JP7351538B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines are equipped with a notification function that notifies information corresponding to a predetermined condition based on the fulfillment of the condition. For example, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 is equipped with a notification function that provides notifications regarding jackpot games, such as notification of the number of rounds of jackpot games and notification of the number of game balls that entered the jackpot slot during jackpot games. .

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-65809

The notification function is an effective function for notifying players, game parlor employees, etc. of the status of the gaming machine. Therefore, it is thought that the value of gaming machines can be further increased by further enhancing the notification function.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with enhanced notification functions.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a notification means capable of notifying predetermined information, a notification control means for controlling the notification means, an error detection means for detecting the occurrence of an error, and a system for outputting an external signal. A memory capable of storing information regarding rental of game media, comprising an output control means capable of executing control, and a setting means capable of setting one business mode from a plurality of predetermined business modes in a setting change state. A discharge notification regarding the discharge of the medium and a specific notification regarding the discharge notification can be executed , the discharge notification is executed on the condition that a special condition is satisfied, and the specific notification is controlled to be in a standby state. The error includes a specific error and a special error, and the notification means executes the specific error notification on the condition that the occurrence of the specific error is detected. possible, the special error notification can be executed with the detection of the occurrence of the special error as a condition for execution, and the condition for executing the discharge notification and the condition for executing the specific error notification are at the same time. is established, the specific error notification is executed with priority, and when the conditions for the execution of the emission notification and the conditions for the execution of the special error notification are satisfied at the same time, the emission notification and the special error notification are executed. It is possible to execute the error notification and the information at the same time by displaying both information in different display areas in the notification means, and it is possible to output a specific signal on the condition that the special condition is satisfied, and it is possible to output the specific signal on the condition that the special condition is satisfied, and has a specific business form, and in the specific business form, the special condition is met if the first state is at the end of the consecutive home period, while the second state is established at the end of the consecutive home period. The gist is that in some cases, the special conditions are not satisfied and the control is carried out to the first state when the first jackpot game ends, while the control is carried out to the second state when the second jackpot game ends.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the notification function.

A perspective view of a pachinko game machine. A front view of the game board. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. An explanatory diagram showing specific examples of types of jackpot symbols. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a business form. Explanatory diagram showing a specific example of transition of lucky number state. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a set business format and a transition of a display suggesting the business format. A flowchart showing a specific example of jackpot game end processing. The flowchart which shows the specific example of the end process of consecutive games. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a notification mode of exchange notification. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a notification mode of advance notification. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notification mode of right-handed error notification, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notification mode of full error notification, and (c) is an explanatory diagram of the notification mode of magnetic error notification. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of notification priority. 5 is a flowchart showing a specific example of notification processing. (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of notification modes of exchange notification when a one-time exchange system is set as a business form. (a) to (c) are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the notification mode of exchange notification when the consecutive home exchange system is set as a business form. 12 is a timing chart showing a specific example of an output mode of an exchange signal when a one-time exchange system is set as a business form. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a set notification mode of exchange notification and a display suggesting the notification mode in the second embodiment. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of notification modes of exchange notification in the second embodiment. A perspective view of a pachinko game machine in a third embodiment. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a set business format and a transition of a display suggesting the business format in the third embodiment. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the electrical configuration of the external terminal board in the third embodiment. Flowchart showing a specific example of jackpot game end processing in the third embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of consecutive game ending processing in the third embodiment. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of notification modes of exchange notification in the fourth embodiment.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 17. In this specification, the terms top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) refer to each direction when viewed from the player.

FIG. 1 shows a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine, and a card unit CU that is attached to the pachinko game machine 10 in an island facility of a game parlor.
The card unit CU is provided with an input/return slot CUa for inputting a prepaid card as a storage medium. Further, in the card unit CU, when returning the prepaid card, the prepaid card is returned from the insertion/return slot CUa. The prepaid card stores, for example, the remaining amount of the card used for renting game balls, which are an example of game media, and the number of game balls owned by the player.

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a game board YB. A frame member (front frame) Y1 is arranged on the front side of the game board YB. On the surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa that is approximately circular in front view is defined. In the game area YBa, a game ball launched by a player operating a launch handle HD disposed on the front side of the pachinko game machine 10 is guided downward. Furthermore, an effect display device 11 having an image display section GH is provided approximately in the center of the gaming area YBa. The image display section GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display section. The performance display device 11 displays various display performances using images, such as a symbol variation game using performance symbols (decorative symbols). Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that produces a light-emitting effect. The decorative lamp La is arranged on the frame (for example, the front frame) constituting the pachinko game machine 10 or on the game board YB. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output section) Sp that outputs various sounds such as sound effects and music and performs audio production.

Further, the pachinko game machine 10 includes an upper tray Z1 and a lower tray Z2 as ball trays for storing game balls on the front side of the frame member (front frame) Y1. The upper tray Z1 and the lower tray Z2 are storage trays that store game balls paid out from the pachinko game machine 10. The game balls stored in the upper tray Z1 are fired into the game area YBa by operating the firing handle HD. The game balls overflowing from the upper tray Z1 are guided to the lower tray Z2 through a guide path (not shown). The game balls stored in the lower tray Z2 are discharged to the outside of the machine by operating the ball removal switch TS. Generally, the game balls stored in the lower tray Z2 are discharged into a dollar box provided by the game parlor, a counting machine included in the card unit CU, etc. by operating the ball removal switch TS.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a ball rental switch RS that can be operated by a player on the front side of the frame member (front frame) Y1. In this embodiment, for example, when a prepaid card is inserted from the insertion/return port CUa and the ball lending switch RS is operated in a state where game balls can be lent, the game balls are lent and the game balls are paid out. Ru. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a return switch ES that can be operated by a player on the front side of the frame member (front frame) Y1. In this embodiment, for example, the remaining amount of the card or the number of pitches acquired is stored in the prepaid card, and when the return switch ES is operated in a state where the prepaid card can be returned, the prepaid card is returned and inserted. The prepaid card is ejected from the return slot CUa.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a plurality of winning holes (ball entry holes) into which game balls can enter are arranged. The winning opening includes a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a big winning opening 14.

The first starting opening 12 is a winning opening in which the starting condition of the symbol variation game can be satisfied by the entry of a game ball. Further, the first starting port 12 is a ball entry port in which a condition for paying out a prize ball is satisfied by the entry of a game ball. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device 11, and is always open so that game balls can enter the ball. The first starting port 12 is connected with a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the game board to the back side of the game board YB, and the ball path that has entered the first starting port 12 is detected in the ball path. A means (starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

The second starting opening 13 is a winning opening in which a starting condition for the symbol variation game can be established by the entry of a game ball. Further, the second starting port 13 is a ball entry port in which a condition for paying out a prize ball is satisfied by the entry of a game ball. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located to the right of the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 is closed so that a game ball cannot enter the ball or it is difficult to enter the ball when a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is not satisfied. Then, the second starting port 13 is opened so that a game ball can enter the ball or can easily enter the ball when a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is satisfied. The second starting port 13 opens by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the second starting port 13 is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. 3. Further, the second starting port 13 is connected with a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the game board to the back side of the game board YB, and the game ball that has entered the second starting port 13 is connected to the ball path. A detecting means (starting sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

The big winning hole 14 is a winning hole in which a condition for paying out a prize ball is satisfied by the entry of a game ball. In this embodiment, the big prize opening 14 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The grand prize opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered unless a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is met. Then, the big prize opening 14 is opened so that a game ball can enter the ball or can easily enter the ball when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is satisfied. The grand prize opening 14 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the big prize opening 14 is actuator AC2 shown in FIG. 3. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 to the back side of the game board YB is connected to the big winning hole 14, and the game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 is detected in the ball path. A means (count sensor (switch) CS shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an operating gate 18 is provided in the gaming area YBa. In this embodiment, the activation gate 18 is located in the right area of the gaming area YBa, above the second starting opening 13 and the big winning opening 14. The operating gate 18 has a gate opening 18a which is always open so that game balls can enter the ball. A means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting game balls entering and passing through the gate 18a is provided. The gate opening 18a of the operating gate 18 is a ball entry opening where a starting condition for a normal symbol variation game using normal symbols is established by the entry of a game ball. The second starting port 13 is opened from the closed state after winning the normal symbol winning lottery performed by entering the game ball into the operating gate 18 and winning the normal symbol winning symbol in the normal symbol variation game. operate to the state.

In this embodiment, the player can separately shoot the game ball into the left region and the right region by adjusting the strength of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD, and shoot the game ball into the first starting port 12 and the second starting port 13. , it becomes possible to enter the game ball into the big prize opening 14 or the operating gate 18. Specifically, when the firing intensity is adjusted to be stronger and the game ball is fired (so-called right-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the right area, and the second starting port 13 and the grand prize opening. 14 or the activation gate 18. Note that when hitting to the right, it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right area, so the firing strength is adjusted to the maximum strength or slightly weaker than the maximum strength.

On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be weak (so-called left-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to be guided downward to the left area, and there is a possibility that the ball will enter the first starting port 12. be. Furthermore, when hitting to the left, it is not necessary to fire the game ball as vigorously as when hitting to the right, so the intensity is adjusted to such an extent that the fired game ball does not reach the right area. In this embodiment, a flow path for the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 when the ball is hit to the right. In addition, the game component may be arranged so as to restrict the ball from entering the first starting port 12 when the ball is hit to the right, or may be arranged to restrict the ball from entering the first starting port 12 when the ball is hit to the left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to hit the ball (the probability of hitting the ball is extremely low).

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located to the left of a center line C that bisects the game area YBa into left and right halves when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the "right area" is an area located to the right of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. In the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball fired by operating the firing handle HD is guided by a launch passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and is prevented from returning at the lowest downstream of the launch passage 19. It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the "left region" is also a region closer to the punching passage 19, and conversely, the "right region" is also a region away from the punching passage 19. Then, the game ball guided down the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa, and heads toward the out port 21 located at the lowermost part of the game area YBa. Further, the game ball guided down the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads toward the out port 21.

Further, the game board YB is provided with special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, reservation display devices 24a, 24b, and normal symbol display device 25, as shown in FIG. These display devices are located at parts of the game board YB that are visible to the player when the pachinko game machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on decorative members arranged in the game area of the game board YB, corner decorative members of the game board YB, and the like.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b play a symbol variation game using special symbols, and in the symbol variation game, a special symbol is derived according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. The special symbol display device 23a is a display device that performs a symbol variation game of the first special symbol, and the special symbol display device 23b is a display device that performs a symbol variation game of the second special symbol. When a game ball enters the first starting port 12 and is detected, the starting condition for the symbol variation game of the first special symbol is established. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second starting port 13 and is detected, the starting condition for the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is established. For the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a jackpot lottery is performed when the starting condition is established, but the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is the same probability. Note that the symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time, and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is executed in priority to the symbol variation game of the first special symbol.

When the starting conditions are met, a special symbol variation game is performed on the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b in order to derive the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and the symbol variation game is derived in the symbol variation game. A symbol variation game that derives a result according to the special symbol is also played on the performance display device 11 using the performance symbols.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices equipped with light emitters. In the special symbol symbol variation game, a special symbol is derived from an arbitrary combination of light emitters that constitute the display device. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that is derived when the jackpot lottery is won and a losing symbol that is derived when the jackpot lottery is not won. In this embodiment, after a jackpot lottery is won and a jackpot symbol is derived in a symbol variation game of special symbols, a jackpot game to be described later is generated. In the following explanation, a special symbol variation game in which a jackpot symbol is derived will be referred to as a jackpot special symbol variation game, and a special symbol variation game in which a losing symbol is derived may be referred to as a special symbol variation game in which a losing symbol is derived. be.

The hold display device 24a is a display device that displays the number of symbol variation games (start hold count) of the first special symbol whose execution is suspended, and the hold display device 24b is a display device that displays the number of symbol fluctuation games of the first special symbol whose execution is suspended. This is a display device that displays the number of symbol variation games (start pending number). The normal symbol display device 25 performs a normal symbol variation game using normal symbols, and in the normal symbol variation game, a normal symbol is derived according to the lottery result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol.

Additionally, the pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a guide path (not shown) that guides valid balls used in the game to the outside of the machine (equipment installed in the game machine), and the guide path detects game balls passing through the guide path. A means (out ball sensor (switch) HS shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

In this specification, an effective ball is a game ball used in a game on the pachinko game machine 10, and more specifically, a game ball that is launched by operating the firing handle HD and reaches the game area YBa of the game board YB. It is. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the launch handle HD is operated continuously, game balls are launched at predetermined intervals (launch interval of 100 balls per minute), and some of the launched game balls are guided by the launch passage 19. The game ball that has passed through the non-return valve 20 corresponds to a valid ball. On the other hand, among the game balls that have been launched, game balls that have returned or flowed back through the launch passage 19 without passing through the return prevention valve 20 (so-called return balls) are discharged through a discharge passage (not shown) that communicates with the middle of the launch passage 19. Since the ball is discharged through the ball to the lower tray Z2 and returned to the player, it is a game ball (invalid ball) that was not used in the game and does not become a valid ball. In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, all valid balls generated in the pachinko game machine 10 are detected by a single out ball sensor HS.

In addition, the game ball as an effective ball that has reached the gaming area YBa may enter any winning hole on the game board YB, or it may enter the out port 21 without entering any winning hole. Sometimes it's a ball. Then, the valid ball that enters any of the winning holes is guided from the ball path connected to the winning hole where the ball entered to the guide path, guided out of the machine through the guide path, and discharged out of the machine. be done. Furthermore, the game ball that has entered the out port 21 is guided from a ball path connected to the out port 21 to a guide path, guided outside the machine through the guide path, and discharged out of the machine.

