JP6906798B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine is configured to perform a big hit lottery triggered by entering a ball into a starting port, and when the big hit lottery is won, a big hit game that opens the big winning opening is given (for example, a patent document). 1). Since the player can win a large number of prize balls in the jackpot game, the interest of the player is improved.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-261711

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

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.

A game machine that solves the above problems is a game machine that grants a big hit game that opens the big winning opening after the big hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, and has a plurality of game machines that determine the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game. A setting control means for setting any of the setting information, an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, and a variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern are provided, and the effect is provided with special conditions. There is a special effect that is executed when is satisfied, the special effect is a suggestion effect that suggests setting information set by the setting control means, and the special condition is a predetermined number of times after a specific event occurs. It is a condition that can be established when the symbol variation game is executed, and the symbol variation game of the predetermined number of times includes the symbol variation game of the first predetermined number of times and the symbol variation game of the second predetermined number of times. The special effect is triggered by the execution of the first predetermined number of symbol variation games after the specific event occurs, and the second predetermined after the specific event occurs. The execution probability is different depending on the case where the symbol variation game of the number of times is executed, and the special condition is the variation pattern in the symbol variation game of the predetermined number of times after the specific event occurs. Regardless of the type of variation pattern determined by the determination means, it is a condition that can be established when the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times after the specific event occurs, and is a condition that can be satisfied by the variation pattern determination means. The determinable variation patterns include a first variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed, a second variation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed, and a variation time shorter than that of the second variation pattern. There is a third fluctuation pattern in which is not executed, and the special condition is that the types of fluctuation patterns determined by the fluctuation pattern determining means are the first fluctuation pattern, the second fluctuation pattern, and the first variation pattern. 3 be any of the change pattern, Ri satisfied possible conditions der triggered by the symbol variation game a predetermined number of eyes from the specified event occurs is executed, the specified event, the jackpot gaming The gist is that it is at least one of the end of the game, winning the jackpot, and turning on the power.

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

The figure which shows typically the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the setting value. The figure which shows the processing at the time of power-on. The figure which shows the type of a jackpot. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the type of a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the kind of a production mode. The figure which shows the transition of the production mode. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect. The figure which shows the notification effect. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing the execution mode of the setting suggestion effect and the notification effect. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing the execution mode of the setting suggestion effect and the notification effect. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing the execution period of the setting suggestion effect. The figure which shows the 1st setting suggestion effect processing. The figure which shows the 2nd setting suggestion effect processing. (A) is a diagram showing the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect, and (b) is a diagram showing the reliability of the first setting suggestion effect. (A) is a diagram showing the execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect, and (b) is a diagram showing the reliability of the second setting suggestion effect. (A) is a diagram showing the number of times determined when winning a jackpot based on symbols ZC and ZD, and (b) is a diagram showing the number of times determined when winning a jackpot based on symbols Zc and Zd. The figure which shows the number of times which is determined when a power is turned on.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the launch handle 16 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is launched toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body can emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) for outputting voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and sounds such as music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in the production.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. 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 are collectively referred to as a "special symbol variation game", and the special symbol variation game is referred to as a "special game". In some cases. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit 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. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the out-of-order symbol is out of order.

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 big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot game is a game that is given after the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game (state) that is advantageous for the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game 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 information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game 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 information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e 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 unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When a normal hit symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal hit symbol is obtained. In a normal game, when a normal out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-order symbol is derived. 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. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can recognize the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the front surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the display area 27r can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 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 display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and a combination of the effect symbols is finally 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 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, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the production game, the out-of-design combination by the production symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination by 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, such as "787" and "556". 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.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (in the present embodiment, the first column and the third column) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (in the present embodiment, the first column). The effect symbols in (2nd row) are still displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. 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.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 5). The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In this way, the normally variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 capable of operating in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 5). The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, in the present embodiment, the big hit game is a game in which the big winning opening 31 is opened.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that allows a game ball to enter and detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 5). 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.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting port 28, a second starting port 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening. "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 21.

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 in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit 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 has 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 shots of the 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 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state, improved ball entry rate).

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 30 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 30 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 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 exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the open state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high 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, a setting change function characteristic of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of setting values (setting information). Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set in all six stages from the first set value to the sixth set value as a plurality of types of set values. In the following description, "the nth setting value is set" may be simply indicated as [setting n] (however, n = 1 to 6).

The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 of each setting (settings 1 to 6) have higher probabilities in the order of jackpot probabilities K1 <K2 <K3 <K4 <K5 <K6, and it is easy to win the jackpot. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 are a set of the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state. That is, the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state are defined for the plurality of types of set values. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value. Further, the jackpot probability (winning probability of the jackpot lottery) when controlled to the high probability state and the jackpot probability when controlled to the low probability state are different depending on the set value. The set value does not have to be 6 steps, and may be any of 2 steps to 5 steps, and 7 steps or more. In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value, but the determination probability (determination ratio) of the jackpot type is the same regardless of the set value.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the setting operation unit (not shown) of the setting device 40e (shown in FIG. 5) is operated in the ON state, and the RWM clear switch is used. When the power is turned on with 40d (shown in FIG. 5) turned on, the mode shifts to the setting change mode.

In the setting change mode, the internally set (set) setting value is notified, and the internally set setting value is set to [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] for each operation of the RWM clear switch 40d. ] →… → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] →…, and so on, it can be changed to loop. Further, the setting change mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is operated in the off state.

Further, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state, various backed up information is initialized. Therefore, when the setting change mode is entered, the backed up various information is displayed. It is configured to be initialized.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is operated in the on state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, the setting confirmation mode is entered. Transition.

In the setting confirmation mode, the internally set setting value is notified, and even if the RWM clear switch 40d is operated, the internally set setting value cannot be changed. The setting confirmation mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is operated in the off state.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
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. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots).

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening time. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games in which the jackpot 31 is opened are performed. Round games are played up to the maximum number of times. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters the large winning opening 31 or the second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. .. That is, the end conditions for ending each of the plurality of round games include the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 and the large winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the number of balls entered is not the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 Is in the open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 is in the closed state. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 20 types of jackpot symbols are displayed on the symbol ZA, 45. The types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZB, 16 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZC, and 19 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZD. Further, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are on symbol Za, 16 types of jackpot symbols are on symbol Zc, and 19 The types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Zd. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are four types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and three types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, ZC, ZD, Za, Zc, Zd. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, ZC, ZD, Za, Zc, Zd.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol is given a symbol number that can specify the type of the jackpot symbol. The 20 types of jackpot symbols classified in symbol ZA are numbered from "1" to "20", and the 45 types of jackpot symbols classified in symbol ZB are assigned "21" to "65". The symbol number is attached. The 16 types of jackpot symbols classified into the symbol ZC are assigned symbol numbers "66" to "81", and the 19 types of jackpot symbols classified into the symbol ZD are assigned "82" to "100". The symbol number is attached. In addition, 65 types of jackpot symbols classified into symbol Za are assigned symbol numbers of "101" to "165", and 16 types of jackpot symbols classified into symbol Zc are assigned "166" to "166". The symbol number of "181" is attached. The 19 types of jackpot symbols classified into the symbol Zd are given symbol numbers of "182" to "200". In addition, for example, the symbol number may be given a continuous number or a non-consecutive number.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, the maximum number of round games is set to 10 times. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC and Zc, the maximum number of round games is set to 6 times. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, ZD, Zd, four times are set as the upper limit number of round games.

In the present embodiment, the upper limit time of the round game (25 s in the present embodiment) is set for each jackpot game. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (10s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (25s in the present embodiment) are defined for each jackpot game.

In the symbols ZA, ZB, and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the jackpot game is completed. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, and Za is completed, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. The symbols ZC, ZD, Zc, and Zd are defined as a low probability state and a high base state as the game state after the jackpot game is completed. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZC, ZD, Zc, Zd is completed, a low probability state is given and until the special game of a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is completed. Or, a high base state is granted until the jackpot game is granted before the maximum number of special games is completed.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probabilities as shown in FIG. 2 are defined. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is set in the high base state. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5400 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball, "1" when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball, and the game ball is a special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "12" is set, and when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "5" is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 as the first control unit performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub-control board 41 as the second control unit executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies electric power to the control boards 40 and 41 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the ON state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and is based on the various information held when the power supply is started. This is a function to restore game control. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 is equipped with a backup function, and the sub control board 41 is not equipped with a backup function.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, a main control RAM 40c, an RWM clear switch 40d, a setting device 40e, and a display 40f. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. As will be described in detail later, 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, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game, such as the type of reach production. It is information that can specify (the mode of production). For example, if 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, the fluctuation pattern is from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It does not have to be information that can identify the production content of the production game performed during the period.

