JP2014100362A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in transition of a game state.SOLUTION: A game machine determines whether or not to impart a probability variation state and determines whether or not to impart a variation shortening state, with winning in a start winning hole 30, 31 as a trigger. Further, when imparting the variation shortening state, the game machine determines a variation frequency to impart the variation shortening state. At that time, when having determined a first winning game in a non-variation-shortening state, the game machine determines the impartment of the probability variation state and the variation shortening state, and determines a first variation shortening frequency and a second variation shortening frequency shorter than a period for which the probability variation state is imparted as an impartment period of the variation shortening state after the first winning game. When having determined the first winning game in the probability variation state and the variation shortening state, the game machine determines the impartment of the probability variation state and the variation shortening state, and determines a third variation shortening frequency longer than the first or second variation shortening frequency imparted when having won in a specific winning game in the non-variation-shortening state as the impartment period of the variation shortening state after the first winning game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a winning game is performed after completion of a symbol variation effect when a winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation effect.

  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 in which a pachinko ball (game ball) flows down is defined, and a symbol display device (symbol display means) such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that displays a symbol in a variable manner and produces a symbol variation effect. When the pachinko ball flowing down the game area wins the winning opening of the starting winning device (starting winning means) arranged on the game board, the symbol display effect starts on the symbol display device. It is supposed to be. Then, the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display device become a specific combination (for example, a triple combination of the same symbols, etc.), so that a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is given, and the player receives a prize ball You will be given the opportunity to win. A pachinko machine is also widely known that is configured so that two winning ports are provided in the start winning device and one of the winning ports can be opened and closed by an opening / closing means (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, in the pachinko machine described above, when the pachinko ball wins the winning hole, the probability that a big hit will occur (hit probability) is higher than usual, and the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the winning hole is normal. It is configured so that it can be given a variable state (a winning rate improvement state) that is higher than that, and multiple types of game states combining the probability variable state and the variable state are set, and when winning a big hit The game state after the big hit is determined. Specifically, a normal game state in which neither a probability change state nor a change state is given, a probability change game state in which a probability change state and a change state are given, a special probability change game state in which only a probability change state is given, a change A gaming state that can be determined from the four types of gaming states of the variable gaming state to which only the state is given is set in advance for each model of the pachinko machine.

JP 2006-1116016 A

  However, in the conventional pachinko machine, the big hit symbol is determined in response to the occurrence of the big hit, so that a gaming state corresponding to the type of the big hit game determined for each determined big hit symbol is generated after the big hit game. Therefore, the transition of the gaming state has a problem that tends to be monotonous.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and has been proposed to suitably solve this problem. An object is to provide a gaming machine to obtain.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A winning opening (30, 31) including a variable winning opening (31) capable of changing the winning probability of a game ball, and a winning information acquisition means for acquiring winning information triggered by winning the winning opening (30, 31) ( 60a), a hit determination means (60a) for determining whether or not to generate a winning game based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means (60a), and a determination result of the winning determination means (60a) In the case of affirmation, a winning game determination means (60a) for determining a winning game to be given from a plurality of kinds of winning games, and a plurality of kinds of symbols based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means (60a). In a gaming machine equipped with a symbol display means (17, 50A, 50B) for performing a symbol variation effect to vary,
First game state determination means (60a) for determining whether or not to give a probability variation state in which the probability that the determination result by the hit determination means (60a) is affirmative is high;
Second game state determination means (60a) for determining whether or not to give a winning rate improvement state in which a probability that a game ball will win the variable winning opening (30, 31) is high;
A period determining means (60a) for determining a period for giving a winning rate improvement state after winning a game when the winning rate improvement state is given,
When the winning game determining means (60a) determines a specific winning game in the non-winning rate improving state, the first gaming state determining means (60a) determines the provision of the probability variation state and the second gaming state. The determining means determines whether to give the winning rate improvement state, and the period determining means (60a) determines a period shorter than the period in which the probability variation state is given as the giving period of the winning rate improvement state after the winning game. Configured,
When the winning game determination means (60a) determines a specific winning game in the probability variation state and the winning rate improvement state, the first gaming state determination means (60a) determines the provision of the probability variation state, and 2 The game state determination means (60a) determines the granting of the winning rate improvement state, and a longer period than the granting period of the winning rate improvement state given when a specific winning game is won in the non-winning rate improving state, The gist is that the period determining means (60a) is configured to determine the grant period of the winning rate improvement state after the winning game.

  In this way, in any state of the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state, when a specific winning game is awarded in the state of the non-winning rate improvement state, the probability variation state is imparted and the probability variation is The winning rate improvement state is given in a period shorter than the state grant period. In other words, by winning a specific winning game in the non-winning rate improving state, the game state is shifted to an advantageous gaming state as compared to before winning the specific winning game. In addition, when a specific winning game is awarded in a state where the probability change state and the winning rate improvement state are given, a probability changing state is given, and also when a specific winning game is won in a non-winning rate improvement state The winning rate improvement state is given over a period longer than the period. In other words, by winning a specific winning game in a state where the probability change state and the winning rate improvement state, the game state is shifted to a more advantageous gaming state than before winning the specific winning game. On the other hand, in the state where the winning rate improvement state is given, if the granting period of the winning rate improvement state has elapsed, either the probability change state and the non-winning rate improvement state or the non-probability change state and the non-winning rate improvement state It will be in such a state, and it will shift to an unfavorable gaming state compared with before the grant period. If a specific winning game is won in the non-winning rate improving state after the grant rate improving period has elapsed, the winning state is improved and the winning rate is improved as described above. Transition to an advantageous gaming state compared to before winning. In other words, the game state to be transferred changes step by step due to the difference in the probability change state and the winning rate improvement state at the time of winning a specific winning game, so that the game state transition is complicated and the interest of the game is enhanced. be able to.

The invention according to claim 2
When the winning game determination means (60a) determines a specific winning game in the first state that is in the non-probability change state and the non-winning rate improvement state, the first game state determination means (60a) is in the probability change state. The second gaming state determination means (60a) determines the grant rate improvement state grant, and the first grant period shorter than the period during which the probability variation state is granted is defined as the grant rate improvement state grant period. It is set to shift to the second state determined by the period determining means (60a) after the specific hit game,
When the first grant period has passed since the transition to the second state, the probability variation state continues, while the second gaming state determination means (60a) determines the non-winning rate improvement state. Set to transition to 3 states,
When the winning game determining means (60a) determines a specific winning game in the third state, the first gaming state determining means (60a) determines the provision of a probability change state, and determines the second gaming state. The means (60a) determines the grant of the winning rate improvement state and the period determining means (60a) determines the second grant period longer than the first grant period as the grant period of the winning rate improvement state. The state is set to transition after that particular hit game,
The winning game determination means (60a) determines a specific winning game before the elapse of the first grant period after the transition to the second state or before the elapse of the first grant period after the transition to the fourth state. In such a case, the first gaming state determination means (60a) determines the provision of the probability variation state, the second gaming state determination means (60a) determines the provision of the winning percentage improvement state, and the second The gist is that the third grant period longer than the grant period is set to shift to the fifth state determined by the period determining means (60a) as the grant period of the winning rate improvement state after the specific winning game. .
In this way, after winning a specific winning game in the first state and shifting to the second state, which is more advantageous than the first state, specifying before the first grant period elapses after shifting to the second state By winning the winning game, the game shifts to an even more advantageous fifth state. On the other hand, when the first grant period has elapsed since the transition to the second state, the transition to the third state, which is disadvantageous compared to the second state, is made and a specific winning game is won in the third state. In such a case, by shifting to the fourth state that is more advantageous than the second state, the opportunity to shift to the even more advantageous fifth state is increased. In this way, as the degree of advantage of the gaming state in which the game is played increases or decreases in stages as the game progresses, the transition of the gaming state is complicated to increase the interest of the game Can do.

The invention according to claim 3
The third grant period determined by the period determination means (60a) is set to the same period as the grant period of the probability change state given when the first game state determination means (60a) determines the grant of the probability change state. The gist is that
Thus, while the probability variation state is given in the fifth state, the winning rate improvement state is continuously given, so that a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the next winning game is increased.

The invention according to claim 4
On the basis of the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means (60a), it comprises an effect content determining means (65a) for determining the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display means (17),
In the case of the first state, the third state, and the fifth state, the effect content determining means (65a) is set to determine the effect content from different effect content groups.
Before the first grant period elapses in the second state and the fourth state, the production content group is different from the production content groups in the first state, the third state, and the fifth state. The production content determining means (65a) is set to determine the production content,
In the fourth state, after the first grant period has elapsed, the effect content determination means (65a) is set to determine the effect content from yet another effect content group. .
Thus, the player can distinguish and recognize the state in which the game is being performed by determining the effect content from the effect content groups that differ for each of the first state, the third state, and the fifth state. . Further, in the second state and the fourth state in which the probability variation state and the winning rate improvement state are imparted, until the first grant period elapses, in the production content group common to the second state and the fourth state. By determining the contents of the production, it is possible to conceal the period in which the winning rate improvement state is granted, and to increase interest in the transition of the gaming state with the progress of the granting period of the winning rate improvement state, It can improve.

The invention according to claim 5
Based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means (60a), a changing pattern determining means for determining a changing pattern for specifying the changing time of the symbol changing effect to be performed by the symbol displaying means (17, 50A, 50B) ( 60a)
In the case of the first state, the third state, and the fifth state, the variation pattern determining means (60a) is set to determine a variation pattern from among different variation pattern groups,
Before the first grant period elapses in the second state and the fourth state, the variation pattern group in the first state, the third state, and the fifth state is different from the common variation pattern group. The variation pattern determining means (60a) is set to determine the variation pattern,
After the first grant period has elapsed in the fourth state, the gist is that the variation pattern determining means (60a) is set to determine a variation pattern from yet another variation pattern group. .
Thus, by determining the variation pattern from among the variation pattern groups that differ for each of the first state, the third state, and the fifth state, the player distinguishes and recognizes the state in which the game is being performed from the variation time. be able to. Further, in the second state and the fourth state in which the probability variation state and the winning rate improvement state are imparted, the variation pattern group common to the second state and the fourth state until the first grant period elapses. By determining the variation pattern from the above, it is possible to conceal the period in which the winning rate improvement state is granted, and to raise interest in the transition of the gaming state with the progress of the granting period of the winning rate improvement state, and to increase the interest of the game It can improve.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to increase interest in the transition of the gaming state that changes in stages.

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 the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of 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 the relationship figure which showed the transition relation of the game state after the big hit game when the big hit game is won in the low probability non-variable short state. It is the relationship figure which showed the transition relation of the game state after the big hit game when winning the big hit game in the high probability non-variable short state. FIG. 10 is a relationship diagram showing a transition relationship of game states after a big hit game when winning a big hit game in a low probability change short state or a high probability change short state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition relationship of a 1st-7th state. It is the relationship figure which showed the relationship between a 1st-7th state, a fluctuation pattern group, and an effect pattern group. It is explanatory drawing which showed the transition relationship of the game state and game effect mode accompanying the winning to a big hit game in the state where the variable state is not provided. It is explanatory drawing which showed the transition relationship of the game state and game production | presentation mode accompanying the winning to a big hit game in the state to which the variable state was provided.

  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 general pachinko machine 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. An inner frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding the game board 20 is detachably assembled to the front side of the opening, and a predetermined condition is established on the back side of the game board 20 (start winning prize opening described later) The symbol display device (display means) 17 as an effect execution means for effecting a pattern change effect by variably displaying an effect design (hereinafter referred to as a decorative drawing) triggered by the pachinko ball winning (30, 31) is detachable. It is arranged. 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. 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.

(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 curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and a game area 20 a in which a pachinko ball flows down is defined by the guide rail 21. A game is played when a pachinko ball launched from a not-shown hitting ball launching device is launched into the game area 20a. 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. A decorative body 25, various winning devices 40, 45, a gate member 48, etc.) are attached from the front side, and an out port 22 for discharging pachinko balls launched into the game area 20a is provided at the lowest position of the game area 20a. It has been established. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately determined as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, in the game board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, it is also called a center role formed in a frame shape that opens in the front and rear at the approximate center of the game area 20 a surrounded by the guide rail 21. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached, and is arranged so that various game effect parts face the effect region 25a defined inside the opening of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. In the embodiment, the image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 on the upper side in the effect area 25a in the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the lower part in the frame-shaped decorative body 25. A movable effect device 80 that operates according to the effect performed by the symbol display device 17 is disposed on the side. Further, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is formed to have a size extending over substantially the entire length in the up-down direction in the game area 20a.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is formed so as to protrude forward from the front surface of the game board 20 over the entire circumference thereof, so that the game area 20a and the effect area 25a are formed. The pachinko balls that flow down the game area 20 a do not enter the inside of the opening of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. In other words, the game area 20a of the embodiment includes a first ball flow path defined on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and a second ball flow path defined on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The pachinko balls flow down the first ball flow path or the second ball flow path according to the position and launch intensity of the pachinko balls that are partitioned and launched into the game area 20a of the game board 20. The game board 20 is provided with a number of game nails 23 in the game area 20a (the first ball flow path and the second ball flow path), and the flow direction of the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a. Is configured to be changed irregularly.

  Further, the game board 20 is provided with winning holes 30, 31, 41, 46 at appropriate positions where pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can be won, and the winning holes 30, 31, 41, 46 are provided. With the winning of a pachinko ball (specifically, detection by each of the winning detection sensors 34, 35, 44, and 47, which will be described later) as the payout condition of the winning ball, the number of winning balls determined for each winning mouth is paid out. It is configured to be. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a winning prize opening (starting prize means) 30 is established in which a winning condition of a prize ball is established and a starting condition of a symbol variation effect (a special figure fluctuation display described later) is established in response to a winning of a pachinko ball. , 31 and a special winning opening 41 (a special winning means) that allows a pachinko ball to be won by the occurrence of a hit game as a special game, which will be described later, and a payout condition of the winning ball is established by the winning of the pachinko ball 41 and a normal winning opening 46 where a winning ball payout condition is established in response to the winning of a pachinko ball is provided. Specifically, the start winning ports 30, 31 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the special winning port 41 is provided in the second ball flow path of the game area 20a. The normal winning opening 46 is provided in each of the first ball flow path and the second ball flow path in the game area 20a. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a big hit game in which the game state after the hit game is determined according to the type of the hit game is set as the win game, and may be displayed as a big hit game hereinafter.

(Regarding the start prize opening 30, 31)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first start winning opening (first starting winning means) 30 located on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a. It is said that. Further, the second start winning port 31 is configured to be openable and closable on the right side of the second start winning port (second start winning means, variable start winning port) 31 located on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 33 is provided, and the opening / closing member 33 closes and opens the second start winning opening 31 when the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 8) as driving means is driven. It is configured to be displaced to an open position. In FIG. 2, the opening position of the opening / closing member 33 is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

  That is, in the embodiment, the first start winning opening 30 is configured such that a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can always win with a certain probability, and the second start winning opening 31 drives the start winning solenoid 32. Thus, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be varied. Here, in a state in which the opening and closing member 33 is displaced to the closed position, the winning of the pachinko ball into the second starting winning opening 31 is blocked, and the pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path in the game area 20a is prevented. The probability that a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path of the game area 20a wins the second start winning port 31 is set lower than the probability of winning the first start winning port 30. On the other hand, in the state where the opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the open position, the pachinko ball received by the opening / closing member 33 is guided to the second start winning opening 31, thereby the first ball flow path of the game area 20a. The probability that the pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path in the game area 20a wins the second start winning port 31 is higher than the probability that the pachinko ball flowing down the first start winning port 30 wins. Is set. In the embodiment, the pachinko ball is configured not to win the second start winning opening 31 when the opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the closed position (winning probability 0%), but the pachinko ball can be won. Alternatively, the second start winning opening 31 may be opened.

  Further, start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (see FIG. 8) are provided as start winning detection means for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning ports 30 and 31. The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are connected to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 8) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball on the condition that the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. ing. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a prize ball number determining means for determining the number of prize balls to be paid out when a predetermined payout condition is established. Specifically, when the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the starting winning detection sensor 34 corresponding to the first starting winning port 30 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the first starting winning port 30). The main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, when the winning ball payout condition is satisfied triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the second start winning port 31 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning port 31) The main control CPU 60a pays out a predetermined number (two in the embodiment) of prize balls. Note that the same number of payout balls may be given when the pachinko balls are awarded to the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31, and the second start is more than when winning the first start winning opening 30. It is also possible to increase the number of payout balls at the time of winning a prize at the winning opening 31.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a uses the start winning detection sensors 34, 35 to detect pachinko balls (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 30, 31), and the main control CPU 60a performs various winning information ( Various random number information (to be described later) is acquired, and special figure hit determination (win determination) to be described later is performed based on the acquired winning information. Based on the result of the special symbol determination, a symbol variation effect is executed in the symbol display device 17, and a special symbol variation display is performed in special symbol display units 50A and 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, the decorative symbols are fixedly displayed in a fixed combination on the symbol display device 17 with a predetermined symbol display (for example, a set of three identical decorative drawings). Thus, the winning game advantageous to the player is given, and the special winning opening 41 is opened under a predetermined opening condition with the occurrence of the winning game, so that the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. It is configured. Here, in the embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are provided for each start winning opening 30 and 31, and in the following description, a sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 is a first start winning detection. The sensor 34 may be referred to as a sensor corresponding to the second start winning opening 31 and may be referred to as a second start winning detection sensor 35.

(About the special prize opening 41)
In the game area 20a of the game board 20, as shown in FIG. 2, a special winning device (winning means) 40 having the special winning port 41 in the second ball flow path is disposed. The special winning device 40 includes an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 43 for opening and closing the special winning opening 41 so that the special winning opening 41 can be opened and closed. The special winning apparatus 40 opens and closes when the special winning solenoid 42 (see FIG. 8) as a driving means is driven. The member 43 is configured to be displaced between a closed position where the member 43 is closed and an open position where the member 43 is opened. In the embodiment, a pair of opening / closing members 43 are provided on the left and right side portions sandwiching the special winning opening 41, and the pair of opening / closing members 43 are moved closer to and away from each other by driving the special winning solenoid 42. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the special winning opening 41 is opened and closed by being displaced to the open position, and the special winning opening 41 is closed by the opening and closing member 43. Further, 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 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and a winning ball payout condition is that a detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of prize balls. Specifically, when the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the special winning detection sensor 44 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41), the main control board 60 has a predetermined number ( In the embodiment, the payout of 14 prize balls is determined. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 is provided with a predetermined jackpot game according to the type of jackpot when the special winning device 40 is opened in response to the winning of the pachinko ball at the starting winning ports 30 and 31. The drive is controlled by the main control board 60 according to the open / close conditions.

