JP2015008978A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving taste of a game by displaying ranking information of game result information in parallel with a symbol variation performance.SOLUTION: Game result information produced during a specific period is stored in an integrated control RAM. The game machine compares latest game result information stored in the integrated control RAM with game result information of ranking information that has been already stored in the integrated control RAM, and determines whether or not the latest game result information is located in an upper rank of a reference rank. When the result is affirmative, an integrated control CPU displays a ranking input image on a symbol display device. In a state where the ranking input image is displayed on the symbol display device, input of identification information is enabled by operations of operation buttons 36, 37a, and 37b. The identification information input in the display state of the ranking input image is associated with the game result information, and the ranking information is updated and stored in the integrated control RAM. The integrated control CPU displays the ranking information on the symbol display device on the basis of the operation of the operation button 36.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of displaying game performance information.

  A pachinko machine that is a typical gaming machine is a liquid crystal display or a drum display that displays multiple patterns through the opening of a frame-like decorative body located in the game area defined on the surface of the game board. The device is faced from the rear, and is opened at the position below the frame-shaped decorative body on the game board at the start winning device that starts the symbol variation on the symbol display device by winning a pachinko ball (game ball) or at the big hit Many proposals have been made to arrange special prize-winning devices. In such a pachinko machine, when the pachinko ball launched into the game area wins the start winning device, various game effects such as a reach effect accompanying a symbol change are made on the symbol display device, and the symbol display A so-called jackpot is generated when symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the device, and the special winning device is opened so that a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

  In the pachinko machine, the demonstration display for the customer is executed by the symbol display device. During this demonstration, the screen is switched by the operation of the operation means, so that the number of past big hits, the number of balls played, etc. There has been proposed a technique for displaying a ranking related to the game results of the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-239241 A

  In the pachinko machine, the demonstration effect is configured to switch when a game is not performed for a predetermined period. In other words, since the demonstration will not be performed unless the player has interrupted the game and the predetermined period has elapsed, the player must wait until switching to the demonstration production even if he wants to know the ranking early, It is pointed out that the interest is reduced. Further, after switching to the demonstration production, it is necessary to further switch the screen by operating the operation means, which is troublesome.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed in order to solve these problems inherently in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and the ranking information of the game performance information is displayed in parallel with the symbol variation effect. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can improve the fun of gaming.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application provides:
The symbol display means (17) for executing a symbol variation effect for changing a plurality of kinds of symbols triggered by winning the start winning means (30, 31), and the winning for the start winning means (30, 31) A winning determination means (60a) for determining whether or not a winning game, and if the result of the determination by the corresponding determination means (60a) is affirmative, the game to the special winning means (41) after the end of the symbol variation effect In a gaming machine that plays a game that allows winning a ball,
Storage means (65c) for storing game performance information during a specific period in which a specific game is performed;
Ranking information generating means (65a) for generating ranking information by comparing the latest game achievement information stored in the storage means (65c) with game achievement information before the latest game achievement information;
After the end of the specific period, information display execution control means (65a) for causing the symbol display means (17) to display the ranking information generated by the ranking information generation means (65a) in parallel with the symbol variation effect. The gist is to provide.

  According to the first aspect of the invention, after the end of the specific period, the ranking information based on the game performance information obtained by the player during the specific period can be displayed on the symbol display means in parallel with the symbol variation effect. Therefore, it can improve the interest of the game. In addition, it is possible to know the ranking information without waiting until switching to the demonstration production, and the game motivation can be maintained.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 2, in the ranking information produced | generated by the said ranking information production | generation means (65a), whether the rank of the newest game performance information memorize | stored in the said memory | storage means (65c) is higher than a reference | standard rank. Comparing and judging means (65a) for judging,
The gist of the present invention is that the information display execution control means (65a) is configured to display ranking information on the symbol display means (17) when the determination result of the comparison determination means (65a) is affirmative. .
According to the second aspect of the present invention, when ranking information is displayed on the symbol display means, it can be recognized that the player has entered a higher rank than the reference rank, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In the invention according to claim 3, the storage means (65 c) determines the total number of winning balls based on the winnings during the specific period or the number of positive determinations made by the hit determination means (60 a) during the specific period. The gist is that it is configured to be stored as performance information.
According to the third aspect of the invention, since the total number of balls played and the number of hits that are beneficial to the player are used as game performance information, the player's willingness to play can be further aroused.

In the invention according to claim 4, the start winning means (30, 31) has variable winning means (31) capable of changing the winning probability of the game ball,
For winning games given by affirmative determination of the winning determination means (60a), the winning rate at which the probability that a game ball will win the variable winning means (31) after the winning game is higher than in the normal gaming state There is a hit game that grants an improved state over a predetermined period,
The period from the winning game to which the first winning rate improvement state is given to the end of the winning rate improvement state without the affirmative determination of the winning determination means (60a) during the winning rate improvement state shall be the specific period. Is the gist.
According to the invention according to claim 4, since the game performance information in the winning rate improvement state is compared, it is possible to arouse the game motivation when the winning rate improvement state occurs.

In the invention according to claim 5, the input image display execution control means (65a) for displaying the input image (90) of the identification information on the symbol display means (17) in parallel with the symbol variation effect after the end of the specific period. When,
And operating means (36, 37a, 37b) that can be operated by the player,
The storage means (65c) stores the identification information input based on the operation of the operation means (36, 37a, 37b) during display of the input image (90) of the identification information in association with the game performance information. The gist is to be configured.
According to the invention of claim 5, since the player can input identification information that can specify the game performance information obtained during the specific period after the specific period ends, It becomes possible to clearly identify the game performance information of other people, and can motivate the game.

In the invention according to claim 6, ranking information is stored in the storage means (65c), and the storage means (65c) is configured to update the ranking information every time the identification information is input,
The gist of the information display execution control means (65a) is to display the ranking information updated by the storage means (65c) on the symbol display means (17).
According to the invention of claim 6, since the ranking information is always updated to the latest data, the player can always check the latest ranking information.

In the invention according to claim 7, the symbol display means (17) is triggered by the operation of the operation means (36, 37a, 37b) as a notice effect that suggests that a game may be awarded to a player. It is configured to be able to execute multiple types of notice effects including the operation notice effect to be executed,
In response to the operation of the operation means (36, 37a, 37b) in the notice execution period in which the operation notice effect can be executed, the design display means (17) is configured to execute the operation notice effect.
When the display period of the input image (90) of the identification information and the advance notice execution period overlap, the input of the identification information and the operation advance notice effect are performed in parallel by the operation of the operation means (36, 37a, 37b). The gist is to be configured as follows.
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the operation announcement effect can be performed in parallel even while the identification information is being input, so that it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the ranking information of the game performance information can be displayed in parallel with the symbol variation effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved and the game motivation can be stimulated.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The special figure display part, the special figure reservation display part, the common 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 which concerns on special figure 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game which concerns on special figure 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B19 of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the ranking information memorize | stored in the memory area for ranking of the comprehensive control RAM which concerns on an Example. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a ranking determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the ranking input image was displayed on the symbol display apparatus which concerns on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image display surface of the symbol display apparatus which concerns on an Example, Comprising: (a) is the figure shown that ranking information can be displayed by button operation during a symbol fluctuation effect, (b) Is a figure in which ranking performance information from 1st to 5th in ranking information is displayed, and (c) is a figure in which ranking performance information from 6th to 10th in ranking information is displayed.

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

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

  The front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the outer periphery of the window 13a, and a speaker (sound that can output sound and sound effects) at the upper corner of the front frame 13. (Output means) 19 is disposed. 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 and the speaker 19 arranged in the front frame 13 also function as an effect execution means.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, a first operation button 36 and second operation buttons 37a and 37b are provided on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14 as operation means that can be operated by the player. In the embodiment, the first operation button 36 is a push button type having one button, and the second operation buttons 37a and 37b are a push button type, and two left and right buttons are provided. The operation buttons 36, 37 a, and 37 b are configured to output a pressing signal to the overall control CPU 65 a of the overall control board 65 when pressed, and the overall control CPU 65 a has an effective period (notification effective operation period, In the ranking effective operation period, the image switching effective operation period, and the like, the pressing signal is received. In addition, although not shown, a lamp device in which a light emitting body such as an LED is disposed is disposed inside the first operation button 36 and the second operation buttons 37a and 37b. It is comprised so that the operation time of 36, 37a, 37b etc. can be notified. Specifically, the lamp device is turned on when the operation is valid, and the lamp device is turned off when the operation is invalid.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 10, although not shown, a payout control board (payout control means) for driving and controlling the ball paying apparatus, a launch control board for driving and controlling the hitting ball launching apparatus, and the like are disposed. The payout control board is wired to a main control board (see FIG. 8) 60 disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and a control signal output from the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 is received. The payout control board is input to the payout control board, and the payout control board controls the ball payout device based on the control signal, so that a required number of pachinko balls are paid out as prize balls.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member made of veneer material or synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 can be attached to and detached from the back side of the game board 20. It is assembled. A guide rail 21 that is curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and is disposed on the middle frame 12 in a substantially circular game area 20 a defined by the guide rail 21. A game is played when a pachinko ball launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) is launched. Further, the game board 20 has an opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at an appropriate position, and various game board installation parts (specifically, a frame shape to be described later) with respect to each installation opening. Decoration body 25, special winning device 40, gate member 47, normal winning device 49, etc.) are attached from the front side, and the pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a is discharged to the lowermost position of the game area 20a. Mouth 22 is established. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, in the gaming board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a display window 25 a that opens back and forth is formed at a mounting opening that opens at the approximate center of the gaming area 20 a surrounded by the guide rail 21. A frame-shaped decorative body 25 also referred to as a center role is attached, and the image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. Has been. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 20a. When the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a come into contact with the game nails 23, the flow direction is irregular. It is configured to change. Further, a special winning device having a special winning opening (special winning means) 41 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can be won at a mounting opening opened at the lower right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. (Winning means) 40 is attached.

  Here, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is formed so as to protrude forward from the front surface of the game board 20 over the entire circumference thereof, and is configured to partition the game area 20a and the display window 25a. The pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a do not enter the inside of the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. In other words, the game area 20a of the embodiment includes a first ball flow path defined on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and a second ball flow path defined on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The pachinko balls flow down the first ball flow path or the second ball flow path according to the position and launch intensity of the pachinko balls that are partitioned and launched into the game area 20a of the game board 20.

  The gaming board 20 is provided with winning holes 30, 31, 41, 49a where the pachinko balls flowing down the gaming area 20a can be awarded at appropriate positions. With the winning of a pachinko ball (specifically, detection by each of the winning detection sensors 34, 35, 44, and 49b described later) as the payout condition of the winning ball, the number of winning balls determined for each winning mouth is paid out. It is configured. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a winning prize opening (starting prize means) 30 is established in which a winning condition of a prize ball is established and a starting condition of a symbol variation effect (a special figure fluctuation display described later) is established in response to a winning of a pachinko ball. , 31 and a special winning opening (special winning means) 41 that allows a pachinko ball to be won by the occurrence of a hit game as a special game, which will be described later, and a payout condition for the winning ball is established by taking the pachinko ball as a trigger. And a normal winning port 49a where a payout condition for the winning ball is established in response to the winning of the pachinko ball. Specifically, the start winning ports 30, 31 are respectively provided on the lower side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the special winning port 41 is provided in a second ball flow path of the game area 20a. The normal winning opening 49a is provided in each of the first ball flow path and the second ball flow path in the game area 20a. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as the winning game, a big hit game and a small hit game in which the game state after the hit game is determined according to the type of the hit game are set, and hereinafter, the big hit game and the small hit game are displayed. There is also a case.

(Regarding the first start prize opening 30 and the second start prize opening 31)
A first start winning opening (start winning means) 30 is provided below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 at the center in the left-right direction of the game board 20, and a second start winning opening 30 is located on the right side of the first start winning opening 30. A start winning opening (start winning means) 31 is provided. The first start winning opening 30 is a normally open winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a, and is configured such that a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 can win a prize. The As shown in FIG. 2, the second start winning opening 31 is provided in a start winning device 29 disposed on the lower right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20 and is displayed on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. It opens toward the game area 20a (second ball flow path) formed. The start winning device 2925 is provided with an opening / closing member 33 that opens and closes the second start winning port 31, and the opening / closing member 33 is second started in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 8) as driving means. The winning opening 31 is configured to be displaced between a closed position and an open position.

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

  Further, the first and second start winning ports 30, 31 are start winning detection sensors 34, 35 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the first and second start winning ports 30, 31 (FIG. 8). The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are connected to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 8) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball on the condition that the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. ing. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a prize ball number determining means for determining the number of prize balls to be paid out when a predetermined payout condition is established. Specifically, when the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the starting winning detection sensor 34 corresponding to the first starting winning port 30 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the first starting winning port 30). The main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, when the winning ball payout condition is satisfied triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the second start winning port 31 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning port 31) The main control CPU 60a pays out a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, you may make it make the number of payout prize balls at the time of winning the pachinko ball to the 1st start winning opening 30 and the 2nd starting winning opening 31 differ.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a uses the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 to detect pachinko balls (that is, win the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 30 and 31), and the main control CPU 60a performs various information (described later). (Various random number information) to be acquired, and a lottery per special figure (big hit determination and small hit determination) to be described later is performed based on the acquired information. Based on the result of lottery per special figure, the symbol change effect is executed in the symbol display device 17, and the special figure change is executed in special figure display units 50A and 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, the symbol display device 17 is decorated with a symbol combination (for example, a set of three identical decorative drawings) that provides a predetermined hit display (big hit display and small hit display). When the figure is confirmed and stopped, a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) advantageous to the player is given, and the special winning opening 41 is opened under a predetermined opening condition as the winning game is generated. A game is performed and the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  Here, in the embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 34, 35 are provided for each start winning opening 30, 31, and in the following description, a sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 is detected as the first start winning detection. The sensor 34 is designated as a sensor, and the sensor corresponding to the second start prize opening 31 is designated as a second start prize detection sensor 35. When the main control board 60 receives a detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35, the main control board 60 outputs a control signal to a payout control board (not shown), and the ball payout The apparatus is configured to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out from the ball payout device is set in advance for each starting port where a pachinko ball has won as described above.

