JP6893715B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machines, have various adjustment functions. For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is provided with an operating means that can be operated by the player, and the volume in the production can be adjusted according to the operation of the operating means.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-135676

It has been desired to further improve the interest in the game by making it easier to make adjustments according to the player's taste by devising the adjustment function of such a game machine.
The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

The gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game performed by using a symbol and capable of executing various effects, an operating means, an effect executing means for executing the effect, and the above. The effect that includes the effect determining means for determining the effect to be executed by the effect executing means, and the effect that can be determined by the effect determining means includes a first effect and a second effect. It is an effect executed during the variable game, and is an effect of notifying the degree of expectation that a winning display result is derived in the variable game being executed, and the second effect is executed during the variable game. The effect is an effect that allows the execution mode of the effect by the effect execution means to be adjusted according to the operation of the operation means, and the second effect includes a plurality of types of second effects having different adjustable contents. The second effect includes a specific second effect in which the execution mode of the first specific effect of the effect can be adjusted, and a special second effect in which the execution mode of the second specific effect of the effect can be adjusted. There are two effects, and when the execution mode of the first specific effect is adjusted in the specific second effect, the adjustment content is reflected before the end of the variable game being executed, while the special effect is described. When the execution mode of the second specific effect is changed in the second effect, the adjustment content is reflected after the end of the variable game being executed, and the second effect is the target of the second effect. The gist is that it is feasible even if the reach effect is executed during the execution of the game or if the reach effect is not executed.

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

Front view of a pachinko machine. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining the type of production. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining the execution mode of the questionnaire effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the relationship between each set value and the execution frequency of the effect. A flowchart showing a look-ahead effect determination process. A flowchart showing a pre-reach effect determination process. A flowchart showing the first questionnaire effect execution process. A flowchart showing the second questionnaire effect execution process. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining the execution mode of the questionnaire effect in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the 1st questionnaire production execution processing in 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the 2nd questionnaire production execution processing in 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the 1st initialization process in 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the 2nd initialization process in 3rd Embodiment.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment embodied in the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11. In the following description, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on which the game ball flows down on the front side (front side) thereof. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD that is operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa of the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La. As one of the effects, the decorative lamp La executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown). The decorative lamp La is arranged on a frame (for example, a front frame) or a game board YB constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker Sp. As one of the effects, the speaker Sp executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) that outputs voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and sounds such as music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display device 11a. The first special symbol display device 11a can execute the first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "first special game".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special symbol display device 11b. The second special symbol display device 11b can execute the second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as a "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a winning lottery described later) that is internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b include a hit symbol as a hit display result and a miss symbol as a miss display result, respectively.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery is won, the winning symbol is derived in the special game, and the winning game is given after the end of the special game. As will be described in detail later, the winning game is an extremely advantageous state for the player because the player can win a large number of prize balls.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first hold display device 12a. The first hold display device 12a displays information that can recognize 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. In the following description, the number of times the first special game is on hold is referred to as the "first special hold number". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second hold display device 12b. The second hold display device 12b displays information that can recognize 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 second special games is referred to as the "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal symbol display device 13. The normal symbol display device 13 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 abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display device 13 include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. The normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 14 having an image display unit GH. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 14 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 14 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 corresponds to an effect execution means for executing the effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first starting port 15 that is open to the game area YBa of the gaming board YB below the effect display device 14. The first starting port 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 as a ball entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 15 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the first special game can be executed when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 16 that is open to the game area YBa of the game board YB below the first starting port 15. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 as a ball entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start port 16 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special game can be executed when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 17 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area YBa of the game board YB. The permissible state is a state in which it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 16. The regulated state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 16. The permissible state may be a state in which the game ball can be entered into the starting port, and the regulated state may be a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that normally operates the variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 17 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 18 that is open to the game area YBa of the game board YB below the second starting opening 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 19 capable of operating in a permissible state and a regulated state in the game area YBa of the game board YB. The permissible state is a state in which it is easy for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 18. The regulated state is a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the large winning opening 18. The regulated state may be a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 18. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 19 is operated in an allowable state in the hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 20 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the left side of the effect display device 14 in the gaming area YBa of the gaming board YB. The gate 20 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 20 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied. Although not shown, the pachinko gaming machine 10 displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the normal game is suspended because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. It is equipped with a hold display device for.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes starting ports 15 and 16 and a large winning opening 18 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16 and 18. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area YBa.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 21. For example, the out port 21 opens in the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. In the present embodiment, among the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are discharged from the out opening 21 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of out ports. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out-port sensor SE5 as an discharge detection means for detecting a game ball discharged from the game area YBa (shown in FIG. 2). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in addition to the game balls discharged to the outside of the machine from the out port 21, the game balls discharged to the outside of the machine after entering the winning opening are also detected by the out port sensor SE5. It is configured as follows.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a left button LBT and a right button RBT. In the present embodiment, both the left button LBT and the right button RBT are arranged on the front side (front side) of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the present embodiment, the left button LBT and the right button RBT correspond to operable operating means, respectively.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states having different hit probabilities. The winning probability is the probability of winning in the winning lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the winning probability is higher than that in the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the winning lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

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

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 17 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the normal variable member 17 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 17 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be a probability exceeding 0. In this case, the normally variable member 17 is operated in an allowable state in a low base state.

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

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. Further, the gaming state which is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "low probability high base state", and the gaming state which is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "high probability high base state".

Next, the hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. All hits in this embodiment are big hits. Therefore, the hit symbol in the present embodiment is a jackpot symbol, and the hit game is a jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols.

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, for example, an opening effect for notifying the start of a big hit game is performed. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the big winning opening 18 is opened is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times.

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 in a predetermined opening mode. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, for example, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Further, the jackpot symbol of the present embodiment is given a probabilistic jackpot symbol that grants a high probability state and a high base state from the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot lottery is won, and a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, there is a non-probability change jackpot symbol that gives a high base state up to a special game with a predetermined number of operations.

Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, an effect symbol variation game, which is one of the effects that can be executed by the effect display device 14, will be described.
The effect symbol variation game is a variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns on the effect display device 14, and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. Further, when the deviation symbol is derived in the special game, the deviation symbol combination by the production symbol is also derived in the production game. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination due to the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row. 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, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is swayed and fluctuated.

Further, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the reach effect can be executed. The reach effect of the present embodiment is an effect performed in a state (so-called reach state) in which the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) among all the symbol columns in the effect game.

The reach production of the present embodiment includes a normal reach production and a super reach production that is performed by developing the production contents of the normal reach production. In the present embodiment, the super reach effect is an effect with a higher expectation that a jackpot display result is derived in the special game being executed as compared with the normal reach effect. In the following description, the degree of expectation from which the jackpot display result is derived is simply referred to as "big hit expectation". In the present embodiment, when the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the production game. Therefore, the jackpot expectation degree in the present embodiment can be grasped as the jackpot expectation degree from which the jackpot display result is derived in the production game.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs control information (control commands) according to the result of the processes. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-control board 31 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub control board 31 executes a predetermined process based on the control information input from the main control board 30.

First, the main control board 30 will be described.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the production content of the production game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game.

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern determined when the jackpot lottery is won, and a missed fluctuation pattern determined when the jackpot lottery is not won.
As shown in FIG. 3, the variation patterns of the present embodiment include, for example, variation patterns HP1 to HP6. The fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP4 are out-of-range fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP6 are jackpot fluctuation patterns.

The fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 are fluctuation patterns that can specify the content of the effect that does not execute the reach effect. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern HP1 is a fluctuation pattern for shortened fluctuation in which 4 seconds can be specified as the fluctuation time. Further, the fluctuation pattern HP2 is a fluctuation pattern for normal fluctuation in which 13 seconds can be specified as the fluctuation time.

Further, the fluctuation patterns HP3 and HP5 are fluctuation patterns that can specify the content of the effect for executing the normal reach effect, and are fluctuation patterns that can specify 30 seconds as the fluctuation time. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP4 and HP6 are fluctuation patterns in which the content of the effect for executing the super reach effect can be specified, and 60 seconds can be specified as the fluctuation time.