The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a full sensor MS that detects that the lower tray Z2 is full. The full sensor MS is arranged in a guide path (not shown) that guides game balls overflowing from the upper tray Z1 to the lower tray Z2. In this embodiment, when the full state sensor MS detects that the lower tray Z2 is full, the full error generation condition is met.

The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a magnetic sensor JS that detects magnetism. For example, the magnetic sensor JS is arranged on the back side of the game board YB near the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, and the big winning opening 14. In this embodiment, when magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor JS, the condition for generating a magnetic error is established.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including a main control board 30, a sub-control board 40, and an external terminal board 50, as shown in FIG.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a that can execute control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores control programs for the main control CPU 30a, and can write and read necessary data. It has a main control RAM 30c and a random number generation circuit 30d that generates hardware random numbers.

The main control board 30 also includes a RAM clear switch 31, which is an operating means configured to allow an operation to instruct the initialization of various information backed up by a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when power supply from an external power source stops, and when power supply starts, it automatically stores information based on the retained information. This is a function to restore game control. In this embodiment, various information stored in the main control RAM 30c is backed up by a backup function. The RAM clear switch 31 is configured to be in an on state when a push operation is performed, and to be in an off state when a push operation is not performed. The main control CPU 30a can receive an operation signal transmitted when the RAM clear switch 31 is turned on (push operation). The RAM clear switch 31 is operated manually by, for example, an employee or manager of the gaming hall. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 31 corresponds to initialization operation means.

The main control board 30 also includes a setting switch 32 and a display 33. The setting switch 32 and the display 33 are used when setting a business form, which will be described later. The setting switch 32 is configured to be in an on state when a push operation is performed, and to be in an off state when a push operation is not performed. The main control CPU 30a can receive an operation signal transmitted when the setting switch 32 is turned on (push operation). The setting switch 32 is operated manually by, for example, an employee or manager of the gaming hall. In this embodiment, the setting switch 32 corresponds to operating means that can perform predetermined operations. The display device 33 is a so-called 7-segment LED in which seven light emitting diodes (LEDs) are arranged in a figure 8 (numerical value) to form seven segments (parts).

The main control CPU 30a receives detection signals from the start sensors SE1, SE2, count sensor CS, gate sensor GS, out ball sensor HS, full sensor MS, and magnetic sensor JS. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, pending display devices 24a, 24b, normal symbol display device 25, etc.), and also controls the operation of each actuator AC1, AC2. Control.

The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing processing related to the game, information for specifying a special symbol variation pattern (main variation pattern), various judgment values, and the like. The main fluctuation pattern can specify the fluctuation time (performance time) from when the special symbol starts to fluctuate until the special symbol is fixed and displayed. The main fluctuation pattern can be classified into a main fluctuation pattern for a jackpot and a main fluctuation pattern for a loss. The jackpot variation based on the main variation pattern for the jackpot is a performance performed when a jackpot lottery is won, and the jackpot symbol is finally derived in the special symbol symbol variation game. The losing variation based on the main variation pattern for losing is a performance performed when the jackpot lottery is not won, and a losing symbol is finally derived in the special symbol symbol variation game. In addition, the loss variation includes a variation in which a reach effect is performed in a design variation game of performance symbols and results in a loss, and a variation in which a reach effect is not performed and a loss occurs in a design variation game of performance symbols. Hereinafter, fluctuations in which a reach effect is performed and result in a miss may be referred to as a miss reach fluctuation. Further, the various determination values include a jackpot determination value used for a jackpot lottery, a normal hit determination value used for a normal symbol winning lottery, and the like. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores various information (random value, timer value, flag, start pending number, etc.) that is rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) that updates the values of various software random numbers at every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) and stores them in the main control RAM 30c. The software random number includes a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a special symbol jackpot symbol, a variation pattern distribution random number used when distributing variation patterns, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 every cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) installed in the microprocessor. The hardware random numbers include a jackpot random number used for a special symbol jackpot lottery, and a normal win random number used for a regular symbol winning lottery.

As shown in FIG. 3, the sub control board 40 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control information (control signals) is transmitted from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 40 includes a sub-control CPU 40a that can execute control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 40b that stores a control program for the sub-control CPU 40a, and a sub-control ROM 40b that can write and read necessary data. It has a control RAM 40c.

The sub-control CPU 40a of the sub-control board 40 performs control based on the control information (control command) transmitted from the main control board 30. For example, when starting a symbol variation game of special symbols, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, and also sub-controls control information instructing the start of variation (start of the game). It is transmitted to the control CPU 40a. The sub-control CPU 40a that has received the control information controls the display contents so as to cause the effect display device 11 to play a symbol variation game of effect symbols. Further, the sub-control CPU 40a controls lighting/non-lighting of various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko game machine 10 and the game board YB, and controls the audio output of the speaker Sp. These performances by the decorative lamp La and the speaker Sp are performed in accordance with the design variation game of the performance symbols, or during a standby state. In this embodiment, the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 correspond to a notification device as a notification means capable of notifying predetermined information. Note that the notification device may be configured by one or more arbitrarily selected from among the speaker Sp, the decorative lamp La, and the effect display device 11. Further, the presentation device may be a presentation movable body that performs a movable presentation or a presentation vibrating body that performs a vibration presentation, and one or more of the presentation movable body that performs a movable presentation and the presentation vibrator that performs a vibration presentation. It may include both.

As shown in FIG. 3, the external terminal board 50 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control information (control signal) is transmitted from the main control board 30 in one direction. The external terminal board includes a predetermined number of output terminals that output external signals instructed by the main control CPU 30a to the outside of the machine. In this embodiment, the external terminal board 50 includes an output terminal 50a. By wiring the output terminal 50a of the external terminal board 50 to the input terminal of an external device, an external signal is output to the outside of the machine. For example, the external devices include a hall computer HC and a card unit CU. The external signals output in this embodiment will be described later.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability variation function. The probability variation function is a function that can provide a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as "probability variation state") that changes the probability of winning the jackpot lottery from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the end of the jackpot game. . The probability variable state is a gaming state in which it is easier to win the jackpot lottery and is advantageous for the player, compared to the non-probability variable state (hereinafter referred to as "non-probability variable state") in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is low. . For example, the variable probability state is provided until the next time the player wins the jackpot lottery.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a ball entry rate improvement function. The ball entry rate improvement function is a function that can provide a ball entry rate improvement state in which the entry rate of game balls per unit time into the second starting port 13 as a predetermined ball entry port is improved. The ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "electrical support state" or "high base state." Note that in the following description, a state in which a ball entry rate improvement state is not provided may be referred to as a "non-ball entry rate improvement state." The non-ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "non-electronic support state" and "low base state."

The ball entry rate improved state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time of the normal symbol variation game shorter than that in the non-ball entry rate improvement state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning the normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the non-ball entry rate improvement state. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improving state. In addition, the opening time extension control includes control to increase the number of openings of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery than in the non-ball entry rate improvement state, and the normal symbol winning lottery. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the second starting port 13 longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improvement state based on the winning. The fourth control is a special symbol fluctuation time shortening control that makes the fluctuation time (for example, average fluctuation time) of the special symbol symbol fluctuation game easier to be shorter than in the non-ball entry rate improvement state. When performing special symbol variation time shortening control, the ball entry rate improvement state becomes a so-called "variation time shortening state."

The ball entry rate improvement state is, for example, until the next time you win the jackpot lottery, or until the ball entry rate improvement state is given until a symbol variation game with a special symbol is executed the specified upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times). Or, it will be awarded until you win the jackpot lottery before reaching the specified upper limit. In this embodiment, the improved ball entry rate state occurs after the end of the jackpot game triggered by winning the jackpot lottery, and is an advantageous game that is more advantageous than the non-ball entry rate improved state (normal game). The prescribed upper limit number of times for the ball entry rate improvement state can be an ending condition for ending the ball entry rate improvement state when the number of executions of the symbol variation game reaches a predetermined number of times. In addition, winning a jackpot lottery during the ball entry rate improvement state can be a termination condition for ending the ball entry rate improvement state by obtaining a lottery result that can be an opportunity to end the ball entry rate improvement state. In this way, in the ball entry rate improved state, the ball entry rate into the second starting port 13 is improved compared to the non-ball entry rate improved state. Therefore, the ball entry rate improvement state is a state in which right-handed hitting is recommended. In the case of the pachinko game machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the specified upper limit number of times is the total number of symbol variation games of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol.

Next, the jackpot game of the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined performance is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). For example, the predetermined performance is an opening performance that can specify the start of a jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the jackpot opening 14 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game is ended when a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter the game ball or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the grand prize opening 14 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. In each round game, a round performance is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined performance is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined performance is an ending performance that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is ended as the ending time elapses. In this way, in the jackpot game, the jackpot 14 is opened. For this reason, right-handed hitting is recommended in jackpot games.

In this embodiment, there are multiple types of jackpot games, and the types of jackpot games are defined by jackpot symbols. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols derived at the same determination rate are determined whether the first special symbol wins the jackpot lottery or the second special symbol wins the jackpot lottery.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a jackpot symbol ZA, a jackpot symbol ZB, a jackpot symbol ZC, a jackpot symbol ZD, and a jackpot symbol ZE. Each jackpot game based on the jackpot symbols ZA to ZE consists of 10 round games (10R). Moreover, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is determined for each of the jackpot symbols ZA to ZE. It is determined that the jackpot symbols ZA, ZB, and ZC are given a probability change state and a ball entry rate improvement state after the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot game is given. In addition, the jackpot symbols ZD and ZE are given a non-probability variable state after the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot game is awarded, and the condition that the symbol variation game ends the specified upper limit number of times, It is stipulated that an improved state of ball entry rate is granted until one of the conditions for the next jackpot game to occur before the specified upper limit number of symbol variation games is completed. ing. Further, the jackpot symbols ZA to ZE are associated with information regarding the business format described later. In the following explanation, a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbols ZA, ZB, and ZC may be referred to as a "specific jackpot game," and a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbols ZD and ZE may be referred to as a "non-specific jackpot game."

Hereinafter, the processing (normal processing) that the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 performs to control the game will be described.
First, processing related to receiving detection signals of game balls from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS (reception processing (input processing)) will be described.

When the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal from the starting sensor SE1 due to the ball entering the first starting port 12, the number of pending starts of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number (four in this embodiment). Determine if there is. Then, when the start pending number of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the start pending number and rewrites the start pending number, and also displays the start pending number after the addition on the pending display device 24a. control.

In addition, when the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal from the starting sensor SE2 due to the ball entering the second starting port 13, the number of pending starts of the second special symbol is the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine whether it is less than or equal to Then, when the start pending number of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the start pending number and rewrites the start pending number, and also displays the start pending number after the addition on the pending display device 24b. control.

Note that the main control CPU 30a does not add the number of pending starts when the number of pending starts has reached the upper limit number. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a adds the number of pending starts, it transmits information (such as a pending designation command) that can specify the number of pending starts to the sub-control board 40. The sub-control CPU 40a that has received the information that allows the number of pending starts to be specified causes the effect display device 11 to display an image showing the number of pending starts that can be specified from the information.

In addition, when a game ball enters the ball with less than the upper limit of the number of pending starts, the main control CPU 30a acquires the values of various random numbers using the ball entering as a trigger, and is capable of specifying the values of the various random numbers obtained. Random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be composed of a random number value, or may be composed of information obtained by converting a random number value into other information that can specify the value. In addition, when storing random number information, the main control CPU 30a also stores the entry order of the game balls that triggered the acquisition of the random number value (information storage order) and the entry order of the game balls that entered first. (information storage order) is stored in the main control RAM 30c in a specifiable manner. In addition, when acquiring the random number value, the main control CPU 30a acquires the jackpot random number value from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the jackpot symbol random number value and the fluctuation pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 30c. .

In addition, in the process when the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal from the gate sensor GS, the main control CPU 30a also performs a process of storing the number of normal reservations (the number of normal drawing games) and a process of acquiring various random numbers used for the normal winning lottery. I do. The upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) of the normal pending number is determined similarly to the starting pending numbers of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, when the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of normal reservations and rewrites the number, and also controls a normal symbol reservation display device (not shown) to display the number of normal reservations after the addition. Control.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a performs prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in input processing when receiving detection signals from the start sensors SE1, SE2 and the count sensor CS. The prize ball processing includes the process of generating and transmitting a payout designation command (payout signal) to be sent to the payout control board, and the process of generating and transmitting a prize ball designation command (prize ball designation signal) as prize ball information to be sent to the sub-control board 40. ) and transmitting it. In the process of transmitting the prize ball designation command, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the game ball enters the winning opening (first starting opening 12, second starting opening 13, big winning opening 14) that is the target of the prize ball payout. Every time a ball is detected, a prize ball designation command corresponding to the winning hole where the ball has entered is generated and transmitted.

Next, a process related to the execution of a special pattern symbol variation game (special symbol variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the jackpot lottery will be explained. In addition, the main control CPU 30a executes the special figure fluctuation process every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).

In the special symbol variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the start conditions for the special symbol symbol variation game are satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol symbol variation game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not in progress. Or, when a jackpot game is in progress, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process when the start condition is not satisfied.

