JP6833741B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines are configured to perform a big hit lottery triggered by entering a ball into the starting opening, and when the big hit lottery is won, a special game (so-called big hit game) that opens the big winning opening is given. (For example, Patent Document 1). Since the player can win a large number of prize balls in the jackpot game, the interest of the player is improved.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-261711

However, in conventional pachinko gaming machines, the degree of advantage regarding 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 in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a player.

The game machine for solving the above problem is a game machine that grants a special game that opens the big winning opening on condition that the winning lottery is won when the starting condition is satisfied, and the degree of advantage regarding the winning lottery is determined. A setting control means configured to at least enable control to set any of a plurality of defined setting information, an effect means for executing the effect, an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, and a holding condition. The game control means includes a holding means for suspending the execution of the symbol variation game and a game control means for controlling the execution of the symbol variation game, and the game control means is triggered by the establishment of the start condition. When the winning lottery is won, the winning display result is controlled to be derived in the symbol variation game, and the effect includes a special effect executed during the special game and a special effect executed during the special game. The effect control means includes a specific effect different from the special effect and an effect executed during the special game, which is different from the special effect and the specific effect. , when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, the control can der to perform specialized effect Rutotomoni, when a predetermined condition a predetermined is satisfied, can be controlled to execute the special effect Oh is, the special presentation is, are shared with the suggestive setting suggests directing the configuration information that has been set, the special effect, said the special performance and configuration is also used suggests directing a different settings suggests director, based on the setting information set, at least one of the selected percentage of the effect contents of the execution of the special effect ratio and the special effect is different for Rutotomoni, the effect contents of the special effect of the execution ratio and the special effect Ri at least any Do different among the selected percentage, the specific condition is a condition that can be satisfied in some unspecified time, the predetermined condition includes an operating conditions specific operation is performed, to the winning opening The special condition regarding the entry of the game ball and the condition that both are satisfied are satisfied, and the special effect can be executed a plurality of times during one special game, and the operation condition is. It is established when the specific operation is performed within the predetermined operation valid period, and the effect means indicates that the specific operation is effective within the operation valid period. Notifying is not performed, the operation validity period is set when the special condition is satisfied, and the special condition is set before the special game. It is established when the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening reaches a predetermined number, and the specific effect is derived from the pending symbol change game. It is an effect suggesting that a symbol variation game is included, and the gist is that the special effect and the specific effect are executed at different timings in the same effect means.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

A front view schematically showing a pachinko machine. Front view of the main board unit. Explanatory drawing explaining setting value (setting information). Explanatory drawing explaining the outline of control contents at the time of power-on. (A) to (f) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the transition of the display state of the set value (setting information) and the base value. Explanatory drawing explaining the type of big hit (big hit symbol). A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an execution mode of the production game when the expectation degree suggestion effect is not executed, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing an execution mode of the production game when the expectation degree suggestion effect is executed. The explanatory view which shows the execution mode of the big hit effect in hold. (A) to (c) are explanatory views which show the execution mode of the setting suggestion effect during a round game. Explanatory drawing which shows the distribution mode of an effect pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the distribution mode of an effect pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the distribution mode of an effect pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the flow of production during a jackpot game. A timing chart showing the flow of production during the jackpot game in the second embodiment. (A) to (c) are explanatory views which show the execution mode of the jackpot species notification effect in 3rd Embodiment. (A) to (c) are explanatory views which show the execution mode of the winning prize ball number notification effect in 3rd Embodiment. A timing chart showing the flow of production during the jackpot game in the third embodiment. (A) to (c) are explanatory views which show the execution mode of the effect game when the setting suggestion effect is executed at the start of fluctuation in 4th Embodiment. A timing chart showing the flow of production during the demonstration production and the production game in the fourth embodiment.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 is equipped with a fixed frame (outer 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 mounting frame may be further configured by combining a plurality of frames. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening of the mounting frame 11b is always regulated by the locking device SS, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is unlocked by operating the locking device SS using the frame key (key) managed by the manager of the game hall. The mounting frame 11b can be opened.

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 launch handle HD is operated when launching a game ball as a game medium into the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect button BT as an operation means. The effect button BT is provided at a position where the player can operate while playing a game, such as the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The effect button BT in the present embodiment is configured to be able to be pressed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as "light emission effect") of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown) as one of the effects. For example, the decorative lamp LA1 is provided on the game board YB. Further, for example, the decorative lamp LA2 is provided on the frame body 11. 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. In the present embodiment, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 and the speaker SP correspond to the effect means capable of performing the effect. In the following description, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may be collectively referred to as "decorative lamp LA".

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

The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. 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 (winning lottery described later).

In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 13a and 13b include at least 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 big hit is won in a predetermined internal lottery (a winning lottery described later), a big hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a big hit game as a special game is given after the end of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, a special game is given after the winning display result is derived in the special game on the condition that the big hit is won in the winning lottery.

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

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game 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 winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game.

The information display device 13 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. Further, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed", and a round display unit that notifies the maximum number of round games described later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH 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. In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH corresponds to an effect means capable of performing an effect and a display means capable of displaying an image.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting winning opening 15 as a starting opening that opens in the gaming 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. 7). 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 starting opening that opens in the gaming 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. 7). 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. 7). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. Therefore, the normal hit game is 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 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 (shown in FIG. 7). 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. In the present embodiment, the special winning sensor SE3 corresponds to a detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 18.

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. 7). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game.

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. 7). 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 ordinary winning openings opened in the game 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. 7). 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 have not entered any of the winning openings 15, 16, 18, 21a, and 21b are discharged from the out opening to the outside of the machine.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming 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 (sub control). Only the unit SU is shown in FIG. 7). 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. 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.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a setting changing function. The setting change function is a function that can be set by changing a set value as setting information in which a jackpot probability is set as an advantage degree related to a jackpot game. The setting device 43 is a setting operation means 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 a display means 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, and it is easily discernible that the case members 47 and 48 have been opened due to, for example, fraudulent acts.

In the second case member 48, the RWM clear switch 42, the setting device 43, and the display 45 provided on the main control board 40 are exposed 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 can 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 can be operated to turn on or off by inserting a setting key (key) (not shown) into the keyhole 43a of the cylinder 43b 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 can visually recognize the displayed contents through the watermark holes 48c.

As described above, 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 player cannot operate the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 mounted on the main control board 40. Further, it can be said that 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, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as game states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The jackpot probability is the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high probability state, the probability that the big hit is determined as a big hit is higher than in the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

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 of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 16 is higher than that of the low base state. The high base state of the present embodiment is advantageous for the player because the probability that the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16 increases and the game ball of the second starting winning opening 16 becomes easy to enter. It becomes a game state (a state where 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".

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 is 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. In the setting change mode, the internally set value is set to [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] →… → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] for each operation of the setting switch. You can change it to loop like →…. In the present embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the RWM clear switch 42. The setting change mode ends when the setting device 43 is operated in the off state by using the setting key.

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. Also, in the setting confirmation mode, even if the setting switch is operated, the internally set setting 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.

As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a display 45 as a means for notifying a set value in the setting control mode. Hereinafter, an example of notification of the set value by the display 45 will be described.

When the display 45 satisfies the transition condition to either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode when the power is turned on, the display 45 displays an internally set value to be notified. Specifically, [-] is displayed on the display units 45a and 45b, and a value indicating a set value is displayed on the display units 45c and 45d. For example, in the display 45, when setting 1, [--01] (FIG. 5 (a)) is set, when setting 2, [-02] (FIG. 5 (b)) is set, and when setting 3 is set. [-03] (FIG. 5 (c)), [-04] (FIG. 5 (d)) at setting 4, [--05] (FIG. 5 (e)) at setting 5. Is set to [-06] (FIG. 5 (f)).

For example, in the setting change mode, the set value is changed each time the setting switch is operated. Therefore, on the display 45, [−-01] → [−-02] →… → [−-05] → [−−06]. ] → [−-01] →…, the display that notifies the set value is switched so as to loop. In the setting change mode, the display units 45a and 45b may display the set value before the change, and the display units 45c and 45d may display the set value after the change. On the other hand, in the setting confirmation mode, the set value is not changed even if the setting switch is operated, so that the display 45 continues without switching the display for notifying the set value. After the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode are completed, the display 45 may continue the display for notifying the set setting value, and the display is switched to the display for notifying information different from the set value. However, it is not necessary to display any information.

The display 45 in the present embodiment is also used as a display means for displaying information different from the set value and for displaying other information consisting of four-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character). Other information different from the set value includes, for example, a base value and an identifier for specifying the type of the base value to be notified. The base value is a numerical value counted (calculated) by the formula of (total number of prize balls in the normal game state ÷ total number of effective balls in the normal game state) × 100 on the assumption that the jackpot game is not in progress. .. Here, the effective ball is a game ball used for the game, and is a game ball that has reached the game area YBa among the game balls launched by the operation of the launch handle HD. The base value includes a first base value in which a first counting period is set as a period for counting the base value, and a second base value in which a second counting period different from the first counting period is set. For example, the first counting period is a periodic counting period every time the effective sphere reaches 60,000, and the second counting period is the period from the end of the latest first counting period to the present.

When displaying information related to the base value, the display 45 displays an identifier consisting of two-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character) on the display units 45a and 45b, and the two-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character) is displayed on the display units 45c and 45d. It is good to display the base value consisting of (numerical value). The base values displayed on the display units 45c and 45d may be displayed in decimal or hexadecimal. If the base value to be notified exceeds the specified value, [FF] may be blinked on the display units 45c and 45d. For example, the specified value is [99] in the decimal notation display and [255] in the hexadecimal notation.

The display 45 may be a dedicated display means for displaying the set value. The display 45 does not necessarily require four display units 45a to 45d when it is not used as a display means for displaying information consisting of two or more digits. For example, the display 45 may be configured to be able to display a one-digit numerical value by omitting the display units 45b to 45d. Further, the display 45 may also be used as a display means provided on the front side of the body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, it may also be used as the special symbol display units 13a and 13b.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot symbol can also be grasped as the type of jackpot.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol each have a plurality of types of jackpot symbols predetermined. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols of a plurality of types of special symbols are classified into three groups of symbol ZA, symbol ZB, and symbol ZC at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols of the first special symbol, 48 types of jackpot symbols are in symbol ZA, 12 types of jackpot symbols are in symbol ZB, and 40 types of jackpot symbols are in symbol ZC. Are classified into each. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols of the plurality of types of the second special symbols are, and in the present embodiment, among the jackpot symbols of the 100 types of the second special symbols, 50 types of jackpot symbols are in the symbol ZA and 10 types are used. The jackpot symbol is classified into symbol ZB, and 40 types of jackpot symbols are classified into 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 of symbols ZA and ZC, the maximum number of round games is set to 10 times, and in the jackpot game of symbol ZB, the maximum number of round games is set to 4 times. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the symbols ZA and ZC are jackpot games that are more advantageous than the symbols ZB in terms of the maximum number of round games. Then, in the second embodiment, the ratio of the jackpot game of symbol ZA, which is an advantageous jackpot game, to the jackpot game of symbol ZA and the jackpot game of symbol ZB is higher than that of the first special symbol. 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. Further, in the present embodiment, in each jackpot game, the same time is set as the opening time, the interval time between rounds, and the ending time. For example, in the present embodiment, in each jackpot game, the opening time is set to 8 seconds, the inter-round interval time is set to 2 seconds, and the ending time is set to 10 seconds.

Next, the game state after the end of the big hit game will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the jackpot game of symbols ZA and ZB is completed, a high probability state and a high base state are imparted until the next jackpot game is granted. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, after the end of the big hit game of 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 (in this embodiment). A high base state is given until any of the end conditions of the second end condition at which the special game (100 times) ends is satisfied. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the symbols ZA and ZB can be said to be a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the symbol ZC from the viewpoint of the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed. In the following description, the jackpot of symbol ZA is referred to as "10R high accuracy jackpot", the jackpot of symbol ZB is indicated as "4R high accuracy jackpot", and the jackpot of symbol ZC is indicated as "10R low accuracy jackpot".

Next, an example of the effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
The effect that the pachinko game 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, or the like, 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 following description, when the special game and the production game executed in connection with the special game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "variable game".