The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a missed reach fluctuation pattern, and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination through the reach production is defined. In the out-of-reach variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived after the reach effect is defined. In the out-of-order variation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination without going through the reach effect is defined.

The main control RAM 40c 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 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 40 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 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a 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 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to retain various information stored when the power is turned off for a predetermined period even if the power is turned off. For example, the main control RAM 40c may retain various information even after the power is cut off by the power supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on the power supply unit 60 (not shown). For example, the main control RAM 40c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with electric power, so that it can retain various information even after the power is turned off. good. The main control CPU 40a controls to store these various types of information in the main control RAM 40c.

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

The RWM clear switch 40d is configured to enable an operation for instructing the initialization of various backed up information. In the present embodiment, various backed up information is initialized by turning on the power when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state. Hereinafter, the operation in which the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state is referred to as an initialization operation.

The setting device 40e is configured to enable an operation of instructing the transition to the setting control mode as the setting control state for controlling the set value. In the present embodiment, as the setting control mode, the setting change mode in which the internally set setting value can be changed and the setting value in which the internally set setting value cannot be changed can be specified. There is a setting confirmation mode to display. In the present embodiment, when the setting operation unit (not shown) of the setting device 40e is in the ON state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state, the power is turned on to shift to the setting change mode and set. When the setting operation unit of the device 40e is in the ON state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the OFF state, the power is turned on to shift to the setting confirmation mode.

In the present embodiment, the display 40f displays to notify the set value set internally, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other information may be displayed.
Next, the sub-control board 41 will be described.

The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data related to the audio effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c 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 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 41 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 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the operation button 19 is operated.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the control boards 40 and 41. The power supply unit 60 is connected to the control boards 40 and 41 via a power supply line, and supplies power to the control boards 40 and 41 through the power supply line.

The power supply unit 60 includes a power supply switch 60a, and when the power switch 60a is operated from an off state to an on state in a state where power is being supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 from an external power source, the control boards 40, 41 When the power is supplied to the control board and the control board is operated in the off state, the power supply to the control boards 40 and 41 is cut off.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the power-on process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a is started by the startup process (boot process) at the time of power-on, the main control CPU 40a first performs the power-on process. In the power-on process, whether or not there is a shift to the setting control mode (setting change mode and setting confirmation mode) according to the operation state of the setting operation unit of the RWM clear switch 40d and the setting device 40e at the time of power-on, and the main control RAM 40c. The presence or absence of initialization of is controlled.

First, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state.

When it is determined that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c. In the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a initializes the game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c, but does not initialize the set value information backed up in the main control RAM 40c. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state (when the initialization operation is performed) when the power is turned on. Initialize the game information that was made.

After performing the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state.

If it is not determined that the setting device 40e is operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the setting device 40e is operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a is assigned to the main setting value assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The setting value stored in the flag is read, and the setting value command that can specify the read setting value is set in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the command output process performed as the interrupt process. The setting value specified by this setting value command is the setting value when the power is turned off, and is also the setting value that has been backed up.

When the main control CPU 40a outputs the set value command to the sub control board 41, the main control CPU 40a sets the information for specifying the activation by initialization (hereinafter, referred to as the power-on initial command) in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting change control process. In the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode. When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a sets in the output buffer information that can specify the start of the setting change mode (hereinafter, referred to as a change start command).

Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c and displays the read setting value to be notified. 40f is controlled. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power is turned off. Further, the main setting value flag is a flag for the main control CPU 40a to specify the set setting value. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the read information that can identify the set value (hereinafter, referred to as a power-on setting value command) in the output buffer.

In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a sets the set value every time the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on, by setting the set value from [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] →… → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] →. Change to loop, such as [Setting 1] → ... In this process, the main control CPU 40a changes the set value by updating the set value stored in the main set value flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the display 40f so as to display a notification of the changed set value each time the set value is changed.

When the setting device 40e is operated in the off state (when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the on state is not input) in the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a is the main control CPU 40a at that time. Confirm the setting value stored in the setting value flag and exit the setting change mode. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting change control process.

When the main control CPU 40a finishes the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a setting value command) that can identify the determined setting value in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets in the output buffer information that can specify the end of the setting change mode (hereinafter, referred to as a change end command).

After that, the main control CPU 40a sets the information for specifying the activation by initialization (hereinafter, referred to as a power-on initial command) in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process.
Further, when it is not determined that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a performs the return process. In the return process, the main control CPU 40a confirms whether the various backed up information is normal. Whether the various backed up information is normal or abnormal is confirmed, for example, by checking the status of the backup flag and checking the checksum match. When the various backed up information is abnormal, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c. When the various backed up information is normal, the main control CPU 40a does not perform the RWM clear process of the main control RAM 40c.

After performing the return processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting device 40e has been operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state.

If it is not determined that the setter 40e is operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the setter 40e is operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a is assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The setting value stored in the setting value flag is read, and the setting value command that can specify the read setting value is set in the output buffer. The setting value specified by this setting value command is the setting value when the power is turned off, and is also the setting value that has been backed up.

When the set value command is set in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a sets the power-on / power-recovery command and the symbol state specification command in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting confirmation control process. In the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode. When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a sets in the output buffer information that can specify the start of the setting confirmation mode (hereinafter, referred to as a confirmation start command).

Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c and displays the read setting value to be notified. 40f is controlled. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power is turned off. In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a does not change the set value and does not change the display content of the display 40f even when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated.

In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a sets the setting confirmation mode when the setting device 40e is operated in the off state (when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the on state is no longer input). finish. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting confirmation control process.

When the main control CPU 40a finishes the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a sets in the output buffer a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. As described above, since the setting value is not changed in the setting confirmation mode, the setting value stored in the main setting value flag is the setting value when the power is turned on, and the setting value when the power is turned off. But also. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets in the output buffer information that can specify the end of the setting confirmation mode (hereinafter, referred to as a confirmation end command).

After that, the main control CPU 40a sets in the output buffer information that specifies recovery based on various backed up information (hereinafter, referred to as a power-on / power-on / power-recovery command). Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information for specifying the control state at the time of recovery (also at the time of power failure) (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol state specification command) in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process. This symbol state specification command returns to the execution of the first special game, returns to the execution of the second special game, and returns to the jackpot game based on the first special game. , And to return to the jackpot game based on the second special game.

As described above, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state and the setter 40e is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear process and the setting of the main control RAM 40c in the power-on process. Perform change control processing. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state and the setter 40e is operated in the OFF state, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear process of the main control RAM 40c in the power-on process to change the setting. No control processing is performed.

Further, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the off state and the setter 40e is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process and a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the off state and the setter 40e is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a performs a recovery process and does not perform a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. ..

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs the power-on processing corresponds to the setting control means for setting any of the plurality of setting values that determine the jackpot probability. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot probability corresponds to the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a after the power-on process is performed will be described. The main control CPU 40a performs special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, and the like as interrupt processing performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is determined.

When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a 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 40c, 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.

Further, the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 40a include a random number used for the big hit lottery, a random number used for determining the big hit symbol, and a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern. The random number used to determine the jackpot symbol is associated with a symbol number that can identify the jackpot symbol. In the present embodiment, the symbol number of 1 is associated with the random number of 1 used for determining the jackpot symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one symbol number may be associated with a plurality of random numbers used for determining the jackpot symbol, or a plurality of symbol numbers may be associated with one random number used for determining the jackpot symbol. Further, for example, it may be a combination of these. In the present embodiment, the random number used for determining the jackpot symbol corresponds to the information for determining the jackpot symbol in the special game, and the main control CPU 40a for acquiring the random number used for determining the jackpot symbol corresponds to the information acquisition means. ..

Main control when no game ball has entered the first starting port 28, 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 40c. The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 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 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When a game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is determined. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a 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 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and is not in the special game, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a is based on the read random number information, the set value stored in the main set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Determine whether or not to win the jackpot. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination). In the present embodiment, for example, the main control is such that the jackpot determination value corresponding to each set value (first to sixth set values) and each probability state (high probability state and low probability state) can be specified. The jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 40b. Then, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the current set value and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. .. The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game based on the random number used for determining the jackpot symbol specified from the read random number information. The main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol specified from the symbol number associated with the random number used to determine the jackpot symbol. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the jackpot symbol based on the random number used for determining the jackpot symbol corresponds to the jackpot display result determining means. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern of the first special game based on the random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern specified from the read random number information. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the fluctuation pattern corresponds to the fluctuation pattern determining means. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and information instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern (hereinafter, referred to as a first game start command). ) Is set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the loss symbol as the final stop symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on the random number used to determine the variation pattern specified from the read random number information.

