JP6973795B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine is provided with an effect device such as a liquid crystal display or a lamp, and various effects are executed by the effect device. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, by performing a reach effect, the interest of the player who expects a big hit is improved.

JP-A-2017-221398

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

A gaming machine that solves the above problems draws a lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and if a big hit is won in the winning lottery, the big hit game is given after the big hit display result is derived through the variable display of the symbol. A setting means that can be set by changing a setting value that defines a jackpot probability based on the establishment of a setting change condition, an effect means that executes an effect, and an effect control means that controls the effect means. , An operation means configured to enable a predetermined operation, and the effect executed by the effect means includes a special effect, and the special effect includes a setting suggestion element capable of suggesting a setting. The execution period of the special effect includes a period during which the variation display of the symbol is being executed and an interval period of the variation display of the symbol, and the effect control means performs a predetermined effect adjustment operation. Based on this, the gist is that the special effect is configured to be adjustable.

With respect to the gaming machine, the special effect is executed when the specific effect is executed, the specific effect is an effect that can be executed in association with the reach effect, and the specific effect becomes the reach effect. When it is executed incidentally, it is preferable that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the specific effect is not executed accompanying the reach effect .

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

A front view schematically showing a pachinko machine. A front view schematically showing a game board. (A) to (c) are right side views schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. (A) to (c) are front views schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. Front view schematically showing the main board unit. Explanatory drawing for explaining a setting value. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline of control at the time of power-on. (A) to (d) are front views of the pachinko gaming machine when performing a predetermined effect. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process. A flowchart showing a special symbol start process. Explanatory drawing for explaining the permissible position of a frame movable body. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the display screen at the time of setting the permissible position of a frame movable body. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of selection conditions of the production lottery table. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the selection rate of a special effect pattern. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the selection rate of a special effect pattern. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the selection rate of a special effect pattern. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the selection rate of a special effect pattern.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a production button BT. The effect button BT is provided at a position where the player can operate while playing a game, such as the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The effect button BT is an example of an operating means configured to enable a predetermined operation. In the present embodiment, pressing the effect button BT is an example of a predetermined effect adjustment operation. The operation means is not limited to a configuration consisting of a single effect unit, but may be a configuration in which a plurality of operation units are combined. The operation means is not limited to a configuration in which a pressing operation is possible as a predetermined effect adjustment operation, but may be a configuration in which an operation of pushing the machine body side or an operation of pulling it toward the front side is possible, and is a non-movable touch sensor type. It may be a configuration.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (hereinafter referred to as the ordinary lottery) internally performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the following description, the normal symbol fluctuation game is referred to as a "normal game".

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

The information display device 13 usually includes a hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is specified because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending normal games is referred to as "ordinary pending number".

The display units 13a to 13f do not have to be provided together in one display device, and may be provided in different parts. Further, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed", and a round display unit that notifies the upper limit of the number of round games described later.

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is a normally variable means capable of operating in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start winning opening 16 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 16. An ordinary variable member 17 as an example is provided. In the closed state, the game ball may enter the second starting winning opening 16, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal solenoid SL1 which is an example of an actuator that normally operates a variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 9). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is an example of a special variable means capable of operating in an open state in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening 18 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 18. A variable member 19 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball may enter the large winning opening 18, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 which is an example of an actuator for operating the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 9). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the hit game of the special symbol.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 20 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) in the gaming area YBa. The gate 20 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 20. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied, but the payout condition of the prize ball is not satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes ordinary winning openings 23, 23 that open in the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning openings 23, 23. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by a normal winning sensor (not shown), a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18, 23, 23. The entry of a game ball into the winning opening is a so-called "winning".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 24. For example, the out port 24 opens in the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that do not enter any of the winning openings 15, 16, 18, 23, and 23 are discharged to the outside of the machine from the out opening 24.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can adjust the firing intensity of the gaming ball by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming balls can be hit so as to flow down either the left side region of the center frame W or the right side region of the center frame W. When the game ball is launched so as to flow down the left area of the center frame W, that is, when a so-called "left-handed" is made, the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 and the normal winning opening 23. Can be. When the game ball is launched so as to flow down the right side area of the center frame W, that is, when a so-called "right-handed" is made, the game ball has a second start winning opening 16, a large winning opening 18, a gate 20, and the like. And can enter the normal winning opening 23.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame movable body 25 which is an example of an effect movable body. The frame movable body 25 is a movable body directly mounted on the frame body 11, and is not mounted via the game board YB. The frame movable body 25 is also an example of the effect means and the effect unit (first effect unit and second effect unit). The frame movable body 25 is an upper part of the mounting frame 11b, and is provided at the center of the mounting frame 11b in the left-right direction. The frame movable body 25 has a flat square box shape as a whole and is rounded. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a stepping motor SM as an example of an actuator that causes the frame movable body 25 to perform a predetermined operation (shown in FIG. 9). The stepping motor SM is, for example, a stepping motor.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the frame movable body 25 is configured to enable an effect operation of displacing from the origin position P0 to a predetermined position. As shown in FIGS. 3A and 4A, the origin position P0 of the frame movable body 25 is arranged so that the frame movable body 25 extends along the horizontal direction in the upper part of the mounting frame 11b. The position (closed position). Then, as shown in FIGS. 3 (b) and 3 (c) and FIGS. 4 (b) and 4 (c), the frame movable body 25 moves slightly forward from the origin position P0 and is said to be the frame movable body. It is possible to perform an opening (deployment) operation of rotating so as to stand up toward the upward direction Y1 which is an example of the first direction, about the rotation axis Z extending along the left-right direction at the rear side edge portion of the 25. When the origin position P0 extending along the horizontal direction is set to the operating angle = 0 °, the frame movable body 25 has a maximum operating angle = 90 ° and is configured to be displaceable up to the maximum unfolding position Pmax extending along the vertical direction. ing. Further, the frame movable body 25 rotates slightly toward the rear, about the rotation axis Z, so as to lie down toward the downward direction Y2, which is an example of the second direction, and finally the origin. The origin return operation to return to the position P0 is possible.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the frame movable body 25 has a first light emitting effect unit 26 and a second light emitting effect unit 27. That is, in the present embodiment, the frame movable body 25, which is an example of the effect unit, includes the first light emission effect unit 26 and the second light emission effect unit 27. The first light emitting effect unit 26 is formed on the lower surface side of the frame movable body 25 in a state where the frame movable body 25 is located at the origin position P0. The first light emitting effect unit 26 has an LED 25d which is an example of a light emitting body, and a translucent cover member 25f which covers the LED 25d and constitutes a movable effect surface 25e of the frame movable body 25 (FIG. FIG. 4 (c)). The cover member 25f (movable effect surface 25e) is provided with a design that imitates a predetermined character or character. The second light emitting effect unit 27 is formed on the front surface side of the frame movable body 25 in a state where the frame movable body 25 is located at the origin position P0. The second light emitting effect unit 27 has a plurality of LEDs 25b, which is an example of a light emitting body, and a translucent cover member 25c that covers the plurality of LEDs 25b and constitutes the tip surface 25a of the frame movable body 25. ..

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 4A, when the frame movable body 25 is located at the origin position P0, the range visible from the front of the frame movable body 25 (hereinafter referred to as the visible range). Is only the tip surface 25a. That is, when the frame is located at the origin position P0, the visible range of the frame movable body 25 is minimized. Here, the line-of-sight angle (viewpoint) when visually recognizing the frame movable body 25 may change depending on the height (sitting height) of the player and whether or not the player is properly seated. When the frame movable body 25 is located at the origin position P0, the visible range of the frame movable body 25 is significantly different between the first viewpoint V1 and the second viewpoint V2 which is higher than the first viewpoint V1. There is no. When the frame movable body 25 is located at the origin position P0, the frame movable body 25 has the minimum amount of protrusion Lg that protrudes outward (upward) from the outer edge portion of the fixed frame 11a in front view.

As shown in FIGS. 3 (b) and 3 (c) and FIGS. 4 (b) and 4 (c), when the frame movable body 25 is displaced toward the maximum deployment position Pmax, the visible range of the frame movable body 25 is expanded. At the same time, the ratio of the movable effect surface 25e to the visible range increases. Then, when the frame movable body 25 reaches the maximum deployment position Pmax, the entire (or substantially the entire) visible movable range of the frame movable body 25 is occupied by the movable effect surface 25e. The protrusion amount Lg of the frame movable body 25 in the front view increases as the frame movable body 25 approaches the maximum deployment position Pmax, and becomes maximum at the maximum deployment position Pmax.

Here, the range in which the frame movable body 25 can actually be visually recognized becomes maximum when the movable effect surface 25e and the line of sight at the viewpoint V are orthogonal to each other. Therefore, the position (operating angle) of the frame movable body 25 that maximizes the actually visible range differs depending on which of the viewpoints V1 and V2 the frame movable body 25 is visually recognized. Further, as described above, various designs are applied to the movable effect surface 25e. The position where the design applied to the frame movable body 25 can be visually recognized most beautifully is when the movable effect surface 25e and the line of sight are orthogonal to each other.