When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the start pending number of the second special symbol, and determines whether the read start pending number is greater than zero. Then, when the start pending number of the second special symbol is greater than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process to start the symbol variation game of the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the start pending number of the second special symbol is zero, the main control CPU 30a reads the start pending number of the first special symbol, and determines whether the read start pending number is greater than zero. Then, when the start pending number of the first special symbol is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process to start the symbol variation game of the first special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a specification in which the symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol are not executed simultaneously, and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is executed preferentially. be.

In addition, when both the start pending number of the first special symbol and the start pending number of the second special symbol are zero, the main control CPU 30a executes a demonstration performance (hereinafter referred to as "demonstration performance"). Perform processing. The demonstration performance is a performance for displaying, for example, on the performance display device 11 that the pachinko game machine 10 is in a standby state, to obtain an effect of attracting customers. In this embodiment, according to the progress of the game, there is a jackpot game state indicating that a jackpot game is being executed, a variable game state indicating that a special symbol symbol variation game is being executed or on hold, and a special symbol symbol variation game. , or a standby state indicating a state in which the jackpot game is not on hold and the jackpot game is not in progress. That is, the progress states indicating the progress of the game include a standby state, a variable game state, and a jackpot game state. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a state control means for controlling the state.

When starting the symbol variation game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the starting pending number of the second special symbol and rewrites the number, and also causes the pending display device 24b to display the starting pending number after the subtraction. control. Further, when the main control CPU 30a subtracts the number of pending starts, the main control CPU 30a transmits information (such as a pending designation command) that can specify the number of pending starts after the subtraction to the sub-control board 40.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c.
The main control CPU 30a that has acquired the random number information compares the value of the jackpot random number and the jackpot determination value, and performs a jackpot lottery. In the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the jackpot lottery (i.e., when the special symbol fluctuation process is executed) is in a probability variable state or a non-probability variable state based on information that can specify the gaming state. Based on the determination results, a jackpot lottery is performed with different winning probabilities.

In the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the jackpot random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the jackpot determination value. Then, when the value of the jackpot random number and the jackpot determination value match, the player wins the jackpot lottery. When winning the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs jackpot processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special symbol symbol variation game. As described above, the special jackpot symbols are associated with the type of jackpot. Therefore, determining the jackpot symbol determines the type of jackpot.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a determines a main fluctuation pattern from among the main fluctuation patterns for a jackpot that can be selected when a jackpot is won, based on the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. . At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines a main variation pattern from among selectable main variation patterns based on information that can specify the gaming state.

Moreover, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss process when the jackpot lottery is not won. In the losing process, the main control CPU 30a determines the missing symbol among the special symbols. This determined losing symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special symbol symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a main fluctuation pattern for failure based on the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the main variation pattern for losing, the main control CPU 30a determines either the main variation pattern with reach or the main variation pattern without reach. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern from among the selectable main variation patterns based on information that can specify the gaming state, etc., as described above.

In addition, when starting the symbol variation game of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control of the second special symbol described above for the first special symbol. In other words, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the start pending number of the first special symbol, the jackpot lottery, and the jackpot process or loss process based on the result of the jackpot lottery.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a, as a process related to the execution of the special symbol symbol variation game, uses control information ( control command). Various types of control information generated in this process are transmitted to the sub-control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

When starting a symbol variation game with special symbols, the main control CPU 30a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as a variation start command) that can specify starting the symbol variation game as control information. The fluctuation start command also includes information that can specify the fluctuation pattern determined in the jackpot processing or loss processing described above. Moreover, when starting a symbol variation game of special symbols, the main control CPU 30a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol command) that can specify the special symbol as control information. Since the jackpot symbol of the special symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special symbol command. For this reason, the special figure command is information that can specify whether it is a win or not, and also information that can specify the type of jackpot.

In addition, when the elapsed time after starting the special symbol symbol variation game reaches a predetermined variation time (time defined in the main variation pattern), the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol symbol variation game as control information. A fluctuation stop command (fluctuation end information) that can specify that the fluctuation game is to be ended is generated. In addition, when starting the symbol variation game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. At the same time, it starts measuring the fluctuation time. Then, the main control CPU 30a changes the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to derive the determined special symbol when the fluctuation time specified in the determined main fluctuation pattern has elapsed. Control.

Next, the processing related to the progress of the jackpot game performed by winning the jackpot lottery will be explained.
The jackpot game of this embodiment consists of an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game for opening the jackpot 14, and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses in stages from opening to round game to ending. The main control CPU 30a generates control information (control command) that instructs the sub-control CPU 40a of the sub-control board 40 to control the game production, and opens the jackpot as a process related to the progress of the jackpot game. and process to close it. Various types of control information generated in the above processing are transmitted to the sub-control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a. This will be explained in detail below.

When starting an opening, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command as control information. The opening command is sent to the sub-control CPU 40a at the start of the opening. In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates an open command as control information when starting one round game, and generates a closing command as control information when ending one round game when an ending condition is satisfied. do. The open command is sent to the sub-control CPU 40a at the start of the round game, and the close command is sent to the sub-control CPU 40a at the end of the round game.

In this embodiment, the condition for ending the round game is that a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 10 balls) has been entered, or that the opening time of the big prize opening 14 has reached the predetermined upper limit time. Something has been established. That is, the end condition of the round game includes the end condition that is satisfied when the number of game balls that enter the big winning hole 14 in the round game reaches a predetermined upper limit number. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command as control information when starting an ending after the end of the last round game. The ending command is sent to the sub-control CPU 40a at the start of the ending.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be explained.
When the main control CPU 30a finishes the specific jackpot game, the main control RAM 30c stores a probability change flag. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs control in a variable probability state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a does not store the probability change flag in the main control RAM 30c when the non-specific jackpot game ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs control to a non-determinable variable state. Moreover, when starting a jackpot game and the probability variation flag is stored, the main control CPU 30a erases the probability variation flag. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the game to a non-probability variable state during the jackpot game.

When the main control CPU 30a finishes the specific jackpot game, the main control RAM 30c stores a ball entry rate improvement flag. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs control to improve the ball entry rate. Moreover, when the main control CPU 30a finishes the non-specific jackpot game, it stores the ball entry rate improvement flag in the main control RAM 30c, and counts the number of executions of the symbol variation game in the ball entry rate improved state. The main control CPU 30a erases the ball entry rate improvement flag when the number of executions of the symbol variation game being counted reaches the specified upper limit number without starting a jackpot game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the non-ball entry rate to be improved upon completion of the specified upper limit number of symbol variation games. Furthermore, when starting a jackpot game and the ball entry rate improvement flag is stored, the main control CPU 30a erases the ball entry rate improvement flag. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls to improve the non-ball entry rate during the jackpot game.

The main control CPU 30a generates a state 1 designation command (gaming state information) as a state designation command that can specify the gaming state when the gaming state is set to a non-probability variable state and a non-ball entry rate improving state. Further, when the gaming state is set to a variable probability state and a ball entry rate improving state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 2 designation command (gaming state information) as a state designation command that can specify the gaming state.

Further, when the gaming state is set to a non-probability variable state and a ball entry rate improving state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 3 designation command (gaming state information) as a state designation command that can specify the gaming state. In addition, when managing the granting period of the ball entry rate improvement state by the number of fluctuations, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of symbol variation games of the special symbols that have been executed, and determines when the end condition of the ball entry rate improvement state is satisfied. Sometimes, an end command (gaming state information) is generated as a state specifying command that can specify the end of the ball entry rate improvement state.

The generated gaming state information is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 40a, for example, when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) or when the gaming state changes. For example, when the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to a variable probability state and an improved ball entry rate state, a state 2 designation command is sent to the sub-control CPU 40a upon completion of the jackpot game. Note that the gaming state information is not limited to the illustrated control information, but is set for each gaming state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 40a.

Next, the process related to the execution of the normal symbol variation game (common symbol variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the normal winning lottery will be explained.
In the normal symbol variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the starting conditions for the normal symbol variation game are satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal symbol winning game is not in progress, but when the normal symbol variation game is being executed or When a normal symbol winning game is in progress, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal figure variation process when the start condition is not satisfied.

When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the normal pending number and determines whether the read normal pending number is greater than zero. Then, when the number of normal reservations is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process to start the normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the number of normal reservations is zero, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal pattern fluctuation process.

When starting the normal symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the normal pending number and rewrites it. Then, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information (normal winning random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the normal winning random number value specified from the acquired random number information with the normal winning determination value, and performs a normal winning lottery. The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improvement function. Therefore, when configured to perform probability fluctuation control for normal symbols in the ball entry rate improving state, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the normal winning lottery is in the ball entry rate improving state or not. A normal winning lottery is conducted with different winning probabilities depending on whether the pitching rate is improving or not.

In this embodiment, the probability of winning when the ball entry rate is improved is set to zero (normal no winning), and the winning probability when the ball entry rate is improved is set to 100% (no loss). Note that the winning probability of the normal winning lottery can be defined by the ratio of the number of values that are normally won (normal winning determination value) to the possible values of the normal winning random number.

Returning to the description of the normal pattern variation process, in the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the normal winning random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the normal winning determination value. Then, when the value of the normal winning random number and the normal winning determination value match, the player wins the normal winning lottery. When winning the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs normal winning processing. In the normal winning process, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning symbols of the normal symbols and also determines the variation pattern of the normal symbols that can specify the variation time of the normal symbol variation game. The winning symbol of this determined normal symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a does not win the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs normal losing processing. In the normal loss processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the loss pattern of the normal symbols and also determines the variation pattern of the normal symbols. This determined outlier symbol of the normal symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the normal symbol variation game.

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute the normal symbol variation game according to the determination result of the normal winning process or the normal losing process that is performed based on the lottery result of the normal winning lottery. After the elapse of , the winning symbol of the normal symbol or the losing symbol of the normal symbol is fixed and displayed. Moreover, when the normal winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a causes a normal winning game to occur after the normal symbol variation game ends. In a normal winning game, the second starting port 13 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, thereby controlling the second starting port 13 to be in a permissible state that allows the entry of game balls.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 40a of the sub-control board 40 based on the production control program will be described. When the sub-control CPU 40a receives a control command from the main control CPU 30a, it executes various processes in accordance with the control command. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 40a functions as an effect control means for controlling the execution of an effect.

First, the production symbol variation process will be explained.
In the performance symbol variation process, upon receiving the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 40a determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the symbol variation game of the performance symbol based on the special symbol specified by the special symbol command. When a special jackpot symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 40a determines a jackpot combination based on the performance symbols. In addition, when a special symbol is designated as a special symbol, the sub-control CPU 40a determines the combination of performance symbols to be derived in the design variation game of the performance symbols based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. . Specifically, when the main variation pattern of the winning reach variation is specified, the sub-control CPU 40a determines the winning combination including the winning reach forming symbol. Further, when the main variation pattern of the winning variation is designated, the sub-control CPU 40a determines a winning combination that does not include the reach-forming symbol.

In this embodiment, the effect symbol variation game derives a combination of effect symbols in three columns consisting of the left column, middle column, and right column as the result of the effect symbol variation game. In this embodiment, the identification information constituting the combination of performance symbols is composed of a design imitating Arabic numerals. To give a specific example, the identification information in each column is Arabic numerals from [1] to [9]. As a result, the combinations of production symbols can be, for example, combinations such as [111] in which all rows have the same identification information, or combinations such as [479], [337], [121] in which all rows do not have the same identification information. become. In a design variation game of production symbols, a reach is formed by deriving the same production symbols in a predetermined plurality of columns (in this embodiment, two columns, the left column and the right column), and the remaining columns (in this embodiment, A reach effect is performed to derive the middle row (1st row). For this reason, the same performance symbols derived in a predetermined plurality of rows become reach-forming symbols, and a missed combination that includes a reach-formation symbol is a combination in which the predetermined plurality of rows are the same performance symbol and the remaining columns are a predetermined plurality. This is a combination of performance symbols that are different from the performance symbols in the row. In addition, the combinations that do not include the reach-forming symbols are symbols that are different in a predetermined plurality of rows, and the remaining rows are combinations that do not matter whether they match the performance symbols in the predetermined or plurality of rows. Incidentally, the jackpot combination of this embodiment is a combination in which all rows of effect symbols are the same effect symbol. In other words, the jackpot combination also includes reach-forming symbols. The result of the symbol variation game of the performance symbol corresponds to the result of the symbol variation game of the special symbol. Therefore, when a jackpot symbol is derived in a symbol variation game of special symbols, a combination in which the identification information of all rows is the same identification information is derived in the symbol variation game of production symbols, and a jackpot can be recognized. On the other hand, when a missed symbol is derived in the special symbol symbol variation game, a combination in which the identification information of all rows does not become the same identification information is derived in the production symbol symbol variation game, and the missed symbol can be recognized.

Further, upon receiving the variation start command, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 (image display section GH), etc. based on the type of main variation pattern that can be specified from the command. Determine sub-variation patterns. The sub-variation pattern can specify the variation content (performance content) of the production symbol variation game.

The sub-control CPU 40a that has determined the sub-variation pattern controls the display content of the production display device 11 (image display unit GH) so that the symbol variation game of production symbols is displayed with the variation content specified by the sub-variation pattern. do. Then, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the display contents of the image display section GH so as to end the symbol variation game of the production symbols and derive a combination of production symbols as the variation time specified from the main variation pattern elapses. . In addition, in this embodiment, the design fluctuation game of the production symbol is ended upon reception of the fluctuation stop command, but the variation time specified from the main variation pattern is measured under the control of the sub-control CPU 40a, and the production is stopped. The symbol variation game may be ended. In other words, the end of the symbol variation game of the effect symbols may be controlled without transmitting the variation stop command from the main control board 30.

