JP6886712B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, have a function of initializing internally stored information based on the operation of a predetermined operating means (for example, Patent Document 1). .. In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the state of the gaming machine and the like are initialized with the initialization of the above information.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-239753

In general, a gaming machine is provided with a display means capable of displaying a variable game in which a symbol is changed, and is configured to be able to give benefits such as a winning game in connection with the execution of the variable game. In such a gaming machine, a guessing factor as to whether or not the internally stored information has been initialized by devising the initial design displayed by the above display means when the power is turned on or the like. It is expected that the game will be provided and the player's interest will be improved.

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 includes a display means capable of displaying at least a variable game, a storage means capable of holding stored information even after the power is turned off, and information stored by the storage means. A control means that performs predetermined control based on the above, a first operation means configured to at least enable a specific operation for instructing initialization of information stored in the storage means, and a set value that defines a jackpot probability. A second operating means configured to enable an operation related to the change is provided, and the information stored by the storage means includes the set value and the symbol information, and the control means has a predetermined condition in a normal control state. When the winning lottery is established, the winning lottery is performed, and when the winning lottery is won, the display means is controlled so as to display the winning symbol in the variable game, while when the winning lottery is not won, the missing symbol in the variable game is controlled. The display means is controlled so as to display, and when a specific condition including at least that the second operating means is operated in a specific state is satisfied, the change of the set value stored in the storage means is changed. When the initialization condition including at least the specific operation performed by the first operating means is satisfied by controlling to a possible setting change state, the setting value of the information stored in the storage means is initialized. On the other hand, the symbol information is initialized, the display means is controlled so as to display the initial symbol based on the initialized symbol information, and when the specific condition is satisfied, the initialization is performed. The condition is satisfied, and the display means has a plurality of display means, and a special symbol different from the hit symbol and the out-of-order symbol is set as the initial symbol in some of the display means among the plurality of display means. The initial symbol in the other display means among the plurality of display means can be displayed with the highest probability in the other display means in the normal control state set after the symbol information is initialized. A symbol is set, and the initial symbol in the first special symbol display means among the other display means and the initial symbol in the second special symbol display means among the other display means are special in the winning lottery. The gist is that the symbols are different from each other among the special symbols corresponding to the different results of the lottery, or the symbols are different from each other among the special symbols corresponding to the same result of the special lottery.

The present invention can improve the interest of the player.

The front view which shows typically the pachinko game machine. (A) is a front view schematically showing a game board, and (b) is an enlarged view showing a part of an information display device in an enlarged manner. Front view of the main board unit. Explanatory drawing for explaining a setting value. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline of control at the time of power-on. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing for explaining the initialization of game information. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process (interrupt process). A flowchart showing a special symbol start process (interrupt process). A flowchart showing normal symbol input processing (interrupt processing). A flowchart showing a normal symbol start process (interrupt process). Explanatory drawing for explaining hit-related specifications. (A) to (e) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit and the second special symbol display unit. (A) to (c) are explanatory diagrams for explaining a symbol that can be displayed on a normal symbol display unit. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the hit-related specifications of the 3rd modification. (A) to (c) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the symbol which can be displayed on the ordinary symbol display part of the 3rd modification example. Explanatory drawing for explaining hit-related specifications of 4th modification. The explanatory view for demonstrating the hit-related specification of the 5th modification example. The explanatory view for demonstrating the hit-related specification of the sixth modification example.

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 body 11 includes a fixed frame (outer frame) 11a for fixing the body of the pachinko game machine 10 to island equipment such as a game hall, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA as an example of light emitting effect means. The decorative lamp LA can perform an effect of emitting 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 as an example of audio production means. The speaker SP can perform an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) that outputs sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and music. For example, the speaker SP is provided on the frame body 11.

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, 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 and a second special symbol display unit 13b. The special symbol display units 13a and 13b are display units (so-called 8 segments) in which light emitting units such as LEDs are arranged in a figure 8 shape with dots. The special symbol display units 13a and 13b can display the special symbols independently of each other by turning on or off each light emitting unit.

The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the special symbol internally performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the following description, the winning lottery of the special symbol is indicated as "special lottery", the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 13a is indicated as "first special symbol", and is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 13b. The special symbol is referred to as the "second special symbol".

The special symbol display units 13a and 13b are not limited to a configuration in which the light emitting units are arranged in a figure eight shape with dots, and may be a configuration in which the light emitting units are arranged in a shape different from this, and the number of light emitting units. Is not limited to nine. Further, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b may be liquid crystal panels capable of displaying an image. That is, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b may have any configuration as long as they can display the special symbol.

The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In addition, the second special symbol display unit 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol display unit 13a and the second special symbol display unit 13b are examples of display means capable of displaying at least a variable game. The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are examples of the variation game and the special variation game.

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 pachinko gaming machine 10, if the big hit and the small hit are not won in the special lottery (in the case of a miss), the missed symbol is derived in the special game, and after the end of the special game of the miss, neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is given. ..

In the following description, the missed symbol in the special lottery is referred to as "special missed symbol", and the missed symbol of the special symbol is referred to as "special missed symbol". Further, in the special lottery, the probability of winning a big hit is shown as "big hit probability", the probability of winning a small hit is shown as "small hit probability", and the probability of being a special miss is shown as "special miss probability".

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 is a display unit in which light emitting units such as LEDs are arranged so as to be arranged side by side. The normal symbol display unit 13e can display a normal symbol different from the above-mentioned special symbol by turning on or off each light emitting unit. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol internally performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the following description, the winning lottery for ordinary symbols is referred to as "ordinary lottery".

The normal symbol display unit 13e is not limited to a configuration in which light emitting units are arranged so as to be arranged side by side, and may have a configuration in which light emitting units are arranged in a different shape, and the number of light emitting units is not limited to two. .. Further, the normal symbol display unit 13e may be a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying an image. That is, the normal symbol display unit 13e may have any configuration as long as it can display the normal symbol.

The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is referred to as a "normal game". The normal symbol display unit 13e is an example of a display means capable of displaying at least a variable game. The ordinary symbol variation game is an example of a variation game and an ordinary variation 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 pachinko gaming machine 10, if a normal hit is not won in the normal lottery (in the case of a loss), a missed symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal hit game is not given after the end of the normal game of the loss.

In the following description, the out-of-order symbol in the ordinary lottery is referred to as "ordinary out-of-order", and the out-of-order symbol in the ordinary symbol is referred to as "ordinary out-of-order symbol". In addition, the probability of winning a normal hit in a normal lottery is indicated by the "normal hit probability", and the probability of being a normal hit is indicated by the "normal loss probability".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 20 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) in the gaming area YBa. The gate 20 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 20 (shown in FIG. 6). In the pachinko 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. The entry of a game ball into the winning opening is a so-called "winning".

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 game balls can be hit so as to flow down either the left side region of the center frame W or the right side region of the center frame W. When the game ball is launched so as to flow down the left area of the center frame W, that is, when a so-called "left-handed" is made, the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 and the normal winning opening 24. Can be. When the game ball is launched so as to flow down the right side area of the center frame W, that is, when a so-called "right-handed" is made, the game ball has a second start winning opening 16, a large winning opening 18, a gate 20, and so on. 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 an example of an operation means configured to at least enable a specific operation for instructing initialization of information backed up by a backup function described later (hereinafter referred to as backup target information). Here, in the present specification, "initialization" of the backup target information means not erasing (clearing) the backup target information, but setting an initial value for the backup target information. The RWM clear switch 46 is turned on when the pushing operation is performed, and is turned off when the pushing operation is not performed.

The setting device 47 has a key cylinder 47a that is rotated while the setting key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole. The setting device 47 is 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. It is possible to switch to. The setting device 47 cannot pull out the setting key unless it is in the operating state switched to the off state. The setting device 47 is an example of a setting operating means which is the same means as the operating means or another means.

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

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the mounting frame 11b cannot be opened unless the locking device SS is unlocked by using the frame key. That is, 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 of the present embodiment is configured by combining the operating states (operating and non-operating) of these functions.

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

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

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low ball entry rate state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol 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. The first advantageous state and the second advantageous state are one of the benefits given to the player in connection with the big hit in the special game. The gaming state is not limited to the above-mentioned three types, and a part or all of them may be different gaming states in which the function to operate among the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function is changed. Further, the number of types of gaming states may be two or four or more.

Next, the setting change function will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a setting changing function that allows setting by changing the internal setting value. The set value is information that defines the jackpot probability, which is an example of the degree of advantage in the special lottery. 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).

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

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. The set value is not limited to all 6 steps, and may be 2 to 5 steps or 7 or more steps.

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

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

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, if the RWM clear switch 46 is in the ON state and the setting device 47 is in the ON state, the internal setting value is changed so that the pachinko game machine 10 can be set. Moved to the state. 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 ... , Switched to loop. 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 various backed up information, and shifts to the normal control state based on the various information after the initialization.

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

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

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

Next, 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. The type of small hit game is defined in the small hit symbol. The small hit game is one of the benefits given to the player in connection with the small hit in the special game.

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. The round game in the small hit game is ended when 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 elapses is satisfied. In one round game, the large winning opening 18 is opened so that the game ball can enter the ball.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming state does not change before and after the start and end of the small hit game, and the same gaming state is obtained. For example, 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.