(About the special prize device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device 40 is arranged in a game area 20 a at a lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. The special winning device 40 includes an opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 43 that opens and closes a special winning opening 41 serving as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a, and a special winning solenoid 42 (a driving means). In accordance with the driving of FIG. 8), the opening / closing body 43 is configured to be displaced between a closed position where it closes and an open position where it opens. Further, the special prize device 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 8) as special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special prize opening 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is wired to the main control board 60. When the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, the special winning detection sensor 44 outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a The control signal is output to the payout control board with the input of the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as a payout condition for the winning ball, and a preset number (15 in the embodiment) of the ball payout device is set. The ball is paid out. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 is given a winning game (a big hit game and a small hit game) that opens the special winning port 41 when a pachinko ball wins the first and second starting winning ports 30, 31. In this case, the drive is controlled by the main control board 60 in accordance with a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the type of hit.

(Regarding the regular winning device 49)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning port 49 a provided in the normal winning device 49 is a normally open type winning port that always opens upward in the game area 20 a of the game board 20. The pachinko ball that flows down 20a is configured so that it can always win with a certain probability. Also, the normal winning device 49 is provided with normal winning detection sensors 49b and 49c (see FIG. 8) as normal winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball winning in the normal winning opening 49a.

  Here, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal winning device 49 provided with a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of normal winning openings 49a is arranged in the first ball flow path of the gaming area 20a. In addition, a normal winning device 49 provided with a predetermined number (one in the embodiment) of normal winning ports 49a is provided on the second ball flow path of the gaming area 20a. Also, the normal winning detection sensors 49b and 49c are provided for the left and right normal winning devices 49 and 49. In the following description, the sensor corresponding to the left normal winning device 49 is designated as the first normal winning detection sensor 49b. The sensor corresponding to the right normal winning device 49 is referred to as a second normal winning detection sensor 49c. Both the normal winning detection sensors 49b and 49c are connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and the prize balls indicate that the detection signals from the normal winning detection sensors 49b and 49c are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. As the payout conditions, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of prize balls. Specifically, the winning ball is triggered by the detection of a pachinko ball by the first normal winning detection sensor 49b corresponding to the left normal winning device 49 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the normal winning port 49a of the left normal winning device 49). When the payout condition is established, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (seven in the embodiment) of prize balls. Also, the payout of the winning ball is triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the second normal winning detection sensor 49c corresponding to the right normal winning device 49 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the normal winning port 49a of the right normal winning device 49). When the condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (eight in the embodiment) of prize balls. It should be noted that the number of paid-out winning balls at the time of winning the pachinko balls to the normal winning ports 49a, 49a of the left and right normal winning devices 49, 49 may be the same.

(About gate member 47)
As shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate member 47 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path of the game area 20a can pass is provided. The gate member 47 is provided with a gate sensor 48 (see FIG. 8). The gate sensor 48 detects pachinko balls passing through the gate member 47. The gate sensor 48 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a ball detection signal is input from the gate sensor 48 to the main control board 60 (that is, detection of a pachinko ball of the gate sensor 48 ( Various passage detection information (random number information such as a random number for determining a common figure, which will be described later) is acquired along with the passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 47, and a universal figure determination (normal figure, which will be described later) based on the acquired information. In accordance with the result of the lottery per drawing, the start winning solenoid 32 is driven and controlled so that the opening / closing member 33 is opened / closed. The main control CPU 60a of the example determines whether or not to open the second start winning opening 31 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 48. Functions as a determination means.

(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 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. It is configured.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The special figure display sections (display means) 50A and 50B show the result of special figure determination (lottery per special figure) that is performed when the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 are won. It is a display unit that displays a special symbol for notification (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display units 50A and 50B display a change display (hereinafter, special figure fluctuation) triggered by winning the first start winning opening 30 (detected by the first start winning detection sensor 34). The first special figure display section 50A for starting the display (which may be referred to as a display) and the second special start display starting with the winning of the second start winning opening 31 (detection by the second start winning detection sensor 35). 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 30, 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 a pachinko ball is won in the second start winning opening 31, 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 finally the light emission display part is displayed. It is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special drawings according to a lighting position (lighting pattern) that is definitely lit. 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.

  Here, the special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not the big hit or the small hit, and each of the special figure display units 50A and 50B has a plurality of types depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display unit. The special figure of can be displayed. Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed on each of the special chart indicators 50A and 50B include 100 special charts as a big hit display (big hit symbol) that can recognize a big hit, and a small hit that can recognize a small hit. Two types of special symbols as a display (small hit symbol) and one type of special symbol as a misalignment indicator (missing symbol) capable of recognizing a deviation are set corresponding to each special symbol display unit 50A, 50B. Then, one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure, and the determined special figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on each special figure display 50A, 50B as a result of the special figure variation display. The number of special symbols as the big hit symbol, the small bonus symbol, and the off symbol that can be displayed on each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. A special figure as a win display (big hit display and small hit display) is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, so that a win game corresponding to the win display (big hit game and small hit game) ) Is subsequently given to the player. The big hit game and the small hit game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described in detail later. Here, the small hit lottery (small hit determination) is performed when the big hit lottery (big hit determination) is not won. 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.

(About special figure hold display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure hold display units 52 and 53 store the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning port 30 and the second starting winning port 31 in the internal storage means. (In the embodiment, when storing as special figure start hold information (start hold information) in the main control RAM 60c), the display unit displays the number of hold of the special figure start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure hold display units 52, 53 receive the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 as the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure hold display unit 52 that displays the number of holds stored as the first special figure start hold information, and winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 The main control RAM 60c includes a second special figure hold display unit 53 that displays the number of holds stored as the second special figure start hold information, and each of the special figure hold display units 52, 53 includes a plurality of (in the embodiment, 2) each of the light emitting display sections. A first special figure hold display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is provided, and the second special figure is displayed. A second special figure hold display section 53 is provided in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the start hold information. That is, the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53 notify the number of the first special figure change display and the second special figure change display that are held (the number of symbol change effects). The

  Here, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30, and the first 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display section 53 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 and the second 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in any of the embodiments) is set for the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special numbers up to the upper limit number are set. It is set to be able to add the number of holds in the figure start hold information. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of 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 normal map display unit 55 is a normal notification for showing the result of the universal map determination (lottery per universal map) triggered by the pachinko ball detection of the gate sensor 48 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 47). It is a display unit that displays a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a general figure) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, in the general-purpose display unit 55, a plurality of types of general-purpose figures are changed in response to detection of pachinko balls by the gate sensor 48 (passage of pachinko balls by the gate member 47). Fluctuation display for deriving general maps (hereinafter sometimes referred to as general map variation display) is performed. In the embodiment, a plurality of types (two types in the embodiment) of common maps are displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the general diagram is shown by the light emitting mode in which only the left LED is lit and the light emitting mode in which only the right LED is lit. In the following description, a common figure indicated by lighting only the right LED is referred to as a general figure “0”, and a common figure indicated by lighting only the left LED is referred to as a common figure “1”. Then, from the final lighting result of the general map display section 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. Specifically, the universal map “1” is displayed on the universal map display unit 55 in the case of the universal map, and the universal map “0” is displayed in the case of a deviation. In other words, the universal map that can recognize this universal map is the display result of the universal map, and the universal map that can recognize the disparity is the display result of the disparate map.

(Regarding the general map hold display section 56)
The usual figure hold display unit 56 stores the ball passage detection information (various random number information such as a random number for judgment per common figure) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 47 in the internal storage means (implementation). 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 displayed on the general-purpose map display unit 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 47, and is subtracted 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 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 includes one LED adjacent above the first special figure display unit 50A, and two LEDs linearly adjacent to the upper end side of the general map display unit 55. It is configured to notify the fact that the LED is adjacent to the first special figure display unit 50A and to notify that the variable state is displayed using the LED adjacent to the general map display unit 55. ing. 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 illustrations in a variable manner, and the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning award. The decoration of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is started to change with the winning of the mouth 31 as a trigger. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions 27 at which one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect are set, and each symbol row 26a, 26b, A symbol combination of decorations to be displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 combining the effective stop positions 27 of 26c is displayed. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, three symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a horizontal and horizontal manner, and an effective stop position 27 of the decorative drawing is provided for each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. It is determined one place at a time, and a symbol variation effect consisting of three rows of decorative drawings is performed. That is, one stop symbol effective line 28 is set in the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment. In the following description, the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c may be referred to in order from the left side.

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

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

  In addition, in the symbol display device 17, before the symbol variation effect ends, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c, and the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26 are displayed. When the decorative drawing of 26c is displayed in a fixed stop state, one symbol variation effect is finished. In other words, the symbol variation effect (the first special diagram variation display and the second special diagram variation display) is determined from the start of the variation of the decorative drawing (special diagram 1 and special diagram 2) performed based on one special diagram start hold information. The process is executed once until the stop. The “variable display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop position 27 are changing in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The “decision stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c for a predetermined special figure variation interval time. . In the embodiment, 500 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display) based on the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize detection sensor. 500 ms is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (second special diagram variation display) based on 35 detection. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decoration diagram means that the decoration diagram displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is not continuously stopped for the special figure variation interval time. is there. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in the fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing fluctuation interval time.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the symbol display device 17 displays a symbol combination of decorations corresponding to the displayed special symbol as a result of the special symbol variation display performed by the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B. Is done. That is, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B and the symbol combination of the decorations displayed on the symbol display device 17 correspond to each other, and the symbol variation effect is provided. When the process is completed, the special figure is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, and the decoration figure is confirmed and stopped on the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the symbol display device 17. It is like that. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration figure with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration figure is selected from among the symbol combinations by a plurality of decoration figures for one special symbol. Yes.

(About probabilistic state)
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. 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 (168/65536 in the embodiment) to a high probability (1516/65536 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 Playing games while expecting. Further, in the embodiment, in the case of a big hit to which a probability change state is given, after the big hit game is finished, the probability change state is continuously given until the next big hit occurs. The period during which the probability variation state is given is not limited to the above. For example, the probability variation state may be continuously applied until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the probability variation state is provided, and the transition to the non-probability variation state may be made on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined condition may be the number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) executed after the probability variation state is given. In addition, whether to shift to the uncertain change state for each symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is determined based on a random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning means (falling lottery), and falls into the falling lottery It is also possible to shift to a non-probable change condition on the condition of winning.

(About variable state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege game state (second game state) as a game state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said 2nd start winning opening 31 increases compared with the state (1st game state) where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. The winning rate is improved. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 that opens the second start winning opening 31, it is possible to increase the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 for opening the second start winning port 31 once per normal figure, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening / closing member 33. It can also be realized by increasing the number of times the member 33 is opened, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the second privilege gaming state is referred to as a shortened state, and the shortened state in the embodiment is set by combining the above (1) to (3). In addition, a state where the variable state is not assigned is referred to as a non-variable state. That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko balls to the second start winning opening 31 is improved.

  In other words, in the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map change display performed on the general map display unit 55 in the non-changed state is set to 2000 ms, and the change of the normal map change display performed on the general map display unit 55 in the variable state. The time is set to 820 ms, which is shorter than that of the non-changeable state, and the change time of the normal figure change display performed in the normal figure display unit 55 is shortened with the provision of the changeable state. In addition, the probability per universal figure in the non-variable state is set to a low probability (in the embodiment, 1/65536), and the probability per universal figure in the variable state is set to a high probability (in the embodiment, 65535/65536). It is set, and the probability per universal figure varies from a low probability to a high probability with the provision of the variable state. In the embodiment, 700 ms is set between the time when the normal map is confirmed and stopped and the next normal map change is performed (the normal map change interval).

  In the state where the variable state is applied, the opening / closing member 33 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from the state where the variable state is not applied. Specifically, in the state where the variable state is not given, when a win is selected in the normal map display (in the case of a normal map), a predetermined time (200 ms in the embodiment) has elapsed after the opening / closing member 33 is opened. An opening operation is performed once to maintain the opening state until the time has elapsed. On the other hand, in the state where the variable state is given, when the normal map change display is won (in the case of the normal map), the open / close member 33 maintains the open state until a predetermined time elapses after opening. The opening operation is performed five times. Specifically, the opening operation of 896 ms, 960 ms, 960 ms, 960 ms, and 1024 ms is performed, and the interval time during which the opening and closing member 33 is held in the closed state during each opening operation is set to 640 ms, 560 ms, 560 ms, and 560 ms. Has been. That is, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the opening and closing member 33 is longer than in the state where the variable state is not given, and it is set to operate advantageously for the player. . In addition, a maximum number of winnings (three in the embodiment) that allows a winning to the second start winning port 31 per one ordinary figure is set, and the number of winnings after opening the opening / closing member 33 is set. The opening / closing member 33 is closed when the upper limit number of winnings (closing condition) is reached.

  In the embodiment, the number of changes to which a change state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of changes) is changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit determination. Specifically, the number of fluctuations to which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is changed in accordance with the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2). More specifically, when the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol a or symbol b, which will be described later in the embodiment), after the jackpot game is over, It is set so that the variable state is continuously given until it occurs. In addition, when the type of jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is another predetermined symbol (symbol c which will be described later in the embodiment), a state of changing 100 times is given, and yet another symbol In the case of (design d described later in the embodiment), 75 times of the shortened state is given, and in the case of another design (design e described later in the embodiment), 50 times of the shortened state is given. It is set to be granted.

