JP2019170909A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can suppress decline in interest of a player.SOLUTION: A main control CPU can control to set any one of a plurality of setting values that determine a big winning probability, performs a winning lottery with the big winning probability according to the setting value, and imparts a big winning game after deriving a display result of the big winning in a special game when the big winning is won. A sub control CPU can perform control to execute a setting suggestion performance that suggests the set value. The sub control CPU performs control so that the setting suggestion performance is executed by the time when a predetermined number of special games are executed, after a demonstration performance is completed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine is configured to give a special game (so-called jackpot game) that opens a special winning means when winning the big hit lottery when the start winning means is entered, when winning the big hit lottery (For example, Patent Document 1). Since the player can win a large number of prize balls in the jackpot game, the interest is improved.

JP 2005-261711 A

  However, in conventional pachinko machines, the advantage level for special games such as jackpot probability is fixed for each model, so there is a possibility that the player's interest will be reduced by getting tired as a result of long-time game .

  The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a player.

  A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems can execute a symbol variation game performed by varying a symbol triggered by a game ball entering a start winning means, and a winning display result is derived in the symbol variation game. After that, a special game for releasing the special winning means is given, and an advantageous degree related to the special game is determined in a gaming machine capable of executing a demonstration effect during the period when the symbol variation game is not executed. A setting control means configured to enable at least control to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information; and an effect control means for controlling execution of the effect, wherein the effect control means is set It is possible to control the execution of the setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting information, and based on the set setting information, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect and the setting At least one of the selection ratios of the contents of the incentive effect is different, and the effect control means executes the setting suggestion effect until the predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed after the demonstration effect is finished. The gist is to control.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the effect control means can control the execution of the setting suggestion effect during execution of the symbol variation game, and the setting suggestion effect is a win display result in the symbol variation game being executed. It may be possible to execute either the case where is derived or the case where the winning display result is not derived.

  The gaming machine includes gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, and the gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the first gaming state. The effect control means may execute the setting suggestion effect on condition that the first game state is set.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view of a main board unit. Explanatory drawing explaining a setting value (setting information). Explanatory drawing explaining the outline of the control content when power is turned on. (A)-(f) is explanatory drawing explaining the transition of the display state of a setting value (setting information) and a base value. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of big hit (big hit symbol). The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of a setting suggestion effect. The flowchart which shows a setting suggestion flag process. The flowchart which shows a setting suggestion counter update process. Explanatory drawing which shows the distribution aspect of an effect pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the distribution aspect of an effect pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the distribution aspect of an effect pattern. (A) And (b) is a timing chart which shows a specific example of the flow of the game when a setting suggestion effect is performed. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the flow of the game when a setting suggestion effect is performed.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described. In the present specification, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “front” (front), and “rear” (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 is mounted with a fixing frame (outer frame) 11a for fixing the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to an island facility (game machine installation facility) such as a game hall, and various components (components for gaming). And a mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b is assembled to the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11a so as to be open and detachable. The mounting frame may be configured by combining a plurality of frames. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening of the mounting frame 11b is always restricted by the locking device SS, and is unlocked by operating the locking device SS using a frame key (key) managed by the manager of the game hall. Thus, the mounting frame 11b can be opened.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame 11. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on which a game ball flows down on the front side. The game board YB includes an opening window YBb at a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W to which various designs are applied is assembled to the opening window YBb.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle HD. The launch handle HD is operated when a game ball as a game medium is launched into the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect button BT. The effect button BT is provided at a position where the player can operate while playing a game, such as the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The effect button BT in the present embodiment is configured to be pressed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. As one of the effects, the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as “light emission effect”) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown). For example, the decorative lamp LA1 is provided on the game board YB. Further, for example, the decorative lamp LA2 is provided on the frame body 11. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. As one of the effects, the speaker SP can execute effects (hereinafter referred to as “audio effects”) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music. In the following description, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may be collectively referred to as “decorative lamp LA”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 that can display predetermined information. For example, the information display device 13 is provided at a position where the player can visually recognize the game board YB.

  The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the internal lottery (a winning lottery described later).

  In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”, and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. The first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as “special game”. In this specification, “variation display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In this specification, “definite stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. For symbols, “definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning.

  The special symbols that can be derived by the special symbol display units 13a and 13b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a loss display result. In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a big win is won in a predetermined internal lottery (a win lottery described later), a big win symbol is derived in a special game, and a special big game as a special game is given after the special game is finished. That is, in the present embodiment, a special game is awarded after a winning display result is derived in a special game on condition that a big win is won in the winning lottery.

  The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game for which the execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The information display device 13 includes a second special hold display unit 13d. The second special hold display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game for which execution is suspended because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the first special game being held is indicated as “first special hold number”, and the number of the second special game being held is indicated as “second special hold number”. For example, the maximum value of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4, respectively.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is confirmed and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (a normal symbol winning lottery described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game may be abbreviated as “ordinary game”. The normal symbols derivable to the normal symbol display unit 13e include a normal winning symbol and a normal off symbol. In the present embodiment, when winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is given after the end of the normal game.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of normal games whose execution is put on hold because the hold condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of ordinary games on hold is indicated as “ordinary hold number”. The display units 13a to 13f do not need to be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different parts. In addition, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called “right-handed” and a round display unit that notifies the upper limit number of round games described later.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH having an image display unit GH. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display unit GH can be seen through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device EH can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as “display effect”) of displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start winning opening 15 as a start opening opened in the game area YBa. The first start winning opening 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start winning sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 15 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1, a holding condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and a predetermined number of winning ball payout conditions are satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start winning opening 16 as a start opening opened in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start winning sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2, a holding condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out. In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 correspond to start winning means.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowed state) in which a game ball can enter the second start winning opening 16, and a closed state (restricted state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 16, A normally variable member 17 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 16, but may be in a state where it is difficult to enter the ball as compared to the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first solenoid SL1 as an actuator for operating the normal variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 7). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. Therefore, the normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can easily establish the holding condition for the second special game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning opening 18 that opens to the gaming area YBa. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 18 corresponds to a special winning means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special prize sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 18 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a predetermined number of winning ball payout conditions are satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is operable in an open state (allowed state) in which game balls can enter the grand prize opening 18 and a closed state (regulated state) in which game balls cannot enter the grand prize opening 18. A special variable member 19 is provided as a special opening / closing means. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the big winning opening 18, but may be in a state where it is difficult to enter the ball as compared to the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second solenoid SL2 as an actuator that operates the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 7). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an operation gate 20 through which game balls can pass (enter) in the game area YBa. The operation gate 20 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the operation gate 20 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a normal game hold condition may be satisfied, while a prize ball payout condition is not satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first normal winning port 21a and a second normal winning port 21b as normal winning ports opened in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first normal winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the first normal winning opening 21a to the left of the center frame W, and a second normal winning opening 21b to the right of the center frame W. And a second normal winning sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has entered (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the normal winning sensors SE5 and SE6, a predetermined number of winning ball payout conditions are satisfied. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18, 21a, 21b. The game ball entering the winning opening corresponds to a so-called “winning”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an out port (not shown). For example, the out port is open to the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings 15, 16, 18, 21a, 21b are discharged from the out opening to the outside of the machine.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a main control unit MU, a sub control unit SU, and a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB (sub control). Only the unit SU is shown in FIG. 7). Here, the structure of the main control unit MU will be described in detail, and the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including the units MU, SU, 60 will be described later.

  The main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main board case 46 that houses the main control board 40. The main control board 40 is, for example, a printed board, and various electronic components are surface-mounted. The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41, an RWM clear switch 42, a setting unit 43, and a display unit 45. That is, the microprocessor 41, the RWM clear switch 42, the setting unit 43, and the display unit 45 are mounted on the same substrate.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function keeps (backs up) various information related to game control internally even when power supply from the external power supply stops, and based on the various information held when power supply is started This is a function for returning the game control. The RWM clear switch 42 is an initialization operation unit configured to be able to perform an operation for instructing initialization of various types of backed up information. The RWM clear switch 42 is configured to be in an on state when the push operation is performed, and to be in an off state when the push operation is not performed. The operation of the RWM clear switch 42 is, for example, a human operation by a game hall manager.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a setting change function. The setting change function is a function that enables setting by changing a setting value as setting information in which a jackpot probability is determined as an advantageous degree related to the jackpot game. The setting device 43 is a setting operation unit configured to be able to perform an operation of instructing a shift to a setting control mode as a setting control state in which control regarding a setting value is performed. The setting device 43 includes a base end portion 43c fixed to the main control board 40, and a cylindrical cylinder 43b having a key hole 43a into which a setting key (key) (not shown) is inserted. The keyhole 43a is opened at the tip surface of the cylinder 43b. The setting device 43 is in any one of an operation state (instruction state) among an on state in which the setting key is inserted in the keyhole 43a and rotated in a predetermined direction and an off state in which the setting key is not rotated in the predetermined direction. The operation to switch to is configured to be possible. And the setting device 43 is comprised so that the operation state (ON state or OFF state) after switching using a setting key may be maintained as it is without returning to no human operation. The setting device 43 is configured so that the setting key cannot be removed from the keyhole 43a unless the operation state is switched to the off state.

  The display unit 45 is a display unit configured to display one type or a plurality of types of information. The display unit 45 of the present embodiment performs display for notifying the set value set internally at least at that time. The display unit 45 includes four display units 45a to 45d including 7 segment LEDs. The display units 45a to 45d are arranged side by side. Accordingly, the display unit 45 can display a numerical value of up to 4 digits by displaying numerical values of 0 to F in hexadecimal notation (0 to 15 in decimal notation) on the display units 45a to 45d, respectively. is there. The display units 45a to 45d may be 8-segment LEDs to which segments indicating so-called “dots” are added.

