JP6877761B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines are given a big hit game that opens the big winning opening when the lottery is won when the game ball enters the starting opening. The jackpot game is an advantageous state for the player because a large number of prize balls can be won.

For example, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 makes it possible to specify the degree of expectation of a big hit by displaying a predetermined image during the execution of a variable game, and improves the interest of the player.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-239754

However, today, it is expected that the player's interest will be further improved by devising the effect of displaying a predetermined image.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems draws a winning lottery when the game ball enters the starting port, and if the winning lottery is won, the winning display result is derived in the variable game, and then the big winning opening. In a gaming machine to which a hit game is granted, a setting means that can be set by changing the degree of advantage regarding the hit game and an effect of displaying an image are executed based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit. A possible effect execution means and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means are provided, the effect execution means can execute a special effect, and in the special effect, a plurality of effect images are variably displayed. After that, when the first effect image and the second effect image are stopped and displayed, and a specific combination is formed by the stopped display of the first effect image and the second effect image, the first effect image and the second effect image are stopped and displayed. The setting is suggested, and the gist is that the specific combination can be formed in either a variable game in which a big hit is won or a variable game in which a big hit is not won and the game is out of order.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems draws a winning lottery when the game ball enters the starting port, and if the winning lottery is won, the winning display result is derived in the variable game, and then the big winning opening. In a gaming machine to which a hit game is granted, a setting means that can be set by changing the degree of advantage regarding the hit game and an effect of displaying an image are executed based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit. The effect executing means includes a possible effect executing means, an effect controlling means for controlling the effect executing means, and an effect mode controlling means for controlling the effect mode. The effect executing means can execute a special effect, and the special effect can be executed. In the production, after a plurality of production images are variablely displayed, the first production image and the second production image are stopped and displayed, and the first production image and the second production image that are stopped and displayed are stopped and displayed. When a specific combination is formed by the above, the setting is suggested, and the effect mode has a plurality of effect modes, and the variable game is performed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode being set among the plurality of effect modes. Is executed, a specific effect mode can be selected by the player's selection operation, and when the specific effect mode is selected and set, the case where the specific effect mode is not set means that the above The gist is that the mode of special production is different .

A gaming machine that solves the above problems draws a winning lottery when the game ball enters the starting port, and if the winning lottery is won, the winning display result is derived in the variable game, and then the big winning opening. In a gaming machine to which a hit game is granted, a setting means that can be set by changing the degree of advantage regarding the hit game and an effect of displaying an image are executed based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit. A possible effect execution means and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means are provided, the effect execution means can execute a special effect, and in the special effect, a plurality of effect images are variably displayed. After that, when the first effect image and the second effect image are stopped and displayed, and a specific combination is formed by the stopped display of the first effect image and the second effect image, the first effect image and the second effect image are stopped and displayed. The setting is suggested, the jackpot expectation is further suggested by the specific combination, and the specific combination includes a first combination and a second combination, and a case where the first combination is formed and a case where the first combination is formed. It is a gist that the suggested jackpot expectation is different from the case where the second combination is formed .
A gaming machine that solves the above problems draws a winning lottery when the game ball enters the starting port, and if the winning lottery is won, the winning display result is derived from a plurality of display results in the variable game. After the game is played, in a gaming machine to which a winning game is granted to open the winning opening, a setting means that can be set by changing the degree of advantage regarding the winning game based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit. An effect executing means capable of executing an effect of displaying an image and an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means are provided, and the effect executing means can execute a special effect, and the special effect has a plurality of effects. After the effect image of is displayed in a variable manner, the first effect image and the second effect image are stopped and displayed, and the first effect image and the second effect image that are stopped and displayed are specific. When the combination is formed, the setting is suggested, and the effect that can be executed by the effect executing means includes the first effect including the special effect and the second effect that can suggest the setting. During the execution of one variable game, the first effect and the second effect may be executed, and the first effect is during the period from the start of the variable game until the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is a gist that the second effect is executed during the period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until any display result is derived in the variable game.

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

The front view which shows typically the pachinko game machine. The front view which shows the game board schematically. The front view which shows typically the main board unit. Explanatory drawing for explaining a setting value. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline of control at the time of power-on. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process. A flowchart showing a special symbol start process. Explanatory drawing for explaining an example of a production system. (A) to (g) are explanatory views for explaining an example of a specific execution mode of a special effect. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of a specific execution mode of a special effect. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the first effect image, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the second effect image. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a concrete example of the determination probability of the special production pattern at the time of the outlier without super reach production. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a concrete example of the determination probability of a special production pattern at the time of off with super reach production. Explanatory drawing for explaining a concrete example of the determination probability of a special production pattern at the time of a big hit with a super reach production.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a special symbol winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as a special lottery) internally performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are examples of variation games.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel at the same time. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 13a and 13b include a jackpot symbol that is an example of a jackpot display result, a small hit symbol that is an example of a small hit display result, and a missed symbol that is an example of a missed display result. There is. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won in a special lottery, a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and a big hit game is given after the end of the special game of the big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a small hit is won in a special lottery, a small hit symbol is derived in the special game, and a small hit game is given after the special game of the small hit is completed. In the following description, the probability of winning a big hit in the special lottery is referred to as "big hit probability K", and the probability of winning a small hit is referred to as "small hit probability L".

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

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The 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 a winning lottery (hereinafter, referred to as an ordinary lottery) of the ordinary symbol internally performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is referred to as a "normal game".

The normal symbols that can be derived from the normal symbol display unit 13e include a normal hit symbol that is an example of a normal hit display result and a missed symbol that is an example of a normal hit display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a normal hit is won in a normal lottery, a normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and a normal hit game is given after the normal game of the normal hit is completed. In the following description, the probability of winning a normal hit in a normal lottery is referred to as "normal win probability N".

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 together in one display device, and may be provided in different parts. Further, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed", and a round display unit that notifies the maximum number of round games to be described later.

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

The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA can be grasped as an effect device which is an example of means for executing the effect, and the effect device group is formed by these. Of these, the effect display device EH is an example of an effect executing means capable of executing an effect of displaying an image. The effect device group is not limited to the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA, and may be arbitrarily selected from the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA. A plurality of them may be included, and a movable body for the effect and a vibrating body for the effect may be included.

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 18 that opens into the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 18. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game balls are detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is a special variable member which is an example of means capable of operating in an open state in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening 18 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 18. 19 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the large winning opening 18, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 which is an example of an actuator that operates the special variable member 19 (see FIG. 6). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the hit game of the special symbol.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 20 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) in the gaming area YBa. The gate 20 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 20. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding 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 ordinary winning openings 24 and 24 that open into the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning openings 24 and 24. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by a normal prize sensor (not shown), a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18, 24, 24. It is a so-called "winning" that a game ball enters the winning opening.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko 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. Here, the structure of the main control unit MU will be described in detail, and the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including each unit MU, SU, 60 will be described later.

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

The RWM clear switch 46 is configured to at least enable an operation of instructing the initialization of the information backed up by the backup function described later (hereinafter referred to as BU information). The RWM clear switch 46 is turned on when the pushing operation is performed, and is turned off when the pushing operation is not performed. In the present embodiment, operating the RWM clear switch 46 in the ON state is an example of a predetermined initialization operation, and the RWM clear switch 46 is an example of an operation unit configured to at least enable the initialization operation. ..

The setting device 47 has a key cylinder 47a that is rotated while the setting key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole. The setting device 47 is in an operating state of either an on state in which the setting key is inserted into the keyhole of the key cylinder 47a and rotated in a predetermined direction, or an off state in which the setting key is not rotated in the predetermined direction. Can be switched to. The setting device 47 cannot pull out the setting key unless it is in the operating state switched to the off state. In the present embodiment, operating the setting device 47 in the ON state is an example of a predetermined setting operation, and the setting device 47 is an example of a predetermined operation unit configured to at least enable the setting operation. The display 48 is a display unit (so-called 7-segment display) in which a light emitting unit such as an LED is arranged in a figure eight shape, and is configured to be able to display a numerical value of 0 to 9. The display 48 is not limited to the configuration in which the light emitting portions are arranged in a figure eight shape, and may be configured in which the light emitting portions are arranged in a shape different from this, and the number of the light emitting portions is not limited to seven. ..

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

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

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

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

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low ball entry rate state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol that changes the normal hit probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state.

The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 17 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low ball entry rate state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low ball entry rate state, and the normal variable member 17 in the normal hit game is once. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the ball longer than that in the low ball entry rate state.

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

The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. Under the normal state, the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function do not operate. In the first advantageous state, the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function all operate. In the second advantageous state, the probability change function does not operate, while the ball entry assist function and the time saving function operate. It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not limited to having three gaming states, and a part or all of them may be set to different gaming states in which the function to operate among the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function is changed. Good. Further, the gaming state may be one or two, or four or more.

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

For each set value, the jackpot probability Kl when the probability variation function is not operating and the jackpot probability Kh when the probability variation function is operating are defined as a set. The jackpot probabilities Kl and Kh have high probabilities in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6. That is, the setting is advantageous for the player in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6. As described above, in the present embodiment, the setting of the jackpot probability, which is an example of the degree of advantage, includes the first setting and the second setting which is more advantageous than the first setting. In the present embodiment, an example in which settings 1 to 3 are defined as the "first setting" and settings 4 to 6 are defined as the "second setting" will be described. Not limited to this, for the combination of the first setting and the second setting, settings 1 to 5 are set in the first setting, setting 6 is set in the second setting, and settings 1, 3 and 5 (odd number setting) are set in the first setting. ), And settings 2, 4 and 6 (even number setting) may be set in the second setting.

On the other hand, the small hit probability L in the special lottery is the same regardless of any of the settings 1 to 6. After the jackpot game is completed, the ratio controlled to the first advantageous state (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation ratio M) is the same regardless of any of the settings 1 to 6. Further, the distribution ratio of the fluctuation pattern that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game is the same regardless of the settings 1 to 6. Further, the normal hit probability Nl in the low ball entry rate state and the normal hit probability Nh in the high ball entry rate state are the same regardless of any of the settings 1 to 6. The set value is not limited to all 6 steps, and may be 2 to 5 steps or 7 or more steps.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power is turned on, the RWM clear switch 46 is in the off state and the setter 47 is in the off state, in principle, based on BU information. The progress of the game is shifted to a possible control state (hereinafter referred to as a normal control state). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, if the RWM clear switch 46 is in the on state and the setting device 47 is in the off state, the BU information is initialized, and various information after the initialization is displayed. Based on this, the normal control state is entered.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, if the RWM clear switch 46 is in the on state and the setter 47 is in the on state, the pachinko game machine 10 shifts to the setting change state in which the setting value can be changed so that the setting can be made. Will be done. In the setting change state, the RWM clear switch 46 functions as a setting switch, and each time the setting switch is operated, the internally selected setting value is ... → 1 → 2 → ... → 6 → 1 ... It can be switched to loop like this. At this time, on the display 48, any numerical value from 1 to 6 is displayed so that the set value being selected can be specified. The setting change state is terminated when the setting device 47 is operated to the off state, and the selected setting value is confirmed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is initialized with BU information, and shifts to a normal control state based on various information after the initialization.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, if the RWM clear switch 46 is in the off state and the setting device 47 is in the on state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shifted to the setting confirmation state in which the set value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the display 48 displays a numerical value from 1 to 6 so that the set value set internally can be specified. The setting confirmation state is terminated when the setting device 47 is operated to the off state. After that, the pachinko gaming machine 10 shifts to the normal control state based on the BU information in principle.

Next, the jackpot will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes one or a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The type of jackpot symbol can also be grasped as the type of jackpot. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots). The jackpot symbol of the present embodiment is classified into any group of symbol ZA, symbol ZB, and symbol ZC. The number of jackpot symbols may be two or four or more.

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

In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game of symbols ZA and ZC, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to 10 times, and in the jackpot game of symbol ZB, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to 5 times. In the jackpot games of symbols ZA to ZC, 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. The maximum number of round games is related to the number of prize balls that the player can obtain through one big hit game. Therefore, the jackpot game of the symbols ZA and ZC in which the upper limit of the number of round games is set to 10 times is more advantageous than the jackpot game of the symbol ZB in which the upper limit of the number of round games is set to 5 times. It becomes. The specifications of the jackpot game shown in this embodiment are merely examples, and can be arbitrarily changed.