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

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

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

In the production game, a reach production performed by forming a reach may be executed. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second in the present embodiment). The effect symbols in the column) are still being displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters appearing and the movements of the effect symbols are different. As will be described later, during the execution of the effect game, an effect different from the variable display of the effect symbol may be executed.

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

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

The main control ROM 43 stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. Further, the main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The variation pattern is information that can specify the effect content (variation mode) of the effect game performed during the execution of the special game.

The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in the production game and finally a jackpot symbol combination is derived. The small hit variation pattern includes a variation pattern in which a small hit symbol combination is finally derived without performing a reach effect or a reach effect in the effect game. As the out-of-range variation pattern, there is an out-of-range variation pattern of "with reach" in which a reach effect can be performed in the effect game and a combination of out-of-order symbols can be finally derived. The out-of-reach variation pattern includes an out-of-reach variation pattern of "no reach" in which the reach effect is not performed in the effect game and the combination of the out-of-order symbols is finally derived.

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

In the main control RWM44 (RWM area of the storage unit), an address is assigned to each area of a predetermined size (for example, 1 byte), and information to be stored is defined for each area to which the address is assigned. .. In the first area 44a to which the first address is assigned in the main control RWM 44, the symbol number of the first special symbol, which is an example of the symbol information, is stored. In the second area 44b to which the second address is assigned in the main control RWM 44, the symbol number of the second special symbol, which is an example of the symbol information, is stored. In the third area 44c to which the third address is assigned in the main control RWM 44, the symbol number of the normal symbol, which is an example of the symbol information, is stored. The relationship between the symbols displayed on the symbol display units 13a, 13b, 13e and the symbol numbers stored in the areas 44a to 44c will be described later. As described above, the information stored in the main control RWM44 includes the symbol information. In addition, in this specification, "setting" and "storing" about information have the same meaning.

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

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

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

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

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The RTC54 continuously clocks the current time regardless of whether the power is turned on or not by the power supplied from a backup power source (not shown) such as a battery, and the date (year / month / day) and time at that time. Generate RTC information that can specify (hour, minute, second). 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. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect button BT. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the effect button BT is operated.

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

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

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

The backup target information includes game information related to the progress of the game and set value information related to the set value. 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. The information regarding the special game includes the first symbol information stored in the first area 44a and the second symbol information stored in the second area 44b. The first symbol information is information that can specify the symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 13a, and the second symbol information is information that can identify the symbol to be displayed on the second special symbol display unit 13b.

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. The information about the normal game includes the third symbol information stored in the third area 44c. The third symbol information is information that can identify the symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display unit 13e.

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, the backup target information stored in the main control RWM44 when the power is turned off is retained even after the power is turned off by the backup function described above.

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

As a result of the operation determination, the main control CPU 42 executes the RWM clear process when the RWM clear switch 46 is in the ON state and the setter 47 is in the ON state. As an example, the initialization condition in the present embodiment is satisfied by turning on the power with the RWM clear switch 46 turned on. That is, the initialization condition is a condition that at least includes that a specific operation is performed.

In the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 42 initializes the game information among the backup target information. More specifically, the main control CPU 42 initializes by rewriting the value of the backed up game information to the initial value. In the present embodiment, the same 0 (zero) is set for each initial value of the game information. That is, the initialization of game information can be said to be a so-called "zero clear" process. In the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 42 does not initialize the set value information among the backup target information.

Here, as shown in FIG. 7, 0 (zero), which is the initial value of the game information in the present embodiment, indicates the following state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.
The initial value of the information about the special game is derived from the fluctuation pattern of the special game and the special game, because the special game is not running, there is no pending special game, and random information about the special symbol is not stored. It is a value indicating a state in which a special symbol to be played has not been determined. Further, in the first symbol information and the second symbol information, 0 (zero), which is a value indicating the symbol number 0 of the special symbol, is set as an initial value indicating the initial symbol described later. That is, in the RWM clear process, the first symbol information and the second symbol information are initialized. Clearing the first symbol information to zero is synonymous with initializing the symbol number 0 of the first special symbol, and clearing the second symbol information to zero initializes the symbol number 0 of the second special symbol. It is synonymous with that.

As will be described in detail later, the first special symbol with symbol number 0 is an outlier symbol. That is, the first symbol information that can specify the initial symbol is the symbol information that can identify the missing symbol, and the initialization of the first symbol information deviates from the first symbol information stored in the main control RWM44. It is to set the symbol to the identifiable symbol information. Similarly, the second special symbol of symbol number 0 is an outlier symbol. That is, the second symbol information that can specify the initial symbol is the symbol information that can identify the missing symbol, and the initialization of the second symbol information removes the second symbol information stored in the main control RWM44. It is to set the symbol to the identifiable symbol information.

The initial value of the information about the normal game is derived from the fluctuation pattern of the normal game and the normal game, because the normal game is not running, there is no pending normal game, and the random number information about the normal symbol is not stored. It is a value indicating a state in which the normal symbol to be used has not been determined. Further, in the third symbol information, 0 (zero), which is a value indicating the symbol number 0 of the normal symbol, is set as an initial value indicating the initial symbol described later. That is, in the RWM clear process, the third symbol information is initialized. Clearing the third symbol information to zero is synonymous with initializing the symbol number 0 of the normal symbol. As will be described in detail later, the normal symbol with symbol number 0 is an outlier symbol. That is, the third symbol information that can specify the initial symbol is the symbol information that can identify the missing symbol, and the initialization of the third symbol information deviates from the third symbol information stored in the main control RWM44. It is to set the symbol to the identifiable symbol information.

The initial value of the information regarding the hit game of the special symbol is a value indicating a state in which the hit game of the special symbol (big hit game and small hit game) is not being executed. The initial value of the information regarding the hit game of the normal symbol is a value indicating a state in which the hit game of the normal symbol (normal hit symbol) is not being executed. The initial value of the information regarding the game state is that the probability change function is not activated, the ball entry assist function is not activated, the time saving function is not activated, and the remaining number of operations is 0 (zero). It is a value indicating a certain state. The initial value of the information regarding the payout of prize balls is a value indicating a state in which the number of unpaid prize balls is 0 (zero).

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

In the setting change state, each time the setting switch (RWM clear switch 46 in this embodiment) is operated, the main control CPU 42 sets the selected setting value as 1 → 2 → ... → 6 → 1 → ... , Change to loop. The main control CPU 42 controls the display 48 so as to display information (value) indicating the selected set value. As described above, the setting change state is a state in which the set value can be changed among the information stored in the main control RWM44. In the present embodiment, as an example, the setting condition is satisfied by turning on the power with the RWM clear switch 46 turned on and the setting device 47 turned on. That is, the setting condition is a condition that at least includes that the setting device 47 is operated in a specific state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 , Returns to the normal gaming state. That is, the gaming state (normal gaming state) in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function are not activated is an example of the normal state set after the symbol information is initialized. On the other hand, if the game information is not initialized, it is restored to the game state when the power is turned off based on the backed up game information.

Therefore, when the RWM clear process is not performed, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to display the initial symbol based on the backed up first symbol information. When the RWM clear process is not performed, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to display the initial symbol based on the backed up second symbol information. When the RWM clear process is not performed, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so as to display the initial symbol based on the backed up third symbol information.

On the other hand, when the RWM clear process is performed, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to display the initial symbol based on the initialized first symbol information. When the RWM clear process is performed, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to display the initial symbol based on the initialized second symbol information. When the RWM clear process is performed, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so as to display the initial symbol based on the initialized third symbol information. The specific processing contents for controlling the symbol display units 13a, 13b, and 13e will be described later.

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

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

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

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

Further, the main control CPU 42 sends a predetermined external signal (security signal) to an external terminal (non-existent) from the transition to the setting change state to the end, and from the transition to the setting confirmation state to the termination. It may be output to the outside of the machine from (shown). For example, a hall computer installed in a management room of a game hall, an external production device installed in an island facility, or the like is connected to the external terminal.

The main control CPU 42 is arbitrary one of the symbol display units 13a and 13b, or one of the symbol display units 13a and 13b, so as to display a notification that the setting is in the setting change state from the transition to the setting change state to the end. Control both. The main control CPU 42 is arbitrary one of the symbol display units 13a and 13b, or one of the symbol display units 13a and 13b, so as to display a notification that the setting confirmation state is in effect from the transition to the setting confirmation state to the end. Control both. In the special symbol display units 13a and 13b, the display for notifying that the setting is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is a symbol different from any of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the special miss symbol that can be derived in the special game. It would be nice to have it. Further, the display for notifying the setting change state or the setting confirmation state may be the display of a special symbol described later set as the initial symbol.

The main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so as to display a notification that the setting has been changed from the transition to the setting change state to the end. The main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display unit 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. In the normal symbol display unit 13e, the display for notifying that the setting is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state may be a display of a symbol different from any of the normal hit symbol and the normal out-of-order symbol that can be derived in the normal game. Further, the display for notifying that the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed may be a display of a special symbol set as the initial symbol.

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

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

Next, the special symbol input process will be described.
The special symbol input process is executed as an interrupt process in the normal control state.
As shown in FIG. 8, 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 a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (S101: YES), the main control CPU 42 has an upper limit number of first special hold numbers stored in the main control RWM44 as one of the game information (this implementation). In the form, it is determined whether or not it is less than 4) (S102).