The main board case 46 constituting the main control unit MU will be described.
The main board case 46 includes a first case member 47 serving as a base, and a second case member 48 assembled so as to cover the first case member 47. Both the case members 47 and 48 are made of a transparent resin material. By assembling the two case members 47 and 48 to each other, a space for accommodating the main control board 40 is formed inside the main board case 46. In the present embodiment, the case members 47 and 48 are assembled so as not to be separated without leaving a trace. For example, it can be easily determined that the case members 47 and 48 have been opened by fraud.

  The second case member 48 exposes the RWM clear switch 42, the setting unit 43, and the display unit 45 provided on the main control board 40 from the main board case 46 in a state where the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main board case 46. One or a plurality of watermark holes are provided for achieving the above state. Specifically, the RWM clear switch 42 is exposed through the watermark hole 48 a in a state where the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main board case 46. Therefore, the RWM clear switch 42 can be operated to be turned on via the watermark hole 48a.

  The setting device 43 is exposed through the watermark hole 48b in a state where the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main board case 46. For this reason, the setting device 43 can perform an operation of inserting a setting key (key) (not shown) into the key hole 43a of the cylinder 43b through the watermark hole 48b to turn it on or off. The tip end surface of the cylinder 43b is flush with (or substantially flush with) the outer surface of the second case member 48. That is, in the setting device 43, only the tip surface (key hole 43 a) of the cylinder 43 b is exposed from the main board case 46, and the other parts are covered with the main board case 46. The display unit 45 is exposed through the watermark hole 48 c in a state where the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main board case 46. For this reason, the display unit 45 can visually recognize the display content through the watermark hole 48c.

  As already described, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment cannot open the mounting frame 11b unless the locking device SS is operated using a frame key managed by a game hall manager. That is, a player who cannot operate the locking device SS cannot open the mounting frame 11b in principle. For this reason, the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 mounted on the main control board 40 cannot be operated by the player in principle. In addition, it can be said that the display 45 mounted on the main control board 40 is disposed at a position where it is not touched by the player's eyes.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is high compared to the low probability state. In the high probability state, the probability that the big hit determination is determined to be a big hit is higher than that in the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which there is a high probability that the game ball will enter the second start winning opening 16 as compared to the low base state. The high base state of the present embodiment is advantageous for the player because the probability that the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16 is increased and the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 16. It becomes a gaming state (a state where it is easy to enter a ball). That is, the high base state in the present embodiment is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-electric support state”. In the present embodiment, the low base state corresponds to a first gaming state, and the high base state corresponds to a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the low base state.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of determining a normal hit (ordinary hit probability) in the normal symbol hit determination is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal game is longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening of the normally variable member 17 in one normal hit game is increased more than that in the low base state, and the normal variable member 17 is released once in the normal hit game. At least one of the controls for making the time longer than that in the low base state may be performed. In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to zero. For this reason, the normal variable member 17 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state.

  Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game is made shorter than that in the low base state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state (short time state)” for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called “non-variable time shortened state (non-time-short state)” for the special symbol.

  In the following description, a gaming state having a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. In addition, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “low probability and high base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “high probability and high base state”.

Next, the setting change function characteristic of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of setting values. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is set as a plurality of types of setting values over all six stages from the first setting value to the sixth setting value. In the following description, “the nth set value is set” may be simply indicated as [set n] (where n = 1 to 6).

  The jackpot probability for setting 1 is K1, the jackpot probability for setting 2 is K2, the jackpot probability for setting 3 is K3, the jackpot probability for setting 4 is K4, the jackpot probability for setting 5 is K5, The jackpot probability for setting 6 is K6. The big hit probabilities K1 to K6 have a high probability in the order of big hit probabilities K1 <K2 <K3 <K4 <K5 <K6, and it is easy to win big hits. As shown in FIG. 3, the jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 are a set of a jackpot probability when in a low probability state and a jackpot probability when in a high probability state. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value. It should be noted that the set value does not have to be 6 steps, and may be any of 2 steps to 5 steps and 7 steps or more.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on in a state where the setting device 43 is turned on and the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on. Move to the setting change mode. In the setting change mode, the setting value set internally is notified. In the setting change mode, the setting value set internally is changed every time the setting switch is operated. [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] →… → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] → ... and so on. In the present embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the RWM clear switch 42. The setting change mode ends when the setting device 43 is turned off using the setting key.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the power is turned on in a state in which the setting device 43 is turned on and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state, the setting check mode is entered. . In this setting confirmation mode, the setting value set internally is notified. Further, in the setting confirmation mode, even if the setting switch is operated, the set value set internally cannot be changed. The setting confirmation mode ends when the setting device 43 is turned off using the setting key. The setting change mode (setting control state) and the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) are setting control modes (setting control states) for performing control related to setting values.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a display 45 as means for notifying a set value in the setting control mode. Hereinafter, a notification example of the set value by the display unit 45 will be described.

  In the display 45, when the condition for shifting to either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is satisfied when the power is turned on, a display for notifying the internally set value is performed. Specifically, [-] is displayed on the display units 45a and 45b, and a value indicating the set value is displayed on the display units 45c and 45d. For example, in the display 45, [−−01] (FIG. 5A) is set when setting 1 is set, [−−02] (FIG. 5B) is set when setting 2 is set, and when setting 3 is set. [--03] (FIG. 5 (c)), [--04] (FIG. 5 (d)) when setting 4 and [--05] (FIG. 5 (e)) when setting 5 [−−06] (FIG. 5F) is displayed when setting 6 is set.

  For example, in the setting change mode, the setting value is changed every time the setting switch is operated. Therefore, in the display unit 45, [--01] → [-02] → ... → [-05] → [-06. ] → [−− 01] →... So that the display for notifying the set value is looped. In the setting change mode, the setting values before the change may be displayed on the display units 45a and 45b, and the setting values after the change may be displayed on the display units 45c and 45d. On the other hand, in the setting confirmation mode, even if the setting switch is operated, the setting value is not changed. Therefore, the display 45 notifies the setting value and continues without switching. In addition, after the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode are completed, the display 45 may continue the display for informing the set value that has been set, and the display 45 is switched to a display for informing information different from the set value. There is no need to display any information.

  The display unit 45 in the present embodiment is also used as a display unit that displays information different from the set value and performs other display including 4-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character). Other information different from the set value includes, for example, a base value and an identifier for specifying the type of base value to be notified. The base value is a numerical value that is counted (calculated) by the formula of (total number of winning balls in the normal gaming state / total number of effective balls in the normal gaming state) × 100, assuming that the game is not a big hit game. . Here, the effective sphere is a game sphere used in the game, and is a game sphere that has reached the game area YBa among the game spheres launched by operating the launch handle HD. The base value includes a first base value that defines a first counting period as a period for counting the base value, and a second base value that defines a second counting period different from the first counting period. For example, the first counting period is a periodic counting period each time the effective sphere reaches 60000, and the second counting period is a period from the end of the most recent first counting period to the present.

  When displaying information on the base value, the display unit 45 displays an identifier composed of two-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character) on the display units 45a and 45b, and displays two-digit information on the display units 45c and 45d ( A base value consisting of a numerical value) should be displayed. The base value displayed on the display units 45c and 45d may be displayed in decimal or hexadecimal. If the base value to be notified exceeds the specified value, [FF] may be blinked on the display units 45c and 45d. For example, the specified value is [99] for decimal display and [255] for hexadecimal display.

  Note that the display unit 45 may be a dedicated display unit that performs display for notifying the set value. The display unit 45 does not necessarily require the four display units 45a to 45d when it is not used as a display unit that performs display including information of two digits or more. For example, the display device 45 may be configured to be able to display a one-digit numerical value by omitting the display units 45b to 45d. The display 45 may also be used as a display means provided on the front side of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b may also be used.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. The types of jackpot games are determined for each type of jackpot symbol. The type of jackpot symbol can also be grasped as the type of jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol each have a plurality of types of jackpot symbols that are determined in advance. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols of a plurality of types of special symbols are classified into three groups of symbols ZA, symbols ZB, and symbols ZC at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of first special symbol jackpot symbols, 48 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZA, 12 types of jackpot symbols are symbols ZB, and 40 types of jackpot symbols are symbols ZC. Respectively. In this embodiment, there are 10 types of jackpot symbols of a plurality of types of second special symbols, and in this embodiment, 50 types of jackpot symbols of 100 types of second special symbols are 10 types of symbols ZA. The jackpot symbols are classified as symbols ZB, and the 40 types of jackpot symbols are classified as symbols ZC. Thus, in this embodiment, the ratio of the jackpot symbol is different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In particular, in this embodiment, in the second special symbol, the ratio of the symbol ZA is higher than that of the first special symbol, while the proportion of the symbol ZB is low, and the ratio of the symbol ZC is the same.

  In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect as a start effect that can specify the start of the big hit game. In the big hit game, after the lapse of the opening time, a round game that opens the big winning opening 18 is performed with a predetermined upper limit as the upper limit. One round game is ended when a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened so as to be in a predetermined opening mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the special winning opening 18 is opened when the round game starts, and is closed when the round game ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the special variable member 19 operates in the open state when the round game starts, and operates in the closed state when the round game ends. In each round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect as an end effect capable of recognizing the end of the big hit game. The jackpot game is terminated as the ending time elapses.

  In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game of symbols ZA and ZC, 10 is determined as the upper limit number of round games, and in the jackpot game of symbol ZB, four times is determined as the upper limit number of round games. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the symbols ZA and ZC can be said to be jackpot games that are more advantageous than the symbol ZB in terms of the upper limit number of round games. In the present embodiment, in the second special symbol, the ratio of the big hit game of the symbol ZA, which is an advantageous big hit game, out of the big hit game of the symbol ZA and the big hit game of the symbol ZB, compared to the first special symbol. high. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second special game can be said to be a special game that is more advantageous than the first special game.

  Further, in this embodiment, in each jackpot game, 10 is defined as the upper limit number in each round game, and 25 seconds is defined as the upper limit time in each round game. In the present embodiment, the upper limit time in each round game is usually a time sufficient for the game ball to enter the grand prize opening 18 if the game ball is launched aiming at the big prize opening 18. It is. In the present embodiment, in each jackpot game, the same time is defined as the opening time, the interval time between rounds, and the ending time. For example, in this embodiment, in each jackpot game, the opening time is defined as 8 seconds, the inter-round interval time is defined as 2 seconds, and the ending time is defined as 10 seconds.

