content of this battle effect is the same regardless of whether the jackpot game is based on any of the symbols ZA and ZC. Therefore, it is not possible for the player to specify which of the symbols ZA and ZC the jackpot game is based on from the production content of the battle effect.

As described above, after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, it is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state, but after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, it is controlled to the low accuracy and high base state. As described above, it can be said that the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC from the viewpoint of the game state after the jackpot game is completed. Therefore, when the battle effect is executed in the present embodiment, whether or not it is a big hit game based on the symbol ZA (a big hit game that is advantageous for the player), that is, it is controlled to a high accuracy and high base state after the big hit game is completed. It is possible to raise expectations about whether or not it will be done. In the present embodiment, the battle effect corresponds to the specific effect, and the effect display device EH that executes the battle effect corresponds to the specific effect execution means. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect content of the battle effect corresponds to the effect mode of the specific effect.

Next, the winning effect and the defeat effect as the round effect executed by the effect display device EH will be described. The victory effect and the defeat effect are effects that show the result of the battle effect. Further, the victory effect and the defeat effect are effects that are executed after the battle effect is executed. Specifically, the winning effect is an effect executed in the fourth round game in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA. In addition, the defeat effect is an effect executed in the fourth round game in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC.

As shown in FIG. 9B, in the victory effect, an image showing that the ally character (cat in this embodiment) has won the enemy character (mouse in this embodiment) is displayed on the effect display device EH. It is a production performed by. In the present embodiment, since it is notified that the jackpot game is based on the symbol ZA by executing the winning effect, the game is a jackpot game based on the symbol ZA (a jackpot game advantageous to the player). It can be identified by a person. In other words, it becomes possible for the player to identify that the high accuracy and high base state is controlled after the jackpot game is completed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning effect corresponds to the predetermined notification notifying that the jackpot game is based on the symbol ZA in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA.

As shown in FIG. 9C, in the defeat effect, an image showing that the ally character (cat in this embodiment) has been defeated by the enemy character (mouse in this embodiment) is displayed on the effect display device EH. It is a production performed by. In the present embodiment, since the defeat effect is executed to notify that the jackpot game is based on the symbol ZC, the game is a jackpot game based on the symbol ZC (a jackpot game that is disadvantageous to the player). It can be identified by a person. In other words, it becomes possible for the player to identify that the jackpot game is controlled to a low accuracy and high base state after the end of the game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the defeat effect corresponds to the specific notification notifying that the jackpot game is based on the symbol ZC in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH that executes the victory effect and the defeat effect corresponds to the notification means for performing the notification.
Further, as described above, the battle effect is an effect executed in the second and third round games in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and ZC, and the victory effect and the defeat effect are based on the symbols ZA and ZC. This is a production performed in the fourth round game in the jackpot game. As described above, the battle effect of the present embodiment is an effect executed before the victory effect is executed in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA. Further, the battle effect of the present embodiment is an effect executed before the defeat effect is executed in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC. Then, as described above, in the present embodiment, the effect content of the battle effect executed before the victory effect is executed and the effect content of the battle effect executed before the defeat effect is executed are the same. Is.

Subsequently, the suggestion effect regarding the set value in the present embodiment will be described. The suggestion effect regarding the set value in the present embodiment suggests a setting change suggestion effect suggesting that an operation for changing the set value (setting change operation) has been performed, and a setting value suggestion effect. There is a setting suggestion effect.

First, the setting change suggestion effect executed by the effect display device EH will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the setting change suggestion effect corresponds to the setting change suggestion suggesting that the setting change operation has been performed. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH corresponds to the suggestion execution means for executing the suggestion.

The setting change suggestion effect is an effect executed by displaying a predetermined image on the effect display device EH. The effect content of this setting change suggestion effect includes a first effect content and a second effect content. The details will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 10A, in the setting change suggestion effect of the first effect content, an image imitating a boy and an image imitating a balloon including the characters "change!" Are displayed on the effect display device EH. It is a production that is executed by doing. In the present embodiment, the setting change suggestion effect of the first effect content is an effect that can be executed in the 100th special game after the setting change operation is performed. In the present embodiment, the 100th time corresponds to the first time, and the times other than the 100th time correspond to the second time.

As shown in FIG. 10B, in the setting change suggestion effect of the second effect content, an image imitating a girl and an image imitating a balloon including the characters "changed" are displayed on the effect display device EH. It is a production that is executed by doing. In addition, the setting change suggestion effect of the second effect content is a jackpot game based on the symbol ZC among the first jackpot games given between the setting change operation and the execution of 100 special games. It is a feasible production in. As described above, the effect display device EH of the present embodiment can execute the setting change suggestion effect in the jackpot game first given after the setting change operation is performed. In addition, the effect display device EH of the present embodiment is used when the special game has not been executed 100 times since the setting change operation was performed in the jackpot game first given after the setting change operation was performed. It is possible to execute a setting change suggestion effect. In this embodiment, 100 times corresponds to a specific number of times.

Further, as described above, in the fourth round game in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, the defeat effect is executed, and it is notified that the jackpot game is based on the symbol ZC. In the present embodiment, after the defeat effect is executed, the setting change suggestion effect of the second effect content can be executed during the ending period in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the setting change suggestion effect after the defeat effect is executed in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC. Further, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, it can be said that the setting change suggestion effect can be executed after being notified that the jackpot game is based on the symbol ZC.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH suggests that the setting change operation has been performed by executing the setting change suggestion effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the setting change suggestion effect corresponds to the predetermined effect, and the effect display device EH corresponds to the predetermined effect executing means.

Next, the setting suggestion effect executed by the effect display device EH will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect corresponds to the setting suggestion suggesting the set value.

The setting suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed in the 300th, 400th, and 500th special games after the power is turned on or after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC is given. The setting suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed in a period after the period in which the setting change suggestion effect can be executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed after the setting change suggestion effect is executed.

The setting suggestion effect is an effect executed by displaying a specific image on the effect display device EH. There are a plurality of types of production contents of this setting suggestion production. The plurality of types of production contents include a first production content, a second production content, and a third production content. The details will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 11A, in the setting suggestion effect of the first effect content, an image imitating a boy and an image imitating a balloon including the characters "Kokichi!" Are displayed on the effect display device EH. It is a production that is executed by being done.

As shown in FIG. 11B, in the setting suggestion effect of the second effect content, an image imitating a girl and an image imitating a balloon containing the characters "It's Nakayoshi!" Are displayed on the effect display device EH. It is a production that is executed by being done.

As shown in FIG. 11 (c), the setting suggestion effect of the third effect content imitates an image imitating a boy, an image imitating a girl, and a balloon containing the characters "Yeah, it's Daikichi!" This is an effect executed by displaying an image on the effect display device EH.

