JP2014180467A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the attractiveness of a game by increasing a player's interest in opening/closing of a variable starting hole.SOLUTION: A plurality of types of opening-and-closing patterns KP 1 to KP 3 are set which includes a second opening-and-closing pattern KP 2 where an opening-and-closing member 34 performs closing operation for closing a variable starting hole 32 before the opening-and-closing member 34 performs a long time opening operation which is set as open time in which a plurality of game balls can be won. When a result of normal pattern winning determination which is performed using detection of a gate sensor 49 as a trigger is normal pattern winning, one opening-and-closing pattern is determined from the plurality of types of opening-and-closing patterns KP 1 to KP 3, and, when the second opening-and-closing pattern KP 2 is determined, a performance display section 80 notifies that the opening-and-closing member 34 is to perform the long time opening operation when the opening-and-closing member 34 performs closing operation before the long time opening operation.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured such that a symbol change effect is executed in a symbol display means in accordance with a winning of a game ball at a starting port.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical game machine, is designed to play a pachinko ball in a game area defined on the game board. Then, a winning random number value (winning information) is acquired in response to a pachinko ball winning at the start opening provided in the game board, and whether the random number value matches a preset hit determination value A hit determination is made to determine whether or not. The game board is equipped with a liquid crystal display and drum display, etc. that can display various symbols in a variable manner (symbol display means), and the winning information that is acquired when the pachinko ball is won at the start opening. The symbol display effect is performed on the symbol display device based on the result, and the final display according to the determination result of the hit determination is displayed on the symbol display device as a fixed stop, thereby generating a winning game (big hit game or small hit game). It is configured to allow the player to recognize whether or not. If the result of the hit determination is a win, the hit game (big hit game or small hit game) in which the open / close door (opening / closing means) opens and closes a special winning opening (special winning means) provided in the game board. Is provided to give players an opportunity to win prize balls.

  In addition, many pachinko machines in recent years have been proposed in which game consoles are provided with a fixed start opening that is always open with a constant opening width and a variable start opening whose opening width can be changed by an opening / closing means. In such a pachinko machine, a gate sensor for detecting a pachinko ball flowing down the game board is provided at a predetermined position of the game board, and whether or not the variable start port is opened in accordance with the detection of the gate sensor. If the determination result is affirmative, the opening / closing means is opened and closed to open the variable start port for a predetermined time, thereby increasing the chance of winning the variable start port.

JP 2004-283610 A

  However, in the conventional pachinko machine, when the determination result of whether or not to open the variable start port is affirmative, the opening / closing means is opened a predetermined number of times at regular intervals, but the opening / closing means is not opened. There was no positive announcement. Here, while the game is being performed, the player's interest is concentrated on the contents and results of the symbol variation effect performed on the symbol display device. In many cases, the player is unaware that the opening / closing means has been opened. For this reason, when the opening / closing means is opened, the pachinko balls that are continuously launched in the game are only accidentally awarded to the variable start opening.

  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 it has been proposed to suitably solve this problem, and the interest in the opening and closing of the variable start opening is raised and the interest of the game is improved. An object is to provide a possible gaming machine.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
A fixed start port (31) in which the winning probability of the game ball cannot be changed, a variable start port (32) having an opening / closing means (34) for changing a winning mode of the game ball, and a prize in the fixed start port (31) First start winning detection means (35) for detecting the played game ball, second start winning detection means (36) for detecting the game ball won in the variable start port (32), and the first start The symbol display means (50A, 50B) where the symbol variation effect is performed triggered by detection by either the winning detection means (35) or the second starting winning detection means (36), and the first starting winning detection means (35) and a first start determination means (60a) for determining whether or not to generate a winning game, triggered by detection by either of the second start winning detection means (36), and a game board (20) The ball passage detection means (49) for detecting a game ball passing through the ball passage section (48) provided in the ball passage, and the variable start, triggered by the detection of the ball passage detection means (49) (32) whether to open the closing means (34) and a determining second collision determination means (60a) for,
When the determination of the first hit determination means (60a) is affirmative, a predetermined hit display is displayed on the symbol display means (50A, 50B) as a result of the symbol variation effect, and a win game is given. When the determination of the second hit determination means (60a) is affirmative, the opening / closing means (34) of the variable start port (32) is opened to enable winning to the variable start port (32). In the configured gaming machine,
When the determination of the second hit determination means (60a) is a hit determination, one of a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns (KP1 to KP3) defining the operation mode of the opening / closing means (34) accompanying one hit determination. Provided with an open / close pattern determining means (60a) for determining two open / close patterns (KP1 to KP3),
As the opening / closing patterns (KP1 to KP3), a closing for closing the variable start opening (32) before the opening / closing means (34) performs a long-time opening operation set to an opening time in which a plurality of game balls can win. A specific opening / closing pattern (KP2) in which the opening / closing means (34) performs the operation is set,
When the specific opening / closing pattern (KP2) is determined by the opening / closing pattern determining means (60a), the opening / closing means (34) performs a long-time opening operation when performing a closing operation before the long-time opening operation. The gist is that the notification means (80) is configured to notify the user.
In this way, the game ball is awarded to the variable start opening by executing the notification effect before the opening / closing means performs the long opening operation in which the variable start opening is opened in the opening time in which a plurality of game balls can win. It is possible to increase the player's interest in increasing the probability. In addition, since the notification effect is executed during the closing operation after the opening of the variable start port is determined, the notification effect is performed so that the opening of the variable start port can be recognized, and the game is enhanced with interest in the notification effect. Can be improved.

The invention according to claim 2
The specific opening / closing pattern (KP2) is set so that the opening / closing means (34) performs a short-time opening operation set to be shorter than an opening time to be opened by the long-time opening operation before performing the closing operation,
The gist is that the notification means (80) is configured to execute a notification effect during a closing operation between the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation.
In this way, the opening and closing means is once opened by a short-time opening operation before the notification means performs the notification effect, thereby increasing a sense of expectation that the variable starting port will be opened by a long-time opening operation thereafter. The player's interest in opening and closing can be increased.

The invention according to claim 3
The long-time opening operation in the specific opening / closing pattern (KP2) is set to the longest opening time for opening the opening / closing means (34) of the variable start port (32), and the specific opening / closing pattern (KP2). The short-time opening operation in) is set to the shortest time among the opening times for opening the opening / closing means (34) of the variable start port (32).
Thus, before the notification means performs the notification effect, the opening and closing means of the opening and closing means are temporarily opened by the short-time opening operation set to the shortest time among the opening times of opening the opening and closing means of the variable start port. Unnaturalness of the opening / closing operation can be given, and after that, the expectation that the variable start port is opened by the opening operation for a long time is increased, and the player's interest in opening / closing the variable start port can be increased.

The invention according to claim 4
A winning rate improvement for determining whether or not to give a winning rate improving state in which the second hit determining means (60a) makes a determination per unit time with the detection of the ball passage detecting means (49). It is provided with a state grant determining means (60a),
In the non-winning rate improvement state, the variable starting port (32) is configured to be able to win a game ball, and when the open / close pattern determination means (60a) is in the non-winning rate improvement state, the specific opening / closing pattern (KP2) is set. The gist is that it can be determined.
In this way, in the non-winning rate improvement state in which the winning expectation to the variable starting port is low compared to the winning rate improvement state, the specific opening / closing pattern can be determined, so that the variable starting port is executed by executing the notification effect. Can increase the player's interest in opening.

The invention according to claim 5
The opening time of the long-time opening operation specified by the specific opening / closing pattern (KP2) is set to a time during which the game ball launched after opening the opening / closing means (34) can win the variable start port (32). With
As the opening / closing pattern that can be determined by the opening / closing pattern determining means (60a), the opening / closing pattern (KP1, KP3) that the opening / closing means (34) opens in a shorter time than the opening time in the long-time opening operation is set,
When the opening / closing pattern determining means (60a) determines the specific opening / closing pattern (KP2), the notifying means notifies the operation of the opening / closing means (34), and the opening / closing pattern determining means (60a) The gist is that when the open / close pattern (KP1, KP3) other than (KP2) is determined, the notification means (80) does not notify the operation of the open / close means (34).
As described above, when the specific opening / closing pattern is determined, the notifying means notifies the operation of the opening / closing means. On the other hand, when the opening / closing pattern other than the specific opening / closing pattern is determined, the operation of the opening / closing means is notified. Can be produced by combining the effect of deliberately aiming to win the open variable start opening and the effect of accidentally winning the open variable start opening. It becomes.

The invention according to claim 6
A second symbol display means (55) for performing symbol variation in accordance with the detection of the ball passage detection means (49) and displaying the determination result of the second hit determination means (60a);
A plurality of types of variation times of symbol variation performed by the second symbol display means (55) are set,
The gist of the invention is that it includes a variation time determining means (60a) for determining one variation time from a plurality of types of variation times triggered by the detection of the ball passage detection means (49).
In this way, by setting a plurality of variation times of the symbol variation performed by the second symbol display means, it is possible to make it difficult to predict the opening and closing timing of the variable start opening, and a plurality of game balls can be won. It is possible to further increase the interest in the notification effect that is executed before the variable start port is opened in time.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, interest in the opening and closing of the variable start opening can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

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 a game board, Comprising: The special figure display part, the special figure reservation display part, the general figure display part, and the general figure reservation 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 flow of the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B19 of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko machine. (a) is the principal part enlarged view which expands and shows a symbol display apparatus and a start winning apparatus, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the closing display and opening display which are displayed on an effect display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the kind of common figure, and an opening / closing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening / closing operation | movement of a 1st-3rd opening / closing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a common figure fluctuation pattern. (a) shows a typical figure fluctuation pattern determination table in which judgment values are uniformly assigned for each common figure fluctuation pattern, and (b) shows a common figure fluctuation pattern in which a large number of judgment values are assigned to the first common figure fluctuation pattern. The decision table is shown, and (c) shows a typical figure variation pattern decision table in which the number of determination values assigned to the first typical figure variation pattern is set to be small. It is explanatory drawing which shows an effect display part, an effect progress display part, and a winning number display part, Comprising: (a) is an open display displayed on an effect display part, all the LEDs of an effect progress display part light up, and a winning number display part (B) shows a state in which an open display is displayed on the effect display unit, three LEDs on the effect progress display unit are turned off, and three LEDs on the winning number display unit are turned on. . It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a common figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a common figure start process. It is the schematic which shows the connection relation of a main control board and an external information processing terminal. It is explanatory drawing which shows each control signal output from a main control board.

  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 assembled to the front side of the opening so as to be openable and detachable. Then, on the back side of the game board 20, a design pattern (hereinafter referred to as a decorative drawing) is changed when a predetermined condition is established (pachinko ball winning in a starting winning port 31, 32 of a starting winning device 30 described later). A symbol display device (display unit) 17 is detachably disposed as an effect execution unit that displays the symbol variation effect. 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 saucer capable of storing pachinko balls is provided at a position below the window 13a, and the ball saucers 14 and 15 are integrally formed with the front frame 13. It can be opened and closed. An upper ball tray 14 and a lower ball tray 15 are assembled to the front frame 13 of the embodiment in a vertical positional relationship. The ball trays 14 and 15 may be assembled to the middle frame 12 separately from the front frame 13.

  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 an upper position of the front frame 13. 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.

  Further, an operation handle 16 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided at the lower right position on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. 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. In the embodiment, the pachinko balls stored in the upper ball tray 14 can be continuously fired toward the game board 20 at intervals of 0.6 (seconds). Further, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device is changed in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, so that the game area The launch position of the pachinko ball to 20a can be arbitrarily changed. In the embodiment, as the symbol display device 17, a drum-type symbol display device configured to perform a symbol variation effect by rotating a rotating body displaying a plurality of decorative drawings on the outer surface is adopted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of decorations such as a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various designs and characters in addition to the decorations is accommodated in a housing case, a dot matrix type symbol display device, etc. Various conventionally known display devices that can stop and change the display can be used.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an operation button 29 as an operation means is provided on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14. The operation button 29 is arranged on the front side of the front frame 13 where a player's hand can reach, and the contents of the effect can be changed by pressing the operation button 29 at a predetermined timing. The operation button 29 is configured to output a press signal to the overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 when the button 29 is pressed.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, a payout control board (payout control means) 75 (see FIG. 17) for driving and controlling the ball payout device 76, a launch control board (not shown) for driving and controlling the hitting ball launcher, etc. Is arranged. The payout control board 75 is wired to a main control board 60 disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and a payout control signal input from the main control board 60 when a predetermined payout condition is established. Based on this, the payout control board 75 controls the ball payout device 76 to pay out a predetermined number of pachinko balls as prize balls.

(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, and is formed on the middle frame 12. 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. Decoration body 25, various winning devices 30, 40, 45, gate member 48, etc.) are attached from the front side, and an outlet for discharging a pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a is provided at the lowest position of the game area 20a. 22 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 gaming board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, it is also referred to as a center role formed in a frame shape that opens in the front and rear in the approximate center of the gaming 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 display window 25a defined inside the opening of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 20a, and rotates on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in accordance with the contact of a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a. A so-called “windmill” rotating guide member 24 is rotatably supported, and pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a come into contact with the game nail 23 and the rotating guide member 24 so that the flow direction is irregular. It is configured to change.

  In addition, the game board 20 is provided with winning devices 30, 40, 45 provided with winning holes 31, 32, 41, 46 for receiving pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a at appropriate positions, Pachinko ball winnings (specifically, detection by winning detection sensors 35, 36, 44, and 47, which will be described later) for each winning opening 31, 32, 41, 46 are used for each winning opening. The number of award balls determined in the above is paid out. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the payout condition of the winning ball is established and the symbol variation effect (a special drawing described later) is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball (specifically, detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensors 35 and 36). The winning winning opening (start winning means) 31 and 32 satisfying the start condition of the (variable display), and the occurrence of a winning game as a special game, which will be described later, become possible, and the pachinko ball can be won (specifically In particular, the special winning opening 41 (special winning means) 41 that satisfies the payout condition for the winning ball is triggered by the special winning detection sensor 44 and the pachinko ball winning (specifically, the normal winning detection sensor). A normal winning opening 46 is provided in which a winning ball payout condition is established when the pachinko ball is detected by 47). In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the start winning device 30 having the start winning ports 31, 32 is provided below the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the special winning device 40 having the special winning port 41 is a start winning. An ordinary winning device 45 having a normal winning opening 46 is provided on the left side of the special winning device 40 while being provided below the device 30. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as the winning game, a big hit game in which the game state after the winning game is determined according to the type of the winning game is set, and hereinafter, the big hit game may be displayed.

(About the start winning device 30)
As shown in FIG. 2, the start winning device 30 is provided with two start winning ports 31 and 32 in a vertical positional relationship. Here, the first start winning opening (first start winning means) 31 located on the upper side is always opened upward with a certain opening width in the game area 20a so that a pachinko ball can win. In addition, the second start winning opening (second starting winning means) 32 located on the lower side is provided with opening and closing members (opening / closing means) 34, 34 configured to be able to open and close the second start winning opening 32. The opening / closing members 34 and 34 are configured to be displaced between a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 32 and an open position for opening the second winning prize opening 32 in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 33 (see FIG. 8) as a driving means. In the embodiment, a pair of opening and closing members 34, 34 for opening and closing the second start winning prize port 32 are arranged on the left and right sides sandwiching the second start winning prize port 32, and a pair of opening and closing solenoids 33 are driven as the start winning solenoid 33 is driven. The open / close members 34, 34 are swung so as to approach and separate from each other. Further, the first start winning port 31 and the second start winning port 32 do not have to be provided in one start winning device 30, and the respective start winning ports 31, 32 may be provided separately. It is.

