JP2013212144A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce control load of a sub-control means.SOLUTION: A main control CPU is configured to specify a plurality of combinations of a winning symbol finally stopped in a specific symbol row 82 and a scheduled winning symbol stop position when a restart pattern is determined, and to specify a plurality of combinations of a temporary symbol and a scheduled temporary symbol stop position to a plurality of sets. A sub-control CPU includes: a winning symbol determination means for performing determination in a range of a plurality of specified winning symbols; a temporary symbol determination means for performing determination in a rage of a plurality of specified temporary symbols; a winning display line determination means for determining a winning display line from among effective lines passing through the scheduled winning symbol stop position corresponding to the winning symbol; a temporary symbol display line determination means for determining a temporary symbol display line from among effective lines passing through the scheduled temporary symbol stop position corresponding to the temporary symbol; and a performance execution control means for temporarily stopping the temporary symbol on the temporary symbol display line in a symbol variation performance, and then stopping the winning symbol on the winning display line.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to execute a symbol variation effect on a symbol display means in accordance with a winning of a game ball to a start winning means.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has an inner frame as a main frame in which various members such as a game board and a control device are installed on an outer frame as a fixed frame installed on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game store. And a front frame as a decorative frame provided with a glass plate for see-through protection of the game board is detachably assembled to the front side of the middle frame. In the game board, a game area where a pachinko ball (game ball) flows down is defined, and a liquid crystal type or a drum type that performs a symbol variation effect by displaying the symbols in a predetermined order in a plurality of symbol rows Is provided with a symbol display device (symbol display means), etc., and the pachinko ball flowing down the game area wins the winning opening of the start winning device (starting winning means) arranged in the game board The symbols start to fluctuate in each symbol row. In such a pachinko machine, one or a plurality of effective lines that are effective combinations of the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display device are set, and the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effective lines are displayed as hits. By becoming a combination (e.g., triples of the same design, etc.), a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is given, and the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball (e.g. Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-149108 A

  However, in a conventional pachinko machine, the main control means determines whether or not to win a winning game as a result of the symbol variation effect, and in the case of giving a winning game, the symbol display device The sub-control means determines the specific content of the symbol variation effect to be performed and the winning symbol (the symbol forming the winning display) to be stopped at each symbol row (effective line) as a result of the symbol variation effect. In other words, it is necessary to determine the effective line for displaying the winning symbol (the winning display line) and the type of the winning symbol by the sub-control means.In particular, in a pachinko machine where a game is performed with a plurality of effective lines, the sub-control means is controlled. It is complicated and burdensome. In addition, on pachinko machines equipped with an effect that temporarily stops symbols in symbol variation effects, such as re-variation effects and re-lottery effects, sub-controls are also available for displaying the temporary symbols and the temporary lines at the time of temporary stop. It is necessary to make all decisions in the means, and the control of the sub-control means is extremely complicated and burdensome.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed to solve this problem in view of the problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and is a sub-control means for determining a hit display line for displaying a hit symbol. An object is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the control load.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Multiple types in a plurality of symbol rows (81, 82, 83) having start winning means (31a, 31b) in which a game ball can win and a plurality of effective stop positions (S1 to S9) capable of stopping and displaying one symbol The symbol display means (17) capable of executing the symbol variation effect by changing the symbol of the symbol, and whether or not the winning is given to the start winning means (31a, 31b) is determined and the symbol display means (17 ) Main control means (60a) for determining variation information specifying the content of the effect to be displayed on the display, and a sub-control for controlling the symbol display means (17) based on a control signal from the main control means (60a) And an effective line (L1) which is an effective combination of symbols stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions (S1 to S9) of each symbol row (81, 82, 83) as a result of the symbol variation effect. To L5) are set, and when the hit determination in the main control means (60a) is affirmative, In the gaming machine configured such that the control means (65a) displays a symbol combination that is a predetermined hit display on any of the plurality of active lines (L1 to L5),
In the variation information that can be determined by the main control means (60a), after temporarily stopping the symbols of each symbol row (81, 82, 83), the symbols are changed again and the effective lines (L1 to L5) It includes restart information that identifies the contents of the effect that will confirm and stop the symbol combination with the symbol combination displayed on the top,
The main control means (60a)
When the restart information is determined, as a result of the symbol variation effect, a winning symbol to be confirmed and stopped in a specific symbol sequence (81, 82, 83) of a plurality of symbol sequences (81, 82, 83) and Identify multiple combinations of hit symbol stop scheduled positions to stop the corresponding symbols, and specify multiple combinations of temporary symbols corresponding to each hit symbol and temporary symbol stop scheduled positions to stop the temporary symbols Configured and
The sub-control means (65a)
A winning symbol determining means for determining a winning symbol from a plurality of winning symbols specified by the main control means (60a);
A temporary symbol determining means for determining a temporary symbol from a plurality of temporary symbols specified by the main control means (60a);
The winning display line for determining the winning display line for displaying the winning symbol combination from the effective lines (L1 to L5) passing through the expected winning symbol stop position corresponding to the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means. A determination means;
Temporary symbol display line determining means for determining a temporary symbol display line from the effective lines (L1 to L5) passing through the temporary symbol stop planned position corresponding to the temporary symbol determined by the temporary symbol determining means;
In the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display means (17), after temporarily stopping the temporary symbol determined by the temporary symbol determination means on the temporary symbol display line determined by the temporary symbol display line determination means, The gist of the invention is that it includes an effect execution control means for stopping the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means on the winning display line determined by the winning display line determining portion.

  In this way, the main design means narrows down the hit symbol to be stopped at the effective stop position of the specific symbol row and the expected stop position of the corresponding symbol to a certain level, and also stops the temporary symbol corresponding to the hit symbol and the temporary symbol. By narrowing down the temporary symbol stop scheduled position to be fixed to a certain level by the main control means, not only the control related to the determination of the hit symbols and hit display lines that can be selected by the sub-control means becomes easy, but also the temporary symbols and temporary symbols Control related to the determination of the display line is also facilitated.

The invention according to claim 2
The main control means (60a)
Storage means for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns as the variation information for specifying the effect content of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display means (17);
A variation pattern determining means for determining one variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns stored in the storage device based on winning to the start winning means (31a, 31b),
For each variation pattern stored in the storage means, a plurality of combinations of a winning symbol to be stopped at the specific symbol sequence (81, 82, 83) and a planned fixed stop position to stop the corresponding symbol are specified and The gist is that a plurality of combinations of a temporary symbol corresponding to a symbol and a temporary symbol stop planned position for stopping the temporary symbol are specified.
Thus, when the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determination means, the combination of the hit symbol and the planned stop position to be stopped in the specific symbol sequence is narrowed down, and the combination of the hit symbol and the planned stop position is narrowed down. Control in the means becomes easy.

The invention according to claim 3
The temporary symbol determining means
First temporary stop symbol determination means for determining a temporary symbol to be temporarily stopped in the specific symbol sequence (81, 82, 83);
Based on the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means and the temporary symbol determined by the first temporary symbol determining means, the symbol strings (81, 82, 83) other than the specific symbol string (81, 82, 83) ) And a second temporary symbol determining means for determining a temporary symbol to be temporarily stopped,
The temporary symbol display line determining means is configured to determine the winning display line determined by the winning display line determining means as a temporary symbol display line,
The effect execution control means includes the first temporary symbol determining means and the second second symbol on the winning display line determined by the temporary symbol display line determining means in the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display means (17). The gist is that the temporary symbol determined by the temporary symbol determining means is configured to temporarily stop the temporary symbol.
In this way, based on the temporary symbol to be temporarily stopped at the specific symbol sequence determined by the first temporary symbol determining means, the temporary symbol to be temporarily stopped at the symbol sequence other than the specific symbol sequence is determined as the second temporary symbol. By determining the means, it is possible to reduce the control load of the sub-control means for determining the temporary symbol only by narrowing down the temporary symbols to be temporarily stopped in the specific symbol sequence in the main control means. Further, by determining the hit display line as the temporary symbol display line, it is possible to reduce the control load of the sub-control means for determining the temporary symbol display line.

The invention according to claim 4
As the variation information that can be determined by the main control means (60a), after temporarily stopping the symbols that are displayed in the respective symbol rows (81, 82, 83), the symbols are changed again and the effective line ( (L1-L5) includes re-variation information that identifies the contents of the effect that will confirm and stop the symbol combination in the symbol combination that is displayed on the top,
The first temporary symbol determining means, when re-variation information is determined in the main control means (60a), displays a symbol different from the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means in the specific symbol string (81 , 82, 83) is determined to be a temporary design to be temporarily stopped,
The second temporary symbol determining means, when the re-variation information is determined in the main control means (60a), the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means is used as the specific symbol string (81, 82). , 83) is determined to be a temporary symbol to be temporarily stopped in the symbol row (81, 82, 83),
The effect execution control means, in the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display means (17), the effective stop position (S1 ~ on the winning display line as the temporary symbol display line determined by the temporary symbol display line determination means S9) temporarily stops the temporary symbol determined by the second temporary symbol determining means and determines the first temporary symbol determining means on the winning display line in the specific symbol sequence (81, 82, 83). After temporarily stopping the temporary symbol and forming a reach deviation display, the symbol of the specific symbol sequence (81, 82, 83) is changed and the hit symbol determined by the hit symbol determining means is displayed on the hit display line. The gist of the invention is that it is configured to stop and stop and form a winning display.
Thus, since the winning display line is configured to be determined as a temporary symbol display line, a symbol different from the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determination means is determined as a temporary symbol for temporarily stopping a specific symbol row, By determining the winning symbol determined by the corresponding symbol determining means as a temporary symbol that is temporarily stopped in a symbol string other than the specific symbol string, a re-variation effect can be realized, and the control load of the sub-control means can be reduced.

The invention according to claim 5
As the variation information that can be determined by the main control means (60a), after temporarily stopping the symbol that is displayed by hitting each symbol row (81, 82, 83), the symbol is varied again to change the effective line (L1 -L5) Includes re-lottery information specifying the content of the stage to confirm and stop the symbol combination in the symbol combination displayed on the top,
The first temporary symbol determining means and the second temporary symbol determining means are configured to determine the same symbol as a temporary symbol when re-lottery information is determined in the main control means (60a),
The effect execution control means, in the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display means (17), the effective stop position (S1 ~ on the winning display line as the temporary symbol display line determined by the temporary symbol display line determination means S9) temporarily stops the temporary symbol determined by the second temporary symbol determining means and determines the first temporary symbol determining means on the winning display line in the specific symbol sequence (81, 82, 83). After temporarily stopping the temporary symbol to form a hit display, the symbols in each symbol row (81, 82, 83) are changed to stop the hit symbol determined by the hit symbol determining means on the hit display line. The gist of the present invention is that the winning display is formed.
In this way, the winning display line is determined to be a temporary symbol display line, so that the re-lottery effect can be realized by determining the same symbol as the temporary symbol on the temporary symbol display line. The load can be reduced.

The invention according to claim 6
As the variation information that can be determined by the main control means (60a), after temporarily stopping the symbols that are displayed in the respective symbol rows (81, 82, 83), the symbol rows (81, 82, 83). ) Temporarily stop the symbol that is temporarily displayed, and then change the symbol again, and then re-variate to specify the contents of the effect that confirms and stops the symbol with the symbol combination that is displayed on the effective line (L1 to L5) Includes re-lottery information,
The sub-control means (65a), when re-variation information is determined in the main control means (60a), a temporary symbol as a temporary winning symbol to be temporarily stopped in the specific symbol sequence (81, 82, 83) A third provisional symbol determining means for determining
The third tentative symbol determining means, when the re-variation re-lottery information is determined in the main control means (60a), a symbol different from the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means is used as the specific symbol. It is configured to determine as a temporary symbol to be temporarily stopped in the row (81, 82, 83),
The first temporary symbol determining means, when the re-variation re-lottery information is determined in the main control means (60a), a symbol different from the temporary symbol determined by the third temporary symbol determining means, It is configured to determine a temporary symbol to be temporarily stopped at a specific symbol sequence (81, 82, 83),
The second temporary symbol determining means determines the temporary symbol determined by the third temporary symbol determining means when the re-variation re-lottery information is determined in the main control means (60a) as the specific symbol. It is configured to determine a temporary symbol to be temporarily stopped in a symbol row (81, 82, 83) other than the row (81, 82, 83),
The effect execution control means, in the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display means (17), the effective stop position (S1 ~ on the winning display line as the temporary symbol display line determined by the temporary symbol display line determination means S9) temporarily stops the temporary symbol determined by the second temporary symbol determining means and determines the first temporary symbol determining means on the winning display line in the specific symbol sequence (81, 82, 83). After temporarily stopping the temporary symbol and forming a reach deviation display, the symbol of the specific symbol sequence (81, 82, 83) is changed and the temporary symbol determined by the third temporary symbol determining means is hit. Stop on the display line to form a temporary winning display, and then change the symbols in each symbol row (81, 82, 83) to display the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means on the winning display line. It was configured to stop and form a hit display Is the gist.
In this way, since the winning display line is determined as the temporary symbol display line, a symbol different from the temporary symbol of the specific symbol column is used as a temporary symbol related to the first temporary stop other than the specific symbol column. As a temporary symbol for the second temporary stop, the same symbol as the temporary symbol temporarily stopped in the symbol row other than the specific symbol row is assigned to the specific symbol row. By determining as a temporary symbol, a re-lottery effect after the re-change effect can be realized, and the control load of the sub-control means can be reduced.

The invention according to claim 7 provides:
Whether the main control means (60a) grants an advantageous privilege state to the player after winning a game based on winning to the start winning means (31a, 31b) when the winning determination is affirmative A privilege state determining means for determining
The symbol display means (17) is a combination of a specific symbol which can be identified that a privilege state advantageous after a winning game is given by being displayed in the symbol combination as the hit display, and a symbol combination as a corresponding display. By being displayed, it is configured to be able to execute a symbol change effect by changing the normal symbol that can not be identified that an advantageous privilege state is awarded after winning a game,
The winning display line determining means includes a case where the specific symbol is determined by the winning symbol determining means when selecting one winning display line from a plurality of effective lines (L1 to L5), and a corresponding symbol. The gist is that the selection ratio of the hit display line is different from that in the case where the normal symbol is determined by the determining means.
As described above, since the ratio of the hit display line selected in accordance with the type of winning symbol is different, it is possible to have a different game for each type of winning symbol.

The invention according to claim 8 provides:
Provided with a plurality of production modes different production contents executed by the symbol display means (17),
The winning display line determining means is configured such that the selection ratio of the winning symbol line is different depending on the production mode when selecting one winning display line from a plurality of effective lines (L1 to L5). And
Thus, since the ratio of the hit display line selected according to the production mode is different, it is possible to have different game characteristics for each type of the production mode.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the control load of the sub-control means for determining a temporary display line for displaying a winning symbol and determining a temporary symbol display line for displaying a temporary symbol.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The special figure display, the special figure holding | maintenance display part, the common figure display, and the general figure holding | maintenance display part are expanded and shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B19 of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effective line which derives | leads out the effective stop position which can stop the decoration in a symbol display apparatus, and the symbol combination of a decoration. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each upper and lower symbol row | line | column. It is explanatory drawing which shows the decoration stop pattern of each upper and lower symbol row, (a) shows the upper ornament stop pattern of the upper symbol row, (b) is the ornament stop pattern of the middle symbol row (C) shows the under design stop pattern of the bottom design row. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation aspect of a middle symbol sequence. The fluctuation pattern table of an Example is shown. Various set times of symbol fluctuation set in the main control ROM are shown. It is a flowchart which shows the determination process of variation time. It is an explanatory view showing the display mode of the symbol display device in the restart effect, (a) shows a state where a re-variation effect is performed, (b) shows a state where a re-lottery effect is performed, (c) is The state where a re-variation re-drawing effect is performed is shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the definite decorative drawing stop pattern of the middle symbol row | line | column specified by each reach deviation variation pattern and reach jackpot variation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fixed decoration stop pattern of the middle symbol row | line specified by each re-variation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fixed decoration drawing stop pattern of the middle symbol sequence specified by each re-lottery pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fixed decoration drawing stop pattern of the middle symbol row specified by each re-variation re-lottery pattern. Reach shows a misplacement map allocation table for determining a decoration diagram that forms a reach display based on the reach misalignment variation pattern. The 1st decisive decoration map distribution table used when the big hit game which assign | provides a probability change state is determined is shown. The 2nd fixed hit decoration map distribution table used when the big hit game which does not provide a probability change state is determined is shown. The hit display line determination table used for determination of a hit display line in case a fixed winning decoration figure is "1" is shown. The hit display line determination table used for determination of a hit display line in case a fixed winning decoration figure is "2" is shown. The garment map distribution table which specified the relationship between a re-variation pattern and a garment map secondary distribution table is shown. The decoration map distribution table which specified the relationship between a re-variation re-lottery pattern and a decoration map secondary distribution table is shown. The temporary decoration secondary distribution table KT1 is shown. Fig. 9 shows a secondary allocation table KT2 for a decorative drawing. It is a flowchart which shows the determination process of a decoration drawing.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. As a gaming machine, a pachinko machine in which a game is played using a pachinko ball as a gaming ball will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” are states when the pachinko machine is viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. It points at.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens front and rear, and an outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. A middle frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding the game board 20 is detachably assembled to the front side of the opening of the game board, and a predetermined condition is established on the back side of the game board 20 (a start winning device described later) The symbol display device (symbol display means) that performs the symbol variation effect by variably displaying the design symbol (hereinafter referred to as a decoration diagram) triggered by the 30 winning winning holes 31a, 31b) ) 17 is detachably disposed. Further, the front side of the middle frame 12 is covered with a glass plate for transparently protecting the game board 20 or a transparent protective plate (not shown) formed of a transparent synthetic resin material so as to cover the window 13a opened forward and backward. The constructed front frame 13 as a decorative frame is assembled so as to be openable and closable, and a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. In the embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also opened and closed integrally with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Configured to do.

  The front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the outer periphery of the window 13a, and a speaker (sound output) capable of outputting sound and sound effects at a lower position of the middle frame 12. Means) 19 is provided. In other words, a light emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 is turned on / flashes, or an appropriate sound is output from the speaker 19, thereby allowing the symbol display effect on the symbol display device 17. It is configured to be able to perform a light emission effect and a sound effect according to the situation. That is, the lamp device 18 disposed in the front frame 13 and the speaker 19 disposed in the middle frame 12 also function as effect execution means.

  An operation handle 16 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided at a lower right position of the middle frame 12. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 20 a of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launcher is changed in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, so that the game The launch position of the pachinko ball to the region 20a can be arbitrarily changed. In the embodiment, as the symbol display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various designs, characters, and the like in addition to a decorative drawing is accommodated in an accommodation case is used, but is not limited thereto. Instead, various known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a drum-type symbol display device and a dot matrix-type symbol display device can be adopted. Further, the upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled to the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an operation button 36 as an operation means is provided on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14. The operation button 36 is arranged on the front side of the front frame 13 where the player can reach, and the contents of the effect can be changed by pressing the operation button 36 at a predetermined timing. The operation button 36 is configured to output a pressing signal to the overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 when the button 36 is pressed. In addition, a lamp device having a light emitting body such as an LED (not shown) is disposed inside the operation button 36, and the operation time of the operation button 36 can be notified by emitting light from the lamp device. Has been.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is detachably assembled to the back side of the game board 20. It has been. A guide rail 21 that is curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and is disposed on the middle frame 12 in a substantially circular game area 20 a defined by the guide rail 21. A game is played when a pachinko ball launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) is launched. Further, the game board 20 has an opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at an appropriate position, and various game board installation parts (specifically, a frame shape to be described later) with respect to each installation opening. The decorative body 25, the start winning device 30, the special winning device 40, the ball passing gate 47, the normal winning opening member, etc.) are attached from the front side, and the game area 20a is punched into the gaming area 20a. An outlet 22 for discharging pachinko balls is established. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, in the gaming board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a display window 25 a that opens back and forth is formed at a mounting opening that opens at the approximate center of the gaming area 20 a surrounded by the guide rail 21. A frame-shaped decorative body 25 also referred to as a center role is attached, and the image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. Has been. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 20a, and rotates on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in accordance with the contact of a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a. A so-called “windmill” rotating guide member 24 is rotatably supported, and pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a come into contact with the game nail 23 and the rotating guide member 24 so that the flow direction is irregular. It is configured to change. In addition, a start winning device (start winning means) having start winning ports 31a and 31b through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can be won in a mounting port opened at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. ) 30 and a special winning device (winning means) 40 having a special winning opening.

(About the start winning device 30)
As shown in FIG. 2, the start winning device 30 is provided with two start winning ports 31a and 31b in a vertical relationship. Here, the first starting winning opening (first starting winning means) 31a located on the upper side is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a. Opening / closing members 33 configured to be able to open and close the second start winning port 31b are arranged on both the left and right sides of the second start winning port (second start winning unit, variable start winning unit) 31b located on the lower side. A pair of opening and closing members 33, 33 are displaced between a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 31b and an open position for opening the second start winning opening 31b in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 8) as a driving means. It is configured as follows. In the embodiment, a pair of opening and closing members 33 and 33 for opening and closing the second start winning opening 31b are disposed on the left and right sides sandwiching the second starting winning opening 31b, and a pair of opening and closing solenoids 32 is driven as the start winning solenoid 32 is driven. The opening / closing members 33 and 33 are swung so as to approach and separate from each other.

  That is, in the embodiment, the first start winning opening 31a is configured such that the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can always win with a certain probability, and the second starting winning opening 31b drives the start winning solenoid 32. Thus, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be varied. Here, in the state where the opening and closing members 33, 33 are displaced to the closed position, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31b is blocked, and the probability that the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 31a. On the other hand, the probability that the pachinko ball will win the second start winning opening 31b is set to be low, while the pachinko balls received by the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are in a state where the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are displaced to the open position. The ball is set to have a higher probability than the probability that the ball is guided to the second start winning port 31b and the pachinko ball wins the first start winning port 31a. In the embodiment, the pachinko ball is configured not to win the second start winning opening 31b when the opening and closing members 33, 33 are displaced to the closed position (winning probability 0%).

  The start winning device 30 is provided with start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b (see FIG. 8) as start winning detection means for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning ports 31a and 31b. ing. The start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b are wired to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 8) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, and the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b detect pachinko balls ( That is, a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of winning balls is paid out in response to the pachinko ball winning in the first and second starting winning ports 31a and 31b. In addition, various information (various random number information to be described later) is acquired along with the detection of pachinko balls by the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 31a and 31b), Based on the acquired information, a lottery per special figure (big hit determination), which will be described later, is performed. Based on the result of lottery per special figure, the symbol change effect is executed in the symbol display device 17, and the special figure change is executed in special figure indicators 50A and 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, the decoration figure is confirmed and stopped with a symbol combination (for example, a set of three same ornament drawings) that becomes a predetermined hit display (big hit display) on the symbol display device 17. By being displayed, a winning game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is given, and a winning game is performed in which the special winning device 40 is released under a predetermined opening condition as the winning game is generated. Is provided with an opportunity to win a prize ball. Here, in the embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b are provided for each start winning opening 31a and 31b. In the following description, the sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 31a is detected as the first start winning detection. The sensor 34a is designated, and the sensor corresponding to the second start prize opening 31b is designated as the second start prize detection sensor 34b.

(About the special prize device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device (winning means) 40 is an open / close door (opening / closing member, openable / closable) that opens and closes a special winning opening (not shown) as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a. Opening / closing means) 43 is provided, and is configured to be displaced between a closed position where the open / close door 43 is closed and an open position where the door 43 is opened in accordance with driving of a special prize solenoid 42 (see FIG. 8) as a driving means. In the embodiment, the opening / closing door 43 is configured to open and close the special winning opening by swinging in the front-rear direction, and the state where the special winning opening is closed by the opening / closing door 43 is shown in FIG. The special prize device 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 8) as special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special prize opening. The special prize detection sensor 44 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and a predetermined number (15 in the embodiment) is input in accordance with the input of a prize detection signal from the special prize detection sensor 44 to the main control board 60. The award ball is paid out. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 corresponds to the type of winning when a winning game (big hit game) for releasing the special winning device 40 is given in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the start winning device 30. The drive is controlled by the main control board 60 in accordance with a predetermined opening / closing condition.