The frame movable body 25, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA can be grasped as an effect unit (effect device) for executing the effect, and the effect device group is configured by these. The effect device group is not limited to the frame movable body 25, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA, but the frame movable body 25, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA. It may be composed of one or all of them, may be configured to include one arbitrarily selectable, and may be further configured to include a vibration generator for effect.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit MU, a sub control unit SU, and a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. Here, the structure of the main control unit MU will be described in detail, and the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including each unit MU, SU, 60 will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 5, the main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main board case 49 for accommodating the main control board 40. For example, the main control board 40 is a printed circuit board. A microprocessor 41, an RWM clear switch 46, a setting device 47, and a display 48 are mounted on the main control board 40.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 7, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the RWM clear switch 46 is in the off state and the setting device 47 is in the off state, based on the BU information. The progress is shifted to a possible control state (hereinafter referred to as a normal control state). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, if the RWM clear switch 46 is in the ON state and the setting device 47 is in the OFF state, the BU information is initialized, and various information after the initialization are displayed. Based on this, it shifts to the normal control state.

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game of the symbols ZA and ZC, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to 10 times, and in the jackpot game of the symbol ZB, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to 4 times. In the jackpot games of symbols ZA to ZC, 10 pieces are set as the upper limit number in each round game, and 25 seconds is set as the upper limit time in each round game. The maximum number of round games is related to the number of prize balls that the player can obtain through one big hit game. Therefore, the big hit game of the symbols ZA and ZC in which the upper limit of the number of round games is set to 10 times is more advantageous than the big hit game of the symbol ZB in which the upper limit of the number of round games is set to 4 times. Will be. The specifications of the jackpot game in this embodiment are merely examples, and can be arbitrarily changed.

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

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

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

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

Next, an example of the effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute includes an effect symbol variation game that is one of the display effects. The effect pattern variable game is an example of a variable game. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect game is an effect in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variablely displayed on the effect display device EH, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter, simply referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect pattern is a pattern that is decorated with characters, patterns, and the like, and is a decorative pattern for diversifying the display effect.

In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols in the first, second, and third columns in predetermined directions. The production game is executed in connection with the special game. Specifically, the production game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the production game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is derived in the production game. An example of a jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which all rows of effect symbols are the same, such as "777".

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

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

For example, in the effect game, the NR effect is an effect in which after the reach is formed, the effect symbols in the second row are continuously displayed in a variable manner, then temporarily stopped and displayed, and a predetermined combination of symbols is derived as it is. For example, the SR effect is an effect that develops the NR effect by re-variating the effect symbols in the second row after executing the NR effect. At the time of development to the SR effect or during the execution of the SR effect, a chance-up effect using the effect display device EH and the frame movable body 25 can be executed. In addition to the chance-up effect, the SR effect may include an effect of displaying a predetermined character or character string on the effect display device EH. The SR effect is an effect in which the effect symbols in the second row are finally stopped and displayed, and then a predetermined symbol combination is derived.

Next, a chance-up effect that can be executed along with the SR effect will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, the chance-up effect may be executed in association with the SR effect or may not be executed in association with the SR effect. When the SR effect is accompanied by a chance-up effect, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when it is not accompanied. That is, the chance-up effect is an effect that reinforces and recognizes that the present effect game (special game) is likely to be a big hit by being executed in association with the SR effect.

As a general rule, the chance-up effect is a specific display effect that displays specific images Gs on the effect display device EH, and a first light emission effect in a state where the frame movable body 25 is displaced from the origin position P0 toward the maximum expansion position Pmax. It is configured by combining a specific movable effect that causes the unit 26 to execute a specific light emission effect (see FIG. 8B). The specific light emitting effect of the first light emitting effect unit 26 is an effect of causing the LED 25d constituting the first light emitting effect unit 26 to emit light according to the specific light emitting mode. In the present embodiment, the specific movable effect is an example of the specific effect.

The frame movable body 25 is not always displaced to the maximum deployment position Pmax in the chance-up effect, and is displaced up to the allowable position Pr set by the player's effect adjustment operation. The permissible position Pr is an example of the maximum operating amount of the frame movable body 25. As an example of the permissible position Pr of the present embodiment, there are a first permissible position Pr1, a second permissible position Pr2, and a third permissible position Pr3. The maximum expansion position Pmax is an example of the third allowable position Pr3, the intermediate position closer to the origin position P0 than the maximum expansion position Pmax is an example of the second allowable position Pr2, and the origin position P0 is the first allowable position. It is an example of the position Pr1. As will be described later, in the chance-up effect, when the permissible position Pr is set to the first permissible position Pr1, the execution of the specific movable effect including the specific light emission effect by the first light emission effect unit 26 is restricted.

In the chance-up effect of this embodiment, the jackpot expectation is less than 1 (100%). Therefore, when a chance-up effect appears along with the SR effect, in addition to the situation where the jackpot symbol combination is derived in the effect game (see FIG. 8 (c)), the situation where the out-of-order symbol combination is derived. (See FIG. 8 (d)) can also occur. When the frame movable body 25 is displaced from the origin position P0 as a chance-up effect, it returns to the origin position P0 at the end of the effect game. The frame movable body 25 is maintained at the origin position P0 until the end of the effect game when the chance-up effect is not executed or when the first allowable position Pr1 is set.

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute includes a special effect that can suggest a set value set in the gaming machine. That is, it can be said that the special effect is an effect that can suggest the setting of the jackpot probability K, which is an example of the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 8D, the special effect is executed by the second light emitting effect unit 27 of the frame movable body 25 in a state where the frame movable body 25 is positioned at the origin position P0. The special effect of the present embodiment is executed by causing a plurality of LEDs 25d constituting the second light emission effect unit 27 to emit light in a special light emission mode. The special light emitting mode is a light emitting mode dedicated to the special effect, and is different from the other light emitting modes in the second light emitting effect unit 27. As an example of the special light emitting mode, it is possible to determine a mode in which a plurality of LEDs 25b are sequentially turned on as if light flows from the left side to the right side. Not limited to this, the special light emitting mode is such that a plurality of LEDs 25b are made to emit light so as to change to a rainbow color or blink at a predetermined color at high speed if the special effect and other light emission effects can be recognized separately. Etc. may be changed as appropriate.

As will be described in detail later, the special production will start from the next production game after the end of the production game including the SR production with a specific movable effect among the chance-up effects, and the maximum number of consecutive times (3 times as an example). This is a production that can be performed during the execution of the production game. The setting of the special effect in the present embodiment is suggested by the number of times the effect game accompanied by the special effect is executed. That is, the number of effect games accompanied by a special effect is an example of a setting suggestion element that can suggest a setting.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the main control unit MU has a main control board 40. The main control board 40 performs a predetermined process, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the process. The sub control unit SU has a sub control board 50. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50. The sub control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40.

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

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

In the present embodiment, the large hit variation pattern, the small hit variation pattern, and the out-of-reach variation pattern with reach can specify the variation pattern of the NR effect that can specify the effect content including the NR effect, and the effect content including the SR effect. There is a variation pattern of SR production. In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the SR effect is a special lottery for the total selection rate which is the sum of the selection rates when the result of the special lottery is a big hit, a small hit, and a miss, as compared with the fluctuation pattern of the NR effect. The ratio of the selection rate when the result of is a big hit is set high. That is, the expectation of a big hit in the SR effect is higher than that in the NR effect.

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

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

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

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

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51, a sub-control ROM 52, a sub-control RWM 53, and an RTC (real-time clock) 54. By executing the sub-control program, the sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to the effect as predetermined processes. In the present embodiment, an example of the effect control means for controlling the effect device group (effect unit and effect means) is configured by the sub-control CPU 51 executing various processes related to the effect. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 includes display effect data used for the display effect, light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, sound effect data used for the sound effect, and movable body effect data used for the movable body effect for operating the movable body (not shown). I remember.

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The RTC54 continuously clocks the current time regardless of whether the power is turned on or not by the power supplied from a backup power source (not shown) such as a battery, and the date (date) and time at that time. Generate RTC information that can specify (hours, minutes, and seconds). Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-control board 50 may be provided with a random number generation circuit and may be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the stepping motor SM. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the operation of the frame movable body 25 by controlling the operation of the stepping motor SM. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the first light emitting effect unit 26 and the second light emitting effect unit 27 of the frame movable body 25. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emitting modes of the first light emitting effect unit 26 and the second light emitting effect unit 27, respectively. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect button BT. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the effect button BT is operated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the main control CPU 42 determines in the above-mentioned operation determination that the RWM clear switch 46 is in the off state and the setter 47 is in the on state, it determines whether or not the backup is normal (hereinafter, backup determination). Is shown). For example, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the backup flag is stored in the main control RWM 44. The main control CPU 42 calculates the checksum value of the main control RWM44, and determines whether or not the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value calculated in the power cutoff process.