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

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM44 as one of the game information (S104). For example, the random numbers include a special hit random number used for a special lottery (big hit lottery and a small hit lottery), a big hit symbol random number used for determining a big hit symbol, and a variable pattern random number used for determining a variable pattern. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. 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 has been input from the second starting winning sensor SE2 ( S105). When a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 (S105: YES), the main control CPU 42 has an upper limit number of second special reservations stored in the main control RWM44 as one of the game information (S105: YES). In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not it is less than 4) (S106).

When the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (S106: YES), the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it (S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display the information that can specify the updated second special hold number. The hold condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 when the 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 as one of the game information (S108). In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information used in the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. 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. 9, 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 jackpot probabilities Kl and 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 jackpot 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. The main control CPU 42 performs a fluctuation pattern determination lottery using a fluctuation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information, and jackpot fluctuations are made according to the current fluctuation time state (whether or not the time saving function is activated) and the type of jackpot symbol. Determine the pattern. The main control CPU 42 stores the determined big hit symbol identifiable information and the determined variation pattern identifiable information in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information.

The main control CPU 42 provides information stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM 44 and which can identify whether or not it is the start of the first special game (hereinafter, referred to as a first start flag). Change to on. The first start flag, which is one of the game information, indicates that when the value is 1 (on), it is the start of the first special game, and when the value is 0 (off), the first special game Indicates that it is not the start. 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. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using the variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the small hit variation pattern according to the current variation time state (whether or not the time saving function is activated). The main control CPU 42 stores the determined small hit symbol identifiable information and the determined variation pattern identifiable information in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information. Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the first start flag in the main control RWM 44 to on. 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 special out-of-order symbol to be derived in the first special game. The main control CPU 42 performs a fluctuation pattern determination lottery using the fluctuation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and has reach or no reach depending on the current fluctuation time state (whether or not the time saving function is activated). Determine the variation pattern. The main control CPU 42 stores the determined special outlier symbol identification information and the determined variation pattern identification information in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information. Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the first start flag in the main control RWM 44 to on. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special hold number is 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. .. When the main control CPU 42 executes the big hit variation process (S216), the small hit variation process (S218), or the missed variation process (S219), the information stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM44 is the second special. The information that can identify whether or not the game is starting (hereinafter referred to as the second start flag) is turned on. The second start flag, which is one of the game information, indicates that when the value is 1 (on), it is the start of the second special game, and when the value is 0 (off), the second special game Indicates that it is not the start.

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 variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of a special game (directing game). The special symbol command is a control command that can identify a special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or special 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.

Next, the first special display process will be described.
The first special display process is a process executed as an interrupt process, and is a process for controlling the variable display of the symbol and the fixed stop display of the symbol on the first special symbol display unit 13a.

The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the first start flag in the main control RWM 44 is on. When the first start flag is on (when the first special game is started), the main control CPU 42 is information stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM 44, and sets the fluctuation time of the special game. In the information for timing (hereinafter referred to as a special fluctuation timer), a value corresponding to the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing is set. The special variable timer is one of the game information.

Next, the main control CPU 42 changes the first start flag to off, and specifies whether or not the information is stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM 44 and the first special game is being executed. Change the possible information (hereinafter referred to as the first changing flag) to ON. The first changing flag, which is one of the game information, indicates that the first special game is being executed when the value is 1 (on), and when the value is 0 (off), the first special game Indicates that is not running. Then, the main control CPU 42 sets the symbol number 0 as the first symbol information in the first area 44a. That is, 0 (zero) is set in the first region 44a at the time of the first interrupt after the first start flag is turned on. After that, the main control CPU 42 executes the first special update process described later.

When the first start flag is off (when it is not the start of the first special game), the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the first changing flag is on. When the first fluctuation flag is on (when the first special game is being executed), the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the special fluctuation timer as an example of a predetermined value. The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the value of the special fluctuation timer becomes zero as a result of subtracting the special fluctuation timer.

When the value of the special fluctuation timer is not zero (when the fluctuation time of the first special game has not ended), the main control CPU 42 is set to the first region 44a because it is the second and subsequent interrupts. By adding 1 to the value, the next symbol number is updated. The main control CPU 42 sets 0 in the first area 44a when the symbol number at the time of the previous interrupt is the maximum value x of the symbol number defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The relationship between the symbol number and the specific symbol will be described later. After that, the main control CPU 42 executes the first special update process described later.

On the other hand, when the value of the special fluctuation timer becomes zero (when the fluctuation time of the first special game ends), the main control CPU 42 determines the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or small hit symbol) determined in the special symbol start processing. The value of the symbol number that can identify the special outlier symbol) is set in the first region 44a. Next, the main control CPU 42 changes the first changing flag to off. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a variable end command) capable of specifying the end of the special game (directing game) to the sub control board 50. After that, the main control CPU 42 executes the first special update process described later.

When the first start flag is off and the first changing flag is off (when the first special game is not being executed), the main control CPU 42 changes the value set in the first area 44a. Do not keep. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not change the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 13a. After that, the main control CPU 42 executes the first special update process described later.

Then, in the first special update process, the main control CPU 42 displays the first special symbol so that each light emitting unit is turned on or off in the light emitting pattern corresponding to the value (symbol number) set in the first area 44a. The unit 13a is controlled. As a result, the symbol of the symbol number set in the first area 44a is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 13a. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the first special symbol display process.

Next, the second special display process will be described.
The second special display process is executed as an interrupt process, and is a process for controlling the variable display of the symbol and the fixed stop display of the symbol on the second special symbol display unit 13b. Since the second special display process is a process in which the matters relating to the first special game are replaced with the matters relating to the second special game with respect to the above-mentioned first special display process, detailed description thereof will be omitted. Specifically, the "first special game" is read as the "second special game", and similarly, the "first special symbol display unit 13a" is the "second special symbol display unit 13b" and the "first area 44a". Is read as "second area 44b" and "first symbol information" is read as "second symbol information". Further, the "first start flag" is the "second start flag", the "first changing flag" is the "second changing flag", and the "first special update process" is the "second special update process". Read as.

The second changing flag, which is one of the game information, is information stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM44, and is information that can identify whether or not the second special game is being executed. Is. The second changing flag indicates that the second special game is being executed when the value is 1 (on), and that the second special game is not being executed when the value is 0 (off). Shown. Further, in the second special update process, the main control CPU 42 displays the second special symbol so that each light emitting unit is turned on or off in the light emitting pattern corresponding to the value (symbol number) stored in the second area 44b. The unit 13b is controlled.

As described above, in the present embodiment, an example of the control means is configured by executing the special symbol input process, the special symbol start process, the first special display process, and the second special display process by the main control CPU 42. There is. The main control CPU 42 performs a special lottery when the game ball wins the starting winning openings 15 and 16, and when the special lottery is won, the special symbol display unit 13a, so as to display a winning symbol in the special game. While controlling 13b, when the special lottery is not won, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b are controlled so as to display the out-of-order symbols in the special game. That is, the fact that the game ball wins the starting winning openings 15 and 16 is an example of the establishment of the predetermined conditions, and the special lottery is an example of the predetermined lottery and the winning lottery.

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

First, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time to the sub control board 50. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening pattern data (opening control data) for the big hit game, and opens the big winning opening 18. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied during the execution of the round game, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the large winning opening 18, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 42 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, each time the main control CPU 42 starts a round game, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game to the sub control board 50. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time to the sub control board 50. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 42 ends the jackpot game. Further, each time the main control CPU 42 advances the jackpot game, the main control CPU 42 stores information that can specify the progress status of the jackpot game in an area to which a predetermined address is assigned in the main control RWM 44.

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 main control CPU 42 derives the small hit symbol in the special game (the special game of small hit ends), the main control CPU 42 performs the small hit game process. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of small hit game to be given based on the small hit symbol (that is, the type of small hit) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 42 performs a process of imparting a specified type of small hit game.

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 may execute a process related to the opening and a process related to the ending as in the jackpot game process. Further, each time the small hit game is advanced, the main control CPU 42 stores information that can specify the progress status of the small hit game in an area to which a predetermined address is assigned in the main control RWM 44.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, 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 (S301). When the game ball passes through the gate 20 (S301: YES), the main control CPU 42 has less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) of the normal hold number stored in the main control RWM44 as one of the game information. Whether or not it is determined (S302).

When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number (S302: YES), the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the normal hold number and updates it (S303). In the process of step S303, 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 as one of the game information (S304). 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. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 20 (S301: NO), the number of normal holdings is not less than the upper limit (S302: NO), or when the process of step S304 is completed, the main control CPU 42 has a normal symbol. End the input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied (S401). In the process of step S401, 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. To do. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied (S401: NO), 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 (S401: YES), the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal hold number is larger than 0 (S402). When the normal hold number is 0 (S402: NO), the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the normal hold number is larger than 0 (S402: YES), the main control CPU 42 starts the normal game. When starting the normal game, the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the normal hold number and updates it (S403). In the process of step S403, 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 first stored random number information from the main control RWM44 among the random number information used in the normal game (S404). Next, the main control CPU 42 identifies the gaming state (S405). In the process of step S405, 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 (S406). In the process of step S406, 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 (S406: YES), the main control CPU 42 executes the normal hit variation process (S407). 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. The main control CPU 42 stores the determined information that can specify the normal hit symbol and the information that can specify the determined fluctuation time in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information. Further, the main control CPU 42 turns on the information stored in the predetermined address in the main control RWM 44 and which can specify the start of the normal game (hereinafter, referred to as the normal start flag). The normal start flag, which is one of the game information, indicates that when the value is 1 (on), it is the start of the normal game, and when it is 0 (off), it is not the start of the normal game. Is shown. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the normal hit is not won (S406: NO), the main control CPU 42 normally executes the out-of-order fluctuation process (S408). 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. The main control CPU 42 stores the determined information that can specify the normal outlier symbol and the information that can specify the determined fluctuation time in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information. Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the normal start flag to ON. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

Next, the normal display process will be described.
The normal display process is executed as an interrupt process, and is a process for controlling the variable display of the symbol and the fixed stop display of the symbol on the normal symbol display unit 13e.