When the variation pattern and the final stop symbol are determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer as in the case of the big hit, and then ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a is based on the subtraction of the second special hold number, the determination of the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), and the result of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination). The fluctuation pattern is determined, the symbol command and the second game start command are set in the output buffer, and the special symbol start process is terminated. Hereinafter, when the first game start command and the second game start command are not distinguished, these are collectively referred to as a "game start command".

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game). Set the end command) in the output buffer.

Subsequently, the standby state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a controls the standby state when both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are "0" when the execution of the special game is completed and the predetermined variable interval time elapses. do. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls to the standby state when both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are "0" when the ending time of the jackpot game elapses. When the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state, the main control CPU 40a sets a command (hereinafter, referred to as a standby command) that can identify the control to the standby state in the output buffer.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a controls to give a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games is completed.

Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. Further, each time the main control CPU 40a ends the round game, information that can specify the end of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round end command) is set in the output buffer.

When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, and Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, the main control RAM 40c is assigned a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state when the big hit game is finished. Store in the probability state flag. When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, and Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, the main control RAM 40c is assigned a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Store in the base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the big hit game based on the symbols ZC, ZD, Zc, Zd is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state is assigned to the main control RAM 40c when the big hit game is finished. It is stored in the main probability state flag. When the big hit game based on the symbols ZC, ZD, Zc, Zd is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state is assigned to the main control RAM 40c when the big hit game is finished. It is stored in the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game for giving the high base state.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0". Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the special game of the upper limit number of times.

When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main probability state flag a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main base state flag a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state when the big hit game is started.

When the main control CPU 40a stores a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can identify the low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command). Set in the buffer. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a stores a value that can be specified to control the high probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can identify the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command). (Show) is set in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a stores a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can identify the low base state (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command). Set in the buffer. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a stores a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, information that can identify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). (Show) is set in the output buffer.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) necessary for turning on the power as the power is turned on (supplied). After the various settings are completed, the sub-control CPU 41a waits for the input of various commands from the main control CPU 40a. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a starts up earlier than the main control CPU 40a, and when various commands are input from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a can stand by.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the set value command, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the set value from the set value command and stores the specified set value in the sub-set value flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This sub-set value flag is a flag for the sub-control CPU 41a to specify the set set value.

When the power-on initial command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the effect content in the initial state from the sub-control ROM 41b, and controls the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the effect with the effect content in the initial state. On the other hand, when the power-on / power-recovery command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the effect with the effect content of the state before the return, based on the symbol state specification command input together with the power-on / power-recovery command. Control.

Then, when the effect is executed from the effect contents of the initial state or the state before the return, when a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing, the sub control CPU 41a performs various processes accordingly. Become.

Here, an example of various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a when a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing will be described below.
The effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.

The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the outlier symbol combination according to the effect symbol.

In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the fluctuation pattern based on the game start command. The sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect based on the specified fluctuation pattern, and when the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the outlier symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787") To decide. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-reach variation pattern is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and derive the symbol combination with the passage of the fluctuation time, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

In this way, the effect display device 27 executes an effect based on the variation pattern (for example, a reach effect) during the execution of the special game. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the effect based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 40a. In the present embodiment, such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the effect control means.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect when the round end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect during the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-probability state command, the sub-probability state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c stores a value that can identify the low-probability state. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-probability state command, the sub-probability state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c stores a value that can identify the high-probability state. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-base state command, the sub-base state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c stores a value that can identify the low-base state. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the high-base state command, the sub-base state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c stores a value that can identify the high-base state. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub-base state flag.

Here, the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 are defined as the out-of-order fluctuation patterns, the fluctuation patterns P3 are defined as the outlier reach fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation pattern P4 is defined as the jackpot fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P1 is the time t1, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P2 is the time t2 shorter than the time t1. As described above, the fluctuation pattern P2 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P1 (shortening fluctuation). In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern P2 (shortening fluctuation) is more likely to be determined in the high base state than in the low base state. In the present embodiment, it is more difficult to determine the fluctuation pattern P1 in the high base state than in the low base state. Further, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P3 is the time t3, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P4 is the time t4. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 40a include variation patterns P3 and P4 in which the reach effect is executed, and variation patterns P1 in which the reach effect is not executed. There is a variation pattern P2 in which the variation time is shorter than that of the pattern P1 and the reach effect is not executed and the variation pattern P2 is lost. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns P3 and P4 correspond to the first fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern P1 corresponds to the second fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern P2 corresponds to the third fluctuation pattern.

In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the low base state and the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the high base state are the same, but are not limited to this. For example, some or all of the determinable variation patterns in the high base state may be configured to be different from the determinable variation patterns in the low base state.

In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled so as to be transitionable on condition that each jackpot game is completed or a special game is started. The effect mode corresponds to the type of background image of the effect display device 27, and can be specified by the player by the background image. The production mode can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games.

As shown in FIG. 7, the present embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes include three types of effect modes MA, MB, and MC. The effect mode MA is an effect mode when the base state is low, and the effect modes MB and MC are the effect modes when the base state is high. Further, the effect modes MA and MC can stay when the high probability state is not given, and cannot stay when the high probability state is given. The effect mode MB can stay when the high probability state is given, and cannot stay when the high probability state is not given.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the base is in the low base state, the effect mode MA is stayed. On the other hand, when it is in the high base state, it stays in either the effect mode MB or MC. Then, when various big hits are won, the production mode can be changed with the start of the first special game after the big hit game based on the big hits is completed.

When a big hit is based on the symbols ZA, ZB, and Za in each base state (low base state and high base state), the mode MB is set to the effect mode MB after the big hit game is completed. When a jackpot based on the symbols ZC, ZD, Zc, and Zd is obtained in each base state (low base state and high base state), the mode MC is shifted to the effect mode MC after the jackpot game is completed.

In the case of the high base state, when the user is staying in either the effect mode MB or MC, the mode shifts to the effect mode MA when the addition of the high base state is completed.
Next, the control related to the effect mode performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot based on the symbol command in the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won. Based on the specified type of jackpot, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information indicating the effect mode to be shifted after the end of the jackpot game in the effect mode flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This effect mode flag is a flag indicating the effect mode to stay.

Next, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the game start command, the sub-control CPU 41a reads out the information indicating the effect mode from the effect mode flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and identifies the effect mode in which the user is staying based on the information. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the background image corresponding to the specified effect mode.

In particular, when the state changes from the high base state to the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the information indicating the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the background image corresponding to the specified effect mode MA.

In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed. The setting suggestion effect is an effect executed according to the set value set in the power-on process. Hereinafter, the "set value set in the power-on process" may be referred to as the "current set value".

The setting suggestion effect includes a first setting suggestion effect and a second setting suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect is an effect that is executed when the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is satisfied. The execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect can be satisfied when the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6. When the first setting suggestion effect is executed, it can be specified that the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6. In the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect is a suggestion effect that suggests the current set value.

In the present embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect is an effect that is executed when the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is satisfied. The execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect can be satisfied when the current set value is any of the settings 2 to 6. When the second setting suggestion effect is executed, it can be specified that the current set value is any of the settings 2 to 6. In the present embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect is a suggestion effect that suggests the current set value.

In the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect corresponds to a special effect, and the second setting suggestion effect corresponds to a specific effect. In the present embodiment, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect corresponds to the special condition. In the present embodiment, the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect corresponds to the specific condition.

As shown in FIG. 9A, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed, the first image (in the present embodiment, an image imitating a girl and an image imitating the characters "good mood!") Is displayed. It is displayed on the effect display device 27, and the first special sound is output from the speaker 18. As shown in FIG. 9B, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed, the second image (in the present embodiment, an image imitating a boy and an image imitating the characters "may be good"). Is displayed on the effect display device 27, and the second special sound is output from the speaker 18.

In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect (first setting suggestion effect and second setting suggestion effect) is the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th times since the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC, ZD, Zc, and Zd is completed. It is feasible in the special game of. As described above, since the symbols ZC, ZD, Zc, and Zd have a low probability state defined as the gaming state after the jackpot game ends, in the following description, "symbols ZC, ZD, Zc, Zd". "Big hit game based on" may be referred to as "big hit game based on non-probability variable big hit". On the other hand, since the symbols ZA, ZB, and Za have a high probability state defined as the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed, in the following description, "the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za". May be referred to as "a jackpot game based on a probabilistic jackpot".