As will be described in detail later, when the setting suggestion effect of the second effect content is executed, it is highly expected that a higher setting value is set as compared with the case where the setting suggestion effect of the first effect content is executed. .. Further, when the setting suggestion effect of the third effect content is executed, it is highly expected that a higher setting value is set as compared with the case where the setting suggestion effect of the first and second effect contents is executed.

Next, the processing related to the round effect performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described. The processing related to this round effect is performed with the input of the round command as an opportunity.
When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a counts the number of times the round command is input, and stores information that can specify the counted number of inputs in the round number flag. This round count flag is a flag for specifying the current round count, and is assigned to the sub-control RWM50c.

Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so that the round effect is performed according to the current number of rounds specified from the round number flag.
For example, when the specified current number of rounds is 2 or 3, the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the type of jackpot based on the special symbol designation command in the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won. Then, when the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the symbols ZA and ZC, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the battle effect.

Further, for example, when the specified current number of rounds is 4, the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the type of jackpot based on the special symbol designation command in the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won. Then, when the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the symbol ZA, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the winning effect. On the other hand, when the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the symbol ZC, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the defeat effect.

Further, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a initializes the information capable of specifying the input number of the round command stored in the round number flag.
Next, the process related to the setting change suggestion effect performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described. The processing related to this setting change suggestion effect is performed when the change start command and the change end command are input, the processing which is performed when the fluctuation pattern specification command is input, and the processing when the ending command is input. There is processing.

First, the process related to the setting change suggestion effect that is performed when the fluctuation start command and the change end command are input will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the change start command, it listens for the power-on setting value command, and when the power-on setting value command is input, the power is turned on from the input power-on setting value command. Identify the first setting. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a stores the specified first set value when the power is turned on in the power-on set value flag assigned to the sub-control RWM50c. As described above, the power-on set value flag is a flag for specifying the first set value when the power is turned on. Further, the first set value when the power is turned on is the set value when the power is turned off, and is also the set value that has been backed up.

Next, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the change end command, the sub-control CPU 50a identifies the fixed set value from the set value command input together with the change end command, and determines whether the set value has been changed. In this process, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the set value has been changed when the set value stored in the power-on set value flag is different from the confirmed set value. On the other hand, if the set value stored in the power-on set value flag and the confirmed set value are the same, the sub-control CPU 50a does not determine that the set value has been changed.

If it is not determined that the set value has been changed, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating "0 times" in the setting change suggestion counter assigned to the sub-control RWM50c. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the process related to the setting change suggestion effect.

When it is determined that the set value has been changed, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating "100 times" in the setting change suggestion counter assigned to the sub-control RWM50c. This setting change suggestion counter is a counter for counting the number of times the special game is executed, and is a counter for executing the setting change suggestion effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the process related to the setting change suggestion effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a process related to the setting change suggestion effect performed when the input of the variation pattern designation command is performed will be described. Hereinafter, the process related to the setting change suggestion effect that is performed when the variation pattern designation command is input may be described as "first change suggestion effect process".

When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the fluctuation pattern specification command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not a value indicating a number larger than "0 times" (one or more times) is stored in the setting change suggestion counter assigned to the sub-control RWM50c. (Step S101). When it is not determined that the value indicating the number of times larger than "0 times" is stored (when the value indicating "0 times" is stored) (step S101: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a is changed first. The suggestion effect processing ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that a value indicating the number of times larger than "0 times" is stored (step S101: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts and updates the setting change suggestion counter "once". Process (step S102). For example, when the setting change suggestion counter stores a value indicating "10 times", the sub-control CPU 50a newly stores the value indicating "9 times" in the setting change suggestion counter.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not a value indicating "0 times" is stored in the setting change suggestion counter after subtraction and update (step S103). If it is not determined that the value indicating "0 times" is stored (step S103: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the first change suggestion effect processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value indicating "0 times" is stored (step S103: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a performs the first execution lottery of the setting change suggestion effect (step S104). In this process, the sub-control CPU 50a acquires random number information for the first execution lottery from the sub-control RWM50c.

Next, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the first execution lottery has been won (step S105). In this process, the sub-control CPU 50a wins the first execution lottery when the value of the first execution lottery random number specified from the acquired random number information for the first execution lottery and the first winning determination value match. It is determined that it has been done. In the present embodiment, a part of the value of the first execution lottery random number is determined as the first winning judgment value so that it is determined that the first execution lottery is won with the first probability (2% in the present embodiment). Has been done. If it is not determined that the first execution lottery has been won (step S105: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the first change suggestion effect processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the first execution lottery has been won (step S105: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a performs an execution process of the setting change suggestion effect (step S106). In this process, the sub-control CPU 50a is assigned to the sub-control RWM50c information that can be specified to execute the setting change suggestion effect of the first effect content (hereinafter, referred to as “first change suggestion execution information”). Stored in the first change suggestion execution flag. As described above, the first change suggestion execution flag is a flag for executing the setting change suggestion effect of the first effect content. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the first change suggestion effect processing.

When the first change suggestion execution information is stored in the first change suggestion execution flag, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the setting change suggestion effect of the first effect content to be executed in a process different from the first change suggestion effect process. Perform processing. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH to display an image imitating a boy and an image imitating a balloon including the characters "change!". The sub-control CPU 50a deletes the first change suggestion execution information stored in the first change suggestion execution flag after performing the process of executing the setting change suggestion effect of the first effect content.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the setting change operation is performed and the setting value is changed, the value indicating "100 times" is stored in the setting change suggestion counter, and each time the special game is executed, The setting change suggestion counter is subtracted "once" and updated. Then, when the value indicating "0 times" is stored in the setting change suggestion counter after subtraction and update, the setting change suggestion effect is executed with the first probability (2%). Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, in the 100th special game after the setting change operation is performed, the setting change suggestion effect is executed with the first probability (2%). That is, the execution probability (execution ratio) of the setting change suggestion effect is 2%. Further, in the 1st to 99th special games after the setting change operation is performed, the setting change suggestion effect is not executed. That is, the execution probability (execution ratio) of the setting change suggestion effect is 0%.

Further, when the setting change suggestion effect is executed in the 100th special game, the value indicating "0 times" is stored in the setting change suggestion counter, so that the fluctuation pattern specification command is used in the subsequent special games. Is input, the determination process in step S101 is negative, and the setting change suggestion effect is not executed. As described above, as shown in FIG. 14, in the present embodiment, the setting change suggestion effect is not executed even in the 101st and subsequent special games after the setting change operation is performed. That is, the execution probability (execution ratio) of the setting change suggestion effect is 0%. For this reason, when the setting change suggestion effect is executed, a new setting change operation is performed to change the set value, and until a value indicating "100 times" is newly set in the setting change suggestion counter. Does not execute the setting change suggestion effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect display device EH executes the setting change suggestion effect, the effect display device EH does not execute the setting change suggestion effect until a new setting change operation is subsequently performed. Further, in the present embodiment, the execution probability (execution ratio) of the setting change suggestion effect in the 100th special game after the setting change operation is performed, and the setting in the special game other than the 100th time after the setting change operation is performed. The execution probability (execution ratio) of the change suggestion effect is different.