  If the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D, symbol E, which will be described later in the embodiment), The number of times of change given according to the game state at the time is set to change. Specifically, in the embodiment, the number of times of change is set to 0, 1, 100, or until the next jackpot is generated according to the game state at the jackpot. Here, the condition for granting the variable state is determined for each type of jackpot game (jackpot symbol).

(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 body 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened / closed in accordance with the type of the jackpot symbol). In the jackpot game of the embodiment, the jackpot game is completed by executing the round game for opening the opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 for the specified number of rounds (15 times in the embodiment). One round game ends when a specified number (for example, seven) of pachinko balls wins in the 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 body 43 is hold | maintained in a closed state only for predetermined time is set. Here, in the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the jackpot game, a single opening operation (opening) is performed under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined interval. For a long period of time when the specified number of pachinko balls (for example, 7) determined for a round game are opened for the amount of time that can be won, and opening and closing over the long-time opening operation. The body 43 is configured by appropriately combining a short-time opening operation in which the opening time of the body 43 is set to be short. In the embodiment, the opening / closing body 43 is set to open for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time opening operation, and the opening / closing body 43 is set to open for a maximum of 0.024 seconds in the short-time release operation.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B, when winning the jackpot determination, one jackpot game is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot games having different values to be given to the player. The determined 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. Special examples 1 as 100 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A in the embodiment are classified into five groups: symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D, symbol E, A jackpot game corresponding to the special chart 1 as the jackpot symbol displayed on the first special chart display unit 50A is confirmed and stopped. Similarly, the special figure 2 as 100 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B in the embodiment is classified into five groups of a symbol a, a symbol b, a symbol c, a symbol d, and a symbol e. The jackpot game corresponding to the special chart 2 as the jackpot symbol displayed to be confirmed and stopped on the second special chart display section 50B is given. Here, special types 1 as 100 types of jackpot symbols are divided into 47 types for design A, 10 types for design B, 20 types for design C, 2 types for design D, and 21 types for design E. . In addition, as for the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols, 70 types are assigned to the symbol a, 9 types are assigned to the symbol b, 10 types are assigned to the symbol c, 7 types are assigned to the symbol d, and 4 types are assigned to the symbol e.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination performed based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first to second start winning holes 30, 31 is affirmative, the big hit determined for each big hit symbol A game is determined. In the embodiment, with respect to a specific jackpot symbol (symbols A, B, C, D, E), the state of change after the jackpot game is changed according to the gaming state when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative. The period (number of times of change) is given is changed. The gaming state that is the distribution condition of this number of times of change is non-probability / non-change state (game state in which neither the probability change state nor the change state is assigned), non-probability change / short state (probability change state is assigned) (A gaming state with a variable state), a probability variation / non-variable state (a gaming state with a certain variation state but no variation state) and a probability variation / abnormal state (a probability variation state and a variation state). Gaming state to which a state is given).

(About jackpot game based on the first special figure start hold information)
When the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the first start winning opening 30) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is a plurality of predetermined types It is set to determine one jackpot symbol from the jackpot symbols. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, five types of jackpot symbols (symbol A, symbol A, One jackpot symbol is determined from symbols B, C, D, and E). In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol A as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 47%, and the big hit symbol at a rate of 10% Symbol B is selected, symbol C as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 20%, symbol D as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 2%, and symbol E as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 21%. A special figure determination value is assigned to be selected. The jackpot symbol distribution ratio described above is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

(About the first jackpot game)
The first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A is a jackpot game to which a probability variation state and a variable state are given after the end of the first jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game. Is set. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, when symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined, after the end of the first jackpot game, until the next jackpot occurs. Is set so that the probability variation state is continuously given. Also, when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined. It is set to be variable according to the short state.

  Specifically, if the game state at the time when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined is a non-probable / non-variable state and a probable / non-variable state, it is given after the first jackpot game. 1 is set as the granting period (number of times of change) of the changed state. In addition, if the game state at the time when the symbol A (the first jackpot game) is determined is the non-probability change / short change state and the probability change / short change state, after the first big hit game, The variable state is set to continue until it occurs.

  Further, the first jackpot game in the embodiment is the special prize of the special prize winning device 40 regardless of the gaming state (the probability variation state and the variation state) at the time when the first jackpot game (symbol A) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the first jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. In the first jackpot game, the opening / closing body 43 of the special prize-winning device 40 is opened a plurality of times (in the embodiment, 11 times) in the first round game, and round games are played in the second to fifteenth round games. The opening / closing body 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation for opening the special winning opening 41 continuously from the start to the end. That is, in the first round game of the first jackpot game, the opening / closing body 43 is repeatedly opened several times (11 times), and then the special winning opening 41 is continued until the end of the round game. The game is composed of a special round game that performs a long-time release operation, and the remaining round games (14 rounds) after the second round game are composed of all open round games.

  Here, in the first round game of the first jackpot game, the opening time of the opening / closing body 43 in the first opening to the eleventh opening is set to “0.024 (seconds)”. In addition, “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the interval time in each round between the first opening and the eleventh opening. As a result, the round game time of the first round of the first jackpot game is set to “16.764 (seconds)” consisting of “(0.024 (seconds) +1.5 (seconds)) × 11”. Yes. Then, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of the first round game after the second round in the first jackpot game, and the opening / closing body 43 is “25” at the maximum in each round game. .0 (seconds) "for a long period of time. In the first jackpot game, “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “11.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the first jackpot game is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. That is, the opening time (0.024 (seconds)) of the opening / closing body 43 in the first round in the first jackpot game is set to a time when there is almost no possibility that the pachinko ball will win the special winning opening 41. ing. In this way, in the first jackpot game, there is almost no winning ball in the first round game, and the winning ball is substantially in the 14th round game from the second round to the 15th round. It is set as a big hit game to be obtained.

(About the second jackpot game)
The second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B is a jackpot game to which a probability change state and a variable state are given after the second jackpot game ends when the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game. Is set. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, when symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, after the end of the second jackpot game, until the next jackpot occurs. Is set so that the probability variation state is continuously given. In addition, when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined. Regardless of the short state, it is set so that the variable state is given until the next big hit occurs.

  Further, the second jackpot game in the embodiment is the special prize of the special prize winning device 40 regardless of the game state (the probability variation state and the variable state) at the time when the second jackpot game (symbol B) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the second jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. In the second jackpot game, “0.024 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. The interval time between rounds of the second jackpot game is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. In the second jackpot game, different times are set as the opening effect time and the ending effect time depending on the game state (provided state of change or probability change state) at the time of winning the second jackpot game. It is like that. Specifically, if the gaming state at the time of winning the second jackpot game is a non-probable / non-variable state and a probable / non-variable state, “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening performance time. In the case where “11.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time, and the game state at the time of winning the second big hit game is non-probable / shortened state and probable / shortened state In addition, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. In other words, each round game time (0.024 (seconds)) in the second jackpot game is such that the number of pachinko balls won in the special prize opening 41 does not satisfy the maximum number of winnings in one round game. Set to time. As described above, the second jackpot game is set as a jackpot game with the fewest number of winning balls and almost no winning balls.

(About the third jackpot game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the third jackpot game, the third jackpot game corresponding to the symbol C is given a probable change state after the third jackpot game is over, while being given a variable state. It is set as a jackpot game that may be played. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the symbol C (third jackpot game) is determined, after the end of the third jackpot game, until the next jackpot occurs. Is set so that the probability variation state is continuously given. With regard to the change state, there are cases where it is given depending on the game state (probability change state or change state grant state) at the time of winning the third jackpot game. In other words, if the game state at the time of winning the third jackpot game is non-probable / non-changeable state, it is set so that no change state is given, while the third jackpot game is won If the game state of the game is probabilistic / non-variable state, non-probable / variable state, and probable / variable state, the short state is continuously granted until the next big hit occurs. Is set.

  In the third jackpot game according to the embodiment, the special winning device 40 has a special prize regardless of the game state (probability change state and change state) at the time when the third jackpot game (symbol C) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. In this third jackpot game, “0.024 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. The interval time between rounds of the third jackpot game is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. In the third jackpot game, different times are set as the opening effect time and the ending effect time depending on the game state (provided state of probability change state or shortage state) at the time of winning the third jackpot game. It is like that. Specifically, when the game state at the time of winning the second jackpot game is a non-probable / non-variable state, a non-probable / variable state, and a probable / variable state, the opening effect time is “0. “004 (seconds)” is set, and “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time, and the game state at the time of winning the third jackpot game is a probabilistic / non-variable state “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “11.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. That is, each round game time (0.024 (seconds)) in the third jackpot game is the same as in the second jackpot game, in which the pachinko ball that wins the special winning opening 41 is won in one round game. The time is set so that the number does not satisfy the maximum number of winnings. As described above, the third jackpot game is set as a jackpot game with the least number of winning balls with almost no winning balls.

(About the fourth jackpot game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol D is given a probable state after the end of the fourth jackpot game, while being given a variable state. It is set as a jackpot game that may be played. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the symbol D (the fourth jackpot game) is determined, after the end of the fourth jackpot game, until the next jackpot occurs. Is set so that the probability variation state is continuously given. The variable state may or may not be granted depending on the game state (probability change state or change state grant state) at the time of winning the fourth jackpot game. In other words, if the gaming state at the time of winning the fourth big hit game is a non-probable / non-variable state and a probable / non-variable state, it is set so that the short state is not given. If the game state at the time of winning the big jackpot game is non-probable / shortened state and probable / short-runned state, the shorted state will continue to be granted until the next big hit occurs Is set.

  Further, the fourth jackpot game in the embodiment is the special prize of the special prize winning device 40 regardless of the game state (the probability variation state and the variable state) when the fourth jackpot game (symbol D) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. In this fourth jackpot game, “0.024 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. The interval time between rounds of the fourth jackpot game is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. In the fourth big hit game, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. That is, each round game time (0.024 (seconds)) in the fourth jackpot game is the same as in the second and third jackpot games, and the pachinko that wins the special winning opening 41 in one round game. The time is set so that the number of winning balls does not satisfy the upper limit of winning numbers. Thus, the fourth big hit game is set as a big hit game with few winning balls and the smallest number of winning balls.

(About the fifth jackpot game)
When the fifth big hit game corresponding to the symbol E is determined by the main control CPU 60a, the fifth big hit game is not given a certain change state after the end of the fifth big hit game, but is given a variable state. Is set as a big hit game (see FIG. 3A). In addition, when the symbol E (the fifth jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol E (the fifth jackpot game) is determined. It is set to be variable according to the short state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the fifth jackpot game) is determined is a non-probable / non-variable state and a probable / non-variable state, One is set as the grant period (number of times of change) of the change state given after the fifth big hit game. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the fifth jackpot game) is determined is a non-probability change / short change state and a probability change / short change state, the change state after the fifth big hit game is changed. 100 is set as the grant period (number of times of change).

  In addition, the fifth big hit game in the embodiment is the special prize of the special prize winning device 40 regardless of the game state (probability change state and short change state) at the time when the fifth big hit game (symbol E) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. The fifth jackpot game has various conditions such as the specified number of rounds, the maximum number of winnings for each round game, the round game time of one round game, the interval time between rounds, the opening effect time, the ending effect time, etc. It is set the same as the first jackpot game (symbol A). In other words, in the fifth jackpot game, as with the first jackpot game, the opening time of the opening / closing body 43 in the first round (0.024 (seconds)) It is set to a time when there is almost no possibility of winning, and in the fifth jackpot game, it is set as a jackpot game where a winning ball can be obtained in 14 round games from the second round to the 15th round.

(About jackpot game based on the 2nd special figure start hold information)
If the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 31) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is a plurality of predetermined types One jackpot symbol is set to be determined from the jackpot symbols (see FIG. 3B). Specifically, in the embodiment, five types of jackpot symbols (symbol “a”, symbol “b”, symbol “c”, symbol) are obtained based on the special symbol determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning slot 31. One jackpot symbol is determined from among d and symbol e). 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 70%, and the big hit symbol at a rate of 9% Symbol b is selected, a symbol c as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 10%, a symbol d as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 7%, and a symbol e as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 4%. A special figure determination value is assigned to be selected. The jackpot symbol distribution ratio described above is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

(About 6th and 7th jackpot games)
The sixth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol a and the seventh jackpot game corresponding to the symbol b are the sixth or seventh jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the sixth or seventh jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game in which a probable change state and a short change state are given after the game is over (see FIG. 3B). Specifically, in the embodiment, when symbols a and b (sixth or seventh jackpot game) are determined, after the sixth or seventh jackpot game ends, the next jackpot is generated. The interval is set so that the probability variation state is continuously given. In addition, when the symbols a and b (sixth or seventh jackpot game) are determined, the granting period of the variable state given to the symbols a and b (sixth or seventh jackpot game) is determined. Regardless of the game state (probability change state and change state) at that time, the change state is set to be continuously given until the next big hit occurs.

  In addition, the sixth and seventh jackpot games in the embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (probability change state and variable state) at the time when the sixth and seventh jackpot game (symbols a and b) are determined, The special winning opening 41 of the special winning device 40 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the sixth and seventh jackpot games are jackpot games in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. . In the sixth and seventh jackpot games, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In the sixth and seventh jackpot games, “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “11.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the sixth and seventh jackpot games is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. In this way, in the sixth and seventh jackpot games, the profits obtained by the respective jackpot games are set to be equal, and the profit most awarded among the types of jackpot games set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment. Is set as a big jackpot game.