Further, in controlling the effect display device 11, the sub-control CPU 40a of the sub-control board 40 selects an image effect to be executed, and reads data necessary for the selected image effect from the ROM. The sub-control board 40 is equipped with a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the effect display device 11, specifically people, characters, figures, or symbols (including decorative designs), is stored in advance, and necessary information is stored from the character ROM. You may also read out the data. Then, the sub-control CPU 40a of the sub-control board 40 outputs the read data to a VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data and causes the image display section GH to display an image.

Next, the business type setting function will be explained. The business format setting function is a function for setting an arbitrary business format from a plurality of business formats. In this embodiment, the settable business form defines the timing of exchanging game balls owned by the player.

As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, a one-time exchange system, a consecutive exchange system, a lucky number system (low), and a lucky number system (high) can be set as business formats.
The one-time exchange system is a business format in which the player exchanges the game balls in his possession when the jackpot game ends, and the consecutive game exchange system is a business format in which the game balls in the player's possession are exchanged when the jackpot game ends. This is a business model where players exchange game balls. Here, the consecutive winning period refers to a period in which a jackpot game is awarded in a game state of non-probability variable state and non-probability-increasing state, and then a non-probability variable state and This is the period until the game state in which the ball entry rate is improved ends. In addition, in the lucky number system (low) and lucky number system (high), the lucky number state described below is a non-lucky state, and when the consecutive game period ends, the game balls owned by the player are exchanged. This is a business format where Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, the appearance rate of lucky numbers is different between the lucky number system (low) and the lucky number system (high). In the following explanation, when the lucky number system (low) and the lucky number system (high) are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as the lucky number system.

In this embodiment, exchange notification regarding exchange is executed when the exchange timing corresponding to the set business type comes. Specifically, in the one-time exchange system, the condition for starting the exchange notification is met when the jackpot game ends, and in the consecutive game exchange system, the condition for starting the exchange notification is satisfied when the consecutive game period ends, and the lucky In the number system, the condition for starting exchange notification is satisfied when the lucky number state is a non-lucky state and the consecutive winning period ends. Therefore, in the one-time exchange system, the conditions for the start condition of the exchange notification to be satisfied include the winning of the jackpot lottery and the end of the jackpot game. Furthermore, the consecutive game exchange system includes the winning of a jackpot symbol that provides a non-specific jackpot game, and the end of the consecutive game period. Furthermore, the lucky number system includes the winning of a jackpot symbol that is controlled to a non-lucky state and the end of a consecutive winning period. In this embodiment, the exchange notification start condition is a special condition. In the one-time exchange system, winning the jackpot lottery corresponds to the establishment of the exchange condition, in the consecutive exchange system, winning the jackpot symbol that gives a non-specific jackpot game corresponds to the establishment of the exchange condition, and in the lucky number system , the winning of a jackpot symbol controlled to a non-lucky state corresponds to the establishment of the exchange condition.

Here, the lucky number state will be explained.
In this embodiment, the lucky number states include lucky states and non-lucky states. The lucky number state is a combination of effect symbols derived on the effect display device 11 when a special symbol variation game for a jackpot is executed, and the type of lucky number state at the time when the special symbol variation game for a jackpot is executed. , varies depending on. Combinations of performance symbols derived on the performance display device 11 when a jackpot special symbol variation game is executed include a normal number, a lucky number, and an unlucky number. In this embodiment, the combination of production symbols [222], [666] corresponds to the normal number, and the combination of production symbols [111], [333], [555], [777], [999] corresponds to the lucky number. Correspondingly, the combination of production symbols [444] and [888] corresponds to an unlucky number.

In this embodiment, the combination of effect symbols derived on the effect display device 11 when the special symbol variation game for the jackpot is executed is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the jackpot symbol ZA is displayed on the effect display device 11 when the lucky number is associated with being derived (indicated as lucky number (common) in the figure). For the jackpot symbol ZB, when the lucky number system (high) is set as the business form, the lucky number is derived on the effect display device 11, while the lucky number system (low) is set as the business form. In this case, in the effect display device 11, it is associated that a normal number is derived (indicated as lucky number (high) in the figure). The jackpot symbols ZC and ZD are associated with the fact that normal numbers are derived in the performance display device 11, regardless of whether the lucky number system (low) or the lucky number system (high) is set as the business form. (shown as normal number in the diagram). The jackpot symbol ZE is associated with the fact that an unlucky number is derived in the performance display device 11, regardless of which of the lucky number system (low) and lucky number system (high) is set as the business form. (shown as unlucky number in the diagram).

The transition of the lucky number state will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 6, when a jackpot game based on an unlucky number is awarded in a non-lucky state, after the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to be in a non-lucky state. Furthermore, if a jackpot game with a normal number is awarded in a non-lucky state, after the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to be in a non-lucky state. Furthermore, if a jackpot game based on lucky numbers is awarded in a non-lucky state, the game is controlled to be in a lucky state after the jackpot game ends.

If a jackpot game is awarded using an unlucky number in a lucky state, the game is controlled to be in a non-lucky state after the jackpot game ends. In addition, in the lucky state, if a jackpot game with a normal number is awarded, after the jackpot game is finished, the game is controlled to be in the lucky state. In addition, in the lucky state, if a jackpot game is awarded using a lucky number, after the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to be in the lucky state. In this way, when the lucky number system is set as the business format, the combination of performance symbols derived on the performance display device 11 when a special symbol variation game for a jackpot is executed, and the special symbol variation game for a jackpot. The lucky number state changes depending on the type of lucky number state at the time when is executed. Then, depending on whether the lucky number status is lucky or non-lucky at the end of the consecutive game period, whether or not it is time to replace the game balls in possession at the end of the consecutive game period will differ. It has become. In this way, in this embodiment, the appearance rate of lucky numbers is higher in the lucky number system (high) than in the lucky number system (low) by the winning ratio of the jackpot symbol ZB. There is.

Returning to the explanation of the exchange notification, as shown in FIG. 5, the conditions for ending the exchange notification are defined for each business type. That is, the exchange notification ends when the end condition corresponding to the business type being set is satisfied. In the one-time exchange system, the condition for ending the exchange notification is satisfied when a predetermined period of time (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the exchange notification, and in the consecutive exchange system, the condition for ending the exchange notification is satisfied after a predetermined period of time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the exchange notification. It is specified that the exchange notification termination condition is satisfied when the period of time has elapsed. On the other hand, in the lucky number system, it is stipulated that the conditions for terminating the exchange notification are satisfied by operating the setting switch 32 while the exchange notification is being executed. The exchange notification is realized by the notification function described later.

Next, the process for setting the business type will be explained.
In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, when the power is turned on with the setting switch 32 turned on and the RAM clear switch 31 turned on, the main control CPU 30a The control RAM 30c is initialized and controlled to a setting change state. That is, the setting change state is controlled on the condition that the setting switch 32 is operated. When the main control RAM 30c is initialized, the business forms backed up in the main control RAM 30c are also initialized. Further, when controlling the settings change state, the main control CPU 30a transmits information (change command) that can specify that the settings change state is to be controlled to the sub control board 40.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 30a controls the display 33 so as to indicate the internally set business form while controlling the setting change state. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display 33 to display Arabic numerals indicating the set business type. For example, on the display 33, if the one-time exchange system is set, [1] is displayed, and if the consecutive exchange system is set, [2] is displayed, and the lucky number system is displayed. (Low) is set, [3] is displayed, and when the lucky number system (High) is set, [4] is displayed. In addition, on the display 33, if the business type is not set, it is preferable that [-] be displayed.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a changes the internally set business mode from no setting to one-time exchange system to consecutive house exchange system to lucky every time the setting switch 32 is operated while the main control CPU 30a is in the setting change state. Change the number system (low) → lucky number system (high) → no setting →... so that it loops. Therefore, in the setting change state, each time the setting switch 32 is operated, the display 33 changes as follows: [-] → [1] → [2] → [3] → [4] → [-] →... The display changes. In this embodiment, the setting change state is terminated by operating the RAM clear switch 31 from the OFF state to the ON state, and control information (hereinafter referred to as a setting command) that allows identification of the business form set at that time. ) is transmitted to the sub control board 40. The main control CPU 30a functions as a setting means that can set one business form from a plurality of predetermined business forms in a setting change state. Note that when the power is turned on with the setting switch 32 in the OFF state and the RAM clear switch 31 being operated in the ON state, the main control RAM 30c is initialized, but the setting change state is not entered. do not. On the other hand, if the power is turned on with the setting switch 32 and the RAM clear switch 31 in the off state, the main control RAM 30c is not cleared and the setting change state is not made. In this case, the business mode that was set when the power supply was stopped is continuously set, and a setting command corresponding to the business mode is sent to the sub-control board 40.

Next, the notification function will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment has a notification function that provides notification regarding the business format and error notification that notifies the occurrence of an error.

First, notification regarding the business format will be explained.
In this embodiment, the notification regarding the business format includes notification regarding the exchange of game balls owned by the player and notification regarding the timing of exchanging the game balls.

The notification process regarding the business form performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes processing related to the business form at the end of the jackpot game and at the end of the consecutive game period.

First, the processing related to the business form at the end of the jackpot game will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the jackpot game end process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the one-time exchange system is set as the business format (step S101). When the one-time exchange system is set as the business format (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 30a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as An exchange command (indicated as an exchange command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 40 (step S102). Further, in the process of step S102, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the output terminal 50a of the external terminal board 50 an exchange signal that can specify that it is time to exchange the game balls owned by the player. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game end process. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as an output control unit that performs control to output specific information to the outside of the machine.

If the one-time exchange system is not set as the business format (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether either the lucky number system (low) or the lucky number system (high) is set as the business format. It is determined whether or not there is one (step S103). If neither the lucky number system (low) nor the lucky number system (high) is set as a business format (step S103: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines that the consecutive rental exchange system is set as a business format. It is determined that there is, or that the business format has not been set, and the jackpot game termination process is terminated. If the lucky number system (low) or lucky number system (high) is set as the business format (step S103: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether the current jackpot game was a jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern ZE. It is determined whether or not (step S104).

If the current jackpot game is not a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZE (step S104: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZA (step S104: NO). S105). If the current jackpot game is not a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZA (step S105: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZB (step S105: NO). S106). If the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZB (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether the lucky number system (high) is set as the business format (step S107).

If the lucky number system (high) is not set as the business format (step S107: NO), and if the current jackpot game is not a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZB (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 30a , it is determined that the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZC or the jackpot symbol ZD (step S1O8). When the process of step S108 is completed, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the lucky number state is a lucky state (step S109). The process in step S109 is carried out in the lucky number system (high), when the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on either the jackpot symbol ZC or the jackpot symbol ZD, and in the lucky number system (low). , the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on any of jackpot symbols ZB, jackpot symbols ZC, and jackpot symbols ZD. That is, the process of step S109 is a process executed when a normal number is derived in the effect display device 11.

If the lucky number state is a lucky state (step S109: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls the lucky number state to be a lucky state (step S110). In addition, when the lucky number system is set as the business form and the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZA (step S105: YES), the main control CPU 30a performs step S110. Execute processing. In addition, when the lucky number system (high) is set as the business mode and the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZB (step S108: YES), the main control CPU 30a The process of step S110 is executed. That is, in this embodiment, when a lucky number is derived in the effect display device 11, and when a normal number is derived in the effect display device 11 when the lucky number state is a lucky state, the control is performed in a lucky state. . Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game end process.

If the lucky number state is not a lucky state (step S109: NO), the main control CPU 30a controls the lucky number state to be a non-lucky state (step S111). In addition, when the lucky number system is set as the business form and the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZE (step S104: YES), the main control CPU 30a performs step S111. Execute processing. That is, in this embodiment, when an unlucky number is derived in the effect display device 11, and when a normal number is derived in the effect display device 11 when the lucky number state is not a lucky state, the control is made into a non-lucky state. Ru. Further, the main control CPU 30a executes the process of step S111 when the current jackpot game is not one of the jackpot symbols ZA to ZE (step S107: NO). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game end process.

Next, processing related to the business form at the end of the consecutive rental period will be explained. The main control CPU 30a controls the main control CPU 30a when the consecutive game period ends, that is, when the game state of non-probability variable state and ball entry rate improving state ends due to the execution of the symbol variation game of the special symbol for the specified upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a Execute termination processing.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the consecutive rentals end process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the multiple rentals exchange system is set as the business type (step S201). If the consecutive rental exchange system is not set as the business format (step S201: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether either the lucky number system (low) or the lucky number system (high) is set as the business format. It is determined whether there is one (step S202). If neither the lucky number system (low) nor the lucky number system (high) is set as a business mode (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines that the one-time exchange system is set as the business mode. It is determined that there is a business type, or that the business type is not set, and the consecutive rentals end process is terminated.

If either the lucky number system (low) or the lucky number system (high) is set as the business mode (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the lucky state is controlled. (Step S203). If the lucky state is being controlled (step S203: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines that it is not the timing to replace the game balls owned by the player, and ends the consecutive game ending process. If the consecutive rental exchange system is set as the business type (step S201: YES), or if the lucky number system is set as the business type and the lucky state is not controlled (step S203: NO). ), the main control CPU 30a transmits an exchange command to the sub control board 40 (step S204). In addition, in the process of step S204, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the output terminal 50a of the external terminal board 50 an exchange signal that can specify that it is time to exchange the game balls owned by the player. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the consecutive game ending process.