The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal start flag in the main control RWM 44 is on. When the normal start flag is on (when the normal game is started), the main control CPU 42 is information stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM44, and is for measuring the fluctuation time of the normal game. (Hereinafter referred to as a normal fluctuation timer), a value corresponding to the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start processing is set. The normal fluctuation timer is one of the game information.

Next, the main control CPU 42 changes the normal start flag to off, and is information stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM 44, and information capable of identifying whether or not the normal game is being executed. Change (hereinafter referred to as the normal fluctuation flag) to on. When the value of the normal fluctuation flag, which is one of the game information, is 1 (on), it indicates that the normal game is being executed, and when the value is 0 (off), the normal game is not being executed. Show that. Then, the main control CPU 42 sets the symbol number 0 as the third symbol information in the third area 44c. That is, 0 (zero) is set in the third region 44c at the time of the first interrupt after the normal start flag is turned on. After that, the main control CPU 42 executes the normal update process described later.

When the normal start flag is off (when it is not the start of the normal game), the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal fluctuation flag is on. When the normal fluctuation flag is on (when the normal game is being executed), the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the normal fluctuation timer as an example of a predetermined value. The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the value of the normal fluctuation timer becomes zero as a result of subtracting the normal fluctuation timer.

When the value of the normal fluctuation timer is not zero (when the fluctuation time of the normal game has not ended), the main control CPU 42 is set in the third area 44c because it is the second and subsequent interrupts. By adding 1 to the value, it is updated to the next symbol number. The main control CPU 42 sets 0 in the third area 44c when the symbol number at the time of the previous interrupt is the maximum value x of the symbol number defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The relationship between the symbol number and the specific symbol will be described later. After that, the main control CPU 42 executes the normal update process described later.

On the other hand, when the value of the normal fluctuation timer becomes zero (when the fluctuation time of the normal game ends), the main control CPU 42 shifts the normal symbol (normal hit symbol or normal out-of-order symbol) determined in the normal symbol start process. The value of the identifiable symbol number is set in the third region 44c. Next, the main control CPU 42 changes the normal fluctuation flag to off. After that, the main control CPU 42 executes the normal update process described later.

When the normal start flag is off and the normal fluctuation flag is off (when the normal game is not being executed), the main control CPU 42 keeps the value set in the third area 44c unchanged. .. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not change the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 13e. After that, the main control CPU 42 executes the normal update process described later.

Then, in the normal update process, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so that each light emitting unit is turned on or off in a light emitting pattern corresponding to the value (symbol number) set in the third area 44c. To do. As a result, the symbol with the symbol number set in the third area 44c is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 13e. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol display process.

As described above, in the present embodiment, an example of the control means is configured by the main control CPU 42 executing the normal symbol input process, the normal symbol start process, and the normal display process. The main control CPU 42 performs a normal lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 20, and when the normal lottery is won, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so as to display the normal hit symbol in the normal game. When the normal lottery is not won, the normal symbol display unit 13e is controlled so as to display the normal symbol in the normal game. That is, the fact that the game ball passes through the gate 20 is an example of the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the ordinary lottery is an example of the predetermined lottery and the winning lottery.

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 (that is, the type of the 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. Further, each time the main control CPU 42 advances the normal hit game, the main control CPU 42 stores information that can specify the progress status of the normal hit game in an area to which a predetermined address is assigned in the main control RWM 44.

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

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

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

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

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

Then, after the power is turned on, the sub-control CPU 51 displays a predetermined symbol combination as a combination of the effect symbols to be displayed first on the effect display device EH (hereinafter, referred to as an initial symbol combination). For example, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the first initial symbol combination or the second initial symbol combination different from the first initial symbol combination so that the ratio depends on the presence or absence of the input of the RWM clear command. It is preferable to control the effect display device EH. According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily estimate whether or not the game information is initialized from the initial symbol combination displayed on the effect display device EH. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect display device EH so as to display the first initial symbol combination or the second initial symbol combination so that the ratio corresponds to the set value (setting) that can be specified from the initial command. It is good to control. According to such a configuration, the current set value (setting) can be easily estimated from the initial symbol combination displayed on the effect display device EH. Not limited to this, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the same initial symbol combination regardless of whether or not the RWM clear command is input and the setting value (setting) that can be specified from the initial command. You may. That is, it may be difficult to specify whether or not the game information has been initialized and the set value (setting) from the initial symbol combination.

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

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

The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game when the fluctuation start command and the special symbol command are input. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 selects the effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the command. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination. 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, when the special symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the combination of the missed symbols. Here, the sub-control CPU 51 satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when the reach effect is executed in the current effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the outlier combination of symbols including the reach. The reach condition is established by determining the fluctuation pattern with reach. As the reach condition, in addition to the fact that the variation pattern with reach is determined, 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 this time, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the outlier combination of symbols that does not include the reach.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to execute an effect that can suggest a set value (setting) (hereinafter, referred to as a setting suggestion effect). For example, the sub-control CPU 51 stores information indicating a set value that can be specified from the initial command in the main control RWM44. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the execution mode of the setting suggestion effect so that the execution timing, the effect content, the appearance rate, and the like differ depending on the set value. Then, it is preferable that the sub-control CPU 51 can control the effect device including the effect display device EH so as to execute the setting suggestion effect in the determined execution mode. The setting suggestion effect may be executed triggered by the operation of the effect button BT, or may be executed based on the RTC information (date and time) generated by the RTC54.

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

Next, the special lottery, the special symbol, the ordinary lottery, and the specifications of the ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as hit-related specifications) in the present embodiment will be described together with their actions.
As shown in FIG. 12, the jackpot probabilities Kl1 to Kl6 in the low probability state are constant for each set value regardless of the special symbol. The jackpot probabilities Kh1 to Kh6 in the high probability state are constant for each set value regardless of the special symbol. However, the jackpot probabilities Kl and Kh are more than 0 and less than 1/2 in any of the settings 1 to 6. For example, 1/319 can be mentioned as an example of the jackpot probability Kl, and 1/98 can be mentioned as an example of the jackpot probability Kh.

Further, the small hit probability L is constant regardless of the probability state, the special symbol, and the setting. However, the small hit probability L exceeds 0 and is less than 1/2. 1/198 can be mentioned as an example of the small hit probability L. In particular, in the hit-related specifications of the present embodiment, in the normal state, the special loss probability of not winning any hit in the special lottery is higher than the hit probability of winning any hit in the special lottery. Is set to.

As shown in FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (d), the special symbols include one type of special missed symbol, one type of small hit symbol, one type of first big hit symbol (probability variation symbol), and one type. There is a second big hit symbol (non-probability variation symbol). In the jackpot variation process, the first jackpot symbol of symbol number 3 is determined with a probability of 1/2, and the second jackpot symbol of symbol number 4 is determined with a probability of 1/2 as a special symbol derived in the special game. .. In the small hit variation process, the small hit symbol of symbol number 2 is always determined as the special symbol derived in the special game. In the out-of-order variation processing, the special out-of-order symbol of symbol number 1 is always determined as the special symbol to be derived in the special game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (e), a special symbol is set as the symbol of symbol number 0 in the initial symbols of the special symbol display units 13a and 13b. The special symbol of symbol number 0 is a symbol different from any of the special symbols (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, and out-of-order symbol) defined in symbol numbers 1 to 4. Here, "the symbols displayed on the symbol display unit (special symbol display unit or normal symbol display unit) are different" means that some or all of the symbols that can be identified when the symbol display unit is visually recognized are different. .. For example, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b can be recognized as a symbol by different lighting states (lighting or extinguishing) of at least one light emitting unit among the plurality of light emitting units constituting these display units. The light emission pattern is different. The symbol number 0 in this embodiment is an example of specific symbol information.

According to such a hit-related specification, most of the special symbols derived in the special game in the special symbol display units 13a and 13b are the special missed symbols of the symbol number 1 having only one type. That is, the player who plays the game with the pachinko gaming machine 10 will visually recognize the situation in which the special out-of-order symbol of the symbol number 1 is derived in most of the special games.

Here, the jackpot probability Kh in the high probability state is higher than the jackpot probability Kl in the low probability state, but does not exceed 1/2. In addition to this, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in order to shift to the high probability state, it is necessary to win the jackpot and further win the first jackpot symbol. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player is likely to digest most of the special games in a low probability state. Further, as described above, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b continuously display the special symbols derived in the previous special game unless a new special game is started. Generally, when a player tries to start a game, there is a high possibility that the special game has ended and the demonstration effect is being executed. Therefore, when the special symbol display units 13a and 13b are visually recognized, the special symbol number 1 is special. There is a high probability that the outlier symbol has been derived. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special out-of-order symbol of symbol number 1 has the greatest chance of being seen by the player among the special symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 3.

