JP6985748B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball-and-ball game machine that determines whether or not a ball is hit or miss when a game ball enters the starting opening, and executes a big hit game in which the big winning opening is opened in the case of a big hit.

In a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine, a hit / fail judgment is made by digesting the hold memory stored based on the game ball entering the starting port, and the hit / fail judgment result is a big hit. If this is the case, a jackpot game is executed in which the opening of the jackpot is repeated a predetermined number of times. Here, the winning / failing determination is performed according to a predetermined jackpot winning probability.

In recent years, there is known a configuration in which a plurality of winning probabilities of the jackpot are set and the winning probability of any one can be arbitrarily set by the manager of the gaming facility (hall) (for example, Patent Document 1). According to such a configuration, since the probability of occurrence of a big hit can be adjusted according to the intention of the manager, the profit margin can be adjusted for each machine, and it is possible to give a degree of freedom to the operation of the amusement facility.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-205160

By the way, in the conventional configuration in which the winning probability can be arbitrarily changed as described above, the winning probability is set for each machine by the administrator when the power is turned on immediately before the opening of the game facility (hall). Therefore, in such a conventional configuration, the profit that can be obtained by the player differs depending on the corresponding selection probability set for each machine or on a daily basis. Since the player has a strong desire to play a game on a machine with a high winning probability, the game status on each machine and the game information displayed on each machine (number of changes in special symbols, big hit). There is a tendency to select a machine that seems to have a high winning probability set by referring to data such as the number of times and the number of starts. For this reason, the player tends to refrain from playing the game immediately after the store opens and select the machine base by referring to the game status after the store is opened, the game information accumulated after the store is opened, and the like. Therefore, in the amusement facility, there is a problem that the operating rate of the machine stand immediately after the opening of the store is reduced.

The present invention provides a ball gaming machine that can suppress a reduction in the operating rate of the machine immediately after the store is opened.

In the present invention, a random number extraction means for extracting a predetermined random number and a random number extracted by the random number extraction means are selected as a predetermined jackpot due to the entry of a game ball into a starting port provided in the game area. A hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not a jackpot is a big hit according to a probability, and a jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game for opening a jackpot provided in the game area when the determination result of the hit / fail determination means is a big hit. , A bullet ball provided with a plurality of different jackpot winning probabilities, a probability setting means for setting one of the jackpot winning probabilities by an operation of an administrator, and a production control means for executing and controlling the production of a game. The gaming machine is provided with a suggestion effect device for executing a suggestion effect suggesting winning probability information related to the jackpot winning probability set by the probability set means, and the effect control means performs the suggestion effect according to a predetermined suggestion probability. Either the normal suggestion table for deciding whether or not to execute the suggestion table and the high-probability suggestion table for deciding whether or not to execute the suggestion effect according to a higher suggestion probability than the normal suggestion table are valid. Therefore, the suggestion table conversion process in which the high-probability suggestion table is valid during the period from the time when the power is turned on to the execution of the first jackpot game, while the normal suggestion table is valid after the end of the first jackpot game. And, with the establishment of a predetermined suggestion condition as an opportunity, the suggestion effect execution process for executing the suggestion effect according to the suggestion probability of the normal suggestion table or the high probability suggestion table enabled by the suggestion table conversion process is provided. It is a ball game machine characterized by being a thing.

Here, the "manager" operates not only the manager and the store manager of the gaming facility (hall) in which the ball gaming machine is installed, but also the employees of the gaming facility and the ball gaming machine on a trial basis. The person who makes it is included.
Further, the "winning probability information related to the winning probability" is information indicating the jackpot winning probability set by the probability setting means, information indicating whether the set jackpot winning probability is high or low, and the set jackpot winning probability. Information indicating whether or not is a specific jackpot winning probability, information indicating that the jackpot winning probability has been changed by the probability setting means, and the like can be applied. Further, it may be information that can suggest the jackpot winning probability by the number of times the suggestion effect is displayed. Furthermore, it is also possible to selectively use one piece of information from these plurality of pieces of information.
Further, the "suggestion effect device" may be any of a liquid crystal display (effect symbol display device) that displays a symbol (image), a speaker that generates sound, a lamp or LED that lights or blinks, and further. , There may be more than one of these. Then, such a "suggestion effect device" may be a dedicated device for executing the suggestion effect, or may be one that also executes an effect other than the suggestion effect.
Further, the "suggestion effect" is executed in a mode suitable for such a "suggestion effect device". That is, when the suggestion effect device is a liquid crystal display, the "suggestion effect" is an effect of displaying a symbol suggesting the winning probability information, and when the suggestion effect device is a speaker, the "suggestion effect" is the winning probability. It is an effect of generating a sound suggesting information, and when the suggestion effect device is a lamp or an LED, the "suggestion effect" is an effect of generating light suggesting winning probability information.
In addition, the predetermined suggestion probability of the "normal suggestion table" includes not only the probability of executing the suggestion effect (probability higher than 0%) but also the probability of not executing the suggestion effect (0%). It is also possible to determine.
In addition, for the suggestion probability of the "high probability suggestion table", not only the probability of executing the suggestion effect (probability lower than 100%) but also the probability of always executing the suggestion effect (100%) can be defined. It is possible.
Further, the "suggestion condition" is an opportunity to execute the suggestion effect, and it is preferable to set it according to the timing of executing the suggestion effect. For example, when the "suggestion condition" is to determine the hit / fail of a random number by the hit / miss determination means, the "suggestion effect" can be executed during the change of the special symbol. Further, when the "suggestion condition" is the reach determination, the "suggestion effect" can be executed when the reach is reached during the change of the special symbol. Further, when the "suggestion condition" is to determine the jackpot by the hit / fail determination means, the "suggestion effect" can be executed during the jackpot game. In addition to this, it is also possible to set the "suggestion condition" when the loss determination by the hit / miss determination means is continuous a predetermined number of times or when the big hit determination does not occur for a predetermined time.

In such a configuration, the possibility of executing the suggestion effect is high during the period from the time when the power is turned on until the first big hit game is executed after the power is turned on (hereinafter referred to as the start period). Is. Here, the winning probability information suggested by the suggestion effect is information related to the set jackpot probability, and is extremely used for the player to determine to select the machine (determination of whether or not to play the game on the machine). This is useful information. By facilitating the execution of the suggestion effect during the start period in this way, it is possible to recommend a player who has previously refrained from playing the game immediately after the power is turned on to play the game immediately after the power is turned on. Furthermore, after the end of the first jackpot game, the possibility of executing the suggestion effect is lower than that of the start period, and it is recommended to the player to perform the game in the start period until the execution of the first jackpot game. Contributes to the improvement of action and effect.
Therefore, according to the configuration of the present invention, in the start period from the time when the power is turned on until the first big hit game is executed, the player who seeks the winning probability information can be made to play the game positively, and the start period It is possible to improve the operating rate of the machine stand in. That is, the problem of reducing the operating rate immediately after the power is turned on, which has occurred in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, can be solved by this configuration.

The above-mentioned ball game machine of the present invention is provided with a game effect device that executes an effect according to the progress of the game, and the effect control means is grouped according to the expression content of the effect. One effect expression pattern is selected from a plurality of effect expression patterns according to the progress of the game, and the effect is executed and controlled by the game effect device according to the selected effect expression pattern. When the high-probability suggestion table is enabled by the conversion process, a configuration including an effect pattern selection process of selecting one effect expression pattern included in the specific group and executing the effect is proposed.

Here, the "game effect device" may be any of a liquid crystal display (effect symbol display device) that displays a symbol (image), a speaker that generates sound, a lamp or LED that lights up or blinks, and further. May be a plurality of these. The "game effect device" may be the same as the above-mentioned "suggestion effect device", or may be provided separately from the "suggestion effect device".
Further, the "expression content of the production" is used as a standard for grouping, and it is preferable that the player can relatively easily know the difference in the expression content of each group. Specifically, in the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display, the type of effect symbol, the display pattern of a specific effect symbol, the type of reach, the jackpot effect pattern, and the like can be applied. Further, the type of song, the sound generation pattern, the scale, and the like can be applied to the effect sound generated by the speaker. Further, the type of light color, the blinking pattern, the intensity of the light, and the like in the effect light of the lamp or the LED can be applied.
Further, the "group" divided according to the expression content of such an effect may be not only a group having a plurality of effect expression patterns, but also a group having only one effect expression pattern.

In such a configuration, it is relatively easy for the player to determine whether or not the suggestion effect is likely to be executed (the state in which the high-probability suggestion table is enabled) by the effect executed by the game effect device. Can be judged. Therefore, the expectation of the player who seeks the winning probability information can be effectively stimulated, and the player can be more actively concentrated on the game. In particular, even in a situation where the suggestion effect is not easily executed during the start period from the time the power is turned on until the first big hit game is executed, the player who seeks the winning probability information can actively continue the game. .. Therefore, according to the present configuration, the above-mentioned operation and effect of the present invention of improving the operating rate of the machine base during the start period can be further enhanced.

In the above-mentioned ball game machine of the present invention, the suggestion table conversion process is a high-probability mode in which the high-probability suggestion table is valid during the period from the time when the power is turned on to the execution of the first jackpot game, and the high-probability. It is executed according to either the suggestion table or the selected suggestion mode in which the normal suggestion table is selectively enabled, and one of the high suggestion mode and the selected suggestion mode is set as valid by the operation of the administrator. A configuration with a suggestion mode setting means is proposed.

Here, in the "selection suggestion mode", the high probability suggestion table and the normal suggestion table may be selected according to a predetermined probability, or may be randomly selected. Furthermore, it is also possible to select the high-probability suggestion table and the normal suggestion table in a predetermined order (for example, alternately) each time the power is turned on, or to select one of them on a specific day.

In such a configuration, the administrator can arbitrarily set whether to set the high suggestion mode or the selection suggestion mode in the start period from the time when the power is turned on to the execution of the first big hit game, so that the intention of the game facility is Depending on the situation, one of the high suggestion mode and the selection suggestion mode can be selected. Further, since either the high suggestion mode or the selection suggestion mode can be set for each machine, it is possible to provide the player with a new fun of selecting the machine for obtaining the winning probability information.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. It is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is a figure explaining a part of the specification of the game in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on process. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a jackpot game process. It is a chart which shows the selection probability of each suggestion table of Example 1. FIG. It is a chart which shows the suggestion symbol aspect 101-104 of Example 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the selection probability of each suggestion symbol aspect 101-104 of Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure effect control process of Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing 1 which shows the suggestion symbol aspect 101-104 displayed by the effect symbol display apparatus 6. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram 2 showing the suggested symbol modes 101 to 103 displayed by the effect symbol display device 6. It is a chart which shows the selection probability of each suggestion table of Example 2. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure effect control process of Example 2. It is a chart which shows the selection probability of each production group in Example 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the suggestion symbol aspect 121-124 of another example.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments according to the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention. It is also possible to appropriately combine the following examples and other examples.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer holding frame. An inner frame (not shown) is attached to the outer frame 51 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51 via hinges 53 provided on the upper and lower sides of the left side thereof, and further, front to the front surface of the inner frame. A frame (glass frame) 52 is attached to the inner frame so as to be openable. A plate glass 61 is provided on the front frame 52 so as to be removable. Further, on the back side (rear side) of the flat glass 61, a game board 2 (FIG. 2) attached to the inner frame is arranged.

Speakers 66 are arranged on the left and right of the upper portion of the front frame 52, and the game sound and the alarm sound emitted from the speaker 66 enhance the taste of the game and alert the player. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state, and the light emission improves the taste of the game. Further, an upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally provided at the lower portion of the front frame 52, and a firing handle 64 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch handle 64 is rotated clockwise by the player to move a launch device (not shown) to launch a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 toward the game area 3 of the game board 2. do.

Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper plate 55. Further, the lower plate 63 is configured to receive a prize ball overflowing from the upper plate 55, and includes a ball pulling lever (not shown) for discharging the game ball in the lower plate 63. By operating this ball pulling lever by the player, the game balls stored in the lower plate 63 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box).

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a settlement display device 94 (see FIG. 4) having a lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a balance display device 59. Further, in the central portion of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67, a jog dial 68, and a determination switch that can be operated by the player are provided.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by guide rails 2a and 2b, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 3. A center case 5 is arranged in the center of the game area 3, and an LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center of the center case 5 so as to be visible from the front. ing. The center case 5 is also provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and the like (not shown).

The first starting port 11 is arranged directly under the center case 5, and the normal symbol operating gate 17 and the second starting port 12 are arranged side by side on the right side of the center case 5. .. The first starting port 11 is configured to allow a game ball to enter at all times, while the second starting port 12 is composed of an ordinary electric accessory 13 having a wing piece that can be opened and closed. It is a configuration that allows the game ball to enter only in the open state of. Further, the normal symbol actuating gate 17 is configured so that the game ball can always pass through the game ball.

Further, a large winning opening 14 is arranged at the lower right of the center case 5 (below the ordinary electric accessory 13). The large winning opening 14 is composed of a special electric accessory 15, and the special electric accessory 15 is located at an upright position for closing the large winning opening 14 and a tilting position for tilting forward and opening from the standing position. An opening / closing piece that operates for conversion is provided, and by setting the opening / closing piece in the upright position, the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 14, and by setting the tilting position, the game is played in the large winning opening 14. The ball is in an open state where it can enter. Such a special electric accessory 15 includes a large winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4) that opens and closes the opening / closing piece, and the large winning opening 14 is closed by driving and controlling the large winning opening solenoid 14b. Conversion control can be performed for each of the open state and the open state.

Further, three general winning openings 31 are arranged on the left side of the first starting opening 11, and one general winning opening 31 is arranged on the right side of the first starting opening 11. These general winning openings 31 have a configuration in which a game ball can be constantly entered. Further, an out port 16 is arranged at the most downstream portion of the game area 3, and when the game ball launched in the game area 3 does not win a prize in any of the winning openings or the starting openings, the said Enter the ball at the out opening 16.

At the lower right of the game board 2, there are a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device 19. , A first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 composed of a 7-segment display device are arranged.