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

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

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

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

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

In the normal control state, when the interrupt processing described later is permitted, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing a special game and a normal game, a big hit game, a small hit game, and a process for granting a normal hit game. It is a possible control state. When the game information is initialized by the RWM clear process, the special game and the normal game are not executed and held, neither the big hit game, the small hit game, nor the normal hit game is given, and , The game state is returned to the normal state. If the game information is not initialized, the game state is restored when the power is turned off based on the backed up game information.

Further, the main control CPU 42 is at the time of ending the power-on process, and before shifting to the normal control state, a predetermined control command (hereinafter, initial command) based on the game information stored in the main control RWM 44. Is output to the sub-control board 50. The game information stored in the main control RWM44 is the game information initialized when the RWM clear process is performed, and the game when the latest power is turned off when the RWM clear process is not performed. Information (BU information).

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

Further, the main control CPU 42 is a control command (hereinafter, setting) capable of specifying a setting value (setting) stored in the main control RWM 44 at the time of ending the power-on processing and before shifting to the normal control state. (Indicated as a command) is output to the sub-control board 50. That is, when the state shifts to the setting change state and the setting value is changed, a setting command that can specify the changed setting value is output. On the other hand, when the setting value is not changed even though the setting change state is entered, or when the setting change state is not changed, a setting command that can specify the same setting value as when the power was turned off most recently is output. NS.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the special symbol input process will be described.
The special symbol input process is executed as an interrupt process in the normal control state.
As shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first start winning sensor SE1. (S101). When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (S101: YES), the main control CPU 42 has a first special hold number stored in the main control RWM 44 less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not there is (S102).

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

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44 (S104). For example, the random numbers are a special hit random number used for a special lottery (big hit lottery and a small hit lottery), a hit symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, a variable pattern random number used for determining a variable pattern, and the like. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM44, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. can.

When the game ball has not entered the first start winning opening 15 (S101: NO), when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (S102: NO), and when the process of step S104 is completed. , The main control CPU 42 shifts to the process of step S105. In the process of step S105, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second start winning sensor SE2 (. S105). When the game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 (S105: YES), the main control CPU 42 has an upper limit number of the second special hold stored in the main control RWM44 (4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not it is less than (S106).

When the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (S106: YES), the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it (S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display the information that can specify the second special hold number after the update. The hold condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44 (S108). In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM44, so that the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. can.

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

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
The special symbol start process is executed as an interrupt process in the normal control state.
As shown in FIG. 11, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (S201). The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the hit game (big hit game and small hit game) is not in progress and the special game is not being executed, while the main control CPU 42 makes a negative determination when the hit game is in progress or the special game is being executed. do. When the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied (S201: NO), the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

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

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

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

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

When the jackpot is won (S207: YES), the main control CPU 42 performs the jackpot variation process (S208). In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using a hit symbol random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game. The main control CPU 42 performs a fluctuation pattern determination lottery using a fluctuation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information, and the jackpot fluctuation is performed according to the current fluctuation time state (whether or not the time saving function is activated) and the type of jackpot symbol. Determine the pattern. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

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

When the small hit is won (S209: YES), the main control CPU 42 performs the small hit fluctuation process (S210). In the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines the small hit symbol to be derived in the first special game. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a small hit variation pattern according to the current variation time state (whether or not the time saving function is activated). After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

If the small hit is not won (S209: NO), the main control CPU 42 performs the loss variation processing (S211). In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 42 determines the loss symbol to be derived in the first special game. The main control CPU 42 performs a fluctuation pattern determination lottery using a fluctuation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information, and has reach or no reach depending on the current fluctuation time state (whether or not the time saving function is activated). Determine the variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special hold number is larger than zero (S202: YES), the main control CPU 42 performs the processes of steps S212 to S219 for executing the second special game. In these processes of steps S212 to S219, regarding the processes of steps S204 to S211 for executing the first special game, the "first special game" is set to the "second special game" and the "first special hold number" is set to "1st special hold number". Since it is a process that has been replaced with "the second special hold number", the detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 42 finishes the special symbol start process after performing subtraction of the second special hold number, big hit lottery, small hit lottery, and any variation processing based on the result of each winning lottery. ..

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

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

When the second special game is executed, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied and the number of special reservations is 1 or more, the predetermined start condition is satisfied and the predetermined start condition is satisfied. It is configured to hold a special lottery, which is an example of a lottery, in the wake of the establishment of.

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

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

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

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

Next, the probability transfer process for transferring the probability state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the jackpot game of the symbols ZA and ZB, it is the information stored in the main control RWM 44 and can specify whether or not the probabilistic function is operating (hereinafter, referred to as a probabilistic flag). ) Is turned on. That is, the main control CPU 42 operates the probability change function and controls it to a high probability state. When the big hit game of the symbol ZC is finished, the main control CPU 42 does not change the probability change flag to ON. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the probability change function and controls it to a low probability state. Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the probability change flag to off when the probability change flag is on in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the probability change function during the big hit game, and controls it to a low probability state. When switching the probability state (whether or not the probability change function is activated), the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state command) capable of specifying the probability state after the switching to the sub control board 50.

Next, the ball entry rate transition process for shifting the ball entry rate state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the big hit game of the symbols ZA to ZC, it is the information stored in the main control RWM 44 and can specify whether or not the ball entry assist function is operating (hereinafter, ball entry). (Indicated as auxiliary flag) is changed to on. That is, the main control CPU 42 operates the ball entry assist function to control the ball entry rate to a high ball entry rate state. When the special game of the number of operations is completed after the jackpot game of the symbol ZC is completed, the main control CPU 42 changes the ball entry assist flag to off with the end of the special game of the number of operations. That is, after the jackpot game of the symbol ZC is completed, the main control CPU 42 switches the ball entry assist function to non-operation with the end of the special game of the number of operations, and ends the high ball entry rate state. After the end of the big hit game of the symbols ZA and ZB, the main control CPU 42 does not change the ball entry assist flag to off until the next big hit game is started. Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the ball entry assist flag to off when the big hit game is started and the ball entry assist flag is on. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the ball entry assist function during the big hit game, and controls the ball entry rate to a low ball entry rate state. When the main control CPU 42 switches the ball entry rate state (whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated), the main control CPU 42 subordinates a control command (hereinafter referred to as a ball entry rate state command) capable of specifying the ball entry rate state after the switching. Output to the control board 50.

Next, the variable time transition process for shifting the variable time state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the jackpot game of ZA to ZC, it is the information stored in the main control RWM 44 and can specify whether or not the time saving function is being operated (hereinafter, referred to as a time saving flag). To turn on. That is, the main control CPU 42 operates the time saving function and controls the short fluctuation time state. When the special game of the number of operations is completed after the big hit game of the symbol ZC is completed, the main control CPU 42 changes the time saving flag to off with the end of the special game of the number of operations. That is, after the end of the big hit game of the symbol ZC, the main control CPU 42 switches the time saving function to non-operation with the end of the special game of the number of operations, and ends the short fluctuation time state. After the end of the big hit game of the symbols ZA and ZB, the main control CPU 42 does not change the time saving flag to off until the next big hit game is started. Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the time saving flag to off when the big hit game is started and the time saving flag is on. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the time saving function during the big hit game, and controls it to a long fluctuation time state. When the main control CPU 42 switches the variable time state (whether or not the time saving function is activated), the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a variable time state command) capable of specifying the variable time state after the switching to the sub control board 50. do.

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44. For example, the random number is a normal hit random number used in a normal lottery. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for a normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the normal game in the main control RWM44, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process.

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RWM 44 among the random number information used in the normal game. Next, the main control CPU 42 specifies the gaming state. That is, the main control CPU 42 specifies whether or not the ball entry assist function is operating. Next, the main control CPU 42 uses a normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a normal lottery as to whether or not to win the normal hit. At this time, the main control CPU 42 performs a normal lottery with a normal hit probability Nl, Nh according to the current ball entry rate state (whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the standby effect processing will be described.
The standby effect processing is a process for executing a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as a demo effect), which is an example of the standby effect. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the demo effect when the start condition of the demo effect (hereinafter referred to as the demo start condition) is satisfied. The demo start condition is satisfied when the winning game (big hit game and small hit game) is not performed, the special game is not being executed, and there is no pending special game.

For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may determine that the demo start condition is satisfied when the specified time elapses without inputting the variation start command after inputting the ending command or the variation end command. Further, the main control CPU 42 determines that the demo start condition is satisfied when the pending special game does not exist at the end of the ending time or the end of the special game, and the information that can specify the start of the demo effect ( Hereinafter referred to as a demo start command) may be configured to be output to the sub-control board 50. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the demo start command, it may be determined that the demo start condition is satisfied, and the effect device group including the effect display device EH may be controlled so as to start the demo effect. The demo effect may be performed by at least one of the effect devices constituting the effect device group, which can be arbitrarily selected.