(Regarding the regular winning opening 46)
As shown in FIG. 2, the regular winning opening 46 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a of the game board 20, and pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a are provided. It is configured to be able to win with a certain probability at all times. Further, the normal winning opening 46 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor 47 (see FIG. 8) as a normal winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening 46. The normal winning detection sensor 47 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and a winning ball payout condition is that a detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor 47 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of prize balls. Specifically, when the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the normal winning detection sensor 47 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the normal winning port 46), the main control board 60 has a predetermined number ( In the embodiment, the payout of 5) prize balls is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes a normal winning device 45 provided with a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of normal winning ports 46 in the first ball flow path of the game area 20a. It is arranged so as to be positioned below the first start winning opening 30, and prioritizes securing a chance to win a pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 30 and wins the first start winning opening 30. The pachinko balls that did not exist can now win the regular winning opening 46. In addition, a predetermined number (in the embodiment, one) of normal winning holes 46 are provided in the special winning device 40 in the second ball flow path of the game area 20a, and the normal winning holes of the second ball flow path are provided. 46 is configured to be positioned below the second start winning opening 31 and secures a pachinko ball winning opportunity to the second starting winning opening 31 with priority. Pachinko balls that have not won a prize can win the regular prize opening 46. The normal winning device 45 is provided with a game information display unit M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a. By checking the game information display unit M, it is possible to play a game. Necessary game information can be confirmed appropriately. Here, in the game information display unit M of the embodiment, as the respective displays for displaying the game information, special figure display parts 50A and 50B, special figure hold display parts 52 and 53, a common figure display part 55, a universal figure display part 55, A figure hold display unit 56, a round display unit 57, and a right-handed display unit 59 are provided. The game information display unit M is provided on the back side of a see-through board 45a (see FIG. 2) provided in the normal winning device 45 so as to be positioned on substantially the same plane as the board of the game board 20.

(About the gate member 48)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate member 48 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path of the game area 20a can pass is provided. The gate member 48 is provided with a gate sensor 49 (see FIG. 8). The gate sensor 49 detects pachinko balls passing through the gate member 48. The gate sensor 49 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a ball detection signal is input from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (that is, the pachinko sphere detection of the gate sensor 49 ( Various passage detection information (random number information such as a random number for determining a common figure which will be described later) is acquired along with the pachinko ball passage of the gate member 48, and a normal figure hit determination (normal figure which will be described later) based on the acquired information. In accordance with the result of the lottery per drawing, the start winning solenoid 32 is driven and controlled so that the opening / closing member 33 is opened / closed. The main control CPU 60a in the example determines whether or not to open the second start winning opening 31 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49. Functions as a determination means.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The special figure display sections (display means) 50A, 50B are for notification indicating the result of special drawing lottery (big hit determination) that is performed when the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 are won. It is a display unit that displays a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special view display units 50A and 50B start the variable display in response to winning (detection by the first starting winning detection sensor 34) at the first starting winning opening 30. The special figure display unit 50A and a second special figure display unit 50B that starts a variable display triggered by winning at the second start winning prize port 31 (detection by the second start prize winning detection sensor 35). Each of the parts 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) light emitting display parts. Then, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 30, there is a variable display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special map variable display) in which the light emission display section of the first special figure display section 50 </ b> A is sequentially turned on and off. This is performed, and one of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emission display section is finally lit. In addition, when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31, a change display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special view change display) is performed in which the light emission display portion of the second special view display portion 50 </ b> B is turned on / off. Thus, one of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emitting unit is finally lit. In addition, although each light emission display part of the Example was comprised by the 7 segment display part which can display a decimal point, it should just be a form which can change a lighting position suitably not only this but was comprised by several LED. A display unit, a dot matrix display unit, a small liquid crystal display unit, or other display means capable of displaying special figures can be employed.

  Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed on the special chart display units 50A and 50B are 100 types of special charts as a winning display (big hit symbol) that can recognize the winning winning combination, and the misalignment that can recognize the deviation. One type of special figure as a display (out of symbol) is set corresponding to each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure. As a result of the figure fluctuation display, the determined special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B in a fixed stop display. In addition, the number of special symbols as a jackpot symbol or off symbol that can be displayed in each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, a special figure as a big hit display is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, so that a big hit game corresponding to the win display is continuously given to the player. The jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described in detail later. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 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 unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure hold display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure hold display units 52 and 53 store the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning port 30 and the second starting winning port 31 in the internal storage means. (In the embodiment, when storing as special figure start hold information (start hold information) in the main control RAM 60c), the display unit displays the number of hold of the special figure start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure hold display units 52, 53 receive the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 as the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure hold display unit 52 that displays the number of holds stored as the first special figure start hold information, and winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 The main control RAM 60c includes a second special figure hold display unit 53 that displays the number of holds stored as the second special figure start hold information, and each of the special figure hold display units 52, 53 includes a plurality of (in the embodiment, 2) each of the light emitting display sections. A first special figure hold display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is provided, and the second special figure is displayed. A second special figure hold display section 53 is provided in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the start hold information. 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 30, and the first 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of holds of 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 31 and the second 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in any of the embodiments) is set for the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special numbers up to the upper limit number are set. It is set to be able to add the number of holds in the figure start hold information. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) LEDs arranged on the left and right, and each start hold storage number is from “1” to In the case of “2”, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are sequentially lit from the left, 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. 53 blinks in order from the left, so that the player can grasp the number of the hold information.

(About the general map display 55)
The normal map display unit 55 is a normal notification for showing a result of a lottery per map (judgment per standard map) triggered by the pachinko ball detection of the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 48). It is a display unit that displays a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a general figure) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, in the general-purpose display unit 55, a plurality of types of general-purpose figures are changed in response to the detection of the pachinko sphere of the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko sphere of the gate member 48). The universal map change display for deriving the universal map is performed. In the embodiment, two types of common maps are displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the general diagram is shown by the light emitting mode in which only the left LED is lit and the light emitting mode in which only the right LED is lit. In the following description, a common figure indicated by lighting only the right LED is referred to as a general figure “0”, and a common figure indicated by lighting only the left LED is referred to as a common figure “1”. Then, from the final lighting result of the general map display section 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. Specifically, the universal map “1” is displayed on the universal map display unit 55 in the case of 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 map hold display section 56)
The usual figure hold display unit 56 stores ball passage detection information (various random number information such as random numbers for judgment per common figure) acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48 in an internal storage means (implemented). In the example, in the case where it is stored in the main control RAM 60c as general-purpose start hold information (start-start hold information), it is a display unit that displays the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light-emitting display units, and the general map hold display unit 56 holds depending on the display contents of the general map hold display unit 56. The number of changes in the usual map is informed. The number of reserved general-purpose drawings stored in the general-purpose map display 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48, and decremented by 1 when the map-variable 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. Specifically, in the general-purpose hold display unit 56 of the embodiment, when the general-purpose start storage number is 1 to 2, the general-purpose hold display unit 56 is lit in order from the top, and the general-purpose start storage number is 3 In the case of .about.4, the usual figure hold display section 56 blinks in order from the top, so that the number of holds on which the usual figure change display is performed can be grasped.

(About the round display part 57)
The round display unit 57 is a display unit that displays the number of rounds of the winning jackpot game in an identifiable manner when the jackpot determination is won. That is, 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 as will be described later, and a predetermined number of rounds ( A plurality of types having different prescribed round numbers) are set, and are displayed on the round display section 57 for notifying the prescribed round number of the winning jackpot game. The round display unit 57 includes a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (three in the embodiment). In the embodiment, three types of “2 times”, “4 times”, and “16 times” are set as the specified number of rounds of the big hit game, and an LED to be lit is determined for each specified number of rounds. The specified number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot game won in accordance with the lighting position is notified. A numerical value representing the specified number of rounds indicated by each LED is displayed at a position corresponding to each LED of the round display part 57 on the see-through plate 45a covering the front surface of the game information display part M. The specified number of rounds corresponding to the lighting position can be directly recognized.

(Right-handed display 59)
The right-handed display unit 59 is a display unit that displays in a identifiable manner that the player is in a right-handed gaming state in which a pachinko ball is launched into the second ball flow down path and the game is executed. In other words, in the right-handed game state, by playing the pachinko ball in the second ball flow path and playing the game, the player has more benefits than in the case of playing the game by launching the pachinko ball in the first ball flow path. Is given, and the right-handed display portion 59 is informed that it is in the right-handed gaming state. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment in which the second start winning port 31 and the special winning device 40 are arranged on the second ball flow path as described above, a state in which a variable state described later is given and a jackpot game The state to which is given corresponds to the right-handed gaming state. The right-handed display unit 59 of the embodiment includes a light-emitting display unit that includes a predetermined number of LEDs (one in the embodiment), and is in a right-handed gaming state by turning on the LED of the right-handed display unit 59. This is reported. The right-handed display unit 59 lights up after the special figure is confirmed and stopped in the first special-figure display unit 50A or the second special-figure display unit 50B and shifts to the right-handed gaming state. It turns off as it ends.

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c that can display the decorative illustrations in a variable manner, and the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning award. The decoration of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is started to change with the winning of the mouth 31 as a trigger. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions 27 at which one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect are set, and each symbol row 26a, 26b, A symbol combination of decorations to be displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 combining the effective stop positions 27 of 26c is displayed. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, three symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a horizontal and horizontal manner, and an effective stop position 27 of the decorative drawing is provided for each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. It is determined one place at a time, and a symbol variation effect consisting of three rows of decorative drawings is performed. That is, one stop symbol effective line 28 is set in the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment. In the following description, the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c may be referred to in order from the left side.

  In addition, the display area of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the symbol display device 17 is configured with a larger area than the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B. The decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the stopped symbol effective line 28 of the symbol display device 17.

  The symbol display device 17 displays a variation so that the decoration moves along a predetermined variation direction (vertical direction from top to bottom in the embodiment) at the start of the symbol variation effect. The decorative drawings that are variably displayed in the determined stop order are stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. In the embodiment, at the start of the symbol variation effect, the decorative symbols start to vary in the order of the left symbol column 26a, the middle symbol column 26b, and the right symbol column 26c. The left symbol column 26a, the right symbol column 26c, and the middle symbol column Based on the variation timing of the decorative drawing that is stopped and displayed in the order of 26b, the variation of the decorative drawing according to the effect content of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17, the number of stored special drawing start hold information (described later), etc. The timing is appropriately changed.

  In addition, 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 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c, and the symbol rows 26a, 26b, When the decorative drawing of 26c is displayed in a fixed stop state, one symbol variation effect is finished. In other words, the symbol variation effect (the first special diagram variation display and the second special diagram variation display) is determined from the start of the variation of the decorative drawing (special diagram 1 and special diagram 2) performed based on one special diagram start hold information. The process is executed once until the stop. The “variable display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop position 27 are changing in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The “decision stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c for a predetermined special figure variation interval time. . In the embodiment, 600 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display) based on the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize detection sensor. 600 ms is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (second special diagram variation display) based on the detection of 35. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decoration diagram means that the decoration diagram displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is not continuously stopped for the special figure variation interval time. is there. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in the fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing fluctuation interval time.

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

  Here, in the symbol display device 17 according to the embodiment, 10 types of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic ornamental drawings in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The figure is variably displayed in order in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. In addition, as a decoration drawing, it is not restricted to this, It is set as the form which a player can distinguish and identify each decoration drawing like arbitrary numbers, a character, a design, etc. The decoration diagram of the embodiment has a first identification pattern that can be definitely recognized by the player to give a certain change state (described later) after the jackpot game is finished, and a possibility that the probability change state is given after the jackpot game is finished. Is classified into a second identification symbol that can be recognized indefinitely. In this embodiment, the probability variation state that can be given after the end of the big hit game will be described in detail later. Here, as a 1st identification design, even if it sets suitably from the basic decoration drawings, the special decoration drawing determined in addition to the basic decoration drawings can also be used. In the embodiment, odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are set as the first identification symbols, and “0”, “2”, “4”, “ An example in which the even symbols “6” and “8” are the second identification symbols will be described.

  Then, the decorative symbols of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c that are confirmed and stopped at the effective stop position 27 (stop symbol effective line 28) of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c in the symbol display device 17 are the winning symbol combinations. In this case, it is possible to grasp that a winning game (big hit game) is given. Here, in the embodiment, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is fixed and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row is set as the big hit symbol combination. . The symbol combination of the decorations that can recognize the jackpot becomes a jackpot display displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given after the symbol variation effect is completed. In the embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned basic decoration drawing that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 17, it is set to be able to display a special decoration drawing (special symbol), and the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row is set. Any of the above (for example, the effective stop position of the middle symbol row) is displayed in a fixed stop manner so that it can be recognized that a predetermined big hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize the possibility of occurrence of the jackpot game becomes the jackpot suggestion display displayed on the symbol display device 17. On the other hand, if even one of the symbols in all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed at the effective stop position 27 of the symbol display device 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) ), In principle, it can be recognized that the game is “out of play” where no big hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing which can recognize this deviation becomes a deviation display of the symbol display device 17. However, it is also possible to use a specific symbol combination as a trigger for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined jackpot game) among the symbol combinations in which all three rows of decorative drawings are not the same. A specific symbol combination means that a player can recognize or associate some kind of law or meaning from the symbol combination. Specific examples of specific symbol combinations include symbol combinations in which three rows of decorative symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order (for example, “123” and “321”), and left and right symbol rows 26a and 26b. Are the same, and the symbol combination of the right symbol column 26c is shifted by one (for example, “778”), and the symbol combination in which the three rows of ornamental symbols are a predetermined word alignment (for example, “758” (Nagoya)). ) And the like. In this way, the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination of a decorative pattern that can be selected not only as a disappointing display result but also as a jackpot display result.

  Further, in the symbol variation effect, the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol row (in the embodiment, the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c) among the plurality of symbol rows, and the remaining symbol rows (implemented) In the example, the middle symbol row 26b) is displayed in a variable display (reach display), so that the player can recognize that the reach has occurred. A specific example of reach display is a symbol combination (“1 ↓ 1”, “4 ↓ 4”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c. In addition, “↓” indicates that it is changing. In addition, the decorations of the specific symbol rows (the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c) that form the reach display are in a temporarily stopped display state, and the decoration symbols are stopped in the remaining symbol rows (middle symbol row 26b). After the display (temporary stop display), the decorations of all the symbol sequences are displayed in a fixed stop display.

  In addition, the symbol display device 17 displays a symbol combination of decorations corresponding to the displayed special symbol as a result of the special symbol variation display performed by the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B. Is done. That is, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B and the symbol combination of the decorations displayed on the symbol display device 17 correspond to each other, and the symbol variation effect is provided. When the process is completed, the special figure is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, and the decoration figure is confirmed and stopped on the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the symbol display device 17. It is like that. 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 probabilistic state)
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 special winning opening 41 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 to the special winning opening 41 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 (219/65536 in the embodiment) to a high probability (441/65536 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. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the jackpot will fluctuate with a high probability and the jackpot game is likely to occur. Playing games while expecting. In addition, in the embodiment, in the case of a big hit game to which a probability variation state is given, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is continuously given until a predetermined number of symbol variation effects (special figure variation display) is executed. Is done. In the embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is continuously given until 200 symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) are executed. The period during which the probability variation state is given is not limited to the above. For example, it is possible to continue to give a certain probability state after the probability variation state is given until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and to shift to the non-probability variation state on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The probability variation state may be continuously given until the big hit game is generated. 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 31 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, By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 that opens the second start winning opening 31, it is possible to increase the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31. 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 / closing member 33 for opening the second start winning port 31 for one time per usual figure, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening / closing member 33. It can also be realized by increasing the number of times of opening 33, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the second privilege gaming state is referred to as a variable state, and the variable state in the example is set to combine (1) to (3) above. In addition, a state where the variable state is not assigned is referred to as a non-variable state. That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko balls to the second start winning opening 31 is improved.

  That is, in the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map change display performed on the general map display unit 55 in the non-changed state is set to 5000 ms, and the change of the normal map change display performed on the general map display unit 55 in the variable state. The time is set to either 600 ms or 1500 ms, which is shorter than the non-changeable state, and the change time of the normal figure change display performed in the normal view display unit 55 is shortened with the provision of the changeable state. ing. In addition, the probability per base figure in the non-variable state is set to a low probability (1125/65536 in the embodiment), and the probability per base figure in the variable state is set to a high probability (65535/65536 in the embodiment). It is set, and the probability per universal figure varies from a low probability to a high probability with the provision of the variable state. Note that, in the embodiment, the interval between the normal map being displayed in a fixed stop state and the next normal map change (the normal map change interval) is set to 500 ms.

  In the state where the variable state is applied, the opening / closing member 33 is 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 / closing member 33 of the second start winning opening 31 is opened in the case of winning in the normal map display (in the case of the normal map). 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 where the variable state is given, when the normal figure change display is won (in the case of the normal figure), the opening / closing member 33 of the second start winning opening 31 is opened for a predetermined time (implemented). In the example, the opening operation for maintaining the opening state is performed three times until 1800 ms) elapses. That is, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the opening / closing member 33 of the second start winning opening 31 is longer than the state where the variable state is not given, and the player operates advantageously. 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 award 31 is set per one ordinary figure, and the number of winnings after opening the opening / closing member 33 is set. The opening / closing member 33 is closed when the upper limit number of winnings (closing condition) is reached.