  That is, in the embodiment, the first start winning opening 31 is configured such that the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can always win with a certain probability, and the second starting winning opening 32 drives the start winning solenoid 33. Thus, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be varied. Thus, in the start winning device 30 of the embodiment, the first start winning port 31 positioned on the upper side functions as a fixed starting port that cannot change the winning mode of the pachinko ball, and the second starting winning port positioned on the lower side. 32 is configured to function as a variable start opening provided with opening / closing means capable of changing the winning mode of the pachinko ball. Here, in a state where the opening and closing members 34, 34 are displaced to the closed position, winning of the pachinko ball into the second start winning opening 32 is blocked, and the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a becomes the first start winning prize. The probability of winning the second start winning opening 32 is set to be lower than the probability of winning the opening 31. On the other hand, in the state where the opening / closing member 34 is displaced to the open position, the pachinko balls received by the opening / closing member 34 are guided to the second start winning opening 32, so that the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a are generated. The probability of winning a prize at the second start prize port 32 is set to be higher than the probability of winning a prize at the first start prize port 31. In the embodiment, the pachinko ball is configured not to win the second start winning opening 32 when the opening / closing member 34 is displaced to the closed position (winning probability 0%). The second start winning opening 32 may be opened.

  Further, start winning detection sensors 35 and 36 (see FIG. 8) are provided as start winning detection means for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning ports 31 and 32. The start winning detection sensors 35 and 36 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, based on the fact that the ball detection signal from the start winning detection sensors 35, 36 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball. Based on the determination, a payout control signal is output from the main control board 60 to the payout control board 75. 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 35 corresponding to the first starting winning port 31 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the first starting winning port 31). 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 by the detection of the pachinko ball by the starting winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the second starting winning port 32 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second starting winning port 32), The main control CPU 60a pays out a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls. It should be noted that the number of payout balls at the time of winning at the second start winning port 32 is larger than that at the time of winning at the first starting winning port 31, or the second start winning at the time of winning at the first start winning port 31. The number of paid-out prize balls at the time of winning a prize in the mouth 32 may be reduced.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a uses the start winning detection sensors 35 and 36 to detect pachinko balls (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 31 and 32), 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, a winning game that is 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. ing. The start winning detection sensors 35 and 36 are provided for each of the start winning openings 31, 32. In the following description, the sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 31 is referred to as a first start winning detection sensor (first start winning prize). The sensor corresponding to the second start winning opening 32 may be referred to as a second start winning detection sensor (second start winning detection means) 36.

(About the special prize device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device 40 includes an opening / closing door (opening / closing means) 43 that opens and closes a special winning opening 41 as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a. As the special winning solenoid 42 (see FIG. 8) is driven, the open / close member 43 is displaced between a closed position and an open position. In the embodiment, the special winning opening 41 is opened and closed by swinging the opening and closing member 43 in the front-rear direction, and the state where the special winning opening 41 is closed by the opening and closing member 43 is shown in FIG. Further, the special prize device 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 8) as a special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the special prize opening 41, and the special prize detection sensor 44. Are connected to the main control board 60 by wiring. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball, based on the fact that the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball. Based on this, a payout control signal is output from the main control board 60 to the payout control board 75. When the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the special winning detection sensor 44 corresponding to the special winning port 41 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the special winning port 41), the main control CPU 60a performs predetermined processing. A number (15 in the embodiment) of winning balls is set to be determined. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 is provided according to the opening / closing conditions according to the type of the winning game when a winning game is given to open the special winning device 40 triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the starting winning device 30. The main control board 60 is driven and controlled to open and close the special winning opening 41.

(Regarding the regular winning device 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning device 45 includes a normal winning opening 46 that always opens upward with a certain opening width in the game area 20a of the game board 20, and flows down the game area 20a. The pachinko ball is always configured to be able to win the normal winning slot 46 with a certain probability. 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, and the normal winning detection sensor 47. Are connected to the main control board 60 by wiring. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball, based on the fact that the ball detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor 47 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball. Based on this, a payout control signal is output from the main control board 60 to the payout control board 75. When the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the normal winning detection sensor 47 corresponding to the normal winning port 46 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the normal winning port 46), the main control CPU 60a performs a predetermined process. It is set to determine the payout of a number of prize balls (eight in the embodiment).

(About the gate member 48)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate member 48 is provided as a ball passage portion through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can pass. The gate member 48 is provided with a gate sensor (ball passage detecting means) 49 (see FIG. 8), and is configured to detect a pachinko ball passing through the gate member 48 by the gate sensor 49. The gate sensor 49 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a sphere detection signal is input from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (that is, the pachinko sphere of the gate sensor 49 is detected). Along with this, various passage detection information (random information such as random numbers for determining per map to be described later) is acquired, and based on this acquired information, it is configured to perform a per-map determination (lottery per general map) to be described later. ing. The start winning solenoid 33 is driven and controlled in accordance with the result of the lottery per lot, so that the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened and closed. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as a winning opening determination means for determining whether or not to open the second starting winning opening 32 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49.

(About the game information display part M)
A game information display unit M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, a lower right position outside the game area 20a). By checking the game information display unit M, game information necessary for the game can be appropriately checked. Here, the game information display unit M of the embodiment includes, as game state display units for displaying the game information, special figure display units 50A and 50B, special figure hold display units 52 and 53, a general figure display unit 55, A general-purpose hold display unit 56, a round display unit 57, and a status display unit 58 are provided. The front surface of the game information display unit M is covered with a light-transmitting cover body Ma so that various game information displayed on the game state display unit M can be confirmed via the cover body Ma. Has been.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The special figure display sections (display means) 50A, 50B show the result of special figure determination (lottery per special figure) that is performed in response to winning in the first start winning opening 31 and the second starting winning opening 32. It is a display unit that displays a special symbol for notification (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 display a change display (hereinafter referred to as a special figure change) triggered by a winning (detection by the first start winning detection sensor 35) to the first start winning opening 31. The first special figure display unit 50A for starting the display (which may be referred to as “display”) and the second special start variation display starting with the winning of the second starting winning opening 32 (detection by the second starting winning detection sensor 36). Each of the special figure display parts 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) light emitting display parts. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 31, a special figure variation display is performed in which the light emission display part of the first special figure display part 50A is sequentially turned on and off, and finally the light emission display part One of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light is definitely turned on. In addition, when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 32, a special figure change display is performed in which the light emission display part of the second special figure display part 50B is turned on / off, and the light emission part is finally determined. It is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special drawings according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) that is lit in a normal manner. In addition, although each light emission display part of an Example is comprised by LED, what is necessary is just a form which can change a display mode by changing a lighting position suitably not only this but 7 segment indicator, dot matrix, A small liquid crystal display 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 kinds of special charts as a special chart display (big win symbol) that can recognize the winning winning combination, and the discrepancy is recognized. One type of special figure as a special figure deviation display (outlier symbol) to be obtained is set corresponding to each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and is determined according to the determination result of the special figure determination. One special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure variation 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". 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. That is, the special figure display units 50A and 50B according to the embodiment perform symbol variation in accordance with detection of the start winning detection sensors (start winning detection means) 35 and 36, and determination of special figure determination (first hit determination). It functions as a first symbol display means for displaying the result.

(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 31 and the second starting winning port 32 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 holding display units 52 and 53 receive the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31 in 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 32 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 in 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 31, 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 32, 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 adjacent (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and each start hold storage number is “1” to “2”. ", The corresponding special figure hold display sections 52, 53 are lit in order from the left, and when each start hold storage number is" 3 "to" 4 ", the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52, 53 are displayed. By blinking sequentially from the left, the player can grasp the number of hold information of the hold information.

(About the general map display 55)
The universal symbol display section (second symbol display means) 55 determines the universal symbol hitting (lottery per universal symbol) triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 48). It is a display unit that displays a normal symbol for notification (hereinafter referred to as a general map) indicating the result of the above. 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 (passing the pachinko sphere of the gate member 48). Fluctuation display for deriving general maps (hereinafter sometimes referred to as general map variation display) is performed. In the embodiment, multiple types (three types in the embodiment) of common maps are displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, three types of common diagrams are shown according to a light emitting mode in which only the right LED is lit, a light emitting mode in which only the left LED is lit, and a light emitting mode in which the left and right LEDs are lit. In the following, the common figure shown when only the right LED is lit is normal figure A, the general figure shown when only the left LED is lit is normal figure B, and the left and right LEDs are lit. The common figure to be made is assumed to be a common figure C. 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, when the result of the universal map hit determination is out of place, the universal map A is displayed on the universal map display unit 55, and when the hit is successful, the universal map B or C is displayed on the universal map display unit 55. It is configured as follows. In other words, the common figure that can recognize this per unit map is displayed as the per unit map, and the normal figure that can recognize the outage is displayed as the misplaced display. In other words, the common figure display unit 55 of the embodiment changes the symbol in accordance with the detection of the gate sensor 49 (ball passage detecting means) and displays the determination result of the common figure determination (second hit determination). It functions as a symbol display means.

(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 game (hit game) that can be specified when winning the jackpot determination. 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 (eight in the embodiment). In the embodiment, two types of “4 times” and “16 times” are set as the specified number of rounds of the jackpot game, and an LED to be lit is determined for each specified number of rounds, and the LED is turned on according to the lighting position of the LED. The specified number of rounds corresponding to the winning jackpot game is notified.

(About the status display 58)
The state display unit 58 is a display unit that displays a plurality of types of gaming states in which a game is performed in the pachinko machine 10 so that the gaming state can be specified. LED). Here, in the embodiment, for the pachinko machine 10, since the probability variation state and the variation state are set as described below as the gaming state in which the game is performed, the lighting pattern in which the LEDs of the state display unit 58 are different. The probability change state and the change state as the game state are specified by turning on. Here, the status display unit 58 of the embodiment is composed of one LED adjacent above the round display unit 57 and two LEDs linearly adjacent to the upper end side of the general map display unit 55. In addition, the LED adjacent to the round display unit 57 is informed of the probability change state, and the LED adjacent to the general map display unit 56 is informed of the variable state. Here, the pachinko machine 10 is set so that the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is determined according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol, and the gaming state can be changed when the jackpot is won. In addition, the state display unit 58 is configured to display after the jackpot game corresponding to the selected jackpot game when the bonus chart game is performed at the same time as or after the special chart display units 50A and 50B are lit in the lighting pattern representing the jackpot symbol. It is set to light up in a pattern that displays the game state of the game. In addition, the state display unit 58 is set to maintain the lighting pattern until the next special figure change display is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B.

(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 drawing in a variable manner, and the first start winning opening 31 or the second start winning prize is set. With the winning of the mouth 32 as a trigger, the decorative drawings of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are started to change. 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. The symbol variation effect is performed in such a state that nine decoration drawings can be stopped and displayed simultaneously. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, five stop symbol effective lines 28 are set. 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 whether it is a big hit or a deviation from the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the stopped symbol effective line 28 of the symbol display device 17.

  On the symbol display device 17, the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner so as to move along a predetermined variation direction (vertical direction from top to bottom in the embodiment) when the symbol variation effect is started. The displayed decorations are fixedly stopped in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c in a predetermined stop order. 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 confirmed and stopped 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 or the number of stored special drawing start hold information (described later) The timing is appropriately changed.

  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 “definite stop” is a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c in a state of being continuously stopped for a predetermined special figure variation interval time. In the embodiment, 1000 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 35, and the second start prize detection sensor. 1000 ms is set as the special figure fluctuation interval time of the symbol fluctuation effect (second special figure fluctuation display) based on the detection of 36. Further, in the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, the decoration is stopped at the effective stop position 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c in a “temporary stop” state in which the symbol is not continuously stopped for the special symbol variation interval time. It is configured so that it can be displayed, and according to the effect content of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17, the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed so that the variation display can be started again. It has become. 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.

  In the symbol display device 17 according to the embodiment, a plurality of types of decorations that are variably displayed in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are set, and the basic decorations are sequentially displayed in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. Are displayed in a variable manner. Note that the decoration drawing is displayed in a form that allows the player to distinguish and identify each decoration drawing by an arbitrary number, character, pattern, or the like. 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.

  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. It is possible to grasp that the big hit game is given in the case of. Here, in the embodiment, a symbol combination in which the same decorative drawing is displayed in a fixed stop display on any one of the stopped symbol effective lines 28 is set as a 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. On the other hand, in the case where even one of the symbols in all the rows that are confirmed to be stopped at the effective stop position 27 of the symbol display device 17 is of a different type, the “hit” is not given a jackpot game in principle from the symbol combination. Can be recognized. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing which can recognize this deviation becomes a deviation display of the symbol display device 17.

  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 combination of symbols in which the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c (“1 ↓ 1”, “4 ↓ 4”, etc.). 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) forming the reach display are temporarily stopped, and the decoration symbols are stopped and displayed on the remaining symbol rows (middle symbol row 26b). After (temporary stop display), the decorations of all the symbol columns are displayed in a fixed stop display.

  In addition, the symbol display device 17 displays a combination of symbol patterns 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)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a 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 (509/65536 in the embodiment) to a high probability (510/65536 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, so the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player will be the probability variation jackpot. You can play a game 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 32 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 32 increases compared with the state (1st game state) where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. The winning rate is improved. In other words, the winning rate improvement state is a state in which the ratio determined to be per unit time per unit time is improved in the per unit determination made in accordance with the detection of the gate sensor 49. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 34 that opens the second start winning opening 32, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 32 can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 34 for opening the second start winning port 32 once per map, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening / closing member 34. It can also be realized by increasing the number of times of opening 34, 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 ball to the second start winning opening 32 is improved.

  In the short state of the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal figure change display performed in the normal figure display unit 55 after the end of the big hit game is shortened, and the probability per universal figure is low (in the embodiment, 14563/65536). This is a function of changing from high to high probability (in the embodiment, 65535/65536). It should be noted that the interval between the time when the normal map is confirmed and stopped and the next normal map change is performed (the normal map change interval) is set to 500 ms.

  In addition, a maximum number of winnings (10 in the embodiment) that allows a winning to the second start winning port 32 per one time is set, and the winning after the opening and closing members 34, 34 are opened is set. When the number reaches the winning upper limit number, the opening and closing operations of the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are forcibly ended and closed. Here, the embodiment is configured such that the period during which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is changed according to the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is won in the big hit. ing. Specifically, when the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol A and symbol a to be described later in the embodiment), a predetermined number of times (32 in the embodiment) Until the symbol variation effect (total number of the first special symbol variation display and the second special diagram variation display) is executed, the variable state is set to be given, and the jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is set. ) Is another predetermined symbol (symbol B and symbol b which will be described later in the embodiment), the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display and It is set so that a variable state is given until the total number of 2 special figure fluctuation displays) is executed. 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 jackpot game of the embodiment, the jackpot game is completed by executing the round game for opening the opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning device 40 for the specified number of rounds (4 or 16 in the embodiment). Yes. 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, between each round game in jackpot game, the interval time between rounds in which the opening-and-closing member 43 is hold | maintained in a closed state only for predetermined time is set. Here, the open / close mode (open / close pattern) of the open / close member 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the jackpot game is a condition in which pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined interval (0.6 second interval in the embodiment). In a one-time opening operation (operation from opening to closing), a long-time opening operation in which a predetermined number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls determined for a round game continues to open for a time that can be won. The opening / closing member 43 is configured to be appropriately combined with a short-time opening operation in which the opening time of the opening / closing member 43 is set shorter than the long-time opening operation. In the embodiment, the opening / closing member 43 is set to perform only a long-time opening operation of opening for a maximum of 25 seconds.