FIG. 3 is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an inner frame 70 to which the game board 2 is detachably attached is housed in an outer frame 51. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout device 73 from above. With this configuration, when a game ball is inserted into each of the above-mentioned winning openings provided in the game board 2, the game ball supplied from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 is used as a prize ball as a payout device. It is paid out to the upper plate 55 by 73. Further, when the lending button 57 and the settlement button 58 of the CR unit 56 are operated, the lending device 73 pays out the lending ball.

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are arranged. The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 (see FIG. 4), and the power supply board 85 are contained therein. It is provided in the frame 70. Although the launch control device 84 is not drawn in FIG. 3, it is provided below the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and signals (information) indicating a game state and a game result are externally (such as a hall computer 87) via the external connection terminal plate 78. Is sent to (see Figure 4). Conventionally, the external connection terminal plate 78 has a board (terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the outside) and a frame (frame side (front frame 52, inner frame 70, outside). Two types of terminals) for outputting the signal output from the frame 51) to the outside are used, but in this embodiment, the signal is transmitted to the outside via one external connection terminal plate 78. ..

Further, the main control device 80 of this embodiment is provided at a position where the probability setting switch 95 and the setting change button 96 can be operated. The probability setting switch 95 and the setting change button 96 are for selecting and setting any one of the plurality of preset setting values, and are for setting the game facility (hall) administrator. Is operated by. Here, in this embodiment, six types of set values 1 to 6 are set in advance, and different set values 1 to 6 are assigned different jackpot winning probabilities. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the jackpot winning probability of the set value 1 (low probability mode: 1/300, high probability mode: 1/60) has the lowest probability of winning the jackpot, and the set value 2 ( Low probability mode: 1/280, high probability mode: 1/56), setting value 3 (low probability mode: 1/260, high probability mode: 1/52), setting value 4 (low probability mode: 1/240, High probability mode: 1/48), set value 5 (low probability mode: 1/220, high probability mode: 1/44), and the jackpot winning probability of set value 6 (low probability mode: 1). / 200, high probability mode: 1/40) is the highest. As described above, the winning probability of the set value 6 is the most advantageous to the player, and the winning probability of the set value 1 is the most disadvantageous.
The method of setting such set values 1 to 6 will be described below.
The administrator described above inserts a predetermined key into the probability setting switch 95 and rotates it in a predetermined direction (for example, to the right) to turn on the probability setting switch 95, and a RAM clear button (shown) of the main control device 80. By turning on the power while pressing (), the above set value can be changed. In this state, the administrator can select any of the set values 1 to 6 by pressing the setting change button 96. More specifically, each time the setting change button 96 is pressed, the numerical values "1" to "6" are sequentially displayed on the first special symbol display device 9. Then, by displaying the desired numerical value on the first special symbol display device 9, one of the set values 1 to 6 corresponding to the numerical value is selected. In this selected state, by rotating the key inserted in the probability setting switch 95 to return it to the initial position, the selected set value is confirmed, and the jackpot winning probability included in the set value is determined. It is set. In this way, the manager of the gaming facility can set any of the set values 1 to 6 for each pachinko machine 1. In this embodiment, when one set value is set, a signal indicating the set set value is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83, and is received by the sub-integrated control device 83. The set value shown in the signal is stored in the RAM. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 83 retains the set value stored in the RAM until the power is turned off.
Further, when the probability setting switch 95 is turned on by inserting the key into the probability setting switch 95 and rotating it in a predetermined direction and the power is turned on without operating the RAM clear button, the key is set as it is. The set value is displayed on the first special symbol display device 9. By this operation, the set value currently set can be confirmed. Then, by performing an operation of rotating the key inserted in the probability setting switch 95 to return it to the initial position, the display of the set value is completed, and the process proceeds to the normal process.
In this embodiment, the set value is selected and set by operating the probability setting switch 95 and the setting change button 96, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other operating means may be applied. It is also possible. For example, it may be possible to select and set a set value by operating a dedicated button or knob. Further, in this embodiment, the set values 1 to 6 are displayed on the first special symbol display device 9, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other display devices may be used for display. Alternatively, it is also possible to notify the set value by voice or to notify the set value according to the lighting mode of a predetermined LED.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko machine 1. This block diagram does not simply describe a so-called relay board or power supply board that relays signals. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Then, the CPU of each of these control devices starts the program mounted on each ROM by the interrupt signal having a cycle of 2 ms, and executes various controls.

The main control device 80 is provided with a first start port switch 11a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 11 and a game ball that has entered the second start port 12 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. Second start port switch 12a to detect, normal gate switch 17a to detect game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operating gate 17, count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, general winning opening 31 A detection signal is input from each general winning opening switch 31a or the like that detects each of the game balls that have entered the game.

The main control device 80 operates according to a program mounted in the ROM, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the detection signal and the like, and issues the commands to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device. Output to 83. Further, the main control device 80 controls the display of the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the ordinary symbol display device 7 via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 75, and also controls the display of the first. The lighting control of the special symbol hold number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is performed. Further, the large winning opening solenoid 14b and the ordinary electric service solenoid 13a are also connected to the main control device 80 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. The main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 14 by driving and controlling the large winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 by driving and controlling the ordinary electric utility solenoid 13a. Further, the main control device 80 outputs a signal for management such as a symbol variation and a big hit to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal plate 78.

The payout control device 81 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the main control device 80, and drives the payout motor 90 in response to a command transmitted from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 91 for counting the game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both of them count the prize balls. ..

Further, signals from the full switch 92 and the out-of-ball switch 93 are input to the payout control device 81. The full switch 92 detects that the lower plate 63 is full, and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 in connection with this detection. The ball-out switch 93 detects that the amount of stored game balls is small or is not stored in the ball tank (not shown), and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 in connection with this detection. When the payout control device 81 inputs signals from the full switch 92 and the ball out switch 93, the payout control device 81 drives and stops the payout motor 90 to stop the payout operation of the prize ball. The full switch 92 and the out-of-ball switch 93 are configured to continue to output a signal until the detected state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 90 by stopping the input of the signal. To resume.

The payout control device 81 can communicate with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 79, and drives the payout motor 90 in response to the lending command to pay out the lending ball. The CR unit terminal plate 79 is also connected to the settlement display device 94 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and signals from the ball rental switch and the settlement switch provided in the settlement display device 94 are input. The ball lending switch detects the operation of the lending button 57 and outputs a signal, and the settlement switch detects the operation of the settlement button 58 and outputs a signal. Further, the payout control device 81 is also connected to the launch control device 84, and sends a launch stop command to the launch control device 84 at a predetermined opportunity.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 97 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81 described above, a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 98, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 99 are input to the launch control device 84. The rotation amount signal is output when the player rotates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop signal is the launch stop switch 99 by the player. It is output by pressing. The launch control device 84 controls not to launch the game ball unless a touch signal is input, and even when a launch stop signal is input, the game is played regardless of the operation of the launch handle 64. It is controlled not to fire the ball.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes these to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and issues commands for effect display control and the like. It is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and data for sound control and lamp control is distributed to each control portion (functional component of the voice control device and the lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the functional unit as a voice control device controls the output of voice from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is the data for lamp control. By operating the lamp driver based on the above, various LEDs and lamps 65 are controlled to emit light.

Further, a switch for detecting the operation of the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, the decision switch, and the like is connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when each switch detects the operation by the player, the signal is input. To. The jog dial 68 may be configured to be connected to the effect symbol control device 82.

The effect symbol control device 82 includes data and commands transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 83 (the one transmitted from the main control device 80, the input from the main control device 80 in the sub-integrated control device 83, and the input of the effect buttons and the like. The control is performed based on (generated based on the above), and an effect image such as a pseudo special symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via the effect relay terminal plate, and are configured with the sub-integrated control device 83. The connection with the effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub-integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

The power supply board (not shown) is configured as a DC power supply that generates a DC voltage by electric power supplied from an external AC power supply, and is attached to each part constituting the pachinko machine 1 by operating a power supply switch provided on the power supply board. Supply power. This power supply board includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores power in the backup power supply while power is being supplied from the AC power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure, power is supplied to the main control device 80 or the like (for example, the RAM of the main control device 80), and even after the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, the data in the RAM of the main control device 80 is maintained for a certain period of time. Is retained. The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 80 or in a device other than the power supply board. In this case, the power supply board outputs a supply signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply while the power is supplied from the AC power supply, and a power failure signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply when the power supply is stopped. Is output.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.
When the game ball launched in the game area 3 enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the first special symbol changes on the first special symbol display device 9. At the same time, the random number extracted due to the entry of the ball is determined to be correct or not. Then, when the predetermined fluctuation time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, the result of this success / failure determination is notified by stopping and displaying the first special symbol.
Here, the random numbers extracted when the ball enters the first starting port 11 are stored as the first hold storage, as will be described later. Up to four (upper limit values) of the first reserved storage are stored, and the number of stored first reserved storage (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved storage number) depends on the number of lights of the first special symbol reserved number display device 18. expressed. By digesting the first reserved memory stored in this way, the hit / fail determination and the change of the first special symbol are executed. The number of first reserved memories indicates the number of undigested first reserved memories.

On the other hand, when the game ball launched into the game area 3 passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 (the normal gate switch 17a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 starts variable display of the normal symbol. , The random number extracted due to the entry of the ball is determined to be correct or not. Then, when the normal symbol stopped after a predetermined time from the start of fluctuation is in a predetermined hitting mode, the blade member of the normal electric accessory is driven, and the game ball can be awarded to the second starting port 12. Here, the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is opened once for 0.2 seconds in the non-opening extension mode described later by hitting the normal symbol once, and is opened for 1 second in the opening extension mode described later. Is executed three times.

When the game ball enters the second start port 12 (the second start port switch 12a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the second special symbol starts to change on the second special symbol display device 10, and the second special symbol starts to change. The random number extracted due to the entry of the ball is judged to be correct or not. Then, when the predetermined fluctuation time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, the result of this success / failure determination is notified by stopping and displaying the second special symbol.
Here, the random numbers extracted with the ball entering the second starting port 12 are stored as the second hold storage, as will be described later. Up to four (upper limit values) of the second reserved storage are stored, and the number of stored second reserved storage (hereinafter referred to as the second reserved storage number) depends on the number of lights of the second special symbol reserved number display device 19. expressed. By digesting the second reserved memory stored in this way, the hit / fail determination and the change of the second special symbol are executed. The second reserved memory number indicates the undigested number of the second reserved memory.

During such fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 performs variation display of the pseudo special symbol linked to the variation of each special symbol. By displaying the variation of the pseudo special symbol on the effect symbol display device 6 and displaying the stop mode of the pseudo special symbol, the player can display the variation of each special symbol and the result of the hit / miss determination (big hit, small hit, or loss). I can know.
Here, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol give priority to the fluctuation of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. And execute. That is, when there is an undigested second reserved memory (when the number of the second reserved memory is one or more), the second reserved memory is digested regardless of the presence or absence of the undigested first reserved memory. The change of the special symbol starts. Then, only in the state where there is no undigested second reserved memory, the first reserved memory is digested and the change of the first special symbol is started.

If the result of the hit / fail determination executed by the digestion of the first reserved memory is a big hit, the first special symbol display device 9 stops the first special symbol in a predetermined big hit symbol mode, and the effect symbol display device 6 simulates it. The special symbol is stopped and displayed according to the jackpot symbol production mode. This will determine the jackpot. Similarly, when the hit / fail determination result executed by the digestion of the second reserved memory is a big hit, the second special symbol display device 10 stops the second special symbol in a predetermined big hit symbol mode, and the effect symbol display device. In step 6, the pseudo-special symbol is stopped and displayed according to the jackpot symbol effect mode. This will determine the jackpot. When the big hit is confirmed in this way, the big hit game of opening and closing the big winning opening 14 is executed. If the hit / fail determination result is a small hit, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined small hit symbol mode, and the effect symbol display device 6 stops the pseudo special symbol in the small hit symbol mode. Display. As a result, the small hit is confirmed, and the small hit game of opening and closing the large winning opening 14 once is executed.

In the jackpot game, an opening round for opening the jackpot 14 is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times). The large winning opening 14 is provided with a door member that opens and closes by driving the large winning opening solenoid 14b, which will be described later. Then, by the opening / closing operation of the door member, the large winning opening 14 is converted into an open state in which the game ball can be entered and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered. In the jackpot game, an open round that opens and closes the jackpot 14 once is repeated 16 times (16R) via an interval.

Further, in the small hit game described above, the operation of opening the large winning opening 14 for 1.5 seconds is performed once. In such a small hit game, it is more difficult to obtain a prize ball than in the above-mentioned big hit game.

Next, the specifications of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In the following, the number of prize balls, the probability of winning a big hit, the probability of winning a small hit, the probability of winning a normal symbol, and each game state will be described. Other specifications are the same as before, so explanations have been omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5, when a ball is entered into each of the starting openings 11 and 12, the large winning opening 14, and the general winning opening 31, a set number of prize balls are paid out. Specifically, 3 prize balls for each entry into the first starting port 11, 5 prize balls for each entry into the second starting port 12, and every entry into the large winning opening 14. Thirteen prize balls will be paid out, and five prize balls will be paid out for each entry into the general winning opening 31.

Further, the configuration of this embodiment has a function of increasing the probability of winning a big hit in the above-mentioned hit / fail determination, and is configured as a so-called probability variable machine. That is, the game according to this configuration is roughly divided into a game that proceeds with the big winning opening 14 closed and a game that progresses with the big winning opening 14 closed. Is set to a normal game state and a probabilistic game state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that of the normal game state. Transition.
Here, the normal game state is a game state in which "low probability mode / non-time reduction mode / non-open extension mode" is set, and the probability variation game state is a game state in which "high probability mode / time reduction mode / open extension mode" is set. Is.