  In the embodiment, the number of changes to which a change state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of changes) is changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit determination. Specifically, the number of fluctuations to which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is changed in accordance with the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2). Specifically, the probability variation state is given when the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol B, symbol c, symbol d described later in the embodiment). The number of times of change (200 in the embodiment) is set so that the change state is continuously given. In addition, when the type of jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is another predetermined symbol (symbol f which will be described later in the embodiment), the probability variation state grant period (200 times in the embodiment) The number of times of change (100 times in the embodiment) is set so that a short change state is given. In addition, when the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is a predetermined specific symbol (symbol A or symbol E described later in the embodiment), it is given according to the gaming state at the time of the big hit. It is set to change the number of times of change. Specifically, in the embodiment, the number of times of change is set to be 33 times, 100 times, or 200 times depending on the gaming state at the time of the big hit. Here, the condition for giving the variable state is determined for each type of jackpot game (jackpot symbol), which will be described in detail later.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special chart display section 50A or the second special chart display section 50B as a result of the special chart fluctuation display, and the winning jackpot game ( The opening / closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened / closed according to the type of jackpot symbol). In the big hit game of the embodiment, the big hit game is completed by executing the round game for opening the opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning device 40 by the prescribed number of rounds (in the embodiment, 2, 4 or 16 times). It has become. One round game ends when a specified number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls wins a special winning opening 41 or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, during each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds in which the opening / closing member 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time is set. Here, the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the opening / closing member 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 predetermined intervals. For a long period of time during which the specified number of pachinko balls (for example, 9) determined for a round game are opened for a prize-winning time, and opening and closing over the long-time opening operation. A short-time opening operation in which the opening time of the member 43 is set short is appropriately combined. In the embodiment, the opening / closing member 43 is set to open for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time release operation, and is set to open for a maximum of 0.06 seconds in the short-time release operation.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the jackpot determination is won, one jackpot game is determined from among a plurality of types of jackpot games having different values to be given to the player. A jackpot game is awarded. Here, which jackpot game is awarded among a plurality of types of jackpot games 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 figure 1 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is classified into three groups of a symbol A, a symbol B, and a symbol E. The first special figure display unit A jackpot game according to Special Figure 1 as a jackpot symbol displayed as a fixed stop at 50A is given. Similarly, the special figure 2 as 100 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B in the embodiment is classified into three groups of a symbol c, a symbol d, and a symbol f. The jackpot game according to the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol displayed on the figure display unit 50B is confirmed and stopped. Here, the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols is divided into 74 types for the pattern A, 16 types for the pattern B, and 10 types for the pattern E. Further, in the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols, 18 kinds are assigned to the pattern c, 72 kinds are assigned to the design d, and 10 kinds are assigned to the design f.

(Relationship between jackpot symbol and gaming state)
Next, the relationship between the jackpot symbol set in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment and the gaming state will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination performed based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first to second start ports 30 and 31 is affirmative, the distribution determined for each big hit symbol Depending on whether the condition is met or not, the period (number of times of change) for which the change state is given after the end of the big hit game is changed. In the embodiment, the allocation condition of the number of times of change is the gaming state at the time when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative determination, and at the time of winning the jackpot, the low probability non-change state (probability change state and (A game state in which no change state is assigned), a low probability change state (a game state in which a change state is not given while a probability change state is assigned), a high probability non-change state (a change state is assigned) On the other hand, depending on whether the game state is a game state in which a variable state is not granted) or a highly probable short state (a game state in which a probability change state or a variable state is assigned), the number of times of change is per jackpot symbol It is set to be fixed. Hereinafter, the distribution condition of the number of times of change for each jackpot symbol will be described in detail.

(Relationship between jackpot symbol and gaming state based on first special figure start hold information)
When the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the first start winning opening 30) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is a plurality of predetermined types It is set to determine one jackpot symbol from the jackpot symbols. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, three types of jackpot symbols (symbol A, symbol A, One jackpot symbol is determined from symbols B and E). In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol A as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 74%, and the big hit symbol at a rate of 16% The symbol B is selected, and the determination value for special figure determination is assigned so that the symbol E as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 10%. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this.

(About the first jackpot game)
The first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A is a jackpot game to which a probability change state and a variable state are given after the end of the first jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game. Is set. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined, a predetermined number of fluctuations (200 times in the embodiment) after the end of the first jackpot game. The probability variation state is set to be continuously given until the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed. Also, when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined. It is set to be variable according to the short state. In other words, in the first big hit game, the game state that changes after the big hit game changes step by step due to the difference in the game state (provided state of probability change or short state) at the time of winning the first big hit game. It is set as a specific jackpot game (game per specific game). In the following description, the number of fluctuations as the granting period in which the probability variation state is given may be referred to as the high probability variation number, and the number of fluctuations as the granting period in which the variation state is given may be designated as the variation number.

  Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined is a low probability non-variable short state, a period shorter than a period during which the probability variation state is given (the number of times of high probability variation) Is set as the grant period (number of times of change) of the variable state given after the first big hit game. In the embodiment, the first variable number of times (first variable) as the first grant period given when the game state at the time when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined is the low probability non-variable short state. Is set to the number of fluctuations (33 times) shorter than the number of high-precision fluctuations (200 times) to which the probability variation state is imparted, and the symbol A (first big hit game) in the low probability non-variation short state Is determined, the variable state ends before the probability change state ends. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined is a high probability non-variable short state, a period shorter than the period during which the probability variation state is given (high probability variation number), It is set as a granting period (number of times of change) of the change state after the first big hit game. Here, the second number of times of change as the second grant period given when the game state at the time when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined is the high probability non-variable state is the symbol A It is set to a period longer than the first variable number of times given when the game state at the time when (first big hit game) is determined is the low probability non-variable state. In the embodiment, the second variation number is set to a number (100 times) that is longer than the first variation number (33 times) and shorter than the high accuracy variation number (200 times). When the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined in the non-changed state, the changed state is finished before the probability changed state is finished.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 9 to 11, when the game state at the time when the symbol A (first big hit game) is determined is a variable state (low probability variable short state or high probability variable short state) In the non-variable state (the low probability non-variable state and the high probability non-variable state), a period longer than the grant period of the variable state given when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined Is set as a grant period (number of times of change) of the change state after the first big hit game. Here, when the game state at the time when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined is a variable state, the third variable number of times as the third grant period is the symbol A (the first bonus game). It is set to a period longer than the second number of times of change (100 times) given when the game state at the time when one big hit game) is determined is a highly probable non-change state. More specifically, if the game state at the time when the symbol A (first big hit game) is determined is a variable state, the third variable number of times is set to 200 after the first big hit game. The variable state is configured to be given. That is, the third variable number of times of change is set to the same number of times of high-accuracy change (200 times), and when the symbol A (first big hit game) is determined in the variable state, the probability change state is The variable state does not end before it ends.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, as the first specific hit game (specific hit game) in the first state which is the low probability non-changeable short state. When the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game (symbol A as a specific jackpot symbol), the probability variation state and the variation state are determined, and the probability variation number (200 Is set so as to shift to the second state determined as the granting period of the shortened state after the first big hit game. In addition, when the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is performed for the first variation number after the transition to the second state, which is the highly accurate variation state, the certain variation state continues. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a is configured to shift to the third state in which the non-variable state is determined. Further, when the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game (symbol A) in the third state, which is the high probability non-change state, the provision of the probability change state and the change state is determined, and the first The second state of change (100 times) longer than the number of times of change is set to shift to the fourth state determined as the change state grant period after the first jackpot game. In addition, the probability variation state continues when the second variation number of symbol variation effects (first or second special diagram variation display) is performed after the transition to the fourth state, which is the highly accurate variation state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a is set to shift to the third state where the non-variable state is determined. Then, after the transition to the second state to which the variable state is given, the first time before the first variable number of times has elapsed or the fourth state has elapsed before the second variable number of times has elapsed. When the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit game (symbol A), the provision of the probability variation state and the variation state is determined, and the third variation number (200 times) longer than the second variation number. Is set to shift to the fifth state determined by the main control CPU 60a as the granting period of the variable state after the first big hit game.

  That is, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, after winning the first jackpot game in the first state and shifting to the second state which is more advantageous than the first state, By winning the first jackpot game before the number of times of change of 1 has elapsed, the state shifts to a further advantageous fifth state. On the other hand, if the first number of times of change has elapsed since the transition to the second state, the transition to the third state, which is advantageous compared to the first state and disadvantageous compared to the second state, When the first jackpot game is won in the third state, the transition to the fourth state, which is more advantageous than the second state, facilitates the transition to the more advantageous fifth state after the first jackpot game. It is comprised so that it may become.

  Further, the first jackpot game in the embodiment is the special winning of the special winning device 40 regardless of the gaming state (the probability variation state and the variation state) when the first jackpot game (symbol A) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the first jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. In the first jackpot game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and the opening / closing member 43 is set to “25.0 (seconds) at the maximum in each round game. ”For the opening operation. The interval time between rounds in the first jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In the first jackpot game, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time.

(About the second jackpot game)
The second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B is a jackpot game to which a probability change state and a variable state are given after the second jackpot game ends when the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game. Is set. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, a predetermined number of fluctuations (200 times in the embodiment) after the end of the second jackpot game. The probability variation state is set to be continuously given until the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed. In addition, when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined. Regardless of (short state), it is set so as to be given a variable state for a predetermined period. Here, when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, the number of times of change as the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol A (first jackpot game) described above is determined. This is set to a period longer than the second number of times of change given when the game state is a highly probable non-change state. More specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 9 to 11, when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, the symbol A (first jackpot game) described above is determined. Similarly to the case where the gaming state at the time when is determined is the variable state, the variable state of the third variable number of times (200 times) is given. In other words, when the symbol B (second big hit game) is determined, the variable state is not ended before the probability changing state is ended.

  Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the second big hit game (the symbol B as the big hit symbol) even in the gaming state of the first state to the fifth state described above or the sixth state and the seventh state described later. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the probability variation state and the variation state are given, the third variation number (200 times) longer than the second variation number is set to the variation state provision period. Is set to shift to the fifth state determined by the main control CPU 60a after the second big hit game.

  Further, the second jackpot game in the embodiment is the special prize of the special prize winning device 40 regardless of the game state (the probability variation state and the variable state) at the time when the second jackpot game (symbol B) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the second jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “9”. In the second jackpot game, “0.06 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In the second jackpot game, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the second jackpot game is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. In other words, each round game time (0.06 (seconds)) in the second jackpot game is such that the number of pachinko balls won in the special prize opening 41 does not satisfy the maximum number of winnings in one round game. Set to time. Thus, the second big hit game is set as a big hit game with few winning balls and the smallest number of winning balls.

(About the third jackpot game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the third jackpot game corresponding to the symbol E, the third jackpot game is not given a certain change state after the third jackpot game is finished, but is given a change state. Is set as a big hit game (see FIG. 3). In addition, when the symbol E (third jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol E (third jackpot game) is determined. It is set to be variable according to the short state. In other words, in the third jackpot game, the game state that transitions after the big hit game changes in stages due to the difference in the game state (provided state of probability change or shortage) at the time of winning the third jackpot game. It is set as a specific jackpot game.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 9 to 11, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is the low-probability non-change state, the probability change state is A period shorter than the granted period (the number of high-accuracy fluctuations) is set as the grant period (the number of times of change) in the variable state given after the third big hit game. In the embodiment, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is the low probability non-variable short state, the symbol A (the first jackpot game) described above is determined. Similar to the case where the gaming state is the low probability non-variable state, the first variable number of times (33 times) is provided. That is, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (third jackpot game) is determined is a low probability unchangeable short state, the game state at the time when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined is Compared to the low probability non-variable short state, it is different in whether or not a probable variation state is granted after a big hit game, but on the same period in the probability variation state is granted (first variation number) It is configured.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 9 to 11, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is a high-probability non-change state, a probability change state is given. A period shorter than the predetermined period (the number of times of high-accuracy variation) is set as the provisional period (number of times of variation) of the variable state after the third big hit game. Here, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is the high probability unchangeable short state, the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is It is set to a period longer than the first number of times of change given in the low probability non-change state. In the embodiment, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is the high probability unchangeable short state, the symbol A (the first jackpot game) described above is determined. Similar to the case where the gaming state is the high-precision non-variable state, the second state of variation (100 times) is provided. That is, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is the high probability unchangeable state, the game state at the time when the symbol A (the first jackpot game) is determined is Compared to the high probability non-variable short state, it differs in whether or not a probable variation state is granted after the big hit game, but on the same period in the probability variation state is granted (second variation number) It is configured.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 9 to 11, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is a variable state (low probability variable short state or high probability variable short state) In this case, a period shorter than the period during which the probability variation state is given (the number of times of high probability variation) is set as the provision period (number of times of alteration) of the variable state after the third big hit game. Here, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is the variable state, the game state at the time when the symbol A (the first jackpot game) is determined is changed. The period is set shorter than the third number of times of change (200 times) given in the short state. In the embodiment, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (third jackpot game) is determined is a variable state, the game state at the time when the symbol E (third jackpot game) is determined is as follows. As in the case of the high-accuracy non-variable state, the second variable number of times (100 times) is provided. That is, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (third jackpot game) is determined is a variable state, the game state at the time when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined is a variable state. Compared to the above case, the probability variation state is different after whether or not the big hit game is given, and the probability variation state is also provided with a short period (first variation number).

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the third big hit game (the symbol E as the second specific big hit symbol) as the second specific hit game in the first state which is the low probability non-variable short state is the main. When the control CPU 60a determines, it is determined that the probability variation state is not applied, the provision of the variation state is determined, and further, the first variation that is shorter than the number of high-accuracy variation times (200 times) at which the certain variation state is imparted. The number of times (33) is set to shift to the sixth state determined as the granting period of the variable state after the third jackpot game. In addition, when the main control CPU 60a determines the third big hit game (symbol E) in the third state, which is the above-described high-probability unchangeable state, it is determined that the probability-change state is not given and the change is made. State assignment is determined, and the second variation number (100 times) that is longer than the first variation number (33 times) and shorter than the highly accurate variation number (200 times) is determined as the variation state provision period. The seventh state is set to shift to the third jackpot game. Similarly, the third big hit game (symbol) in the second state or the fourth state, which is a highly accurate variable state (variable state), or the sixth state or the seventh state, which is a low probability variable state (variable state). Similarly, when the main control CPU 60a determines E), similarly, it is determined not to give the probability variation state, and the provision of the variation state is determined, and is longer than the first variation number (33 times) and It is set to shift to the seventh state determined as the granting period of the variable state after the second variable number of times (100 times) shorter than the high-precision variation number (200 times) after the third jackpot game. .

  Here, as described above, when the game state at the time when the symbol A (the first jackpot game) is determined is the variable state (the low probability variation short state or the high probability variation short state), the probability variation state and the variable state are changed. The provision of the short state is determined, and the fifth state determined by the main control CPU 60a using the third variable number of times (200 times) longer than the second variable number of times as the variable period application period is changed to the fifth state. Since it is set to shift after 1 big hit game, after shifting to the sixth state where the above-mentioned variable state is given, it is shifted to before the first variable number of times or to the seventh state If the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game (symbol A) before the second variable number of times has elapsed, the state shifts to the fifth state after the first jackpot game. In other words, if the third big hit game is won after transitioning to any state (that is, the first to seventh states) which is more advantageous than the first state which is the low probability unchangeable state, By shifting to an advantageous seventh state in which the variable state lasts longer than the sixth state that shifts when the third jackpot game is won in one state, the fifth advantage that is even more advantageous after the third jackpot game It is configured to facilitate transition to a state.

  In the third jackpot game in the embodiment, the special winning device 40 has a special prize regardless of the game state (probability change state and change state) when the third jackpot game (symbol E) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. In the third jackpot game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and the opening / closing member 43 is set to “25.0 (seconds) at the maximum in each round game. ”For the opening operation. The interval time between rounds in the third jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In the third jackpot game, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time.

(Relationship between jackpot symbol and gaming status based on the second special chart start hold information)
If the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 31) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is a plurality of predetermined types One jackpot symbol is set to be determined from the jackpot symbols (see FIG. 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, three types of jackpot symbols (symbol c, symbol d, symbol f) are based on the special symbol determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning award 31. One big hit symbol is decided from the inside. In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol c as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 18%, and the big hit symbol at a rate of 72% The symbol d is selected, and a special figure determination value is assigned so that the symbol f as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 10%. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this.

(About 4th and 5th big hit games)
The fourth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol c and the fifth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol d are the fourth or fifth jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth or fifth jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game in which a probable change state and a short change state are given after the game ends (see FIG. 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, when the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined, a predetermined number of fluctuations (200 times in the embodiment) after the end of the fourth or fifth jackpot game. ), The probability variation state is set to be continuously given until the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed. In addition, when the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined, the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined for the granting period of the variable state. Regardless of the gaming state (probability change state and change state) at the time of the change, the change state is set to be given for a predetermined period. Here, when the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined, the number of times of change as the granting period of the variable state given is the symbol A (first jackpot game) described above. It is set to a period longer than the second number of times of change given when the gaming state at the time when is determined is a high-precision non-change state. More specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 9 to 11, when the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined, the symbol A (the first symbol) described above is used. Similarly to the case where the gaming state at the time when 1 jackpot game is determined is the variable state, the third variable number of times (200 times) is provided. That is, when the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined, the variable state does not end before the probability change state ends.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the main control is performed for the fourth or fifth big hit game (the symbols c and d as the big hit symbol) in any of the first state to the seventh state. When the CPU 60a determines, the provision of the probability variation state and the variation state is determined, and the main control is performed with the third variation number (200 times) longer than the second variation number as the variation state provision period. It is set to shift to the fifth state determined by the CPU 60a after the fourth or fifth jackpot game.

  In addition, the fourth and fifth jackpot games in the embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (probability change state and variable state) at the time when the fourth and fifth jackpot game (symbols c, d) is determined, The special winning opening 41 of the special winning device 40 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the fourth and fifth jackpot games are jackpot games in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. . In the fourth and fifth jackpot games, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In the fourth and fifth jackpot games, “6.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the fourth and fifth jackpot games is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In this way, in the fourth and fifth jackpot games, the profits obtained by each jackpot game are set to be equal, and the profit most awarded among the types of jackpot games set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment. Is set as a big jackpot game.

(About the sixth jackpot game)
In the sixth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol f, when the main control CPU 60a determines the sixth jackpot game, the probability change state is not given after the sixth jackpot game is finished, but the change state is given. Is set as a big hit game (see FIG. 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, when the symbol f (sixth jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state given when the symbol f (sixth jackpot game) is determined is the game at the time when the symbol f (sixth jackpot game) is determined. Regardless of the state (probability change state and change state), the change state is set to be given for a predetermined period. Here, the number of times of change as the granting period of the variable state given when the symbol f (sixth jackpot game) is determined is a period shorter than the period of giving the probable state (the number of highly accurate fluctuations). Is set to. That is, the number of times of change when the symbol f (sixth jackpot game) is determined is the third rate of change when the symbols c and d (fourth or fifth jackpot game) described above are determined. The period is set shorter than the number of times (200 times). Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 9 to 11, when the game state at the time when the symbol f (sixth jackpot game) is determined is the variable state, the symbol described above is used. As with the case where the game state at the time when E (the third jackpot game) is determined is the high probability non-variable state or the variable state (the low probability variable short state and the high probability variable short state), the second variable number of times The (100 times) variable state is provided. That is, when the symbol f (sixth big hit game) is determined, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game, compared to the case where the symbols c and d (fourth or fifth big hit game) are determined. It is configured so that a period (second variation count) shorter than the probability variation state is given.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines the sixth big hit game (the symbol f as the big hit symbol) in any of the first state to the seventh state described above. In addition, it is determined that the probability variation state is not given, the provision of the variation state is determined, and the second variation which is longer than the first variation number (33 times) and shorter than the high probability variation number (200 times). The short number of times (100 times) is set to shift to the seventh state determined as the changing period grant period after the sixth big hit game.

