JP2016097023A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve interest in a game in an operation effective time in which an operation of operation means can be performed.SOLUTION: When an operation effective time passes with no operation done to first operation means, provided in the front side of a Pachinko game machine to allow a player to operate it, an advance notice display pattern 100 which makes an advance notice of a development performance and an expectation degree in which an advantageous game is generated to be displayed in a display section 17a of a pattern display device along with passage of the operation effective time. As the operation effective time passes, a bar graph 91 of a time display indicator 90 which is displayed in the display section 17a is displayed getting shorter gradually, thereby gradually displaying the advance notice display pattern 100 in a portion where the bar graph 91 is deleted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with operation means that a player can operate within an effective operation time.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has a frame-shaped decorative member arranged at the center of a gaming area defined on the board surface of the gaming board set in the machine, and is arranged on the back side of the gaming board. In addition, the display unit of the liquid crystal type or drum type symbol display device faces the back side of the decorative member window, and the symbol display device is configured to perform game effects such as symbol combination games and reach effects. In addition, the gaming machine is provided with operation means (operation buttons, operation levers, etc.) that can be operated by the player within a predetermined operation effective time according to the contents of the effect displayed on the display unit. Some are configured to allow selection or change of game content by operation.

  In the gaming machine provided with the operation means, the timing and time at which the operation means can be operated in accordance with the game content is set in the middle of the game. Some display units are configured to display a time display pattern indicating an operation effective time. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1, a meter-type time display pattern having a horizontally long bar graph shape is displayed on the display unit of the symbol display device, and the operation effective time during which the operation means can be operated is determined by the player. Can be recognized.

JP2013-123458A

  By the way, in the display mode of the operation effective time which concerns on the operation means shown in patent document 1, it is displayed only so that the length of the bar graph which makes a time display pattern may become short gradually with the decrease in operation effective time. There is a difficulty that the effect in the operation effective time during which the means can be operated is monotonous and the interest of the game is not improved.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed to solve these problems in view of the problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and has an interest in gaming in the operation effective time during which the operation means can be operated. An object is to provide an improved gaming machine.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is characterized in that display means (17a) capable of displaying information related to a game and operation means operable by a player. (45), and a gaming machine configured to perform an advantageous game that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is established,
The operation valid time setting means (65a) for setting the operation valid time for validating the operation of the operation means (45),
When the operation effective time elapses without the operation means (45) being operated, the notice display pattern (100) for notifying the expected degree or the development effect that the advantageous game is generated is displayed as the operation effective time elapses. The gist of the present invention is that the display means (17a) is configured to display gradually.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the operation effective time for enabling the operation of the operation means is set by the operation effective time notification means, and the operation effective time elapses without the operation means being operated, the player Since the display of the expected degree of the advantageous game that will be advantageous to the player or the advance notice display image that announces the development effect is gradually displayed on the display means as the operation effective time elapses, the player's expectation for the game is expected It is possible to enhance the interest in the game in the effective operation time during which the operation means can be operated.

In the invention according to claim 2, when the operation means (45) is operated before the whole of the notice display picture (100) is displayed on the display means (17a), the notice display picture (100 ) Is deleted from the display means (17a).
According to the invention which concerns on Claim 2, production time can be shortened.

In the invention according to claim 3, when the operation effective time setting means (65a) sets the operation effective time, the time display pattern (91) indicating the operation effective time is displayed at the start of the operation effective time. The operation effective time notifying means (65a) for performing the effect of displaying and notifying on the means (17a),
The operation effective time notifying means (65a) displays the time display pattern (91) on the display means (17a) so that the display area gradually decreases as the operation effective time elapses. In addition, the preview display picture (100) is gradually displayed on the portion where the time display picture (91) is erased in the display area (92) of the time display picture (91). And
According to the invention according to claim 3, since the notice display pattern is gradually displayed on the portion where the time display pattern is gradually erased, the time display picture and the notice display pattern can be confirmed at a glance, You can draw attention to the player. Moreover, since the time display picture and the notice display picture are displayed at the same position, the display area of both display pictures in the display means can be made one.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 4, the said operation effective time alerting | reporting means (65a) is in the part area | region where this time display picture (91) is first erased in the display area (92) of the said time display picture (91). The gist is that the notice display pattern (100) is biased and displayed.
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the time display pattern starts to be erased, the preview display pattern is visually recognized at an early timing, so that the timing at which the player operates the operation means can be advanced.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 5, the operation effective time which the said operation effective time setting means (65a) sets is the time display picture (91) which the said operation effective time alerting means (65a) displays on the said display means (17a). The gist is that it is set to be longer than the operation effective time indicated by.
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, by operating the operation means within the operation effective time displayed by the time display pattern on the display means, the operation is always effective, and the display of the time display pattern is within the operation effective time. In spite of the fact, it is possible to prevent the operation of the operation means from being invalidated.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the operation effective time during which the operation means can be operated.

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. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B19 of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is a figure which shows the kind of production pattern which an overall control board determines based on each variation pattern which a main control board determines. It is a figure which shows that the effect pattern which performs a button operation effect, the effect pattern which determines a button operation effect by lottery, and the effect pattern which does not perform a button operation effect are set as an effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows 1st Embodiment in the button operation effect performed in the display part of a symbol display apparatus, Comprising: (a) is a schematic block diagram of a notice non-display button operation effect, (b) is a notice display button. It is a schematic block diagram of an operation effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice display pattern displayed in the notice display button operation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the common display part and individual display part in the notice display pattern which belongs to the 1st notice display picture group. It is explanatory drawing which shows the common display part and the separate display part in the notice display pattern which belongs to the 2nd notice display picture group. It is explanatory drawing which shows the common display part and the separate display part in the notice display pattern which belongs to the 3rd notice display picture group. It is explanatory drawing which shows that a notice display pattern cannot be discriminate | determined even if a common display part is visually recognized in the notice display button operation effect gradually starting to display a notice display picture. It is explanatory drawing which shows 2nd Embodiment in the button operation effect performed by the display part of a symbol display apparatus, Comprising: (a) shows the display state of the display part at the time of the start of a notice display button operation effect, (b) Indicates a state in which the common display part of the notice display pattern is displayed, and (c) to (e) indicate states in which the respective notice display patterns having the same common display part are displayed.

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

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described later on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is formed in a rectangular frame shape and fixed to an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement store. A middle frame 12 as a main body frame that detachably holds the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and a symbol display device 17 capable of variably displaying symbols on the rear side of the game board 20. Is arranged to be detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as a decorative frame configured to cover the window 13b opened front and rear with a transparent plate 13a that protects the game board 20 so as to be seen through can be opened and closed. At the same time, a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. In the embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also opened and closed integrally with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Configured to do.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with an operation handle 16 on the right side of the lower ball tray 15 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on 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 shooting device is operated, and the upper handle 16a is operated. Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are launched toward the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device changes in strength according to the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the turning amount. A so-called “left-handed” in which a pachinko ball flows down a first flow path 21 a (described later) of a game area 21 formed on the front surface of the game board 20, and a second flow path 21 b ( The so-called “right-handed” in which the pachinko ball flows down can be distinguished. The front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the outer periphery of the window 13b, and sound and sound effects can be output to the upper left and right corners of the front frame 13. A simple speaker (sound output means) 19 is provided. In other words, a light emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 is turned on / flashes, or an appropriate sound is output from the speaker 19, thereby allowing the symbol display effect on the symbol display device 17. It is configured to be able to perform a light emission effect and a sound effect according to the situation.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a first operation button 45 and a second operation button 46 are provided on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14 as operation means that can be operated by a player or a game hall employee. In the embodiment, the first operation button 45 is a push button type having one button, and the second operation button 46 is one having a push button type left button 46a and a right button 46b. . Both the operation buttons 45 and 46 are activated at a predetermined timing (for example, a button operation effect described later), and the result of the effect content is displayed when the operation buttons 35 and 36 are pressed, or a figure is displayed. It is an operation button for effects configured to change the effect image of the device 17. The first operation button 45 and the second operation button 46 output an operation signal to the overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 when the buttons 45, 46 are pressed, and the overall control CPU 65a responds to the operation signal to output the operation signal. The symbol display device 17 is configured to be controlled. In addition, although not shown, a lamp device in which a light emitter such as an LED is disposed is disposed inside the first operation button 45 and the second operation button 46, and the operation buttons 45, It is comprised so that the operation time etc. of 46 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.