In this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 40a inputs an exchange command, the sub-control CPU 40a stores exchange information that can identify the exchange timing in the sub-control RAM 40c. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 to perform an exchange notification regarding exchange of game balls owned by the player by performing notification processing to be described later.

As shown in FIG. 10, the exchange notification is, for example, a sound regarding the exchange of game balls (for example, a voice saying "please exchange") is output from the speaker Sp, and a sound regarding the exchange of game balls is output to the effect display device 11. This is executed by displaying the replacement notification image Ga1 (for example, an image imitating the character string "Please replace"). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 to end the exchange notification, triggered by the establishment of the exchange notification termination condition according to the set business form, and controls the exchange information. Initialize. The speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 can execute exchange notification regarding the exchange of game balls owned by the player, with the execution condition being that the exchange notification start condition is satisfied.

Further, in this embodiment, as the notification regarding the business type, it is possible to perform advance notification that suggests the replacement timing according to the set business type in advance. The sub-control CPU 40a executes advance notification according to the set business form. For example, the sub-control CPU 40a can identify the set business form from the setting command. Since the advance notification suggests the exchange timing, that is, the start condition of the exchange notification in advance, it can also be said to be notification regarding conditions before the exchange conditions included in the start conditions of the exchange notification are satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 11, the advance notification is performed by displaying a preliminary image Gb1 that suggests the replacement timing in advance according to the set business form. For example, when the one-time exchange system is set as the business type, the advance image Gb1 may be an image imitating the character string "One-time exchange system." In this embodiment, advance notification is executed regardless of whether the exchange notification start condition is satisfied. Thereby, advance notification can be executed before the exchange notification start condition is satisfied. Further, advance notification is executed regardless of whether the exchange condition is satisfied or not. Thereby, advance notification can be performed before the exchange condition is established. For example, the advance notification may be configured to be executed in at least one of a standby state, a variable game state, and a jackpot game state. Since the preliminary image Gb1 is an image that suggests the exchange timing according to the set business format, it can be said that the preliminary image Gb1 is an image that suggests the set business format.

Next, error notification will be explained. In this embodiment, the errors include a right-handed error, a full error, and a magnetic error, and notifications corresponding to each type of error can be executed. Specifically, the occurrence of various errors is detected by the error detection processing performed by the main control CPU 30a, and then the sub-control CPU 40a inputs various error commands that can specify the detection results, thereby detecting various errors. Announcements regarding this will be carried out. In this embodiment, a full error and a magnetic error correspond to specific errors, and a right-handed error corresponds to a special error.

Error processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be explained.
The error processing in this embodiment includes right-handed error processing corresponding to a right-handed error, full error processing corresponding to a full error, and magnetic error processing corresponding to a magnetic error.

In the right-handed hitting error process, the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal from at least one of the start sensor SE2, the count sensor CS, and the gate sensor GS when the jackpot game state is not present and the ball entry rate improvement state is not present. If it is detected that the game ball has entered the corresponding ball entry hole based on whether the ball has been inputted, it is determined that a right-handed hit error has occurred. When a right-handed hitting error occurs, the main control CPU 30a transmits control information (hereinafter referred to as a right-handed hitting error command) that can specify that a right-handed hitting error has occurred to the sub-control board 40.

In addition, in the full error processing, when the main control CPU 30a detects that the lower tray Z2 is in a full state based on whether a detection signal is input from the full sensor MS, the main control CPU 30a performs control that can specify that a full error has occurred. Information (hereinafter referred to as a full error command) is transmitted to the sub control board 40.

In addition, in the magnetic error processing, when the main control CPU 30a detects that a magnetic error has occurred based on whether a detection signal is input from the magnetic sensor JS, the main control CPU 30a provides control information (hereinafter referred to as , magnetic error command) to the sub-control board 40. The main control CPU 30a that performs error processing functions as an error detection means that detects the occurrence of an error.

Next, the sub error processing performed by the sub control CPU 40a will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 40a receives control information related to an error, it performs control to an error state based on the input control information.

When the sub-control CPU 40a inputs the right-hand hit error command, the sub-control RAM 40c stores right-hand hit error information that can specify that a right-hand hit error has occurred. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 to perform a right-hand hit error notification indicating that a right-hand hit error has occurred by performing a notification process to be described later. That is, the start condition for the right-handed hit error notification includes the input of a right-handed hit error command. In addition, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 to end the right-handed hitting error notification when the right-handed hitting error notification termination condition is met, and also controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 to terminate the right-handed hitting error notification. Initialize information that can be used to identify. For example, the condition for ending the right-hand hitting error notification may be established when a predetermined time period has elapsed since the input of the right-hand hitting error command. In the following explanation, the period from when the right-handed hit error command is input until the right-handed hit error notification termination condition is satisfied may be indicated as the occurrence of the right-handed hit error.

When the sub-control CPU 40a inputs the full error command, the sub-control RAM 40c stores full error information that can specify that a full error has occurred. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 to perform a full error notification indicating that a full error has occurred by performing a notification process to be described later. That is, the start condition for full error notification includes input of a full error command. In addition, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 to end the full error notification when the full error notification termination condition is met, and is also capable of specifying that a full error has occurred. Initialize the information. For example, the condition for ending the full error notification may be established when the lower tray Z2 becomes non-full. For example, the fact that the lower tray Z2 is in a non-full state is determined as a non-full state transmitted from the main control board 30 to the sub-control board 40 based on whether a detection signal is input from the full sensor MS. It is preferable to make the determination based on whether the sub-control CPU 40a has input possible information. In the following explanation, the period from when the full error command is input until the full error notification termination condition is satisfied may be indicated as the period when the full error is occurring.

When the sub-control CPU 40a inputs the magnetic error command, the sub-control RAM 40c stores magnetic error information that can specify that a magnetic error has occurred. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 to execute a magnetic error notification indicating that a magnetic error has occurred by performing notification processing to be described later. That is, the start condition for magnetic error notification includes input of a magnetic error command. In addition, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 to end the magnetic error notification when the termination condition for the magnetic error notification is satisfied, and is also capable of specifying that a magnetic error has occurred. Initialize the information. For example, the condition for terminating the magnetic error notification may be established when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped. In the following explanation, the period from when a magnetic error command is input until the end condition for magnetic error notification is satisfied may be indicated as the period when a magnetic error is occurring.

As shown in FIG. 12(a), the right-handed batting error notification is made by, for example, outputting a voice instructing left-handed batting from the speaker Sp (e.g., a voice saying "Please return to left-handed batting"), and an effect display device This is executed by displaying a right-handed hitting error notification image Gc1 (for example, an image imitating a character string "←←← left-handed hitting") that instructs left-handed hitting at 11. The speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 can execute right-handed hitting error notification on the condition that the occurrence of a right-handed hitting error is detected. In this embodiment, the right-handed hit error notification corresponds to a special error notification.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), the full error notification is, for example, when a voice (for example, a voice saying "please remove the balls") is output from the speaker Sp to urge the player to eject the game balls stored in the storage tray. Ru. In addition, the full error notification is, for example, a full error notification image Gc2 that prompts the performance display device 11 to eject the game balls stored in the storage tray (for example, an image imitating the character string "Please remove the balls"). This is executed when the is displayed. In this manner, the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 can perform full error notification on the condition that the occurrence of a full error is detected. In this embodiment, the full error notification corresponds to a specific error notification.

As shown in FIG. 12(c), in the magnetic error notification, for example, a sound indicating that a magnetic error has occurred (for example, a sound saying "A magnet has been detected") is output from the speaker Sp. In addition, the magnetic error notification is such that, for example, a magnetic error notification image Gc3 (for example, an image imitating a character string "A magnet has been detected") indicating that a magnetic error has occurred is displayed on the effect display device 11. It is executed by In this way, the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 can perform magnetic error notification on the condition that the occurrence of a magnetic error is detected. In this embodiment, magnetic error notification corresponds to specific error notification.

In this embodiment, when conditions for executing a plurality of notifications are satisfied at the same time, which notification is to be executed with priority is determined in advance.
As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, it is determined in each of the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 which notification is to be executed with priority among the plurality of notifications. In this embodiment, when the condition for executing right-handed hitting error notification and the condition for executing replacement notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute right-handed hitting error notification, but executes replacement notification. This allows exchange notification to be executed with priority. Furthermore, when the condition for executing the right-handed hit error notification and the condition for executing the full error notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute the right-handed hit error notification, but executes the full error notification. gives priority to full error notification. Furthermore, when the condition for executing the right-handed hit error notification and the condition for executing the magnetic error notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute the right-handed hit error notification, but executes the magnetic error notification. gives priority to magnetic error notification. Furthermore, when the condition for executing the exchange notification and the condition for executing the full error are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute the exchange notification, but performs the full error notification by executing the full error notification. Execute with priority. Furthermore, when the condition for executing the exchange notification and the condition for executing the magnetic error notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute the exchange notification, but notifies the magnetic error by executing the magnetic error notification. Prioritize execution. Further, when the conditions for executing the full error notification and the conditions for executing the magnetic error notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute the full error notification, but by executing the magnetic error notification, the speaker Sp Give priority to error notification.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the condition for executing the right-handed hit error notification and the condition for executing the exchange notification are satisfied at the same time, the effect display device 11 executes both notifications at the same time. At this time, the effect display device 11 executes the replacement notification with priority by displaying the right-handed hit error notification image Gc1 in a layer behind the replacement notification image Ga1. Furthermore, when the conditions for executing the right-handed error notification and the conditions for executing the full error notification are satisfied at the same time, the effect display device 11 executes both notifications at the same time. At this time, the effect display device 11 executes the full error notification with priority by displaying the right hit error notification image Gc1 in a layer behind the full error notification image Gc2. Further, when the condition for executing the right-handed hit error notification and the condition for executing the magnetic error notification are satisfied at the same time, the effect display device 11 does not execute the right-handed hit error notification, but executes the magnetic error notification. By doing so, magnetic error notification is executed with priority. Further, when the condition for executing the exchange notification and the condition for executing the full error are satisfied at the same time, the effect display device 11 executes both notifications at the same time. At this time, the effect display device 11 executes the full error notification with priority by displaying the replacement notification image Ga1 below the full error notification image Gc2. Further, when the condition for executing the exchange notification and the condition for executing the magnetic error notification are satisfied at the same time, the effect display device 11 does not execute the exchange notification, but by executing the magnetic error notification, the magnetic Give priority to error notification. Further, when the condition for executing the full error notification and the condition for executing the magnetic error notification are satisfied at the same time, the effect display device 11 does not execute the full error notification, but executes the magnetic error notification. gives priority to magnetic error notification.

As described above, in this embodiment, in the speaker Sp, the priority of notifications increases in the order of right-handed error notification < replacement notification < full error notification < magnetic error notification, and the conditions for executing multiple errors are the same. If the notification is established at the same time, the notification with the highest priority is executed, while other notifications are stipulated not to be executed. Furthermore, in the effect display device 11, the priority of notifications increases in the order of right hit error notification<replacement notification<full error notification<magnetic error notification. In addition, in the production display device 11, the right hit error notification and the replacement notification can be executed at the same time, the right hit error notification and the full error notification can be executed simultaneously, and the replacement notification and the full error notification are Since they can be executed simultaneously, it can be said that the priority of the notifications increases in the order of right-handed error notification, replacement notification, and full error notification<magnetic error notification. Note that when the conditions for executing the right-handed hitting error notification, the conditions for executing the replacement notification, and the conditions for executing the full error notification are satisfied at the same time, the effect display device 11 will issue the right-handed hitting error notification, replacement notification, and all full error notifications are executed simultaneously. At this time, the effect display device 11 displays the replacement notification image Ga1 below the full error notification image Gc2, and displays the right-handed error notification image Gc1 in a layer behind the full error notification image Gc2 and the replacement notification image Ga1. By displaying, the order of right hit error notification < replacement notification < full error notification is displayed with priority. Further, in this embodiment, advance notification has the same priority as replacement notification. In this embodiment, advance notification and replacement notification are not performed simultaneously.

The notification process performed by the sub-control CPU 40a will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the notification process, the sub-control CPU 40a determines whether the settings are changed (step S301). If the setting is changed (step S301: YES), the sub-control CPU 40a ends the notification process. If the setting is not changed (step S301: NO), the sub-control CPU 40a determines whether a magnetic error is occurring (step S302). If a magnetic error is occurring (step S302: YES), the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device 11 to display the magnetic error notification image Gc3, and sets the magnetic error notification sound as the output sound. , information that can identify the output sound is stored in the sub-control RAM 40c (step S303).