Next, the game state after the end of the big hit game will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the big hit game of the symbols ZA and ZB is finished, the high probability state and the high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the big hit game of the symbol ZC is finished, the high probability state is not given, while the first end condition for giving the next big hit game and the predetermined number of operations (in this embodiment, The high base state is given until one of the second end conditions for ending the (100 times) special game is satisfied. For this reason, in this embodiment, it can be said that the symbols ZA and ZB are jackpot games that are more advantageous than the symbol ZC in terms of the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol ZA is indicated as “10R high probability big hit”, the big hit of the symbol ZB is indicated as “4R high probability big hit”, and the big hit of the symbol ZC is indicated as “10R low probability big hit”.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
An effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 is an effect design variation game that is one of display effects. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect game is an effect that causes the effect display device EH to variably display a plurality of effect symbols and finally derive a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter simply referred to as a symbol combination). The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as a character or a pattern, and is a design for diversifying display effects. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols in the first, second, and third columns in predetermined directions.

  The production game is executed in association with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the symbol combination of the jackpot is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as “777”.

  Further, in the special game, when an outlier symbol is derived, an outlier symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, the off-line symbol combination is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols is different from the effect symbol of the other columns, such as “778” and “787”. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before being confirmed and stopped. In this specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, such as a fluctuation display. In the following description, when the special game and the effect game executed in relation to the special game are not distinguished, these are collectively referred to as “variable game”.

  In the effect game, a reach effect performed by forming a reach may be executed. In the reach, the same effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first column and the third column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). This is a state in which the production symbols in the column are continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which characters appearing and operations of effect symbols are different. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, during execution of an effect game, there may be an effect different from the effect display variable display.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 40 of the present embodiment performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command according to the result of the process. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50 in one direction. The sub control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter referred to as “main control CPU 41a”) and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 41a executes various processes by executing a main control program. In the storage unit of the microprocessor 41, a ROM area (hereinafter referred to as “main control ROM 41b”) where information can be read but information cannot be written, and an RWM area (hereinafter referred to as “main control ROM 41b”) where information can be read and written. And “main control RWM 41c”).

  The main control ROM 41b stores determination values and tables used for various determinations and lotteries. The main control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start to the end of the special game. The variation pattern is information that can specify the content of the effect (variation mode) of the effect game or the like performed during the execution of the special game. The variation patterns of the present embodiment include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern includes a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in the effect game and finally a symbol combination of the jackpot is derived. The loss variation pattern includes a “reach” loss variation pattern that allows a reach effect to be performed in an effect game, and finally a combination of symbols to be derived. The outbreak variation pattern includes a “no reach” outbreak variation pattern in which a reach effect is not performed in the effect game, and finally a combination of symbols is derived.

  The main control RWM 41c stores various information that can be rewritten according to the processing result of the main control CPU 41a. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM 41c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 41d that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating a software random number by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 41a. The main control CPU 41a, the main control ROM 41b, the main control RWM 41c, and the random number circuit 41d do not need to be configured as a single chip as the microprocessor 41, and may be separate.

  The main control CPU 41a is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE6. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control display contents of the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 41a is connected to the solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

  The main control CPU 41 a is connected to the RWM clear switch 42. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated to the ON state. The main control CPU 41 a is connected to the setting device 43. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the setting device 43 is operated to the on state. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the display unit 45. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the display unit 45.

Next, the sub control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 50 includes a sub control CPU 50a, a sub control ROM 50b, and a sub control RWM 50c. The sub control CPU 50a executes a sub control program, thereby performing a process related to the effect as the predetermined process. The sub control ROM 50b stores a sub control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for display effects, light emission effect data used for light effects, sound effect data used for sound effects, movable object effect data used for movable object effects for operating a movable body (not shown), and the like. is doing.

  The sub-control RWM 50c stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 50a. The sub control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

  The sub control CPU 50a is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device EH. The sub control CPU 50a is connected to the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. The sub control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub control CPU 50a is connected to the effect button BT. The sub control CPU 50a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the effect button BT is operated.

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

  The power supply unit 60 includes a power switch (contact device) 60a. The power switch 60a can be switched to either an on state or an off state, and is configured to maintain the operation state after switching. In the present embodiment, when power is supplied from the external power source to the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state, power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 50, and further off. When operated to the state, power supply to the control boards 40 and 50 is cut off.

  Therefore, in order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply from the external power supply is started while the power switch 60a is operated in the on state, or the power supply from the external power supply is maintained. The switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state. In this specification, “turning on the power” means that the power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 50 by operating the power switch 60a or the like. “Turn off (power off)” means that power is not supplied to the control boards 40 and 50.

Next, the backup function will be described in detail.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RWM 41c is configured to be able to hold various information stored when the power is turned off for a predetermined period even when the power is turned off. For example, the main control RWM 41c may hold various types of information even after the power is cut off by power supplied from a backup power source (not shown) mounted on the power supply unit 60 (for example, an electric double layer capacitor). For example, the main control RWM 41c is a non-volatile memory capable of holding stored contents even when it is not supplied with power, so that it can hold various types of information even after the power is turned off. Good.

  Here, the various types of information to be backed up include game information relating to the progress of the game, base information relating to the base value, and setting value information relating to the setting value. For example, the game information includes information related to a special game, information related to a jackpot game, information related to a game state, and information related to payout of a prize ball. Information relating to the special game is derived, for example, information that can specify the number of special holds, various random number information, information that can specify the lottery result of the winning lottery, information that can specify the variation pattern of the special game, and special games Information that can identify a special symbol. The information related to the jackpot game includes information that can identify the progress status of the jackpot game. Information relating to the gaming state includes information that can specify the current gaming state, information that can specify the remaining number of times that the high base state is given, and the like. Information relating to the payout of prize balls includes information that can identify the number of prize balls that have not been paid out.

  Next, the power-on process will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a that executes the power-on process described below can at least perform control for setting any one of the setting values as a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game. It functions as a setting control means configured as described above.

  When the main control CPU 41a is started by a startup process (boot process) at power-on, it first executes the power-on process. In the power-on process, depending on the operation state of the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 at the time of power-on, whether or not to shift to the setting control mode (setting change mode and setting confirmation mode), and initialization of the main control RWM 41c Presence / absence is controlled. Details will be described below.

  When the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state and the setting device 43 is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. In the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 41a initializes the backed up base information game information, but does not initialize the backed up set value information. Next, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode. When the main control CPU 41 a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41 a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as “change start command”) that can specify the start of the setting change mode to the sub-control board 50.

  Further, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a reads the setting value stored in the main control RWM 41c and controls the display unit 45 so as to perform a display for informing the read setting value. That is, the display 45 notifies the set value when the power is turned off. In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a changes the set value to [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] → ... → [every time the setting switch (the RWM clear switch 42 in this embodiment) is operated. Change to loop, such as setting 5] → [setting 6] → [setting 1] →. The main control CPU 41a controls the display unit 45 so as to perform display for notifying the changed set value every time the set value is changed in response to the operation of the setting switch.

  When the setting device 43 is operated in the OFF state in the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a determines the setting value set at that time and ends the setting change mode. When the main control CPU 41 a finishes the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41 a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as “setting value command”) that can specify the determined setting value to the sub control board 50. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as “change end command”) that can specify the end of the setting change mode to the sub control board 50. Thereafter, the power-on process is terminated, and the process shifts to a normal control state to be described later.

  When the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the setting device 43 is in the on state, the main control CPU 41a confirms whether the various backed up information is normal. Confirmation of whether the various types of backed up information are normal or abnormal is performed, for example, by checking the status of the backup flag and the checksum. When the various backed up information is abnormal, the main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. When the various backed up information is normal, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. Next, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting confirmation mode. When shifting to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as “confirmation start command”) that can specify the start of the setting confirmation mode to the sub-control board 50.

  Further, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a reads the setting value stored in the main control RWM 41c and controls the display unit 45 so as to perform a display for informing the read setting value. That is, the display 45 notifies the set value when the power is turned off. In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a does not change the setting value and does not change the display content of the display unit 45 even when the setting switch (in this embodiment, the RWM clear switch 42) is operated.

  The main control CPU 41a ends the setting confirmation mode when the setting device 43 is operated in the off state in the setting confirmation mode. When the main control CPU 41a ends the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a outputs a set value command that can specify the set value set at that time to the sub control board 50. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as “confirmation end command”) that can specify the end of the setting confirmation mode to the sub-control board 50. Thereafter, the power-on process is terminated, and the normal control state is entered.

  Further, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state and the setting unit 43 is in the off state, the main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process without shifting to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and shifts to the normal control state. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the setting device 43 is in the off state, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. Further, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process without shifting to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and shifts to the normal control state.

  Here, the normal control state is a control state in which the main control CPU 41a can perform control for executing a variable game based on internal lottery (winning lottery) and control for giving a big hit game. When the game information is initialized by executing the RWM clear process, any special game and normal game are not executed and put on hold, and the game is returned to a state where the game is not a big hit game. On the other hand, when the game information is not initialized, the game state when the power is turned off is restored based on the backed up game information.

  When the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process, in addition to the set value command, the main control CPU 41a uses a predetermined control command (hereinafter referred to as "initial command") based on game information stored in the main control RWM 41c. Is output to the sub-control board 50. Here, the game information stored in the main control RWM 41c is the game information that is initialized when the RWM clear process is executed, and the latest power-off is performed when the RWM clear process is not executed. It is game information at the time.

  For example, when the main control CPU 41a returns during execution of a special game, it is derived as an initial command by a control command that can specify the lottery result of the winning lottery, a control command that can specify the variation pattern of the special game, or a special game. A control command that can specify a special symbol is output. At the same time, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command capable of specifying the gaming state. For example, the main control CPU 41a includes, as an initial command, a control command that can specify the progress status of the big hit game when returning while giving the big hit game.