Further, as described above, when the setting change operation is not performed and the set value is not changed, the value indicating "0 times" is stored in the setting change suggestion counter. Therefore, in the determination process of step S101. It becomes negative, and the setting change suggestion effect is not executed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH does not execute the setting change suggestion effect when the setting change operation is not performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the process related to the setting change suggestion effect that is performed when the ending command is input will be described. Hereinafter, the process related to the setting change suggestion effect that is performed when the ending command is input may be described as "second change suggestion effect process".

When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the ending command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the setting change suggestion counter assigned to the sub-control RWM 50c stores a value indicating a number larger than "0 times" (one or more times) (1 time or more). Step S201).

When it is not determined that a value indicating a number of times larger than "0 times" is set (when a value indicating "0 times" is set) (step S201: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a is a step described later. The process of S206 is performed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that a value indicating the number of times larger than "0 times" is set (step S201: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a is input along with the execution of the special game determined to be a big hit. Based on the special symbol designation command, the type of jackpot is specified, and it is determined whether the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on symbol ZC (step S202). When it is not determined that the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol ZC (step S202: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a performs the process of step S206 described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol ZC (step S202: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a performs a second execution lottery for the setting change suggestion effect (step S203). In this process, the sub-control CPU 50a acquires random number information for the second execution lottery from the sub-control RWM50c.

Next, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the second execution lottery has been won (step S204). In this process, the sub-control CPU 50a wins the second execution lottery when the value of the second execution lottery random number specified from the acquired random number information for the second execution lottery and the second winning determination value match. It is determined that it has been done. In the present embodiment, a part of the value of the second execution lottery random number is determined as the second winning judgment value so that it is determined that the second execution lottery is won with the second probability (5% in the present embodiment). Has been done. If it is not determined that the second execution lottery has been won (step S204: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a performs the process of step S206 described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second execution lottery has been won (step S204: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a performs an execution process of the setting change suggestion effect (step S205). In this process, the sub-control CPU 50a is assigned to the sub-control RWM50c information that can be specified to execute the setting change suggestion effect of the second effect content (hereinafter, referred to as “second change suggestion execution information”). Stored in the second change suggestion execution flag. As described above, the second change suggestion execution flag is a flag for executing the setting change suggestion effect of the second effect content. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a performs the process of step S206.

In the process of step S206, the sub-control CPU 50a indicates a value indicating "0 times" in the setting change suggestion counter even when a value indicating any number of times is stored in the setting change suggestion counter assigned to the sub-control RWM50c. To memorize. In this way, the sub-control CPU 50a initializes the setting change suggestion counter. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the second change suggestion effect processing.

When the second change suggestion execution information is stored in the second change suggestion execution flag, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the setting change suggestion effect of the second effect content in a process different from the second change suggestion effect process. Perform processing. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH to display an image imitating a girl and an image imitating a balloon including the characters "changed". The sub-control CPU 50a deletes the second change suggestion execution information stored in the second change suggestion execution flag after performing the process of executing the setting change suggestion effect of the second effect content.

As described above, when the big hit game is given, the value indicating "0 times" is stored in the setting change suggestion counter in the process of step S206. Therefore, in the big hit game given first after the setting change operation is performed, there is a possibility that the judgment process in step S201 is affirmative, but in the second and subsequent big hit games, the judgment process in step S201 is always performed. It becomes negative, and the setting change suggestion effect is not executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility that the setting change suggestion effect is executed in the jackpot game first given after the setting change operation is performed, but the setting change suggestion effect is executed in the second and subsequent jackpot games. Is not executed.

Further, even when the setting change suggestion effect is executed, the value indicating "0 times" is stored in the setting change suggestion counter in the process of step S206. Therefore, even if the big hit game is given after that, it is denied in the process of step S201, and the setting change suggestion effect is not executed. Further, even if the variation pattern designation command is input in the special game after that, it is negative in the determination process (see FIG. 12) in step S101, and the setting change suggestion effect is not executed. Therefore, the setting change suggestion effect is not executed until a new setting change operation is performed to change the set value and a value indicating "100 times" is newly set in the setting change suggestion counter. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect display device EH executes the setting change suggestion effect, the effect display device EH does not execute the setting change suggestion effect until a new setting change operation is subsequently performed.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the setting change operation is performed and the setting value is changed, the value indicating "100 times" is stored in the setting change suggestion counter, and every time the special game is executed. In addition, the setting change suggestion counter is subtracted "once" and updated. Therefore, when the special game is executed 100 times after the setting change operation is performed, the value indicating "0 times" is stored in the setting change suggestion counter. If a value indicating "0 times" is stored in the setting change suggestion counter, the determination process in step S201 is negative, and the setting change suggestion effect is not executed.

From the above, even if the big hit game is given first after the setting change operation is performed, if the special game is executed 100 times or more after the setting change operation is performed, the setting change suggestion is made. The production is not executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH is the case where the 100th special game is not executed after the setting change operation is performed in the jackpot game first given after the setting change operation is performed. In addition, it is possible to execute a setting change suggestion effect.

Next, the process related to the setting suggestion effect will be described. The processing related to this setting suggestion effect includes a processing that is performed when the setting value command is input, a processing that is performed when the fluctuation pattern specification command is input, and a processing that is performed when the opening command is input. ..

First, the process performed when the setting value command is input will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a set value command, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating "500 times" in the setting suggestion counter assigned to the sub-control RWM50c. This setting suggestion counter is a counter for counting the number of times the special game is executed, and is a counter for executing the setting suggestion effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the process related to the setting suggestion effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 15, a process related to the setting suggestion effect performed when the variation pattern designation command is input will be described. Hereinafter, the process related to the setting suggestion effect performed when the input of the variation pattern designation command is performed may be described as "setting suggestion effect process".