(About special figure display 50A, 50B)
As shown in FIG. 2, at the predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, the left side position in the game area 20a), to the start winning device 30 (first and second start winning ports 31a, 31b). Special figure display devices (special figure display means) 50A and 50B that are activated when a prize is received are provided. Here, the special figure indicators 50A and 50B are triggered by the first special figure display 50A for starting the variable display upon the winning at the first starting winning opening 31a and the winning at the second starting winning opening 31b. The special figure display 50B that starts the variable display as shown in FIG. 5A. Each of the special figure displays 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality (eight in the embodiment) of light emitting display units. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 31a, a special figure change display is performed in which the light emission display section of the first special figure display 50A is turned on and off sequentially, and finally the display is changed. A plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as special graphics) are displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emitting display section is steadily lit. Also, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the second start winning opening 31b, a flashing variation display is performed in which the light emission display portion of the second special figure indicator 50B is turned on / off, and finally the light emission portion is A special figure is displayed by a lighting position (lighting pattern) that is definitely lit. In addition, each light emission display part of an Example is comprised by the 7 segment display which can display a decimal point, However, Not only this but the form which can change a lighting position suitably may be sufficient, and it comprised by several LED. A display device, a dot matrix display device, a small liquid crystal display device, or other display means capable of displaying a special figure can be employed.

  Here, the special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit. In the special figure indicators 50A and 50B, a plurality of types of special figures are displayed depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display section. A figure can be displayed. Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed on each of the special chart displays 50A and 50B include 100 special charts as hit displays that can recognize the big hit (big hit display), and outlier display results that can recognize the deviation. Is set as one special figure, and one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure. As a result of the special figure fluctuation display, the determined special figure is displayed on each special figure indicator. A fixed stop is displayed at 50A and 50B. The special figure display as a winning display is displayed on the special figure displays 50A and 50B, so that a big hit game is subsequently given to the player. In the following description, the first special figure indicator 50A and the second special figure indicator 50B may be simply referred to as special figure indicators 50A and 50B without being distinguished from each other. Further, the special figure fluctuation display performed on the first special figure display 50A is referred to as “first special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the fixed display on the first special figure display 50A is stopped. The special figure may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed on the second special figure display 50B is referred to as "second special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure hold)
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a is stored in the storage means (main control RAM 60c) in the first special figure start. It is stored as hold information (first start hold ball). Similarly, information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b is stored in the storage means (main control RAM 60c) in the second special figure start hold information (second start start information). It is to be stored as a holding ball). A first light-emitting display unit is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information at the left side position of the game area 20a in the gaming board 20. A special figure hold display section 52 is provided, and a second special figure hold display section in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information. 53 is provided. That is, the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53 notify the number of the first special figure change display and the second special figure change display that are held (the number of symbol change effects). The

  Here, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a, and the first 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display section 53 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b, 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. In addition, a predetermined upper limit number (in the embodiment, “4”) is set for the number of holds of the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special figure start hold information up to the upper limit number. It is set so that the number of holdings can be added respectively. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) arranged vertically, and each start hold storage number is “1” to “2”. In the case of “2”, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are lit in order from the top, and in the case where each start hold storage number is “3” to “4”, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are displayed. By blinking 53 in order from the top, the player can grasp the number of holds of the hold information.

(About round notification)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games described later. In this jackpot game, a plurality of types having different numbers of rounds are set, and a round display portion 57 for notifying the number of rounds of the won jackpot game is provided at the left side position of the game area 20a in the game board 20. It has been. The round display unit 57 includes a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (three in the embodiment). In this embodiment, two types of “15 times” and “2 times” are set as the number of rounds of the big hit game, and in the round display portion 57, the two light emitting display portions on the middle side and the lower side are turned on. Thus, it is informed that the game is a big hit game with the number of rounds of “15”, and when the upper one light-emitting display portion is lit, it is notified that the game is a big hit game with the number of rounds of “2”. It has become.

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 9, the symbol display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 that can display the decorative illustrations in a variable manner. The decorative drawing of each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 is started to change in response to winning at the 2 start winning opening 31b. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions S1 to S9 capable of stopping and displaying one decoration as a result of the symbol variation effect are determined for each symbol row 81, 82, 83. Specifically, the symbol display device 17 is provided with three symbol rows 81, 82, 83 arranged vertically, and three effective stop positions in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83. Are arranged side by side, and a symbol variation effect consisting of three rows and three steps of decorative drawings is performed. In the following description, the upper symbol row 81, the middle symbol row 82, and the lower symbol row 83 are designated in order from the upper side, and the right effective stop positions S1 and S4 in order from the right effective stop position in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83. , S7, middle effective stop positions S2, S5, S8, and left effective stop positions S3, S6, S9.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of each of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 are linearly combined one by one and fixedly stopped at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 as a result of the symbol variation effect. Five effective lines L1 to L5 for deriving the symbol combination of the decoration to be displayed are set (see FIG. 9). In the following description, an upper and lower linear effective line that combines the right effective stop positions S1, S4, and S7 of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 is referred to as a right effective line L1, and the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 A vertical effective line combining the middle effective stop positions S2, S5, S8 is referred to as a middle effective line L2, and a vertical straight line combining the left effective stop positions S3, S6, S9 of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83. The effective line may be referred to as the left effective line L3. Further, the first inclined effective line is defined as a left-sloped linear effective line obtained by combining the right effective stop position S1 of the upper symbol row 81, the middle effective stop position S5 of the middle symbol row 82, and the left effective stop position S9 of the lower symbol row 83 L2 is designated as the left effective stop position S3 in the upper symbol row 81, the middle effective stop position S5 in the middle symbol row 82, and the right effective stop position S7 in the lower symbol row 83. It may be referred to as a tilt effective line L5. Here, the display area of each of the effective stop positions S1 to S9 in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 is configured with a display capable of displaying a decorative drawing in a larger display mode as compared with the special figure indicators 50A, 50B. Thus, the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5 of the symbol display device 17.

  On the symbol display device 17, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner so as to move along a predetermined variation direction with the start of the symbol variation effect, and the symbol sequences 81, 82, 83 vary in a predetermined stop order. The displayed decoration is stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions S1 to S9. Here, in the embodiment, based on the variation mode in which the decorative drawing moves from the right to the left in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83, depending on the production contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17, etc. In each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83, the decorative drawing is configured to move in the opposite direction from left to right. In the following description, the variation mode in which the decorative drawing moves from the right to the left in each of the symbol columns 81, 82, and 83 is referred to as forward variation, and the variation mode in which the decorative drawing moves from the left to the right is reversed. May also be referred to. Further, in the embodiment, at the start of the design variation effect, the decorative symbols start to vary in the order of the upper symbol row 81, the middle symbol row 82, and the lower symbol row 83, and the upper symbol row 81, the lower symbol row 83, and the middle symbol row Based on the variation timing of the decorative figures that are stopped and displayed in the order of 82, the variation timings of the decorative drawings in the symbol columns 81, 82, and 83 are appropriately determined according to the effect contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17. It is configured to be changed.

  Further, in the symbol display device 17, before the symbol variation effect ends, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of the symbol columns 81, 82, 83, and the symbol columns 81, 82 are displayed. , 83 are displayed in a fixed stop display so that one symbol variation effect is completed. In other words, the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display and second special diagram variation display) is from the start of change to the final stop of decorations (special diagram 1 and special diagram 2) performed based on one start hold information. Is executed once. The “variable display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 are changed in a predetermined arrangement order (described later) in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83. And “decision stop” of the decorative drawing means that the decorative drawing is at a predetermined special figure change interval time (1000 ms (milliseconds in the embodiment)) at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83. It is in a state of being stopped and displayed continuously. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decorative drawing means that the decorative drawing displayed so as to remain at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 does not stop for the special figure changing interval time continuously. State. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a fluctuation state at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing change interval time. .

  Here, in the first special symbol display 50A and the symbol display device 17, the first special symbol variation display and the symbol variation effect relating to the first special symbol variation display are started, and the special diagram 1 and the decoration diagram are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. Similarly, in the second special figure display 50B and the symbol display device 17, the second special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the second special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decorative drawing are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. In the special figure display devices 50A and 50B, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed at the same time. When one of the special figure display devices 50A and 50B is performing the special figure fluctuation display, the main control RAM 60c is used. The corresponding first or second special figure start hold information is stored on hold.

  Here, the decorative display variably displayed in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 of the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment includes a plurality of effective symbols capable of forming an effective symbol combination as a hit display or a reach display, and a hit display. A symbol array that defines the order of decorative drawings that are variably displayed for each of the symbol columns 81, 82, and 83 is set (see FIG. 10). ). Specifically, a symbol array in which the effective symbols and the blank symbols are alternately arranged is determined for each of the symbol columns 81, 82, 83, and the symbol columns 81, 82 are arranged in the order determined in the symbol array. An effective symbol and a blank symbol are displayed at 83 effective stop positions S1 to S9. Hereinafter, there is a case where a decorative drawing is distinguished as an effective symbol or a blank symbol as necessary.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the symbol array for the upper symbol row 81 has nine numbers (“1” to “9”) as the effective symbols and nine blank symbols alternately arranged. At the same time, the decorative drawings are set to appear in descending order (ie, “9” to “1”) at the right effective stop position S1 of the upper symbol row 81 in accordance with the symbol variation (forward variation). In addition, after the decoration figure “1” is displayed at the right effective stop position S1 of the upper symbol row 81, the decoration figure “9” is repeatedly displayed at the right effective stop position S1 across the blank pattern. (See FIG. 11 (a)). In addition, the symbol arrangement for the lower symbol row 83 includes nine numbers (“1” to “9”) as effective symbols and nine blank symbols alternately arranged, and symbol variation (forward variation). ), The decorative drawings are set to appear in the ascending order (ie, “1” to “9”) at the right effective stop position S7 of the lower symbol row 83. In addition, after the decoration drawing “9” is displayed at the right effective stop position S7 of the lower symbol row 83, it is repeated that the decoration drawing “1” is displayed at the right effective stop position S7 across the blank design. (See FIG. 11 (c)). Thus, the symbol arrangement for the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83 is composed of 18 decorative drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the symbol arrangement for the middle symbol row 82 includes 10 numbers (“1” to “9” and the second “4”) as the effective symbols and 10 blank symbols. While being alternately arranged, the decorations appear in the ascending order (ie, “1” to “9”) in the right effective stop position S4 of the middle symbol row 82 in accordance with the symbol variation (forward variation). Is set so that the second “4” appears across the blank symbol. In addition, after the second “4” decoration is displayed at the right effective stop position S4 of the middle symbol row 82, the decoration “1” is displayed at the right effective stop position S4 across the blank pattern. This is repeated (see FIG. 11B). That is, the symbol array for the middle symbol row 82 is composed of 20 decorative drawings. Thus, the symbol arrangement for the middle symbol row 82 of the embodiment is set so that one more effective symbol is configured than the symbol arrangement for the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83, and the same effective symbol ( In the embodiment, it is set to include two “4”).

  That is, in the state where the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83, the display mode of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 is as two effective symbols. Either a display mode in which three decorations consisting of numbers and one blank symbol are stopped and displayed at a time, or a display mode in which three decorations consisting of one effective symbol and two blank symbols are stopped and displayed at a time (See FIG. 10). Here, the decorations that are stopped and displayed at once in the effective stop positions S1 to S3 of the upper symbol row 81, the effective stop positions S4 to S6 of the middle symbol row 82, and the effective stop positions S7 to S9 of the lower symbol row 83, respectively. Is previously set as a symbol stop pattern (see FIG. 10). By determining the symbol stop pattern for each symbol row 81, 82, 83, the combination is stopped and displayed at all the effective stop positions S1 to S9. The decorative drawings to be determined are determined.

  Further, in the following description, the decorations (including the effective symbols and the blank symbols) displayed at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 are the symbol arrays of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83. The variation mode of moving N pieces (N: natural number) in the variation direction according to the above is expressed as “decorative drawing moves N frames”. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, for example, the middle symbol row is moved two frames when the decorative symbol “1” is displayed at the middle effective stop position S5 in the middle symbol row 82 as a reference. When 82 is changed, “2” is displayed at the middle effective stop position S5 of the middle symbol row 82, and when it is changed to move seven frames, “5” is displayed at the middle effective stop position S5 of the middle symbol row 82. And a blank symbol between “6” is displayed.

  The decorations displayed in each of the symbol columns 81, 82, 83 are not limited to this, and the player distinguishes and identifies each decoration, such as an arbitrary number, character, or pattern. It is a form to obtain. In addition, the effective symbol of the decoration diagram is a first identification symbol that allows the player to definitely recognize that a probable change state (described later) is given after the big hit game when the winning combination is stopped and displayed. (Specific symbol) and the second identification symbol (normal symbol) that can be recognized indeterminately that there is a possibility that a probable change state may be given after the big hit game when it is stopped and displayed by a combination of hit indication It is classified. In addition, the probability change state which can be provided after the end of the big hit game in the embodiment will be described in detail later. Here, as the first identification symbol, even if it is set appropriately from the basic ornament (effective symbol), it shall be a special ornament that is determined other than the basic ornament (effective symbol). You can also. In the embodiment, odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are set as the first identification symbols, and “2”, “4”, “6”, “ An example in which the even symbol of “8” is the second identification symbol will be described.

  Then, the effective symbols of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 that are confirmed and stopped at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 (effective lines L1 to L5) of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 in the symbol display device 17 are hit. In the case of a symbol combination, it is possible to grasp that a winning game is given. Here, in the embodiment, as a winning symbol combination, a symbol combination in which the same effective symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 of the symbol columns 81, 82, and 83. (For example, “222”, “777”, etc., but “indicated in the order of“ upper symbol row 81, middle symbol row 82, lower symbol row 83 ”) is set. The symbol combination that can recognize the big hit becomes a win display, and a big hit game advantageous to the player is given after the end of the symbol variation effect. On the other hand, in the combination of symbols that are confirmed and stopped at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 on each of the effective lines L1 to L5 of the symbol display device 17, at least one different type of decoration (including effective symbols and blank symbols). Is included, it can be recognized from the symbol combinations (for example, “123”, “73 ·”, “1 · 1”, etc.) that it is an “out-of-game” in which no jackpot game is granted in principle. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize is displayed as an outlier display. “·” Indicates a blank symbol.

  Further, in the symbol variation effect, the effective lines L1 to L5 of any two predetermined symbol rows (in the embodiment, the upper symbol row 81 and the lower symbol row 83) among the plurality of symbol rows 81, 82, 83. Reach state (reach) has occurred because the same effective symbol is stopped and displayed, and the remaining symbol sequence (in the example, middle symbol sequence 82) is displayed in a variable manner (reach display). Can be recognized by the player. As a specific example of reach display, a combination of symbols in which the same effective symbols are stopped and displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 in a state where the effective symbols are stopped and displayed in the upper symbol row 81 and the lower symbol row 83 ( “1 ↓ 1”, “4 ↓ 4”, etc.). In addition, “↓” indicates that it is changing. Here, in the embodiment, the single reach that is the reach display on any one of the right and left effective lines L1, the middle effective line L2, and the left effective line L3, and 2 extending obliquely. It is possible to cause a double reach that simultaneously displays reach on the first and second effective slope lines L4 and L5. In addition, the decorations of the symbol rows (the upper symbol row 81 and the lower symbol row 83) forming the reach display are displayed until the decoration symbols are stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) on the remaining symbol rows (middle symbol row 82). During this time, the temporary stop display state is set.

  In addition, the symbol display device 17 displays the symbol combination of the decoration according to the displayed special symbol as a result of the special symbol fluctuation display on the special symbol display devices 50A and 50B. That is, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display devices 50A and 50B and the symbol combination of the decorative graphic displayed on the symbol display device 17 correspond to each other, and when the symbol variation effect ends, the special symbol display device 50A. , 50B, the special figure is fixed and stopped, and the decorative figure is fixed and displayed in the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 of the symbol display device 17. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration figure with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration figure is selected from among the symbol combinations by a plurality of decoration figures for one special symbol. Yes.

(About the ball passage gate 47)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a ball passage gate 47 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20 a can pass is provided on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The ball passage gate 47 is provided with a passage ball detection sensor 48 (see FIG. 8), and the passage ball detection sensor 48 detects a pachinko ball passing through the ball passage gate 47. The passing sphere detection sensor 48 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and an input of a sphere detection signal from the passing sphere detection sensor 48 to the main control board 60 (that is, detection of a pachinko sphere by the passing sphere detection sensor 48). (Passing pachinko balls through the ball passage gate 47)), various types of information (random numbers for determining per common figure, which will be described later) are acquired. Is configured to be performed. The start winning solenoid 32 of the start winning device 30 is driven and controlled in accordance with the result of the lottery per game, so that the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed.

(About the general-purpose display 55)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a general-purpose display 55 having a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) at the left side position of the game area 20a. It is arranged. In this general-purpose indicator 55, there are cases where a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal”) are triggered by the detection of pachinko spheres by the passing sphere detection sensor 48 (passage of pachinko spheres by the ball passage gate 47). ) Is changed, and a universal map change display for deriving one common map is performed. In the embodiment, two types of common diagrams are shown in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, a general diagram is shown by a light emitting mode in which only the upper LED is lit and a light emitting mode in which only the lower LED is lit. In the following description, the general map shown by turning on only the upper LED is referred to as “0”, and for convenience of explanation, the general map shown by turning on only the lower LED is referred to as “1”. To do. Then, from the final display result of the general map display 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. More specifically, the universal map “1” is displayed on the universal map display 55 in the case of hitting the universal map, and the universal map “0” is displayed in the case of a deviation. In other words, the universal map that can recognize this universal map is the display result of the universal map, and the universal map that can recognize the disparity is the display result of the disparate map.

(Regarding the general hold)
Also, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has information acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the ball passage gate 47 at the left side position of the game area 20a (various random number information to be described later). Is stored as start hold information in the internal storage means (main control RAM 60c), a light emitting display unit is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) that display the number of hold of the usual map hold information. In addition, a general figure hold display unit 56 is provided, and the number of fluctuations of the general figure held by the display content of the general figure hold display unit 56 is notified. The number of the reserved map start display displayed in the map holding display unit 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the ball passing gate 47, and is decremented by 1 when the map variation display is started. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the general-purpose start reserved memory number, and the general-purpose start reserved memory number can be added up to the upper limit number. The general map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and the general map hold display unit 56 starts from the top when the number of general map start hold memories is 1-2. Lights in sequence, and when the general-purpose chart start hold storage number is 3 to 4, the general-purpose hold display section 56 blinks in order from the top, so that the number of hold on which the normal map change display is performed can be grasped. Yes.

(About probability change)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 1st privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said special prize opening is a state which increases compared with the state where the said 1st privilege game state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball in the special winning opening can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probability variation function is based on the fact that the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol (specific symbol). This is a function for giving a probability change state in which the probability is changed from a low probability (2211/65536 in the embodiment) to a high probability (2210/65536 in the embodiment). Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the embodiment, the jackpot to which the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is the probability variation jackpot, and the jackpot to which the probability variation state is not imparted is the non-probability variation jackpot. Further, in the embodiment, in the case of a big hit to which a probability change state is given, after the big hit game is finished, the probability change state is given continuously until the next big hit occurs. Specifically, in the case of a big hit that is given a probability change state, the probability change state is given until 10,000 symbol fluctuation effects (special figure change display) are performed after the big hit game ends, so The next big hit will be generated. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur. Playing games while expecting. The period during which the probability variation state is given is not limited to the above. For example, the probability variation state may be continuously applied until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the probability variation state is provided, and the transition to the non-probability variation state may be made on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined condition may be from when the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. Also, whether to shift to the uncertain change state for each symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is determined based on a random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning means (falling lottery), and falls into the falling lottery It is also possible to shift to a non-probable change condition on the condition of winning.

(About variable state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege game state (second game state) as a game state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said 2nd start winning opening 31b increases compared with the state (1st game state) where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. The winning rate is improved. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the opening and closing members 33 and 33 that open the second start winning opening 31b, the pachinko ball winning opportunity to the second starting winning opening 31b can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening and closing members 33 and 33 for opening the second start winning port 31b once per map, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening and closing members 33 and 33. It can also be realized by increasing the number of times the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened, or they may be combined. In the embodiment, the above-mentioned (1) to (3) are combined as the second privilege gaming state, and in the following description, the combined state of (1) to (3) is referred to as “changed state” for convenience. ". That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31b is improved.

  In the variable speed function of the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map change display performed on the general map display 55 after the big hit game ends is shortened, and the probability per universal map is low (in the embodiment, 1125/65536). It is a function to change from high to high probability (in the embodiment, 65535/65536). In the embodiment, the variation time of the normal map change display is set to 10000 ms from the start of the general map change in a state where the variable state is not given, and the start of the normal figure change is given in a state where the short state is given. To 1000 ms. It should be noted that the time from when the normal map is displayed in a fixed stop to when the next normal map change is performed (the general map change interval time) is set to 600 ms.

  In the state where the variable state is applied, the open / close members 33 and 33 are opened and closed with an operation pattern different from the state where the variable state is not applied. Specifically, in a state where the variable state is not given, a predetermined time after the opening and closing members 33 and 33 of the start winning device 30 are opened when winning in the normal map display (in the case of a normal map) is won. An opening operation for maintaining the opening state is performed once until (300 ms in the embodiment) elapses. On the other hand, in the state in which the variable state is assigned, when the normal figure change display is won (in the case of the normal figure), the opening / closing members 33 and 33 of the start winning device 30 are opened for a predetermined time (implemented). In the example, the opening operation for maintaining the opening state until 1220 ms) is repeated three times at a predetermined time interval (1080 ms in the embodiment). That is, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the opening and closing members 33, 33 of the start winning device 30 is longer than in the state where the variable state is not given, and the player operates in an advantageous manner. It is set to be. In addition, a maximum number of winnings (10 in the embodiment) that allows a winning to the second start winning port 31b per one time is set, and the winning after the opening and closing members 33, 33 are opened is set. When the number reaches the upper limit number of winnings, the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are closed even before the opening time and the number of opening times are satisfied. Here, the embodiment is configured such that the period during which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is changed according to the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is won in the big hit. ing. Specifically, when the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is a predetermined probability variation symbol, a variable state is given until the next big jackpot occurs. If the type of jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is a predetermined non-probable variable symbol, the symbol variation effect (first special symbol variation) is performed a predetermined number of times (100 in the embodiment). It is set so that the variable state is given until the total number of times of display and second special figure variation display) is executed.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the big hit game is set to start after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure fluctuation display, and an opening indicating the start of the big hit game is shown. It consists of a production OP, a round game that is repeated by the specified number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds in the embodiment) after the opening production is repeated with an interval time between rounds, and an ending production ED that indicates the end of the jackpot game. ing. In the round game, the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize-winning device 40 opens and closes according to the type of jackpot that has occurred, and a predetermined number (for example, seven) of pachinko balls in the special prize opening in one round game. One round game is ended when a predetermined time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, during each round game in the jackpot game, an interval time between rounds in which the open / close door 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time is set. That is, in the jackpot game, the opening / closing door 43 performs an opening / closing operation that is equal to or more than the prescribed round number of each jackpot game.

  Here, the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the opening / closing door 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the jackpot game is a single opening operation (opening) under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined interval. For a long period of time during which the specified number of pachinko balls determined for the round game are opened for a time that can be won, and the opening time of the open / close door 43 rather than the long-time opening operation. Is configured by appropriately combining a short-time opening operation set to be short.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when winning the jackpot determination, one jackpot game is determined from a plurality of types (four kinds in the embodiment) of jackpot games having different values to be given to the player. And the determined jackpot game is awarded. Here, among the four types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. In the embodiment, the special symbols 1 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display 50A are classified into four groups of symbols A, symbols B, symbols C, and symbols D. Four types of big hit games are awarded according to the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped on the figure display 50A. Similarly, the 100 special jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special symbol display 50B in the embodiment are classified into four groups of symbol a, symbol b, symbol c, symbol d, Four types of big hit games are awarded according to the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 50B.