In the low probability mode, a preset low winning probability is valid and a winning / failing judgment is made as to whether or not it is a big hit. In the high probability mode, a high winning probability higher than the low winning probability is valid and a hit / fail judgment is made. I do. That is, the low winning probability and the high winning probability are defined as the jackpot winning probability for determining whether or not it is a jackpot, and the low winning probability is determined by the winning / failing determination in the normal gaming state (low probability mode). It is used, and the high winning probability is used in the winning / failing determination in the probabilistic gaming state (high probability mode).
In this embodiment, the low winning probability and the high winning probability are defined for each of the above-mentioned set values 1 to 6, respectively, and in the case of the low probability mode, they are determined by the set setting values 1 to 6. On the other hand, in the case of the high probability mode, the high winning probability determined by the set set values 1 to 6 is valid. More specifically, when the set value 1 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/300 as valid in the low probability mode, and the high winning probability of 1/60 is valid in the high probability mode. The hit / fail judgment is made. When the set value 2 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/280 as valid in the low probability mode, and the winning / failing is made with the high winning probability of 1/56 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. When the set value 3 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/260 as valid in the low probability mode, and the winning / failing is made with the high winning probability of 1/52 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. When the set value 4 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/240 as valid in the low probability mode, and the winning / failing is made with the high winning probability of 1/48 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. When the set value 5 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/220 as valid in the low probability mode, and the winning / failing is made with the high winning probability of 1/44 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. When the set value 6 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/200 as valid in the low probability mode, and the winning / failing is made with the high winning probability of 1/40 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. The same low winning probability and high winning probability are used in both the digestion of the first reserved memory and the digestion of the second reserved memory.

In the time saving mode, the fluctuation time between the first special symbol and the second special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation time in the non-time saving mode. Further, in the time saving mode, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened as compared with the non-time saving mode.

In the open extension mode, the winning probability of the normal symbol is set to be higher than that in the non-open extension mode, and the opening time of the second starting port 12 is extended as compared with the non-open extension mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the winning probability of a normal symbol is set to 1/10 in the non-open extension mode, whereas the corresponding winning probability is set to 9/10 in the open extension mode. Then, in the opening operation of the second starting port 12, the opening for about 0.2 seconds is performed once in the non-opening extension mode, whereas the opening for about 1 second is performed three times in the opening extension mode.

Whether to shift to the normal gaming state or the probabilistic gaming state is determined by whether or not the jackpot symbol mode in which the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped is a mode based on a predetermined probability variation symbol. That is, if the first special symbol or the second special symbol changed by the digestion of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory is the mode based on the probability variation symbol, it shifts to the probabilistic gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. If the mode is based on a symbol other than the probability fluctuation symbol, the game shifts to the normal gaming state after the big hit game. Then, in the probabilistic gaming state, the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the number of fluctuations of the special symbol) reaches a predetermined upper limit value, or the first special symbol The game ends on the condition that one of the second special symbols is confirmed and displayed in the jackpot symbol mode (the jackpot game is started). Here, when the number of times the special figure changes reaches the upper limit value (for example, 100 times) in the probabilistic gaming state, the game shifts to the normal gaming state.

Further, in this embodiment, the small hit winning probability described above is set uniformly (for example, 1/60) for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, the small hit winning probability is the same regardless of the above-mentioned set values 1 to 6 and the gaming state (normal gaming state, probabilistic gaming state). In this embodiment, the small hit winning probability is set uniformly, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of small hit winning probabilities that are different from each other are set and set in each set value as in the above-mentioned big hit winning probability. The small hit winning probability of the set value may be valid.

Next, the processing of various programs executed by the main control device 80 will be described.
FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of the power-on process. This power-on process is a process from the power-on to the main routine described later, and is executed by the main control device 80 when the power is turned on when the game facility is opened. By this power-on process, the jackpot winning probability (see FIG. 5) indicated by the above-mentioned set value set by the manager of the amusement facility is set as valid.

In the power-on process, when the security check is completed by turning on the power and access to the RAM is permitted (S700), it is determined in S705 whether or not the backup flag is ON. In the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S705: No) and S715, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S705: Yes) and S710. In S710, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear signal is ON, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S710: Yes) and S715, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S710: No) and S740. Here, when the RAM clear signal is ON (or when the backup flag is OFF), the process continues from S715 to start up from the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF, the system restarts from the state before the power was cut off.

In S715, the stack setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to S720. In S720, a process of reading the set value set by the probability setting switch 95 is performed. As a result, one of the setting values 1 to 6 described above, which is set by the probability setting switch 95, becomes valid. In the following S725, the initialization process is performed, and the process of clearing the work area of the RAM and the process of initializing the work area of the RAM are executed. Then, by this initialization process, the jackpot winning probability indicated by the set value read in S720 is set as valid. The jackpot winning probability thus validated is used in S190 and S195 of the winning / failing determination process described later. After the process of S725, a process of transmitting a command to perform the initial setting to the payout control device 81 (S730) and a process of transmitting a command to perform the initial setting to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S735) are performed. After that, the process proceeds to the main routine described later.
When the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83 receive the command for performing the initial setting, they execute the initial setting process (not shown), respectively. Here, the sub-integrated control device 83 executes RAM clear processing, initial value random number setting processing, and the like in the initial setting processing, and sets the start period flag = 1 indicating the start of the game by turning on the power. Further, the command transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 includes information of the set setting values 1 to 6, and when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the command, it is included in the command. The information of the set values 1 to 6 is stored in the RAM.

On the other hand, in S740 following the negative determination of S710, the power restoration process is performed. In this power recovery processing, the game information stored in the RAM before the power is cut off is read, and the game is restarted according to the game information. Here, the game information before the power is cut off is information indicating the state of the game that has progressed before the power is cut off, and includes information on the number of winnings, the number of holdings, information on the special game, and the like. Furthermore, the backup signal is turned off. After the processing of S740, the process proceeds to the main routine.

Next, the main routine executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The main routine is composed of the main processing from S10 to S80 and the residual processing of S85 that is repeated as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing the main processing, and is periodically executed by a hard interrupt every 2 ms. Will be done. When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is normal (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay.

If a negative determination (that is, a determination that the interrupt is not normal) is made in S10 (S10: No), the initial setting (S15) is executed, and the process proceeds to the residual processing (S85). In this initial setting, for example, writing of a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the RAM, writing of each initial value to a working area of the RAM, such as using the first and second special symbols as initial symbols, is executed. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination (that is, determination that it is a normal interrupt) is made in S10 (S10: Yes), the initial value random number update process (S20), the jackpot determination random number update process (S25), and the first jackpot symbol Random number update process for determination (S30), random number update process for second big hit symbol determination (S35), random number update process for small hit symbol determination (S40), random number update process for hit determination (S45), reach determination Random number update process (S50), random number update process for determining fluctuation pattern (S55), winning confirmation process (S60), win / fail determination process (S65), special game process (S70), fraud monitoring process (S75), image Each output process (S80) such as output process is performed, and the initial value random number update process (S85) is looped within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input.

Next, the start winning process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This start winning process is one of the subroutines called in the winning confirmation process (S60) of the main routine described above.
In the start winning process, S100 determines whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected the game ball. In the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: No) and S120, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: Yes) and S105. In S105, it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved storage has reached the upper limit value (for example, four). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S105: Yes) and S120, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S105: No) and S110.

In S110, the first extraction random number holding storage process is executed. In this first extraction random number hold storage process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a first jackpot symbol, a random number for reach determination, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. are extracted and stored as the first hold storage, and are stored as the first hold. 1 is added to the first hold number counter indicating the number of stored items, and the processing necessary for turning on the first special symbol hold number display device 18 is performed according to the information of the first hold number counter.

In S120, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected the game ball. In the case of a negative determination (S120: No), the start winning process is terminated, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S120: Yes), the process proceeds to S125. In S125, it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved storage has reached the upper limit value (for example, four). In the case of an affirmative determination (S125: Yes), the start winning process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S125: No), the process proceeds to S130.

In S130, the second extraction random number holding storage process is executed. In this second extraction random number hold storage process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a second jackpot symbol, a random number for reach determination, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. are extracted and stored as a second hold storage, and are stored as a second hold. 1 is added to the second hold number counter indicating the number of stored items, and the processing necessary for turning on the second special symbol hold number display device 19 is performed according to the information of the second hold number counter.

Next, the pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 12. The pass / fail determination process is a process executed from the main routine.

In the hit / fail determination process, as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory 15 is operating (that is, the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed) (S150). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S150: Yes), the pass / fail determination process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S150: No), the process proceeds to S155. In S155, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display of the first and second special symbols is in progress. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S155: Yes), the process proceeds to S260 in FIG. 11, and in the case of a negative determination (S155: No), the process proceeds to S160. In S160, it is determined whether or not the first and second special symbols are being confirmed and displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S160: Yes), S300 in FIG. 12, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S160: No), S165.

In S165, it is determined whether or not there is an undigested second reserved memory, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S165: Yes) and S170, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S165: No) and S175. .. In S170, the number of the second reserved memory is decremented, the oldest undigested second reserved memory is selected, and the information (numerical data such as random value) stored in the second reserved memory is determined as the second big hit. Move to the given buffer for. In this way, the second reserved memory is digested. After this S170, the process proceeds to S185.

In S175, it is determined whether or not there is an undigested first reserved memory, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S175: Yes) and S180, and in the case of a negative determination (S175: No), a pass / fail determination process is performed. To finish. In S180, the number of the first reserved memory is decremented, the oldest undigested first reserved memory is selected, and the information (numerical data such as random value) stored in the first reserved memory is determined as the first big hit. Move to the specified buffer for. In this way, the first reserved memory is digested. After this S180, the process proceeds to S185.
In the pass / fail determination process of this embodiment, the second hold memory is prioritized over the first hold memory and is the target of the pass / fail determination. Therefore, the first hold memory is subject to the pass / fail judgment only when there is no second hold memory.

In S185, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S185: Yes) and S190, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S185: No) and S195. Here, the probability variation flag = 1 indicates the above-mentioned probability variation gaming state (“high probability mode / time saving mode / open extension mode”), and the probability variation flag = 0 indicates the above-mentioned normal gaming state (“low probability”). Mode / Non-time saving mode / Non-opening extension mode ”).

In S190, a hit / fail determination table (probability variation table) corresponding to the set set values 1 to 6 and the high probability mode is selected, and the jackpot determination is moved to the jackpot determination buffer based on the selected probability variation table. It is determined whether or not the random number is a big hit. Here, in this embodiment, it is also determined whether or not the large hit determination random number is a small hit based on the selected probability variation table. Further, in S190, the remaining number of hit / fail determinations that can be executed in the probabilistic game state (probability change flag = 1) (the remaining number until the upper limit of the number of special map fluctuations is reached) is decremented. This remaining number of times (hereinafter referred to as the remaining number of times of special figure fluctuation) is decremented by both the digestion of the first reserved memory and the digestion of the second reserved memory.
After the processing of S190, the process proceeds to S200 of FIG.

On the other hand, in S195, the hit / fail determination table (normal table) corresponding to the set setting values 1 to 6 and the low probability mode was selected, and the table was moved to the jackpot determination buffer based on the selected normal table. The random number for big hit determination is judged whether or not it is a big hit. Here, in this embodiment, it is also determined whether or not the large hit determination random number is a small hit based on the selected normal table. After the processing of S195, the process proceeds to S200 of FIG.

In S200 of FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the determination result of S190 or S195, and the process proceeds to S205 in the case of affirmative determination (S200: Yes) and (S200: No) in the case of negative determination. ), Proceed to S220.

In S205, the jackpot symbol mode of the special symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol determination random number (the jackpot symbol determination random number in the buffer for jackpot determination) related to the digested hold memory. Then, the process proceeds to S210.

In the variation pattern determination process of S210, the variation time of the special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number or the like (variation pattern determination random number or the like in the buffer for jackpot determination) related to the digested hold storage and the probability variation flag. It is determined, and the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined according to the variation time. Further, by this fluctuation pattern determination process, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is executed and the type of the reach effect.

In the following S215, the number of rounds of the big hit game, the opening pattern of the big winning opening, the production time related to the big hit game, the interval time, the production mode of the big hit game, and the like are set, and the process proceeds to S250.

On the other hand, in S220 following the negative determination of S200, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit based on the determination result of S190 or S195. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S220: Yes) and S225, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S220: No) and S240.

In S225, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol related to the digested hold memory, and the process proceeds to S230.
In S230, similarly to the above-mentioned S210, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern related to the digested hold memory (random number for determining the fluctuation pattern in the buffer for jackpot determination, etc.). The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined according to the fluctuation time.
In the following S235, the opening pattern of the large winning opening 14 in the small hit game, the effect time related to the small hit game, the effect mode of the small hit game, and the like are set, and the process proceeds to S250.

Further, in S240 following the negative determination of S220, a special symbol is obtained based on the variation pattern determination random number or the like (variation pattern determination random number or the like in the jackpot determination buffer) related to the digested hold storage, as in the case of S210. The fluctuation time and fluctuation pattern of are determined. Further, prior to S240, a process of determining a lost symbol is performed. In the subsequent S245, the processing related to the loss is performed. Then, proceed to S250.
In this embodiment, the process of determining the lost symbol is performed in S240, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be provided in which a process of determining the lost symbol is provided before S240.

In S250, a command indicating the number of first reserved memory and the number of second reserved memory immediately after decrementing in S170 and S180, and a command including information on the lottery result (big hit, small hit, or loss) by S190 or S195. And, a fluctuation start command including a command including the jackpot game mode, the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the stop mode of the special symbol, the fluctuation pattern, etc. determined in S205 to S240 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. Further, the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is driven and controlled according to the stored hold storage to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the pass / fail determination process is completed. do.
When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives such a command, the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the information (first reserved storage number and second reserved storage number, fluctuation time of special symbol, fluctuation pattern, pass / fail determination result, special symbol). (Stop mode, jackpot game mode, etc.) are stored in a predetermined buffer. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 transmits a command to the effect symbol control device 82 according to the fluctuation start command, and the effect symbol control device 82 drives and controls the effect symbol display device 6 according to the received command to specialize. Stopping the symbol Starts the variable display of the pseudo special symbol corresponding to the information of the symbol mode and the variation pattern.

In S260 of FIG. 11 following the affirmative determination of S155 described above, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S260: Yes), the process proceeds to S265, and in the case of a negative determination. (S260: No) ends the pass / fail determination process. In S265, the variable display of the special symbol is terminated, and the confirmed symbol of the special symbol (that is, the big hit symbol determined in S205, the small hit symbol determined in S225, or the lost symbol determined in S240) is displayed. A symbol confirmation command for executing the confirmation display of the effect symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the pass / fail determination process is terminated.