Here, when the RWM clear process is not executed in the power-on process described above, the backup function retains the stored contents of the areas 44a and 44b, and as a result, the symbol with the same symbol number as when the power is cut off is special. It is displayed as an initial symbol on the symbol display units 13a and 13a. Therefore, in the special symbol display units 13a and 13b after the power is turned on, it is most likely that the special out-of-order symbol of symbol number 1 is displayed as the initial symbol when the RWM clear processing is not performed. On the other hand, in the power-on process, when the RWM clear process is executed, the symbol information stored in the first area 44a and the second area 44b is cleared to zero, and as a result, the symbol number 0 is set as an initial value. That is, on the special symbol display units 13a and 13b after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear process is executed, the special symbol with symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. As described above, the special symbol is a symbol different from any of the special missed symbol, the small hit symbol, and the big hit symbol.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the RWM clear process is executed when the power is turned on, in principle, the special out-of-order symbol of symbol number 1 is displayed as the initial symbol. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the RWM clear process is not executed when the power is turned on, the special symbol with symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to estimate whether or not the game information has been initialized from the initial symbols displayed on the special symbol display units 13a and 13b.

As described above, the RWM clear process is also executed when the setting change state is controlled. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the fact that it is possible to specify whether or not the game information has been initialized means that it is possible to specify whether or not the set value (setting) may have been changed. Is also connected. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify whether or not the game information has been initialized from the initial symbols of the special symbol display units 13a and 13b. That is, in the present embodiment, it is also possible to specify whether or not the set value (setting) may have been changed. As described above, in the present embodiment, as an example of the initial symbol of the first special symbol, a symbol different from the hit symbol and the miss symbol is set. Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of the initial symbol of the second special symbol, a symbol different from the hit symbol and the miss symbol is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the normal hit probability Nl in the low ball entry rate state is constant regardless of the settings 1 to 6, and the normal hit probability Nh in the high ball entry rate state is not limited to the settings 1 to 6. It is constant. However, the normal hit probability Nl is more than 0 and less than 1/2, and the normal hit probability Nh is more than 1/2 and less than 1. For example, 10/256 can be mentioned as an example of the normal hit probability Nl, and 255/256 can be mentioned as an example of the normal hit probability Nh. That is, in the hit-related specifications of the present embodiment, in the normal state, the probability of losing the winning in the ordinary lottery is set to be higher than the probability of winning in the ordinary lottery.

As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), there are one type of normal symbol and one type of normal hit symbol. In the normal hit variation process, the normal hit symbol of symbol number 2 is always determined as the normal symbol derived in the normal game. In the normal out-of-order variation processing, the normal out-of-order symbol with symbol number 1 is always determined as the normal symbol to be derived in the normal game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14C, a special symbol is set as the symbol of symbol number 0 in the initial symbol of the normal symbol display unit 13e. The special symbol of symbol number 0 is a symbol different from any of the ordinary symbols (ordinary hit symbol and ordinary out-of-order symbol) defined in symbol numbers 1 and 2. For example, in the case of the normal symbol display unit 13e, a light emitting pattern that can be recognized as a symbol by different lighting states (lighting or extinguishing) of at least one light emitting unit among the plurality of light emitting units constituting the display unit. Is different.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is necessary to win a big hit in order to shift to the high ball entry rate state. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player is likely to digest most of the ordinary games in a low ball entry rate state. Therefore, in the ordinary symbol display unit 13e, most of the ordinary symbols derived in the ordinary game are the ordinary outliers of symbol number 1 having only one type. That is, in most ordinary games, the player who plays the game with the pachinko gaming machine 10 visually recognizes the situation in which the ordinary out-of-order symbol of symbol number 1 is derived. Further, as described above, the normal symbol display unit 13e continuously displays the normal symbols derived in the previous normal game unless a new normal game is started. Generally, when a player tries to start a game, there is a high possibility that the normal game has ended. Therefore, when the normal symbol display unit 13e is visually recognized, the probability that the normal symbol of symbol number 1 is derived. Is high. As described above, in the present embodiment, the out-of-ordinary symbol of symbol number 1 has the greatest chance of being seen by the player among the ordinary symbols of symbol numbers 0 and 1.

Here, when the RWM clear process is not executed in the power-on process described above, as a result of the storage contents of the third area 44c being held by the backup function, the symbol with the same symbol number as at the time of power failure is displayed as a normal symbol. It is displayed as an initial symbol on the unit 13e. Therefore, in the normal symbol display unit 13e after the power is turned on, it is most likely that the normal symbol of symbol number 1 is displayed as the initial symbol even when the RWM clearing process is not performed. On the other hand, in the power-on process, when the RWM clear process is executed, the symbol information stored in the third area 44c is cleared to zero, and as a result, the symbol number 0 is set as an initial value. That is, on the normal symbol display unit 13e after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear process is executed, the special symbol of symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, if the RWM clear process is not executed when the power is turned on, in principle, the normally out-of-order symbol of symbol number 0 is displayed as the initial symbol. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power is turned on and the RWM clear process is executed, the special symbol with symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to specify whether or not the game information has been initialized from the initial symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 13e. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to easily guess whether or not the set value (setting) may have been changed from the initial symbol of the normal symbol display unit 13e. As described above, in the present embodiment, as an example of the initial symbol of the normal symbol, a symbol different from the hit symbol and the miss symbol of the normal symbol is set.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1) When the first symbol information stored in the main control RWM44 is initialized, the first special symbol display unit 13a can be displayed as an initial symbol when the initialization is not performed. A special symbol different from the symbol and the out-of-order symbol may be displayed. Therefore, it becomes easy to estimate whether or not various information (game information) stored in the main control RWM 44 has been initialized based on the initial symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 13a. Therefore, it is fun to guess the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the interest of the player can be improved. The same applies to the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 13b and the ordinary symbol of the ordinary symbol display unit 13e.

(2) Based on the special symbol as the initial symbol in the first special symbol display unit 13a, it is possible to easily estimate whether or not the game information stored in the main control RWM 44 has been initialized. The same effect is obtained for the special symbol as the initial symbol in the second special symbol display unit 13b and the special symbol as the initial symbol in the normal symbol display unit 13e.

(3) Since the special symbol specified in the first symbol information (symbol number 0) set by the initialization becomes the initial symbol as it is, the process for displaying the initial symbol at the time of initialization is simplified. be able to. The same effect is obtained for the second symbol information of the second special symbol and the third symbol information of the normal symbol.

(4) In particular, in the RWM clear process, as a result of clearing all the game information including the first symbol information to zero, the value of the first symbol information is also rewritten to 0 (zero) together with other game information. The value after clearing zero corresponds to the symbol number 0 as it is. That is, in the present embodiment, even if all the game information is cleared to zero at once, a special symbol for making it easy to guess whether or not the game information has been initialized can be designated as the initial symbol. it can. Therefore, the process for displaying the initial symbol at the time of initialization can be simplified. The same effect is obtained for the second symbol information of the second special symbol and the third symbol information of the normal symbol.

(5) Being able to easily guess whether or not initialization has been performed leads to making it easy to guess whether or not the set value (setting) has been changed. Therefore, it is possible to create the enjoyment of guessing whether or not the set value, which is an example of the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, has been changed, and to improve the interest of the player.

(6) In any of the first special symbol display unit 13a, the second special symbol display unit 13b, and the normal symbol display unit 13e, it is possible to easily estimate the presence or absence of the RWM clear processing from the initial symbol. Further, from a different point of view, it is possible to easily guess whether or not the set value (setting) has been changed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress oversight of an element that estimates the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

(7) The first special symbol display unit 13a may display only one type of initial symbol, and a special symbol different from the hit symbol and the miss symbol that can be displayed when the initialization is not performed. Therefore, it becomes easy to estimate whether or not various information stored in the main control RWM 44 has been initialized based on the initial symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 13a. Therefore, it is fun to guess the state of the gaming machine, and the player's interest can be improved. In particular, since there is only one type of initial symbol and the one type of symbol is different from the hit symbol and the missed symbol, it is possible to further easily estimate whether or not the initialization has been performed. The same effect is obtained for the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 13b and the ordinary symbol of the ordinary symbol display unit 13e.

(8) When the symbol information stored in the main control RWM44 is initialized in connection with the transition to the setting change state in which the set value can be changed, the first special symbol display unit 13a is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 13a. As the initial symbol, a special symbol different from the hit symbol and the miss symbol that can be displayed when the initialization is not performed may be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to easily estimate whether or not the set value can be changed based on the initial symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 13a. Therefore, it is fun to guess whether or not the set value, which is an example of the state of the gaming machine, has been changed, and the interest of the player can be improved. The same effect is obtained for the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 13b and the ordinary symbol of the ordinary symbol display unit 13e.

(9) When the setting is changed, a special symbol is displayed in any part or all of the symbol display units 13a, 13b, 13e. Therefore, it can be easily identified from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 that the setting has been changed. When the setting is confirmed, a special symbol is displayed in any part or all of the symbol display units 13a, 13b, and 13e. Therefore, it is possible to easily identify the setting confirmation state from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range. In the 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, as the initial symbols in the special symbol display units 13a and 13b, a large hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a special symbol different from the special missed symbol are provided. May be set as the initial symbol. Hereinafter, the hit-related specifications of the first modification will be described.