The main control RAM 30c shown in FIG. 2 is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 30c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 30 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The main control CPU 30a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 30a, the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b, the hold display devices 12a and 12b, and the normal symbol display device 13 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b, the hold display devices 12a and 12b, and the normal symbol display device 13. The main control CPU 30a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2.

Next, the sub-control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 and the main control board 30 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output control information in one direction from the main control board 30 to the sub control board 31.

The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 31b stores the sub-control program, the determination value used for the lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display effect data related to the display effect, light emission effect data related to the light emission effect, and voice effect data related to the sound effect.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 31 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect display device 14 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 14. The sub-control CPU 31a and the decorative lamp La are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp.

The sub-control CPU 31a, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated and a right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT has been operated.

Next, various processes executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 15 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1. When a game ball has entered the first starting port 15, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). To do. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding 1, and displays the updated first special hold number. The first hold display device 12a is controlled so as to do so. In the present embodiment, inputting a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 when the number of first special hold is less than the upper limit corresponds to the establishment of the hold condition of the first special game.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 30, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

After that, the main control CPU 30a predetermines the content of the first special game whose execution is suspended before the first special game is started. That is, the main control CPU 30a predetermines the content of the first variable game in which the hold condition is satisfied, triggered by the establishment of the hold condition. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates information that can identify the result of the pre-determination (hereinafter, referred to as a look-ahead command) and sets it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 31 in a predetermined output process.

For example, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the value of the acquired random number is a value that wins the big hit in the big hit lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. That is, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether or not the jackpot display result is derived in the first special game whose execution is suspended.

Specifically, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the acquired random number value is a value that wins a big hit in a low probability state. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the acquired random number value is a value that wins a big hit in a high probability state. Thereby, in the present embodiment, it is possible to generate a look-ahead command that can specify whether or not a big hit will occur in both the low-probability state and the high-probability state.

After that, the main control CPU 30a reads and specifies the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and generates a look-ahead command indicating the specified first special hold number and the result of the above-mentioned pre-determination. And set it in the output buffer. That is, the look-ahead command in the present embodiment can specify the number of the first special games pending. In other words, the look-ahead command in the present embodiment can specify the number of the first special games held when the hold condition of the first special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is satisfied.

When no game ball has entered the first starting port 15, when the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main The control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 16 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 16, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second starting port 16, is the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment) of the main control CPU 30a? To judge. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding one, and updates the number of the second special hold after the update. The second hold display device 12b is controlled so as to display. In the present embodiment, inputting a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit corresponds to the establishment of the hold condition of the second special game.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 30, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, while the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. Judge that it is not done. Then, when the execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the acquired second special hold number is larger than 0 (zero). judge. When the second special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is 0, the first special hold number is acquired, and it is determined whether the acquired first special hold number is larger than 0. When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment does not execute the first special game and the second special game at the same time, but preferentially executes the second special game.

When both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are 0 (zero), the main control CPU 30a is information indicating that the special game is in a standby state waiting for execution (hereinafter, referred to as a standby command). ) Is generated and set in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of the second special hold and updates it, and controls the second hold display device 12b so as to display the number of the second special hold after the subtraction. ..

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c among the random number information for the second special game. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit determination as to whether or not it is a big hit. The jackpot judgment corresponds to a winning lottery as to whether or not it is a hit. As described above, since all the hits in this embodiment are big hits, the winning lottery in this embodiment corresponds to the big hit lottery. For example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the random number value and the jackpot determination value match. Further, for example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot variation pattern by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information.

On the other hand, if the jackpot lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the out-of-order variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order variation pattern by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information.

Further, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control related to the second special game described above for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the first special hold number, the jackpot lottery, the jackpot fluctuation processing or the loss fluctuation processing based on the result of the jackpot lottery.

In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determining means for determining the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation game is realized by the main control CPU 30a executing the jackpot fluctuation processing or the deviation fluctuation processing.
Then, the main control CPU 30a that has performed the jackpot fluctuation processing or the missed fluctuation processing as described above sets the fluctuation pattern and the information instructing the start of the production game (hereinafter, referred to as the fluctuation pattern designation command) in the output buffer. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b so as to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 30a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets the information for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol designation command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 30a sends information for deriving a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter, referred to as all symbol stop commands) to the output buffer when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses. Set.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of giving the specified big hit game and performs a process for outputting predetermined control information. That is, the main control CPU 30a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 30a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) instructing the execution of the opening effect in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the big winning opening 18 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 18 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 30a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) instructing the execution of the round effect in the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) instructing the execution of the ending effect in the output buffer. The main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

In addition to the above-described processing, the main control CPU 30a also performs the processing described below. For example, the main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to a normal symbol, processing related to an error, and the like. In the processing related to the normal symbol, a process of inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, a process of starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed. Further, in the processing related to the error, processing such as causing notification by detecting various errors generated in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is performed.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 based on the sub-control program will be described. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs control information from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control information.

First, the effect symbol variation processing for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the special symbol designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. When the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of jackpots by the effect symbol. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the production content of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the effect game is displayed with the specified effect content. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to end the effect game and derive a combination of the effect symbols, triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command. The sub-control CPU 31a clocks the fluctuation time specified from the designated fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, and terminates the production game when the fluctuation time elapses. You may. That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without outputting the stop command for all symbols from the main control board 30.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the opening effect is performed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to perform the round effect when the round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to perform the ending effect when the ending command is input.

Hereinafter, the effects that can be performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as a demo effect). The demo effect is an effect that can be executed during the standby state. In the present embodiment, the standby state is a state of waiting for the execution of the special game, and is not during the execution of the special game, during the interval between the special games, or during the jackpot game.

The demo production of this embodiment includes a symbol display demo and a movie demo. The symbol display demo is a demo effect that is executed first after the transition to the standby state, and is a demo effect that is executed after the movie demo ends. On the other hand, the movie demo is a demo effect executed after the end of the symbol display demo. In the present embodiment, the production time of the symbol display demo and the production time of the movie demo are both 60 seconds. Then, in the present embodiment, when the state shifts to the standby state, the symbol display demo is executed first, and then the movie demo, the symbol display demo, the movie demo, and so on, until the end condition of the demo production is satisfied. During that time, it is executed repeatedly. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the demonstration effect is that the game ball enters the first start port 15 and the second start port 16 and the special game is started.

Specifically, the symbol display demo is an effect of adding an operation for demo effect to the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 14. The effect symbol used in the symbol display demo may be an effect symbol derived in the latest effect game, or may be an initial symbol displayed after the initial setting when the power is turned on. Further, the operation for the demonstration effect is, for example, if the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is a display mode in which the effect symbol is shaken up and down, it is displayed by the action of shaking left and right so as to be distinguished from the shaking fluctuation. If the effect design is composed of the character's design, the character is displayed in an operation that is different from the normal operation. Further, the movie demo is an effect of displaying an image (movie) for a demo effect that advertises the pachinko gaming machine 10 or the manufacturer on the effect display device 14.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has an expectation degree (hereinafter, a jackpot expectation degree) from which a jackpot display result is derived in the first special game even before the execution of the first special game. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect that notifies (shown).

Specifically, the look-ahead effect of the present embodiment is specified as a background image of the effect symbol on the effect display device 14 from the time when the first special game is held until the end of the first special game. It is executed in a mode of displaying a background image. Then, in the look-ahead effect of the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree in the first special game targeted for the look-ahead effect is notified by the image displayed as a specific background image. In the present embodiment, the look-ahead effect corresponds to a specific effect.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a notification effect for notifying the jackpot expectation degree in the first special game during the execution of the first special game. For example, the notification effect of the present embodiment includes a dialogue effect and a cut-in effect.

The serif effect of the present embodiment is executed in a mode in which the serif image imitating a predetermined character string is displayed on the effect display device 14 during the execution of the first special game. Specifically, in the dialogue effect of the present embodiment, if the reach effect is executed during the execution of the first special game targeted by the dialogue effect, the reach effect starts after the first special game is started. It can be carried out for a period of time until it is done. In the dialogue effect of the present embodiment, if the reach effect is not executed during the execution of the first special game targeted by the dialogue effect, the first special game ends after the first special game is started. It can be carried out for a period of time. Then, in the dialogue effect of the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree in the first special game targeted for the dialogue production is notified by the image displayed as the dialogue image. In the present embodiment, the dialogue effect corresponds to the first effect.