In S300 of FIG. 12 following the affirmative determination of S160 described above, it is determined whether or not the duration of the confirmation display of the special symbol has expired, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the hit / fail determination process is terminated. In S305, the confirmation display of the special symbol is finished, and the process proceeds to S310. In S310, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that is a big hit. Proceed to. In S315, the probability change flag is referred to, and when the probability change flag = 1, the probability change flag is cleared (S320) and the remaining number of special figure fluctuations is cleared (S380), and the process proceeds to S340. After that, by sequentially executing the state designation command transmission process (S340), the condition device operation start process (S345), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S350), and the big hit start effect process (S355), the mode of the big hit game. A command indicating the above, a command instructing the start of the big hit game, and the like are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to start the big hit game and end the winning / failing determination process.

On the other hand, in S360 following the negative determination of S310, the probability variation flag is referred to, and when the probability variation flag = 1 (S360: Yes), the remaining number of hit / fail determinations that can be executed in the probability variation gaming state (special figure variation). (Remaining number of times)) (S365). Then, when the remaining number of special figure fluctuations = 0 (S365: Yes), the probability change flag is cleared (S370), and the process proceeds to S390. In S390, the state designation command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to S395.

In S395, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that is a small hit, and if it is affirmative, the process proceeds to S400, and the special electric accessory operation start process (S400) is performed. By sequentially executing the hit start effect processing (S405), a command indicating the mode of the small hit game, a command instructing the start of the small hit game, and the like are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the small hit game. It starts and ends the pass / fail judgment process. Further, in the case of a negative determination in S395 (S395: No), the hit / fail determination process is terminated.

Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 to 15. This big hit game process is a process executed from the special game process of the main routine described above when a big hit is obtained by the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process.

In the jackpot game process, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operating device is operating (that is, the jackpot game is being executed) (S500). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S500: Yes) and S505, and in the case of a negative determination (S500: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S505, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 14, and in the case of a negative determination (S505: No). Proceed to S510. In S510, it is determined whether or not it is in the interval of each opening / closing round in the jackpot game. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S510: Yes), S570 in FIG. 14, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S510: No), S515. In S515, it is determined whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is in progress. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S515: Yes), S600 in FIG. 13, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S515: No), S520.

In S520, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the big hit game has elapsed. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S520: Yes) and S525, and in the case of a negative determination (S520: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S525, the large winning opening opening process is executed to open the large winning opening 14. After S525, the jackpot game process ends.

In S550 of FIG. 14 following the affirmative determination of S505, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls winning in the large winning opening 14 is 10. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: Yes) and S560, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: No) and S555. In S555, it is determined whether or not the opening time (for example, 30 seconds) of the large winning opening 14 has ended. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S555: Yes) and S560, and in the case of a negative determination (S555: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S560, the large winning opening closing process is executed, and the large winning opening 14 is closed. After S560, proceed to S565. In S565, the jackpot interval process for setting the interval for each round of the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S570 following the affirmative determination of S510, it is determined whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S570: Yes) and S575, and in the case of a negative determination (S570: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S575, it is determined whether or not the final round (16 rounds) has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S575: Yes) and S580, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S575: No) and S585. In S580, the jackpot end effect processing for performing the effect when ending the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated. In S585, the large winning opening opening process is executed to open the large winning opening 14. After S585, the jackpot game process is terminated.

Further, in S600 of FIG. 15 following the affirmative determination of S515, it is determined whether or not the end effect time has ended. In the case of an affirmative determination (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and the S605 and S610 are executed in sequence, while in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S605 and S610, the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device are stopped, and the process proceeds to S615. In S615, it is determined whether or not to shift to the probabilistic game state after the big hit game. In the case of affirmative determination (S615: Yes), the number of hit / fail determinations that can be executed in the probabilistic game state (upper limit number of special figure fluctuations) is set (S620), and the probabilistic change flag = 1 (S625).
Subsequent S640 and S645 execute a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game and a state designation command transmission process to the sub-integrated control device 83, and end the jackpot game process.

Next, the main part of the present invention will be described in Examples 1 to 3 below.

The configuration of the first embodiment is a special variation effect displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 according to the variation of the first or second special symbol, and the set values 1 to 6 set by the manager of the amusement facility (FIG. 1). It is designed to display the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 (see FIG. 21) suggesting (see FIG. 5), and whether or not to display the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 has a predetermined probability (hereinafter, referred to as). Determined according to (called suggested probability). Here, a plurality of suggestion tables in which the suggestion probabilities for displaying the suggestion symbol embodiments 101 to 104 are set are provided (FIG. 16), and one suggestion table is selected to display the suggestion symbol embodiments 101 to 104. Decide whether to hide or hide.

In Example 1, as shown in FIG. 16, as a plurality of suggestion tables having different suggestion probabilities for displaying the suggestion symbol embodiments 101 to 104, a high probability suggestion table, a first normal suggestion table, and a second normal suggestion table are used. And four types of the third normal suggestion table are preset. The highest probability suggestion is set in the high probability suggestion table, the second highest suggestion probability is set in the first normal suggestion table, and the third normal suggestion table is set. A high suggestion probability is set, and the lowest suggestion probability is set in the third normal suggestion table.

In the first embodiment, the high probability suggestion table is valid when the start period flag = 1 described above, and the first to third normal suggestion tables are valid when the start period flag = 0. .. Here, the start period flag indicates the period from the time when the power is turned on when the game facility is opened until the first big hit game is executed on the machine (hereinafter referred to as the start period). It is set to 1 in the start period. That is, as described above, when the power of the machine base is turned on, the main control device 80 transmits a command to the sub-integrated control device 83 by the power-on process S735, and the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the command. Then, the start period flag = 1 is set. After that, when the change start command transmitted from the main control device 80 by S250 of the hit / fail determination process includes the information of jackpot confirmation in the state of the start period flag = 1, the sub-integrated control device 83 says. The start period flag = 0. Then, when the first jackpot game executed after the opening of the amusement facility is completed on each machine, the start period flag = 0 is maintained until the amusement facility is closed (until the power is cut off) after this end.

As described above, when the start period flag = 1 (start period), the high-probability suggestion table determines whether the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed or hidden. Therefore, the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are special. There is a high probability that it will be displayed as a variable effect. On the other hand, when the start period flag = 0, any one of the first to third normal suggestion tables is selected, and the selected normal suggestion table indicates whether the suggested symbol embodiments 101 to 104 are displayed or hidden. Since it is determined, the probability that the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed in the special variation effect is lower than in the case of the start period flag = 1.
When the start period flag = 0, the probability of selecting the first normal suggestion table having a high suggestion probability is the lowest, and the probability of selecting the third normal suggestion table having the lowest suggestion probability is the highest.

As shown in FIG. 17, the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are based on the first to third Tatsuyoshi suggested symbol modes 101 to 103 and three pseudo special symbols displayed in response to the fluctuation and stop of the special symbol. Four types with the stop suggestion symbol mode 104 are preset. Here, the first Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol mode 101 is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and is a symbol mode in which the Tatsuyoshi character is looking into. The second Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 102 is displayed in substantially the center of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and is a symbol aspect of the Tatsuyoshi character having a normal facial expression. The third Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 103 is displayed in substantially the center of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and is a symbol aspect of the Tatsuyoshi character with a laughing expression. In the stop suggestion symbol mode 104, "3" is stopped and displayed on the left pseudo-special symbol, "1" is stopped and displayed on the center pseudo-special symbol, and "5" is stopped and displayed on the right pseudo-special symbol. It is a symbol mode showing a loss of a special symbol.

One of these suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is selected and displayed according to the set values 1 to 6 that have been set. That is, the first Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 101 is a symbol aspect suggesting that the set values 2 to 6 are set, and can be selected and determined when any of these set values 2 to 6 is set. .. Further, the second Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 102 is a symbol aspect suggesting that the set values 1 to 3 are set, and can be selected and determined when any of these set values 1 to 3 is set. .. Further, the third Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 103 is a symbol aspect suggesting that the set values 4 to 6 are set, and can be selected and determined when any of these set values 4 to 6 is set. .. Further, the stop suggestion symbol mode 104 is a symbol mode suggesting that the set value 6 is set, and can be selected and determined when the set value 6 is set.

In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the selection probabilities of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 in the set values 1 to 6 are set.
When the set value 1 is set, the selection probability of the second Tatsuyoshi suggested symbol embodiment 102 is 100%, and the other suggested symbol embodiments 101, 103, 104 are not selected.
In the case of the set value 2 and the set value 3, the selection probability of each of the first Tatsuyoshi suggested symbol embodiment 101 and the second Tatsuyoshi suggested symbol embodiment 102 is 50%, and the other suggested symbol embodiments 103 and 104 are not selected.
In the case of the set value 4 and the set value 5, the selection probability of each of the first Tatsuyoshi suggested symbol embodiment 101 and the third Tatsuyoshi suggested symbol embodiment 103 is 50%, and the other suggested symbol embodiments 102 and 104 are not selected.
In the case of the set value 6, the selection probabilities of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are set according to the result of determining whether the special symbol is correct or not. When the special symbol is confirmed to be lost, the selection probability of each of the first Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol embodiment 101 and the third Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol embodiment 103 is 30%, and the selection probability of the stop suggestion symbol embodiment 104 is 40%. When the big hit is determined for the special symbol, the selection probability of each of the first Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol embodiment 101 and the third Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol embodiment 103 is 50%, and the stop suggestion symbol embodiment 104 is not selected. In the case of the set value 6, the second Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol mode 102 is not selected regardless of the result of the hit / fail determination.

In the first embodiment, the process of selecting each suggestion table in this way to determine whether to display or hide the suggestion symbol embodiments 101 to 104, and the suggestion symbol embodiments 101 to 1 according to the set setting values 1 to 6 are set. The process of selecting and displaying 104 is executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 every time a fluctuation start command is received from the main control device 80. That is, each time the first hold memory or the second hold memory is digested by the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process, the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 can be displayed by the special variation effect displayed according to the variation of the special symbol. Therefore, there is a chance that the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed for each change of the special symbol.
In the first embodiment, the period during which the high-probability suggestion table is valid by the start period flag = 1 is the period from the time when the power is turned on until the first big hit is confirmed, and the period from the first to the first by the start period flag = 0. The period during which the third normal suggestion table is valid is after the end of the jackpot game executed by the first jackpot determination. Further, selection of the first to third ordinary suggestion tables, determination of whether or not to execute the suggested symbol embodiments 101 to 104 by the high probability suggestion table or the first to third ordinary suggestion tables, and the suggestion symbol embodiments 101 to 104. The selection is executed by a lottery using one or a plurality of random numbers extracted by the sub-integrated control device 83 when the fluctuation start command is received.

Further, in the first embodiment, the display content of the special variation effect displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 changes according to each of the valid suggestion tables. Specifically, when the high-probability suggestion table is enabled, a special variation effect of the display content in which the fighter symbol 111 flies is displayed (see FIG. 20), and when the first normal suggestion table is enabled. Displays a special variation effect of the display content in which the fighting symbol 112 fights (see FIGS. 21 (A) and 21 (B)), and when the second normal suggestion table is enabled, the display content in which the automobile symbol 113 races. (See FIGS. 21 (C) and 21 (D)), and when the third normal suggestion table is enabled, the special variation effect of the display content in which the symbols 111 to 113 are hidden is displayed. (See FIGS. 21 (E) and 21 (F)). By displaying the special variation effect of each display content, it is notified which of the high-probability suggestion table and the first to third normal suggestion tables is valid. Therefore, the player can know whether the probability that the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed is high or low before the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed by observing the special variation effect.

Then, in the first embodiment, a plurality of effect display patterns to be selected according to the information of the variation start command are set, and the special variation effect is displayed according to one effect display pattern selected according to each suggestion table.
As such effect display patterns, a plurality of effect display patterns for displaying the flight of the fighter symbol 111, a plurality of effect display patterns for displaying the battle of the fighting symbol 112, and a plurality of display patterns for displaying the race of the automobile symbol 113. It includes an effect display pattern and a plurality of effect display patterns that hide these symbols 111 to 113. Here, these plurality of effect display patterns include a group consisting of a plurality of effect display patterns for displaying the flight of the fighter symbol 111 (hereinafter referred to as a battle effect group), and a plurality of display patterns for fighting the fighting symbol 112. A group consisting of effect display patterns (hereinafter referred to as a fighting effect group), a group consisting of a plurality of effect display patterns displaying the race of the automobile symbol 113 (hereinafter referred to as a race effect group), and these symbols 111 to 113 are not included. It is divided into a group consisting of a plurality of effect display patterns to be displayed (hereinafter referred to as a normal effect group). In the first embodiment, each of these effect groups is assigned to the high-probability suggestion table and the first to third normal suggestion tables, and the effect group is selected according to each suggestion group. That is, when the high probability suggestion table is enabled, one effect display pattern is selected from the battle effect group, and when the first normal suggestion table is enabled, one effect display is selected from the fighting effect group. When a pattern is selected and the second normal suggestion table is enabled, one effect display pattern is selected from the race effect group, and when the third normal suggestion table is enabled, the normal effect group is selected. One effect display pattern is selected, and the special variation effect is displayed according to the selected effect display pattern.

Further, in the first embodiment, a plurality of effect display patterns for displaying each of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 and a plurality of effect display patterns for hiding the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are provided in each of the effect groups. It is equipped with. Then, when the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined, the effect display pattern for displaying the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is selected. For example, when the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined by the high-probability suggestion table, one effect display pattern for displaying the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is selected from the battle effect group. In the special variation effect displayed by this effect display pattern, the variation of the pseudo special symbol, the reach effect, and the like are displayed according to the variation start command, and the flight effect and the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 of the fighter symbol 111 described above are displayed. Is displayed. On the other hand, when the non-display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined by the high-probability suggestion table, one effect display pattern that hides the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is selected from the battle effect group. In the special variation effect displayed by this effect display pattern, the variation of the pseudo special symbol, the reach effect, the flight effect of the fighter symbol 111, and the like are displayed, and the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are not displayed.
The special variation effect is an effect to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the change and stop of the special symbol, and from the start to the stop display of the pseudo special symbols 105a to 105c that pseudo-display the special symbol. Perform a series of effects (see FIGS. 20 and 21). Therefore, the effect display pattern includes the variation mode of the pseudo special symbols 105a to 105c, the stop mode of the pseudo special symbols 105a to 105c, the reach mode, and the like, as well as the above-mentioned fighter symbol 111, fighting symbol 112, and automobile symbol 113. It is composed of a display mode, a suggested symbol mode 101 to 104, and the like.