(About 8th, 9th and 10th jackpot games)
The eighth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol c, the ninth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol d, and the tenth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol e are the main controls for the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games. When the CPU 60a determines, it is set as a jackpot game in which the probability change state is not given after the eighth, ninth, and tenth jackpot games are ended, but the change state is given (see FIG. 3B). In addition, when the symbol c (the eighth jackpot game), the symbol d (the ninth jackpot game), and the symbol e (the tenth jackpot game) are determined, the grant period of the variable state is given by the symbol c. (8th jackpot game), symbol d (9th jackpot game) and symbol e (10th jackpot game) are set regardless of the game state (probability change state and variable state) at the time of determination. Has been. Specifically, in the case of the eighth jackpot game, 100 is set as the grant period (number of times of change) after the eighth jackpot game, and in the case of the ninth jackpot game, 75 is set as the grant period (number of times of change) after the ninth jackpot game, and in the case of the tenth jackpot game, the grant state of the change state after the tenth jackpot game is set. 50 is set as the (variable number of times).

  In addition, the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games in the embodiment are the game states (probability change state and the time when the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games (designs c, d, e) are determined). Regardless of the variable state, the special winning opening 41 of the special winning device 40 is opened and closed in the same open / close mode. Specifically, the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games are jackpot games where the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “7”. Has been. In the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games, “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “11.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. Further, the interval time between rounds of the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. As described above, the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games are the most obtainable among the types of jackpot games set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment in the same manner as the sixth and seventh jackpot games described above. It is set as a big hit game with many prize balls.

  Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information triggered by winning the first start winning opening 30 is affirmative, the prescribed round number is Although it is “15 times”, the first and fifth jackpot games can be expected to generate up to the maximum number of winning balls in only one round game (14 times) less than the prescribed number of rounds (15 times). On the other hand, special figure 1 (symbol A, symbol E) as a jackpot symbol is assigned, and the second to fourth jackpots in which winning balls are hardly generated in all round games of the specified number of rounds (15 times). A special figure 1 (symbol B, symbol C, symbol D) as a jackpot symbol is assigned to the game. On the other hand, if the determination result of the hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information triggered by winning at the second start winning opening 31 is affirmative, all of “15 times” which is the prescribed round number Special Figure 2 as a jackpot symbol for the sixth to tenth jackpot games that can be expected to generate up to the maximum number of winning balls in the round game (symbol a, symbol b, symbol c, symbol d, symbol e) Is assigned. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, no matter which symbol is determined as the big hit symbol, when the determination result of the hit determination based on the winning to the second start winning port 31 is affirmative, The number of winning balls (awarded bonus amount) that can be acquired is set to be larger than in the case where the determination result of the winning determination based on winning at the 1-start winning opening 30 is positive.

(About small hit games)
Next, the small hit game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The small hit game is set to start after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure variation display, and the opening / closing operation according to the type of the small hit game generated. Thus, after the opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened / closed, an ending effect indicating the end of the small hit game is set. Here, in the small hit game, on the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired, an opening / closing operation in which the opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened only for a time when several pachinko balls can be won or when the pachinko balls cannot be won. Is configured to be performed. In other words, the small hit game constitutes a hit game in which the opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 performs an opening operation including a short-time opening operation. In the small hit game, the gaming state after the end of the small hit game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit determination. That is, if the probability change state is given at the time of winning the small hit determination, the probability change state is continuously given even after the small hit game is finished, while if the probability change state is not given, the probability change state is also given after the small hit game is finished. It will not be granted. In addition, if the short state is given at the time of winning the small hit determination, the short state is continuously given even after the end of the small hit game. No variable state is given.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine of the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, when a small hit determination is won, one small hit game is selected from predetermined types (two types in the embodiment). The determined small hit game is awarded. Here, of the small hit games, which small hit game is awarded is determined based on the type of the small hit symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the small hit determination. It has come to be. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 (one special figure 1 in the embodiment) as a small hitting symbol that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is classified as the symbol F, and the first special figure display unit. When the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped at 50A is a small hit symbol, a small hit game corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol (symbol F) is given. Similarly, in the embodiment, the special figure 2 (one special figure 2 in the embodiment) as a small hitting symbol that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is classified as the symbol f, and the second special figure display. When the special figure 2 displayed as a fixed stop display in the part 50B is a small hit symbol, a small hit game corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol (f) is provided.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the special figure 1 as the small hit symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A, the first small hit game is given as the small hit game. When the special figure 2 as the small hit symbol classified as the symbol f is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B, the second small hit game is given as the small hit game. Yes. The first and second small hit games in the embodiment are set so that the opening / closing body 43 of the special prize-winning device 40 performs the opening operation with one opening time set to “0.024 (seconds)” 15 times. Has been. Note that the opening / closing modes (opening times and opening times) of the opening / closing body 43 in a plurality of types of small hit games may be different. In the first and second small hit games, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between the opening operations of the first and second small hit game opening / closing bodies 43 is set to “1.5 (seconds)”.

(About the game production mode)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a plurality of game effect modes in which the effect contents (display contents) of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 are different. Here, the game effect mode is a game state suggestion image that suggests to the player whether or not the current game state is a probable change state, and suggests to the player whether or not the game state is a change state. A game effect is displayed on the display device 17. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the game effect mode can be changed when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. Here, in the embodiment, the occurrence of the big hit game and the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation (first or second special figure fluctuation display) after the big hit game (in the embodiment, once, 50 times, 75 times, 100 times) are the modes. It is a transition condition.

  The game effect mode according to the embodiment includes a normal mode corresponding to a game state (non-probability change / non-change state) determined to be given neither a probability change state nor a change state by the main control CPU 60a, and a probability change state. And a game change state corresponding to a game state (probability change / short change state) for which it is decided to give both, and a game state (that is, a probability change state is given) And a latent mode corresponding to a state in which the state is not granted). Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a special mode is set in which the mode transition condition is that the determination of the small hit determination is affirmative in the probability variation state. In addition, as a kind of game production mode, it is not limited to these, Other game production modes can also be set, for example, it is decided not to give a probable change state, and gives a change state. It is also possible to provide a time-saving mode corresponding to the gaming state (non-probability change / short-change state) determined. Further, the game state suggestion image displayed on the symbol display device 17 in each of the game effect modes (the normal mode, the probability change mode, and the latent mode) does not need to be one type, and there are a plurality of types for each game effect mode. A game state suggestion image can be set. It should be noted that the latent mode in the present embodiment is either a gaming state in which the probability variation state and the variation state are internally given or a gaming state in which only the variation state is imparted.

  The symbol display device 17 displays a game state suggestion image having contents corresponding to the game effect mode. Specifically, the background image displayed on the back of the decorative display of the symbol display device 17 is set to be different for each game effect mode, and the player recognizes the current game effect mode from the type of the background image. To get. In addition, in each game effect mode, some or all of the effect contents (variation patterns and effect patterns to be described later) of the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display device 17 are different, and each game effect mode has a unique effect. Is set to run.

(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 and 70.

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

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing and reading are provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensors 49b and 49c, and the gate sensor 48 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). , A general-purpose hold display unit 56, a status display unit 58) are connected, and based on the control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by detection of each detection sensor 34, 35, 44, 48, 49b, 49c, Display control of each display part 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58 of the game information display part M is performed. The main control CPU 60a is connected to a start winning solenoid 32 linked to the opening / closing member 33 for opening / closing the second start winning opening 31 and a special winning solenoid 42 linked to the opening / closing body 43 for opening / closing the special winning opening 41. The corresponding opening / closing member 33 and the opening / closing body 43 are opened and closed by driving the solenoids 32 and 42 based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. Then, the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the special winning solenoid 42 so that the opening / closing body 43 opens and closes in an opening / closing manner according to the type of the big hit game, and the long-time opening control and opening / closing body for opening and closing the opening / closing body 43 for a long time. The system is configured to execute short-time opening control for causing 43 to open for a short time.

  The main control CPU 60a confirms that the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31 (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 receives the pachinko ball). It is set to acquire various random numbers as winning information when triggered by (detected). Here, the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 include a hit determination random number, a special figure determination random number, an effect execution determination random number (reach determination random number), and a special figure. Various random numbers such as a random number for allocating a variation pattern, a random number for determining per ordinary figure, and a random number for determining ordinary figure are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. Random numbers are acquired in accordance with the timing at which the detection signals of the first or second start winning detection sensors 34, 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

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

  The hit determination random number is a random number used in the hit determination (big hit determination and small hit determination) as to whether or not a hit game (big hit game or small hit game) is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In this embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for hit determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the special figure determining random number determines the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values from “0” to “100” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes. Each value of the special figure determination random number includes a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display indicating the above-mentioned deviation, a random number corresponding to two kinds of special figure displays indicating the winning of small hits, and winning of the big hit Random numbers corresponding to the 100 types of special figure display shown are set, and the special figure 1 or second special figure display displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A in a fixed stop state according to the value of the special figure determining random number. The special figure 2 displayed in a fixed stop state on the part 50B is specified. That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize is obtained. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 35, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified for each type of jackpot game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so The type of jackpot game to be given after the end is specified. Similarly, the special figure 1 and special figure 2 as the small hit symbols are classified for each kind of small hit game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so that after the symbol variation effect is ended. The type of small hit game to be given is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of winning game (big hit game or small hit game). In addition, as described above, whether or not the probability variation state and the variable state are given after the big hit game is uniquely determined for each type of the big hit game, and the special figure determining random number is the probability variation state and the variable state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not to give. Furthermore, one or a plurality of variable state grant periods (number of variable times) given after the big hit game are determined for each type of big hit game, and the special figure determining random number determines the variable period grant period. It also has a function as a random number.

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

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

  The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate member 47 (more specifically, the gate sensor 48 detecting the pachinko ball). ing. Here, as the random numbers that the main control CPU 60a acquires upon the detection of the gate sensor 48, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure and a random number for determining a normal pattern variation pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, thereby A random number is acquired in accordance with the timing when the detection signal of the sensor 48 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.

  Further, passage detection information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate sensor 48 is temporarily stored in a predetermined map storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as the map start hold information. It is configured to be stored in memory. The general-purpose map storage area is stored in the main control RAM 60c in the order in which it is stored in the main control RAM 60c. The normal start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in order.

  The random number for determining the normal figure is a random number used in the determination for the normal figure (lottery per general figure) as to whether or not the second start winning opening 31 is opened (per normal figure) as a result of the normal figure fluctuation. . In the embodiment, 65536 integer values of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). The random number for allocating a general pattern variation is a random number used for determining a general pattern variation pattern that defines a variation time of a general variation in a general variation display. In the embodiment, nine types of integer values from “0” to “8” are set as random numbers for normal pattern variation pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes. Then, triggered by the passage of the pachinko sphere through the gate member 47 (more specifically, when the gate sensor 48 detects the pachinko sphere), the passage detection information (usually stored in the main control RAM 60c). The main control CPU 60a obtains a hit determination random number, a normal variation pattern distribution random number, and the like) at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The big hit determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not the big hit is made using the hit determination random number (big hit determination). There are a total of 65536 possible hit determination random numbers from “0” to “65535”. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from integers. Here, the number of determination values set for the jackpot determination value differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state described above is applied at the time when the jackpot determination is performed. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values (1516 in the embodiment) set in the probability variation state is larger than the number of jackpot determination values (168 in the embodiment) set in the non-probability state. 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 a small hit determination value indicating that a small hit is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The small hit determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not a small hit is made using the hit determination random number (small hit determination) when the result of the big hit determination is negative. A predetermined number (9 in the embodiment) of determination values is determined from numerical values (in the embodiment, a total of 65536 integers from “0” to “65535”). That is, the hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit determination and the small hit determination. Note that, as the hit determination random number, a big hit determination random number for big hit determination and a small hit determination random number for small hit determination can be individually set. Here, the small hit determination value is determined based on whether the winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired with the detection of the first starting winning detection sensor 34 or the winning information (winning with the detection of the second starting winning detection sensor 35). Depending on whether or not (random number for determination) is acquired, the set number of determination values differs. Specifically, the number of small hit determination values (222 in the embodiment) set when the winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired triggered by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34 is as follows. The number is set to be larger than the number of small hit determination values (one in the embodiment) set when winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired triggered by detection of the two start winning detection sensors 35. That is, a small hit game is more likely to occur when triggered by the detection of the first startup prize detection sensor 34 than when triggered by the detection of the second startup prize detection sensor 35.

  The main control ROM 60b stores an effect execution determination value (reach determination value). The effect execution determination value indicates whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect that suggests that the winning display may be displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the result of the hit determination (big hit determination and small hit determination) is negative. This is a determination value used in the production execution determination (reach lottery), and is determined from 239 different integers from “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random number for production 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 performance execution determination value is the performance execution performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 (more specifically, when the first start winning detection sensor 34 detects the pachinko ball). In the case of determination, and in the case of effect execution determination performed in response to the pachinko ball winning the second start winning opening 31 (more specifically, the second start winning detection sensor 35 detecting the pachinko ball) Therefore, the number of judgment value settings is different. Further, the effect execution determination value is set according to whether or not the above-described certainty change state is assigned at the time of performing the effect execution determination and whether or not the variable state is assigned at the time. The number is different.

  That is, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30, it is set when the non-probability change state is set rather than the number of effect execution determination values set in the probability change state. The number of production execution determination values to be performed is set to be larger. Moreover, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30, the number of performance execution determination values set in the variable speed state is not in the variable speed state. It is set so that the number of effect execution determination values set to is larger. In the embodiment, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30, 35 performance execution determination values are obtained in the non-probable state and the non-variable state. One effect execution determination value is set in the case of the non-probability change state and the variable state, and two effect execution determination values are set in the case of the probability change state and the change state. In the case of the production execution determination that is performed when the pachinko ball is won at the first start winning opening 30, the production is performed according to the storage number of the first special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60 c. The set number of execution determination values may be changed. Specifically, the set number can be set so that the set number of effect execution determination values decreases as the number of stored first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. That is, when the stored number of first special figure start hold information is “4”, the set number of production execution determination values is minimized.