  Here, 45 types of special symbols 1 as jackpot symbols are allocated to symbol A, seven types are allocated to symbol B, three types are allocated to symbol C, and 45 types are allocated to symbol D. Special figure 2 as a big hit symbol is distributed 45 types to symbol a, 7 types are allocated to symbol b, 3 types are allocated to symbol c, and 45 types are allocated to symbol d.

(About special probability variation game)
Here, the special figure 1 classified as the symbol A is displayed on the first special figure display 50A, or the special figure 2 of the kind classified as the symbol a is displayed on the second special figure display 50B. Is provided with a special probability variable big hit game (special hit game) as a big hit game. The special probability variable jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “7”. In the special probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, the probability changed state and the variable state are given after the big hit game ends. In the special probability variation jackpot game of the embodiment, after the jackpot game is finished, a probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is generated, and a predetermined number (10,000 times) of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is provided. A variable state is granted until done. In each round game of the special probability variable big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation for continuously opening the special winning opening from the start to the end of the round game. That is, all the round games of the probability variation big hit game are constituted by a full-open round game in which the opening / closing door 43 performs a long-time opening operation that opens from the start to the end of the round game. Accordingly, in the special probability variable big hit game, the open / close door 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the open / close door 43 repeats the open / close operation 15 times in the big hit game as a whole.

  In the special probabilistic big hit game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. And open. Note that in the special probability variable big hit game, “12.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “11.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. Further, the interval time between rounds of the special probability variable big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. That is, the value of the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into the symbol A and the symbol a is determined is set equal. And when the big hit symbol classified into the symbol A and the symbol a is determined, the effect mode after the end of the big hit game is set to shift to the probability change mode described later.

(About 2R sudden probable big hit game)
When the special figure 1 classified as the symbol B is displayed on the first special figure display 50A or the special figure 2 classified as the symbol b is displayed on the second special figure display 50B, the big hit game As a result, 2R suddenly promising big hit games are awarded. The 2R sudden probability change big hit game is a round big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”, and the upper limit number of winnings of each round game is set to “7”. In the 2R sudden probability change big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, the probability change state and the variable state are given after the big hit game ends. In the 2R sudden probability change jackpot game of the embodiment, after the jackpot game is finished, a probability change state is given until the next jackpot game is generated, and a predetermined number (10,000 times) of the symbol change effect (special figure change display). The variable state is given until the operation is performed. In each round game of 2R sudden probability change big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a short-time opening operation for continuously opening the special prize opening from the start to the end of the round game. In the 2R sudden probability change big hit game, the open / close door is opened only once in each round game, and the open / close door 43 repeats the open / close operation twice in the whole big hit game. And when special figure 1 or special figure 2 classified into the symbol B and the symbol b is determined, it sets so that it may transfer to the probability change mode mentioned later as an effect mode after a big hit game.

  Here, in the 2R sudden probability change big hit game, “0.3 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In these jackpot games, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “3.2 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. In addition, the interval time between rounds of these jackpot games is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. That is, each round game time (0.3 (seconds)) in the 2R sudden probability variation big hit game is such that the number of pachinko balls won in the special prize device 40 does not satisfy the upper limit number of prizes in one round game. Set to time. For this reason, there is almost no winning ball in the 2R sudden probability variation big hit game, and there is a possibility of winning the upper limit number of pachinko balls in each round game. It is a game with different value.

(About special probability variation big hit game)
When the special figure 1 classified as the symbol C is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A or the special figure 2 classified as the symbol c is displayed on the second special figure indicator 50B, the big hit game Special probability variation big hit games (hereinafter referred to as jump-up probability variation big hit games) are given. The jump-up probability variable jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “7”. In the jump-up probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, a probability changed state and a variable state are given after the big hit game ends. In the special probability variation jackpot game of the embodiment, after the jackpot game is finished, a probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is generated, and a predetermined number (10,000 times) of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is provided. A variable state is granted until done.

  In the jump-up probable big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize device 40 is opened a plurality of times (in the embodiment, twice) in the first round game, and the round game starts in the second to fifteenth round games. The opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation to open the special prize opening continuously from the end to the end. In other words, in the first round game of the jump-up probability variation big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is repeatedly opened several times (twice) and then the special prize opening is continuously opened until the end of the round game. The remaining round games after the second round game (for 14 rounds) are all open round games.

  Here, in the first round game of the jump-up probability variation big hit game, the opening time of the opening / closing door 43 in the first opening to the second opening is set to “0.3 (seconds)”, respectively, and the third opening / closing is performed. The opening time of the door 43 is set to “24.4 (seconds)”. In addition, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as an interval time within one round between the first opening and the second opening, and one intra-round interval time between the second opening and the third opening. "2.9 (seconds)" is set for each of them. As a result, the round game time of the first round of the jump-up probability variation big hit game is "0.3 (seconds) x 2 + 2.0 (seconds) +2. “29.9 (seconds)” consisting of “9 (seconds) +24.4 (seconds)”. Then, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of the first round game after the second round in the jump-up probability big hit game, and the opening / closing door 43 is set to “25” at the maximum in each round game. .0 (seconds) "for a long period of time. In the jump-up probability variation big hit game, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “11.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the jump-up probability variation big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. Then, when the special figure 1 classified as the symbol C or the special figure 2 classified as the symbol c is determined, it is set so as to shift to the probability variation mode described later as the effect mode after the big hit game.

  Further, the opening effect time in the jump-up probability variation big hit game is set to the same time as the opening effect time of the 2R sudden probability change big hit game described above. In addition, the opening time of the opening / closing door 43 of the special winning device 40 from the first opening to the second opening in the first round of the jump-up probability variation big hit game is set to the same time as the round game time in the 2R sudden probability variation big hit game. . Then, in the sudden probability big hit game, the interval time between rounds ("2.0 (seconds)") from the opening of the door 43 in the first round to the closing of the door 43 in the second round is jumped up. It is the same time as the in-round interval time (“2.0 (seconds)”) in the first round of the probable big hit game. Therefore, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 43 from the start of the jump-up probability variation big hit game until the opening / closing door 43 is opened and closed twice is the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning device 40 in the second round after the 2R sudden probability variation big hit game starts. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 43 until the door 43 is closed is the same as the opening / closing operation. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 43 distinguishes whether the jump-up probability variation big hit game or the 2R sudden probability variation big hit game. It has become impossible.

(Normally non-probable big hit games)
When the special figure 1 classified as the symbol D is displayed on the first special figure display 50A, the normal non-probability big hit game is given as the big hit game. The normal non-probable big hit game is a round big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to “7”. In the normal non-probability big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, a probable change state is not given after the big hit game is ended (becomes a non-probable change state), and a predetermined change from the end of the big hit game is made. The variable state is given only until the special figure variation display is performed a short number of times (100 in the embodiment). Note that the opening / closing mode of the open / close door 43 in each round game in the normal non-probability big hit game is the same as that in the special probability big hit game described above. That is, in each round game of a normal non-probability big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation for continuously opening the special winning opening 41 from the start to the end of the round game. That is, all the round games of the non-probability big hit game are constituted by a fully open round game in which the opening / closing door 43 performs a long-time opening operation that opens from the start to the end of the round game. Therefore, in the normal non-probability big hit game, the open / close door 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the open / close door 43 repeats the open / close operation 15 times in the whole big hit game.

  In addition, in a normal non-probable big hit game, the opening performance time is “12.0 (seconds)”, and the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25.0 (seconds)”. As “11.5 (seconds)”. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls is won. For this reason, in the normal non-probability big hit game, “25.0 (seconds)” which is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Note that the interval time INa between rounds in the normal non-probability big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

(Direction mode)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a plurality of (three in the embodiment) effect modes with different effect contents (display contents) of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17. Here, the effect mode is a graphic display of a game state suggestion image that suggests to the player whether or not the current game state is a probable change state and suggests to the player whether or not the change state is a change state. A game effect is displayed on the device 17. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the production mode can be changed when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. Here, in the embodiment, the mode transition condition is the number of fluctuations (100 times in the embodiment) of the occurrence of the big hit and the symbol fluctuation (first or second special figure fluctuation display) after the big hit game.

  In the production mode according to the embodiment, a normal mode that is a gaming state in which a probability variation state is not given, a probability variation mode that is a gaming state in which a probability variation state is given, and a shortage state in a non-probability variation state are given. A change mode for changing to a gaming state is set. The symbol display device displays game state suggestion images having different contents corresponding to the effect mode. Specifically, the background image displayed on the back of the decorative drawing of the symbol display device 17 is set to be different for each effect mode, so that the player can recognize the current effect mode from the type of the background image. It has become. Further, in each effect mode, part or all of the effect contents of the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 are different, and the effect is set so that a specific effect can be executed for each effect mode.

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a main control board (main control means) 60 that controls the pachinko machine 10 as a whole and each control object based on a control signal from the main control board 60 And sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 for controlling the control. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. It is output to the sub-control boards 65 and 70.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an overall control board 65 that controls overall game effects, a display control board 70 that controls display contents on the symbol display device 17, and the pachinko machine 10. Are provided with a lamp control board 72 that performs light emission control of various light emission effects means (lamp device 18 and the like) and a sound control board 73 that performs sound output control of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the overall control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60. Various game effects (design variation effects, light emission effects, and sound effects) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65, the display control board 70 displays a design change effect such as a design (decorative drawing) or a background image displayed on the design display device 17. Configured to control content. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting and extinguishing timings and the light emission intensities of the various light emitting effect units included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65. It is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing and size of audio output from the various speakers 19 included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing and reading are provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b, the special winning detection sensor 44, and the passing ball detection sensor 48 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a includes the first and second special figure displays 50A and 50B, the first and second special figure hold display parts 52 and 53, the common figure display 55, the universal figure hold display part 56, etc. Display devices are connected, and display control of each display device 50A, 50B is executed based on control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by detection of each detection sensor 34a, 34b, 44, 48. It has become. The main control CPU (open control means) 60a is connected with solenoids 32 and 42 provided in the start winning device 30 and the special winning device 40, and based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. Drive control of each solenoid 32, 42 is performed. Then, the main control CPU 60a controls the special winning solenoid 42 according to the type of the winning game, controls the opening / closing door 43 for a long time, and opens the opening / closing door 43 for a short time. Configured to perform control.

(About random numbers for judgment)
The main control CPU 60a uses various random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number, a special figure determination random number, an effect execution determination random number (reach determination random number), a variation pattern distribution random number, a universal pattern determination random number, etc. Is updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c to rewrite the value before the update. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The jackpot determination random number is a random number used in the jackpot determination (hit lottery) as to whether or not a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as the jackpot determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the special figure determination random number determines the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display 50A for fixed stop or the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display 50B depending on the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values from “0” to “100” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display showing the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 kinds of special figure display showing the big hit. The special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A or the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 50B is specified by the random number for figure determination. . As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified for each type of jackpot game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so The kind of jackpot given after the end can be specified. In addition, as described above, whether or not the probability change state and the variable state are given after the big hit game is uniquely determined for each type of the big hit, and the special figure determining random number indicates the probability change state and the variable state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not to assign.

  In addition, the random number for effect execution determination performs an effect that suggests the possibility that a win display is displayed when the determination result in the jackpot determination described above is negative (in the case of failure to win the jackpot) This is a random number used in the effect execution determination (reach determination). In the embodiment, 241 kinds of integer values from “0” to “240” are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used to determine a variation pattern of symbol variation in a symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, 240 random numbers from “0” to “239” are set as the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). The random number for determining per common figure is a random number used in the per-normal figure determination (lottery per common figure) as to whether or not a normal figure is generated as a result of the normal figure fluctuation. In the embodiment, 65536 integer values of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms).

  In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, the random number for determining the big hit, the random number for determining the special drawing, the random number for determining the performance execution, and the random number for distributing the variation pattern are sent to the first start winning port 31a or the second starting winning port 31b. Each random number temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c is triggered by winning (more specifically, when the first start winning detection sensor 34a or the second start winning detection sensor 34b detects a pachinko ball). The main control CPU 60a acquires at the same timing. Each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b. Are used in common, and the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers corresponding to the winning timings to the start winning ports 31a and 31b. It should be noted that the random number for determining the hit per map is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c when the pachinko ball passes through the ball passage gate 47 (more specifically, when the passing ball detection sensor 48 detects the pachinko ball). The main control CPU 60a obtains random numbers stored in the memory.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not the jackpot is determined by using the jackpot determination random number (a jackpot determination), and there are a total of 65536 possible values from “0” to “65535” that the jackpot determination random number can take. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from integers. Here, the number of determination values set for the jackpot determination value differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state described above is applied at the time when the jackpot determination is performed. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state (2210 in the embodiment) is larger than the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability variation state (221 in the embodiment). Many are set. That is, the big hit is likely to occur by increasing the set number of big hit judgment values in the probability variation state.

  The main control ROM stores special figure determination values. The special figure determination value is displayed on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display 50B as a big hit symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol using the special figure determining random number. Here, in the embodiment, integer values of “1” to “100” corresponding to the above-described 100 kinds of special figure determining random numbers indicating the big hits are set as the special figure determining determination values. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are individually associated with each determination value.

  In addition, an effect execution determination value (reach determination value) is stored in the main control ROM. The effect execution determination value is an effect execution determination as to whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect that suggests the possibility that the winning display is displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the result of the big hit determination is negative (reach lottery ), Which is determined from among 241 integers from “0” to “240” that can be taken by the random number for determining execution execution. Here, the production execution determination value differs in the number of determination values set depending on whether or not the probability variation state or the variation state described above is applied at the time of performing the performance execution determination.

  That is, in the case of the execution execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 31a and the second start winning opening 31b, the execution execution determination set when the variable state is given. It is set so that the number of effect execution determination values set in the non-variable state where the variable state is not given is larger than the number of values. In the embodiment, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 31a and the second starting winning opening 31b, the non-probable state and the non-changeable state (the low-probability change state). 37) performance execution determination values are set in the case of (none), and in the case of non-probability change and variable state (with low accuracy change), six production execution determination values are set, and the probability change state and variable state In the case of existence (with high-precision variation short), three production execution determination values are set. Further, in the case of an effect execution determination that is performed when a pachinko ball has won a prize at the first start winning opening 31a and the second starting winning opening 31b, the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The set number of production execution determination values is set to vary according to the number of holds and the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information. Specifically, in the case of the production execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a, the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information is “0” to “2” 37 production execution determination values are set, and 23 production execution determination values are set when the number of holds is “3” to “4”. In addition, in the case of an effect execution determination performed when a pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information and the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information are added together. When the number of holds is “0” to “2”, 37 performance execution determination values are set, and when the total number of holds is “3” to “4”, 23 effect execution determination values are set. ing.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure change effect. The determination value per universal figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not it is per universal figure (determination per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure, and “0” that can be taken as a random number for determination per universal figure. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described variable state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of standard values per map (65535 in the embodiment) set when there is a variable state is the number of standard values per map (65535 in the example) that is set when there is no variable state. More than 1125). In other words, by increasing the number of determination values for the normal map when there is a variable state, the normal map is likely to occur.

  Furthermore, the main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns that specify variation details, and stores variation pattern distribution determination values corresponding to the variation patterns. Here, the variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the symbol variation effect, light emission effect) executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the fixed stop display. Pattern, which is a basic base of the mode and the voice production mode), 176 types of variation patterns are set in the embodiment. The variation pattern is the variation time (design variation production effect time) from when the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display is started until the special diagram 1 or special diagram 2 is confirmed and stopped. I have identified. The variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used to determine the variation pattern using the variation pattern distribution random number, and the random number value that the variation pattern distribution random number can take is a predetermined number of variations for each variation pattern. A pattern judgment value is assigned.

  The variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b are classified into variation patterns for jackpot effects and variation patterns for outlier effects, and specific variation pattern determination values are determined for each variation pattern. . Note that the variation pattern for the big hit effect is a variation pattern that can be selected when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. Further, the variation pattern for the offending effect is a variation pattern that is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is negative. The variation pattern for the offending effect includes a fluctuation pattern for the offending reach effect that is finally set to be a deviation after the reach effect is performed, and a fluctuation pattern for the offending effect that is set as a deviation without forming the reach. is there.

  In addition, the symbol variation effect performed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is developed so that the reach effect is executed in the middle of the symbol variation effect, and finally the symbol combination of the effective symbol that will be the big hit is confirmed and stopped. A reachable jackpot effect with a reach and a reachable jackpot effect that is unfolded so that the symbol combination of the effective symbol that will eventually become a big hit is displayed in a fixed stop without executing the reach effect in the middle of the symbol variation effect. ing. Out-of-bounds reach production is an effect that is developed so that the reach combination is executed in the middle of the design variation production, and the symbol combination of the decorative figure (including the effective design and the blank design) that will eventually become out of place is confirmed and stopped. . The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the decorative figure (including the effective symbol and the blank symbol) that will eventually be lost without performing the reach effect in the middle of the symbol variation effect is displayed in a fixed stop state. Note that the reach effect is a period from when the symbol combination of the effective symbol that is the reach display in the symbol variation effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17 until the symbol combination of the decorative symbol that is the jackpot display or off display is stopped and displayed. It is an effect performed in

(About the control board)
The overall control board 65 is provided with an overall control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 8, an overall control ROM 65b and an overall control RAM 65c are connected to the overall control CPU 65a. The overall control CPU 65a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the overall control RAM 65c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The overall control ROM 65b stores an overall control program for overall control of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. When the overall control CPU 65a receives various control commands, the overall control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

  Next, the display control board 70 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. In addition, the symbol display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). The display control ROM 70b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the symbol display device 17. The display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

In other words, it is determined whether or not a winning game is won when the start winning device 30 is won, and a winning game determining means (winning determining means) for determining a type of winning game to be given from a plurality of winning games. The main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving a type of hit game after the end of the special symbol change display (after the end of the symbol change effect). The main control CPU 60a has a function as a variation pattern determining means for determining one variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60a based on winning in the start winning device 30. Further, the main control CPU 60a serves as a probability change state determination means for determining whether or not to give a probability change state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit (the probability that the determination result by the hit determination means becomes affirmative) is higher than usual. In addition to functioning, it is configured to function as a probability change giving means for giving a probability change state after the big hit game ends. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give the probability variation state only when a big hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative). Further, the main control CPU 60a is in a variable state (winning) in which a probability that a pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b is high when a big hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative). It functions as a winning rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not to grant a (rate improvement state), and when giving a winning rate improvement state, a special number fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game ( As a winning rate improvement state granting period determining means for determining any period until the symbol change effect) is executed or until the next jackpot game is given as the period for giving the variable state. In addition to functioning, it also functions as a short / short state giving means for giving a short / short state only for a period of giving a winning rate improvement state determined after the end of the big hit game. As described above, the main control CPU 60a gives a privilege state (probability change state, variable change state) advantageous to the player after winning a game based on winning in the start winning device 30 when the winning determination is affirmative. It is provided with a function as privilege state determining means for determining whether or not. Further, the main control RAM 60c has a first holding storage means for storing a pachinko ball won in the first start winning opening 31a as a first start holding ball and a second start of the pachinko ball won in the second start winning opening 31b. It functions as a second holding storage means for storing as a holding ball.

(Main control)
Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be specifically described.

(About special map processing)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the first start winning port 31a of the start winning device 30 (step A11). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start winning detection sensor 34a corresponding to the first start winning opening 31a detects a pachinko ball has been input. And when the determination result of step A11 is negative, it transfers to step A15. If the determination result of step A11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result of step A12 is negative (that is, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

  If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of the first special figure start hold information hold number <4), the number of the first special figure start hold information hold is incremented by 1, and the first special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A13). Subsequently, the main control CPU 60a reads out the value of the random number for jackpot determination, the value of the random number for special figure distribution, the value of the random number for effect execution determination, and the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 60c. The value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information (step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

  In Step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 31b of the start winning device 30. That is, in step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the second start winning detection sensor 34b corresponding to the second start winning opening 31b detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the determination result in step A15 is negative, the special figure input process is terminated. If the determination result of step A15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A16). If the determination result of step A16 is negative (that is, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure input process.

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control CPU 60a reads out the value of the random number for jackpot determination, the value of the random number for special figure distribution, the value of the random number for effect execution determination, and the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 60c, The value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information (step A18). Thereby, the special figure input process is completed.

(Special drawing start process)
Next, the special figure start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure start process every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the special figure starting process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is variably displayed on the special figure indicators 50A and 50B and the symbol display device 17, or whether the big hit game is being played. (Step B11). If the determination result of step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B11 is negative, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is read (step B12), and whether the number of hold in the second special figure start hold information is greater than “0”. Is determined (step B13). If the determination result of step B13 is negative (if the number of second special figure start hold information hold = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. The main control CPU 60a also stores the special chart stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c if the determination result in step B13 is affirmative (the number of the second special figure start hold information> 0). A value “1” indicating that the second special figure variation effect is executed is set in the variation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a decrements the number of holdings of the second special figure start hold information by 1 (step B14), and a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information The main control CPU 60a acquires the value of the random number for jackpot determination, the value of the random number for special figure distribution, the value of the random number for effect execution determination, and the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in (Step B15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires a random number from the second special figure storage area MB1 in which the second special figure start holding information stored earliest is stored. Then, after acquiring the random number associated with the second special figure start hold information, the main control CPU 60a stores the second special figure start hold information stored in the second special figure start storage information MB2 in the second special figure storage area MB2. Information (random numbers) is stored in the second special figure storage area MB1. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores in the second special figure storage area MB2 the information (random number) of the third special figure storage area MB3 in which the second special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The information (random number) of the fourth special figure storage area MB4 in which the second special figure start hold information stored in the fourth earliest (that is, the newest) is stored is stored in the third special figure storage area MB3. That is, the second special figure start hold information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the second special figure display 50B so as to correspond to the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not (step B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative at the time of non-probability change (when the probability is low) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 221/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability that the determination result is affirmative (hit probability) is set to 2210/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit changes (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 2) that becomes the big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display 50B based on the acquired special figure distribution random number (Step 2). B24). Here, since the value of the special figure distribution random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2 separately, the main control CPU 60a is associated with the acquired special figure distribution random number value. By determining the special figure 2, the jackpot symbol is determined. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets an effect mode flag indicating an effect mode (game state) after the big hit game specified by the big hit symbol in accordance with the determined big hit symbol. Specifically, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set to “1” when the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol that gives a probability variation state, and the probability variation flag is set to “0” when the jackpot symbol is not a probability variation state. To do. Also, if the big hit symbol is a big hit symbol that gives a variable state, the variable flag indicating the variable state is set to “1”, and if the big hit symbol that does not give a variable state, the variable flag is “0”. Set to. The variable flag is set to “0” when the variable condition end condition is satisfied. In this way, the effect mode is specified by the probability variation flag and the variation flag. When the jackpot symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from among the variation patterns for the jackpot effect based on the random number value for variation pattern distribution (step B25).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is negative (if it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination) ( Step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B27 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the second special symbol display 50B as a final stop symbol (special stop symbol). 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the loss reach effect based on the variation pattern distribution random number (step B29).

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B27 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the off symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special drawing 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the off-state effect based on the random number value for variation pattern distribution (step B31).

  Here, the main control CPU that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special drawing 2) in steps B28, B29, B30, and B31 outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a specifies a variation pattern, outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation, and starts measuring the production time specified by the variation pattern. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display 50B so as to start the second special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 2 designation command for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the production time determined in the designated variation pattern. The display content of 50B is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B13 is negative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information = 0), the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding information is read (step B16), It is determined whether or not the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result in step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the big hit determination random number, the special figure distribution random number, the effect execution determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number (step B19), and then the hit determination Execute the process. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second start winning opening 31b is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning opening Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired in response to the winning of 31a is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. It has become.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires a random number from the first special figure storage area M1 in which the first special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the first special figure start hold information, and then stores the first special figure start hold information stored second fastest in the second special figure storage area M2. Information (random numbers) is stored in the first special figure storage area M1. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the information (random number) in the third special figure storage area M3 in which the first special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored in the second special figure storage area M2. The information (random number) of the fourth special figure storage area M4 in which the first special figure start hold information stored fourth (that is, the newest) is stored is stored in the third special figure storage area M3. That is, the first special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure hold display section 52 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers are acquired by the process of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not (step B32). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative at the time of non-probability change (when the probability is low) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 221/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability that the determination result is affirmative (hit probability) is set to 2210/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination at step B32 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) that becomes the big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display 50A based on the acquired special figure distribution random number (Step 1). B34). Here, since the value of the special figure distribution random number is associated with the jackpot symbol for each special figure 1, the main control CPU 60a assigns the special figure distribution random number value associated with the acquired special figure distribution random number value. By determining FIG. 1, the jackpot symbol is determined. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets an effect mode flag indicating an effect mode (game state) after the big hit game specified by the big hit symbol in accordance with the determined big hit symbol. When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the big hit effect based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution (step B35).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step B32 is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination) ( Step B37). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B37 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display 50A as a final stop symbol (special feature). FIG. 1) is determined (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the loss reach effect based on the random number value for variation pattern distribution (step B39).