(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 two groups of a symbol A and a symbol B, and is confirmed on the first special figure display unit 50A. The jackpot game according to the special figure 1 as the jackpot symbol displayed in a stopped state is given. Similarly, the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B in the embodiment is classified into two groups of the symbol a and the symbol b, and the second special figure display unit A jackpot game corresponding to the special figure 2 as a jackpot symbol displayed as a fixed stop at 50B is awarded. Here, as for special figure 1 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols, 50 types are distributed to design A and 50 types are distributed to design B, respectively. Further, in the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols, 50 kinds are assigned to the symbol a and 50 kinds are assigned to the symbol b.

(About the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the jackpot game)
When the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the first special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the first start winning opening 31) 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, two types of jackpot symbols (symbols A, A, and B) are obtained based on the special figure determination random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31. One big hit symbol is determined from symbols B). 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 50%, and the big hit symbol at a rate of 50% A special figure determination value is assigned so that the symbol B is selected. Similarly, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 32) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is determined in advance. One jackpot symbol is set to be determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, two types of jackpot symbols (symbol a, symbol a, a) are based on the special figure determination random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 32. One big hit symbol is determined from symbols b). 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 a as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 50%, and the big hit symbol at a rate of 50% A special figure determination value is assigned so that the symbol b is selected. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this. For example, when the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start hold information is affirmative determination, the selection ratio of the symbol with a large privilege amount (symbol a in the embodiment) given to the player is small with the privilege amount. The determination value for special figure determination may be assigned so as to be higher than the selection ratio of the design (design b in the embodiment).

(About the first jackpot game)
The first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A and the symbol a is given a probabilistic state and a variable state after the first jackpot game ends when the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol A or the symbol a (first jackpot game) is determined, a predetermined number of fluctuations (in the embodiment, after the first jackpot game is finished). The probability variation state is set to be continuously given until the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) of 32 times is executed. Further, when the symbol A or the symbol a (first jackpot game) is determined, the symbol variation effect (first or second) of the predetermined variation number (32 times in the embodiment) after the end of the first jackpot game. It is set so that the variable state is continuously given until the special figure fluctuation display) is executed. That is, in the first jackpot game, after the jackpot game is ended, the probability variation state and the variation state are given by the same number of variations.

  The first jackpot game is set so that the opening / closing member 43 performs an opening operation to open the special winning opening 41 continuously from the start to the end of each round game. That is, all the round games of the special probability variable big hit game are constituted by all-open round games in which the opening / closing member 43 performs an opening operation for opening from the start to the end of the round game. Accordingly, in the special probability variable big hit game, the opening / closing member 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the opening / closing member 43 repeats the opening / closing operation a predetermined number of times (specified number of rounds) in the whole big hit game. Specifically, the first 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 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 big hit game, “6.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time.

(About the second jackpot game)
The second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B and the symbol b is given a probabilistic state and a variable state after the end of the second jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol B or the symbol b (second jackpot game) is determined, a predetermined number of fluctuations (in the embodiment, after the second jackpot game is finished). The probability variation state is set to be continuously given until the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) of 32 times is executed. Further, when the symbol B or the symbol b (second jackpot game) is determined, the symbol variation effect (first or second) of a predetermined number of times of variation (in the embodiment, 16 times) after the end of the second jackpot game. It is set so that the variable state is continuously given until the special figure fluctuation display) is executed. That is, in the second big hit game, after the big hit game is ended, the shortage state is given by the number of fluctuations smaller than the number of fluctuations to which the probability variation state is given.

  The second jackpot game is set so that the opening / closing member 43 performs an opening operation to open the special winning opening 41 continuously from the start to the end of each round game. That is, all the round games of the special probability variable big hit game are constituted by all-open round games in which the opening / closing member 43 performs an opening operation for opening from the start to the end of the round game. Accordingly, in the special probability variable big hit game, the opening / closing member 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the opening / closing member 43 repeats the opening / closing operation a predetermined number of times (specified number of rounds) in the whole big hit game. Specifically, the second 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 big hit game, “6.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. In this way, the second jackpot game is set as a jackpot game with less privileges given to the player in one jackpot game than the first jackpot game.

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is based on a main control board (main control means) 60 as a control means for controlling the pachinko machine 10 as a whole, and control signals from the main control board 60. 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, 70, 72, 73.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as a sub-control board, an overall control board 65 that controls overall game effects, and lamp control that performs light emission control of various light emission effect means (such as the lamp device 18) included in the pachinko machine 10. A board 72 and a sound control board 73 that controls the sound output of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10 are provided. 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 35 and 36, 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 35, 36, 44, 49. The display control of each display unit 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58 of the game information display unit M is executed. Also connected to the main control CPU 60a are a start winning solenoid 33 linked to the opening and closing members 34 and 34 for opening and closing the second start winning opening 32 and a special winning solenoid 42 linked to the opening and closing member 43 for opening and closing the special winning opening 41. The corresponding opening / closing members 34 and 34 and the opening / closing member 43 are opened and closed by driving the solenoids 33 and 42 based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a.

  The main control CPU 60a determines that the pachinko ball has won the first start winning port 31 or the second start winning port 32 (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 35 or the second start winning detection sensor 36 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 35 and 36 are the random numbers for special figure determination (random numbers for special figure determination), the special figure determination random numbers, and the effect execution determination. Various random numbers such as a random number (reach determination random number) and a special figure variation pattern distribution random number 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 36, 36 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 port 31 and the second starting winning port 32 is the corresponding first special figure start hold information and second special figure. The start hold information is temporarily stored and held in a predetermined start hold 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 start hold area to be stored in the order in which they are stored in the main control RAM 60c. When executing (variable 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).

  Specifically, the main control RAM 60c is provided with a first start hold area capable of storing the first start hold information and a second start hold area capable of storing the second start hold information. Winning information (various random values) acquired when the winning detection sensor 35 is detected is stored in the first start hold area, and winning information (various random values is acquired when the second starting winning detection sensor 36 is detected). ) Is stored in the second start holding area. The first start hold area and the second start hold area are composed of four storage areas of a first special figure storage area to a fourth special figure storage area. The winning information (various random values) acquired upon detection is stored in order in the first area to the fourth area, and stored in the main control RAM 60c when the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is executed. The special drawing start hold information is read by the main control CPU 60a in order.

  The random number for special figure determination is a random number used in a hit determination (big hit determination) as to whether or not a hit 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 determination per special figure, 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 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 35, 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 36, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped displayed 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 a probability change state and a variable state are given after a big hit game is determined for each type of big hit game, and whether the special figure determination random number gives a probability change state and a variable state It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not. In addition, for each type of jackpot game, the grant period (number of times of change) given after the jackpot game is defined, and the special figure determination random number functions as a random number that determines the grant period of the change state Also have.

  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 of a winning display being displayed, a reach effect that is displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the process of symbol variation, or a symbol effect that is displayed on the symbol display device 17. This includes a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a winning display and a notice effect that suggests to the player that the winning display may be displayed by the light of the lamp device 18 or the sound output from the speaker 19.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is used when the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is used to determine one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns that specify the effect contents in the design fluctuation effect. Random number. In the embodiment, 254 kinds of integer values from “0” to “253” are set as the primary distribution random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms).

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for determining the execution of the performance, and the random number for distributing the special figure variation pattern are the first start winning port 31 or the second starting winning port 32. This is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c in response to the winning of the pachinko ball (more specifically, the first starting winning detection sensor 35 or the second starting winning detection sensor 36 has detected the pachinko ball). The main control CPU 60a obtains each random number at the same timing. Each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31 is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second starting winning opening 32. Are used in common, and the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers corresponding to the winning timings to the start winning ports 31, 32.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not a big hit is made using the determination random number per special figure (big hit determination), and is a value from “0” to “65535” that the random number for determination per special figure can take. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from a total of 65536 integers. Here, the number of determination values set for the jackpot determination value differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state described above is applied at the time when the jackpot determination is performed. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state (510 in the embodiment) is larger than the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability variation state (509 in the embodiment). Many are set. In other words, 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 affirmative. 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 effect execution determination value is an effect execution determination (reach) indicating whether or not to execute a reach effect that suggests the 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 (lottery), and is determined from among 239 different integers from “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random number for effect execution determination. 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 number of determination values set for the effect execution determination value differs depending on the gaming state at the time of performing the effect execution determination (whether it is a probability change state or a variable state). That is, in the case of effect execution determination performed based on the first start hold information and the second start hold information, from the number of effect execution determination values set in the non-change state where the change state is not given. Also, the number of production execution determination values set in the variable state is set to be larger. Further, the production execution determination value is set so that the number of production execution determination values set varies according to the number of special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. Specifically, it is set so that the number of production execution determination values set decreases as the number of special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the set number of production execution determination values is set to decrease as the total number obtained by adding the stored numbers of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information increases.

  Specifically, the total number of special figure start hold information is “0” in the non-probable and non-variable state (low-probable non-variable state) or the probabilistic and non-variable state (high-probable non-variable state). 32 production execution determination values are set, 25 production execution determination values are set when the total number is “1”, and 22 production execution determination values when the total number is “2”. Is set, and 20 performance execution determination values are set when the total number is “3” to “7”. Similarly, in the probability variation state and the variation state (high probability variation short state), when the total number of special figure start hold information is “0”, 40 performance execution determination values are set, and the total number is “1”. 30 execution execution determination values are set, 25 execution execution determination values are set when the total number is “2”, and 20 production execution values are set when the total number is “3” to “7”. An execution judgment value is set. In other words, in the variable state, the reach effect is more likely to occur than in the non-variable state, which increases the expectation that a big hit will occur in the symbol variation effect performed in the variable state. It is like that.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores special figure variation pattern distribution determination values. The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns using the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number. A predetermined predetermined number of judgment values are assigned to each pattern, and the special control fluctuation pattern to which the judgment value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is assigned is selected by the main control CPU 60a. It has become.

(About special map fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. The special figure variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the design variation effect, which is executed after the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display is started until the decorative drawing is displayed to be confirmed and stopped. 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.

  Here, as the special figure variation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns for jackpots, a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns for reach reach to be performed, and a non-reach without reach effect Special map fluctuation patterns are provided. The special figure fluctuation pattern for big hit is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. This is a special figure variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a in the case of affirmation. It is a fluctuation pattern. The reach effect is an effect that is performed from when the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 until when the symbol combination of the decorative drawing that is a big hit or lost is stopped and displayed.

(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. Each effect pattern is associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern, and the overall control CPU 65a determines the corresponding effect pattern based on the special figure fluctuation 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 production pattern is not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but a plurality of production patterns are associated with one special figure variation pattern. The overall control CPU 65a determines one production pattern from the production patterns associated with the variation pattern. In addition, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is determined in the symbol variation effect, and the decorative drawing is stopped in each row according to the stop timing determined in the effect pattern. In accordance with the stoppage of the decoration drawing, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19, or the lamp device 18 emits light appropriately.

  The overall control ROM 65b stores an overall control program for overall control of 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)
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 31, 32 including the second starting winning opening 32 as the variable winning openings are received ( The determination result of the first hit determination means and the hit determination means for determining whether or not a hit game is to be generated (triggered by detection by either the first start winning detection means or the second start winning detection means) In this case, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game determining means for determining a win game to be given from a plurality of types of win games. 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, when the winning occurs (when the determination result of the hit determining means is affirmative), the main control CPU 60a increases the winning rate improvement state in which the probability that the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 32 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 opening 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 35 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 the detection of the second start winning detection sensor 36 while the variable display is being performed on the first hold storage means and the 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 input 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.

(Special drawing input process)
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 31 (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 35 corresponding to the first start winning opening 31 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 special figure determination, random value for special figure determination, random value for performance determination, random value for primary distribution, random number for secondary distribution, etc. 1) of the first start hold area in the main control RAM 60c in which the main control CPU 60a reads the winning information (random value) and associates the winning information (random value) with the number of holds as the first winning start hold information. Set to the fourth area (step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

  In Step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 32. 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 36 corresponding to the second start winning opening 32 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 special figure input process is terminated.

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives the winning information (random number for special figure determination, random value for special figure determination, random value for performance determination, random value for primary distribution, random number for secondary distribution, etc. Are read out by the main control CPU 60a and the winning information (random value) is associated with the number of holds as the second winning start hold information in the second start hold area of the main control RAM 60c. The fourth area is set (step A18), and the special figure input process is terminated.

(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 stores figure start hold information (value of random number for determination per special figure, value of random number for determination of special figure, value of random number for effect execution determination, and random number value for distribution of special figure variation pattern). Obtain (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 special figure determination random number value in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not it matches the stored big hit determination value (step B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive when the non-probability change state (low probability) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 509/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability (positive hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 510/65536. 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” after the end of the big hit game when the symbol pattern is a large bonus symbol that gives a probability variation state, and the main control CPU 60a The probability variation flag is set to “0”. Also, if the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol that gives a variable state, set the variable flag indicating the variable state to "1" after the jackpot game ends, and if the jackpot symbol does not give a variable state Set the variable flag to "0". 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 or not the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result in step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the performance execution, and the value of the random number for distributing the special figure variation pattern (step B19). Next, a hit determination process is executed. 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 32 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 earlier is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the first special figure start hold information, and then stores the first special figure start hold information stored second fastest in the second special figure storage area. One special figure starting 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 process of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a matches the acquired special figure determination random number value with the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to perform (step B32). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive when the non-probability change state (low probability) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 509/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability (positive hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 510/65536. 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 according to the determined big hit symbol after the big hit game. 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, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step B32 is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination) ( Step B37). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B37 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display unit 50A as a final stop symbol (special stop symbol). 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 of step B17 is negative (if the number of first special figure start hold information hold = 0), has the main control CPU 60a already output a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect? If the determination result is negative, a demonstration designation command is output and the special figure start process is terminated (step B21). If the determination result in step B20 is affirmative (if the demonstration designation command has already been output), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

(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. When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a receives each symbol row 26a, which is to be finally stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the special symbol stop symbol designation corresponding to the command. The decorative drawings of 26b and 26c are determined. That is, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the overall control CPU 65a sets each symbol row 26a, 26b, The decorative drawing of 26c is determined.

  The overall control CPU 65a sets the probability variation information flag and the variation information 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 information flag indicating the probability variation state is set to “1”. ”And the probability variation information flag is set to“ 0 ”when the jackpot symbol corresponding to the probability variation state is not applied. In addition, 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, the variable information flag indicating the variable state is set to “1”. ”And the variable information 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 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when 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.

(Overall control)
Next, processing executed by the overall control board 65 will be described. In the overall control board 65, when the variation start control command is input, processing related to the variation start of the symbol variation effect is performed. 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 lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. That is, the overall control CPU 65a functions as an effect execution control control means for executing a symbol variation effect based on the determined variation pattern.

  Here, the effect patterns that can be selected by the overall control CPU 65a are classified for each special figure variation pattern, and an effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is selected. When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a displays each symbol sequence to be finally stopped on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the special symbol stop symbol designation corresponding to the command. The 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 lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when 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, when the special figure variation pattern for reach deviation is instructed, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a deviation including a reach formation symbol. On the other hand, when a special figure variation pattern for detachment is instructed, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a detachment that does not include a reach formation symbol. Further, when the overall control CPU 65a inputs an all symbols stop command, it outputs the command to the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

(Regarding the opening and closing control of the opening and closing member in the start winning device)
Next, the opening / closing control of the opening / closing members 34 and 34 in the start winning device 30 (second start winning port 32) performed when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48 will be described.