Next, the game state after the end of the big hit game will be described.
Each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots) defines a game state to be given after the jackpot game is completed. For the symbols ZA and ZB, after the end of the big hit game, the first end condition in which the next big hit game is given, and the second special game in which the predetermined first advantageous number of times (150 times in the present embodiment) ends. It is stipulated that the first advantageous state is given until any of the termination conditions is satisfied. The symbol ZC has a first end condition in which the next big hit game is given after the end of the big hit game, and a second end condition in which the special game of a predetermined second advantageous number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) ends. Of these, it is stipulated that the second advantageous state is given until any of the termination conditions is satisfied. The specifications of the gaming state shown in the present embodiment are merely examples, and can be arbitrarily changed.

Next, the small hit will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes one type or a plurality of types of small hit symbols as small hit symbols of special symbols. The type of small hit symbol can also be grasped as the type of small hit. In the present embodiment, all the small hit symbols are classified into the symbol ZK group. The type of small hit game is defined in the small hit symbol. The group of small hit symbols may be two or more.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the small hit game is started after the special small hit game is completed. In the small hit game, a round game in which the large winning opening 18 is opened is performed only once. In the round game in the small hit game, the first end condition in which the predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time (1.8 s in the present embodiment) elapses is satisfied. It is terminated by. In one round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened so that the game ball can enter the ball.

Next, the game state after the end of the small hit game will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming state does not change before and after the start and end of the small hit game of the symbol ZK, and the same gaming state is obtained. For example, if a small hit game is given in the normal state, the normal state continues even after the end of the small hit game. When the small hit game is given in the first advantageous state, the first advantageous state continues even after the end of the small hit game. When the small hit game is given in the second advantageous state, the second advantageous state continues even after the end of the small hit game. When the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state continues before and after the small hit game, the respective advantageous times are not reset and are continuously counted.

Next, an example of the effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute includes an effect symbol variation game that is one of the display effects. The effect pattern variation game is an example of a variation game. 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 variablely 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 that is decorated with characters, patterns, and the like, and is a decorative 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 special game and ends with the special game. In the production game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is derived in the production game. An example of a jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which all rows of effect symbols are the same, such as "777". An example of a small hit symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the big hit symbol combination, such as "345".

Further, when the out-of-design symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-symbol combination is derived in the production game. An example of an out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "778" or "787" in which at least a part of the row of the effect symbols is different from the other row of the effect symbols. In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, such as a shaking fluctuation display.

The production game may be accompanied by a reach production. Reach production is a production that forms a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (first column and third column as an example) among a plurality of columns, and the effect of a column different from the specific column (second column as an example) is produced. The design is still displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the reach effect includes a normal reach effect (hereinafter referred to as NR effect) and a super reach effect (hereinafter referred to as SR effect). In the SR effect, the jackpot symbol is derived in the variable game as compared with the NR effect, and the expectation that the variable game will be a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot expectation) is higher.

For example, the NR effect is an effect in which, in the effect game, after the reach is formed, the effect symbols in the second row are continuously displayed in a variable manner, then temporarily stopped and displayed, and a predetermined symbol combination is derived as it is. For example, the SR effect is an effect that develops the NR effect by re-variating the effect symbols in the second row after executing the NR effect. Then, the SR effect is an effect in which the effect symbols in the second row are finally stopped and displayed, and then a predetermined symbol combination is derived. The SR effect may include an effect of displaying a predetermined character or character string on the effect display device EH.

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

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

The main control ROM 43 stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. Further, the main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The variation pattern is information that can specify the effect content (variation mode) of the effect game performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is a variation pattern that finally derives a jackpot symbol combination with or without a reach effect in the effect game. The small hit variation pattern is a variation pattern that finally derives a small hit symbol combination with or without a reach effect in the effect game. As the out-of-order variation pattern, there is an out-of-order variation pattern with reach that can perform a reach effect in the production game and finally derive a combination of out-of-order symbols. The out-of-reach variation pattern includes an out-of-reach variation pattern in which the reach effect is not performed in the effect game and the out-of-line symbol combination is finally derived.

The big hit fluctuation pattern, the small hit fluctuation pattern, and the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern with reach include a fluctuation pattern NR that can specify the effect content for executing the NR effect. The big hit fluctuation pattern, the small hit fluctuation pattern, and the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern with reach include a fluctuation pattern SR that can specify the effect content for executing the SR effect. The fluctuation pattern SR for SR production is compared to the fluctuation pattern NR for NR production, and is the "selection at the time of big hit" in the "total selection rate of the total selection rate at the time of big hit, small hit, and miss". The ratio of "rate" is high. Therefore, the SR effect has a higher expectation of a big hit than the NR effect. The variation pattern SR of the present embodiment includes a first variation pattern SR1 in which the SR effect is executed via the NR effect, and a second variation in which the SR effect is executed via a special effect described later instead of the NR effect. There is a pattern SR2.

The main control RWM 44 stores various information that is rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 42. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM44 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The main control CPU 42 also performs predetermined control based on the information stored in the main control RWM44. The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 42. The main control CPU 42, the main control ROM 43, the main control RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured as a microprocessor 41 on a single chip, but may be configured separately.

The main control CPU 42 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display devices 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 42 is connected to the solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

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

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51, a sub-control ROM 52, and a sub-control RWM 53. By executing the sub-control program, the sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to the effect as predetermined processes. In the present embodiment, an example of the effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect is configured by the sub-control CPU 51 executing various processes related to the effect. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 includes display effect data used for the display effect, light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, sound effect data used for the sound effect, movable body effect data used for the movable body effect for operating the movable body (not shown), and the like. I remember.

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and can generate a hardware random number.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

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

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

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

The BU information includes game information regarding the progress of the game and set value information regarding set values. The game information includes information about a special game, information about a normal game, information about a winning game with a special symbol, information about a winning game with a normal symbol, information about a game state, and information about paying out a prize ball. For example, the information about the special game includes information that can specify the number of special reservations, various random number information, information that shows the result of the special lottery, information that shows the fluctuation pattern of the special game, information that shows the special symbol to be derived in the special game, and the like. Is. For example, information about a normal game includes information that can specify the number of normal holds, various random number information, information that shows the result of a normal lottery, information that shows a fluctuation pattern of a normal game, information that shows a normal pattern to be derived in a normal game, and the like. Is. For example, the information regarding the winning game of the special symbol is information indicating the progress of the big hit game and the small hit game. For example, the information regarding the winning game of the ordinary symbol is information indicating the progress of the ordinary winning game. For example, the information regarding the game state is information indicating the operation status of the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function (including the remaining number of operation times). For example, the information regarding the payout of prize balls is information indicating the number of unpaid prize balls.

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

Next, the power-on process will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 is started by the startup process (boot process) at the time of power-on, the main control CPU 42 first executes the power-on process. The main control CPU 42 controls the setting of the set value by executing the power-on process. That is, in the present embodiment, an example of the setting means that can be set by changing the jackpot probability K, which is an example of the degree of advantage regarding the hit game, is configured by the main control CPU 42 executing the power-on process.

In the power-on process, the main control CPU 42 determines the operating state of the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting device 47 (hereinafter, referred to as operation determination). When the main control CPU 42 determines in the operation determination that the RWM clear switch 46 is in the ON state and the setter 47 is in the ON state, the main control CPU 42 executes the RWM clear process.

In the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 42 initializes the game information among the BU information. In the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 42 does not initialize the set value information among the BU information. That is, in the present embodiment, an example of the initialization means for initializing at least a part of the stored contents of the main control RWM 44 is configured by the main control CPU 42 executing the RWM clear process.

When the RWM clear process is completed, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the information stored in the main control RWM 44 is in the setting change acceptance period in which the setting value can be changed by accepting the operation of the setting switch. Turn on the identifiable information (hereinafter referred to as the setting changing flag). That is, the main control CPU 42 sets the setting change acceptance period based on the setting operation using the setting device 47, changes the setting value, and shifts to the setting change state that can be set. In the setting change state, the main control CPU 42 controls the display 48 so as to read the set value stored in the main control RWM 44 and display to notify the read set value. That is, the display 48 is notified of the set value when the power is turned off. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a change start command) capable of specifying the start of the setting change state to the sub control board 50.

In the setting change state, each time the setting switch (RWM clear switch 46 as an example) is operated, the main control CPU 42 sets the selected setting value as ... → 1 → 2 → ... → 6 → 1 → ... , Change to loop. The main control CPU 42 controls the display 48 so as to display information (value) indicating the selected set value. In this way, the main control CPU 42 is configured so that the setting can be changed during the setting change acceptance period. That is, the setting change state is a state in which the set value can be changed among the information stored in the main control RWM44.

When the setting device 47 is turned off in the setting change state, the main control CPU 42 determines the set value selected at that time, and sets the determined set value as a new set value. The main control CPU 42 changes the setting changing flag stored in the main control RWM 44 to off. That is, the main control CPU 42 cancels the setting of the setting change acceptance period and ends the setting change state. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a change end command) capable of specifying the end of the setting change state to the sub control board 50. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on process and shifts to the normal control state described later.

When the main control CPU 42 determines in the above-mentioned operation determination that the RWM clear switch 46 is in the off state and the setter 47 is in the on state, it determines whether or not the backup is normal (hereinafter, backup determination). ) Is performed. For example, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the backup flag is stored in the main control RWM44. The main control CPU 42 calculates the checksum value of the main control RWM44, and determines whether or not the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value calculated in the power off processing.

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

When the backup is normal or the RWM clear processing is completed, the main control CPU 42 is information stored in the main control RWM 44 and can identify whether the setting confirmation period is in progress (hereinafter, setting). (Indicated as checking flag) is changed to on. The setting confirmation period is a period for notifying the set value being set so that the manager of the game hall or the like can confirm the set value (big hit probability) set in the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, the main control CPU 42 sets the setting confirmation period based on the operation using the setting device 47, and shifts to the setting change state in which the manager of the game hall or the like can confirm the set value. When the main control CPU 42 shifts to the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 42 controls the display 48 so as to read the set value stored in the main control RWM 44 and display to notify the read set value. That is, the display 48 is notified of the set value when the power is turned off. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a confirmation start command) capable of specifying the start of the setting confirmation state to the sub control board 50.

In the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 42 does not change the set value and does not change the display content of the display 48 even if the setting switch is operated. When the setting device 47 is turned off in the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 42 changes the setting confirmation flag stored in the main control RWM 44 to off. That is, the main control CPU 42 cancels the setting of the setting confirmation period and ends the setting confirmation state. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a confirmation end command) capable of specifying the end of the setting confirmation state to the sub control board 50. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on process and shifts to the normal control state described later.

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

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

In the normal control state, when the interrupt processing described later is permitted, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing a special game and a normal game, a big hit game, a small hit game, and a process for giving a normal hit game. It is a possible control state. When the game information is initialized by the RWM clear process, the special game and the normal game are not executed and held, none of the big hit game, the small hit game, and the normal hit game is given, and , The game state is returned to the normal state. If the game information is not initialized, the game is restored to the state when the power was turned off based on the backed up game information.

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

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

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

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

Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a security signal, which is an example of a predetermined external signal, to the external terminal during the period from the transition to the setting change state to the end and from the transition to the setting confirmation state to the end. It may be output to the outside of the machine from (not shown). For example, a hall computer installed in a management room of a game hall, an external production device installed in an island facility, or the like is connected to the external terminal.

The main control CPU 42 controls at least one of the symbol display units 13a, 13b, and 13e so as to display a notification that the setting has been changed from the transition to the setting change state to the end. You may. The main control CPU 42 controls at least one of the symbol display units 13a, 13b, and 13e so as to display a notification that the setting confirmation state is in effect from the transition to the setting confirmation state to the end. You may. In the symbol display units 13a, 13b, 13e, the display for notifying that the setting has been changed or the setting has been confirmed may be a symbol that is different from both the hit symbol and the missed symbol.

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

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

Next, the special symbol input process will be described.
The special symbol input process is executed as an interrupt process in the normal control state.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting winning sensor SE1. (S101). When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (S101: YES), the main control CPU 42 has a first special hold number stored in the main control RWM 44 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 42 adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it (S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display the information that can specify the updated first special hold number. The hold condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1 when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM44 (S104). For example, the random numbers are a special hit random number used for a special lottery (big hit lottery and a small hit lottery), a hit symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, a reach random number used for determining whether or not to allow execution of a reach effect, and a variation. Fluctuating pattern random numbers used to determine the pattern. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. By storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM44, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can suspend the execution until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. it can.

