JP7061319B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, in a pachinko machine in which one of a plurality of setting values having different jackpot probabilities is selected by a predetermined operation, the setting value is suggested in the effect display unit. It has been proposed that the setting suggestion effect of the above can be executed (for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, for example, when the result of the jackpot judgment is wrong, the special symbol is stopped with a different probability according to the set value so that the player can guess the set value by the number of stops of the special symbol. There is.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-5554

In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the player estimates the set value according to the appearance frequency of the setting suggestion effect by making the setting suggestion effect (special symbol) appear at different appearance rates according to the set value. It is not possible to respond to the taste of the pachinko machine, and there is still room for improvement.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing a setting suggestion effect according to a player's preference.

The gaming machine of the present invention has adopted the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game when the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot, and
A setting means for setting any setting value selected by a predetermined operation from a plurality of setting values having different jackpot probabilities, which is the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the hit / fail determination.
A setting suggestion effect executing means capable of executing a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects for suggesting the set value based on the set value set by the setting means, and a setting suggestion effect executing means.
It is a gaming machine equipped with
As the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect, the player has a first effect mode and a second effect mode that can be selected by the player.
In the second effect mode, the average value of the appearance rate of each set value is lower than that in the first effect mode, and the ratio of the maximum value to the minimum value of the appearance rate of each set value is large.
None of the plurality of types of setting suggestion effects is provided in the first effect mode in which the ratio of the maximum value to the minimum value of the appearance rate of each set value is larger than that in the second effect mode.
The gist is that.
In such a gaming machine of the present invention, as the setting suggestion effect, when the set value set by the setting means is equal to or higher than a predetermined probability as the jackpot probability, in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. Although it may appear even if it exists, if the set value is less than the predetermined probability, it may have a setting suggestion effect that can appear in the first effect mode but cannot appear in the second effect mode.

The gaming machine of the reference invention disclosed as reference in this specification is
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game when the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot, and
A setting means for setting any setting value selected by a predetermined operation from a plurality of setting values having different jackpot probabilities, which is the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the hit / fail determination.
A setting suggestion effect execution means for executing a setting suggestion effect for suggesting the set value based on the set value set by the setting means, and a setting suggestion effect execution means.
It is a gaming machine equipped with
As the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect, it has a first effect mode and a second effect mode.
In the second effect mode, the average value of the appearance rate of each set value is lower than that in the first effect mode, and the ratio of the maximum value to the minimum value of the appearance rate of each set value is large.
The gist is that.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the setting suggestion effect for suggesting the set value is executed based on the set value set by the setting means, and the mode can be selected by the player as the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect. It has a first effect mode and a second effect mode. In the second effect mode, the average value of the appearance rate of each set value is lower than that in the first effect mode, and the ratio of the maximum value to the minimum value of the appearance rate of each set value (maximum value of the appearance rate). / Minimum value of appearance rate) is large. That is, the first effect mode enables the estimation of the set value by the appearance of a relatively large number of setting suggestion effects, and is suitable for the player who wants to carefully judge the set value over a long period of time. Therefore, the second effect mode makes it possible to estimate the set value even if a relatively small number of setting suggestion effects appear, and is suitable for a player who wants to judge the set value to some extent in a short time. It can be said that it is a mode. As a result, it is possible to make the gaming machine capable of executing the setting suggestion effect according to the preference of the player. The effect mode (first effect mode, second effect mode) of the setting suggestion effect may be selectable by the player.

In such a gaming machine of the reference invention, the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect may be different between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. By doing so, the player can distinguish which of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is being executed by confirming the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect.

Further, the gaming machine of the reference invention includes an effect display device that performs a predetermined effect display and an auxiliary effect device that assists the effect display by the effect display device, and the setting suggestion effect execution means is provided. The effect display device and the auxiliary effect device execute the setting suggestion effect, and the first effect mode and the second effect mode are effects executed in the effect display device as the setting suggestion effect. The display may be the same, and the auxiliary effects executed by the effect assisting device may be different from each other. By doing so, the player can determine whether or not there is a high degree of expectation of a good set value for the effect display executed in the effect display device by confirming the effect mode of the auxiliary effect.

Further, in the gaming machine of the reference invention, as the setting suggestion effect, there is a common setting suggestion effect that appears with substantially the same appearance rate in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode, and the common setting suggestion effect is provided. The effect may appear on condition that the set value set by the setting means is a set value equal to or higher than a predetermined probability as the jackpot probability. By doing so, it is possible to suggest to the player that the setting value is good in some setting suggestion effects (common setting suggestion effects) in both the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

Further, in the gaming machine of the reference invention, when the set value set by the setting means is a set value equal to or less than a predetermined probability as the jackpot probability as the setting suggestion effect, it may appear in the first effect mode. , It may have a setting suggestion effect that cannot appear in the second effect mode. By doing so, the setting suggestion effect appears in the second effect mode, so that the player can more clearly determine a good set value.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a setting suggestion effect according to a player's preference.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as an Example of this invention. It is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a schematic block diagram of the game board 20 which a pachinko machine 1 has. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of the effect display device 37. It is explanatory drawing explaining the specification of the pachinko machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of a main control device 60. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power-on process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the ordinary symbol variation display related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game processing per ordinary symbol. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol variation display related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect mode setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect mode setting screen. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol variation effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a setting suggestion effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the setting value in a 1st effect mode and the appearance rate of a setting suggestion effect, and the relationship between a setting value in a 2nd effect mode, and an appearance rate of a setting suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of execution of each effect pattern A to C of a setting suggestion effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game production process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting suggestion effect setting process of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the setting value in the 1st effect mode of a modification and the appearance rate of a setting suggestion effect, and the relationship between a setting value and an appearance rate of a setting suggestion effect in a 2nd effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the setting value in the 1st effect mode of a modification and the appearance rate of a setting suggestion effect, and the relationship between a setting value and an appearance rate of a setting suggestion effect in a 2nd effect mode.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples.

1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a back view of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of a gaming board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1. FIG. Is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. In this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol is started when the game ball enters the start port, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the predetermined jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is started, so-called Seven. An example in which the present invention is applied to a machine type (type 1 type) gaming machine will be described.

[Appearance configuration of pachinko machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming board 20 in which a board surface is visibly arranged via a glass plate (transparent plate) 4 fitted in a front frame (glass frame) 3. It includes an upper tray 11 and a lower tray 12 for storing game balls, and a firing handle 13 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 11 to the game board 20. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a CR machine compatible with a prepaid card, and a CR unit 50 for reading and writing the prepaid card is provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 1.

The front frame 3 is fitted into the inner frame 5 and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 5 with hinges provided on the upper and lower sides on the left side as fulcrums. Further, the inner frame 5 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 with hinges provided on the upper and lower sides on the left side as fulcrums. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 5 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame body. On the other hand, the outer frame 2 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island equipment of the game hall.

Speakers 14 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 3 to sound various sound effects as the game progresses and to sound warning sounds for alerting the player. Further, the front frame 3 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps (lamps) 15 that emit light according to the game state.

Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper saucer 11. A settlement display device 52 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 is provided on the upper right side of the upper tray 11, and the settlement display device 52 is a ball instructing the lending of a game ball. A lending button 53 and a settlement button 54 for instructing settlement (return) of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 are provided. Further, in the center of the upper surface of the upper tray 11, an effect button 16 for performing various effects according to the operation of the player is arranged. The lower saucer 12 can receive the ball overflowing from the upper saucer 11.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 5 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball tank 77, a tank rail 78, and a payout device 72. When a game ball enters each winning opening provided in the game board 20, the payout device 72 uses a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls from the ball tank 77 to the upper tray 11 via the tank rail 78. Pay out. Further, when the ball lending button 53 is operated, the payout device 72 pays out the lending ball to the upper tray 11.

The launch handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when the player rotates it clockwise, the launch motor 83 (see FIG. 4) of the launch device (not shown) is activated and the launch handle 13 is operated. The game balls are launched one by one toward the game board 20 with the firing power according to the rotation operation amount of 13.

[Structure of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 20 is formed with a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 includes an effect display device 37 provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 21, a center accessory 38 including a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc. arranged around the effect display device 37, and a center. The normal symbol actuating gate 22 arranged on the right side of the accessory 38, the normally open first starting port 23 arranged below the center accessory 38, and the open / close type arranged below the ordinary symbol actuating gate 22. The second starting opening 24, the large winning opening 25 located at the lower right of the game area 21, and the normally open normal winning opening 27 located at the lower left of the game area 21 can be entered in any of the winning openings. It is provided with an out port 29 for collecting the missing game ball. Further, a large number of nails 21c for guiding or playing a game ball flowing down the game area 21 are planted on the game board 20.

The second starting port 24 is a variable entry port configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and has a pair of left and right opening / closing blades (opening / closing members) 24b and a second starting port solenoid 24c (FIG. 6) for operating the opening / closing blades 24b. 4) and. The second starting port 24 is normally in a closed state in which the opening / closing blade 24b stands upright and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the ball. ) Is executed, the opening / closing blade 24b is opened to the left and right by the second starting port solenoid 24c, so that the game ball can be easily entered into the open state. A second starting port switch 24a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming balls is attached to the second starting opening 24. The second starting port 24 is closed when the second starting port switch 24a counts the number of incoming balls of the game ball by a specified number or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before the specified number of balls is counted.