  Further, the main control CPU 41a may detect a set value error when there is an abnormality in the set value in the power-on process. Whether there is an abnormality in the set value that is set is, for example, a value that is not a value that specifies any of the settings 1 to 6 in the storage area that stores information that can specify the set value in the main control RWM 41c. May be determined as a set value error. When the main control CPU 41a detects a set value error, the main control CPU 41a may shift to a game stop state that cannot be released until the power is turned off.

  Further, the main control CPU 41a sends a predetermined external signal (security signal) to an external terminal (not shown) from the transition to the setting change mode to the end, and from the transition to the setting confirmation mode to the end. To the outside of the machine. For example, a hall computer installed in a game room management room, an external rendering device installed in an island facility, or the like is connected to the external terminal. The main control CPU 41a performs a display for notifying that it is in the setting control mode from the transition to the setting change mode to the end, and from the transition to the setting confirmation mode to the end. The special symbol display units 13a and 13b may be controlled. The display for notifying that the setting control mode is in effect is a display with a light emission pattern different from both the big hit symbol and the off symbol derived in the special game.

  Further, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode by the power-on process, the RWM clear process is executed when the mounting frame 11b is closed after the power-on process is finished. Is output to the sub-control board 50 (hereinafter referred to as “RWM clear command”). For example, whether or not the mounting frame 11b is closed is provided with a sensor that detects whether or not the mounting frame 11b is opened, or a sensor that detects the locking state of the mounting frame 11b by the locking device SS. It is good to specify with.

  If the setting change mode is not entered by the power-on process and the RWM clear process is executed, when the power-on process is completed, the RWM clear command is issued regardless of whether or not the mounting frame 11b is closed. Output to the control board 50. As will be described in detail later, the sub-control board 50 that has input the RWM clear command executes a predetermined notification (an RWM clear notification described later). That is, the timing (execution mode) of the RWM clear notification differs between when the mode is changed to the setting change mode and when the mode is not changed. The main control CPU 41a may output a predetermined external signal (security signal) from the external terminal for a predetermined time (for example, 50 ms) together with the output of the RWM clear command.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a executes special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, and the like as interrupt processing performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the control command set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 50 by command output processing executed as interrupt processing.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a has entered a game ball into the first start winning opening 15 based on whether a detection signal is input from the first start winning sensor SE1. It is determined whether or not (S101). When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (S101: YES), the main control CPU 41a has the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not there is (S102).

  When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number (S102: YES), the main control CPU 41a updates the first special hold number by adding 1 (S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 41a controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the updated first special hold number. As described above, the hold condition for the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1 in a state where the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 41c (S104). For example, the random numbers include a big hit random number used for the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol random number used for the determination of the big hit symbol, and a variation pattern random number used for the determination of the variation pattern. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. In the present embodiment, random number information used for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM 41c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied.

  When a game ball has not entered the first start winning opening 15 (S101: NO), when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number (S102: NO), and when the process of step S104 is completed The main control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S105. In step S105, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning port 16 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning sensor SE2. When a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 (S105: YES), the main control CPU 41a has the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) as the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c. It is determined whether it is less than (S106).

  When the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (S106: YES), the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it (S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 41a controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display information that can specify the updated second special hold number. The holding condition for the second special game is satisfied when a game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 in a state where the second special holding number is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 41c (S108). In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that it is the random number information used in the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM 41c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

  And when the game ball has not entered the second start winning opening 16 (S105: NO), when the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number (S106: NO), and the processing of step S108 is completed. In this case, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input process.

  According to the special symbol input process as described above, the special game hold condition can be established when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a special game can be executed in response to a game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the execution condition of the special game can be grasped as a start condition for starting the special game. In this determination, the main control CPU 41a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the big hit game is not being played and is not in the special game, while the execution condition is satisfied when the big hit game is being played or during the special game. Judge that it is not. When the execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process. Thus, in this embodiment, the special game can be executed when the big hit game is not being played.

  On the other hand, if the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a acquires the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM 41c, and determines whether the acquired second special hold number is greater than 0 (zero). judge. When the second special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 41a starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is 0, the main control CPU 41a acquires the first special reservation number and determines whether the acquired first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 41a starts the first special game. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment causes the second special game to be preferentially executed without simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game.

  When both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are 0, the main control CPU 41a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a standby state command) that can specify the standby state to the sub-control board 50. Determine whether. In the present embodiment, the standby state is a state where neither the big hit game nor the special game is in progress, and neither the first special game nor the second special game is held. At this time, when the output information is not stored in the main control RWM 41c, the main control CPU 41a determines that the standby state command is output. On the other hand, when the output information is not stored, the main control CPU 41a determines that the standby state command is output. Is determined not to be output. In the present embodiment, the output completion information is information that can specify that the standby state command has been output. The outputted information is stored in the main control RWM 41c when the standby state command is generated, and is erased (cleared) from the main control RWM 41c when the standby state ends.

  When outputting the standby state command, the main control CPU 41a generates the standby state command and sets it in the output buffer, and stores the output information in the main control RWM 41c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the standby state command is not output, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process without generating the standby state command.

  Further, when starting the second special game, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the second special hold number after subtraction while updating the second special hold number by subtracting one. . Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires, from the main control RWM 41c, random number information stored first among random number information for the second special game. Then, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is a big hit using the value of the big hit random number specified from the acquired random number information. In the present embodiment, a lottery means for performing a lottery is realized by the main control CPU 41a performing a big hit determination. The jackpot determination corresponds to a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is successful. For example, the jackpot determination may be performed based on whether or not the random number value matches the jackpot determination value. Further, for example, the jackpot determination may be performed based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. At this time, the main control CPU 41a performs a jackpot determination with a jackpot determination value that differs depending on the current set value and the current probability state.

  When the big hit is determined to be a big hit, the main control CPU 41a performs a big hit variation process. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the big hit symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol is a confirmed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 41a determines the big hit fluctuation pattern from a plurality of types of big hit fluctuation patterns by performing a fluctuation pattern determination lottery. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the jackpot is a big hit, the main control CPU 41a performs a deviation variation process. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines a special symbol loss symbol. This decided off symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines that the special symbol is off, the main control CPU 41a determines a deviation variation pattern from a plurality of types of deviation variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 41a performs the same control as the control related to the second special game described above on the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 41a performs the big hit variation processing or the outlier variation processing based on the result of the subtraction of the first special reservation number, the big hit determination, and the big hit determination. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 41a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the display content of the information display device 13 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol designation command) for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets information for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of the effect game (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern designation command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 41a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a performs control so as to derive the jackpot display result in the special game when the jackpot lottery is won. Further, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, the main control CPU 41a stores information for deriving a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter, all symbol stop commands) in the output buffer. Set.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 41a performs a control to give a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 41a gives a big hit game by executing the big hit process. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a gives a jackpot game on condition that the jackpot lottery is won.

  When the big bonus special game ends, the main control CPU 41a first sets information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a performs a process for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 18 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit). Then, after starting the round game, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the special winning opening 18 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. Let The main control CPU 41a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games is completed.

  Further, every time a round game is started, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game in the output buffer. Further, every time the round game is ended, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round end command) that can specify the end of the round game in the output buffer.

  When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot game.

  Further, the main control CPU 41a controls to start a valid period of the special prize sensor SE3 as the round game is started. Then, the main control CPU 41a performs control to pay out the game ball as a prize ball when the special prize sensor SE3 detects the game ball during the valid period of the special prize sensor SE3. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets a prize ball command capable of specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out in the output buffer when a special prize sensor SE3 detects a game ball.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs control so that the valid period of the special prize sensor SE3 is ended when a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the round game. For this reason, in this embodiment, even in the interval time provided between round games and the ending time provided after the last round game, the special winning sensor SE3 may be valid. The valid period of the special prize sensor SE3 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the special prize sensor SE3 may be controlled so that the period from the start of the round game to the end of the round game is the valid period of the special prize sensor SE3. The special winning sensor SE3 may be controlled so as to be valid from the start of the first round game to the end of the ending time.

  Next, processing relating to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs the following control, thereby realizing a game state control means for controlling the game state.

  The main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state according to the type of jackpot when ending the jackpot game. For example, the main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state to the highly accurate high base state when ending the big hit game based on the 10R high probability big hit or the 4R high probability big hit. In this case, the main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state to the highly accurate base state until the next big hit game is started. On the other hand, when ending the big hit game based on the 10R low probability big hit, the main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state to the low probability high base state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a controls to a high base state in which the number of operations (100 in this embodiment) is determined. Then, when the main control CPU 41a controls to the low base state in which the number of operations is determined, any one of the first end condition in which the next big hit game is given and the second end condition in which the special game of the number of operations is ended Until such an end condition is satisfied, the gaming state is controlled to the low probability base state.

  When controlling to the low probability state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state in the probability state flag stored in the main control RWM 41c, while controlling to the high probability state Then, a value that can be specified to control to the high probability state is set in the probability state flag stored in the main control RWM 41c. Further, when controlling to the low base state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the base state flag stored in the main control RWM 41c, while controlling to the high base state. If so, the base state flag stored in the main control RWM 41c is set.

  Further, when providing the high base state in which the number of operations is determined, the main control CPU 41a stores the number corresponding to the number of operations in the main control RWM 41c as the remaining number of times of the special game that provides the high base state. The main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number stored in the main control RWM 41c every time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes zero, the main control CPU 41a sets, in the base state flag, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state when the special game with the remaining number of times becomes zero.

Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 50a will be described.
First, a notification process for performing various notifications will be described. When the sub control CPU 50a inputs the change start command, the sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute a setting change notification capable of specifying that it is in the setting change mode. For example, the setting change notification is executed in such a manner that an image capable of specifying the setting change mode is displayed, such as a character string “setting is being changed”. When the sub control CPU 50a inputs the change end command, the sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the setting change notification.