  And in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 31, the number of the performance execution determination values set in the variable speed state is in the non-variable state. Is set so that the number of effect execution determination values set in is smaller. In the embodiment, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball is won at the second start winning opening 31, five performance execution determination values are set in the non-probable change state and the variable state. In the case of the probability variation state and the variation state, one production execution determination value is set. In addition, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31, the performance execution determination value is set to 0 in the non-probable change state and the non-change variable state. In the case of the production execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31, the production is performed according to the number of second special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60 c. The set number of execution determination values may be changed. Specifically, the set number can be set such that the set number of effect execution determination values decreases as the number of second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. That is, when the stored number of first special figure start hold information is “4”, the set number of production execution determination values is minimized.

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

  The special figure fluctuation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b are classified into a special figure fluctuation pattern for winning and a special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment, and a specific figure fluctuation pattern is specified for each special figure fluctuation pattern according to the game effect mode. A special figure variation pattern distribution determination value is defined. The special figure variation pattern for winning is a special figure variation pattern that can be determined when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative or when the result of the small hit determination is affirmative. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern for loss is a special figure fluctuation pattern selected when the result of the hit determination (big hit determination and small hit determination) is negative. In the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment, the reach reach variation pattern that can be determined when the result of the effect execution determination to be finally made a divergence after the reach effect is performed, and the reach are not formed. There is a deviation variation pattern that can be determined when the result of the effect execution determination as a deviation is negative. In the reach effect, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol that becomes the hit display (big hit display or the small hit display) or the off display after the symbol combination of the effective symbols that will be the reach display in the symbol variation effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17. This is an effect performed until is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure change effect. The determination value per universal figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not it is per universal figure (determination per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure, and “0” that can be taken as a random number for determination per universal figure. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described 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). Is set more than 1). In other words, by increasing the number of determination values per common map in the variable state, it is easy for the normal map to occur.

  In the main control ROM 60b, a plurality of types of common map variation patterns are stored, and general map variation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to the respective general map variation patterns. Here, the general map variation pattern specifies the fluctuation time of the general map variation display from when the general diagram variation display is started until the fixed map is displayed in a fixed stop state. The normal variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining the general variation pattern by using the random number for distribution of the general variation pattern. It is determined from all 9 types of integers up to “8”. A predetermined decision value is assigned to each universal pattern variation pattern, and the universal map variation pattern to which the universal variation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired random number for distribution of the common diagram variation is assigned is the main. It is specified by the control CPU 60a. Here, the decision value for determining the usual figure variation pattern is determined depending on whether the gaming state at the time of making the decision per ordinary figure is the variable state or the non-variable state, and the number and number of assigned common figure fluctuation patterns. Is different. Specifically, in the embodiment, in the non-variable short state, a common figure variation pattern determination determination value is assigned to one common figure variation pattern, and a regular time figure that defines a variation time (for example, 2000 ms) for a predetermined time. Whereas the variation pattern is determined, a decision value for determining the general variation pattern is assigned to multiple (two in the embodiment) general variation patterns in the variable state, and each normal variation pattern is assigned. Of a normal figure fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of a predetermined time (for example, 820 ms) and a different fluctuation time (for example, 200 ms) at a ratio according to the number of assigned decision values for determining the normal fluctuation pattern for One of the common map fluctuation patterns is determined.

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

  Here, in the overall control ROM 65b, an effect pattern for specifying a specific effect content of the symbol variation effect executed in the symbol variation effect is stored. The effect pattern is associated with the 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. The effect pattern is not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, and a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one special figure variation pattern. Further, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c is determined in the symbol variation effect, and the decorative drawing is stopped in each column according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. At the same time, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stoppage of the decoration drawing, or the lamp device 18 emits light appropriately.

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

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

  That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a random number acquisition means for acquiring various random numbers triggered by winning at the start winning ports 30, 31, and at the start of the symbol variation effect, the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means. By determining whether or not the value matches a predetermined hit determination value (big hit determination value or small hit determination value), whether or not a hit game (big hit game or small hit game) is awarded A function as hit judging means for making a judgment is provided. Further, a hit determination means for determining whether or not a winning is made at the start winning opening 30 or 31, a hit game determination means for determining a type of a winning game to be given from a plurality of types of winning games (a hit determination means) And the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the special symbol change display is finished (after the symbol change effect is finished). The main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns (variation patterns) stored in the main control ROM 60b based on winning at the start winning ports 30, 31. A function as a variation pattern determining means (variation pattern determining means) is provided. The main control CPU 60a functions as a probability change determining means for determining whether or not to give a probability change state in which the probability that a hit will occur (the probability that the determination result by the hit determination means becomes affirmative) is higher than normal. At the same time, it is configured to function as a probability change giving means for giving a probability change state after the winning game ends. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give the probability variation state only when a hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative).

  Further, the main control CPU 60a, when a win occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative), the winning rate improvement state in which the probability that the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 becomes high ( It functions as a winning rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not to give a (variable state), and when giving a winning rate improvement state, a winning rate improvement state granting period for determining a period for giving a winning rate improvement state is determined. In addition to functioning as a determining means, it also functions as a shortened state giving means for giving a shortened state only during a period in which a winning rate improvement state determined after the winning game is finished. 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. Is determined as a winning rate improvement state granting period. In this way, the main control CPU 60a, when the winning determination is affirmative, makes a privilege state (probability changing state, changing state) advantageous to the player after winning a game based on winning in the start winning ports 30, 31. It has a function as a privilege state determining means for determining whether to grant or not. The main control RAM 60c is acquired while the symbol variation effect is being performed on the symbol display device 17 (that is, while the special symbol variation display is being performed on the first and second special symbol display units 50A and 50B). It functions as a holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of received winning information as starting hold information. Specifically, the winning information acquired by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34 while the variable display is being performed on the display means (the symbol display device 17 or the first special symbol display unit 50A) is the first. Triggered by detection of the second start winning detection sensor 35 while the variable display is being performed on the first hold storage means and display means (the symbol display device 17 and the second special figure display unit 50B) stored as start hold information. It functions as a second hold storage means for storing the acquired winning information as second start hold information.

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

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

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

  In Step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 31. That is, in step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the second start winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the second start winning opening 31 detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the determination result in step A15 is negative, the special figure input process is terminated. If the determination result of step A15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A16). If the determination result of step A16 is negative (that is, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure input process.

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c 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 winning determination, random value for determining special figure, random value for determining execution execution, and various random values such as random number for distributing special pattern variation pattern). The control CPU 60a reads out and sets the winning information (random number value) as second special figure start hold information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number (step A18). Thereby, the special figure input process is 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 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 or the small hit game is being played. It is determined whether or not (step B11). If the determination result of step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B11 is negative, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is read (step B12), and whether the number of hold in the second special figure start hold information is greater than “0”. Is determined (step B13). If the determination result of step B13 is negative (if the number of second special figure start hold information hold = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. The main control CPU 60a also stores the special chart stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c if the determination result in step B13 is affirmative (the number of the second special figure start hold information> 0). A value “1” indicating that the second special figure variation effect is executed is set in the variation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a decrements the hold number of the second special figure start hold information by 1 (step B14) and stores the second special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. The main control CPU 60a obtains the figure start hold information (values of random numbers for hit determination, random values for determination of special figure, random values for determination of performance execution, and random numbers of random numbers for distribution of special figure variation pattern). (Step B15).

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

  When various random numbers as the second special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired value of the random number for hit determination in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit determination value matches (step B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive when the non-probability change state (low probability) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 168/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability (positive hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 1516/65536. 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 of step B22 is negative (if it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs a small hit determination (hit lottery) for determining whether or not to generate a small hit ( Step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the winning determination random number obtained from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the small hit determination value. As described above, the probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative when winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired in response to the detection of the second start winning detection sensor 35 (that is, the small hit probability). Is set to 1/65536. If the determination result of the small hit determination in step B27 is affirmative (if a small hit occurs), “1” is set to the small hit flag indicating that the small hit variation is present (step S27). B28). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 2) that becomes the small hit symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B on the basis of the acquired special figure determining random number (Step 2). B29). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the small hit symbol of Special Figure 2, the main control CPU 60a displays the special figure 2 associated with the acquired value of the special figure determination random number. By determining, the small hit symbol is determined. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag are set to be maintained at the time of the small hit determination, and the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag are not changed in the case of the small hit. It is configured. When the small winning symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects one of the special symbol variation patterns for winning (scoring variation pattern) based on the random number for special symbol variation pattern distribution. A special figure variation pattern is determined (step B30).

  When the determination result of the small hit determination in Step B27 is negative (that is, when the big hit and the small hit are not), the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination). (Step B31). 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. When the determination result in step B31 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the second special symbol display unit 50B as a final stop symbol (special stop symbol). 2) (step B32). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for outlier reach (outlier reach fluctuation pattern) based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B33). ). Note that the reach effect is not limited to an effect in which two identical decorative drawings are arranged and the remaining one is changing, and includes a state in which a specific symbol change is performed.

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B31 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 B34). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for deviation (outlier fluctuation pattern) based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B35).

  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, B30, B33 and B35 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 hit determination random number, the value of the special figure determination random number, the value of the effect execution determination random number, and the value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number (step B19), and then hits Execute the judgment process. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning opening Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired with the winning of 30 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. It has become.

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

  When various random numbers are acquired by the processing of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired hit determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not (step B36). 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 big hit probability) is set to 164/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability (positive hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 1516/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B36 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B37). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1), which is a big hit symbol displayed and stopped on the first special symbol display unit 50A, based on the acquired special figure determining random number (Step B38). ). 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 game effect mode flag (that is, a probability change flag, a variable flag) indicating a game effect mode (game state) after the big hit game specified by the big hit symbol according to the determined big hit symbol. . When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation pattern for winning based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution. (Step B39).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination of step B36 is negative (if it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs a small hit determination (win lottery) for determining whether or not to generate a small hit ( Step B41). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the winning determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the small hit determination value. As described above, the probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (that is, the small hit probability) when the winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired triggered by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34. Is set to 222/65536. If the determination result of the small hit determination in step B41 is affirmative (if a small hit occurs), “1” is set to the small hit flag indicating that the small hit variation (step S41). B42). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1), which becomes the small hit symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A, based on the acquired special figure determination random number (Step 1). B43). Here, since the special figure determination random number value is associated with the small hit symbol of special figure 1 separately, the main control CPU 60a assigns the special figure determination random number value associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining FIG. 1, the small hit symbol is determined. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag are set to be maintained at the time of the small hit determination, and the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag are not changed in the case of the small hit. It is configured. When the small hit symbol (special diagram 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects one of the special symbol variation patterns for hitting (the hit variation pattern) based on the value of the special diagram variation pattern distribution random number. One special figure variation pattern is determined (step B44).

  When the determination result of the small hit determination in step B41 is negative (when it is not a big hit or a small hit), the main control CPU 60a determines whether to execute the reach effect (reach determination). (Step B45). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B45 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display unit 50A as a final stop symbol (special feature). 1) (step B46). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for outlier reach (outlier reach fluctuation pattern) based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B47). ).

  In addition, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B45 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a does not display the fixed symbol displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B48). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for deviation (outlier fluctuation pattern) based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B49).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 1) in steps B39, B44, B47, and B49 outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing. (Step B40). 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.

  The overall control CPU 65a includes the types of jackpot symbols instructed by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a, each designation command relating to the start and end of the variable state, and an effect mode flag. Based on the set value, the type of the game effect mode is determined, and the effect mode flag is updated to a value indicating the determined game effect mode. The game effect mode flag includes information that can identify the game effect mode in which the user is currently staying, and is set in the overall control RAM 65c. When the overall control CPU 65a updates the game effect mode flag, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a mode designation command instructing the game effect mode to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

(About display control)
In the display control board 70, when an effect pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display content corresponding to the effect pattern. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to execute the symbol variation effect. Then, the display control CPU 70a counts the elapsed time from the start of the effect with the start of the design variation effect, and predetermines an image to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 so that an image based on the effect pattern is displayed for each measured time. Switch every cycle. Then, when the symbol stop command of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is input, the display control CPU 70a displays the ornament designated by the ornament designation command at the effective stop position 27 of the corresponding symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. Are temporarily stopped, and when all symbols stop command is input, the decorative symbols designated by the decorative symbol designation command are displayed on the symbol display device 17 at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. The display content of the symbol display device 17 is controlled to end the symbol variation effect.

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

(About notice effect)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a notice effect that suggests that a big hit can be awarded is stored in the overall control ROM 65b during a symbol variation effect triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the start winning opening 30,31. The pachinko machine 10 is configured so that it can be executed by the rendering means (the symbol display device 17, the lamp device 18, the speaker 19, the movable body, etc.) provided on the pachinko machine 10. The notice effects include those that are executed when the operation button (first operation button) 36 is operated, and those that are executed at a preset timing without the operation button 36 being operated. A plurality of types of notice effects are stored in the overall control ROM 65b, and the overall control CPU 65a has a plurality of types according to the determination result of the jackpot determination triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the start winning opening 30,31. It is comprised so that a notice effect can be determined from among. When the operation advance notice effect to be executed in response to the operation of the first operation button (operation button) 36 is determined, the notice effect start possible timing based on the notice effect information is started after the symbol variation effect is started. When this happens, the overall control CPU 65a outputs to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) an operation valid command for validating the operation of the first operation button 36 for a predetermined period (effective operation period for advance notice). In the display control board 70, when an operation valid command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the content of the effect corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display content corresponding to the effect pattern. It is configured to control the symbol display device 17 so as to execute the effect. In the embodiment, a display (button operation promotion display) that prompts the user to operate (press) the first operation button 36 is displayed on the symbol display device 17. The overall control CPU 65a outputs a control command to the lamp control board 72 at the timing when the notice effect can be started, and the lamp control board 72 emits the lamp device built in the first operation button 36 based on the control command. Thus, the player can be notified that the button operation is possible.