The large winning opening 25 is a variable entry opening configured as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 25b, a large winning opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 4) for operating the opening / closing plate 25b, and a large winning opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 4). To prepare for. The jackpot 25 is normally closed by the opening / closing plate 25b so that the game ball cannot enter, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol and the jackpot game is executed. In addition, the opening / closing plate 25b is opened toward you by the large winning opening solenoid 25c, so that the game ball can enter the open state. A large winning opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming balls is attached to the large winning opening 25. The large winning opening 25 is closed when a predetermined opening time (for example, 28.0 seconds) elapses before the large winning opening switch 25a counts nine game balls or counts nine balls (round). Game). The jackpot game is performed by repeating the above round game a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 10 times).

The first starting port 23 enters the game ball by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called left-handed) so that the player causes the game ball to flow down to the left side area (first game area) of the game area 21. Can be made to. On the other hand, the second starting opening 24 and the large winning opening 25 cannot allow the game ball to enter by hitting the left side, so that the game ball flows down to the right side area (second game area) of the game area 21. A game ball can be inserted by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called right-handed hitting). However, since the second starting opening 24 and the large winning opening 25 are variable winning openings, the game ball enters only when the normal symbol is won or the special symbol is won by the big hit, respectively. It will be possible.

At the lower right of the game board 20, a first special symbol display device (first special symbol display device) 31, a second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device) 32, and a first special symbol hold number display are displayed. Device (1st special symbol hold number display device) 33, 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device) 34, normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device) 35, and normal symbol A hold number display device (normal figure hold number display device) 36 and is arranged.

The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 are configured as a 7-segment display device in this embodiment, and represent a plurality of types of display modes by combining lighting and extinguishing of each segment. .. The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 start variable display of the special symbol by sequentially switching the display mode based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and the predetermined variable time When the lapse has passed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by stopping and displaying in any of a plurality of predetermined stop display modes. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode (big hit symbol), the jackpot game is executed. The first special figure display device 31 is a display device for the first start port entry ball that variablely displays a special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 23, and is a second special figure display device 32. Is a display device for entering the second starting opening, which displays a special symbol in a variable manner based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 24. The special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 31 is also referred to as the first special symbol (first special symbol), and the special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display device 32 is the second special symbol (second special symbol). Also called a special figure).

When a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the special symbol or during the big hit game, the variable display of the first special symbol is suspended up to a predetermined number (4 times in the embodiment), and the current After the variation display is completed, the variation display of the reserved first special symbol is sequentially started. The reserved number of the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol reserved number display device 33. In addition, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol or during the big hit game, the variable display of the second special symbol is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, 4 times), and the current After the variation display is completed, the variation display of the second special symbol on hold is sequentially started. The reserved number of the second special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol reserved number display device 34.

In this embodiment, the normal figure display device 35 is configured as an LED display device having a plurality of display units. The normal symbol display device 35 variablely displays the normal symbol by repeatedly turning on and off each of the plurality of display units based on the fact that the gate switch 22a provided on the normal symbol operating gate 22 detects the game ball. Then, when the predetermined fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on or off each of the plurality of display units. Then, when a specific display unit is lit among the plurality of display units, the design is a hit, and in other cases, the symbol is off. When the normal symbol is hit and stopped and displayed, the second starting port 24 is opened.

In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 22 during the variation display of the normal symbol, the variation display of the normal symbol is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the current variation display is displayed. When it is finished, the variable display of the pending normal symbols is started in sequence. The reserved number of ordinary symbols is displayed on the normal symbol reserved number display device 36.

The effect display device 37 is an image display device composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and in addition to displaying the effect symbols (pseudo symbols) 371L, 371C, 371R corresponding to the special symbol on the display screen, the reach effect and the big hit are announced. Various effects such as a notice effect and a suggestion effect suggesting a set value are displayed. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect display device 37. As shown in the figure, in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 37, there are three effect symbols 371L on the left, middle, and right, which are composed of numbers, letters, characters, symbols, characters, etc. (numbers in the example of the figure). 371C and 371R are displayed. When the game ball enters the starting port (first starting port 23 or second starting port 24), the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll from top to bottom, and the predetermined variable time is set. After that, the stop display is displayed in the order of left, right, and middle. When the right effect symbol 371R is stopped and displayed and the right effect symbol 371R does not match the left effect symbol 371L, it is out (normally off). On the other hand, when the right effect symbol 371R matches the left effect symbol 371L, the reach is reached and the process shifts to the reach effect. Then, when the effect symbol 371C in the middle is stopped and displayed after the reach effect, if the effect symbol 371C in the inside does not match the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R, the effect is out of reach (out of reach), and the effect in the middle is done. When the symbol 371C matches the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R, it is a big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the first and second reserved symbols 372a and 372b are also displayed in the corner (lower part) of the display screen of the effect display device 37. The first reserved symbol 372a is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the first special symbol. The first reserved symbol 372a is additionally displayed one by one from the right side each time a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variation display of the special symbol, and each time the variation display of the first special symbol is started. It is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball. Further, the second reserved symbol 372b is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the second special symbol. The second reserved symbol 372b is additionally displayed one by one from the right side each time a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variation display of the special symbol, and each time the variation display of the second special symbol is started. It is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball.

[Control circuit configuration]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a launch control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and an effect display control device 91 as control circuits thereof. , A power supply board 95 (see FIG. 2). The main control device 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 60a, and in addition to the CPU 60a, a ROM 60b for storing a processing program or a table, a RAM 60c for temporarily storing data when the processing program is executed, an input / output port, and communication. It has a port and so on. Although not shown, the payout control device 70 and the launch control device 80 are also configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU, and include a ROM, a RAM, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal board 65, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 4) by the external connection terminal board 65.

The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 60 is back-wired with detection signals from the front frame opening switch 3a for detecting the opening of the front frame 3, the inner frame opening switch 5a for detecting the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal board 64. Further, the main control device 60 includes a gate switch 22a for detecting the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22, and a first start port switch 23a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23. The second starting port switch 24a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 24, the large winning opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 25, and the game ball for the normal winning opening 27. The detection signal from the normal winning opening switch 27a or the like for detecting the entry of the ball is input via the game board relay terminal board 61. Further, the operation signals from the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are directly input to the main control device 60. On the other hand, from the main control device 60, a drive signal to the second starting port solenoid 24c, the winning opening solenoid 25c, and the like is output via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Further, from the main control device 60, the first special figure display device 31, the second special figure display device 32, the first special figure hold number display device 33, the second special figure hold number display device 34, and the normal figure display device 35. , The display signal to the normal figure hold number display device 36 and the like is output via the symbol display device relay terminal board 62. Further, the main control device 60 outputs a signal to the hall computer 100 via the back wiring relay terminal board 64 and the external connection terminal board 65.

As shown in FIG. 2, the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are provided in the main control device 60 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The probability setting switch 98 is a switch for setting the jackpot probability of the special symbol, and the RAM clear switch 99 is a switch for executing RAM clear. Further, the RAM clear switch 99 of this embodiment is also used for selecting a set value of the jackpot probability of the special symbol. That is, the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are used to select and set any one of the six setting values (settings 1 to 6) to which different jackpot probabilities are assigned as the jackpot probabilities of the special symbols. .. The manager of the game hall inserts a predetermined key into the probability setting switch 98 and rotates it, and turns on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 99. Then, the pachinko machine 1 is in a state where the RAM is cleared and the set value can be changed. When the pachinko machine 1 is in this state, the administrator can select a desired setting value from the settings 1 to 6 by pressing the RAM clear switch 99. In this embodiment, each time the RAM clear switch 99 is pressed, the pachinko machine 1 sequentially assigns numbers "1" to "6" corresponding to the set values currently selected for the first special figure display device 31. Display on. Therefore, the administrator selects a desired set value by repeatedly pressing the RAM clear switch 99 so that the number displayed on the first special figure display device 31 becomes a number corresponding to the desired set value. be able to. The set value selected by the operation of the RAM clear switch 99 is determined by the administrator rotating the key inserted in the probability setting switch 98 to return to the initial position, and is set as the jackpot probability of the special symbol. By performing such an operation, the administrator can set any of the settings 1 to 6 for each pachinko machine 1. In this embodiment, the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are used to select and set the set value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to this, and is operated from the outside such as a rotary knob. If it is possible, it may be configured to select or set the set value by using any other operating means, or it may be configured to provide a dedicated switch for selecting the set value. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is supposed to display information on the currently selected set value on the first special figure display device 31, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko machine 1 may be displayed on another display device. Alternatively, it may be notified by voice. For example, a display device capable of displaying the set value may be provided in the main control device 60 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, and the display device may be a device dedicated to displaying the set value. Further, the setting value is not limited to the six settings 1 to 6, and any number may be used as long as it can be selected from a plurality of setting values.