(About game board 20)
The game board 20 is a transparent flat plate member made of a synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate, and on the back side of the game board 20, the display device 17 and various movable effect devices and light emission effect devices. An installation member (not shown) in which etc. are arranged is arranged. In a space defined between the game board 20 and the installation member, a movable effect device that produces an effect by operation, a light emission effect device that produces an effect by light emission, and the like are installed, and the installation member is used as a base material. It can be handled as one unit. In addition, a substantially rectangular opening is opened on the back plate of the installation plate on the back surface of the back plate at a position aligned with the window 26a of the frame-shaped decorative body 26 described later. The display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 provided is configured to face the front side of the game board 20 through the opening and the window 26a. Note that the game board 20 may be decorated with a synthetic resin sheet or the like on which the various patterns are drawn on the surface of the wood board.

  A guide rail 24 that is curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20. A game is played by launching a pachinko ball. In addition, the game board 20 is provided with installation holes (not shown) penetrating in the front and rear directions at appropriate positions. Various game parts are attached to the respective installation holes from the front side, and the game area 21 has a maximum position. In the lower position, an out port 25 for discharging a pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 is opened. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 27 in the game area 21, and is rotated on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 26 in accordance with the contact of a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21. A rotation guide member 28, also referred to as a “windmill”, is rotatably supported. When the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 come into contact with the game nail 27 and the rotation guide member 28, the flow direction changes irregularly. It is configured to

  Below the frame-shaped decorative body 26 in the game board 20, there is a start winning prize having a first start winning opening 29a into which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 (first flow path 21a, second flow path 21b) can win. A portion 29 is attached. In addition, a side decoration member 30 provided with a normal winning opening 30a through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 (first flow down path 21a) can be won is attached to the game board 20 at the upper left of the start winning section 29. It is done. Further, a ball passage gate 31 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the second flow down path 21b can pass is attached to the second flow down path 21b on the upper right side of the start winning portion 29 in the game board 20, and below the ball pass gate 31 A normal winning member 32 provided with an ordinary winning opening 32a through which a pachinko ball flowing down the second flow path 21b can be won is attached. Below the normal winning member 32, a pachinko ball flowing down the second flow path 21b is attached. A start winning device 33 having a second start winning port 33a capable of winning a prize is attached, and a special winning port 34a under which the pachinko ball flowing down the second flow path 21b can win is provided below the start winning device 33. A winning device 34 is attached.

(About the Start Prize 29)
The first start winning opening 29a of the start winning section 29 arranged in the gaming board 20 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 21, and the first start winning opening 29a is The pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 are configured so that they can always win with a certain probability. The start winning section 29 includes a first start winning detection sensor 36 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the first start winning opening 29a. The first start winning detection sensor 36 is wired to a main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 8). A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out in response to the detection of a ball (that is, the winning of a pachinko ball into the first start winning opening 29a).

(About the start winning device 33)
The second start winning opening 33a of the start winning device 33 is configured to be opened and closed by an opening / closing member 33b, and the opening / closing member 33b is moved to the second position in accordance with driving of the start winning solenoid 40 (see FIG. 8) as driving means. The start winning opening 33a is configured to be displaced between a closed position for closing and an open position for opening. That is, the second start winning opening 33a is configured to change the winning probability of the pachinko ball by driving the start winning solenoid 40. It should be noted that the opening condition is such that the opening / closing member 33b is displaced from the closed position to the opened position to open the second start winning opening 33a, and the opening condition is closed to displace the opening / closing member 33b from the opened position to the closed position. The condition includes a continuation time during which the opening / closing member 33b is displaced to the open position (opening time of the second start winning opening 33a), but other conditions may be set.

  The start winning device 33 includes a second start winning detection sensor 37 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the second start winning opening 33a. The second start winning detection sensor 37 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) (see FIG. 8), and the second start winning detection sensor 37 detects the pachinko ball (that is, the second start winning prize). A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out when a pachinko ball is awarded to the mouth 33a.

(About the special prize device 34)
The special winning opening 34a of the special winning device 34 is configured to be opened and closed by an opening / closing body (opening / closing member) 34b. The opening / closing body 34b is linked to a special winning solenoid 41 (see FIG. 8) as a driving means, and the opening / closing body 34b prevents the pachinko ball from winning the special winning opening 34a by driving the special winning solenoid 41. Between the closed position and the open position allowing the pachinko ball to win the special winning opening 34a. The special winning device 34 is provided with a special winning detection sensor 38 as a special winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 34a. The special winning detection sensor 38 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) (see FIG. 8), and when the special winning detection sensor 38 detects a pachinko ball, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60. In addition, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out under the control of the main control board 60. The special prize-winning device 34 is configured to always close the special prize-winning opening 34a by the opening / closing body 34b (a state where the prize-winning state is impossible), and the special prize-winning opening 34a is opened when a big hit game (winning game) described later is generated. It is configured to (with a winning possible state). In other words, the special winning device 34 functions as a winning device that can be opened in the big hit gaming state (specific gaming state).

(Regarding the regular prize opening 30a, 32a)
As shown in FIG. 2, the side decoration member 30 is provided with two normal winning openings 30a. On the other hand, the ordinary winning member 32 is provided with one ordinary winning opening 32 a below the ball passing gate 31. The normal winning holes 30a, 32a are always open type winning holes that always open upward in the gaming area 21, and the pachinko balls flowing down the gaming area 21 are always configured to be able to win with a certain probability. The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor 39 as a normal winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the normal winning openings 30a and 32a. The normal winning detection sensor 39 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) (see FIG. 8), and when the normal winning detection sensor 39 detects a pachinko ball, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60. In addition, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out under the control of the main control board 60. Note that the pachinko machine 10 is provided with two normal winning detection sensors 39, one for detecting a pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening 30a and one for detecting a pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening 32a. In FIG. 8, only one is shown.

(About special display 61A, 61B)
The game board 20 is provided with special-purpose indicators 61A and 61B that operate in response to winning in the first and second start winning ports 29a and 33a at positions outside the game area 21. Here, the special figure indicators 61A and 61B include a first special figure indicator 61A that starts a variable display triggered by a winning (detection by the first starting winning detection sensor 36) in the first starting winning opening 29a, It consists of a second special figure display 61B that starts variable display triggered by winning at the second start winning opening 33a (detection by the second start winning detection sensor 37). Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 29a, the first special figure display 61A displays a variation (hereinafter may be referred to as a special diagram variation display), and finally a plurality of types of variation are displayed. One of the special symbols (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) is displayed. Also, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the second start winning opening 33a, the second special figure display 61B is displayed with a change (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a special figure change display), and finally a plurality of types are displayed. It is configured to display one of the special figures.

  Here, the special figure is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit, and the special figure indicators 61A and 61B can display a plurality of types of special figures. Yes. Specifically, as the special charts that can be displayed on each of the special figure indicators 61A and 61B, there are 100 kinds of special figures as a big hit display (big hit symbol) capable of recognizing a big hit, and an outlier display capable of recognizing a deviation ( One type of special figure is set as each special figure indicator 61A, 61B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure, and the special figure changes. As a result of the display, the determined special figure is displayed on the special figure indicators 61A and 61B in a fixed stop state. The number of special symbols as the jackpot symbol and the off symbol that can be displayed on each of the special symbol indicators 61A and 61B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, a special figure as a big hit display (winning display) is displayed on any of the special figure indicators 61A and 61B, so that the big hit game (winning game) corresponding to the big hit display is continuously given to the player. It has come to be. The jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described later. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed on the first special figure display 61A is referred to as “first special figure fluctuation display”. As a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display 61A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed on the second special figure display 61B is referred to as "second special figure fluctuation display". As a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display 61B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure hold)
The winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 29a is stored in the storage means (in the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c) in the first special figure starting hold information (first 1 start holding ball). Similarly, information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 33a is stored in the storage means (in the embodiment, main control RAM 60c) in the second special figure start hold information. It is stored as (second start holding ball). The game board 20 has a first special figure hold display 62A for displaying the number of first special figure start hold information and a second special figure hold display for displaying the number of second special figure start hold information. A portion 62B is provided (see FIG. 8). That is, the number of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display being held (the number of symbol fluctuation effects) is informed by the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display portions 62A and 62B. The

  Here, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display portion 62A is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 29a, and the first 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display section 62B is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning prize port 33a, and the second 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. A predetermined upper limit number (for example, “4”) is set for the number of holds of the first and second special figure start hold information, and the number of hold of the first and second special figure start hold information up to the upper limit number. It is set so that each can be added.