  In addition, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B37 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a deviates from the fixed symbol displayed on the first special figure display 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the off-state effect based on the random number value for variation pattern distribution (step B41).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern (Special Figure 1) in Steps B38, B39, B40, and B41, outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a first outputs a variation pattern designation command designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation, and starts measuring the production time specified by the variation pattern. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display 50A so as to start the first special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 1 designation command for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the production time determined in the designated variation pattern. The display content of 50A is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B17 is negative (if the number of first special figure start hold information hold = 0), has the main control CPU 60a already output a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect? If the determination result is negative, a demonstration designation command is output and the special figure start process is terminated (step B21). If the determination result in step B20 is affirmative (if the demonstration designation command has already been output), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

(About variation pattern)
Next, the details of the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation and the big hit fluctuation stored in the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the main control ROM 60b, as a variation pattern for deviation variation, the reach variation is not performed in the symbol variation representation (the reach display is not displayed). The reach variation pattern P1 and reach reach variation patterns P2 to P21 for the reach reach effect which is finally displayed as a shift effect by performing the reach effect in the design change effect are set. Further, in the main control ROM 60b, as a variation pattern for the big hit variation, a reach big hit variation pattern P22 to P41 for the big hit effect which is finally displayed as a hit effect in the symbol variation production, and the symbol variation production is performed. A reachless big hit variation pattern P115 for a reachless jackpot effect that is displayed as a hit without performing a reach effect is set. Further, in the main control ROM 60b, after the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 in the symbol variation effect, at least one of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 is stored. Restart patterns P42 to P114 that specify the contents of effects that cause the decoration drawing to change again are set. In the following description, there is a case in which a decorative drawing that is fixed and stopped is referred to as a fixed decorative drawing (fixed symbol), and a decorative drawing that is temporarily stopped is referred to as a temporary decorative symbol (temporary symbol). In addition, the restart patterns P42 to P114 in the embodiment are set as variation patterns for the big hit effect. Then, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine any one of the variation patterns P1 to P115 based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the effect execution determination performed based on winning in the start winning ports 31a and 31b. . Here, in the embodiment, a total of 115 fluctuation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 60b, and in the following description, P1 to P115 are added to the respective fluctuation patterns as necessary for distinction. Sometimes. Needless to say, the number of set variation patterns is not limited to this, and may be appropriately increased or decreased according to the variation of effects provided in the pachinko machine 10.

(Normal deviation pattern)
The normal deviation variation pattern P1 is a variation pattern that is determined by the main control CPU 60a when the determination results of the jackpot determination and the effect execution determination performed based on winning at the start winning ports 31a and 31b are both negative. That is, the deviation variation pattern P1 is usually a variation pattern having the highest selection frequency when a game is played in the pachinko machine 10. Here, the main control ROM 60b according to the embodiment stores a predetermined number (one type in the embodiment) of normal deviation variation patterns P1. In the symbol variation effect executed based on the normal deviation variation pattern P1, a normal background (normal variation image) is displayed as a background image. Note that the normal background in the embodiment is a basic background image displayed with a normal symbol variation effect without a special effect, and is displayed with an effect for losing without a reach effect. It is displayed until the next symbol variation effect is started after the effect is finished. In addition, the normal background is continuously displayed during the period from the start of the change until the reach display is formed in the design change effect accompanied by the reach effect. The effect pattern that defines the specific content of the normal shift effect specified by the normal shift variation pattern P1 is normally stored in the overall control ROM 65b as a shift effect pattern. Then, when a variation pattern designation command that normally designates the deviation variation pattern P1 is input, the overall control CPU 65a normally determines the deviation production pattern as the production pattern, and normally controls the display of the production pattern designation command that designates the deviation production pattern. The data is output to the CPU 70a.

(About reach loss fluctuation pattern and reach big hit fluctuation pattern)
The reach deviation variation patterns P2 to P21 are determined by the main control CPU 60a when the jackpot determination made based on winning at the start winning ports 31a and 31b is negative and the determination result of the performance execution determination is a positive result. It is a fluctuation pattern. Here, in the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment, a plurality of types (20 in the embodiment) of variation patterns are stored as reach deviation variation patterns P2 to P21, and a plurality of types (implementation) of reach big hit variation patterns P22 to P41 are implemented. In the example, 20 types of variation patterns are stored. In the reach deviation variation patterns P2 to P21, after the reach display is performed on the effective lines L1 to L5 in the symbol variation effect and the reach effect is executed, the symbol that finally becomes the shift display (reach shift display). The effect that the decoration drawing is confirmed and stopped by the combination is specified. The reach jackpot variation patterns P22 to P41 are variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when the jackpot determination made based on winning at the start winning ports 31a and 31b is affirmative. In the reach big hit variation pattern P22 to P41, after the reach display is executed by forming the reach display on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 in the design variation effect, the decoration drawing is finally stopped with the symbol combination that finally becomes the winning display. The effect to be displayed is specified. As described above, a display effect or a winning display is displayed after suggesting the possibility that a winning display is displayed by performing a reach effect in the symbol changing effect, thereby giving a sense of expectation to the symbol changing effect. In the reach effect, a normal background is displayed as a background image. The reach effect is a normal reach effect that is performed under the normal background, and a reach effect that is executed after the normal reach effect. As a background image, there is a super reach effect in which a super reach effect image different from the normal background is displayed. Here, the super reach effect image is a background image that is one of the special backgrounds and is displayed in a mode different from the normal background, and allows the player to recognize that it is a super reach effect. As the super reach effect image, for example, an animation image (moving image) in which a specific character appears, a gradation image that changes the lightness, darkness, and color tone in stages are set. Note that the effective lines L1 to L5 on which the reach display is displayed are referred to as reach lines.

  The reachless big hit fluctuation pattern P115 can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when the big hit judgment made based on the winning to the start winning ports 31a and 31b is affirmative, like the reach big hit fluctuation patterns P22 to P41. This is a very variable pattern. Here, the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment stores a predetermined number (in the embodiment, one type) of unreachable big hit variation pattern P115. In the large hit variation pattern P115 without reach, the variation pattern for specifying the effect in which the decorative figure is fixedly stopped and displayed in the symbol combination that becomes the hit display without forming the reach display in any of the effective lines L1 to L5 in the symbol variation effect. In this case, the reach display is not displayed, but the display is a hit display, so that unexpectedness and a variation of the game are given. Here, as specific production contents specified by the reachless big hit variation pattern P115, for example, a so-called full-rotation production in which the decorative drawing of each of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 is displayed in a variable manner with the symbol combination being a hit display, A sudden hit effect or the like in which the decorative drawing stopped at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 specified by the above-described normal deviation variation pattern is a hit display is exemplified, but it is not limited to this. It is not a thing.

  In addition, the effect pattern which prescribes | regulates the specific content of the symbol fluctuation effect which the reach deviation variation pattern P2-P21 specifies is memorize | stored in the integrated control ROM 65b as a reach deviation effect pattern. Similarly, an effect pattern that defines the specific contents of the symbol variation effect specified by the reach jackpot variation pattern P22 to P41 is stored in the overall control ROM 65b as a reach jackpot effect pattern, and the reachless jackpot variation pattern P115 identifies An effect pattern that prescribes the specific contents of the symbol variation effect is stored in the overall control ROM 65b as a reach loss effect pattern. Then, when the fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the reach deviation fluctuation patterns P2 to P21, the reach big hit fluctuation patterns P22 to P41, and the no reach big hit fluctuation pattern P115 is inputted, the overall control CPU 65a receives the corresponding reach deviation deviation effects. A pattern, a reach jackpot effect pattern or a reachless jackpot effect pattern is determined, and an effect pattern designation command for designating the determined effect pattern is output to the display control CPU 70a.

(About the restart pattern)
The restart patterns P42 to P114 stored in the main control ROM 60b are variation patterns that can be determined when the big hit determination made based on the winning to the start winning ports 31a and 31b is an affirmative determination. Is set as the fluctuation pattern. That is, in the restart patterns P42 to P114, in the symbol variation effect, at least any of the symbol patterns 81, 82, and 83 is temporarily stopped with a combination of a decorative display or a winning display at the effective stop positions S1 to S9. The decoration contents of the one symbol row 81, 82, 83 are changed again, and the contents of the effect for confirming and stopping the decoration figure with the combination of being displayed on the effective line are specified. That is, in the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the restart pattern P42 to P114 is selected, the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped at all the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 in the symbol variation effect. At the time, the decorative symbol combination in all the effective lines L1 to L5 is out of display, or the decorative symbol symbol combination to be displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 is displayed. The figure is changed again, and the symbol change effect is continued.

  In this way, by setting the restart pattern P42 to P114 in which the variation of the decorative drawing is performed again, the decorative drawing symbol that finally becomes the winning display even if the display of deviation is displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect. Expectation to change to a combination (ie, a big hit) can be maintained. In addition, when the decorative display (effective symbol) displayed as a winning display is a combination of decorative symbols (that is, the second identifying symbol) that are not determined to be given a probable state after the end of the big hit game, However, as a result of restart, the expectation that the winning display is finally displayed with the combination of the decorative figure (that is, the first identification symbol) that is determined that the probable state is given after the end of the big hit game is given. Can do.

  In the following description, there is a case in which a decorative drawing that is displayed as being shifted when temporarily stopped is referred to as a temporary shifted decorative drawing, and a lost display formed by the temporary shifted decorative drawing is referred to as a temporary shifted display. In addition, there is a case where a decorative drawing that becomes a winning display at the time of temporary stop is referred to as a temporary winning decorative drawing, and a winning display formed by the temporary winning decorative drawing is referred to as a temporary winning display. Then, there is a case in which a decorative drawing that becomes a winning display at the time when the fixed stoppage is designated is referred to as a fixed winning decorative drawing, and a winning display formed by the fixed winning decorative drawing is referred to as a fixed winning display.

(Revariation pattern)
In the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment, as the restart pattern, after temporarily stopping the decorative drawings that are temporarily displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5 in the respective symbol rows 81, 82, and 83, the decorative drawings are displayed. Re-variation patterns P42 to P70 are stored that specify the content of the effect that causes the decoration drawing to be confirmed and stopped on the effective lines L1 to L5 by varying again. More specifically, in the re-variation patterns P42 to P70, when the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped in the upper symbol row 81 and the lower symbol row 83, a reach display is formed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5, and the reach is displayed. After the effect, the decorative drawing that forms the reach-off display is temporarily stopped on the reach line of the middle symbol row 82 to display the temporary-offset display, and then only the middle symbol row 82 is changed again to become a confirmed hit display. The figure is set to be confirmed and stopped on the reach line of the middle symbol row 82 (see FIG. 16A). That is, in the re-variation patterns P42 to P70 of the embodiment, the decorative drawing is stopped by displaying the temporary display once before the symbol combination of the decorative drawing that is displayed as a confirmed per unit display is displayed as a result of the design variation effect. Until then, the expectation for the design variation effect is maintained. In the embodiment, a plurality of types (29 types in the embodiment) of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 60b as the re-variation patterns P42 to P70.

  In addition, the effect pattern which prescribes | regulates the specific content of the effect specified by these re-variation patterns P42-P70 is memorize | stored in the integrated control ROM 65b as a re-change effect pattern. When the variation pattern designation command for designating the re-variation patterns P42 to P70 is input, the overall control CPU 65a determines the re-variation production pattern as the production pattern and displays the production pattern designation command for designating the re-variation production pattern. The data is output to the control CPU 70a. In the following description, after temporarily stopping the decorative drawing to be temporarily dismissed display (reach dismissed display) on the reach line of the middle symbol row 82, only the middle symbol row 82 is changed again to make a winning display (temporary winning display) An effect of finalizing and stopping a decorative drawing that includes a display per confirmed display on the reach line of the middle symbol row 82 may be referred to as a re-variation effect.

(About redrawing pattern)
In the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment, as the restart pattern, after temporarily stopping the decorative drawing that becomes a temporary hit display on each of the effective lines L1 to L5 in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83, the decorative drawing is displayed. A plurality of types (15 types in the embodiment) of redrawing patterns P71 to P85 specifying the content of the effect that causes the decorations to be confirmed and stopped on the valid lines L1 to L5 by varying again are stored. Specifically, in the re-lottery patterns P71 to P85, when the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped in the upper symbol row 81 and the lower symbol row 83, a reach display is formed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5, and a reach effect is produced. Is temporarily stopped on the reach line of the middle symbol row 82, and then the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 are again changed to become a confirmed hit display. The figure is set so as to be fixed and stopped at any one of the effective lines L1 to L5 of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 (see FIG. 16B). In the embodiment, a plurality of types (15 types in the embodiment) of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 60b as the re-lottery patterns P71 to P85.

  In the re-lottery patterns P71 to P85 of the embodiment, a temporary winning display is formed by a decorative drawing (that is, the second identification symbol) that is not determined to be given a certainty change state after the big hit game is finished, and a positive change state is given after the big hit game is finished. Is determined so that a display per unit of determination is formed by a decoration (that is, the first identification symbol) that is determined to be applied. That is, in the re-lottery pattern P71 to P85 of the embodiment, by displaying the temporary winning display once with a combination of a decorative figure (that is, the second identification symbol) that is not determined to be given a probable state after the end of the big hit game, The expectation that the decorative drawing forming the symbol combination is changed after the winning display (provisional winning display) is displayed can be continuously maintained until the decorative drawing is stopped. In addition, the effect pattern which prescribes | regulates the specific content of the effect specified by this re-lottery pattern P71-P85 is memorize | stored in the integrated control ROM 65b as a re-lottery effect pattern. And if the fluctuation pattern designation | designated command which designates re-lottery patterns P71-P85 is input, the overall control CPU 65a will determine the re-lottery effect pattern as the effect pattern, and display the effect pattern designation command for designating the re-lottery effect pattern. The data is output to the control CPU 70a. In the following explanation, after temporarily stopping the temporary winning decorative drawing, the effect of changing the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 again and finalizing and stopping the decorative drawing that is displayed per fixed will be redrawn. Sometimes referred to as production.

(About re-variation re-drawing pattern)
In the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment, as the restart pattern, after temporarily stopping the decorative drawings that are temporarily displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5 in the respective symbol rows 81, 82, and 83, the decorative drawings are displayed. It fluctuates again and temporarily stops the decorative drawing that becomes a temporary hit display on the effective lines L1 to L5, and then changes the decorative drawing again to fix and stop the decorative drawing that becomes the fixed hit display on the effective lines L1 to L5. The re-variation re-lottery pattern P86-P114 which specified the production contents is stored. More specifically, in the re-variation redrawing pattern P86 to P114, the reach display is formed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 when the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped in the upper symbol row 81 and the lower symbol row 83. After the reach effect, the decorative drawing that will be displayed as a missed display is temporarily stopped on the reach line of the middle symbol row 82 to display the temporarily shifted display, and then only the middle symbol row 82 is changed again to change the temporary hit display. Is set so as to be temporarily stopped on the reach line of the middle symbol row 82. Further, in the re-variation re-lottery pattern, after displaying the temporary winning display, the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 are changed again to display the decorative drawing that becomes the confirmed hit display for each symbol row 81, 82 and 83 are set so as to be fixed and stopped on any one of the effective lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 16C). As described above, the re-variation re-lottery pattern P86 to P114 is a variation pattern that specifies the re-variation re-lottery effect that continuously executes the re-variation effect and the re-lottery effect described above. In the embodiment, a plurality of types (29 types in the embodiment) of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 60b as the re-variation re-lottery patterns P86 to P114. That is, in the re-variation re-lottery pattern P86 to P114 of the embodiment, similar to the above-described re-variation patterns P42 to P70, before the symbol combination of the decorative drawing that is displayed as a definite display as a result of the symbol variation effect is displayed. By displaying the off-line display once, the expectation for the symbol variation effect is maintained continuously until the decorative drawing is confirmed and stopped.

  Further, in the re-variation re-lottery pattern P86 to P114, similar to the re-lottery pattern P71 to P85 described above, it is temporarily determined by a decorative drawing (that is, the second identification symbol) in which it is not certain that the probable change state is given after the big hit game is finished. A winning display is formed, and it is set so that a confirmed winning display is formed by a decorative drawing (that is, a first identification symbol) that determines that a certain probability change state is given after the end of the big hit game. In other words, in the re-variation re-drawing pattern P86 to P114 of the embodiment, the temporary winning display is displayed once with a combination of a decorative drawing (that is, the second identification symbol) that is not determined to be given a probable change state after the end of the big hit game. Thus, the expectation that the decoration drawing forming the symbol combination is changed after the winning display (provisional winning display) is displayed can be continuously maintained until the decorative drawing is stopped. In this way, in the re-variation re-lottery pattern, an effect of changing to a temporary hit display after the temporary deviation display and then changing to a fixed hit display in which the probability change state is determined is performed so as to increase the profit given to the player. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the symbol variation effect until the decorative drawing is confirmed and stopped. The effect pattern that defines the specific content of the effect specified by the re-variation re-lottery pattern P86 to P114 is stored in the overall control ROM 65b as the re-variable re-lottery effect pattern. When the variation pattern designation command for designating the re-variation re-lottery pattern P86 to P114 is input, the overall control CPU 65a determines the re-variation re-lottery effect pattern as the effect pattern and designates the re-variation re-lottery effect pattern. An effect pattern designation command is output to the display control CPU 70a.

(About fluctuation time of fluctuation pattern)
Next, the variation time specified by each variation pattern will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, each variation pattern P1 to P115 is set with a reference variation time T of a symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) performed based on one start hold information. Specifically, in the main control ROM 60b in the embodiment, the base variation time TB, which is the basis of the variation time from the start of variation of the decorative drawing to the fixed stop in one symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display), and the symbol The reach variation time TR in which the reach effect is performed in the variation effect, the re-variation time TD in which the re-variation effect is performed in the symbol variation effect, and the re-lottery time TS in which the re-lottery effect is performed in the symbol variation effect are set. Depending on the types of variation patterns P1 to P115, a time obtained by adding the base variation time TB, reach variation time TR, re-variation time TD, and re-drawing time TS is set as the reference variation time T.

  For example, in the normal variation pattern P1, as shown in FIG. 13, since the reach effect, the re-variation effect, and the re-lottery effect are not executed in the symbol variation effect, the base variation time TB (11100 ms in the embodiment) is obtained. It is set as the reference fluctuation time T. Further, in the reach deviation variation patterns P2 to P21 and the reach big hit variation patterns P22 to P114, the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation effect, and therefore the time obtained by adding the reach variation time TR to the base variation time TB is the reference variation. Set as time T. In the re-variation patterns P42 to P70, the reach effect and the re-variation effect are executed in the symbol variation effect. Therefore, the time obtained by adding the reach variation time TR and the re-variation time TD to the base variation time TB is the reference variation time T. Set as Further, in the re-lottery patterns P86 to P114, since the reach effect and the re-lottery effect are executed in the symbol change effect, the time obtained by adding the reach change time TR and the re-lottery time TS to the base change time TB is the reference change. Set as time T. In the re-variation re-lottery pattern P86 to P114, the reach effect, the re-variation effect, and the re-lottery effect are executed in the symbol variation effect, so the reach variation time TR, the re-variation time TD, and the base variation time TB A time obtained by adding the re-lottery time TS is set as the reference fluctuation time T. In addition, since the reachless big hit variation pattern P115 is not executed in the reach effect, the re-variation effect and the re-lottery effect as in the normal deviation variation pattern P1, the base variation time TB is set as the reference variation time T. The

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14, the reach variation time TR includes a basic reach variation time TRS that defines the shortest time during which a reach effect is performed, and an addition time TRA that is added to the basic reach variation time TRS. Are set so that the reference variation times T of the same type of variation patterns P2 to P114 are different based on the basic reach variation time TRS and the addition time TRA. That is, in the variation patterns P2 to P114 in which the reach effect is performed, the time obtained by sequentially adding the addition time TRA to the basic reach variation time TRS is set as the reach variation time TR, so that the variation patterns P2 to P2 of the same type are obtained. The reference variation times T are set to be different from each other in the range of P114. In other words, in the same type of variation pattern, the reference variation time T of the nth (n> 2 natural number) variation pattern is added to the reference variation time T of the previous (n−1) th variation pattern. It is set to a time obtained by adding the time TRA.

  Specifically, for example, in the reach big hit variation pattern P2 to P21, the time obtained by adding the basic reach variation time TRS to the base variation time TB is the shortest reference variation time T in the range of the reach deviation variation patterns P22 to P41. The reach deviation variation pattern P2 is set. Then, the time when the addition time TRA is further added to the reference fluctuation time T specified by the reach deviation fluctuation pattern P2 is the second shortest reference fluctuation time T in the range of the reach deviation deviation patterns P2 to P21. The fluctuation pattern P3 is set. Further, the time obtained by adding the addition time TRA to the reference fluctuation time T specified by the reach deviation fluctuation pattern P3 is the third shortest reference fluctuation time T in the range of the reach deviation fluctuation patterns P2 to P21, and the reach deviation fluctuation. In the same manner, the reference fluctuation time T of the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern P21 is set to the pattern P4, and the fluctuation pattern P20 that is the previous big hit fluctuation pattern P20 (that is, the fluctuation pattern having the short reference fluctuation time T in the same type of fluctuation pattern) is set. The time obtained by adding the addition time TRA to the reference fluctuation time T specified in () is set. That is, 20 different reference fluctuation times T are set for each fluctuation pattern for the reach deviation fluctuation patterns P2 to P21. Note that the reference fluctuation time T of the fluctuation pattern is data that shortens the reference fluctuation time T in a predetermined data area in the main control ROM 60b (that is, data of only the base fluctuation time TB, and data obtained by adding the basic reach fluctuation time TRS to this data. Further, the data is stored in order from the order of the data obtained by adding the addition time TRA.

  Also, for the reach big hit variation patterns P22 to P41, 20 different reference variation times T are set for each variation pattern, similarly to the reach deviation variation patterns P2 to P21. Here, the reach deviation variation patterns P2 to P21 and the reach big hit variation patterns P22 to P41 are all set as the reference variation time T by adding the reach variation time TR to the base variation time TB. For each reference fluctuation time T set in each reach deviation fluctuation pattern P2 to P21, and for each reference fluctuation time T set in each reach big hit fluctuation pattern P22 to P41, the same fluctuation time corresponding to each individually. It has been established. Thus, by setting the reference variation time T of each reach deviation variation pattern P2 to P21 and each reach big hit variation pattern P22 to P41 to the same time, the winning display is finally performed from the variation time of the reach effect in the symbol variation effect. It is difficult (impossible) to determine whether or not it will be, and the expectation for reach production is maintained.

  Here, in the embodiment, the base variation time TB, the re-variation time TD, and the re-lottery time TS are set to constant times. Specifically, the base variation time TB is set to 11100 ms, the re-variation time TD is set to 1000 ms, and the re-lottery time TS is set to 4500 ms. That is, similarly to the reach deviation variation patterns P2 to P21 and the reach big hit variation patterns P22 to P41, the time obtained by sequentially adding the addition time TRA to the basic reach variation time TRS is defined as the reach variation time TR, thereby changing the same type of variation. The reference fluctuation times T are different from each other in the range of the patterns P2 to P114.