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 electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 40 of the present embodiment performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command 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 executes various processes by executing a program for main control. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area in which information can be read and cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as "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. As the out-of-range variation pattern, there is an out-of-range variation pattern of "with reach" in which the reach effect can be performed in the effect game and finally the out-of-order symbol combination can be derived. The out-of-reach variation pattern includes an out-of-reach variation pattern of "no reach" in which the reach effect is not performed in the effect game and the combination of the out-of-order symbols is finally derived.

The main control 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 lamps LA1 and LA2. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. 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 from the external power source is started 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 power supplied from a backup power supply (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.

Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information regarding the progress of the game, base information regarding the base value, 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. Information about the special game includes, for example, information that can specify the number of special reservations, various random number information, information that can specify the lottery result of the winning lottery, information that can specify the fluctuation pattern of the special game, and information derived from the special game. Information that can identify a special symbol. The information related to the jackpot game includes information that can identify the progress of the jackpot game. The information regarding the game state includes information that can specify the current game state, information that can specify the remaining number of times that the high base state is given, and the like. The information regarding the payout of prize balls includes information that can specify the number of unpaid prize balls.

Next, the power-on process will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a that executes the power-on process described below can at least control to set one of the set values as a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game. It functions as a setting control means configured in.

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 executes 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. The details will be described below.

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 executes the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. In the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 41a initializes the backed up base information game information, but does not initialize the backed up setting value information. Next, 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 a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “change start command”) capable of specifying the start of the setting change mode to the sub control board 50.

Further, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a controls the display 45 so as to read the set value stored in the main control RWM41c and display to notify the read set value. That is, the display 45 is notified of the set value when the power is turned off. In the setting change mode, each time the setting switch (RWM clear switch 42 in this embodiment) is operated, the main control CPU 41a sets the set value to [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] → ... → [ Change to loop like setting 5] → [setting 6] → [setting 1] → ... The main control CPU 41a controls the display 45 so as to display a notification of the changed set value every time the set value is changed triggered by the operation of the setting switch.

When the setting device 43 is operated in the off state in the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a determines the set value set at that time and ends the setting change mode. When the setting change mode is terminated, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (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 a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “change end command”) capable of specifying the end of the setting change mode to the sub control board 50. After that, the power-on process is terminated, and the state shifts to the normal control state described later.

When the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the setter 43 is in the on state, 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 the various backed up information is abnormal, the main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. When the various backed up information is normal, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. Next, 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 a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “confirmation start command”) capable of specifying the start of the setting confirmation mode to the sub control board 50.

Further, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a controls the display 45 so as to read the set value stored in the main control RWM41c and display to notify the read set value. 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 ends the setting confirmation mode when the setting device 43 is operated in the off state. When the main control CPU 41a ends the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a outputs a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value set at that time to the sub control board 50. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “confirmation end command”) capable of specifying the end of the setting confirmation mode to the sub control board 50. After that, the power-on process is completed and the normal control state is entered.

Further, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the setter 43 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process and shifts to the normal control state without shifting to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode. On the other hand, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c when the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the setter 43 is in the off state. Further, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process and shifts to the normal control state without shifting to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode.

Here, the normal control state is a control state in which the main control CPU 41a can control to execute a variable game based on an internal lottery (winning lottery) and control to give a big hit game. When the game information is initialized by executing the RWM clear process, any special game or normal game is not executed or held, and is returned to a state in which the jackpot game is not in progress. On the other hand, if the game information is not initialized, it is restored to the state of the game when the power is turned off based on the backed up game information.

When the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a has a predetermined control command (hereinafter referred to as an "initial command") based on the game information stored in the main control RWM41c in addition to the above-mentioned set value command. Is output to the sub-control board 50. Here, the game information stored in the main control RWM41c is the game information initialized when the RWM clear process is executed, and the latest power is turned off when the RWM clear process is not executed. It is the game information of the time.

For example, when returning during the execution of the special game, the main control CPU 41a is derived as an initial command by a control command capable of specifying the lottery result of the winning lottery, a control command capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern of the special game, and a special game. Outputs control commands that can identify special symbols. At the same time, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command capable of specifying the game state. For example, the main control CPU 41a is, as an initial command, a control command that can specify the progress of the jackpot game when returning during the granting of the jackpot game.

Further, the main control CPU 41a may detect a set value error when there is an abnormality in the set value set in the power-on process. Whether or not there is an abnormality in the set value is determined by, for example, a value in the main control RWM41c that is not a value that specifies any of settings 1 to 6 in the storage area that stores information that can specify the set value. When is stored, it should be judged as a setting value error. When the main control CPU 41a detects a set value error, it may shift to a game stop state in which the game cannot be released until the power is turned off.

Further, the main control CPU 41a is an external terminal (not shown) that displays a predetermined external signal (security signal) between the transition to the setting change mode and the termination, and the transition from the transition to the setting confirmation mode to the termination. May be output to the outside of the machine. For example, a hall computer installed in a management room of a game hall, an external production device installed in an island facility, or the like is connected to the external terminal. The main control CPU 41a so as to display notifying that the setting control mode is in progress from the transition to the setting change mode to the end and from the transition to the setting confirmation mode to the termination. , The special symbol display units 13a and 13b may be controlled. The display for notifying that the setting control mode is in progress is a display with a light emission pattern different from both the jackpot symbol and the missed symbol derived in the special game.

Further, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode by the power-on process, the RWM clear process is executed when the mounting frame 11b is closed after the power-on process is completed. Is output to the sub-control board 50 as a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “RWM clear command”) that can specify. For example, whether or not the mounting frame 11b is closed may be determined by providing a sensor that detects whether or not the mounting frame 11b is open, or by providing a sensor that detects the locked state of the mounting frame 11b by the locking device SS. It is good to specify with.

When the power-on process does not shift to the setting change mode and the RWM clear process is executed, when the power-on process is completed, the RWM clear command is subordinated regardless of whether the mounting frame 11b is closed or not. Output to the control board 50. Although the details will be described later, the sub-control board 50 to which the RWM clear command is input executes a predetermined notification (RWM clear notification described later). That is, the timing (execution mode) of the RWM clear notification differs between when the mode is changed to the setting change mode and when the mode is not changed. Further, the main control CPU 41a may output a predetermined external signal (security signal) from the external terminal for a predetermined time (for example, 50 ms) together with the output of the RWM clear command.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as interrupt processes performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the control command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 by the command output process executed as the interrupt process.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a enters the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first start winning sensor SE1. Whether or not it is determined (S101). When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (S101: YES), the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RWM41c of the main control CPU 41a is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not there is (S102).

When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number (S102: YES), the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it (S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 41a controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display the information that can specify the updated first special hold number. As described above, the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1 in a state where the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM41c (S104). For example, the random numbers include a jackpot random number used for a jackpot lottery, a jackpot symbol random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, and a variable pattern random number used for determining a variable pattern. In the process of step S104, 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. 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. In the present embodiment, the random number information used for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM41c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls to store the random number information used in the first special game in the main control RWM41c, so that the execution of the special game is suspended when the hold condition is satisfied. Means are realized.

When no game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 (S101: NO), when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (S102: NO), and when the process of step S104 is completed. , The main control CPU 41a shifts to the process of step S105. In the process of step S105, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting winning sensor SE2. When a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 (S105: YES), the main control CPU 41a has an upper limit of the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RWM41c (4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not it is less than (S106).

When the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (S106: YES), the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it (S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 41a controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display the information that can specify the updated second special hold number. The hold condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 in a state where the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit.

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM41c (S108). In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RWM41c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls to store the random number information used in the second special game in the main control RWM41c, so that the execution of the special game is suspended when the hold condition is satisfied. Means are realized.

Next, the main control CPU 41a generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “look-ahead command”) capable of specifying the content of the special game whose execution is newly suspended based on the random number acquired in the process of step S108. Then, the read-ahead command setting process for setting in the output buffer is executed (S109). The look-ahead command setting process may be executed after the process of step S108 is completed in the special symbol input process, or may be executed as a process different from the special symbol input process. That is, the look-ahead command setting process may be such that the look-ahead command can be generated when the execution of the special game is suspended, such as the same interrupt process as when the random number is acquired in the process of step S108 of the special symbol input process.

In the look-ahead command setting process, the main control CPU 41a determines in advance whether or not the value of the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S108 is the value that wins the jackpot in the jackpot lottery described later (hereinafter, "big hit pre-determination"). ”). Then, the main control CPU 41a generates a look-ahead command and sets it in the output buffer so that the result of the jackpot lottery determined by the jackpot pre-determination can be specified. The look-ahead command may be configured by combining a plurality of control commands, or may be configured by a single control command.

Then, when the game ball has not entered the second start winning opening 16 (S105: NO), when the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (S106: NO), and the process of step S109 is completed. If so, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the execution condition of the special game can also be grasped as the start condition for starting the special game. 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. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special game can be executed when the jackpot game is not in progress. In other words, in the present embodiment, the jackpot game corresponds to a specific period during which the special game is not executed.

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. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment does not execute the first special game and the second special game at the same time, but preferentially executes the second special game.

When both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are 0, the main control CPU 41a outputs information that can identify the standby state (hereinafter, referred to as a standby state command) to the sub-control board 50. Is determined. In the present embodiment, the standby state is a state in which the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, and neither the first special game nor the second special game is held. In other words, in the present embodiment, the standby state corresponds to a specific period during which the special game is not executed. At this time, the main control CPU 41a determines that the standby state command is output when the output completed information is not stored in the main control RWM41c, while the standby state command is output when the output completed information is not stored. Is determined not to be output. In the present embodiment, the output information is information that can identify that the standby state command has been output. The output information is stored in the main control RWM41c when the standby state command is generated, and is deleted (cleared) from the main control RWM41c when the standby state ends.

When outputting the standby state command, the main control CPU 41a generates the standby state command, sets it in the output buffer, and stores the output completed information in the main control RWM41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the standby state command is not output, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process without generating the standby state command.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number and updates it, and controls the information display device 13 so as to display the second special hold number after the subtraction. .. Next, the main control CPU 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. For example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the random number value and the jackpot determination value match. Further, for example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. At this time, the main control CPU 41a makes a big hit determination based on a different big hit determination value according to the current set value and the current probability state.

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. In the present embodiment, the game control means is realized by controlling the main control CPU 41a to execute the special game.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
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 grants the jackpot game by executing the 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. Further, each time the main control CPU 41a ends the round game, the main control CPU 41a sets information that can specify the end of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round end command) 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.

Further, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to start the valid period of the special winning sensor SE3 as the round game is started. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls to pay out the game ball as the prize ball when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3 during the valid period of the special prize sensor SE3. In the present embodiment, the payout control means is realized by controlling the payout of the game ball by the main control CPU 41a. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets in the output buffer a prize ball command capable of specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3.

Then, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls to end the valid period of the special winning sensor SE3 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the round game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even the interval time provided between the round games and the ending time provided after the final round game may be during the valid period of the special winning sensor SE3. The validity period of the special winning sensor SE3 may be appropriately changed. For example, the validity period of the special winning sensor SE3 may be controlled from the start of the round game to the end of the round game. , The period from the start of the first round game to the end of the ending time may be controlled so as to be the valid period of the special winning sensor SE3.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. In the present embodiment, the game state control means for controlling the game state is realized by the main control CPU 41a performing the following control.

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 10R high-accuracy jackpot or the 4R high-accuracy jackpot, the main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state to the high-accuracy 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 main control CPU 41a ends the big hit game based on the 10R low probability big hit, the game state is controlled to the low probability 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 is controlled to a low 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 stored in the main control RWM41c, while controlling the main control CPU 41a to the high probability state. , A value that can be specified to control to a high probability state is set in the probability state flag stored in 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 stored in the main control RWM41c, while controlling to the high base state. If so, it is set to the base state flag stored in the main control RWM41c.

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.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
First, a notification process for performing various notifications will be described. 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 RWM clear command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the effect display device EH so as to execute the RWM clear notification that can identify that the RWM clear process has been executed, that is, that the game information has been initialized. To control. For example, the RWM clear notification is executed by displaying an image that can identify that the RWM clear process has been performed, such as a character string of "RWM clear". The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the RWM clear notification when a predetermined time (for example, 30 s) has elapsed after inputting the RWM clear command. In addition to or instead of displaying the image by the effect display device EH, the various notifications to be executed by the notification processing may be executed by combining the sound output by the speaker SP and the light emission by the decorative lamp LA.