The cut-in effect of the present embodiment is executed in a mode in which a predetermined cut-in image is displayed on the effect display device 14 during the execution of the first special game. Specifically, the cut-in effect of the present embodiment can be executed when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the first special game, and is executed at the timing when the reach effect is started. Then, in the cut-in effect of the present embodiment, the image displayed as the cut-in image notifies the degree of expectation of a big hit in the first special game targeted for the cut-in effect.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a questionnaire effect that makes it possible to adjust the execution frequency of various effects during the execution of the first special game. The questionnaire effect of the present embodiment is executed in a mode of displaying an adjustment screen in which the execution frequency of various effects can be adjusted during the execution of the first special game. Specifically, in the questionnaire effect of the present embodiment, if the reach effect is executed during the execution of the first special game targeted by the questionnaire effect, the reach effect starts after the first special game is started. It can be carried out for a period of time until it is done. In the questionnaire effect of the present embodiment, if the reach effect is not executed during the execution of the first special game targeted by the questionnaire effect, the first special game ends after the first special game is started. It can be carried out for a period of time. Then, in the questionnaire effect of the present embodiment, the execution frequency of various effects can be adjusted by operating the left button LBT or the right button RBT while the adjustment screen is displayed. That is, the questionnaire effect of the present embodiment is an effect that allows the execution frequency of various effects to be adjusted according to the operation of the left button LBT and the right button RBT. In the present embodiment, the questionnaire production corresponds to the second production.

As described above, both the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect are effects that can be executed before the reach effect is started in the first special game. Therefore, in the following explanation, the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect are described. It may be collectively referred to as "pre-reach production". Further, in the present embodiment, the period during which the questionnaire effect can be performed and the period during which the dialogue effect can be performed are periods that overlap each other. In the present embodiment, the period in which the dialogue effect can be executed corresponds to the first period, and the period in which the questionnaire effect can be executed corresponds to the second period.

Hereinafter, the questionnaire production of the present embodiment will be described in detail. The questionnaire effect of the present embodiment includes a first questionnaire effect in which the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be adjusted, and a second questionnaire effect in which the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect can be adjusted. That is, in the questionnaire production of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of questionnaire productions having different adjustable contents. In other words, in the questionnaire production of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of items that can be changed according to the operation of the left button LBT and the right button RBT. The execution frequency of the look-ahead effect and the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect are both one of the items that can be changed according to the operation of the left button LBT and the right button RBT. In the present embodiment, the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect corresponds to the first item, and the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect corresponds to the second item.

As shown in FIG. 5A, in the first questionnaire effect, information indicating that the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be adjusted is displayed on the effect display device 14. The information indicating that the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be adjusted is, for example, an image imitating the character string "How is the frequency of the look-ahead effect?". Further, in the first questionnaire effect, information indicating that the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be adjusted by a predetermined operation is displayed on the effect display device 14. In the present embodiment, the information indicating that the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be adjusted by a predetermined operation includes information indicating that the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be reduced (reduced) by operating the left button LBT, and the right button. There is information indicating that the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be increased (increased) by operating the RBT. The information indicating that the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be reduced by operating the left button LBT is, for example, an image imitating a character string of "lower" and an arrow pointing in the left direction. Further, the information indicating that the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be increased by operating the right button RBT is, for example, an image imitating a character string of "increase" and an arrow pointing in the right direction. Further, in the first questionnaire effect, the effect display device 14 displays information indicating the current execution frequency of the look-ahead effect. The information indicating the current execution frequency of the look-ahead effect is, for example, an image imitating the character string "frequency: n". In "n", a value corresponding to the current execution frequency of the look-ahead effect is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 5B, in the second questionnaire effect, information indicating that the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect can be adjusted is displayed on the effect display device 14. The information indicating that the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect can be adjusted is, for example, an image imitating the character string "How is the liveliness?". Further, in the second questionnaire effect, information indicating that the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be adjusted by a predetermined operation is displayed on the effect display device 14. In the present embodiment, the information indicating that the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect can be adjusted by a predetermined operation includes information indicating that the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect can be reduced by operating the left button LBT, and information indicating that the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect can be reduced. , There is information indicating that the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect can be increased by operating the right button RBT. The information indicating that the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect can be reduced by operating the left button LBT is, for example, an image imitating a character string "quietly" and an arrow pointing in the left direction. Further, the information indicating that the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect can be increased by operating the right button RBT is, for example, an image imitating a character string of "lively" and an arrow pointing in the right direction. .. Further, in the second questionnaire effect, the effect display device 14 displays information indicating the current execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect. The information indicating the current execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect is, for example, an image imitating the character string "livelyness: n". In "n", a value corresponding to the current execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect is displayed.

As described above, in the questionnaire effect of the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 notifies the current execution frequency of various effects by displaying information indicating the current execution frequency of various effects. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 corresponds to a notification means for performing a predetermined notification.

Here, the adjustment of the execution frequency of the effect by the questionnaire effect will be described in detail.
As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, in the present embodiment, the execution frequency of each effect can be adjusted by changing the set value stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Specifically, the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be adjusted by changing the first set value stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Further, the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect can be adjusted by changing the second set value stored in the sub-control RAM 31c.

In the present embodiment, the set value stored in the sub-control RAM 31c is 10 steps from 1 to 10. Each set value defines the execution frequency of the corresponding effect. In the present embodiment, when the first set value is "1", the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect is the lowest, and as the first set value becomes larger, the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect increases, and the first set value is "10". , The execution frequency of the look-ahead effect is the highest. Further, in the present embodiment, when the second set value is "1", the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect is the lowest, and the larger the first set value, the higher the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect. , When the first set value is "10", the frequency of executing the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect is the highest.

Further, in the present embodiment, a predetermined value as each set value is set in the sub-control RAM 31c during the period from when the power is turned on until the questionnaire effect is executed. For example, in the present embodiment, "5" is set as the first set value and "5" is set as the second set value in the period from when the power is turned on until the questionnaire effect is executed. To. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the initial value of each set value when the power is turned on is "5".

As described above, as shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be adjusted by changing the first set value by the first questionnaire effect. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect can be adjusted by changing the second set value by the second questionnaire effect. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution frequency of various effects can be adjusted stepwise by setting one set value from the set values of a plurality of stages.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution frequency of the cut-in effect cannot be adjusted. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to adjust the execution frequency of a part of the effects executed by the effect executing means.

Hereinafter, the control for executing various effects in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, various effects can be executed by the sub-control CPU 31a executing the following controls. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the following controls to realize an effect determining means for determining the effect to be executed by the effect display device 14 and an effect control means for controlling the execution frequency of the effect. To.

First, the control for executing the look-ahead effect will be described. The sub-control CPU 31a performs the pre-reading effect determination process when the pre-reading command is input from the main control CPU 30a.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the look-ahead effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the first set value stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step S11). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect (step S12). In step S12, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a look-ahead effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the determination table to be referred to from the plurality of determination tables for the look-ahead effect lottery based on the first set value acquired in step S11. In the present embodiment, the random number determination value is distributed so that the determination table specified when the acquired first set value is smaller has a lower execution probability of the look-ahead effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires a predetermined random number, and executes the look-ahead effect depending on whether or not the value of the acquired random number matches the determination value that determines the execution of the look-ahead effect in the determination table for the look-ahead effect lottery. Decide whether to do it or not. As a result, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead effect can be executed at different execution frequencies according to the first set value.