  In the embodiment, 5000 ms is set as the basic reach fluctuation time TRS, and the first addition time TRA1 (336 ms in the embodiment) and the second addition time TRA2 (332 ms in the embodiment) having different times are set as the addition time TRA. Is set. Here, in the embodiment, calculation is performed in the order of adding the second addition time TRA2 twice after adding the first addition time TRA1 once to the basic reach fluctuation time TRS in the range of the same type of fluctuation pattern. The time to be set is the reach fluctuation time TR. That is, by adding the first addition time TRA1 to the variation pattern that is the shortest reference variation time T in the same type of variation pattern range, the variation pattern that is the second shortest reference variation time T is set, By adding the second addition time TRA2 to the variation pattern that becomes the second and third shortest reference variation time T, respectively, the variation pattern that becomes the third and fourth shortest reference variation time T is correspondingly obtained. It is set up.

  In other words, assuming that the time obtained by adding the basic reach fluctuation time TRS to the base fluctuation time TB in the same type of fluctuation pattern range is the first, the (3m−4) th (m> 2 natural number) fluctuation pattern The reference fluctuation time T is set to a time obtained by adding the first addition time TRA1 to the reference fluctuation time T of the previous (3m-5) th fluctuation pattern, and the (3m-3) th and (3m-2). The reference fluctuation time T of the first fluctuation pattern is set to a time obtained by adding the second addition time TRA2 to the reference fluctuation time T of the previous (3m-4) th and (3m-3) th fluctuation patterns. Is done. In the storage area (data area) in which the group of fluctuation patterns of the re-lottery patterns P71 to P85 and the re-variation re-lottery patterns P86 to P114 is stored, the reach fluctuation time obtained by adding the basic reach fluctuation time TRS to the base fluctuation time TB. Data corresponding to TR (5000 ms) (that is, the first data) is vacant data, and each data is stored in the second and subsequent data areas. As described above, in the embodiment, by providing a plurality of (two types in the embodiment) addition times TRA1 and TRA2, the time change of the reference change time T in each change pattern obtained by the addition times TRA1 and TRA2 does not become monotonous. , The variation time can be diversified.

  Here, in the embodiment, the reference fluctuation times of the reach deviation fluctuation patterns P2 to P21 and the reach big hit fluctuation patterns P22 to P41 set based on the base fluctuation time TB, the reach fluctuation time TR, the re-variation time TD, and the re-lottery time TS. T is set for each variation pattern so as to be in the range of 16100 ms to 22436 ms. In the embodiment, the reference variation time T is set for each variation pattern so as to be in the range of 17100 ms to 26436 ms for the re-variation patterns P42 to P70. In other words, the set time range of the reference fluctuation time T of the re-variation patterns P42 to P70 is the reference fluctuation time T set in the reach deviation fluctuation patterns P2 to P21 and the reference fluctuation set in the reach big hit fluctuation patterns P22 to P41. It is set so as to partially overlap the set time range of time T, and it is difficult to determine whether or not the re-variation effect is performed from the variation time of the reach effect in the symbol variation effect, and the re-variation effect is performed. The impact when hitting is increased. In addition, since a re-variation effect can be performed even if a decorative combination of symbols is displayed as a result of a short reach effect, the expectation that a re-variation effect will be performed regardless of the length of the change time of the reach effect. Can be given.

  Further, in the embodiment, for the re-lottery patterns P71 to P85, the reference fluctuation time T is set for each fluctuation pattern so as to be in the range of 20936 ms to 27268 ms. In other words, the set time range of the reference fluctuation time T of the re-lottery patterns P71 to P85 is the reference fluctuation time T set in the reach deviation fluctuation patterns P2 to P21 and the reference fluctuation set in the reach big hit fluctuation patterns P22 to P41. It is set so as to partially overlap with the set time range of time T, and it is difficult to determine whether or not the re-lottery effect is performed from the variation time of the reach effect in the symbol variation effect, I try to increase the impact when it is done. In addition, since a re-lottery effect can be performed even if a decorative combination of symbols that is displayed as a result of a short reach effect is displayed, a re-lottery effect can be performed regardless of the length of fluctuation time of the reach effect. Can be given.

  In the embodiment, the reference variation time T is set for each variation pattern so as to be in the range of 21936 ms to 31268 ms for the re-variation redrawing patterns P86 to P114. That is, the set time range of the reference variation time T of the re-variation re-lottery pattern P86 to P114 is set to partially overlap the set time range of the reference variation time T set to the re-variation patterns P42 to P70 described above. Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether or not the re-lottery effect is performed from the time when the re-variable effect is performed in the design variation effect, and the impact when the re-variable re-lottery effect is performed is increased. ing. In addition, as described above, even if a combination of decorative figures that will be displayed as a result of a short reach effect is displayed, a re-variation re-lottery effect can be performed. It is possible to give a sense of expectation that a re-drawing effect will be performed.

  In each of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P115, the decorative drawing temporarily stops at the effective stop positions S1 to S3 of the upper symbol row 81 after a predetermined upper symbol row stop time (8600 ms in the embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation (overall control). The control CPU 65a outputs a temporary stop symbol designation command (the same applies hereinafter), and a decoration is displayed at the effective stop positions S7 to S9 of the lower symbol row 83 after a predetermined lower symbol row stop time (9600 ms in the embodiment) has elapsed since the start of fluctuation. It is set to temporarily stop.

(About correction of fluctuation time)
Next, correction of the variation time specified by each of the variation patterns P1 to P115 described above will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the variation patterns P1 to P115 are determined based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the start winning opening 31a, 31b, it is determined along with the progress of the game stored in the main control ROM 60b. It is set to determine whether or not to correct the reference variation time T specified by the variation patterns P1 to P115 based on the game information.
That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment is specified by each variation pattern P1 to P115 based on the game information stored in the main control ROM 60b as a storage unit that stores game information determined as the game progresses. It is configured to function as correction determination means for determining whether or not to correct the reference fluctuation time T. Here, in the main control ROM 60b, a plurality of types (three types in the embodiment) of correction times TH1 to TH3 that are added to or subtracted from the reference variation time T specified by the variation patterns P1 to P115 are set. . Note that it is not necessary to set a plurality of types of correction times, and only one type of correction time may be set in the main control ROM 60b. Specifically, the main control ROM 60b includes a first correction time TH1 for a predetermined time (6000 ms in the embodiment) and a second correction time TH2 for a predetermined time (8100 ms in the embodiment) different from the first correction time TH1. And a third correction time TH3 of a predetermined time (7768 ms in the embodiment) different from the first and second correction times TH1 and TH2, is set, and based on the game information stored in the main control ROM 60b, The reference fluctuation time T specified by the fluctuation patterns P1 to P115 is directly used as the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display), or the reference fluctuation time T is any one of the first to third correction times TH1 to TH3. The main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the time corrected in step 1 is used as the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display).

  The main control CPU 60a is set to determine whether or not to correct the reference variation time T using game information that changes as the game progresses. More specifically, whether or not the main control CPU 60a corrects the reference variation time T on the basis of game information that changes as a result of the control processing being triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the start winning ports 31a and 31b. Is to decide. Further, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment is set to determine whether or not to correct the reference variation time T based on a plurality of pieces of game information that change as the game progresses. Specifically, in the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a is given a variable state (second privilege gaming state) in which the probability that a pachinko ball will win the second start winning opening 31b is higher than usual. It is configured to determine whether or not to correct the reference variation time T specified by each variation pattern P1 to P115, based on the variation state provision information (privilege game state provision information) indicating that there is. Note that the variable state assignment information of the embodiment is the variable flag. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines each variation pattern based on the hold number information indicating the hold number of the first special figure start hold information and the hold number of the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. It is configured to determine whether or not to correct the reference variation time T specified by P1 to P115. Further, the main control CPU 60a displays the special figure variation processing information indicating which of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information is to be executed based on which information is produced. It is configured to determine whether or not to correct the reference fluctuation time T specified by each of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P115 based on the above-described special figure fluctuation processing flag.

  Here, the first to third correction times TH1 to TH3 are displayed on the symbol rows 81 and 83 from the start of change until the reach display is displayed in the change patterns P1 to P115 (that is, from the start of change to the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83). When the main control CPU 60a determines the correction of the reference fluctuation time T, the first to third correction times TH1 to TH3 from the reference fluctuation time T are set. The time obtained by subtracting is used as the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display). Note that the reach display time of the embodiment coincides with the lower symbol row stop time (9600 ms) from the start of fluctuation. In the embodiment, when correcting the reference fluctuation time T specified by each of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P115 based on the hold number information, the main control CPU 60a subtracts the first correction time TH1 from the reference fluctuation time T. It is set to be the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display). Therefore, for example, when the reference fluctuation time T is corrected based on the variable state provision information in a state where the deviation fluctuation pattern P1 is normally determined, the reference fluctuation time T (11100 ms) normally specified by the deviation fluctuation pattern P1. The time (5100 ms) obtained by subtracting the first correction time TH1 from the main control CPU 60a is determined as the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display), and the re-variation pattern P70 is determined as the variation state provision information. When the reference fluctuation time T is corrected based on the reference fluctuation time T (26436 ms) specified by the re-variation pattern P70, the time (20436 ms) obtained by subtracting the first correction time TH1 is used as the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation). The main control CPU 60a determines the variation time of (display).

  In the embodiment, the special figure variation processing information indicating whether the symbol variation production (special figure variation display) is executed based on information to which of the first special figure start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information is performed. When correcting the reference fluctuation time T specified by each of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P115, the main control CPU 60a subtracts the second correction time TH2 or the third correction time TH3 from the reference fluctuation time T. It is set to be the variation time of the variation effect (special drawing variation display). Here, in the embodiment, the second correction time TH2 is set as a correction time for correcting the reference fluctuation time T of the fluctuation pattern for executing the reach effect, and the third correction time TH3 is a fluctuation pattern for not executing the reach effect. Is set as a correction time for correcting the reference fluctuation time T.

  That is, in the embodiment, when the determined variation pattern is any one of the reach deviation variation patterns P2 to P21, the reach big hit variation patterns P22 to P41, or the restart patterns P42 to P114, the main control CPU 60a starts from the reference variation time T. The second correction time TH2 is subtracted to set the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display). Therefore, for example, when the reference fluctuation time T is corrected based on the special figure fluctuation processing information in a state where the reach deviation fluctuation pattern P2 is determined, the reference fluctuation time T (16100 ms) specified by the reach deviation deviation pattern P2. The main control CPU 60a determines the time (10668 ms) obtained by subtracting the second correction time TH2 from the main control CPU 60a as the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display), and the special diagram variation process with the re-variation re-lottery pattern P114 determined. When the reference variation time T is corrected based on the information, the time (23500 ms) obtained by subtracting the second correction time TH2 from the reference variation time T (31268 ms) specified by the re-variation pattern P70 is used as the symbol variation effect (special feature). The main control CPU 60a determines the fluctuation time of the figure fluctuation display. For example, when the reference fluctuation time T is corrected based on the special figure fluctuation processing information in a state where the deviation fluctuation pattern P1 is normally determined, the reference fluctuation time T (11100 ms) normally specified by the deviation fluctuation pattern P1. The main control CPU 60a determines the time (3000ms) obtained by subtracting the second correction time TH2 from the main control CPU 60a as the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display), and the special diagram variation process in a state where the reachless big hit variation pattern P115 is determined. When the reference variation time T is corrected based on the information, the time (3000 ms) obtained by subtracting the second correction time TH2 from the reference variation time T (11100 ms) specified by the re-variation pattern P70 is used as the symbol variation effect (special The main control CPU 60a determines the fluctuation time of the figure fluctuation display.

  Here, when the reference fluctuation time T specified by each fluctuation pattern P1 to P115 is corrected based on the special figure fluctuation processing information, the correction time for correcting the reference fluctuation time T of the fluctuation pattern for executing the reach effect is the first correction time. While the second correction time TH2 is set and the third correction time TH3 is set as the correction time for correcting the reference fluctuation time T of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed, the second correction time TH2 and the third correction time TH2 are described. It is also possible for the main control CPU 60a to determine the correction time TH3 by allocating. That is, an arbitrary number of determination values for determining the correction time are assigned to each of the second correction time TH2 and the third correction time TH3, and a random number for determining the correction time is acquired by the main control CPU 60a to correspond to the random number. The correction times TH2 and TH3 to which the determination values are assigned can be determined as the correction time. Here, the random number for determining the correction time is updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment) and the updated value is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c, like the random number for determination such as the big hit determination random number. It is configured to store and rewrite the value before update. The random number for determining the correction time is acquired in the main control RAM 60c when the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b detect the pachinko balls (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 31a and 31b). Alternatively, it may be acquired at the timing of determining the variation pattern. That is, the correction time determination random number may be acquired at a timing before the correction time determination.

  Next, an example of the determination process of the variation time executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 will be specifically described.

  In the variation time determination process shown in FIG. 15, when determining the variation pattern, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the first variation time correction condition is satisfied (step C1). Here, in step C1, each variation is based on the variation grant information indicating that a variation state in which the probability that the pachinko ball wins a prize at the second start winning opening 31b is higher than usual is given. The main control CPU 60a is set to determine whether or not to correct the reference variation time T specified by the patterns P1 to P115. Specifically, in step C1, whether or not the variable state giving information is set in the main control RAM 60c (that is, whether or not the variable state is given when the change time determination process is executed) is determined. The control CPU 60a determines. If the determination result in step C1 is negative (when the variable state provision information is not set), the process proceeds to step C2 to determine whether or not the second variation time correction condition is satisfied. The CPU 60a determines.

  Here, in step C2, each variation pattern P1 is based on the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information and the number of hold of the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a is set to determine whether or not to correct the reference variation time T specified by .about.P115. Specifically, in step C2, when the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the first special figure start hold information (a value “0” indicating that the first special figure fluctuation effect is executed is displayed in the special figure fluctuation processing flag). If it is set), it is determined whether or not the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information is larger than a predetermined value. In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information is larger than “2”. Then, when the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information is “2” or less, the process proceeds to step C3. When the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information is greater than “2”, the process proceeds to step C4. In addition, when the variation pattern is determined based on the second special figure start hold information (when the value “1” indicating that the second special figure variation effect is executed is set in the special figure variation processing flag). Determines whether the sum of the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information and the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information is greater than a predetermined value. In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the sum value of the number of holds of the first and second special figure start hold information is larger than “2”. Then, when the sum is “2” or less, the process proceeds to step C3, and when the sum is greater than “2”, the process proceeds to step C4.

  When the process proceeds to step C3, the main control CPU 60a determines not to correct the reference variation time T specified by the variation pattern, while when the process proceeds to step C4, the reference identified by the variation pattern. The main control CPU 60a determines to correct the fluctuation time T. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to correct the reference variation time T in accordance with the number of holdings of the special figure start holding information stored in the main control RAM 60c. It is configured. That is, in step C3, the main control CPU 60a determines the reference variation time T specified by the variation pattern as the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display), and in step C4, the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern. The time obtained by correcting (subtracting) the specified reference fluctuation time T by the first correction time is determined as the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display).

  When the main control CPU 60a determines the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) in step C3, the process proceeds to step C5, where the effect content (variation pattern type) and the standard defined by the determined variation pattern are determined. The main control CPU 60a determines a fluctuation pattern designation command (variation information) for specifying the fluctuation time T. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 60a determines the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) in step C4, the process proceeds to step C5, where the effect content (variation pattern type defined by the determined variation pattern is determined). The main control CPU 60a determines a variation pattern designation command (variation information) for specifying a corrected variation time obtained by correcting the reference variation time T with the first correction time TH1. Thus, based on the determination of the correction of the reference fluctuation time T, the fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) actually performed by the main control CPU 60a is determined. The symbol variation effect can be executed in the variation time corrected by the overall control CPU 65a to which the pattern designation command is input. That is, the main control CPU 60a sets the variation pattern designation command (variation information) for specifying the production contents and the reference variation time T determined by the variation patterns P1 to P115 when the reference variation time T is not corrected. When the reference fluctuation time T is corrected, it functions as a fluctuation information setting means for setting a variation pattern designation command for specifying the effect content defined by the fluctuation patterns P1 to P115 and the corrected fluctuation time obtained by correcting the reference fluctuation time T. ing.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step C1 is negative (if variable state giving information is set), the process goes to step C6 to determine whether or not the third variation time correction condition is satisfied. Judgment. Here, in step C6, the special figure variation process indicating whether the symbol variation effect (special figure variation display) is executed based on the information to which of the first special figure start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information is performed. It is set so that the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to correct the reference fluctuation time T specified by the fluctuation patterns P1 to P115 based on the information (special map fluctuation processing flag). Specifically, in step C6, whether or not the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is executed based on the second special diagram start hold information (executes the second special diagram variation effect on the special symbol variation processing flag). It is determined whether or not a value “1” indicating that this is to be set is set. Then, when the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is executed based on the first special diagram start hold information (when the special diagram variation processing flag is “0”), the process proceeds to step C3 and is the same as described above. In addition, the main control CPU 60a determines that the reference fluctuation time T specified by the fluctuation pattern is not corrected, and determines the reference fluctuation time T specified by the fluctuation pattern as the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display). To do. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines a variation pattern designation command (variation information) for specifying the production content (variation pattern type) and the reference variation time T determined by the variation pattern determined thereafter (variation information) ( Step C5).

  In step C6, when the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is executed based on the second special diagram start hold information (when the special diagram variation processing flag is “1”), the process proceeds to step C7. . In step C7, the main control CPU 60a determines to correct the reference fluctuation time T specified by the fluctuation pattern, and sets the correction time for correcting the reference fluctuation time T specified by the fluctuation pattern as the second correction time TH2 or the second correction time TH2. The main control CPU 60a determines from the 3 correction time TH3. Here, even if the correction time of either the second correction time TH2 or the third correction time TH3 is determined in accordance with the type of variation pattern determined as described above (whether or not the reach effect is executed). In addition, the second correction time TH2 and the third correction time TH3 may be determined by distribution. When the correction time is determined as the second correction time TH2 or the third correction time TH3 in step C7, the main control CPU 60a determines the reference correction time T specified by the fluctuation pattern, the second correction time TH2 or the third correction time. The main control RAM 60c determines the time corrected (subtracted) by the time TH3 as the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) (step C8).

  When the main control CPU 60a determines the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) in step C8, the process proceeds to step C5, where the effect content (variation pattern type) determined by the determined variation pattern and the reference variation are determined. The main control CPU 60a determines a fluctuation pattern designation command (fluctuation information) based on the corrected fluctuation time obtained by correcting the time T with the second correction time TH2 or the third correction time TH3. Thus, based on the determination of the correction of the reference fluctuation time T, the fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) actually performed by the main control CPU 60a is determined. The symbol variation effect can be executed in the variation time corrected by the overall control CPU 65a to which the pattern designation command is input.

(Regarding the processing of the general control CPU 65a)
Next, processing executed by the overall control board 65 will be described. The overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the change pattern specification command input from the main control CPU 60a, and specifies the determined effect pattern. Are output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Here, the production patterns that can be selected by the overall control CPU 65a are classified for each production mode, and correspond to the variation patterns from the production patterns that can be selected based on the set value of the production mode flag input to the overall control board 65. An effect pattern to be selected is selected. When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a displays each symbol sequence to be finally stopped on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the special symbol stop symbol designation corresponding to the command. The decorative drawings 81, 82 and 83 (stop symbols) and the planned stop positions of the decorative symbols (stop symbols) are determined.

  That is, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the overall control CPU 65a sets the symbol columns 81, 82, The 83 stop symbols are determined, and the effective lines L1 to L5 in which the symbol combinations of the effective symbols to be displayed are displayed are determined. Further, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is an outlier symbol, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. When the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 65a determines that the symbol combinations including the reach formation symbols are displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5. On the other hand, the general control CPU 65a determines a combination of symbols that can recognize a loss that does not include a reach formation symbol when a variation pattern for the loss effect is instructed. Further, when the overall control CPU 65a inputs an all symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 65a outputs the command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. In addition, the determination control of the decoration drawing which stops at each effective stop position S1-S9 of each symbol row | line | column 81,82,83, and the decoration drawing which displays a reach display or a win display is demonstrated in detail later.

  Here, stop timings (temporary stop and fixed stop timings) of decorative drawings of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 are set in the effect patterns, and execution timings of various effects are set. Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row 81, 82, 83 specified by the effect pattern, the decorative drawing designation command of each row is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc. To do. Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when the change pattern designation command is input, and designates the upper decoration drawing at the stop timing of the decoration drawing in the upper symbol row 81. A command is output, a bottom decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decorative drawing in the lower design row 83, and an interior decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decorative drawing in the middle design row 82. Here, the decoration drawing designation command is a command for specifying a decoration drawing stop pattern to be stopped and displayed in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83.

  Here, in each effect pattern, the upper symbol sequence stop time from the start of variation (8600 ms in the embodiment) is set to be constant, and the lower symbol sequence stop time from the variation start (in the embodiment, 9600 ms) is set. It is set constant. When a variation pattern designation command in which the reference variation time T is corrected is input from the main control CPU 60a, the time obtained by subtracting the correction times TH1 to TH3 specified by the variation pattern designation command from the upper and lower symbol row stop times. Is set to output the decoration drawing designation command. When the variation pattern designation command in which the reference variation time T is corrected is input from the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a determines the production specified by the production pattern from the correction times TH1 to TH1 specified by the variation pattern designation command. It is set to be executed from the timing when TH3 has elapsed.

  The general control CPU also determines the type of jackpot symbol instructed by the special figure 1 designation command or special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU and each designation command relating to the operation / non-operation (end) of the variable state. And the type of effect mode is determined based on the set value of the effect mode flag, and the effect mode flag is updated to a value indicating the determined effect mode. The effect mode flag includes information that can identify the effect mode in which the user is currently staying, and is set in the overall control RAM 65c. When the overall control CPU 65a updates the production mode flag, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a mode designation command for instructing the production mode to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

(About display control)
In the display control board 70, when an effect pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display content corresponding to the effect pattern. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to execute the symbol variation effect. Then, the display control CPU 70a counts the elapsed time from the start of the effect with the start of the design variation effect, and predetermines an image to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 so that an image based on the effect pattern is displayed for each measured time. Switch every cycle. When the decoration designating command for each of the symbol sequences 81, 82, 83 is input, the display control CPU 70a is designated by the decoration designating command at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of the corresponding symbol sequences 81, 82, 83. If the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and all symbol stop commands are input, the decorative symbol stop pattern designated by the decorative symbol designation command is displayed at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83. The display content of the symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to make the confirmation stop display at 17, and the symbol variation effect is ended. Further, when a mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a displays a background image corresponding to the designated effect mode.

(Relationship between fluctuation pattern and stop pattern)
Next, the relationship between the aforementioned variation pattern and stop symbol will be described. As shown in FIGS. 17 to 21, the variation pattern in the embodiment is determined as a result of the symbol variation effect in a specific symbol row among the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows 81, 82, and 83. A variation pattern is provided in which a combination of a stop decorative pattern and a fixed stop planned position (scheduled stop position) for determining and stopping the fixed decorative figure in the specific symbol sequence is specified as one set or a plurality of sets. . In the embodiment, for the reach deviation variation patterns P2 to P21, the reach big hit variation patterns P22 to P41, and the restart patterns P42 to P114, one or more combinations of the fixed decorative drawing and the final planned stop position are specified. ing. In the following explanation, a confirmed decorative figure that forms a misplaced display as a result of a symbol variation effect is designated as a definite denominated diagram (determined misplaced symbol), and a confirmed decorative diagram that forms a winning display as a result of the symbol variation effect is determined It may be distinguished from a decorative drawing (design per winning symbol).