Next, 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 a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so that the round effect is performed. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the round effect when the round end command is input. The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. In this way, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect during the big hit game.

Next, the standby state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so as to execute a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as a demo effect) when a standby command is input. The demo production of this embodiment is roughly divided into a design display demo and a movie production demo. The symbol display demo is a demo effect that is executed first after the transition to the standby state, and is a demo effect that is executed after the movie effect demo ends. On the other hand, the movie production demo is a demo production executed after the end of the symbol display demo. In the present embodiment, the production time of the symbol display demo and the production time of the movie production demo are both 60 seconds. Then, in the present embodiment, when the state shifts to the standby state, the symbol display demo is executed first, and then the end condition of the demo production is satisfied in the order of the movie production demo, the design display demo, the movie production demo, and so on. It will be executed repeatedly until. The end condition of the demonstration production is that the ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 and the special game is started. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a variation pattern designation command. That is.

Specifically, the symbol display demo is an effect of adding an operation for demo effect to the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device EH. The operation for demonstration production is, for example, if the temporary stop display of the decorative design is a display mode in which the decorative design is shaken up and down, it is displayed by shaking it left and right so as to be distinguished from the shaking movement, or the decorative design is displayed. Is composed of the design of the character, the character is displayed in an operation different from the normal time. Further, the movie production demo is a production for displaying an image (movie) for a demo production that advertises the pachinko gaming machine 10 or the manufacturer.

Hereinafter, an example of an effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has an expectation degree suggestion that suggests an expectation degree that a big hit game is given after the end of the special game during the execution of the special game as one of the effects. The production can be executed. In the following description, the degree of expectation for which a big hit game is given may be simply referred to as "big hit expectation". The expectation degree suggestion effect is executed, for example, by a mode in which the decorative lamp LA1 emits light in a specific light emitting mode and a specific sound is output from the speaker SP. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect game is executed on the effect display device EH during the execution of the special game. Then, in the present embodiment, when the expectation degree suggestion effect is not executed, the decorative lamp LA1 does not emit light during the execution of the special game, and the speaker SP indicates that the special game is being executed. Medium BGM is output (FIG. 9 (a)). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the expectation suggestion effect is executed, the decorative lamp LA1 emits light in a predetermined light emitting mode during the execution of the special game, and is output from the speaker SP during the execution of the special game. A specific sound different from that of the BGM is output during the fluctuation (FIG. 9 (b)). Then, in the present embodiment, it is suggested that when the expectation suggestion effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the expectation suggestion effect is not executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a pending continuous production that suggests that a special game that is a big hit is included in the pending special game as one of the effects. Is feasible. The pending continuous production of the present embodiment can be executed during the ending time during the jackpot game. The hold continuous effect is executed, for example, by displaying an image imitating the character string "Continue!" On the effect display device EH. As described above, the hold continuous effect in the present embodiment is an effect executed by the effect display device EH.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value as one of the effects. The setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment is executed during the round game during the big hit game, and specifically, is executed with the start of the first (first) round game during the big hit game. To. In other words, the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment is executed during a specific period during which the special game is not executed.

In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed by the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP. That is, in the present embodiment, the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP correspond to specific effect means. Then, the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment is executed by any of the plurality of effect contents. For example, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment includes the first effect content (FIG. 11 (a)) in which the decorative lamp LA1 is made to emit light in the first light emitting mode and the first special sound is output from the speaker SP. It is. Further, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment includes the second effect content (FIG. 11B) in which the decorative lamp LA1 is made to emit light in the second light emitting mode and the second special sound is output from the speaker SP. It is. Further, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment includes a third effect content (FIG. 11 (c)) in which the decorative lamp LA1 is made to emit light in the third light emitting mode and the third special sound is output from the speaker SP. It is. In the following description, among the effect patterns that define the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect, the effect pattern that defines the first effect content is shown as the effect pattern E1, and the effect pattern that defines the second effect content is shown as the effect pattern E2. , The effect pattern in which the third effect content is defined is shown as the effect pattern E3.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the expectation degree suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect are both effects executed by the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP. The expectation suggestion effect is an effect executed during the execution of the special game, while the setting suggestion effect is an effect executed during the jackpot game. That is, in the present embodiment, the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP can execute the expectation suggestion effect which is different from the setting suggestion effect during the period when the setting suggestion effect is not executed.

Hereinafter, control of the sub-control CPU 50a for executing various effects will be described. In the present embodiment, the effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect is realized by controlling the sub-control CPU 50a to execute various effects.

First, the control for executing the expectation suggestion effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a performs an expectation suggestion effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the expectation suggestion effect based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. .. Specifically, in the expectation suggestion effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 50a acquires a predetermined random number, and the value of the acquired random number matches any of the determination values for the expectation suggestion effect lottery stored in the sub-control RWM50c. Depending on whether or not to execute the expectation suggestion effect, it is determined. In the present embodiment, the determination values for the expectation suggestion effect lottery are distributed so that when the expectation suggestion effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the expectation suggestion effect is not executed. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation when the expectation suggestion effect is executed, the decision ratio when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified in the entire decision ratio at which the execution of the expectation suggestion effect is determined is set. It is advisable to distribute the judgment values for the expectation suggestion effect lottery so as to be higher.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 50a determines the execution of the expectation suggestion effect lottery by the expectation suggestion effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the effect game executed with the input of the variation pattern designation command that triggered the execution of the expectation suggestion effect lottery. Along with this, the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP are controlled so as to execute the expectation suggestion effect.

Next, the control for executing the hold continuous effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the look-ahead command, the sub-control RWM50c stores the hold information that can specify the content of the second special game that can be specified from the look-ahead command in the sub-control RWM50c. The hold information may be the value of the look-ahead command itself, or may be information processed by a predetermined method. The sub-control CPU 50a stores the hold information so that the type of the special game and the storage order of the hold information can be specified. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a erases the previously stored hold information each time the variation pattern designation command is input. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the content of the second special game on hold by referring to the hold information stored in the sub-control RWM50c. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a is configured so that the result of the jackpot pre-determination can be grasped for each of the pending second special games.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an ending command indicating the start of the ending time in the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 50a refers to the hold information stored in the sub-control RWM50c, and whether or not the second special game to be a jackpot is held. Is determined. When the second special game, which is a big hit, is not held, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the hold continuous effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the second special game, which is a big hit, is held, the sub-control CPU 50a acquires a predetermined random number, and the value of the acquired random number is stored in the sub-control RWM50c as a determination value for the hold continuous production lottery. Whether or not to execute the hold continuous production is determined depending on which of the above matches. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a performs the hold continuous effect lottery so as to determine the execution of the hold continuous effect at the same determination ratio regardless of the set value. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold continuous effect is executed at the same execution ratio regardless of which set value is set.

Then, when it is decided to execute the hold continuous effect, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the hold continuous effect during the ending time. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the hold continuous effect, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as not to execute the hold continuous effect during the ending time.

Next, the control for executing the setting suggestion effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a round command that can specify the start of the first round game in the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 50a suggests the setting by selecting one of the effect patterns E1 to E3 based on the set setting value. Select the production content of the production. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a acquires a predetermined random number, and depending on which of the determination values for the setting suggestion effect lottery stored in the sub-control RWM50c matches the value of the acquired random number, the effect patterns E1 to E1 Select one of E3.

Here, in the setting suggestion effect lottery, the winning value of each effect pattern is determined so as to have a predetermined selection ratio (decision probability) for the effect patterns E1 to E3. Then, in the setting suggestion effect lottery, the selection ratio of each effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect lottery differs depending on the set value. That is, in the selection suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the selection ratio of the effect content differs depending on the set value. Hereinafter, a specific example of the selection ratio of the effect pattern when the second special game, which is a big hit, is held, will be described.

[Example of first distribution]
As shown in FIG. 12, according to the first distribution example, the higher the setting, the lower the selection ratio of the effect pattern E1. Further, the higher the setting, the higher the selection ratio of the effect patterns E2 and E3. However, the effect pattern E1 has a smaller rate of change in the selection ratio when the set values are different from those of the effect patterns E2 and E3. Specifically, the effect pattern E1 is selected with a probability of 84% when the setting value [06] is the setting value having the lowest selection ratio, while the setting value [01] is the setting value having the highest selection ratio. At the time of, it is selected with a probability of 94%. That is, the effect pattern E1 is selected when the set value is [01] with a probability of about 1.1 times that when the set value is [06]. On the other hand, the effect pattern E2 is selected with a probability of 5% when the setting value [01] is the setting value having the lowest selection ratio, while the setting value [06] is the setting value having the highest selection ratio. At the time of, it is selected with a probability of 10%. That is, when the set value is [06], the effect pattern E2 is selected with twice the probability when the set value is [01]. The effect pattern E3 is selected with a probability of 1% when the setting value [01] is the setting value having the lowest selection ratio, while when the setting value [06] is the setting value having the highest selection ratio. , 6% chance of being selected. That is, the effect pattern E3 is selected when the set value is [06] with a probability of 6 times that when the set value is [01].

For this reason, in the first distribution example, the higher the setting, the lower the selection ratio of the effect pattern E1, but the change in the selection ratio is about 1.1 times at the maximum. Even if the pattern E1 is selected, it is extremely difficult to infer the set value. On the other hand, in the effect pattern E2, the higher the setting, the higher the selection ratio, and the change in the selection ratio is up to twice, so that the effect pattern E1 is compared with the case where the effect pattern E1 is selected. Therefore, it is easy to guess the set value. Further, the effect pattern E3 has a higher selection ratio as the setting is higher, and the change in the selection ratio is up to 6 times, so that the effect patterns E1 and E2 are compared with those when the effect patterns E1 and E2 are selected. Therefore, it is easy to guess the set value.

Further, in the first distribution example, any of the effect patterns that define the effect content of the setting suggestion effect can be selected regardless of the set value. In other words, in the first distribution example, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect does not include the effect content that can be selected only when the set set value is a predetermined set value. Therefore, in the first distribution example, the setting suggestion effect is not executed with the effect content that can definitely recognize that the set set value is a predetermined set value.

Further, in the first distribution example, the effect patterns E1 to E3 can be selected regardless of the set value being set among the plurality of set values, and are any set value. The selection ratio differs depending on the type. For example, the effect pattern E1 can be selected regardless of whether the set value is [01] or the set value is [06], and is set when the set value is [01]. It is easier to select than when the value is [06]. That is, in the first distribution example, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect can be selected regardless of whether the set setting value is the first set value or the second set value. Therefore, when the first set value is used, there is an effect content that is easier to select than when the second set value is used.

[Example of second distribution]
As shown in FIG. 13, according to the second distribution example, the higher the setting, the lower the selection ratio of the effect pattern E1. Further, the effect pattern E2 is not selected when the set value is [01], but can be selected when the set value is any of [02] to [06]. When the set value of the effect pattern E2 is any one of [02] to [06], the higher the setting, the higher the selection ratio. Further, the effect pattern E3 is not selected when the set value is any of [01] to [05], but can be selected when the set value is [06].

According to this, when the effect pattern E2 is selected in the second distribution example, it can be definitively recognized that it is any of the set values [02] to [06]. That is, in the second distribution example, the second effect content defined in the effect pattern E2 is an effect content that can be definitively recognized as any of the set values [02] to [06]. As described above, in the second distribution example, in the effect content of the setting suggestion effect, it is possible to definitively recognize that the set value is one of a plurality of set values. The content is included.

Further, in the second distribution example, when the effect pattern E3 is selected, it can be definitively recognized that the set value [06] is set. That is, in the second distribution example, the third effect content defined in the effect pattern E3 is an effect content that can be definitively recognized as the set value [06]. As described above, in the second distribution example, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect includes the effect content that can be selected only when the set set value is a predetermined set value. Therefore, in the second distribution example, the setting suggestion effect can be executed with the effect content that can be definitively recognized that the set set value is a predetermined set value.