In the present embodiment, the notification effect is executed. The notification effect is an effect that can identify the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th special games after the big hit game based on the non-probability change big hit is completed. That is, the notification effect is an effect that can identify a special game in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed. The notification effect is executed in the 95-99, 195-199, 295-299, 395-399, 495-499th special game after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. That is, the notification effect is executed in the special game 1 to 5 times before the special game in which the setting suggestion effect (first setting suggestion effect and second setting suggestion effect) can be executed. Further, the notification effect is executed regardless of whether the current set value is any of the settings 1 to 6.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the notification effect is executed, a notification image that can identify a special game in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed is displayed on the effect display device 27. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, in the 95th, 195, 295, 395, 495th special game after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, a notification image imitating the characters "5 more times!" Is displayed. It is displayed on the effect display device 27. In this way, the effect display device 27 notifies the special game in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed by executing the notification effect. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 that notifies the special game in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed corresponds to the notification means that identifiablely notifies the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect and the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect. do.

Next, the execution mode of the setting suggestion effect and the notification effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11A, when the non-probability variation jackpot is won, the effect display device 27 derives the symbol combination of the jackpot. After that, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the big hit game is given, the big hit effect is executed on the effect display device 27.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11C, in the 95th special game after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, a notification image imitating the characters "5 more times!" Is displayed on the effect display device 27. Is displayed. Thereby, it can be specified that the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the 100th special game. After that, as shown in FIG. 11D, in the 99th special game after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, a notification image imitating the characters "one more time!" Is displayed on the effect display device 27. Is displayed. Thereby, it can be specified that the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the 100th special game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), when the 99th special game is completed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the 100th special game is completed as shown in FIG. 11 (f). Is started. Here, it is assumed that the second setting suggestion effect is executed. When the second setting suggestion effect is executed, the second image (in the present embodiment, an image imitating a boy and an image imitating the characters "may be good") is displayed on the effect display device 27, and the speaker. The second special sound is output from 18. As a result, it can be specified that the current set value is any of the settings 2 to 6, and the current set value is suggested.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12A, in the 195th special game after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, a notification image imitating the characters "5 more times!" Is displayed on the effect display device 27. Is displayed in. Thereby, it can be specified that the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the 200th special game. As shown in FIG. 12B, in the 199th special game after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, a notification image imitating the characters "one more time!" Is displayed on the effect display device 27. NS. Thereby, it can be specified that the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the 200th special game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), when the 199th special game is completed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the 200th special game is completed as shown in FIG. 12 (d). Is started. Here, it is assumed that the first setting suggestion effect is executed. That is, the first image (in the present embodiment, an image imitating a girl and an image imitating the characters "good mood!") Is displayed on the effect display device 27, and the first special sound is output from the speaker 18. NS. As a result, it can be specified that the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6, and the current set value is suggested.

In this embodiment, the setting suggestion effect may be executed even in the 300th, 400th, and 500th special games after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed.
Next, the execution period of the setting suggestion effect will be described.

As shown in FIG. 13A, when the fluctuation pattern P1 is determined, the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. Further, the setting suggestion effect may be started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. When the setting suggestion effect is started, the setting suggestion effect ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 when the time te has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. As described above, the setting suggestion effect is executed over a period from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 in which the time te has elapsed. The execution time of the setting suggestion effect is time te. Further, the special game is ended at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12 in which a time t1 longer than the time te has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. As described above, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P1 is longer than the execution time of the setting suggestion effect. Then, the setting suggestion effect is executed within the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P1.

As shown in FIG. 13B, when the fluctuation pattern P2 is determined, the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. Further, the setting suggestion effect may be started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. When the setting suggestion effect is started, the setting suggestion effect ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 when the time te has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. Further, the special game is ended at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13 in which a time t2 longer than the time te has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. As described above, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P2 is longer than the execution time of the setting suggestion effect. Then, the setting suggestion effect is executed within the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P2.

As shown in FIG. 13C, when the fluctuation pattern P3 is determined, the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. Further, the setting suggestion effect may be started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. When the setting suggestion effect is started, the setting suggestion effect ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 when the time te has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. Further, the special game is ended at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14 in which a time t3 longer than the time te has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. As described above, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P3 is longer than the execution time of the setting suggestion effect. Then, the setting suggestion effect is executed within the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P3.

As shown in FIG. 13D, when the fluctuation pattern P4 is determined, the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. Further, the setting suggestion effect may be started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. When the setting suggestion effect is started, the setting suggestion effect ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 when the time te has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. Further, the special game is ended at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T15 in which a time t4 longer than the time te has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. As described above, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P4 is longer than the execution time of the setting suggestion effect. Then, the setting suggestion effect is executed within the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P4.

As described above, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P4 is longer than the execution time of the setting suggestion effect. Then, the setting suggestion effect is executed within the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P4. Therefore, the setting suggestion effect (first setting suggestion effect and second setting suggestion effect) is determined in the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th special games after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variation jackpot is completed. It is feasible to use any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P4 as the type of the fluctuation pattern.

Next, the game number setting process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The game count setting process is performed when the opening command is input.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot based on the symbol command in the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won. When the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on ZA, ZB, or Za (probability variation jackpot), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the game number setting process. On the other hand, when the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on ZC, ZD, Zc, Zd (non-probability variable jackpot), the sub-control CPU 41a sets the initial count value to "500" in the game count counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. To memorize. The game count counter is a counter for counting the number of special games. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the game number setting process.

Next, the game number subtraction process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The game number subtraction process is performed when the game start command is input.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the game start command, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the value of the game count counter is "1" or more. If it is not determined to be "1" or more, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the game number subtraction process.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the number is "1" or more, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the game count counter. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the game number subtraction process. When the sub-control CPU 41a finishes the game number subtraction process, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a first setting suggestion effect process, a second setting suggestion effect process, and a notification effect process, which will be described later.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the first setting suggestion effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The first setting suggestion effect processing is performed when the game number subtraction processing is completed.

The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the value of the game count counter after subtraction is 0,100,200,300,400 (specific value) (step S101). That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the game is the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, or 500th special game after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. If it is not determined that the value of the game count counter after the subtraction is 0,100,200,300,400 (step S101: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first setting suggestion effect processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the game count counter after subtraction is 0,100,200,300,400 (step S101: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a performs the first setting suggestion effect lottery (step S101: YES). Step S102). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a acquires a random number for the first setting suggestion effect lottery generated in the sub-control board 41. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the set value set by referring to the sub-set value flag, and specifies the number of special games since the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed by referring to the game count counter. do. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the first setting suggestion effect determination value corresponding to the specified setting value and the specified number of special games.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S103). When the acquired random number value for the first setting suggestion effect lottery and the first setting suggestion effect determination value match, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the first setting suggestion effect lottery has been won. As a result, in the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect is performed with the execution probability (shown in FIG. 16) corresponding to the current set value and the number of special games since the end of the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot. Execution is decided. Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to determine the execution of the first setting suggestion effect regardless of the type of the determined variation pattern being any of the variation patterns P1 to P4. If it is not determined that the first setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S103: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first setting suggestion effect process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the first setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S103: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a assigns the information indicating the execution of the first setting suggestion effect to the sub-control RAM 41c. It is stored in the setting suggestion execution flag (step S104). The first setting suggestion execution flag is a flag for executing the first setting suggestion effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first setting suggestion effect processing.

In a process different from the first setting suggestion effect process, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the first setting suggestion effect to be executed when the information indicating the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is stored in the first setting suggestion execution flag. Controls the effect display device 27 and the speaker 18.

Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the second setting suggestion effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The second setting suggestion effect processing is performed when the game number subtraction processing is completed.