(Regarding the type per map)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines one opening / closing pattern from among a plurality of types (three types in the embodiment) of opening / closing patterns having different values to be given to the player when winning per common figure. Based on the determined opening / closing pattern, the opening / closing members 34, 34 of the start winning device 30 (second start winning port 32) are set to open / close. That is, the main control CPU 60a in the embodiment functions as an opening / closing condition determining means that can determine an opening / closing pattern that defines an opening / closing condition for opening / closing the opening / closing members 34, 34. In the embodiment, three types of opening / closing patterns are set as opening / closing patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a. In the following description, the first opening / closing pattern KP1, the second opening / closing pattern KP2, and the third opening / closing pattern KP3 are set. It may be distinguished. That is, the main control CPU 60a according to the embodiment defines the operation mode of the opening and closing members 34 and 34 in accordance with a single hit per hit determination when the hit per hit determination (second hit determination) is a hit determination. A function as opening / closing pattern determination means for determining one opening / closing pattern from a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns is provided.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the opening / closing pattern specifies an opening / closing mode (opening time and number of times of opening) for opening the opening / closing members 34, 34 at the time of normal drawing. The opening / closing member 34, 34 that opens / closes the opening / closing member among the plurality of types of opening / closing patterns may be determined according to the type of the general map determined when the winning combination is determined. It has become. As described above, in the embodiment, the general map A determined when the result of the universal figure determination is out of place, and the normal map B and the general figure C determined when the result of the universal figure determination is positive are shown. Two types are set, and when the normal map B and the general map C per common map are determined, the open / close members 34 and 34 are opened and closed with an open / close pattern corresponding to the determined general map. ing.

  The open / close pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a is determined in accordance with the gaming state at the time of determining the normal hit. In the embodiment, the type of opening / closing pattern that can be determined is determined depending on whether or not the gaming state at the time of making the hit per common figure is a variable state. Specifically, when the gaming state is an unchangeable state, the first opening / closing pattern KP1 is associated with the general figure B, and the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is associated with the general figure C. . Further, when the game state is the variable state, the third opening / closing pattern KP3 is associated with each of the general maps B and C. Here, the first to third opening / closing patterns KP1 to KP3 are set so that the total opening time for opening the opening / closing members 34 and 34 is different for each time of the normal drawing, and the first to third opening / closing patterns KP1 to KP1 are set. Depending on which opening / closing pattern of KP3 is used to open / close the opening / closing members 34, the winning expectation degree of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 32 is different.

(About the first opening / closing pattern KP1)
As shown in FIG. 10, the first opening / closing pattern KP1 is set to an opening time during which the pachinko balls launched into the game area 20a after opening the opening / closing members 34, 34 do not win the second start winning opening 32. The opening / closing members 34 and 34 are set to perform the opening operation for a short time. In other words, the first opening / closing pattern KP1 is an opening / closing member 34, 34 in such an opening / closing manner that only the pachinko balls launched into the game area 20a before the opening / closing members 34, 34 open can win the second start winning opening 32. Is set as an opening / closing pattern that enhances the fun of the game by giving a chance that the pachinko ball launched regardless of opening of the opening / closing members 34, 34 will be given a chance to win the starting prize opening 32. ing. The first opening / closing pattern KP1 is set so that the opening / closing members 34, 34 perform a short-time opening operation once per common map, and the opening / closing members 34, 34 open / close based on the first opening / closing pattern KP1. When this is done, a small number of pachinko balls can win the second start winning opening 32. Specifically, the first opening / closing pattern KP1 of the embodiment is set so that the opening / closing members 34, 34 perform a short-time opening operation in which the opening time is “0.82 seconds” once. ing.

(About 2nd open / close pattern 2)
As shown in FIG. 10, the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is a long-time opening operation that is set to an opening time during which a plurality of pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can win the second start winning opening 32. It is set as a specific opening / closing pattern for causing the opening / closing members 34, 34 to perform a closing operation for closing the second start winning prize port 32 before opening the openings 34, 34. Here, the opening time of the long opening operation specified by the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is that the pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a after opening the opening / closing members 34, 34 is put in the second start winning opening 32. The time is set for winning. That is, the second opening / closing pattern KP2 includes pachinko balls that are launched into the game area 20a before the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened, and pachinko balls that are launched into the game area 20a after the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened. Each of the opening and closing members 34 and 34 is set to open and close in an opening and closing manner in which each can win the second start winning opening 32, and when the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened for a long time, the second starting winning opening 32 is awarded. It is set as an opening and closing pattern that enhances the fun of the game by enabling the launch of pachinko balls that are intentionally aimed at.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the second opening / closing pattern KP2 has a short time set shorter than the opening time in the long-time opening operation before the closing operation before the long-time opening operation. It is set so that the opening and closing members 34 and 34 perform the opening operation. The short-time opening operation specified by the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is set to an opening time in which the pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a after opening the opening / closing members 34, 34 does not win the second start winning opening 32. ing. Here, the opening time of the opening and closing members 34 in the short opening operation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the second short opening operation) in the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is the short time in the first opening / closing pattern KP1. The opening / closing members 34, 34 are set to a time different from the opening time of the opening / closing members 34, 34 in the opening operation (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a first short-time opening operation). At this time, whether the opening / closing members 34 are opened / closed by the first opening / closing pattern KP1 or the second opening / closing pattern KP2 can be distinguished and recognized.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the opening time in the second short-time opening operation in the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is the opening time of the first short-time opening operation in the first opening / closing pattern KP1. In comparison, when the opening and closing members 34 and 34 perform the second short-time opening operation, the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are thereafter opened for a long time. Can be recognized to do. That is, the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is an opening / closing mode in which only the pachinko balls launched into the game area 20a before the opening / closing members 34 and 34 perform the opening operation can win the second start winning opening 32 (second short time). The opening / closing members 34, 34 are opened by the opening operation), and the pachinko ball that is subsequently launched with the intention to win the second start winning opening 32 can win the second start winning opening 32 ( The opening / closing members 34, 34 are set to open and close in a long-time opening operation), and the interest in the opening operation of the opening / closing members 34, 34 is increased. Specifically, the second opening / closing pattern KP2 of the embodiment has the closing time after the opening / closing members 34 and 34 perform the second short-time opening operation with the opening time of “0.2 seconds” once. The closing operation set to “3.5 seconds” is performed on the opening and closing members 34 and 34, and then the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are operated once for a long time whose opening time is set to “4.8 seconds”. It is set as follows.

(About the third open / close pattern KP3)
As shown in FIG. 10, the third opening / closing pattern KP3 is set to an opening time during which the pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a after opening the opening / closing members 34, 34 does not win the second start winning opening 32. The opening / closing members 34 and 34 are set to perform the opening operation for a short time. Further, the third opening / closing pattern KP3 is set so that the opening / closing members 34, 34 perform the opening operation for a short time a plurality of times. Further, the total opening time of the opening / closing members 34, 34 when the opening / closing operation is performed based on the third opening / closing pattern KP3 is that the pachinko balls launched into the game area 20a after the opening / closing members 34, 34 start the opening operation are the first. 2 is set to a time during which a winning can be made at the start winning opening 32. In other words, the third opening / closing pattern KP3 has a plurality of opening / closing members 34, 34 in an opening / closing manner in which only pachinko balls hit to the game area 20a before the opening / closing members 34, 34 are opened can win the second start winning opening 32. By opening once, the pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a after the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened is set to be able to win the second start winning opening 32, and the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened. After the start of the game, it is set as an opening / closing pattern that enhances the fun of the game by enabling the launch of pachinko balls intentionally aimed at winning the second start winning opening 32.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the opening time of the opening and closing members 34 and 34 in the short opening operation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the third short opening operation) in the third opening and closing pattern KP3 is as follows. The opening time of the opening / closing members 34, 34 in the first short-time opening operation in the first opening / closing pattern KP1 and the opening time of the opening / closing members 34, 34 in the second short-time opening operation in the second opening / closing pattern KP2. Whether the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened and closed by the second opening and closing pattern KP2 or the third opening and closing pattern KP3 when the opening and closing members 34 and 34 perform the opening operation for a short time. Can be recognized separately. In the embodiment, the opening time in the second short-time opening operation in the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is higher than the opening time in the third short-time opening operation in the third opening / closing pattern KP3. It is set to be short enough to recognize the difference in time, and when the opening and closing members 34 and 34 perform the second short-time opening operation, the opening and closing members 34 and 34 thereafter perform the opening operation by the long-time opening operation. You can grasp that. Further, the opening time in the third short-time opening operation in the third opening / closing pattern KP3 substantially grasps the difference in opening time compared to the opening time in the first short-time opening operation in the first opening / closing pattern KP1. It is set as short as difficult. That is, by making it difficult to distinguish between the first opening / closing pattern KP1 and the third opening / closing pattern KP3, the opening / closing members 34, 34 are opened with a sense of expectation that the opening / closing members 34, 34 perform a plurality of opening operations. Increased interest in movement. Further, as described above, the first opening / closing pattern KP1 is set so that the main control CPU 60a can be determined in the non-variable state, and the third opening / closing pattern KP3 is determined by the main control CPU 60a in the variable state. Since the opening / closing members 34 and 34 perform the opening operation a plurality of times, the opening / closing members 34 and 34 are configured to be able to distinguish between the variable state and the non-variable state. Specifically, in the third opening / closing pattern KP3 of the example, the closing time was set to “1.3 seconds” after performing the third short-time opening operation in which the opening time was set to “0.8 seconds”. The opening / closing operation for performing the closing operation is set to be repeated five times.

  Thus, the total opening time (0.82 seconds in the embodiment) of the opening / closing members 34 when the opening / closing operation is performed based on the first opening / closing pattern KP1 is based on the second opening / closing pattern KP2 or the third opening / closing pattern KP3. The total opening time of the opening and closing members 34 and 34 when the opening and closing operation is performed (5.0 seconds or 4.0 seconds in the embodiment) is set to be shorter, and the opening and closing members 34 and 34 correspond to the first opening and closing pattern KP1. On the basis of the opening / closing operation, the expected winning degree of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 32 is set to be the lowest (see FIGS. 10 and 11). The total opening time (5.0 seconds in the embodiment) of the opening / closing members 34 when the opening / closing operation is performed based on the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is the opening / closing member when the opening / closing operation is performed based on the third opening / closing pattern KP3. 34, 34 is set longer than the total opening time (4.0 seconds in the embodiment), and the expected expectation of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 32 when the opening / closing members 34, 34 are opened / closed. It is set to be the highest. That is, the first opening / closing pattern KP1 in which the winning expectation degree to the second start winning opening 32 is lower in the case of winning in the non-changed state per winning figure than in the case of winning in the changing state per winning figure. Alternatively, the opening / closing members 34 and 34 are opened / closed based on one of the second opening / closing patterns KP2 in which the winning expectation degree to the second start winning opening 32 is high. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the winning expectation degree to the second start winning opening 32 is higher when winning per ordinary figure in the non-variable state than when winning per ordinary figure in the variable state. Compared with a conventional general pachinko machine that opens and closes the opening and closing members 34 and 34 with only a low opening and closing pattern, the winning frequency at the second start winning opening 32 in the non-variable state is increased, and the interest of the game is improved. It is like that.

(Random numbers and judgment values for open / close control of open / close members)
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 (specifically, the gate sensor 49 detecting the pachinko ball). Here, as the random numbers that the main control CPU 60a acquires upon detection of the gate sensor 49, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal map, a random number for determining a normal map, 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 The main control CPU 60a acquires the passage detection information temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c at the same timing 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 reserved start information stored in the main control RAM 60c is determined as the reserved start information, and the start start information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Specifically, in the main control RAM 60c, the holding area capable of storing the normal start storage information is composed of four storage areas of the first normal map storage area to the fourth normal map storage area. The passage detection information (various random values) acquired in response to one detection is stored in order in the first area to the fourth area, and is stored in the main control RAM 60c when the normal fluctuation display is executed. In the order, the normal start-up hold information is read from the first area to the fourth area by the main control CPU 60a.

  The random number for determining the normal figure is a random number used in the determination of the normal figure (lottery per general figure) as to whether or not the second start winning opening 32 is to be opened (per normal figure) as a result of the normal fluctuation display. It is. 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 period (4 ms). Further, 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 display. 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”. When the acquired random number for the normal map coincides with the determination value for the normal map, the main control CPU 60a determines that the normal map is hit, and after opening and closing the normal map display, the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened and closed. It is supposed to let you. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described shortage 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 14563) are set. That is, by increasing the number of determination values per common figure in the variable state, it is configured to make it easier to generate a general figure than in the non-variable state. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment determines whether or not to open the opening and closing members 34 of the second start winning prize port 32 with the detection of the gate sensor (ball passage detecting means) 49 as a trigger. It has a function as a determination means.

  The random number for universal map determination is a random number used when determining the universal map to be displayed in a fixed stop display on the universal map display unit 55 when the determination for the universal map is affirmative. Here, in the embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values from “0” to “100” are set as the random numbers for determining the common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes. That is, the normal map B or the normal map described above as the normal map that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the general map display unit 55 in the case of the normal map according to the value of the random number for determining the normal map acquired when the gate sensor 49 is detected. C is identified. In addition, when the normal map hit determination is negative, the normal map A is specified as a normal map to be confirmed and stopped on the general map display unit 55. In addition, the normal map as the symbol per the general map is classified for each type of the first to third open / close patterns KP1 to KP3, and the general map is specified, so that the open / close member is displayed after the normal map change display is completed. An opening / closing pattern for opening and closing the 34, 34 is specified. In other words, the routine determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing members 34.

In the main control ROM 60b, a decision value for determining a normal map is stored. The decision value for the universal figure is determined by using the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49 as the universal figure B and the universal figure C as symbols for the universal figure to be confirmed and stopped by the universal figure display 55 when the result of the universal figure determination is affirmative. This is a determination value determined using the common figure determination random number acquired at the time of detection. Here, in the embodiment, 101 integer values of “0” to “100” corresponding to 101 random numbers for universal map determination are set as the universal map determination determination values. Common figure B or common figure C is associated with each determination value.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, 95 common decision determination values are assigned to the common figure B, and six universal decision determination values are assigned to the common figure C. Yes. And according to the game state at the time of making a normal hit determination, one of the open / close patterns KP1 to KP3 is associated with each of the normal B and C as the normal hit symbols. Specifically, when the game state at the time of determining the normal map is the non-variable state, the first open / close pattern KP1 is associated with the general map B and the second open / close pattern with respect to the general map C. KP2 is associated. And when the game state at the time of determining a general figure is a variable state, the 3rd opening-and-closing pattern KP3 is matched with the general figure B and the common figure C. FIG.

  That is, when the game state is in the non-variable short state and hits the usual figure, the figure B is determined at a ratio of 95/101, and the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened and closed with the first opening and closing pattern KP1, When the figure C is determined at a ratio of 6/101 and the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are configured to open and close with the second opening and closing pattern KP2, while the gaming state is changed to the normal figure, The opening / closing members 34 and 34 are configured to be opened and closed by the third opening / closing pattern KP3 regardless of which of the general maps B and C is determined. That is, the main control CPU 60a according to the embodiment sets an opening / closing pattern as an opening / closing condition for opening / closing the opening / closing members 34, 34 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49 in the case of a positive determination for the normal drawing. It functions as an open / close condition determining means for determining. The first opening / closing pattern KP1 and the second opening / closing pattern KP2 are set as the opening / closing conditions of the opening / closing members 34, 34 that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the non-changing state, and the third opening / closing pattern KP3 is: It is set as an opening / closing condition of the opening / closing members 34, 34 that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the variable state.