In the first modification example, the special symbol shown in FIG. 13 (e) is not provided, the symbol number of the first jackpot symbol is 0, the symbol number of the second jackpot symbol is 1, and the small hit. The symbol number of the symbol is 2, and the symbol number of the special outlier symbol is 3.

Then, in the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 42 rewrites the values of the first symbol information and the second symbol information to the value of the symbol number 0 as the initial value and initializes (zero clear). The main control CPU 42 sets the value of the symbol information to 0 (when the initial value of the symbol information is set to a value other than 0, that is, when the special symbol other than the symbol number 0 is specified to the initial symbol. Rewriting to zero) You may rewrite to the initial value after performing zero clear, or you may rewrite the value of the symbol information to the initial value without performing zero clear. The present embodiment and other modification examples can be modified in the same manner.

According to the first modification, as in the present embodiment, most of the special symbols derived in the special game in the special symbol display units 13a and 13b are the special outliers of symbol number 3, while the symbols It is unlikely that it will be a big hit symbol with numbers 0 and 1 or a small hit symbol with symbol number 2. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the first modification example, in most situations, the player visually recognizes the special outlier symbol of symbol number 3, while rarely visually recognizes the hit symbol of symbol numbers 0 to 2. .. As described above, in the first modification, the special out-of-order symbol of symbol number 3 has the greatest chance of being seen by the player among the special symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 3, while the special symbol of symbol number 0 to 2 is used. The winning symbol has less chance of being seen by the player than the special missing symbol of symbol number 3.

Therefore, in the special symbol display units 13a and 13b after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear processing is not performed, it is most likely that the special out-of-order symbol of symbol number 3 is displayed as the initial symbol, while the RWM clear. When the process is executed, the first jackpot symbol with symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. As described above, in the first modification example, the hit symbol of the special symbol is set as an example of the initial symbol of the special symbol. The winning symbol of the special symbol is a symbol corresponding to the lottery result (winning) that is not set with a high probability in the special lottery, out of the winning and losing symbols.

The effect of the first modification will be described.
(1) From the initial symbols displayed on the special symbol display units 13a and 13b, it is possible to easily estimate whether or not the game information has been initialized or whether or not the set value may have been changed. ..

(2) When the game information stored in the main control RWM44 is initialized, the first special symbol display unit 13a displays a symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the one that is not set with a high probability in the special lottery. It is displayed as an initial symbol. That is, in a normal game, the hit symbol that can be displayed with a relatively low probability is displayed as the initial symbol, so that it is easy to guess whether or not the game information has been initialized. The same effect is obtained for the second special symbol display unit 13b.

The first modification can be further modified and implemented as follows.
-In the first modification example, the initial symbol in the special symbol display units 13a and 13b was the first jackpot symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second jackpot symbol may be set as the initial symbol, and the small hit may be set. A symbol may be set. That is, the symbol number indicating the special symbol set as the initial symbol is an example of the special symbol information.

[Second modification example]
In the present embodiment, as the initial symbol in the normal symbol display unit 13e, a normal hit symbol and a special symbol different from the normal off symbol are provided, but the present invention is not limited to such specifications, and any one of the ordinary symbols is used as the initial symbol. It may be set. Hereinafter, the hit-related specifications of the second modification will be described.

In the second modification, the special symbol shown in FIG. 14C is not provided, the symbol number of the normal hit symbol is 0, and the symbol number of the normally out-of-order symbol is 1. Then, in the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 42 rewrites the value of the third symbol information to the value of the symbol number 0 as the initial value and initializes (zero clear).

According to the second modification, as in the present embodiment, most of the ordinary symbols derived in the ordinary game in the ordinary symbol display unit 13e are ordinary out-of-order symbols with symbol number 1, while symbol number 0. It is unlikely that it will be a normal hit pattern. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second modification example, in most situations, the player visually recognizes the normal hit symbol of symbol number 1, while it is rare to visually recognize the normal hit symbol of symbol number 0. As described above, in the second modification, the normal out-of-order symbol of symbol number 1 has the greatest chance of being seen by the player among the ordinary symbols of symbol numbers 0 and 1, while the normal hit symbol of symbol number 0 is the most visible. Is less likely to be seen by the player than the normal out-of-order symbol of symbol number 1.

According to the second modification example, in the normal symbol display unit 13e after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear processing is not performed, it is most likely that the normal symbol of symbol number 1 is displayed as the initial symbol. On the other hand, when the RWM clear process is executed, the normal hit symbol with symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. As described above, in the second modification example, the hit symbol of the ordinary symbol is set as an example of the initial symbol of the ordinary symbol. The winning symbol of the normal symbol is a symbol corresponding to the lottery result that is not set with a high probability in the normal lottery in the normal state, out of the winning and losing symbols.

The effect of the second modification will be described.
(1) From the initial symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 13e, it is possible to easily estimate whether or not the game information has been initialized or whether or not the set value may have been changed.

(2) When the game information stored in the main control RWM44 is initialized, the normal symbol display unit 13e corresponds to the lottery result (win) of the person who is not set to a high probability in the normal lottery. The winning symbol is displayed as the initial symbol. Therefore, it is possible to easily guess whether or not the game information has been initialized.

[Third change example]
In the present embodiment, one type of ordinary symbol is provided as the ordinary hit symbol, but the present invention is not limited to such specifications, and a plurality of ordinary hit symbols may be provided. Hereinafter, the hit-related specifications of the third modification will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 (a) to 16 (c), the third modification does not include a special symbol. In the third modification example, the symbol number of the outlier symbol is usually 0. Further, in the third modification example, as the ordinary hit symbol, the first ordinary hit symbol of symbol number 1 and the second ordinary hit symbol of symbol number 2 are provided. Further, the normal hit probabilities Nl and Nh both exceed 1/2 and are 1 or less regardless of the ball entry rate state. Further, the normal hit probabilities Nl and Nh may be 1/1 or substantially 1/1 regardless of the ball entry rate state. For example, 255/256 can be mentioned as an example of the normal hit probability Nl, and 256/256 can be mentioned as an example of the normal hit probability Nh. In the third modification example, the normal hit probabilities Nl and Nh for winning the normal lottery are set to a higher probability than the loss probability for not winning the normal hit regardless of the ball entry rate state.

The determination rate of the first normal hit symbol in the normal hit variation process is higher than that of the second normal hit symbol regardless of the ball entry rate state. For example, 98/100 can be given as an example of the determination rate of the first ordinary hit symbol, and 2/100 can be given as an example of the determination rate of the second ordinary hit symbol. In the third modification example, the probability that the first normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game is the probability that the normal symbol that can be derived in the normal game (normal outlier symbol, first normal hit symbol, and second normal hit symbol) is derived. The highest among them.

The profit for which the first ordinary hit symbol is given and the profit for which the second ordinary hit symbol is given may be the same profit, and even if one profit is larger than the other profit. Good. For example, as an example of the profit defined in the normal hit symbol, the length of the total opening time of the second start winning opening 16 through one normal hit game and the second start winning opening through one normal hit game There are a total of 16 open times. In addition, the profit specified in the ordinary hit symbol can be changed in the same manner with respect to this embodiment and other modification examples.

Then, in the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 42 rewrites the value of the third symbol information to the value of the symbol number 0 as the initial value and initializes it. According to the third modification example, in the ordinary symbol display unit 13e, most of the ordinary symbols derived in the ordinary game are the first ordinary hit symbols of symbol number 1, while the ordinary out-of-order symbols of symbol number 0. And it is unlikely that it will be the second normal hit symbol of symbol number 2. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third modification example, in most situations, the player visually recognizes the first normal hit symbol of symbol number 1, while visually recognizing the ordinary symbol of symbol numbers 0 and 2. That is rare. As described above, in the third modification example, the first normal hit symbol of the symbol number 1 has the most chances to be seen by the player among the ordinary symbols of the symbol numbers 0 to 2, while the symbol numbers 0 and 2 Compared to the first normal hit symbol of symbol number 1, the ordinary symbol of No. 1 has less chance of being seen by the player.

Therefore, when the RWM clear process is not performed on the normal symbol display unit 13e after the power is turned on, it is most likely that the first normal hit symbol of symbol number 1 is displayed as the initial symbol, while the RWM clear is performed. When the process is executed, the normally out-of-order symbol with symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. As described above, in the third modification example, the out-of-order symbol of the normal symbol is set as an example of the initial symbol of the normal symbol. The out-of-order symbol is a symbol corresponding to a lottery result (out-of-order) that is not set with a high probability in the ordinary lottery, out of hits and misses.

The third modification can be further modified and implemented as follows.
-In the third modification example, the initial symbol in the normal symbol display unit 13e is a normal symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a second normal hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol.

[Fourth change example]
In the present embodiment, the jackpot probabilities Kl and Kh are more than 0 and less than 1/2, and the determination rates of the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol in the jackpot variation processing are the same probability. Not limited to specifications. Hereinafter, the hit-related specifications of the fourth modification will be described.