The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the value of the game count counter after subtraction is 0,100,200,300,400 (specific value) (step S201). That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the game is the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, or 500th special game after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. If it is not determined that the value of the game count counter after the subtraction is 0,100,200,300,400 (step S201: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second setting suggestion effect processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the game count counter after subtraction is 0,100,200,300,400 (step S201: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a performs the second setting suggestion effect lottery (step S201: YES). Step S202). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a acquires a random number for the second setting suggestion effect lottery generated in the sub-control board 41. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the set value set by referring to the sub-set value flag, and specifies the number of special games since the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed by referring to the game count counter. do. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the second setting suggestion effect determination value corresponding to the specified set value and the specified number of special games.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S203). When the value of the acquired second setting suggestion effect lottery random number and the value of the second setting suggestion effect determination value match, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the second setting suggestion effect lottery has been won. As a result, in the present embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect is performed with the execution probability (shown in FIG. 17) corresponding to the current set value and the number of special games since the end of the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot. Execution is decided. Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to determine the execution of the second setting suggestion effect regardless of the type of the determined variation pattern being any of the variation patterns P1 to P4. If it is not determined that the second setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S203: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second setting suggestion effect process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S203: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a assigns the information indicating the execution of the second setting suggestion effect to the sub-control RAM 41c. It is stored in the setting suggestion execution flag (step S204). The second setting suggestion execution flag is a flag for executing the second setting suggestion effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second setting suggestion effect processing.

In a process different from the second setting suggestion effect process, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the second setting suggestion effect to be executed when the information indicating the execution of the second setting suggestion effect is stored in the second setting suggestion execution flag. Controls the effect display device 27 and the speaker 18.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the non-probability change jackpot is won, "500" is stored as the initial count value in the game count counter, and the game count counter is decremented by 1 each time the special game is executed. Then, when the value of the game count counter after subtraction is 0,100,200,300,400, the setting suggestion effect (first setting suggestion effect and second setting suggestion effect) can be executed. Therefore, the setting suggestion effect can be executed when the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th special games are executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is that the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th special games are executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. It is a condition that can be established as an opportunity. In the present embodiment, the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect can be established when the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, or 500th special game is executed after the big hit game based on the non-probability variable big hit is completed. It is a condition. In the present embodiment, the completion of the jackpot game based on the non-probability variation jackpot corresponds to the occurrence of a specific event, and the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th times correspond to the predetermined number of times. Further, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the event that becomes a big hit corresponds to a specific event.

Further, in the present embodiment, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is set after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variation jackpot is completed, regardless of the type of the determined variation pattern being any of the variation patterns P1 to P4. This is a condition that can be established when the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th special games are executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is the type of fluctuation pattern determined in the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th special games after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. Regardless of the above, it is a condition that can be established when the 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500th special games are executed.

Next, the notification effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The notification effect processing is performed when the game number subtraction processing is completed.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the value of the game count counter after subtraction is 1 to 5, 101 to 105, 201 to 205, 301 to 305, 401 to 405. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the game is the 95th to 99th, 195 to 199, 295 to 299, 395 to 399, 495 to 499th special game after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. It can be said that the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the special game is 1 to 5 times before the special game in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed.

If it is not determined that the value of the game count counter after the subtraction is 1 to 5, 101 to 105, 201 to 205, 301 to 305, 401 to 405, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the notification effect processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the game count counter after subtraction is 1 to 5,101-105,201-205,301-305,401-405, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the value of the game count counter. The image to be displayed in the notification effect is determined according to the above. For example, when the value of the game count counter is 5,105,205,305,405, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a broadcast image that imitates the characters "5 more times!". Then, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the information indicating the determined broadcast image in the broadcast effect execution flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The notification effect execution flag is a flag for executing the notification effect, and is a flag for specifying the notification image to be displayed in the notification effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the notification effect processing.

In a process different from the notification effect processing, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control CPU 41a to display the notification image specified from the notification effect execution flag when the information indicating the notification image to be displayed in the notification effect is stored in the notification effect execution flag. Controls the effect display device 27. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the notification effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the non-probability change jackpot is won, "500" is stored as the initial count value in the game count counter, and the game count counter is decremented by 1 each time the special game is executed. Then, when the value of the game count counter after the subtraction is 1 to 5,101-105,201-205,301-305,401-405, the notification effect is executed. Therefore, the notification effect is executed in the special game 95 to 99, 195 to 199, 295 to 299, 395 to 399, 495 to 499 times after the big hit game based on the non-probability change big hit is completed. That is, the notification effect is executed in the special game 1 to 5 times before the special game in which the setting suggestion effect (first setting suggestion effect and second setting suggestion effect) can be executed.

Next, the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16A, in the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect is provided so as to correspond to the current set value and the number of special games after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. The execution probability of is defined. In the present embodiment, the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect may differ depending on the current set value and the number of special games after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed.

The first setting suggestion effect is not executed when the current set value is any of the settings 1 to 3. On the other hand, in the first setting suggestion effect, when the current setting value is any of the settings 4 to 6, the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th special hits after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. It can be executed when the game is executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect can be satisfied when the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is a condition that can be satisfied when the current setting value has a higher degree of advantage than or is the same as that of the setting 4.

To give a specific example of the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect, in the present embodiment, the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed regardless of the current setting value of any of the settings 4 to 6. From the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th times, the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect increases.

In the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect is triggered by the execution of the 100th special game after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, and the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. This is an effect in which the execution probability differs from the case where the 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th special games are executed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect is triggered by the execution of the 200, 300, 400, or 500th special game after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. This is a production with a higher execution probability than the case where the 100th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed.

In the present embodiment, when the 100th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6. 1 The execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is the same. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th special games are executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the second is corresponding to the current set value. 1 The execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is different. In the present embodiment, the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect increases in the order of settings 4, 5 and 6. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the execution probability differs depending on the current set value. In the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the execution probability is higher when the current set value is the setting 4 than when the current set value is the setting 2.

As shown in FIG. 16B, in the present embodiment, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed in response to the number of special games after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current state of affairs. The reliability (expectation, probability) at which the set value is 1 is different.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot game based on the non-probability jackpot is more than the case where the first setting suggestion effect is executed when the 100th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability jackpot is completed. The reliability that the current setting value is setting 4 is lower when the first setting suggestion effect is executed when the 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th special games are executed after the end of. .. In particular, in the present embodiment, the reliability with the current set value of setting 4 decreases in the order of the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th times after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. Further, in the present embodiment, it is based on the non-probability change jackpot rather than the case where the first setting suggestion effect is executed when the 100th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability change jackpot is completed. When the first setting suggestion effect is executed when the 200th, 300th, 400th, or 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game is completed, the reliability at which the current setting value is setting 5 is better. Is low. In particular, in the present embodiment, the reliability with the current set value of setting 5 decreases in the order of the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th times after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, it is based on the non-probability change jackpot rather than the case where the first setting suggestion effect is executed when the 100th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability change jackpot is completed. When the first setting suggestion effect is executed when the 200th, 300th, 400th, or 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game is completed, the reliability at which the current setting value is setting 6 is better. Is high. In particular, in the present embodiment, the reliability that the current set value is the setting 6 becomes higher in the order of the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th times after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed, the reliability that the current set value is any of the settings 1 to 3 is 0%.
Further, in the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect is executed in the same effect mode. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect is a case where the first setting suggestion effect is executed when the 100th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability change jackpot is completed. And, it is executed in the same production mode as the case where the first setting suggestion effect is executed when the 200, 300, 400, and 500th special game is executed after the big hit game based on the non-probability change jackpot is completed. Even when this is done, the reliability at which the current setting value is 1 is different when the first setting suggestion effect is executed. In the present embodiment, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed, the reliability (expectation degree, probability) at which the current set value is 1 corresponds to the reliability of the first setting suggestion effect.

Next, the execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 17A, in the present embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect is provided so as to correspond to the current set value and the number of special games after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. The execution probability of is defined. In the present embodiment, the execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect may differ depending on the current set value and the number of special games after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed.

The second setting suggestion effect is not executed when the current setting value is setting 1. On the other hand, in the second setting suggestion effect, when the current setting value is any of the settings 2 to 6, the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th special hits after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. It can be executed when the game is executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect can be satisfied when the current set value is any of the settings 2 to 6. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is a condition that can be satisfied when the current setting value has a higher degree of advantage than the setting 2 or is the same.

To give a specific example of the execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect, in the present embodiment, when the current setting value is any of the settings 4 to 6, the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot ends. From the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th times, the execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect increases. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the current set value is any of the settings 2 and 3, the second is in the order of the 500th, 100th, 200th, 300th, and 400th times after the big hit game based on the non-probability variable big hit is completed. The execution probability of the setting suggestion effect increases.

In the present embodiment, when the 100th, 200th, 300th, and 400th special games are executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current set value is among the settings 2 to 6. In either case, the execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect is the same. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the second setting suggestion effect is executed corresponding to the current set value. The probabilities are different. In the present embodiment, when the 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current set value is more than one of the settings 2 and 3. However, when the current setting value is any of the settings 4 to 6, the execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect is higher.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current setting value is the current setting value as compared with the setting value 4. When the set value is the setting 5, the execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect is higher. In the present embodiment, when the 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current setting value is higher than that when the current setting value is setting 5. When is set to 6, the execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect is higher.