Here, the jackpot expectation level notified when the effect is executed is determined by the ratio of the decision rate when the jackpot is reached and the decision rate when the effect is missed in the entire decision rate of the effect. .. Therefore, in order to increase the jackpot expectation that is notified when the look-ahead effect is executed, the decision rate when the jackpot look-ahead command is input in the entire decision rate at which the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined is determined. It is advisable to distribute the judgment values for the look-ahead effect lottery so that As a method of increasing the decision ratio when a big hit occurs in the entire decision ratio of the effect, a method of increasing the execution probability of the effect when the big hit occurs may be adopted, or when the effect is missed. By lowering the execution probability of the effect, a method of increasing the execution probability when a relatively big hit may be adopted may be adopted. Further, by combining these, the decision ratio at the time of a big hit may be increased in the whole decision ratio of the production.

Then, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree notified when the look-ahead effect is executed is constant regardless of the first set value. That is, in the look-ahead effect lottery of the present embodiment, regardless of the first set value, the decision rate when the jackpot look-ahead command is input and the missed look-ahead command are determined in the entire decision rate of the look-ahead effect. The ratio of the decision rate and the time is constant. It should be noted that the constant jackpot expectation includes not only those that are completely constant, but also those that have a difference to the extent that the player cannot recognize, for example, the jackpot expectation is slightly different due to the distribution of random numbers.

Then, when executing the look-ahead effect (step S12: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the look-ahead effect by a pre-reading effect content lottery using a predetermined random number (step S13). Specifically, in the pre-reading effect content lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires a predetermined random number, and which of the determined values for the pre-reading effect content lottery stored in the sub-control ROM 31b matches the value of the acquired random number. Determines the background image to be displayed in the look-ahead effect.

Here, in the pre-reading effect content lottery, the determination ratios of various background images are different depending on whether the pre-reading command of the outlier is input or the pre-reading command of the jackpot is input. Therefore, in the look-ahead effect, the expected degree of jackpot to be notified differs depending on the displayed background image. At this time, in order to increase the jackpot expectation when the predetermined background image is displayed, the decision ratio when the jackpot look-ahead command is input in the total determination ratio in which the predetermined background image is determined is set. It is advisable to distribute the judgment values for the pre-reading effect content lottery so as to be higher. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a stores in the sub-control RAM 31c information that can identify the effect content of the pre-reading effect determined in the pre-reading effect content determination lottery. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the look-ahead effect determination process.

On the other hand, when the look-ahead effect is not executed (step S12: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a stores information that can be specified not to execute the look-ahead effect in the sub-control RAM 31c (step S14). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the look-ahead effect determination process.

Further, when the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined in the pre-reading effect determining process, the sub-control CPU 31a converts the pre-reading effect effect content stored in the sub-control RAM 31c into information that can be specified in a process different from the pre-reading effect determining process. Based on this, the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute the look-ahead effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the background image to be displayed in the pre-reading effect based on the information that can specify the effect content of the pre-reading effect stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and displays the specified background image. Controls the effect display device 14.

Next, the control for executing the pre-reach effect will be described. The sub-control CPU 31a performs the pre-reach effect determination process when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input from the main control CPU 30a.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the pre-reach effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the second set value stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step S21). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the pre-reach effect (step S22). In step S22, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a pre-reach effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reach effect and the type of the reach effect when the pre-reach effect is executed. That is, the pre-reach effect lottery of the present embodiment is a lottery for deciding whether to execute the dialogue effect as the pre-reach effect, the questionnaire effect as the pre-reach effect, or not to execute the pre-reach effect. ..

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the determination table to be referred to from the plurality of determination tables for the pre-reach effect lottery based on the second set value acquired in step S21. In the present embodiment, the random number determination value is distributed so that the determination table specified when the acquired second set value is smaller has a lower execution probability of the pre-reach effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires a predetermined random number, and the reach is determined by whether or not the value of the acquired random number matches the determination value that determines the execution of the pre-reach effect in the determination table for the pre-reach effect lottery. Decide whether to execute the pre-effect. As a result, in the present embodiment, the pre-reach effect can be executed at different execution frequencies according to the second set value.

Then, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree notified when the pre-reach effect is executed is constant regardless of the second set value. That is, in the pre-reach effect lottery of the present embodiment, regardless of the second set value, the determination rate when the jackpot variation pattern designation command is input and the variation pattern of the deviation in the entire determination rate of the pre-reach effect The ratio to the determination ratio when the specified command is determined is constant.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the determination value that determines the execution of the pre-reach effect includes a determination value that determines the execution of the dialogue effect and a determination value that determines the execution of the questionnaire effect. Therefore, in the pre-reach effect lottery of the present embodiment, it is determined whether to execute the dialogue effect as the pre-reach effect, to execute the questionnaire effect as the pre-reach effect, or not to execute the pre-reach effect.

Further, in the pre-reach effect lottery, the determination rate of whether or not the pre-reach effect can be executed is the same when the out-of-reach variation pattern specification command is input and when the jackpot variation pattern specification command is input. Therefore, the jackpot expectation is the same when the pre-reach effect is executed and when the pre-reach effect is not executed. However, as will be described later, when the dialogue effect is executed as the pre-reach effect, the jackpot expectation is different depending on the dialogue image displayed in the dialogue effect.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the dialogue effect can be executed and whether or not the questionnaire effect can be executed by the pre-reach effect lottery. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the dialogue effect can be executed and whether or not the questionnaire effect can be executed by the same lottery. In the present embodiment, one determination performed using one determination table corresponds to the same lottery. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines once whether or not the acquired random number matches the determination value of the determination table for one pre-reach effect lottery, thereby confirming whether or not the dialogue effect can be executed. And decide whether or not to execute the questionnaire production. The method of determining whether or not the dialogue effect can be executed and whether or not the questionnaire effect can be executed may be appropriately changed by the same lottery. For example, an effect pattern in which both whether or not the dialogue effect can be executed and whether or not the questionnaire effect can be executed are defined. By performing a lottery, it may be decided whether or not the dialogue effect can be executed and whether or not the questionnaire effect can be executed.

Further, in the pre-reach effect lottery of the present embodiment, when the execution of the dialogue effect is decided as the pre-reach effect, the execution of the questionnaire effect is not decided, while when the execution of the questionnaire effect is decided as the pre-reach effect, the execution of the dialogue effect is performed. Do not decide. In other words, in the present embodiment, when it is decided to execute one of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect, the execution of the other effect is restricted.

Then, when executing the pre-reach effect (step S22: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a determines the content of the pre-reach effect by a lottery for the content of the pre-reach effect using a predetermined random number (step S23). In the present embodiment, when it is decided to execute the dialogue effect in step S22, the dialogue effect content lottery for determining the effect content of the dialogue effect is performed as the pre-reach effect content lottery. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the questionnaire effect in step S22, the questionnaire effect content lottery for determining the effect content of the questionnaire effect is performed as the pre-reach effect content lottery.

Specifically, in the dialogue effect content lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires a predetermined random number, and which of the determination values for the dialogue effect content lottery stored in the sub-control ROM 31b matches the value of the acquired random number. Determines the dialogue image to be displayed in the dialogue production.

Here, in the dialogue effect content lottery, the determination ratios of various dialogue images are different depending on whether the out-of-order variation pattern designation command is input or the jackpot variation pattern designation command is input. Therefore, in the dialogue effect, the expected degree of jackpot to be notified differs depending on the dialogue image displayed. At this time, in order to increase the jackpot expectation when the predetermined dialogue image is displayed, the determination when the jackpot variation pattern specification command is input in the entire determination ratio in which the predetermined dialogue image is determined is determined. It is advisable to distribute the judgment values for the dialogue production content lottery so that the ratio becomes high.

Further, in the questionnaire effect content lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires a predetermined random number, and the value of the acquired random number matches any of the determination values for the questionnaire effect content lottery stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. It is decided whether to execute the first questionnaire production or the second questionnaire production.

Here, in the questionnaire effect content lottery, the determination ratios of the first questionnaire effect and the second questionnaire effect are the same when the out-of-order variation pattern specification command is input and when the jackpot variation pattern specification command is input. Is. Therefore, in the questionnaire production, the jackpot expectation is the same regardless of the type of the questionnaire production to be executed.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a stores in the sub-control RAM 31c information that can specify the effect content of the pre-reach effect determined in the pre-reach effect content determination lottery. That is, when executing the dialogue effect, the sub-control RAM 31c stores information that can identify the effect content of the dialogue effect determined in the dialogue effect content determination lottery, while when executing the questionnaire effect, the questionnaire effect content. Information that can identify the type of questionnaire effect determined in the decision lottery is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the pre-reach effect determination process.