As shown in FIG. 17, the fourth modification does not include a special symbol. In the fourth modification example, the symbol number of the special missed symbol is 0, the symbol number of the small hit symbol is 1, the symbol number of the first jackpot symbol is 2, and the symbol number of the second jackpot symbol is 3. is there. In the fourth modification, the jackpot probabilities Kl and Kh exceed 1/2 and are 1 or less regardless of the probability state. Further, the jackpot probability K (Kl, Kh) may be 1/1 or substantially 1/1. For example, 255/256 can be mentioned as an example of the jackpot probability Kl, and 256/256 can be mentioned as an example of the jackpot probability Kh. In the fourth modification example, if the probability variation function is not installed, 255/256 can be mentioned as an example of the jackpot probability K. Further, in the fourth modification example, the determination rate of the first jackpot symbol of the symbol number 2 in the jackpot variation processing is set to a higher probability than the determination rate of the second jackpot symbol of the symbol number 3. For example, 98/100 can be mentioned as an example of the determination rate of the first jackpot symbol, and 2/100 can be mentioned as an example of the determination rate of the second jackpot symbol. In the fourth modification example, the probability that the first big hit symbol is derived in the special game in the first special symbol display unit 13a and the second special symbol display unit 13b is the highest among the special symbols that can be derived in the special game. High probability.

In the fourth modification example, the profit defined in the first jackpot symbol is given a low probability state (second advantageous state) from the viewpoint that a high probability state (first advantageous state) is given after the end of the big hit game. 2 It is advantageous compared to the profit specified in the jackpot symbol. Not limited to this, the profit specified in the second jackpot symbol may be larger than the profit specified in the first jackpot symbol. In addition, the profits specified in the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol are added to or instead of the game state after the end of the jackpot game, the length of the total opening time of the jackpot 18 in one jackpot game, and the length of the total opening time. It may differ depending on a part or all of the total number of opening times. The profit specified in the jackpot symbol can be changed in the same manner for this embodiment and other modified examples.

Then, in the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 42 rewrites the values of the first symbol information and the second symbol information to the symbol number 0 as the initial value and initializes it. According to the fourth modification example, most of the special symbols derived in the special game in the special symbol display units 13a and 13b are the first jackpot symbols of the symbol number 2, while the symbol numbers. It is unlikely that it will be a normal hit symbol of 0, a small hit symbol of symbol number 1, and a second big hit symbol of symbol number 3. That is, in most situations, a player playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine 10 visually recognizes the first jackpot symbol of symbol number 2, while rarely visually recognizes the symbols of symbol numbers 0, 1, and 3. As described above, in the fourth modification example, the first jackpot symbol of symbol number 2 has the most chances to be seen by the player among the special symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 3, while symbol numbers 0, 1 and 1. The symbol 3 has less chance of being seen by the player than the first jackpot symbol of the symbol number 2.

Therefore, in the special symbol display units 13a and 13b after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear processing is not performed, it is most likely that the first jackpot symbol of symbol number 2 is displayed as the initial symbol, while the RWM is displayed. When the clearing process is executed, the special out-of-order symbol with symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. As described above, in the fourth modified example, the special out-of-order symbol is set as an example of the initial symbol of the special symbol.

The fourth modification can be further modified and implemented as follows.
-In the fourth modification example, the initial symbols in the special symbol display units 13a and 13b were special missed symbols, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second big hit symbol may be set, and the small hit symbol is set. May be good.

[Fifth change example]
In the present embodiment, the small hit probability L exceeds 0 and is less than 1/2, but the specification is not limited to this. Hereinafter, the hit-related specifications of the fifth modification example will be described.

As shown in FIG. 18, the fifth modification does not include a special symbol. In the fifth modification example, the symbol number of the special missed symbol is 1, the symbol number of the small hit symbol is 0, the symbol number of the first jackpot symbol is 2, and the symbol number of the second jackpot symbol is 3. is there. In the fifth modification, the small hit probability L1 of the first special symbol is constant regardless of the probability state and is constant regardless of which of the settings 1 to 6 is set. Further, the small hit probability L2 of the second special symbol is constant regardless of the probability state, and is constant regardless of which of the settings 1 to 6 is set. However, the small hit probability L1 is 0 or more and less than 1/2, and the small hit probability L2 is more than 1/2 and 1 or less. Further, the small hit probability L (L1, L2) may be 1/1 or substantially 1/1. For example, 1/65563 can be shown as the small hit probability L1, and 65536/65536 can be shown as the small hit probability L2 as an example.

In the fifth modification, the probability that the special out-of-order symbol is derived in the first special game in the first special symbol display unit 13a is the highest probability among the first special symbols that can be derived in the special game. On the other hand, the probability that the small hit symbol is derived in the second special game in the second special symbol display unit 13b is the highest probability among the second special symbols that can be derived in the special game.

Then, in the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 42 rewrites the value of the first symbol information to the symbol number 0 as the initial value and initializes it, while rewrites the value of the second symbol information to the symbol number 1 as the initial value. To initialize.

According to the third modification example, most of the first special symbols derived in the first special game in the first special symbol display unit 13a are special outliers of symbol number 1, while the second special symbol. Most of the second special symbols derived in the second special game on the symbol display unit 13b are small hit symbols with symbol number 0. That is, in most situations, the player playing the game on the pachinko gaming machine 10 visually recognizes the special out-of-sight symbol on the first special symbol display unit 13a, while visually recognizing the small hit symbol on the second special symbol display unit 13b. become. In this way, in the first special symbol display unit 13a of the third modification example, the special out-of-order symbol of symbol number 1 has the most chance of being seen by the player among the first special symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 3. Become. In the second special symbol display unit 13b of the third modification example, the small hit symbol of symbol number 0 has the greatest chance of being seen by the player among the second special symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 3.

Therefore, in the first special symbol display unit 13a after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear processing is not performed, it is most likely that the special missing symbol of symbol number 1 is displayed as the initial symbol, while the RWM clear is performed. When the process is executed, the small hit symbol with symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. Further, in the second special symbol display unit 13b after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear processing is not performed, the small hit symbol of symbol number 0 is most likely to be displayed as the initial symbol, while the RWM clear. When the process is executed, the special out-of-order symbol of symbol number 1 is always displayed as the initial symbol. As described above, in the fifth modification example, the special out-of-order symbol of the second special symbol is set as an example of the initial symbol of the second special symbol. On the other hand, in the fifth modification example, a small hit symbol of the special symbol is set as an example of the initial symbol of the first special symbol. As described above, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may have different initial symbols among the special symbols corresponding to the different results of the special lottery. That is, one of the missed symbol and the hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the first special symbol, and the other of the missed symbol and the hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the second special symbol.

The fifth modification example can be further modified and implemented as follows.
-In the fifth modification example, the initial symbol in the first special symbol display unit 13a is a small hit symbol with symbol number 0, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first jackpot symbol may be set, and the second jackpot may be set. A symbol may be set. Further, in the fifth modification example, the initial symbol in the second special symbol display unit 13b was the special missing symbol of symbol number 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the first jackpot symbol is set as the initial symbol. Often, a second jackpot symbol may be set.

[6th modification example]
In the fifth modification example, there was only one type of small hit symbol of the special symbol, but the specification is not limited to this. Hereinafter, the hit-related specifications of the sixth modification will be described.

As shown in FIG. 19, the sixth modification does not include a special symbol. In the sixth modification, the symbol number of the special missed symbol is 1, the symbol number of the first jackpot symbol is 3, and the symbol number of the second jackpot symbol is 4. Further, in the sixth modification, as the small hit symbol, the first small hit symbol of symbol number 2 and the second small hit symbol of symbol number 0 are provided.

Further, the determination rate of the first small hit symbol in the small hit variation processing is higher than the determination rate of the second small hit symbol regardless of which of the special symbol, the probability state, and the settings 1 to 6 is set. Probability. 98/100 can be mentioned as an example of the determination rate of the first small hit symbol, and 2/100 can be mentioned as an example of the determination rate of the second small hit symbol. In the sixth modification, the probability that the first small hit symbol is derived in the second special game is the highest probability among the second special symbols that can be derived in the special game.

The profit specified in the first small hit symbol and the profit specified in the second small hit symbol may be the same profit as each other, and one profit may be a larger profit than the other profit. .. For example, as an example of the profit defined in the small hit symbol, the length of the total opening time of the large winning opening 18 through one small hit game and the total opening of the large winning opening 18 through one small hit game There are many times. The profit specified in the small hit symbol can be changed in the same manner for the present embodiment and other modified examples.

Then, in the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 42 rewrites the value of the first symbol information to the symbol number 0 as the initial value and initializes it, while rewrites the value of the second symbol information to the symbol number 1 as the initial value. To initialize.

According to the sixth modification example, most of the first special symbols derived in the first special game in the first special symbol display unit 13a are special outliers of symbol number 1, while the second special symbol. Most of the second special symbols derived in the second special game on the symbol display unit 13b are the first small hit symbols of symbol number 2. That is, in most situations, the player who plays the game on the pachinko gaming machine 10 visually recognizes the special out-of-sight symbol on the first special symbol display unit 13a, while visually recognizes the first small hit symbol on the second special symbol display unit 13b. Will be done. As described above, in the first special symbol display unit 13a of the sixth modification example, the special out-of-order symbol of symbol number 1 has the most chance of being seen by the player among the first special symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 4. On the other hand, the first special symbol of symbol numbers 0, 2 to 4 has less chance of being seen by the player than the special out-of-order symbol of symbol number 1. In the second special symbol display unit 13b of the sixth modification example, the first small hit symbol of symbol number 2 has the greatest chance of being seen by the player among the second special symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 4. , The first special symbol of symbol numbers 0, 1, 3, and 4 has less chance of being seen by the player than the first small hit symbol of symbol number 2.