When no game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 (S101: NO), when the 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 42 shifts to the process of step S105. In the process of step S105, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second start winning sensor SE2 ( S105). When the game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 (S105: YES), the main control CPU 42 has an upper limit of the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RWM44 (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 42 adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it (S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display the information that can specify the updated second special hold number. The hold condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

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

The main control CPU 42 determines that the game ball has not entered the second start winning opening 16 (S105: NO), the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (S106: NO), or the process of step S108. When is finished, the special symbol input process is finished.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
The special symbol start process is executed as an interrupt process in the normal control state.
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (S201). The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the hit game (big hit game and small hit game) is not in progress and the special game is not being executed, while the main control CPU 42 makes a negative determination when the hit game is in progress or the special game is being executed. To do. When the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied (S201: NO), the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (S201: YES), the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special hold number is larger than zero (S202). When the second special hold number is zero (S202: NO), the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the first special hold number is larger than zero (S203). When the first special hold number is zero (S203: NO), the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the first special hold number is larger than zero (S203: YES), the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the first special hold number and updates it (S204). In the process of step S204, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display the information that can specify the updated first special hold number. Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RWM44 among the random number information for the first special game (S205). Next, the main control CPU 42 identifies the gaming state (S206). In the process of step S206, the main control CPU 42 specifies whether or not the probability change function is operating.

Next, the main control CPU 42 uses the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit lottery as to whether or not to win the big hit (S207). In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot lottery with jackpot probabilities Kl and Kh according to the current probability state (whether or not the probability variation function is activated). Further, in the process of step S207, the main control CPU 42 performs a big hit lottery with a big hit probability Kl, Kh according to the set value stored in the main control RWM44.

For example, when the main control CPU 42 is set to 6 and is in a low probability state (probability variation function is not operating), the value of the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information is a numerical value that the special hit random number can take. When it is in the low probability range of setting 6 (for example, 0 to 236) out of (for example, 0 to 65535), it is determined as a big hit. For example, when the main control CPU 42 is set to setting 6 and is in a high probability state (probability variation function is operating), the value of the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information is the special hit random number. When it is within the high probability range of setting 6 (for example, 0 to 712) among the obtained numerical values (for example, 0 to 65535), it is determined as a big hit. The low accuracy range is not limited to overlapping all values so as to be included in the high accuracy range, and a part or all of them may be different. The settings 1 to 5 are the same as those of the setting 6, except that the low probability range and the high probability range differ depending on the set value (big hit probability Kl, Kh).

When the jackpot is won (S207: YES), the main control CPU 42 performs the jackpot variation process (S208). In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using the hit symbol random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 42 determines a jackpot fluctuation pattern from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 selects the variation pattern table according to the establishment status of the predetermined table selection condition. Then, the main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery by referring to the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the big hit is not won (S207: NO), the main control CPU 42 uses the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to determine whether or not the main control CPU 42 wins the small hit. A lottery will be held (S209). In the process of step S209, when the value of the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information is a numerical value determined for winning the small hit, the main control CPU 42 determines that it is a small hit.

When the small hit is won (S209: YES), the main control CPU 42 performs the small hit variation process (S210). In the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines the small hit symbol to be derived in the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 42 selects the variation pattern table according to the establishment status of the predetermined table selection condition. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery by referring to the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the small hit variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

If the small hit is not won (S209: NO), the main control CPU 42 performs the loss variation processing (S211). In the out-of-order variation processing, the main control CPU 42 determines the out-of-order symbol to be derived in the first special game. In the out-of-order variation processing, the main control CPU 42 performs a reach lottery using a reach random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines whether or not to execute the reach effect in the effect game. Further, the main control CPU 42 selects the variation pattern table according to the establishment status of the predetermined table selection condition. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery by referring to the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the outlier variation pattern with or without reach. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special hold number is larger than zero (S202: YES), the main control CPU 42 performs the processes of steps S212 to S219 for executing the second special game. In the processes of steps S212 to S219, regarding the processes of steps S204 to S211 for executing the first special game, the "first special game" is set to the "second special game" and the "first special hold number" is set to ". Since the processing has been replaced with "the second special hold number", the detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 42 finishes the special symbol start process after performing the subtraction of the second special hold number, the big hit lottery, the small hit lottery, and any variation processing based on the result of each winning lottery. ..

The main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation start command and a special symbol command to the sub-control board 50 in each fluctuation processing (S208, S210, S211, S216, S218, S219). The fluctuation start command is a control command that can identify the fluctuation pattern determined in each fluctuation processing and the start of a special game. The special symbol command is a control command that can identify a special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or missed symbol) determined in each variation processing. The fluctuation start command and the special symbol command are executed when the fluctuation processing (S208, S210, S211) of the first special game is executed and the fluctuation processing (S216, S218, S219) of the second special game is executed. It is a different command than when it was used.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 42 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, when the first special game is executed, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation end command) capable of specifying the end of the special game (directing game) to the sub control board 50. ..

When executing the second special game, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 constitutes an example of means for controlling the special symbol display units 13a and 13b based on the determined fluctuation pattern to execute the fluctuation game.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied and the number of special reservations is 1 or more, the predetermined start condition is satisfied and the predetermined start condition is satisfied. It is configured to hold a special lottery, which is an example of a lottery, when the above is established. That is, the main control CPU 42 constitutes an example of means for performing a lottery (big hit lottery and small hit lottery) when a game ball enters the starting port by executing a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process. To do.

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The jackpot game process is a process for granting a jackpot game. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 42 performs the jackpot game process after the jackpot special game ends. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing, and grants the specified type of jackpot game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to give a jackpot game after a jackpot display result is derived in a special game which is an example of a variable game when a jackpot is won in a special lottery. That is, the main control CPU 42 constitutes an example of means for giving a big hit game when the lottery result of the special lottery is a big hit.

First, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time to the sub control board 50. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening pattern data (opening control data) for the big hit game, and opens the big winning opening 18. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied during the execution of the round game, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the large winning opening 18, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 42 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, each time the main control CPU 42 starts a round game, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game to the sub control board 50. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time to the sub control board 50. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 42 ends the jackpot game.

Next, the small hit game processing will be described.
The small hit game process is a process for giving a small hit game. When the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 42 performs the small hit game process after the end of the small hit special game. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of small hit game based on the small hit symbol (that is, the type of small hit) determined in the special symbol start process, and grants the specified type of small hit game. That is, the main control CPU 42 constitutes an example of means for giving a small hit game when the lottery result of the special lottery is a small hit.

The main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening pattern data (opening control data) for the small hit game, and opens the large winning opening 18. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied during the execution of the round game, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the large winning opening 18, and ends the round game. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the small hit game. The main control CPU 42 executes a process related to the opening and a process related to the ending in the same manner as the jackpot game process.

Next, the probability transfer process for shifting the probability state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the jackpot game of the symbols ZA and ZB, it is the information stored in the main control RWM44 and can identify whether or not the probability change function is operating (hereinafter, referred to as a probability change flag). ) Is turned on. That is, the main control CPU 42 activates the probability change function and controls it in a high probability state. When the special game of the first advantageous number of times ends after the jackpot game of the symbols ZA and ZB ends, the main control CPU 42 changes the probability change flag to off with the end of the special game of the first advantageous number of times. .. That is, the main control CPU 42 switches the probability change function to non-operation with the end of the first advantageous number of special games, and ends the high probability state. When the big hit game of the symbol ZC is finished, the main control CPU 42 does not change the probability change flag to ON. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not activate the probability change function and controls it to a low probability state.

Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the probability variation flag to off when the jackpot game is started and the probability variation flag is on. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the probability change function during the big hit game, and controls it to a low probability state. When switching the probability state (whether or not the probability change function is activated), the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state command) capable of specifying the probability state after the switching to the sub control board 50. The main control CPU 42 does not change the probability change flag at the start and end of the small hit game of the symbol ZK. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not change the probability state before and after the start of the small hit game.

Next, the ball entry rate transition process for shifting the ball entry rate state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the jackpot game of the symbols ZA to ZC, it is the information stored in the main control RWM44 and can identify whether or not the ball entry assist function is operating (hereinafter, ball entry). Change (indicated as auxiliary flag) to on. That is, the main control CPU 42 activates the ball entry assist function and controls the ball entry rate to a high state. When the special game of the first advantageous number of times ends after the jackpot game of the symbols ZA and ZB ends, the main control CPU 42 changes the ball entry assist flag to off with the end of the special game of the first advantageous number of times. To do. That is, after the jackpot game of the symbols ZA and ZB is completed, the main control CPU 42 switches the ball entry assist function to non-operation and ends the high ball entry rate state with the end of the special game of the first advantageous number of times. .. When the special game of the second advantageous number of times ends after the jackpot game of the symbol ZC ends, the main control CPU 42 changes the ball entry assist flag to off with the end of the special game of the second advantageous number of times. That is, after the jackpot game of the symbol ZC is completed, the main control CPU 42 switches the ball entry assist function to non-operation with the end of the special game of the second advantageous number of times, and ends the high ball entry rate state.

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

Next, the variable time transition process for shifting the variable time state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the jackpot game of ZA to ZC, it is the information stored in the main control RWM44 and can identify whether or not the time saving function is operating (hereinafter, referred to as a time saving flag). To turn on. That is, the main control CPU 42 operates the time saving function and controls the short fluctuation time state. When the special game of the first advantageous number of times ends after the jackpot game of the symbols ZA and ZB ends, the main control CPU 42 changes the time saving flag to off with the end of the special game of the first advantageous number of times. .. That is, after the jackpot game of the symbols ZA and ZB is completed, the main control CPU 42 switches the time saving function to non-operation and ends the short fluctuation time state with the end of the special game of the first advantageous number of times. When the special game of the second advantageous number of times ends after the jackpot game of the symbol ZC ends, the main control CPU 42 changes the time saving flag to off with the end of the special game of the second advantageous number of times. That is, after the jackpot game of the symbol ZC is completed, the main control CPU 42 switches the time saving function to non-operation and ends the short fluctuation time state with the end of the special game of the second advantageous number of times.

Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the time saving flag to off when the big hit game is started and the time saving flag is on. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the time saving function during the big hit game, and controls the time to a long fluctuation time state. When the main control CPU 42 switches the fluctuation time state (whether or not the time saving function is activated), the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation time state command) capable of specifying the fluctuation time state after the switching to the sub-control board 50. To do. The main control CPU 42 does not change the time saving flag when starting and ending the small hit game of symbol ZK. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not change the fluctuation time state before and after the start of the small hit game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 constitutes an example of means for controlling the game state by executing the probability transfer process, the ball entry rate transfer process, and the variable time transfer process.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has passed (wins) the gate 20 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 20, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 as an example). When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process.

On the other hand, when the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the normal hold number and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal hold display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated normal hold number. The hold condition of the normal game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4 in a state where the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM44. For example, the random number is a normal hit random number used in a normal lottery. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information for a normal game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information used in the normal game in the main control RWM44, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process.

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

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal hold number is larger than 0. When the normal hold number is 0, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the normal hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 42 starts the normal game. When starting a normal game, the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the normal hold number and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal hold display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated normal hold number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information used in the normal game from the main control RWM44. Next, the main control CPU 42 identifies the gaming state. That is, the main control CPU 42 specifies whether or not the ball entry assist function is operating. Next, the main control CPU 42 uses a normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a normal lottery as to whether or not to win the normal hit. At this time, the main control CPU 42 performs a normal lottery with a normal hit probability Nl, Nh according to the current ball entry rate state (whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated).

When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 42 executes the normal hit variation process. In the normal hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines the normal hit symbol by lottery using a random number that can be specified from the random number information. The main control CPU 42 determines the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the normal game according to the current ball entry rate state (whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated) by lottery using random numbers that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 42 normally executes the out-of-order fluctuation process. In the normal loss processing, the main control CPU 42 determines the normal loss symbol. Further, in the normal loss processing, the main control CPU 42 determines the fluctuation time of the normal game according to the current ball entry rate state (whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated) by lottery using random numbers that can be specified from the random number information. decide. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

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

Next, the normal hit game processing will be described.
The normal hit game process is a process for granting a normal hit game. When the main control CPU 42 derives the normal hit symbol in the normal game, the main control CPU 42 performs the normal hit game process after the end of the normal hit normal game. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of the normal hit game based on the normal hit symbol (type of normal hit) determined in the normal symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 42 uses the specified opening pattern data (opening control data) for the normal hit game so that the opening mode is set according to the current ball entry rate state (whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated). Normally, the solenoid SL1 is controlled to open the second starting winning opening 16.