Next, the allowable position setting process will be described.
The permissible position setting process is a process for setting the permissible position Pr of the frame movable body 25. When the operation signal is input from the effect button BT when the demo start condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 51 receives the operation of the effect button BT and receives the operation of the effect button BT, which is the information stored in the sub-control RWM 53. The information that can specify whether or not the permissible position Pr of the above can be changed during the effect adjustment acceptance period (hereinafter referred to as the effect adjustment in progress flag) is changed to ON. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to the effect adjustment state in which the setting of the allowable position Pr can be changed. In the effect adjustment state, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to read the permissible position Pr stored in the sub-control RWM 53 and display the permissible position Pr being set.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the effect adjustment state, each time the effect button BT is operated, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the selected allowable position Pr ... → 1st allowable position Pr1 → 2nd allowable position Pr2 → The third permissible position Pr3 → the first permissible position Pr1 → ... is changed so as to loop. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to notify the permissible position Pr being selected. Then, when the predetermined determination condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the allowable position Pr that is being selected at that time, and sets the determined allowable position Pr as a new allowable position Pr. As an example of the determination condition, it can be determined that the elapsed time from the input of the operation signal from the effect button BT reaches a predetermined time. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the effect adjusting flag stored in the sub-control RWM 53 to off. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 cancels the setting of the effect adjustment acceptance period and ends the effect adjustment state. If the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation start command while the effect adjustment state is in effect, the sub-control CPU 51 cancels the change of the allowable position Pr and does not change the allowable position Pr that is being set.

FIG. 13 shows a specific example of the display mode of the effect display device EH during the effect adjustment reception period. The sub-control CPU 51 can specify that the allowable position Pr can be changed by operating the effect button BT, as in the character string "The allowable position of the frame movable body can be changed" in the effect adjustment state. As an example of the information, the explanatory image Gm is displayed. The sub-control CPU 51 displays the option images Gm1 to Gm3 as an example of information that can specify the allowable positions Pr1 to Pr3 as options separately when the effect adjustment state is in effect. The sub-control CPU 51 displays the selected image Gn as an example of information that can specify the allowable position Pr being selected when the effect adjustment state is in effect.

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

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a notice effect) capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree during the execution of the effect game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 can control the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the first-class advance notice effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree for the effect game (special game) being executed. Is. The sub-control CPU 51 can control the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the second type advance notice effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree for the pending effect game (special game). The type 2 advance notice effect is a so-called “look-ahead” advance notice effect, and is configured so that the higher the number of special games executed across the type 2 advance notice effect, the higher the expectation of a big hit. In addition to the reach production, the chance-up production and each advance notice production are examples of normal production. These normal effects include a light emitting effect using the frame movable body 25. Therefore, it can be said that the frame movable body 25 of the present embodiment is configured to be capable of performing a normal effect different from the special effect.

Next, the chance-up effect processing will be described.
The chance-up effect processing is a process for executing the chance-up effect. When the fluctuation pattern of the SR effect can be specified from the variation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the chance-up effect lottery, and based on whether or not the chance-up effect lottery is won, in this effect game. It is decided whether or not to execute the chance-up effect accompanying the SR effect. As described above, the fluctuation pattern of the SR effect includes a large hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and an out-of-reach fluctuation pattern with reach.

The sub-control CPU 51 raises the chance so that when the SR effect is executed with the chance-up effect, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the SR effect is executed without the chance-up effect. Decide whether or not to execute the production. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 has a high ratio of the appearance rate of the chance-up effect in the jackpot variation pattern of the SR effect to the total calculated current rate obtained by adding up the appearance rates of the chance-up effect in each variation pattern of the SR effect. A chance-up production lottery will be held so that it will be.

When the sub-control CPU 51 wins the chance-up effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 51 is at the first start timing, which is the development from the NR effect to the SR effect, or at the second start timing, which is a predetermined time after the development to the SR effect. , The effect display device EH and the frame movable body 25 are controlled so as to start the chance-up effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the specific image Gs at the first or second start timing, and starts the specific display effect.

Further, when the first allowable position Pr1 is set, the sub-control CPU 51 maintains the frame movable body 25 at the origin position P0 and does not cause the first light emitting effect unit 26 to emit light so that the specific movable effect is not executed. That is, when the first allowable position Pr1 is set, the execution of the specific movable effect is restricted. When the second allowable position Pr2 is set, the sub-control CPU 51 is specified by displacing the frame movable body 25 to an intermediate position (as an example, an operating angle = 60 °) and causing the first light emitting effect unit 26 to emit light. Start the movable production. When the third allowable position Pr3 is set, the sub-control CPU 51 is specified by displacing the frame movable body 25 to the maximum deployment position Pmax (operating angle = 90 °) and causing the first light emitting effect unit 26 to emit light. Start the movable production.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the chance-up effect based on the allowable position Pr set in the effect adjustment acceptance period (effect adjustment state). Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player can adjust the effect mode of the specific movable effect included in the chance-up effect by operating the effect button BT. In particular, when the first allowable position Pr1 is set, the execution of the specific movable effect is restricted, so it can be said that the player can select whether or not to execute the specific movable effect.

Then, when the predetermined display time elapses from the start timing of the chance-up effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the display of the specific image Gs, and ends the specific display effect. On the other hand, when the specific movable effect is started, the sub-control CPU 51 displaces the frame movable body 25 to the origin position P0 at the end of the effect game including the SR effect, and turns off the first light emitting effect unit 26. End the movable production. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the frame movable body 25 so that these effects are not continuously executed when the specific movable effects are not started.

Next, the execution count counting process will be described.
The execution count counting process is a process for counting the number of executions of the effect game after the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, an example of the counting means is configured by the sub-control CPU 51 executing the execution number counting process. When the counting start condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 51 initializes the information stored in the sub-control RWM 53, which can specify the number of times the production game is executed (hereinafter, referred to as a counting counter). In the present embodiment, as an example of the counting start condition, it is stipulated that the initial command is input after the power is turned on and that the gaming state shifts from the second advantageous state to the normal state. Not limited to this, the counting start condition may stipulate that the big hit game ends (inputting the ending command) and that the small hit game ends. Then, each time the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a fluctuation start command, the counting counter is added and updated, and the number of times the production game is executed is counted. The number of executions of the production game that can be specified from the counting counter is at least the number of executions of the production game executed without the jackpot game being given, and is the so-called "addiction number".

Next, the special effect processing will be described.
The special effect process is a process for executing a special effect.
When the sub-control CPU 51 includes an SR effect accompanied by a specific movable effect and ends the effect game based on the small hit variation pattern or the missed variation pattern, it is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the special effect. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the special effect is not executed when the effect game including the SR effect not accompanied by the specific movable effect and based on the small hit variation pattern or the missed variation pattern is terminated. That is, the special effect is not executed unless the SR effect accompanied by the specific movable effect is performed among the chance-up effects. Since the jackpot game is started after the end of the effect game based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 decides not to execute the special effect even when the SR effect is accompanied by the specific movable effect. do. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 also determines the effect content of the special effect when the special effect is executed.

By drawing a special effect pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the special effect and the content of the effect when the special effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the special effect patterns include special effect patterns EP0 to EP3. In the special effect pattern EP0, non-execution of the special effect (no special effect) is defined. The special effect pattern EP1 stipulates that a special effect is executed in one effect game, and the special effect pattern EP2 stipulates that a special effect is executed in two consecutive effect games. Therefore, the special effect pattern EP3 stipulates that the special effect is executed in three consecutive effect games.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the number of times the effect game is executed after the count start condition is satisfied by referring to the value of the count counter, and draws a special effect pattern based on the specified number of executions. Select one of the production lottery tables from the plurality of production lottery tables. The sub-control CPU 51 acquires the effect random numbers generated by the sub-control board 50, and draws a lot based on the acquired effect random numbers and the selected effect lottery table to determine one of the special effect patterns. do. As will be described later, since the effect lottery table of the present embodiment defines the winning probability of the special effect pattern, the first condition when the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether to execute the special effect, and the special effect. It can be said that the second condition when the sub-control CPU 51 determines the mode for executing the above is defined. Therefore, changing the effect lottery table to be selected is synonymous with changing the first condition and the second condition.