  When the sub control CPU 50a inputs the confirmation start command, the sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute a setting confirmation notification that can specify that the setting confirmation mode is being executed. For example, the setting confirmation notification is executed in such a manner that an image capable of specifying the setting confirmation mode is displayed, such as a character string “setting confirmation in progress”. When the confirmation end command is input, the sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the setting confirmation notification.

  When the sub control CPU 50a inputs the RWM clear command, the effect display device EH performs the RWM clear notification that can specify that the RWM clear process has been executed, that is, the game information has been initialized. To control. For example, the RWM clear notification is executed in such a manner that an image that can specify that the RWM clear process has been performed is displayed, such as a character string “RWM clear”. The sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the RWM clear notification when a predetermined time (for example, 30 s) has elapsed since the RWM clear command was input. Note that the various notifications executed by the notification process may be executed in combination with the sound output by the speaker SP and the light emission by the decoration lamp LA in addition to or instead of the image display by the effect display device EH.

Next, an effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the special control designation command is input, the sub control CPU 50a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. When the special symbol jackpot symbol is designated, the sub control CPU 50a determines the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol. Thereby, in the effect game of this embodiment, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot, a jackpot display result is derived. In addition, when a special symbol off symbol is designated, the sub control CPU 50a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the symbol combination of the detachment for reach when the detachment variation pattern that can specify the execution of the reach effect is designated. In the present embodiment, the design symbols in the specific columns (for example, the first column and the second column) are the same, and the design symbols in the other columns (for example, the third column) are different from the outlier design combinations for reach. It is a combination of production symbols. In addition, when a deviation variation pattern that can specify that the reach effect is not executed is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a usually determines a deviation symbol combination for deviation. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination for normal deviation is a combination of effect symbols having different effect symbols in all rows.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines an effect to be executed during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command. In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of effects to be executed during the execution of the special game is made different according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. And sub-control CPU50a controls the display content of the effect display apparatus EH so that the determined effect may be performed.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the display content of the effect display device EH so as to end the effect game and derive the combination of effect symbols, triggered by the input of all symbol stop commands. The sub-control CPU 50a counts the variation time specified from the variation pattern specified when the variation pattern designation command is input, and ends the effect game when the variation time has elapsed. May be. That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without outputting all symbol stop commands from the main control board 40.

Next, the big hit effect process performed by the sub control CPU 50a will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so that the opening effect is performed. When the sub control CPU 50a inputs the round command, the sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so that the round effect is performed. Further, when the sub control CPU 50a inputs the round end command, the sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the round effect. When the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so that the ending effect is performed. As described above, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect to be executed as the jackpot effect during the jackpot game.

Next, standby state processing performed by the sub control CPU 50a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a standby command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH, the decoration lamp LA, and the speaker SP so as to execute a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as a demonstration effect). In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a can execute a demonstration effect during a standby state in which the special game is not being executed. That is, the demonstration effect of this embodiment is an effect executed during the standby state. The demonstration effects of the present embodiment are roughly classified into a symbol display demonstration and a movie effect demonstration. The symbol display demonstration is a demonstration effect that is executed first after the transition to the standby state, and is a demonstration effect that is executed after the movie effect demonstration ends. On the other hand, the movie effect demonstration is a demonstration effect that is executed after the symbol display demonstration ends. In this embodiment, the effect time of the symbol display demonstration and the effect time of the movie effect demonstration are both 60 seconds. And in this embodiment, when it shifts to the standby state, a symbol display demonstration is executed first, and then a demonstration effect ending condition is established in the order of a movie effect demo, a symbol display demo, a movie effect demo, and so on. It is repeatedly executed until The end condition of the demonstration effect is that a special game is started by entering the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, and more specifically, the sub control CPU 50a inputs a variation pattern designation command. That is. That is, in the present embodiment, one demonstration effect is executed after the transition to the standby state until the special game is started.

  Specifically, the symbol display demonstration is an effect that is displayed by adding an operation for the demonstration effect to the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device EH. The operation for the demonstration effect is, for example, if the stop display of the decorative design is a display mode in which the decorative design is fluctuated up and down, the display is performed by swinging left and right so as to be distinguished from the fluctuation variation, or the decorative design If it is constituted by the design of the character, the character is displayed with an operation that is distinguished from the normal time. The movie effect demonstration is an effect of displaying a demonstration effect image (moving image) that advertises the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a manufacturer.

Hereinafter, an example of effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
Moreover, as shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value that has been set as one of the effects. The setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment is executed during the execution of the special game in the low base state. Specifically, after the demonstration effect ends, a specific number of times (for example, 20 This is executed during the execution of the special game. In other words, the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment is executed after the demonstration effect is finished and a special game is executed a predetermined number of times. Here, “until the predetermined number of special games are executed” refers to a period until the predetermined number of special games is completed. In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is started with the start of the predetermined number of special games, and is ended when a predetermined time has elapsed since the setting suggestion effect was started.

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined number is a number equal to or less than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the big hit lottery. For example, when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is 1/318, the predetermined number is 318 or less. As described above, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies depending on the set value. The predetermined number of times may be less than or equal to the reciprocal of the lowest winning probability among the winning probabilities of jackpot lotteries that differ depending on the set value, and may be less than or equal to the reciprocal of the highest winning probability, The number may be larger than the reciprocal of. The predetermined number is equal to or less than the average number of game balls that enter the first start winning opening 15 when the predetermined number of game balls are fired, that is, the average number of times that the holding condition for the first special game is satisfied. It may be the number of times. For example, when 250 game balls are fired and the average number of game balls entering the first start winning opening 15 is 20, the predetermined number may be 20 times.

  In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed by the decoration lamp LA1 and the speaker SP. And the setting suggestion production | presentation of this embodiment is performed by the production content in any one of several production content. For example, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment includes the first effect content (FIG. 9A) that causes the decoration lamp LA1 to emit light in the first light emission mode and output the first special sound from the speaker SP. It is. In addition, in the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the second effect content (FIG. 9B) that causes the decoration lamp LA1 to emit light in the second light emission mode and output the second special sound from the speaker SP, The third effect content (FIG. 9C) that causes the decoration lamp LA1 to emit light in the third light emission mode and output the third special sound from the speaker SP is included. In the following description, among the production patterns that define the production content of the setting suggestion production, the production pattern that defines the first production content is shown as production pattern E1, and the production pattern that defines the second production content is shown as production pattern E2. An effect pattern that defines the third effect content is indicated as an effect pattern E3.

  Hereinafter, the control of the sub control CPU 50a for executing the setting suggestion effect will be described. In the present embodiment, an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect is realized by performing control for the sub control CPU 50a to execute the setting suggestion effect.

  First, the setting suggestion flag process will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a executes a setting suggestion flag process every predetermined control cycle. The setting suggestion flag process is a process for setting a setting suggestion counter that can specify the number of special games executed after the demonstration effect ends, and sets a setting suggestion flag for updating the setting suggestion counter It is a process to do.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the sub control CPU 50a determines whether or not a standby state command has been input in the setting suggestion flag process (step S201). When the standby state command is input (step S201: YES), the sub control CPU 50a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a low base state (step S202). When the current gaming state is the low base state (step S202: YES), the sub control CPU 50a stores the setting suggestion flag in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RWM 50c (step S203). In the following description, storing the setting suggestion flag in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RWM 50c may be referred to as “setting suggestion flag ON”. Subsequently, the sub control CPU 50a sets 0 (zero) to the setting suggestion counter stored in the sub control RWM 50c (step S204).

  As described above, the sub control CPU 50a stores the setting suggestion flag and sets the setting suggestion counter to 0 (zero) on condition that the standby state command is input in the low base state. In other words, the sub control CPU 50a stores the setting suggestion flag and sets the setting suggestion counter to 0 (zero) on the condition that the production starts even in the low base state.

  When the standby state command is not input (step S201: NO), when the current gaming state is not the low base state (step S202: NO), and when the process of step S204 is finished, the sub control CPU 50a Then, it is determined whether or not an opening command has been input (step S205). When the opening command is input (step S205: YES), the sub control CPU 50a deletes the setting suggestion flag stored in the sub control RWM 50c (step S206). In the following description, deleting the setting suggestion flag stored in the sub-control RWM 50c may be indicated as “setting suggestion flag OFF”. Subsequently, the sub control CPU 50a sets 0 (zero) to the setting suggestion counter stored in the sub control RWM 50c (step S207). When the opening command is not input (step S205: NO) and when the process of step S207 is completed, the sub control CPU 50a ends the setting suggestion flag process.

  Next, the setting suggestion counter update process will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a executes a setting suggestion counter update process every time a variation pattern designation command is input. The setting suggestion counter update process is a process for updating the setting suggestion counter and for executing a setting suggestion effect.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the setting suggestion counter update process, the sub control CPU 50a determines whether or not the setting suggestion flag is ON (step S301). When the setting suggestion flag is OFF (step S302: NO), the sub control CPU 50a ends the setting suggestion counter update process. On the other hand, if the setting suggestion flag is ON (step S301: YES), the sub control CPU 50a controls the sub control RWM 50c so that the setting suggestion counter is incremented by 1 (step S302). That is, the sub control CPU 50a adds 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter every time the special game is started on condition that the setting suggestion flag is ON.

  Subsequently, the sub control CPU 50a determines whether or not the value of the setting suggestion counter after the addition has become a predetermined value (for example, 20) (step S303). When the value of the setting suggestion counter after the addition becomes a predetermined value (step S303: YES), the sub control CPU 50a controls the speaker SP and the decoration lamp LA1 so as to start the setting suggestion effect (step S304). .

  When starting the setting suggestion effect, the sub control CPU 50a selects the effect content of the setting suggestion effect by selecting one of the effect patterns E1 to E3 based on the set value that has been set. Specifically, the sub control CPU 50a acquires a predetermined random number, and depending on which of the determination values for the setting suggestion effect lottery stored in the sub control RWM 50c matches the value of the acquired random number, the effect patterns E1 to E1. Select one of E3.