  Further, the sixth jackpot game in the embodiment is not limited to the special winning of the special winning device 40 regardless of the gaming state (the probability variation state and the variation state) at the time when the sixth jackpot game (symbol f) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the sixth jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. In the sixth jackpot game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In the sixth jackpot game, “6.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the sixth jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. As described above, the sixth jackpot game is the jackpot having the largest number of winning balls among the types of jackpot games set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment in the same manner as the fourth and fifth jackpot games described above. It is set as a game.

  Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information triggered by winning the first start winning opening 30 is affirmative, the prescribed round number is Special figure 1 (symbol A, symbol B, symbol E) as a big hit symbol is assigned to the first to third jackpot games set to “2” or “four times”, whereas the second symbol When the determination result of the hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information triggered by winning at the start winning opening 31 is affirmative, the specified number of rounds is set to “16”. Special figures 2 (symbol c, symbol d, symbol f) as jackpot symbols are assigned to the jackpot game. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, no matter which symbol is determined as the big hit symbol, when the determination result of the hit determination based on the winning to the second start winning port 31 is affirmative, The main control CPU 60a determines the type of jackpot game so that the number of winning balls (awarded amount of bonus) can be increased as compared to the case where the determination result of winning determination based on winning at the 1st winning prize opening 30 is positive. It is set to determine the jackpot symbol).

(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 as a control means for controlling the pachinko machine 10 as a whole and a control signal from the main control board 60 are used. Sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 are provided as control means for controlling each control object. 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 of voice output from the various speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10, the output content, and the like 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 34 and 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensor 47, and the gate sensor 49 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a includes display units of the game information display unit M (first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53, and general figure display unit 55). Based on the control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each of the detection sensors 34, 35, 44, 49. Thus, display control of each display unit 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 59 of the game information display unit M is executed. The main control CPU 60a is connected to a start winning solenoid 32 linked to the opening / closing member 33 for opening / closing the second start winning opening 31 and a special winning solenoid 42 linked to the opening / closing member 43 for opening / closing the special winning opening 41. The corresponding opening / closing member 33 and opening / closing member 43 are opened and closed by driving the solenoids 32 and 42 based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. Then, the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the special prize solenoid 42 so that the opening / closing member 43 opens and closes in an opening / closing manner according to the type of the big hit game, and the long-time opening control and opening / closing member for opening and closing the opening / closing member 43 for a long time. The system is configured to execute short-time opening control for causing 43 to open for a short time.

  The main control CPU 60a confirms that the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31 (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 receives the pachinko ball). It is set to acquire various random numbers as winning information when triggered by (detected). Here, the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 include a hit determination random number, a special figure determination random number, an effect execution determination random number (reach determination random number), and a special figure. Various random numbers such as random numbers for allocating fluctuation patterns are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. Random numbers are acquired in accordance with the timing at which the detection signals of the first or second start winning detection sensors 34, 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a. 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.

  Also, the winning information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 is the corresponding first special figure start holding information and second special figure. The start hold information is temporarily stored in a predetermined special figure storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information have a special figure storage area stored in the order of storage in the main control RAM 60c. When executing the graphic fluctuation display), the special control start suspension information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information is individually stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. If so, the main control CPU 60a preferentially reads the second special figure start hold information over the first special figure start hold information, and executes the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display).

  The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the winning determination (big hit determination) as to whether or not a winning game (big hit game) is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In this embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for hit determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the special figure determining random number determines the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B according to 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 type of special figure indicating the above-mentioned loss and a random number corresponding to 100 types of special figures indicating the winning of the big hit. The special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the random number for figure determination. . That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize is obtained. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 35, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. 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 type of jackpot game to be given after the end is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number functions as a random number for determining the type of winning game (big hit game). In addition, as described above, whether or not the probability variation state and the variable state are given after the big hit game is uniquely determined for each type of the big hit game, and the special figure determining random number is the probability variation state and the variable state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not to give. Furthermore, one or a plurality of variable state grant periods (number of variable times) given after the big hit game are determined for each type of big hit game, and the special figure determining random number determines the variable period grant period. It also has a function as a random number.

  In addition, the random number for effect execution determination has the possibility that a win display is displayed when the determination result in the above-mentioned hit determination (big hit determination) is negative (in the case of a failure to win the big hit game). It is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination) as to whether or not to perform the suggested performance. In the embodiment, 239 kinds of integer values from “0” to “238” are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Here, as an effect suggesting the possibility that a win display is displayed, a reach effect that is displayed with the reach display displayed in the process of symbol variation on the symbol display device 17, or a variation stop from the start of the decoration diagram variation A continuous notice effect (pre-read notice effect) that allows a variable cycle to be executed multiple times continuously, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of being displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a lamp This includes a notice effect that suggests to the player that the hit display may be displayed by the light of the device 18 or the sound output from the speaker 19. The special figure variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used to determine the special pattern variation pattern of the symbol variation in the symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, all 100 integer values from “0” to “99” are set as random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the hit determination random number, the special figure determination random number, the production execution determination random number, and the special figure variation pattern distribution random number are sent to the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31. Each temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c triggered by the winning of a ball (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 detects a pachinko ball) The main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers at the same timing. Each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 Are used in common, and the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers corresponding to the winning timings to the start winning ports 30, 31.

  The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate member 48 (more specifically, when the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko ball). ing. Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a when the gate sensor 49 is detected, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure and a random number for determining a normal pattern variation pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, thereby A random number is acquired according to the timing when the detection signal of the sensor 49 is input to the main control CPU 60a. 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 passage detection information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko sphere passes through the gate sensor 49 is temporarily stored in a predetermined map storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as the map start hold information. It is configured to be stored in memory. The general-purpose map storage area is stored in the main control RAM 60c in the order in which it is stored in the main control RAM 60c. The normal start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in order.

  The random number for determining the normal figure is a random number used in the determination for the normal figure (lottery per general figure) as to whether or not the second start winning opening 31 is opened (per normal figure) 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). The random number for allocating the general map variation pattern is a random number used for determining a general map variation pattern that defines the variation time of the general diagram variation in the general diagram variation display. In the embodiment, nine types of integer values from “0” to “8” are set as random numbers for normal pattern variation pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes. Then, the passage detection information (usually stored in the main control RAM 60c) triggered by the passage of the pachinko sphere through the gate member 48 (more specifically, when the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko sphere). The main control CPU 60a obtains a hit determination random number, a normal variation pattern distribution random number, and the like) at the same timing.

(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 big hit determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not the big hit is made using the hit determination random number (big hit determination). There are a total of 65536 possible hit determination random numbers from “0” to “65535”. 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 above-described probability variation state is given at the time when the jackpot determination is performed. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state (441 in the embodiment) is larger than the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability variation state (219 in the embodiment). Many are set. That is, by increasing the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state, a jackpot game is likely to occur.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The determination value for special figure determination is displayed on the fixed stop display on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B as a big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special drawing display unit 50A when the result of the big hit determination is positive This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol using the special figure determining random number. In this embodiment, the special figure determination value is set to an integer value of “0” to “100” corresponding to the 101 types of special figure determination random numbers described above. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are associated with each value individually.

  The main control ROM 60b stores an effect execution determination value (reach determination value). The performance execution determination value is an execution of whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect that suggests a possibility that the winning display is displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the result of the hit determination (big hit determination) is negative. This is a determination value used in the determination (reach lottery), and is determined from a total of 239 kinds of integers from “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random number for determining the performance execution. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines that an effect such as a reach effect is to be executed when the value of the obtained effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value.

  Here, the effect execution determination value is different in the number of determination values set according to the game state (probability change state or short-change state) at the time of effect execution determination and the number of fluctuations after the game state transitions. That is, in the case of the effect execution determination performed based on the first start hold information and the second start hold information, the change state is more than the number of effect execution determination values set when the change state is given. It is set so that the number of effect execution determination values set in the non-variable state that is not given is larger. In the embodiment, in the case of a non-probability changing state and non-changing state (low-accuracy non-changing state) that become a normal mode described later, and a probabilistic state and non-changing state (high-accuracy non-changing state) that become a special mode described later. In the case of, 16 performance execution judgment values are set, and there are fewer than 16 performances in the non-probable state and the variable state (low-probability short-and-short state) and in the probabilistic state and variable state (high-probable short-and-short state). An execution judgment value is set. That is, in the variable state, the reach effect is less likely to occur than in the non-variable state.

  Further, in the embodiment, in the variable state, the number of effect execution determination values set is different for each game effect mode to be described later at the time of effect execution determination. That is, 10 effects are executed in a first speed change mode (2nd state, 4th state, 6th state or 7th state) to be described later to which a speed change state equal to or more than the first speed change number is given. A determination value is set, and three effect execution determination values are set in a later-described second variable mode (the fifth state or the seventh state) that shifts from the first variable mode. In addition, in the case of a third speed change mode (fifth state or seventh state) to which a speed change state equal to or greater than the second speed change number is given, four effect execution determination values are set, Two effects in the first fixed mode (fifth state) to which the variable state of the number of variable times is given and the second fixed mode (fifth state) to be described later that shifts from the third variable mode An execution judgment value is set. That is, when the game effect mode is shifted, the reach effect is less likely to occur than before the game effect mode is shifted. In the game effect mode (first to third variable modes, first and second definite modes) to which the variable state is given, when executing the symbol variation that is the last round in each game direct mode, The set number of effect execution determination values is set to 0, so that no reach effect is generated, and a notification effect described later can be executed.

  Furthermore, the main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for specifying the fluctuation contents, and special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to the special figure fluctuation patterns. Here, the special figure variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the symbol variation effect, which is executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the display of the fixed stop display. The basic contents of the light emission effect mode and the sound effect mode) are specified. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time (design fluctuation effect and special figure from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display until the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is displayed in a fixed stop state. The time of fluctuation display) is specified. Special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern using the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern to which the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified.

  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 judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the variable speed state (65535 in the embodiment) is the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the non-variable state (example). In this case, more than 1125) are set. In other words, by increasing the number of determination values per common map in the variable state, it is easy for the normal map to occur.

  In the main control ROM 60b, a plurality of types of common map variation patterns are stored, and general map variation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to the respective general map variation patterns. Here, the general map variation pattern specifies the fluctuation time of the general map variation display from when the general diagram variation display is started until the fixed map is displayed in a fixed stop state. The normal variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining the general variation pattern by using the random number for distribution of the general variation pattern. It is determined from all 9 types of integers up to “8”. A predetermined decision value is assigned to each universal pattern variation pattern, and the universal map variation pattern to which the universal variation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired random number for distribution of the common diagram variation is assigned is the main. It is specified by the control CPU 60a. Here, the decision value for determining the usual figure variation pattern is determined depending on whether the gaming state at the time of making the decision per ordinary figure is the variable state or the non-variable state, and the number and number of assigned common figure fluctuation patterns. Is different. Specifically, in the embodiment, in the non-variable short state, a common figure fluctuation pattern determination value is assigned to one common figure fluctuation pattern, and a normal time figure that defines a fluctuation time (for example, 5000 ms) for a predetermined time. Whereas the variation pattern is determined, a decision value for determining the general variation pattern is assigned to multiple (two in the embodiment) general variation patterns in the variable state, and each normal variation pattern is assigned. Of the normal figure fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of a predetermined time (for example, 600 ms) and a different fluctuation time (for example, 1500 ms) at a ratio according to the number of assigned decision values for determining the normal fluctuation pattern for One of the common map fluctuation patterns is determined.

(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.

  Here, in the overall control ROM 65b, an effect pattern for specifying a specific effect content of the symbol variation effect executed in the symbol variation effect is stored. The effect pattern is associated with the variation pattern, and the overall control CPU 65a determines the corresponding effect pattern based on the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. That is, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to function as effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display device 17 based on the winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. Has been. The effect pattern is not associated with the variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, and a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one variation pattern. Further, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c is determined in the symbol variation effect, and the decorative drawing is stopped in each column according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. At the same time, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stoppage of the decoration drawing, or the lamp device 18 emits light appropriately.

  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.

(Display control board 70)
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.

  That is, based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means, the winning information acquiring means for acquiring the winning information when the winning winning openings 30, 31 including the second starting winning opening 31 as the variable winning opening are received. Each function as a hit game determining means for determining a win game to be given from a plurality of types of win games when the determination result of the hit determination means for determining whether or not to generate a game is positive. Is included in the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving the determined 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, based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means, stores a plurality of variation patterns for specifying the variation time of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display means in the main control ROM 60b as storage means. A function as a variation pattern determining means for determining from among the variation patterns is provided. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give a probability variation state in which the probability that a hit will occur (the probability that the determination result by the hit determination means is affirmative) is higher than normal. In addition to functioning as a means, it is configured to function as a first game state giving means for giving a probability variation state after the winning game is finished. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give the probability variation state only when a hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative).

  Further, the main control CPU 60a, when a win occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative), the winning rate improvement state in which the probability that the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 becomes high ( It functions as a second gaming state determination unit that determines whether or not to give (change state), and functions as a period determination unit that determines a period during which a winning rate improvement state is granted when a winning rate improvement state is granted At the same time, it also functions as a second game state giving means for giving the variable state only during the period for giving the winning rate improvement state determined after the winning game. Here, the main control CPU 60a waits for a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation displays (design fluctuation effects) to be executed after the winning game ends or until the next winning game is given. Any period is determined as the grant period of the winning rate improvement state. Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine a plurality of types of periods according to the determined type of winning game as the award rate improvement state grant period. 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. The main control RAM 60c is acquired while the symbol variation effect is being performed on the symbol display device 17 (that is, while the special symbol variation display is being performed on the first and second special symbol display units 50A and 50B). It functions as a holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of received winning information as starting hold information. Specifically, the winning information acquired by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34 while the variable display is being performed on the display means (the symbol display device 17 or the first special symbol display unit 50A) is the first. Triggered by detection of the second start winning detection sensor 35 while the variable display is being performed on the first hold storage means and display means (the symbol display device 17 and the second special figure display unit 50B) stored as start hold information. It functions as a second hold storage means for storing the acquired winning information as second start hold information. The overall control CPU 65a also has a function as effect content determination means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display means based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means.

  Next, a special figure process and a special figure start process 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 opening 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 34 corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 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 RAM 60c receives the winning information (random number for winning determination, random value for determining special figure, random value for determining execution execution, and various random values such as random number for distributing special pattern variation pattern). The control CPU 60a reads out and sets the winning information (random number value) as first special figure start hold information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number (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 31. 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 35 corresponding to the second start winning opening 31 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 The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives the winning information (random number for winning determination, random value for determining special figure, random value for determining execution execution, and various random values such as random number for distributing special pattern variation pattern). The control CPU 60a reads out and sets the winning information (random number value) as second special figure start hold information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number (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 in the special figure display units 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 hold number of the second special figure start hold information by 1 (step B14) and stores the second special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. The main control CPU 60a obtains the figure start hold information (values of random numbers for hit determination, random values for determination of special figure, random values for determination of performance execution, and random numbers of random numbers for distribution of special figure variation pattern). (Step B15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the second special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the second special figure start hold information, and then stores the second special figure start hold information stored second fastest in the second special figure storage area. 2. The special figure start hold information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the second special figure start hold information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The second special figure start hold information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored in the area is stored the fourth earliest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special figure. Store in the figure storage area. 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 hold display section 53 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers as the second special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired value of the random number for hit determination in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit determination value matches (step B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive in the non-probable change state (low probability) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 219/65536, and the probability of the jackpot determination is high (high probability) The probability (big hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 441/65536. 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 symbol 2), which becomes a big hit symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B, on the basis of the acquired value of the special symbol determination random number (step B24). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2, the main control CPU 60 a displays the special figure 2 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining, the jackpot symbol will be determined. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state to “1” when the big hit symbol is a big hit symbol to which the probability variation state is imparted, and sets the probability variation flag to “0” when the jackpot symbol does not impart the probability variation state. Set to. 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. When the big hit symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special symbol variation pattern from the special symbol variation pattern for winning based on the value of the random number for special symbol 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 unit 50B to display the outlier symbol as a final stop symbol (special feature). 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment reach based on the value of the special figure fluctuation 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 error symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special drawing 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B31).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, 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 outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display unit 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 fluctuation time set in the designated special figure fluctuation pattern. The display contents of the display unit 50B are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. . When the end condition of the variable state is satisfied, a variable end command is output.

  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 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 hit determination random number, the value of the special figure determination random number, the value of the effect execution determination random number, and the value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number (step B19), and then hits Execute the judgment process. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning opening Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired with the winning of 30 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 the first special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area 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 in the second special figure storage area in the second special figure storage area. One special figure start hold information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the first special figure start hold information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The first special figure start hold information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored in the area is stored fourth fastest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special feature. Store in the figure storage area. 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 processing of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired hit determination random number value 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 positive in the non-probable change state (low probability) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 219/65536, and the probability of the jackpot determination is high (high probability) The probability (big hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 441/65536. 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 displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A based on the acquired special figure determination random number (Step B34). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol for each special figure 1, the main control CPU 60a displays the special figure 1 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. The jackpot symbol is determined by determining. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets a probability variation flag and a variation flag indicating the gaming 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 special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation pattern for winning based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution. (Step B35).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step B32 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 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 B45 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display unit 50A as a final stop symbol (special feature). FIG. 1) is determined (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for loss reach based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution (step B39).

  If 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 displays the error symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for losing based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B41).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 1) in steps B35, B39, 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 outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display unit 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 based on the variation time set in the designated special figure variation pattern. The display content of the display unit 50A is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. . When the end condition of the variable state is satisfied, a variable end command is output.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in 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.

(Overall control)
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 variation effect based on the special diagram variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and designates the determined effect pattern. The designation command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Here, the effect patterns that can be selected by the overall control CPU 65a are classified for each game effect mode to be described later, and an effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is selected from the effect patterns that can be selected in the game effect mode. . 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 decoration drawing of 26a, 26b, 26c is 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 each symbol row 26a, 26b, The decorative drawing of 26c is determined.