(About round notification)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games described later. A round display section 63 (see FIG. 8) for notifying the specified number of rounds of the winning jackpot game is provided on the game board 20. In the embodiment, the specified number of rounds set for all jackpot games is the same (16 times), and the round display unit 63 is configured to notify the specified number of rounds in an identifiable manner. When a plurality of types of prescribed round numbers are set, the round display unit 63 notifies that different prescribed round numbers can be identified.

(About status notification)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as will be described later, a probability change state and a change state are provided as game states to be given after the big hit game is finished, and a state display unit 64 (FIG. 8) that notifies these game states. Is provided on the game board 20. Note that the display areas of the round display unit 63 and the state display unit 64 are set to be extremely small compared to the display area for effects and the like executed by the symbol display device 17, and are executed by the symbol display device 17. It is difficult for a player who is paying attention to various presentations to easily recognize each information displayed on the round display unit 63 and the status display unit 64.

  Here, the special figure indicators 61A and 61B, special figure hold display parts 62A and 62B, round display part 63, status display part 64, etc. are individually lit if they can display or notify corresponding information. A light-emitting display unit composed of a plurality of controllable LEDs, or a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, or other display means can be employed.

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 66a, 66b, and 66c that can display the decorative drawing in a variable manner, and the first start winning opening 29a or the second start winning award. The decoration of each of the symbol rows 66a, 66b, and 66c starts to fluctuate with the winning in the mouth 33a. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, an effective stop position 68 capable of stopping and displaying one decoration as a result of the symbol variation effect is set, and each symbol row 66a, 66b, 66c is enabled by the symbol variation effect. A symbol combination of decorations displayed in a fixed stop display on a stop symbol effective line 69 combined with the stop position 68 is derived. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, three symbol rows 66a, 66b and 66c are set in a horizontal and horizontal manner, and an effective stop position 68 of the decorative drawing is provided for each of the symbol rows 66a, 66b and 66c. 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 69 is set in the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment. In the following description, the left symbol row 66a, the middle symbol row 66b, and the right symbol row 66c 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 66a, 66b, 66c of the symbol display device 17 is configured with a larger area than the first special symbol display 61A and the second special symbol display 61B. The decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the stopped symbol effective line 69 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 a predetermined stop order are stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 68 of the symbol rows 66a, 66b, and 66c. 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 66a, the middle symbol column 66b, and the right symbol column 66c. The left symbol column 66a, the right symbol column 66c, and the middle symbol column Based on the variation timing of the decorations that are stopped and displayed in the order of 66b, the variation of the decorations depending on the contents of the effect of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17, the number of stored special figure start hold information (described later), etc. The timing is appropriately changed.

  In addition, in the symbol display device 17, before the symbol variation effect is finished, a decorative figure is temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 68 of each symbol row 66a, 66b, 66c, and each symbol row 66a, 66b, When the decoration diagram 66c is displayed in a fixed stop state, one symbol variation effect is completed. In other words, the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display and second special diagram variation display) is from the start of change to the final stop of decorations (special diagram 1 and special diagram 2) performed based on one start hold information. Is executed once. The “variable display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop position 68 are changing in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 66a, 66b, 66c. The “determined stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 68 for a predetermined special figure variation interval time in each of the symbol rows 66a, 66b, 66c. . In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decorative drawing means that the decorative drawing displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 68 in each of the symbol rows 66a, 66b, and 66c is not continuously stopped only for the special drawing change interval time. is there. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a fluctuation state at the effective stop position 68 and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing change interval time.

  Here, in the first special figure display 61A 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 display. Is done. Similarly, in the second special symbol display 61B 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 decoration diagram are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. In the case where the special figure change display is not performed simultaneously on the first and second special figure displays 61A and 61B, and the special figure change display is performed on one of the special figure displays 61A and 61B, The first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c is held and stored.

  In the symbol display device 17 according to the embodiment, 10 kinds of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic decoration drawings in each of the symbol rows 66a, 66b, and 66c. The symbol rows 66a, 66b, and 66c are displayed so as to change in order. 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. In addition, the decoration diagram includes a first identification symbol that allows the player to definitely recognize that a first probability variable big hit game, which will be described later, and a second probability variable big hit game are definitely given. And a second identification symbol that can be recognized by a person. In this embodiment, the probability variation state that can be given after the big hit game is finished 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, the odd numbered symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are set as the first identifying symbols, and “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”. , “8” will be used as the second identification symbol.

  In the symbol display device 17, the decorative symbols of the symbol rows 66a, 66b, and 66c, which are confirmed and stopped at the effective stop positions 68 (stop symbol effective lines 69) of the symbol rows 66a, 66b, and 66c, are the winning symbol combinations. In this case, it is possible to grasp that a big hit game (win game) is given. Here, in the embodiment, as a jackpot symbol combination, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is fixed and displayed at the effective stop position 68 of each symbol row is set. . 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. Further, 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 68 of each symbol row is set. Any of the above (for example, the effective stop position of the middle symbol row) is displayed in a fixed stop manner so that it can be recognized that a predetermined big hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize the possibility of occurrence of the jackpot game becomes the jackpot suggestion display displayed on the symbol display device 17. On the other hand, when even one of the symbols in all the columns displayed in a fixed stop display at the effective stop position 68 of the symbol display device 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) ), In principle, it can be recognized that the game is “out of play” where no big hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing which can recognize this deviation becomes a deviation display of the symbol display device 17.

  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 66a and the right symbol row 66c) among the plurality of symbol rows, and the remaining symbol rows (implemented) In the example, the middle symbol row 66b) is variably displayed (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 66a and the right symbol row 66c. In addition, “↓” indicates that it is changing. In addition, the decorations of the specific symbol row (the left symbol row 66a and the right symbol row 66c) forming the reach display are set to the temporary stop display state, and the decorations are stopped in the remaining symbol row (the middle symbol row 66b). After the display (temporary stop display), the decorations of all the symbol sequences are displayed in a fixed stop display.

  On the symbol display device 17, as a result of the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol indicator 61A and the second special symbol indicator 61B, a symbol combination of decorations corresponding to the special symbol displayed is displayed. That is, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display 61A and the second special figure display 61B and the symbol combination of the decorative figure 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 61A and the second special figure display 61B, and the decoration figure is confirmed and stopped on the symbol rows 66a, 66b, and 66c 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 the ball passage gate 31)
The ball passage gate 31 is provided with a ball passage detection sensor 72 that detects a pachinko ball passing through the gate 31. The ball passage detection sensor 72 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) (see FIG. 8), and a ball detection signal is input from the ball passage detection sensor 72 to the main control board 60 (that is, the main control board 60). Various types of information (random numbers for determining per-standard figure described later) are acquired along with the detection of pachinko balls by the ball passage detection sensor 72, and based on the acquired information, the determination for per-standard figure (lottery per standard figure) described later is performed. It is configured to be done. The start winning solenoid 40 of the start winning device 33 is driven and controlled according to the result of the lottery per lot, so that the opening / closing member 33b is opened / closed.

(Regarding the general map display 73)
The game board 20 is provided with a general-purpose display 73 that operates when the ball passage detection sensor 72 detects a pachinko ball. In this general-purpose indicator 73, there are cases where a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal”) are triggered by the detection of pachinko spheres by the ball passage detection sensor 72 (passage of pachinko spheres by the ball passage gate 31). ) Is changed to display one map. Then, from the final display result of the general map display 73, it is possible to recognize the hit or miss of the general map.

(Regarding the general hold)
Further, in the game board 20, information (various random information described later) acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the ball passage gate 31 is stored as start hold information in a storage means (main control RAM 60c) inside the machine. When this is done, a general map hold display unit 74 for displaying the number of hold of the general map hold information is provided, and the number of fluctuations of the general map held by the display content of the general map hold display unit 74 is indicated. Informed. The number of reserved map start reserved displayed in the map hold display section 74 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the ball passing gate 31 and decremented by 1 when the map variation display is started. A predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the number of normal start reserved memories, and the number of normal start reserved memories can be added up to the upper limit number.

(About probability change)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege game state as a game state (advantageous game) advantageous to the player after the big hit game. Here, as a 1st privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said special winning opening 34a is a state which increases compared with the state where the said 1st privilege game state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening 34a 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 may be 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). (Probability) is a function that gives a probability change state in which the probability varies from a low probability to a high probability.