If a magnetic error is not occurring (step S302: NO), the sub-control CPU 40a determines whether a right-handed hit error is occurring (step S304). If a right-handed hitting error is occurring (step S304: YES), the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device 11 to display the right-handed hitting error notification image Gc1, and outputs the right-handed hitting error notification sound. , and information that can identify the output sound is stored in the sub-control RAM 40c (step S305). If a right-handed hit error is not occurring (step S304: NO), or if the process of step S305 is finished, the sub-control CPU 40a determines whether it is time to replace the game ball owned by the player. (Step S306). When it is the timing to exchange the game ball owned by the player (step S306: YES), the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device 11 to display the exchange notification image Ga1, and also outputs the exchange notification sound. The output sound is set, and information that allows identification of the output sound is stored in the sub-control RAM 40c (step S307). When it is not time to replace the game ball owned by the player (step S306: NO) and when the process of step S307 is finished, the sub-control CPU 40a determines whether a full error is occurring. (Step S308). If a full error is occurring (step S308: YES), the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device 11 to display the full error notification image Gc2, and sets the full error notification sound as the output sound. , information that can identify the output sound is stored in the sub-control RAM 40c (step S309). If a full error is occurring (step S308: NO) and if the process of step S309 is finished, the sub-control CPU 40a uses information that can identify the output sound being set, which is stored in the sub-control RAM 40c. With reference to the information, the speaker Sp is controlled to broadcast an output sound that can be specified from the information (step S310). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 40a ends the notification process. The sub-control CPU 40a that executes the notification process functions as a notification control means that controls the notification device.

The operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be explained below.
FIG. 15 shows a situation where a one-time exchange system is set and a full error or magnetic error occurs after the end of a jackpot game.

FIG. 15(a) shows a situation where a special symbol variation game with a jackpot is being executed. At this time, in the performance display device 11, a design variation game of performance symbols is being executed, and advance notification regarding the one-time exchange system is also being executed. Therefore, the player can recognize in advance that it is necessary to exchange the game balls in his possession every time a jackpot game ends.

FIG. 15(b) shows a situation in which the jackpot game ends and the player is controlled to be in a standby state. When the conditions for executing the exchange notification are satisfied, the effect display device 11 starts the exchange notification. Therefore, when the jackpot game ends, the player can recognize that it is time to replace the game balls he/she owns. Furthermore, by starting the exchange notification, employees of the game parlor can recognize that it is time to exchange the game balls owned by the player.

FIG. 15C shows a situation where, in addition to the conditions for executing exchange notification, the conditions for executing full error notification are satisfied. At this time, the speaker Sp outputs a full error notification sound, and the effect display device 11 displays an exchange notification image regarding the replacement of game balls below the full error notification image Gc2 that urges ejection of the game balls stored in the storage tray. Ga1 is displayed. While the full error occurs, the game balls are physically not paid out. For example, if the player intentionally causes a full error without operating the ball withdrawal switch TS, game balls that would normally have been paid out will not be paid out. For this reason, if a full error occurs at the timing of replacing game balls, it is assumed that the player is trying to avoid replacing the game balls by intentionally leaving the game balls unpaid. In this embodiment, even if the conditions for executing the full error notification are met in addition to the conditions for executing the exchange notification, the full error notification is given priority. can recognize the occurrence of a full error even when replacement notification is being executed.

FIG. 15D shows a situation where the conditions for executing magnetic error notification are met in addition to the conditions for executing exchange notification. At this time, the speaker Sp outputs a magnetic error notification sound, and the effect display device 11 displays a magnetic error notification image Gc3 indicating that a magnetic error has occurred. If a magnetic error occurs at the exchange timing, it is assumed that the game balls possessed by the player at the exchange timing include game balls obtained fraudulently. In this embodiment, even if the conditions for executing magnetic error notification are met in addition to the conditions for executing replacement notification, magnetic error notification is performed with priority, so employees of the amusement park, etc. can recognize the occurrence of a magnetic error even when replacement notification is being executed.

FIG. 16 shows a situation where a consecutive game exchange system is set and a symbol variation game with a special symbol is executed a specified upper limit number of times after the end of the jackpot game.
FIG. 16(a) shows a situation where a special symbol variation game is being executed for the specified upper limit number of times after the end of the jackpot game. At this time, in the performance display device 11, a design variation game of performance symbols is being executed, and advance notification regarding the consecutive game exchange system is also being executed. Therefore, the player can recognize in advance that when the consecutive winning period ends, that is, when this fluctuation ends, it is the time to replace the game ball that he/she owns.

As shown in FIG. 16(b), the consecutive winning period ends when the symbol variation game of the special symbols of the specified upper limit number of times ends. In the effect display device 11, exchange notification is started at the end of the symbol variation game for the specified upper limit number of special symbols. Therefore, the player can recognize that it is time to replace the game balls he/she owns. Furthermore, by starting the exchange notification, employees of the game parlor can recognize that it is time to exchange the game balls they own.

As shown in FIG. 16(c), after the end of the consecutive game period, when the game continues to be played and the right-handed hit continues, the conditions for executing the exchange notification and the exchange conditions for the right-handed hit error, were established at the same time. At this time, the performance display device 11 performs both the right-handed hitting error notification and the replacement notification, and the speaker Sp performs the replacement notification with priority over the right-handed hitting error notification. In this embodiment, since right-handed hitting is recommended during the consecutive hits period, it is assumed that right-handed hitting is continued when the consecutive hits period ends. For this reason, it can be said that right-handed hit error notification is likely to occur when the consecutive hits period ends. In such a situation, even if a right-handed hitting error occurs, it is difficult to think that the right-handed hitting error is caused by fraudulent activity. Therefore, when the condition for executing the exchange notification and the condition for exchanging the right-handed hit error are satisfied at the same time, the effect display device 11 can execute both the right-handed hit error notification and the exchange notification. Even if the player mistakenly continues to play right-handed after the consecutive game period ends, the player can recognize that it is time to replace the game ball he/she owns. In addition, since the replacement notification is executed with priority over the right-handed hitting error notification, even if the player accidentally continues hitting the right-handed ball, the player will be notified that it is time to replace the game ball he/she owns. It can be recognized by employees of amusement facilities and amusement facilities.

FIG. 17 shows a situation where the one-time exchange system is set as the business format and the player continues to play the game after the jackpot game ends.
At time T10, a situation where a jackpot game is being executed is shown. At this time, the player is playing a game. At time T11, a situation is shown in which the jackpot game has ended. At this time, as the jackpot game ends, an exchange signal is output to the output terminal 50a. For example, when the output terminal 50a and the input terminal of an external device are connected by wire, the exchange signal can be inputted by the external device such as the hall computer HC or the card unit CU. Therefore, when the jackpot game ends, an employee of the game parlor can recognize through the external device that it is time to replace the game ball owned by the player. Time point T12 shows a situation in which the player continues to play the game even after it is time to replace the game balls he/she owns. Even in such a case, an employee of the gaming parlor who recognizes through an external device that it is time to replace the game balls owned by the player can urge the player to replace the game balls. .

The effects of the first embodiment will be explained.
(1-1) According to this embodiment, when the exchange notification execution condition and the specific error notification execution condition are satisfied at the same time, the specific error notification is executed with priority over the exchange notification. Therefore, when replacing game balls, it becomes possible for an employee of the game parlor to determine whether or not a specific error has occurred. For this reason, when exchanging game balls, even if, for example, a situation occurs in which game balls are obtained through fraud or a situation in which an attempt is made to avoid exchanging game balls through fraud, etc. Therefore, it becomes possible to appropriately deal with the exchange of game balls. In this embodiment, a full error and a magnetic error correspond to specific errors.

(1-2) According to this embodiment, advance notification regarding the exchange timing can be executed before the jackpot game is awarded. For example, if advance notification regarding the replacement timing has not been carried out in advance and the replacement timing arrives, the player will be given the impression that they are being prompted to replace the game balls as if by surprise, and the game machine and the gaming parlor will not be able to play. There is a risk of giving a bad impression to people. In this embodiment, since notification regarding the exchange timing can be executed before the exchange timing arrives, the player is informed before the exchange timing arrives that a situation may arise in which the player is prompted to exchange game balls due to the arrival of the exchange timing. can be made easier to recognize.

(1-3) According to this embodiment, at the timing when the exchange of game balls is prompted, it can be assumed that the player is in possession of the game balls paid out in the jackpot game. By encouraging the exchange of game balls in such a situation, it is possible to prevent the player from ending the game without exchanging the game balls. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the player from becoming absorbed in the game.

(1-4) According to this embodiment, even in a situation where a special error has occurred, it is easy for players and employees of the gaming hall to recognize that they are being prompted to replace game balls. be able to. For example, if priority is given to special error notifications that are unlikely to have occurred as a result of fraudulent activity, it may be difficult for players and amusement park employees to recognize that they are being prompted to replace game balls. As a result, a situation may arise in which the game continues to be played even when it is desired to exchange game balls. In this embodiment, exchange notifications that prompt exchanges are executed with priority over special error notifications, so that even if an error occurs that is unlikely to have occurred as a result of fraudulent activity, for example, the game This can make it easier to recognize that the player is being prompted to change the ball. In this embodiment, a right-handed error corresponds to a special error.

(1-5) According to this embodiment, when the condition for executing the exchange notification and the condition for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker By executing only error notification, it is possible to make it easier for employees of the game parlor to recognize the situation in which a specific error has occurred. On the other hand, in the effect display device 11, by performing both exchange notification and specific error notification, it is possible to make it possible to recognize not only the occurrence of a specific error but also that the replacement of game balls is being urged. . In this way, by making it easier to recognize the occurrence of a specific error, it provides an opportunity for amusement park employees to determine whether or not fraudulent activity is occurring, and also allows them to determine that no fraudulent activity is occurring. In such a case, the game ball can be promptly replaced.

(1-6) According to this embodiment, by setting the business mode of the pachinko game machine 10 in accordance with the business mode of the game hall, the exchange of game balls is encouraged at the exchange timing according to the business mode of the game hall. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for players and employees of the gaming parlor to recognize the timing of replacing game balls in accordance with the operating format of the gaming parlor.

(1-7) When replacing game balls, there are cases where the game can be resumed after simply replacing the game ball, and cases where the game on the game machine ends for the day when the game ball is replaced. is assumed. That is, it is assumed that the response after exchanging game balls will differ depending on the business format being set. Even in such a case, by continuing the exchange notification until the termination condition corresponding to the business type is satisfied, it is possible to make it easier for the employees of the game parlor to take measures according to the business type.

(1-8) Replacement notification makes it easier for players and employees at the gaming parlor to recognize that it is time to replace game balls, and the replacement signal output to the outside of the machine allows players to easily recognize when to replace game media. It is possible to identify that For this reason, for example, even if an employee at a game parlor is not able to recognize that it is time to replace a game ball even though they are notifying them of the replacement, the replacement signal output to the outside of the machine By specifying that it is time to replace the game balls, it is possible to easily replace the game balls when the time comes to replace the game balls.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to a second embodiment will be explained. In the following description, the same configurations and the same controls as those of the already described embodiments will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted or simplified.

The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the notification mode of exchange notification can be set.
Here, a method for exchanging game balls at a game parlor (hereinafter referred to as an exchanging method) will be explained. In general, at game parlors, exchange methods include using a counting machine shared by multiple pachinko machines (hereinafter referred to as a shared counting machine), and using a counting machine that corresponds to each pachinko machine separately (hereinafter referred to as each machine). Either method using a counter (denoted as a counter) is adopted. If a method using a shared counting machine is adopted as the exchange method, the game balls owned by the players are stored using a dollar box, etc., and when the player finishes playing, the shared counting machine installed in the gaming hall By counting the number of game balls owned by the player using a counting machine, the game balls can be exchanged. On the other hand, if a method using each counting machine is adopted as the exchange method, the game balls owned by the player are stored in the card unit CU equipped with the function of counting game balls, and the game balls are When the player finishes the game, the game balls can be exchanged by ejecting a prepaid card storing the number of game balls owned by the player from the card unit CU.

Returning to the explanation of the setting of notification mode for exchange notification, in this embodiment, exchange notification using a notification mode corresponding to the case where a method using a shared counter is adopted, and a method using each counter are adopted. The administrator of the game hall or the like can arbitrarily set which of the exchange notifications according to the notification mode corresponding to the case where the exchange notification is executed as the exchange notification. In the following explanation, exchange notification according to the notification mode corresponding to the case where the method using a shared counter is adopted is referred to as exchange notification according to the first notification mode, and when the method using each counter is adopted, The exchange notification in the corresponding notification mode may be referred to as the exchange notification in the second mode.

Next, the setting function of the notification mode of exchange notification will be explained.
In this embodiment, in the setting change state, in addition to the business form, the notification mode of exchange notification can be set. The notification mode being set is displayed on the display 33 in the same way as the business form being set. In this embodiment, the display 33 includes one LED that displays dots in addition to the seven LEDs that make up the 7-segment LED. Depending on whether the LED displaying the dot is lit or not, it is suggested which of the first mode and the second mode is being set. In the following explanation, as the notification mode of exchange notification, the first mode is set when the shared counting mode is set, and the second mode is set when the individual counting mode is set. It may be indicated that

As shown in Figure 18, the LED displaying dots is configured to turn off when the shared counting mode is set, and the LED displaying dots lights up when the individual counting mode is set. has been done. For example, the shared counting mode and the individual machine counting mode may be switched each time the business form being set is looped in the setting change state. Specifically, [-] → [1] → [2] → [3] → [4] → [-] → [1. ] → [2. ] → [3. ] → [4. ] → [-] → [1] →...