  The overall control CPU 65a sets the probability variation flag and the variation flag based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the jackpot symbol to which the probability variation state is assigned, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is “1”. And the probability variation flag is set to “0” when it corresponds to a big hit symbol that does not give a probability variation state. Further, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the jackpot symbol to which the variable state is given, a variable flag indicating the variable state is set to “1”. And the variable flag is set to “0” when it corresponds to a big hit symbol that does not give a variable state.

  Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c 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 60a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time as the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, and the left decoration at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of the left symbol row 26a. A figure designation command is output, a right decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the right design row 26c, and an interior decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the middle design row 26b.

  Further, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. Further, the general control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing a detachment including a reach formation symbol when a special figure variation pattern for a detachment reach effect is instructed. On the other hand, the general control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a detachment that does not include a reach formation symbol when a special-figure variation pattern for the detachment 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.

  The overall control CPU 65a includes the types of jackpot symbols instructed by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a, each designation command relating to the start and end of the variable state, and an effect mode flag. Based on the set value, the type of the game effect mode is determined, and the effect mode flag is updated to a value indicating the determined game effect mode. The game effect mode flag includes information that can identify the game 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 game effect mode flag, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a mode designation command instructing the game effect 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. Then, when the symbol stop command of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is input, the display control CPU 70a displays the ornament designated by the ornament designation command at the effective stop position 27 of the corresponding symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. Are temporarily stopped, and when all symbols stop command is input, the decorative symbols designated by the decorative symbol designation command are displayed on the symbol display device 17 at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. The display content of the symbol display device 17 is controlled to end the symbol variation effect. Further, when a mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a displays a background image corresponding to the designated game effect mode.

  Here, the contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 are set according to a special symbol variation pattern designation command output from the main control CPU 60a or an effect pattern designation command output from the overall control CPU 65a. Thus, the main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a have a function as symbol variation effect determining means for determining the effect content specifying the content of the symbol variation effect.

(Relationship between game state transition and variation pattern)
Next, the relationship between the game state transition and the variation pattern described above will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the special figure variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a is changed according to the transition to each gaming state (the first state to the seventh state) and the number of variations after the transition to the gaming state. (See FIG. 13). In the following description, the special figure variation pattern is simply referred to as a variation pattern.

(Fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the first state)
In the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, a variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the first state when the state is shifted to the first state which is the low probability non-change state is defined. A predetermined number of variation pattern groups are set. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of variation pattern groups are set as variation pattern groups that define the variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the first state, and the main control CPU 60a responds to the transition to the first state. A variation pattern group for determining a variation pattern is switched.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the first variation pattern group and the latent variation pattern group are set as the variation pattern group that defines the variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the first state. It is set so that the variation pattern group in which the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern is switched according to whether or not the game state (sixth state in the embodiment) has shifted to the first state. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, when a transition is made from the state other than the sixth state (the third state, the fifth state, or the seventh state) to the first state, Until the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition to the second state, the fifth state to the sixth state), based on the special figure variation pattern distribution random number. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine one variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the variation pattern group. Further, when the state transitions from the sixth state to the first state, the next big hit game is won in the first state, and the game state transition conditions are satisfied (in the embodiment, the second state, the fifth state to the first state). 6 state), or for the distribution of special pattern fluctuation pattern until the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) performed after the transition to the sixth state becomes the second fluctuation number Based on the random number, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine one variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the latent variation pattern group. Here, during the period in which the variation pattern is determined based on the latent variation pattern group in the first state, the variation number (first variation number) of the symbol variation effect (special variation variation display) performed in the sixth state is calculated. This is a period until a symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of the number of variations subtracted from the second variation number (in the embodiment, 100−33 = 67 times) is performed.

  Here, in the embodiment, the first variation pattern group has an expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) performed based on the first variation pattern group. The variation pattern is set to be longer than the expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect performed based on the variation pattern group (latent variation pattern group and second to sixth variation pattern groups described later). Has been. That is, in the first state, which is a low probability non-variable state, by determining the variation pattern based on the first variation pattern group, the average variation time per variation of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) is obtained. By making it longer, various game effects can be performed while the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is being performed. The first variation pattern group does not need to be one type, and a plurality of types of first variation pattern groups can be set, and the main control CPU 60a sets the variation pattern under conditions other than the transition of the gaming state. The first variation pattern group to be determined may be switched.

(Regarding the variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the second state)
As shown in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 60a determines the main control CPU 60a when the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment shifts to the second state, which is the high-accuracy variable state with the first variable number of variable states. A predetermined number of variation pattern groups defining possible variation patterns are set. In the embodiment, the second variation pattern group is set as the variation pattern group that defines the variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the second state. That is, when the state transitions to the second state, the next big hit game is won in the second state and the transition state of the gaming state is satisfied (in the embodiment, the state transitions to the fifth state or the seventh state), From the time when the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of the number of times of 1 is shifted to the second state until the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition to the third state), The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine one fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group based on the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number.

  Here, in the embodiment, the second variation pattern group has an expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) performed based on the second variation pattern group. The variation pattern is set so as to be shorter than the expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect performed based on one variation pattern group. That is, in the second state, which is the high-accuracy variable short state, by determining the fluctuation pattern based on the second fluctuation pattern group, the symbol variation effect ( By shortening the average fluctuation time per fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display) and increasing the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) performed per unit time, the interval for winning the next jackpot game is increased. It is designed to be shorter. The second variation pattern group does not need to be one type, and a plurality of types of second variation pattern groups can be set, and the main control CPU 60a sets the variation pattern under conditions other than the transition of the gaming state. The second variation pattern group to be determined may be switched.

(Regarding variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the third state)
In the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, a predetermined number of variation patterns that define the variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when the state is shifted to the third state, which is the highly accurate non-variable state. A group is set. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of variation pattern groups are set as variation pattern groups that define the variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the third state, and from the specific gaming state (second state in the embodiment) to the second state. The variation pattern group for determining the variation pattern by the main control CPU 60a is switched according to whether or not the state has shifted to the three state, and the number of variations of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) since the transition to the third state is made. Accordingly, the variation pattern group for determining the variation pattern by the main control CPU 60a is switched. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, in the embodiment, the latent variation pattern group and the third variation pattern group are set as the variation pattern groups that define the variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the third state. Yes.

  When the state shifts from the second state to the third state, the main control CPU 60a determines the change pattern according to the number of changes in the design change effect (special view change display) after the change to the third state. The pattern group is switched from the latent variation pattern group to the third variation pattern group. Here, in the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, after the transition from the second state to the third state, the second variation number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) is performed. As a trigger, it is set so that the variation pattern group is switched. That is, when the state transitions from the second state to the third state, the next big hit game is won in the third state and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, the fourth state, the fifth state or the seventh state). The transition to the second state), or the random number for distributing the special pattern variation pattern until the second variation count of the variation of the symbol variation effect (special variation display) performed after the transition to the second state. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine one variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the latent variation pattern group. Here, during the period in which the variation pattern is determined based on the latent variation pattern group in the third state, the variation number (first variation number) of the symbol variation effect (special variation variation) performed in the second state is calculated. This is a period until a symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of the number of variations subtracted from the second variation number (in the embodiment, 100−33 = 67 times) is performed. In addition, after the transition from the second state to the third state, the symbol variation effect (100-33 = 67 times in the embodiment) obtained by subtracting the first variation number from the second variation number (100-33 = 67 in the embodiment) After the (variation display) is performed, the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of the variation number (200-100 = 100 in the embodiment) obtained by subtracting the second variation number from the high-accuracy variation number is performed. The game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, the transition is made to the first state), or the next big hit game is won and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, the fourth state, the fifth state, or The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine one variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the third variation pattern group based on the special pattern variation pattern distribution random number until the transition to the seventh state). Has been.

  When the state shifts from the fourth state to the third state, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the next big hit game is won in the third state, and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, (Change to the fourth state, the fifth state or the seventh state) or the number of fluctuations obtained by subtracting the first fluctuation number from the number of high-accuracy fluctuations (200-33 = 167 in the embodiment). Based on the random numbers for special pattern variation pattern distribution until the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition is made to the first state) after the transition to the third state is made. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine one variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the third variation pattern group.

  Here, in the embodiment, the third variation pattern group has an expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) performed based on the third variation pattern group. The variation pattern is set to be shorter than the expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect performed based on one variation pattern group. In the third variation pattern group, the expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) performed based on the third variation pattern group is based on the second variation pattern group. The variation pattern is set so as to be longer than the expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect performed in the above.

  In other words, in the third state, which is the highly accurate non-variable state, the variation pattern is determined based on the same latent variation pattern group as the first state, which is the low-probability non-variable state. The first state or the third state cannot be determined from the variation time during which (display) is performed. Further, in the third state, which is a highly accurate non-variable state, by determining the variation pattern based on the third variation pattern group, the pattern variation is larger than that in the first state, which is a low probability non-variable state. Win the next big hit game by shortening the average fluctuation time per fluctuation of the production (special figure fluctuation display) and increasing the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) performed per unit time. The interval is shortened. In the third state, which is a highly accurate non-variable state, by determining a variation pattern based on the third variation pattern group, the symbol variation effect ( By extending the average fluctuation time per fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display), various game effects can be performed while the symbol fluctuation presentation (special figure fluctuation display) is being performed. Note that the third variation pattern group does not need to be one type, and a plurality of types of third variation pattern groups can be set. The third variation pattern group to be determined may be switched.

(Regarding variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the fourth state)
In the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 60a is determined when the state is shifted to the fourth state, which is the high-accuracy variable state with the second variable number of variable states. A predetermined number of variation pattern groups defining possible variation patterns are set. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of variation pattern groups are set as variation pattern groups that define the variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the fourth state, and the symbol variation effect ( The variation pattern group for which the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern is switched in accordance with the number of variations in the special figure variation display. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the second variation pattern group and the fourth variation pattern group are defined as variation pattern groups that define variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60 a in the fourth state. The variation pattern group for which the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern is determined from the second variation pattern group according to the number of variations of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) that has been set and shifted to the fourth state. The fourth variation pattern group is switched. Further, in the embodiment, the change pattern group is set to be switched when the symbol change effect (special view change display) of the first change time is performed after the transition to the fourth state.

  That is, when the state is shifted to the fourth state, the first variation number of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is performed after the transition to the fourth state, or the first variation number of the symbol variation is performed. Based on random numbers for special pattern variation pattern distribution until the next big hit game is won and the game moves to another game state (fifth state or seventh state) before the performance (special diagram variation display) is performed. Thus, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine one variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the second variation pattern group. Also, after the transition to the fourth state, after the first variation variation effect (special diagram variation display) has been performed, the variation obtained by subtracting the first variation number from the second variation number The number of times (100-33 = 67 times in the embodiment) of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is performed to shift to another game state (third state), or the next big hit game is won and other Until the transition to the gaming state (the fifth state or the seventh state), one main control CPU 60a is selected from among the variation patterns included in the fourth variation pattern group based on the special figure variation pattern distribution random number. The variation pattern is configured to be determined. Here, in the embodiment, the fourth variation pattern group has an expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) performed based on the fourth variation pattern group. The variation pattern is set so as to be shorter than the expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect performed based on the first to third variation pattern groups.

  In other words, in the fourth state, which is a highly accurate variable state to which the second variable number of times is given, the second variation until the first variable number of symbol variation effects (special pattern variation display) is performed. By determining the variation pattern based on the pattern group, the average variation time per variation of the symbol variation production (special pattern variation display) is made shorter than in the case of the first state, which is a low probability non-variable state. The interval for winning the next big hit game is shortened by increasing the number of changes of the symbol change effect (special drawing change display) performed per unit time. In addition, after the transition to the fourth state, after the first variation of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is performed, by determining the variation pattern based on the fourth variation pattern group, Compared to the time before the first variation, the average variation time per variation of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is further shortened, and the symbol variation effect (special symbol) performed per unit time is shortened. By increasing the number of times of change (change display), the interval for winning the next big hit game is shortened. Note that the fourth variation pattern group need not be one type, and a plurality of types of the fourth variation pattern group can be set, and the main control CPU 60a sets the variation pattern under conditions other than the transition of the gaming state. The fourth variation pattern group to be determined may be switched.

(Regarding the variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the fifth state)
In the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 60a is determined when the state is shifted to the fifth state, which is the highly probable short state with the third short state change state. A predetermined number of variation pattern groups defining possible variation patterns are set. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of variation pattern groups are set as variation pattern groups that define the variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the fifth state, and the jackpot game that triggered the transition to the fifth state is set. Depending on the type (type of jackpot symbol), the main control CPU 60a switches the variation pattern group that determines the variation pattern, and in accordance with the number of variations of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) after the transition to the fifth state. Thus, the main control CPU 60a is configured to switch the variation pattern group for determining the variation pattern. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the fifth variation pattern group, the sixth variation pattern group, and the fifth variation pattern group are defined as the variation pattern groups in which the variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the fifth state. Seven variation pattern groups are set.

  After winning the second jackpot game or the fourth jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is symbol B or symbol c) and shifting to the fifth state, the next time in the fifth state as shown in FIGS. The game condition transition condition is satisfied by winning the big hit game of the game (transition to the fifth state or the seventh state in the embodiment), or the third variation number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) Included in the fifth variation pattern group based on the random number for special pattern variation pattern distribution until the transition to the fifth state and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition to the first state) The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine one fluctuation pattern from among the fluctuation patterns.

  In addition, when winning the bonus game other than the second jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is symbol d) and shifting to the fifth state, the symbol variation effect after shifting to the fifth state The variation pattern group for which the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern is switched from the sixth variation pattern group to the seventh variation pattern group in accordance with the number of variations (special drawing variation display). Further, in the embodiment, the second jackpot game and the jackpot game other than the fourth jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is symbol d) are won and the fifth state is changed, and then the symbol variation effect of the second variation number of times. The change pattern group is set to be switched when (special map change display) is performed. In other words, when the big hit game other than the second big hit game and the fourth big hit game (the big hit symbol is symbol d) is won and the state is shifted to the fifth state, the second variable is changed after the state is shifted to the fifth state. The number of symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) is performed, or the next jackpot game is won before the second variation number of symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) is performed, and the game state transitions Until the condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition to the fifth state or the seventh state), the main variation pattern included in the sixth variation pattern group is selected from the variation patterns included in the sixth variation pattern group based on the random number for special pattern variation pattern distribution. The control CPU 60a is configured to determine one variation pattern. In addition, after winning the second jackpot game and the jackpot game other than the fourth jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is symbol d) and shifting to the fifth state, the symbol variation effect of the second variable number of times (special diagram variation) After the display) is performed, the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of the variation number (200-100 = 100 in the embodiment) obtained by subtracting the second variation number from the third variation number is performed. The game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition to the first state), or the next big hit game is won and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, the fifth state or the seventh state). The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine one variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the seventh variation pattern group based on the random number for special pattern variation pattern distribution. .

  Here, in the embodiment, the fifth variation pattern group has an expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) performed based on the fifth variation pattern group. The variation pattern is set to be shorter than the expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect performed based on the variation pattern group (first to fourth, sixth, and seventh variation pattern groups). ing. In the embodiment, the sixth variation pattern group has an expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) performed based on the sixth variation pattern group. While the expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect performed based on the fourth variation pattern group is shorter, the symbol variation effect performed based on the fifth and seventh variation pattern groups The variation pattern is set so as to be longer than the expected value (average variation time) of the variation time. In the embodiment, the seventh variation pattern group has an expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) performed based on the seventh variation pattern group. Variation of the symbol variation effect performed based on the fifth variation pattern group, while being shorter than the expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect performed based on the fourth variation pattern group and the sixth variation pattern group The variation pattern is set to be longer than the expected time value (average variation time).

  In other words, in the fifth state, which is a highly accurate variable state to which the third variable number of times is given, until the second variable number of symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) is performed, By determining the variation pattern based on the variation pattern group of 7, the pattern variation effect (special pattern variation display) is more effective than the case of the fourth state, which is a highly accurate variation short state to which the second variation number of times is given. The interval for winning the next big hit game is shortened by shortening the average fluctuation time per fluctuation and increasing the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) performed per unit time. . In addition, after the transition to the fifth state, after the second variation number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) is performed based on the sixth variation pattern group, the second variation pattern group is performed based on the seventh variation pattern group. By determining the fluctuation pattern, the average fluctuation time per fluctuation of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is further shortened and the unit time per unit time than before the second fluctuation frequency fluctuation is performed. By increasing the number of times the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is performed, the interval for winning the next big hit game is shortened. Each of the fifth to seventh variation pattern groups does not need to be one type, and a plurality of types of fifth to seventh variation pattern groups can be set. Conditions other than the transition of the gaming state Thus, the fifth to seventh variation pattern groups for which the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern may be switched.

(Regarding variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the sixth state)
In the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 60a is determined when the state is shifted to the sixth state, which is the low-accuracy variable state to which the variable state of the first variable number of times is given. A predetermined number of variation pattern groups defining possible variation patterns are set. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the second variation pattern group is set as a variation pattern group that defines variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the sixth state. That is, when the state transitions to the sixth state, the next big hit game is won in the sixth state and the transition state of the gaming state is satisfied (in the embodiment, the state transitions to the fifth state or the seventh state), From the time when the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of the number of times of 1 is shifted to the sixth state until the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition to the first state), The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine one fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group based on the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number.

  Here, in the embodiment, the second variation pattern group has an expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) performed based on the second variation pattern group. The variation pattern is set so as to be shorter than the expected value (average variation time) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect performed based on one variation pattern group. That is, in the sixth state in which the first variation number of the variation state is provided, based on the second variation pattern group that is the same as the second state, which is the highly accurate variation state in which the first variation number is provided. By determining the variation pattern, it is not possible to determine whether the state is the second state or the sixth state from the variation time during which the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) is performed.

(Regarding variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the seventh state)
In the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 60a determines when the state shifts to the seventh state, which is the low-accuracy variable state with the second variable number of variable states. A predetermined number of variation pattern groups defining possible variation patterns are set. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of variation pattern groups are set as variation pattern groups that define the variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the seventh state, and the big hit game that triggered the transition to the seventh state. Depending on the type (type of jackpot symbol), the main control CPU 60a switches the variation pattern group that determines the variation pattern, and according to the number of variations of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) after shifting to the seventh state. Thus, the main control CPU 60a is configured to switch the variation pattern group for determining the variation pattern. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the second variation pattern group, the fourth variation pattern group, and the first variation pattern group are defined as the variation pattern groups in which the main control CPU 60 a can determine the variation pattern in the seventh state. Six fluctuation pattern groups are set.