(About variable state)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving the second privilege game state as a game state (advantageous game) advantageous to the player after the big hit game. Here, the second privilege gaming state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning chance of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 33a is increased as compared to a state where the second privilege gaming state is not given. . 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 33b that opens the second start winning opening 33a, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 33a can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33b for opening the second start winning opening 33a once per normal figure, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening / closing member 33b. It can also be realized by increasing the number of times the member 33b is opened, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the second privilege gaming state may be referred to as “shortening state”.

(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 stopped and displayed on the special chart displays 61A and 61B as a result of the special chart fluctuation display, and the opening effect OP indicating the start of the jackpot game and the opening effect end. The game is composed of a round game repeated after a specified number of rounds (16 rounds in the embodiment) with an interval time between rounds, and an ending effect ED indicating the end of the big hit game. In the round game, the opening / closing body 34b of the special prize-winning device 34 opens and closes according to the opening / closing operation corresponding to the type of the big hit game, and a predetermined number (for example, nine) of the special prize opening 34a is obtained in one round game. One round game ends when a pachinko ball wins or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, between each round game in a big hit game, the interval time between rounds in which the opening-and-closing body 34b is hold | maintained in a closed state only for predetermined time is set. That is, in the jackpot game, the opening / closing body 34b performs an opening / closing operation that exceeds the specified number of rounds for each jackpot game.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when a jackpot determination is won, one jackpot game is selected from a plurality of kinds (two types in the embodiment) of jackpot games having different values to be given to the player. The determined jackpot game is awarded. Here, which of the two types of jackpot game is awarded is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as the jackpot symbol that can be displayed on the first special figure indicator 61A (in the example, 100 kinds of special figures 1) is classified into two groups of the symbol A and the symbol B. When the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped on the one special figure display 61A is a big hit symbol, a big hit game corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol (designs A to B) is given. Similarly, the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol that can be displayed on the second special figure indicator 61B in the embodiment (in the embodiment, 100 kinds of special figures 2) is classified into two groups of the symbol a and the symbol b. When the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 61B is a big hit symbol, a big hit game corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol (designs a and b) is given. .

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, until the next big hit game is generated, the probabilistic big hit game in which the probable change state and the variable state are continuously given, and the probable change state after the big hit game is finished. On the other hand, after the jackpot game is over, the variable state is continuously given until a predetermined number of fluctuations (100 in the embodiment) symbol fluctuation effect (first or second special figure fluctuation display) is executed. Non-probability variable big hit game is set, and depending on the type of symbols displayed on the first special figure display 61A and the second special figure display 61B, any probability variable big hit game is given. It has become. Specifically, the special figure 1 as the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol A is displayed on the first special chart display 61A, or the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol a is the second special figure. When displayed on the display 61B, a promising big hit game is given, and the special figure 1 as a big hit symbol classified as the symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display 61A, or the big hit classified as the symbol b When the special figure 2 as a symbol is displayed on the second special figure display 61B, an uncertain variable big hit game is given. In each jackpot game, the specified number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of games (specified number) for each round game is set to “9”. In other words, each jackpot game has a big hit with different value (privilege amount) given to the player by whether or not the probable change state is given after the big hit game ends and the grant period (number of times of change) of the change state is different. It is a game. It should be noted that a plurality of jackpot games having different numbers of prescribed rounds may be set, and a difference may be provided in the value (privilege amount) given to the player in one jackpot game.

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a main control board 60 that controls the pachinko machine 10 as a whole, and overall control that controls each control target based on a control signal from the main control board 60. A substrate 65 is provided. 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. The information is output to the overall control boards 65 and 70.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to 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. A lamp control board 75 that performs light emission control of various light emission effecting means (such as the lamp device 18) and a sound control board 76 that performs sound output control of the speaker 19 included in the pachinko machine 10 are provided. That is, the overall control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 75, and the sound control board 76 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 75 controls the timing of turning on / off the various light emission effect means provided in the pachinko machine 10, the light emission intensity, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65. It is. The sound control board 76 controls the timing of audio output from the various speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10 and the output contents 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 (main control means) 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and processing of the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c capable of writing / reading necessary data is provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 36 and 37, the special winning detection sensor 38, and the ball passing detection sensor 72 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a includes the first and second special figure displays 61A and 61B, the first and second special figure hold display parts 62A and 62B, the general figure display 73, the general figure hold display part 74, and the like. A display is connected, and the display control of each display 61A, 61B is executed based on the control process executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each detection sensor 36, 37. The main control CPU 60a is connected to the solenoids 40 and 41 provided in the start winning device 33 and the special winning device 34, and the solenoids 40 and 41 are connected to the main control CPU 60a based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. By driving, the corresponding opening / closing member 33b and the opening / closing body 34b are opened and closed. The main control CPU 60a is configured to drive and control the special winning solenoid 41 so that the opening / closing body 34b opens and closes in an opening / closing manner according to the type of the big hit game.

  The main control CPU 60a determines that the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 29a or the second start winning opening 33a (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 36 or the second start winning detection sensor 37 receives the pachinko ball). It is set to acquire a random number for determination as winning information when triggered by (detected). Here, as the determination random numbers (winning information) acquired by the main control CPU 60a, random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for performance execution determination (random numbers for reach determination), random numbers for fluctuation pattern distribution Various random numbers such as a random number for determining a common figure and a random number for determining a common figure are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. A determination random number corresponding to the timing at which the detection signals of the second start winning detection sensors 36 and 37 are input to the main control CPU 60a is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The random number for special figure determination is a random number used in a hit determination (big hit determination) as to whether or not a big hit game (win game) is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. Further, the special figure determining random number determines the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 61A or the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 61B according to the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 kinds of special figure display indicating the winning of the big hit, Based on the value of the special figure determining random number, the special figure 1 displayed on the first special figure display 61A and stopped on the first special figure display 61A or the special figure 2 displayed on the second special figure display 61B is specified. ing. That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 61A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 36, 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 37, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 61B 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 given after the end is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of the big hit game.

  In addition, the random number for effect execution determination suggests that the winning indication may be displayed when the result of the above-mentioned big hit determination (hit determination) is negative (in the case of a failure to win the big hit) Random numbers used in effect execution determination (reach determination) as to whether or not to perform an effect, and a plurality of types of effect execution determination random numbers are updated at a predetermined period (4 ms). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used for determining a variation pattern of symbol variation in the symbol variation effect, and a plurality of types of variation pattern distribution random numbers are updated at a predetermined period (4 ms).

  In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for determining the performance execution, and the random number for distributing the variation pattern are sent to the first start winning opening 29a or the second starting winning opening 33a. Each temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c triggered by the winning of the ball (more specifically, the first starting winning detection sensor 36 or the second starting winning detection sensor 37 detects the pachinko ball) The main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers at the same timing. In addition, each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 29a is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 33a. Are commonly used, and the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers corresponding to the winning timings to the start winning ports 29a and 33a.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the determination of whether or not a big hit using the random number for determination per special figure (big hit determination), and a predetermined number of determination values from integers that can be taken by the random number for determination per special figure Is stipulated. Here, the number of determination values set for the jackpot determination value differs depending on whether or not the above-described probability variation state is given at the time when the jackpot determination is performed. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state is set larger than the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability variation state. That is, by increasing the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state, the jackpot is likely to occur.

  The main control ROM stores special figure determination values. The determination value for determining the special figure is displayed in the fixed stop display on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display 61B as the big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special figure display 61A when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol using the special figure determining random number. Here, in the embodiment, an integer value corresponding to the special figure determining random number is set as the special figure determining determination value, and each of the special figure determining determination values is individually shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. Are associated.

  In addition, an effect execution determination value (reach determination value) is stored in the main control ROM. The performance execution determination value is an execution of 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) is negative. This is a determination value used in determination (reach lottery), and is determined from integers that can be taken as a random number for determining performance execution. Here, the performance execution determination value is the performance execution performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 29a (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 36 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 33a (more specifically, the second start winning detection sensor 37 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 wins the first start winning opening 29a, 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. Further, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 29a, the number of the 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 case of the production execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 29a, the production is performed according to the storage number of the first special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c. 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 production execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 33a, the number of production execution determination values set in the variable state is not in the variable state. Is set so that the number of effect execution determination values set in is smaller. In the case of an effect execution determination that is performed when a pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 33a, the effect is determined according to the number of second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. 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.

  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 judgment value per common figure is a judgment value used for judging whether or not it is per common figure using the random number for judgment per common figure (judgment per common figure). A predetermined number of determination values are determined. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described variable state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of determination values per common figure set in the variable state is set to be larger than the number of determination values per general figure set in the non-variable state. 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.