Next, a notification mode of exchange notification in this embodiment will be explained.
First, exchange notification according to the first notification mode will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 19(a), in the exchange notification according to the first aspect, a sound regarding the exchange of game balls is output from the speaker Sp, and an exchange notification image is displayed on the effect display device 11 in addition to the exchange notification image Ga1. This is executed in a manner that displays Ga2. In the figure, an image imitating the character string "Please call the attendant" and an image imitating the character string "Please prepare a new dollar box" are exemplified as the exchange notification image Ga2. For example, if a method using a shared counting machine is adopted, an employee of the gaming hall or the like counts the dollar boxes (gaming balls) held by the players using the shared counting machine. Therefore, in the exchange notification according to the first aspect, an image that prompts the player to call an employee of the gaming parlor, etc., and an image that urges the employee of the gaming parlor to prepare a new dollar box for the pachinko gaming machine 10 are used. One possibility is to display an image.

As shown in FIG. 19(b), in the exchange notification according to the second aspect, a sound regarding the exchange of game balls is output from the speaker Sp, and an exchange notification image is displayed on the effect display device 11 in addition to the exchange notification image Ga1. This is executed in a manner that displays Ga3. In the figure, an image showing the ejection of a prepaid card and an image imitating the character string "Please eject the prepaid card" are illustrated as the exchange notification image Ga3. If a method using each counting machine is adopted, the game balls are exchanged by returning the prepaid card that stores the number of game balls owned by the player. Therefore, in the exchange notification according to the second aspect, it is conceivable to display an image urging the player to eject the prepaid card. Further, for example, it is assumed that the card unit CU into which the exchange signal is input is configured to eject a prepaid card. Therefore, in the exchange notification according to the second aspect, an exchange notification image that displays the character string "Please be careful not to forget to take out your prepaid card" may be displayed. In this embodiment, the exchange notification according to the second aspect corresponds to an ejection notification regarding ejection of a storage medium capable of storing information regarding rental of game balls.

The effects of the second embodiment will be explained.
(2-1) By changing the appearance rate of effects based on the player's gaming movements, it is possible to set the appearance rate of effects that match the player's game. As a result, it is possible to improve interest.

(2-2) By setting the notification mode that corresponds to the game ball exchange method adopted by the game parlor manager, etc., the game ball exchange notification can be made in the notification mode that corresponds to the game ball exchange method. can be executed.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to a third embodiment will be explained.
The third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the sub-control CPU 40a performs processing for setting business forms. As shown in FIG. 20, the pachinko game machine 10 of the third embodiment has an upper button UBT, a lower button DBT, and a middle button CBT on the front side of the frame member (front frame) Y1 instead of the setting switch 32. It is equipped with The upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, and the middle button CBT are connected to the sub-control board 40, and the sub-control CPU 40a operates the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, and the middle button CBT to turn them on ( It is possible to receive an operation signal transmitted when a push-in operation is performed.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, when the power is turned on with the RAM clear switch 31 operated in the on state, the main control CPU 30a initializes the main control RAM 30c; control information (hereinafter referred to as an initialization command) that can specify that the Then, the sub-control CPU 40a that has received the initialization command performs processing for setting the business format.

When the initialization command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a maintains a setting standby state until the termination condition is met. For example, the condition for ending the setting standby state is satisfied when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the sub-control CPU 40a inputs the initialization command. When the termination condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 40a terminates the setting standby state and controls the game to the normal gaming state. On the other hand, when the middle button CBT is operated while the sub-control CPU 40a is in the setting standby state, it controls the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 21, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device 11 to execute a change notification indicating the business type being set while the setting is being changed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 40a displays, on the performance display device 11, images suggesting each of the business formats that can be set, and also displays the business formats that have been set and the business formats that have not been set. The set business format is announced by, for example, changing the color tone of the image. In this manner, in this embodiment, the effect display device 11 executes a change notification indicating the business form being set, with the execution condition being that the setting change state is controlled. Note that in this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when it is determined in the notification process that the settings are in a changed state, various error notifications are not performed. That is, when a condition for executing change notification and a condition for executing error notification are satisfied at the same time, change notification is executed with priority. In this embodiment, change notification corresponds to special notification.

In addition, while the sub-control CPU 40a is in the setting change state, each time the lower button DBT is operated, the internally set business mode is changed from no setting to one-time exchange system to continuous-exchange system to lucky. Change the number system (low) → lucky number system (high) → no setting →... so that it loops. In addition, the sub-control CPU 40a changes the internally set business mode from no setting to lucky number system (high) to lucky number system ( Low)→Continuous exchange system→One-time exchange system→No setting→…Change it so that it loops. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the setting change state until the termination condition is satisfied. For example, the condition for ending the setting change state is satisfied when the middle button CBT is operated. When the termination condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 40a terminates the setting change state and controls the game to the normal gaming state.

In addition, in this embodiment, since the sub-control CPU 40a performs the processing for setting the business format, the main control CPU 30a indicates that the situation is related to the exchange of game balls regardless of the set business format. Outputs an exchange signal to As shown in FIG. 22, in this embodiment, the external terminal board 50 includes a plurality of output terminals in addition to the output terminal 50a. Specifically, the external terminal board 50 includes an output terminal 50b, an output terminal 50c, and an output terminal 50a in addition to the output terminal 50a. The output terminal 50a is an output terminal capable of outputting an exchange signal indicating the exchange timing for the one-time exchange system, and the output terminal 50b is an output terminal capable of outputting an exchange signal indicating the exchange timing for the consecutive exchange system. be. Further, the output terminal 50c is an output terminal that indicates the exchange timing for the lucky number system (low), and the output terminal 50d is an output terminal that indicates the exchange timing for the lucky number system (high). That is, the output terminals 50a to 50d each correspond to a business type in which replacement timing is specified. Therefore, in this embodiment, in addition to outputting the corresponding exchange signal when the start condition corresponding to the set business type is satisfied, a corresponding exchange signal is output when the start condition corresponding to another business type is satisfied. An exchange signal is output.

Next, processing regarding the business form at the end of the jackpot game will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the jackpot game end process, the main control CPU 30a transmits control information (hereinafter referred to as the first exchange command) indicating the exchange timing in the one-time exchange system to the sub-control board 40 ( Step S401). Further, in the process of step S401, the main control CPU 30a outputs a first replacement signal indicating the replacement timing in the one-time replacement system to the output terminal 50a of the external terminal board 50. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZA (step S402). If the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZA (step S402: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls the lucky number state to a specific lucky state (step S403). The specific lucky state is a state in which the lucky number system (low) or the lucky number system (high) is a lucky state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game end process.

If the current jackpot game is not a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZA (step S402: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZB (step S402: NO). S404). If the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZB (step S404: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is controlled to a specific lucky state (step S405). If the specific lucky state is controlled (step S405: YES), the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game end process.

If the lucky number state is not controlled to be a specific lucky state (step S405: NO), the main control CPU 30a controls the lucky number state to be a non-specific lucky state (step S406). The non-specific lucky state is a lucky state in the case of a lucky number system (high), but a non-lucky state in the case of a lucky number system (low). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game end process. If the current jackpot game is not a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZB (step S404: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZE (step S404: NO). S407). If the current jackpot game is not a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZE (step S407: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game end process. If the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZE (step S407: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls the lucky number state to a non-lucky state (step S408). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game end process.

Next, processing related to the business form at the end of the consecutive rental period will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 24, in the consecutive game ending process, the main control CPU 30a transmits control information (hereinafter referred to as a second exchange command) indicating the exchange timing in the consecutive game exchange system to the sub control board 40 ( Step S501). In addition, in the process of step S501, the main control CPU 30a outputs a second exchange signal indicating the exchange timing in the consecutive rental exchange system to the output terminal 50b of the external terminal board 50. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the specific lucky state is controlled (step S502). If the specific lucky state is controlled (step S502: YES), the main control CPU 30a ends the consecutive winnings ending process.

If the specific lucky state is not controlled (step S502: NO), the main control CPU 30a sends control information (hereinafter referred to as the third exchange command) indicating the exchange timing in the lucky number system (low) to the sub control board. 40 (step S503). Further, in the process of step S503, the main control CPU 30a outputs a third exchange signal indicating the exchange timing in the lucky number system (low) to the output terminal 50c of the external terminal board 50.

Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the control is in a non-lucky state (step S504). If it is not controlled to be in a non-lucky state (step S504: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the consecutive winnings ending process. If the control is in a non-lucky state (step S504: YES), the main control CPU 30a sends control information (hereinafter referred to as the fourth exchange command) indicating the exchange timing in the lucky number system (high) to the sub control board. 40 (step S505). Further, in the process of step S505, the main control CPU 30a outputs a fourth exchange signal indicating the exchange timing in the lucky number system (high) to the output terminal 50c of the external terminal board 50.

The effects of the third embodiment will be explained.
(3-1) In this embodiment, in the setting change state, replacement notification, right-handed error notification, full error notification, and magnetic error notification are not performed. According to this, in a setting change state in which the business format is assumed to have been set by an administrator of the game hall, it is difficult to imagine a situation in which an error caused by fraudulent activity occurs. Therefore, in such a case, the change notification is executed with priority over the error notification, thereby making it easier to set the business form.

(3-2) According to this embodiment, the exchange of game balls can be encouraged under different conditions by encouraging the exchange of game balls depending on which of the first exchange signal to fourth exchange signal is output. I can do it. For example, it is assumed that the business format differs depending on the gaming hall and the like. For this reason, the game hall can support multiple business formats by determining whether to prompt the exchange of game balls depending on which of the first exchange signal to fourth exchange signal is output, depending on the business format. Thus, the exchange of game balls can be appropriately encouraged.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to a fourth embodiment will be explained.
The fourth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the execution timing of exchange notification. Therefore, in this embodiment, instead of at the end of the jackpot game, processing related to the business form is executed at the start of the jackpot special symbol variation game, and instead of at the end of the consecutive winning period, after the jackpot game is awarded. , executes processing related to the business form at the start of the symbol variation game of the special symbol of the specified upper limit number of times.

In this embodiment, processing related to exchange notification performed by the sub-control CPU 40a will be described.
In this embodiment, when inputting an exchange command at the start of a symbol variation game for a special symbol of the predetermined upper limit, the sub-control CPU 40a performs a first exchange that can specify that the exchange timing is at the end of the consecutive winning period. The information is stored in the sub-control RAM 40c. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device 11 to execute a first exchange notification regarding the exchange of game balls owned by the player after the end of the consecutive game period by performing notification processing. As shown in FIG. 25(a), the first exchange notification is an image Gd1 (for example, "This fluctuation game This is executed by displaying an image imitating the character string "Please exchange it after completion." In addition, in this embodiment, even if the symbol variation game of the special symbol of the predetermined upper limit number is a jackpot symbol variation game, the first exchange notification is executed in the variation game. On the other hand, since the consecutive winning period does not end, it is possible to continue playing the game even after the end of the special symbol variation game for the specified upper limit number of times.

In this embodiment, when inputting an exchange command at the start of a jackpot special symbol variation game, the sub-control CPU 40a sends a second exchange notification regarding the exchange of game balls owned by the player after the jackpot game ends. Determine the execution timing. For example, the execution timing of the second exchange notification may be when the performance display device 11 notifies that a jackpot game will be awarded after the end of the variable game. Specifically, an example of the execution timing of the second exchange notification is when a jackpot combination based on the performance symbols is derived (temporarily stopped and displayed) on the performance display device 11. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 40a stores, in the sub-control RAM 40c, second exchange information that can specify that the exchange timing is at the end of the jackpot game at the execution timing of the second exchange notification, and then executes the notification process. By doing so, the effect display device 11 is controlled to execute a second exchange notification regarding the exchange of game balls owned by the player after the end of the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 25(b), the second exchange notification is an image Gd2 that suggests that the end of the jackpot game is the timing to replace the game balls (for example, "Please exchange after the end of this jackpot"). This is executed by displaying an image imitating the character string "Ne".

The effects of the fourth embodiment will be explained.
(4-1) According to this embodiment, before the start of the jackpot game, it is announced that the game media in possession will be replaced with the end of the jackpot game. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize in advance that a situation where he or she is prompted to exchange media may occur.

Note that each embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. Each embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- In the third embodiment, the output terminals do not have to correspond to each business type in which replacement timing is specified. For example, the number of output terminals may be greater or less than the number of business forms for which replacement timing is specified. Further, a plurality of business forms may be associated with one output terminal. In this case, the exchange signal output from the one output terminal is a signal indicating that exchange notification (discharge notification) may be executed and exchange notification may not be executed.

- In the fourth embodiment, during the execution of the jackpot special symbol variation game, the second exchange notification may be executed before the notification that the jackpot special symbol variation game is being executed. In this case, the second exchange notification also corresponds to notification that the special symbol symbol variation game being executed is a jackpot special symbol variation game.

- In each embodiment, an RTC (real-time clock) capable of measuring date and time may be mounted on the sub-control board 40. In this case, the time may be acquired from the RTC every time a predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the acquired time is between a predetermined first time and a second time, the set business form may be changed. . For example, when the acquired time is between a predetermined first time and a second time, the termination condition (exchange condition) may not be satisfied regardless of the set business form. Further, for example, when a lucky number system is set as a business form, when a jackpot is achieved by a combination of predetermined performance symbols, the end condition may not be satisfied until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The combination of predetermined performance symbols may be one or more arbitrarily selected from lucky numbers, normal numbers, and unlucky numbers. Further, the predetermined condition may be satisfied at every predetermined control cycle, may be satisfied at the start or end of a variable game, or may be established at the start or end of a jackpot game. Furthermore, the first time and the second time may be arbitrarily settable by an employee, manager, or the like of the gaming hall. Further, the first time and the second time may be different depending on the business type being set, or may be set separately from the business type.