When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the fluctuation pattern specification command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not a value indicating a number larger than "0 times" (one or more times) is stored in the setting suggestion counter assigned to the sub-control RWM50c. (Step S301). When it is not determined that the value indicating the number of times larger than "0 times" is stored (when the value indicating "0 times" is stored) (step S301: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a determines the setting suggestion effect. End the process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that a value indicating the number of times larger than "0 times" is stored (step S301: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts the setting suggestion counter "once" and updates it. (Step S302). For example, when the setting suggestion counter stores a value indicating "10 times", the sub-control CPU 50a newly stores the value indicating "9 times" in the setting suggestion counter.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating a specified number of times (“0 times”, “100 times”, and “200 times” in the present embodiment) in the setting suggestion counter after subtraction and update. Is determined (step S303). If it is not determined that the value indicating the specified number of times is stored (step S303: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the setting suggestion effect processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value indicating the specified number of times is stored (step S303: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect content of the setting suggestion effect (step S304). In this process, the sub-control CPU 50a reads the set value from the set value flag assigned to the sub-control RWM50c and specifies the set value. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a determines any of the first to third effects contents at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16 according to the specified set value.

As shown in FIG. 16, the first effect content is an effect content in which the determination ratio decreases as the set value increases. On the other hand, the second and third effects are the effects in which the determination ratio increases as the set value increases. The rate of change in the determination ratio of the first effect content is smaller than that of the second and third effect contents when the set values are different. Specifically, the first effect content is determined with a probability of 84% when the set value is [Setting 6], and is determined with a probability of 94% when the set value is [Setting 1]. .. That is, the first effect content is determined with a probability of about 1.1 times that of [Setting 6] when it is [Setting 1]. On the other hand, the second effect content is determined with a probability of 5% when the set value is [Setting 1], and is determined with a probability of 10% when the set value is [Setting 6]. To. That is, when the set value is [setting 6], the second effect content is determined with twice the probability when the set value is [setting 1]. The third effect content is determined with a probability of 1% when the set value is [setting 1], and is determined with a probability of 6% when the set value is [setting 6]. That is, when the set value is [setting 6], the third effect content is determined with a probability of 6 times that when the set value is [setting 1].

As described above, the first effect content is an effect content in which the determination rate decreases as the set value increases, but the change in the determination rate is about 1.1 times at the maximum. As described above, the first effect content is an effect content in which the set value is difficult to be guessed by the player. On the other hand, the second effect content is an effect content in which the determination rate increases as the set value increases, and the change in the determination rate is up to twice. As described above, the second effect content is an effect content whose set value is more easily guessed by the player than the first effect content. Further, the second effect content is an effect content with a high degree of expectation in which a higher set value is set as compared with the first effect content. Further, the third effect content is an effect content in which the determination ratio increases as the set value increases, and the change in the determination ratio is up to 6 times. As described above, the third effect content is an effect content whose set value is more easily guessed by the player than the first and second effect contents. Further, the third effect content is an effect content with a high degree of expectation in which a higher set value is set as compared with the first and second effect contents.

Returning to the description of FIG. 15, when the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect content of the setting suggestion effect in the process of step S304, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the setting suggestion effect execution process (step S305). In this process, the sub-control CPU 50a provides information (hereinafter, referred to as “setting suggestion execution information”) that can be specified to execute the setting suggestion effect with the determined effect content, to the sub-control RWM50c. Store in the flag. As described above, the setting suggestion execution flag is a flag for executing the setting suggestion effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the setting suggestion effect processing.

When the setting suggestion execution information is stored in the setting suggestion execution flag, the sub-control CPU 50a performs a process of executing the setting suggestion effect with the determined effect content in a process different from the setting suggestion effect process. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a performs a process of executing the setting suggestion effect in any of the first to third effect contents. For example, when the sub-control CPU 50a executes the setting suggestion effect in the first effect content, the sub-control CPU 50a displays an image imitating a boy and an image imitating a balloon including the characters "Kokichi!" On the effect display device EH. Control to make it. Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a executes the setting suggestion effect in the second effect content, the sub-control CPU 50a displays an image imitating a girl and an image imitating a balloon including the characters "It's Nakayoshi!" On the effect display device EH. Control to make it. Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a executes the setting suggestion effect in the third effect content, it imitates an image imitating a boy, an image imitating a girl, and a balloon containing the characters "Yeah, it's Daikichi!". Control is performed to display an image on the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 50a deletes the setting suggestion execution information stored in the setting suggestion execution flag after performing the process of executing the setting suggestion effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, a process related to the setting suggestion effect (setting suggestion counter process) performed when the opening command is input will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 50a identifies the type of jackpot based on the special symbol designation command input in connection with the execution of the special game determined to be a jackpot, and the specified jackpot type becomes the symbol ZC. It is determined whether it is a big hit based on (step S401).

When it is determined that the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol ZC (step S401: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating which number of times is stored in the setting suggestion counter assigned to the sub-control RWM50c. Also, the setting suggestion counter stores a value indicating "500 times" (step S402). In this way, when the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC is given, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating "500 times" in the setting suggestion counter in the same manner as when the set value command is input. .. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the setting suggestion counter processing.

On the other hand, when it is not determined that the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol ZC (when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the symbols ZA and ZB) (step S401: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a is set to the setting suggestion counter. When the value indicating any number of times is stored, the value indicating "0 times" is stored in the setting suggestion counter (step S403). After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the setting suggestion counter processing.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the power is turned on and the set value command is input, or when the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC is given, the value indicating "500 times" is stored in the setting suggestion counter. , The setting suggestion counter is decremented and updated "once" each time the special game is executed. Then, when a value indicating a specified number of times (“0 times”, “100 times”, and “200 times” in this embodiment) is stored in the setting suggestion counter after subtraction and update, the setting suggestion effect is produced. Is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the 300th, 400th, and 500th special games after the power is turned on or after the big hit game based on the symbol ZC is given.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit game is given between the time when the power is turned on or the big hit game based on the symbol ZC is given and the 300th, 400th, and 500th special games are given, in step S402. In the process or the process of step S403, a new value (a value indicating "500 times" or a value indicating "0 times") is stored in the setting suggestion counter. For this reason, if the jackpot game is granted between the time the power is turned on or the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC is granted and the 300, 400, and 500th special games, the above 300 , The setting suggestion effect is not executed in the 400th and 500th special games. In other words, when the jackpot game is not granted between the time the power is turned on or the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC is granted and the 300, 400, 500th special game, the 300, 400, 500 In the second special game, the setting suggestion effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special game is executed 300, 400, or 500 times without the jackpot game being given, the setting suggestion effect is executed.

Next, an example of the setting change suggestion effect and the execution mode of the setting suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, "change suggestion", "setting suggestion", "battle", and "defeat" in FIG. 18 indicate that setting change suggestion effect, setting suggestion effect, battle effect, and defeat effect are executed, respectively. There is. Further, "-" in FIG. 18 indicates that none of the setting change suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect, the battle effect, and the defeat effect is executed.

First, with reference to FIG. 18A, an example will be described in which a jackpot game is not granted between the time when the setting change operation is performed and the time when the special game is executed 500 times.
As shown in FIG. 18A, in the 100th special game after the setting change operation is performed, when the first execution lottery of the setting change suggestion effect is won, the setting change suggestion effect is executed. By executing the setting change suggestion effect, it becomes possible for the player to identify that the setting change operation has been performed, that is, that the setting value has been changed.