  The random number for allocating the normal map variation pattern is a random number used for determining a general map variation pattern that defines a variation time (standard diagram variation time) of the general map variation display performed in the general map display 55. In the embodiment, 151 integer values from “0” to “150” are set as random numbers for normal pattern variation pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of normal pattern change patterns having different normal map change times are set in the main control ROM 60b, and when a pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48 (more specifically, a pass ball detection sensor). Based on the random number for determining the normal fluctuation pattern obtained when 48 detects a pachinko ball, the main control CPU 60a determines the normal fluctuation time. In the embodiment, the first common figure fluctuation pattern set to “3 seconds” as the normal figure change time, the second normal figure change pattern set to “10 seconds” as the normal figure change time, and the normal figure change time As shown in FIG. 12, four types are set: a third common map variation pattern set to “14 seconds” and a fourth general pattern variation pattern set to “3.5 seconds” as a general diagram variation time (FIG. 12). reference).

  In the main control ROM 60b, a predetermined number of determinations for determining a normal pattern change pattern is made for each normal pattern change pattern, depending on whether the gaming state at the time of determining the normal map is a non-changed state or a changed state. A general-purpose variation pattern determination table to which values are assigned is set (see FIG. 13), and one general-purpose variation pattern determination table is obtained based on random numbers for determining a general-purpose variation pattern obtained when a pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48. A figure fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment opens and closes the opening / closing conditions for determining the opening / closing member 34, 34 based on the detection of pachinko balls by the gate sensor 49. It functions as a decision means. Here, in the embodiment, 151 integer values of “0” to “150” corresponding to the random numbers for determining the normal variation pattern are set as the determination values for determining the normal variation pattern.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, when the game state at the time of determining the normal figure is the non-variable state, the main control CPU 60 a has multiple types (three types) of normal figure change patterns as the normal figure change patterns. It is set, and one common map variation pattern (variation time) is determined based on the random number for determining the normal map variation pattern. Here, the relationship between the number of decision values for determining the general pattern variation pattern assigned to each general variation pattern and the type of general diagram when the gaming state when performing the normal map determination is the non-variable state explain. As shown in FIG. 13 (a), in the non-variable state, the normal map variation pattern regardless of the types of the general maps A to C determined by the main control CPU 60a (that is, the first to third open / close patterns KP1 to KP3). The decision value for determining the normal map variation pattern is assigned equally every time. In this case, regardless of the types of the general maps A to C (first to third open / close patterns KP1 to KP3) determined by the main control CPU 60a, the first general map variation is based on the random number for determining the general diagram variation pattern. Any one of the pattern, the second common map variation pattern, and the third general diagram variation pattern may be determined at random. As a result, the fluctuation time of the universal map change display performed in the universal map display unit 55 becomes random, and the timing at which the opening and closing members 34 and 34 open and close cannot be predicted, and the timing at which the opening and closing members 34 and 34 open is determined. Unusual games such as launching pachinko balls aiming at can be prevented. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal map change display performed by the normal map display unit 55 and the open / close patterns KP1 to KP3 for opening and closing the open / close members 34 and 34 are not generated, so that the change time of the normal map change display is changed. Therefore, it is difficult to adjust the launch of the pachinko ball predicting the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing members 34, 34, and when the opening / closing members 34, 34 perform the opening operation with the first opening / closing pattern KP1, the pachinko ball is moved to the second start prize opening 32. It is possible to encourage the continuous launch of pachinko balls so that can be awarded.

  In addition, in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 60a determines the normal map change pattern (the normal map change time) determined by the main control CPU 60a according to the types of the normal maps A to C (first to third opening / closing patterns KP1 to KP3). It is also possible to set the number of allocations of decision values for determining the general variation pattern in the general variation pattern determination table so that the ratios of) are different. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines the general map C (second opening / closing pattern KP2) in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 60a determines the general map A (opening) other than the general map C (second opening / closing pattern KP2). No) or normal map B (first opening / closing pattern KP1) may be set so that the ratio of determining the normal map variation pattern that is specified is shorter. Further, when the main control CPU 60a determines the general map C (second opening / closing pattern KP2) in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 60a determines the general map A (opening) other than the general map C (second opening / closing pattern KP2). No) or normal map B (first opening / closing pattern KP1) may be set so that the ratio for determining the specified normal map change pattern having a long normal map change time is higher. Thereby, it is possible to allow the player to infer the opening / closing pattern when the opening / closing members 34 and 34 are opened / closed from the fluctuation time of the normal figure change display performed in the normal figure display unit 55.

  Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a determines the general map C in the non-variable state, compared to the case where the main control CPU 60a determines the general map A or the general map B, the specified normal map change time is determined. FIG. 13 (b) shows an example of a general fluctuation pattern determination table in which the number of assignments of determination values for determining the normal fluctuation pattern is set for each normal fluctuation pattern so that the ratio for determining a short normal fluctuation pattern is high. That is, in FIG. 13B, when the main control CPU 60a determines the general map C (second open / close pattern KP2) in which the open / close members 34 and 34 open for a long time, the average time of the normal map variation is the shortest. When the main control CPU 60a determines the general map B (first open / close pattern KP1) in which the determination value for determining the general map variation pattern is assigned and the open / close members 34 and 34 do not perform the open operation for a long time, the general map C The determination value for determining the normal map variation pattern is assigned so that the average time of the normal map variation is longer than when the (second opening / closing pattern KP2) is determined, and the main control CPU 60a determines the normal map A that is out of the normal map. In such a case, the decision value for determining the normal variation pattern is assigned so that the average time of the normal variation becomes the longest. In this case, when the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is determined by the main control CPU 60a, the fluctuation time of the normal figure change display performed in the normal figure display part 55 is shortened on average, so that the normal figure display part The player can play the game while guessing the opening / closing pattern when the opening / closing members 34 and 34 are opened / closed based on the change time of the normal map change display at 55. At this time, even if any of the normal maps A, B and B is determined by the main control CPU 60a, a plurality of multiple maps can be displayed by preventing the normal map change display from being performed in a fixed change time. It is possible to prevent irregular games such as stopping the launch of the pachinko ball until the open / close members 34, 34 perform the long-time opening operation of the second opening / closing pattern KP2 that can be expected to win the pachinko ball.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 60a determines the normal map C in the non-variable short state, the specified normal map change time is longer than when the main control CPU 60a determines the normal map A or the normal map B. FIG. 13 (c) shows an example of a general chart variation pattern determination table in which the number of allocations of decision values for determining the general pattern variation pattern is set for each regular pattern variation pattern so that the ratio of determining the diagram variation pattern is high. That is, in FIG. 13C, when the main control CPU 60a determines the general map C (second open / close pattern KP2) in which the open / close members 34 and 34 open for a long time, the average time of the general map fluctuation is the longest. When the main control CPU 60a determines the general map B (first open / close pattern KP1) in which the determination value for determining the general map variation pattern is assigned and the open / close members 34 and 34 do not perform the open operation for a long time, the general map C The determination value for determining the normal map variation pattern is assigned so that the average time of the normal map variation is shorter than when the (second opening / closing pattern KP2) is determined, and the main control CPU 60a determines the normal map A that is out of the normal map. In this case, the average time of the normal map change is shorter than when the general map C (second open / close pattern KP2) is determined, and the general map change is longer than when the general map B (first open / close pattern KP1) is determined. Mean time Is so widely diagram fluctuation pattern determination judgment value is assigned long. In this case, when the second open / close pattern KP2 is determined by the main control CPU 60a, the fluctuation time of the normal figure change display performed in the normal figure display part 55 becomes longer on average, so that the normal figure display part The player can play the game while guessing the opening / closing pattern when the opening / closing members 34 and 34 are opened / closed based on the change time of the normal map change display at 55. At this time, even if any of the normal maps A, B and B is determined by the main control CPU 60a, a plurality of multiple maps can be displayed by preventing the normal map change display from being performed in a fixed change time. It is possible to prevent irregular games such as stopping the launch of the pachinko ball until the open / close members 34, 34 perform the long-time opening operation of the second opening / closing pattern KP2 that can be expected to win the pachinko ball.

  In addition, in the universal figure variation pattern determination table of the embodiment, when the game state at the time of performing the universal figure determination is the variable state, the main control CPU 60a uses one universal figure variation pattern (fourth universal pattern variation pattern). The figure fluctuation pattern) is set, and one usual figure fluctuation pattern (ordinary figure fluctuation time “3.5 seconds”) is determined based on the random number for determining the usual figure fluctuation pattern. In other words, when the game state at the time of making a normal hit determination is the variable state, the average time of the normal variation is shortened compared to the case where the game state is the non-variable state. It should be noted that the average time of the normal variation when the example gaming state is the non-variable state is set to be approximately 9 seconds. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment has a function as a variation time determination unit that determines one variation time from a plurality of types of variation times triggered by the detection of the gate sensor (ball passage detection unit) 49.

  Next, a general map input process and a general map start process executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be specifically described.

(Regarding the normal map input process)
In the normal map input process, as shown in FIG. 15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has passed through the gate member 48 (step F11). That is, in step F11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the passing ball detection sensor 48 corresponding to the gate member 48 detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the determination result in step F11 is negative, the common map input process is terminated. When the determination result of step F11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the general-purpose chart start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step F12). ). If the determination result in step F12 is negative (that is, the number of holds in the general map start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a ends the general map input process.

  If the determination result in step F12 is affirmative (the number of hold of the general map start hold information <4), the number of hold of the general map start hold information is incremented by 1 and the first map start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. Is rewritten (step F13). Subsequently, the main control CPU 60a reads the random number for determining the normal figure, the random number for determining the normal figure, and the random number for determining the normal pattern variation pattern from the main control RAM 60c, and the random number value for the normal figure is suspended. A predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of information holds is set (step F14). Thereby, the common map input process is completed.

(Regarding the usual chart start process)
Next, the common diagram start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the normal diagram start process every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the general map start process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the general map is being displayed in a variable manner on the general map display 55 or whether or not the general map is being hit (step G11). If the determination result of step G11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the normal diagram start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step G11 is negative, the number of holds of the general-purpose start hold information is read (step G12), and it is determined whether or not the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information is greater than “0”. (Step G13). When the determination result of step G13 is negative (when the number of holdings of the general chart start hold information = 0), the main control CPU 60a ends the general chart start process. In addition, when the determination result in step G13 is affirmative (the number of hold of the general map start hold information> 0), the main control CPU 60a stores the normal map change process stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “1” indicating that the normal map change effect is executed is set in the flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the general-purpose starting hold information (step G14), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holdings of the general-purpose start holding information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the random number for determining the normal map, the value of the random number for determining the normal map, and the random number for determining the normal pattern variation pattern (step G15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires a random number from the first general map storage area in which the normal chart start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the second map start hold information, and then stores information on the second map storage area in which the map start hold information stored second fastest is stored (random number). ) Is stored in the first map storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the information (random number) of the third map storage area in which the map start hold information stored third fastest is stored in the second map map storage area, and fourthly. The information (random number) in the fourth map storage area in which the early map hold information stored (ie, the newest) is stored in the third map storage area. That is, the normal 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 general map hold display section 56 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the general map start hold information after subtraction.

  When various random numbers are acquired by the process of step G15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for determining a normal map matches the determined value of a normal map per unit stored in the main control ROM 60b. A judgment per hit map (win lottery) is performed (step G16). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the normal figure determination is affirmative (that is, the probability per normal figure) in the gaming state where the variable state is not given (in the non-variable state) is 14563. The probability (probability per usual figure) that the determination result becomes affirmative when the gaming state is set to / 65536 and the variation state is given (the state with low probability variation or the state with high probability variation short) is 65535 / 65536 is set. If the determination result of the normal map per unit in step G16 is affirmative (if a normal map hit occurs), “1” is set in the general map per unit flag indicating that the change is per normal map. (Step G17).

  Next, the main control CPU 60a determines the opening / closing conditions (first to third opening / closing patterns KP1 to KP3 and the common map variation pattern) of the open / close members 34, 34 associated with the normal map (step G18). That is, in step G18, as the open / close condition of the open / close members 34, 34, based on the acquired random value for determining the general map, the final stop symbol that becomes the symbol per universal symbol displayed on the general map display unit 55 is displayed. The main control CPU 60a determines. Here, since the random number for determining the common figure is associated with the first to third opening / closing patterns KP1 to KP3 according to the gaming state, the main control CPU 60a obtains the universal figure acquired according to the gaming state. When the main control CPU 60a determines the first to third opening / closing patterns KP1 to KP3 associated with the determination random number, the symbol per symbol is determined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when the game state at the time of determining the general figure (first to third open / close patterns KP1 to KP3) is the non-variable state, Based on the main control CPU 60a, the main control CPU 60a determines the general map B that becomes the first opening / closing pattern KP1 at a ratio of 95/101, and the main control CPU 60a determines the general chart C that becomes the second opening / closing pattern KP2 at a ratio of 6/101. . In addition, when the game state at the time of determining the general figure (the first to third open / close patterns KP1 to KP3) is variable, the third rate is 95/10 based on the value of the random number for general figure determination. The main control CPU 60a determines the general map B that becomes the opening / closing pattern KP3, and the main control CPU 60a determines the general map C that becomes the third opening / closing pattern KP3 at a ratio of 6/101.

  In step G18, the main control CPU 60a sets the fluctuation time of the normal map change performed in the general map display unit 55 based on the acquired random number for determining the normal map change pattern as the open / close condition of the open / close members 34, 34. decide. Here, the value of the random number for determining the normal pattern variation pattern is associated with the first to third opening / closing patterns KP1 to KP3 according to the gaming state when the determination for the normal map is performed, and thus the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a determines the normal variation pattern associated with the random value for determining the normal variation pattern based on the normal variation pattern determination table corresponding to the gaming state. Specifically, in the case where the normal variation pattern is determined based on the universal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13A in the non-variable state, the first general variation pattern and the second general variation Either the variation pattern or the third common map variation pattern is determined by the main control CPU 60a at substantially the same rate. Further, when the universal variation pattern is determined based on the universal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13B in the non-variable state, the opening / closing members 34, 34 are opened / closed by the second opening / closing pattern KP2. When the main control CPU 60a determines the general map C to be opened, the main control CPU 60a determines the general map B in which the opening and closing members 34, 34 are opened and closed by another open / close pattern (first open / close pattern KP1). The ratio at which the main control CPU 60a determines the normal pattern variation pattern with a short diagram variation time increases. In the non-variable state, when the universal variation pattern is determined based on the universal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 (c), the opening / closing members 34, 34 are opened / closed by the second opening / closing pattern KP2. When the main control CPU 60a determines the general map C to be opened, the main control CPU 60a determines the general map B in which the opening and closing members 34, 34 are opened and closed by another open / close pattern (first open / close pattern KP1). The ratio that the main control CPU 60a determines the usual pattern variation pattern having a long diagram variation time increases. In addition, when the game state at the time of the normal figure hit determination is the variable state, the fourth normal figure change pattern is set by the main control CPU 60a based on the normal figure change pattern determination table regardless of the type of the normal figure. It is determined.

  When the determination result of the effect execution determination at step G16 is negative (when it is not per common map), the main control CPU 60a indicates a shift from the normal map that is confirmed and stopped on the general map display unit 55. The general map A is determined as the final stop symbol, and the fluctuation time of the general map change executed by the general map display unit 55 is determined (step G19). Note that the determination of the normal variation pattern in the case of a deviation from the normal map is the same as the determination of the normal variation pattern for each general map described above, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines the fluctuation time of the normal figure change performed in the normal figure display unit 55 based on the acquired random value for determining the normal figure change pattern and the normal figure change pattern determination table corresponding to the gaming state. . In the case of a deviation from the usual figure, the main control CPU 60a does not determine the first to third opening / closing patterns KP1 to KP3 because the opening / closing member 34 is not opened. When the first to third opening / closing patterns KP1 to KP3 and the normal map variation pattern of the open / close members 34 and 34 are determined in steps G18 and G19, the main control CPU instructs the general map display section 55 to perform a predetermined control command. Is output at a predetermined timing (step G20). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a controls the general map display unit 55 to start the normal map change, and ends the general map start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal chart start process, the main control CPU 60a controls the display content of the general map display unit 55 so as to display the determined general map based on the determined general map fluctuation pattern.