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

When the RWM clear command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the RWM clear notification that can identify that the RWM clear process has been executed. That is, the RWM clear notification can identify that the game information has been initialized. For example, the RWM clear notification is executed by displaying an image that can identify that the RWM clear process has been performed, such as a character string of "RWM clear". The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so that the RWM clear notification is terminated when a predetermined time (for example, 30 s) has elapsed after inputting the RWM clear command. It should be noted that various notifications may be executed by at least one of the effect devices constituting the effect device group, which can be arbitrarily selected.

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

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a setting command, the sub-control RWM 53 stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a setting flag) that can specify a setting value (setting of jackpot probability) that can be specified from the setting command. The sub-control CPU 51 can specify the current setting (setting of the jackpot probability) by referring to the value of the setting flag.

Next, the hit effect processing will be described.
The hit effect process is a process for executing an effect during a big hit game or a small hit game (hereinafter referred to as a hit effect). The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the opening effect when the opening command is input. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the round effect. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the ending effect when the ending command is input. The hit effect (big hit effect and small hit effect) may be executed by at least one of the effect devices constituting the effect device group, which can be arbitrarily selected.

Next, the production game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during the execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, an example of means for executing the production game is configured by executing the production game processing by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game when the fluctuation start command and the special symbol command are input.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 selects an effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the command. Further, when the special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination. When the small hit symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the small hit symbol combination.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the combination of the missing symbols when the missing symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. Here, the sub-control CPU 51 satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when the reach effect is executed in the current effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the outlier symbol combination including the reach. The reach condition is established, for example, by determining a variation pattern with reach. As the reach condition, in addition to the fact that the variation pattern with reach is determined, a predetermined reach effect lottery may be performed and it may be determined that the reach effect lottery is won. When the reach effect is not executed in the effect game of this time, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the outlier symbol combination that does not include the reach.

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

As shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute various effects during the execution of the effect game. Specifically, the effect to be executed by the sub-control CPU 51 includes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a normal effect) that is determined at the start of the effect game and is executed in the effect game. The normal production includes a content-dependent production in which execution is determined based on whether or not the content of this production game is specific content, and whether or not the content of this production game is specific content. Includes content-independent effects that determine whether or not execution is possible without being based on. In the present embodiment, a special effect (second variation pattern SR2), which will be described later, is defined as an example of the specific content.

Further, the effect to be executed by the sub-control CPU 51 includes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a look-ahead effect) in which whether or not the effect game can be executed is determined when the effect game is held and is executed before the start of the held effect game. As a general rule, in the look-ahead production, the content of the pending production game (result of special lottery and fluctuation pattern) is pre-determined before the start of the production game, and the pre-determined result (hereinafter referred to as the pre-reading result) is shown. ) Is the effect to be executed. The look-ahead production includes a content-dependent production in which execution is determined based on whether or not the content of the pending production game is specific content, and whether the content of the pending production game is specific content. It includes a content-independent production in which execution is determined regardless of whether or not it is executed. The "look-ahead effect" shown in the present embodiment includes a "look-ahead effect" for which execution is determined without being based on the look-ahead result. Strictly speaking, a look-ahead effect that is not based on the look-ahead result cannot be said to be a "look-ahead (pre-judgment)" effect, but a look-ahead effect based on the look-ahead result in determining whether or not to execute when the production game is held. For the sake of convenience of explanation, both are collectively referred to as "look-ahead production" in this specification.

In the present embodiment, the normal-type production and the look-ahead-type production include a production that can suggest the degree of expectation that the production game will be a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a big hit expectation) and a production that can suggest the current setting. included. In the following explanation, the suggestion of the jackpot expectation may be simply referred to as the "big hit suggestion", and the suggestion of the current setting may be simply referred to as the "setting suggestion". In the present specification, "setting suggestion is possible" for a predetermined effect is determined when the current setting is the first setting and when the second setting is more advantageous than the current setting. It is realized by making at least one of the probability of determining that the effect is feasible and the probability of determining the execution mode when executing the predetermined effect. Of the normal production and the look-ahead production, the production that can suggest a big hit is the so-called "big hit notice production". In the present embodiment, of the normal effect and the look-ahead effect, the effect capable of suggesting the setting is the setting suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, some of the setting suggestion effects also have a function as a big hit notice effect.

The normal production includes a first normal production E11 that is content-dependent and capable of suggesting jackpots and settings, and a second normal production that is content-independent and capable of suggesting jackpots and settings. System production E12 and is included. The normal production includes a third normal production E13 that is content-independent, cannot suggest a big hit, and can suggest a setting. The normal production includes the fourth normal production E14, which is content-dependent and can suggest big hits and cannot suggest settings, and the content-independent type, which can suggest big hits, and The fifth normal system production E15, which cannot suggest the setting, is included. The normal production includes the sixth normal production E16, which is content-independent and cannot suggest big hits and settings. It should be noted that each of the normal effects E11 to E16 may include a plurality of normal effects.

The look-ahead effect includes a first look-ahead effect E21 that is content-dependent and capable of suggesting jackpots and settings, and a second look-ahead effect that is content-independent and capable of suggesting jackpots and settings. System production E22 and is included. The look-ahead effect includes a third look-ahead effect E23, which is content-independent, cannot suggest a big hit, and can suggest a setting. The look-ahead effect includes the fourth look-ahead effect E24, which is content-dependent and can suggest big hits and cannot suggest settings, and the content-independent type, which can suggest big hits. The fifth look-ahead system effect E25, which cannot suggest the setting, is included. The look-ahead effect includes the sixth look-ahead effect E26, which is content-independent and cannot suggest big hits and settings. The look-ahead effects E21 to E26 may each include a plurality of look-ahead effects.

In the present embodiment, the look-ahead-type effect may be started before the start of the variable game to be produced, and the normal-type effect may be executed with the same variable game as the effect target. When these two systems of production have such a relationship, the look-ahead system production is performed from the time when the variable game to be produced is held until the variable game to be produced starts or ends. It can be said that it is executed by setting it in the first production period as an example of the first period. On the other hand, it can be said that the normal production is executed by setting the period from the start to the end of the variable game to be produced as the second production period as an example of the second period. In other words, the second period is the period that arrives after the first period.

Further, in the present embodiment, a situation may occur in which a plurality of normal productions are executed with the same variable game as the production target. For example, during the execution of one variable game, the first normal effect is executed from the start of the change of the effect symbol until the reach is formed, and the second normal effect is executed after the reach is formed. Can be executed. When these two types of normal productions have such a relationship, the first normal production is the first during the execution of one fluctuation game, from the start of fluctuation to the formation of reach. It can be said that the execution is performed by setting the first production time as an example of the period. On the other hand, it can be said that the second normal production is executed by setting the period from the formation of the reach to the derivation of the symbol combination as the second production time as an example of the second period. In other words, the second period is the period that arrives after the first period.

Hereinafter, the process for executing the normal production will be described.
In the effect game process, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the first effect process of determining whether or not the normal system effect can be executed based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation start command and the current setting. As described above, since the variation pattern can specify the content (variation content) of the production game, the type of variation pattern can be equated with the content of the production game.

Here, in the present specification, the "execution mode" indicating the predetermined effect means the effect content (effect pattern) of the predetermined effect and the execution time (execution timing) of the predetermined effect. In the present embodiment, the presence / absence of the effect and the execution mode of the effect are examples of the mode of the effect. In the present embodiment, the execution probability and the execution mode of the predetermined effect change depending on the "current setting" by determining whether or not the predetermined effect can be executed and the execution mode according to the "current setting". Can be done. In the present embodiment, the execution probability and the execution mode of the predetermined effect change depending on the "current setting" by determining whether or not the predetermined effect can be executed and the execution mode regardless of the "current setting". do not. Further, in the present embodiment, the execution probability and the execution mode of the predetermined effect are set to the "content of the effect game" by determining whether or not the predetermined effect can be executed and the execution mode according to the "content of the effect game". It can change depending on it. In the present embodiment, the execution probability and the execution mode of the predetermined effect depend on the "content of the effect game" by determining whether or not the predetermined effect can be executed and the execution mode regardless of the "content of the effect game". Does not change.

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the fluctuation start command is the second fluctuation pattern SR2, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the first normal system effect E11 can be executed and the execution mode according to the current setting. .. The second fluctuation pattern SR2 includes fluctuation patterns of big hit, small hit, and out of order. When the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the fluctuation start command is not the second fluctuation pattern SR2, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the second normal system effect E12 can be executed and the execution mode according to the type of the fluctuation pattern and the current setting. decide. The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the third normal system effect E13 can be executed and the execution mode according to the current settings, regardless of the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the fluctuation start command. When the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the fluctuation start command is the second fluctuation pattern SR2, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the fourth normal system effect E14 according to the type of the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the current setting. Determine the aspect. When the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the fluctuation start command is not the second fluctuation pattern SR2, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the fifth normal system effect E15 according to the type of the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the current setting. Determine the aspect. The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the sixth normal system effect E16 can be executed and the execution mode regardless of the type of variation pattern and the current setting.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so that the normal system effect determined to be executable is executed in the similarly determined execution mode. As a result, during the execution of the effect game, the normal system effects E11 to E16 can be executed in the effect device group. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a configuration in which none of the normal productions E11 to E16 is executed during the execution of the production game, and at least one of the normal productions E11 to E16 is executed. It may be a configuration. It should be noted that the normal system effects E11 to E16 are still started although the executionability is determined from the time when the execution is determined (the start time of the effect game) to the start of the normal system effect for which the execution is determined. It becomes "waiting for execution" that has not been done.

Next, the process for executing the look-ahead effect will be described.
First, a control configuration for enabling the sub-control CPU 51 to identify the content of the pending production game will be described. In the present embodiment, when the execution of the special game is newly suspended, the main control CPU 42 executes the command output process. The command output process is a process for outputting a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a look-ahead command) capable of specifying the content of the newly held special game to the sub-control board 50. The look-ahead command is also a control command that can specify the content of the newly held production game. The command output process may be executed as a subroutine in the special symbol input process or as a process different from the special symbol input process.

In the command output process, the main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command based on the random numbers acquired in the processes of steps S104 and S108 of the special symbol input process, and outputs the command to the sub-control board 50. The main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command so that it is possible to specify whether or not the value of the special hit random number is the value that wins the big hit in the above-mentioned big hit lottery in the current setting and the current probability state. The main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command so that the variation pattern determined in the big hit variation process, the small hit variation process, or the missed variation process can be specified based on the value of the variation pattern random number. The main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command so that the current number of special holds can be specified. The look-ahead command is configured as one control command or as a plurality of control commands.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the second effect processing. In the second effect processing, the sub-control CPU 51 stores the game content information indicating the content of the effect game that can be specified from the look-ahead command in the sub-control RWM 53 so that the type and storage order of the corresponding special game can be specified. Let me. The game content information may be the value of the look-ahead command itself, or may be information obtained by processing the value of the look-ahead command by a predetermined method. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 51 can specify the number of pending production games (special games) and the content of the pending production game by referring to the game content information stored in the sub-control RWM 53.

Then, in the second effect processing, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the pre-reading system effect can be executed based on the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the pre-reading command this time and the current setting. As described above, since the look-ahead command can specify the content (variable content) of the production game, the type of the look-ahead command can be equated with the content of the production game.

Specifically, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the look-ahead command is the second variation pattern SR2, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the first look-ahead system effect E21 can be executed and the execution mode according to the current setting. When the variation pattern that can be specified from the look-ahead command is not the second variation pattern SR2, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the second look-ahead system effect E22 and the execution mode according to the type of the variation pattern and the current setting. To do. The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the third look-ahead system effect E23 and the execution mode according to the current setting, regardless of the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the look-ahead command. When the variation pattern that can be specified from the look-ahead command is the second variation pattern SR2, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the fourth look-ahead system effect E24 can be executed and the execution mode according to the type of the variation pattern, regardless of the current setting. To determine. When the variation pattern that can be specified from the look-ahead command is not the second variation pattern SR2, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the fifth look-ahead system effect E25 can be executed and the execution mode according to the type of the variation pattern, regardless of the current setting. To determine. The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the sixth look-ahead system effect E26 and the execution mode regardless of the type of variation pattern and the current setting.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so that the pre-reading system effect determined to be executable is executed in the similarly determined execution mode. As a result, the look-ahead-type effects E21 to E26 can be executed in the effect device group during the execution of the effect game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a configuration in which none of the look-ahead effects E21 to E26 is executed during the execution of the effect game, and at least one of the look-ahead effects E21 to E26 is executed. It may be a configuration.