  Here, in the setting suggestion effect lottery, the winning value of each effect pattern is determined so that the effect patterns E1 to E3 have a predetermined selection ratio (decision probability). In the setting suggestion effect lottery, the selection ratio of each effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect lottery varies depending on the set value that has been set. In other words, in the selection suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the selection ratio of the effect content varies depending on the set value that has been set. Hereinafter, a specific example of the selection ratio of the effect pattern when the second special game that is a big hit is put on hold will be described.

[First example]
As shown in FIG. 12, according to the first distribution example, the selection ratio of the effect pattern E1 is lower as the setting is higher. In addition, in the production patterns E2 and E3, the higher the setting, the higher the selection ratio. However, the effect pattern E1 has a smaller change rate of the selection ratio when the set values are different than the effect patterns E2 and E3. Specifically, the production pattern E1 is selected with a probability of 84% when the setting value [06] is the setting value with the lowest selection ratio, while the setting value [01] is the setting value with the highest selection ratio. In this case, it is selected with a probability of 94%. That is, when the set value is [01], the effect pattern E1 is selected with a probability about 1.1 times that when the set value is [06]. On the other hand, the production pattern E2 is selected with a probability of 5% when the setting value [01] is the setting value with the lowest selection ratio, while the setting value [06] is the setting value with the highest selection ratio. Is selected with a probability of 10%. That is, when the set value is [06], the effect pattern E2 is selected with twice the probability that the set value is [01]. The effect pattern E3 is selected with a probability of 1% when the setting value [01] is the setting value with the lowest selection ratio, and when the setting value [06] is the setting value with the highest selection ratio. , With a probability of 6%. That is, when the set value is [06], the effect pattern E3 is selected with a six times higher probability than when the set value is [01].

  For this reason, in the first distribution example, the effect pattern E1 has a lower selection ratio as the setting is higher. However, since the change in the selection ratio is about 1.1 times at most, the effect pattern E1 is substantially the effect. Even if the pattern E1 is selected, it is extremely difficult to estimate the set value. On the other hand, the effect pattern E2 has a higher selection ratio as the setting is higher, and the change in the selection ratio is doubled at the maximum, so that the effect pattern E1 is compared with when the effect pattern E1 is selected. Thus, it is easy to guess the set value. Furthermore, the production pattern E3 has a higher selection ratio as the setting is higher, and the change in the selection ratio is six times at the maximum, so that the production pattern E3 is compared with when the production patterns E1 and E2 are selected. Thus, it is easy to guess the set value.

  In the first distribution example, any production pattern that defines the production content of the setting suggestion production can be selected regardless of the set value that has been set. In other words, in the first distribution example, the production content of the setting suggestion production does not include production content that can be selected only when the set value is a predetermined setting value. For this reason, in the first distribution example, the setting suggestion effect is not executed with the effect contents that can definitely be recognized that the set setting value is the predetermined setting value.

  In the first distribution example, any of the effect patterns E1 to E3 can be selected regardless of the set value being set, and any set value. The selection ratio varies depending on For example, the effect pattern E1 can be selected when the set value is [01] or when the set value is [06]. When the set value is [01], the effect pattern E1 is set. It is easier to select compared to when the value is [06]. That is, in the first distribution example, the setting suggestion effect can be selected regardless of whether the set value being set is the first set value or the second set value. Thus, there is an effect content that is easier to select when it is the first set value than when it is the second set value.

[Second distribution example]
As shown in FIG. 13, according to the second distribution example, the effect pattern E <b> 1 has a lower selection ratio as the setting is higher. The effect pattern E2 is not selected when the set value is [01], but can be selected when the set value is any of [02] to [06]. And in the production pattern E2, when the set value is any of [02] to [06], the higher the setting, the higher the selection ratio. The effect pattern E3 is not selected when the setting value is any of [01] to [05], but can be selected when the setting value is [06].

  According to this, when the production pattern E2 is selected in the second distribution example, it can be definitely recognized that it is any of the set values [02] to [06]. That is, in the second distribution example, the second effect content determined in the effect pattern E2 is the effect content that can be definitely recognized that it is any one of the set values [02] to [06]. As described above, in the second distribution example, in the effect of the setting suggestion effect, an effect capable of definitely recognizing that the set setting value is one of a plurality of setting values. Contains content.

  Further, in the second distribution example, when the effect pattern E3 is selected, it can be definitely recognized that the setting value is [06]. That is, in the second distribution example, the third effect content defined in the effect pattern E3 is the effect content that can be definitely recognized that the setting value [06]. As described above, in the second distribution example, the production content of the setting suggesting production includes the production content that can be selected only when the set setting value is the predetermined setting value. For this reason, in the second distribution example, the setting suggestion effect can be executed with the effect contents that can be definitely recognized that the set setting value is the predetermined setting value.

  In the second distribution example, any of the effect patterns E1 and E2 can be selected regardless of the set value being set, and is any set value. The selection ratio varies depending on For example, the effect pattern E1 can be selected when the set value is [01] or when the set value is [06]. When the set value is [01], the effect pattern E1 is set. It is easier to select compared to when the value is [06]. That is, in the second distribution example, the content of the setting suggestion effect can be selected regardless of whether the set setting value is the first setting value or the second setting value. Thus, there is an effect content that is easier to select when it is the first set value than when it is the second set value.

[Third example of distribution]
As shown in FIG. 14, according to the third distribution example, the production pattern E1 has the same selection ratio regardless of the set value. The effect pattern E2 is not selected when the set value is any of [02], [04], and [06], while the set value is any of [01], [03], and [05]. In some cases, it can be selected. The effect pattern E3 is not selected when the set value is any of [01], [03], and [05], while the set value is any of [02], [04], and [06]. In some cases, it can be selected.

  According to this, in the third distribution example, when the effect pattern E1 is selected, it is impossible to guess the set value that has been set. In other words, in the third distribution example, the first effect content defined in the effect pattern E1 is effect content whose setting value cannot be estimated. Further, in the third distribution example, when the production pattern E2 is selected, it can be definitely recognized that it is any one of the set values [01], [03], and [05]. That is, in the third distribution example, the content of the effect that can be definitely recognized that the second effect content determined in the effect pattern E2 is any one of the set values [01], [03], and [05]. It is. In the third distribution example, when the effect pattern E3 is selected, it can be definitely recognized that the set value is [02], [04], or [06]. In other words, in the third distribution example, the contents of the third rendition determined in the effect pattern E3 can be definitely recognized as being any one of the set values [02], [04], and [06]. It is.

  In this way, in the third distribution example, the setting contents that are set suggestion effects are effects that can definitely be recognized that the set value that is set is one of a plurality of set values. While the contents are included, the contents of effects that can be selected only when the set setting value is a predetermined setting value are not included. For this reason, in the third distribution example, the setting suggestion effect is not executed with the effect content that can definitely be recognized that the set setting value is the predetermined setting value.

  In the present embodiment, when the sub control CPU 50a selects the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect, the effect content defined in the selected effect pattern with the start of the special game for the predetermined number of times after the demonstration effect ends. The decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP are controlled so as to start the setting suggestion effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, after starting the setting suggestion effect, the sub control CPU 50a sets 0 (zero) to the setting suggestion counter stored in the sub control RWM 50c (step S305). Subsequently, the sub control CPU 50a deletes the setting suggestion flag stored in the sub control RWM 50c (step S306). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 50a ends the setting suggestion counter update process.

  Further, the sub control CPU 50a controls the speaker SP and the decoration lamp LA1 so as to end the setting suggestion effect after a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the setting suggestion effect by a process different from the setting suggestion counter update process.

  Through the control as described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to execute the setting suggestion effect during execution of the special game. In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control so that the setting suggestion effect is executed before the predetermined number of special games are executed after the demonstration effect ends. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the content of the setting suggestion effect when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after the demonstration effect ends, and the execution of the special game the predetermined number of times. The decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP are controlled so that the setting suggestion effect is executed with the determined effect content. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the setting suggestion effect to be executed during the execution of the same predetermined number of special games, regardless of the set value being set. In other words, in the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times is the same number of times regardless of the set value being set. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a selects any one of the effect patterns E1 to E3 regardless of the set value that has been set, and is determined as the selected effect pattern. A setting suggestion effect is executed with the effect contents. For this reason, in this embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed regardless of the set value that is set. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the setting suggestion effect to be executed during the execution of the predetermined number of special games, regardless of whether the predetermined number of special games is a big win or not. To control. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed regardless of whether or not the jackpot display result is derived in the special game being executed.

  Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a stores the setting suggestion flag in the sub control RWM 50c on condition that the gaming state is the low base state. Then, on condition that the setting suggestion flag is stored, the sub control CPU 50a adds 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter every time the special game is executed, and the value of the setting suggestion counter has reached a predetermined value. As a trigger, control is performed to execute the setting suggestion effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a causes the setting suggestion effect to be executed on the condition that it is in the low base state.

Hereinafter, in this embodiment, a specific example of the flow of the game when the setting suggestion effect is executed will be described together with the control of the sub control CPU 50a.
First, with reference to FIG. 15 (a), a description will be given of a case where the demonstration effect is not executed again and the jackpot game is not given between the end of the demonstration effect and the execution of the predetermined number of special games. To do.