- In each embodiment, it may be possible to display the setting history of the business form. For example, the setting history of the business type may be displayed in a setting change state. The setting history of the business type may be displayed so that the order in which the settings were made can be seen, or the setting ratio may be displayed.

- Furthermore, in each embodiment, when the RTC is mounted on the sub-control board 40, the set date and period may be displayed in the setting history of the business form. In addition, the business type setting history displays one or more pieces of information arbitrarily selected from among the following: whether the termination condition was met, the number of times the termination condition was met, and the time the termination condition was met. It's okay.

- In each embodiment, a jackpot symbol in which a non-probability variable state is associated with a probability state after the end of a jackpot game may be used as a jackpot symbol from which a lucky number is derived. Further, the number of rounds awarded may be different depending on the jackpot pattern, and a jackpot pattern whose associated number of rounds is smaller than another jackpot pattern may be used as the jackpot pattern from which the lucky number is derived.

- In each embodiment, the lucky number may include a combination of performance symbols including symbols different from numbers, such as Arabic numerals and Chinese numerals.
- In each embodiment, lucky numbers and non-lucky numbers (normal numbers and unlucky numbers) differ in some of the elements that make up the designs, and the different elements include elements that are common to multiple lucky numbers. You may be Further, the different elements may include elements common to a plurality of non-lucky numbers (normal numbers and unlucky numbers). In addition, unlucky numbers and non-unlucky numbers (lucky numbers and regular numbers) differ in some of the elements that make up the designs, and the different elements include elements that are common to multiple unlucky numbers. Alternatively, the different elements may include elements common to a plurality of non-unlucky numbers.

- In each embodiment, the business formats that can be set are not limited to one-time exchange, consecutive exchange, and lucky number. For example, it is possible to set a quantitative exchange system in which an exchange notification regarding the exchange of game balls is executed when the number of game balls put out or the number of differential balls reaches a predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as fixed quantity). You can. In this case, the fixed quantity may be set to one predetermined number, or may be arbitrarily set from a plurality of predetermined numbers. In addition, if a fixed amount exchange system is set as a business format, information regarding the exchange may be notified when the specified amount is reached, and information regarding the exchange may be notified when a predetermined condition is met after the specified amount is reached. You can do it like this. For example, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when a jackpot game ends, when a consecutive game period ends, or when a predetermined period of time has elapsed after reaching a fixed amount. Reaching a fixed amount is an example of the establishment of an exchange condition.

- In each embodiment, the number of game balls paid out during a specific period that is part or all of the consecutive game period may be notified. In this case, when the quantitative system is set, the difference number of balls is notified instead of or in addition to the number of game balls put out, while when the fixed system is not set, the number of game balls put out and , only the number of game balls paid out out of the difference number of balls may be displayed. Further, when the quantitative system is not set, the number of game balls put out may be notified, while when the fixed amount system is set, the number of game balls put out may not be notified.

- In each embodiment, even if a magnetic error occurs during execution of exchange notification, part or all of the notification device may be able to execute exchange notification. In this case, of the replacement notification and the magnetic error notification, only the replacement notification may be executed. That is, the exchange notification may be executed with priority over the magnetic error notification. Further, both replacement notification and magnetic error notification may be executed. In this case, the replacement notification may be executed with priority over the magnetic error notification, or the magnetic error notification may be executed with priority over the replacement notification.

- In each embodiment, even if a full error occurs during execution of exchange notification, part or all of the notification device may be able to execute exchange notification. In this case, of the replacement notification and the full error notification, only the replacement notification may be executed. That is, the exchange notification may be executed with priority over the full error notification. Further, both replacement notification and full error notification may be executed. In this case, the replacement notification may be executed with priority over the full error notification, or the full error notification may be executed with priority over the replacement notification.

- In each embodiment, even if a condition for executing replacement notification is satisfied during execution of right-handed hitting error notification, part or all of the notification device may be able to execute right-handed hitting error notification. In this case, of the exchange notification and the right-handed hitting error notification, only the right-handed hitting error notification may be executed. That is, the right-handed hit error notification may be given priority over the replacement notification. Further, both the exchange notification and the right-handed hit error notification may be executed. In this case, the right-handed hit error notification may be executed with priority over the replacement notification, or the exchange notification may be executed with priority over the right-handed hit error notification.

- In each embodiment, it may be possible to detect and notify one or more other errors (hereinafter referred to as special errors) in addition to or in place of the right-handed error, full error, and magnetic error. Each special error notification may be executed with priority over the exchange notification, and the exchange notification may be executed with priority over the special error notification. That is, in the case where a plurality of special errors can be detected and notified, all of the plurality of special error notifications may be executed with priority over replacement notification. Further, in a case where a plurality of special errors can be detected and notified, replacement notification may be performed with priority. In addition, when configuring to enable detection and notification of multiple special errors, some of the special error notifications are executed with priority over replacement notifications, and some of the special error notifications are Special error notification that is different from error notification may be executed with priority given to replacement notification.

If a predetermined special error notification is executed with priority over a replacement notification, only the predetermined special error notification among the replacement notification and the predetermined special error notification may be executed in some or all of the notification device. good. Further, when a predetermined special error notification is executed with priority over a replacement notification, both the replacement notification and the predetermined special error notification may be executed in part or all of the notification device. In addition, when executing the exchange notification with priority over a predetermined special error notification, only the exchange notification may be executed out of the exchange notification and the predetermined special error notification in a part or all of the notification device. . Further, when the replacement notification is executed with priority over the predetermined special error notification, a part or all of the notification device may execute both the replacement notification and the predetermined special error notification.

- In each embodiment, when both exchange notification and predetermined error notification are executed, the notification mode may be different from when only exchange notification is executed among exchange notification and predetermined error notification. For example, when performing both exchange notification and predetermined error notification in the effect display device 11, the display position of the exchange notification image Ga1, the size of the image, etc. may be changed between the exchange notification and the predetermined error notification. It may be different from the case where only exchange notification is executed. Further, for example, when executing both a replacement notification and a predetermined error notification in the speaker Sp, the output intensity of the replacement notification sound may be made different from that when only the replacement notification is performed among the replacement notification and the predetermined error notification. It's okay.

- In each embodiment, when conditions for executing a plurality of notifications are satisfied, it is preferable that which notification is to be executed with priority is determined for each notification device.
- In each embodiment, when executing exchange notification, the effect display device 11 may display another image in addition to or in place of the exchange notification image Ga1 regarding exchange. In this case, the other image is preferably displayed on a layer behind the exchange notification image Ga1.

- In each embodiment, the setting switch 32 is provided on the main control board 30, but the configuration is not limited thereto. For example, it may be provided on the main control board 30, on the sub-control board 40, or on the payout board when a payout board is provided. Further, the main control board 30, the sub-control board 40, and the payout board may be provided at a different location. In this case, it is preferable that a signal that can detect that the setting switch 32 has been operated is input to any one of the main control board 30, the sub-control board 40, and the payout board.

- In each embodiment, one or more other jackpot symbols may be provided instead of or in addition to the jackpot symbols ZA to ZE. Each of the different jackpot symbols is arbitrarily associated with the number of round games, the probability state after the end of the jackpot game, the state of improved ball entry rate after the end of the jackpot game, and the type of combination of performance symbols to be derived. Good. For example, in the performance display device 11, a jackpot symbol from which a lucky number is derived, 4 times is specified as the number of round games, and after the end of the jackpot game, a non-probability variable state and a non-ball entry rate improving state are set. It may also include jackpot symbols that are controlled in a gaming state.

- In each embodiment, one business form may be predetermined for the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured such that the predetermined business format cannot be changed.

- In each embodiment, during the jackpot game, it may be suggested or notified which state the lucky number will be after the jackpot game ends.
・In each embodiment, the lucky number state under control is configured to be concealable, and the lucky number state under control is configured to be concealable until the number of special symbol fluctuation games after the end of the jackpot game reaches the specified upper limit. It may be suggested or notified.

- In each embodiment, the lucky number state is changed after the end of the jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, before the start of the jackpot game, the lucky number state may be changed based on the combination of performance symbols derived and the lucky number state at that time. In this case, the change in the lucky number state may be notified or suggested in advance, or may not be notified or suggested until the combination of performance symbols is derived.

- In each embodiment, a probability setting function that can change the jackpot probability may be installed. In this case, the conditions for executing the exchange notification may be different depending on the set jackpot probability, or the conditions for executing the exchange notification may be the same regardless of the set jackpot probability. That is, the ease with which the exchange notification is executed may vary depending on the set jackpot probability.

- In each embodiment, if the lucky number system is set as a business format, advance notification may display a recognizable image that suggests at least one of lucky numbers, normal numbers, and unlucky numbers. You can also do this. In this case, the lucky number, normal number, and unlucky number may each suggest a part or display a recognizable image, or may suggest the whole or display a recognizable image. You can do it like this.

- In each embodiment, the exchange notification may be executed at any timing. For example, the exchange notification may be executed at the ending time of the jackpot game. Furthermore, the exchange notification may be performed by determining one execution timing from a plurality of execution timings by an execution timing lottery executed by either the main control CPU 30a or the sub-control CPU 40a. In this case, the execution timing lottery is preferably executed when the exchange condition is satisfied.

- The sub-control board 40 is used as a sub-integration control board, and apart from the sub-control board 40, there is a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 11, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp La, and a speaker Sp that exclusively controls the speaker Sp. A voice control board may also be provided. The sub-control board may include such a sub-integration control board and a board for controlling other effects.

-Also, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 40a of the sub control board 40 may be mounted on a single board. Moreover, in the above-described other example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the audio control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) that provides a jackpot game when a game ball passes through a specific area.
- As a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, there is a specification that provides a probability variation state until the next jackpot is won, a specification that provides a probability variation state until the fall lottery is won (tumble machine), or a specification that provides a probability variation state until the next jackpot is won, or a specification that provides a probability variation state until the player wins the falling lottery. There is a specification (ST machine) that provides a probability fluctuation state until the number of symbol fluctuation games that have been played is completed. Furthermore, pachinko gaming machines equipped with a probability variation function have a specification (V-probability variation machine) that provides a probability variation state when a game ball passes a specific area. The pachinko game machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko game machine having any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko game machine 10 may be a pachinko game machine with a specification that is a mixture of the above-described falling machine and V-probability change machine.

- The present invention may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that can simultaneously execute a symbol variation game with the first special symbol and a symbol variation game with the second special symbol. For example, the symbol variation game of the first special symbol may be configured to be executable when a jackpot game is not occurring, regardless of whether or not the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is being executed. Furthermore, for example, the symbol variation game of the second special symbol may be configured to be executable when a jackpot game is not occurring, regardless of whether or not the symbol variation game of the first special symbol is being executed. In such a pachinko gaming machine that can simultaneously execute a symbol variation game of the first special symbol and a symbol variation game of the second special symbol, a state in which a small winning lottery or a small winning game is used (for example, a small winning RUSH) is possible. It may be configured so that it can occur. For example, a state using a small winning lottery or a small winning game may be an advantageous state compared to a high base state.

- Each embodiment may be embodied in a reel-type gaming machine. Reel-type gaming machines (slot machines, pachi-slots) use medals as gaming media, draw a winning combination by operating a start lever, and stop the rotation of the reels by operating a stop button, depending on the result of the winning lottery. This is a gaming machine that pays out medals as prizes when combinations win. In the case of a reel-type gaming machine, a start lever and a stop button are operating means that can be operated by a player.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(a) It is preferable that the game machine includes a state control means for controlling the state, and the conditions for the special condition to be satisfied include the termination of the jackpot game state.

(b) It is preferable that the special condition is established during the execution of the variable jackpot game, and that an ejection notification (exchange notification) can be executed in advance when the jackpot game is executed.
(c) If a recognizable signal is output to the outside of the machine that suggests that the player is prompted to exchange gaming media in their possession on the condition that a special condition different from the above-mentioned special condition is met. good.

10... Pachinko game machine, 30... Main control board, 30a... Main control CPU, 30c... Main control RAM, 32... Setting switch, 33... Display, 40... Sub control board, 40a... Sub control CPU, 40c ...RAM for sub-control, 50...external terminal board, HD...firing handle.

Claims (1)

Notifying means capable of notifying predetermined information;
Notification control means for controlling the notification means;
an error detection means for detecting the occurrence of an error;
an output control means capable of executing control for outputting an external signal;
a setting means capable of setting one business form from a plurality of predetermined business forms in a setting change state;
It is possible to execute an ejection notification regarding ejection of a storage medium capable of storing information regarding lending of game media, and a specific notification regarding the ejection notification,
The emission notification is executed on the condition that special conditions are satisfied,
The specific notification is executable when controlled to be in a standby state,
The errors include specific errors and special errors,
The notification means is capable of executing specific error notification on the condition that the occurrence of the specific error is detected, and is capable of executing special error notification on the condition that the occurrence of the special error is detected. and
When the condition for executing the discharge notification and the condition for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the specific error notification is executed with priority,
When the condition for executing the discharge notification and the condition for executing the special error notification are satisfied at the same time, the notification means displays both information on the discharge notification and the special error notification in different display areas. can be executed at the same time by displaying
It is possible to output a specific signal on the condition that the special condition is satisfied,
The business format includes a specific business format,
In the specific business form, the special condition is satisfied if the first state is reached when the consecutive home rental period ends, and the special condition is satisfied if the second state is reached when the consecutive home rental period ends. A gaming machine that is controlled to a first state when the first jackpot game ends without winning, and is controlled to the second state when the second jackpot game ends.