As shown in FIG. 17B, in the present embodiment, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed in response to the number of special games after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current state of affairs. The reliability (expectation, probability) at which the set value is 1 is different.

In the present embodiment, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed when the 100th, 200th, 300th, and 400th special games are executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current setting is set. The reliability of the setting 2, the reliability of the setting 3, the reliability of the setting 4, the reliability of the setting 5, and the reliability of the setting 6 are the same.

In the present embodiment, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed when the 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current setting value is set to 2. A certain reliability and a reliability of setting 3 are the same.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed when the 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current setting value is set. The current set values of the reliability of setting 4, the reliability of setting 5, and the reliability of setting 6 are higher than the reliability of 2 and the reliability of setting 3. For this reason, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed when the 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability change jackpot is completed, it is the second setting suggestion effect. However, it can be expected that the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed when the 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current setting value is set 4 The reliability with the current setting value of setting 5 is higher than the reliability with the current setting value. In the present embodiment, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed when the 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current setting value is setting 5. The reliability with the current setting value of setting 6 is higher than the reliability.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed, the reliability at which the current set value is the setting 1 is 0%.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 17A, in the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect is executed more than the second setting suggestion effect when the current setting value is setting 6. It is a production with a high probability.

In the present embodiment, the 100th time corresponds to the first predetermined number of times, and the 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th times correspond to the second predetermined number of times. In the present embodiment, the setting 2 corresponds to the first setting information, the setting 4 corresponds to the second setting information, and the setting 6 corresponds to the specific setting information.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) Any of the set values that set the jackpot probability is set. When the execution condition (special condition) of the first setting suggestion effect is satisfied, the first setting suggestion effect (special effect) suggesting the current set value is executed. The execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect can be established when the 100, 200, 300, 400, 500th (predetermined number of times) special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. Conditions. The first setting suggestion effect (special effect) is a case where the 100th (first predetermined number of times) special game is executed after the big hit game based on the non-probability change big hit is completed, and a case where the non-probability change big hit is executed. This is an effect in which the execution probability differs depending on the case where the 200, 300, 400, and 500th (second predetermined number of times) special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the above is completed. For this reason, it is possible to provide an opportunity to predict the current set value according to the number of special games executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability change jackpot is completed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. can. In addition to this, the number of special games in which the first setting suggestion effect is executed and the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect can be varied, and the non-probability change jackpot can be won. , It is possible to pay attention to the number of special games executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability change jackpot is completed and the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-2) When the execution condition (specific condition) of the second setting suggestion effect is satisfied, the second setting suggestion effect (specific effect) suggesting the current set value is executed. The execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is a condition that can be satisfied when the current setting value has a higher degree of advantage than the setting 2 (first setting information) or is the same. Further, the execution condition (special condition) of the first setting suggestion effect is a condition that can be satisfied when the current setting value has a higher or the same degree of advantage than the setting 4 (second setting information). The first setting suggestion effect is an effect having a higher execution probability than the second setting suggestion effect when the current setting value is the setting 6 (specific setting information) having a higher degree of advantage than the setting 4. Therefore, when the current setting value is setting 6, the first setting suggestion effect that can specify the setting value having a higher degree of advantage than the second setting suggestion effect is executed with a higher execution probability than the second setting suggestion effect. It can be executed, the frequency of providing an opportunity to predict a set value having a high degree of advantage can be increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-3) The first setting suggestion effect is triggered by the execution of the 100th special game when the 200, 300, 400, and 500th special games are executed. It is a production with a higher execution probability than in the case. Therefore, even if the number of special games executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot ends is large, the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect can be increased. As a result, it is possible to increase the frequency of providing an opportunity to predict the current set value, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-4) The first setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the execution probability differs depending on the current set value. Therefore, the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect can be different depending on the current setting value, which is different from the number of special games executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the current set value, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. Further, for example, in the first setting suggestion effect, the current setting value is more advantageous than the setting 2 (second setting information) than when the current setting value is the setting 2 (first setting information). ) Is a production with a higher execution probability. Therefore, if the set value has a high degree of advantage, the frequency of providing an opportunity to predict the set value can be increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-5) By notifying a special game in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed, it is possible to raise the expectation that the setting suggestion effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-6) The first setting suggestion effect is the case where the first setting suggestion effect is executed when the 100th special game is executed, and the case where the 200, 300, 400, and 500th special games are executed. This is an effect in which the reliability of the current set value being 1 is different from that in the case where the first setting suggestion effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to provide an opportunity to predict the current set value according to the number of special games executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability change jackpot is completed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. can. Further, in addition to this, it is possible to give diversity to the special game in which the first setting suggestion effect is executed and the reliability in which the current setting value is 1. As a result, attention is paid to winning the non-probability jackpot, the number of special games executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability jackpot is completed, and the reliability that the current setting value is 1. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-7) When the first setting suggestion effect executed in the same effect mode is executed, the current set value is determined by the number of special games executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. The reliability, which is the set value of 1, can be made different.

(1-8) The execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is that the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th special games are executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, regardless of the type of fluctuation pattern. It is a condition that can be established when it is done. Therefore, regardless of the type of fluctuation pattern, the first setting suggestion effect is produced when the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, or 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. Execution condition can be satisfied, and the first setting suggestion effect can be executed. Therefore, for example, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect cannot be satisfied depending on the type of the fluctuation pattern, and the opportunity to execute the first setting suggestion effect is not reduced, and the interest in the game can be improved. ..

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the first embodiment, in the 100, 200, 300, 400, 500th (predetermined number of times) special game after the jackpot game based on the jackpot based on the symbols ZC, ZD, Zc, Zd (non-probability variable jackpot) is completed. The setting suggestion effect was feasible. As described above, in the first embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the special game of the predetermined number of times after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, for example, after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in the special game of the number of times determined from the predetermined number of times of a plurality of types. That is, in the second embodiment, the special game in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed may be changed depending on which number of times is determined from the predetermined number of times of a plurality of types.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect are executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, for example, the first setting suggestion effect may be executed and the second setting suggestion effect may not be executed.

In the following description, the same components and the same control contents as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified. Further, in the description of the second embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect in the first embodiment is simply referred to as "setting suggestion effect".

First, the game number setting process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The game count setting process is performed when the opening command is input.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the symbol number attached to the jackpot symbol based on the symbol command in the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won. When the specified symbol number is 1 to 65, 101 to 165, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the game number setting process.

On the other hand, when the specified symbol number is 66 to 100, 166 to 200, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of special games corresponding to the specified symbol number. To give a specific example, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the specified symbol number is 66 to 69, the sub-control CPU 41a determines 175 times as the number of special games. Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the specified symbol number is 182 to 185, the sub-control CPU 41a determines 160 times as the number of special games. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of times corresponding to the symbol number associated with the random number used for determining the jackpot symbol acquired when the non-probability variation jackpot is won. In the present embodiment, it can be said that the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of times based on the random number used for determining the jackpot symbol acquired when the non-probability variable jackpot is won.

When the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of special games, the sub-control CPU 41a stores a value indicating the determined number of special games in the game number counter as an initial count value. The game count counter is a counter for counting the number of special games. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the game number setting process.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the non-probability change jackpot is won, a value indicating the determined number of special games is stored in the game number counter as an initial count value. Then, in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the game count counter is decremented by 1 in the game count subtraction process each time the special game is executed.

Next, the determination of the number of special games will be described in detail.
As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, in the present embodiment, the number of special games corresponding to the symbol numbers attached to the jackpot symbols is determined. As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, in the present embodiment, the number of times the jackpot based on the symbols ZC and ZD is won differs depending on the number of times the jackpot based on the symbols Zc and Zd is won. It is determined. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a different number of times depending on whether the jackpot based on the symbols ZC or ZD is won or the jackpot based on the symbols Zc or Zd is won.

As shown in FIG. 18A, in the present embodiment, a different number of times is determined depending on whether the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is won or the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is won. In particular, in the present embodiment, the number of times the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is won is smaller than the number of times the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is won.

As shown in FIG. 18B, in the present embodiment, a different number of times is determined depending on whether the jackpot based on the symbol Zc is won or the jackpot based on the symbol Zd is won. In particular, in the present embodiment, the number of times the jackpot based on the symbol Zd is won is smaller than the number of times the jackpot based on the symbol Zc is won.