Next, the special figure effect control process for displaying and controlling the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
The special symbol effect control process of the first embodiment is a process for controlling the special variation effect displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 in accordance with the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol controlled by the main control device 80. .. The special figure effect control process is a process that is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 (for example, a timer interrupt process having a cycle of 2 ms), and the main control device 80 is subjected to the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process and jackpot game process. It is executed according to the information sent from (such as the fluctuation start command).

In the special figure effect control process, it is determined in S800 whether or not the fluctuation start command is received from the main control device 80. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S800: Yes) and S805, and in the case of a negative determination (S800: No), the special figure effect control process is terminated. Here, as described above, the fluctuation start command is a signal transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 by the pass / fail determination process S250 executed by the main control device 80, and is the first hold storage or the first hold storage by the hit / fail determination process. (Ii) Information such as the result of the winning / failing lottery determined by the digestion of the reserved memory, the variation time of the special symbol, the stop mode of the special symbol, and the variation pattern is included.

In S805, it is determined whether or not the start period flag = 1 described above. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S805: Yes) and S810, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S805: No) and S815.
In S810, the above-mentioned high probability suggestion table is valid. On the other hand, in S815, the suggestion table selection process is usually executed. In this normal suggestion table selection process, one normal suggestion table is selected and determined from the first to third normal suggestion tables described above according to the selection probability (FIG. 16). Then, one of the determined normal suggestion tables is valid.

In S820, the suggestion effect determination process is executed. In this suggestion effect determination process, it is determined whether or not to display the suggestion symbol modes 101 to 104 according to the suggestion table validated in S810 or S815.

In the following S825, the effect group selection process is executed. In this effect group selection process, the effect group for selecting the effect display pattern of the special variation effect is selected according to the suggestion table validated in S810 or S815. Here, when the high probability suggestion table is enabled, the battle effect group is selected, and when the first normal suggestion table is enabled, the fighting effect group is selected, and the second normal suggestion table is selected. When enabled, the race effect group is selected, and when the third normal suggestion table is enabled, the normal effect group is selected.

In S830, it is determined whether or not the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined in S820. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S830: Yes) and S835, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S830: No) and S840.

In S835, the suggestion symbol mode selection process is executed. In this suggested symbol aspect selection process, the suggested symbol aspects 101 to 104 are selected and determined according to the set values 1 to 6. Here, the selection determination of each suggested symbol aspect 101 to 104 is executed according to the selection probability (FIG. 18) set according to the set values 1 to 6, as described above.
As described above, the set information of the set values 1 to 6 is transmitted from the main control device 80 when the power is turned on, and the sub-integrated control device 83 stores the received set value information in the RAM. Therefore, the sub-integrated control device 83 can check the set value stored in the RAM at any time at least when the power is on.

In S840, the effect display pattern determination process for determining the effect display pattern of the special variation effect displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 is executed. This effect display pattern determination process confirms the information on the hit / fail determination result included in the above-mentioned change start command, the information on the reach, the information on the change pattern, the information on the change time of the special symbol, and the like, and these information and the above-mentioned S820. Based on the information on whether or not to display the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 determined in S825, one effect display pattern is determined from the effect group selected in S825.
Specifically, when the battle effect group is selected in S820, if the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined in S825, the battle effect group is based on the information of the change start command. Then, the effect display pattern for displaying the suggested symbol aspects 101 to 104 is selected and determined. On the other hand, when it is determined in S825 that the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are not displayed, the effect display pattern that hides the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 from the battle effect group based on the information of the variation start command. To select and decide.
Further, when the fighting effect group is selected in S820, if the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined in S825, the fighting effect group determines the display based on the information of the variation start command. An effect display pattern for displaying the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is selected and determined. On the other hand, when it is determined in S825 that the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are not displayed, the effect display pattern that hides the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 from the fighting effect group based on the information of the variation start command. To select and decide.
Similarly, when the race effect group is selected by the S820, the effect display pattern is selected and determined from the race effect group, and when the normal effect group is selected by the S820, the effect display group is selected and determined. An effect display pattern is selected and determined from the normal effect group.

In S845, the effect display process is executed. In this effect display process, the effect symbol display device 6 performs a process of displaying and controlling the special variation effect according to the effect display pattern determined in S840. Specifically, a command including information on the effect display pattern determined in S840 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and by transmitting this command, the effect symbol display device 6 via the effect symbol control device 82. The display control of the special variation effect according to the effect display pattern. When the effect symbol control device 82 receives the command from the sub-integrated control device 83, the effect symbol control device 82 generates moving image data for displaying the effect display pattern according to the information of the effect display pattern included in the command. Then, by playing back this moving image data, a special variation effect by the effect display pattern is displayed.

Next, display examples of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21.
It is assumed that a player starts a game with a pachinko machine 1 whose big hit has never been confirmed since the opening of the game facility. Here, when the power is turned on before the store is opened, a command including information on the set value (big hit winning probability) set at the time of turning on the power is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83 by the power-on process (FIG. 6) described above. Send. Upon receiving this command, the sub-integrated control device 83 sets the start period flag = 1 as described above. As described above, this start period flag = 1 indicates that the machine has never been hit by a jackpot since the power was turned on.

With the start period flag = 1, when the first hold memory stored by entering the first starting port 11 or the second holding memory stored by entering the second starting port 12 is digested. As shown in FIG. 20 (A), the pseudo-special symbols 105a to 105c are variablely displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as the first special symbol or the second special symbol changes. Further, the effect symbol display device 6 displays an effect in which the fighter symbol 111 flies along with the variable display of the pseudo special symbols 105a to 105c.
The first reserved symbol 116 indicating the first reserved storage number is displayed in the first reserved storage number display area 115 defined at the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and the second reserved symbol 116 is displayed at the lower right of the screen. The second reserved symbol 119 indicating the second reserved storage number is displayed in the reserved storage number display area 118. In the first hold storage number display area 115, the first hold storage number is notified by the display number of the first hold symbol 116, and in the second hold storage number display area 118, the second hold is made by the display number of the second hold symbol 119. Notify the number of memories.

As described above, the digestion of the first reserved storage or the second reserved storage is executed by the pass / fail determination process, and the variable start command is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 with the digestion. Upon receiving this variation start command, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether to display or hide the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 by the special figure effect control process, and also determines the effect display pattern of the special variation effect. Here, since the start period flag = 1, it is determined from the high-probability suggestion table whether or not the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed, and one effect is displayed according to each information of the variable start command from the battle effect group. Select and decide the pattern. With the effect display pattern determined in this way, the variation of the pseudo special symbols 105a to 105c and the flight of the fighter symbol 111 are displayed as effects.

Then, when the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined by the above-mentioned high-probability suggestion table, one suggested symbol mode is selected according to the set setting values 1 to 6, and the selected suggested symbol is selected. The aspect is displayed.
For example, when the first Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 101 is selected, as shown in FIG. 20B, the first Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 101 is displayed during the variable display of the pseudo special symbols 105a to 105c. To. From the display of the first Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 101, the player can see that any of the set values 2 to 6 is set.
Further, when the second Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 102 is selected, as shown in FIG. 20C, the second Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 102 is displayed during the variation display of the pseudo special symbols 105a to 105c. To. From the display of the second Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 102, it can be seen that any of the set values 1 to 3 is set by the player.
Further, when the third Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 103 is selected, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), the third Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 103 is displayed during the variation display of the pseudo special symbols 105a to 105c. To. From the display of the third Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 103, the player can see that any of the set values 4 to 6 is set.
Further, when the stop suggestion symbol mode 104 is selected, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), the pseudo special symbols 105a to 105c are stopped and displayed in the stop suggestion symbol mode 104. As a result, the player knows that the set value 6 is set.

On the other hand, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed as a big hit in the state of the start period flag = 1, the start period flag = 0. This start period flag = 0 is maintained until the power is cut off due to the closing of the amusement facility. Therefore, after the end of the jackpot game executed by the jackpot confirmation with the start period flag = 0, the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the fluctuation start command, and the suggestion symbol mode is based on the first to third normal suggestion tables. It is determined whether to display or hide 101 to 104. That is, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the variation start command in the state of the start period flag = 0, the suggestion symbol aspects 101 to 104 are according to any one of the first to third normal suggestion tables by the special figure effect control process. The display or non-display of is determined, and the effect display pattern of the special variation effect is determined.
Here, when the first normal suggestion table is enabled, the fighting effect group is selected, and one effect display pattern is selected and determined from the fighting effect group. For example, when the display of the first Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol mode 101 is determined, as shown in FIGS. 21 (A) and 21 (B), the fighting symbol 112 and the variation of the pseudo special symbols 105a to 105c are displayed. The first Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 101 is displayed. When the display of the suggested symbol modes 102 to 104 is decided, the determined suggested symbol modes 102 to 104 are displayed (not shown).
Further, when the second normal suggestion table is enabled, the race effect group is selected, and one effect display pattern is selected and determined from the race effect group. For example, when the display of the second Tatsuyoshi incitement symbol mode 102 is determined, as shown in FIGS. 21 (C) and 21 (D), the automobile symbol 113 and the variation of the pseudo special symbols 105a to 105c are displayed. The second Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 102 is displayed. When the display of the suggested symbol modes 101, 103, 104 is determined, the determined suggested symbol modes 101, 102, 104 are displayed (not shown).
When the third normal suggestion table is enabled, the above-mentioned normal effect group is selected, and one effect display pattern is selected and determined from the normal effect group. For example, when the display of the third Tatsuyoshi inviting symbol mode 103 is determined, as shown in FIGS. 21 (E) and 21 (F), the third Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol is displayed while the fluctuations of the pseudo special symbols 105a to 105c are displayed. Aspect 103 is displayed. When the display of the suggested symbol modes 101, 102, 104 is determined, the determined suggested symbol modes 101, 102, 104 are displayed (not shown).

As described above, in the first embodiment, the suggested symbol embodiments 101 to 104 are displayed or hidden according to the high-probability suggestion table or the first to third normal suggestion tables for each digestion of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory. Since it is determined whether or not, the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 may be displayed a plurality of times during the game. Therefore, the player can guess the set values 1 to 6 to some extent by displaying the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 multiple times. For example, if the first Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 101 and the second Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 102 are displayed, it can be seen that either the set value 2 or the set value 3 is set. Further, if the first Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 101 and the third Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol aspect 103 are displayed, it can be understood that any of the set values 4 to 6 is displayed. Further, if the stop suggestion symbol mode 104 is displayed, it is understood that the set value is 6. In particular, the period from the time when the power is turned on to the confirmation of the first big hit (the state of the start period flag = 1) is set because the probability of determining the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 by the high probability suggestion table is high. This is your chance to know the set values 1-6.

Next, the features of Example 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, in the start period (start period flag = 1) from the time when the power is turned on to the first execution of the jackpot game, whether the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed or hidden by the high probability suggestion table. On the other hand, after the end of the first big hit game (start period flag = 0), the display or non-display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined by the first to third normal suggestion tables. Is. In such a configuration, the high-probability suggestion table has a higher probability of determining the display of the suggestion symbol embodiments 101 to 104 than the first to third normal suggestion tables. Therefore, in the start period, the suggestion symbol embodiment 101 ~ 104 is easily displayed. As a result, it is possible to recommend the player who requests the information of the set values 1 to 6 to play the game during the start period, and it is possible to improve the operating rate of the machine immediately after the opening of the game facility. Therefore, the problem of a decrease in the operating rate of the machine base immediately after the power is turned on, which occurs in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, can be solved by the configuration of the first embodiment.

Further, in the configuration of the first embodiment, each effect group grouped according to the display contents (designs 111 to 113) of the special variation effect is assigned to the high probability suggestion table and the first to third normal suggestion tables. One effect display pattern is selected and determined from the effect group assigned to the valid suggestion table, and the effect symbol display device 6 displays the special variation effect according to the determined effect display pattern. As a result, the player has a high or low probability that the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 will be displayed by viewing the display contents of the special variation effect (each of the effect groups) before displaying the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104. Can be known. Therefore, it is possible to effectively stimulate the emotions of the player who expects the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 even before the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104, and the player can be made to play more positively.
Here, since the high probability suggestion table is effective in the start period (start period flag = 1), the player's expectation can be further stimulated by the special variation effect of displaying the fighter symbol 111. Then, in the start period, even if the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are not displayed during the special variation effect, the expectation is stimulated for each display of the special variation effect, so that the player can actively continue the game. Can be prompted. Further, even when the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are not displayed easily, it is possible to encourage the player to actively continue the game. As a result, the above-mentioned effect of improving the operating rate of the machine machine immediately after the opening of the amusement facility can be further improved.
Further, after the end of the first big hit game (start period flag = 0), the player can know whether the probability of displaying the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is high or low by displaying the special variation effect. As a result, even after the end of the first jackpot game, it is possible to stimulate the emotions of the player who seeks the information of the set values 1 to 6, and it is possible to encourage the player to actively continue the game. Is.

The configuration of the second embodiment is a start period (start period flag = 1) for determining the first big hit from the time when the power is turned on, a state in which the high probability suggestion table is valid as in the above-mentioned embodiment 1, and a high probability suggestion table. The manager of the amusement facility can arbitrarily select one of the state in which one of the first to third normal suggestion tables is selected and enabled. After the end of the first big hit game (start period flag = 0), any one of the first to third normal suggestion tables is valid as in the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment, the administrator causes the game ball to enter the second starting port 12 within a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) from the power ON operation of the machine base, so that the second starting port switch 12a is used. When the game ball is detected, the table selection flag = 1 is set, while when the second start port switch 12a does not detect the game ball within the predetermined time from the power ON operation, the table selection flag = 0. And. Then, when the start period flag = 1 and the table selection flag = 1, any one of the high probability suggestion table and the first to third normal suggestion tables is selected and valid. On the other hand, when the start period flag = 1 and the table selection flag = 0, the high probability suggestion table is valid. As described above, the second start port switch 12a of the second embodiment is a switch for selecting one suggestion table only within a predetermined time from the power ON operation, and the manager of the amusement facility switches the switch. It can be operated arbitrarily.
Here, the state where the start period flag = 1 and the table selection flag = 1 is referred to as a selection suggestion mode, and the state where the start period flag = 1 and the table selection flag = 0 is referred to as a high suggestion mode. That is, in the configuration of the second embodiment, the start period for determining the first big hit from the time of turning on the power is set to either the selection suggestion mode or the high suggestion mode by the operation of the administrator at the time of turning on the power.