When the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the look-ahead system effect can be executed, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a value of information (hereinafter, referred to as a look-ahead counter) that can specify the remaining number of times of the effect game for executing the look-ahead system effect that has been determined to be executable. Set the special hold number that can be specified from the read-ahead command to a value that can be specified. The look-ahead counter is divided into each look-ahead effect E21 to E26 and stored in the sub-control RWM53, and is also information capable of specifying the type of the look-ahead effect being executed or waiting to be executed. By referring to the value of the look-ahead counter, the sub-control CPU 51 can identify whether the look-ahead system effect corresponding to the look-ahead counter is being executed or waiting for execution.

The sub-control CPU 51 refers to the value of the look-ahead counter stored in the sub-control RWM 53 in the effect game processing. The sub-control CPU 51 is an effect device including an effect display device EH so that the pre-reading system effect is executed during the execution of the current effect game when the remaining number of pre-reading system effects corresponding to the referenced look-ahead counter is 1 or more. Control the group. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the look-ahead counter so that the remaining number of times of the look-ahead system effect to be executed is reduced by 1. With such a configuration, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead effect is started from the next effect game based on the time when the execution of the effect game is suspended. That is, the look-ahead effects E21 to E26 of the present embodiment are still started although it is determined that they can be executed from the time when the execution of the new production game is suspended until at least the next production game is started. It becomes "waiting for execution". As described above, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the pre-reading system effects E21 to E26 can be executed when the execution of the effect game is newly suspended, and when the execution is determined, the newly suspended effect. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect before the game is executed.

In the present embodiment, the look-ahead-type effects E21 to E26 are executed for the effect games corresponding to either the first special game or the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of the special games can be used. It may be configured to be executed only for the corresponding production game. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 executes the look-ahead-type effects E21 to E26 for the effect game corresponding to the first special game in the normal state, and the effect game corresponding to the second special game in any advantageous state. The look-ahead system effects E21 to E26 may be executed for the target. In the present embodiment, the look-ahead system effects E21 to E26 are executed in any game state not during the jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and among the normal state, the first advantageous state, and the second advantageous state, It may be configured to be executed only in a part of any one or a plurality of gaming states, or may be configured to be executed during a jackpot game.

In the present embodiment, the look-ahead effects E21 to E26 are not limited by the number of special reservations when determining whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect, but the sub-control CPU 51 is specified from the look-ahead command. When the number of possible special reservations is 2 or more, it may be possible to determine whether the look-ahead effects E21 to E26 can be executed. Further, the look-ahead system effects E21 to E26 may be capable of determining execution when the special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command is a specific number of 3 or more.

In the present embodiment, the look-ahead effects E21 to E26 include a newly held production game when the number of special reservations is 2 or more, and are executed across all the production games pending at that time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be executed in some production games. Further, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead-type effects E21 to E26 are started from the next effect game based on the time when the execution of the effect game is suspended. It may include what is executed at the time when the execution of is suspended (when the ball enters the starting winning openings 15 and 16). That is, the setting suggestion may be made at the time when the execution of the production game is suspended (at the time of entering the starting winning openings 15 and 16).

In the present embodiment, the normal effects E11 to E16 and the look-ahead effects E21 to E26 can be freely combined and executed without any special limitation during the execution of one variable game. That is, at the time of execution of the first effect processing, the sub-control CPU 51 is not subject to any restrictions regardless of whether any of the effects E11 to E16 and E21 to E26 is being executed or waiting for execution, and is a new normal. It is possible to determine whether or not the system production can be executed. At the time of execution of the second effect processing, the sub-control CPU 51 is not subject to any restrictions regardless of whether any of the effects E11 to E16 and E21 to E26 is being executed or is waiting to be executed, and the sub-control CPU 51 is not subject to any restrictions and is a new look-ahead system effect. It is possible to determine the feasibility of.

The first normal production E11 of the present embodiment includes a special production. Hereinafter, the characteristic "special effect" in this embodiment will be described in detail.
The special effect can be executed during the execution of the variable game, and the effect result that can specify whether or not the reach effect is executed in the current variable game is finally derived. The special effect can suggest the jackpot expectation of this variable game by the effect result to be finally derived. That is, the special effect can suggest a big hit for the current variable game depending on the effect result to be finally derived. In addition, the special effect can suggest the current setting (setting of the jackpot probability) depending on the effect result to be finally derived.

First, an example of a specific execution mode of the special effect will be described. It should be noted that the specific execution modes of the special effects shown in the present embodiment are merely examples thereof, and are not limited thereto.
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, when the start time of the special effect arrives during the execution of the effect game, the display area of the effect display device EH is divided into a first area R1 and a second area R2 (FIG. 10 (FIG. 10). a)-(c)). In the present embodiment, the first region R1 and the second region R2 are formed so as to be arranged along the left-right direction as an example thereof (see FIG. 11). Further, the start time of the special production is a time before the start time of the SR production in the production game.

After that, in the first region R1 and the second region R2, a plurality of types of effect images are displayed in a variable manner (see FIG. 10C). Then, when a predetermined stop time arrives, the effect image is stopped and displayed in the first area R1, and in the second area R2, an effect suggesting which effect image is stopped and displayed (so-called fanning effect). Is displayed (see FIG. 10 (d)). After that, when the time for deriving the effect result arrives, the effect image is also stopped and displayed in the second region R2 (see FIGS. 10 (e) and 10 (f)). In the present embodiment, when the time for deriving the effect result comes, the combination of the effect images stopped and displayed in each of the areas R1 and R2 is an example of the effect result.

FIG. 12 shows a specific example of the effect image that can be displayed in the areas R1 and R2.
The first effect image that can be displayed in the first area R1 includes an effect image Ga1 that imitates the face of the character A, an effect image Gb1 that imitates the face of the character B, an effect image Gc1 that imitates the face of the character C, and a character. An effect image Gd1 that imitates the face of D is included (see FIG. 12A). On the other hand, the second effect image that can be displayed in the second area R2 includes an effect image Ga2 that imitates the butt of the character A, an effect image Gb2 that imitates the butt of the character B, and an effect that imitates the butt of the character C. An image Gc2 and an effect image Gd2 that imitates the butt of the character D are included (see FIG. 12B). In the present embodiment, a specific example is shown in which "cat" is defined as character A, "dog" is defined as character B, "pig" is defined as character C, and "bear" is defined as character D.

The effect images Ga1 and Ga2 can be recognized as different effect images in that they are images that imitate different parts of the cat's body, but they are common to each other in that they are images that imitate the same cat. It can be recognized as an image. That is, the constituent elements of the effect image include a "character part" as the first element and a "character type" as the second element. The effect images Ga1 and Ga2 are common to at least one of these plurality of elements, and are different in the other elements. That is, when the effect images Ga1 and Ga2 are stopped and displayed in the areas R1 and R2, respectively, and the effect result is configured, a specific combination is formed by aligning the "face" and "buttock" as the same cat part. It is possible to make the player recognize that it has been done. In the special effect of the present embodiment, the effect images Gb1 and Gb2 are images that imitate a dog, the effect images Gc1 and Gc2 are images that imitate a pig, and the effect images Gd1 and Gd2 are images that imitate a bear. Although it is different from the above-mentioned effect images Ga1 and Ga2, the other points are similarly configured, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10, in the special effect, the effect images of different characters are stopped and displayed in the areas R1 and R2, so that the failure effect result (non-specific combination) is derived (FIG. 10 (e)). reference). On the other hand, in the special effect, the effect image of the same character is stopped and displayed in the areas R1 and R2, so that the success effect result (specific combination) is derived (see FIG. 10 (f)). In the special effect, when the success effect result is derived, it is possible to specify whether or not the reach effect is executed in this effect game. In the special production, when the success production result is derived, the jackpot expectation in this production game is higher than when the success production result is not derived. Then, in the special effect of the present embodiment, when the success effect result is derived (when a specific combination is formed), the setting suggestion can be made depending on the type of the success effect result (specific combination). In the special effect of the present embodiment, when the success effect result is derived (when a specific combination is formed), the jackpot suggestion can be further given depending on the type of the success effect result (specific combination).

Hereinafter, specific controls for executing the special effect will be described.
When the variation start command capable of specifying the deviation pattern NR is input, the sub-control CPU 51 finally replaces the NR effect with the random number generated by the sub-control board 50 in the first effect process. A special effect lottery will be held to determine whether or not to execute a special effect that derives the result of the failure effect. The special effect lottery can be executed by determining whether or not the value of the random number for the special effect lottery is a value that defines the execution of the special effect of Gase. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the NR effect when the special effect lottery is not won. When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the special effect of Gase, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a special effect pattern that can specify the execution mode of the special effect.

As shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, a total of eight types of special effect patterns EP1 to EP8 are prepared in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. The special effect patterns EP1 to EP4 can specify the execution of the special effect that finally derives the successful effect result (specific combination). In the special effect pattern EP1, the effect images Ga1 and Ga2 are defined as the success effect result (specific combination), and similarly, in the special effect pattern EP2, the effect images Gb1 and Gb2 are defined, and the special effect pattern The effect images Gc1 and Gc2 are defined in EP3, and the effect images Gd1 and Gd2 are defined in the special effect pattern EP4.

On the other hand, the special effect patterns EP5 to EP8 can specify the execution of the special effect that finally derives the failure effect result (non-specific combination). As an effect image to be stopped and displayed in the first region R1, that is, as an effect image to be stopped and displayed when the above-mentioned fanning effect is executed, the effect image Ga1 is in the special effect pattern EP1 and the effect image Gb1 is in the special effect pattern EP2. However, the effect image Gc1 is defined in the special effect pattern EP3, and the effect image Gd1 is defined in the special effect pattern EP4.

When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the special effect of Gase triggered by the input of the fluctuation start command capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern NR, or when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation start command capable of specifying the second fluctuation pattern SR2. Based on the random numbers generated by the sub-control board 50, a pattern lottery is performed to determine one of the special effect patterns from the plurality of special effect patterns. The pattern lottery can be executed by determining which of the plurality of special effect patterns the value of the random number for the pattern lottery is defined for. The sub-control CPU 51 performs a pattern lottery so as to have a winning probability according to the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the fluctuation start command, and determines a special effect pattern. The sub-control CPU 51 performs a pattern lottery so as to have a winning probability according to the current setting, and determines a special effect pattern.

FIG. 13 shows an example of the winning probabilities of the special effect patterns EP1 to EP8 in the case where the execution of the special effect of Gase is decided with the input of the variation start command capable of specifying the deviation pattern NR. .. FIG. 14 shows an example of the winning probability of the special effect patterns EP1 to EP8 when the fluctuation start command capable of specifying the second fluctuation pattern SR2 which is not a big hit is input. FIG. 15 shows an example of the winning probabilities of the special effect patterns EP1 to EP8 when the fluctuation start command capable of specifying the second fluctuation pattern SR2 of the jackpot is input.

When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the special effect of Gase with the input of the variation start command capable of specifying the deviation pattern NR, the winning probability increases in the order of the special effect pattern EP8 <EP7 <EP6 <EP5. The pattern lottery is performed as described above (see FIG. 13). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a pattern lottery so that the winning probabilities of the special effect patterns EP5 to EP8 are the same regardless of the settings 1 to 6 (see FIG. 13). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the failure effect result is derived in the special effect, the setting suggestion is not performed depending on the derived failure effect result.

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a fluctuation start command capable of specifying the second fluctuation pattern SR2, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the total winning probability when the jackpot is a big hit and when it is not a big hit in the order of the special effect patterns EP1, EP2 <EP3, EP4. On the other hand, a pattern lottery is performed so that the winning probability in the case of a big hit is high (see FIGS. 14 and 15). Therefore, when the success effect result by the pig or the bear is derived, the big hit expectation is higher than when the success effect result by the cat or the dog is derived.