Further, in the second distribution example, the effect patterns E1 and E2 can be selected regardless of the set value being set among the plurality of set values, and are any set value. The selection ratio differs depending on whether or not. For example, the effect pattern E1 can be selected regardless of whether the set value is [01] or the set value is [06], and is set when the set value is [01]. It is easier to select than when the value is [06]. That is, in the second distribution example, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect can be selected regardless of whether the set setting value is the first set value or the second set value. Therefore, when the first set value is used, there is an effect content that is easier to select than when the second set value is used.

[Example of 3rd distribution]
As shown in FIG. 14, according to the third distribution example, the selection ratio of the effect pattern E1 is the same regardless of the set value. Further, the effect pattern E2 is not selected when the set value is any of [02], [04], and [06], while the set value is any of [01], [03], and [05]. It can be selected at some times. Further, the effect pattern E3 is not selected when the set value is any of [01], [03], and [05], while the set value is any of [02], [04], and [06]. It can be selected at some times.

According to this, when the effect pattern E1 is selected in the third distribution example, the set value cannot be estimated. That is, in the third distribution example, the first effect content defined in the effect pattern E1 is an effect content whose set value cannot be guessed. Further, in the third distribution example, when the effect pattern E2 is selected, it can be definitively recognized that it is any of the set values [01], [03], and [05]. That is, in the third distribution example, the second effect content defined in the effect pattern E2 is an effect content that can be definitely recognized as any of the set values [01], [03], and [05]. Is. Then, when the effect pattern E3 is selected in the third distribution example, it can be definitively recognized that it is any of the set values [02], [04], and [06]. That is, in the third distribution example, the third effect content defined in the effect pattern E3 is one of the set values [02], [04], and [06]. Is.

In this way, in the third distribution example, in the effect content of the setting suggestion effect, it is possible to definitively recognize that the set value is one of a plurality of set values. While the content is included, the effect content that can be selected only when the set setting value is a predetermined setting value is not included. Therefore, in the third distribution example, the setting suggestion effect is not executed with the effect content that can definitively recognize that the set set value is a predetermined set value.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 50a selects the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 50a performs the setting suggestion effect with the effect content determined for the selected effect pattern with the start of the first round game in the jackpot game. The decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP are controlled so as to be executed. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the first round game in the jackpot game is started corresponds to a specific timing.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the production content of the setting suggestion effect with the input of the round command that can specify the start of the first round game as an opportunity to start the first round game. Along with this, the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP are controlled so that the setting suggestion effect is executed with the determined effect content. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a selects one of the effect patterns E1 to E3 regardless of the set value, and the effect content defined in the selected effect pattern. To execute the setting suggestion effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed regardless of the set value.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of the effect during the jackpot game in the present embodiment will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 50a.
As shown in FIG. 15, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an opening command indicating the start of the opening time with the end of the effect game, the effect display device starts the opening effect (indicated as OP effect in the figure). It controls the EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP. Then, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a round command indicating the start of the first (first) round game as the opening time elapses, the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the like, so as to start the round effect. And control the speaker SP. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a selects the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect triggered by the input of the round command, and executes the setting suggestion effect with the effect content defined in the selected effect pattern. The decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP. To control. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so as to execute the round effect each time a round command is input.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an ending command indicating the start of the ending time with the end of the last round game, the effect display device EH so as to start the ending effect (indicated as the ED effect in the figure). , Decorative lamp LA, and speaker SP. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not to execute the hold continuous effect, triggered by the input of the ending command. Then, when it is decided to execute the hold continuous effect, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the hold continuous effect during the ending time.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the ending effect when the ending time elapses. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so as to start the effect game when the variation pattern designation command is input. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so as to start the demo effect when the standby state command is input. The sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to end the ending effect when the lapse of the ending time is triggered by measuring the ending time when the ending command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to end the ending effect when the variation pattern designation command or the standby state command is input during the execution of the ending effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a does not have to measure the ending time.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed by the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP during the big hit game regardless of the set value. Further, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed at the timing when the first round game during the big hit game is started, regardless of the set value set during the big hit game. To.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can control to execute the hold continuous effect as a specific effect different from the setting suggestion effect during the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a is a decorative lamp so as to execute the setting suggestion effect regardless of whether the hold continuous effect is executed or the hold continuous effect is not executed during the big hit game. It controls LA1 and speaker SP. That is, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed regardless of whether the hold continuous effect is executed or the hold continuous effect is not executed during the big hit game.

In the present embodiment, the hold continuous effect is executed in the effect display device EH. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold continuous effect can be executed by an effect means different from that of the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP in which the setting suggestion effect is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the hold continuous effect is executed during the ending effect in the jackpot game. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold continuous effect can be executed at a timing different from the start of the first round game in which the setting suggestion effect is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a provides a setting suggestion effect with the start of the first round game during the big hit game, regardless of which of the plurality of types of big hit games is given. The decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP are controlled so as to execute.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it has the following effects.
(1-1) The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be configurable by changing the set value that defines the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game changes according to the set value, so that even the same pachinko gaming machine 10 can change the game. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player's boredom and suppress the deterioration of the player's interest.

(1-2) In particular, the jackpot probability can be changed by changing the set value. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, by appropriately changing the set value and operating the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to suitably suppress the player who plays the game with the pachinko gaming machine 10 from getting bored.

(1-3) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to give the pleasure of guessing the set set value by the setting suggestion effect. In addition, some players want to enjoy a special game after grasping the set value. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the setting suggestion effect can be executed during a specific period during which the special game is not executed, such as during a big hit game, the special game being executed is concentrated on the executed special game. It is possible to give the fun of guessing the set value during a specific period when the special game is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who wants to enjoy the special game after grasping the set value.

(1-4) When the selection ratio of the effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect lottery is set as in the first distribution example, the set value set in the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is a predetermined set value. The production content that can be selected only in is not included. According to this, the set value cannot be definitively recognized regardless of the effect content of the setting suggestion effect. Therefore, it is possible to definitively recognize that the set value is a set value that is disadvantageous to the player, so that it is possible to suppress the reduction of the player's interest.

(1-5) When the selection ratio of the effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect lottery is set as in the second distribution example, the set value set in the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is a predetermined set value. Will be included in the production content that can be selected only in. According to this, it may be possible to definitively recognize the set value depending on the effect content of the setting suggestion effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who wants to grasp the set value more accurately.

(1-6) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the setting suggestion effect can be executed regardless of the set value, the setting suggestion effect is set because the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed is small. It is possible to suppress the reduction of the interest of the player who expects the execution of the suggestion effect.

(1-7) When the selection ratio of the effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect lottery is set as in the first distribution example, when the set value set in the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is the first set value. And when it is the second set value, it can be selected, and when it is the first set value, it includes an effect content which is easier to select than when it is the second set value. According to this, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is not possible to definitively recognize which of the first set value and the second set value is set by the setting suggestion effect, but which one is set is determined. You can guess. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who wants to grasp the set value.

(1-8) The setting suggestion effect is executed during the round game during the big hit game. Therefore, in the round game, in addition to being able to win the game ball in the large winning opening 18, it is possible to give the pleasure of guessing the set value.

(1-9) In the pachinko game machine 10, if the special game of the jackpot is included in the special game of the pending during the jackpot game, the hold continuous production is executed, so that the player is entertained. be able to. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the setting suggestion effect is executed during the big hit game regardless of whether the hold continuous effect is executed or the hold continuous effect is not executed. While suppressing the discouragement of the player who expects the execution, it is possible to further entertain the player by the hold continuous production.

(1-10) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the setting suggestion effect is executed during the jackpot game regardless of which of the plurality of types of jackpot games is given. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player who expects to execute the setting suggestion effect from being discouraged because the setting suggestion effect is not executed even though the jackpot game is given.

(1-11) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, regardless of the set value, the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP execute the setting suggestion effect during the big hit game. It is possible to prevent a person from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

(1-12) Since the setting suggestion effect is executed by the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP, while the hold continuous effect is executed by the effect display device EH, the setting suggestion effect and the hold continuous effect are performed during one big hit game. Is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from confusing the setting suggestion effect with the hold continuous effect.

(1-13) In the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP, it is possible to execute an effect different from the setting suggestion effect during the execution of the special game. Therefore, the player can be more entertained by using the effect means for executing the setting suggestion effect.

(1-14) In particular, in the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP, it is possible to execute an expectation suggestion effect suggesting a jackpot expectation in the special game during execution of the special game. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who expects the jackpot game to be given.

(1-15) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, regardless of the set value, the setting suggestion effect is executed at the start of the first round game during the big hit game. , It is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

(1-16) The setting suggestion effect is executed with the start of the first round game during the big hit game, while the hold continuous effect is executed during the ending time during the big hit game, so that during one big hit game. Even when the setting suggestion effect and the hold continuous effect are executed, it is possible to prevent the player from confusing the setting suggestion effect and the hold continuous effect.

(1-17) Since the hold continuous effect is executed at the same execution rate regardless of the set value, the set value is any of the set values. Even so, it is possible to expect the execution of the pending continuous production in the same way.

(1-18) Since the setting suggestion effect is executed by the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP regardless of which of the plurality of types of jackpot games is given, the player sets the suggestion effect. It is possible to prevent overlooking.

(1-19) The setting suggestion effect is executed at the start of the first round game in the big hit game, regardless of which of the multiple types of big hit games is given. It is possible to prevent a person from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed on condition that the effect button BT is operated within a predetermined time after the round game is started during the big hit game. Hereinafter, the control for executing the setting suggestion effect in the second embodiment will be described in detail.

The sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button BT is valid every time a round command that can specify the start of the round game is input. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the operation valid period by storing a flag indicating that the operation is valid in the sub-control RWM50c. Then, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an operation signal indicating that the effect button BT has been operated within the operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the setting suggestion effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a receives an operation signal indicating that the effect button BT has been operated within the operation valid period, and the setting suggestion effect lottery for selecting the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect. Is performed, and the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP are controlled so that the setting suggestion effect is executed with the effect content defined for the selected effect pattern. Since the control for performing the setting suggestion effect lottery for selecting the effect pattern is the same as the control in the embodiment described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an operation signal indicating that the effect button BT has been operated within the operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the operation valid period. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the operation valid period when a predetermined time elapses without inputting an operation signal indicating that the effect button BT has been operated after starting the operation valid period. .. The sub-control CPU 50a ends the operation valid period by deleting the flag indicating that the operation is within the valid period from the sub-control RWM50c.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a does not display an image that can be identified as the operation valid period on the effect display device EH even within the operation valid period. In other words, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH does not notify that the operation of the effect button BT is effective within the operation valid period. That is, the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment is executed as a so-called hidden button effect.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 50a executes the setting suggestion effect a plurality of times during one big hit game, the setting suggestion effect lottery is performed each time the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect is satisfied. A pattern is selected, and control is performed so that the setting suggestion effect is executed with the effect content defined for the selected effect pattern. As a result, the sub-control CPU 50a can control to execute the setting suggestion effect with different effect contents when the setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times during one big hit game. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a selects the effect pattern at the same selection ratio in the setting suggestion effect lottery regardless of the operation mode of the effect button BT within the operation valid period. The operation mode of the effect button BT includes, for example, an operation mode of operating the effect button BT only once (so-called single press), an operation mode of operating the effect button BT multiple times (so-called continuous hitting), and operating the effect button BT. There is an operation mode (so-called long press) that continues to be performed. According to this, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is selected at the same selection ratio regardless of the operation mode of the effect button BT.

Further, as described above, the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect is satisfied on condition that both the operation condition for operating the effect button BT and the special condition for starting the round game are satisfied. In the present embodiment, the special condition corresponds to the condition regarding the start of the round game.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of the effect during the jackpot game in the present embodiment will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 50a.
As shown in FIG. 16, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an opening command indicating the start of the opening time, the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the decorative lamp LA so as to start the opening effect (indicated as OP effect in the figure). The speaker SP is controlled (time point t0). Then, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a round command indicating the start of the first (first) round game as the opening time elapses, the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the like, so as to start the round effect. And the speaker SP is controlled (time point t1). Further, at the time point t1, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to start the operation valid period.

Then, the sub-control CPU 50a selects the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect by performing the setting suggestion effect lottery, triggered by the input of the operation signal indicating that the effect button BT has been operated within the operation valid period. The decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP are controlled so as to execute the setting suggestion effect according to the effect content defined for the selected effect pattern (time point t2). That is, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the setting suggestion effect during the first round game. Further, at the time point t2, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to end the operation valid period. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP so as to end the setting suggestion effect with the lapse of a predetermined effect time (time point t3).