The payout control device 70 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. A detection signal from a ball-out switch 76 for detecting ball-out of a ball tank (not shown) for storing game balls to be discharged to the upper tray 11 is input to the payout control device 70 via a back wiring relay terminal board 64. A detection signal from the payout switch 74 for detecting the game ball to be paid out to the upper saucer 11 is input via the payout relay terminal board 71 and the back wiring relay terminal board 64, and the full switch 75 to detect the fullness of the lower saucer 12. The detection signal from is directly input. On the other hand, the payout control device 70 outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 73 via the back wiring relay terminal board 64 and the payout relay terminal board 71. The payout control device 70 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the main control device 60, and drives the payout motor 73 according to a command transmitted from the main control device 60 to pay out the prize balls. When the detection signal is input from either the out-of-ball switch 76 or the full switch 75, the payout control device 70 drives and stops the payout motor 73 until the detection status is resolved and the detection signal is no longer input, and the prize ball is awarded. The payout operation is interrupted.

Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to be communicable with the CR unit 50 via the CR unit terminal board 51. The CR unit terminal board 51 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the settlement display device 52, and the payout control device 70 receives detection signals from the ball rental switch 53a and the settlement switch 54a provided in the settlement display device 52. It is input via the CR unit terminal board 51. The ball lending switch 53a detects the operation of the ball lending button 53 and outputs a detection signal, and the settlement switch 54a detects the operation of the settlement button 54 and outputs a detection signal. When the payout control device 70 inputs a ball lending command, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the ball lending. Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the launch control device 80, and when a predetermined launch stop condition such as inputting a detection signal from the full switch 75 is satisfied, the payout control device 70 is set with respect to the launch control device 80. And send a launch stop command.

The launch control device 80 controls the launch of the game ball into the game area 21. The launch control device 80 has a rotation amount signal output in response to the rotation operation of the launch handle 13, a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 81 that detects the operation of the launch stop button, and a launch handle 13 by the player. A touch signal or the like from the touch switch 82 that detects that the user is touching is input. On the other hand, the launch control device 80 outputs a drive signal to the launch motor 83. The launch control device 80 controls the launch motor 83 so that the game ball is launched into the game area 21 with the launch intensity based on the rotation amount signal. When the launch control device 80 is not inputting the touch signal or inputting the launch stop command, the launch control device 80 stops driving the launch motor 83 regardless of the operation of the launch handle 13 and does not launch the game ball.

The sub-integrated control device 90 controls the production of the game. The sub-integrated control device 90 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 90a, and includes a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU 90a. The sub-integrated control device 90 can receive various commands from the main control device 60 by one-way communication via the effect relay terminal board 63, and performs effect control according to the received commands. A detection signal from the effect button switch 16a that detects the operation (pressing) of the effect button 16 is input to the sub-integrated control device 90. On the other hand, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs an audio signal to the speaker 14 and a lighting signal to various LEDs and lamps 15. Further, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs a command for effect display control to the effect display control device 91 by one-way communication. The effect display control device 91 receives a command for effect display control from the sub-integrated control device 90, and controls the display of the effect display device 37 so that the effect image corresponding to the command is displayed on the effect display device 37. conduct.

The power supply board 95 is a DC power supply that converts an AC voltage from an external AC power supply into a DC voltage, and supplies power to each part of the pachinko machine 1 by operating a power switch (not shown). The power supply board 95 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores the power supplied from the AC power supply in the backup power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure in which the power supply from the AC power supply is cut off, the power from the backup power supply is supplied to the RAM 60c and the like of the main control device 60, and the data and the like in the RAM 60c of the main control device 60 are stored for a certain period of time. Be retained.

[Outline of the game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, the outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 thus configured will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special symbol differs depending on the gaming state and the set value. That is, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the jackpot probability of setting 1 is 1 / 209.38, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is 1 / 204.80, and the jackpot probability of setting 3 is 1. / 199.80, the jackpot probability of setting 4 is 1 / 193.89, the jackpot probability of setting 5 is 1 / 187.25, and the jackpot probability of setting 6 is 1 / 179.55. be. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a probabilistic gaming state, the jackpot probability of setting 1 is 1 / 88.20, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is 1 / 86.23, and the jackpot probability of setting 3 is 1. / 84.13, the jackpot probability of setting 4 is 1 / 81.72, the jackpot probability of setting 5 is 1 / 78.86, and the jackpot probability of setting 6 is 1 / 75.68. be. In addition, the probability of hitting a normal symbol differs depending on the gaming state. That is, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the hit probability of the normal symbol is 1/250. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the probabilistic gaming state, the hit probability of the normal symbol is 1/1 (100%). When a jackpot occurs, a 4-round jackpot game (a jackpot game in which the above-mentioned round game is repeated 4 times) or a 10-round jackpot game (a jackpot game in which the above-mentioned round game is repeated 10 times) is executed. Then, the game state after the jackpot game ends has a 50% probability of becoming a probabilistic game state. The probabilistic game state continues until the special symbol changes 100 times after the jackpot game ends.

In the pachinko machine 1 having such specifications, when the game ball enters the first starting port 23 by left-handed (launching the game ball into the first game area), the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the jackpot is set and the jackpot game in which the jackpot 25 is opened is executed. The large winning opening 25 cannot enter a game ball by hitting left, and can enter a game ball by hitting right (launching a game ball into a second game area). Therefore, when the jackpot game is executed, the player hits right to digest the jackpot game. The winning symbol of the special symbol may include a small hit symbol in which a small hit game in which the opening time of the large winning opening 25 is shorter than that of the large hit game is executed.

The jackpot symbol includes a normal jackpot symbol and a probabilistic jackpot symbol. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal jackpot symbol, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game becomes the time-saving gaming state. In the time-saving game state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the normal game state until the change display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times), and the winning probability of the normal symbol is higher than that of the normal game state. Therefore, the opening time of the second starting port 24 when the normal symbol is won is extended from the normal gaming state. On the other hand, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the probability variation jackpot symbol, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game becomes the probability variation game state and the time-saving game state. In the probabilistic gaming state, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol becomes higher than that in the normal gaming state until the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times). Therefore, in the probabilistic game state and the time-saving game state, the player can profitably generate a big hit while suppressing the decrease in the number of balls held by hitting right, and has a chance to win a large number of balls in a short time. Will be.

[Main control process]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, particularly the operation of the main control device 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the main control process executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. This process is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control processing is usually, after executing the power-on processing necessary for turning on the power of the pachinko machine 1 (S10), the random number update processing (S20), the winning confirmation processing (S30), and the start winning processing (S40). It is performed by repeatedly executing the symbol game process (S50), the normal symbol per game process (S60), the special symbol game process (S70), and the big hit game process (S80). In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S20 to S80 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. By executing the main control process, the main control device 60 transmits various commands to the control device in charge and executes the process according to the command, thereby advancing the entire game of the pachinko machine 1.

[Power-on process]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the power-on process. In the power-on process of S10, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first completes the security check, and when access to the RAM 60c is permitted (S100), whether or not the backup flag is OFF (S102), the RAM It is determined whether or not the clear signal is OFF (S104). If it is determined that the backup flag is OFF, or if it is determined that the backup flag is ON but the RAM clear signal is ON, the system starts from the initial state. That is, first, the stack setting process is performed (S106). Subsequently, the set value set by the probability setting switch 98 is read out (S108), and the initialization process of clearing and initializing the work area of the RAM 60c is performed (S110). As described above, if the power is turned on while the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are being operated, the RAM is cleared, and the probability setting switch 98 is selected from the settings 1 to 6 by the RAM clear switch 99. One set value set (selected) by is activated. Then, the initial command corresponding to each of the payout control device 70 and the sub-integrated control device 90 is transmitted (S112), and the power-on process is terminated. The initial command transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 includes the activated setting value. The set value is used for a setting suggestion effect described later for suggesting the set value to the player. On the other hand, if it is determined in S102 and S104 that the backup flag is ON and the RAM clear signal is OFF, the system starts from the state immediately before the power is cut off. That is, the game information stored and held in the RAM 60c is read out, a power recovery process for restarting the game is performed according to the game information (S114), and the power-on process is completed. Here, the game information immediately before the power is cut off is information indicating the state of the game that has progressed immediately before the power is cut off, and the game information includes information on the number of balls entered, the number of holds, and the special game. When the power-on process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next random number update process (S20).

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S20 is a process of updating various determination random numbers. The random number for determination is, for example, a random number for jackpot determination (special symbol) used for jackpot determination (hit / fail determination) performed based on the entry of a game ball into the start port (first start port 23 or second start port 24). Random number for hit / fail judgment) and the big hit used to determine the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display device (1st special figure display device 31 or 2nd special figure display device 32) when the result of the big hit judgment is a big hit. Random number for symbol determination, if the result of big hit judgment is out of order, the special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device 31 or 2nd special symbol display device 32) is stopped and displayed. Examples include a random number for normal symbol, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct, which is used for a hit / fail determination performed based on the passage of a game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 22. When the random number update process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S30).

[Prize confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S30 detects the state of various sensors (first starting port switch 23a, second starting port switch 24a, gate switch 22a, large winning opening switch 25a, normal winning opening switch 27a, etc.) and determines the RAM 60c. Save in the state storage area of. Further, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the switch related to the prize ball (the above-mentioned winning opening switch excluding the gate switch 22a), and if it is determined that the game ball is detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and the prize ball information is obtained. It is stored in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, when the prize ball information is not a value 0, the prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control device 70 to end the winning confirmation process. When the payout control device 70 receives the command to specify the number of prize balls, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the game balls one by one, and each time the payout switch 74 detects the payout ball, the prize ball information (unpaid). The prize ball payout process for decrementing the number of game balls) by a value of 1 is executed. This prize ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the prize ball information reaches a value of 0. When the entry of a game ball is detected and a new prize ball number designation command is received from the main control device 60, the prize ball is paid out. The processing is repeated until the information also reaches a value of 0. When the winning confirmation process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next starting winning process (S40).