  Furthermore, the main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns (sometimes referred to as special figure variation patterns) for identifying variation contents, and variation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to each variation pattern. Has been. Here, the variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the symbol variation effect, light emission effect) executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the fixed stop display. Content, which is a basic basis of the mode and the sound production mode). The variation pattern is the variation time from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display to the final stop display of the special figure 1 or special figure 2 (design fluctuation effect and special figure fluctuation display). Specific time). The variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used to determine the variation pattern using the variation pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each variation pattern, and the obtained variation pattern distribution The variation pattern to which the variation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the random number for use is assigned is specified.

  FIG. 9 shows a variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in response to winning in the start winning ports 29a and 33a in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9, as variation patterns for loss (when the hit determination means is negative), a shift variation pattern P1, a normal reach shift variation pattern P2, and a super reach shift variation pattern P4 are normally set. As variation patterns when the hit determination means is positive, a variation pattern P3 per normal reach and a variation pattern P5 per super reach are set.

  The effect patterns that specifically define the symbol variation effects specified by the normal reach deviation variation pattern P2 and the variation pattern P3 per normal reach are respectively stored in the overall control ROM 65b as a normal reach deviation effect pattern D2 and an effect pattern D3 per normal reach. When the normal reach deviation variation pattern P2 is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the normal reach deviation production pattern D2, and when the normal reach variation pattern P3 is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the normal reach deviation production pattern D3. It comes to decide. In the normal reach off stage effect pattern D2 and the normal reach per effect pattern D3, after the normal reach effect is executed, the final symbol is derived as a result of the normal reach effect. Specifically, the decorative display variation display is started with the normal background (normal variation image) displayed as the background image. The normal background is a basic background image that is displayed with a normal symbol variation effect without a special effect, and is displayed with an irrelevant effect without a reach effect. It means what is displayed until the next symbol variation effect is started. In addition, the normal background is displayed in the symbol variation effect accompanied by the reach effect between the start of the change and the reach display.

  After the change starts, the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped in the left symbol row 66a, and thereafter, the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped in the right symbol row 66c, and a reach display (reach symbol) is displayed, and a normal reach effect is executed. In the normal reach production, the reach production is performed with the normal background without switching the background image. That is, the normal reach effect means a reach effect that is executed with the normal background without changing the background image from the time when the reach display is displayed. Then, after the stop of the right symbol row 66c, the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol row 66b, and thereafter, the three decorative drawings are confirmed and stopped. In the normal reach loss production pattern D2, the final loss symbol is derived as the final symbol, and in the normal reach per production pattern D3, the final jackpot symbol is derived as the final symbol.

  The effect patterns that specifically define the symbol variation effects specified by the super reach deviation variation pattern P4 and the variation pattern P5 per super reach are stored in the overall control ROM 65b as the super reach deviation effect pattern D4 and the effect pattern D5 per super reach. ing. When the super-reach shift pattern P4 is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the super-reach shift effect pattern D4, and when the super-reach shift pattern P5 is determined, the general control CPU 65a determines the super-reach shift pattern P4. An effect pattern D5 is determined. In this super reach deviation production pattern D4 and per super reach production pattern D5, after executing the above-described normal reach production, the super reach production is executed, and in the super reach deviation production pattern D4, the combination of the out of design as a result of the super reach production. The super-reach per effect pattern D5 is a combination of big hit symbols derived as a result of the super reach effect. The combination of the losing symbol derived from the super-reach off effect pattern D4 and the combination of the jackpot symbol derived from the effect pattern D5 per super-reach are final derived symbols and final jackpot symbols that are determined once without being changed again after being derived. It is.

  The specific content specified by the super-reaching off effect pattern D4 and the per-reach effect pattern D5 is displayed as a normal background (normally variable image) as the background image, and the decorative display variable display is started. Then, the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped in the left symbol row 66a and the right symbol row 66c, a reach display (reach symbol) is displayed, and a normal reach effect is executed. The background image is switched from the normal background to the reach effect image after a predetermined time from the execution of the normal reach effect, and the super reach effect is started. The reach effect image is a background image that is one of the special backgrounds and is displayed in a mode different from the normal background, and allows the player to recognize that it is a super reach effect. In other words, the super reach effect is a reach effect that is executed through a normal reach effect, and is a reach effect that is executed under the reach effect image. In the super reach effect, after the stop of the right symbol row 66c, the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol row 66b, and the final off symbol or the final jackpot symbol is derived. Then, the last off symbol and the final jackpot symbol are temporarily stopped as the reach effect image, and then the background image is switched from the reach effect image to the normal background. Further, after a predetermined time after switching to the normal background, the final lost symbol and the final jackpot symbol are fixedly stopped. When the final off-set symbol is confirmed and stopped, the next symbol variation effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the next variation) is started with the normal background.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, various suggested effects are suggested that indicate that a reach effect is performed, that the reach effect is developed into a super reach effect, or that a win display may be displayed. Based on the suggestion effect information stored in the overall control ROM 65b, the symbol display device 17 can be executed during the symbol variation effect. In the present embodiment, as one of the suggestion effects, a button operation effect performed by operating the first operation button 45 can be performed using the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. . The button operation effect will be described later.

  Then, in the overall control ROM 65b, as shown in FIG. 10, each of the above-described normal deviation production pattern D1, normal reach deviation production pattern D2, normal reach per production pattern D3, super reach deviation production pattern D4, and super reach per production pattern D5, respectively. In, the effect pattern that does not execute the button operation effect, the effect pattern that executes the button operation effect, and the effect pattern that determines whether or not to execute the button operation effect based on the determination result by lottery using a random number Are set by a predetermined number. That is, in the normal deviation effect pattern D1, the first normal deviation effect pattern D1-1 that does not execute the button operation effect and whether or not the button operation effect is executed are determined based on the determination result by lottery using random numbers. There are two normal deviation effect patterns D1-2 and a third normal deviation effect pattern D1-3 for executing a button operation effect.

  The normal reach deviation effect pattern D2 is determined based on the first normal reach deviation effect pattern D2-1 that does not execute the button operation effect and whether or not the button operation effect is executed based on the determination result by lottery using random numbers. There are two normal reach deviation effect patterns D2-2 and a third normal reach deviation effect pattern D2-3 for executing a button operation effect. Further, the effect pattern D3 per normal reach is determined based on the first normal reach effect pattern D3-1 that does not execute the button operation effect and whether or not the button operation effect is executed based on the determination result by lottery using random numbers. There are an effect pattern D3-2 per second normal reach to be performed and an effect pattern D3-3 per third normal reach to execute a button operation effect. On the other hand, the super-reaching off effect pattern D4 is based on the first super-reaching off effect pattern D4-1 that does not execute the button operation effect and whether or not the button operation effect is executed based on a determination result by lottery using random numbers. There are a second super reach misalignment effect pattern D4-2 and a third super reach misalignment effect pattern D4-3 for executing a button operation effect. Further, the effect pattern D5 per super reach is based on the first super reach effect pattern D5-1 that does not execute the button operation effect, and whether or not the button operation effect is executed based on the determination result by lottery using random numbers. There are a second per-reach reach effect pattern D5-2 determined and a third per-reach effect pattern D5-3 for executing a button operation effect.

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

  The overall control ROM 65b stores an overall control program for overall control of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 75, and the sound control board 76. 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 (overall control means) 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. In addition, the symbol display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). The display control ROM 70b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the symbol display device 17. The display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a hit determination means for determining whether or not it is a hit (big hit) triggered by winning at the start winning ports 29a and 33a, a win game to be given out from a plurality of types of win games (big hit game) Each function as a hit game determining means for determining the type of game (hit determination means) and a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special figure variation display (after the end of the symbol variation effect) The control CPU 60a is provided. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as a variation pattern determining means for determining one variation pattern from a plurality of variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b based on winning in the start winning ports 29a and 33a. I have. 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 big hit will occur (the probability that the determination result by the hit determination means becomes affirmative) is higher than usual. At the same time, it is configured to function as a probability change giving means for giving a probability change state after the big hit game ends. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give the probability variation state only when a big hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative).