On the other hand, when the pre-reach effect is not executed (step S22: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a stores information that can identify that the pre-reach effect is not executed in the sub-control RAM 31c (step S24). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the look-ahead effect determination process.

By the pre-reach effect determination process as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of either the serif effect or the questionnaire effect as the pre-reach effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, the effect whose execution can be determined by the sub-control CPU 31a includes a dialogue effect and a questionnaire effect.

Further, when the execution of the pre-reach effect is determined in the pre-reach effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the effect content of the pre-reach effect stored in the sub-control RAM 31c in a process different from the pre-reach effect determination process. Based on possible information, the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute the pre-reach effect.

Specifically, when the execution of the dialogue effect is determined in the pre-reach effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the effect content of the dialogue effect stored in the sub-control RAM 31c in the dialogue effect based on the identifiable information. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as to specify a serif image and display the specified image.

Further, when the execution of the questionnaire effect is determined in the pre-reach effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the first questionnaire effect and the second questionnaire based on the information that can identify the type of the questionnaire effect stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as to specify which of the effects is to be executed and to execute the specified questionnaire effect.

As shown in FIG. 9, when it is specified that the sub-control CPU 31a executes the first questionnaire effect, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the first questionnaire effect execution process for executing the first questionnaire effect.

In the first questionnaire effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the first set value stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step S31). Next, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to display the adjustment screen (step S32). In step S32, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to display the adjustment screen in a display mode in which the first set value acquired in step S31 can be specified. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to display information indicating the current execution frequency of the look-ahead effect based on the first set value acquired in step S31. Further, in step S32, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the measurement of the predetermined time by starting the update of the predetermined timer stored in the sub-control RAM 31c.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the left button LBT has been operated (step S33). In step S33, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the left button LBT has been operated when the left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated is input. When it is determined that the left button LBT has been operated (step S33: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the first set value and stores it in the sub-control RAM 31c (step S34). In step S34, the sub-control CPU 31a does not subtract the first set value when the first set value acquired in step S31 is "1". That is, the sub-control CPU 31a does not subtract the first set value when the current set value is the minimum value that can be set. Then, when step S34 is completed, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the adjustment screen and ends the first questionnaire effect execution process.

Further, when the left button LBT is not operated (step S33: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the right button RBT is operated (step S35). In step S35, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the right button RBT has been operated when the right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT has been operated is input. When it is determined that the right button RBT has been operated (step S35: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a adds 1 to the first set value and stores it in the sub-control RAM 31c (step S36). In step S36, the sub-control CPU 31a does not add the first set value when the first set value acquired in step S31 is "10". That is, the sub-control CPU 31a does not add the first set value when the current set value is the maximum value that can be set. Then, when step S36 is completed, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the adjustment screen and ends the first questionnaire effect execution process.

Further, when the right button RBT is not operated (step S35: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the adjustment screen is displayed (step S37). In step S37, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the adjustment screen is displayed by referring to the predetermined timer that started the update in step S32.

When the predetermined time has elapsed (step S37: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a hides the adjustment screen without adding or subtracting the first set value, and ends the first questionnaire effect execution process. That is, when the predetermined time elapses without operating either the left button LBT or the right button RBT, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the questionnaire effect without changing the first set value. On the other hand, when the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S37: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a shifts to step S33.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when it is specified that the second questionnaire effect is to be executed, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the second questionnaire effect execution process for executing the second questionnaire effect. Since the second questionnaire effect execution process is a process in which the first set value is replaced with the second set value in the above-mentioned first questionnaire effect execution process, the description thereof will be omitted.

Through the questionnaire effect execution process as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can perform adjustment control for adjusting the execution frequency of various effects according to the operation of the left button LBT and the right button RBT. Further, by the questionnaire effect execution process as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can individually adjust the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect and the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When the dialogue effect is executed, the jackpot expectation level in the special game being executed is notified, while when the questionnaire effect is executed, the execution frequency of various effects can be adjusted. .. Therefore, different enjoyment can be given depending on whether the execution of the dialogue effect is decided and the execution of the questionnaire effect is decided. Further, since the execution frequency of various effects can be adjusted by executing the questionnaire effect, the execution frequency of various effects can be adjusted simply during a predetermined period such as in a standby state, as compared with the case where the execution frequency of various effects can be adjusted. , It is possible to give the player unexpectedness and entertain the game.

(2) Since the first period in which the dialogue effect can be executed and the second period in which the questionnaire effect can be executed overlap, it is determined whether the dialogue effect or the questionnaire effect is executed in the period. You can also entertain the game from the viewpoint.

(3) There are a plurality of types of questionnaire productions in which the execution frequency can be adjusted with different effects. According to this, since the execution frequency of the effect can be adjusted in detail according to the preference of the player, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) When the questionnaire effect is executed, the dialogue effect is not executed. According to this, when it is decided to execute the questionnaire effect that makes it possible to adjust the execution frequency of the effect, the player's attention is dispersed by executing the dialogue effect that notifies the jackpot expectation degree. On the contrary, it can prevent confusion.

(5) Since whether or not the dialogue effect can be executed and whether or not the questionnaire effect can be executed are determined by the pre-reach effect lottery, it is possible to entertain the player whether the dialogue effect or the questionnaire effect is executed. Furthermore, when the execution of the dialogue production is decided, the notification of the jackpot expectation is enjoyed, and when the execution of the questionnaire production is decided, the adjustment of the execution frequency of the production is enjoyed. You can entertain the production.

(6) Since the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect and the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect can be changed step by step, the execution frequency of the entire effect can be changed according to the player's preference. It is possible to change the execution frequency of the effect. Further, since the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect and the current execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect are notified, it is possible to make it easier to make changes according to the player's preference. As a result, the game can be performed after making changes according to the player's preference, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(7) The sub-control CPU 31a can individually adjust the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect and the execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect by the questionnaire effect executed among the first questionnaire effect and the second questionnaire effect. For this reason, it is possible to facilitate the change according to the player's preference, as compared with the case where only the execution frequency of one type of effect can be changed.

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

In the questionnaire effect of the second embodiment, the adjustment screen is displayed on the effect display device 14 in a display mode different from the display mode of the adjustment screen in the questionnaire effect of the first embodiment. The details will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 11A, in the first questionnaire effect of the second embodiment, information indicating that the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be adjusted is displayed on the effect display device 14. Further, in the first questionnaire effect of the second embodiment, in the effect display device 14, information indicating that the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be reduced by operating the left button LBT, and the look-ahead effect by operating the right button RBT. Information indicating that the execution frequency can be increased is displayed. Information indicating that the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be adjusted, information indicating that the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be reduced by operating the left button LBT, and the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect by operating the right button RBT. The information indicating that the image can be increased may be the same image as in the first embodiment, or may be a different image.

Then, in the first questionnaire effect of the second embodiment, the effect display device 14 displays the look-ahead step meter M1 indicating the current execution frequency of the look-ahead effect as information indicating the current execution frequency of the look-ahead effect.

In the second embodiment, in the look-ahead stage meter M1, the meter image is subdivided into a plurality of elements (scales) so that the stage of the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be specified, and the current execution frequency of the look-ahead effect is specified. It is color-coded so that it can be done. Specifically, the look-ahead step meter M1 is subdivided into the same number as the number of steps of the first set value that determines the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the current execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be specified by the number of colored elements in the look-ahead stage meter M1. That is, in the present embodiment, the plurality of elements displayed as the look-ahead stage meter M1 correspond to a scale indicating the current execution frequency of the look-ahead effect. Further, in the second embodiment, the number of steps in which the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be adjusted can be specified by the number of all elements in the look-ahead step meter M1. In other words, in the second embodiment, the effect display device 14 notifies the current execution frequency of the look-ahead effect and the number of stages at which the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect can be adjusted by the display of the look-ahead stage meter M1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the second questionnaire effect of the second embodiment, various information is displayed as in the case of the first questionnaire effect of the second embodiment. For example, in the second questionnaire effect of the second embodiment, information indicating that the execution frequency of the pre-reach effect (serif effect and questionnaire effect) can be adjusted is displayed on the effect display device 14. Further, in the second questionnaire effect of the second embodiment, information indicating that the execution frequency of the pre-reach effect can be reduced by operating the left button LBT, and increasing the execution frequency of the pre-reach effect by operating the right button RBT. Information is displayed indicating that it can be done.