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so as to start the second round effect when a round command indicating the start of the second round game is input (time point). t4). Further, at the time point t4, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to start the operation valid period. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the operation valid period when the predetermined time elapses without operating the effect button BT (time point t5). That is, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute the setting suggestion effect during the second round game.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the round effect and to start the operation valid period each time a round command indicating the start of the round game is input. Then, when the effect button BT is operated within a predetermined time after starting the operation valid period, the effect button is controlled to execute the setting suggestion effect, while the effect button is operated within the predetermined time after the operation valid period is started. When the BT is not operated, the operation valid period is controlled to end with the elapse of a predetermined time without executing the setting suggestion effect.

According to the above-mentioned control, the sub-control CPU 50a can control to set the operation validity period during which the operation of the effect button BT is valid each time the round command is input. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a can control to execute the setting suggestion effect when the effect button BT is operated within the operation valid period. In other words, in the present embodiment, the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect is satisfied when the effect button BT is operated within the operation valid period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in each round game. In other words, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed a plurality of times during one big hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed a plurality of times during a specific period during which the special game is not executed.

Further, as described above, the sub-control CPU 50a controls each time a round command is input so as to execute the round effect. In other words, the sub-control CPU 50a can control to execute an effect different from the setting suggestion effect when the special condition for starting the round game is satisfied.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it has the following effects.
(2-1) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect is satisfied by satisfying both the operation condition for operating the effect button BT and the special condition for starting the round game. According to this, the player himself / herself can select whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect by selecting whether or not to operate the effect button BT. Further, according to this, the setting suggestion effect is not executed even when the effect button BT is operated unless the special condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to increase the value of executing the setting suggestion effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player when the setting suggestion effect is executed.

(2-2) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special condition regarding the start of the round game is satisfied, even if the setting suggestion effect is not executed because the operation condition for operating the effect button BT is not satisfied, the round The production is executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the player when the special conditions are satisfied. In addition, since it is possible to recognize that the special condition has been satisfied by the round effect executed when the special condition is satisfied, the effect button BT is used for the player who wants to execute the setting suggestion effect. Operation can be prompted.

(2-3) Even if the effect button BT is operated, the operation of the effect button BT is not effective unless it is within the operation valid period, and further, in the effect display device EH, the effect button BT is operated within the operation valid period. Since it is not notified that the operation is valid, it is possible to make it difficult to satisfy the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect. Therefore, the value of executing the setting suggestion effect can be further increased, and the interest of the player when the setting suggestion effect is executed can be improved.

(2-4) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect a plurality of times during one big hit game. According to this, a player who wants to execute a lot of setting suggestion effects while increasing the value of the setting suggestion effect can be given more chances to execute the setting suggestion effect. It is possible to suppress the reduction of the interest of the player who expects the execution of the production.

(2-5) The sub-control CPU 50a selects an effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect every time the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect is satisfied, and executes the setting suggestion effect based on the selected effect pattern. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, each time the setting suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to pay attention to which effect content the setting suggestion effect is executed.

(2-6) When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an operation signal indicating that the effect button BT has been operated within the operation valid period, the setting suggestion effect is performed at the same selection ratio regardless of the operation mode of the effect button BT. Select the production pattern of. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be enjoyed in the same manner regardless of the operation mode in which the effect button BT is operated.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment can execute a jackpot type notification effect indicating the type of the given jackpot game as one of the effects. In the present embodiment, the jackpot type notification effect is an effect executed during the jackpot game, and specifically, is executed during the opening time in the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the jackpot type notification effect corresponds to a special effect.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot species notification effect is executed on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening time was started. That is, in the present embodiment, the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the opening time corresponds to a specific condition for executing the jackpot species notification effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the specific conditions for executing the jackpot species notification effect are satisfied at a predetermined specific timing.

The jackpot type notification effect of the present embodiment is executed by the effect display device EH. Specifically, in the jackpot type notification effect of the present embodiment, a notification image imitating a character string indicating the type of the given jackpot game is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH. For example, when a jackpot game based on a 10R high-accuracy jackpot is given, a notification image imitating the character string of "10R high-accuracy jackpot" is displayed in the jackpot type notification effect.

Then, the big hit type notification effect of the present embodiment may be executed with different effect contents even if the type of the given big hit game is the same. Specifically, in the jackpot type notification effect of the present embodiment, even if the type of jackpot game given is the same, any one of a plurality of effect contents is selected at different selection ratios according to the set value. The effect content of is selected, and the effect is executed with the selected effect content. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect content of the jackpot type notification effect when a predetermined jackpot game is given includes a plurality of effect contents in which the selection ratio differs depending on the set value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the jackpot type notification effect is also used as a suggestion effect that suggests a set value.

For example, the production content of the jackpot type notification effect includes an effect content (FIG. 17 (a)) in which a notification image imitating a character string indicating the type of the given jackpot game is displayed in blue and a notification image is displayed in green. The effect content to be performed (FIG. 17 (b)) and the effect content to display the broadcast image in red (FIG. 17 (c)) are included. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect contents of the jackpot type notification effect are different in the display mode of the image displayed on the effect display device EH. In other words, in the present embodiment, the effect content of the jackpot type notification effect includes an image display mode in the effect display device EH. In the following description, among the effect patterns that define the effect contents of the jackpot type notification effect, the effect pattern that defines the effect content that displays the notification image in blue is shown as the effect pattern E11, and the effect content that displays the notification image in green. The effect pattern in which is defined is referred to as an effect pattern E12, and the effect pattern in which the effect content for displaying the broadcast image in red is defined as the effect pattern E13.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment can execute the winning prize ball number notification effect indicating the number of prize balls acquired in the big hit game as one of the effects. In the present embodiment, the winning prize ball number notification effect is an effect executed during the jackpot game, and specifically, it is a condition that the number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game reaches a predetermined specific number. Is executed as. That is, in the present embodiment, the fact that the number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game reaches a predetermined specific number corresponds to a specific condition for executing the winning prize ball number notification effect. Here, in the present embodiment, the number of prize balls acquired in one round game during the big hit game differs depending on the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 18 during one round game. In other words, in the present embodiment, the number of prize balls acquired during one round game is not constant. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game reaches a predetermined specific number is not constant, but is indefinite. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific condition for executing the winning prize ball number notification effect is satisfied at an indefinite timing.

The winning prize ball number notification effect of the present embodiment is executed by the effect display device EH. Specifically, in the winning prize ball number notification effect of the present embodiment, a notification image indicating the number of acquired prize balls is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH. For example, when the number of acquired prize balls notification effect is executed when the number of acquired prize balls reaches 2000 balls, the acquired prize ball number notification effect imitates the character string "2000 acquisition!". The broadcast image is displayed.

Then, the winning prize ball number notification effect of the present embodiment may be executed with different production contents even if the number of acquired prize balls is the same. Specifically, in the winning prize ball number notification effect of the present embodiment, even if the number of acquired prize balls is the same, any of a plurality of production contents is selected at different selection ratios according to the set value. The effect content is selected and executed with the selected effect content. That is, in the present embodiment, the production content of the winning prize ball number notification effect when the number of acquired prize balls reaches a specific number includes a plurality of production contents having different selection ratios according to the set set value. There is. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the winning prize ball number notification effect is also used as a suggestion effect that suggests a set value.

For example, the production content of the winning prize ball number notification effect includes an effect content of displaying the notification image showing the number of acquired prize balls in blue (FIG. 18A) and an effect content of displaying the notification image in green (FIG. 18A). FIG. 18 (b)) and an effect content (FIG. 18 (c)) for displaying the broadcast image in red are included. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect content of the winning prize ball number notification effect is an effect content in which the display mode of the image displayed on the effect display device EH is different. In other words, in the present embodiment, the effect content of the winning prize ball number notification effect includes an image display mode in the effect display device EH. In the following description, among the effect patterns that define the effect content of the winning prize ball number notification effect, the effect pattern that defines the effect content for displaying the notification image in blue is shown as the effect pattern E21, and the notification image is displayed in green. The effect pattern in which the effect content is defined is referred to as an effect pattern E22, and the effect pattern in which the effect content for displaying the notification image in red is indicated as the effect pattern E23.

Hereinafter, control of the sub-control CPU 50a for executing various effects will be described.
First, the control for executing the jackpot species notification effect will be described.
In the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the type of the given big hit game when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the opening time, and the effect pattern E11 is based on the set set value. By selecting any of ~ E13, the production content of the jackpot type notification effect is selected. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a acquires a predetermined random number, and the effect pattern E11 depends on which of the determination values for the jackpot type notification effect lottery stored in the sub-control RWM50c matches the value of the acquired random number. Select any of ~ E13. The control for performing the jackpot type notification effect lottery for selecting the effect pattern is the same as the control in which the effect patterns E1 to E3 of the control for performing the setting suggestion effect lottery in the embodiment described above are replaced with the effect patterns E11 to E13. Therefore, the description thereof will be omitted.

In the present embodiment, the distribution of the selection ratios of the effect patterns E11 to E13 in the jackpot type notification effect lottery can be appropriately set. For example, as in the first distribution example already described, any of the set values set may be selectable for the effect pattern that defines the effect content of the jackpot type notification effect. In other words, the effect content of the jackpot type notification effect may not include the effect content that can be selected only when the set value is a predetermined set value. That is, the jackpot type notification effect may not be executed with the effect content that can definitely recognize that the set set value is a predetermined set value. In addition, as in the first distribution example, it is possible to select any of the effect patterns that define the effect content of the jackpot type notification effect, regardless of the set value being set. Therefore, the selection ratio may be different depending on which setting value is used. That is, the effect content of the jackpot type notification effect can be selected regardless of whether the set value is the first set value or the second set value, and the first setting. When it is a value, it may include an effect content that is easier to select than when it is a second set value.

Further, as in the second distribution example already described, the effect that defines the effect content of the jackpot type notification effect can be selected on condition that it is one of a plurality of set values. Patterns may be included. That is, the effect content of the jackpot type notification effect may include an effect content that can definitively recognize that the set value is one of a plurality of set values. .. Further, as in the second distribution example, the effect pattern that defines the effect content of the jackpot type notification effect includes an effect pattern that can be selected only when the set value is a predetermined set value. You may. That is, the effect content of the jackpot type notification effect may include an effect content that can be selected only when the set value is a predetermined set value. That is, the jackpot type notification effect may be executed with an effect content that can be definitively recognized that the set value is a predetermined set value.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 50a selects the effect pattern of the jackpot type notification effect, the sub-control CPU 50a displays a notification image indicating the type of the jackpot game given by the effect content defined in the selected effect pattern. , Control to execute the jackpot species notification effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the jackpot type notification effect with the passage of the opening time. The sub-control CPU 50a may specify that the opening time has elapsed by measuring the opening time from the time when the opening command is input, or input a round command capable of specifying the start of the first round game. It may be specified that the opening time has elapsed based on.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a selects the effect content of the jackpot type notification effect when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the opening time, and the selected effect content is used as the jackpot type. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to execute the notification effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the jackpot type notification effect to be executed as a predetermined time elapses from the start of the opening time regardless of the set value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the jackpot type notification effect can be executed regardless of the set value. Further, in the present embodiment, the specific condition for executing the jackpot type notification effect is satisfied at a specific timing regardless of the set value. Then, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the jackpot type notification effect as a predetermined time elapses from the start of the opening time regardless of which jackpot game is the assigned jackpot game. .. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific condition for executing the big hit type notification effect is satisfied at a specific timing regardless of which big hit game the given big hit game is.

Next, the control for executing the winning prize ball number notification effect will be described.
When the prize ball command is input in the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 50a adds the number of prize balls that can be specified from the prize ball command to the prize ball counter stored in the sub-control RWM50c. In the present embodiment, the prize ball counter is a counter indicating the number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game. After the end of the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 50a erases the value of the prize ball counter when the next big hit game is not given and the low probability and low base state is reached. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the prize ball counter can specify the total number of prize balls acquired when a plurality of big hit games are given without becoming a low probability state and a low base state.