  In the embodiment, in the symbol variation effect, the middle symbol row 82 at which the variation display of the decoration drawing is stopped lastly is set as the specific symbol row, and the middle symbol row 82 is stopped by each variation pattern P2 to P114. The decorative drawing and the fixed stop planned position of the fixed decorative drawing are specified as one set or a plurality of sets. Here, the combination of the fixed decorative figure that can be stopped in the middle symbol row 82 and the fixed stop scheduled position of the fixed decorative drawing is displayed at once at the effective stop positions S4 to S6 of the middle symbol row 82 based on the symbol arrangement. It is specified by the decorative drawing stop pattern indicating a combination of possible decorative drawings. In the embodiment, in particular, a decorative drawing stop pattern that is fixedly stopped may be referred to as a fixed decorative drawing stop pattern, and a temporarily stopped decorative drawing stop pattern may be referred to as a temporary decorative drawing stop pattern. That is, as a decorative drawing stop pattern (determined decorative drawing stop pattern and temporary decorative drawing stop pattern) that specifies a combination of a decorative drawing that can be stopped in the middle symbol row 82 and a stop planned position of the decorative drawing, “· 2 ·”, “2 · 3”,..., “· 1 ·” are set in 20 ways (see FIG. 11). One or more of the fixed decorative drawing stop patterns are set for each of the variation patterns P2 to P114 stored in the main control ROM 60b, and the main control CPU 60a determines the variation patterns P2 to P114. By doing this, the combination of the fixed decorative drawing of the middle symbol sequence 82 and the planned stop position of the fixed decorative drawing based on the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern corresponding to the variation patterns P2 to P114 is determined as one set or plural A group is narrowed down (see FIGS. 17 to 20). In the drawings and the following description, “☆” represents “4” located between “9” and “1” in the symbol array of the middle symbol row 82.

  In this way, the main control CPU 60a determines or narrows down the fixed decoration drawing to be stopped in the middle symbol row 82 and the fixed stop scheduled positions (effective stop positions S4 to S6) of the fixed decoration drawing to one or a certain level by the main control CPU 60a. As a result, it is possible to narrow down the decorative lines that can be selected in the overall control CPU 65a and narrow down the effective lines L1 to L5 for displaying the reach display or the hit display. In particular, when the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern to be won as a result of the symbol variation effect, the effective line L1 that can display the winning display is specified by specifying the confirmed stop scheduled position of the confirmed winning decoration drawing. Since ~ L5 can be limited, the determination process of the effective lines L1 to L5 for displaying the hit display in the overall control CPU 65a can be simplified. In the embodiment, the effective lines L1 to L5 for displaying the hit display may be referred to as hit display lines.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 17, each of the reach deviation variation patterns P2 to P21 and the reach big hit variation patterns P22 to P41 is set so as to correspond to one fixed decorative drawing stop pattern. That is, for each of the 20 types of reach deviation variation patterns P2 to P21, one different fixed decoration stop pattern is set. Similarly, for each of the 20 types of reach big hit variation patterns P22 to P41, different fixed decoration stop One pattern is set at a time. In other words, 20 defined decorative pattern stop patterns that can be formed from the symbol array of the middle symbol row 82 are assigned to each of the reach deviation variation patterns P2 to P21 and the reach big hit variation patterns P22 to P41. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines any one of the reach deviation variation patterns P2 to P21 and the reach big hit variation patterns P22 to P41, the fixed perched figure that can be stopped in the middle symbol row 82 and the confirmed perched figure are displayed. The combination of the planned stop positions is specified as one by the fixed decoration stop pattern.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, after the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped at the effective stop positions S <b> 1 to S <b> 9 of each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 in the symbol variation effect, at least one of the symbol rows 81. , 82, and 83, the restart patterns P42 to P114 for changing the decoration drawings again are set with one or a plurality of the fixed decoration stop patterns. Specifically, a plurality of finalized decorative drawing stop patterns are set correspondingly to the re-variation patterns P42 to P70 and the re-variation re-lottery patterns P86 to P114 that display the confirmed unit display after displaying the temporary deviation display. ing. Moreover, it is set so that one said fixed decoration drawing stop pattern respond | corresponds with respect to re-lottery patterns P71-P85. In the restart patterns P42 to P114, one or more combinations of a fixed perched figure in the middle symbol row 82 in the symbol variation effect and a fixed stop scheduled position of the fixed perched figure (fixed decorative figure stop pattern) are included. In addition to being specified in a set, a temporary decoration stop (temporary drawing) temporarily stopped at a specific symbol row corresponding to each confirmed per-decoration diagram and a temporary stop scheduled position at which the temporary ornament stop is stopped in the specific symbol row ( The combination of the scheduled stop position) is specified as one set or a plurality of sets. In the embodiment, the combination of the fixed decorative drawing and the planned stop position of the fixed decorative drawing is specified as a specific symbol sequence in which the combination of the temporary decorative drawing and the temporary stop planned position of the temporary decorative drawing is specified in the symbol variation effect. Similar to the specific symbol sequence, a middle symbol sequence 82 is set in which the decorative display variation display is finally stopped. In the embodiment, among the restart patterns P42 to P114, in the re-variation patterns P42 to P70 and the re-variation re-lottery patterns P86 to P114, the temporary decoration map and the temporary decoration map Combinations of temporary stop scheduled positions are specified as a plurality of sets, and in the redrawing patterns P71 to P85, there is one combination of temporary decorative drawings and temporary stop planned positions of the temporary decorative drawings corresponding to each fixed decorative drawing stop pattern. It is set to be specified.

  Here, the combination of the temporary decorative figure which can be temporarily stopped in the middle symbol row 82 and the planned stop position of the temporary ornament drawing is temporarily set to the effective stop positions S4 to S6 of the middle symbol row 82 based on the symbol arrangement. It is determined by the temporary decoration drawing stop pattern that identifies a combination of decorative drawings that can be stopped and displayed. As with the above-mentioned fixed decoration stop pattern, there are 20 patterns for the stoppage of “1, 2”, “• 2 •”, “2 • 3”, etc. ing. Then, one or a plurality of decoration decoration stop patterns are set for the restart patterns P22 to P114 stored in the main control ROM 60b, and the main control CPU 60a sets the restart patterns P22 to P114. By determining, the combination of the temporary decoration drawing of the middle symbol row 82 and the planned stop position of the temporary decoration drawing based on the temporary decoration drawing stop pattern corresponding to the restart pattern P22 to P114 is narrowed down to a plurality of sets. It has become. Here, in each of the restart patterns P22 to P114, the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern and the temporary stop decorative drawing stop pattern are associated with each other in a one-to-one relationship.

  That is, when the restart pattern P22 to P114 is determined in the main control CPU 60a, the combination of the confirmed decorative figure to be stopped in the middle symbol row 82 and the fixed stop scheduled position of the fixed decorative figure (definite decorative figure stop pattern) is In addition to being narrowed down by the main control CPU 60a, the main control CPU 60a also narrows down the combination of temporary decorations to be stopped in the middle symbol row 82 and the temporary stop planned position of the temporary decorations (decorative decoration stop pattern). The overall control CPU 65a not only facilitates processing related to determination of a confirmed perched display and a permissible display line that are selectable per unit display, but also includes a display of a temporary display and a display of a temporary display (a display of a temporary display). Processing related to the determination is also facilitated.

(Determining the final decoration in the main control CPU)
Next, the determination control of the fixed decoration drawing in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines any one of the variation patterns P2 to P114 when the pachinko ball is awarded to the start winning holes 31a and 31b, so that the upper, middle, and lower symbols The fixed decorative drawing stop pattern to be stopped at the middle symbol row 82 in the rows 81, 82, 83 is specified as one or a plurality of sets. Then, when a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the fluctuation patterns P2 to P114 is input to the overall control CPU 65a, the fixed decoration figure specified by the fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a and the fixed stop planned position of the fixed decoration figure The overall control CPU 65a determines the determined decorative drawing actually displayed on the symbol display device 17 and the effective lines L1 to L5 of the fixed decorative drawing in the symbol change effect based on the (decided decorative drawing stop pattern). . That is, when the hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a sets a stop decoration (stop decoration) to be stopped at the middle symbol row 82 and a stop stop position at which the stop decoration is stopped at the middle symbol row 82. It has a function as a design specifying means for determining. The overall control CPU 65a has a function as a winning symbol determining means for determining a confirmed symbol to be displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect based on the winning symbol as the confirmed decorative symbol determined by the main control CPU 60a. At the same time, a function as a hit display line determining means for determining a hit display line for displaying a hit display from the effective lines L1 to L5 based on the determined stop scheduled position determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines any one of the restart patterns P42 to P114, so that the middle symbol row 82 among the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 is changed. The decorative drawing stop pattern to be stopped is specified as one or a plurality of sets. Then, when a variation pattern designation command for designating the temporary decoration map and the restart pattern P42 to P114 for specifying the temporary stop planned position is input to the overall control CPU 65a, the restart pattern P42 to P114 determined by the main control CPU 60a. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine a temporary decoration diagram that is actually displayed on the symbol display device 17 and a temporary decoration diagram display line for displaying the temporary decoration diagram based on the temporary decoration stop pattern specified by ing. That is, the main control CPU 60a is a means for determining, when the hit determination is an affirmative determination, a temporary decoration figure to be stopped at the middle symbol row 82 and a temporary stop scheduled position at which the temporary decoration figure is to be stopped in the middle symbol row 82. It has the function of. Then, the overall control CPU 65a has a function as a temporary symbol determining means for determining a decorative symbol to be displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect based on the temporary ornamental symbol (temporary symbol) determined by the main control CPU 60a. At the same time, a decoration drawing display line determining means for determining a decoration drawing display line for displaying the decoration drawing from the effective lines L1 to L5 passing through the temporary stop scheduled positions corresponding to the decoration drawing determined by the main control CPU 60a. It has the function as.

(Determination of finalized decoration drawings in the general control CPU)
Next, the determination of the final decoration in the overall control CPU 65a will be described below. As described above, in the variation patterns P2 to P114 determined by the main control CPU 60a, one or more fixed decorative drawing stop patterns are specified for each variation pattern, and in the restart patterns P42 to P114, In addition to the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern, one or a plurality of temporary decorative drawing stop patterns are specified. Based on the change pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a determines the fixed decorative drawing It is configured to determine a decorative drawing, a fixed decorative drawing) and a temporary decorative drawing (temporary decorative drawing, temporary temporary decorative drawing) and to determine a stop display position of the fixed decorative drawing and temporary decorative drawing.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the overall control ROM 65b stores a reach misalignment map allocation table that determines a decoration drawing that forms a reach display in the reach misalignment variation patterns P2 to P21. The reach off-decoration map allocation table is displayed in a fixed design (stopped-decoration diagram) to be stopped and displayed on the upper symbol column 81 in the symbol variation effect, and a fixed stop scheduled position of the final symbol and the lower symbol column 83. The finalized decorative drawing and the final scheduled stop position of the finalized decorative drawing are determined. Here, the combination of the fixed decorative figure that can be stopped and displayed in the upper symbol row 81 and the lower symbol row 83 and the fixed stop scheduled position of the fixed decorative drawing is the effective stop position S1 of each of the symbol rows 81 and 83 based on the symbol arrangement. ˜S3, S7 to S9 are specified by a decorative drawing stop pattern (definite decorative drawing stop pattern) that can be stopped and displayed at a time. Specifically, “9/8”, “• 8 •”, “8 • 7” are used as decorative drawing stop patterns that specify combinations of decorative drawings that can be stopped in the upper symbol row 81 and the planned stop positions of the decorative drawings. As a decoration stop pattern that specifies combinations of decorations that can be stopped in the lower symbol row 83 and the planned stop positions of the decorations, “1.2” is set. ”,“ • 2 • ”,“ 2 • 3 ”,...,“ • 1 • ”are set in 18 ways in total (see FIG. 11). Then, in the reach off-decoration map allocation table, a reach display (reach line) that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a in the final symbol stop pattern of the upper symbol row 81 and the final symbol stop pattern of the lower symbol row 83 is formed. For the combination to be reached, a determination value for detachment is assigned to each of the detachment variation patterns P2 to P21. Here, in the reach misplacement drawing distribution table, for each reach misalignment variation pattern, a combination of the final design stop pattern of the upper design row 81 and the final design stop sequence of the lower design row 83 that does not form a hit display finally. A predetermined number of determination values (total number of 643) are assigned to each.

  Then, when a variation pattern designation command for designating the out-of-reach variation pattern P2 to P21 is input, the fixed decorative pattern stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82 specified by the variation patterns P2 to P21 designated by the variation pattern designation command. The central control CPU 65a determines the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82 (that is, the fixed symbol drawing of the middle symbol row 82 and the planned stop position (effective stop positions S4 to S6) of the fixed decorative symbol). To do. Further, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a acquires a random number for determining the detachable decoration drawing from the overall control RAM 65c, and determines the random number based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The overall control CPU 65a determines a combination of the decorative pattern stop pattern of the upper symbol sequence 81 to which the corresponding determination value is assigned and the finalized decorative symbol stop pattern of the lower symbol sequence 83, and the upper symbol sequence is determined based on each finalized decorative symbol stop pattern. 81 and the lower symbol row 83 are determined to determine a misplaced illustration and a planned stop position (effective stop positions S1 to S3, S7 to S9) of the confirmed undecorated view. Here, the random numbers for losing reach are updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the overall control RAM 65c to rewrite the value before the update. As a result, it is determined that the effective stop positions S1 to S9 in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 are determined, and the decorative drawing is determined, and after the reach display is formed, the decorative combination is finally displayed as a shift display (reach shift display). Is displayed to stop.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the overall control ROM 65b includes a fixed hit decoration map used for determining a fixed hit decoration map based on the reach big hit variation patterns P22 to P41 and the restart patterns P42 to P114. A minute table is stored. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of fixed decorative drawing allocation tables are stored in the overall control ROM 65b, and in accordance with the variation pattern designation command inputted from the main control CPU 60a, the fixed decorative drawings used for determining the fixed decorative drawings are determined. The overall control CPU 65a determines the decoration map distribution table. More specifically, the first determined per-decoration map allocation table used when the main control CPU 60a determines the jackpot game to which the probability variation state is given, and the jackpot game to which the main control CPU 60a does not impart the probability variation state are determined. The second determined per-decoration map distribution table used in this case is set in the overall control ROM 65b.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the first determined per-decoration map allocation table includes a predetermined number of per-decision per-decision map determinations for the ornaments that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a for each of the variation patterns P22 to P114. A judgment value is assigned. For example, for the reach big hit variation pattern P22, since “1 · 2” is specified as the definitive decorative drawing stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82 (see FIG. 17), as shown in FIG. A predetermined number of determination values (total number of 97) are assigned to the decorative drawings of “1” and “2” in the decorative drawing distribution table, and “definite decorative drawing stop pattern“ Since “2 ·” is specified (see FIG. 17), as shown in FIG. 22, the determination value is assigned only to the decoration drawing “2” in the first determined per-decoration drawing distribution table. Yes. Then, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a acquires a random number for determining the decorative pattern for determination, and based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, a determination value corresponding to the random number The overall control CPU 65a determines the decorative drawing to which is assigned as a fixed decorative drawing. That is, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the reach jackpot variation pattern P22, the overall control CPU 65a determines “1” or “2” as the fixed perimeter, and similarly the reach jackpot variation pattern. In the case of P23, the overall control CPU 65a determines "2" as a confirmed per-decorative drawing. In this way, for reach big hit variation patterns P22 to 41, for each of the decidable decorative drawings (ie, one or two) specified by the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern corresponding to each variation pattern. A determination value is assigned, and the overall control CPU 65a determines one decoration from the decorations specified by the fixed decoration stop pattern as a confirmed per decoration. Here, the random number for determining the fixed decorative figure is updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the overall control RAM 65c to rewrite the value before the update. The

  In addition, since a plurality of definitive decorative drawing stop patterns are set for the re-variation patterns P42 to 70 and the re-variation re-lottery patterns P86 to 114, the re-variation patterns P42 to 70 and the re-variation re-lottery patterns P86 to P86- Determination values are assigned to all the decorative drawings (that is, one type or two types of effective symbols) that can be determined based on the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern corresponding to each of 114. In addition, in the re-lottery patterns P71 to P85 and the re-variation re-lottery patterns P86 to P114, since the confirmation per hit is formed by the decorative drawing that finally determines that the probability variation state is given, the re-variation patterns P42 to P42 70 and decorative drawings that can be determined based on the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern corresponding to each of the re-variation redrawing patterns P86 to 114 (that is, the first identification is determined). A judgment value is assigned only to (symbol).

  And, for the second determined per-decoration map allocation table, for the perforation map that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a for each of the variation patterns P22 to P70, as in the first final per-decoration map allocation table. Thus, a predetermined number of determination values for determining a decorative figure per determination are assigned. Here, since the second confirmed winning decoration distribution table is used when the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit game that does not give a certain probability change state, it is used. In the distribution table, a variation pattern P25 or the like that specifies an odd number of decorations at the effective stop position S5 in the middle symbol row 82 is not set. Similarly, in the second determined per-decoration map allocation table, a per-decision display is displayed with a combination of a decorate figure (that is, a first identification symbol) that is determined to be given a probable change state after the end of the big hit game. The re-lottery patterns P71 to P85 including the re-lottery effect and the re-variable re-lottery patterns P86 to P114 are not set. That is, the second determined per-decoration map allocation table is configured by reach big hit variation patterns P22 to P41 and re-variation patterns P42 to P70.

  Further, in the second confirmed per-decoration map allocation table, “1.2” is specified as the definitive ornament stop pattern for the reach big hit variation pattern P22, but only for the ornament “2”. Judgment values (total 97) are assigned. In this way, in the second determined per-decoration map allocation table, an odd-numbered ornament (first identification symbol) and an even-numbered ornament (that is, the second ornament) are added to the fixed ornament stop pattern specified by the variation pattern. If an identification symbol) is included, the overall control CPU 65a cannot determine the odd number of ornaments as a confirmed per symbol by assigning the determination value only to the even number of ornaments (that is, the second identification symbol). It has become. In other words, in the second determined per-decoration map allocation table, among the ornamental figures that can be determined based on the definitive ornament stop patterns corresponding to the reach big hit variation patterns P22 to P41 and the re-variation patterns P42 to P70, respectively. The determination value is assigned only to the decoration (that is, the second identification symbol) for which it is not certain that the probability variation state is given.

(Hit display line decision control)
Next, the control for determining the hit display line for displaying the hit display in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described. The overall control ROM 65b is used to determine a hit display line for each confirmed per-decorative map determined based on the first determined per-decorative map allocation table and the second determined per-decorative map allocation table. A hit display line distribution table is set. That is, in the embodiment, 10 types of hit display line distribution tables are set according to the decorative drawings of “1” to “9” and “☆”. Note that FIG. 24 is a hit display line distribution table selected when the confirmed winning decoration is “1”, and FIG. 25 is a winning display line selected when the determined winning decoration is “2”. It is a distribution table. In addition, description of the hit display line distribution table corresponding to other decoration drawings is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, the winning display line distribution table is set with variation patterns P22 to P114 that can determine the fixed winning decorations targeted by each winning display line distribution table. In addition, a predetermined number of hit display line determination values are assigned to the hit display lines that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a according to the stop positions of the fixed hit decorations identified by the respective variation patterns P22 to P114. It has been. That is, for example, in the hit display line distribution table selected when the fixed winning decoration diagram is “1”, the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82 specified by the variation patterns P22 to P114 is “1”. In the hit display line distribution table selected when only the variation pattern including the figure is set and the confirmed per-decoration diagram is “2”, the definitive ornament diagram of the middle symbol row 82 specified by the variation patterns P22 to P114. Only a variation pattern in which the stop pattern includes a decorative drawing of “2” is set.

  Then, when the change pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a acquires a random number for determining the display line and corresponds to the random number based on the change patterns P22 to P114 designated by the change pattern designation command. The overall control CPU 65a determines the effective lines L1 to L5 to which the determination values are assigned as hit display lines. Here, the random number for determining the hit display line is updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the overall control RAM 65c to rewrite the value before the update. .

  Here, as the hit display line, a display per result obtained when a single line reach is generated in any one of the right and left effective lines L1, the middle effective line L2, and the left effective line L3 is displayed. Two hit display lines and two hits in which the result hit display is displayed when a double reach is generated on the two first and second inclined effective lines L4 and L5 extending obliquely at the same time. Since there can be display lines, a predetermined number of hit display line determination values are assigned to each hit display line for each variation pattern.

  For example, when the overall control CPU 65a determines a decoration figure of “2” as the determined winning decoration pattern based on the reach jackpot fluctuation pattern P22, the decoration figure of “2” specified by the reach jackpot fluctuation pattern P22 is determined. Since it is specified that the planned stop position is the right effective stop position S4 of the middle symbol row 82, as shown in FIG. 25, the hit display line distribution table for the confirmed perched decoration “2” A judgment value for determining a display line is assigned only to the right effective line L1 passing through the right effective stop position S4 of the middle symbol row 82. Therefore, when the decorative figure “2” is determined as the confirmed winning decorative figure based on the reach big hit variation pattern P22, the right effective line L1 is determined as the winning display line by the overall control CPU 65a. Similarly, when the overall control CPU 65a determines the decorative figure “2” as the determined winning decorative figure based on the reach big hit fluctuation pattern P24, the decorative figure “2” specified by the reach big hit fluctuation pattern P22. Is specified to be the left effective stop position S6 of the middle symbol row 82, as shown in FIG. 25, the hit display line distribution table for the confirmed perched decoration “2” The determination value for determining the display line is assigned only to the left effective line L3 passing through the left effective stop position S6 of the middle symbol row 82. Therefore, when the decorative figure “2” is determined as the confirmed winning decorative figure based on the reach big hit variation pattern P24, the left effective line L3 is determined as the winning display line by the overall control CPU 65a.

  In addition, when the overall control CPU 65a determines the decorative figure “2” as the final winning decorative pattern based on the reach big hit fluctuation pattern P23, the decorative figure “2” specified by the reach big hit fluctuation pattern P23 is determined. It is specified that the planned stop position is the middle effective stop position S5 in the middle symbol row 82. Here, as the effective lines passing through the middle effective stop position S4 of the middle symbol row 82, the middle effective line L2, the first inclined effective line L4, and the second inclined effective line L5 correspond. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25, in the hit display line distribution table for the confirmed perched decoration “2”, the middle effective line L2 passing through the left effective stop position S6 of the middle symbol row 82, the first inclined effective line Determination values for determining the hit display line are assigned to the three effective lines L4 and the second inclined effective line L5. Therefore, when the decoration figure of “2” is determined as the confirmed winning decoration figure based on the reach big hit fluctuation pattern P23, the single line of the middle effective line L2, the first inclined effective line L4, and the second inclined effective line Any effective line of the L5 double lines is determined by the overall control CPU 65a as a winning display line.

  Here, in each hit display line distribution table selected when the overall control ROM 65b determines an even number of decorative drawings as the confirmed winning decorative drawings, the first inclined effective line L4 and the first effective line L4 rather than the middle effective line L2 are included. The number of determination values assigned to the 2-tilted effective line L5 is set to be large. In other words, when an even number of decorative drawings is determined by the overall control CPU 65a as the confirmed per decorative drawing, the symbol variation effect is determined by increasing the probability that the double line reach is determined rather than the single line reach. In the meantime, the expectation that a hit display is formed with an odd number of decorations can be continuously maintained.

  In addition, when the overall control CPU 65a determines the decorative drawing “2” as the final decorative drawing based on the re-variation pattern, a plurality of fixed decorative drawing stop patterns are specified corresponding to the re-variation pattern. Therefore, in the hit display line distribution table for the confirmed decorative drawing “2”, effective stop positions S4 to S4 that are the planned stop positions of the decorative drawing “2” specified by the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern are displayed. A determination value for determining the hit display line is assigned to each effective line passing through S6. For example, in the re-variation pattern P49, it is specified that in the corresponding fixed decoration stop pattern, the decoration stop of “2” has the planned stop position as either the middle effective stop position S5 or the left effective stop position S6. Is done. Therefore, in the hit display line distribution table for the confirmed perched symbol “2”, the middle effective line L2 passing through the middle effective stop position S5 of the middle symbol row 82 and the left passing through the left effective stop position S6 of the middle symbol row 82 are displayed. The determination value for determining the display line is assigned to the variation pattern P49 for the four effective lines of the effective line L3, the first inclined effective line L4, and the second inclined effective line L5.