The sub-control CPU 51 determines one of the special effect patterns EP1 and EP3 when the settings 1 to 3 are set with respect to the case where the fluctuation start command capable of specifying the second fluctuation pattern SR2 is input, and the settings 4 to 6 are set. In the case, one of the special effect patterns EP1 to EP4 is determined. That is, the special effect patterns EP2 and EP4 can be determined only when the settings 4 to 6 are set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the success effect result by the dog or the bear is derived, it is possible to specify that the current setting is the setting 4 or more. Further, in the present embodiment, when the success effect result by the cat or the pig is derived, the current setting may be any of the settings 1 to 6.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines any of the special effect patterns EP1 to EP8, the effect device group executes the special effect in the execution mode determined in the determined special effect pattern during the execution of the effect game. Of these, at least the effect display device EH is controlled. As described above, in the special effect of the present embodiment, the "first pattern" by the effect image of the first area R1 and the "second pattern" by the effect image of the second area R2 are constant during the execution of the variable game. It is executed as a "picture matching game" whether or not it is aligned with the rules of.

The operation of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the effect display device EH, the effect symbols are variably displayed in all rows, and the effect game is started (see FIG. 10A). When the start time arrives, the effect display device EH displays a character string of the "picture matching game" as an image as an example of information that can specify the start of the special effect (see FIG. 10B). After that, in the effect display device EH, the first effect image is variablely displayed in the first area R1, while the second effect image is variablely displayed in the second area R2 (see FIG. 10C). When the stop time arrives, the effect display device EH stops and displays the first effect image defined in the determined special effect pattern in the first area R1, and starts the fanning effect (see FIG. 10D). ). It is preferable to perform the fanning effect so as to fan the second effect image of the same character as the first effect image stopped and displayed in the first area R1 to be stopped and displayed in the second area R2.

As described above, in the special effect of the present embodiment, when a specific combination of the pig and bear effect images is formed, a big hit as compared with the case of forming a specific combination of the cat and dog effect images. High expectations. On the other hand, when a specific combination of the dog and bear production images is formed, the expectation level (hereinafter, hereinafter, the degree of expectation) which is an advantageous second setting is compared with the case where the specific combination of the cat and pig production images is formed. (Indicated as setting expectation) is high. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the stop time comes, it is possible to pay attention to which first effect image is stopped and displayed in the first region R1 from both the viewpoints of the jackpot suggestion and the setting suggestion. Furthermore, in the special production, if a specific combination is not formed, it does not develop into a reach production, there is no possibility of becoming a big hit, and no setting is suggested. Therefore, in the special production of the present embodiment, it is possible to have a great expectation that the success production result will be derived during the execution of the fanning production.

Then, when any of the special effect patterns EP5 to EP8 is determined, the effect display device EH displays the effect images of different characters in the first region R1 and the second region R2 (FIG. 10 (FIG. 10). e) See). That is, in the special effect, the result of the failure effect is finally derived. After that, in the effect display device EH, the out-of-line symbol combination that does not include the reach is derived, and the effect game ends. On the other hand, when any of the special effect patterns EP1 to EP4 is determined, the effect display device EH displays the effect image of the same character in the first region R1 and the second region R2 (FIG. 10 (f)). reference). That is, in the special production, the success production result is finally derived. Next, in the effect display device EH, a reach is formed and the effect is developed into an SR effect (see FIG. 10 (g)). After that, in the effect display device EH, a symbol combination of a miss, a small hit, or a big hit is derived, and the effect game ends.

In the special effect of the present embodiment, even if the effect is the same as the success result effect, not only the jackpot expectation degree is suggested but also the setting is suggested according to the effect image (character) constituting a specific combination. That is, the relative high and low of the jackpot expectation and the relative high and low of the setting expectation are different among the four types of characters depending on which character is the character of the effect image constituting the specific combination. Specifically, if the effect images constituting the specific combination are the cat effect images Ga1 and Ga2, the jackpot expectation and the setting expectation are both low, and if the dog effect images Gb1 and Gb2, the jackpot expectation is low. Is low, but the setting expectation is high. Further, if the effect images constituting the specific combination are the pig effect images Gc1 and Gc2, the jackpot expectation is high, but the setting expectation is low, and if the bear effect images Gd1 and Gd2, the jackpot expectation and All the setting expectations are high. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, a feeling of expectation that will be a big hit and a second setting from the start of the special effect to the stop display of the first effect image, the fanning effect, and finally the effect result is derived. It is possible to continuously enhance the interest of the player by having a complex feeling of expectation.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, in the special effect, after a plurality of effect images are displayed in a variable manner, the first effect image and the second effect image are stopped and displayed. A setting is suggested when a particular combination is formed by the first effect image and the second effect image. Therefore, by forming a combination of the first effect image and the second effect image, it is possible not only to create unexpectedness but also to give the pleasure of guessing the set value by a specific combination. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(2) According to the present embodiment, by combining the first effect image and the second effect image, the special effect can be enjoyed not only from the first viewpoint of the set expectation degree but also from the second viewpoint of the jackpot expectation degree. It becomes possible to do so.

(3) According to the present embodiment, the setting is not suggested unless a specific combination (successful effect result) is derived in the special effect. Therefore, it is possible to expect the derivation of the success effect result from a viewpoint different from the viewpoint of whether or not the reach effect is executed and whether or not the jackpot expectation is high.

(4) According to the present embodiment, the relative high and low of the jackpot expectation and the relative of the set expectation among the four types of characters depend on which character is the character of the effect image constituting the specific combination. High and low are different. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to which first effect image is stopped and displayed before the start of the fanning effect.

(5) According to the present embodiment, the part of the character is defined as the first element of the effect image, and the type of the character is defined as the second element. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to make the player easily recognize a specific combination of the effect images and realize an effect that is easy to understand.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples (including specific examples) can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range. In the following description, a configuration different from the present embodiment will be described in detail, while the description of the same configuration as the present embodiment will be simplified or omitted.

[First modification example]
In the present embodiment, the normal-type effects E11 to E16 and the look-ahead-type effects E21 to E26 are configured to be freely combined and executed without any special restriction during the execution of one variable game. , Not limited to this. In the first modification example, when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, it is allowed to execute the first effect and the second effect in combination during the execution of one variable game, and the specific condition is satisfied. When not, it is configured so that the first effect and the second effect are combined and executed during the execution of one variable game.

In the present specification, regarding "execution of the first effect and the second effect in combination", "allowing" this means that the first effect and the second effect are performed during the execution of one effect game. It means that both of them can be executed, and it is intended that the execution times of the first effect and the second effect do not overlap, and the execution times of the first effect and the second effect do not overlap. On the other hand, in the present specification, regarding "execution of the first effect and the second effect in combination", "restricting" this means that the first effect and the second effect are executed during the execution of one effect game. It means that when one of the effects is executed, the other is not executed. In this modified example, the productions that are allowed or restricted to be executed in combination during the execution of one production game are not limited to two types, but may be three or more types. That is, of the normal effects E11 to E16 and the look-ahead effects E21 to E26, the combination of the effects defined as the first effect and the second effect may be two or more sets. When the effect display device EH executes a normal effect and a look-ahead effect that can suggest settings, the image displayed as these effects is an example of specific information regarding the setting of the jackpot probability, which is an example of the degree of advantage. It becomes.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the first modification will be described. It should be noted that the specific examples of the first modification described below are merely examples thereof, and are not limited thereto.
(1st specific example)
As shown in FIG. 9, in the first specific example, "being controlled in an advantageous state" is defined as an example of a specific condition. Then, in the first specific example, as an example of the first effect, the look-ahead system effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting the setting are defined, and as an example of the second effect, the normal system effects E14 to E16 which cannot suggest the setting are defined. Good. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine whether or not the second effect can be executed in the first effect process if it is in an advantageous state when the first effect is being executed or waiting for execution. When it is not in an advantageous state, it is preferable to configure the first effect processing so as not to determine whether or not the second effect can be executed.

Not limited to this, in the first specific example, as an example of the first effect, the normal system effects E11 to E13 that can suggest the setting are defined, and as an example of the second effect, the look-ahead system effects E24 to E26 that cannot suggest the setting are defined. May be set. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine whether or not the second effect can be executed in the second effect process when it is in an advantageous state when the first effect is being executed or waiting for execution, but it is advantageous. If it is not in the state, it is preferable to configure the second effect processing so as not to determine whether or not the second effect can be executed.

According to the first specific example, when the game is in an advantageous state, a combination of an effect capable of suggesting a setting and an effect not being able to suggest a setting can be executed in combination during the execution of one variable game, but the state is not advantageous. In the (normal state), during the execution of one variable game, the effect that can suggest the setting and the effect that cannot suggest the setting are not executed in combination. Therefore, according to the first specific example, depending on the game state, whether or not the effect capable of suggesting the setting and the effect not capable of suggesting the setting are combined and executed changes. Therefore, each game state. Can be characterized and the player's interest can be improved. Regarding the first specific example, the specific condition may be defined as "controlled in the normal state" or "controlled during the jackpot game".

(Second specific example)
In the second specific example, "a big hit variable game is started" is defined as an example of a specific condition. Then, in the second specific example, as an example of the first effect, pre-reading type effects E21 to E23 that can suggest the setting are defined, and as an example of the second effect, the normal type effects E14 to E16 that cannot suggest the setting are defined. Good. When the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of the first effect, if the jackpot variation pattern can be specified from the variation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine whether or not the second effect can be executed in the first effect process. On the other hand, when it is possible to specify a fluctuation pattern other than the jackpot fluctuation pattern, it is preferable to configure the first effect processing so as not to determine whether or not the second effect can be executed.

Not limited to this, in the second specific example, as an example of the first effect, the normal system effects E11 to E13 that can suggest the setting are defined, and as an example of the second effect, the look-ahead system effects E24 to E26 that cannot suggest the setting are defined. May be set. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 51 has started (executed) the effect game based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern when the first effect is being executed or is waiting for execution, the sub-control CPU 51 has a second effect in the second effect process. 2 It is preferable to configure the effect so that the execution of the effect can be determined. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 starts (runs) an effect game based on a variation pattern other than the jackpot variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 is configured so as not to determine whether or not the second effect can be executed in the second effect process. It is good to do it.

According to the second specific example, when the jackpot variable game is started, a combination of an effect capable of suggesting a setting and an effect not being able to suggest a setting can be executed in combination during the execution of the one variable game. On the other hand, when the out-of-order variable game is started, the effect that can suggest the setting and the effect that cannot suggest the setting are not executed in combination during the execution of one variable game. Therefore, according to the second specific example, whether or not the effect that can suggest the setting and the effect that cannot suggest the setting are combined and executed changes depending on whether or not the variable game becomes a big hit. To do. Therefore, according to the second specific example, it is fun to guess whether or not the variable game will be a big hit depending on whether or not the effect that can suggest the setting and the effect that cannot suggest the setting are executed in combination. It can be provided and the player's interest can be improved.

Regarding the second specific example, the specific condition may be defined as "the variable game of the specific content is started" in addition to or instead of "the variable game of the jackpot is started". As an example of the specific content, it is preferable to define a special effect (second variation pattern SR2) as in the present embodiment, but the content may be different from the special effect. Regarding the second specific example, the specific condition may be defined as "a variable game of a specific jackpot (big hit symbol) is started".

(Third specific example)
In the third specific example, "the execution of the jackpot variable game is suspended" is defined as an example of the specific condition. Then, in the third specific example, as an example of the first effect, look-ahead effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting settings are defined, and as an example of the second effect, normal effects E14 to E16 that cannot suggest settings are defined. Good. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of the first effect, when the fluctuation start command is input, or when the jackpot effect game is pending, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the second effect in the first effect process. While it is possible to determine whether or not the effect can be executed, if the jackpot effect game is not pending, it is preferable that the first effect process does not determine whether or not the second effect can be executed.

Not limited to this, in the third specific example, as an example of the first effect, the normal system effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting the setting are defined, and as an example of the second effect, the pre-reading system effects E24 to E26 which cannot suggest the setting are defined. It is good to set. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of the first effect, the execution of the jackpot effect game is newly suspended, or the execution of the jackpot effect game is already suspended. , In the second effect processing, it may be configured so that the executionability of the second effect can be determined. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of the first effect, the execution of the effect game that is not a big hit is newly suspended, or the execution of the effect game that is not a big hit is not already suspended. , It is preferable that the second effect processing is configured so as not to determine whether or not the second effect can be executed.