Then, the sub-control CPU 50a sets any of the effect patterns E21 to E23 based on the set value when the number of acquired prize balls stored in the prize ball counter reaches a specific number. By selecting, the production content of the winning prize ball number notification effect is selected. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a acquires a predetermined random number, and depending on which of the determined values for the winning prize ball notification effect lottery stored in the sub-control RWM50c matches the value of the acquired random number. One of the patterns E21 to E23 is selected. The control for performing the winning prize ball number notification effect lottery for selecting the effect pattern is a control in which the effect patterns E1 to E3 of the control for performing the setting suggestion effect lottery in the embodiment described above are read as the effect patterns E21 to E23. Since it is the same as the above, the description thereof will be omitted.

In the present embodiment, the distribution of the selection ratios of the effect patterns E21 to E23 in the winning prize ball number notification effect lottery can be appropriately set. For example, as in the first distribution example already described, any of the set values set may be selectable for the effect pattern that defines the effect content of the winning prize ball number notification effect. .. In other words, the effect content of the winning prize ball number notification effect may not include the effect content that can be selected only when the set set value is a predetermined set value. That is, the winning prize ball number notification effect may not be executed with the effect content that can definitely recognize that the set set value is a predetermined set value. In addition, as in the first distribution example, for the effect pattern that defines the effect content of the winning prize ball number notification effect, any of the set values is selected regardless of the plurality of set values. It is possible, and the selection ratio may be different depending on which setting value is used. That is, the effect content of the winning prize ball number notification effect can be selected regardless of whether the set value is the first set value or the second set value. When it is the first set value, it may include an effect content that is easier to select than when it is the second set value.

Further, as in the second distribution example already described, the effect pattern that defines the effect content of the winning prize ball number notification effect can be selected on condition that it is one of a plurality of set values. The production pattern may be included. That is, the effect content of the winning prize ball number notification effect includes the effect content that can be definitively recognized that the set value is one of a plurality of set values. May be good. In addition, as in the second distribution example, the effect pattern that defines the effect content of the winning prize ball number notification effect is an effect pattern that can be selected only when the set value is a predetermined set value. It may be included. That is, the effect content of the winning prize ball number notification effect may include the effect content that can be selected only when the set value is a predetermined set value. That is, the winning prize ball number notification effect may be executed with the effect content that can be definitively recognized that the set set value is a predetermined set value.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 50a selects the effect pattern of the winning prize ball number notification effect, the sub-control CPU 50a displays a notification image showing the number of prize balls acquired with the effect content defined in the selected effect pattern. Controls so that the winning prize ball number notification effect is executed. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to end the winning prize ball number notification effect when the predetermined effect time has elapsed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a determines and determines the production content of the winning prize ball number notification effect when the number of prize balls acquired during the jackpot game reaches a specific number. The effect display device EH is controlled so that the winning prize ball number notification effect is executed according to the effect content. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the winning prize ball number notification effect regardless of the set value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the winning prize ball number notification effect can be executed regardless of the set value.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of the effect during the jackpot game in the present embodiment will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 50a.
As shown in FIG. 19, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an opening command indicating the start of the opening time, the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the decorative lamp LA so as to start the opening effect (indicated as OP effect in the figure). The speaker SP is controlled (time point t20). Further, the sub-control CPU 50a selects the effect pattern of the jackpot type notification effect by performing the jackpot type notification effect lottery when a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening time was started. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the jackpot type notification effect by displaying a notification image indicating the jackpot game given in the effect content defined in the selected effect pattern ( Time point t21). As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot species notification effect is executed at a predetermined specific timing during the jackpot game. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so as to end the jackpot type notification effect and the opening effect and start the round effect when the round command is input. (Time point t22).

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so as to start the second round effect when a round command indicating the start of the second round game is input (time point). t23). Then, it is assumed that the number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game reaches a specific number during this second round game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a selects the production pattern of the prize ball number notification effect by performing the prize ball number notification effect lottery when the number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game reaches a specific number. To do. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a displays the effect display device EH so as to execute the acquired prize ball number notification effect by displaying a notification image indicating the number of prize balls acquired in the effect content defined in the selected effect pattern. Control (time point t24). As described above, the number of prize balls acquired during one round game is not constant. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game reaches a predetermined specific number is not constant, but is indefinite. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the winning prize ball number notification effect is executed at an indefinite timing. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the winning prize ball number notification effect when the predetermined effect time has elapsed (time point t25). Then, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the next round effect when the round command that can specify the start of the next round game is input (time point t26).

In the present embodiment, the timing at which the execution condition of the acquired prize ball number notification effect is satisfied is an indefinite timing. Therefore, for example, the execution condition of the acquired prize ball number notification effect is satisfied immediately before the end of the round game, and the acquired prize ball number notification effect is satisfied. The number notification effect may be executed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a is used during the next round game of the round game in which the winning prize ball number notification effect is started, or during the ending time performed after the end of the round game in which the winning prize ball number notification effect is started. However, it is possible to continuously execute the winning prize ball number notification effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning prize ball number notification effect is executed when the number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game reaches a specific number. Therefore, depending on the number determined as the specific number, one jackpot The winning prize ball number notification effect may not be executed during the game. For example, if a specific number is set to be larger than the number of prize balls that can be acquired in one big hit game, the execution condition of the winning prize ball number notification effect is not satisfied during one big hit game. Therefore, the winning prize ball number notification effect may not be executed during one big hit game. Further, in the present embodiment, the winning prize ball number notification effect is executed when the number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game reaches a specific number. Therefore, depending on the number determined as the specific number, one jackpot During the game, the winning prize ball number notification effect may be executed multiple times. For example, when a plurality of specific numbers are defined and the difference between the plurality of specific numbers is smaller than the number of prize balls that can be acquired in one big hit game, the execution condition of the winning prize ball number notification effect is Since it may be established multiple times during one big hit game, the winning prize ball number notification effect may be executed a plurality of times during one big hit game.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it has the following effects.
(3-1) Since the set value can be suggested by the jackpot type notification effect executed during the jackpot game, the viewpoint and setting of which jackpot game the given jackpot game is. It is possible to entertain the player from both the viewpoint of which set value is set and which set value is set.

(3-2) Further, since the execution condition of the jackpot species notification effect is satisfied at a predetermined specific timing, that is, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the opening time, the execution of the jackpot species notification effect is overlooked. It can be suppressed.

(3-3) In particular, the execution condition of the big hit type notification effect is satisfied at a predetermined specific timing regardless of the set value, so that the execution of the big hit type notification effect is overlooked. It is possible to more effectively suppress the loss.

(3-4) Further, since the execution condition of the big hit type notification effect is satisfied at a predetermined specific timing regardless of which big hit game is given, the execution of the big hit type notification effect is overlooked. It can be more effectively suppressed.

(3-5) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot type notification effect is executed regardless of the set value, so that the player who expects the execution of the jackpot type notification effect is interested. It is possible to suppress the reduction.

(3-6) When the selection ratio of the effect pattern in the big hit type notification effect lottery is set as in the first distribution example, the set value set in the effect content of the big hit type notification effect is the first set value. It is possible to select either when there is a certain time or when it is the second set value, and when it is the first set value, it includes an effect content which is easier to select than when it is the second set value. According to this, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, which of the first set value and the second set value is set by the jackpot type notification effect, although it cannot be definitively recognized. Can be guessed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who wants to grasp the set value.

(3-7) When the selection ratio of the effect pattern in the big hit type notification effect lottery is set as in the first distribution example, the set value set in the effect content of the big hit type notification effect is a predetermined set value. The effect content that can be selected only in certain cases will not be included. According to this, the set value cannot be definitively recognized regardless of the effect content of the jackpot type notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to definitively recognize that the set value is a set value that is disadvantageous to the player, so that it is possible to suppress the reduction of the player's interest.

(3-8) When the selection ratio of the effect pattern in the big hit type notification effect lottery is set as in the second distribution example, the set value set in the effect content of the big hit type notification effect is a predetermined set value. The effect content that can be selected only in certain cases will be included. According to this, it may be possible to definitively recognize the set value depending on the effect content of the jackpot type notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who wants to grasp the set value more accurately.

(3-9) In the jackpot type notification effect, the display mode of the image displayed on the effect display device EH is different depending on the set value, so that the set value can be visually estimated.

(3-10) Since the set value can be suggested by the winning prize ball number notification effect executed during the jackpot game, the viewpoint of how many prize balls are won in the jackpot game. It is possible to entertain the player from both the viewpoint of which set value is set and the set value.

(3-11) In particular, since the execution condition of the winning prize ball number notification effect is satisfied at an indefinite timing, the player who wants to know the set value is notified of the winning prize ball number notification effect. It is possible to entertain the game by continuously paying attention to whether or not the execution condition is satisfied.

(3-12) The number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game is executed on the condition that the number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game reaches a specific number, so that the number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game becomes a specific number. You can give a sense of accomplishment by reaching it. Further, according to this, it is possible to predict the execution timing of the winning prize ball number notification effect that is executed at an indefinite timing, so that the execution of the winning prize ball number notification effect can be overlooked. It is possible to prevent the set value that has been set from being inferred.

(3-13) Depending on the number determined as the specific value, the execution condition of the winning prize ball number notification effect may not be satisfied during one big hit game. In this case, it is possible to more effectively improve the interest when the winning prize ball number notification effect is executed for the player who expects the player to execute the acquired prize ball number notification effect.

(3-14) Depending on the number determined as the specific value, the execution condition of the winning prize ball number notification effect may be satisfied a plurality of times during one big hit game. In this case, it is possible to prevent a player who wants to execute a large number of winning prize ball notification effects from being deprived of the interest due to the fact that the winning prize ball number notification effect is not executed.

(3-15) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the winning prize ball number notification effect is executed regardless of the set value, the game expected to execute the winning prize ball number notification effect. It is possible to suppress the reduction of the interest of the person.

(3-16) When the selection ratio of the production pattern in the winning prize ball notification production lottery is set as in the first distribution example, the set value set is the first in the production content of the winning prize ball notification production. It is possible to select either when it is the first set value or when it is the second set value, and when it is the first set value, it is easier to select the effect content than when it is the second set value. included. According to this, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, which of the first set value and the second set value is set by the winning prize ball number notification effect, although it cannot be definitely recognized. You can guess if it is. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who wants to grasp the set value.

(3-17) When the selection ratio of the production pattern in the winning prize ball notification production lottery is set as in the first distribution example, a set value is set for the production content of the winning prize ball notification production. The effect content that can be selected only when the setting value of is not included. According to this, the set value cannot be definitively recognized regardless of the effect content of the winning prize ball number notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to definitively recognize that the set value is a set value that is disadvantageous to the player, so that it is possible to suppress the reduction of the player's interest.

(3-18) When the selection ratio of the production pattern in the winning prize ball notification production lottery is set as in the second distribution example, a set value is set for the production content of the winning prize ball notification production. The effect content that can be selected is included only when the setting value of is. According to this, it may be possible to definitively recognize the set value depending on the effect content of the winning prize ball number notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who wants to grasp the set value more accurately.

(3-19) In the winning prize ball number notification effect, the display mode of the image displayed on the effect display device EH differs depending on the set value, so that the set value can be visually estimated. it can.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 20, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect suggesting a set value during execution of the first special game in the low base state. Is. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed at the start of the first (first) first special game after the end of the demo effect.

In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed by the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP as in the setting suggestion effect in the first embodiment. Then, the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment is executed by any of the plurality of effect contents. For example, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment includes the first effect content (FIG. 20A) in which the decorative lamp LA1 is made to emit light in the first light emitting mode and the first special sound is output from the speaker SP. It is. Further, the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment include the second effect content (FIG. 20 (b)) in which the decorative lamp LA1 is made to emit light in the second light emitting mode and the second special sound is output from the speaker SP. A third effect content (FIG. 20 (c)) in which the decorative lamp LA1 is made to emit light in the third light emitting mode and the third special sound is output from the speaker SP is included. In the following description, among the effect patterns that define the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect, the effect pattern that defines the first effect content is shown as the effect pattern E31, and the effect pattern that defines the second effect content is shown as the effect pattern E32. , The effect pattern in which the third effect content is defined is referred to as an effect pattern E33.

Next, the control for executing the setting suggestion effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a standby state command, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a standby state flag in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM50c. Further, when the standby state flag is set, the sub-control CPU 50a deletes the standby state flag by inputting the variation pattern specification command. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the standby state flag is a flag indicating that the standby state is in progress.