Then, in the second questionnaire effect of the second embodiment, the effect display device 14 displays the pre-reach stage meter M2 indicating the current execution frequency of the pre-reach effect as information indicating the current execution frequency of the pre-reach effect. To.

In the second embodiment, in the pre-reach stage meter M2, the meter image is subdivided into a plurality of elements (scales) so that the stage of the execution frequency of the pre-reach effect can be specified, and the current execution of the pre-reach effect is performed. It is color-coded so that the frequency can be specified. Specifically, the pre-reach stage meter M2 is subdivided into the same number as the number of stages of the second set value that determines the execution frequency of the pre-reach effect. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the current execution frequency of the pre-reach effect can be specified by the number of colored elements in the pre-reach stage meter M2. Further, in the second embodiment, the number of stages in which the execution frequency of the pre-reach effect can be adjusted can be specified by the number of all elements in the pre-reach stage meter M2.

According to the second embodiment as described in detail above, in addition to the above-mentioned effects (1) to (7), the following effects can be obtained.
(8) In addition to the current execution frequency of various effects, the number of stages in which the execution frequency of various effects can be adjusted is notified, so that the current execution frequency of various effects can be perceived as high or low. Not only that, it is possible to grasp the relative high and low of the execution frequency within the changeable range. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate adjustment according to the player's preference.

(9) The player adjusts by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT while recognizing the current execution frequency of various effects by the look-ahead stage meter M1 or the pre-reach stage meter M2 displayed on the effect display device 14. Since control can be performed, the execution frequency of various effects can be intuitively adjusted.

(Third Embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a of the third embodiment can control to initialize the execution frequency of various effects adjusted by the questionnaire effect to a predetermined initial stage. The initial stage may be a stage predetermined as the specifications of the game machine, or may be a stage preset by the manager of the game hall or the like.

In the third embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a finally executes the adjustment control for adjusting the execution frequency of the various effects, and then the various effects are provided on condition that the symbol display demo is started a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). Initializes the execution frequency of the above to a predetermined initial stage.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a finally adjusts the first set value, and then sets the first set value stored in the sub-control RAM 31c in advance on condition that the symbol display demo is started a predetermined number of times. Update to value. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 31a finally adjusts the second set value, and then sets the second set value stored in the sub-control RAM 31c to a predetermined initial value on condition that the symbol display demo is started a predetermined number of times. Update to.

Hereinafter, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a for initializing each set value will be described in detail. In the third embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to initialize each set value, thereby realizing an initialization control means for initializing the execution frequency of various effects to a predetermined initial stage.

First, the first questionnaire effect execution process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the first questionnaire effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the first set value (step S51) in the same manner as the first questionnaire effect execution process in the first embodiment, and adjusts the screen. Is controlled so that the effect display device 14 is displayed (step S52). In step S52, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to display the look-ahead stage meter M1 in a display mode indicating the current execution frequency of the look-ahead effect based on the first set value acquired in step S51. .. Further, in step S52, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the measurement of the predetermined time by starting the update of the predetermined timer stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the left button LBT has been operated (step S53). When it is determined that the left button LBT has been operated (step S53: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the first set value and stores it in the sub-control RAM 31c (step S54).

Then, when step S54 is completed, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a first adjustment flag indicating that the first set value has been adjusted in the predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 31c (step S55). In the figure, setting a flag may indicate ON of the flag, while clearing the flag may indicate OFF of the flag. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a erases the first initialization standby flag indicating that the initialization standby of the first set value stored in the predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 31c is in progress (step S56). The first initialization standby flag of the third embodiment is a flag indicating that the first symbol display demo has been started since the last adjustment of the first set value was performed. The first initialization standby flag will be described in detail later. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the adjustment screen and ends the first questionnaire effect execution process.

Further, when the left button LBT is not operated (step S53: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the right button RBT is operated (step S57). When it is determined that the right button RBT has been operated (step S57: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a adds 1 to the first set value and stores it in the sub-control RAM 31c (step S58).

Then, when step S58 is completed, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the first adjustment flag in the predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 31c in the same manner as when step S54 is completed (step S55). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a erases the first initialization standby flag in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 31c (step S56). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the adjustment screen and ends the first questionnaire effect execution process.

Further, when the right button RBT is not operated (step S57: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the adjustment screen is displayed (step S59). In step S59, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the adjustment screen is displayed by referring to the predetermined timer that started the update in step S52.

When the predetermined time has elapsed (step S59: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a hides the adjustment screen without adding or subtracting the first set value, and ends the first questionnaire effect execution process. That is, when the predetermined time elapses without operating either the left button LBT or the right button RBT, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the questionnaire effect without changing the first set value. On the other hand, when the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S59: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a shifts to step S53.

According to the first questionnaire effect execution process as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the first adjustment flag on condition that the first set value has been adjusted (step S55), while the first one. The initialization waiting flag is cleared (step S56). As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a recounts the number of times when the symbol display demo is started, triggered by the adjustment of the first set value. That is, in the present embodiment, the adjustment of the first set value can be grasped as a clear condition for clearing the number of times the symbol display demo has been started since the last adjustment of the first set value was performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when it is specified that the second questionnaire effect is to be executed, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the second questionnaire effect execution process for executing the second questionnaire effect. The second questionnaire effect execution process in the third embodiment is the first questionnaire effect execution process in the third embodiment described above, in which the first set value is set to the second set value and the first adjustment flag is set to the second adjustment flag. Since this is a process in which the first initialization standby flag is replaced with the second initialization standby flag, the description thereof will be omitted. The second adjustment flag is a flag indicating that the second set value has been adjusted. The second initialization standby flag is a flag indicating that the first symbol display demo has been started since the last adjustment of the second set value was performed.

According to such a second questionnaire effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the second adjustment flag on condition that the second set value has been adjusted (step S65), while the second initial stage. The conversion wait flag is cleared (step S66). As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a recounts the number of times when the symbol display demo is started, triggered by the adjustment of the second set value. That is, in the present embodiment, the adjustment of the second set value can be grasped as a clear condition for clearing the number of times the symbol display demo has been started since the last adjustment of the second set value.

Next, the initialization process for initializing each setting value will be described. The initialization process of the third embodiment includes a first initialization process for initializing the first set value and a second initialization process for initializing the second set value. In the third embodiment, both the first initialization process and the second initialization process are processes that are executed every time the symbol display demo is started.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the first initialization process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the first adjustment flag is set (step S71). When the first adjustment flag is set (step S71: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a sets the first initialization standby flag (step S72). As described above, in the third embodiment, the first adjustment flag is set on condition that the first set value has been adjusted. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the first initialization standby flag on condition that the first symbol display demo is started after the first setting value is adjusted last.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a erases the first adjustment flag (step S73). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a erases the first adjustment flag on condition that the first symbol display demo is started after the first adjustment of the set value is finally performed. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the period in which the first adjustment flag is set is the period from the last adjustment of the first set value to the start of the first symbol display demo. .. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the first initialization process.

On the other hand, when the first adjustment flag is not set (step S71: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the first initialization standby flag is set (step S74). When the first initialization standby flag is set (step S74: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a updates (initializes) the first set value stored in the sub-control RAM 31c to the initial value (step S75). ). As described above, in the third embodiment, the first initialization standby flag is set on condition that the first symbol display demo is started after the first setting value is finally adjusted. Demonstration. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a initializes the first set value on condition that the second symbol display demo is started after the first set value is adjusted last.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a erases the first initialization standby flag. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a erases the first initialization standby flag on condition that the second symbol display demo is started after the first setting value is adjusted last. As described in the first questionnaire effect execution process, the first initialization standby flag is deleted even when the first set value is adjusted. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the period in which the first initialization standby flag is set is the second time since the first symbol display demo is started after the adjustment of the first set value is performed. The period until the symbol display demo is started, or the period from the start of the first symbol display demo to the adjustment of the first set value again after the adjustment of the first set value is performed. Become. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the first initialization process.