The control of the table selection flag by the ball detection of the second start port switch 12a is executed according to the command transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 by S735 of the power-on process (FIG. 6). That is, in the second embodiment, the same power-on process as in the first embodiment is executed, and when the second start port switch 12a detects the game ball within a predetermined time from the power-on operation, the power-on process S730 causes the second start port switch 12a to detect the game ball. , The ball detection information of the second start port switch 12a is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives this ball detection information, the table selection flag = 1. On the other hand, if the command transmitted from S730 does not include the ball detection information of the second start port switch 12a, the table selection flag = 0 is set.
Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 states that the change start command transmitted from the main control device 80 by S250 of the hit / fail determination process includes the information of the big hit confirmation in the state of the start period flag = 1. Set the table selection flag = 0. After that, the table selection flag = 0 is maintained until the game facility is closed (until the power is cut off).

Further, the probability of selecting one of the high probability suggestion table and the first to third normal suggestion tables is preset as shown in FIG. 22. Here, when the start period flag = 1 and the table selection flag = 0 (high suggestion mode), the selection probability of the high probability suggestion table is 100% as in the above-described first embodiment. On the other hand, when the start period flag = 1 and the table selection flag = 1 (selection suggestion mode), the probability of selecting the high probability suggestion table and the probability of selecting any one of the first to third normal suggestion tables. And are set to 50% respectively. The probability of selecting each suggestion table is set so that the high probability suggestion table has the highest probability and the first normal suggestion table, the second normal suggestion table, and the third normal suggestion table have the lowest selection probability. Therefore, in the selection suggestion mode, it is easy to be selected in descending order of suggestion probability.
When the start period flag = 0 (and the table selection flag = 0), the selection probabilities of the first to third normal suggestion tables are set as in the first embodiment described above.

In the second embodiment, the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 (see FIG. 17) suggesting the set values 1 to 6 and the selection probabilities of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 (see FIG. 18) are the above-described implementations. Same as Example 1. Further, each effect group that selects the effect display pattern of the special variation effect is the same as that of the first embodiment described above. That is, when the high probability suggestion table is enabled, the battle effect group is selected, and the special variation effect by the effect display pattern in which the fighter symbol 111 flies is displayed. When the first normal suggestion table is enabled, the fighting effect group is selected, and the special variation effect by the effect display pattern in which the fighting symbol 112 fights is displayed. When the second normal suggestion table is enabled, the race effect group is selected, and the special variation effect by the effect display pattern in which the automobile symbol 113 races is displayed. Further, when the third normal suggestion table is enabled, the normal effect group is selected, and the special variation effect by the effect display pattern in which the symbols 111 to 113 are hidden is displayed.

Next, the special figure effect control process for controlling the special variation effect displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 23.
The special figure effect control process of the second embodiment is a process for controlling the special variation effect as in the first embodiment described above, and is periodically (for example, a timer interrupt process having a 2 ms cycle) in the sub-integrated control device 83. Is executed.

In S1000, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start command is received from the main control device 80. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1000: Yes) and S1005, and in the case of a negative determination (S1000: No), the special figure effect control process is terminated. This S1000 is the same process as S800 of the special figure effect control process of the first embodiment.

In S1005, it is determined whether or not the start period flag = 1 described above. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1005: Yes) and S1010, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1005: No) and S1015.

In S1010, it is determined whether or not the table selection flag = 1 described above. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1010: Yes) and S1012, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1010: No) and S1013.

In S1012, the suggestion table selection process is executed. In this suggestion table selection process, the selection probability in the case of the start period flag = 1 and the table selection flag = 1 (selection suggestion mode) from the above-mentioned high-probability suggestion table and the first to third normal suggestion tables. One suggestion table is selected and determined according to (FIG. 22). Then, the determined one suggestion table is valid. As described above, when the start period flag = 1 and the table selection flag = 1, both the high probability suggestion table and the first to third normal suggestion tables may be valid.

On the other hand, in S1013, the above-mentioned high probability suggestion table is valid. When the start period flag = 1 and the table selection flag = 0 (high suggestion mode), only the high probability suggestion table is valid.

Further, in S1015 following the negative determination of S1005, the suggestion table selection process is usually executed. This S1015 is the same process as S815 of the special figure effect control process of the first embodiment.

In S1020, the suggestion effect determination process is executed. In this suggestion effect determination process, it is determined whether or not to display the suggestion symbol aspects 101 to 104 according to the suggestion table validated in S1012, S1013, or S1015.

Since each process of S1025 to S1045 is the same as each process of S825 to S845 of the special figure effect control process of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, display examples of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 in the configuration of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21.
In the second embodiment, when the administrator does not enter the game ball into the second starting port 12 when the power is turned on (table selection flag = 0), the start period from the time when the power is turned on until the first big hit is confirmed ( With the start period flag = 1), the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed in the special variation effect as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 20). Further, after the end of the big hit game due to the first big hit confirmation (start period flag = 0), the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed in the special variation effect as in the above-described first embodiment (see FIG. 21). ..

On the other hand, if the second start port switch 12a detects the game ball by the administrator entering the second start port 12 within a predetermined time (10 seconds) from the power ON operation, the sub-integrated control device 83 However, according to the command transmitted from the main control device 80 by the power-on process, the start period flag = 1 and the table selection flag = 1.

When the first reserved storage or the second reserved storage is digested in the state of the start period flag = 1 and the table selection flag = 1 (selection suggestion mode), the sub-integrated control device 83 is subjected to the special figure effect control process. , Any one of the high-probability suggestion table and the first to third normal suggestion tables is valid, and it is determined whether the suggestion symbol aspects 101 to 104 are displayed or hidden.
Here, when the high-probability suggestion table is enabled, the battle effect group is enabled and one effect display pattern is selected and determined from the battle effect group, as in the first embodiment described above. Here, when the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined, one effect display pattern for displaying the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is selected and determined from the battle effect group, and as shown in FIG. 20, The special variation effect is displayed by the effect display pattern.
On the other hand, when the first normal suggestion table is enabled, the fighting effect group is enabled and one effect display pattern is selected and determined from the fighting effect group. Here, when the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined, one effect display pattern for displaying the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is selected and determined from the fighting effect group, and FIGS. 21 (A), 21 (A), ( As shown in B), the special variation effect is displayed by the effect display pattern.
When the second normal suggestion table is enabled, the race effect group is enabled and one effect display pattern is selected and determined from the race continuous group. Here, when the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined, one effect display pattern for displaying the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is selected and determined from the race effect group, and FIGS. 21 (C), 21 (C), ( As shown in D), the special variation effect is displayed by the effect display pattern.
When the third normal suggestion table is enabled, the normal effect group is enabled, and one effect display pattern is selected and determined from the normal continuous sequence group. Here, when the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined, one effect display pattern for displaying the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is selected and determined from the normal effect group, and FIGS. 21 (E), As shown in F), the special variation effect is displayed by the effect display pattern.

In the second embodiment, as described above, the table selection flag is set to 1 by the operation of the administrator at the time of turning on the power, and the suggestion table is set to the start period flag = 1 and the table selection flag = 1. It is different from the above-mentioned Example 1 that one of them is selected and enabled. Other than these differences, it is the same as that of the first embodiment, and therefore the description thereof is omitted as appropriate.

Next, the features of Example 2 will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment has a high suggestion mode (table selection flag = 0) and a high suggestion mode (table selection flag = 0) in which the high probability suggestion table is enabled in the start period (start period flag = 1) in which the first jackpot is determined from the time when the power is turned on. The manager of the gaming facility arbitrarily selects one of the probability suggestion table and the selection suggestion mode (table selection flag = 1) to be valid by selecting one of the first to third normal suggestion tables. It is something that can be done. In such a configuration, one of the high suggestion mode and the selection suggestion mode can be selected and set in the start period according to the intention of the gaming facility. As a result, it is possible to provide the fun that the display probabilities of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are different in the start period for each machine or on a daily basis, and it is possible to improve the interest in the start period. Further, it is possible to provide a new fun of having the player select a machine to request the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104.

In the configuration of the second embodiment, even when the table selection flag = 1 is set by the operation of the administrator, the high probability suggestion table is selected in the start period (start period flag = 1) for determining the first big hit from the time when the power is turned on. It is more likely that the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 will be displayed than after the end of the first jackpot game (start period flag = 0). Then, when the table selection flag = 0, it is the same as the above-described first embodiment. Therefore, even in the configuration of Example 2, the same action and effect as in Example 1 described above can be obtained.

The configuration of the third embodiment is such that each production group (combat production group, fighting production group, race production group, normal production group) for selecting the production display pattern may be selected for each change of the special symbol. Is. That is, when one said effect group assigned to each of the above-mentioned suggestion tables (high-probability suggestion table, first to third normal suggestion tables) is determined (same as above and Examples 1 and 2). One production group may be selected from each of the production groups with a predetermined probability, and one of them can be arbitrarily selected by the manager of the amusement facility.

In the third embodiment, the following three modes are set, and the administrator can arbitrarily select one mode when the power is turned on.
(1) High-probability mode: The high-probability suggestion table is valid during the start period for determining the first jackpot from the time the power is turned on, and after the end of the first jackpot game, any one of the first to third normal suggestion tables is used. Is enabled. Then, when the high probability suggestion table is enabled, the above-mentioned battle effect group is enabled and the effect display pattern is selected. When the first normal suggestion table is valid, the above-mentioned fighting effect group is valid, and when the second normal suggestion table is valid, the above-mentioned race directing group is valid, and the third normal suggestion is made. When the table is enabled, the above-mentioned normal effect group is enabled.
(2) Selection suggestion mode: In the start period for determining the first jackpot from the time the power is turned on, one of the high-probability suggestion table and the first to third normal suggestion tables is valid, and the first jackpot game is performed. After the end, any one of the first to third normal suggestion tables is valid. The battle production group, the fighting production group, the race production group, and the normal production group are valid in the same manner as in the high suggestion mode.
(3) Selection effect mode: The high probability suggestion table and the first to third normal suggestion tables are valid in the same manner as the high suggestion mode. The battle production group, the fight production group, the race production group, and the normal production group are selected and valid according to a predetermined group selection probability.

Then, in the third embodiment, the high suggestion mode, the selection suggestion mode, and the selection effect are obtained according to the number of balls detected by the second start port switch 12a within a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) from the power ON operation of the machine base. Enable any one of the modes. Here, if the second start port switch 12a does not detect the game ball (ball detection number = 0) within a predetermined time from the power ON operation, the table selection flag = 0 and the effect selection flag = 0. This state is the high suggestion mode. Further, when the second start port switch 12a detects one game ball (number of ball detections = 1) within a predetermined time from the power ON operation, the table selection flag = 1 and the effect selection flag = 0. This state is the selection suggestion mode. Further, when the second start port switch 12a detects two game balls (number of ball detections = 2) within a predetermined time from the power ON operation, the table selection flag = 0 and the effect selection flag = 1. This state is the selection effect mode.
As described above, in the configuration of the third embodiment, the manager of the game facility inserts a predetermined number of game balls into the second starting port 12 within a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) from the power ON operation of the machine base. This allows you to select any of the high suggestion mode, the selection suggestion mode, and the selection effect mode, and the administrator can arbitrarily select each of these modes. The high suggestion mode in which the game ball is not inserted into the second starting port 12 and the selection suggestion mode in which one game ball is inserted into the second starting port 12 are the same as in the second embodiment described above. Is.

The control of the table selection flag and the effect selection flag by the ball detection of the second start port switch 12a is executed according to the command transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 in the power-on process (FIG. 6). That is, in the third embodiment, the same power-on process as in the first embodiment is executed, and when the second start port switch 12a detects the game ball within a predetermined time from the power ON operation, the second start is performed by S730. Information on the number of balls detected by the mouth switch 12a (number of detected balls) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. In the sub-integrated control device 83, when the number of ball detections is one, it is stored as a table selection flag = 1 and an effect selection flag = 0, and when the number of ball detections is two, a table selection flag = 0 and an effect. Store as selection flag = 1. On the other hand, when the number of detected balls is 0, the table selection flag = 0 and the effect selection flag = 0 are stored.
Further, in the third embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the information of the jackpot confirmation in the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control device 80 with the start period flag = 1 in the same manner as in the second embodiment described above. If is included, the table selection flag = 0 is set, and the table selection flag = 0 is maintained until the power is shut off (until the amusement facility is closed). On the other hand, as described above, when the effect selection flag = 1 when the power is turned on, the effect selection flag = 1 is maintained until the power is turned off, and when the effect selection flag = 0 when the power is turned on, the effect selection flag = 0 is set. It is maintained until the power is cut off. That is, the selection effect mode can be maintained from power-on to shut-off (from opening to closing of the amusement facility).

The sub-integrated control device 83 sets the start period flag = 1 and the start period flag = 1 according to the command transmitted in the power-on process (FIG. 6), as in the first and second embodiments described above. If the received fluctuation start command contains the information of jackpot confirmation, the start period flag = 0 is set. Then, until the power is cut off (until the amusement facility is closed), the start period flag is maintained at 0.

Further, the group selection probability for selecting each effect group in the selection effect mode is preset as shown in FIG. 24. In the third embodiment, when the high probability suggestion table is enabled, the probability of selecting the battle effect group is the highest, and the probability of selecting the fight effect group, the race effect group, and the normal effect group in this order is high. It's getting low. Further, when the first normal suggestion table is enabled, the probability of selecting the fighting effect group is the highest, and the probability of selecting the normal effect group is the lowest. Further, when the second normal suggestion table is enabled, the probability of selecting the race effect group is the highest, and the probability of selecting the battle effect group is the lowest. Further, when the third normal suggestion table is enabled, the probability of selecting the normal effect group is the highest, and the probability of being selected in the order of the race effect group, the fighting effect group, and the battle effect group is low.
According to such a group selection probability, in the selection effect mode, any effect group can be selected in each suggestion table, but in the high suggestion mode and the selection suggestion mode, it is possible to select the effect group assigned to each suggestion table. The sex is the highest. Therefore, the player can guess to some extent whether the probability that the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed is high or low before the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed by observing the special variation effect. ..