  When the third jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is symbol E) is won in the highly accurate non-variable short state (third state) and the state shifts to the seventh state, as shown in FIGS. The variation pattern group for which the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern is changed from the second variation pattern group to the sixth variation pattern group according to the number of variations of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) after the transition to the state. It is designed to switch. Also, in the embodiment, in the high probability non-variable short state (third state), the third jackpot game (hit symbol is symbol E) is won and the seventh state is shifted to after transitioning to the seventh state. The change pattern group is set to be switched when a change effect (special drawing change display) is performed. That is, if the third jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is symbol E) is won in the high probability non-variable short state (third state) and the seventh state is reached, the first state is entered after the transition to the seventh state. The state of winning and winning the next jackpot game before the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) of the number of times of change is performed or before the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) of the first variable number of times is performed Of the variation patterns included in the second variation pattern group based on the special-pattern variation pattern distribution random number until the transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition to the fifth state or the seventh state). The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine one variation pattern. In addition, in the high-accuracy non-variable short state (third state), after winning the third jackpot game (the big hit symbol is symbol E) and shifting to the seventh state, the first symbol variation effect (special feature) After the graphic variation display is performed, the symbol variation effect (100-33 = 67 in the embodiment) obtained by subtracting the first variation number from the second variation number (in the embodiment, 100-33 = 67) is provided. Is performed and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition is made to the first state), or the next big hit game is won and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, the fifth state or the first state). The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine one variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the fourth variation pattern group based on the special pattern variation pattern distribution random number until the transition to state 7). ing.

  In addition, in the high-accuracy non-variable state (third state), a condition other than winning the third jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is symbol E) (that is, in the state where the variable state is given (second state or fourth state) ~ 7th state) wins the third jackpot game (hit symbol is symbol E), or shifts to the seventh state with the sixth jackpot game (hit jackpot symbol wins symbol f) regardless of the gaming state In this case, in the seventh state, the next big hit game is won and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, the state transitions to the fifth state or the seventh state), or the second variable number of symbols For the distribution of special figure fluctuation patterns until the transition condition of the gaming state is satisfied (in the embodiment, the transition is made to the first state) after the fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is shifted to the seventh state. Based on the random number, the main system is selected from the variation patterns included in the sixth variation pattern group. CPU60a is configured to determine one variation pattern.

  That is, in the seventh state in which the second variable number of times of the variable state is given, the third big hit game (the big hit symbol is symbol E) is won in the high probability non-variable short state (third state). The second variation pattern is the same as when the first big hit game (the big hit symbol is symbol A) is won in the high probability non-variable short state (third state) and the fourth state is shifted to the fourth state. By determining the variation pattern based on the group and the fourth variation pattern group, it is not possible to determine whether the state is the fourth state or the seventh state from the variation time during which the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) is performed. is there. In addition, in the seventh state in which the second variable number of times of the variable state is given, the third big hit game (the big hit symbol is symbol E) is won in the high probability non-variable short state (third state). 6th variation is the same as the case of winning the big hit game other than the 2nd big hit game and the 4th big hit game (the big hit symbol is symbol d) when moving to the 7th state under the condition. By determining the variation pattern based on the pattern group, it is not possible to determine whether the state is the fifth state or the seventh state from the variation time during which the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) is performed.

(Relationship between game state transition and production pattern)
Next, the relationship between the game state transition and the effect pattern described above will be described.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured such that an effect pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a is changed in accordance with the transition to each gaming state (the first state to the seventh state) and the number of changes after the transition to the gaming state. (See FIG. 13). Specifically, the production pattern group in which the production pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a is switched in accordance with the change of the variation pattern group in which the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern. That is, in the overall control ROM 65b of the embodiment, a first effect pattern group corresponding to the first variation pattern group is set, a second effect pattern group corresponding to the second variation pattern group is set, and the first effect pattern group is set. A third effect pattern group corresponding to the third variation pattern group is set, a fourth effect pattern group corresponding to the fourth variation pattern group is set, and a fifth effect pattern corresponding to the fifth variation pattern group is set. A pattern group is set, a sixth effect pattern group corresponding to the sixth change pattern group is set, a seventh effect pattern group corresponding to the seventh change pattern group is set, and the latent change pattern group is supported. The latent effect pattern groups are set, and the variation pattern groups for which the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern according to the above-described conditions are the first to seventh variation pattern groups and the latent variation pattern. By switching to emission group, demonstration pattern group overall control CPU65a determines the effect pattern is adapted to switch to the first to seventh demonstration pattern group and the latent effect pattern group.

(Regarding the production pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a in the first state)
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the first production pattern group as the production pattern group that defines the production patterns that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the state is shifted to the first state that is the low probability non-changeable state. And a latent production pattern group is set. Then, when the state is shifted from the state other than the sixth state (the third state, the fifth state or the seventh state) to the first state, the next big hit game is won and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, Until the transition to the second state, the fifth state to the sixth state), based on the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a selects from among the effect patterns included in the first effect pattern group. One production pattern is determined. Further, when the state transitions from the sixth state to the first state, the next big hit game is won in the first state, and the game state transition conditions are satisfied (in the embodiment, the second state, the fifth state to the first state). 6) or a variation pattern from the main control CPU 60a until the number of variations of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) performed after the transition to the sixth state becomes the second variation number. Based on the designated command, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern from among the effect patterns included in the latent effect pattern group. In this way, by determining the effect pattern based on the first effect pattern group, it is possible to determine that the state of the low probability non-changeable state (first state) from the effect contents of the symbol variation effect.

(Regarding the production pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a in the second state)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, the production pattern group is defined as production patterns that define the production patterns that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a in the second state, which is the highly accurate variation state to which the variation state of the first variation number is provided. Two performance pattern groups are set. Then, when the state transitions to the second state, the next big hit game is won in the second state and the transition state of the gaming state is satisfied (in the embodiment, the state transitions to the fifth state or the seventh state), From the time when the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of the number of times of 1 is shifted to the second state until the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition to the third state), Based on the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern from the effect patterns included in the second effect pattern group.

(Regarding the production pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a in the third state)
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 13, a latent effect pattern group and a third effect pattern group are set as effect pattern groups that determine the effect patterns that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a in the third state that is highly accurate and invariant. ing. When the state transitions from the second state to the third state, the overall control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern according to the number of changes in the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) after the transition to the third state. The effect pattern group to be switched is switched from the latent effect pattern group to the third effect pattern group. Here, in the embodiment, the effect pattern group is switched when the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) of the second variation number is performed after the transition from the second state to the third state. Is set. That is, when the state transitions from the second state to the third state, the next big hit game is won in the third state and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, the fourth state, the fifth state or the seventh state). State change) or the change pattern designation from the main control CPU 60a until the number of changes of the symbol change effect (special view change display) performed after changing to the second state becomes the second change number of times. Based on the command, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern from among the effect patterns included in the latent effect pattern group. Here, during the period in which the effect pattern is determined based on the latent effect pattern group in the third state, the number of changes (first change number) of the symbol change effect (special pattern change display) performed in the second state is calculated. This is a period until a symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of the number of variations subtracted from the second variation number (in the embodiment, 100−33 = 67 times) is performed. In addition, after the transition from the second state to the third state, the symbol variation effect (100-33 = 67 times in the embodiment) obtained by subtracting the first variation number from the second variation number (100-33 = 67 in the embodiment) After the (variation display) is performed, the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of the variation number (200-100 = 100 in the embodiment) obtained by subtracting the second variation number from the high-accuracy variation number is performed. The game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, the transition is made to the first state), or the next big hit game is won and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, the fourth state, the fifth state, or Until the transition to the seventh state), based on the change pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a determines one effect pattern from the effect patterns included in the third effect pattern group. It is configured.

  Further, when the state transitions from the fourth state to the third state, the next big hit game is won in the third state, and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, the fourth state, the fifth state or the seventh state). State transition) or the number of variations (200-33 = 167 times in the embodiment) obtained by subtracting the first variation number from the number of high-accuracy variations shifts to the third state. Until the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition to the first state), and is included in the third effect pattern group based on the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine one production pattern from among the production patterns to be displayed.

  That is, by determining the production pattern based on the same latent production pattern group as the first state which is the low probability non-variable state in the third state which is the high probability non-variable state, the content of the design variation effect is low. It is not possible to discriminate between the accurate non-variable state (first state) or the highly accurate non-variable state (third state). Further, by determining the effect pattern based on the third effect pattern group, it is possible to determine that the state is the highly accurate non-changeable state (third state) from the effect contents of the symbol variation effect.

(Regarding the production pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a in the fourth state)
Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as the effect pattern group that defines the effect patterns that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65 a in the fourth state, which is the highly accurate change state with the change state of the second change number of times. The second effect pattern group and the fourth effect pattern group are set, and the overall control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern according to the number of changes of the symbol change effect (special view change display) after the transition to the fourth state. The effect pattern group for determining the second effect pattern group is switched from the second effect pattern group to the fourth effect pattern group. In the embodiment, the effect pattern group is set to be switched in response to the first variation of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) after the transition to the fourth state.

  That is, when the state is shifted to the fourth state, the first variation number of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is performed after the transition to the fourth state, or the first variation number of the symbol variation is performed. Until the next big hit game is won before the performance (special figure fluctuation display) is performed, and the transition to another gaming state (fifth state or seventh state), a variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a is used. Based on this, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern from the effect patterns included in the second effect pattern group. Also, after the transition to the fourth state, after the first variation variation effect (special diagram variation display) has been performed, the variation obtained by subtracting the first variation number from the second variation number The number of times (100-33 = 67 times in the embodiment) of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is performed to shift to another game state (third state), or the next big hit game is won and other Until the transition to the gaming state (the fifth state or the seventh state), the overall control CPU 65a is selected from among the effect patterns included in the fourth effect pattern group based on the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a. It is configured to determine one production pattern.

(Regarding the production pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a in the fifth state)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, the production pattern group that defines the production patterns that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a in the fifth state, which is the highly accurate variation state to which the variation state of the third variation number of times is given, is provided. Five effect pattern groups, a sixth effect pattern group, and a seventh effect pattern group are set. After winning the second jackpot game or the fourth jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is symbol B or symbol c) and shifting to the fifth state, the next jackpot game is won in the fifth state and the game. The state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition is made to the fifth state or the seventh state), or the third variation number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) is transitioned to the fifth state. Until the state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition to the first state), based on the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, control is performed from among the effect patterns included in the fifth effect pattern group. The control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern.

  In addition, when winning the bonus game other than the second jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is symbol d) and shifting to the fifth state, the symbol variation effect after shifting to the fifth state The effect pattern group for which the overall control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern is switched from the sixth effect pattern group to the seventh effect pattern group in accordance with the number of changes in (special drawing change display). Further, in the embodiment, the second jackpot game and the jackpot game other than the fourth jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is symbol d) are won and the fifth state is changed, and then the symbol variation effect of the second variation number of times. The production pattern group is set to be switched when the (special map fluctuation display) is performed. In other words, when the big hit game other than the second big hit game and the fourth big hit game (the big hit symbol is symbol d) is won and the state is shifted to the fifth state, the second variable is changed after the state is shifted to the fifth state. The number of symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) is performed, or the next jackpot game is won before the second variation number of symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) is performed, and the game state transitions From the effect patterns included in the sixth effect pattern group based on the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a until the condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition to the fifth state or the seventh state). The overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern. In addition, after winning the second jackpot game and the jackpot game other than the fourth jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is symbol d) and shifting to the fifth state, the symbol variation effect of the second variable number of times (special diagram variation) After the display) is performed, the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of the variation number (200-100 = 100 in the embodiment) obtained by subtracting the second variation number from the third variation number is performed. The game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition to the first state), or the next big hit game is won and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, the fifth state or the seventh state). The control CPU 65a is configured to determine one production pattern from the production patterns included in the seventh production pattern group based on the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a. Yes.

  That is, by determining the effect pattern based on the fifth effect pattern group or the seventh effect pattern group, it becomes possible to determine the highly probable short state (fifth state) from the effect contents of the symbol variation effect. ing.

(Regarding the production pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a in the sixth state)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, an effect pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the state is shifted to the sixth state, which is the low-accuracy variable state to which the first variable number of variable states is assigned, is defined. The second effect pattern group is set as the effect pattern group. That is, when the state transitions to the sixth state, the next big hit game is won in the sixth state and the transition state of the gaming state is satisfied (in the embodiment, the state transitions to the fifth state or the seventh state), From the time when the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of the number of times of 1 is shifted to the sixth state until the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition to the first state), Based on the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern from the effect patterns included in the second effect pattern group. That is, in the sixth state where the first variable number of times of change is given, based on the same second effect pattern group as the second state, which is the highly accurate variable state where the first number of times of change is given. Thus, by determining the effect pattern, it is impossible to determine whether the highly accurate variation short state (second state) or the low probability variation short state (sixth state) from the content of the design variation effect.

(Regarding the production pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a in the seventh state)
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 13, an effect pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the state is shifted to the seventh state, which is a low-accuracy variable state with the second variable number of variable states, is defined. As the effect pattern group, the second effect pattern group, the fourth effect pattern group, and the sixth effect pattern group are set. If the third big hit game (the big hit symbol is symbol E) is won in the high probability non-variable short state (third state) and the seventh state is reached, the symbol after the transition to the seventh state is made. The effect pattern group for which the overall control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern is switched from the second effect pattern group to the sixth effect pattern group in accordance with the number of changes of the change effect (special drawing change display). Also, in the embodiment, in the high probability non-variable short state (third state), the third jackpot game (hit symbol is symbol E) is won and the seventh state is shifted to after transitioning to the seventh state. The effect pattern group is set to be switched when a change effect (special drawing change display) is performed. That is, if the third jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is symbol E) is won in the high probability non-variable short state (third state) and the seventh state is reached, the first state is entered after the transition to the seventh state. The state of winning and winning the next jackpot game before the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) of the number of times of change is performed or before the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) of the first variable number of times is performed Until the transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, the transition is made to the fifth state or the seventh state), based on the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the effect patterns included in the second effect pattern group The overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern from the inside. In addition, in the high-accuracy non-variable short state (third state), after winning the third jackpot game (the big hit symbol is symbol E) and shifting to the seventh state, the first symbol variation effect (special feature) After the graphic variation display is performed, the symbol variation effect (100-33 = 67 in the embodiment) obtained by subtracting the first variation number from the second variation number (in the embodiment, 100-33 = 67) is provided. Is performed and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition is made to the first state), or the next big hit game is won and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, the fifth state or the first state). Until the transition to state 7), based on the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a determines one effect pattern from the effect patterns included in the fourth effect pattern group. Is done.

  In addition, in the high-accuracy non-variable state (third state), a condition other than winning the third jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is symbol E) (that is, in the state where the variable state is given (second state or fourth state) To the seventh state), the third jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is symbol E) is won or the sixth jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is elected symbol f) regardless of the gaming state is shifted to the seventh state. In this case, in the seventh state, the next big hit game is won and the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, the state transitions to the fifth state or the seventh state), or the second variable number of symbols The variation pattern from the main control CPU 60a is performed after the variation effect (special diagram variation display) is performed after the transition to the seventh state and until the game state transition condition is satisfied (in the embodiment, transition to the first state). Based on the specified command, the performances included in the sixth production pattern group Overall control CPU65a from the pattern is configured to determine one of the performance pattern.

  That is, in the seventh state in which the second variable number of times of the variable state is given, the third big hit game (the big hit symbol is symbol E) is won in the high probability non-variable short state (third state). The second performance pattern is the same as when the first jackpot game (the jackpot symbol is symbol A) is won and the fourth state is shifted to the fourth state when the state transitions to the seventh state. By determining the effect pattern based on the group and the fourth effect pattern group, it is possible to determine whether the highly probable short state (fourth state) or the low probable short state (seventh state) from the effect contents of the symbol variation effect. There is no way. In addition, in the seventh state in which the second variable number of times of the variable state is given, the third big hit game (the big hit symbol is symbol E) is won in the high probability non-variable short state (third state). When the state is shifted to the seventh state, the same sixth effect as the case where the big hit game other than the second big hit game and the fourth big hit game (the big hit symbol is symbol d) is won and the state is changed to the fifth state. By determining the production pattern based on the pattern group, it is not possible to determine whether the high-accuracy variation short state (fifth state) or the low-probability variation short state (seventh state) from the production contents of the symbol variation production.

  Here, in the second variation pattern group, after the transition to the second state, the fourth state, the sixth state or the seventh state (after the big hit game transitioning to each gaming state is completed), The first continuation determined by the main control CPU 60a based on the special pattern variation pattern distribution random number when executing the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) which is the first variation number (that is, the 33rd). A variation pattern is set, and a first continuous production pattern corresponding to the first continuous variation pattern is set in the second production pattern group. In the symbol variation effect performed based on the first continuous variation pattern and the first continuous effect pattern, whether or not the variable state continues after the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) ends (that is, described later). It is set so that continuous variation for notifying whether or not to shift from the first variable mode to the second variable mode is performed. That is, in the case of the second state or the sixth state, the variable state does not continue in the symbol variable effect (special pattern variable display) that is the first variable number of times (that is, the 33rd) (the first state or The main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a each determine the first continuous variation pattern and the first continuous production pattern in which the effect of informing the transition to the third state (transition to the latent mode) is executed. Is set. On the other hand, in the fourth state or the seventh state, the variable state continues (the second variable) in the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) which is the first variable number of times (that is, the 33rd). The main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a are set so as to determine the first continuous variation pattern and the first continuous effect pattern in which the effect of informing that the transition is made to the short mode is executed.

  Similarly, in the sixth variation pattern group, after the transition to the fifth state or the seventh state (after the big hit game transitioning to each gaming state is completed), the second variation number of times ( That is, the second continuous variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a based on the random number for special pattern variation pattern distribution is set when executing the symbol variation effect (special variation variation display) which is the 100th) In the sixth effect pattern group, a second continuous effect pattern corresponding to the second continuous variation pattern is set. In the symbol variation effect performed based on the second continuous variation pattern and the second continuous effect pattern, whether or not the variable state continues after the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) ends (that is, described later) It is set so that continuous fluctuation for notifying whether or not to shift from the third variable speed mode to the second fixed mode is executed. That is, in the seventh state, in the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) that becomes the second variation number (that is, the 100th variation), the variation state does not continue (transition to the first state (normally The main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a are set so as to determine the second continuous variation pattern and the second continuous effect pattern in which the effect of informing that the transition is to the mode) is executed. On the other hand, in the case of the fifth state, in the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) which becomes the second variation number of times (that is, the 100th number), the variation state continues (shifts to the second fixed mode). ) Is set so that the main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a each determine the second continuous variation pattern and the second continuous effect pattern in which the effect of notifying that is executed.