According to the third specific example, when the execution of the jackpot variable game is suspended, the effect that can suggest the setting and the effect that cannot suggest the setting can be executed in combination during the execution of the variable game. On the other hand, when the jackpot variable game is not held, the effect that can suggest the setting and the effect that cannot suggest the setting are not executed in combination during the execution of the variable game. According to the third specific example, depending on whether or not the execution of the jackpot variable game is suspended, whether or not the effect that can suggest the setting and the effect that cannot suggest the setting are combined and executed. Change. Therefore, according to the third specific example, it is estimated whether or not the jackpot variable game is pending depending on whether or not the effect that can suggest the setting and the effect that cannot suggest the setting are executed in combination. It can provide fun to play and improve the interest of the player.

Regarding the third specific example, the specific condition may be defined as "the execution of the variable game of the specific content is suspended" in addition to or instead of "the execution of the variable game of the jackpot is suspended". .. As an example of the specific content, it is preferable to define a special effect (second variation pattern SR2) as in the present embodiment, but the content may be different from the special effect. Further, with respect to the third specific example, the specific condition may be defined as "a variable game of a specific jackpot (big hit symbol) is started".

[Second modification example]
In the present embodiment, the normal-type effects E11 to E16 and the look-ahead-type effects E21 to E26 can be freely selected and executed without any special restriction during the execution of one variable game. It was configured, but not limited to this. In the second modification, when the predetermined special condition is satisfied, the execution modes of the first effect and the second effect are different from those when the special condition is not satisfied.

In the second modification, a plurality of execution modes are prepared for each of the normal system effects E11 to E16. For example, in the normal system effects E11, E12, E14, and E15 capable of suggesting a big hit, the first execution mode (first display mode), which is an example of the first mode, and the execution mode different from the first execution mode are used. There is at least a second execution mode (second display mode) which is an example of the second mode in which the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the first execution mode. Further, in the normal system effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting the setting, the first execution mode (first display mode), which is an example of the first mode, and the execution mode different from the first execution mode, and There is at least a second execution mode (second display mode) which is an example of the second mode in which the setting expectation is higher than that of the first execution mode. It should be noted that the normal system effects E11 and E12 capable of both the jackpot suggestion and the setting suggestion have a plurality of execution modes depending on the combination of the jackpot expectation degree and the setting expectation degree.

In the second modification, a plurality of execution modes are prepared for each look-ahead system effects E21 to E26. For example, in the look-ahead system effects E21, E22, E24, and E25 capable of suggesting a big hit, the first execution mode (first display mode), which is an example of the first mode, and the execution mode different from the first execution mode are used. There is at least a second execution mode (second display mode) which is an example of the second mode in which the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the first execution mode. Further, in the look-ahead system effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting the setting, the first execution mode (first display mode), which is an example of the first mode, and the execution mode different from the first execution mode, and There is at least a second execution mode (second display mode) which is an example of the second mode in which the setting expectation is higher than that of the first execution mode. It should be noted that the look-ahead system effects E21 and E22 capable of both the jackpot suggestion and the setting suggestion have a plurality of execution modes depending on the combination of the jackpot expectation degree and the setting expectation degree.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the second modification will be described. It should be noted that the specific examples of the second modification described below are merely examples thereof, and are not limited thereto.
(1st specific example)
In the first specific example, "being a disadvantageous first setting" is defined as an example of special conditions. In the first specific example, it is preferable that the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting settings are defined as the first effect, and the normal effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting settings are defined as the second effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 is in the first setting, if any of the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 according to the second execution mode (setting expectation = high) is being executed or waiting for execution, the first effect processing is performed. In the above, it is preferable that the normal system effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting the setting are not determined to be executed in the second execution mode (setting expectation degree = high).

Not limited to this, in the first specific example, the normal effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting settings may be defined as the first effect, and the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting settings may be defined as the second effect. Good. When the sub-control CPU 51 is in the first setting, if any of the normal system effects E11 to E13 according to the second execution mode (setting expectation = high) is being executed or waiting for execution, the second effect processing is performed. In the above, it is preferable to configure the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting the setting so as not to determine to be executed in the second execution mode (setting expectation degree = high).

Further, in the first specific example, as the first effect and the second effect, the normal type effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting the setting may be defined. When the sub-control CPU 51 is in the first setting, if any of the normal system effects E11 to E13 according to the second execution mode (setting expectation = high) is being executed or waiting for execution, the first effect processing is performed. In the above, it is preferable that the normal system effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting the setting are not determined to be executed in the second execution mode (setting expectation degree = high). In the first effect processing, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to determine whether or not each normal system effect can be executed in order from the one with the highest priority to the one with the lowest priority.

Further, in the first specific example, as the first effect and the second effect, look-ahead effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting settings may be defined. When the sub-control CPU 51 is in the first setting, if any of the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 according to the second execution mode (setting expectation = high) is being executed or waiting for execution, the second effect processing is performed. In the above, it is preferable to configure the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting the setting so as not to determine to be executed in the second execution mode (setting expectation degree = high). In the second effect processing, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to determine whether or not to execute each look-ahead system effect in order from the one with the highest priority to the one with the lowest priority.

According to the first specific example, when the first setting is relatively disadvantageous and when the first effect and the second effect are executed, the second execution mode (setting expectation) is provided for at least one of the effects. Execution by degree = high) will be restricted. Therefore, according to the first specific example, it is suggested that the setting is advantageous in both the first effect and the second effect, even though the first setting is relatively disadvantageous. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding.

(Second specific example)
In the second specific example, "being an advantageous second setting" is defined as an example of the special condition. In the second specific example, it is preferable that the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting the setting are defined as the first effect, and the normal effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting the setting are defined as the second effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 is in the second setting, if any of the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 according to the first execution mode (setting expectation = low) is being executed or waiting for execution, the first effect processing is performed. In the above, it is preferable that the normal system effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting the setting are not determined to be executed in the first execution mode (setting expectation degree = low).

Not limited to this, in the second specific example, the normal effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting settings may be defined as the first effect, and the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting settings may be defined as the second effect. Good. When the sub-control CPU 51 is in the second setting, if any of the normal system effects E11 to E13 according to the first execution mode (setting expectation = low) is being executed or waiting for execution, the second effect processing is performed. In the above, it is preferable to configure the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting the setting so as not to decide to execute them in the first execution mode (setting expectation = low).

Further, in the second specific example, as the first effect and the second effect, the normal type effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting the setting may be defined. When the sub-control CPU 51 is in the second setting, if any of the normal system effects E11 to E13 according to the first execution mode (setting expectation = low) is being executed or waiting for execution, the first effect processing is performed. In the above, it is preferable that the normal system effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting the setting are not determined to be executed in the first execution mode (setting expectation degree = low).

Further, in the second specific example, as the first effect and the second effect, look-ahead effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting settings may be defined. When the sub-control CPU 51 is in the second setting, if any of the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 according to the first execution mode (setting expectation = low) is being executed or waiting for execution, the second effect processing is performed. In the above, it is preferable to configure the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting the setting so as not to decide to execute them in the first execution mode (setting expectation = low).

According to the second specific example, when the second setting is relatively advantageous and when the first effect and the second effect are executed, the first execution mode (setting expectation) is provided for at least one of the effects. Execution by degree = low) will be restricted. Therefore, according to the second specific example, although it is a relatively advantageous second setting, it is suggested as if it is a disadvantageous setting in both the first effect and the second effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding.

(Third specific example)
In the third specific example, as an example of the special condition, it is defined that "the effect capable of suggesting a big hit is executed in the second execution mode (big hit expectation = high)". Then, in the third specific example, as the first effect, the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting the setting are defined, and as the second effect, the normal effects E11, E12, E14, and E15 capable of suggesting the big hit are defined. Good. When the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of any of the normal system effects E11, E12, E14, and E15 according to the second execution mode (big hit expectation = high), the sub-control CPU 51 gives a setting suggestion in the second effect process. It is preferable to configure the possible look-ahead effects E21 to E23 so as not to determine to be executed in the first execution mode (setting expectation = low).

Not limited to this, in the third specific example, as the first effect, the normal system effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting the setting are defined, and as the second effect, the look-ahead system effects E21, E22, E24, E25 capable of suggesting the big hit are defined. May be set. When the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of any of the look-ahead system effects E21, E22, E24, and E25 according to the second execution mode (big hit expectation = high), the sub-control CPU 51 is set in the first effect process. It is preferable that the normal system effects E11 to E13, which can be suggested, are configured so as not to be determined to be executed in the first execution mode (setting expectation degree = low).

Further, in the third specific example, as the first effect, the normal system effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting the setting are defined, and as the second effect, the normal system effects E11, E12, E14, and E15 capable of suggesting the big hit are defined. May be good. When the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of any of the normal system effects E11, E12, E14, and E15 according to the second execution mode (big hit expectation = high), the sub-control CPU 51 is set in the first effect process. It is configured so that it is not decided to execute the normal system effects E11 to E13 that can be suggested in the first execution mode (setting expectation degree = low).

Further, in the third specific example, the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting settings are defined as the first effect, and the look-ahead effects E21, E22, E24, and E25 capable of suggesting big hits are defined as the second effect. May be good. When the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of any of the look-ahead system effects E21, E22, E24, and E25 according to the second execution mode (big hit expectation = high), the sub-control CPU 51 is set in the second effect process. It is preferable that the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 that can be suggested are not determined to be executed in the first execution mode (setting expectation = low).

According to the third specific example, when the second effect according to the second execution mode (big hit expectation = high) is executed, the execution of the first effect according to the first mode (setting expectation = low) is restricted. Therefore, according to the third specific example, the first suggestion that the setting is relatively disadvantageous even though the second effect is executed in the second execution mode in which the expectation of a big hit is relatively high. By executing the first effect in the execution mode, it is possible to prevent the player from being disappointed and, on the contrary, deteriorating the player's interest.

(4th specific example)
In the fourth specific example, as an example of the special condition, it is defined that "the effect capable of suggesting a big hit is executed in the first execution mode (big hit expectation = low)". Then, in the fourth specific example, as the first effect, the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting the setting are defined, and as the second effect, the normal effects E11, E12, E14, and E15 capable of suggesting the big hit are defined. Good. When the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of any of the normal system effects E11, E12, E14, and E15 according to the first execution mode (big hit expectation = low), the sub-control CPU 51 gives a setting suggestion in the second effect process. It is preferable to configure the possible look-ahead effects E21 to E23 so as not to determine to be executed in the first execution mode (setting expectation = low).

Not limited to this, in the fourth specific example, as the first effect, the normal system effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting the setting are defined, and as the second effect, the look-ahead system effects E21, E22, E24, E25 capable of suggesting the big hit are defined. May be set. When the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of any of the look-ahead system effects E21, E22, E24, and E25 according to the first execution mode (big hit expectation = low), the sub-control CPU 51 is set in the first effect process. It is preferable that the normal system effects E11 to E13, which can be suggested, are configured so as not to be determined to be executed in the first execution mode (setting expectation degree = low).

Further, in the fourth specific example, as the first effect, the normal system effects E11 to E13 capable of suggesting the setting are defined, and as the second effect, the normal system effects E11, E12, E14, and E15 capable of suggesting the big hit are defined. May be good. When the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of any of the normal system effects E11, E12, E14, and E15 according to the first execution mode (big hit expectation = low), the sub-control CPU 51 is set in the first effect process. It is configured so that it is not decided to execute the normal system effects E11 to E13 that can be suggested in the first execution mode (setting expectation degree = low).

Further, in the fourth specific example, the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 capable of suggesting settings are defined as the first effect, and the look-ahead effects E21, E22, E24, and E25 capable of suggesting big hits are defined as the second effect. May be good. When the sub-control CPU 51 is executing or waiting for execution of any of the look-ahead system effects E21, E22, E24, and E25 according to the first execution mode (big hit expectation = low), the sub-control CPU 51 is set in the second effect process. It is preferable that the look-ahead effects E21 to E23 that can be suggested are not determined to be executed in the first execution mode (setting expectation = low).

According to the fourth specific example, when the second effect according to the first execution mode (big hit expectation = low) is executed, the execution of the first effect according to the first mode (setting expectation = low) is restricted. Therefore, according to the fourth specific example, when the second effect is executed in the first execution mode in which the expectation of big hit is relatively low, the first execution suggests that the setting is further relatively disadvantageous. By executing the first effect in the mode, it is possible to prevent the player from being disappointed and further deteriorating the player's interest.