Therefore, in the first special symbol display unit 13a after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear processing is not performed, it is most likely that the special missing symbol of symbol number 1 is displayed as the initial symbol, while the RWM clear is performed. When the process is executed, the second small hit symbol with symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. Further, in the second special symbol display unit 13b after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear processing is not performed, it is most likely that the first small hit symbol of symbol number 2 is displayed as the initial symbol, while it is most likely. When the RWM clear process is executed, the special out-of-order symbol of symbol number 1 is always displayed as the initial symbol. As described above, in the sixth modified example, the second small hit symbol is set among the hit symbols of the second special symbol as an example of the initial symbol of the second special symbol.

The sixth modification can be further modified and implemented as follows.
-In the sixth modification example, the initial symbol in the first special symbol display unit 13a was the second small hit symbol with symbol number 0, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first small hit symbol is set as the initial symbol. Alternatively, the first jackpot symbol may be set, or the second jackpot symbol may be set. Further, in the sixth modification example, the initial symbol in the second special symbol display unit 13b was the special missing symbol of symbol number 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second small hit symbol is set as the initial symbol. Alternatively, the first jackpot symbol may be set, or the second jackpot symbol may be set.

[Other changes]
Other examples of changes are described below.
-For the third modification example, one type of normal hit symbol may be used.

-For the fifth modification example and the sixth modification example, the small hit probability L1 and the small hit probability L2 may have the same probability. For the third modification example and the fourth modification example, the small hit probability L1 may exceed 1/2 and be 1 or less. 65535/65536 can be mentioned as an example of the small hit probability L1, and 65536/65536 can be mentioned as an example of the small hit probability L2. In this case, as the initial symbol of the first special symbol, it is preferable to set the special missed symbol, the first jackpot symbol, or the second jackpot symbol as in the case of the second special symbol.

-In the present embodiment and each modification, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may have different initial symbols among the special symbols corresponding to the different results of the special lottery. For example, one of the special missed symbol and the jackpot symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the first special symbol, and the other of the special missed symbol and the jackpot symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the second special symbol. For example, one of the small hit symbol and the big hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the first special symbol, and the other of the small hit symbol and the big hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the second special symbol. For example, one of the special missed symbol and the small hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the first special symbol, and the other of the special missed symbol and the small hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the second special symbol. .. The initial symbol on the normal symbol display unit 13e can be changed in the same manner.

-In the present embodiment and each modification, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may have different initial symbols among the special symbols corresponding to the same result of the special lottery. For example, one of the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol is set as the initial symbol of the first special symbol, and the other of the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol is set as the initial symbol of the second special symbol. You may. For example, one of the first small hit symbol and the second small hit symbol is set as the initial symbol of the first special symbol, and the first small hit symbol and the second small hit symbol are set as the initial symbol of the second special symbol. The other may be set. For example, one of the first special missing symbol and the second special missing symbol is set as the initial symbol of the first special symbol, and the first special missing symbol and the second special missing symbol are set as the initial symbol of the second special symbol. The other may be set. The initial symbol on the normal symbol display unit 13e can be changed in the same manner.

-In the present embodiment and each modification, the initial symbol of the first special symbol is one type, but the initial symbol is not limited to this, and may be a plurality of types. In the present embodiment and each modification, the initial symbol of the second special symbol is one type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types may be used. In the present embodiment and each modified example, the initial symbol of the normal symbol is one type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types may be used.

-For this embodiment and each of the modified examples, the small hit in the special lottery may be omitted except for the fifth modified example and the sixth modified example.
-In the present embodiment and each modification, there is only one type of special missing symbol, but the special missing symbol is not limited to this, and the first special missing symbol of symbol number 0 and the second special missing symbol of symbol number 1 are used. It may be provided with a symbol. In this case, the determination rate of the first special outlier symbol in the outlier variation processing is set to a higher probability than the determination rate of the second special outlier symbol. 98/100 can be mentioned as an example of the determination rate of the first special missing symbol, and 2/100 can be given as an example of the determination rate of the second special missing symbol. Then, as the initial symbol of one or both of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a symbol different from the first special missed symbol is set. Even in this modified example, it is possible to easily estimate whether or not the game information has been initialized from the initial symbols displayed on the special symbol display units 13a and 13b.

-In the present embodiment, there is only one type of normally out-of-order symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first out-of-order symbol with symbol number 0 and the second normal out-of-order symbol with symbol number 1 are provided as normal out-of-order symbols. May be good. In this case, the determination rate of the first ordinary outlier symbol in the ordinary outlier variation processing is set to a higher probability than the determination rate of the second ordinary outlier symbol. 98/100 can be mentioned as an example of the determination rate of the first normal outlier symbol, and 2/100 can be mentioned as an example of the determination rate of the second normal outlier symbol. Then, as the initial symbol of the normal symbol, a symbol different from the first normal outlier symbol is set. Even in this modified example, it becomes difficult to specify whether or not the game information has been initialized from the initial symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 13e.

-For this embodiment and each modification example, the jackpot probability, the small hit probability, and the miss probability in the special lottery are whether or not the game information is initialized from the initial symbols displayed on the special symbol display units 13a and 13b. You may change it arbitrarily as long as it can be easily guessed.

-For this embodiment and each of the modified examples, the determination rate of the jackpot symbol in the jackpot variation processing makes it easy to estimate whether or not the game information has been initialized from the initial symbols displayed on the special symbol display units 13a and 13b. It may be changed arbitrarily as long as it can be changed.

-For this embodiment and each modification example, the determination rate of the small hit symbol in the small hit variation processing is estimated from the initial symbols displayed on the special symbol display units 13a and 13b whether or not the game information has been initialized. It may be changed arbitrarily as long as it can be easily changed.

-For the present embodiment and each modification example, the normal winning probability and the losing probability in the normal lottery can be easily estimated from the initial symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 13e whether or not the game information has been initialized. If it is within the range, it may be changed arbitrarily.

-For the present embodiment and each modification, as the initial symbol of one or two symbol display units that can be arbitrarily selected from the symbol display units 13a, 13b, 13e, a symbol that can be derived by the symbol display unit is used. The symbol derived with the highest probability may be set. Even with the configuration of this modification, it is possible to easily guess whether or not the game information has been initialized by the initial symbol in at least one symbol display unit.

-For this embodiment and each modification, the area for storing the first to third symbol information in the main control RWM44 is not limited to the area to which another address is assigned, but is the same area. You may. In this case, it is preferable to set the first to third symbol information in different bits of the 1-byte information.

-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, the type of the first special symbol that can be derived in the first special game is not limited to four or five types, but is any of two types, three types, and six or more types. You may. The type of the second special symbol that can be derived in the second special game is not limited to four or five types, but may be any of two types, three types, and six or more types. The type of the second special symbol that can be derived in the normal game is not limited to two or three types, and may be four or more types.

-For this embodiment and each modification example, one or two of the first special game, the second special game, and the ordinary game may not be executed. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not have to include a symbol display unit used for a variable game that is not executed.

-For this embodiment and each modification example, at least one symbol information out of the first to third symbol information may be excluded from the backup target information.
-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.

-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 setting 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 by satisfying the setting condition 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 of the modified examples, when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b are special among the symbols different from the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the special missed symbol. A symbol different from the symbol may be displayed. Similarly, the normal symbol display unit 13e may display a symbol different from the special symbol among the symbols different from the normal hit symbol and the normal off symbol.

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

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

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 13a ... 1st special symbol display unit, 13b ... 2nd special symbol display unit, 13e ... Normal symbol display unit, 40 ... Main control board, 41 ... Microprocessor, 42 ... Main control CPU, 44 ... Main control RWM, 44a ... 1st region, 44b ... 2nd region, 44c ... 3rd region, 46 ... RWM clear switch, 47 ... setting device.

Claims (1)

With a display means that can at least display variable games,
A storage means that can retain the stored information even after the power is turned off,
A control means that performs predetermined control based on the information stored in the storage means, and
A first operating means configured to at least enable a specific operation for instructing the initialization of the information stored in the storage means.
It is equipped with a second operating means configured to enable operations related to changing the set value that defines the jackpot probability.
The information stored by the storage means includes the set value and the symbol information.
The control means
A winning lottery is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the normal control state, and when the winning lottery is won, the display means is controlled so as to display the winning symbol in the variable game, while the winning lottery is not won. , The display means is controlled so as to display the out-of-order symbol in the variable game.
When a specific condition including at least that the second operating means is operated in a specific state is satisfied, the setting change state in which the set value stored in the storage means can be changed is controlled.
When the initialization condition including at least that the specific operation is performed by the first operating means is satisfied, the set value of the information stored in the storage means is not initialized, while the symbol information Initialization is performed, and the display means is controlled so as to display the initial symbol based on the symbol information after the initialization. When the specific condition is satisfied, the initialization condition is satisfied.
The display means includes a plurality of display means, and a special symbol different from a hit symbol and a missed symbol is set as the initial symbol in some of the display means among the plurality of display means, and the plurality of display means. As the initial symbol in the other display means among the display means, a symbol that can be displayed with the highest probability in the other display means is set in the normal control state set after the initialization of the symbol information. Ori,
The initial symbol in the first special symbol display means among the other display means and the initial symbol in the second special symbol display means among the other display means correspond to different results of the special lottery in the winning lottery. A gaming machine characterized in that the symbols are different from each other in the special symbols, or the symbols are different from each other in the special symbols corresponding to the same result of the special lottery.

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