  Further, the main control CPU 60a, when a big 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 33a is 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 end of the big hit game is given. As described above, the main control CPU 60a, when the winning determination is affirmative, determines a privilege state (probability changing state, changing state) that is advantageous to the player after the big winning game based on winning in the start winning opening 29a, 33a. It has a function as a privilege state determining means for determining whether to grant or not. Further, 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 indicators 61A and 61B). 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 36 while the variable display is performed on the display means (the symbol display device 17 or the first special symbol display 61A) is the first. Triggered by the detection of the second start winning detection sensor 37 while the variable display is being performed on the first hold storage means and display means (the symbol display device 17 or the second special figure display 61B) 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 input process and a special figure start process executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be specifically described.

(Special drawing input process)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 29a (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 36 corresponding to the first start winning opening 29a 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 determination per special figure, random value for determination of special figure, random value for determination of performance execution, random number for distribution of special figure, etc. Value) is read by the main control CPU 60a, and the winning information (random value) is stored in the first to fourth areas of the first start holding area in the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds as the first winning start hold information. Set (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 33a. That is, in step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal that is output when the second start winning detection sensor 37 corresponding to the second start winning opening 33a detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the determination result in step A15 is negative, the special figure input process is terminated. If the determination result of step A15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A16). If the determination result of step A16 is negative (that is, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is 4), the special figure input process is terminated.

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives the winning information (random number for determination per special figure, random value for determination of special figure, random value for determination of performance execution, random number for distribution of special figure, etc. Value) is read by the main control CPU 60a, and the winning information (random number value) is stored in the first to fourth areas of the second start holding area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds as the second winning start hold information. Set (step A18), 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 start process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is variably displayed in the special figure indicators 61A and 61B and the symbol display device 17, or whether the big hit game is being played. (Step B11). If the determination result of step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B11 is negative, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is read (step B12), and whether the number of hold in the second special figure start hold information is greater than “0”. Is determined (step B13). If the determination result of step B13 is negative (if the number of second special figure start hold information hold = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. The main control CPU 60a also stores the special chart stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c if the determination result in step B13 is affirmative (the number of the second special figure start hold information> 0). A value “1” indicating that the second special figure variation effect is executed is set in the variation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a decrements the hold number of the second special figure start hold information by 1 (step B14) and stores the second special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. Figure start hold information (Random value for judgment per special figure, Random value for determining special figure, Random value for performance execution judgment and various random values such as random value for special pattern fluctuation pattern distribution) Obtained by the CPU 60a (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 62B so as to correspond to the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers as the second special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired special figure determination random number value in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit determination) is performed to determine whether or not the stored big hit determination value matches (step B22). 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 is changed (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 2) that becomes the big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special symbol display 61B based on the acquired special figure determining random number value (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 big hit symbol that gives a probability variation state, and the main control CPU 60a The probability variation flag is set to “0”. Also, if the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol that gives a variable state, set the variable flag indicating the variable state to "1" after the jackpot game ends, and if the jackpot symbol does not give a variable state Set the variable flag to "0". The variable flag is set to “0” when the variable condition end condition is satisfied. When the big hit symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special symbol variation pattern from the special symbol variation pattern for winning based on the value of the random number for special symbol variation pattern distribution ( Step B25).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is negative (if it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination) ( Step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B27 is affirmative (when a reach effect is to be performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the second special symbol display 61B to display the outlier symbol as a final stop symbol (special feature). 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment reach based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B29).

  In addition, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B27 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the off symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 61B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special drawing 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B31).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, and B31, outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a 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 61B 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 content of the display 61B 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 B13 is negative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information = 0), the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding information is read (step B16), It is determined whether or not the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result in step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the performance execution, and the value of the random number for distributing the special figure variation pattern (step B19). Next, a hit determination process is executed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired in response to the winning at the second start winning opening 33a 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 29a 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. When the symbol variation effect based on the special symbol start hold information is executed, the symbol variation effect based on the special symbol start hold information is executed in the order in which the special symbol start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. Also good. In other words, regardless of the type of the start winning opening where the pachinko ball has won (the first starting winning opening 29a and the second starting winning opening 33a), the special start starting suspension acquired upon winning the starting winning opening 29a, 33a The symbol variation effect based on the special figure start hold information may be executed in the order in which the information is stored in the main control RAM 60c.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the first special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the first special figure start hold information, and then stores the first special figure start hold information stored in the second special figure storage area in the second special figure storage area. One special figure start hold information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the first special figure start hold information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The first special figure start hold information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored in the area is stored fourth fastest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special feature. Store in the figure storage area. That is, the first special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure hold display section 62A so as to correspond to the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers are acquired by the process of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a matches the acquired special figure determination random number value with the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to perform (step B32). If the determination result of the big hit determination at step B32 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) that becomes the big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display 61A based on the acquired special figure determining random number (Step B34). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol for each special figure 1, the main control CPU 60a displays the special figure 1 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. The jackpot symbol is determined by determining. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets a probability variation flag and a variation flag indicating the gaming state after the big hit game specified by the big hit symbol according to the determined big hit symbol after the big hit game. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, since some of the big hit symbols are set to give the probability change state and the variable state, both the probability change flag and the variable flag are the jackpot games. Set to “1” after completion. When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation pattern for winning based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution. (Step B35).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step B32 is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination) ( Step B37). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B37 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display 61A as a final stop symbol (special feature). 1) is determined (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for loss reach based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution (step B39).

  In addition, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B37 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a does not display the fixed symbol displayed on the first special figure display 61A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for losing based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B41).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 1) in steps B35, B39, and B41 outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display 61A 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 61A is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. . When the end condition of the variable state is satisfied, a variable end command is output.

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

(Overall control)
Next, processing executed by the overall control board 65 will be described. The overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 determines the above-described effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the special figure change pattern specifying command input from the main control CPU 60a, and specifies the determined effect pattern. An effect pattern designation command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 75, the sound control board 76, and the like. That is, the overall control CPU 65a functions as an effect execution control means for executing a symbol variation effect based on the determined variation pattern.

  The overall control board 65 is configured to receive operation signals from the first operation button 45 and the second operation button 46 (46a, 46b). When the overall control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern using the first operation button 45, the overall control CPU 65a performs display control of a button operation start command for enabling the operation of the first operation button 45 for a predetermined time (operation effective time T). It is set to output to the substrate 70 (display control CPU 70a). That is, the overall control board 65 has a function as an operation effective time setting means for setting the operation effective time T for enabling the operation of the first operation button 45.

  Here, the effect patterns that can be selected by the overall control CPU 65a are classified for each special figure variation pattern as described above, and an effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is selected. When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a displays each symbol sequence to be finally stopped on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the special symbol stop symbol designation corresponding to the command. The decoration drawing of 66a, 66b, 66c is determined. That is, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the overall control CPU 65a sets each symbol row 66a, 66b, The decoration drawing of 66c is determined.

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

  Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each of the symbol rows 66a, 66b, 66c specified by the effect pattern, the decoration designation command for each row is output to the symbol display device 17, the lamp control board 75, the sound control board 76, and the like. To do. Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when a 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 66a. 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 66c, and an interior decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the middle design row 66b.

  Further, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. Further, when the special figure variation pattern for reach deviation is instructed, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a deviation including a reach formation symbol. On the other hand, when a special figure variation pattern for detachment is instructed, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a detachment that does not include a reach formation symbol. When the overall control CPU 65a receives all symbol stop commands, the overall control CPU 65a outputs the commands to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 75, the sound control board 76, and the like.

(About display control)
In the display control board 70, when a command is input from the overall control board 65, the symbol display device 17 is controlled so that the symbol variation effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command. Then, when the symbol stop command of each symbol row 66a, 66b, 66c is input, the display control CPU 70a displays the ornament designated by the ornament designation command at the effective stop position 68 of the corresponding symbol row 66a, 66b, 66c. Is temporarily stopped, and when all symbols stop command is input, the symbol display instructed by the symbol designation command is displayed on the symbol display device 17 at the effective stop position 68 of each symbol row 66a, 66b, 66c. The symbol display device 17 is controlled to end the symbol variation effect.

  Here, the content of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 is 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. The main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a have a function as effect content determining means for determining the effect content for specifying the content of the symbol variation effect.