[Starting prize processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process. In the start winning process of S40, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 23a and determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 23 ( S200). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting port 23, is the current number of reserved first special symbols (number of reserved first special symbols) less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? It is determined whether or not (S202). When it is determined that the reserved number of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the reserved number of the first special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated (S204). The determination random number of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S206). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S206, information on the progress of the variable game of the first special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, and missed symbol determination random number can be mentioned. Then, the first special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S208), and the process proceeds to S210. The first special symbol reservation number instruction command includes information regarding the number of reservations of the first special symbol for displaying the first reserved symbol 372a on the effect display device 37. If it is determined in S200 that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 23, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S204 to S208 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next S210.

Next, the detection signal from the second start port switch 24a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 24 (S210). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 24, is the current number of reserved second special symbols (number of reserved second special symbols) less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? It is determined whether or not (S212). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the second special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the second special symbol holding number display device 34 is updated (S214). The determination random number of the second special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S216). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S216, information on the progress of the variable game of the second special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, and missed symbol determination random number can be mentioned. Then, the second special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S218), and the process proceeds to S220. The second special symbol hold number instruction command includes information regarding the hold number of the second special symbol for causing the effect display device 37 to display the second hold symbol 372b. If it is determined in S210 that the game ball has not entered the second starting port 24, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S214 to S218 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next S220 process.

Next, the detection signal from the gate switch 22a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22 (S220). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit (for example, value 4) (S222). When it is determined that the number of reserved symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved ordinary symbols is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the ordinary symbol holding number display device 36 is updated (S224). Next, the determination random number of the ordinary symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S226). As the random number for determining the normal symbol, information regarding the progress of the variable game of the normal symbol such as the above-mentioned random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct can be exemplified. Then, the normal symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S228), and the start winning process is completed. If it is determined in S220 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, or if it is determined in S222 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S224 to S228 are skipped. The start winning process is completed. When the start winning process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S50).

[Ordinary symbol game processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a normal symbol game process. In the normal symbol game processing of S50, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hit flag (normal symbol hit flag) has a value of 1 (step S300). The normal symbol hit flag is a flag indicating whether or not the game is being played per normal symbol. If it is determined that the normal symbol hit flag has a value of 1, it is determined that the normal symbol hit game is in progress, and the normal symbol game process is terminated. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the next S60 normal symbol game processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol hit flag is not a value 1 but a value 0, it is determined that the game is not in progress per normal symbol, and whether or not the normal symbol is in variable display (S302), and whether or not the normal symbol is in variable display (S302), the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol It is determined whether or not the display time is in effect (S304). If it is determined that the normal symbol is not in the variable display and the confirmed symbol is not in the display time, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved normal symbols is more than the value 0 (S306). When it is determined that the number of reserved symbols is not more than the value 0, that is, the value is 0, the ordinary symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved normal symbols is larger than the value 0, the oldest normal symbol determination random number stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S308), and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. (S310), the normal symbol variation display-related processing for the purpose is executed, and the normal symbol game processing is terminated. Hereinafter, the details of the normal symbol variation display-related processing of S310 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the normal symbol variation display-related processing, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag has a value of 0 (S350). The time saving flag is a flag indicating whether the current gaming state is the time saving gaming state. When it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 0, it is determined that the current gaming state is not the time saving gaming state, and the hit / fail judgment is performed using the low probability normal symbol hit judgment table based on the acquired normal symbol hit / fail judgment random number. (S352) If it is determined that the time saving flag is not the value 0 but the value 1, it is determined that the current gaming state is the time saving gaming state, and the high probability normal symbol hits based on the acquired random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct. A hit / fail judgment is made using the judgment table (S354). The hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol is performed by comparing the random number for normal symbol hit / fail judgment with the hit value included in the normal symbol hit judgment table, and when the random number for normal symbol hit / fail judgment matches the hit value, it is judged as a hit. If they do not match, it is judged to be out of alignment. The high-probability normal symbol hit judgment table has more hit values than the low-probability normal symbol hit judgment table, and in this embodiment, the normal symbol hit / fail so that the hit probability is 100%. The same number of hit values as the judgment random numbers are set. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the time-saving game state, it is always determined to be a hit when the hit / fail determination process is executed. As a result of the hit / fail judgment, if it is determined to be a hit (“YES” in S356), the hit symbol is set for the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol (S358), and the variation display of the normal symbol is started until the final symbol is confirmed and displayed. The fluctuation time (hit fluctuation pattern) of the normal symbol is determined (S360). Further, as a result of the hit / fail judgment, if it is determined to be out of order (“NO” in S356), the out-of-order symbol is set in the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol (S362), and the variation display of the normal symbol is started and then the out-of-order symbol is confirmed and displayed. The fluctuation time (out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern) of the normal symbol up to is determined (S364). The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to be shorter in the short-time gaming state than in the normal gaming state. When the fixed symbol and the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the normal symbol are determined in this way, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started (S366), the reserved number of the normal symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the normal symbol holding number display device 36 The display is updated (S368), the change start command of the normal symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S370), and the normal symbol game process is terminated.

Returning to the normal symbol game process of FIG. 10 and starting the variable display of the normal symbol, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 is displaying the normal symbol in the variable display in S302 when the normal symbol game process is executed next time. Next, in order to determine that there is, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol determined in S360 or S364 has elapsed (the variation due to the determined variation pattern is completed) (S312). If it is determined that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed, the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol being displayed in the variation is displayed. Processing is performed (S314). Then, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (S316). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the normal symbol game process is executed after the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is displayed, it is determined in S304 that the confirmed symbol is in the display time, so whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed in S316 again is determined. When the determination is made and it is determined that the time between the confirmed symbol display has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S318), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (S320).

When it is determined that the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is not a hit symbol but a missed symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the value 1 is set in the normal symbol hit flag (normal symbol hit flag) (S322), and the normal symbol game process is terminated. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the next S60 normal symbol game processing.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the game processing per normal symbol. In the game processing per normal symbol in S60, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the flag per normal symbol has a value of 1 (S400). If it is determined that the normal symbol per flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, it is determined that the normal symbol per game is not in progress, and the normal symbol per game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol hit flag has a value of 1, it is determined that the game is being played per normal symbol, and it is determined whether or not the second starting port 24 is open (S402). If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not open, it is determined whether or not the opening waiting time has elapsed (S404). If it is determined that the opening waiting time has not elapsed, the game processing per normal symbol is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening waiting time has elapsed, the opening pattern (maximum opening time) of the second starting port 24 is set (S406), and the second starting port 24 is opened so that the second starting port 24 is opened according to the set opening pattern. The mouth solenoid 24c is controlled (S408) to temporarily end the game processing per normal symbol. The opening pattern of the second starting port 24 differs depending on the gaming state. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, an opening pattern is set to be opened once for a maximum of 0.2 seconds, and when the gaming state is a time-saving gaming state, a maximum of 6.0 is set. An opening pattern that is opened once per second is set.

When the second starting port 24 is opened, the detection signal from the second starting port switch 24a is used because it is determined by S402 that the second starting port 24 is being opened the next time the game processing for hitting a normal symbol is executed. Based on this, whether or not a specified number (for example, 4) of game balls have entered the second starting port 24 (S410), and the elapsed time from the start of opening the second starting port 24 is the maximum opening set in S406. Whether or not the time has been reached (S412) is determined respectively. If it is determined that the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24 and the elapsed time from the start of opening the second starting port 24 has not reached the set maximum opening time, the second is determined. While maintaining the opening of the starting port 24, the game processing per normal symbol is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a specified number of game balls have entered the second starting opening 24, or if it is determined that the elapsed time from the start of opening the second starting opening 24 has reached the set maximum opening time, the second is determined. 2 The starting port 24 is closed (S414). Then, in order to end the game per normal symbol, a value 0 is set in the flag per normal symbol (S416), and the game process per normal symbol is terminated. When the game processing per normal symbol is completed, the process proceeds to the special symbol game processing of S70.