Then, when the standby state flag is set and the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the current gaming state is the low base state. When the current gaming state is not the low base state, that is, when the current gaming state is the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as not to execute the setting suggestion effect. On the other hand, when the current game state is the low base state, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the input variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a may determine from the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command whether or not the fluctuation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special game. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may determine whether or not the variable pattern designation command corresponds to the first special game from the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command input separately from the variable pattern designation command. .. Then, when the input variation pattern specification command is not the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the first special game, that is, when the input variation pattern specification command is the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the second special game, the sub-control The CPU 50a is controlled so as not to execute the setting suggestion effect.

On the other hand, when the current game state is the low base state and the input variation pattern specification command is the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the first special game, the sub-control CPU 50a is based on the set setting value. By selecting any of the effect patterns E31 to E33, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is selected. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a acquires a predetermined random number, and depending on which of the determination values for the setting suggestion effect lottery stored in the sub-control RWM50c matches the value of the acquired random number, the effect pattern E31 to 1 Select one of E33. The control for performing the setting suggestion effect lottery for selecting the effect pattern is the control in which the effect patterns E1 to E3 of the control for performing the setting suggestion effect lottery in the first embodiment described above are replaced with the effect patterns E31 to E33. Since they are the same, the description thereof will be omitted.

In the present embodiment, the distribution of the selection ratios of the effect patterns E31 to E33 in the setting suggestion effect lottery can be appropriately set. For example, as in the first distribution example described above, any of the set values set may be selectable for the effect pattern in which the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is defined. In other words, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect may not include the effect content that can be selected only when the set setting value is a predetermined set value. That is, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed with the effect content that can be definitively recognized that the set set value is a predetermined set value. Further, as in the first distribution example, it is possible to select any of the effect patterns that define the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect, regardless of the set value being set among the plurality of set values. Therefore, the selection ratio may be different depending on which set value is used. That is, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect can be selected regardless of whether the set setting value is the first setting value or the second setting value, and the first setting value. When is, the effect content which is easier to be selected than when it is the second set value may be included.

Further, as in the second distribution example already described, the effect pattern in which the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is defined can be selected on condition that it is one of a plurality of set values. May be included. That is, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect may include an effect content that can definitively recognize that the set setting value is any of a plurality of set values. Further, as in the second distribution example, the effect pattern that defines the effect content of the setting suggestion effect includes an effect pattern that can be selected only when the set set value is a predetermined set value. May be good. That is, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect may include the effect content that can be selected only when the set set value is a predetermined set value. That is, the setting suggestion effect may be executed with the effect content that can be definitively recognized that the set set value is a predetermined set value.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 50a selects the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP so as to execute the setting suggestion effect with the effect content defined in the selected effect pattern. .. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP so as to end the setting suggestion effect when the predetermined effect time has elapsed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a selects the effect content of the setting suggestion effect and executes the setting suggestion effect with the selected effect content, triggered by the start of the first special game after the end of the demo effect. The decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP are controlled in such a manner. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the setting suggestion effect during the execution of the first special game to be executed after the end of the demo effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a selects one of the effect patterns E31 to E33 regardless of the set value, and the effect content defined in the selected effect pattern. To execute the setting suggestion effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed regardless of the set value. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a has any of the effect patterns E31 to E33 regardless of whether the fluctuation pattern specified by the input fluctuation pattern designation command is a jackpot fluctuation pattern or a missed fluctuation pattern. Select the effect pattern of, and execute the setting suggestion effect with the effect content defined for the selected effect pattern. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a is either a case where the jackpot display result is derived or a case where the jackpot display result is not derived in the special game that is first executed after the end of the demo effect. Even so, the setting suggestion effect can be executed.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of the effect when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the present embodiment will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 50a. In this example, it is assumed that the gaming state is a low base state.

As shown in FIG. 21, in this example, it is assumed that the production game corresponding to the first special game is being executed and the first special game is not held (first special hold number “0”) (1st special hold number “0”). Time point t30). In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so as to start the demo effect when the standby state command is input after the end of the first special game (time point t31). Further, at the time point t31, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a standby state flag in the sub-control RWM50c (indicated as "standby state flag ON" in the figure).

After that, it is assumed that the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 15 is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1 (indicated as "first starting winning sensor ON" in the figure), and the first special game is started. (Time point t32). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a erases the standby state flag (indicated as "standby state flag OFF" in the figure) and corresponds to the started first special game when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input. The effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP are controlled so as to start the effect game. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the setting suggestion effect because the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game is input when the standby state flag is set in the low base state. .. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a selects one of the effect patterns from the effect patterns E31 to E33 by performing the setting suggestion effect lottery, and selects the effect pattern with the start of the effect game based on the first special game. The decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP are controlled so as to start the setting suggestion effect with the effect content defined in the effect pattern. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP so as to end the setting suggestion effect when the predetermined effect time has elapsed (time point t33).

Then, if the game ball entered in the first start winning opening 15 is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1 during the execution of the first special game, the execution of the first special game is suspended (time point t34). .. Subsequently, when the running first special game ends, the next first special game starts (time point t35). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so as to start the effect game corresponding to the next first special game, triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command. To do. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute the setting suggestion effect because the variation pattern designation command is input when the standby state flag is not set.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP so that the setting suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the first special game executed after the demo effect is completed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect is established when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 after the demo effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect includes both the execution of the demo effect and the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the setting suggestion effect during the execution of the first first special game after the demo effect is completed, while during the execution of the second and subsequent first special games. Does not execute the setting suggestion effect.

Further, although not shown, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 50a is in the high base state, it is when the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game is input when the standby state flag is set. However, the setting suggestion effect is not executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the setting suggestion effect on condition that it is in the low base state. In the present embodiment, the low base state corresponds to the first gaming state, and the high base state corresponds to the second gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state.

Further, although not shown, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 50a is in the low base state and the standby state flag is set, the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game is input. However, the setting suggestion effect is not executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a can execute the setting suggestion effect when the first special game among the special games is executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect includes that the game ball has entered the first starting winning opening 15 of the first starting winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16. In the present embodiment, the first starting winning opening 15 corresponds to the first starting opening, and the second starting winning opening 16 corresponds to the second starting opening.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it has the following effects.
(4-1) A player who wants to execute the setting suggestion effect because the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect is satisfied when the demo effect is executed and the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15. On the other hand, it is possible to increase the motivation to execute the demonstration effect on the pachinko gaming machine 10 and to insert the gaming ball into the first starting winning opening 15.

(4-2) In particular, in the present embodiment, in the special game that is first executed after the end of the demo production, either the case where the jackpot display result is derived or the case where the jackpot display result is not derived. Even so, the setting suggestion effect can be executed. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the setting suggestion effect can be enjoyed.

(4-3) The setting suggestion effect is executed when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 after the demo effect is executed. For this reason, the player who wants to execute the setting suggestion effect is motivated to insert the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in which the demo effect is executed. Can be done.

(4-4) When the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect is satisfied, the setting suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the first special game after the end of the demo effect, so that the setting suggestion effect can be executed promptly. it can. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who expects the execution of the setting suggestion effect.

(4-5) In the low base state and the high base state, the high base state is a more advantageous gaming state for the player. Therefore, in the low base state, the player's motivation for playing may be lower than in the high base state. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the setting suggestion effect is executed in the low base state, the player's motivation for playing in the low base state can be improved.

(4-6) The setting suggestion effect is executed by the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the setting suggestion effect can be executed without hindering the progress of the effect game on the effect display device EH.

(4-7) If the setting suggestion effect is executed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the special game, it is conceivable that the setting suggestion effect cannot be executed depending on the fluctuation time of the special game. .. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the setting suggestion effect is executed at the start of the special game, the setting suggestion effect can be executed regardless of the fluctuation time of the special game.

(4-8) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the demonstration effect is executed and the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 regardless of the set value. Since the setting suggestion effect can be executed, it is possible to prevent the player's interest in executing the setting suggestion effect from being reduced by reducing the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed.

(4-9) In the first special game and the second special game, the second special game is a special game that is more advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 and the first special game is executed, the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 16 and the second special game is executed. There is a risk that the interest of the player will not be improved compared to when the game is played. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed on condition that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 of the first starting winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16. , It is possible to improve the interest of the player when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 and the first special game is executed.

For example, the above embodiment may be modified as follows.
-In each embodiment, the selection ratio of the effect pattern may be changed as appropriate.
-In each embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may make the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect different based on the set set value. For example, when the setting suggestion effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 50a can execute the setting suggestion effect so as to suggest that a higher setting value is set as compared with the case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. May be determined. In this case, the selection ratio of the effect content of the setting suggestion effect may be the same regardless of the set value. Further, at this time, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect may be one type, and in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a does not have to execute the lottery to select the effect content of the setting suggestion effect. Further, in the third embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may have different execution ratios of the jackpot type notification effect and the winning prize ball number notification effect based on the set set value.

-In each embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as not to execute the setting suggestion effect when the set set value is a predetermined set value. Further, in the third embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as not to execute the big hit type notification effect and the winning prize number notification effect when the set value is a predetermined set value. Good.

-In each embodiment, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect may be changed as appropriate. The setting suggestion effect may be executed by any of the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP, and may be performed in place of or in addition to the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP by an effect means different from that of the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP. It may be executed. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be executed by the effect display device EH. Further, in the third embodiment, the production contents of the jackpot type notification effect and the winning prize number number notification effect may be changed as appropriate. The jackpot type notification effect and the winning prize ball number notification effect may be executed in place of or in addition to the effect display device EH by an effect means different from the effect display device EH. For example, the jackpot type notification effect and the winning prize ball number notification effect may be executed by the decorative lamp LA or the speaker SP.

-In each embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the setting suggestion effect by different effect means according to the set set value. Similarly, in the third embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the jackpot type notification effect and the winning prize ball number notification effect by different effect means according to the set set value.

-In each embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the setting suggestion effect at different timings according to the set set value. Similarly, in the third embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute the jackpot type notification effect and the winning prize number number notification effect at different timings according to the set set value.

-In the first embodiment, the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect may be changed at least during a specific period during which the special game is not executed, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the setting suggestion effect during the second and subsequent round games. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the setting suggestion effect during the opening time, or may be controlled to execute the setting suggestion effect during the ending time. Here, when the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect is set to the opening time, the fun of having the game ball guessed at the set value during the opening time is given, and then the game ball is won by the large winning opening 18 in the round game. Can be given. In addition, when the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect is set to the ending time, in the round game, after giving the fun of winning the game ball to the large winning opening 18, the fun of guessing the set value during the ending time is enjoyed. Can be given. In this way, when the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect is set during the opening time or the ending time, it is possible to improve the interest of the player at times other than the round game in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 18. it can. Further, the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect may be a predetermined timing during the valid period of the special winning sensor SE3 during the big hit game. Further, the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect may be a predetermined timing from the first opening of the big winning opening 18 to the end of the big hit game in the big hit game. Further, the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect does not have to be during the big hit game, and may be, for example, during the interval time provided between the special games or during the standby state. Further, when it is possible to give a small hit game different from the big hit game, the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect may be during the small hit game.

-In the first embodiment, the setting suggestion effect may be executed a plurality of times during one specific period. For example, in the first embodiment, the setting suggestion effect may be executed a plurality of times during one big hit game. Further, in the first embodiment, the setting suggestion effect may be executed a plurality of times during one round game.

-In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the setting suggestion effect by different effect means according to the type of the given jackpot game. Further, in the third embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the jackpot type notification effect and the winning prize ball number notification effect by different effect means according to the type of the given jackpot game.

-In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the setting suggestion effect at different timings according to the type of the given jackpot game. Further, in the third embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the big hit type notification effect at different timings according to the type of the given big hit game.

-In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be capable of controlling to execute the setting suggestion effect on condition that a specific jackpot game is given. Further, in the third embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be capable of controlling to execute the big hit type notification effect and the winning prize ball number notification effect on condition that a specific big hit game is given. According to this, when a big hit game is given to a player who wants to know the set value, he or she is made to pay attention to whether or not the given big hit game is a specific big hit game. You can entertain the game.