After that, in the 300th, 400th, and 500th special games after the setting change operation is performed, the setting suggestion effect is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the setting suggestion effect of the first effect content is executed, it is difficult for the player to guess the set value (see FIG. 16). On the other hand, when the setting suggestion effect of the second and third effect contents is executed, it is easy for the player to guess the set value (see FIG. 16). Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing the set value, in particular, when the setting suggestion effect of the second and third effect contents is executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 18B, an example will be described in which a jackpot game based on the symbol ZC is granted, and then a new jackpot game is not granted until 500 special games are executed. ..

As shown in FIG. 18B, when the 77th special game becomes a big hit after the setting change operation is performed and the big hit game based on the symbol ZC is given, the second and third rounds in the big hit game are given. In the game, a battle effect is executed.

After that, in the fourth round game in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, the defeat effect is executed. As a result, the player can identify that it is a big hit based on the symbol ZC. Then, in the ending period of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, if the second execution lottery is won, the setting change suggestion effect is executed.

After that, when the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC is completed, the game is controlled to a low accuracy and high base state from the end of the jackpot game to the execution of 100 special games. Then, when the 100 special games are completed, the game is controlled to a low accuracy and low base state. Then, in the 300th, 400th, and 500th special games after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC is completed, the setting suggestion effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the setting suggestion effect is executed in the 200th, 300th, and 400th special games after being controlled to the low accuracy and low base state.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) Since the jackpot probability (advantageous degree regarding special game) changes by changing the set setting value (setting information), a setting change operation for changing the set setting value is performed. What was given is useful information for the player. Therefore, it is possible to suggest useful information for the player by executing the setting change suggestion effect that suggests that the setting change operation has been performed. Furthermore, by executing the setting change suggestion effect, the player is made to guess how the set value is changed, that is, how the jackpot probability (advantage degree regarding the special game) is changed, and entertains the player. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-2) Execution probability (execution ratio) of setting change suggestion in the 100th (first) special game after the setting change operation is performed, and in a special game other than the 100th (second). The execution probability (execution rate) of the setting change suggestion is different. In this way, since the execution rate of the setting change suggestion effect changes depending on the number of times the special game is executed, the expectation for whether or not the setting change suggestion effect is executed is raised while paying attention to the number of times the special game is executed. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-3) Not only the setting change suggestion effect that suggests that the setting change operation has been performed, but also the setting suggestion effect that suggests the set setting value can be executed. Diversity can be given and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-4) Since the setting suggestion effect is a suggestion of the set value itself, the detailed content of the set value is compared with the setting change suggestion effect that suggests that the setting change operation has been performed. Is a suggestion. Then, since the setting suggestion effect can be executed after the setting change suggestion effect is executed, the suggestion about the set value can be gradually detailed. As a result, the player can be made to guess the set value, that is, the jackpot probability (the degree of advantage regarding the special game) step by step and entertain, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-5) When the setting change suggestion effect is executed, the value of the setting change suggestion effect itself can be increased because the setting change suggestion effect is not executed until a new setting change operation is performed thereafter. .. As a result, the player can be entertained by the execution of the setting change suggestion effect itself, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-6) When the initialization operation is performed, the same initial symbol is displayed regardless of whether or not the operation for changing the set value is performed. Therefore, the setting change operation can be performed from the initial symbol. It is not possible for the player to specify whether or not it has been performed. Therefore, even when the initial symbol is recognized by the player, it is possible to raise the expectation for whether or not the setting change suggestion effect is executed while paying attention to the number of times the variable game is executed, which is a hobby for the game. It can be improved.

(1-7) When the setting change suggestion effect is executed, it can be definitively specified that the set value has been changed. Therefore, it is possible to further expect that the setting change suggestion effect is executed, and to improve the interest in the game.

(1-8) There is a possibility that the setting change suggestion effect is executed in the big hit game based on the ZC given first after the setting change operation is performed. As a result, in addition to the first jackpot game being granted, it is also fun to guess how the set value has changed, that is, how the jackpot probability (advantage with respect to the special game) has changed. Can be given, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-9) In the jackpot game based on ZC given first after the setting change operation is performed, when the variable game is not executed 100 times (specified number of times) after the setting change operation is performed. A setting change suggestion may be executed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation and tension regarding whether or not the jackpot game is given before the 100-time variable game is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-10) Even if a jackpot game based on the symbol ZC (first special game), which is disadvantageous to the player as compared with the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA (second special game), is given, what is the set value? Since it is possible to give the pleasure of guessing whether or not the game has been changed to, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player due to the unfavorable jackpot game.

(1-11) When the defeat effect (specific notification) is executed, it is a disadvantageous jackpot game because the player can identify that it is a jackpot game (first special game) based on the symbol ZC. There is a risk that the interest of the player who has identified the above will be reduced. Therefore, since there is a possibility that the setting change suggestion effect is executed after the defeat effect is executed, how the set value is changed for the player who has identified that it is a disadvantageous jackpot game. Can give you the pleasure of guessing. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player who has identified the disadvantageous jackpot game from being less entertaining.

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described.
In the first embodiment, the setting change suggestion effect of the first effect content is an effect that can be executed in the 100th special game after the setting change operation is performed, but is not limited to this. For example, in the second embodiment, the setting change suggestion effect of the first effect content is an effect that can be executed between the time when the setting change operation is performed and the time when the special game is executed 100 times. In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the first embodiment already described will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.

First, with reference to FIG. 19, the first change suggestion effect processing of the second embodiment will be described. The processes of steps S501, S502, S503, and S505 in the first change suggestion effect process are the same as the processes of steps S101, S102, S104, and S106 in the first change suggestion effect process of the first embodiment, respectively. Is.

As shown in FIG. 19, when the variation pattern specification command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether the setting change suggestion counter stores a value indicating a number larger than "0 times" (one or more times). (Step S501). When it is not determined that the value indicating the number of times larger than "0 times" is stored (when the value indicating "0 times" is stored) (step S501: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a is changed first. The suggestion effect processing ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that a value indicating the number of times larger than "0 times" is stored (step S501: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts and updates the setting change suggestion counter "once". The process is performed (step S502). After that, the sub-control CPU 50a performs the first execution lottery of the setting change suggestion effect (step S503).