  By operating (pressing) the first operation button 36 while the button operation promoting display is displayed on the symbol display device 17 (effective operation period for advance notice), an output pressing signal is input to the overall control CPU 65a. Then, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a control command for notice effect to the display control board 70, and thereby the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 controls to display the notice effect on the symbol display device 17. On the other hand, when the effective operation period for notice elapses without the first operation button 36 being operated (pressed), the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 controls the symbol display device 17 to turn off the button operation promotion display. To do. That is, in the embodiment, the effective operation period for the advance notice is set as the advance notice execution period in which the operation advance notice effect can be executed. In addition, based on the game information (random numbers, etc.) acquired at the time of winning the pachinko ball at the start winning opening 30,31, a notice effect for notifying that a big hit game (win game) can be given after the end of the symbol variation effect When the notice effect execution enable / disable determining means for determining whether to execute or not, when the notice effect execution enable / disable determining means determines to execute the notice effect, one notice effect information is selected from a plurality of kinds of the notice effect information. The overall control CPU 65a has a function as an effect execution control means for causing the symbol display device 17 to execute an effect based on the deciding effect information determining means and the determined notice effect information.

(About game detection means)
In the present embodiment, game detection means for detecting that a game is being performed in the pachinko machine 10 is provided. As the game detection means, start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, normal winning detection sensors 49b and 49c, and a gate sensor 48 provided on the surface of the game board are used, and balls by these detection sensors 34, 35, 48, 49b and 49c are used. When the detection signal is input to the main control board 60, the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 is set to determine that a game is being performed. The main control CPU 60a starts measuring time by the main timer means at the same time when the ball detection signals from the game detecting means 34, 35, 48, 49b, 49c are inputted, and the main timer means is preset. The pachinko machine 10 is set to shift to the demonstration effect mode on condition that a new ball detection signal is not input even when the demonstration setting time is counted (demo transition condition). That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 60a has a function of a demonstration effect execution control means for causing the symbol display device 17 to execute a demonstration effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a demonstration effect). The demonstration effect mode shifts based on a demonstration designation command output from the main control CPU 60a when the demonstration setting time has elapsed.

(About demo production mode)
When the overall control CPU 65a receives the demonstration designation command, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a demonstration effect designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). In the display control board 70, when a demonstration effect designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display corresponding to the effect pattern is displayed. The symbol display device 17 is controlled to execute the content effect. As a display mode of the symbol display device 17 in the demonstration effect mode, a moving image explaining the model of the pachinko machine 10 or a still image such as a character that is a motif of the pachinko machine 10 is displayed. When the ball detection signal from the game detection means 34, 35, 48, 49b, 49c is input to the main control board 60 during the demonstration effect mode, a game detection command is sent from the main control board 60 to the overall control CPU 65a. The central control CPU 65a that has received the game detection command and outputs the demonstration effect end designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), thereby causing the display control CPU 70a to end the demonstration effect and immediately before the effect. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to shift to the state.

(About game results information)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the normal mode (normal game state), the big hit determination triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball at the first and second start winning ports 30 and 31 is affirmative and the big hit game (specific When a change state is given after the end of the jackpot game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “first jackpot game”), the identification from the change state to the normal state is specified. Based on game performance information described later that occurs during the period, ranking performance information associated with identification information for identifying a player is ranked and displayed on the symbol display device 17. That is, after the end of the first big hit game (the first win game with the winning rate improvement state) when winning with the symbol (AE, ae) to which the variable state is given after the big hit game ends After the jackpot game won with the symbols (A, E, c-e) that may not be granted the variable status before the next jackpot is granted (affirmed in the big hit determination), the variable status is If the jackpot hit in the short-running game is a big hit that does not give a short-cut state after the jackpot game ends, the period until the jackpot game ends The period of the specific period varies depending on the number of consecutive resorts described later. Hereinafter, the last jackpot game in the specific period may be referred to as the last jackpot game.

  Here, the state where the variable state is given after the end of the first big hit game is that the winning rate to the second start winning opening 32 is improved as compared with the non-variable state where the variable state is not given. , Opportunities for winning lottery (big hit determination) increase. In the present embodiment, the game in a state advantageous to the player who increases the chance of winning such a lottery (big hit determination) is set as a specific period during which a specific game is performed. And in the specific period, it is easy to generate consecutive villas that are won in succession to the jackpot without interruption of the change state, and the number of prize balls obtained is extremely large compared to the prize balls obtained in the non-change state. The player is playing with an interest in acquiring more prize balls in this specific period. Therefore, in this embodiment, the number of winning balls, which is the total number of winning balls obtained during a specified period of interest to the player, and the number of consecutive games, which is the number of positive hits determined in the jackpot determination during the specified period. Is used as game performance information. In the present embodiment, the number of balls to be picked up during a specific period is to all winning ports (starting winning ports 30, 31, special winning ports 41, and normal winning ports 49a) provided in the pachinko machine 10 during the specific period. The total number of prize balls based on the winning of pachinko balls. In addition, as the number of winning balls in the specific period, the total number of only winning balls based on the winning of the pachinko ball in the special winning opening 41 (specifically, detection by the special winning detection sensor 44) in the big hit game in the specific period. It is good.

(About ranking information)
The overall control RAM 65c stores, as game information, the number of acquired balls and the number of consecutive games, which are game performance information generated during the latest specific period, in a predetermined area in an updatable manner. Note that the area for storing the latest game record information in the overall control RAM 65c may be referred to as a game record storage area hereinafter. Then, when the specific period ends, the overall control RAM 65c overwrites the game performance information (the number of acquired balls and the number of consecutive games) generated during the specific period, so that the game performance storage area is always overwritten. It is configured to store the latest game performance information (number of played balls, number of consecutive games).

  In the overall control RAM 65c, ranking result information in which the number of acquired balls generated during a specific period before the latest specific period, the number of consecutive games, and a player's name as identification information described later is ranked. The attached ranking information is stored in an updatable manner. An area for storing ranking information in the overall control RAM 65c may be hereinafter referred to as a ranking storage area. In the present embodiment, ten ranking result information from the first to the tenth ranked by comparing the game result information is stored in the ranking storage area of the overall control RAM 65c (see FIG. 9). In other words, the overall control RAM 65c has a function as a storage means for storing ranking information obtained by ranking game achievement information generated during a specific period and ranking achievement information in which game achievement information and player identification information are associated with each other. doing.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the specific period ends, the latest game performance information (acquired number of balls to be played, consecutive games) generated during the specific period and stored in the game performance storage area. The overall control CPU 65a compares the game performance information (acquired number of balls played, number of consecutive games) of each ranking performance information stored in the ranking storage area, and is higher than a preset reference rank. It is configured to execute a ranking determination process for determining whether or not. That is, the game performance information that is more recent than the game performance information of the ranking performance information located in the reference rank, with a predetermined number counted from the first place in the ranking performance information arranged in descending order of the game performance information. Depending on whether the numerical value of is higher or lower, it is determined whether or not it is higher than the reference rank.

  In the ranking determination process, as shown in FIG. 10, the latest game performance information is compared with the game performance information of ranking performance information that has already been ranked in order from the highest to the lowest (step C11). If step C11 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 65a determines that the latest game performance information is higher than the reference rank (the numerical value of the game performance information is high), and the ranking input image 90 is displayed on the symbol display device 17. (Refer to FIG. 11) is displayed, and identification information such as a name that can be identified by the player can be input (step C12). On the other hand, if step C11 is negative, that is, if the latest game performance information is lower than the game performance information of the lowest (10th) ranking performance information (the numerical value of the game performance information is lower), the overall control CPU 65a The process ends without displaying the ranking input image 90 on the symbol display device 17. As described above, in this embodiment, the reference rank is set to the 10th position, and the identification information cannot be input unless the rank is within the 10th position. That is, whether or not the rank is higher than the reference rank is a display condition indicating whether or not the ranking input image 90 is displayed on the symbol display device 17, and in this embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a satisfies the display condition. It has a function as a comparison determination means for determining whether or not there is.

  In this embodiment, the ranking storage area of the overall control RAM 65c is configured to be capable of storing ten ranking result information, and the ten ranking result information is stored in the ranking storage area. If the reference rank is set to 10th and the ranking result information stored in the ranking storage area is less than ten, the ranking result information is ten. Until then, it is determined that the latest game performance information is higher than the reference rank, and the ranking input image 90 is displayed. That is, the reference rank can also be said to be the number of ranking result information that can be stored in the ranking storage area.

  Here, as a condition for ranking by comparing the game performance information, in this embodiment, the number of acquired balls (first game performance information) is given priority among the number of acquired balls and the number of consecutive games. Is set. That is, the overall control CPU 65a first compares the latest number of acquired balls and the number of acquired balls in the ranking information already ranked in the ranking information from the top to the bottom, and compares the ranking results. When the latest number of acquired balls is larger than the number of acquired balls, the latest number of acquired balls (latest ranking performance information) is determined as the rank of ranking performance information compared. On the other hand, when the latest acquired number of balls is the same as the number of acquired balls in the compared ranking result information, the overall control CPU 65a determines the latest number of consecutive games (second game result information), The number of consecutive resorts in the ranking performance information to be compared is compared, and the one with the larger number of consecutive resorts is determined as the higher rank. In other words, for example, if the number of balls for the 5th ranking performance information is the same as the latest number of balls for the ranking, and the number of consecutive games for the 5th ranking performance information is less than the latest number of games, the latest The number of consecutive resorts (latest ranking achievement information) is ranked fifth, and the ranking achievement information that was fifth is ranked sixth. Furthermore, when the latest number of balls to be acquired and the number of consecutive games and the number of balls to be acquired and the number of consecutive games of the compared ranking performance information are the same, the ranking performance information that has already been ranked is displayed. Set to be prioritized and ranked. For example, when the number of acquired balls and the number of consecutive games in the ranking information for ranking 10th are the same as the latest number of acquired balls and the number of consecutive games, the latest number of acquired balls and the number of consecutive games are It is determined that it is not higher than the reference rank (No in step C11 in FIG. 10), and identification information cannot be input. In addition, when both the latest number of balls to be acquired and the number of consecutive games and the number of balls to be acquired and the number of consecutive games of the ranking information for comparison are the same, the latest number of balls to be acquired and the number of consecutive games May be ranked with priority.

  That is, in this embodiment, when determining whether or not it is higher than the reference rank, a priority order is set for a plurality of types of game performance information (number of played balls and number of consecutive games), and the game set higher If the performance information (the number of balls that have been won in the example) is compared first, and if it is not possible to determine whether it is higher than the reference rank in the comparison of the game result information (the number of balls that have been earned in the example) set at the top The game performance information set in the lower order (the number of consecutive resorts in the embodiment) is compared to determine whether or not it is higher than the reference rank. Here, as a standard in setting priorities for a plurality of types of game performance information, the game performance information useful for the player is set at the top so that the player's sense of superiority when ranked is further increased. be able to. In addition, if it is not possible to determine whether or not it is higher than the reference rank even by comparison with multiple types of game performance information (number of played balls, number of consecutive games) (when all game performance information is the same as the compared information) Is set so as not to be higher than the reference rank, for example.

  FIG. 11 shows that the ranking input image 90 is displayed on the symbol display device 17 when it is determined that the latest game performance information is higher than the reference rank in the ranking determination process (Yes in step C11 of FIG. 10). It shows the state. That is, if the overall control CPU 65a determines that the latest game performance information is higher than the reference rank in the ranking determination process, the overall control CPU 65a displays a ranking display input designation command for designating the ranking input image 90 on the display control board 70. Thus, the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 controls to display the ranking input image 90 on the symbol display device 17. The ranking input image 90 is set to be displayed in an area smaller than the entire image display surface 17 a of the symbol display device 17, and a normal symbol variation effect can be executed outside the display area of the ranking input image 90. It has become. In the present embodiment, when the latest game performance information is higher than the reference rank in the ranking determination process after the end of the specific period, the symbol display effect is executed on the symbol display device 17 after the end of the specific period. In the middle, the ranking input image 90 is displayed on the symbol display device 17 in parallel with the symbol variation effect, and identification information can be input. That is, the overall control CPU 65a has a function as an input image display execution control means for displaying the ranking input image 90 which is an input image of identification information on the symbol display device 17 in parallel with the symbol variation effect after the end of the specific period. doing. When the ranking input image 90 is displayed on the symbol display device 17 in parallel with the symbol variation effect, the symbol variation effect is displayed in a small size in the upper left corner of the image display surface 17a, for example. It is designed not to overlap. In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12A, symbol S indicates a symbol variation effect displayed on the image display surface 17a, and shows a state in which the decoration is varied with three circles and arrows. Yes.

  In the ranking input image 90, as shown in FIG. 11, a rank display portion 90a for displaying the ranked rank, a name display portion 90b for displaying the input name, and characters and numbers that can be input (examples) Is provided with a character display portion 90c on which a character string consisting of alphabets and numbers is displayed. In the ranking input image 90, a message requesting input of the player's name ("Enter your name Please ") is displayed. In addition, an image of the first operation button 36 is displayed corresponding to a position below a character selection position for selecting a character to be input on the character display portion 90c, and second operation buttons 37a, The image 37b is displayed. The overall control CPU 65a determines that the operation buttons 36, 37a, 37b are displayed at the timing when the ranking input image 90 is displayed on the symbol display device 17 when it is determined that the latest game performance information is higher than the reference rank. Is set to output to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) an operation valid command that validates this operation over a predetermined period (ranking valid operation period). In FIG. 11, the operation button images displayed in the ranking input image 90 are denoted by reference numerals 36, 37 a, and 37 b.