  In addition, in the case of the odd-numbered decorative drawing determined by the overall control CPU 65a, the control for determining the hit display line is such that the even-numbered decorative drawing (second identification symbol) is determined in the above-mentioned fixed winning decorative drawing. Since it is basically the same as the control for determining the hit display line, the details of the basic part are omitted. When the overall control CPU 65a determines an odd number of decorations as a confirmed winning decoration based on the reach jackpot variation pattern, the planned stoppage position of the confirmed winning decoration specified by the reach jackpot variation pattern is valid in the middle symbol row 82. In the case of the stop position S5 (for example, in the case of the reach big hit fluctuation pattern P41), as the hit display line passing through the middle effective stop position S4 of the middle symbol row 82, the single effective line L2 or the first gradient effective A double line of the line L4 and the second inclined effective line L5 is determined. Here, each hit display line distribution table selected when the overall control ROM 65b determines an odd number of decorative drawings as the confirmed winning decorative drawings is more than the first inclined effective line L4 and the second inclined effective line L5. The number of determination values assigned to the middle effective line L2 is set to be large. That is, when an odd number of decorative drawings is determined by the overall control CPU 65a as the determined winning decorative drawing, the symbol variation effect is determined by increasing the probability that the single line reach is determined rather than the double line reach. Until then, the expectation that a hit display is formed with an odd number of decorations is enhanced. Then, by changing the ratio of the hit display line selected according to the type of the confirmed winning decoration drawing, it is possible to have different game characteristics for each type of the determined winning decoration drawing.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 65a, based on the decorative pattern stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82 specified by the variation patterns P22 to P114 determined by the main control CPU 60a, each effective stop position S4˜ of the middle symbol row 82. In S6, the determined perched figure to be confirmed and stopped is determined, and the hit display line is determined from the effective lines L1 to L5 passing through the effective stop positions S4 to S6 where the determined confirmed perched figure is stopped and displayed. . That is, the main control CPU 60a narrows down to a certain range by determining the variation patterns P22 to P114 by determining the variation patterns P22 to P114, and the fixed perched figures to be stopped at the effective stop positions S4 to S7 of the middle symbol row 82. Thus, the determined per-decoration chart and hit display line that can be selected in the overall control CPU 65a are limited, and the control related to the determination of the hit display line and the final per-decoration chart in the overall control CPU 65a is simplified.

(Provisional design decision control)
Next, when a variation pattern designation command for designating the restart pattern P42 to P114 (revariation pattern P42 to P70, re-lottery pattern P71 to P85, re-variation re-lottery pattern P86 to P114) is input, overall control is performed. The decoration control of the decoration drawing and the determination control of the decoration drawing display line by the CPU 65a will be described. The general control CPU 65a of the embodiment is specified by the restart pattern P42 to P114 specified by the change pattern specifying command when the change pattern specifying command specifying the restart pattern P42 to P114 is input from the main control CPU 60a. Based on the stoppage stop pattern, the stoppage stop pattern to be temporarily stopped in the middle symbol row 82 is determined, and the upper and lower symbol rows (design row other than the specific symbol row) 81 and 83 are temporarily stopped. Deciding a decoration stop pattern, and display a decoration display line from the effective lines L1 to L5 passing through the decoration display specified by the upper and lower symbol rows 81, 83. It is set to determine. That is, the overall control CPU 65a of the embodiment functions as a temporary decoration drawing determination unit that determines a temporary decoration drawing stop pattern from a plurality of temporary decoration drawing stop patterns specified by the main control CPU 60a, and displays the temporary decoration drawing. It is comprised so that it may function as temporary decoration drawing display line determination means which determines a decoration drawing display line. More specifically, a temporary decorative drawing (temporary decorative drawing) that temporarily stops the middle symbol row 82 based on the determined per-decorative drawing of the middle symbol row 82 determined by the overall control CPU 65a (decorative perimeter drawing decoration pattern). The main control CPU 60a has a function as a first temporary stop decorative drawing determining means for determining a (stop pattern), and the fixed perched figure (decorative perched figure stop pattern) and the first temporary decorative figure Means (second temporary drawing stop pattern) for determining temporary decorations (temporary drawing stop pattern) to be temporarily stopped on the upper and lower decorative drawing rows 81 and 83 based on the temporary decoration drawings (temporary drawing stop pattern) determined by the determining means The overall control CPU 65a has a function as a symbol determining means). Then, after temporarily stopping the temporary ornaments on the temporary ornaments display line based on the determined temporary ornaments stop pattern, the determined winning ornaments determined based on the determination control of the final determined decorative ornaments are displayed as hits. The overall control CPU 65a performs control so as to execute the symbol variation effect so as to be stopped on the line.

  Here, the overall control CPU 65a of the embodiment is set so as to determine the same effective lines L1 to L5 as the hit display lines for displaying the fixed hit decoration diagram as the temporary ornament map display lines for displaying the temporary ornament map. . In this way, the overall control CPU 65a determines that the winning display line and the decoration drawing display line coincide with each other, so that the above-described restart effect (revariation effect or re-lottery performed based on the restart patterns P42 to P114). Since it is only necessary to pay attention to the same effective lines L1 to L5 in the production and the re-variation re-drawing production), it is possible to increase the interest of the game by allowing the player to recognize the restart production without confusion. Further, since the overall control CPU 65a determines the effective lines L1 to L5 that are the same as the winning display lines as the decoration display lines, there is no need to hold data for determining the decoration display lines, and the overall control ROM 65b. The storage capacity can be reduced and the cost can be reduced, and the processing load of the overall control CPU 65a can be reduced.

(Regarding the determination of temporary decorations)
In the overall control CPU 65a of the embodiment, when a variation pattern designation command designating any one of the re-lottery patterns P71 to P85 or the re-variation re-lottery patterns P86 to P114 is input as the restart patterns P42 to P114, The overall control CPU 65a uses, as the temporary decoration stop pattern of the temporary contact drawing in the middle symbol row 82, the temporary stop display stop pattern that is different from the fixed stop display pattern of the fixed decorative display determined by the control CPU 65a. Is set to determine. Specifically, in the symbol arrangement of the middle symbol row 82, the overall decoration is the temporary decoration drawing stop pattern in which the same decorative drawing as the fixed decorative drawing specified by the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern is positioned two frames before as the temporary decorative drawing. The control CPU 65a is set to determine. For example, when the overall control CPU 65a specifies the fixed decorative figure as “5” and specifies the fixed decorative figure stop pattern as “.5.”, Two frames before (2 pieces on the symbol arrangement in the middle symbol row 82) The overall control CPU 65a determines “.4.”, Which is the previous decorative drawing stop pattern), as the temporary decorative drawing stop pattern of the temporary hitting decorative drawing, and “4” is displayed at the same position as the stop position of the final fixed decorative drawing. "Is determined to be determined as a temporary hit decoration. Similarly, when the overall control CPU 65a specifies the fixed decorative figure as “3” and the fixed decorative figure stop pattern as “2 · 3”, two frames before (2) on the symbol arrangement in the middle symbol row 82 (2 The overall control CPU 65a determines "1.2" as the previous decorative drawing stop pattern) as the temporary decorative drawing stop pattern of the temporary winning decorative drawing, and is displayed at the same position as the stop position of the confirmed decorative drawing " “2” is set to be determined as a temporary hit decoration. That is, the overall control CPU 65a has a function as means for determining a temporary decorative drawing as a temporary winning decorative drawing to be temporarily stopped in the middle decorative symbol row 82 which is a specific decorative drawing row (third temporary symbol determining means). Yes.

  Further, when the overall control CPU 65a determines the temporary decoration stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82, the same decorative drawing as that of the middle symbol row 82 is used as the temporary winning ornaments of the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83. The overall control CPU 65a is determined. Then, when the temporary winning decorations of the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83 are determined, the temporary winning ornaments are displayed on the hit display line as the temporary ornament display line in the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83. The overall control CPU 65a determines the decoration stop pattern. For example, when “4” is determined as the temporary decorative drawing and the first inclined effective line L4 is determined as the winning display line, “5.4” is determined as the temporary decorative drawing stop pattern of the upper symbol row 81. In addition, when “4 · 3” is determined as the temporary decoration stop pattern of the lower symbol row 83, “2” is determined as the temporary decorative display and the right effective line L1 is determined as the winning display line, It is set so that “3 · 2” is determined as the decorative drawing stop pattern of the symbol row 81 and “1 · 2” is determined as the decorative drawing stop pattern of the lower symbol row 83. That is, at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83, the temporary contact decoration drawing is temporarily stopped at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 on the contact display line as the temporary decoration display line determined by the overall control CPU 65a. By doing so, a temporary hit display is formed.

(Regarding the decision of temporary decorative drawings)
In the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a performs each effective stop of the middle symbol row 82 based on the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern specified by the restart patterns P42 to P114 (variation pattern designation command) determined by the main control CPU 60a. It is set to determine the temporary decoration stop pattern of the temporary decorative drawing that forms the temporary display at positions S4 to S6. That is, in the temporary decoration specified by the temporary decoration stop pattern, the temporary decoration located on the temporary decoration display line is determined by the overall control CPU 65a as the temporary offset decoration or temporary contact decoration. Specifically, in the overall control ROM 65b, as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, in the restart patterns P42 to P114, a temporary decoration diagram stop pattern for the middle symbol row 82 that is temporarily displayed is displayed. A decorative map allocation table is stored. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of decoration map allocation tables are stored in the overall control ROM 65b, and a decoration map stop pattern that is temporarily displayed in response to a variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a. The overall control CPU 65a determines the decoration map allocation table used for the determination. That is, when a variation pattern designating command for designating the revariation patterns P42 to P70 or the revariation re-lottery patterns P86 to P114 is input from the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a selects one from the plurality of decoration map distribution tables. The table is selected, and the decoration stop pattern of the temporary decoration drawing that is temporarily displayed is determined. Specifically, the overall control ROM 65b is the first used by the overall control CPU 65a when a variation pattern designation command for designating the re-variation patterns P42 to P70 is input from the main control CPU 60a as a decoration map distribution table. The primary decoration table (see FIG. 26) and the second decoration used by the overall control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a receives a variation pattern designation command for designating the re-variation / redraw lottery pattern P86 to P114. A primary distribution table is set (see FIG. 27).

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, in the first and second temporary decorative drawing primary distribution tables, for each fixed decorative drawing stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82 that can be determined by each variation pattern P42 to P114, A temporary decoration map secondary distribution table TK that defines a temporary decoration map stop pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a is defined. For example, as shown in FIG. 27, when the main control CPU 60a determines the re-variation pattern P41, the middle symbol sequence 82 determined by the overall control CPU 65a is determined based on the first temporary decoration map primary distribution table. Regardless of the decoration stop pattern, the temporary decoration secondary distribution table TK1 is determined by the overall control CPU 65a. In addition, when the main control CPU 60a determines the re-variation pattern P41, if ". *." Is determined by the overall control CPU 65a as the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82, the temporary decorative drawing secondary distribution table. When TK2 is determined by the overall control CPU 65a and “1.2” is determined by the overall control CPU 65a as the fixed decoration stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82, the temporary decoration diagram secondary distribution table TK1 is determined by the overall control CPU 65a. Is done. Similarly, when the main control CPU 60a determines the re-variation re-lottery pattern P86, as shown in FIG. 27, the middle symbol sequence determined by the overall control CPU 65a based on the second temporary decoration map primary distribution table Regardless of the fixed decoration drawing stop pattern 82, the temporary decoration drawing secondary distribution table TK1 is determined by the overall control CPU 65a. In addition, when the main control CPU 60a determines the re-variation redrawing pattern 89, if ".1." Is determined by the overall control CPU 65a as the fixed decoration drawing stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82, the temporary decoration drawing secondary vibration is determined. When the division table TK2 is determined by the overall control CPU 65a, and “2 · 3” is determined by the overall control CPU 65a as the definitive decorative drawing stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82, the temporary decoration secondary distribution table TK1 is determined by the overall control CPU 65a. Determined by.

  Here, in the first temporary decoration map primary distribution table, a plurality of re-variation patterns P42 to P70 and a fixed decorative pattern stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82 that can be specified by each re-variation pattern P42 to P70 are included. There are set types (four types in the embodiment) of the decorative map secondary distribution table TK. Similarly, the second temporary decoration drawing primary distribution table corresponds to the fixed decoration drawing stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82 that can be specified by the re-variation re-lottery patterns P86 to P114 and the re-variation re-lottery patterns P86 to P114. In addition, a plurality of types (four types in the embodiment) of the decorative drawing secondary distribution table TK are set. In addition, the same primary decoration table secondary distribution table TK is used for the first temporary decoration map primary allocation table and the second temporary decoration map primary allocation table, and the data capacity of the overall control ROM 65b is reduced. The cost can be reduced by suppressing the processing load of the overall control CPU 65a.

  As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in each of the decorative drawing secondary distribution tables TK, a decorative drawing stop pattern that can be stopped in the middle symbol row 82 is defined for each variation pattern. In other words, a predetermined number of determination values for determining a decoration map is assigned to each decoration map secondary distribution table TK with respect to a decoration map stop pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a for each variation pattern. . Specifically, in each of the secondary decoration allocation tables TK, the temporary decoration figure stop pattern different from the fixed decorative figure stop pattern of the fixed decorative figure in the middle symbol row 82 with respect to the re-variation patterns P42 to P70. Is assigned a determination value for determining a temporary decoration drawing, and is different from at least a fixed decoration drawing stop pattern of the fixed decorative drawing in the middle symbol row 82 with respect to the re-variation redrawing patterns P86 to P114. A determination value for determining a decoration drawing is assigned. In the embodiment, in each of the temporary decorative drawing secondary allocation tables TK, for the re-variation redrawing patterns P86 to P114, the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern of the fixed decorative drawing in the middle symbol row 82 and the temporary in the middle symbol row 82 are temporary. A determination value for determining a temporary decoration drawing is assigned to a decorative drawing stop pattern different from each of the temporary decorative drawing stop patterns of the winning decoration drawing. In other words, in the embodiment, the overall control ROM 65b confirms the confirmation per display after the re-variation effect as the temporary decoration stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82 that is temporarily displayed when the re-variation patterns P42 to P70 are selected. It is set to determine a pattern other than the decorative drawing stop pattern. In addition, the overall control ROM 65b displays the middle symbol sequence that is temporarily displayed after the re-variation effect as the temporary ornament stop pattern of the middle symbol sequence 82 that is temporarily displayed when the re-variation re-lottery pattern P86 to P114 is selected. 82 is set so as to determine a pattern different from the fixed decoration drawing stop pattern of 82 and the fixed decoration drawing stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82 that is displayed per fixed after the re-drawing effect.

  For example, in the secondary allocation table TK1 of the temporary decorative drawing, the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern (“8 · 9”, “· 9 ·” or “9 · ☆”) for the fixed variation decorative drawing for the re-variation pattern P42. ) Is assigned only to a stoppage pattern (“· 8.”) Different from the stoppage decoration pattern, and the fixed decoration figure of the fixed peripheries is assigned to the re-variation pattern P43. Judgment value for determining decoration drawings is assigned only to the stoppage pattern ("8.9") that is different from the stop pattern (".9.", "9. ☆" or ". ☆.") It has been. Similarly, the temporary allocation secondary allocation table TK1 is different from the fixed decoration stop pattern (“9 · ☆” or “☆ · 1”) of the fixed illustration for the re-variable redrawing pattern P86. In addition, the temporary decoration stoppage pattern ("8.") different from the temporary stoppage stoppage pattern ("8.9" or "9. ☆") determined based on the determination of the temporary attachment decoration described above. The determination value for determining the temporary decoration drawing is assigned only to the fixed variation drawing stop pattern (“☆ · 1” or “· 1 ·”) of the fixed decoration drawing for the re-variable redrawing pattern P87. Is different from the temporary decoration map stop pattern ("9 *" or "* ☆") and is different from the temporary pattern stop pattern ("8.9") only The judgment value is assigned. It should be noted that a determination value for determining a decoration map is assigned to only one decoration map stop pattern for each variation pattern in the decoration map secondary distribution table TK1.

  Similarly, in the temporary decoration map secondary distribution table TK2, the fixed decoration map stop pattern (“· 2 ·”, “2 · 3”, “· 3” is set for the fixed variation illustration P49 for the re-variation pattern P49.・ ”,“ 3 ・ 4 ”,“ ・ 4 ・ ”,“ 4 ・ 5 ”,“ ・ 5 ・ ”,“ 5 ・ 6 ”or“ ・ 6 ・ ”)・ The determination value for determining the decoration is assigned to “2” and “• ☆ •”). In the temporary allocation map secondary distribution table TK2, the fixed decoration map stop pattern ("3.4", "4.5", ".5") is displayed for the re-variation re-lottery pattern P94.・ ”,“ 5 ・ 6 ”,“ 6 ・ 7 ”,“ ・ 7 ・ ”or“ 7 ・ 8 ”), and the temporary stoppage pattern (“ 2 ・ 3 ”,“ 3 ”)・ 4 ”,“ ・ 4 ・ ”,“ 4 ・ 5 ”,“ 5 ・ 6 ”,“ ・ 6 ・ ”or“ 6 ・ 7 ”) and different decoration stop patterns (“ ・ 2 ・ ”and“ ☆ ”)・ The decision value for determining the decoration drawing is assigned to “1”). In this way, the determination values for determining the decoration drawings are assigned to the two decoration pattern stop patterns for each variation pattern in the decoration map secondary distribution table TK2. That is, in the plurality of secondary decoration table allocation tables, the temporary stoppage stop pattern to which the determination value for determining the temporary decoration map is assigned to each of the re-variation patterns P42 to P70 and the re-variation re-lottery patterns P86 to P114, and Although the number of temporary decoration stop patterns is different, the fixed decorative figure stop pattern of the fixed decorative figure and the temporary decorative stop pattern of the temporary decorative figure do not overlap with the temporarily dismissed temporary stop figure stop pattern in the middle symbol row 82. Is set.

  Then, when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a acquires a random number for determining a decoration drawing, and based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, a determination value corresponding to the random number is obtained. The overall control CPU 65a determines the allocated decorative drawing stop pattern, and based on the decorative drawing stop pattern, the temporary decorative drawing of the middle symbol row 82 and the planned stop position of the decorative drawing (effective stop positions S4 to S6). ). Here, the random number for determining the decoration is updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the overall control RAM 65c to rewrite the value before the update.

(Regarding the determination of temporary misalignment of upper and lower symbol rows)
The overall control CPU 65a, when the temporary decoration stop pattern to be temporarily displayed in the middle symbol row 82 is determined, stops and displays in the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83 based on the confirmed per-decoration diagram or the temporary perfomance decoration diagram. It is set so as to determine the provisional decorative drawing. Specifically, when the re-variation patterns P42 to P70 are input as the variation pattern designation command, the same decoration as the fixed decoration stop pattern of the fixed peripheries displayed in the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83 is stopped. The overall control CPU 65a is set to determine the stop pattern as a temporary decoration drawing stop pattern of the temporary decorative drawing of the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83 forming the temporary deviation display. In addition, when the re-variation re-lottery pattern P86 to P114 is input as the variation pattern designation command, the same decoration stop as the temporary decoration stop pattern of the temporary contact decorations displayed in the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83 is stopped. The overall control CPU 65a is set so as to determine the temporary decoration stop pattern of the temporary contact decorations of the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83 that form the temporary display of the pattern. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines the re-variation patterns P42 to P70, the decorative figure determined as the fixed perched figure to be fixed and stopped in the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83 other than the middle symbol row 82 is The overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine a temporary misplacement drawing to be temporarily stopped at the symbol rows 81 and 83. In addition, when the re-variation re-lottery pattern P86 to P114 is determined in the main control CPU 60a, the decoration figure determined as the temporary winning decoration figure to be fixed and stopped in the upper and lower symbol rows 81, 83 other than the middle symbol row 82, The overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine the temporary misplacement drawing to be temporarily stopped in the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83.

  Here, an example of the determination process of the temporary decoration drawing executed by the overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 when the restart patterns P42 to P114 are input will be specifically described.

  30, first, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command for designating re-variation patterns P42 to P70 has been input to the overall control CPU 65a (step D1). When a variation pattern designation command for designating the re-variation patterns P42 to P70 is input, a decoration drawing (temporarily dismissed pattern) different from the confirmed per-decoration drawing is displayed on the temporary decoration drawing display line in the middle symbol row 82. The overall control CPU 65a determines the decoration drawing stop pattern to be displayed. Specifically, based on the first and second temporary decoration map primary distribution table and the secondary decoration map secondary distribution table, the change pattern specified by the change pattern designation command and the determined symbol pattern 82 The overall control CPU 65a determines a temporary decoration drawing stop pattern that can be stopped and displayed in the middle symbol row 82 corresponding to the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern that specifies the decoration drawing (step D2). When the stoppage pattern that can be stopped and displayed in the middle symbol row 82 is determined, the same ornamental drawing as the confirmed per-decoration diagram is displayed on the decoration display line in the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83. The overall control CPU 65a determines the decoration drawing stop pattern of the symbol row 81 and the decoration drawing stop pattern of the lower symbol row 83 (step D3).

  In addition, when a variation pattern designation command for designating the re-lottery patterns P71 to P85 is input, a decoration drawing (temporary decoration drawing) different from the confirmed winning decoration drawing is displayed on the temporary decoration drawing display line in the middle symbol row 82. The overall decoration CPU 65a determines the decoration drawing stop pattern displayed in (Step D5). Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a determines a temporary decoration drawing stop pattern in which the decorative drawing two frames before the confirmed decorative drawing is displayed on the temporary decoration drawing display line in the middle symbol row 82. When the stoppage pattern that can be stopped and displayed in the middle symbol row 82 is determined, the same ornamental drawing as the confirmed per-decoration diagram is displayed on the decoration display line in the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83. The overall control CPU 65a determines the decoration drawing stop pattern of the symbol row 81 and the decoration drawing stop pattern of the lower symbol row 83 (step D6).

  Furthermore, when a variation pattern designation command for designating the re-variation redrawing pattern P86 to P114 is input, a decoration drawing (temporary winning decoration drawing) different from the confirmed winning decoration drawing is displayed in the middle symbol row 82 as a temporary decoration drawing display. The overall control CPU 65a determines the decoration drawing stop pattern displayed on the line (step D8). Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a determines a temporary decoration drawing stop pattern in which the decorative drawing two frames before the confirmed decorative drawing is displayed on the temporary decorative drawing display line in the middle symbol row 82. When the temporary winning decoration drawing of the middle symbol row 82 is determined, a decorative drawing different from the temporary winning decoration drawing (temporary dismissal drawing) is displayed on the temporary decoration drawing display line in the middle symbol row 82. The overall control CPU 65a determines the stop pattern. Specifically, based on the first and second temporary decoration map primary distribution table and the secondary decoration map secondary distribution table, the change pattern specified by the change pattern designation command and the determined symbol pattern 82 The overall control CPU 65a determines the temporary decorative drawing stop pattern of the middle symbol sequence 82 corresponding to the fixed decorative drawing stop pattern for specifying the decorative drawing (step D9). When the temporary decoration stop pattern of the middle symbol row 82 to be temporarily displayed is determined, the same decorative drawing as the temporary winning ornament drawing is displayed on the temporary ornament drawing display lines in the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83. The overall control CPU 65a determines the decoration drawing stop pattern of the upper symbol row 81 and the decoration drawing stop pattern of the lower symbol row 83 (step D10).

(Operation of Example)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment configured as described above will be described.

  As in the embodiment, the reference fluctuation time T is set for each of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P115 including the reach deviation fluctuation patterns P2 to P21 and the hit fluctuation patterns P22 to P115 stored in the main control ROM 60b of the main control board 60. Since the main control CPU 60a determines the actual variation time by correcting the reference variation time T as necessary based on predetermined game information, the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) actually executed is determined. It is not necessary to set in the main control ROM 60b a variation pattern that specifies all the times corresponding to the variation time. For this reason, it becomes possible to execute various production contents in various fluctuation times without squeezing the storage capacity of the main control ROM 60b that stores the fluctuation patterns.

  Further, in the effects specified by the respective variation patterns P1 to P115, since the correction times TH1 to TH3 for correcting the reference variation time T are set so as to be in the reach display time range from the start of variation to the reach display, the reference variation time is set. When T is corrected to be subtracted by the correction time, it is not necessary to change the contents of the reach effect itself, and the effect of the symbol variation effect can be maintained even if the variation time is shortened. Further, in the general pachinko machine 10, the game is most often performed in a state where the variable state is not given or in a state where the number of start-up hold information hold is small. That is, by subtracting and correcting the correction time with reference to the reference fluctuation time T specified by the fluctuation patterns P1 to P115 that are selected most frequently in the pachinko machine 10, the main control CPU 60a requires correction time correction processing. Processing load can be reduced.