In the present embodiment, the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZC and ZD corresponds to the occurrence of the first specific event, and the end of the big hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd is the second specification. It corresponds to the occurrence of an event. In the present embodiment, the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC, ZD, Zc, Zd corresponds to the occurrence of a specific event. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines any of the specified number of times of a plurality of types shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B corresponds to the number-of-times determining means.

Next, the setting suggestion effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The setting suggestion effect processing is performed when the game number subtraction processing is completed.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the value of the game count counter after subtraction is 0. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the special game is the number of times determined from the predetermined number of times of a plurality of types after the big hit game based on the non-probability change big hit is completed. If it is not determined that the value of the game count counter after the subtraction is 0, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the setting suggestion effect processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the game count counter after subtraction is 0, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a setting suggestion effect lottery. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a acquires a random number for the setting suggestion effect lottery generated in the sub-control board 41.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting suggestion effect lottery has been won. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the setting suggestion effect lottery has been won when the acquired random number value for the setting suggestion effect lottery and the setting suggestion effect determination value match. In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect determination value is determined so that the setting suggestion effect lottery is won with a predetermined execution probability (15% in the present embodiment). As a result, in the present embodiment, the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined with a predetermined execution probability. If it is not determined that the setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the setting suggestion effect process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the information indicating the execution of the setting suggestion effect in the setting suggestion execution flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The setting suggestion execution flag is a flag for executing the setting suggestion effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the setting suggestion effect processing.

In a process different from the setting suggestion effect process, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 and the speaker 18 to execute the setting suggestion effect when the information indicating the execution of the setting suggestion effect is stored in the setting suggestion execution flag. To control.

As described above, when the non-probability jackpot is won, the value indicating the determined number of special games is stored in the game counter as the initial count value when the non-probability jackpot is won, and each time the special game is executed, The game count counter is decremented by 1. Then, when the value of the game count counter after subtraction is 0, the setting suggestion effect can be executed. Therefore, the setting suggestion effect can be executed when the special game of the number of times determined from the specified number of times of a plurality of types is executed after the big hit game based on the non-probability change big hit is completed. .. As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect is triggered by the execution of the special game for the number of times determined by the sub-control CPU 41a after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. It is a condition that can be established.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is won is smaller than the number of times the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is won. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times the jackpot based on the symbol Zd is won is smaller than the number of times the jackpot based on the symbol Zc is won. As described above, as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD and Zd, the maximum number of round games is set to 4, and as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC and Zc, the maximum number of round games is 6 times. It has been decided. As described above, the jackpot based on the symbols ZD and Zd is a jackpot that is more disadvantageous to the player than the jackpot based on the symbols ZC and Zc from the viewpoint of the maximum number of round games. In this embodiment, even among the non-probability change jackpots, the number of times determined when winning a disadvantageous jackpot is reduced, and the setting is suggested by executing a small number of special games after winning the disadvantageous jackpot. The production becomes feasible.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(2-1) The execution condition (special effect) of the setting suggestion effect is the number of times determined from a plurality of specified times after the big hit game based on the non-probability change big hit is completed (after a specific event occurs). It is a condition that can be established when the special game of is executed. For this reason, it is possible to provide an opportunity to predict the current set value according to the number of special games executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability change jackpot is completed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. can. In addition to this, since one of them is determined from a plurality of types of specified times, it is possible to give diversity to the special game in which the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the special game in which the setting suggestion effect is executed is recognized. It becomes difficult to do so, and it is possible to continuously raise the expectation that the setting suggestion effect will be executed. Furthermore, it is possible to pay attention to winning the non-probability jackpot and the number of times the special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability jackpot is completed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. ..

(2-2) The number of times is determined based on the random number used to determine the jackpot symbol acquired when the jackpot is won. Therefore, the special game in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed can be different based on the random number used for determining the jackpot symbol acquired when the jackpot is won. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the jackpot symbol and the number of special games to be executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability change jackpot is completed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2-3) The specific event includes the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC and ZD (first specific event) and the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols Zc and Zd (second specific event). be. Then, a different number of times is determined depending on whether the jackpot based on the symbols ZC or ZD is won or the jackpot based on the symbols Zc or Zd is won. For this reason, it is possible to make the special game in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed differ depending on the type of the specific event while giving diversity to the type of the specific event, and after the type of the specific event and the specific event occur. It is possible to pay attention to the number of special games to be played, and to improve the interest in the game.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the above embodiment, the end of the jackpot game based on the non-probability change jackpot corresponds to the occurrence of a specific event, but for example, winning the non-probability variation jackpot corresponds to the occurrence of a specific event. You may.

-In the second embodiment, the number of times corresponding to the symbol number does not have to be determined. For example, the number of times corresponding to the random number used to determine the big hit symbol acquired when the big hit is won is determined. You may.

-In the second embodiment, for example, the same number of times can be determined as the number of special games in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed depending on whether the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is won or the jackpot based on the symbol Zc is won. It may be. In the second embodiment, for example, the same number of times can be determined as the number of special games in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed depending on whether the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is won or the jackpot based on the symbol Zd is won. good.

-In the second embodiment, for example, after the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot is completed, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in the special game of the number of times determined from the predetermined number of times of a plurality of types. At this time, for example, a different number of times may be determined depending on whether the non-probability jackpot is won or the probability variation jackpot is won. Further, for example, when different times are determined between the case of winning the non-probability jackpot and the case of winning the non-probability jackpot, the same number of times may be determined when winning the non-probability jackpot. , When winning a probabilistic jackpot, the same number of times may be determined.

-In the second embodiment, for example, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in the special game of the number of times determined from the predetermined number of times of a plurality of types after being controlled to the specific effect mode. Specifically, the specific effect mode may be one or a plurality of effect modes among the effect modes MA to MC, or may be an effect mode different from the effect modes MA to MC. For example, the specific effect mode includes an effect mode (hereinafter referred to as a latent mode) in which a high probability state can be stayed and a high probability state is provided, and an effect mode. It may be MC. For example, in the latent probability mode, the effect is executed in the same effect mode when the high probability state is not given and when the high probability state is given. For example, a different number of times may be determined depending on whether the mode is controlled by the latent mode or the effect mode MC. Further, for example, the same number of times may be determined depending on whether the mode is controlled by the latent probability mode or the effect mode MC.

-In the second embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC, ZD, Zc, Zd is completed, a high base state is given up to the end of 100 special games, but this is not limited to this. do not have. For example, after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD and Zd is completed, a high base state may be given up to the end of 50 special games. In this case, the jackpot based on the symbols ZD, Zd is a jackpot that is more disadvantageous to the player than the jackpot based on the symbols ZC, Zc, from the viewpoint of the upper limit number of times of the high base state to be given. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZD, Zd, if a high base state is given up to the end of 50 special games, for example, the big hit based on the symbols ZD, Zd and the symbol ZC , The maximum number of round games may be the same for the jackpot based on Zc.

-In the second embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 19, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in the special game of the number of times determined from the predetermined number of times of a plurality of types after the power is turned on. In this case, it may be possible to determine a smaller number of times than in the case of winning a big hit, for example, 1 to 5 times. In this case, for example, the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC, ZD, Zc, Zd corresponds to the occurrence of the first specific event, and turning on the power corresponds to the occurrence of the second specific event. You may.

-In the first embodiment, regardless of the current set value of any of the settings 4 to 6, the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th times after the big hit game based on the non-probability variable big hit is completed. 1 The execution probability of the setting suggestion effect has increased, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th special games are executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the execution probabilities of the first setting suggestion effect are set to be the same. You may. Further, for example, in the case where the 100th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, 200,300, after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, The execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect may be higher than when the 400th or 500th special game is executed. Further, for example, in the case where the 200th, 300th, and 400th special games are executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability change jackpot is completed, the jackpot game based on the non-probability variation jackpot is completed. The execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect may be higher than when the 500th special game is executed.

-In the first embodiment, for example, when the 100th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6. At this time, the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect may be different according to the current set value.

-In the first embodiment, for example, when the 200th, 300th, 400th, or 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current set value is set. In any of 4 to 6, the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect may be the same.