(About notification of long-time opening operation)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is determined by the main control CPU 60a (when the general figure C is determined), the opening / closing members 34, 34 are kept for a long time. An effect display section (notification means) 80 for notifying that the opening operation is performed is provided. The effect display unit 80 is disposed adjacent to the lower side of the symbol display device 17, and notifies the execution of the long-time opening operation performed in the effect display unit 80 simultaneously with the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display device 17. It is configured so that the player can visually confirm the notification effect to be performed. Further, the effect display unit 80 is disposed adjacent to the start winning device 30 and adjacent to the start winning device 30, and the opening and closing members 34, 34 in the start winning device 30 are opened and closed simultaneously with the notification effect performed in the effect display unit 80. Is configured so that the player can visually confirm. Thereby, the player who is paying attention to the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display device 17 can easily grasp the execution of the notification effect in the effect display unit 80, and also opens and closes the opening and closing members 34 and 34 in the start winning device 30. You can check the status. Here, the effect display unit 80 is provided as a separate configuration from the symbol display device 17, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect display unit 80 may be provided in the symbol display device 17. Specifically, when the symbol display device 17 that can display an arbitrary effect such as a liquid crystal display device is employed, the effect display unit 80 that notifies the long-time opening operation of the opening and closing members 34 and 34 is provided. It can be provided in a part of the 17 display areas.

  The overall control CPU 65a of the embodiment opens the second short time based on at least the second opening / closing pattern KP2 when the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is determined by the main control CPU 60a (when the general figure C is determined). When the opening and closing members 34 perform the closing operation between the operation and the long-time opening operation, the effect display unit 80 is configured to execute a notification effect for notifying the execution of the long-time opening operation. In the embodiment, the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are released from the closed state at the timing when the opening and closing members 34 and 34 perform the closing operation between the second short time opening operation and the long time opening operation based on the second opening and closing pattern KP2. An opening indication effect informing that the state has changed is performed in the effect display unit 80, and the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened between the start and end of the opening and closing members 34 and 34 for a long time. The effect display unit 80 is configured to perform an opening notification effect for notifying that the user is doing. In the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines an opening / closing pattern other than the second opening / closing pattern KP2 (the first opening / closing pattern KP1 and the third opening / closing pattern KP3), the effect display unit 80 notifies the long-time opening operation. There is no directing. Furthermore, the notification effect (notification indication effect) is set to be executed after completion of the general map change display performed in the general map display unit 55 (after the general map is confirmed and stopped). Whether or not the opening and closing members 34 and 34 perform the opening operation for a long time is concealed. In the embodiment, after the opening / closing members 34 and 34 perform the second short-time opening operation, the notification effect (notification indication effect) is started.

  Here, the overall control CPU 65a of the embodiment displays, as an opening indication effect, a closing display that displays that the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are in the closed state, and an opening display that displays that the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are in the opened state. Are alternately displayed on the effect display unit 80 to suggest that the opening operation is performed for a long time (see FIG. 9B). It should be noted that the production contents of the opening sign production need not be in the form of indirect notification by alternately repeating the closing display and the opening display, but directly that the opening operation is performed for a long time by characters, voice, etc. It is also possible to use a notification form as long as the player can recognize that the opening operation is performed for a long time. Further, the overall control CPU 65a according to the embodiment displays, as an opening notification effect, an opening display that displays that the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are in an open state, until the opening and closing members 34 and 34 end through a long opening operation. During this time, the player is informed that the opening operation is performed for a long time by continuously displaying on the effect display unit 80 (see FIG. 11). Here, at the timing when the opening and closing members 34 and 34 start the opening operation for a long time, the notification effect performed in the effect display unit 80 is switched from the opening indication effect to the opening notification effect. It should be noted that the content of the opening notification effect need not be a form in which the opening display is continuously displayed, and the opening display may be displayed intermittently. It is also possible to directly inform the player that the game is being performed, as long as the player can recognize that the opening operation has been performed for a long time. Note that the continuous display of the open display means that the open display is always displayed when the open display is displayed for a long time, for example, by lighting the display or blinking the display. To refer to the form and to display the open display intermittently means that the open display is displayed while the open operation is being performed for a long time, for example, by displaying the open display and other effects on the effect display unit 80. Indicates a display form that cannot always be recognized. It should be noted that the display contents of the closed display and the open display in FIG. 9B are merely examples, and can be changed as appropriate.

  Further, the overall control CPU 65a changes the contents of the effect of the opening notification effect displayed on the effect display unit 80 in a stepwise manner according to the elapsed time after the opening and closing members 34, 34 start the opening operation for a long time. The player can recognize the degree of progress of the long-time opening operation. Specifically, the effect display unit 80 according to the embodiment is configured to be able to display an open notification effect in a plurality of emission colors, and at an elapsed time after the opening and closing members 34 and 34 have started the opening operation for a long time. Accordingly, the display color of the open notification effect (open display) displayed on the effect display unit 80 is changed step by step. In addition, the overall control CPU 65a causes the opening display effect (open display) to blink on the effect display unit 80 while the opening and closing members 34 and 34 perform the opening operation for a long time, and the opening and closing members 34 and 34 perform the opening operation for a long time. The blinking speed of the open notification effect (open display) displayed on the effect display unit 80 is changed stepwise in accordance with the elapsed time since the start. For example, according to the elapsed time after the opening and closing members 34 and 34 have started the opening operation for a long time, the blinking speed of the opening notification effect (open display) displayed on the effect display unit 80 is gradually increased, or the turn-off time is turned off. By making the length longer, the progress degree of the opening operation for a long time is visually notified.

(Production progress display part 82)
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 14, the game board 20 of the embodiment is provided with an effect progress display section 82 that displays the progress of the long-time opening operation performed by the opening and closing members 34 and 34. The effect progress display unit 82 is disposed adjacent to the lower side of the effect display unit 80, and the progress of the long-time opening operation displayed on the effect progress display unit 82 simultaneously with the notification effect performed on the effect display unit 80. The degree is configured so that the player can visually confirm the degree. The effect progress display unit 82 is disposed adjacent to the start winning device 30 and adjacent to the start winning device 30, and at the same time as the degree of progress of the long-time opening operation displayed on the effect progress display unit 82, It is configured so that the player can visually confirm the open / closed state of the open / close members 34, 34. Thereby, the winning situation of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 32 and the progress degree of the long-time opening operation can be easily grasped at a time.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14, the production progress display unit 82 of the embodiment is composed of a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) LEDs arranged side by side, and the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are long. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to change the lighting state of the LED of the effect progress display unit 82 in accordance with the elapsed time since the start of the time release operation. In the embodiment, each LED of the effect progress display unit 82 is turned on at the timing when the opening and closing members 34 and 34 start the opening operation for a long time, and the LED on one end side is lit every elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 0.6 seconds). It is configured to turn off the lights in order. 14A shows a state in which all the LEDs in the effect progress display section 82 are turned on at the timing when the opening and closing members 34 and 34 start the opening operation for a long time, and FIG. 14B shows the opening and closing member. 34, 34 shows a state in which the three LEDs in the effect progress display section 82 are turned off as time elapses after the opening operation is started for a long time. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the approximate remaining time that the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened. It should be noted that the LED of the effect progress display unit 82 is turned off at the timing when the opening and closing members 34 and 34 start the opening operation for a long time, and sequentially from the LED on the one end side every predetermined time (for example, 0.6 seconds). You may make it light. The production progress display unit 82 is configured by a display unit capable of displaying a numerical value, such as a 7-segment LED, for example, and is configured to directly notify the approximate remaining time that the opening and closing members 34 and 34 open by numerical values. You can also.

(About the winning number display section 84)
Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 14, the game board 20 of the embodiment has pachinko balls that have won a prize in the second start winning opening 32 while the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened for a long time. A winning number display portion 84 for displaying the number is provided. The winning number display part 84 is arranged adjacent to the lower side of the effect display part 80, and the second start winning opening 32 displayed on the winning number display part 84 simultaneously with the notification effect performed on the effect display part 80. The player can visually confirm the number of winning pachinko balls. The winning number display portion 84 is disposed adjacent to the upper portion of the starting winning device 30, and the number of pachinko balls won in the second starting winning opening 32 displayed on the winning number display portion 84 At the same time, the open / close members 34, 34 in the start winning device 30 can be visually confirmed by the player. Thereby, the winning situation of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 32 and the open state of the opening and closing members 34, 34 can be easily grasped at a time. The winning number display section 84 is disposed adjacent to the effect progress display section 82 that displays the progress degree of the long-time opening operation, and the second start is performed while checking the remaining time that the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened. The winning situation of the pachinko ball to the winning opening 32 can be grasped.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14, the winning number display portion 84 of the embodiment is composed of a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) LEDs arranged side by side, and the opening and closing members 34, 34 are provided. Each time the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 32 during the long-time opening operation, the overall control CPU 65a lights one by one from the LED on the one end side, and the long-time opening operation is accompanied. The number of winning pachinko balls is displayed. 14A shows a state in which no pachinko ball has been won in the second start winning opening 32 since the opening and closing members 34, 34 have been opened for a long time, and FIG. This shows a state in which three pachinko balls have won the second start winning opening 32 after the members 34 and 34 have been opened for a long time and three LEDs on the winning number display portion 84 are lit. Here, the number of pachinko balls won in the second start winning opening 32 displayed on the winning number display section 84 is displayed on the second special figure holding display section 53 along with the winning in the second start winning opening 32. It is configured to be displayed separately from the number of hold of the second special figure start hold information to be opened and closed regardless of the upper limit number ("4" in the embodiment) of the second special figure start hold information The number of pachinko balls that have won the second start winning opening 32 during the period from when the members 34 and 34 have been opened for a long time to when they are finished is displayed.

  In addition, the number of winning pachinko balls to the second start winning opening 32 displayed on the winning number display section 84 is calculated every time when the opening and closing members 34, 34 for a long time are completed. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to return the display of the winning number display section 84 to the initial display state (all extinguished state in the embodiment), and the number of winnings to the second start winning port 32 accompanying one open operation for a long time. Is displayed on the winning number display section 84. In the embodiment, the display state (lighted state) of the winning number display portion 84 is maintained for a predetermined waiting time (for example, 2 seconds) after the opening and closing members 34, 34 have been opened for a long time. The player can confirm the number of winnings in the second start winning opening 32 for a while after the end of the long opening operation. Here, the waiting time for maintaining the display state (lighting state) of the winning number display portion 84 is specified by the shortest normal figure change time of the next normal figure change display (specified in the first normal figure change pattern in the embodiment). 3 seconds). Note that the waiting time for maintaining the display state (lighted state) of the winning number display unit 84 may be set to 0 second, and the display of the winning number display unit 84 may be returned to the initial display state simultaneously with the end of the long-time release operation. . The winning number display section 84 may employ various conventionally known display means such as a 7-segment LED as long as it can display the number of pachinko balls won in the second start winning opening 32 in an identifiable manner. Further, when the symbol display device 17 that can display an arbitrary effect such as a liquid crystal display device is adopted, the winning number display portion 84 is used as a part of the display area of the symbol display device 17 as the winning number display portion 84. It can also be used.

(About external signal output of pachinko machine)
Next, the external signal output in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, an external terminal board (external output means) 90 that can be connected to an external information processing terminal 92 outside the pachinko machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 60 is electrically connected to the external information processing terminal 92 via the. That is, various external signals generated by the main control board 60 as operation data of the pachinko machine 10 can be output to the external information processing terminal 92 via the external terminal board 90. Examples of the external information processing terminal include a hall computer installed in a game room management room or the like. In the embodiment, the external terminal board 90 is connected to the payout control board 75 by wiring, and the main control board 60 is connected to the external terminal board 90 via the payout control board 75 and the payout control board 75. The signal generated in (1) can be output from the external terminal board 90. The external terminal plate 90 is provided with a plurality of connection terminals PT to which an external information processing terminal 92 can be connected, and a predetermined signal determined for each connection terminal PT is output. In the embodiment, eleven connection terminals PT are provided on the external terminal plate 90, and in the following description, the first to eleventh connection terminals PT1 to PT11 may be distinguished.

  Here, an external signal generated by the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) of the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. An open detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the opening of the middle frame 12 or the front frame 13 provided in the pachinko machine 10 is connected to the main control board 60 of the embodiment, and the detection signal of the open detection sensor Is input to the main control board 60, the main control CPU 60a is configured to generate a frame opening signal as an external signal. A frame opening signal is output from the first connection terminal PT1 so that the external information processing terminal 92 can grasp whether or not the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 are open. . In addition, a prize ball payout signal is generated as an external signal when a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a prize ball payout signal is output from the second connection terminal PT2. It is possible to grasp the number of prize balls that have been paid out. The prize ball payout signal is generated by the payout control board 75 and output to the external information processing terminal 92 every time ten prize balls are paid out.

  Further, when the big hit game is started, the main control CPU 60a generates a big hit signal indicating that the big hit game is performed as an external signal, and the third connection terminal PT3, the fourth connection terminal PT4 and the eighth connection terminal PT8. Is configured to output a jackpot signal so that it can be determined whether or not a jackpot game is being played in the external information processing terminal 92. The jackpot signal is output from each of the third and fourth connection terminals PT3 and PT4, and in the case of a jackpot game other than the minimum round (that is, the first jackpot game in the embodiment), the eighth connection terminal. The jackpot signal is also output from the PT 8, and the external information processing terminal 92 is configured to be able to grasp the type of jackpot game. Further, when the gaming state in which the game is being performed is a variable state, the main control CPU 60a generates a variable state signal (third signal) indicating the variable state as an external signal, and The third connection terminal PT3 and the fifth connection terminal PT5 are each configured to output a variable state signal, and the external information processing terminal 92 can grasp whether or not the variable state is present. Yes. As described above, by outputting the jackpot signal and the variable state signal directly connected to the profit of the game from the plurality of connection terminals, the early detection of the abnormality of the pachinko machine 10 can be achieved. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment has a function as third signal generating means for generating a third signal indicating that the variable speed state (winning rate improvement state) is given.

  Further, when a detection signal is input to the main control board 60 from the first start winning detection sensor 35 or the second start winning detection sensor 36, the main control CPU 60a uses the first winning signal (first signal) as an external signal. Is generated and a first winning signal is output from the sixth connection terminal PT6, and the external information processing terminal 92 is directed to either the first starting winning port 31 or the second starting winning port 32. It is possible to grasp that the winning of the pachinko ball of has occurred. That is, by outputting the first winning signal from the external terminal board 90 (sixth connection terminal PT6), the pachinko machine 10 receives the first starting winning detection sensor 35 and the second starting winning detection sensor 36 per unit time. It is possible to accurately grasp the number of pachinko balls won (number of symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display)). Further, as the detection signal is input from the first start winning detection sensor 35 to the main control board 60, the main control CPU 60a generates a second winning signal (second signal) as an external signal, and the first control CPU 60a generates the second winning signal. The tenth connecting terminal PT10 is configured to output a second winning signal, and the external information processing terminal 92 can grasp that a pachinko ball winning to the first starting winning port 31 has occurred. Yes. In other words, by outputting the second winning signal from the external terminal board 90 (sixth connection terminal PT6), the number of pachinko balls that have won the first start winning detection sensor 35 per unit time in the pachinko machine 10 (design) The number of fluctuation effects (the number of first special figure fluctuation display) can be accurately grasped. In addition, as described above, by outputting the first winning signal and the second winning signal, the number of pachinko balls won in the second start winning detection sensor 36 per unit time in the pachinko machine 10 (pattern variation). The number of performances (number of second special figure fluctuation display) can be accurately grasped. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment corresponds to the first start winning ball detection sensor 35 and the second start winning detection sensor 36, and generates the first signal every time one of the detection sensors 35, 36 detects. 2 which functions as one signal generation means and corresponds to one of the first start winning ball detection sensor 35 and the second start winning detection sensor 35 and generates a second signal every time the corresponding detection sensor 35 detects. It is comprised so that it may function as a signal generation means.