  That is, when the ranking input image 90 is displayed on the symbol display device 17, the second operation buttons 37a corresponding to the characters displayed on the character display unit 90c can be obtained by pressing the second operation buttons 37a and 37b. , 37b, and the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) controls the symbol display device 17 so that the character positioned at the character selection position is displayed on the name display unit 90b. In the embodiment, by depressing the first operation button 36, the character located at the character selection position is confirmed and displayed on the character display unit 90c, and the next character can be input. That is, by pressing the second operation buttons 37a and 37b and determining that the character to be input is positioned at the character selection position by pressing the first operation button 36, a plurality of characters are displayed on the name display portion 90b. Can be displayed in a fixed manner. In this embodiment, three characters can be input to the name display portion 90b, but the number of characters may be four or more. If the ranking effective operation period elapses without the operation buttons 36, 37a, 37b being operated while the ranking input image 90 is displayed, the overall control CPU 65a determines a preset identification symbol (for example, “ “)” Is set to be confirmed and displayed on the name display portion 90b.

  In the present embodiment, the ranking input image 90 is displayed on the symbol display device 17 over the ranking effective operation period in which the operation of the operation buttons 36, 37a, and 37b is enabled. The operation period is the display period of the ranking input image 90. The overall control CPU 65a displays a control command for turning off the display of the ranking input image 90 at the timing when the ranking effective operation period elapses or when all characters are confirmed and displayed on the name display portion 90b. The display control CPU 70a controls the symbol display device 17 so that the ranking input image 90 is erased based on the control command. In this embodiment, the elapse of the ranking effective operation period or that all characters are confirmed and displayed on the name display portion 90b is set as a display end condition for ending the display of the ranking input image (input image) 90 of the identification information. ing.

  The overall control CPU 65a associates the name (identification information) input in the display state of the ranking input image 90 with the latest game performance information (the number of acquired balls and the number of consecutive games), and the latest ranking performance information. Is configured to generate The overall control CPU 65a generates new ranking information obtained by ranking the latest ranking performance information based on the result of comparison with each ranking performance information of the ranking information, and the ranking information is used for ranking in the overall control RAM 65c. Store in the storage area. That is, when the latest ranking performance information is ranked fifth, the latest ranking performance information is ranked fifth, and the ranking performance information from the fifth to the ninth ranking in the ranking information before the update The ranking information obtained by deleting the tenth ranking performance information is stored in the ranking storage area. As described above, the ranking information in which ranking information corresponding to the identification information input based on the operation of the operation buttons 36, 37a, and 37b during the display of the ranking input image 90 is associated with the gaming performance information is ranked. The overall control CPU 65a stores the information in the overall control RAM 65c. The overall control CPU 65a compares the latest game performance information stored in the overall control RAM 65c with the game performance information before the latest game performance information. Thus, it has a function as ranking information generating means for generating ranking information.

  The overall control CPU 65a is configured to arbitrarily set a period (storage continuation period) for storing the ranking information in the overall control RAM 65c. For example, by setting the storage continuation period arbitrarily such as one week, one month, three months, etc., it is possible to prevent the ranking information from being always the same without being updated. The overall control RAM 65c is configured to hold ranking information even when the main power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and the supply of power is stopped.

  Here, in this embodiment, as described above, the symbol variation effect is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball at the start winning opening 30, 31 (based on the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information). The ranking input image 90 is displayed, and it is determined that the operation advance notice effect is executed as the advance notice effect during the symbol variation effect, and the effective operation for the advance notice that the operation advance notice effect can be executed. When the period and the ranking effective operation period overlap, the overall control CPU 65a inputs the operation advance notice effect and the identification information based on the pressing signal output by the operation (pressing) of the first operation button 36. Are configured to perform in parallel. That is, the first operation button 36 is operated (pressed) while the button operation prompting display and the ranking input image 90 prompting the user to operate (press) the first operation button 36 are displayed on the symbol display device 17. Thus, the character positioned at the character selection position of the character display portion 90c in the ranking input image 90 is fixed and fixedly displayed on the name display portion 90b, and at the same time, the operation display effect is started on the symbol display device 17. ing.

  Further, before the ranking effective operation period elapses (the display end condition is satisfied), the demo transition condition (transition condition for displaying the demonstration effect on the symbol display device 17) is satisfied, and is output from the main control CPU 60a. When the demonstration designation command is input to the overall control CPU 65a, the overall control CPU 65a terminates display of either the elapse of the ranking effective operation period or the final display of all characters on the name display portion 90b. Until the condition is satisfied, the control command for turning off the display of the ranking input image 90 is not output to the display control board 70. That is, in the state where the demonstration transition condition is established and the demonstration effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17 (the state where the demonstration effect mode is entered), the ranking input image 90 is parallel to the demonstration effect until the display end condition is satisfied. To be displayed.

(About ranking information display)
The overall control CPU 65a is configured to set an image transferable period in which an image displayed on the symbol display device 17 can be changed under a predetermined condition. During this image transferable period (image switching effective operation period), the overall control CPU 65a outputs an operation effective command for enabling the operation of the operation buttons 36, 37a, 37b to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). Set to do. Thereby, in the display control board 70, when the operation valid command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the content of the effect corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display corresponding to the effect pattern is displayed. It is configured to control the symbol display device 17 to display the contents. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12A, the symbol display device 17 displays that the ranking information can be displayed by operating (pressing) the first operation button 36 during the image transferable period. In this embodiment, as the predetermined condition for setting the image transferable period, it is set that the latest game performance information is determined to be higher than the reference rank in the ranking determination process. After the identification information is input during the display of the input image 90, the image transferable period is set. FIG. 12A shows a state in which the symbol variation effect S is displayed largely in the center of the image display surface 17a.

  When the pressed signal (ranking image request signal) output by pressing the first operation button 36 in the image transferable period is input to the overall control CPU 65a, the overall control CPU 65a displays a ranking image control command. Then, the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 controls to display the ranking information on the symbol display device 17. Further, the overall control CPU 65a enters an image transferable period while the symbol variation effect is being executed on the symbol display device 17, and when a ranking image request signal is input, the ranking information is simultaneously provided with the symbol variation effect. Is displayed on the symbol display device 17. That is, the overall control CPU 65a has a function as information display execution control means for displaying the ranking information on the symbol display device 17 in parallel with the symbol variation effect after the end of the specific period.

  FIGS. 12B and 12C show images based on the ranking information of the ranking performance information ranked based on the game performance information obtained during the specific period. The ranking result information from the first place to the tenth place of the game achievement information is displayed. In the present embodiment, five ranking results information is displayed in one image, and the first to fifth images (FIG. 12B) and the sixth to tenth images ( 12 (c)) can be switched by operating (pressing) the second operation buttons 37a and 37b. That is, on the screen displaying the ranking information, it is displayed that the ranking information image displayed by the second operation buttons 37a and 37b can be switched. In this embodiment, the ranking information displayed on the symbol display device 17 based on the ranking image control command is set to the first to fifth images (FIG. 12B). In this state, By operating (pressing down) the second operation button 37b on the right side, the screen is switched to an image (FIG. 12C) in which ranking result information from the 6th place to the 10th place in the ranking information is displayed. Further, in the display state shown in FIG. 12C, by operating (pressing) the second operation button 37a on the left side, the display is switched to an image in which ranking result information from the first to fifth ranking information is displayed. .

  The ranking performance information is composed of rank-number of consecutive games-number of balls to be obtained-name (identification information). In an image displaying ranking information, these information are displayed side by side. It should be noted that the ranking information displayed on the symbol display device 17 by the ranking image request signal during the image transferable period is determined that the latest game performance information is higher than the reference rank in the ranking determination process, and is named by the player. This is the latest ranking information in which the latest ranking performance information to which (identification information) is input is ranked. When an image of ranking information is displayed on the symbol display device 17 in parallel with the symbol variation effect, as shown in FIGS. 12 (b) and 12 (c), the symbol variation effect S (decorated with three circles and arrows). The figure shows a state of fluctuation), for example, is displayed small in the upper left corner of the image display surface 17a so as not to overlap the ranking information image.

  On the screen that displays the ranking information, it is displayed that the ranking information display can be ended by the operation (pressing) of the first operation button 36. That is, when the player confirms the ranking information and then operates (presses) the first operation button 36, the ranking information display disappears and the symbol variation effect S is normal (FIG. 12 (a)). Is displayed again. Note that the ranking information is displayed for a preset display time. Even if the first operation button 36 is not operated in a state where the ranking information is displayed on the symbol display device 17, the overall information is displayed. When the display time has elapsed, the control CPU 65a outputs a control command for turning off the display of the ranking information to the display control board 70, whereby the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 turns off the display of the ranking information. The display device 17 is controlled.

  In the present embodiment, in the demonstration effect mode, ranking information can be displayed on the symbol display device 17 based on the operation (pressing) of the first operation button 36. That is, in the demonstration effect mode, the overall control CPU 65a is set to output an operation valid command for validating the operation of the operation buttons 36, 37a, 37b to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). Thereby, in the display control board 70, when the operation valid command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the content of the effect corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display corresponding to the effect pattern is displayed. It is configured to control the symbol display device 17 to display the contents. In the embodiment, in the demonstration effect mode, the symbol display device 17 displays that the ranking information can be displayed by operating (pressing) the first operation button 36. The control when the pressing signal output by the operation (pressing) of the first operation button 36 in the demonstration effect mode is input to the overall control CPU 65a is based on the ranking image request signal during the image transition possible period. Similar to the case of input to the CPU 65a, the symbol display device 17 is controlled by the display control CPU 70a to display ranking information.

  Here, in the demonstration effect mode, when the ranking input image 90 is displayed in parallel with the demonstration effect being displayed on the symbol display device 17, the overall control CPU 65a displays the first operation button 36. This operation (pressing) is configured not to output a control command for causing the symbol display device 17 to display ranking information. That is, when the demonstration effect and the ranking input image 90 are displayed in parallel on the symbol display device 17, the overall control CPU 65a invalidates the operation (pressing) of the first operation button 36 for displaying the ranking information. Thus, the pressing signal output by the operation (pressing) of the first operation button 36 is accepted only as a signal for inputting the identification information. This prevents the ranking information from being displayed on the symbol display device 17 during the input of the identification information.

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

  When the game is started in the normal mode (non-probability change / non-change short state), a pachinko ball is launched toward the first ball flow path (the game area 20a on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25) in the game area 20a. When “left-handed” is performed and the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30, the special figure determination is executed. When the result of the special figure hit determination is affirmative, when winning in the symbols A to D of the special figure 1, the big hit game becomes the first big hit game, and after the first big hit game ends, the probability change state and the variable The short period is given and the specific period begins.

  As described above, when the variable speed state is given, the winning rate improvement state is achieved in which the winning rate of the pachinko balls to the second start winning opening 31 is improved as compared with the non-variable state. Further, in the game area 20a of the game board 20, as shown in FIG. 2, the gate member 47 and the second start winning port 31 are arranged in the second ball flow path (the game area 20a on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25). In this configuration, when a variable state occurs, the “right-handed” is performed to strike the pachinko ball toward the second ball flow path, so that the pachinko ball can easily win the second start winning opening 31. And when the probability variation state is given, the probability of being affirmed in the special figure determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31 becomes high, and it becomes easy to win a big hit.

  When the result of the determination per special symbol triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball at the second start winning port 31 is affirmative, if the symbol a, symbol b, symbol c of the special diagram 2 is won, After the game is over, the probability variation state and the variation state are again given. In the gaming state to which the probability variation state is given, as described above, the probability of being affirmed in the special figure determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31 becomes high, and the big hit is consecutive. This will make it easier to win more prize balls. In other words, during a specific period, the player is playing a game in the hope that the winning jackpot with symbols a, b, and c will be consecutive, and the number of consecutive games during the specific period will This is a game experience that is highly interested for players.

  During the specific period after the first jackpot game, the overall control CPU 65a counts the number of jackpots and stores it in the game performance storage area of the overall control RAM 65c, and also starts winning prize ports 30, 31 during the specific period. The prize balls based on the winnings to the special winning opening 41 and the normal winning opening 49a are counted and stored in the game result storage area. Specifically, since the number of winning balls to be paid out for each winning prize is determined for each of the winning openings 30, 31, 41, 49a, the number of winning balls depends on the number of winning prizes in the winning openings 30, 31, 41, 49a. (Acquired number of balls) is calculated and stored. And, in the case of special figure determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31, when winning in the symbols d and e of the special figure 2, a probabilistic state is given after the end of the big hit game. Disappear. That is, the probability of affirmation in the determination per special figure triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball at the second start winning opening 31 is reduced, and the possibility of consecutive play is reduced. In addition, when winning with symbols d and e, after the jackpot game is over, a specified number of times (75 times, 50 times) of variable state is given, so until the regulation variation effect of the number of restrictions is executed If the winning of symbols a, b, and c is again assigned during this period, the probability variation state and the variation state are again given after the jackpot game is ended, so that the number of consecutive games can be extended.

  If the jackpot is not won until the specified number of symbol variation effects in which the variable state continues, the normal period of the non-probable / non-variable state is returned and the specific period ends. When the specific period ends, the overall control CPU 65a compares the latest game performance information stored in the game performance storage area with the ranking information stored in the ranking storage area and is within 10th place (reference Rank determination processing is performed to determine whether or not the rank is equal to or higher than the rank.