  Further, the fourth variation pattern group includes the second variation number of times (that is, after the big hit game transitioning to each game state is completed) after the transition to the fourth state or the seventh state. The first announcement variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a based on the random number for special pattern variation pattern distribution is set when executing the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) which is the 100th) In the fourth effect pattern group, a first notification effect pattern corresponding to the first notification variation pattern is set. In the symbol variation effect performed based on the first notification variation pattern and the first notification effect pattern, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a certain variation state (that is, a transition from the second variation mode described later to the special mode). Notification variation is announced to be executed. That is, in the case of the fourth state, in the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) that becomes the second variation number (that is, the 100th variation), it is notified that it is in a certain variation state (transition to the special mode). The main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a are set to determine the first notification variation pattern and the first notification effect pattern in which the effect is executed. On the other hand, in the case of the sixth state, in the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) that becomes the second variation number (that is, the 100th variation), it is in an uncertain variation state (shifts to the normal mode). The main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a are set so as to determine the first notification variation pattern and the first notification effect pattern in which the effect to be notified is executed.

  Similarly, in the latent variation pattern group, after the transition to the first state or the third state (after the big hit game is finished), the symbol variation that becomes the second variable number of times (that is, the 100th time). A second notification variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a based on a random number for special pattern variation pattern distribution when executing the effect (special map variation display) is set, and the latent effect pattern group includes: A second notification effect pattern corresponding to the second notification variation pattern is set. In the symbol variation effect performed based on the second notification variation pattern and the second notification effect pattern, whether or not the current gaming state is a certain variation state (that is, whether or not to shift from the latent mode described later to the special mode) It is set so that the notification variation that announces That is, in the case of the third state, in the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) that becomes the second variation number (that is, the 100th variation), it is notified that it is in a certain variation state (transition to the special mode). The main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a are set to determine the second notification variation pattern and the second notification effect pattern in which the effect is executed. On the other hand, in the case of the first state, in the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) which becomes the second variation number of times (that is, the 100th variation), it is in an uncertain variation state (shifts to the normal mode). The main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a are set so as to determine the second notice variation pattern and the second notice effect pattern in which the notice effect is executed.

(About the game production mode)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a plurality of (8 in the embodiment) game effect modes having different effect contents (display contents) of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 are set (FIG. 13 to FIG. 13). (See FIG. 15). Here, the game effect mode is a game state suggestion display 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 game state is a change state. A game effect is displayed on the display device 17. Specifically, the background display displayed on the back of the decorative display of the symbol display device 17 is set to be different for each game effect mode, and the player recognizes the current game effect mode from the type of background display. To get. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the game effect mode can be changed when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. Here, in the embodiment, the occurrence of the big hit game and the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation effect (first or second special figure fluctuation display) after the big hit game are set as the mode transition conditions. Specifically, the number of times of change given after the jackpot game is set as the number of times of change that becomes the mode transition condition. After the jackpot game, 33 times (first time of change), 100 times (second time of change) The game effect mode can be switched by performing the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) of 200 times (the number of times of third variation, the number of times of high-accuracy variation). . Note that the game state suggestion display displayed on the symbol display device 17 in each game effect mode does not need to be one type, and a plurality of types of game state suggestion displays can be set for each of these game effect modes. .

  Here, as shown in FIG. 13, the game effect mode of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a variation pattern group in which the main control CPU 60a determines a variation pattern and an effect pattern group in which an overall control CPU 65a can determine an effect pattern. It is determined according to the combination. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines a variation pattern from the first variation pattern group, and the general control CPU 65a determines a representation pattern from the first representation pattern group; A first variable mode in which the main control CPU 60a determines a variation pattern from the second variation pattern group and the overall control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern from the second variation pattern group, and the main control CPU 60a has a third variation pattern group. And the general control CPU 65a determines the variation pattern from the third variation pattern group, and the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern from the fourth variation pattern group and the general control CPU 65a determines the variation pattern from the third variation pattern group. The second variation that determines the production pattern from the production pattern group of Mode, the first control mode in which the main control CPU 60a determines a variation pattern from the fifth variation pattern group and the overall control CPU 65a determines the representation pattern from the fifth representation pattern group, and the main control CPU 60a has a sixth variation. A third variation mode in which a variation pattern is determined from the pattern group and the overall control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern from the sixth effect pattern group, and a main control CPU 60a determines and controls the variation pattern from the seventh variation pattern group. The control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern from the seventh effect pattern group, the main control CPU 60a determines a change pattern from the latent change pattern group, and the overall control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern from the latent effect pattern group. Hidden mode is set

  In other words, when a game is played in the normal mode (first variation pattern group and first effect pattern group), it is less probable from the variation time and the contents of the game state suggestion display and symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display). It can be determined that the state is the non-variable state (first state), and the game is performed in the special mode (the third variation pattern group and the third effect pattern group). It is configured so that it can be determined from the variation time of the special figure variation display) and the contents of the effect that the state is the high-precision non-variable state (third state). In addition, the game is performed in the first confirmed mode (fifth variation pattern group and fifth effect pattern group) or in the second confirmed mode (seventh variation pattern group and seventh effect pattern group). It can be determined from the state suggestion display and the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) and the contents of the effect that the state is a highly accurate variation state (fifth state) to which the third variation variation state is assigned. It is configured as follows.

  Then, the game is performed in the first variable mode (second variation pattern group and second effect pattern group), so that the game time suggestion display and the symbol change effect (special pattern change display) change time and effect contents To a highly accurate variable state (second state) to which a first variable number of variable states are given, a highly accurate variable state (fourth state) to which a second variable number of variable states is assigned, Either the low-accuracy variable state (sixth state) to which the first variable number of variable states is assigned or the low-accuracy variable state (seventh state) to which the second variable number of variable states is assigned. It is comprised so that it can discriminate | determine that it is a game state. Similarly, when the game is performed in the second variable mode (the fourth variation pattern group and the fourth effect pattern group), the variation time and effect of the game state suggestion display and the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) From the contents, a high-accuracy variable state (fourth state) to which a second variable number of variable states is assigned and a low-accuracy variable state (seventh state) to which a second variable number of variable states are assigned. Any game state can be discriminated, and a game is performed in the third variable speed mode (sixth variation pattern group and sixth effect pattern group), so that a game state suggestion display and a symbol variation effect (special feature) From the variation time of the figure fluctuation display) and the contents of the production, the high-accuracy variable state (fifth state) to which the third variable number of variable states are assigned and the low to which the second variable number of variable states is assigned. It is configured so that it can be determined that the game state is one of the probable short state (seventh state). ing. Furthermore, the game is performed in the latent mode (latent variation pattern group and latent effect pattern group). It can be determined that the game state is either the (first state) or the highly probable non-changeable state (third state).

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

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 15, the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative in the state where the gaming state is the first state (the low probability non-variable short state) (winning the big hit game is won) ), Depending on the type of jackpot game determined (the type of jackpot symbol), the second state (highly probable short state with the first state of change), 5 states (highly accurate variable states with a third variable number of variable states), sixth state (low accurate variable states with a first variable number of variable states) and a seventh state The game state is shifted to any one of the gaming states (the low probability variation state to which the variation state of the second variation number of times is given) after the big hit game. Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a determines the first big hit game (the symbol A as the special figure 1) as the first specific hit game based on the first start hold information in the first state, If the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game (design B as special figure 1) after the first jackpot game, the transition to the fifth state is made. When the main control CPU 60a determines the third big hit game (design E as special figure 1) as the second specific hit game, the state shifts to the sixth state after the third big hit game. Further, when the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth jackpot game (design c as special figure 2) or the fifth jackpot game (design d as special figure 2) based on the second start hold information in the first state. Is changed to the fifth state after the fourth or fifth jackpot game, and when the main control CPU 60a determines the sixth jackpot game (design f as special figure 2), after the sixth jackpot game. Transition to the seventh state.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 15, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (winning the jackpot game) after shifting to the second state, the type of the determined jackpot game (the jackpot symbol of the jackpot symbol) Depending on the type, the game state transitions to either the fifth state or the seventh state after the big hit game. Specifically, after the transition to the second state, before the first fluctuation design effect (first special figure fluctuation display or second special figure fluctuation display) is performed, based on the first start hold information. When the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game (symbol A as special figure 1) or the second jackpot game (symbol B as special figure 1) as the first specific hit game, When the main control CPU 60a determines the third big hit game (design E as special figure 1) as the second specific hit game after the first or second big hit game, the third state is determined. After the big hit game, the state shifts to the seventh state. In addition, after the transition to the second state, before the first symbol variation effect (the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display) is performed, the fourth variation is performed based on the second start hold information. If the main control CPU 60a determines the big jackpot game (symbol c as special figure 2) or the fifth jackpot game (symbol d as special figure 2), the state is changed to the fifth state after the fourth or fifth jackpot game. If the main control CPU 60a determines the sixth jackpot game (design f as the special figure 2), the state shifts to the seventh state after the sixth jackpot game. On the other hand, after the transition to the second state, the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (winning the jackpot game) and the first variation number of the symbol variation effect (the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation) If (display) is performed, then the state shifts to the third state.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 15, when the determination result of the big hit determination becomes positive (winning the big hit game) after shifting to the third state, the type of the big hit game (the big hit symbol of the big hit symbol is determined). Depending on the type, the game state shifts to a gaming state of either the fourth state (highly accurate variation state with the second variation number of variation state), the fifth state, or the seventh state after the big hit game. Specifically, the number of fluctuations (that is, 200-33 times = 167) obtained by subtracting the first fluctuation number from the high-accuracy fluctuation number (200 times) to which the probability variation state is given after the transition to the third state. Before the symbol fluctuation effect (first special figure fluctuation display or second special figure fluctuation display) is performed, the first big hit game (the special figure 1) as the first specific winning game based on the first start hold information. When the main control CPU 60a determines the symbol A), the state shifts to the fourth state after the first jackpot game, and the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game (design B as the special diagram 1). When the main control CPU 60a determines the third big hit game (design E as special figure 1) as the second specific hit game after the second big hit game, Transition to 7th state after 3rd big hit game . In addition, the symbol variation effect of the number of variations (that is, 200-33 times = 167 times) obtained by subtracting the first variation number from the number of highly accurate variations (200 times) to which the probability variation state is given after the transition to the third state. Before the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display is performed, the fourth big hit game (design c as special figure 2) or the fifth big hit game (special When the main control CPU 60a determines the symbol d) as shown in FIG. 2, it shifts to the fifth state after the fourth or fifth jackpot game, and controls the sixth jackpot game (design f as the special diagram 2). When the CPU 60a determines, it shifts to the seventh state after the sixth big hit game. On the other hand, the pattern fluctuation of the number of fluctuations (ie, 200 times-33 times = 167 times) obtained by subtracting the first fluctuation number from the number of high-precision fluctuations (200 times) to which the probability variation state is given after the transition to the third state. When an effect (first special figure fluctuation display or second special figure fluctuation display) is performed, the process proceeds to the first state.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 15, when the determination result of the big hit determination becomes affirmative (winning the big hit game) after shifting to the fourth state, the type of the determined big hit game (the big hit symbol of the big hit symbol) Depending on the type, the game state transitions to either the fifth state or the seventh state after the big hit game. Specifically, after the transition to the fourth state, before the second variation number of symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display or second special diagram variation display) is performed, based on the first start hold information When the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game (symbol A as special figure 1) or the second jackpot game (symbol B as special figure 1) as the first specific hit game, When the main control CPU 60a determines the third big hit game (design E as special figure 1) as the second specific hit game after the first or second big hit game, the third state is determined. After the big hit game, the state shifts to the seventh state. In addition, after the transition to the fourth state, before the second variation variation symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display or second special diagram variation display) is performed, the fourth variation is based on the second start hold information. If the main control CPU 60a determines the big jackpot game (symbol c as special figure 2) or the fifth jackpot game (symbol d as special figure 2), the state is changed to the fifth state after the fourth or fifth jackpot game. If the main control CPU 60a determines the sixth jackpot game (design f as the special figure 2), the state shifts to the seventh state after the sixth jackpot game. On the other hand, after the transition to the fourth state, the determination result of the big hit determination is not affirmative (winning the big hit game), and the second variable number of symbol fluctuation effects (first special figure fluctuation display or second special figure fluctuation) If (display) is performed, then the state shifts to the third state.

  Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 15, if the determination result of the big hit determination becomes affirmative (winning the big hit game) after shifting to the fifth to seventh states, the type of the determined big hit game Depending on (type of jackpot symbol), it shifts to the gaming state of either the fifth state or the seventh state after the jackpot game. Specifically, after the transition to the fifth state, the third variation number of symbol variation effects (the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display) is performed, and after the transition to the sixth state, The first symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display or second special diagram variation display) is performed before or after the transition to the seventh state. Before the figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display) is performed, the first big hit game (design A as special figure 1) or the second as the first specific hit game based on the first start hold information When the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit game (symbol B as the special figure 1), the state shifts to the fifth state after the first or second big hit game, and the third specific hit game is the third. When the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit game (design E as special figure 1) It shifts to the seventh state after the third jackpot gaming. In addition, after the transition from the fifth state to the seventh state, the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display or second special diagram variation display) corresponding to each gaming state is performed. If the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth jackpot game (design c as special figure 2) or the fifth jackpot game (design d as special figure 2) based on the second start hold information, When the fourth control game 60 shifts to the fifth state after the fourth or fifth jackpot game and the main control CPU 60a determines the sixth jackpot game (design f in FIG. 2), the seventh state after the sixth jackpot game. Migrate to On the other hand, after the transition to the fifth to seventh states, the determination result of the big hit determination does not become affirmative (winning the big hit game), and the first to third variable variation effects corresponding to each gaming state ( When the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display is performed, the state shifts to the first state thereafter.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the first jackpot game (symbol) in the non-variable state (that is, the first state or the third state) in any state of the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state. When A) is given, the probability variation state is imparted and the variation state of a period (the first variation number or the second variation number) shorter than the number of high-accuracy variation times to which the certain variation state is imparted. It shifts to the state (2nd state or 5th state) to which is given. In other words, winning the first jackpot game (symbol A) in the non-changeable state (first state or third state) is advantageous compared to before winning the first jackpot game (symbol A). Transition to gaming state. Further, when the first big hit game (symbol A) is given in the state where the probability variation state and the variation state are imparted (that is, the second state, the fourth state or the fifth state), the probability variation state And when the first jackpot game (symbol A) is won in the non-variable state (the first state or the third state) (2) (number of times of change) is longer than the time of change (third time of change). That is, by winning the first jackpot game (symbol A) in the state of probability variation and variable state (second state, fourth state or fifth state), the first jackpot game (symbol A) Transition to a more advantageous gaming state compared to before winning. On the other hand, in the state in which the variable state (the second state, the fourth state to the seventh state) is applied, when the applied number of times of the change has elapsed, the state is in the probable state and in the non-variable state ( The state is either the third state) or the non-probable change state and the non-change state (first state), and shifts to an unfavorable game state as compared to before the change count has elapsed. If the first jackpot game (symbol A) is won in the non-variable state where the granting period of the variable state has elapsed, as described above, the probable state and the variable state are entered, The game state is shifted to an advantageous game state compared with that before winning the game. In this way, the transition of the game state changes in stages due to the difference in the probability change state and the change state of the variable state at the time of winning the first jackpot game (symbol A), so the transition of the game state is complicated. Can enhance the fun of gaming.

  Also, after winning the first jackpot game (symbol A) in the first state and shifting to the second state, which is more advantageous than the first state, the first number of times of change has elapsed since the transition to the second state. By winning the first jackpot game (symbol A) before the game, the game shifts to a more advantageous fifth state. On the other hand, when the first number of times of change has elapsed since the transition to the second state, the transition to the third state is disadvantageous compared to the second state, but the first big hit in the third state. When a game (symbol A) is won, the opportunity to move to the fourth state, which is more advantageous than the second state, and to the fifth state, which is more advantageous, is increased. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, not only the game state to be changed changes due to the difference in the probable change state and the change state of the change state at the time of winning the first jackpot game (symbol A), but the game As the degree of advantage of the gaming state in which the game is played increases or decreases as the game progresses, it changes in stages, thereby making it possible to increase the interest of the game by complicating the transition of the gaming state.

  In addition, when the state is shifted to the second state and the fourth state where both the probability variation state and the variation state are applied, the first variation that is shorter than the period during which the probability variation state is imparted (the number of highly accurate variations). The short period or the second variable number of times is given as the granting period of the variable state, whereas when the state is shifted to the fifth state, the same period as the period in which the probability change state is given (the number of highly accurate fluctuations) Is set so as to be given as the granting period of the shortened state. Therefore, by shifting to the fifth state, the variable state is continuously given during the certain change state, so that a sense of expectation for the next occurrence of the big hit game is increased.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the game area 20a where the pachinko ball flows down is divided into a first ball flow path and a second ball flow path, and the first start winning opening 30 is arranged in the first ball flow path. In addition, the second start winning opening 31 is arranged in the second ball flow path. For this reason, in the state where the variable state is not given (that is, the first state or the third state), the second start winning opening 31 is set to be difficult to be opened. A game is played by launching a pachinko ball so as to flow down. Therefore, basically, from the first state, the determination result of the big hit determination becomes affirmative (winning the big hit game) based on the first start hold information, so that the second state, the fifth state and the sixth As well as transitioning to any of the states, similarly, from the third state, the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (winning the jackpot game) based on the first start hold information, the fourth state after the jackpot game, Transition to either the fifth state or the seventh state. Here, in the first state and the third state, if the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (winning the big hit game) based on the second start hold information, after any big hit game, from any gaming state Since it is set to shift to either the fifth state or the seventh state, the second start hold information stored in the main control ROM 60b at the end of the variable state, the misunderstanding of the player, etc. Even if the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative based on the second start hold information acquired by being launched into the ball flow path, there is no disadvantage to the player.