[Special symbol game processing]
13 and 14 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game processing of S70, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1 (S500). The jackpot flag is a flag indicating whether or not a jackpot game is in progress. If it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, it is determined that the jackpot game is in progress, and the special symbol game process is terminated. When the special game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process (S80). On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, it is determined that the jackpot game is not in progress, and whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S502). , Whether or not the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S504), respectively. If it is determined that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner and the confirmed symbol is not being displayed, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0 (S506). ). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is larger than the value 0, the oldest determination random number of the second special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S508), and the second special symbol is read. The second special symbol variation display-related process for performing the variation display of (S510) is executed (S510), and the special symbol game process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the reserved number of the second special symbol is a value 0, it is determined whether or not the reserved number of the first special symbol is larger than the value 0 (S512). When it is determined that the number of reserved 1st special symbols is larger than the value 0, the oldest determination random number of the 1st special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S514), and the 1st special symbol is read. The first special symbol variation display-related process for performing the variation display of (S516) is executed (S516), and the special symbol game process is terminated. When it is determined in S512 that the number of reserved first special symbols is 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated. In S506 to S516, when the number of reservations of the first special symbol and the number of reservations of the second special symbol are both larger than the value 0, the variable display (digestion of the reservation) of the second special symbol is preferentially executed (special). (Fig. 2 Priority change). Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display of the first special symbol (holding digestion) may be prioritized (special symbol 1 priority variable), or the variable display of the special symbol may be displayed at the start (starting port). It may be performed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 23 and the second starting port 24) (variation in the order of entry), and the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are displayed. It may be performed in parallel (simultaneous fluctuation). Hereinafter, the details of the second special symbol variation display-related process of S510 and the first special symbol variation display-related process of S516 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol variation display related processing. Hereinafter, in order to avoid duplication, the first special symbol variation display-related process and the second special symbol variation display-related process will be described using a common flowchart.

In the special symbol variation display-related processing, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag has a value of 0 (S570). The probabilistic flag is a flag indicating whether or not the current gaming state is the probabilistic gaming state. When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 0, it is determined that the current gaming state is not the probability variation gaming state, and the big hit determination random number acquired in S508 or S514 and the low probability hit value according to the set value are read out ( S572) If it is determined that the probability variation flag is not the value 0 but the value 1, it is determined that the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state, and the random number for jackpot determination acquired in S508 or S514 and the high probability according to the set value. The hit value is read out (S574), and the big hit determination random number and the hit value are compared to perform a big hit determination to determine whether or not the hit is a big hit (S576). In the big hit determination, when the big hit determination random number matches any of the read hit values, it is determined to be a big hit, and when the big hit determination random number does not match any of the read hit values, it is determined to be out of order. Here, the winning value is read out according to the currently set value and the current gaming state (normal gaming state or probabilistic gaming state) among the settings 1 to 6. Different numbers of hit values are assigned to each of the settings 1 to 6, and in this embodiment, the larger the set value, the larger the assigned hit value. That is, the number of hit values is the smallest in setting 1, and the number of hit values is the largest in setting 6. Since the larger the number of assigned hit values, the higher the jackpot probability of the special symbol, setting 1 has the lowest jackpot probability and is the most disadvantageous setting value for the player, and setting 6 has the highest jackpot probability and is the most for the player. This is an advantageous setting value.

Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot (S578), and if it is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol acquired in S508 or S514 (S580). .. In this process, a plurality of jackpot symbols (for example, 4R normal jackpot symbols) having different contents (number of rounds) of the jackpot game and game states (normal game state, probability variation game state) after the end of the jackpot game are performed using random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol. Or 10R normal jackpot symbol, 10R probability variation jackpot symbol, etc.) by selecting one symbol. The determined jackpot symbol is saved until the end of the jackpot game. Then, the fluctuation time (big hit fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the stop display at the determined jackpot symbol is determined (S582).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S578 that the result of the jackpot determination process is out of order, the out-of-order symbol is determined based on the out-of-order symbol determination random number acquired in S508 or S514 (S584). Then, the fluctuation time (displacement fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the stop display at the determined deviation symbol is determined (S586). The variation pattern of the special symbol of S582 and S586 is determined using the first variation table having an average variation time of 10 seconds in the normal gaming state, and is averaged in the probabilistic gaming state (time saving gaming state). The variation time is determined using a second variation table of 3 seconds. The variation pattern of the special symbol includes a normal variation, a normal reach in which a variation time longer than the normal variation is defined, and an SP reach in which a variation time longer than the normal reach is defined. When the result of the big hit determination process is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected so that the appearance rate of the normal fluctuation or the normal reach is low and the appearance rate of the SP reach is high as compared with the case of the deviation. Therefore, the SP reach has a higher jackpot reliability than the normal fluctuation and the normal reach.

When the variation pattern is determined, the variation display of the special symbol is started (S588), the reserved number of the special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the special symbol reserved number display device is updated (S590). In addition, a shift process is performed in which the judgment random number related to the hold to be digested this time is cleared and the judgment random number related to the remaining hold is shifted with the update of the hold number of the special symbol. Then, the special symbol variation start command (special symbol variation start command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S592), and the special symbol variation display-related processing is terminated. In these processes, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the reserved number of the first special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated, and then the first is performed. 1 The special symbol change start command (1st special symbol change start command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90, and when the 2nd special symbol change display is started, the reserved number of the 2nd special symbol is valued. After decrementing only 1 and updating the display of the 2nd special figure hold number display device 34, the process is to transmit the 2nd special symbol change start command (2nd special figure change start command) to the sub-integrated control device 90. Upon receiving the special figure variation instruction command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect display control device 91 so that the effect display device 37 starts the symbol variation effect. The special symbol variation start command includes a result of a hit / fail determination, a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol, a confirmed symbol (big hit symbol or a missed symbol), and the like.

Returning to the special symbol game processing of FIGS. 13 and 14, when the special symbol game processing is executed after the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started, the first special symbol game processing is executed in S502. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S518). Since the fluctuation time is set according to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in S582 or S586, whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed depends on the elapsed time from the start of the variation display of the special symbol and the determined variation. It can be done by comparing with the fluctuation time corresponding to the pattern. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. When it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S520), and the confirmed symbol of the special symbol being displayed in the variation is displayed (S522). Upon receiving the symbol stop command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect display control device 91 so that the effect display device 37 ends the symbol variation effect. Then, it is determined whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has elapsed (S524). Here, the display time of the confirmed symbol is set to 0.5 seconds in this embodiment. If it is determined that the display time of the confirmed symbol has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the stop display of the special symbol is made, it is determined in S504 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed. Therefore, in S524, it is determined again whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has elapsed. When it is determined that the display time of the confirmed symbol has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S526), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol (S528).

When it is determined in S528 that it is a big hit symbol, in order to generate a big hit, the operation of the condition device is started (S530), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S532), and the value 1 is set in the big hit flag (S532). S534). In order to stop the probability change function and the time saving function during the big hit game, the probability change flag is set to a value of 0 when the probability change flag is a value 1 (S536, S538), and the time reduction flag is set to a value of 0 when the time reduction flag is a value 1 (S536, S538). S540, S542). Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S544), and the special symbol game process is terminated. The game state specification command includes the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the probability change flag, and the value of the time saving flag. When the special symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S80.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S528 that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol but a missed symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is a value 1 (probability variation game state) (S546), and the probability variation flag is not a value 1 but a value 0. If it is determined, the process proceeds to S554. When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 1, the probability variation counter is decremented by the value 1 (S548), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter has a value of 0 (S550). Here, the probability variation counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol until the probability variation game state ends, and a predetermined value is set in the probability variation counter at the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the value 100 is set after the end of the jackpot, triggered by the jackpot in the probability variation jackpot symbol (probability variation jackpot). Therefore, when the probability variation jackpot is subtracted, the probability variation game state is maintained until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is not a value 0, the process proceeds to S554 while maintaining the probability variation game state, and if it is determined that the probability variation counter is a value 0, the probability variation flag is set to a value 0 in order to end the probability variation game state. (S552).

Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is the value 1 (time saving game state) (S554), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the process proceeds to S544. When it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 1, the time saving counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S556), and it is determined whether or not the time saving counter has a value of 0 (S558). Here, the time saving counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol until the time saving game state ends, and a predetermined value is set in the time saving counter at the end of the big hit game. In this embodiment, the value 100 is set after the end of the big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is drawn, the time-saving gaming state is maintained until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 100 times. In this embodiment, the same value is set for the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter, so that when the probability variation jackpot is subtracted, the probability variation game state and the time reduction game state end at the same time. Of course, different values may be set for the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter. If it is determined that the time reduction counter is not a value 0, the process proceeds to S544 while maintaining the time reduction game state, and if it is determined that the time reduction counter is a value 0, the time reduction flag is set to a value 0 in order to end the time reduction game state. (S560). Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S544), and the special symbol game process is terminated.

[Big hit game processing]
16 and 17 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the big hit game process of S80, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the big hit flag has a value of 1 (during the big hit game) (S600). If it is determined that the jackpot flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the jackpot game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, whether or not the jackpot 25 is open (S602), whether or not the jackpot game start effect is being performed (S604), and whether or not the jackpot game end effect is being produced. Whether or not (S606) and whether or not the interval between openings is in progress (S608) are determined. If any of S602 to S608 is negatively determined, the jackpot game start effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S610), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game start effect command starts the jackpot game start effect. When the jackpot game start effect is started, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S604 that the jackpot game start effect is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start effect time has elapsed. (S612). If it is determined that the jackpot game start effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot game start effect time has elapsed, the jackpot 25 is opened by driving the jackpot solenoid 25c. (S614), the jackpot game process is terminated. The main control device 60 transmits a round game effect command to the sub-integrated control device 90 with the opening of the large winning opening 25.