Next, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the first execution lottery has been won (step S504). In this process, the sub-control CPU 50a wins the first execution lottery when the value of the first execution lottery random number specified from the acquired random number information for the first execution lottery and the first winning determination value match. It is determined that it has been done. In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, one of the values of the first execution lottery random number is determined so that the first execution lottery is won with a third probability (0.02% in the present embodiment). The section is defined as the first winning judgment value. If it is not determined that the first execution lottery has been won (step S504: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the first change suggestion effect processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the first execution lottery has been won (step S504: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a performs an execution process of the setting change suggestion effect (step S505).
After that, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating "0 times" in the setting change suggestion counter (step S506). In the process of step S506, the sub-control CPU 50a stores the value indicating "0 times" in the setting change suggestion counter even when the value indicating any number of times is stored in the setting change suggestion counter. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the first change suggestion effect processing.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a performs a process of executing the setting change suggestion effect of the first effect content in a process different from the first change suggestion effect process, as in the first embodiment.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the setting change operation is performed and the setting value is changed, the value indicating "100 times" is stored in the setting change suggestion counter, and each time the special game is executed, The setting change suggestion counter is subtracted "once" and updated.

Further, when the value indicating "0 times" is not stored in the setting change suggestion counter before subtraction, it becomes affirmative in the process of step S501, and the setting change suggestion effect is performed with the third probability (0.02%). Will be executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, in the 1st to 100th special games after the setting change suggestion effect is performed, the setting change suggestion effect has a third probability (0.02%). Is executed. That is, the execution probability (execution ratio) of the setting change suggestion effect is 0.02%.

On the other hand, when the value indicating "0 times" is stored in the setting change suggestion counter before the subtraction, it becomes negative in the process of step S501, and the setting change suggestion effect is not executed. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 20, in the present embodiment, the setting change suggestion effect is not executed in the 101st and subsequent special games after the setting change operation is performed. That is, the execution probability (execution ratio) of the setting change suggestion effect is 0%.

Further, when the setting change suggestion effect is executed, the value indicating "0 times" is stored in the setting change suggestion counter in the process of step S506, so that it is assumed that the variation pattern specification command is input in the subsequent special game. However, the process of step S501 is negative, and the setting change suggestion effect is not executed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20, in the present embodiment, when the setting change suggestion effect is executed, the execution probability of the setting change suggestion effect becomes 0% in the subsequent special games.

As described above, in the present embodiment, before the special game is executed 100 times after the setting change operation is performed, or before the special game is executed 100 times after the setting change operation is performed. When the setting change suggestion effect is executed, the execution probability (execution ratio) of the setting change suggestion effect changes. Further, in the present embodiment, the setting change suggestion effect is executed 100 times after the setting change operation is performed, or before the 100 times special game is executed after the setting change operation is performed. The condition that is satisfied by executing is equivalent to the predetermined condition.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, an example will be described in which the jackpot game is not granted between the time when the setting change operation is performed and the time when the special game is executed 500 times. The "change suggestion" and the "setting suggestion" in FIG. 21 indicate that the setting change suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect are executed, respectively. Further, "-" in FIG. 21 indicates that none of the setting change suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 21, among the 1st to 100th special games after the setting change operation is performed, for example, when the first execution lottery of the setting change suggestion effect is won in the 55th special game, the setting change suggestion effect is produced. Is executed. After that, in the 300th, 400th, and 500th special games after the setting change operation is performed, the setting suggestion effect is executed.

As described in detail above, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of (1-1), (1-3) to (1-11) in the first embodiment.
(2-1) The setting change suggestion effect is executed before the setting change operation is executed 100 times or the setting change operation is executed 100 times before the special game is executed. By doing so, the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the execution probability (execution ratio) of the setting change suggestion effect changes. As a result, it is possible to raise the expectation for whether or not the setting change suggestion effect is executed while paying attention to whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the above embodiment, the operation of changing the set value corresponds to the setting change operation, but the operation is not limited to this. For example, the operation of shifting the set setting value to the changeable setting change mode may correspond to the setting change operation. That is, for example, turning on the power while the setting device 43 is operated in the on state and the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state corresponds to the setting change operation. May be good. In this case, for example, the sub-control CPU 50a may store a value indicating "100 times" in the setting change suggestion counter assigned to the sub-control RWM50c when the change start command is input.

Further, in this case, there is a possibility that the setting change suggestion effect is executed both when the setting value is changed in the setting change mode and when the setting value is not changed in the setting change mode. In this way, for example, even when the set setting value is not changed, the setting change suggestion effect (so-called Gase effect) may be configured to be executable. Further, in this case, for example, the possibility (expectation degree) that the set setting value has been changed may be configured to be suggested by the setting change suggestion effect. For example, when the setting change suggestion effect of the second effect content is executed, the set value may be changed as compared with the case where the setting change suggestion effect of the first effect content is executed (expected). Degree) may be configured to be high.

-In the above embodiment, for example, even when the setting change operation is not performed, the setting change suggestion effect (so-called Gase effect) may be configured to be executable.
-In the first embodiment, the 100th time corresponds to the first time, and the times other than the 100th time correspond to the second time, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the 50th time may correspond to the 1st time, and the 150th time may correspond to the 2nd time. In this way, the first and second times are appropriately determined, and the execution ratio (execution probability) of the setting change suggestion effect in the first special game after the setting change operation is performed, and the setting change operation is performed. The execution rate (execution probability) of the setting change suggestion effect in the second special game after being broken may be different.

-In the second embodiment, for example, the execution probability of the setting change suggestion effect changes because the setting change suggestion effect is executed after the setting change operation is performed and before the special game is executed 100 times. It does not have to be. In this case, when the special game is executed 100 times after the setting change operation is performed, the execution probability of the setting change suggestion effect always changes from 0.02% to 0%.

-In the second embodiment, the execution probability of the setting change suggestion effect does not have to change by executing the special game 100 times after the setting change operation is performed. For example, a predetermined condition is satisfied by executing a predetermined number of special games (for example, 50 times, 150 times, 250 times) after the setting change operation is performed, and the execution probability of the setting change suggestion effect changes. It may be configured to do so.

-In the second embodiment, for example, the sub-control CPU 50a may be configured to perform a specific lottery when a variation pattern designation command is input. Then, a predetermined condition may be satisfied by winning a specific lottery, and the execution probability of the setting change suggestion effect may be changed. In this case, for example, a winning notification effect for notifying that a specific lottery has been won may be executed. According to this configuration, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the winning notification effect is executed, that is, whether or not the execution probability of the setting change suggestion effect changes each time the special game is executed. Further, for example, the winning notification effect may be an effect of notifying the change mode of the execution probability of the setting change suggestion effect. For example, the winning notification effect may be an effect of notifying that the execution probability of the setting change suggestion effect has increased, or an effect of notifying that the execution probability of the setting change suggestion effect has decreased. Good.

-In the second embodiment, for example, a predetermined condition may be satisfied by the jackpot game, and the execution probability of the setting change suggestion effect may be changed. Further, for example, a predetermined condition may be satisfied by granting a specific jackpot game such as a jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, and the execution probability of the setting change suggestion effect may be changed.