  Each time the symbol variation effect (first special symbol variation display and second special symbol variation display) is completed, the main control CPU 60a generates a symbol determination number signal as an external signal, and the seventh connection terminal The symbol determination frequency signal is output from the PT 7, and the number of symbol variation effects (first special symbol variation display and second special diagram variation display) performed in the pachinko machine 10 is indicated as an external information processing terminal 92. Can be grasped by.

  The main control board 60 of the embodiment is configured such that the main control CPU 60a generates an abnormality detection signal as an external signal when an abnormal state that cannot occur when a normal game is played occurs. ing. An abnormality detection signal is output from the ninth connection terminal PT9 so that the external information processing terminal 92 can grasp the occurrence of an abnormality in the pachinko machine 10. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a magnetic detection sensor that detects fraud using a magnetic force such as a magnet, a radio wave detection sensor that detects fraud using radio waves, and the like (not shown) are the main controls. The main control CPU 60a is connected to the substrate 60, and the abnormality detection signal is generated by the main control CPU 60a as the detection signals of the magnetic detection sensor and the radio wave detection sensor are input to the main control substrate 60. In addition, a detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor 36 is input (illegal winning to the second start winning opening 32) in a state where the opening / closing members 34, 34 of the start winning device 30 are not controlled. When the detection signal from the special prize detection sensor 44 is input (illegal prize to the special prize opening 41) in a state where the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize winning device 40 is not being controlled, the abnormality detection signal is main. The control CPU 60a generates it. That is, by outputting the abnormality detection signal from the external terminal board 90 (the ninth connection terminal PT9), it is possible to easily grasp that there is a possibility that some illegal act is performed in the pachinko machine 10. ing.

In addition, a prize ball payout schedule signal is generated as an external signal indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out when the prize ball payout conditions are established in accordance with the input of detection signals of the various winning detection sensors 35, 36, 44, 47. Thus, a prize ball payout schedule signal is outputted from the eleventh connection terminal PT11, and the external information processing terminal 92 can grasp the number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out.
That is, by outputting a prize ball payout schedule signal from the external terminal board 90 (the eleventh connection terminal PT11), the external information processing terminal 92 accurately confirms whether or not it matches with the number of prize balls actually paid out. It has come to be able to do.

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

  When the pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a of the game board 20 passes through the gate member 48, the main control CPU 60a acquires various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to generate a universal figure based on the acquired random number for determining the universal figure, and when the figure is out of the normal figure, the main control CPU 60a displays the figure A as a universal figure. When it is determined that the fixed stop display is to be displayed on the unit 55 and the normal map is reached, the main control CPU 60a determines the general map B or the general map C on the general map display unit 55 based on the random number for determining the general map. Decide to display. Here, the common figure as a symbol per common figure is classified for each type of the first to third open / close patterns KP1 to KP3, and the common figure B or C is specified, so that the common figure variation display is performed. The opening / closing pattern for opening / closing the opening / closing members 34, 34 is determined after completion of the above. That is, when the game state at the time of determining the normal figure is the non-variable state, the open / close members 34 and 34 are opened / closed based on the first open / close pattern KP1 by determining the normal figure B, When the common figure C is determined, the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened and closed based on the second opening / closing pattern KP2, and the game state when the hit determination for the common figure is the variable state, The opening / closing members 34, 34 are opened / closed based on the third opening / closing pattern KP3 when any of the usual drawings C is determined. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines a general map variation pattern based on the acquired general map variation pattern determination random number, and the general map display unit 55 determines the general map variation at the normal map variation time specified by the general map variation pattern. As a result of the display, the determined universal map A to universal map C are displayed on the universal map display unit 55 in a fixed stop state.

  Here, in the case where the normal figure B (second opening / closing pattern KP2) is determined in the non-changeable state, before the opening / closing members 34, 34 perform a long-time opening operation in which a plurality of pachinko balls can win a prize. In addition, the opening and closing members 34 and 34 perform a closing operation for closing the second start winning opening 32, and when the opening and closing members 34 and 34 perform the closing operation, the opening and closing members 34 and 34 perform an opening operation for a long time. The effect display unit 80 performs a notification effect for notification. As described above, the configuration is such that the notification effect is executed before the opening and closing members 34 and 34 perform the long-time opening operation in which the second start winning opening 32 is opened in the opening time in which a plurality of game balls can win. It is possible to increase the player's interest in improving the winning probability of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 32. Further, since it is possible to prevent the game from proceeding without the player knowing that the opening and closing members 34 and 34 perform the opening operation for a long time, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the opportunity to win the second start winning opening 32. it can.

  In particular, when a game is played in a non-changeable state, the opening frequency of the opening and closing members 34, 34 is lower than in the variable-change state, so that the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information reaches the upper limit. When it reaches, the launch of the pachinko ball may be interrupted. In this state, when the opening and closing members 34, 34 are opened for a long time, the player who missed the chance to win the second start winning opening 32 Can lead to dissatisfaction. On the other hand, a plurality of players who have stopped pachinko ball launching by notifying the opening / closing members 34 and 34 that the opening operation is performed for a long time during the closing operation before the opening operation is performed for a long time. It is possible to inform the user that an opportunity to win a single pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 32 is given and to prompt the restart of the launch of the pachinko ball. In addition, since the notification effect is performed during the closing operation before the long-time opening operation is performed, it is already determined that the second start winning opening 32 is opened for a long time, so the notification effect is performed. Accordingly, the opening of the second start winning opening 32 can be recognized, and the interest in the notification effect can be enhanced to improve the interest of the game. Further, when the pachinko ball winning expectation degree to the second start winning opening 32 is lower than that in the variable speed state, the second open / close pattern KP2 in which the open / close members 34 and 34 open for a long time is provided. By being able to be determined, it is possible to increase the player's interest in opening the second start winning opening 32 by executing the notification effect.

  Further, the opening time of the second start winning opening 32 in the long-time opening operation performed based on the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is driven into the game area 20a of the game board 20 after the opening / closing members 34, 34 are opened. Since the pachinko ball is set to a time that is sufficient to win the second start winning opening 32, the second display is made by restarting the launch of the pachinko ball after the notification display is performed on the effect display unit 80. There is no betrayal of the pachinko ball winning expectation at the start winning opening 32. Moreover, since it leads to encouraging the player who has stopped the launch of the pachinko ball to resume the launch, the operating rate of the pachinko machine 10 can be improved.

  In addition, by executing the notification effect in the effect display unit 80 before the opening and closing members 34 and 34 perform the opening operation for a long time, the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 32 can be intentionally aimed, The range of production can be expanded and the interest of the game can be improved. In the embodiment, when the second opening / closing pattern KP2 (common figure C) is determined in the non-changeable state, the operation (opening operation for a long time) of the opening / closing members 34, 34 is performed by the notification effect of the effect display unit 80. On the other hand, when an open / close pattern other than the second open / close pattern KP2 (first open / close pattern KP1 in the embodiment) is determined, the operation of the open / close members 34, 34 (first short time open operation) is displayed. Since the notification effect of the unit 80 is not notified, the effect that the player intentionally aims to win the pachinko ball to the opened second start winning opening 32 and the opened second start winning opening 32 are provided. It is possible to produce a combination of production by unintentional chance to win a pachinko ball, and the range of game production can be expanded.

  The second opening / closing pattern KP2 is set such that the opening / closing members 34, 34 perform the second opening operation for a short time before the opening / closing members 34, 34 perform the closing operation before the opening operation for a long time. In addition, at the timing when the opening / closing members 34 and 34 perform the closing operation between the second short-time opening operation and the long-time opening operation, a notification effect informing the long-time opening operation is performed on the effect display unit 80. . Thus, before the notification effect is performed in the effect display unit 80, the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are temporarily opened by the second short time opening operation, and then the second start winning opening 32 is opened for a long time thereafter. This increases the sense of expectation of opening, and can increase the player's interest in opening the second start winning opening 32. Further, the opening time of the second short time opening operation specified by the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is made shorter than the opening time of the first short time opening operation specified by the first opening / closing pattern KP1. When the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened and closed based on the second opening and closing pattern KP2, it is suggested that the opening operation is performed for a long time by the initial opening operation of the opening and closing members 34 and 34 associated with the usual drawing. Can do. Thereby, the interest in the operation of the opening and closing members 34, 34 can be increased, the interest of the player who tends to gather in the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display device can be moderately dispersed, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In the embodiment, the long-time opening operation in the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is set to the longest time among the opening times for opening the opening / closing members 34, 34 specified by the first to third opening / closing patterns KP1 to KP3. In addition, the second short-time opening operation in the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is set to the shortest time. In other words, before the notification effect is executed on the effect display unit 80, the opening and closing members 34, 34 are operated by the second short time opening operation set at the shortest time among the opening times for opening the second start winning opening 32. , The opening / closing members 34 and 34 can be made unnatural in the opening / closing operation, and thereafter the second start winning opening 32 is opened by the opening operation for a long time, and the opening / closing member is enhanced. It is possible to increase interest in the opening / closing operations 34 and 34.

  In addition, as a variation time during which the variation map display is performed, a plurality of variation variation patterns specifying different times are set, and when the pachinko ball is detected by the gate sensor 49, the main control CPU 60a sets one variation variation pattern. Since it is determined, the time from the start of the normal map display to the stop is not constant, and the opening / closing operation timing of the opening / closing members 34, 34 can be made difficult to predict. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a special game that aims only at the long-time opening operation of the opening / closing members 34, 34 in accordance with the opening / closing operation timing of the opening / closing members 34, 34. Further, by making it difficult to predict the opening / closing operation timing of the opening / closing members 34, 34, it is possible to further increase the interest in the notification effect performed on the effect display unit 80 before the opening / closing members 34, 34 are opened for a long time. Can do. At this time, according to the type of opening / closing pattern (general map) determined by the main control CPU 60a, the ratio of the general map variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a is varied, so that the general map display unit 55 The opening / closing members 34 and 34 can change the expectation that the opening operation is performed for a long time according to the fluctuation time of the usual figure fluctuation display. Can be created.

  For example, when the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is determined by the main control CPU 60a in the non-changeable state, compared to the case where an opening / closing pattern other than the second opening / closing pattern KP2 (first opening / closing pattern KP1) is determined, By increasing the ratio at which the main control CPU 60a determines the normal fluctuation pattern having a short normal fluctuation time, the normal fluctuation time when the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is determined can be shortened on average. You can raise your interest in the fluctuation time of the usual figure. In addition, the predictability of the opening / closing operation performed by the opening / closing members 34, 34 from the actual normal map change time can be improved, and the interest in the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing members 34, 34 can be improved. Moreover, even if the opening / closing members 34 and 34 perform the closing operation for a predetermined time before the long-time opening operation by shortening the normal time fluctuation time when the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is determined, It is possible to prevent an excessively long time from the start of the change display until the opening and closing members 34 and 34 start the opening operation for a long time, and to maintain the player's interest in the operation of the opening and closing members 34 and 34. It becomes possible.

  Similarly, when the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is determined by the main control CPU 60a in the non-changeable state, compared to the case where an opening / closing pattern other than the second opening / closing pattern KP2 (first opening / closing pattern KP1) is determined. By increasing the ratio at which the main control CPU 60a determines a normal fluctuation pattern having a long normal fluctuation time, the normal fluctuation time when the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is determined can be increased on average. The interest in the fluctuation time of the usual figure change can be increased. In addition, the predictability of the opening / closing operation performed by the opening / closing members 34, 34 from the actual normal map change time can be improved, and the interest in the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing members 34, 34 can be improved. Further, when the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is determined, the tendency for the fluctuation time of the normal map change to be increased is increased, so that the opening / closing members 34, 34 become longer as the elapsed time from the start of the normal map change display becomes longer. However, the expectation that the opening / closing operation is performed in the second opening / closing pattern KP2 is increased, and it is possible to maintain interest in whether the opening / closing members 34 and 34 perform the opening operation for a long time.

  When the effect display unit 80 notifies the long-time opening operation, the opening / closing members 34 and 34 perform the closing operation between the second short-time opening operation and the long-time opening operation based on the second opening / closing pattern KP2. At the timing, since the opening indication effect that notifies that the opening and closing members 34 and 34 change from the closed state to the opened state is performed, it is possible in advance that the opening and closing members 34 and 34 start the opening operation for a long time. Therefore, it is possible to prepare for the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 32, so that it is possible to maximize the effect of performing the opening operation for the opening and closing members 34, 34 for a long time.

  Then, since the opening notification effect for notifying that the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened is performed on the effect display unit 80 following the opening indication effect, the opening and closing members 34 and 34 have started opening operation for a long time. This can be recognized by the player. At this time, the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are continuously or intermittently executed on the effect display unit 80 until the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened for a long time until the opening and closing members 34 and 34 end. The pachinko ball can be continuously awarded to the second start winning opening 32 during the time opening operation, and the opening operation ends for a long time by the end of the opening notification effect performed in the effect display unit 80. Can be informed. Thereby, the expectation of the player who is launching the pachinko ball in anticipation of the winning of the pachinko ball at the second start winning opening 32 is not impaired. Further, in the embodiment, the contents of the effect of the opening notification effect as the notification effect performed in the effect display unit 80 are stepwise according to the elapsed time after the opening and closing members 34 and 34 start the opening operation for a long time. By being configured to change, it is possible for the player to easily grasp the progress of the long-time opening operation, and to increase interest in winning a prize while the opening and closing members 34, 34 are performing the long-time opening operation. Can do. Further, by providing the effect progress display section 82 and displaying the progress of the long-time opening operation performed by the opening and closing members 34 and 34, the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are similarly performing the long-time opening operation. Can raise interest in winning.

  Further, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the game area 20a of the game board 20 wins the first start winning opening 31 and is detected by the first start winning detection sensor 35, or the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 32. When detected by the second start winning detection sensor 36, the main control CPU 60a generates a first winning signal every time a detection signal is input from the sensors 35, 36, and the sixth connection of the external terminal board 90 is performed. A first winning signal is output from the terminal PT6. In addition, when a pachinko ball that has flowed down the game area 20a of the game board 20 wins the first start winning opening 31 and is detected by the first start winning detection sensor 35, every time a detection signal from the sensor 35 is input. In addition, the main control CPU 60a generates a second prize signal separately from the first prize signal, and the second prize signal is output from the tenth connection terminal PT10 of the external terminal board 90.