  Moreover, by changing the provision information of the variable state as the privilege gaming state as a correction condition for the variable time, the variable time can be easily changed between the case where the variable state is given and the case where the variable state is not given. Can do. In addition, by setting a plurality of types of correction times TH1 to TH3, it is possible to enrich variations in the variation time of the actually performed symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display).

  Furthermore, by changing the determination of the correction times TH1 to TH3 depending on whether or not the shortage state as the privilege gaming state is given, the gameability can be easily made according to the presence or absence of the shortage state. Can be changed. In the embodiment, when the variable state is given, the correction times TH1 to TH1 are determined by determining one correction time TH1 to TH3 according to the determination values assigned to the correction times TH1 to TH3. TH3 becomes random, and the change of the fluctuation times TH1 to TH3 in the state where the variable state is given can be enriched.

  The correction time TH2 determined when the variation patterns P2 to P114 for executing the reach effect are determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the case where the change patterns P1 and P115 for not executing the reach effect are determined by the main control CPU 60a. By changing the determined correction time, the reference fluctuation time T can be corrected without difficulty when the fluctuation patterns P2 to P114 for executing the reach effect are determined. In other words, when the reference fluctuation time T is corrected, it is possible to easily adjust the fluctuation time so that the reach effect is not switched or interrupted at an unnatural timing in the execution of the effect.

  In the embodiment, the base variation time TB, the reach variation time TR in which the reach effect is performed in the symbol variation effect, the re-variation time TD in which the re-variation effect is performed in the symbol variation effect, and the re-lottery effect in the symbol variation effect. Is set as the re-drawing time TS, and the time obtained by adding the base changing time TB, the reach changing time TR, the re-changing time TD, and the re-drawing time TS according to the types of the changing patterns P1 to P115 is set as the reference changing time T. Thus, it is not necessary to set all the reference fluctuation times T of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P115 in the main control ROM 60b in advance. For this reason, it becomes possible to execute various production contents in various fluctuation times without squeezing the storage capacity of the main control ROM 60b that stores the fluctuation patterns.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 provided with a plurality of effective lines L1 to L5 as in the embodiment, there are many combinations of decorations that can be stopped at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83. Therefore, the control related to the selection of the confirmed decorative figure (definite decorative figure) and the hit display line becomes complicated. Therefore, as in the embodiment, the main control is performed on the fixed decorative drawing (stop decorative drawing) to be stopped at the effective stop positions S4 to S6 of the middle symbol row 82 determined as the specific decorative drawing row and the planned stop position of the fixed decorative drawing. Since the determination is made by the CPU 60a, it becomes possible to narrow down the finalized decorative drawings (determined winning decorative drawings) and the winning display lines that can be selected by the overall control CPU 65a. Therefore, the overall control CPU 65a can simplify the control related to the determination of the hit display line and the finalized decorative drawing (the finalized decorative drawing). Further, since the amount of data stored in the overall control ROM 65b can be reduced, the cost can be reduced, and the processing load on the overall control CPU 65a can be reduced to contribute to the improvement of the processing speed.

  Further, when the re-variation patterns P42 to P70 and the re-variation re-lottery patterns P86 to P114 are determined by the main control CPU 60a, the fixed perched decorations to be stopped at the effective stop positions S4 to S6 of the middle symbol row 82 and the determined per hits The main control CPU 60a narrows down the decorative drawing stop position to a certain level, and the main control CPU 60a sets the temporary decoration drawing corresponding to the determined per-decoration drawing and the temporary decoration drawing stop position to stop the temporary decoration drawing to a certain level. By narrowing down, not only can the control related to the determination of the determined perched display and the hit display line selectable in the overall control CPU 65a be simplified, but also the control related to the determination of the display line of the temporary display and the temporary display. Can also be simplified.

  When the main control CPU 60a determines the variation patterns P2 to P115, the fixed decorative drawing and the planned stop position to be stopped in the middle symbol row 82 are determined, and the variation patterns P2 to P115 for specifying the variation patterns P2 to P115 are input. The overall control CPU 65a determines one line from the effective lines passing through the planned stop position of the determined decorative drawing as a hit display line, so that the hit display line and the decorative drawing in the overall control CPU 65a are determined. The control process related to the determination can be reliably executed. In addition, the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern P2 to P115 so that the finalized decorative drawing and the planned stop position are specified, so that the process for specifying the finalized decorative drawing and the planned stop position is controlled by the main control CPU 60a. There is no need to execute it by the CPU 60a, and it is possible to prevent the control load of the main control CPU 60a from becoming excessive.

  When the main control CPU 60a determines the variation patterns P2 to P115, the temporary decoration figure and the temporary stop planned position to be stopped in the middle symbol row 82 are determined, and the variation patterns P2 to P115 specifying the variation patterns P2 to P115 are input. The overall control CPU 65a determines one line from among the effective lines passing through the planned stoppage position of the decoration drawing as a decoration drawing display line, so that the decoration control display line in the overall control CPU 65a It is possible to reliably execute the control process related to the determination of the decoration drawing. In particular, in the embodiment, since the same effective line as the hit display line is determined as the effective line passing through the planned stop position of the decoration drawing, the control processing in the overall control CPU 65a can be further simplified.

  In addition, when the restart patterns P42 to P114 are determined by the main control CPU 60a, the temporary control is temporarily stopped at the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83 on the basis of the temporary decoration diagram that is temporarily stopped at the middle symbol row 82 determined by the overall control CPU 65a. Since the main control CPU 60a determines the decoration drawings to be performed, the main control CPU 60a can narrow down the decoration drawings to be temporarily stopped in the middle symbol row 82 (decorative decoration stop pattern). 83 decoration drawings can be determined, and the control load of the overall control CPU 65a for determining the decoration drawings can be reduced.

  Further, by determining the winning display line as the decoration display line, it is possible to reduce the control load of the sub-control means for determining the decoration display line. Since the winning display line is determined to be a temporary decorative drawing display line, a temporary deviation that temporarily stops a decorative drawing different from the determined fixed decorative drawing (definite decorative drawing stop pattern) in the middle symbol row 82 is configured. While determining as a decorative figure (determined decorative figure stop pattern), a temporary decorative figure (temporary decorative figure) that temporarily stops the same decorative figure as the determined per-decorative figure (definite decorative figure stop pattern) in the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83 By determining as a stop pattern), a re-variation effect can be realized, and the control load of the overall control CPU 65a related to the determination of each decorative drawing for executing the re-change effect can be reduced.

  In addition, by determining the winning display line as the decoration drawing display line, each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 is set so that the decoration drawing on the decoration drawing display line (the decoration drawing stop pattern) becomes the same decoration drawing. By determining the temporary decoration drawing, the re-lottery effect can be realized, and the control load of the overall control CPU 65a related to the determination of each decorative drawing for executing the re-lottery effect can be reduced.

  Furthermore, since the winning display line is determined to be a temporary decorative drawing display line, each of the symbol columns 81 and 82 so that the same decorative drawing as the fixed winning decorative drawing (definite decorative drawing stop pattern) becomes the temporary decorative drawing. , 83 temporary winning decorations can be determined, and a re-lottery effect can be realized. Then, a temporary different decorative figure (decided decorative figure stop pattern) that temporarily stops the decorative figure different from the determined temporary winning decorative figure (temporary decorative figure stop pattern) in the middle symbol row 82 is determined, and the temporary temporary decorative figure By redecorating the same decoration as (temporary decoration stop pattern) as a temporary offset decoration figure (temporary decoration stop pattern) that temporarily stops the upper and lower symbol rows 81, 83, it is possible to realize a re-variation effect, It is possible to reduce the control load of the overall control CPU 65a related to the determination of each decoration for executing the re-variation re-drawing effect. In other words, as a decoration drawing related to the temporary stop for the first time, a decoration drawing different from the decoration drawing of the middle pattern row 82 is determined as a decoration drawing to temporarily stop the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83, and the second time By determining the same decorative drawing as the temporary decorative drawing temporarily suspended in the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83 as the temporary decorative drawing relating to the temporary stop as the temporary decorative drawing of the middle symbol row 82, after the re-variation effect The re-drawing effect can be realized. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control load of the overall control CPU 65a related to the determination of each decoration drawing for executing the re-variation re-lottery effect.

  The winning decoration is determined from a plurality of fixed decorations identified by the variation pattern, and the winning display line is determined from the effective lines based on the scheduled stop position corresponding to the corresponding decoration. Since the figure and the hit display line can be determined, the overall control CPU 65a facilitates the control related to the determination of the hit display line and the hit decoration diagram. Further, it is not necessary to provide a fluctuation pattern more than necessary. Further, as described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the control load of the main control CPU 60a is reduced in determining the variation time. Therefore, the hitting decoration drawing and the hit display line may be specified by the variation pattern. The storage capacity of the main control ROM 60b that stores the variation pattern is not compressed.

  Moreover, even when a blank symbol is set in the symbol arrangement of the middle symbol row 82 by the main control CPU 60a determining the decorative symbol stop pattern in the middle symbol row 82, each effective stop position S4 in the middle symbol row 82 is set. The fixed decoration drawing and temporary decoration drawing that are stopped and displayed in S6 can be reliably identified. In addition, by determining the final decorative drawing or the temporary decorative drawing based on the decorative drawing row that stops at the end of the decorative drawing variation effect, it is possible to easily determine the hit display line or the temporary decorative drawing display line in the overall control CPU 65a.

(Example of change)
The configuration of the gaming machine is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiment, and various changes can be made.

(1) In the embodiment, the symbol display means is provided with the upper and lower three symbol rows. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of symbol rows are provided on the left and right sides so that the symbols are variably displayed in the vertical direction. May be. Further, the number of effective stop positions set for each symbol row is not limited to three, and one effective stop position may be set for each symbol row, and an arbitrary number of effective stop positions can be set. The number of effective stop positions in each symbol row does not have to be the same. For example, while three effective stop positions are set in the upper and lower symbol rows, one corresponding to the middle effective stop position is set in the middle symbol row. Only the effective stop position can be set.
(2) In the embodiment, the specific symbol sequence is the middle symbol sequence, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper and lower symbol sequences may be specified symbol sequences.
(3) In the embodiment, it is determined to determine a decoration stop pattern that defines each decoration that is stopped and displayed at each effective stop position that constitutes a specific symbol row, and a planned stop position at which each decoration is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to individually determine all the decorative drawings to be stopped and displayed at the effective stop position in the specific symbol row, and to the specific effective stop position in the specific symbol row. You may make it determine the decoration drawing to stop-display.
(4) In the embodiment, the stop decoration drawing to be stopped at a specific decorative drawing row and the stop stop position of the stop decoration drawing are determined for each variation pattern. However, it is not necessary to define the stop decoration drawing corresponding to the variation pattern. .
(5) In the embodiment, the fixed decorative drawing and the scheduled stop position of the fixed decorative drawing are determined as the symbol row where the symbol variation is finally stopped and the specific symbol row. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The symbol sequence to be stopped first may be a specific symbol sequence. In other words, a specific symbol sequence can be set regardless of the order in which the symbol sequence is stopped.
(6) In addition, when a plurality of performance modes with different performance contents executed by the symbol display means are set in the gaming machine, depending on the performance mode when selecting one hit display line from among the plurality of effective lines The selection ratio of the hit display line may be varied. In this way, by changing the ratio of the hit display line selected according to the effect mode, it is possible to have different game characteristics for each type of effect mode. That is, the overall control CPU 65a sets the hit display line distribution table used for determining the hit display line for each effect mode, and changes the assignment of the determination value in the hit display line distribution table for each effect mode, thereby enabling the effect mode. The selection ratio of the hit display line can be easily varied according to the situation.
(7) In the embodiment, three types of correction times for correcting the reference variation time for each variation pattern are set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an arbitrary number of correction times can be set.
(8) In the embodiment, the correction time is subtracted from the reference fluctuation time. However, the correction time may be added to the reference fluctuation time for correction.
(9) In the embodiment, as game information determined with the progress of the game, variable state giving information indicating whether or not a variable state is given, hold information of special figure start hold information and symbol variation effect ( Although the special figure fluctuation processing information indicating the type of special figure start hold information for which special figure fluctuation display is executed is illustrated, it is not limited to this, but is determined by the main control means triggered by winning the start winning means Various information (information indicating whether or not a probable change state has been given, information indicating the jackpot determination result, information on the pending map, etc.) is used as a criterion for determining whether or not to correct the reference variation time It can be game information.
(10) In the embodiment, the base fluctuation time, the reach fluctuation time, the re-variation time, and the re-drawing time are appropriately added to specify the reference fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The reference variation time of each variation pattern can be individually stored in advance in a control ROM (storage means).
(11) In the embodiment, the start winning means includes a first start winning means capable of winning a game ball with a certain probability, and a second start winning means capable of changing the winning probability of the game ball. Although the detecting means is provided for each means and the winning of the game ball is individually detected, the winning detection means of the first and second winning detection means may be made common. That is, it may be configured not to distinguish between winning in the first start winning means and winning in the second winning detecting means.
(12) In the embodiment, all or part of the functions provided in the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub-control means (overall control CPU). A part may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (overall control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and the sub control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(13) In the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the overall control means (overall control CPU). The overall control means (overall control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the CPU). In the embodiment, the overall control means (overall control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the overall control board and the display control board in the embodiment may be shared by a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the overall control unit can also be used for the lamp control unit that performs light emission control and the sound control unit that performs sound output control.
(14) In the embodiment, the state in which the first privilege gaming state is given is set as the probability variation state, but is not limited to this, and the state in which the first privilege gaming state and the second privilege gaming state are combined is definitely varied. It can also be in a state. In this case, a state in which neither the first privilege gaming state nor the second privilege gaming state is given can be set to the non-probable change state.
(15) In the embodiment, a special figure display means (special figure display) for displaying a special figure is provided independently of the symbol display means (design display apparatus) for displaying a design symbol (decorative drawing). However, this is not a limitation. For example, you may make it display both a decoration drawing and a special figure in a symbol display means. Moreover, you may make it display on a symbol display means in common with a decorative drawing and a special drawing.

  Further, it is possible to grasp the following technical idea from the embodiment.

(A) Regarding the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
A plurality of effective symbols capable of forming a symbol combination effective as the winning display, and a plurality of blank symbols unable to form a symbol combination effective as a corresponding display, the specific symbol sequence (81, 82, 83) The symbol arrangement combined in the order of stop display at the same time at the effective stop position (S1 to S9) to be configured is set,
The main control means (60a) is configured to stop and stop each winning symbol displayed at each effective stop position (S1 to S9) constituting the specific symbol sequence (81, 82, 83) Deciding to narrow down the temporary symbol stop pattern that defines the planned position to stop the temporary symbol and the temporary symbol that stops each temporary symbol corresponding to each winning symbol stop pattern, while narrowing down to a plurality of hit symbol stop patterns that set the planned position Is the gist.
In this way, the main control means determines the symbol stop pattern in a specific symbol sequence, so that even if a blank symbol is set in the symbol array, the main control means will stop at each effective stop position in the specific symbol sequence. The design and temporary design can be narrowed down reliably.

(B) Regarding the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8 and (A),
The effect execution control means displays the symbols variably displayed in the symbol variation effects in the symbol variation effects (81, 82, 83) for each symbol sequence (81, 82, 83) based on a predetermined stop order. Configured to
The main control means (60a) is configured to determine the symbol to be stopped at the symbol sequence (81, 82, 83) where the symbol variation is stopped last and the scheduled stop position of the corresponding symbol. To do.
In this way, by using the symbol sequence that stops at the end of the symbol variation effect as a reference, it is possible to easily determine the hit display line in the sub-control means.

17 Symbol display device (symbol display means)
31a First start prize opening (first start prize means)
31b Second start prize opening (second start prize means)
60a Main control CPU (variation pattern determination means, privilege state determination means, main control means)
60b Main control ROM (storage means)
65a General control CPU (winning symbol determining means, first to third temporary symbol determining means, winning display line determining means, temporary symbol display line, effect execution control means, sub-control means)
81 Upper symbol row 82 Middle symbol row (specific symbol row)
83 Lower symbol row S1 to S9 Effective stop position L1 to L5 Effective line

Claims (8)

A start winning means capable of winning a game ball; and a symbol display means capable of executing a symbol variation effect by varying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of symbol sequences having a plurality of effective stop positions capable of stopping and displaying one symbol. The main control means for determining whether or not the winning winning means is a chance to win and determining the variation information specifying the effect contents to be displayed on the symbol display means from a plurality of types, and from the main control means Sub-control means for controlling the symbol display means based on a control signal, and a plurality of effective lines that are effective combinations of symbols stopped and displayed at the effective stop position of each symbol row as a result of the symbol variation effect are set. When the main control means makes a positive determination, the sub-control means displays a predetermined hit display on any one of a plurality of effective lines. In constructed gaming machine so as to display a combined,
In the variation information that can be determined by the main control means, after temporarily stopping the symbols of each symbol row, the symbols are changed again, and the symbols are fixedly stopped with the symbol combination that is displayed on the effective line. Contains restart information that identifies the content,
The main control means includes
When the restart information is determined, as a result of the symbol variation effect, a combination of a symbol pattern to be fixedly stopped in a specific symbol sequence among a plurality of symbol sequences and a symbol design scheduled stop position to stop the corresponding symbol It is configured to specify a plurality of sets, and to specify a combination of a temporary design corresponding to each winning design and a temporary design stop planned position for stopping the temporary design to a plurality of sets,
The sub-control means includes
A winning symbol determining means for determining a winning symbol from a plurality of winning symbols identified by the main control means;
Temporary symbol determining means for determining a temporary symbol from a plurality of temporary symbols specified by the main control means;
A hit display line determining means for determining a hit display line for displaying a symbol combination to be a hit display from the effective lines passing through the hit symbol stop scheduled position corresponding to the hit symbol determined by the hit symbol determining means,
A temporary symbol display line determining unit that determines a temporary symbol display line from among the effective lines passing through the temporary symbol stop scheduled position corresponding to the temporary symbol determined by the temporary symbol determining unit;
In the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display means, after temporarily stopping the temporary symbol determined by the temporary symbol determination means on the temporary symbol display line determined by the temporary symbol display line determination means, the winning display line An effect execution control means for stopping the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means on the winning display line determined by the determining means. The main control means includes
Storage means for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns as the variation information for specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display means;
Variation pattern determining means for determining one variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns stored in the storage device based on winning to the start winning means,
For each variation pattern stored in the storage means, a plurality of combinations of a winning symbol to be stopped in the specific symbol row and a fixed stop scheduled position to stop the corresponding symbol are specified, and a temporary symbol corresponding to each winning symbol and The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of combinations of temporary symbol stop scheduled positions for stopping the temporary symbol are specified. The temporary symbol determining means
First temporary stop symbol determination means for determining a temporary symbol to be temporarily stopped in the specific symbol row;
Based on the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means and the temporary symbol determined by the first temporary symbol determining means, a second temporary symbol for determining a temporary symbol to be temporarily stopped in a symbol row other than the specific symbol row Design determining means,
The temporary symbol display line determining means is configured to determine the winning display line determined by the winning display line determining means as a temporary symbol display line,
The effect execution control means determines the first temporary symbol determination means and the second temporary symbol determination on the winning display line determined by the temporary symbol display line determination means in the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the temporary symbol determined by the means is temporarily stopped. As the variation information that can be determined by the main control means, after temporarily stopping the symbols that are out of reach in each symbol row, the symbols are changed again and the symbols are displayed in a combination of symbols that will be displayed on the effective line. Re-variation information that specifies the contents of the production to be confirmed and stopped is included,
The first temporary symbol determining means temporarily stops a symbol different from the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means in the specific symbol string when re-variation information is determined by the main control means. Configured to determine as a design,
The second temporary symbol determining means temporarily stops the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means in a symbol row other than the specific symbol row when re-variation information is determined by the main control unit. It is configured to be determined as a temporary symbol to be
The effect execution control means, in the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display means, at the second temporary stop at the effective stop position on the hit display line as the temporary symbol display line determined by the temporary symbol display line determination means. After temporarily stopping the temporary symbol determined by the symbol determining means and temporarily stopping the temporary symbol determined by the first temporary symbol determining means on the hit display line in the specific symbol row to form the reach deviation display, 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the winning symbol is formed by changing the symbol of the specific symbol row and stopping the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means on the winning display line. As the variation information that can be determined by the main control means, after temporarily stopping the symbols that will be displayed by hitting each symbol row, the symbols will be changed again and the symbols will be determined by the symbol combination that will be displayed by hitting on the effective line Re-lottery information specifying the content of the production to be stopped is included,
The first temporary symbol determining means and the second temporary symbol determining means are configured to determine the same symbol as a temporary symbol when re-lottery information is determined by the main control means,
The effect execution control means, in the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display means, at the second temporary stop at the effective stop position on the hit display line as the temporary symbol display line determined by the temporary symbol display line determination means. After temporarily stopping the temporary symbol determined by the symbol determining means and temporarily stopping the temporary symbol determined by the first temporary symbol determining means on the hit display line in the specific symbol row, 5. A gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the symbol of each symbol row is changed to stop the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means on the winning display line to form a winning display. As the variation information that can be determined by the main control means, after temporarily stopping the symbols that will be displayed in a non-reachable manner in each symbol row, temporarily stop the symbols that will be temporarily displayed in each symbol row, and then display the symbols. Re-variation re-lottery information that specifies the content of the effect that causes the symbol to be fixed and stopped with the symbol combination that changes again and is displayed on the active line is included,
The sub-control unit includes a third temporary symbol determination unit that determines a temporary symbol as a temporary symbol to be temporarily stopped in the specific symbol row when re-variation information is determined in the main control unit,
The third tentative symbol determining means temporarily stores a symbol different from the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means in the specific symbol sequence when the re-variation re-lottery information is determined by the main control means. It is configured to be determined as a temporary symbol to be stopped,
The first temporary symbol determining means, when re-variation re-lottery information is determined by the main control means, a symbol different from the temporary symbol determined by the third temporary symbol determining means is selected as the specific symbol. It is configured to determine a temporary symbol to be temporarily stopped in the row,
The second temporary symbol determining means, when the re-variation re-lottery information is determined by the main control means, the temporary symbols determined by the third temporary symbol determining means other than the specific symbol sequence It is configured to determine a temporary symbol to be temporarily stopped in the symbol row,
The effect execution control means, in the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display means, at the second temporary stop at the effective stop position on the hit display line as the temporary symbol display line determined by the temporary symbol display line determination means. After temporarily stopping the temporary symbol determined by the symbol determining means and temporarily stopping the temporary symbol determined by the first temporary symbol determining means on the hit display line in the specific symbol row to form the reach deviation display, The symbol of the specific symbol row is changed to stop the temporary symbol determined by the third temporary symbol determining means on the hit display line to form a temporary hit display, and then the symbol of each symbol row is displayed. 6. The winning symbol determined by the hit symbol determining means is varied to stop the hit symbol on the hit display line to form a winning display according to any one of claims 3 to 5. Tricks machine. The main control means, when the winning determination is affirmative determination, a privilege state determining means for determining whether or not to give a privilege state advantageous to the player after the winning game based on winning to the start winning means. Prepared,
The symbol display means is displayed with a specific symbol that can be identified that an advantageous privilege state is given after a winning game by being displayed in the symbol combination that becomes the winning display, and a symbol combination that becomes the corresponding display. In this way, it is configured to be able to execute a symbol variation effect by varying the normal symbol that cannot be identified that an advantageous privilege state is given after winning a game,
The hit display line determining means selects the specific symbol by the hit symbol determining means when selecting one hit display line from a plurality of effective lines, and the normal symbol by the hit symbol determining means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the selection ratio of the hit display line is different depending on whether the symbol is determined. Provided with a plurality of effect modes with different effect contents executed by the symbol display means,
8. The winning display line determination means according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the winning symbol line selection ratio is different depending on a production mode when selecting one winning display line from a plurality of effective lines. The gaming machine according to one item.

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