  Here, it is assumed that the special game is being executed when the setting suggestion flag is OFF and the value of the setting suggestion counter is 0 (zero) in the low probability low base state (time t0). In this case, when the standby control command output from the main control CPU 41a is input in response to the end of the special game being executed, the sub control CPU 50a controls to start the demonstration effect (time t1). At this time, since the sub-control CPU 50a is in the low base state, the setting suggestion flag is set (setting suggestion flag ON) and the setting suggestion counter is set to 0 (zero). Subsequently, when the change pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the demonstration effect and execute the effect game (time t2). At this time, since the setting suggestion flag is ON, the sub control CPU 50a adds 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter. Thereafter, similarly, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the effect game every time a change pattern designation command is input, and adds 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 50a adds 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter, and when the value of the setting suggestion counter reaches a predetermined value (for example, 20), the speaker SP and the decoration lamp so as to start the setting suggestion effect. LA1 is controlled (time t3). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control so as to determine an effect pattern according to the set value set by the setting suggestion lottery described above, and to start the setting suggestion effect with an effect content that can be specified from the determined effect pattern. To do. At this time, the sub control CPU 50a deletes the setting suggestion flag (setting suggestion flag OFF) and sets the setting suggestion counter to 0 (zero). In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the speaker SP and the decoration lamp LA1 to end the setting suggestion effect when a predetermined time has elapsed since the setting suggestion effect was started (time t4). Thereafter, even when a change pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 50a does not add 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter (time t5) because the setting suggestion flag is not stored (setting suggestion flag OFF). ). For this reason, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the setting suggestion effect during the execution of the special game for the predetermined number of times after the demonstration effect ends, and when the demonstration effect is not executed again thereafter, The setting suggestion effect is not executed during the execution of the special game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed until the predetermined number of special games are executed after the demonstration effect ends. In particular, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times after the demonstration effect ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 15B, a case where the demonstration effect is executed again after the demonstration effect is finished and before a predetermined number of special games are executed will be described.
Here, it is assumed that the special game is being executed when the setting suggestion flag is OFF and the value of the setting suggestion counter is 0 (zero) in the low probability low base state (time t10). In this case, when the standby control command output from the main control CPU 41a is input upon the end of the special game being executed, the sub control CPU 50a controls to start the demonstration effect (time t11). At this time, since the sub-control CPU 50a is in the low base state, the setting suggestion flag is set (setting suggestion flag ON) and the setting suggestion counter is set to 0 (zero). Subsequently, when the change pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the demonstration effect and execute the effect game (time t12). At this time, since the setting suggestion flag is ON, the sub control CPU 50a adds 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter. Thereafter, similarly, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the effect game every time a change pattern designation command is input, and adds 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter.

  Then, the sub control CPU 50a controls to start the demonstration effect again when the standby state command is input after the demonstration effect is finished and before the special game is executed a predetermined number of times. 0 (zero) is set (time t13). In other words, the sub-control CPU 50a initializes the value of the setting suggestion counter when the demonstration effect is executed again after the demonstration effect is finished and before the special game is executed a predetermined number of times.

  Thereafter, when the change pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 50a ends the demonstration effect and controls to execute the effect game (time t14). Further, every time a change pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control so that the effect game is executed, and adds 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter. Here, the sub control CPU 50a, when the number of special games executed since the most recent demonstration effect has ended (time t14) has not reached the predetermined number of times, when the previous demonstration effect has ended ( Even when the number of special games executed from time t12) reaches a predetermined number, the setting suggestion effect is not executed (time t15).

  Then, the sub-control CPU 50a adds 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter, and when the value of the setting suggestion counter reaches a predetermined value (for example, 20), the speaker SP and the decoration lamp so as to start the setting suggestion effect. LA1 is controlled (time t16). Note that the control (time t16 to time t18) when the setting suggestion effect is executed is the same as the process from time t3 to time t5 in FIG.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a executes the setting suggestion effect on the condition that the demonstration effect is not executed again after the demonstration effect is finished and before the special game is executed a predetermined number of times. Let In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the setting suggestion effect to be executed when the number of special games executed after the last demonstration effect has reached a predetermined number.

Next, with reference to FIG. 16, a case where a jackpot game is awarded after the demonstration effect is finished and before a predetermined number of special games are executed will be described.
Here, it is assumed that the special game is being executed when the setting suggestion flag is OFF and the value of the setting suggestion counter is 0 (zero) in the low probability and low base state (time t20). In this case, when the standby control command output from the main control CPU 41a is input when the special game being executed is finished, the sub control CPU 50a controls to start the demonstration effect (time t21). At this time, since the sub-control CPU 50a is in the low base state, the setting suggestion flag is set (setting suggestion flag ON) and the setting suggestion counter is set to 0 (zero). Subsequently, when the change pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the demonstration effect and execute the effect game (time t22). At this time, since the setting suggestion flag is ON, the sub control CPU 50a adds 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter. Thereafter, similarly, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the effect game every time a change pattern designation command is input, and adds 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the effect during the big hit game when the opening command is input after the demonstration effect is finished and before the predetermined number of special games are executed, and the setting suggestion flag (Setting flag OFF) and 0 (zero) is set to the setting suggestion counter (time t23). In other words, the sub-control CPU 50a deletes the setting suggestion flag and initializes the value of the setting suggestion counter when the jackpot game is given after the demonstration effect is finished and before a predetermined number of special games are executed. Turn into.

  After that, when the big hit game is finished and the change pattern designation command is inputted, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to finish the production during the big hit game and to execute the production game (time t24). Here, it is assumed that the high-accuracy base state is controlled after the end of the big hit game. Here, since the setting suggestion flag is OFF, the sub control CPU 50a does not add 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter even when a variation pattern designation command is input.

  For this reason, even if the number of times of the special game executed from the time when the latest demonstration effect ends (time t22) reaches the predetermined number of times, the sub-control CPU 50a waits for the predetermined number of times after the demonstration effect ends. If the big hit game is given before the special game is executed, the setting suggestion effect is not executed (time t25). Furthermore, even if the number of special games executed from the time when the big hit game ends (time t24) reaches the predetermined number, the sub control CPU 50a performs the predetermined number of special games after the demonstration effect ends. When the big hit game is given before the execution, the setting suggestion effect is not executed (time t26).

  Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the demonstration effect when a standby state command is input after the jackpot game is awarded (time t27). At this time, the sub control CPU 50a does not set the setting suggestion flag (setting suggestion flag OFF) and does not update the value of the setting suggestion counter because it is in the high base state. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the high base state, the sub control CPU 50a adds 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter even when the variation pattern designation command is input after the demonstration effect ends. Not (time t28).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that a predetermined number of special games are given when a big hit game is awarded after the demonstration effect is finished and a predetermined number of special games are executed. Even when it is executed, the setting suggestion effect is not executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the setting suggestion effect to be executed on condition that the big hit game is not given until the predetermined number of special games are executed after the demonstration effect ends.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a does not set the setting suggestion flag even when a standby state command is input when being controlled to the high base state. For this reason, the sub control CPU 50a does not execute the setting suggestion effect when being controlled to the high base state.

Accordingly, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to be set by changing a set value that defines the degree of advantage related to the big hit game. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the degree of advantage related to the big hit game changes according to the set value, so that even the same pachinko gaming machine 10 can change the game. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player's tiredness and to suppress a decrease in the player's interest.

  (2) In particular, the jackpot probability can be changed by changing the set value. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the tiredness of a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be suitably suppressed by appropriately changing the set value.

  (3) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to give pleasure to guess the set value that has been set by the setting suggestion effect. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the setting suggestion effect is executed until the predetermined number of special games are executed after the demonstration effect is finished, for the player who wants to grasp the set setting value, It can be made to think that a predetermined number of special games will be executed. In addition, a player who wants to play a game after grasping the set value can be made to think that the game will continue even after a predetermined number of special games have ended. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to motivate the player to play a game, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (4) In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the demonstration effect is finished, the special game is being executed regardless of whether the predetermined number of special games is a big hit or a big hit. A setting suggestion effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the setting suggestion effect regardless of whether or not the special game is a big hit.

  (5) Since the low base state is a gaming state that is not advantageous to the player as compared to the high base state, it is conceivable that the player's willingness to play is reduced. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the setting suggestion effect is executed in the low base state, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to play in the low base state.

  (6) When the jackpot game is awarded, the player's willingness to play is improved. On the other hand, when the jackpot game is not given, the player's willingness to play may be reduced. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the demonstration effect is ended, the bonus game is not given until the predetermined number of special games is executed. A setting suggestion effect is executed during execution. According to this, it is possible to improve the player's motivation for the game when the big hit game is not given.

  (7) The setting suggestion effect is executed on condition that a special game is executed a predetermined number of times without executing the demonstration effect again after the demonstration effect is finished. According to this, after the demonstration effect is finished, the game can be continued until at least a predetermined number of special games are executed.

  (8) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the setting suggestion effect can be executed regardless of the set value, so that the setting suggestion effect can be enjoyed regardless of the set value. be able to.

  (9) When the selection ratio of the effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect lottery is set as in the first distribution example, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is only when the set value set is a predetermined set value. The selectable contents are not included. According to this, regardless of the production content of the setting suggestion production, the set value that has been set cannot be definitely recognized. For this reason, it becomes possible to definitely recognize that the set value that is set is a set value that is disadvantageous to the player, thereby reducing the interest of the player.

  (10) When the selection ratio of the effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect lottery is set as in the second distribution example, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is only when the set value set is a predetermined set value. The selectable contents are included. According to this, depending on the content of the setting suggestion effect, the set value that has been set may be able to be definitely recognized. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who wants to grasp the set value more accurately.

  (11) When the selection ratio of the production pattern in the setting suggestion production lottery is set as in the first distribution example, the production contents of the setting suggestion production include the case where the set value is the first setting value and Any of the two set values can be selected, and when the first set value, the contents of effects that are easy to select as compared to the second set value are included. According to this, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the setting suggestion effect indicates which is set for the first setting value and the second setting value, although it is not possible to definitely determine which is set. Can be guessed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who wants to grasp the set value that has been set.

  (12) The setting suggestion effect is executed during execution of the same special number of times after the demonstration effect is ended, regardless of the set value being set. Therefore, regardless of the set value, the player can enjoy the setting suggestion effect by executing the same number of special games that are the same.

  (13) Some players enjoy playing a game based on whether or not the jackpot game is given until the number of executions of the special game exceeds the reciprocal of the winning probability of the jackpot lottery. On the other hand, when the predetermined number of times is larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the big win lottery, when the big hit game is not given until the number of executions of the special game exceeds the reciprocal of the winning probability of the big win lottery. Furthermore, since the setting suggestion effect is not executed, there is a possibility that the interest of the player may be lowered. On the other hand, the predetermined number in this embodiment is a number equal to or less than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the big win lottery, so that the big hit game is given until the number of executions of the special game exceeds the inverse of the winning probability of the big win lottery. Even if it is not, since the setting suggestion effect is executed, it can be suppressed that the interest of the player is lowered.