-In the first embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect can be executed when the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first setting suggestion effect may be executed when the current set value is any of the settings 3 to 6. In this case, setting 3 corresponds to the second setting information. For example, the first setting suggestion effect may be executed when the current set value is any of the settings 5 and 6. In this case, setting 5 corresponds to the second setting information. Further, for example, the first setting suggestion effect may be executed regardless of the current set value. In this case, setting 1 corresponds to the second setting information. As described above, any of the settings 1 to 6 may correspond to the second setting information, but the setting value corresponding to the second setting information has a higher degree of advantage than the setting value corresponding to the first setting information. Is preferable.

-In the first embodiment, for example, the first setting suggestion effect may be executed in a special game a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot is completed. Further, for example, the first setting suggestion effect may be executed in a special game a predetermined number of times after being controlled to a specific effect mode. For example, the specific effect mode may be one or more effect modes among the effect modes MA to MC, or may be an effect mode different from the effect modes MA to MC. For example, the specific effect mode may be a latent mode. As described above, for example, the end of the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot may correspond to the occurrence of a specific event. Further, for example, winning a probabilistic jackpot may correspond to the occurrence of a specific event. Further, for example, being controlled to a specific effect mode may correspond to the occurrence of a specific event.

-In the first embodiment, regardless of the current setting value of any of the settings 2 to 6, the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th times after the big hit game based on the non-probability variable big hit is completed. 2 The execution probability of the setting suggestion effect has increased, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the 200th, 300th, 400th, or 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current setting value is any of the settings 2 to 6. However, the execution probabilities of the second setting suggestion effect may be the same. Further, in the first embodiment, when the current set value is any of the settings 2 and 3, the 500, 100, 200, 300, and 400th times after the big hit game based on the non-probability variable big hit is completed. The execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect has increased, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the 100th, 200th, 300th, or 400th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current setting value is any of the settings 2 and 3. However, the execution probabilities of the second setting suggestion effect may be the same.

-In the first embodiment, when the 100th, 200th, 300th, and 400th special games are executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current set values are set 2 to The execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect was the same in any of the six, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the 100th, 200th, 300th, or 400th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current setting value is one of the settings 2 to 6. At some point, the execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect may be different depending on the current set value.

-In the first embodiment, when the 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the current set value is one of the settings 2 to 6. At one point, the execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect was different according to the current set value, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the 500th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed, the second setting suggestion regardless of the current setting value of settings 2 to 6. The execution probabilities of the effects may be the same.

-In the first embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed when the current set value is any of the settings 2 to 6, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second setting suggestion effect may be executed when the current set value is any of the settings 3 to 6. In this case, setting 3 corresponds to the first setting information. Further, for example, the second setting suggestion effect may be executed regardless of the current set value. In this case, setting 1 corresponds to the first setting information. Any of the settings 1 to 6 may correspond to the first setting information, but it is preferable that the setting value corresponding to the first setting information has a lower degree of advantage than the setting value corresponding to the second setting information.

-In the first embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed in the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th (predetermined number of times) special games after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the second setting suggestion effect may be executed in a special game a predetermined number of times (for example, five times before) the predetermined number of times. Further, for example, the second setting suggestion effect may be made feasible in the jackpot game.

-In the first embodiment, the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect is different depending on the current setting value and the number of special games after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed. , Not limited to this. For example, the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect may be different depending on either the current set value or the number of special games after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot is completed.

-In the first embodiment, the 100th time may not correspond to the first predetermined number of times, and for example, the 50th time may correspond to the first predetermined number of times. Further, in the first embodiment, the 200th, 300th, 400th, and 500th times do not have to correspond to the second predetermined number of times, and for example, the 150th, 250th, and 350th times may correspond to the second predetermined number of times. good. In this way, the first predetermined number of times and the second predetermined number of times may be appropriately determined. The second predetermined number of times is preferably a number larger than the first predetermined number of times.

-In the first embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect is an effect having a higher execution probability than the second setting suggestion effect when the current setting value is setting 6, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first setting suggestion effect may be an effect having a higher execution probability than the second setting suggestion effect when the current set value is any of the settings 1 to 5. In this case, any one of the settings 1 to 5 corresponds to the specific setting information. For example, when the current setting value is setting 6, the first setting suggestion effect may have the same execution probability as the second setting suggestion effect, or the execution probability is lower than that of the second setting suggestion effect. It may be a production.

-In the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed in the special game 1 to 5 times before the special game in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the notification effect may be executed in a special game 10 times before the special game in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed. As described above, for example, the notification effect may be executed in the special game a specific number of times before the special game in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed. Further, for example, the notification effect is executed in a special game a specific number of times before the special game in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed, and in a special game in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed a specific number of times. It may or may not be executed. For example, the notification effect may be executed in a special game a specific number of times before the special game in which the setting suggestion effect is executed. For example, the notification effect may be executed with a specific execution probability (for example, 1%) in each special game. In this case, the notification effect may be an effect that can specify the predetermined number of times. In this notification effect, for example, an image imitating the characters "something happens at the 100th time!" May be displayed on the effect display device 27.

-In the first embodiment, for example, there may be a plurality of types of production modes of the first setting suggestion effect. In this case, for example, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed, the reliability at which the current set value is 1 may be different according to the effect mode of the first setting suggestion effect. Further, for example, there may be a plurality of types of production modes of the second setting suggestion effect. In this case, for example, the reliability at which the current setting value is 1 may be different when the second setting suggestion effect is executed, corresponding to the effect mode of the second setting suggestion effect.

-In the first embodiment, for example, when the current setting value is any one of the settings 1 to 3, the first setting suggestion effect capable of specifying a plurality of setting values (settings 4 to 6) is executed. You may do so. In this case, for example, there are cases where the 100th special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the non-probability change jackpot is completed, and 200, 300, after the jackpot game based on the non-probability variation jackpot is completed. The reliability of the settings 4 to 6 may be different from the case where the 400th and 500th special games are executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the notification effect may not be executed.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the setting suggestion effect may be executed across a plurality of variable games.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the setting suggestion effect may be made executable when the variation patterns P1, P3, P4 are determined, and may not be executable when the variation pattern P2 is determined. As described above, for example, the setting suggestion effect may be made executable when the specific variation pattern is determined.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the game number setting process may be performed when the ending command is input.
-In the above embodiment, for example, instead of or in addition to the setting suggestion effect, the setting notification effect for notifying the current set value may be executed. According to this, when the setting notification effect is executed, the current set value can be specified.

-In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. You may. Further, the means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as, for example, an integral substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the function of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that comprehensively controls the effect and a display control board that controls the display of images.

-In the above embodiment, the type of big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of big hit may be specified by the game start command or other dedicated control command.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a gaming machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area, thereby giving a jackpot game. (So-called two types of gaming machines) may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine (so-called a gaming machine in which one kind and two kinds are mixed) in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game. Further, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(A) The plurality of setting information includes a first setting information and a second setting information having a higher degree of advantage than the first setting information, and the special effect is the second setting by the setting control means. The case where the information is set is characterized in that the execution probability is higher than the case where the first setting information is set by the setting control means.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 20 ... Game board, 22 ... Information display device, 27 ... Production display device, 31 ... Grand prize opening, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game that opens the jackpot after the jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game.
A setting control means for setting any setting information among a plurality of setting information for determining the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game, and
A production control means that controls the execution of the production,
Equipped with a fluctuation pattern determination means for determining a fluctuation pattern,
The above-mentioned production includes a special production that is executed when special conditions are satisfied.
The special effect is a suggestion effect that suggests setting information set by the setting control means.
The special condition is a condition that can be satisfied when the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times after the occurrence of a specific event.
The symbol variation game of the predetermined number of times includes a symbol variation game of the first predetermined number of times and a symbol variation game of the second predetermined number of times.
The special effect is triggered by the execution of the first predetermined number of symbol variation games after the specific event occurs, and the second predetermined number of times after the specific event occurs. It is a production in which the execution probability differs depending on the case where the symbol variation game is executed.
The special condition is the predetermined number of times since the specific event has occurred, regardless of the type of fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determining means in the symbol variation game for the predetermined number of times since the specific event has occurred. It is a condition that can be established when the symbol change game is executed.
The variation patterns that can be determined by the variation pattern determining means include a first variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed, a second variation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed, and a variation than the second variation pattern. There is a third fluctuation pattern, in which the time is short and the reach effect is not executed, and there is a third variation pattern.
Under the special condition, the specific event occurs regardless of whether the type of the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determining means is any of the first fluctuation pattern, the second fluctuation pattern, and the third fluctuation pattern. establishment possible conditions der triggered by the predetermined number-th symbol variation game is executed after is,
The specific event is a gaming machine in which at least one of the end of the jackpot game, the winning of the jackpot, and the power-on .

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