As shown in FIG. 14, the sub-control CPU 51 selects the effect lottery table according to the number of executions of the effect game that can be specified from the count counter. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the reference number of times is set for each set value of all six stages from the first to the sixth. For this reference number of times, as an example, among the jackpot probability K specified in the set value being set, the same number of times as the reciprocal of the jackpot probability Kl when the probability variation function is not operating, or substantially the same number of times is determined. Has been done. The "number of times approximately the same as the reciprocal of the jackpot probability K" shown in the present specification means that the reciprocal of the jackpot probability K produces a value after the decimal point, for example, the value after the decimal point is rounded down, rounded up, or rounded off. The intention is to include the number of times that the player can equate with the reciprocal of the jackpot probability K, such as the number of times and the range from -10 to +10 based on the reciprocal of the jackpot probability K. For example, when the jackpot probability Kl of setting 1 is 1/319, the reference number of times of the setting 1 is 319, and when the jackpot probability Kl of setting 6 is 1/278, the reference number of times of the setting 6 is 278 times.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 selects the effect lottery table Tb1 when the number of executions of the effect game that can be specified from the count counter is less than three times the reference number of times set for the set value being set, and the reference number of times. When it is 3 times or more and less than 4 times, the effect lottery table Tb2 is selected. Similarly, when the number of times the effect game that can be specified from the count counter is executed is 4 times or more and less than 5 times the reference number set in the set value being set, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect lottery table. Tb3 is selected, and when the number of times is 5 times or more the reference number, the effect lottery table Tb4 is selected.

As described above, in the present embodiment, as a result of the reference number of times being different depending on the set value being set, the timing at which the selected effect lottery tables Tb1 to Tb4 are switched changes according to the set value being set. Therefore, the number of executions of the variable game obtained by multiplying the reference number by n is an example of the specific number of times that the selected effect lottery table (first condition and second condition) changes (however, n = 3,4). , 5). In other words, the effect lottery table (first condition and second condition) changes when the number of executions of the effect game counted by the sub-control CPU 51 reaches a specific number of times obtained by multiplying the reference number by n. It has become. The specific number of times differs between when a predetermined set value is set among the set values and when a specific set value having a jackpot probability K higher than the predetermined set value is set among the set values. .. The number of times less than three times the reference number of times is an example of the first number of times, and the number of times of three times or more of the reference number of times is an example of the second number of times.

Subsequently, each effect lottery table Tb1 to Tb4 will be described.
The special effect patterns EP0 without special effect and the special effect patterns EP1 to EP3 with special effect are associated with each of the effect lottery tables Tb1 to Tb3, and the effect is applied to each of the special effect patterns EP0 to EP3. Among the numbers that can be random numbers, the values (range of values) that are judged to be winning are sorted.

15 to 18 show an example of the selection rate (winning probability) of the special effect patterns EP0 to EP3 defined in the effect lottery tables Tb1 to Tb4. Each effect lottery table Tb1 to Tb4 is configured to win the special effect pattern EP1 regardless of any of the settings 1 to 6. The effect lottery tables Tb1 to Tb4 are configured to win the special effect pattern EP2 only when the setting is 4 or more. The effect lottery tables Tb1 to Tb4 are configured to win the special effect pattern EP3 only when the setting is 6.

Therefore, from the situation in which the special effect (number of executions = 1 time) by the special effect pattern EP1 is executed, it is possible to specify that there is a possibility of any of the settings 1 to 6. From the situation where the special effect (number of executions = 2 times) by the special effect pattern EP2 is executed, it is possible to specify that the setting is 4 or more. From the situation where the special effect (number of executions = 3 times) by the special effect pattern EP3 is executed, it is possible to specify that the setting is 6. In the present embodiment, the fact that the special effect is executed in the variable game twice or three times is an example of the second state of the setting suggestion element, and that the special effect is executed in the variable game once is. This is an example of the first state of the setting suggestion element.

Further, the effect lottery tables Tb1 to Tb4 are configured so that the total probability of winning the special effect patterns EP1 to EP3 is increased in the order of the effect lottery tables Tb1 <Tb2 <Tb3 <Tb4. Therefore, for example, when the setting is 6, the appearance rate of the special effect is 1% when the number of executions of the effect game that can be specified from the count counter is less than 3 times the reference number, which is 3 times or more of the reference number. When it is less than 4 times, it becomes 3%, when it is 4 times or more and less than 5 times the standard number of times, it becomes 5%, and when it is 5 times or more of the standard number of times, it becomes 10%. That is, according to the effect lottery tables Tb1 to Tb4, the appearance rate of the special effect increases as the number of times the effect game that can be specified from the count counter is executed increases.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines the special effect pattern EP0, the frame movable body 25 (the second) so as not to execute the special effect in the next and subsequent effect games after the end of the effect game of the missed or small hit including the SR effect. 2 Controls the light emitting effect unit 27). When the special effect pattern EP1 is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the frame movable body 25 so as to execute the special effect in the first effect game after the end of the effect game including the SR effect or a small hit. .. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines the special effect pattern EP2, the frame movable body 25 is configured to execute the special effect in the first and second effect games after the end of the off-target or small hit effect game including the SR effect. To control. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines the special effect pattern EP3, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the special effect in the first, second, and third effect games after the end of the off-target or small hit effect game including the SR effect. The frame movable body 25 is controlled.

When the sub-control CPU 51 executes a special effect based on the special effect pattern, the frame movable body 25 starts the special effect when the special start condition is satisfied and ends the special effect when the special end condition is satisfied. (Second light emitting effect unit 27) is controlled. As an example, the special start condition may be that the production game is started (input of a variable start command), or that a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the production game. Further, the special end condition may be that a predetermined effect time has elapsed from the start of the special effect. The "predetermined effect time" referred to here may be a time shorter than any fluctuation time, or may be a fluctuation time specified in a fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the fluctuation start command, and may be the fluctuation time. It may be the time obtained by adding the shortest interval time between the production game and the production game. Not limited to this, the special end condition may be to end the production game (input a variable end command), or to input a variable start command instructing the start of the next production game. May be good.

In general, when the number of times a production game (special game) is executed exceeds the standard number of times without acquiring a big hit game, the player may feel his or her own bad luck and reduce the motivation to continue the game. .. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the number of executions of the production game executed after the counting start condition is satisfied reaches three times, four times, or five times the reference number of times, it is special. The conditions for determining whether or not the effect can be executed and the mode of execution change. In particular, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, as the number of times the effect game is executed increases, the appearance rate of the special effect is improved, and it becomes easier to obtain a chance to receive a suggestion about the setting of the jackpot probability. Therefore, it becomes possible to increase the motivation of the player to continue the game.

The operation of this embodiment will be described along with an example of a specific flow of the production game. In the following description, it is assumed that the third allowable position Pr3 (= maximum expansion position Pmax) is set as the allowable position Pr of the frame movable body 25.

As shown in FIG. 8A, in the effect display device EH, the effect symbols in each row are variablely displayed, and the effect game is started. The frame movable body 25 is located at the origin position P0, and the light emitting effect is not executed in the first light emitting effect unit 26 and the second light emitting effect unit 27. After that, in the effect display device EH, a reach is formed and an NR effect is executed. Subsequently, in the effect display device EH, the SR effect is executed by developing the effect content of the NR effect.

As shown in FIG. 8B, when the start timing of the chance-up effect arrives, the effect display device EH displays the specific image Gs and starts the specific display effect. Further, when the start timing of the chance-up effect arrives, the frame movable body 25 is displaced to the third allowable position Pr3 (maximum deployment position Pmax), and the first light emitting effect unit 26 emits light to execute the specific movable effect. Will be done. After that, the effect display device EH ends the display of the specific image Gs and displays the continuation of the SR effect. On the other hand, in the frame movable body 25, the specific movable effect is continued.

Here, it is recognizable that the situation in which the SR effect is accompanied by the chance-up effect has a higher expectation of a big hit than the situation in which the chance-up effect is not accompanied. Therefore, when the chance-up effect appears, the player has high expectations for the big hit, and tends to pay attention to the frame movable body 25 that executes the specific movable effect in addition to the specific display effect that constitutes the chance-up effect. strong. Further, the displacement amount of the frame movable body 25 in the specific movable effect can be adjusted by the effect adjustment operation of the player. As described above, even if the displacement amount of the frame movable body 25 is the same, the first light emitting effect unit 26 of the frame movable body 25 is visually recognized according to the viewpoints V1 and V2 for visually recognizing the frame movable body 25. The possible range (area) changes. The difference in the visible range of the first light emitting effect unit 26 means that the intensity of the effect given to the player is inevitably different. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the player can adjust the strength of the specific effect using the frame movable body 25.

As shown in FIG. 8C, when the jackpot variation pattern of the SR effect is determined, the effect display device EH derives the jackpot symbol combination and ends the effect game. At the same time, the frame movable body 25 is displaced to the origin position P0, the specific light emitting effect is ended, and the specific movable effect is ended.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the out-of-order fluctuation pattern of the SR effect is determined, the effect display device EH derives the out-of-order symbol combination. In this case, at the end of the effect game, the frame movable body 25 is displaced to the origin position P0, the specific light emission effect is ended, and the specific movable effect is ended. At this time, the second light emitting effect unit 27 of the frame movable body 25 is turned off from the end of the off-set effect game to the start of the next effect game. That is, in the frame movable body 25, the special effect is not executed in the variable interval between the effect game and the effect game.