  Therefore, the first winning signal is sent to the external terminal every time one of the first starting winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the first starting winning opening 31 and the second starting winning detection sensor 36 corresponding to the second starting winning opening 32 is detected. In addition to outputting from the board 90 and outputting a second winning signal from the external terminal board 90 each time one of the ball detecting sensors (first starting winning detection sensor 35) detects, the winning to the first starting winning opening 31 is achieved. It is possible to manage the number of symbol variation executions associated with and the number of symbol variation executions associated with winning in the second start winning port 32 individually and accurately. That is, based on the second winning signal, it is possible to manage the number of symbol variation executions (the number of winnings to the first starting winning port 31) associated with winning in the first starting winning port 31, and the first winning signal and Based on the difference from the second winning signal, the number of symbol variation executions (the number of winnings to the second starting winning port 32) associated with winning the second starting winning port 32 can be managed. Thereby, the winning adjustment can be easily performed by adjusting the game nail 23 in contact with the game board 20 according to the winning ratio for each of the first starting winning opening 31 and the second starting winning opening 32. . In addition, since the total number of symbol fluctuations (total number of winnings received as a whole starting winning opening) can be grasped based on the first winning signal, winning adjustment according to the winning situation as a pachinko machine can be easily performed. It is possible.

  When the gaming state in which the game is being performed is a variable state, the main control CPU 60a generates a variable state signal indicating the variable state, and the third connection terminal of the external terminal board 90 The signal is output from each of PT3 and the fifth connection terminal PT5. That is, when the variable state is given, the main control CPU 60a generates and outputs a variable state signal, thereby winning the pachinko ball in the second start winning opening 32 in the non-variable state and the variable state. It is possible to accurately manage the ratio of the pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 32 in FIG. For this reason, the opening time of at least a part of the opening / closing members 34, 34 of the second start winning opening 32 in the non-variable state (the long-time opening operation in the embodiment) is set to the opening / closing members 34, 34 in the variable state. The second starting prize in the non-variable state so that the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened and closed by the second opening and closing pattern KP2 set to a time longer than the opening time of the opening operation (second short-time opening operation in the embodiment). Even when the number of winnings to the mouth 32 is increased, the winning adjustment according to the winning ratio of the pachinko balls to the first starting winning port 31 and the second starting winning port 32 in the non-variable state is easily performed. be able to. That is, since it is possible to accurately manage the winning of the pachinko ball to the first starting winning opening 31 and the winning of the pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 32 in the non-variable short state, the second start winning in the non-variable state. It is possible to prevent a prize adjustment that is excessively concerned about an increase in the number of winnings in the mouth 32, and to maintain the balance of the pachinko ball winnings in the first starting winning opening 31 and the second starting winning opening 32. It is possible to give a new playability that increases the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 32 in the variable state.

  In addition, as described above, the effect display unit 80 informs the opening / closing members 34, 34 of the second start winning opening 32 based on the second opening / closing pattern KP2 to the second starting winning opening 32. The change in the winning status to the second start winning opening 32 when the opening and closing members 34 and 34 are opened and closed by the second opening and closing pattern KP2 is output from the external terminal board 90. It is possible to accurately grasp the winning signal and the second winning signal. Here, the opening / closing member 34, 34 is informed in the effect display unit 80 at the timing when the opening / closing member 34, 34 performs the closing operation, so that the opening / closing member 34, 34 performs the opening operation for a long time. , 34 maximizes the winning to the second start winning opening 32 in the non-variable state when the opening operation is performed for a long time, and the first and second input signals output from the external terminal board 90 are used. It is possible to accurately grasp the change in the winning situation at the variable start opening.

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In addition, as a gaming machine, not only what was shown in the Example but various structures are employable.

(1) First start prize detection sensor (first start prize detection means) corresponding to a first start prize opening as a fixed start opening and second start prize detection corresponding to a second start prize opening as a variable start opening The main control board generates a first winning signal (first signal) in response to detection of a game ball by each of the sensors (second starting winning detection means), and also corresponds to the first starting winning opening. The second start corresponding to the second start winning opening is not limited to the configuration in which the main control board generates the second winning signal (second signal) in response to the detection of the game ball by the first start winning detection sensor. The main control board can be configured to generate the second winning signal (second signal) in response to the detection of the game ball by the winning detection sensor. Also in this case, the first winning signal output every time one of the first starting winning detection sensor and the second starting winning detection sensor is detected, and the second winning signal is detected every time the second starting winning detection sensor detects. By outputting a winning signal, the number of symbol fluctuations associated with winning in the first start winning opening and the number of symbol fluctuations accompanying winning in the second starting winning opening can be managed individually and accurately.
(2) The various signals generated by the main control board as the signal generation means are configured to be output to the external information processing terminal via the external terminal board, but the main control board receives the various signals shown in the embodiment. There is no need to configure it to always generate. That is, a first winning signal is generated for each detection of any of the detection sensors corresponding to at least the first starting winning detection sensor and the second starting winning detection sensor, and the first starting winning detection sensor and the second start winning prize are detected. If the second signal is generated for each detection of the corresponding detection sensor corresponding to one of the detection sensors, the number of symbol variations can be managed accurately and individually.
(3) Main control using one opening / closing pattern as an opening / closing pattern determination means among three types of opening / closing patterns that specify different opening / closing modes when the determination of the hitting per unit (second hitting determination) is a hitting determination The CPU is determined, but is not limited to this. That is, it includes at least a specific opening / closing pattern in which the opening / closing member performs a closing operation for closing the second start winning opening before the opening / closing means performs a long-time opening operation set to an opening time during which a plurality of game balls can win. If comprised, it can alert | report when performing the closing operation before the said long time opening operation | movement that the said opening-and-closing member performs long time opening operation | movement.
(4) In the specific opening / closing pattern (second opening / closing pattern KP2 in the embodiment), before performing the closing operation, the opening / closing operation is performed once for a short time which is set shorter than the opening time for the opening operation for a long time. Although the member is set to perform, the opening / closing member can be set to perform the opening operation for a plurality of times for a short time. In other words, the closing operation can be performed a plurality of times before the opening / closing member performs the opening operation for a long time. In this case, a notification effect for notifying the long-time opening operation may be performed each time in the plurality of closing operations, and the notification for informing the long-time opening operation at any one or a plurality of times of the plurality of closing operations. You may make it perform.
(5) In the specific opening / closing pattern (second opening / closing pattern KP2 in the embodiment), before performing the closing operation, the opening / closing operation is performed once for a short time which is set shorter than the opening time for the opening operation for a long time. Although the member is set to perform, the opening / closing member can be set not to perform the opening operation for a short time.
(6) The long-time opening operation in the specific opening / closing pattern is set to the longest time among the opening times for opening the opening / closing member of the second start winning opening, but the long-time opening operation in the specific opening / closing pattern is released. The time need not be the longest. That is, in the open / close patterns other than the specific open / close pattern, the open / close member can be opened in a longer time than the open time of the long-time open operation in the specific open / close pattern. Moreover, you may make it make the opening-and-closing member perform opening operation | movement which becomes longer open time than the long-time opening operation alert | reported by alerting | reporting effect in a specific opening / closing pattern. Here, by making the long-time opening operation notified by the notification effect in the specific opening / closing pattern the longest time for the opening / closing member to open within the specific opening / closing pattern, the player's interest in the notification effect is strongly attracted. In order to effectively enhance the interest of the game, it is preferable that the long-time opening operation notified by the notification effect in the specific opening / closing pattern is the longest time for the opening / closing member to open in the specific opening / closing pattern. .
(7) The notification effect for notifying that the opening / closing member performs the opening operation for a long time is performed even after the opening / closing member starts the opening operation for a long time, but the opening / closing member starts the opening operation for a long time. You may make it complete | finish an alerting effect before. In other words, at least when performing the closing operation before the opening operation for a long time, it is informed that the opening and closing member performs the opening operation for a long time, and the winning probability of the game ball to the variable start port is improved. It can raise the player's interest.
(8) The specific opening / closing pattern (second opening / closing pattern KP2) is configured to be able to be determined in a non-changing state (non-winning rate improving state). ) Can also be determined.
(9) A single starting prize for the first starting prize opening (fixed starting mouth, first starting prize means) that is always open and the second starting prize opening (variable starting opening, second starting prize means) that opens and closes the prize opening. Although it is configured to be provided in the apparatus, 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, a configuration may be employed in which the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are separately arranged by dividing the flow down path through which the game ball flows down in the game area. 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.
(10) A first start winning means that allows a game ball to win with a certain probability and a second start winning means that can change the winning probability of the game ball are provided as start winning means, and is detected for each start winning tool means. Although means is provided to detect the winning of the game ball individually, 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.
(11) All or part of the functions provided in the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub-control means (overall control CPU). Conversely, all or part of the functions provided in the sub-control means is provided. The main control means may be provided. 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 means and the sub control means may be provided in a control means (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.
(12) The display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or a part of the functions of the overall control means (overall control CPU). On the contrary, the display control means (display means CPU) The overall control means (overall control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the provided functions. 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 may be shared by 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.
(13) Special figure display means (special figure display) for displaying a special figure is provided independently of the symbol display means (design display apparatus) for displaying a design symbol (decorative figure). It is not limited to this. 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.

The present application also includes the following technical ideas, for example.
(A) Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration of claim 6,
The gist is that the ratio of the variation time determined by the variation time determination means is made different depending on the opening / closing patterns (KP1 to KP3) determined by the opening / closing pattern determination means (60a).
In this way, by changing the ratio of the variation time determined by the variation time determination means according to the opening / closing pattern determined by the opening / closing pattern determination means, the variation time of the symbol variation performed by the second symbol display means is varied. The expectation that the opening / closing means performs the opening operation for a long time also changes, and the interest in the symbol variation in the second symbol display means can be increased.

(B) Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration of (A),
When the opening / closing pattern determining means (60a) determines a specific opening / closing pattern (KP2), when the opening / closing pattern determining means (60a) determines an opening / closing pattern (KP1-KP3) other than the specific opening / closing pattern (KP2) The gist of the present invention is that the variation time determination means is configured to have a higher rate of determining a short variation time.
In this way, by reducing on average the variation time of the symbol variation performed by the second symbol display means when the specific opening / closing pattern is determined, the interest in the symbol variation in the second symbol display means is increased. Can increase. In addition, by shortening the fluctuation time when the specific opening / closing pattern is determined, even if the opening / closing means performs the closing operation before the long-time opening operation, the time until the opening / closing means opens is excessively long. Can be prevented.

(C) Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration of (A),
When the opening / closing pattern determining means (60a) determines a specific opening / closing pattern (KP2), when the opening / closing pattern determining means (60a) determines an opening / closing pattern (KP1-KP3) other than the specific opening / closing pattern (KP2) The gist of the invention is that the variation time determining means is configured to increase the ratio of determining a long variation time.
As described above, when the specific opening / closing pattern is determined, the variation time of the symbol variation performed by the second symbol display unit is increased on average, so that the interest in the symbol variation in the second symbol display unit is increased. Can increase. Further, by increasing the fluctuation time when the specific opening / closing pattern is determined, it is possible to maintain interest in whether or not the opening operation is performed for a long time.

(D) Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration of claim 1,
The gist is that the notifying means (80) is configured to execute the notice effect continuously or intermittently until the end of the long-time opening operation by the opening / closing means (34).
Thus, by performing the notification effect continuously or intermittently until the end of the long-time opening operation by the opening and closing means, it is possible to continuously promote the winning while the opening and closing means are open, and to perform the long-time opening operation. The end of the game can be notified, and the expectation of a player who is launching a game ball in anticipation of winning will not be lost.

(E) Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration of (D),
The notifying means (80) is characterized in that the contents of the effect of the notice effect after the opening / closing means (34) has been opened for a long time are configured to change stepwise.
Thus, by changing the contents of the effect of the notification effect performed after the opening / closing means starts the opening operation for a long time, the progress degree of the opening operation for a long time can be easily grasped. It is possible to increase interest in winning a prize in the time opening operation.

31 First start prize opening (fixed start opening)
32 Second start prize opening (variable start opening)
34 Opening and closing member (opening and closing means)
35 First start prize detection sensor (first start prize detection means)
36 Second start winning detection sensor (second start winning detection means)
48 Gate member (ball passage)
49 Gate sensor (ball passage detection means)
50A 1st special figure display section (design display means)
50B 2nd special figure display (design display means)
55 Common symbol display (second symbol display means)
60a main control CPU (first hit determining means, second hit determining means, opening / closing pattern determining means, winning rate improvement state giving determining means)
80 Production display section (notification means)
90 External terminal board (external signal output means)
KP1 1st open / close pattern (open / close pattern, open / close pattern other than specific open / close pattern)
KP2 Second open / close pattern (open / close pattern, specific open / close pattern)
KP3 Third open / close pattern (open / close pattern, open / close pattern other than specific open / close pattern)

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A fixed start opening in which the winning probability of the game ball cannot be changed, a variable start opening having an opening / closing means for changing the winning mode of the game ball, and a first start winning detection for detecting the game ball won in the fixed start opening Triggered by detection by any one of the means, a second start winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the variable start opening, and the first start winning detection means and the second start winning detection means. A first hit for determining whether or not a winning game is to be generated, triggered by detection by a symbol display means for performing a variation effect and any of the first start winning detection means and the second start winning detection means. Whether to open the opening / closing means of the variable start port, triggered by the determination means, the ball passage detection means for detecting the game ball passing through the ball passage portion provided in the game board, and the detection of the ball passage detection means The second hit judgment to judge And means,
When the determination of the first hit determination means is affirmative, a predetermined hit display is displayed on the symbol display means as a result of the symbol variation effect, and a win game is given. When the determination is affirmative, in a gaming machine configured to open the variable start port opening and closing means and enable winning to the variable start port,
An opening / closing pattern determining means for determining one opening / closing pattern from a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns defining an operation mode of the opening / closing means associated with one hit determination when the second hit determining means is a hit determination; Prepared,
As the opening / closing pattern, a specific opening / closing pattern is set in which the opening / closing means performs a closing operation for closing the variable start port before the opening / closing means performs a long-time opening operation set to an opening time during which a plurality of game balls can win. And
When the specific opening / closing pattern is determined by the opening / closing pattern determining means, the notifying means notifies that the opening / closing means performs a long-time opening operation when performing the closing operation before the long-time opening operation. A gaming machine characterized by that. The specific opening / closing pattern is set so that the opening / closing means performs a short-time opening operation that is set to a shorter time than an opening time to open by the long-time opening operation before performing the closing operation,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification means performs a notification effect during a closing operation between the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation.   The long-time opening operation in the specific opening / closing pattern is set to the longest time among the opening times for opening the opening / closing means of the variable starting port, and the short-time opening operation in the specific opening / closing pattern is the variable starting port. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the game machine is set to the shortest time among opening times for opening the opening / closing means. It includes a winning rate improvement state giving determination means for determining whether or not to give a winning rate improving state in which the rate of determination by the second hit determining means per unit time is improved in accordance with detection by the ball passage detecting means. ,
The game ball is configured to be able to win the variable start port in a non-winning rate improvement state, and the specific opening / closing pattern is configured to be able to be determined when the open / close pattern determination means is in a non-winning rate improvement state. The gaming machine according to any one of to 3. The opening time of the long-time opening operation specified by the specific opening / closing pattern is set to a time during which a game ball launched after opening the opening / closing means can win a variable start opening,
As the opening / closing pattern that can be determined by the opening / closing pattern determining means, an opening / closing pattern that opens and closes in a shorter time than the opening time in the long-time opening operation is set,
When the opening / closing pattern determining means determines a specific opening / closing pattern, the notifying means notifies the operation of the opening / closing means, and when the opening / closing pattern determining means determines an opening / closing pattern other than the specific opening / closing pattern, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the notification means is configured not to notify the operation of the opening / closing means. The second symbol display means for displaying the determination result of the second hit determination means while performing the symbol variation accompanying the detection of the ball passage detection means,
A plurality of types of variation times of symbol variation performed by the second symbol display means are set,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a variation time determination unit that determines one variation time from a plurality of types of variation times triggered by detection of the ball passage detection unit.

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