When the big winning opening 25 is opened, the next time the big hit game process is executed, it is determined in S602 that the big winning opening 25 is open, so that the big winning opening 25 is based on the detection signal from the big winning opening switch 25a. Whether or not the number of game balls entered into the winning opening 25 has reached the specified number (10 in the example) (S616), and the elapsed time (opening time) after opening the large winning opening 25 is the maximum opening. Whether or not the time (28 seconds in the embodiment) has been reached (S618) is determined respectively. When it is determined that the number of game balls entering the large winning opening 25 has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the large winning opening 25 has not reached the maximum opening time, the opening of the large winning opening 25 is maintained. The jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 25 has reached the specified number, or even if the number of entering balls has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the large winning opening 25 becomes the maximum opening time. When it is determined that the game has been reached, the large winning opening 25 is closed (S620), and it is determined whether or not the current round game is the final round (S622). Since the number of rounds of the jackpot game is set by the jackpot symbol ("4R normal jackpot symbol", "10R normal jackpot symbol", "10R probability variation jackpot symbol"), whether or not this round game is the final round. The determination is made by determining whether or not the number of repetitions of the round game has reached the number determined according to the jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the current round game is not the final round, an interval between openings is generated (S624), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The main control device 60 transmits an opening interval generation command to the sub-integrated control device 90 as the opening interval occurs. When the opening interval occurs, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S608 that the opening interval is in progress, so whether or not the opening interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed is determined. Judgment (S626). If it is determined that the opening interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated with the large winning opening 25 closed, and if it is determined that the opening interval time has elapsed, the large winning opening 25 is opened again. (S614), the jackpot game process is completed.

After repeating the round game of opening and closing the big winning opening 25 with the opening interval in between, when it is determined in S622 that this round game is the final round, the big hit game end effect command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90. (S628), the jackpot game process is completed. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game end effect command starts the jackpot game end effect. When the jackpot game end effect is started, the next time the jackpot game process is started, it is determined in S606 that the jackpot game end effect is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed. (S630). If it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S632), and the conditions are met. The operation of the device is stopped (S634). Subsequently, the probability change flag setting process (S636) and the probability change counter setting process (S638) are performed, and the time reduction flag setting process (S640) and the time reduction counter setting process (S642) are performed. The probability variation flag setting process is performed by setting a value 0 in the probability variation flag when the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol and setting a value 1 in the probability variation flag when the jackpot symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol. The probability variation counter setting process is performed by setting a value of 100 when the jackpot symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol. Further, the time saving flag setting process is performed by setting the value 1 in the time saving flag regardless of whether the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol or a probabilistic jackpot symbol. The time reduction counter setting process is performed by setting a value of 100 regardless of whether the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol or a probabilistic jackpot symbol. Then, a value 0 is set in the jackpot flag to end the jackpot game (S644), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S646), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The game state specification command includes the value of the probability change flag, the value of the time saving flag, and the value of the jackpot flag.

Next, the processing of the sub-integrated control device 90 that has received various commands from the main control device 60 will be described. As described above, the commands received by the sub-integrated control device 90 from the main control device 60 include an initial command, a special figure variation start command, a symbol stop command, a game state specification command, a jackpot game start effect command, and a round game effect command. , Opening interval generation command, big hit game end production command, etc. Further, as the processing of the sub-integrated control device 90, the effect mode setting process for setting the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect suggesting the current set value, the symbol variation effect process performed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the setting suggestion. There are a lottery for whether or not to execute the effect, a setting suggestion effect setting process for performing necessary settings, a big hit game effect process performed during the big hit game, and the like.

[Production mode setting process]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect mode setting process. In the effect mode setting process, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the symbol variation game is in progress (S700) and whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S702). The processing of S700 can be determined based on the reception of the special figure fluctuation start command and the symbol stop command, and the processing of S710 can be determined based on the value of the jackpot flag included in the game state designation command. When it is determined that the symbol variation game is in progress or the jackpot game is in progress, the effect mode setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the symbol variation game nor the big hit game is being performed, it is determined whether or not the effect mode setting screen is being displayed (S704), and if it is determined that the effect mode setting screen is not being displayed, the effect button 16 is operated. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S706). If it is determined that the effect mode setting screen is not displayed and the effect button 16 is not operated, the effect mode setting process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect button 16 has been operated while the effect mode setting screen is not being displayed, the effect mode setting screen is displayed (S708), and it is determined whether or not the effect button 16 has been operated again (S710). Further, if it is determined in S704 that the effect mode setting screen is being displayed, S706 and S708 are skipped, and it is determined whether or not the effect button 16 has been operated (S710). FIG. 19 shows an example of the effect mode setting screen. As shown in the figure, the effect mode setting screen is a screen for selecting the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect by operating the effect button 16 by the player. In this embodiment, in the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect is relatively easy to appear, but it is relatively difficult to estimate the set value based on the set suggestion effect (active mode). There is a second effect mode (simple mode) in which it is relatively easy to estimate the set value based on the setting suggestion effect, although the setting suggestion effect is relatively difficult to appear. When the effect button 16 is operated while the first effect mode is selected, the second effect mode is selected, and when the effect button 16 is operated while the second effect mode is selected, the first effect mode is selected. Is selected.

When it is determined in S710 that the effect button 16 has been operated, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is the second effect mode (S712), and when it is determined that the current effect mode is the second effect mode, the first effect mode is determined. The effect mode is set (S714), the effect mode setting screen is erased (S718), and the effect mode setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current effect mode is the first effect mode, the second effect mode is set (S716), the effect mode setting screen is erased (S718), and the effect mode setting process is terminated.

If it is determined in S710 that the effect button 16 has not been operated, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed (S720), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, it is determined on the effect mode setting screen. The effect mode setting process is terminated while maintaining the display. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the effect mode setting screen is erased (S718), and the effect mode setting process is terminated.

[Design fluctuation effect processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the symbol variation effect processing. In the symbol variation effect processing, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S592 of the special symbol variation display related process of FIG. (S800). If it is determined that the special figure fluctuation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to S808. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol variation start command has been received, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on the confirmed symbol of the special symbol included in the special symbol variation start command (S802), and the variation pattern (variation) of the special symbol is determined. The variation pattern of the effect symbol is determined based on the time) (S804), and the symbol variation effect of displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner based on the determined variation pattern is started (S806). To determine the variation pattern of the effect symbol (effect pattern of the pattern variation effect), one of the effect patterns including the above-mentioned normal variation, reach, SP reach, etc. is selected based on the variation pattern of the special symbol. Do it by selecting.

Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation effect is being executed (S808), and whether or not the execution flag F of the setting suggestion effect is a value 1 (S810). The execution flag F is set by the setting suggestion effect setting process described later, and indicates that the setting suggestion effect is executed when the value 1 is set, and does not execute the setting suggestion effect when the value 0 is set. Show that. If it is determined that the symbol variation effect is not being executed, or even if the symbol variation effect is being executed, if it is determined that the execution flag F of the setting suggestion effect is 0, the process proceeds to S816. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol variation effect is being executed and the execution flag F is a value 1, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect has arrived (S812). The execution timing of the setting suggestion effect is determined, for example, at the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the symbol variation effect. If it is determined that the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect has not arrived, the process proceeds to S816, and if it is determined that the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect has arrived, the effect display device 37 displays a predetermined effect display to suggest the setting. The production is executed (S814), and the process proceeds to S816.

Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 has been received in S520 of the special symbol game processing of FIG. 13 (S816). If it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received, the symbol variation effect processing is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the symbol variation effect is terminated by stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (S818). ), Ends the symbol variation effect processing.

[Setting suggestion effect setting process]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the setting suggestion effect setting process. In the setting suggestion effect setting process, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command has been received (S850). If it is determined that the special figure fluctuation start command has not been received, the value 0 is set in the execution flag F of the setting suggestion effect (S852), and the setting suggestion effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special figure fluctuation start command has been received, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is the first effect mode (S854). This determination is made by examining the effect mode set in the effect mode setting process described above. When it is determined that the current effect mode is the first effect mode (active mode), the lottery random number and the winning value for the first effect mode according to the current set value are read out (S856), and the respective read out lottery numbers are used. By comparing the random number and the winning value, a lottery process is performed as to whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect (S858). In the lottery process, when the value of the lottery random number matches any of the winning values, it is determined to be a hit, and when the value of the lottery random number does not match any of the winning values, it is determined to be out of order. .. When it is determined that the result of the lottery process is not a hit but a miss (“NO” in S860), the value 0 is set in the execution flag F of the setting suggestion effect (S852), the setting suggestion effect setting process is terminated, and the lottery is performed. When it is determined that the result of the processing is a hit (“YES” in S860), the value 1 is set in the execution flag F of the setting suggestion effect (S862), and as an effect pattern of the auxiliary effect to be performed together with the effect display of the setting suggestion effect. An auxiliary effect pattern for lighting the lamp 15 in the first lighting pattern is set (S864), and the setting suggestion effect setting process is completed. As a result, a positive determination is made in S810 of the symbol variation effect processing, so that the setting suggestion effect is executed when the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect arrives. The effect display of the setting suggestion effect is performed by transmitting a display control command to the effect display control device 91 so that the predetermined character image is displayed on the effect display device 37 until the predetermined time elapses. Further, the auxiliary effect of the setting suggestion effect is performed by controlling the lamp 15 so that the lamp 15 is lit in a predetermined lighting pattern until a predetermined time elapses.