-In the second embodiment, for example, a predetermined condition may be satisfied by changing the gaming state, and the execution probability of the setting change suggestion effect may change.
-In the above embodiment, the setting change suggestion effect can be executed during the ending period in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC. For example, the setting change suggestion effect can be executed in the round game in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC. You may.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the setting change suggestion effect may be executed during the opening period in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC. In this way, for example, the setting change suggestion effect may be made executable before the defeat effect is executed in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC.

-In the above embodiment, for example, instead of the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the setting change suggestion effect may be executed in the big hit game based on the symbol ZB. As described above, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is a jackpot game in which the upper limit number of round games is smaller than that of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and ZC. In this way, for example, the setting change suggestion effect may be executed in a big hit game in which the upper limit of the number of round games is relatively small.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in addition to the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, the setting change suggestion effect may be executed in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB.
-In the above embodiment, for example, instead of the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the setting change suggestion effect may be executed by the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and ZB. As described above, the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and ZB is a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC from the viewpoint of the game state after the end of the jackpot game. As described above, for example, from the viewpoint of the game state after the end of the big hit game, the setting change suggestion effect may be executed in the big hit game which is relatively advantageous to the player.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in addition to the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the setting change suggestion effect may be executed in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and ZB.
-In the above embodiment, for example, in addition to the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the setting change suggestion effect may be executed in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA. As described above, the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and ZC is a jackpot game in which the upper limit of the number of round games is larger than that of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB. In this way, for example, in a big hit game in which the maximum number of round games is relatively large, the setting change suggestion effect may be configured to be executable.

-In the above embodiment, for example, instead of the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the setting change suggestion effect may be executed in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA. In this way, for example, in the jackpot game that is most advantageous to the player, the setting change suggestion effect may be configured to be executable. On the contrary, for example, in the big hit game which is the most disadvantageous for the player, the setting change suggestion effect may be configured to be executable.

-In the above embodiment, for example, after the victory effect is executed in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, the setting change suggestion effect may be executed. Further, for example, the setting change suggestion effect may be made executable before the victory effect is executed in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a jackpot game that is controlled to a low probability and low base state after the jackpot game is completed may be provided, and the setting change suggestion effect may be executed in the jackpot game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a big hit game controlled to a high accuracy and low base state after the end of the big hit game may be provided, and the setting change suggestion effect may be executed in the big hit game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, even after the special game has been executed 100 times since the setting change operation has been performed, the setting change suggestion is given in the jackpot game first given after the setting change operation is performed. The effect may be configured to be executable. Further, for example, 100 times may not correspond to a specific number of times, and 77 times may correspond to a specific number of times. In this way, the specific number of times may be appropriately determined.

-In the above embodiment, the winning probabilities of the first execution lottery and the second execution lottery may be changed as appropriate.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the setting change suggestion effect of the first effect content may be configured to be executed in the jackpot game. Further, in the above embodiment, for example, the setting change suggestion effect of the second effect content may be configured to be executed in the special game.

-In the above embodiment, it is not necessary to configure the effect content of the setting change suggestion effect to be different depending on the execution time of the setting change suggestion effect. For example, one of a plurality of types of effect contents may be determined by lottery, and the setting change suggestion effect may be executed based on the determined effect contents.

-In the above embodiment, there are two types of effect contents of the setting change suggestion effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be three or more types of effect contents of the setting change suggestion effect, or one type.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a setting change suggestion effect can be executed when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance in a special game for a predetermined number of times after the setting change operation is performed. It may be configured. For example, the predetermined entry openings may be ordinary winning openings 21a and 21b. Further, for example, the predetermined entry opening may be the first start winning opening 15. Further, for example, the predetermined entry opening may be the second start winning opening 16. Further, for example, when the first special hold number is the upper limit number, the setting change suggestion effect may be executed when the game ball enters a predetermined entry port. Further, for example, when the second special hold number is the upper limit number, the setting change suggestion effect may be executed when the game ball enters the predetermined ball entrance.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the round game in the big hit game first given after the setting change operation is performed, more game balls than the predetermined upper limit number have entered the big winning opening 18 ( The so-called over-winning) may be used as an opportunity to enable the setting change suggestion effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the setting change operation may be suggested by the fluctuation time of the special game. For example, in the special game of the predetermined number of times after the setting change operation is performed, it becomes easier to determine the fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time as compared with the special game of the number of times different from the predetermined number of times. It may be configured as follows.

-In the above embodiment, when the setting change suggestion effect is executed, the setting change suggestion effect is not executed until a new setting change operation is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a setting change suggestion effect may be executed a plurality of times for one setting change operation.

-In the above embodiment, for example, after being controlled to the low accuracy and low base state, the setting suggestion effect can be executed by executing the special game 300, 400, 500 times without the big hit game being given. It may be configured.

-In the above embodiment, it is not necessary to configure the setting suggestion effect to be executed by executing the special game 300, 400, 500 times without the jackpot game being given. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be executed by executing the special game a predetermined number of times (for example, 200, 600 times) without giving the jackpot game. Further, for example, the execution lottery is performed by executing the special game a predetermined number of times without the jackpot game being given, and when the execution lottery is won, the setting suggestion effect is executed. It may be configured.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the setting suggestion effect may be configured to be executable before the setting change suggestion effect is executed. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be configured to be executable in a period before the execution time of the setting change suggestion effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the setting suggestion effect may be configured to be executable when the setting change suggestion effect is being executed.
-In the above embodiment, there are three types of effect contents of the setting suggestion effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the production content of the setting suggestion effect may be four or more types, two types, or one type.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect may include an effect content that deterministically notifies that a specific set value is set. For example, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect may include an effect content that deterministically notifies that "setting 6" is set. For example, it is deterministically notified that any one of "setting 1", "setting 3", and "setting 5" is set (the setting value is an odd number) in the effect content of the setting suggestion effect. There may be production content. For example, it is deterministically notified that any one of "setting 2", "setting 4", and "setting 6" is set (the setting value is an even number) in the effect content of the setting suggestion effect. There may be production content.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed.
-In the above embodiment, the setting change suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect, the battle effect, the victory effect, and the defeat effect are the display effect by the effect display device EH, the sound effect by the speaker SP, the light emission effect by the decorative lamp LA, and the movable body. One or a plurality of arbitrary effects may be selected and combined to form the movable body effect. As described above, one or more of the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the movable body may correspond to the suggestion means for executing the suggestion, and correspond to the specific effect execution means for executing the battle effect. It may correspond to the notification means for executing the victory effect and the defeat effect.