On the other hand, when the first initialization standby flag is not set (step S74: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a ends the first initialization process.
Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the second initialization process when starting the symbol display demo. In the second initialization process according to the third embodiment, regarding the first initialization process according to the third embodiment described above, the first set value is set to the second set value, the first adjustment flag is set to the second adjustment flag, and the first is set. Since this is a process in which the initialization standby flag is replaced with the second initialization standby flag, the description thereof will be omitted.

In the third embodiment, starting the symbol display demo a predetermined number of times after the first set value is finally adjusted corresponds to the first initialization condition as the initialization condition for initializing the first set value. To do. Further, in the third embodiment, the fact that the symbol display demo is started a predetermined number of times after the second set value is finally adjusted is the second initialization condition as the initialization condition for initializing the second set value. Corresponds to.

Here, in the present embodiment, the first set value and the second set value can be individually adjusted. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of times the symbol display demo is started after the first setting value is adjusted last and the number of times the symbol display demo is started after the second setting value is finally adjusted are defined. , There are cases where they match and cases where they do not match. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the first initialization condition for initializing the first set value and the second initialization condition for initializing the second set value may or may not match. is there. Then, when the first initialization condition and the second initialization condition do not match, the sub-control CPU 31a initializes the first set value and the second set value when the first initialization condition is satisfied. If the second initialization condition is satisfied, the second set value is initialized but the first set value is not initialized.

According to the third embodiment as described in detail above, in addition to the above-mentioned effects (1) to (7), the following effects can be obtained.
(10) Since the execution frequency of various effects is initialized in the initial stage by the sub-control CPU 31a, it is adjusted when the execution frequency of various effects is adjusted by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT. It is possible to save the trouble of returning the execution frequency of various effects to the initial stage.

(11) Since a plurality of set values that can be adjusted by the questionnaire effect are initialized when different initialization conditions are satisfied, it is possible to make different whether or not to initialize each set value depending on the situation.

The above embodiment may be changed as follows.
-The demonstration effect may end on the condition that the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE5.

-The execution mode of the demonstration effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the demo effect may be configured by omitting either the symbol display demo or the movie demo, or may be configured to include an effect different from either the symbol display demo or the movie demo. In addition, the execution order, production time, and production content of the symbol display demo and the movie demo may be changed as appropriate.

-The initialization conditions may be changed as appropriate. For example, the initialization condition may be a condition common to the first set value and the second set value. Specifically, the initialization condition may be satisfied when the symbol display demo is started a predetermined number of times after the transition to the standby state, regardless of the timing when each set value is last adjusted. Further, for example, the initialization condition may be that a predetermined number of symbol display demos are started without starting a special game after each set value is last adjusted. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the first adjustment flag and the second adjustment flag when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, and erases the first initialization standby flag and the second initialization standby flag. May be good.

-The initial value of the first set value and the initial value of the second set value may be changed as appropriate. The initial value of each set value may be stored in advance in the sub-control ROM 31b, or the initial value may be set by a predetermined operation. Further, the initial value of the first set value and the initial value of the second set value may be set individually or collectively.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine having a backup function of the sub-control RAM 31c. In this case, when the power is turned off, the current first set value and the second set value stored in the sub-control RAM 31c may be backed up, and when the power is restored, the backed up set values may be restored. Further, in this case, when the operating means (so-called RAM clear switch) capable of instructing to erase the stored contents of the sub-control RAM 31c is operated at the time of power restoration, the backed up setting values are restored. Instead, a predetermined initial value may be set as each set value.

-The number of steps in which the execution frequency of various effects can be adjusted may be changed as appropriate. For example, the execution frequency of various effects may be adjustable in 11 or more stages, or may be adjustable in 9 or less stages. Further, the execution frequency of various effects may be adjustable in two stages, in which case, the execution frequency of various effects is high and the execution frequency of various effects is low. Alternatively, there may be two stages, that is, a stage in which various effects are executed and a stage in which various effects are not executed.

-Along with the adjustment of the execution frequency of various effects, the jackpot expectation level notified when various effects are executed may be changed. For example, the lower the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect, the higher the expectation of a big hit notified when the look-ahead effect is executed. In this case, when the first set value is small, the decision ratio when the jackpot look-ahead command is input is higher than that when the first set value is large. It is advisable to distribute the judgment values for the look-ahead effect lottery.

-The execution ratio of the questionnaire effect may be different according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command. In this case, for example, in the pre-reach effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the questionnaire effect at different determination ratios depending on whether the out-of-reach variation pattern specification command is input or the jackpot variation pattern specification command is input. To determine. According to this, the jackpot expectation in the special game being executed differs depending on whether the questionnaire effect is executed or not. According to this, the player can be further entertained by changing the execution rate of the questionnaire effect as compared with the case where the execution rate of the questionnaire effect is the same regardless of the fluctuation pattern.

-Whether or not the dialogue effect can be executed and whether or not the questionnaire effect can be executed may be determined by different lottery.
-When it is decided to execute one of the dialogue effect and the questionnaire effect, the execution of the other effect may not be restricted.

-The first period in which the dialogue effect can be executed and the second period in which the questionnaire effect can be executed may not be a period in which the whole is overlapped, or may be a period in which a part thereof is overlapped. Further, the first period in which the dialogue effect can be executed and the second period in which the questionnaire effect can be executed may be a period in which the whole does not overlap.

-It may be possible to adjust the execution frequency of various effects during the period when the questionnaire effect is not executed. For example, the execution frequency of various effects may be adjustable in the standby state. In this case, the adjustment screen during the execution of the questionnaire effect and the adjustment screen during the standby state may be the same or different.

-The display mode of the adjustment screen displayed in the questionnaire production may be changed as appropriate. For example, a numerical value indicating the number of steps in which the execution frequency of the effect can be adjusted may be displayed. Further, the display mode of the adjustment screen may be changed during the execution of the questionnaire effect. For example, information indicating that the execution frequency of the effect can be adjusted until a certain time elapses from the start of the questionnaire effect. , Information indicating that the execution frequency of the effect can be adjusted by a predetermined operation, and information indicating the current execution frequency of the effect are displayed. On the other hand, after a certain period of time has passed from the start of the questionnaire effect, only the information indicating the current execution frequency of the effect may be displayed.

-In the questionnaire effect, the adjustment screen may be displayed on the entire image display unit GH of the effect display device 14, or may be displayed in a part of the area.
-In the questionnaire production, the information indicating the current execution frequency of the production does not have to be the information directly indicating the current execution frequency of the production, but may be the information indirectly indicating the current execution frequency of the production. Good. Further, in the questionnaire production, it is not necessary to display the information indicating the current execution frequency of the production. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a makes it possible to adjust the execution frequency of the effect in the number of first stages (for example, two stages), while in the questionnaire effect, the second stage is larger than the number of first stages by a predetermined lottery. One stage is determined from the number (for example, 10 stages), and the determined stage is displayed as the current execution frequency of the effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the execution frequency of the effect to 2 when an operation is performed to set the stage lower than the displayed stage, regardless of which of the 10 stages is displayed in the questionnaire effect. When an operation is performed that adjusts to the lower stage of the stages and sets the stage higher than the displayed stage, the execution frequency of the effect is adjusted to the higher stage of the two stages. According to this, while the execution frequency of the effect is actually adjusted by the number of the first steps, the player can make detailed adjustments by the number of the second steps, which is larger than the number of the first steps. Can be recognized.

-In the questionnaire production, it is not necessary to directly adjust the execution frequency of various productions. For example, in the questionnaire effect, the execution frequency of the various effects may be indirectly adjusted by selecting the effect mode that defines the execution mode of the various effects. In addition to the execution frequency of the effect, the execution modes of the various effects include, for example, an image display mode when the effect is executed, the volume of the sound output by the speaker Sp, the amount of light emitted by the decorative lamp La, and the execution mode. The types of possible effects, the types of background images of the effects game, and the like may be included.