If it is determined in S854 that the current effect mode is not the first effect mode (active mode) but the second effect mode (simple mode), the lottery random number and the winning value for the second effect mode according to the current set value are determined. And are read out (S866), and the lottery process is performed by comparing the read lottery random numbers with the winning values (S868). When it is determined that the result of the lottery process is not a hit but a miss (“NO” in S870), the value 0 is set in the execution flag F of the setting suggestion effect (S872), the setting suggestion effect setting process is terminated, and the lottery is performed. When it is determined that the result of the processing is a hit (“YES” in S870), the value 1 is set in the execution flag F of the setting suggestion effect (S874), and as an effect pattern of the auxiliary effect to be performed together with the effect display of the setting suggestion effect. An auxiliary effect pattern for lighting the lamp 15 in a second lighting pattern different from the first lighting pattern is set (S876), and the setting suggestion effect setting process is terminated.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the set value in the first effect mode and the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect, and the relationship between the set value in the second effect mode and the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect. 22 (a) shows the relationship in the first effect mode, and FIG. 22 (b) shows the relationship in the second effect mode. As shown in the figure, the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect differs for each set value (settings 1 to 6) and also for each effect mode (first effect mode, second effect mode). Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of effect patterns A to C are provided as the setting suggestion effect, and the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect is different for each effect pattern A to C. FIG. 23 shows how each of the effect patterns A to C of the setting suggestion effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 23A, the effect pattern A is an effect pattern in which the character A appears during the symbol variation effect. In the first effect mode, the appearance rate of the effect pattern A is 1/100 for the setting 1, 1/98 for the setting 2, 1/95 for the setting 3, and 1/90 for the setting 4. , Setting 5 is 1/85 and setting 6 is 1/80, whereas in the second effect mode, setting 1 is 1/1000, setting 2 is 1/900, and setting 3 Is 1/800, setting 4 is 1/700, setting 5 is 1/600, and setting 6 is 1/500. In this way, the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect (effect pattern A) is set to be higher as the numerical value of the set value is larger, that is, the set value having a higher jackpot probability is higher. As a result, the player can estimate the level of the current set value (big hit probability) to some extent based on the number of appearances (appearance frequency) of the setting suggestion effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22, in the second effect mode, the average value of the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect of each set value is smaller than that in the first effect mode, while the appearance rate of each set value is the smallest. The ratio of the maximum value to the value (that is, the appearance rate of setting 6 / the appearance rate of setting 1) is determined to be large (for example, in the effect pattern A, the ratio in the first effect mode is 1.25. The ratio in the second effect mode is 2.0). The second effect mode may be set so that the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the appearance rate of each set value is larger than that of the first effect mode. As described above, the second effect mode is a mode in which the setting suggestion effect is less likely to appear as compared with the first effect mode, but the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect for each set value is largely biased. Therefore, the first effect mode makes it possible to estimate the set value by the appearance of a large number of setting suggestion effects with a high appearance rate, and is suitable for players who want to carefully judge the set value over a long period of time. It can be said that it is a production mode. On the other hand, the second effect mode can estimate the set value even with a small number of setting suggestion effects, and can be said to be an effect mode suitable for a player who wants to judge the set value to some extent in a short time. .. The larger the set value (the higher the jackpot probability is, the higher the appearance rate of the effect pattern A in the first effect mode and the appearance rate of the effect pattern A in the second effect mode) among the same set values. May be increased.

As shown in FIG. 23B, the effect pattern B is an effect pattern in which the character B appears during the symbol variation effect. In the first effect mode, the appearance rate of the effect pattern B is 0 (no appearance) for setting 1, 1/500 for setting 2, 1/450 for setting 3, and 1/400 for setting 4. The setting 5 is 1/350 and the setting 6 is 1/300, whereas in the second effect mode, the settings 1 to 3 are 0 (no appearance) and the setting 4 is 1/2000. Yes, setting 5 is 1/1500 and setting 6 is 1/1000. That is, when the effect pattern B (character B) appears during the symbol variation effect in the first effect mode, it is determined that the current set value is one of the settings 2 to 6, and the symbol variation effect is performed in the second effect mode. When the effect pattern B appears inside, it is confirmed that the current set value is one of the settings 4 to 6. As described above, the effect pattern B has a lower appearance rate than the effect pattern A, but does not appear at a low setting, so that it is a effect pattern that is likely to suggest a better setting value than the effect pattern A. Further, since the effect pattern B appears only at a higher set value when it appears in the second effect mode than when it appears in the first effect mode, it suggests a good set value when it appears in the second effect mode. Probability is high.

As shown in FIG. 23 (c), the effect pattern C is an effect pattern in which the character C appears during the symbol variation effect. The appearance rate of the effect pattern C is 0 (no appearance) in settings 1 to 5 and 1/3000 in setting 6 in both the first effect mode and the second effect mode. That is, in both the first effect mode and the second effect mode, when the effect pattern C appears, it is determined that the current set value is the setting 6. Unlike the effect patterns A and B, the effect pattern C appears with the same probability (1/3000) in both the first effect mode and the second effect mode. By providing the effect pattern C suggesting a high setting as the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect, the player can continue the game with peace of mind by seeing the setting suggestion effect of the effect pattern C. In the embodiment, the appearance rate of the effect pattern C is the same in the first effect mode and the second effect mode, but they may be different.

As for the auxiliary effect that assists the effect display of the setting suggestion effect performed by the effect display device 37, in the embodiment, the second lighting pattern that appears in the second effect mode is the first lighting pattern that appears in the first effect mode. Rather, it is done by lighting with high brightness so that it stands out, or by lighting with various colors. This is because the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect is lower in the second effect mode than in the first effect mode, so that it is easy for the player to understand that the setting suggestion effect was performed in the second effect mode. Therefore, by confirming the effect mode of the auxiliary effect, the player can determine whether or not the expectation of a good set value is high for the effect display executed by the effect display device 37. However, the lamp 15 may be turned on in the same pattern in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. Further, in the first effect mode, it may not be provided with a special lighting pattern for the auxiliary effect. In the embodiment, the lamp 15 is turned on as an auxiliary effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the speaker 14 may output sound (sound effect). In this case, the output pattern of the sound (sound effect) may be different between the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

The pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above has a first effect mode and a second effect mode that can be selected by the player as the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect for suggesting the current set value, and the second effect. The mode is defined so that the average value of the appearance rate of each set value is lower and the ratio of the maximum value to the minimum value of the appearance rate of each set value is larger than that of the first effect mode. As a result, the player who wants to judge the set value carefully selects the first effect mode, and the player who wants to judge the set value clearly to some extent selects the second effect mode to suit the player's preference. It is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect.

In the embodiment, in the effect mode setting process, the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect can be set by the operation by the player when neither the symbol variation game nor the big hit game is in progress. , The effect mode may be set. In this case, the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect may be determined based on the effect mode set when the variable display of the special symbol is started. Further, the effect mode may be set even during the big hit game. In this case, when the setting suggestion effect is executed during the big hit game start effect, the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect is determined based on the effect mode set when the big hit game start effect is started. Often, when the setting suggestion effect is executed during the big hit game end effect, the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect is determined based on the effect mode set when the big hit game end effect is started. May be good.

In the embodiment, the effect mode is configured to be selectable by the player, but for example, the effect mode is automatically switched depending on the time zone or date, or only the person concerned with the game store can select the effect mode. It may be configured so that the person cannot select the effect mode. Even in this case, the player can concentrate on executing the game in the preferred effect mode, so that the setting suggestion effect can be produced to suit the player's preference.

In the embodiment, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect when the special symbol change start command is received (that is, at the start of the symbol change effect), and if the result of the lottery is a hit, the symbol change effect is produced. The setting suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined timing in the middle, but the setting suggestion effect is not limited to this, and the setting suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined timing during the symbol variation effect (for example, the timing when the effect button 16 is operated during the predetermined period). A lottery may be performed to determine whether or not to do so, and if the result of the lottery is a win, a setting suggestion effect may be executed.