After that, in the second light emitting effect unit 27 of the frame movable body 25, a situation in which the special effect is executed and a situation in which the special effect is not executed occur in the next and subsequent production games. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the variable game from the next time onward, triggered by the execution of the specific effect by the frame movable body 25 (first light emitting effect unit 26) during the execution of the variable game. Inside, the frame movable body 25 (second light emitting effect unit 27) is configured to be able to execute a special effect. The special effect in the frame movable body 25 may end in the first effect game, continue until the second effect game, or continue until the third effect game, and the effect game accompanied by the special effect. As the number of times of is increased, the player can recognize that the setting is relatively advantageous.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the SR effect is accompanied by a chance-up effect, it is possible to recognize that the jackpot expectation is high. Therefore, when the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived, the player hits the jackpot. There is a risk that the interest will be diminished if you expect too much. However, in the present embodiment, if a big hit is not obtained even after the SR effect accompanied by the chance-up effect, the special effect is executed from the next effect game, and the setting value (setting) is suggested by the number of times the special effect is executed. Can be done. Since the set value (setting) defines the jackpot probability K, it is essentially a matter that the player is interested in. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player due to the SR effect being "off" even though the SR effect is accompanied by a chance-up effect.

The decline in interest due to the SR effect being "off" despite the chance-up effect is more pronounced for the player who has digested a large number of variable games without acquiring a jackpot game. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the appearance rate of the special effect and the mode of the special effect are changed according to the number of times the effect game is executed (so-called addiction number) that can be specified from the counting counter. It is possible to effectively reduce the decline in the interest of various players. In particular, in the present embodiment, as the number of executions of the effect game that can be specified from the counting counter increases, the appearance rate of the special effect is improved, so that the decrease in the interest of the player can be further reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, while the first allowable position Pr1 (= origin position P0) is set as the allowable position Pr, the execution of the specific movable effect among the chance-up effects is restricted. That is, since the player can adjust (customize) the chance-up effect, he / she can improve his / her own interest by the player's favorite effect. Further, since the specific movable effect is executed by the frame movable body 25 above the frame body 11, it is easy to be visually recognized not only by the player himself but also by other players and the like. For this reason, some players may not like the execution of the specific movable effect among the chance-up effects. In this embodiment, it is possible to respond to such a request of a player.

Further, in the present embodiment, the execution of the special effect is restricted while the first allowable position Pr1 is being set. That is, since the player can adjust the special effect, he / she can improve his / her own interest by the player's favorite effect. Further, since the special effect is executed by the frame movable body 25 on the upper part of the frame body 11, it is easy to be visually recognized not only by the player himself but also by other players and the like. Since the special production is a production that can suggest a setting, it is also a production in which the player has a strong tendency to not want to make it visible to anyone other than himself / herself, as compared with other productions. Such a player's way of thinking can change according to the situation of the game store, such as whether or not there are many other players in the game hall. In addition, some players may want to guess the setting of the jackpot probability K through the game by temporarily not executing the special effect. In this embodiment, it is possible to respond to such a request of a player. That is, the adjustment (customization) of the special effect includes limiting the execution of the special effect. That is, the execution of the special effect is restricted by prohibiting the operation of the frame movable body 25, which is an example of the effect movable body.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, the next time the specific movable effect, which is an example of the specific effect, is executed by the frame movable body 25, which is an example of the first effect unit, during the execution of the variable game. During the subsequent execution of the variable game, the special effect is executed by the frame movable body 25, which is an example of the second effect unit, so that the execution of the special effect can be attracted attention with the specific effect as a trigger. .. Further, in the present embodiment, since the setting can be suggested by the setting suggestion element included in the special effect, the suggestion of the setting is inherently easy to be noticed by the player, and the interest of the player is improved. Can be done.

(2) According to the present embodiment, since the special effect is started from the next variable game of the variable game in which the specific effect is executed, it is possible to make it easier to pay attention to the execution of the special effect.
(3) According to the present embodiment, since the setting is suggested by the number of executions of the variable game accompanied by the special effect, it is possible to realize an effect that is easy for the player to understand. In particular, according to the present embodiment, since the special effect is started from the next variable game of the variable game in which the specific effect is executed, the special effect is continuously changed in a state where the attention of the special effect is increased by the specific effect. By paying attention to the number of games, the player's interest can be continuously enhanced.

(4) According to the present embodiment, when the so-called addiction frequency is large, the execution probability (appearance rate) of the special effect is increased, so that the motivation of the player who continues the game can be increased.
(5) According to the present embodiment, the specific movable effect and the special effect, which are examples of the specific effect, are both executed by the frame movable body 25 which is the same effect unit. Therefore, the degree of attention to the special effect can be suitably increased by the specific effect.

(6) According to the present embodiment, the specific effect is accompanied by the operation of the frame movable body 25, while the special effect is not accompanied by the operation of the frame movable body 25. Therefore, while increasing the degree of attention to the special effect by the specific effect, not only the variation as the effect can be increased, but also the specific effect and the special effect can be clearly distinguished and grasped.

(7) According to the present embodiment, at least one of the first condition and the second condition regarding the determination of the special effect, when a predetermined set value is set and when a specific set value is set. The number of times the variable game is executed, that is, the change timing, is different. That is, since it is possible to change the timing at which the tendency of the special effect changes along with the change of the jackpot probability K, the change in the jackpot probability K and the timing at which the tendency of the special effect changes can be changed in association with each other. It can improve the interest.

(8) According to the present embodiment, since the setting value can be suggested by the special effect, the tendency of the suggestion about the setting value that the player is originally interested in is linked with the change of the jackpot probability K. It can be changed and the player's interest can be improved.

(9) According to the present embodiment, the timing at which the appearance rate of the special effect changes is changed in conjunction with the change in the jackpot probability K, so that the interest of the player can be further improved.
(10) According to the present embodiment, since the tendency of the special effect changes based on the fact that the variable game is executed the same number of times as the reciprocal of the big hit probability Kl or substantially the same number of times, the big hit probability K is higher. It is possible to make the player strongly feel the relevance of.

(11) According to the present embodiment, not only the setting can be suggested by executing the special effect, but also the special effect, that is, the suggestion of the setting can be adjusted. Therefore, it is possible to adjust and execute the suggestion of the setting that the player is originally interested in according to the preference of the player and the situation of the game store. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

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

[First modification example]
In the present embodiment, when the SR effect is executed in the effect game accompanied by the special effect, the special effect may be additionally executed from the next effect game when the specific effect is executed in the effect game. However, it may be configured to limit the additional execution of the special effect depending on the success or failure of the special condition. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the first modification example will be described.

In the determined special effect pattern, when the final production game in which the execution of the special effect is determined ends, the sub-control CPU 51 is the information stored in the sub-control RWM 53 and restricts the execution of the special effect. Change the information that can identify whether or not (hereinafter referred to as the regulation flag) to ON. When the regulation flag is on, it is specified that the execution of the special effect is restricted, and when the regulation flag is off, it is specified that the execution of the special effect is not restricted. After changing the regulation flag to on, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the regulation flag to off when the effect game of 10 times, which is an example of a predetermined regulation number, is completed. The number of times of regulation referred to here is not limited to 10 times, but may be 1 to 9 times, or 11 times or more.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 includes an SR effect accompanied by a specific movable effect and the effect game based on the small hit variation pattern or the missed variation pattern ends, the sub-control CPU 51 refers to the value of the regulation flag and is restricting the special effect. Judge whether or not. When the regulation flag is off (when the special effect is not being regulated), the sub-control CPU 51 determines by lottery whether or not to execute the special effect in the same manner as in the present embodiment. On the other hand, when the regulation flag is on (when the special effect is being regulated), the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the special effect is not executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 restricts (restricts) the execution of the special effect from the end of the special effect to the elapse of a predetermined period.

The effect of the first modification will be described.
(1) According to the first modification example, the execution of the special effect is restricted from the end of the special effect to the elapse of a predetermined period. Therefore, since the division between one special effect and another special effect can be clarified, it is possible to suppress the suggestion mode of an unintended setting due to the succession of a plurality of special effects.

(2) According to the first modification example, it is possible to prevent the player's attention to the special effect from being lowered due to the frequent occurrence of the special effect.
The first modification can be further modified and implemented as follows.

-In the first modification, when the regulation flag is on, the execution of the special effect is restricted regardless of whether it is a small hit or a miss, but the execution is not limited to this, and the small hit or the miss can be arbitrarily selected. The execution of special effects may be restricted for only one of them. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies in advance the content of the pending variable game, and when only the out-of-bounds variable game is reserved, the special effect is restricted if the regulation flag is on, while the jackpot variation. When the game is on hold, it may be configured not to regulate special effects even if the regulation flag is on.