[Third change example]
In the present embodiment and each of the modified examples, the normal effect and the look-ahead effect are both executed by the effect display device EH, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first period and the time when these effects are executed are not limited to this. It may be executed by a different production device for each second period. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third modification example, the effect display device EH is used as the first effect execution means and the main effect display device which is an example of the first display means, and further, the second effect execution means different from the main effect display device. And a sub-effect display device (not shown) which is an example of the second display means is provided. In the third modification, an example of the first display control means in which the sub-control CPU 51 controls the first display means and the second display control means in which the second display means is controlled is configured. The area of the display area in which the image can be displayed in the main effect display device is larger than the area of the display area in which the image can be displayed in the sub effect display device.

In the third modification example, the sub-control CPU 51 has a look-ahead system in the first period of the look-ahead system effect which is an example of the first effect and the normal system effect which is an example of the second effect for the same variable game. It is preferable that one of the two effect display devices executes the effect, and the other effect display device executes the normal effect in the second period. In the third modification example, the sub-control CPU 51 is in the first period of the first normal production as the first production and the second normal production as the second production targeting the same variable game. The first normal effect may be executed by one of the two effect display devices, and the second normal effect in the second period may be executed by the other effect display device.

In the third modification, the specific examples shown in the first modification and the second modification can be applied to the effects specified in the first and second effects, and the restrictions on whether or not they can be executed and the mode of execution. As described above, in the third modification example, the first effect is executed by the first effect execution means in the predetermined first period, and the second effect is performed in the second period after the first period. It is executed by the second effect executing means. The first effect executing means and the second effect executing means are not limited to the effect display device, and may be a speaker SP, a decorative lamp LA, or the like. According to the third modification example, in a state where the first effect and the second effect are clearly distinguished, it is possible for the player to enjoy the suggestion of the setting, etc., and to improve the interest of the player. Can be done.

[Fourth change example]
In the present embodiment, the normal effects E11 to E16 and the look-ahead effects E21 to E26 are configured to be feasible in any manner without any special limitation, but the present invention is not limited to this. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth modification example is configured so that at least one of the effects E11 to E13 and E21 to E23 capable of suggesting settings is different when a predetermined special condition is satisfied. ing. In the fourth modification example, "a specific effect mode is selected by the player's selection operation" is defined as an example of the special condition.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth modification example is provided with a plurality of effect modes, and is configured so that the effect game is executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode being set. In the fourth modification example, the effect game may be executed in the background image corresponding to the effect mode being set, the type of effect symbol, and the direction of variation. Then, in the fourth modification, the sub-control CPU 51 has an aspect of at least one of the effects E11 to E13 and E21 to E23 when the special condition is satisfied and when the special condition is not satisfied. (Presence / absence of effect and execution mode) may be controlled to be different.

[Other changes]
Other examples of changes will be described below.
-For the first and second modified examples, as the first effect, the normal effect E11, E12, E14, E15 and the look-ahead effect E21, E22, E24, E25 that can suggest a big hit are defined, and the second effect. As the above, the normal system effects E13 and E16 and the look-ahead system effects E23 and E26, which cannot suggest a big hit, may be defined. For example, as the first effect, the content-dependent normal effects E11, E14 and the look-ahead effects E21, E24 are defined, and as the second effect, the content-independent normal effects E12, E13, E15, E16, and The look-ahead effect E22, E23, E25, E26 may be defined.

-For the first modification example, when a specific condition is satisfied, the production of the same production system may be defined as the first production and the second production that regulate the combined execution during the execution of one variable game. .. Regarding the second modification example, when the special condition is satisfied, the production of the same production system may be defined as the first production and the second production that change the mode of the production. Regarding the fourth modification example, when a special condition is satisfied, an effect of the same effect system may be defined as an effect that changes the mode of the effect.

-For the second modification example, the second execution mode (big hit expectation = high) may be a "big hit determination" mode that can be determined only when the production game to be produced is a big hit.
-For this embodiment and each of the modified examples, when the content-dependent look-ahead effects E21 and E24 are executed with the predetermined variable game as the effect target, the content-dependent pre-reading type effects E21 and E24 are always targeted with the same predetermined variable game as the effect target. It is preferable to execute the normal system effects E11 and E14. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 executes one of the look-ahead-type effects E21 and E22 in a manner capable of identifying that the variable game, which is a variable content including the special effect, is pending, and then the second variation. Based on the pattern SR2, during the execution of the production game, a special production is executed as an example of the normal productions E11 and E12. Also in this modified example, the first to fourth modified examples can be applied, thereby improving the interest of the player.

-For this embodiment and each embodiment, the special effect may have a configuration in which setting suggestion can be made depending on the number of times a specific combination is formed. A specific combination is used when a pseudo continuous effect is performed during the effect game in which the unit variation is executed a plurality of times from the start of the change of the effect symbol to the stop of the change in one effect game. It is preferable that the configuration is derived once. In this modification, when a specific combination is formed a predetermined number of times in a special effect, the configuration may be suggested to be advantageous to the player depending on the formation order of the specific combination.

-For this embodiment and each modification example, the type of the big hit symbol, the type of the small hit symbol, and the type of the missed symbol may be changed as appropriate. Further, the type of the big hit symbol, the type of the small hit symbol, and the type of the missed symbol may be either one type or a plurality of types, respectively, and are not limited to those exemplified in the above-described embodiments and modifications.

-For this embodiment and each modification example, a part or all of the special game and the ordinary game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. When displaying the special game on the effect display device EH, the effect game may not be displayed. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a configuration in which the main control CPU 42 controls a group of effect devices including the effect display device EH.

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

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

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

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

-In the present embodiment and each modification, the function of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

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

The technical idea that can be grasped from this embodiment and the modified example will be described.
(1) There are a plurality of types of the specific combination, and when the specific combination is formed a predetermined number of times in the special effect, it may be suggested that the setting is advantageous to the player.

(2) There are a plurality of types of the specific combination, and when the specific combination is formed a predetermined number of times in the special effect, it is suggested that the setting is advantageous to the player depending on the formation order of the specific combination. It is good.

(3) The second effect is an effect that can suggest a setting, and the setting of the degree of advantage includes a first setting and a second setting that is more advantageous than the first setting. The first effect and the second aspect include a first aspect and a second aspect suggesting that the setting is more advantageous than the first aspect. At some time, and when the first effect and the second effect are executed, it is preferable that the execution of at least one of the effects according to the second aspect is restricted.

(4) The second effect is an effect that can suggest a setting, and the setting of the degree of advantage includes a first setting and a second setting that is more advantageous than the first setting. The first effect and the second aspect include a first aspect and a second aspect suggesting that the setting is more advantageous than the first aspect. At some time, and when the first effect and the second effect are executed, it is preferable that the execution of at least one of the effects according to the first aspect is restricted.

(5) The effect executing means includes a first effect executing means and a second effect executing means, and the first effect is performed by the first effect executing means at a predetermined first period. It is preferable that the second effect is executed by the second effect executing means in the second period after the first period.

(6) The second effect is an effect that can suggest a jackpot expectation, and the second aspect includes a first aspect and a second aspect in which the jackpot expectation is higher than that of the first aspect. And, and the aspect of the first effect includes a first aspect and a second aspect suggesting that the setting is more advantageous than the first aspect, and the second aspect is described. When the second effect according to the above is executed, the execution of the first effect according to the first aspect may be restricted.

(7) The second effect is an effect that can suggest a jackpot expectation, and the second aspect includes a first aspect and a second aspect in which the jackpot expectation is higher than that of the first aspect. And, and the first aspect of the effect includes a first aspect and a second aspect suggesting that the setting is more advantageous than the first aspect, and the first aspect is included. When the second effect according to the above is executed, the execution of the first effect according to the first aspect may be restricted.

(8) A winning lottery is performed when the game ball enters the starting port, and if a winning lottery is won in the winning lottery, a winning game that opens the large winning opening is performed after the winning display result is derived in the variable game. In the given gaming machine, the setting means, the first display means, and the first display means that can be set by changing the degree of advantage regarding the hit game are controlled based on the setting operation using the predetermined operation unit. The first display control means, the second display means, and the second display control means for controlling the second display means are provided, and the first setting and the first setting are used to set the degree of advantage. The second setting, which is more advantageous than the other, is included, and the information that can be displayed by the first display means and the second display means includes specific information regarding the setting of the degree of advantage, and the specific information of the specific information. The display mode includes a first display mode and a second display mode indicating that the setting is more advantageous than the first display mode, and the first display means includes a predetermined first period. When the specific information is displayed in the second display means, the specific information is displayed in the second period after the first period, and the advantage degree setting is the first setting. Moreover, when the specific information is displayed in the first period and the second period, it is preferable that the display of at least one specific information by the second display mode is restricted.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 15, 16 ... Start winning opening, 40 ... Main control board, 41 ... Microprocessor, 42 ... Main control CPU, 47 ... Setting device, 50 ... Sub control board, 51 ... Sub control CPU, EH ... Production display device, Ga1-Gd1, Ga2-Gd2 ... Production image.

Claims (4)

A winning lottery is performed when the game ball enters the starting port, and if a winning lottery is won in the winning lottery, a winning game for opening the large winning opening is given after the winning display result is derived in the variable game. In a game machine
A setting means that can be set by changing the degree of advantage regarding the winning game based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit.
An effect execution means that can execute an effect that displays an image,
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The effect executing means can execute a special effect,
In the special effect, after a plurality of effect images are variablely displayed, the first effect image and the second effect image are stopped and displayed, and the first effect image and the second effect image that are stopped and displayed are stopped and displayed. When a particular combination is formed with the production image, the setting is suggested ,
The specific combination is a gaming machine characterized in that it can be formed in any of a variable game in which a big hit is won and a variable game in which a big hit is not won and the game is out of order. A winning lottery is performed when the game ball enters the starting port, and if a winning lottery is won in the winning lottery, a winning game for opening the large winning opening is given after the winning display result is derived in the variable game. In a game machine
A setting means that can be set by changing the degree of advantage regarding the winning game based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit.
An effect execution means that can execute an effect that displays an image,
An effect control means for controlling the effect execution means,
Equipped with a production mode control means for controlling the production mode,
The effect executing means can execute a special effect,
In the special effect, after a plurality of effect images are variablely displayed, the first effect image and the second effect image are stopped and displayed, and the first effect image and the second effect image that are stopped and displayed are stopped and displayed. When a particular combination is formed with the production image, the setting is suggested,
The effect mode has a plurality of effect modes, and the variable game is executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode being set among the plurality of effect modes.
A specific production mode can be selected by the player's selection operation,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the specific effect mode is selected and set, the mode of the special effect is different from that when the specific effect mode is not set. A winning lottery is performed when the game ball enters the starting port, and if a winning lottery is won in the winning lottery, a winning game for opening the large winning opening is given after the winning display result is derived in the variable game. In a game machine
A setting means that can be set by changing the degree of advantage regarding the winning game based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit.
An effect execution means that can execute an effect that displays an image,
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The effect executing means can execute a special effect,
In the special effect, after a plurality of effect images are variablely displayed, the first effect image and the second effect image are stopped and displayed, and the first effect image and the second effect image that are stopped and displayed are stopped and displayed. When a particular combination is formed with the production image, the setting is suggested,
The particular combination further suggests a jackpot expectation.
The specific combination includes a first combination and a second combination, and the suggested jackpot expectation depends on the case where the first combination is formed and the case where the second combination is formed. A gaming machine characterized by being different. When a winning lottery is performed when a game ball enters the starting port and a winning lottery is won in the winning lottery, the winning display result is derived from a plurality of display results in the variable game, and then the large winning opening is opened. In a gaming machine to which a hit game is given
A setting means that can be set by changing the degree of advantage regarding the winning game based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit.
An effect execution means that can execute an effect that displays an image,
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The effect executing means can execute a special effect,
In the special effect, after a plurality of effect images are variablely displayed, the first effect image and the second effect image are stopped and displayed, and the first effect image and the second effect image that are stopped and displayed are stopped and displayed. When a particular combination is formed with the production image, the setting is suggested,
The effect that can be executed by the effect executing means includes a first effect including the special effect and a second effect that can suggest a setting.
During the execution of one variable game, the first effect and the second effect may be executed, and the first effect is during the period from the start of the variable game until the predetermined condition is satisfied. The gaming machine is executed, and the second effect is executed during a period from the establishment of a predetermined condition to the derivation of any display result in the variable game.

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