  In the ranking determination process, as described above, the latest game performance information and the game performance information of the ranking performance information that has already been ranked are compared in order from the highest to the lowest. If the overall control CPU 65a determines that the rank is higher than the rank, the ranking input image 90 is displayed on the symbol display device 17. When the ranking input image 90 is displayed on the symbol display device 17, if the symbol variation effect is executed on the symbol display device 17, the symbol variation effect is displayed in a small size on the upper left corner of the image display surface 17. The images are switched as follows.

  In a state where the ranking input image 90 is displayed, the player can identify a name or the like that allows the player to obtain the latest game performance information by operating the operation buttons 36, 37a, and 37b. Identification information can be entered. When the display end condition for the ranking input image 90 is satisfied, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a control command for erasing the display of the ranking input image 90 to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), and based on the control command. The display control CPU 70a controls the symbol display device 17 so as to erase the ranking input image 90.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the ranking input image 90 is simultaneously displayed on the symbol display device 17 in a state where the symbol change effect based on winning at the start winning ports 30 and 31 is being executed on the symbol display device 17. Configured to be displayed. Therefore, the player can input a name (identification information) that can identify the player himself / herself with respect to the game performance information while watching the symbol variation effect, and waits for the input of the name until the demo effect mode is entered. There is no need, and the willingness to play can be sustained. In addition, the ranking input image 90 is displayed, so that the player can recognize that the number of acquired balls or the number of consecutive games in a specific period is higher than the reference rank, thereby giving the player a sense of superiority. As well as gaining, you can improve the fun of the game. Although the end of the specific period means that it has become impossible to acquire many prize balls, the ranking input image 90 is displayed and the number of acquired balls or consecutive games during the specific period. Can be recognized as being higher than the reference rank, so that the degree of discouragement of the player can be kept small. Furthermore, when the ranking input image 90 is displayed, it is known how many ranks have been ranked. Therefore, if the rank is ranked lower (for example, 9th or 10th), the player is more willing to enter the higher rank. It is possible to increase the operating rate of the pachinko machine 10 by motivating the player to continue the game.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the ranking input image 90 is displayed because the total number of balls played and the number of consecutive games related to the player's profit are used as the game performance information to be compared when ranked. The degree of joy of the player at the time of playing can be increased, and the player's willingness to play can be further aroused. In addition, since the specific period starts when the game state to which the probability variation / shortening state is given is entered, the game motivation when the game to which the probability variation / shortening state is given is started.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the design based on the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information while the ranking input image 90 is being input the identification information displayed on the design display device 17. When it is determined that the operation advance notice effect is executed as the variable effect and the effective operation period for ranking and the effective operation period for notice overlap, the overall control CPU 65a operates (presses down) the first operation button 36. ), The operation announcement effect and the identification information are input in parallel, so that the operation announcement effect can be viewed without interrupting the input of the identification information. It can enhance interest. Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment passes the ranking effective operation period even if the demo transition condition is established during the ranking effective operation period and the demonstration effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17. Since the ranking input image 90 is displayed on the symbol display device 17 until the display end condition is satisfied, the player can input the identification information with a margin and suppress input mistakes. Can do.

  Here, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that ranking information can be displayed on the symbol display device 17 based on the operation (pressing) of the first operation button 36 in the demonstration effect mode. However, if the input of the identification information is prolonged and the demonstration effect mode is entered and the demonstration effect and the ranking input image 90 are displayed in parallel on the symbol display device 17 as described above, the overall control CPU 65a The operation (pressing) of the first operation button 36 is configured not to output a control command for causing the symbol display device 17 to display ranking information. Therefore, the ranking information is displayed on the symbol display device 17 during the input of the identification information, thereby preventing the input of the identification information from being interrupted or being impossible to input.

  When the display termination condition of the ranking input image 90 is satisfied, the overall control CPU 65a associates the input name (identification information) with the latest game performance information (the number of acquired balls, the number of consecutive games) and the latest Generate ranking results information. Further, the overall control CPU 65a generates new ranking information obtained by ranking the latest ranking performance information based on the result of comparison with the ranking information of each ranking information, and the ranking information is used for ranking in the overall control RAM 65c. Store in the storage area. As described above, since it is determined that the latest game performance information is higher than the reference rank in the ranking determination process, the condition for the image transferable period is satisfied, so that the ranking input image 90 disappears. The symbol display device 17 displays that the ranking information can be displayed by operating (pressing) the first operation button 36 (see FIG. 12A). That is, the player can confirm the ranking information without waiting until the player switches to the demonstration effect after inputting the identification information, and can keep the game motivation. Further, when the ranking information is displayed on the symbol display device 17, if the symbol variation effect is executed on the symbol display device 17, the symbol variation effect is displayed in a small size on the upper left corner of the image display surface 17a. Images can be switched to each other, and the player can check the ranking information while enjoying the symbol variation effect, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  The ranking information displayed on the symbol display device 17 by the button operation during the image transferable period is the latest ranking information in which the latest ranking achievement information is ranked, and the player's own game achievement information and the game of others. The achievement information can be clearly identified, and the achievement and satisfaction provided to the player can be increased. Also, by displaying the ranking information, the game performance information (the number of played balls and the number of consecutive games) in the player's own ranking performance information and the game performance information (acquired balls) in the upper and lower ranking performance information The difference between the number and the number of consecutive resorts can be confirmed, and the sense of superiority and willingness to continue playing can be increased depending on the difference.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the demonstration effect mode, the ranking information can be displayed on the symbol display device 17 based on the operation (pressing) of the first operation button 36. A player who is looking for a pachinko machine 10 to perform can be used as a reference for selecting a base by checking the ranking information. That is, since the ranking information includes the number of acquired balls and the number of consecutive games acquired during a specific period, the award for the pachinko machine 10 can be confirmed by confirming the number of acquired balls and the number of consecutive games. Knowing how easy it is to get out of the ball, it can be used as a reference when choosing a stand.

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The present application is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, and other configurations can be appropriately employed.
(1) In the embodiment, 10 ranking result information is stored as ranking information. However, the number of ranking result information stored as ranking information is not limited to 10 and may be plural. For example, it may be 9 or less or 11 or more. The reference rank may be set according to the number of ranking performance information stored as ranking information.
(2) In the embodiment, the ranking information is divided and displayed on the symbol display device. However, all ranking result information ranked in the ranking information may be displayed at a time.
(3) In the embodiment, as the game performance information which is a condition for determining whether or not identification information can be input (displaying a ranking input image), both the number of acquired balls and the number of consecutive games are listed. Only one of them may be compared for determination, or other game performance information may be further compared. For example, in the case of comparison determination with three types of game record information, if the first game record information is the same, the determination is made with the second game record information, and the second game record information is also the same. If there is, it can be further compared with the third game record information.
(4) In the example, the elapse of the ranking effective operation period or that all characters are confirmed and displayed on the name display portion is set as a display end condition for terminating the display of the ranking input image (input image) of the identification information However, the pressing signal output by the operation of the operation button by the overall control CPU can be used as the display end condition, and characters can be input to the name display section to the end. In this case, it is preferable to display the ranking input image in an area that does not interfere with the symbol variation effect.
(5) In the embodiment, the effective operation period for advance notice (the advance notice period) in which the operation advance effect can be executed overlaps the effective operation period for display (display period) in which the ranking input image for entering the identification information is displayed. In this case, the operation advance notice effect and the input of the identification information can be performed in parallel by operating the operation button. However, the operation advance notice effect may be given priority. That is, when the effective operation period for preliminary announcement (preliminary execution period) and the effective operation period for ranking (display period) overlap, the overall control CPU starts the operation preliminary announcement effect with a press signal output by the operation of the operation button It is made to accept only as a signal for receiving, and not accepting the press signal as a signal for inputting identification information. Then, after the operation advance notice effect is started, the overall control CPU is configured to accept a pressing signal output by operating the operation button as a signal for inputting identification information.

(6) In the embodiment, it is configured to display ranking information including a plurality of game performance information (the number of winning balls and the number of consecutive games) on the symbol display device. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the overall control CPU separately generates ranking information for only the number of consecutive resorts so that the type of ranking information to be displayed can be selected by operating the operation buttons.
(7) In the embodiment, the overall control CPU is configured to display the ranking information on the symbol display device when the determination whether the latest game performance information is higher than the reference rank is affirmed. The condition for enabling display is not limited to this, and the display can always be displayed. For example, a dedicated operation button for displaying ranking information is provided, and when the pressing signal output by the operation (pressing) of the operation button is input to the overall control CPU, the overall control CPU has the latest ranking information. May be configured to display. In this way, the ranking information can be displayed at all times, so that the player can check the ranking information as necessary when the symbol variation effect, during the big hit game, and when neither the symbol change effect nor the big hit game is being performed. can do.
(8) In the embodiment, the winning ball generated during the first big hit game is configured not to be counted as the number of winning balls, but the period from the start of the first big hit game to the transition to the normal state is set as a specific period. Also, award balls generated during the first big hit game may be counted as the number of issued balls.
(9) In the above embodiment, the explanation was given for the case where the winning jackpot was counted as the number of consecutive resorts with the variable state being given regardless of the presence or absence of the probability changing state. It may be counted as the number of consecutive resorts, and the count of the number of consecutive resorts may be reset when shifting to the non-probable change / shortening state.
(10) In the embodiment, the ranking information is generated based on the game result information in one pachinko machine, but the game result information of each pachinko machine is configured to be stored in the hall computer, and the game in the same model Ranking information can also be generated based on performance information.
(11) In the embodiment, the gate member, the special winning device, and the second start winning opening are arranged in the second ball flow path (the game area on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body), but the gate member is the first ball. Arranged in the flow path (the game area on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body), the second start prize opening is arranged below the first start prize opening, and a special prize apparatus is provided below the second start prize opening. The arrangement positions of the gate member, the special winning device, and the second start winning port can be arbitrarily set.

(12) In the embodiment, the first start winning means (first start winning opening) that allows the game balls to win with a certain probability, and the second start winning means (second start winning prizes) that can change the winning probability of the game balls. And a detecting means (starting winning detection sensor) for each starting winning means to individually detect the winning of the game ball, the winning of the first and second starting winning means The detection means may be shared. In other words, the first start winning means may not be distinguished from the second start winning means.
(13) In the embodiment, all or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided by the sub-control means (overall control CPU). A part may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (overall control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Furthermore, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and sub-control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means. That is, the overall control CPU can function as a winning game execution means.
(14) In the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions provided in the overall control means (overall control CPU), or on the contrary, all the functions provided in the display control means or A part may be provided in the overall control means. In the embodiment, the overall control board (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 unit and the display control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (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.
(15) In the embodiment, the state in which the first privilege gaming state is given is set as the probability variation state, but is not limited to this, and the state in which the first privilege gaming state and the second privilege gaming state are combined is definitely varied. It can also be in a state. In this case, a state in which neither the first privilege gaming state nor the second privilege gaming state is given can be set to the non-probable change state.
(16) The gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be various other gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine or a slot machine using a pachinko ball.

17 Symbol display device (symbol display means)
30 First starting prize opening (starting winning means)
31 Second start prize opening (start prize means, variable prize means)
36 First operation button (operation means)
37a Second operation button (operation means)
37b Second operation button (operation means)
41 Special prize opening (special prize means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means)
65a General control CPU (ranking information generation means, information display execution control means, comparison determination means, input image display execution control means)
65c General control RAM (storage means)
90 Ranking input image (input image)

Claims (7)

A symbol display means for executing a symbol variation effect that fluctuates a plurality of types of symbols in response to a winning in the starting winning means, and a hit determining means for determining whether or not the winning in the starting winning means is a hit. If the result of the determination by the corresponding determination means is affirmative, in the gaming machine that performs the winning game that allows the winning of the game ball to the special winning means after the end of the symbol variation effect,
Storage means for storing game performance information during a specific period in which a specific game is performed;
Ranking information generating means for generating ranking information by comparing the latest game achievement information stored in the storage means with the game achievement information before the latest game achievement information;
A game machine comprising: information display execution control means for displaying the ranking information generated by the ranking information generating means on the symbol display means in parallel with the symbol change effect after the end of the specific period. In the ranking information generated by the ranking information generating means, a comparison determination means for determining whether or not the rank of the latest game performance information stored in the storage means is higher than a reference rank,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the information display execution control unit is configured to display ranking information on the symbol display unit when the determination result of the comparison determination unit is affirmative.   The said storage means is comprised so that the total number of the winning balls based on the winning in the said specific period or the frequency | count that the said hit determination means made a positive determination in the said specific period may be memorize | stored as game performance information. The gaming machine described. The start winning means has variable winning means capable of changing the winning probability of the game ball,
In the winning game given by the affirmative determination of the winning determination means, the winning rate improvement state in which the probability that the game ball wins the variable winning means after the winning game is higher than the normal gaming state is set to a predetermined period. There is a per game to be given over,
The period from the winning game to which the first winning rate improvement state is given to the end of the winning rate improvement state without the affirmative determination by the winning determination means during the winning rate improvement state is defined as the specific period. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of 3. Input image display execution control means for displaying an input image of identification information on the symbol display means in parallel with the symbol variation effect after the end of the specific period;
An operation means operable by a player,
5. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit is configured to store identification information input based on an operation of the operation unit while displaying an input image of the identification information in association with game performance information. The gaming machine according to one item. Ranking information is stored in the storage means, and the storage means is configured to update the ranking information every time identification information is input,
The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the information display execution control means causes the symbol display means to display the ranking information updated by the storage means. The symbol display means is configured to be capable of executing a plurality of types of notice effects including an operation notice effect that is executed in response to an operation of the operation means as a notice effect that suggests that a game may be awarded to a player. And
The operation display effect is configured to be executed by the symbol display unit in response to an operation of the operation unit in a notification execution period in which the operation notification effect can be executed.
7. The configuration according to claim 5 or 6, wherein when the display period of the input image of the identification information and the notice execution period overlap, the input of the identification information and the operation notice effect are performed in parallel by operation of the operation means. Game machines.

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