-In the first modification example, when the regulation flag is on, the execution of the special effect itself is restricted, but the execution itself is not limited to this, and among the special effect patterns EP1 to EP3, only the special effect pattern EP3 or the special effect pattern is used. The choice of EP2, EP3 may be restricted. That is, in the present specification, the "regulation" regarding the special effect is intended to include not only the prohibition of the execution of the special effect itself but also the prohibition of only a part of the mode when the special effect is executed.

[Second modification example]
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second modification is configured to enable error notification when an error occurs. For example, the main control CPU 42 detects the occurrence of a door opening error when the mounting frame 11b is opened, and issues a control command (hereinafter referred to as a door opening command) capable of identifying the occurrence of the door opening error to the sub control board 50. Output. Further, the main control CPU 42 detects the end (elimination) of the door opening error when the mounting frame 11b is closed, and sub-controls a control command (hereinafter referred to as a door closing command) capable of specifying the end of the door opening error. Output to the board 50.

In addition to the decorative lamp LA, the sub-control CPU 51 emits light in a light emitting mode (hereinafter referred to as an error light emitting mode) capable of identifying that an error has occurred when a door opening command is input. The second light emitting effect unit 27 of 25 is controlled. The error light emission mode is a light emission mode different from the special light emission mode of the special effect, and is also a light emission mode different from the light emission mode of the light emission effect constituting the normal effect (specific light emission mode of the chance-up effect). The sub-control CPU 51 switches the light emitting mode of the frame movable body 25 to the error light emitting mode regardless of whether the second light emitting effect unit 27 is executing the special effect or the light emitting effect constituting the normal effect. .. That is, in the second modification, the error notification takes precedence over the special effect. In addition, the error notification has priority over the normal production.

Further, in the second modification, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the light emitting effect constituting the normal effect during the execution of the special effect, but preferentially executes the light emitting effect as the special effect. (Second light emitting effect unit 27) is controlled. That is, the special effect takes precedence over the normal effect. As described above, in the type 2 advance notice effect by so-called "look-ahead", the higher the number of variable games (up to 4) in which the advance notice effect is executed, the higher the expectation of a big hit. In the second modification, the frame movable body 25 can execute a normal effect different from the special effect, and in the normal effect, the frame movable body 25 emits light as an example of an expectation degree suggestion element that suggests a jackpot expectation degree. In addition to the mode, it can be said that the number of variable games in which the effect is executed is included. That is, at least a part of the setting suggestion element and the expectation suggestion factor are the same. Then, when the special effect is executed, the execution of the normal effect is restricted.

The error detected and notified by the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not limited to the door opening error, and there may be another error. For example, errors related to illegal game behavior include a magnetic detection error that detects magnetism of a predetermined intensity, an illegal winning error that detects the entry of a game ball during non-opening control of the large winning opening 18, and vibration of a predetermined intensity. There may be a vibration error to detect. Further, the error may include a ball plate full error in which the ball plate for storing the game ball is full, a ball jam error in which the game ball is clogged in the payout passage of the game ball, and the like.

The effect of the second modification will be described.
(1) Since the error notification has priority over the special effect and the special effect has priority over the normal effect, the notification and the effect can be appropriately executed according to their importance.

(2) According to the second modification example, since it is possible to suggest the setting and the jackpot expectation degree by the common element, it is possible to realize an effect that is easy for the player to understand. Further, when the special effect is executed, the execution of the normal effect is restricted, so that it is possible to prevent both effects from being mixed and becoming difficult to distinguish.

(3) The second light emitting effect unit 27 of the frame movable body 25 can be used for a plurality of effects and error notification. Therefore, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be simplified.
[Third change example]
In the present embodiment, the total selection rate (appearance rate of special effects) obtained by adding the selection rates of the special effect patterns EP1 to EP3 increases in the order of the effect lottery table Tb1 <Tb2 <Tb3 <Tb4, but with respect to the total selection rate. Therefore, the ratio occupied by the selection rate of each of the special effect patterns EP1 to EP3 was constant. Not limited to this, the ratio of the selection rate of a specific special effect pattern to the total selection rate may increase. For example, not only the total selection rate may increase in the order of the effect lottery table Tb1 <Tb2 <Tb3 <Tb4, but also the ratio of the selection rate of the special effect pattern EP3 may increase.

In the third modification, the embodiment defined for the specific special effect pattern is an example of the specific embodiment. Then, the effect lottery table (second condition) has a specific mode as a mode of special effect when the number of executions of the variable game counted by the sub-control CPU 51 constituting an example of the counting means reaches a specific number of times. It can be said that the probability of being decided is high. Similarly, the effect lottery table (second condition) is an example of an embodiment including a setting suggestion element of the second state when the number of executions of the variable game counted by the sub-control CPU 51 reaches a specific number of times. It can be said that the probability that the effect patterns EP2 and EP3 are determined as the mode of the special effect is high.

The effect of the third modification will be described.
(1) According to the third modification example, the timing at which the probability that the special effect is executed in a specific mode changes is changed in conjunction with the change in the jackpot probability K, which further improves the interest of the player. obtain.

(2) According to the third modification example, when the number of executions of the variable game reaches a specific number of times, the setting suggestion of the second state suggesting that the second setting value is set and the degree of expectation is high. A special effect can be easily executed in a mode including an element. Therefore, the player can be motivated to continue the game by suggesting the set value while enhancing the interest of the player by interlocking the change of the jackpot probability K and the timing when the tendency of the special effect changes.

The third modification can be further modified and implemented as follows.
-In the third modification example, as the number of executions of the production game that can be specified from the counting counter increases, the ratio of the selection rate of the specific special production pattern increases as well as the total selection rate, but this is not limited to this. The total selection rate does not change, and only the ratio occupied by the selection rate of a specific special effect pattern may be high.

[Fourth modification example]
In the present embodiment, the presence or absence of the special effect can be selected according to the operation of the effect button BT, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the intensity of the special effect may be adjustable. The special effect in the fourth modification is executed in the same effect mode as the specific movable effect. That is, the special effect is executed by displacing the frame movable body 25 to the allowable position Pr and performing a light emission effect according to a predetermined light emission mode in the first light emission effect unit 26.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 executes the special effect based on the special effect pattern, if any of the allowable positions Pr2 and Pr3 is being set, the sub-control CPU 51 displaces the frame movable body 25 to the allowable position Pr being set. At the same time, the first light emitting effect unit 26 is controlled so as to perform a light emitting effect according to a predetermined light emitting mode, and a special effect is executed. Further, when the first allowable position Pr1 is being set, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the frame movable body 25 so as not to execute the special effect. As described above, in the fourth modification example, the sub-control CPU 51 constituting an example of the effect control means is configured to be able to adjust the special effect based on the predetermined effect adjustment operation, and the adjustment of the special effect is performed. It can be said that it includes at least adjusting the intensity of the special effect.

The effect of the fourth modification will be described.
(1) According to the fourth modification example, the strength of the setting suggestion that the player is originally interested in can be adjusted according to the preference of the player and the situation of the game store. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(2) According to the fourth modification example, the setting can be suggested by the movement of the frame movable body 25, and the maximum movement amount (opening amount) can be adjusted according to the player's preference and the situation of the game store. be. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(3) According to the fourth modification example, it is possible to adjust whether or not there is a setting suggestion that the player is originally interested in according to the preference of the player and the situation of the game store. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.
(4) According to the fourth modification example, the setting can be suggested by the operation of the frame movable body 25, and the presence or absence of the setting can be adjusted according to the preference of the player and the situation of the game store. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

The fourth modification can be further modified and implemented as follows.
-In the fourth modification example, the specific movable effect and the special effect are executed separately for each variable game, but the sub-control CPU 51 is not limited to this, and the sub-control CPU 51 performs the specific movable effect started in association with the SR effect. , The variable game of the number of times specified in the special effect pattern may be continuously executed until the final variable game is completed. According to this, in the variable game including the SR effect, it is expected that the setting is suggested from the situation where the effect by the frame movable body 25 is not completed, and the player's interest can be improved.

-In the fourth modification example, it was possible to adjust the intensity of the special effect and regulate the special effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only the intensity of the special effect may be adjusted. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured so that the origin position P0 cannot be set as the allowable position Pr, and the frame movable body 25 is located at the origin position P0 when the first allowable position Pr1 is being set. In the first light emitting effect unit 26, a predetermined light emitting effect may be executed. For example, if the mounting frame 11b has translucency, even if the first light emitting effect unit 26 executes the light emitting effect while the frame movable body 25 is located at the origin position P0, the light emitting effect is played. Can be seen by a person.