  Similarly, in the state where the variable speed state is given (the second state or the fifth to seventh states), since the second start winning opening 31 is set to be easily opened, basically the second ball flow down A game is played by launching a pachinko ball to flow down the route. Therefore, from the state in which the variable state is given (the second state or the fifth to seventh states), the determination result of the big hit determination is positive (winning the big hit game) based on the first start hold information. Thus, after the big hit game, the state shifts to either the fifth state or the seventh state. Here, in the state (second state or 5th to 7th state) in which the variable state is given, the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (winning the big hit game) based on the first start hold information Is set to shift to any of the fifth state and the seventh state from any game state after the big hit game, the first stored in the main control ROM 60b at the time of giving the variable state. Even if the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative based on the first start hold information acquired by launching into the first ball flow down path due to the start hold information or the misunderstanding of the player, the player Will not be penalized.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (winning the big hit game) based on the second start hold information regardless of the gaming state of the first to seventh states. The game state that shifts to the case depends on the type of winning game that is won compared to the game state that shifts when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (winning the jackpot game) based on the first start hold information Therefore, the game state is set to shift to an equal or higher gaming state, so there will be no disadvantage and no distrust will be caused by the timing at which the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (winning the jackpot game).

  Further, in the embodiment, as described above, the variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a is changed according to the transition to each gaming state (the first state to the seventh state) and the number of variations after the transition to the gaming state. It is configured as follows. Specifically, when transitioning to the first state, the main control CPU 60a determines a variation pattern from any variation pattern group of the first variation pattern group or the latent variation pattern group, and transitions to the second state. In this case, when the main control CPU 60a determines a variation pattern from the second variation pattern group and shifts to the third state, any variation pattern group of the latent variation pattern group or the third variation pattern group is selected. The main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern from among the above. When the state shifts to the fourth state, the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern from any of the variation pattern groups of the second variation pattern group or the fourth variation pattern group, and transitions to the fifth state. In this case, the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern from any variation pattern group of the fifth to sixth variation pattern groups. Further, when the state shifts to the sixth state, the main control CPU 60a determines a variation pattern from the second variation pattern group, and when the state shifts to the seventh state, the second variation pattern group, the fourth variation pattern group, The main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern from any variation pattern group of the variation pattern group or the sixth variation pattern group. Here, each of the first to seventh variation pattern groups and the latent variation pattern group is an expected value (average variation time) of variation time of the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) performed based on each variation pattern group. Because the variation patterns included in each variation pattern group are set so that the game patterns are different, the game state in which the game is played can be identified or estimated from the variation time when the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is performed. Can do.

  Further, in the embodiment, as described above, the effect pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a is changed according to the transition to each gaming state (the first state to the seventh state) and the number of fluctuations after the transition to the gaming state. It is configured as follows. Specifically, when transitioning to the first state, the main control CPU 60a determines the rendering pattern from any rendering pattern group of the first rendering pattern group or the latent rendering pattern group, and transitions to the second state. In this case, when the main control CPU 60a determines an effect pattern from the second effect pattern group and shifts to the third state, any effect pattern group of the latent effect pattern group or the third effect pattern group is selected. The main control CPU 60a determines the production pattern from the above. Further, when the state shifts to the fourth state, the main control CPU 60a determines the effect pattern from any of the effect pattern groups of the second effect pattern group or the fourth effect pattern group, and shifts to the fifth state. In this case, the main control CPU 60a determines an effect pattern from any effect pattern group of the fifth to sixth effect pattern groups. Further, when the state is shifted to the sixth state, the main control CPU 60a determines the effect pattern from the second effect pattern group, and when the state is shifted to the seventh state, the second effect pattern group, the fourth effect pattern group, and the fourth effect pattern group. The main control CPU 60a determines the production pattern from any production pattern group of the production pattern group or the sixth production pattern group. Here, each of the first to seventh effect pattern groups and the latent effect pattern group is an expected value (average change time) of the change time of the symbol change effect (special pattern change display) performed based on each effect pattern group. Since the effect patterns included in each effect pattern group are set to be different from each other, the game state in which the game is played can be identified and estimated from the effect contents where the symbol change effect (special figure change display) is performed. Can do.

  That is, in the embodiment, the normal mode, the first to third variable modes, the first fixed mode, and the second fixed mode are selected according to the variation pattern group determined by the main control CPU 60a and the effect pattern group determined by the overall control CPU 65a. Therefore, the game state (first to seventh states) can be distinguished and specified or estimated based on the game effect mode in which the game is executed.

  For example, when a variation pattern is determined based on the first variation pattern group in the first state, when a variation pattern is determined based on the third variation pattern group in the third state, and in the fifth state The player can distinguish and recognize the state in which the game is being performed from the variation time when the variation pattern is determined based on the fifth variation pattern group or the seventh variation pattern group. That is, each of the first variation pattern group, the third variation pattern group, the fifth variation pattern group, and the seventh variation pattern group is a variation pattern group dedicated to each corresponding gaming state. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to distinguish the gaming state from the variation time. Similarly, when the effect pattern is determined based on the first effect pattern group in the first state, when the effect pattern is determined based on the third effect pattern group in the third state, and in the fifth state The player can distinguish and recognize the state in which the game is being performed from the contents of the effect when the effect pattern is determined based on the fifth effect pattern group and the seventh effect pattern group. That is, each of the first effect pattern group, the third effect pattern group, the fifth effect pattern group, and the seventh effect pattern group is an effect pattern group dedicated to each corresponding gaming state. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to distinguish the gaming state from the variation time. Further, in the first state, the third state, and the fifth state, by setting so that the variation pattern is always determined from the dedicated variation pattern group and the effect pattern is determined from the dedicated effect pattern group, the low probability non-change The first state of the short state, the third state of the high-accuracy non-variable short state, and the fifth state of the high-accuracy short-to-short state to which the third short-time variable state is assigned, the variation time and the contents of the production It is also possible for the player to distinguish and recognize the state in which the game is being performed.

  Further, in the second state of the high-accuracy variable state to which the variable state of the first variable frequency is given and the fourth state of the high-accuracy variable state to which the variable state of the second variable number of times is given, Since the variation pattern is set to be determined from the second variation pattern group common to the second state and the fourth state until the first variation number of times has elapsed, the variation time is It is possible to conceal the period (number of times of change) during which the change state is given by preventing the game state from being specified. For this reason, the interest of the game state transition (specifically, whether or not the variable state is maintained) with the passage of the first variable number of times can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. Similarly, in the second state of the high-accuracy variable state provided with the first variable number of variable states and the fourth state of the high-accuracy variable state provided with the second variable number of variable states, The production contents are set so that the production pattern is determined from the second production pattern group common to the second state and the fourth state until the first number of times of change has passed. From this, it is possible to conceal the period (number of fluctuations) in which the variable state is given. For this reason, the interest of the game state transition (specifically, whether or not the variable state is maintained) with the passage of the first variable number of times can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the first jackpot game (symbol A) and the third jackpot game (symbol E) are won in the first state, the first variable number of times is changed according to the type of the jackpot game. Transition to the second state or the sixth state where the short state is given. At this time, in any of the second state and the sixth state, the same first variable mode is entered, and the variation pattern is determined based on the first variation pattern group and based on the first effect pattern group. Since the effect pattern is determined, the player can be made to guess the second state and the sixth state. Then, when the first number of times of change has elapsed since the transition to the second state and the sixth state, the transition is made from the second state to the third state, and from the sixth state to the first state. At this time, in either of the third state and the first state, the same latent mode is entered, the variation pattern is determined based on the latent variation pattern group, and the effect pattern is determined based on the latent effect pattern group. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to guess the third state and the first state. In addition, when transitioning from the second state and the sixth state to the corresponding third state and first state, a symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of a certain number of variations (67 in the embodiment) after transition is achieved. By being performed, it is possible to notify the player of an accurate gaming state by performing a notification effect for notifying whether or not the state is a probability variation state.

  Similarly, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the first jackpot game (symbol A) and the third jackpot game (symbol E) are won in the fourth state, the second variation according to the type of the jackpot game is selected. The state shifts to the fourth state or the seventh state where the number of times of change is given. At this time, in any of the fourth state and the seventh state, the same first variable mode is entered, and the variation pattern is determined based on the first variation pattern group and based on the first effect pattern group. The effect pattern is determined, and after the first change number of times, the second change mode is entered, and the change pattern is determined based on the fourth change pattern group and the fourth effect pattern group. Since the effect pattern is determined based on the above, it is possible to cause the player to guess the fourth state and the seventh state. Then, when the second number of times of change has elapsed since the transition to the fourth state and the seventh state, the transition is made from the fourth state to the third state, and from the seventh state to the first state. At this time, in the same manner as described above, the same latent mode is entered in both the third state and the first state, and the variation pattern is determined based on the latent variation pattern group and the production pattern based on the latent production pattern group Therefore, it is possible to make the player guess the third state and the first state. In addition, when transitioning from the fourth state and the seventh state to the corresponding third state and first state, a symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of a certain number of variations (in the example, 100) after transition is performed. By being performed, it is possible to notify the player of an accurate gaming state by performing a notification effect for notifying whether or not the state is a probability variation state.

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Note that the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made.

(1) In the embodiment, as a period in which the main control CPU 60a as the period determining means grants the winning rate improvement state (variation state), the first award period (first variation number), the second award period Although (second variation number of times) and a third grant period (third variation number of times) can be determined, the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, when the main control CPU 60a as the winning game determination means determines a specific winning game in the non-winning rate improving state, a period shorter than the period during which the probability changing state is given (the number of high-accuracy fluctuations) is set after the winning game. In addition, when the winning game determination means determines a specific winning game in the probability variation state and the winning rate improved state, the specific winning game is won in the non-winning rate improved state. In this case, it is only necessary to determine a period longer than the grant period of the winning rate improvement state to be given as the grant period of the winning rate improvement state after the winning game. In other words, at least two types of periods having different lengths can be set as the granting periods during which the winning rate improvement state (shortening state) can be given. Moreover, it is also possible to set four or more types of grant periods having different lengths as periods for granting the prize rate improvement state (variable state).
(2) In the embodiment, the third grant period (third variable number of times) in which the winning rate improvement state (shortening state) is given is the same as the period in which the probability change state is given (highly accurate change number). Although it is set to be the period (number of fluctuations), it is not limited to this, and the third grant period (third number of fluctuations) is made longer than the period during which the probability variation state is given (high number of fluctuations). Can also be shortened.
(3) In the embodiment, one type of the first jackpot game is set as the jackpot game as the specific hit game in which the main control CPU 60a as the first game state determination means decides to give the probability variation state. However, it is not limited to this. That is, when multiple types of specific winning games are set and any specific winning game is determined, the gaming state at the time of determination of the winning game (whether it is a probable change state or a winning rate improvement state) ), The period of the awarded winning rate improvement state can be varied.
(4) In the embodiment, when a specific winning game (the first big hit game in the embodiment) is determined in the first state in the non-probability changing state and the non-winning rate improving state, the winning game is determined. The period of the winning rate improvement state to be given is configured to vary depending on the game state at the time. However, in the third state where the probability change state and the non-winning rate improvement state are set, a specific winning game (in the embodiment, the first winning game is When the big hit game) is determined, the period of the awarded winning rate improvement state can be varied according to the gaming state at the time of determination of the winning game. In addition, when a specific winning game (the first big hit game in the embodiment) is determined in another state (the second state in the embodiment, the fourth to seventh states), the game at the time of determination of the winning game It is also possible to configure so that the period of the winning rate improvement state to be given varies depending on the state.
(5) In the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a serving as the winning game determining means determines a specific winning game based on the first start hold information, it is given according to the gaming state at the time of determining the winning game. Although the configuration is such that the period of the winning rate improvement state to be changed is variable, it is not limited to this. That is, when the main control CPU 60a as the winning game determining means determines a specific winning game based on the first start hold information, the winning rate improvement given according to the gaming state at the time of determining the winning game The period of the state may be variable.
(6) In the embodiment, the change pattern in which the main control CPU 60a as the change pattern determining means determines the change pattern according to the change to the gaming state (the first state to the seventh state) and the number of changes after the change to the game state. Although the group is configured to be switched, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variation pattern group can be switched according to the transition to the gaming state (the first state to the seventh state) regardless of the number of variations after the transition.
(7) In the embodiment, for example, from the common variation pattern group (second variation pattern group) when transitioning to the second state and before transitioning to the fourth state and the first number of times of variation has elapsed. Although the configuration is such that the variation pattern is determined, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to switch to a different variation pattern group for each gaming state (first state to seventh state) to be transferred.
(8) In the embodiment, the expectation value (average fluctuation time) of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display performed based on the first to seventh fluctuation pattern groups and the latent fluctuation pattern group is set to be different. Instead, the expected value (average fluctuation time) of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display performed based on all or part of the fluctuation pattern group may be shared.
(9) In the embodiment, an effect pattern in which the main control CPU 60a as the effect pattern determining means determines the effect pattern according to the transition to the gaming state (the first state to the seventh state) and the number of fluctuations after the transition to the game state. Although the group is configured to be switched, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect pattern group can be switched according to the transition to the gaming state (the first state to the seventh state) regardless of the number of changes after the transition.
(10) In the embodiment, for example, from the common effect pattern group (second effect pattern group) in the case of the transition to the second state and before the transition to the fourth state and the first number of times of change has elapsed. Although the effect pattern is determined, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect pattern group may be switched to a different game state (first state to seventh state).
(11) In the embodiment, the contents of the effect performed by the display means (symbol display device) are set differently based on the first to seventh effect pattern groups and the latent effect pattern group, but the present invention is not limited to this. The contents of effects performed based on all or part of the effect pattern group may be shared.
(12) In the embodiment, the first start winning opening (first start winning means) that is always open and the second starting winning opening (variable start winning opening, second start winning means) that opens and closes the winning opening are frame-shaped decorative bodies. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each start winning opening can be arranged at an appropriate position in the game area where the game balls flow down on the game board. For example, the first and second start winning openings may be arranged in the first ball flow path in the game area. Further, the first and second start winning holes may be provided in one device. Similarly, with regard to the arrangement of the start winning opening (special winning means), it can be arranged at an appropriate position in the game area where the game balls flow down on the game board.
(13) In the embodiment, the start prize winning means is provided with a first start winning means capable of winning a game ball with a certain probability and a second start winning means capable of varying 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.
(14) In the embodiment, all or a 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.
(15) Further, 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). Conversely, the display control means (display means) 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.
(16) 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 device) for displaying the design symbols (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.

17 Symbol display device (symbol display means)
30 First start prize opening (winning prize)
31 Second start prize opening (variable start prize opening)
50A 1st special figure display (design display means)
50B 2nd special figure display (design display means)
60a Main control CPU (winning information acquisition means, winning determination means, winning game determination means, first gaming state determination means, second gaming state determination means, period determination means, variation pattern determination means)
65a General control CPU (production content determining means)

Claims (5)

Based on a winning opening including a variable winning opening that can change a winning probability of a game ball, winning information acquiring means for acquiring winning information upon winning the winning opening, and winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means A hit determination means for determining whether or not a hit game will occur, and a hit game determination means for determining a win game to be given from a plurality of types of hit games when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative In the gaming machine provided with a symbol display means for performing a symbol variation effect that varies a plurality of types of symbols based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition unit,
First gaming state determination means for determining whether or not to give a probability variation state in which a probability that the determination result by the hit determination means is affirmative is high;
A second gaming state determination means for determining whether or not to give a winning rate improvement state in which a probability that a game ball wins the variable winning opening is high;
A period determining means for determining a period for giving a winning rate improvement state after winning a game when the winning rate improvement state is given;
If the winning game determining means determines a specific winning game in the non-winning rate improving state, the first gaming state determining means determines to give a certain probability change state, and the second gaming state determining means improves the winning rate. The period determining means is configured to determine the grant of the state and determine a period shorter than the period during which the probability variation state is granted as the grant period of the winning rate improvement state after the winning game,
When the winning game determination means determines a specific winning game in the probability variation state and the winning rate improvement state, the first game state determination means determines the provision of the probability variation state, and the second game state determination means In addition to deciding to give a winning rate improvement state, the winning rate improvement state after the winning game is longer than the granting period of the winning rate improvement state given when a specific winning game is won in the non-winning rate improving state. A gaming machine, characterized in that the period determining means is determined as a granting period. When the winning game determining means determines a specific winning game in the first state that is in the non-probability changing state and the non-winning rate improving state, the first gaming state determining means determines the provision of the probability changing state, 2. The second state determined by the period determining means with the gaming state determining means determining the giving of the winning rate improvement state and the first granting period being shorter than the period during which the probability variation state is given as the winning period improving state giving period Is set to transition after the specific hit game,
When the first grant period has elapsed since the transition to the second state, the probability variation state continues, while the second gaming state determination means has entered the third state in which the non-winning rate improvement state has been determined. Set to migrate,
In the third state, when the winning game determining means determines a specific winning game, the first gaming state determining means determines to give a certain probability change state, and the second gaming state determining means is a winning rate improvement state. And a transition to the fourth state determined by the period determining means with the second grant period longer than the first grant period as the grant period of the winning rate improvement state, after the specific winning game. Set,
When the winning game determining means determines a specific winning game before the elapse of the first grant period after the transition to the second state or before the elapse of the first grant period after the transition to the fourth state. The first gaming state determination means determines the provision of the probability variation state, the second gaming state determination means determines the provision of the winning rate improvement state, and a third grant period longer than the second grant period 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is set to shift to the fifth state determined by the period determining means as the grant period of the winning rate improvement state after the specific winning game.   3. The third grant period determined by the period determination unit is set to the same period as the grant period of probability change state given when the first gaming state determination unit determines grant of probability change state. Game machines. On the basis of the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means, there is provided an effect content determining means for determining the effect contents of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display means,
In the case of the first state, the third state, and the fifth state, the effect content determining means is set to determine the effect content from different effect content groups,
Before the first grant period elapses in the second state and the fourth state, the production content group is different from the production content groups in the first state, the third state, and the fifth state. The production content determination means is set to determine the production content,
The game according to claim 2 or 3, wherein in the fourth state, after the first grant period has elapsed, the effect content determination means is set so as to determine the effect content from another effect content group. Machine. Based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means, comprising a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying a variation time of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display means,
In the case of the first state, the third state, and the fifth state, the variation pattern determining means is set to determine a variation pattern from among different variation pattern groups,
Before the first grant period elapses in the second state and the fourth state, the variation pattern group in the first state, the third state, and the fifth state is different from the common variation pattern group. The variation pattern determining means is set to determine the variation pattern,
5. The device according to claim 2, wherein after the first grant period has elapsed in the fourth state, the variation pattern determination means is set to determine a variation pattern from yet another variation pattern group. The gaming machine according to one item.

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