(About button operation effects)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as the suggestion effect described above, the symbol change effect in the probable change state and the short change state during the symbol change effect before the occurrence of the jackpot game, which is an advantageous game advantageous to the player, and after the jackpot game ends. Inside, a button operation effect using the first operation button 45 is set. This button operation effect enables the operation of the first operation button 45 and displays a period during which the first operation button 45 can be operated (operation effective time T) on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. The operation of the first operation button 45 is an effect that becomes an opportunity for development effects, an opportunity for occurrence of a big hit game, and the like. Here, as button operation effects, (1) Announcement that suggests the occurrence of advantageous games (big hit games), suggests the development of development effects (normal reach, super reach), and suggests the type of win (whether it is probable) A notice display button operation effect that gradually displays the display pattern 100 (see FIG. 12) while the operation effective time T of the first operation button 45 elapses, and (2) the operation effective time T of the first operation button 45 is A notice non-display button operation effect that does not display the notice display pattern 100 during the lapse of time is set. Therefore, in the overall control CPU 65a, when an effect pattern for executing a button operation effect is determined, a determination result by random lottery as to which of a notice display button operation effect and a notice non-display button operation effect is executed, as will be described later. To be determined based on

  Here, the notice display button operation effect is an indication of the occurrence of reach production or the development of reach production into a super reach production, suggestion that a big hit game will occur, suggestion of the type of hit game (whether or not it is probable change) Is set as an effect set higher than the notice non-display button operation effect. Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a determines the normal reach deviation variation pattern P2 and the super reach deviation variation pattern P4, the overall control ROM 65b performs the notification non-display button operation effect based on the ratio at which the overall control ROM 65b determines the notification display button operation effect. When the ratio to be determined is high and the main control CPU 60a determines the fluctuation pattern P3 per normal reach and the fluctuation pattern P5 per super reach, the overall control ROM 65b determines the notice non-display button operation effect from the ratio of determining the notice non-display button operation effect. It is set so that the rate of determining is high. The ratio for determining the notice display button operation effect and the notice non-display button operation effect is set according to the size of the distribution determination value used in the random number lottery.

  When the overall control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern (see FIG. 10) for executing the notice display button operation effect or the notice non-display button operation effect, based on the execution timing of the button display effect specified by the effect pattern. The button operation start command for validating the operation of the first operation button 45 over a predetermined time (operation valid period T) is set to be output to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). In the display control board 70, when a button operation start 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. The symbol display device 17 is configured to control the button operation effect according to the contents. That is, when the overall control board 65 sets the operation effective time T, the overall control board 65 of the embodiment displays the time display pattern 90 indicating the operation effective time T at the start of counting the operation effective time T. It has a function as an operation effective time notification means for performing an effect of displaying on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 and notifying that the operation of the first operation button 45 is possible.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a button operation effect according to the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, when the button operation effect is produced, the display control board 70 operates the button mark 85 imitating the first operation button 45 on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 and the operation in which the operation of the first operation button 45 is effective. A time display indicator (time display pattern) 90 indicating the effective time T is displayed. Here, the button mark 85 is displayed in a three-dimensional shape when the first operation button 45 is viewed obliquely from the upper front, and is marked with PUSH, so that the player can operate the first operation button 45. Is to be encouraged. The time display indicator 90 is opaque to the remaining time from when the button operation start command is output to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) (the start of the effect of the button operation effect) until the operation effective time T elapses. This is a display mode including a horizontally long rectangular bar graph 91 variably displayed in a desired color, and the remaining time is indicated by the display length of the bar graph 91. That is, the bar graph 91 is displayed at a length that matches the overall shape of the horizontally long display area 92 at the start of the button operation effect (when the operation valid time T starts counting) (see FIG. 11). When the first operation button 45 is not operated after the start of the button operation effect, the bar graph 91 is gradually erased from a predetermined portion of the display area 92 as the operation effective time T elapses, and the length is gradually increased. (See FIG. 16). The bar graph 91 is completely erased from the display area 92 at the same time when the operation valid time T elapses without the first operation button 45 being operated. In the first embodiment, a background image imitating a character or the like that is the motif of the pachinko machine 10 may be displayed on the display unit 17a.

(About notice display button operation effect and notice non-display button operation effect)
The button operation effects displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 have different display forms in the notice display button operation effect and the notice non-display button operation effect. That is, in the notice non-display button operation effect, as shown in FIG. 11A, the button mark 85 and the time display indicator 90 are displayed up and down on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, and the first operation button 45 is displayed. Is not operated, display is performed so that the display area (length) of the bar graph 91 on the time display indicator 90 gradually decreases (shortens) until the operation effective time T elapses. . Then, the preview display picture 100 or the like is not displayed on the erased portion of the bar graph 91 in the display area 92 or the other portion of the display unit 17a.

  On the other hand, in the notice display button operation effect, as shown in FIG. 11B, the button mark 85 and the time display indicator 90 are displayed up and down on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, and the first operation button 45 is displayed. When the operation is not performed, display is performed so that the display area (length) of the bar graph 91 on the time display indicator 90 gradually decreases (shortens) until the operation effective time T elapses. As the display area (length) of the bar graph 91 in the time display indicator 90 gradually decreases, the notice display pattern 100 is displayed on the display unit 17a so that the display area gradually increases. ing. Here, in the first embodiment, in the display area 92 of the time display indicator 90, the notice display pattern 100 is gradually displayed in a portion where the bar graph 91 is deleted. That is, the opaque bar graph 91 is displayed in a state where it overlaps the front side of the preview display pattern 100, and at the start of the preview display button operation effect, the preview display pattern 100 is not visible by the bar graph 91 (FIG. 11 (b), see FIG. Then, when the first operation button 45 is not operated, the bar graph 91 is gradually deleted from the left end as the operation effective time T elapses, so that the preview display picture 100 is deleted from the bar graph 91. An effect that is gradually displayed is made.

  In the first embodiment, the size of the time display indicator 90 is different between the notice display button operation effect and the notice non-display button operation effect (see FIGS. 11A and 11B). That is, the time display indicator 90 in the notice display button operation effect is set to have a larger vertical width than the time display indicator 90 in the notice non-display button operation effect, and the bar graph 91 is displayed larger and emphasized. ing. As a result, the player can discriminate between the notice display button operation effect and the notice non-display button operation effect, and it is recognized that the notice display button operation effect is executed, thereby raising the interest in the button operation effect. To get.

(About the notice display pattern 100)
A plurality of notice display patterns 100 displayed in the notice display button operation effect can be displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the notice display button operation effect. As will be described later, the notice display pattern 100 suggests the occurrence of advantageous games (big hit games), suggests the development of development effects (normal reach, super reach), and indicates the type of win (whether or not it is probable). A plurality of items are set. In other words, the advance notice including the advance notice display pattern 100 that allows the player who has confirmed the advance notice display pattern 100 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 at the time of the advance display button operation effect to guess the occurrence of the advantageous game (big hit game). A display pattern group (hereinafter referred to as a “second preview display pattern group”) and a display pattern group 100 (hereinafter referred to as a “second preview display pattern group”) that can predict the development of the development effects (normal reach, super reach). ”) And a notice display pattern group (hereinafter referred to as“ third notice display picture group ”) composed of the notice display patterns 100 that can guess the hit type (whether or not the probability is changed) are set.

  The notice display pattern 100 starts to be displayed from a predetermined part (display start part) on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 from the start of the notice display button operation effect production until the operation effective time T elapses. The display area gradually increases with the passage of time, and the whole is displayed before the operation effective time T elapses. In the first embodiment, the notice display pattern 100 is made up of characters (Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji), symbols, numbers, and combinations of one or more types of Chinese numerals, figures, illustrations, etc. It is configured. FIG. 12 shows four examples of “can be expected”, “expectation 3%”, “expectation 30%”, and “expectation 300%” as an example of the preview display pattern 100 belonging to the first preview display pattern group. As examples of the notice display patterns 100 belonging to the second notice display pattern group, “Large pinch”, “Large pinch avoidance”, “Large chance is next time”, “Large chance arrival” are illustrated. Illustratively, as an example of the notice display pattern 100 belonging to the third notice display pattern group, “Is it surely changed?” Or “Is it surely changed?” Is exemplified. However, many of the notice display patterns 100 included in each group are stored in the overall control ROM 60b, and the overall control CPU 60a determines the notice pattern of the decided effect pattern when the notice display button operation effect is determined. Depending on the contents, any notice display pattern 100 is determined from the overall control ROM 60b by random number lottery.

  The notice display pattern 100 is displayed in a displayable size in the display area 92 of the time display indicator 90 on the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17. In the display area 92, the bar graph 91 of the time display indicator 90 is gradually displayed on the erased portion. That is, as shown in FIG. 16, the notice display pattern 100 is not visible due to the opaque bar graph 91 at the start of the production of the notice display button operation effect, and the bar graph 91 is gradually shortened. The production will gradually become visible. Note that the notice display pattern 100 is configured to start reading from the left side where the bar graph 91 is erased since the bar graph 91 of the time display indicator 90 is gradually erased from the left end.