-In the fourth modification example, the matters that can be adjusted by the predetermined effect adjustment operation may be appropriately changed. For example, the elements for which the special effect can be adjusted include the brightness (brightness) of the light emitter, the number of light emitters to emit light, the emission color of the light emitter, the execution probability (appearance rate) of the special effect, and the execution timing of the special effect. It should be.

-In the fourth modification example, the special effect is executed by using the frame movable body 25 which is an example of the effect unit, but it may be an effect executed by another effect unit. For example, the special effect may be an effect of displaying a special image on the effect display device EH and executing the effect. In this case, the adjustment target of the special effect may be the size of the special image, the display position of the special image, the type of the special image, the display timing of the special image, and the like.

-In the fourth modification example, the adjustment of the special effect could be performed not only by the player but also by the manager of the game hall, but the adjustment is not limited to this, and may be configured so that only the manager of the game hall can perform the adjustment. .. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with an adjustment operation unit, which is an example of the operation means, at a position such as the sub control unit SU (sub control board 50) that cannot be operated unless the mounting frame 11b is opened. Further, the special effect may be adjusted by using an adjustment screen that can be called only by a special operation (so-called hidden operation) that only the manager of the amusement park can know. According to this modified example, it is possible to adjust the special effect according to the situation of the game store from the viewpoint of the manager of the game hall.

[Other changes]
Hereinafter, other examples of changes will be described.
-In the present embodiment and each modification example, the specific effect is an effect in which the degree of expectation of a big hit can be specified, but the specific effect is not limited to this, and any of the normal effects may be defined as the specific effect. The specific effect may be an effect that includes a suggestion element that can suggest a setting.

-In the present embodiment and each modification example, the specific effect may be an effect that can be executed only by the operation of the player using the effect button BT or the like. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the specific effect, it may not execute the special effect.

-In the present embodiment and each modification example, the specific effect and the special effect may be individually adjusted based on a predetermined effect adjustment operation.
-In the present embodiment and each modification, the frame movable body 25 is configured to be capable of rotating (opening and closing) along the vertical direction, but is not limited to this, and is capable of rotating around a predetermined axis. It may be configured to enable reciprocating operation along the vertical direction and the horizontal direction.

-In the present embodiment and each modification, the frame movable body 25 is provided on the frame body 11, but may be provided on the game board YB.
-In the present embodiment and each modification example, the setting suggestion element of the special effect is the number of effect games accompanied by the special effect, but the setting suggestion element is not limited to this, and another effect element may be defined as the setting suggestion element. For example, the setting suggestion element may be an effect mode of the special effect such as the execution timing of the special effect, the effect time of the special effect, the emission color of the light emitter, and the number of blinks.

-In this embodiment and each modification example, the specific effect and the special effect are executed by the frame movable body 25 which is the same effect unit, but the specific effect and the special effect are executed by different effect units. May be good. That is, it is preferable that the sub-control CPU 51 causes one effect device of the effect device group to execute the specific effect as the first effect unit, and the other effect device to execute the special effect as the second effect unit. According to this modified example, since the first production unit and the second production unit are different production units, it is possible to increase the variation as the production while increasing the attention to the special production by the specific production. Further, the first effect unit and the second effect unit may be formed in the same effect unit, for example, by dividing the display area of the effect display device EH into a plurality of display areas. Further, the first effect unit and the second effect unit may be the same type of effect unit and different effect units, such as the first effect display device and the second effect display device.

-In the present embodiment and each modification example, in the special effect, the setting suggestion element is configured by the number of variable games in which the special effect is executed, but the setting suggestion element is not limited to this, but the display content of the display effect and the output content of the voice effect are not limited to this. It is not necessary to include an explicit setting suggestion element such as. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may select a special effect pattern with a selection rate that does not differ depending on the set value being set. Even in this modification example, the player can be made to guess the set value being set by the number of executions of the variable game in which the execution probability (appearance rate) of the special effect changes.

-In this embodiment and each modification example, the switching timing of the effect lottery table selected by the sub-control CPU 51 may be changed. For example, the value "n" to be multiplied by the reference number of times to calculate the specific number of times is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment and each modification example, and can be arbitrarily changed. Further, the specific number of times does not have to be set to n times the reference number of times according to the set value, and may be set to an arbitrary number of times according to the set value being set. Further, the specific number of times may be set to one number of times according to the set value. That is, the number of times the effect lottery table is switched may be once, twice, or four times or more.

-In this embodiment and each modification example, the special effect is performed during the execution of the variable game as long as it is between the end of the variable game including the SR effect and the end of the variable game of the number of times specified in the special effect pattern. Not limited to this, it may be executed during the execution of the demonstration effect, or may be executed during the granting of the jackpot game. In addition, the special effect is a big hit game even when a big hit game is inserted in the middle between the end of the variable game including the SR effect and the end of the variable game of the number of times specified in the special effect pattern. It may be feasible during the execution of the variable game after the end of.

-In this embodiment and each modification example, the specific movable effect and the special effect may be executed during the execution of one variable game. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a configuration in which a special effect can be executed by the second effect unit when the specific effect is executed by the first effect unit during the execution of the variable game.

-For the present embodiment and each modification example, the type of the big hit symbol, the type of the small hit symbol, and the type of the missed symbol may be changed as appropriate. Further, the type of the big hit symbol, the type of the small hit symbol, and the type of the missed symbol may be either one type or a plurality of types, respectively, and are not limited to those exemplified in the above-described embodiments and modifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured without a small hit by deleting the small hit lottery and the small hit symbol configuration.

-For this embodiment and each modification example, a part or all of the special game and the ordinary game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. When displaying the special game on the effect display device EH, the effect game may not be displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

-In the present embodiment and each modification, the gaming machine is configured as a pachinko gaming machine 10, but the gaming machine is not limited to this, and may be configured as a slot machine. The slot machine includes a game medal slot which is an example of a game medium, a plurality of reels, a start lever which is an example of a start operation means, and a stop button which is an example of a stop operation means. The main control CPU 42 increases the number of bets in the variable game based on the insertion of the game medal into the slot or the consumption of credits, and the start operation using the start lever when the number of bets reaches the specified number. Is received, a winning combination lottery, which is an example of a special lottery, is performed, and a plurality of reels are rotated to start a variable game. In this modification, the start operation is performed when the number of bets reaches a predetermined number, which is an example of a predetermined start condition.

When the main control CPU 42 receives a stop operation using the stop button during the rotation of the reels, that is, during the execution of the variable game, the rotation of the reels is stopped and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination in the winning combination lottery is derived. At that time, the privilege specified for the symbol combination (role) is given. Benefits include big bonus games, regular bonus games, single bonus games, etc., which are examples of jackpot games, as well as re-games, prize medal payouts, and AT (assist time) status grants.

In the bonus game, the winning probability of the bell role, which is an example of a small role in which the payout of the prize medal is determined as a privilege, is improved. It is in a favorable condition. In addition, the AT state informs information that can specify the operation mode (operation order and operation timing) of the stop button necessary for deriving the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination won in the winning combination lottery in the variable game. Since it is in a state of playing and is in a game state advantageous to the player, it can be regarded as an example of a big hit game. When the bonus combination corresponding to the bonus game, the re-game combination corresponding to the re-game, and the small combination are won, the main control CPU 42 performs an AT lottery separately from the combination lottery, and depending on whether or not the AT lottery is won. Determine whether to grant the AT state. In this modified example, the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game is, for example, grasping the winning probability of the bonus role in the role lottery, the winning probability of the small role or the re-game role that can trigger the AT lottery, and the winning probability in the AT lottery. can do.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 11 ... Frame body, 25 ... Frame movable body, 26 ... First light emitting effect unit, 27 ... Second light emitting effect unit, 40 ... Main control board, 41 ... Microprocessor, 42 ... Main control CPU, 50 ... Sub-control board, 51 ... Sub-control CPU, BT ... Direction button, Tb1 to Tb3 ... Production lottery table, YB ... Game board, YBa ... Game area.

Claims (1)

When a winning lottery is performed when a predetermined start condition is satisfied and a big hit is won in the winning lottery, a gaming machine that grants a big hit game after the big hit display result is derived through the variable display of the symbol.
A setting means that can be set by changing the setting value that defines the jackpot probability based on the establishment of the setting change condition,
The production means to execute the production and
The effect control means for controlling the effect means and
It is equipped with an operating means configured to enable a predetermined operation.
The effect executed by the effect means includes a special effect, the special effect includes a setting suggestion element capable of suggesting a setting, and a variable display of the symbol is displayed during the execution period of the special effect. Includes the period during which is being executed and the interval period for displaying the fluctuation of the symbol.
The effect control means is configured to be able to adjust the special effect based on a predetermined effect adjustment operation .
The special effect is executed when the specific effect is executed.
The specific effect is an effect that can be executed in association with the reach effect, and when the specific effect is executed in association with the reach effect, the specific effect is not executed in association with the reach effect. A gaming machine characterized by high expectations for big hits .

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