In the embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed during the symbol variation effect, but the setting suggestion effect may be executed during the jackpot game effect. In this case, the jackpot game effect process shown in FIG. 24 may be executed. In the jackpot game effect processing of FIG. 24, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the jackpot game start effect command has been received (S900). If it is determined that the jackpot game start effect command has not been received, the process proceeds to S906, and if it is determined that the jackpot game start effect command has been received, the jackpot game start effect (opening effect) is executed (S902). In the big hit game start effect (opening effect), a display control command is produced so that a predetermined opening effect image and an opening effect video are displayed on the effect display device 37 until a predetermined time (big hit game start effect time) elapses. This is done by transmitting to the display control device 91. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the execution flag F of the setting suggestion effect is a value 1 (S904), and if the execution flag F is a value 1, the above-mentioned setting suggestion effect is performed during the execution of the jackpot game start effect. (S906). On the other hand, if the execution flag F has a value of 0, the process proceeds to S908 without performing the setting suggestion effect. Here, the execution flag F of the setting suggestion effect is set by the setting suggestion effect setting process illustrated in FIG. 25. The setting suggestion effect setting process of FIG. 25 is a setting suggestion of FIG. 21 except that a process of determining whether or not a jackpot game start effect command has been received is executed instead of the process of S850 described above (S850B). It is executed in the same way as the effect setting process. Next, it is determined whether or not the round game effect command has been received (S908). If it is determined that the round game effect command has not been received, the process proceeds to S912, and if it is determined that the round game effect command has been received, the round game effect is executed (S910). The round game effect is produced by transmitting a display control command to the effect display control device 91 so that a predetermined round effect image or a round effect moving image is displayed on the effect display device 37 until the opening interval generation command is received. Will be done. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end effect command has been received (S912). If it is determined that the jackpot game end effect command has not been received, the jackpot game end effect process is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that the jackpot game end effect command has been received, the jackpot game end effect (ending effect) is executed (S914). , End the jackpot game production process. In the jackpot game end effect (ending effect), a display control command is subordinated so that a predetermined ending effect image or ending effect video is displayed on the effect display device 37 until a predetermined time (big hit game end effect time) elapses. This is done by transmitting to the integrated control device 90. In the above-described modification, the setting suggestion effect is executed during the jackpot game start effect, but may be executed during the jackpot game end effect, may be executed during the round game, or may be executed during the interval game. May be executed during. Since the jackpot game effect has fewer opportunities to be executed than the symbol variation effect, when the setting suggestion effect is executed during the jackpot game effect, as shown in FIG. 26, the first effect mode and the second effect mode and the second effect mode are performed. In any of the effect modes, it is desirable to increase the overall probability of winning in the lottery as to whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect. Also in this case, as in the embodiment, the setting suggestion effect (effect patterns A and B) is configured to appear at different appearance rates in the second effect mode and the first effect mode. Further, as the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect, a common setting suggestion effect (effect pattern C) may be provided.

Further, the setting suggestion effect may be executed during the symbol variation effect and the jackpot game effect, respectively. In this case, the setting suggestion effect executed during the symbol variation effect and the setting suggestion effect executed during the jackpot game effect may be executed in different modes.

In the embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed during the symbol variation effect in any of the effect patterns A to C, but some effect patterns (for example, effect patterns A and B) are the symbol variation effect. Other effect patterns (for example, effect pattern C) may be executed during the jackpot game effect.

In the embodiment, as the setting suggestion effect, the same effect display (effect in which the same characters A to C appear) is executed in the first effect mode and the second effect mode, but the first effect mode and the second effect are performed. It is also possible to execute different effect displays depending on the mode. For example, in the first effect mode, as an effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), an effect pattern A in which the character A appears, an effect pattern B in which the character B appears, and an effect pattern C in which the character C appears. In the second effect mode, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), the second effect mode has an effect pattern A'that causes a character A'different from the character A in the first effect mode to appear, and the first effect. It may have an effect pattern B'that causes a character B'that is different from the character B of the mode to appear. Further, the second effect mode may have an effect pattern C (common setting suggestion effect) in which the same character C appears at the same appearance rate as the first effect mode. Further, the first effect mode and the second effect mode may have an effect pattern D in which the same character appears at different appearance rates in the first effect mode and the second effect mode as the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect. ..

In the embodiment, the characters A to C are configured as dedicated characters used only for the setting suggestion effect, but some or all of the characters A to C are jackpots suggesting a jackpot expectation during the symbol variation effect. It may also be used as an expectation suggestion effect. Further, the appearance rate of the jackpot expectation suggestion effect may be different between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. In this case, the average value of the appearance rate of the jackpot expectation suggestion effect is higher in the first effect mode than in the second effect mode, but the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the appearance rate at each set value is large. The appearance rate at each set value may be set with the same tendency as the setting suggestion effect, or the appearance rate may be set with a different tendency between the setting suggestion effect and the jackpot expectation suggestion effect. good.

In the embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed when the result of the lottery process is a hit regardless of the variation pattern, but it is a specific variation pattern such as SP reach and the result of the lottery process. It may be executed when is a hit. For example, in the effect pattern B, the setting suggestion effect may be executed when the result of the lottery process performed when the variation pattern is SP reach is a hit.

In the embodiment, the effect pattern B (character B) appears as an effect pattern (character) for suggesting a high setting by appearing at a lower appearance rate than the effect pattern A (character A). However, since the appearance rate of the effect pattern B in the second effect mode is extremely low, for example, "setting 4 or more", "setting 5 or more", "setting 6", etc. may be clearly indicated, or "setting 4 or more" may be specified. , "Setting 5 or more", and "Setting 6" may be made to appear individually so that the current setting value becomes clearer.

In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 has been described as a gaming machine, but for example, a slot machine or the like, one set value selected by a predetermined operation from a plurality of set values having different jackpot probabilities is set. It can be applied to any type of gaming machine as long as it does.

In the embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are paid out to the upper tray 11 as prize balls or rental balls, but a so-called enclosed pachinko machine may be used. The enclosed pachinko machine plays a game by circulating the game balls enclosed inside. Further, the pachinko machines of Examples and Modifications may be applied to so-called managed gaming machines. The managed gaming machine restricts access to the main control device from the outside, and specific information (affects the performance of the game) from the frame control device (corresponding to the payout control device of the embodiment) to the main control device. Information other than information and information that may affect the result of the game) can be transmitted, and the frame control device is connected to the CR unit and is configured to be able to communicate with the outside only via the frame control device.

The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem will be described. In the embodiment, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the processes of S570 to S576 of the special symbol variation display-related processing corresponds to the "win / fail determination means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the big hit game process is the "big hit". The CPU 60a of the main control device 60, which corresponds to the "game execution means" and executes the power-on processes S108 and S110, corresponds to the "setting means", and processes S810 to S814 of the setting suggestion effect setting process and the symbol variation effect process. The CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 that executes the processing of the jackpot game effect processing S904, S906, the effect display control device 91, the effect display device 37, and the lamp 15 (or the speaker 14) correspond to the "setting suggestion effect execution means". do. Further, the effect display device 37 corresponds to the "effect display device", and the speaker 14 and the lamp 15 correspond to the "auxiliary effect device". As for the correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem, the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems of the examples is carried out. Since it is an example for specifically explaining the mode for solving the problem, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem are not limited. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem should be performed based on the description in the column, and the examples are the inventions described in the column of means for solving the problem. It is just a concrete example.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the examples, the present invention is not limited to these examples, and the present invention is carried out in various embodiments without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

1 Pachinko machine, 2 Outer frame, 3 Front frame, 3a Front frame open switch, 4 Glass plate, 5 Inner frame, 5a Inner frame open switch, 11 Upper pan, 12 Lower pan, 13 Launch handle, 14 Speaker, 15 Frame side Decorative lamp (lamp), 16 effect button, 16a effect button switch, 20 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 normal design operation gate, 22a gate switch, 23 1st start port, 23a 1st start port switch, 24 2nd start port, 24a 2nd start port switch, 24b open / close blade, 24c 2nd start port solenoid, 25 big prize opening, 25a big prize opening switch, 25b open / close plate, 25c big prize opening Solvent, 27 Ordinary winning opening, 27a Ordinary winning opening switch, 29 Out port, 31 1st special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device), 32 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display device), 33 1st special symbol hold number display device (1st special symbol hold number display device), 34 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device), 35 normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device) , 36 Ordinary symbol hold number display device (normal symbol hold number display device), 37 effect display device, 371L, 371C, 371R effect symbol (pseudo symbol), 372a 1st hold symbol, 372b 2nd hold symbol, 38 center accessory , 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 settlement display device, 53 ball lending button, 53a ball lending switch, 54 settlement button, 54a settlement switch, 60 main control device, 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 games Board relay terminal board, 62 design display device relay terminal board, 63 production relay terminal board, 64 back wiring relay terminal board, 65 external connection terminal board, 70 payout control device, 71 payout relay terminal board, 72 payout device, 73 payout motor , 74 payout switch, 75 full switch, 76 out of ball switch, 77 ball tank, 78 tank rail, 80 launch control device, 81 launch stop switch, 82 touch switch, 83 launch motor, 90 sub integrated controller, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 effect display control device, 95 power supply board, 98 accuracy Rate setting switch, 99 RAM clear switch, 100 hole computer.

Claims (2)

A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game when the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot, and
A setting means for setting any setting value selected by a predetermined operation from a plurality of setting values having different jackpot probabilities, which is the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the hit / fail determination.
A setting suggestion effect executing means capable of executing a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects for suggesting the set value based on the set value set by the setting means, and a setting suggestion effect executing means.
It is a gaming machine equipped with
As the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect, the player has a first effect mode and a second effect mode that can be selected by the player.
In the second effect mode, the average value of the appearance rate of each set value is lower than that in the first effect mode, and the ratio of the maximum value to the minimum value of the appearance rate of each set value is large .
None of the plurality of types of setting suggestion effects is provided in the first effect mode in which the ratio of the maximum value to the minimum value of the appearance rate of each set value is larger than that in the second effect mode.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1 .
As the setting suggestion effect, when the set value set by the setting means is equal to or higher than a predetermined probability as the jackpot probability, it may appear in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. If the set value is less than the predetermined probability , it has a setting suggestion effect that can appear in the first effect mode but cannot appear in the second effect mode.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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