For example, the above embodiment may be modified as follows.
-In the said embodiment, you may change suitably the selection ratio of an effect pattern.
In the above embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a may vary the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect based on the set value that has been set. For example, when the setting suggestion effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the setting suggestion effect can be executed so as to indicate that a higher setting value is set compared to when the setting suggestion effect is not executed. May be determined. In this case, the selection ratio of the production content of the setting suggestion production may be the same regardless of the set value. At this time, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect may be one type, and in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may not execute the lottery to select the effect content of the setting suggestion effect.

In the above embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a may perform control so as not to execute the setting suggestion effect when the set setting value is a predetermined setting value.
-In the said embodiment, you may change suitably the production content of a setting suggestion production. The setting suggestion effect may be executed by any one of the decoration lamp LA1 and the speaker SP, or in place of or in addition to the decoration lamp LA1 and the speaker SP, by an effect means different from the decoration lamp LA1 and the speaker SP. May be executed. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be executed by the effect display device EH.

In the above embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a may perform control so that the setting suggestion effect is executed by different effect means according to the set value that has been set.
In the embodiment described above, the sub control CPU 50a may perform control so that the setting suggestion effect is executed at different timings according to the set setting value.

  In the above embodiment, the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be executed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of a predetermined number of special games after the demonstration effect has ended. In addition, the setting suggestion effect may be executed at an arbitrary timing in the period from the end of the demonstration effect until the predetermined number of special games are executed. It may be executed during the execution of the special game. Moreover, the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect may be determined by lottery using a predetermined random number executed by the sub-control CPU 50a. Moreover, the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect may not be during the execution of the special game, for example, may be during the interval time from the end of the special game to the start of the next special game. In other words, in the present embodiment, the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect may be at least between the end of the demonstration effect and the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times.

  In the above embodiment, the setting suggestion effect may be executed after the demonstration effect is finished and before a predetermined number of times of the first special game is executed. In other words, the setting suggestion effect is the number of times the first special game executed after the demonstration effect has finished reaches a predetermined number of times, regardless of the number of times of the second special game executed after the demonstration effect has ended. It may be executed in between. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a adds 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game, while the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game. It is preferable to control so that 1 is not added to the setting suggestion counter. Further, the setting suggestion effect may be executed after the demonstration effect is finished and before a predetermined number of times of the second special game is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the setting suggestion effect may be executed a plurality of times after the demonstration effect is finished and until a predetermined number of special games are executed. In this case, the set setting value may be suggested based on the number of times that the setting suggesting effect is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a may perform control so that the setting suggestion effect is not executed when the predetermined number of special games is a big hit. Further, the sub control CPU 50a may determine whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect according to the effect content of the effect game executed during the execution of the special game for the predetermined number of times. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may not execute the setting suggestion effect when a specific reach effect is executed in an effect game executed during the execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times.

-In the said embodiment, you may provide the production | presentation means only for a setting suggestion production.
In the embodiment described above, the sub control CPU 50a may be able to execute the setting suggesting effect during the big hit game in addition to the special game being executed. In this case, the sub control CPU 50a may control the setting suggestion effect during the big hit game to be executed by the same effect means as the setting suggestion effect during the execution of the special game, or may be executed by a different effect means. You may control as follows.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change suitably the execution conditions of a setting suggestion effect. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control so that the setting suggestion effect is executed on the condition that the effect button BT is operated after the demonstration effect is finished and until a predetermined number of special games are executed. Also good. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may set the entire period from the end of the demonstration effect to the execution of the predetermined number of special games as the operation effective period for validating the operation of the effect button BT. A part of a period from when the game is ended to when a predetermined number of special games are executed may be set as an operation effective period during which the operation of the effect button BT is enabled. In this case, the production content of the setting suggestion production may be selected at different selection ratios depending on the operation mode of the production button BT. For example, if the sub-control CPU 50a operates the effect button BT in the first operation mode (for example, single press), the sub-control CPU 50a selects the content of the effect with the first selection ratio (for example, the first distribution example) Thus, when the production button BT is operated in the second operation mode (for example, long press), the content of the production may be selected with the second selection ratio (for example, the second distribution example). Good.

  In the above embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a may perform control so that an effect different from the setting suggestion effect can be executed at the start of the special game. For example, the sub control CPU 50a may control the expectation suggestion effect that suggests the expectation degree that the jackpot display result is derived in the special game being executed as an effect different from the setting suggestion effect. At this time, the sub control CPU 50a may control the setting suggestion effect to be executable even when the expectation suggestion effect is executed at the start of the special game. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so as to restrict the execution of the expectation suggestion effect when the setting suggestion effect is executed at the start of the special game. That is, in the above embodiment, when the expectation suggestion effect can be executed at the start of the special game, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in preference to the expectation suggestion effect. According to this, when an effect different from the setting suggestion effect is executed, the setting suggestion effect is not executed, thereby reducing the interest of the player who is expected to execute the setting suggestion effect. Can be suppressed.

  In the above embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a may perform control so that the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the high base state. At this time, the sub control CPU 50a may control the sub control RWM 50c to store the setting suggestion flag even when the standby state command is input in the high base state.

  In the above embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a stores the setting suggestion flag in the sub control RWM 50c and sets the setting suggestion counter to 0 (zero) when the standby state command is input in the low probability state. Also good. At this time, when the standby control command is input in the high probability state, the secondary control CPU 50a controls the secondary control RWM 50c not to store the setting suggestion flag and to set 0 (zero) in the setting suggestion counter. Also good. In this example, the low probability state corresponds to the first gaming state, and the high probability state corresponds to the second gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, when the setting suggestion flag is stored, the sub control CPU 50a may perform control so that the value of the setting suggestion counter is not initialized even when a standby state command is input. That is, even if the sub control CPU 50a executes the demonstration effect again after the demonstration effect is finished and before the predetermined number of special games are executed, You may control to perform a setting suggestion production.

  In the above embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a may perform control so that the setting suggestion flag is not erased and the value of the setting suggestion counter is not initialized even when the opening command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a is set during the execution of the predetermined number of special games even when a big hit game is awarded after the demonstration effect is finished and before the predetermined number of special games are executed. You may control to perform suggestion production.

  In the above embodiment, the control for updating the setting suggestion counter may be changed as appropriate. For example, after setting a value corresponding to a predetermined number of times in the setting suggestion counter, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so that 1 is subtracted from the value of the setting suggestion counter each time a variation pattern designation command is input. That is, in the above embodiment, if the number of special games executed after the demonstration effect is finished can be specified, the content of control by the sub control CPU 50a may be changed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, the predetermined number of times from the end of the demonstration effect to the execution of the setting suggestion effect may be appropriately changed. For example, the predetermined number may be a number larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the jackpot lottery. Further, the predetermined number of times may be different depending on the set value that has been set.

  -It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that gives a high probability state with an upper limit until the number of executions of the special game after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined probability variation number. Note that in a gaming machine that gives a high probability state with an upper limit of the number of probability changes, the number of times that the high probability state continues substantially until the next big hit game is given is set as the probability variation number (for example, the probability of hit is By setting the probability variation number to 10,000 times to 1/99), the high probability state may be terminated when the next big hit game is given. Further, in the big hit game, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (so-called V-probability changing machine) that gives a high probability state on condition that a game ball has passed a specific area. Further, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (so-called falling machine) that gives a high probability state up to a predetermined falling lottery after the end of the big hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine having three or more types of probability states.
-As the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of base states. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine having one type of base state as the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In other words, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a pitching rate improving function for improving the pitching rate of gaming balls into the second start winning opening 16.

-You may materialize in the pachinko machine which has a plurality of big winning mouths.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine that uses only special symbols. Further, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having a single starting symbol and using a single special symbol, or a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of starting winning symbols and using a single special symbol. That is, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, particularly the specific configuration of the game board YB, may be arbitrarily changed.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) If the special game is given after the demonstration effect is finished and before the predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed, the effect control means Even when it is executed, the setting suggesting effect is not executed.

  (B) The effect control means causes the setting suggestion effect to be executed on condition that the demonstration effect is not executed again after the demonstration effect is finished and before the predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed. .

(C) The setting suggestion effect can be executed regardless of which setting information is set.
(D) The setting suggestion effect may be executed with effect contents that can be definitely recognized that the set setting information is predetermined setting information.

  (E) The setting suggestion effect is not executed with the effect content that can be definitely recognized that the set setting information is the predetermined setting information.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 15 ... 1st start winning opening (start winning means), 16 ... 2nd starting winning opening (start winning means), 18 ... Grand prize opening (special winning means), 40 ... Main control board, 41 ... microprocessor, 41a ... main control CPU (setting control means, game state control means, lottery means), 50 ... sub control board, 50a ... sub control CPU (effect control means).

Claims (3)

It is possible to execute a symbol variation game that is performed by changing a symbol in response to a game ball entering the start winning means, and after the winning display result is derived in the symbol variation game, the special prize means is released. In a game machine that can execute a demonstration effect during a period in which the special game is given and the symbol variation game is not executed,
Setting control means configured to enable at least control to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage related to the special game;
Production control means for controlling the execution of the production,
The production control means can be controlled to execute a setting suggestion production that suggests setting information that has been set,
Based on the set setting information, at least one of the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect and the selection ratio of the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is different,
The effect control means controls the execution of the setting suggestion effect until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed after the demonstration effect ends. The production control means is capable of performing the setting suggestion production during the execution of the symbol variation game,
The game according to claim 1, wherein the setting suggestion effect can be executed regardless of whether a winning display result is derived or a winning display result is not derived in the symbol variation game being executed. Machine. Comprising a game state control means for controlling the game state;
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the first gaming state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means causes the setting suggestion effect to be executed on condition that the first gaming state is set.