-In the above embodiment, the battle effect does not have to be executed in the second and third round games, and is configured to be executed in a predetermined number of round games such as the fifth round game. May be good.

-In the above embodiment, the victory effect and the defeat effect do not have to be executed in the fourth round game, and are configured to be executed in a specific number of round games such as the sixth round game. May be good.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the battle effect may not be executed. Further, for example, the winning effect may not be executed. Further, for example, it may be configured so that the defeat effect is not executed.

-In the above embodiment, the low-accuracy high-base state corresponds to the first gaming state, but for example, the low-accuracy low-base state may correspond to the first gaming state, and the high-accuracy low-base state corresponds to the first game. It may correspond to a state. When the low accuracy low base state corresponds to the first gaming state, for example, the low accuracy high base state may correspond to the second gaming state, and the high accuracy low base state corresponds to the second gaming state. You may. That is, the second gaming state may be any gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state.

-In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 41a outputs the set value command to the sub control board 50 and then outputs the power-on initial command or the power-on power recovery command to the sub-control board 50, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, the main control CPU 41a may be configured to output a set value command to the sub control board 50 after outputting a power-on initial command or a power-on power recovery command to the sub-control board 50.

-In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs the setting change control process after performing the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main control CPU 41a may perform the RWM clear processing of the main control RWM 41c after performing the setting change control processing.

-In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs the setting confirmation control process after the return process, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main control CPU 41a may perform a return process after performing a setting confirmation control process.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the sub-control board 50 may be equipped with a backup function.
-In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.

-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting winning openings 15 and 16, and for example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed at the same time.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 may be configured to be given a probability change state by passing through a special passage. Further, for example, there may be a first big hit that easily passes through the special passage and a second big hit that is harder to pass through the special passage than the first big hit. In this case, the setting change suggestion effect may be executed in either the first big hit or the second big hit, or the setting change suggestion effect can be executed in both the first big hit and the second big hit. It may be configured as. Further, for example, after the jackpot game is completed, the probability variation state may be given up to the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times. Further, for example, there may be a configuration that does not have a probabilistic state. Further, for example, the configuration may not have a high base state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine in which a special variable member 19 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 18 passes through a specific passage, so that a big hit game is given. It may be a so-called "two types of game machines"). Further, for example, it may be a game machine (so-called "a game machine in which one kind and two kinds are mixed") in which the special variable member 19 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game. Further, it may be a game machine (so-called three types of game machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a specific entrance.

-The function of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.
-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 50a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(B) The suggestion execution means includes a variable game executing means capable of executing a variable game, and the variable game executing means suggests that the setting change operation is performed according to the variable time of the variable game. It is characterized by that.

(B) The suggestion executing means includes a predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect, and the predetermined effect executing means suggests that the setting change operation has been performed by executing the predetermined effect. It is characterized by that.

(C) The setting change operation is an operation for changing the set setting information.
(D) The setting change operation is an operation for shifting the set setting information to a changeable setting change mode.

(E) A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect is provided, and the specific effect executing means performs the specific effect in the first special game before the specific notification for notifying that the specific effect is the first special game is performed. It is characterized in that the specific effect is executed before the predetermined notification for notifying that the second special game is performed is performed in the second special game.

(F) The effect mode of the specific effect executed before the specific notification is performed and the effect mode of the specific effect executed before the predetermined notification is performed are the same.
(G) A game state control means for controlling a game state is provided, and the game state controlled by the game state control means includes a first game state and a probability of winning the special lottery as compared with the first game state. There is a second game state in which the probability is high, and the special game includes a first special game and a second special game, and the first special game is the first game state after the end of the first special game. The second special game is a special game controlled to the second game state after the end of the second special game, and the suggestion execution means is the first special game. It is characterized in that the setting change suggestion can be executed.

(H) An operation means that can be operated, a suggestion execution means that executes a suggestion, and an advantage regarding the special game in a game machine that can grant a special game when a special lottery is won when the start condition is satisfied. A setting control means configured to enable control of setting any of a plurality of setting information having a determined degree is provided, and the set setting information is changed in the operation of the operation means. There is a setting change operation for the purpose, and the suggestion executed by the suggestion execution means includes a setting change suggestion suggesting that the setting change operation has been performed, and is the first time since the setting change operation is performed. The execution ratio of the setting change suggestion in the variable game is different from the execution ratio of the setting change suggestion in the second variable game after the setting change operation is performed.

(I) In a game machine to which a special game can be given when a special lottery is won when the start condition is satisfied, an operation means that can be operated, a suggestion execution means that executes a suggestion, and an advantage regarding the special game. A setting control means configured to enable control of setting any of a plurality of setting information having a determined degree is provided, and the set setting information is changed in the operation of the operation means. There is a setting change operation for the purpose, and the suggestion executed by the suggestion execution means includes a setting change suggestion suggesting that the setting change operation has been performed, and the suggestion execution means performs the setting change operation. It is characterized in that the setting change suggestion can be executed in the special game given first after that.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 40 ... Main control board, 41a ... Main control CPU, 41b ... Main control ROM, 41c ... Main control RWM, 42 ... RWM clear switch, 43 ... Setting device, 50 ... Sub control board, 50a ... Sub Control CPU, 50b ... Sub-control ROM, 50c ... Sub-control RWM, EH ... Production display device, LH ... Decorative lamp, SP ... Speaker.

Claims (1)

In a game machine that can grant a special game when a special lottery is won with the establishment of the starting condition as an opportunity
Operable operating means and
Suggestion execution means to execute the suggestion, and
A setting control means configured to enable control to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage regarding the special game.
A symbol display means that can display the production symbol,
It is provided with an information control means for storing predetermined information in an information storage means.
The operation of the operation means includes a setting change operation for changing the set setting information.
The suggestion executed by the suggestion execution means includes a setting change suggestion suggesting that the setting change operation has been performed.
When a predetermined condition is satisfied after the setting change operation is performed, the execution rate of the setting change suggestion changes.
The information control means performs an initialization process for initializing predetermined information stored in the information storage means when the setting change operation is performed when the power supply is started, while the power supply is started. In this case, when the setting change operation is not performed and the initialization process is not instructed, the return process is performed based on the information backed up by the information storage means.
The symbol display means displays an initial symbol as the first effect symbol when the power supply is started.
The initial symbol displayed on the symbol display means when the setting change operation is performed and the initialization process is performed is the symbol display when the return process is performed without performing the setting change operation. Unlike the initial symbols displayed on the unit,
The suggestion executing means can execute the setting change suggestion in the special game first given after the setting change operation is performed.
The special game includes a first special game and a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game.
After the end of the second special game, the specific state is controlled to be more advantageous to the player than in the normal state, but after the end of the first special game, the specific state is not controlled.
The suggestion executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing the setting change suggestion in the first special game .