-In the first embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so that the setting suggestion effect is executed by different effect means depending on whether the hold continuous effect is executed or the hold continuous effect is not executed.

-In the first embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the setting suggestion effect at different timings depending on whether the hold continuous effect is executed or the hold continuous effect is not executed.

-In the first embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the hold continuous effect by the same effect means as the setting suggestion effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the hold continuous effect at the same timing as the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect.

-In the first embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute the setting suggestion effect on condition that the hold continuous effect is not executed.
-In the first embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the hold continuous effect. Further, in the second embodiment, the third embodiment, and the fourth embodiment, the hold continuous effect may be executed.

-In each embodiment, an effect means dedicated to the setting suggestion effect may be provided. Further, in the third embodiment, the effect means dedicated to the jackpot type notification effect and the winning prize number number notification effect may be provided.

-In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be able to execute the setting suggestion effect not only during the jackpot game but also during the execution of the special game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the setting suggestion effect during the execution of the special game so as to be executed by an effect means different from the setting suggestion effect during the big hit game.

-In the third embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be capable of executing the setting suggestion effect in addition to the jackpot type notification effect and the winning prize ball number notification effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may be able to execute the setting suggestion effect during the big hit game, or may be able to execute the setting suggestion effect during the execution of the special game. Here, when the setting suggestion effect can be executed during the big hit game, the set value can be estimated by the big hit type notification effect and the winning prize ball number notification effect during the big hit game, and also by the setting suggestion effect. Since the set value can be estimated, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who wants to grasp the set value accurately. In addition, when the setting suggestion effect can be executed during the execution of the special game, it is possible to give the enjoyment of guessing the set value by the big hit type notification effect and the winning prize ball number notification effect during the big hit game. During the execution of the special game, it is possible to give fun to guess the set value by the setting suggestion effect.

-In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be able to execute the setting suggestion effect during the big hit game as well as during the execution of the special game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the setting suggestion effect during the big hit game so as to be executed by an effect means different from the setting suggestion effect during the execution of the special game.

-In the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute an effective notification effect for notifying that the operation is valid during the operation valid period during which the operation of the effect button BT is valid. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so that the effective notification effect is executed by any one or more of the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP.

-In the second embodiment, the execution conditions of the setting suggestion effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute the setting suggestion effect on condition that the effect button BT is operated within a predetermined time after the game ball enters the large winning opening 18. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the operation validity period when the game ball enters the large winning opening 18, while a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ball entered the large winning opening 18. It may be controlled so that the operation validity period ends with this as an opportunity. That is, the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect may be satisfied on the condition that both the operation condition in which the operation means is operated and the special condition regarding the entry of the game ball into the grand prize opening 18 are satisfied. ..

-In the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a does not have to set the operation valid period every time the round game is started. For example, the operation valid period is set when starting the round game a specific number of times. Then, when starting a round game other than the specific number of times, the operation valid period may be controlled not to be set. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the operation validity period when the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 18 in the round game reaches a predetermined number, while entering the large winning opening 18 in the round game. If the number of game balls that have been played has not reached a predetermined number, the operation valid period may be controlled so as not to be set.

-In the second embodiment, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect may be selected at different selection ratios according to the operation mode of the effect button BT. For example, when the sub-control CPU 50a operates the effect button BT in the first operation mode (for example, a single press), the sub-control CPU 50a selects the effect content in the first selection ratio (for example, the first distribution example). Then, when the effect button BT is operated in the second operation mode (for example, long press), even if it is controlled to select the effect content in the second selection ratio (for example, the second distribution example). Good.

-In the second embodiment, in addition to the effect button BT, an operation means different from that of the effect button BT may be provided. In this case, the operation of the operating means by the different operating modes includes operating the different operating means. For example, operating the effect button BT and operating an operation means different from the effect button BT are different operation modes.

-In the second embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 50a executes the setting suggestion effect a plurality of times during one big hit game, it may be controlled to execute the setting suggestion effect a plurality of times with the same effect content. ..

-In the second embodiment, the round effect may be a series of effects executed over a plurality of round games. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a does not have to perform control to execute the round effect every time the round game is started.

-In the third embodiment, the execution timing of the jackpot type notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the execution timing of the jackpot type notification effect may be during the round game or during the ending time. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the jackpot type notification effect at an indefinite timing during the jackpot game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may determine the execution timing of the jackpot type notification effect by, for example, a lottery using a predetermined random number.

-In the third embodiment, the content to be notified in the jackpot type notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may notify the type of jackpot by a specific name (for example, "BIG bonus") in the jackpot notification effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may notify the type of the jackpot by the same name for two or more jackpots among the plurality of types of jackpots in the jackpot type notification effect. For example, when the sub-control CPU 50a becomes either a 10R high-accuracy jackpot or a 4R high-accuracy jackpot, the sub-control CPU 50a displays an image imitating the character string of "BIG bonus" in the jackpot type notification effect, while the 10R low-accuracy When a big hit occurs, it may be controlled to display an image imitating the character string of "REGULAR bonus" in the big hit type notification effect.

-In the third embodiment, the execution timing of the winning prize ball number notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the winning prize ball number notification effect at a predetermined specific timing. In this case, for example, when the number of winning prize balls reaches a specific number, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute the winning prize ball number notification effect during the ending time of the big hit game being executed.

-In the third embodiment, the execution condition of the winning prize ball number notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may notify the number of prize balls acquired in the big hit game by executing the winning prize ball number notification effect at the end of a predetermined game state (for example, a high base state). In this case, the execution condition of the winning prize ball number notification effect is that the predetermined gaming state has ended. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may notify the number of prize balls acquired in the current jackpot game by continuously executing the winning prize ball number notification effect during the predetermined game state. In this case, the execution condition of the winning prize ball number notification effect is controlled to a predetermined gaming state.

-In the third embodiment, the content to be notified in the winning prize ball number notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to notify the number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 18 in the big hit game from the number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game ball enters the big prize opening 18 during the big hit game in the winning prize ball number notification effect. May be controlled so as to notify the total number of prize balls including the number of prize balls paid out when the player enters the first ordinary winning opening 21a or the second ordinary winning opening 21b. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a is paid out when the game ball enters the first ordinary winning opening 21a or the second ordinary winning opening 21b during the period when the jackpot game is not given in the winning prize ball number notification effect. It may be controlled to notify the total number of prize balls including the number of prize balls.

-In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may executively control an effect different from the setting suggestion effect at the start of the special game. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may executively control the expectation degree suggestion effect as an effect different from the setting suggestion effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the setting suggestion effect to be executable even when the expectation suggestion effect is executed at the start of the special game. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to regulate the execution of the expectation degree suggestion effect when the setting suggestion effect is executed at the start of the special game. That is, in the fourth embodiment, when the expectation degree suggestion effect can be executed at the start of the special game, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in preference to the expectation degree suggestion effect. According to this, when an effect different from the setting suggestion effect is executed, the setting suggestion effect is not executed, which lowers the interest of the player who expects the execution of the setting suggestion effect. Can be suppressed.

-In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may executively control the setting suggestion effect even when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may control so that the setting suggestion effect is not executed when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15.

-In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute the setting suggestion effect in the high base state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as not to execute the setting suggestion effect in the low base state.

-In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as not to execute the setting suggestion effect when the first special game is a big hit special game after the end of the demo effect. That is, the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect may include that the special game that is first executed after the end of the demo effect is an outlier special game. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as not to execute the setting suggestion effect when the first special game is an outlier special game after the end of the demo effect. That is, the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect may include that the special game to be executed first after the end of the demo effect is a big hit special game.

-In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the setting suggestion effect executably in the second and subsequent special games in addition to the first special game after the end of the demo effect. That is, in the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the setting suggestion effect at least during the execution of the first special game among the special games executed after the demo effect is completed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a is set with different effect contents when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the first special game and when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the second and subsequent special games after the demo effect is completed. The suggestion effect may be executed, or the setting suggestion effect may be executed with the same effect content. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a does not have to execute the setting suggestion effect during the execution of the first special game after the end of the demo effect.

-In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the setting suggestion effect at a specific timing during the execution of the special game, instead of or in addition to the start of the special game. It may be controlled to execute the setting suggestion effect at the end of the game.

-In the fourth embodiment, the timing for setting the standby state flag and the timing for deleting the standby state flag may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may set the standby state flag when a predetermined time has elapsed after inputting the standby state command.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that gives a high probability state up to the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined probability variation number. In a gaming machine that grants a high probability state up to the number of probability variations, the number of times that the high probability state continues until the next big hit game is substantially set is set as the probability variation (for example, the probability of hitting is By setting the probability change number to 10000 times with respect to 1/99), the high probability state may be terminated when the next big hit game is given. Further, in the big hit game, it may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine (so-called V probability change machine) that gives a high probability state on condition that the game ball has passed through a specific region. Further, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (so-called falling machine) that gives a high probability state up to the time when a predetermined fall lottery is won after the end of the big hit game.

-As the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine having three or more kinds of probability states.
-As the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of base states. Further, as the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the pachinko gaming machine may be embodied as having one type of base state. That is, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a ball entry rate improving function for improving the ball entry rate of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of large winning openings.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only special symbols. Further, it may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine having a single starting winning opening and using a single special symbol, or a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of starting winning openings and using a single special symbol. That is, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, particularly the specific configuration of the gaming board YB, may be arbitrarily changed.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) The specific condition may not be satisfied during one special game.
(B) The specific condition may be satisfied a plurality of times during one special game.

(C) The special effect can be executed with an effect content that can definitely recognize that the set setting information is the predetermined setting information.
(D) The special effect is not executed with the effect content that can definitely recognize that the set setting information is the predetermined setting information.

BT ... effect button (operation means), EH ... effect display device (effect means, display means), LA1 ... decorative lamp (effect means, specific effect means, light emitting means), LA2 ... decorative lamp (effect means, light emitting means) , SP ... Speaker (directing means, specific directing means, output means), 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 15 ... 1st starting winning opening (1st starting opening), 16 ... 2nd starting winning opening (2nd starting opening) , 18 ... Grand prize opening, 40 ... Main control board, 41 ... Microprocessor, 41a ... Main control CPU (setting control means, holding means, game control means, game state control means), 50 ... Sub control board, 50a ... Sub Control CPU (effect control means).

Claims (1)

In a game machine that grants a special game that opens the big prize opening on the condition that the lottery is won with the establishment of the starting condition as an opportunity
A setting control means configured to at least enable control to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that determines the degree of advantage regarding the winning lottery.
The production means to execute the production and
A production control means that controls the execution of the production,
A holding means for holding the execution of the symbol variation game when the holding condition is satisfied, and
A game control means for controlling the execution of the symbol variation game is provided.
When the winning lottery is won with the establishment of the starting condition as an opportunity, the game control means controls so as to derive the winning display result in the symbol variation game.
The effects include a special effect executed during the special game, a specific effect executed during the special game, which is different from the special effect, and an effect executed during the special game. The special effect and the special effect different from the specific effect are included.
The presentation control means, when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, the can der control to execute the special effect Rutotomoni, when a predetermined condition a predetermined is satisfied, to execute the special effect control is possible der is,
The special effect is also used as a setting suggestion effect that suggests the set setting information.
The special effect is a setting suggestion effect different from the setting suggestion effect that is also used as the special effect.
Based on the setting information set, at least one of the selected percentage of the effect contents of the execution of the special effect ratio and the special effect is different for Rutotomoni, the effect contents of the special effect of the execution ratio and the special effect Ri at least any Do different among the selected ratio,
The specific condition is a condition that can be satisfied at an indefinite timing.
The predetermined condition is satisfied on condition that both the operation condition in which the specific operation is performed and the special condition regarding the entry of the game ball into the grand prize opening are satisfied.
The special effect can be executed a plurality of times during one special game.
The operation condition is satisfied when the specific operation is performed within a predetermined operation validity period.
The effect means does not notify that the specific operation is effective within the operation valid period.
The operation validity period is set when the special condition is satisfied.
The special condition is established when the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening in the special game reaches a predetermined number.
The specific effect is an effect that suggests that the pending symbol variation game includes a symbol variation game from which a hit display result is derived.
A gaming machine characterized in that the special effect and the specific effect are executed at different timings in the same effect means.