In Example 3, the probability of selecting each suggestion table (high probability suggestion table, first to third suggestion tables) in the high suggestion mode and the selection suggestion mode is the same as in Example 2 described above. (See FIG. 22). Then, in the selection effect mode, the probability of selecting each suggestion table is the same as in the high suggestion mode. Further, the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 (see FIG. 17) suggesting the set values 1 to 6 and the selection probabilities of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 (see FIG. 18) are the same as those in the above-described first embodiment. .. Further, each effect group (combat effect group, fighting effect group, race effect group, normal effect group) that selects the effect display pattern of the special variation effect is the same as that of the above-described first embodiment.

Next, the special symbol effect control process for controlling the special variation effect displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 will be described. In the special figure effect control process of the third embodiment, only the process of S1025 is different from the special figure effect control process of the second embodiment (FIG. 23) described above. Therefore, the special figure effect control process of FIG. 23 will be used for description.

Each process of S1000 to S1020 is the same as that of the second embodiment described above.

In S1025, the effect group selection process is executed. In this effect group selection process, one is selected from the effect groups (combat effect group, fighting effect group, race effect group, normal effect group) according to the effect selection flag and the suggestion table enabled in S1012 to S1015. do.
Here, when the effect selection flag = 0, as in the first and second embodiments described above, if the high probability suggestion table is valid, the battle effect group is selected and the first normal suggestion table is valid. For example, a fighting effect group is selected, a race effect group is selected if the second normal suggestion table is valid, and a normal effect group is selected if the third normal suggestion table is valid. On the other hand, when the effect selection flag = 1, one effect is according to the group selection probability (FIG. 24) set according to the valid suggestion table (high probability suggestion table, first to third normal suggestion tables). Select a group and decide.

Each process of S1025 to S1045 performs the same process as that of the second embodiment described above (that is, the same process as each process of S825-S845 of the special figure effect control process of the first embodiment).

Next, display examples of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 in the configuration of Example 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21.
In the third embodiment, when the administrator does not enter the game ball into the second starting port 12 when the power is turned on (table selection flag = 0 and effect selection flag = 0), the first big hit from the time the power is turned on. In the start period until the determination (start period flag = 1), the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed in the special variation effect as in the above-described first and second embodiments (see FIG. 20). Further, when the administrator inserts one game ball into the second starting port 12 at the time of turning on the power (table selection flag = 1 and effect selection flag = 0), the start from the time when the power is turned on until the first big hit is confirmed. In the period (start period flag = 1), the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed in the special variation effect as in the second embodiment described above. In addition, when the power is turned on, the case where the ball does not enter the second starting port 12 and the case where one ball enters the second starting port 12 (effect selection flag = 0), after the end of the big hit game by the first big hit confirmation ( With the start period flag = 0), the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed in the special variation effect as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 21).

When the administrator enters two game balls into the second start port 12 within a predetermined time (10 seconds) from the power ON operation (when the second start port switch 12a detects two game balls) , The sub-integrated control device 83 sets the start period flag = 1 and the effect selection flag = 1 according to the command transmitted from the main control device 80 by the power-on process. Then, it is maintained at the table selection flag = 0.

In the state of the effect selection flag = 1 (selection effect mode), since the table selection flag = 0, the first hold storage is performed when the start period flag = 1 (the start period from the time the power is turned on until the first big hit is confirmed). Alternatively, when the second reserved memory is exhausted, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether to display or hide the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 by enabling the high-probability suggestion table by the special figure effect control process. , Any one of the effect groups (battle effect group, fighting effect group, race effect group, normal effect group) is selected and determined by S1025 of the special figure effect control process. Since the high probability suggestion table is valid, as shown in FIG. 24, the probability of selecting the battle production group (group selection probability) is the highest, and the fighting production group, the race production group, and the normal production group are in that order. Become.
Here, for example, when the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined and the battle effect group is determined, one effect display pattern for displaying the suggested symbol aspects 101 to 104 is displayed from the battle effect group. After selection and determination, as shown in FIG. 20, the special variation effect is displayed by the effect display pattern.
Further, when the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined and the fighting effect group is determined, one effect display pattern for displaying the suggested symbol aspects 101 to 104 is selected and determined from the fighting effect group. As shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the special variation effect is displayed by the effect display pattern.
Further, when the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined and the race effect group is determined, one effect display pattern for displaying the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is selected and determined from the race effect group. As shown in FIGS. 21C and 21D, the special variation effect is displayed by the effect display pattern.
Further, when the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined and the normal effect group is determined, one effect display pattern for displaying the suggested symbol aspects 101 to 104 is selected and determined from the normal effect group. As shown in FIGS. 21 (E) and 21 (F), the special variation effect is displayed by the effect display pattern.

Further, in the configuration of the third embodiment, as described above, even when the start period flag = 0 (after the end of the first big hit game), the effect selection flag = 1 (selection effect mode) is maintained. Therefore, when the first reserved storage or the second reserved storage is exhausted in the state of the start period flag = 0, the sub-integrated control device 83 is subjected to the special figure effect control process of the first to third normal suggestion tables. With any one of them valid, it is determined whether the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed or hidden. Then, according to the group selection probability (FIG. 24) assigned to the valid normal suggestion table by S1025 of the special figure effect control process, the effect group (combat effect group, fighting effect group, race effect group, normal effect group). Select and decide one of the above.
Here, for example, when the first normal suggestion table is enabled and the display of the suggestion symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined and the battle effect group is determined, one effect display pattern is selected and determined from the battle effect group. , As shown in FIG. 20, the special variation effect is displayed by the effect display pattern. Further, in this case, when the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined and the fighting effect group is determined, one effect display pattern is selected and determined from the fighting effect group, and FIGS. 21 (A) and 21 (B) show. As shown, the special variation effect is displayed by the effect display pattern. Further, in this case, when the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined and the race effect group is determined, one effect display pattern is selected and determined from the race effect group, and FIGS. 21 (C) and 21 (D) show. As shown, the special variation effect is displayed by the effect display pattern. Further, in this case, when the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 is determined and the normal effect group is determined, one effect display pattern is selected and determined from the normal effect group, and FIGS. 21 (E) and 21 (F) show. As shown, the special variation effect is displayed by the effect display pattern.
On the other hand, when the second normal suggestion group or the third normal suggestion group is enabled, the effect group determined according to the group selection probability (FIG. 24) is used in the same manner as when the first normal suggestion group is enabled. One effect display pattern is selected and determined, and as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, a special variation effect is displayed by the effect display pattern.

In the third embodiment, as described above, the effect selection flag = 1 may be set by the operation of the administrator when the power is turned on, and when the effect selection flag = 1, any one of the effect groups is set. It is different from the above-mentioned Example 2 that it is selected and determined according to the group selection probability. Other than these differences, it is the same as that of the second embodiment, and therefore the description thereof is omitted as appropriate.

Next, the features of Example 3 will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 of the third embodiment has a high suggestion mode (table selection flag = 0 and effect selection flag = 0) in a start period (start period flag = 1) for determining the first big hit from the time when the power is turned on, and a selection suggestion. The manager of the gaming facility arbitrarily selects one of the mode (table selection flag = 1 and effect selection flag = 0) and the selection effect mode (table selection flag = 0 and effect selection flag = 1). In addition to the high suggestion mode and the selection suggestion mode similar to those in the second embodiment described above, the administrator can select the selection effect mode.
In such a configuration, by setting the selection effect mode, any of the effect groups (combat effect group, fighting effect group, race effect group, normal effect group), regardless of which of the suggestion tables is enabled. Can be selected. Therefore, in the state of the selection effect mode, it is difficult for the player to know the high or low probability of displaying the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 from the display content of the special variation effect. According to this configuration, the player can easily know the high or low probability of displaying the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 by the display content of the special variation effect (high suggestion mode or daily). It is possible to change between a state (selection suggestion mode) and a state (selection effect mode) that is difficult to know depending on the display content of the special variation effect. In this way, the difficulty of guessing the high or low of the display probability of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 depending on the display content of the special variation effect changes for each machine or on a daily basis, so that the fun of selecting the machine can be enhanced. can. Further, in the third embodiment, since the selection effect mode continues even after the end of the first big hit game, it is possible to continuously provide the fun of estimating the high or low of the display probability of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 described above. The fun of the game can be further improved.

Further, in the configuration of the third embodiment, when the table selection flag = 0, the effect group assigned to each suggestion table is selected, and when the table selection flag = 1, the effect group is selected according to a predetermined group selection probability. Therefore, as in the second embodiment described above, the player who seeks the fun that the display probability of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 differs depending on the start period and the display of the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 for each machine or daily. It can provide the fun of letting you select the machine.
Further, in the configuration of the third embodiment, similarly to the first and second embodiments described above, the player who requests the information of the set values 1 to 6 to be set is to play the game during the start period. It can be recommended, and the operating rate of the machine can be improved immediately after the opening of the amusement facility.

Hereinafter, the correspondence between the terms used in Examples 1 to 3 described above and the terms described in the claims will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 corresponds to an example of a ball game machine according to the present invention.
The first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 correspond to an example of the starting port according to the present invention.
S110 and S130 (FIG. 8) of the start winning process correspond to an example of the random number extraction means according to the present invention.
The hit / fail determination processes S165 to S200 (FIGS. 9 to 10) correspond to an example of the hit / fail determination means according to the present invention.
The jackpot game processing (FIGS. 15 to 18) corresponds to an example of the jackpot game control means according to the present invention.
The sub-integrated control device 83 corresponds to an example of the effect control means according to the present invention.
The main control device 80, the probability setting switch 95, and the setting change button 96 correspond to an example of the probability setting means according to the present invention.
The set values 1 to 6 correspond to an example of the winning probability information according to the present invention.
Suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 correspond to an example of the suggestion effect according to the present invention.
The effect symbol display device 6 corresponds to an example of the suggestion effect device and the game effect device according to the present invention.
The first to third ordinary suggestion tables correspond to an example of the ordinary suggestion table according to the present invention.
S805 to S815 (FIG. 19) of the special figure effect control process in Example 1 and S1005 to S1015 (FIG. 23) of the special figure effect control process in Examples 2 and 3 are the suggestion table conversion processes according to the present invention. Corresponds to one example.
Digestion of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory corresponds to an example of the suggested conditions according to the present invention.
S820-S845 (FIG. 19) of the special figure effect control process in Example 1 and S1020 to S1045 (FIG. 23) of the special figure effect control process in Examples 2 and 3 are the suggestion effect execution processes according to the present invention. Corresponds to one example.
The display mode in which the fighter symbol 111 flies, the display mode in which the fighting symbol 112 fights, the display mode in which the automobile symbol 113 races, and the non-display mode of each of these symbols 111 to 113 are the expression contents of the effect according to the present invention. Corresponds to one example.
The effect display pattern for displaying the special variation effect corresponds to an example of the effect expression pattern according to the present invention.
The battle production group, the fighting production group, the race production group, and the normal production group correspond to an example of the group according to the present invention.
S825 (FIG. 19) of the special figure effect control process in Example 1 and S1025 (FIG. 23) of the special figure effect control process in Examples 2 and 3 correspond to an example of the effect pattern selection process according to the present invention. ..
In Examples 2 and 3, the second start port switch 12a, the main control device 80, and the sub-integrated control device 83 within a predetermined time (10 seconds) from the power ON operation are examples of the suggestion mode setting means according to the present invention. Equivalent to.

Hereinafter, another example of the above-mentioned embodiment will be described.
Examples 1 to 3 are configured to include three types of normal suggestion tables having a lower suggestion probability (probability of displaying the suggestion symbol mode) than the high probability suggestion table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the normal suggestion is not limited to this. The number of tables can be changed as appropriate. For example, a configuration including one type of normal suggestion table or a configuration including five types of normal suggestion tables may be used.
Further, in Examples 1 to 3, the selection probability of each normal suggestion table can be appropriately changed and set. Similarly, even in a configuration including a plurality of types of normal suggestion tables, the selection probability of each normal suggestion table can be appropriately set. In Examples 2 and 3, the selection probabilities of the high probability suggestion table and the first to third normal suggestion tables in the case where the start period flag = 1 and the table selection flag = 1 are also appropriately changed. Can be set.

Further, in Examples 1 to 3, it is possible to provide a plurality of high-probability suggestion tables in which different suggestion probabilities are set so that one high-probability suggestion table can be selected. Here, the selection probability of each high probability suggestion table can be set as appropriate. For example, it is preferable to set different selection probabilities according to the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (number of times of holding memory digestion), the number of reach occurrences, the number of prize balls, the number of shots, and the like since the power is turned on.

Further, in Examples 1 to 3, the suggestion probabilities set in the high probability suggestion table and the first to third normal suggestion tables can be appropriately changed and set. For example, the suggestion probability of the high probability suggestion table may be 100%, or the suggestion probability of one of the first to third normal suggestion tables may be 0%. Here, as described above, in the configuration including one kind of normal suggestion table, the suggestion probability of the normal suggestion table may be set to 0% or may be set to a predetermined value of 0% or more. ..