-Items that can be adjusted in the questionnaire production may be changed as appropriate. Further, while the effect display device 14 executes the questionnaire effect, the effect display device 14 may be able to adjust the execution mode of the effect by the effect execution means different from that of the effect display device 14. For example, the volume of the sound output from the speaker Sp may be adjustable, or the amount of light emitted by the decorative lamp La may be adjustable. In this case, the effect display device 14 corresponds to the first effect executing means, and the speaker Sp and the decorative lamp La correspond to the second effect executing means. In this case, it may not be possible to adjust the execution frequency of various effects in the questionnaire effect.

-The number of items that can be adjusted in the questionnaire production may be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, three or more items or one item. That is, the types of questionnaire effects may be three or more, or may be one.

-In the questionnaire production, the questionnaire production may not be completed regardless of the operation of the left button LBT and the right button RBT until a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the questionnaire production. That is, in one questionnaire effect, the set value may be adjusted in a plurality of stages within a predetermined time from the start of the questionnaire effect.

-The questionnaire production may be terminated before the lapse of the predetermined time, triggered by the establishment of the predetermined termination condition. As the predetermined end condition, for example, the operation of a predetermined operating means may be adopted. According to this, when the player does not want to adjust the execution mode of the effect in the questionnaire effect, the player can end the questionnaire effect by operating a predetermined operation means. Further, as a predetermined end condition, for example, the start of a predetermined effect may be adopted. According to this, when the predetermined effect is started, the player's attention is dispersed due to the execution of the questionnaire effect, and it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect from being effectively enjoyed.

-The operating means for which the operation is prompted in the first questionnaire effect and the operating means for which the operation is prompted in the second questionnaire effect may be different operating means.
-The period during which the first questionnaire effect can be executed and the period during which the second questionnaire effect can be executed may be different.

-In one questionnaire production, a plurality of items may be individually adjusted. In this case, for example, the first item may be adjustable according to the operation of the first operating means, while the second item may be adjustable according to the operation of the second operating means. Further, for example, an item to be adjusted according to the operation of the first operating means may be selected, and the selected item may be adjustable according to the operation of the second operating means.

The sub-control CPU 31a may specify the start timing of the symbol display demo and the start timing of the movie demo based on the command input from the main control CPU 30a. In this case, the main control CPU 30a measures the elapsed time since the standby command is output, and outputs a command instructing the start of the symbol display demo or a command instructing the start of the movie demo according to the elapsed time. You should do it. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a does not have to measure the elapsed time after inputting the standby command.

-A part or all of the look-ahead effect, the dialogue effect, the questionnaire effect, and the cut-in effect may be made feasible for the second special game. When the pre-reading effect can be executed for the second special game, the main control CPU 30a predetermines the content of the second special game in the special symbol input process, and the pre-reading that can specify the result of the pre-judgment can be specified. It is advisable to generate a command and output it to the sub-control CPU 31a.

-The operating means does not have to be a button-type operating means, and may be, for example, a touch-type operating means, a dial-type operating means, or a lever-type operating means.
-The sub control board 31 is used as the sub control board, and the display control board that specially controls the effect display device 14 separately from the sub control board 31, the light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp are specialized. A voice control board may be provided.

Further, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the voice control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

-When the effect display device 14 is equipped with a main display device (for example, a main liquid crystal) that mainly displays an effect and a sub display device (for example, a sub liquid crystal) that additionally displays an effect, the adjustment screen in the questionnaire effect is displayed. It may be displayed on the sub-display device.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only special symbols. Further, it may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine using one type of special symbol, a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of winning openings, or a pachinko gaming machine having a single starting opening.

-It may be embodied as a game machine (so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer) that gives a game when the game ball passes through a specific area.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine classified into the second type, which is also called "wing thing" or "hikoki type". In this type of pachinko gaming machine, the opening / closing blade (opening / closing member) of the ball entry device opens when the game ball enters the starting port, and the game ball that has entered the ball entry device enters the special ball entry port. By doing so, a hit game (special game) is generated.

-A game in which a game ball passes through a specific area during a big hit game, and whether or not a high probability state is given depending on whether or not a specific sensor detects the game ball passing through the specific area. It may be embodied in a machine (so-called V probability change machine). In this case, the main control CPU 30a may give a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, provided that the game ball is detected by a specific sensor. Further, even if it is embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) in which the high-probability state is terminated when the number of special games executed after the high-probability state is given reaches a predetermined upper limit. Good. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may give a high probability state after the end of all the big hit games. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called falling machine) that gives a high probability state up to the time when a predetermined fall lottery is won after the end of the big hit game.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a probability fluctuation function.
-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a ball entry rate improvement function.
Hereinafter, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added.

(B) The plurality of items that can be changed by the effect control means include a first item and a second item, and when the first initialization condition is satisfied, the first item is initialized. On the other hand, if the second item is not initialized and the second initialization condition is satisfied, the second item is initialized but the first item is not initialized.

(B) In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game performed using a symbol and executing various effects, an operation means, an effect execution means for executing the effect, and an effect for controlling the execution frequency of the effect. A control means and a notification means for performing a predetermined notification are provided, and the execution frequency of the specific effect among the effects can be changed stepwise according to the operation of the operation means, and the notification means is the specific effect. A gaming machine characterized by notifying the current execution frequency of a production.

(C) The gaming machine according to (b), wherein the notification means notifies the current execution frequency of the specific effect and the number of steps in which the execution frequency of the specific effect can be changed.
(D) The gaming machine according to (b) or (c), which is provided with an initialization control means for initializing the execution frequency of the specific effect at a predetermined initial stage.

(E) The effect that is provided with the effect determining means for determining the effect to be executed by the effect executing means, and the effect that can be determined by the effect determining means includes the first effect and the second effect, and the first effect. Is an effect executed during the variable game, and is an effect of notifying the degree of expectation that a winning display result is derived in the variable game being executed, and the second effect is executed during the variable game. The gaming machine according to any one of (b) to (d), wherein the execution frequency of the specific effect can be changed according to the operation of the operating means.

(F) There are a plurality of items that can be changed according to the operation of the operation means, the execution frequency of the specific effect is one of the items that can be changed according to the operation of the operation means, and the effect control means , The gaming machine according to any one of (b) to (e), wherein a plurality of items can be changed individually.

(G) The effect control means performs adjustment control for adjusting the execution frequency of the specific effect according to the operation of the operation means, and the notification means currently executes the specific effect adjusted by the adjustment control. The gaming machine according to any one of (b) to (f) that displays a scale indicating the frequency.

LBT ... left button (operation means), RBT ... right button (operation means), Sp ... speaker (effect execution means, second effect execution means), La ... decorative lamp (effect execution means, second effect execution means) , 14 ... Effect display device (effect execution means, first effect execution means, notification means), 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (variation pattern determination means), 31 ... Sub control board, 31a ... Sub control CPU (effect determination means, effect control means, initialization control means).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can execute variable games performed using symbols and can execute various effects.
Operation means and
The production execution means to execute the production and
The effect determining means for determining the effect to be executed by the effect executing means is provided.
The effects that can be determined by the effect determining means include a first effect and a second effect.
The first effect is an effect executed during the variable game, and is an effect of notifying the degree of expectation from which a winning display result is derived in the running variable game.
The second effect is an effect executed during the variable game, and is an effect that makes it possible to adjust the execution mode of the effect by the effect executing means according to the operation of the operation means.
The second effect includes a plurality of types of second effects having different adjustable contents.
The second effect includes a specific second effect in which the execution mode of the first specific effect can be adjusted, and a special second effect in which the execution mode of the second specific effect can be adjusted. , There is
When the execution mode of the first specific effect is adjusted in the specific second effect, the adjustment content is reflected before the end of the variable game being executed, while the adjustment content is reflected.
When the execution mode of the second specific effect is adjusted in the special second effect, the adjustment content is reflected after the end of the variable game being executed.
The second effect can be executed regardless of whether the reach effect is executed during the execution of the variable game targeted by the second effect or the reach effect is not executed. A game machine to be.

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