Further, Examples 1 to 3 display four types of suggested symbol modes 101 to 104, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the types of suggested symbol modes may be appropriately changed or the suggested symbol modes having different display contents may be used. It is also possible to do it. For example, in addition to the four types of suggested symbol modes, a suggested symbol mode suggesting an odd number of set values and a suggested symbol mode suggesting an even number of set values are provided, and one of these six types of suggested symbol modes is selectively selected. It can be configured to be displayed. Further, a configuration may be configured in which a suggestion symbol mode suggesting a specific set value, a suggestion symbol mode suggesting a specific set value or more, a suggestion design mode suggesting a specific set value or less, and the like are displayed.
Further, as the suggestion symbol embodiment, in addition to those suggesting the set values 1 to 6 by the display, such as the suggestion symbol embodiments 101 to 104 of the embodiment, the predetermined suggestion symbol embodiment corresponds to the set values 1 to 6. It is also possible to display by the appearance rate (probability of display). For example, in the case of the set value 1, the appearance rate of the predetermined suggested symbol aspect is lowered, and in the case of the set value 6, it is suggested according to each set value so as to increase the appearance rate of the suggested symbol aspect. Make the appearance rate of the symbol aspect different.
Such a suggestion symbol mode is not limited to the configuration in which one is selected and displayed by lottery as in Examples 1 to 3, but may be configured to be selected according to a predetermined condition. For example, a configuration in which a suggested symbol mode is selected according to a set value, or a suggested symbol mode is selected according to the number of fluctuations of a special symbol (number of times of digestion of reserved memory) in the start period (start period flag = 1). It can be configured to be. Here, as the former configuration, when a set value having a low jackpot winning probability is set, it is difficult to estimate the set set value (for example, the one suggesting the odd-numbered or even-numbered set value). Is displayed, and the suggestion symbol mode in which the set value can be easily estimated is not displayed (or is difficult to display). Further, in the latter configuration, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the start period (start period flag = 1) is equal to or less than a predetermined value, it is easy to display a suggestion symbol mode in which the set set value is difficult to estimate. When the number of digestions exceeds a predetermined value, it is possible to easily display a suggestion symbol mode in which the set set value can be easily estimated. According to this configuration, it is possible to make it easier to gradually estimate the set value as the number of fluctuations of the special symbol increases. Here, as the predetermined value for determining the number of fluctuations of the special symbol, for example, a denominator of the jackpot winning probability of the set set value, a value obtained by multiplying the denominator by a predetermined coefficient, or the like can be applied. ..

Further, in Examples 1 to 3, one of the suggestion table (high probability suggestion table and the first to third normal suggestion tables) which was valid on the condition of digestion of the first and second reserved memories (suggestion condition). ), The suggestion symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed, but suggestion conditions different from this condition can be set. For example, the suggested conditions are that the first and second reserved memories are digested and the reach is determined by the digestion, the number of digested reserved memories reaches a predetermined value, the jackpot is confirmed, and the specific gaming state after the jackpot game. It can be set to determine the transition to (for example, a probabilistic game state, a time-saving game state, etc.).
Further, it is possible not only to have a configuration in which a single suggestion condition is set, but also to have a configuration in which a plurality of suggestion conditions different from each other are set. In a configuration in which multiple suggestion conditions are set, one suggestion condition is selected and enabled by random number lottery, the suggestion condition is valid in a predetermined order, or the administrator or the player selects one suggestion condition. It can be made effective. Further, when such a plurality of suggestion conditions are set, each suggestion table may be selectively valid according to the valid suggestion conditions. For example, if two types of high-probability suggestion tables with different suggestion probabilities are provided and the suggestion condition that the reserved memory is digested and the loss is confirmed is satisfied, one of the high-probability suggestion tables is valid and suggested during the special fluctuation production. When the suggestion condition that the hold memory is digested and the jackpot is confirmed is satisfied while the symbol mode is displayed, the other high-probability suggestion table is valid and the suggestion symbol mode can be displayed during the jackpot game.
Further, in the configuration in which the first jackpot confirmation is a suggestion condition, when the suggestion condition is satisfied, the selection probability of the suggestion symbol mode is increased according to the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (the number of digestion of the reserved memory) until the first jackpot confirmation. It can also be configured to change. For example, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is small, a suggested symbol mode in which it is difficult to estimate the set set value is displayed, and when the number of fluctuations is large, the suggested symbol mode in which the set set value can be easily estimated is displayed. Is displayed. According to this configuration, if the big hit is confirmed relatively early, the player can be given the impression that the big hit is likely to occur even if the set value with a low big hit winning probability is set, and the game can be easily continued. Even if a set value with a high jackpot winning probability is set, if the jackpot is not confirmed easily, the game can be easily continued by displaying the suggested symbol mode in which the set value can be easily estimated.

Further, in the configuration in which the hold storage is pre-read and determined, the suggestion effect may be executed depending on the notification mode of the number of hold storages. For example, when the suggestion condition is satisfied when the first reserved memory is stored, the first reserved memory is pre-read and determined, and one of the first reserved symbols 116 displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 is a predetermined suggestion. It can be configured to be displayed as a pattern. The display mode of the suggested symbols 121 to 124 will be described with respect to another configuration in which the first reserved symbol 116 is changed to the suggested symbols 121 to 124 to perform the suggested effect. The configuration of this other example is the same as that of the first embodiment described above except that the pre-reading function and the suggested symbols 121 to 124 are displayed. Here, since the look-ahead function can be applied to a previously known one, the details will be omitted.
In this alternative example, the suggestion symbol 121 shown in FIG. 25 suggests the set values 2 to 6 (corresponding to the first Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol embodiment 101 of the first embodiment), and the suggestion symbol 122 is the set values 1 to 3. (Corresponding to the second Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol embodiment 102), the suggestion symbol 123 suggests the set values 4 to 6 (corresponding to the third Tatsuyoshi suggestion symbol embodiment 103), and the suggestion symbol 124 is set. It suggests a value of 6 (corresponding to the stop suggestion symbol embodiment 104). Similar to the first embodiment described above, when the reserved memory is exhausted in the start period, the display of the suggestion symbol 121 suggesting the set values 2 to 6 is determined according to the set set value, FIG. 25 (B). As shown in the above, the suggestion symbol 121 is displayed in place of the one first reserved symbol 116 displayed in the first reserved storage number display area 115. Further, when the display of the suggestion symbol 122 suggesting the set values 1 to 3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 25C, the first reserved symbol 116 displayed in the first reserved storage number display area 115 is replaced. Then, the suggestion symbol 122 is displayed. Further, when the display of the suggestion symbol 123 suggesting the set values 4 to 6 is determined, as shown in FIG. 25 (D), instead of one first reserved symbol 116 displayed in the first reserved storage number display area 115. Then, the suggestion symbol 123 is displayed. Further, when the display of the suggestion symbol 123 suggesting the set value 6 is determined, as shown in FIG. 25 (E), instead of one first reserved symbol 116 displayed in the first reserved storage number display area 115, the first reserved symbol 116 is replaced. The suggestion symbol 124 is displayed. Even in such another example, the same action and effect as in Example 1 described above can be obtained.
In the configuration of this other example, it is also possible to display the suggested symbols 121 to 124 instead of the second reserved symbol 119. Further, as in Examples 2 and 3 described above, it can be applied to a configuration that can be converted into a high suggestion mode, a selection suggestion mode, and a selection effect mode by the administrator, and the same effect can be obtained.

Further, in Examples 1 to 3, the suggested symbol modes 101 to 104 are displayed by the special variation effect, but the display timing of the suggested symbol modes can be appropriately changed and set. For example, if it is a suggestion symbol mode by displaying a character symbol, it can be displayed at a predetermined timing of a special variation effect (variation start timing, reach generation timing, etc. of a pseudo special symbol). Further, if it is a suggestion symbol mode based on the stop mode of the pseudo special symbol, it is displayed at the stop timing of the pseudo special symbol. Further, if it is a suggestion symbol mode by displaying the character symbol described above, it can be displayed at a predetermined timing during the big hit game (during start effect, during predetermined round, during end effect, etc.). Then, the display timing of such a suggestion symbol embodiment can be appropriately set according to the above-mentioned suggestion conditions.

Further, in the second and third embodiments, the second start port switch 12a detects the game ball within a predetermined time (10 seconds) from the power ON operation, so that the mode can be converted into the selection suggestion mode or the selection effect mode. However, the means for converting these modes is not limited to the second start port switch 12a within a predetermined time from the power ON operation, and can be appropriately set. For example, it may be converted into the selection suggestion mode or the selection effect mode by detecting the game ball of the first start port switch 11a within a predetermined time from the power ON operation. Further, not only the existing switch such as the first and second start port switches, but also a dedicated switch that can be operated by the administrator can be provided.

Further, in the third embodiment, the selection effect mode is configured to continue even after the end of the first jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the selection effect mode can be terminated by the first jackpot confirmation. .. Alternatively, the selection effect mode may be configured to continue until the predetermined end condition is satisfied after the end of the first big hit game. The end conditions are that the number of times the jackpot occurs reaches a predetermined number of times, the variable rank of the special symbol (the number of times the reserved memory is digested) reaches a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a predetermined gaming state (for example, a probabilistic gaming state). It is possible to set things such as things.

Further, in the third embodiment, the configuration can be changed to any of the high suggestion mode, the selection suggestion mode, and the selection effect mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode is changed to a mode other than this mode. It is also possible to make it possible. For example, in the start period (start period flag = 1), each suggestion table (high probability suggestion table, first to third normal suggestion tables) is selected by a predetermined table selection probability, and each effect group (battle effect group, The suggestion effect selection mode in which the fighting effect group, the race effect group, and the normal effect group) are selected by a predetermined group selection probability can be changed by the operation of the administrator. In this configuration, the administrator can arbitrarily select and set any of the high suggestion mode, the selection suggestion mode, the selection effect mode, and the suggestion effect selection mode. Here, the suggestion effect selection mode is a state in which the start period flag = 1, the table selection flag = 1, and the effect selection flag = 1, for example, the second start within a predetermined time (10 seconds) from the power ON operation. The mouth switch 12a is set by detecting three game balls.
Further, in the third embodiment, the configuration can be changed to the suggestion effect selection mode instead of the selection effect mode. Further, in the second embodiment, the configuration can be changed to the selection effect mode or the suggestion effect selection mode instead of the selection suggestion mode.

Further, in the first to third embodiments, the information of the set value set is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 by the power-on process, and the sub-integrated control device 83 stores the information. Not limited to, the timing of transmitting the information of the set value can be changed as appropriate. For example, it is possible to have a configuration of transmitting to the sub-integrated control device 83 at the timing of winning / failing determination (variation start command of the winning / failing determination process), a configuration of transmitting when the jackpot is confirmed, a configuration of transmitting at the start timing of the jackpot game, and the like. ..

Further, in Examples 1 to 3, the set value is suggested by the display of the suggestion symbol aspect, but as another configuration, the set value is changed by the display of the suggestion symbol aspect. It can also be configured to suggest. In this configuration, when the set value is changed by the administrator when the power is turned on (when the set value is changed from the set value on the previous day), this is suggested to the player by displaying the suggestion symbol mode. As such suggestion symbol modes, those suggesting that the set value has increased (the probability of winning a big hit is higher than the previous day) and that the set value has decreased (being lower than the previous day). , One that suggests that the set value has increased by a predetermined step (for example, one or two), one that suggests that the set value has decreased by a predetermined step, and the like can be set.
In the configuration suggesting such a change in the set value, the main control unit stores the set value of the previous day, compares the set value set at the time of turning on the power with the set value of the previous day, and the result is obtained. Is preferably transmitted to the sub-integrated control device. Alternatively, if the sub-integrated control unit is configured to have a backup function, the sub-integrated control unit stores the setting value of the previous day and compares it with the setting value at power-on transmitted from the main control unit. It can also be configured to determine whether or not there has been a change in.

Further, in Examples 1 to 3, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the suggestion symbol mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect symbol display device is a dedicated display device for displaying the suggestion symbol mode. It can also be provided separately. In this case, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the special variation effect, and the dedicated display device displays the suggestion symbol mode.

Further, in the configurations of Examples 1 to 3, the suggestion effect suggesting the set set values 1 to 6 is executed by the effect symbol display device 6 by displaying the suggestion symbol modes 101 to 104. Not limited to this, the suggestion effect may be executed by lighting or blinking by a lamp, or may be executed by a sound from a speaker. Further, the display on the effect symbol display device 6, the light emission by the lamp, and the sound generation by the speaker may be appropriately combined.

Further, the first to third embodiments are configured to have six-step setting values 1 to 6 that define different jackpot winning probabilities, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the number of steps of the set value is appropriately changed and set. It is possible. That is, it is also possible to set the set values 1 to 3 in 3 steps, the set values 1 to 10 in 10 steps, and the like. Further, even if the jackpot winning probability defined for each set value is met, the setting is not limited to the embodiment and can be appropriately changed and set.

Further, the pachinko machines 1 of Examples 1 to 3 are configured to include the upper plate 55 and the lower plate 63, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a so-called enclosed pachinko machine may be used. The enclosed pachinko machine plays a game by circulating a predetermined number of gaming balls enclosed inside. Further, the pachinko machines of Examples 1 and 2 may be so-called managed gaming machines. The management gaming machine makes it impossible to access the main control device from the outside, and enables communication from the main control device to the frame control device (corresponding to the payout control device of the embodiment) in only one direction, and frame control. It is a configuration that can communicate with the hall computer only through the device.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
3 Game area 6 Production symbol display device (suggestion production device, game production device)
11 First starting port (starting port)
12 Second starting port (starting port)
14 Grand prize opening 101-104 Suggested design mode

Claims (1)

A random number extraction means for extracting a predetermined random number due to the entry of the game ball into the starting port provided in the game area, and
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not the random number extracted by the random number extracting means is a jackpot according to a predetermined jackpot winning probability.
When the determination result of the hit / fail determination means is a big hit, the big hit game control means for executing the big hit game that opens the big winning opening provided in the game area, and the big hit game control means.
A probability setting means that has a plurality of different jackpot winning probabilities and sets one of the jackpot winning probabilities by the operation of the administrator.
In a ball-and-ball game machine provided with an effect control means for executing and controlling the effect of a game,
A suggestion effect device for executing a suggestion effect suggesting winning probability information related to the jackpot winning probability set by the probability setting means is provided.
The effect control means is
A plurality of suggestion effect display modes suggesting different winning probability information are provided, and a selection probability of each suggestion effect display mode is set in advance for each of the plurality of jackpot winning probabilities, and the above-mentioned jackpot winning probability is set. The suggestion effect is executed according to the suggestion effect display mode selected based on the selection probability.
A normal suggestion table that determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect according to a predetermined suggestion probability, and a high probability suggestion table that determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect according to a higher suggestion probability than the normal suggestion table. Any of these is valid, and the high-probability suggestion table is valid during the period from the time the power is turned on to the execution of the first jackpot game, while the normal suggestion is made after the end of the first jackpot game. Suggestion table conversion process that enables the table, and
It is provided with a suggestion effect execution process that executes the suggestion effect according to the suggestion probability of the normal suggestion table or the high probability suggestion table enabled by the suggestion table conversion process when the predetermined suggestion condition is satisfied. A ball game machine characterized by being there.

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