  Further, a plurality of notice display patterns 100 having the same shape and form from the first display start part (display start part) to the part in the middle of display are set for each of the first to third notice pattern display groups. Has been. That is, as illustrated in FIG. 13 to FIG. 15, the preview display pattern 100 includes a common display unit 101 that is the same as another preview display pattern 100 from the display start part to the display middle part, and the other preview display pattern 100. It consists of different individual display units 102. And in the notice display picture 100 with the same common display part 101, the degree of expectation is varied by being able to read in a different meaning due to the difference in the individual display part 102.

(About the common display part and individual display part of the notice display picture)
FIG. 13 shows four examples of “can be expected”, “expected degree 3%”, “expected degree 30%”, and “expected degree 300%” as an example of the noticed display pattern 100 belonging to the first notice displayed pattern group. The notice display picture 100 is illustrated. In these four notice display patterns 100 of “Can you expect?”, “Expectation 3%”, “Expectation 30%”, and “Expectation 300%”, “Can you expect?” For “%”, “expected degree 30%”, and “expected degree 300%”, “expected” is the common display unit 101, and “can you do?” Is the individual display unit 102. In addition, regarding “expected degree 3%”, “expected degree 3” is the common display unit 101 and “%” is the individual display unit 102 with respect to “expected degree 30%” and “expected degree 300%”. Here, “expectation” is the common display section 101 in the four preview display pictures 100, and “degree 3” is the first partial common display section 101a that is common in the three preview display pictures 100. In addition, regarding “expected degree 30%”, “expected degree 30” is the common display unit 101 and “%” is the individual display unit 102 with respect to “expected degree 300%”. Here, “expectation” is the common display unit 101, “degree 3” is the first partial common display unit 101a, and “0” is the second partial common display unit 101b. Therefore, even if the “expectation” that is the common display unit 101 is displayed on the display unit 17a, the four notice display patterns (“Can you expect?”, “Expectation 3%”, “Expectation 30%”, "Expected degree 300%") 100 is a display part where it cannot be distinguished. Further, “degree 3” that is the first partial common display portion 101a is displayed on the display portion 17a, but the three notice display patterns (“expected degree 3%”, “expected degree 30%”, “expected degree”). 300% ") 100 is a display part indistinguishable. Further, “0” which is the second partial common display portion 101b is one of the two notice display patterns (“expected degree 30%”, “expected degree 300%”) 100 even if displayed on the display portion 17a. Is a display part that cannot be distinguished.

  On the other hand, the individual display unit 102 in the preview display picture 100 is a display part that can distinguish the preview display picture 100 by displaying the individual display unit 102. That is, in “Can you expect?”, It can be determined as “Can you expect?” By displaying “Can you?”, And “Can you?” Is the individual display unit 102. Further, in “expected degree 3%”, “%” is displayed and can be distinguished as “expected degree 3%”, and the “%” is the individual display unit 102. In addition, in “expected degree 30%”, “%” is displayed, so that it can be determined as “expected degree 30%”, and “%” is the individual display unit 102. Further, in “expected degree 300%”, “0%” is displayed, so that it can be distinguished as “expected degree 300%”, and “0%” is the individual display unit 102.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of the notice display pattern 100 belonging to the second notice display pattern group, four notice display patterns of “Large pinch”, “Avoid large pinch”, “Large chance?”, And “Great chance arrival”. 100 is illustrated. In these four notice display patterns 100 “Large pinch”, “Large pinch avoidance”, “Large chance?”, “Large chance arrival”, “Large pinch” means “Large pinch avoidance”, “Large chance” And “Large Chance”, “Large” is the common display unit 101 and “Pinch” is the individual display unit 102. In addition, “Large Pinch Avoidance” is “Large Pinch”, “Is a Large Chance?”, And “Large Chance”, “Large” is the common display unit 101 and “Evasion” is the individual display unit 102. is there. In addition, “Large Chance?” Is “Large Pinch”, “Large Pinch Avoidance”, and “Great Chance”, “Large” is the common display portion 101 and “Chance” is an individual display portion. 102. Furthermore, “Large Chance” is “Large Pinch”, “Is Great Chance?”, “Large Chance?”, “Large” is the common display unit 101 and “Chance Opportunity” is the individual display unit. 102.

  Further, in the two notice display patterns 100 of “Large pinch” and “Large pinch avoidance”, “Large pinch” is “large pinch avoidance” and “Large pinch” is the common display unit 101 and “ “I” is the individual display unit 102, and “Large pinch avoidance” is “large pinch”, whereas “Large pinch” is the common display unit 101 and “Avoid” is the individual display unit 102. Here, “large” is the common display unit 101 and “pinch” is the first partial common display unit 101a. In the two notice display patterns 100 of “Is a big chance?” And “A big chance has arrived”, “Great chance?” Is the common display portion 101, whereas “A big chance has arrived”. In addition, “??” is the individual display unit 102, and “large chance” is “large chance?”, “Big chance” is the common display unit 101 and “arrival” is individual display unit 102. is there. Here, “large” is the common display portion 101 and “chance” is the second partial common display portion 101b. Therefore, even if “large” which is the common display unit 101 is displayed on the display unit 17a, the four notice display patterns (“large pinch”, “large pinch?”, “Large chance?”, “ It is a display part in which any one of 100) cannot be distinguished. In addition, the “pinch” that is the first partial common display portion 101a can determine which of the two notice display patterns (“large pinch”, “large pinch avoid”) 100 is displayed on the display portion 17a. It is an impossible display part. Further, even if the “chance” that is the second partial common display portion 101b is displayed on the display portion 17a, any one of the two notice display patterns (“is it a big chance?”, “A big chance has arrived”) 100 is displayed. It is an indistinguishable display part.

  On the other hand, the individual display unit 102 in the preview display picture 100 is a display part that can distinguish the preview display picture 100 by displaying the individual display unit 102. That is, in “Large pinch”, “Da” is displayed so that “Large pinch” can be determined, and “Da” is the individual display unit 102. In “large pinch avoidance”, “avoidance” is displayed so that it can be determined as “large pinch avoidance”, and the “avoidance” is the individual display unit 102. In addition, “??” is displayed as “??”, so that it can be determined as “?”, And the “??” is the individual display unit 102. Further, in “Large Chance Arrival”, “arrival” is displayed, so that it can be determined as “Large Chance Arrival”, and this “arrival” is the individual display unit 102.

  FIG. 15 exemplifies two notice display patterns 100 of “Is it surely changed?” And “Is it surely changed?” As an example of the notice display pattern 100 belonging to the third notice display pattern group. . In the two notice display images 100 of “Is it surely changed?” And “Is it surely changed?”, “Is it surely changed?” “Is it surely changed?” Is the common display unit 101 and “?” Is the individual display unit 102, and “is it surely changed? Is the common display unit 101 and “!!!” is the individual display unit 102.

  Accordingly, in the notice display pattern 100 of the first notice display pattern group shown in FIG. 13, when the notice display button operation effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 16, the time display is started from the start of the notice display button operation effect. When the bar graph 91 of the indicator 90 starts to be gradually erased from the left end and “expectation” as the common display unit 101 is visually recognized, the notice display pattern 100 displays the “can you expect?” And “expectation degree”. Any one of “3%”, “expected degree 30%”, and “expected degree 300%” is indistinguishable, and the player can have a sense of expectation. Then, when the display area of the preview display picture 100 becomes large and “degree 3” as the first partial common display portion 101a is visually recognized, it is possible to determine “Can you expect?” “%”, “Expected degree 30%”, and “expected degree 300%” are indistinguishable, and the player can continue to have a sense of expectation. Furthermore, when the display area of the notice display pattern 100 becomes large and “0” which is the second partial common display portion 101b is visually recognized, “expected degree 3%” can be discriminated, but “expected degree 30%”. “Expectation 300%” is still indistinguishable, and the player can have a higher expectation.

  In addition, in the preview display pattern 100 of the second preview display pattern group shown in FIG. 14, the bar graph 91 of the time display indicator 90 starts to be gradually erased from the left end, whereby “large” as the common display unit 101 is visually recognized. At that time, the notice display pattern 100 is indistinguishable from any of the above “large pinch”, “large pinch avoidance”, “large chance?”, “Large chance arrival”, and the player has a sense of expectation. Can be held. When the display area of the preview display picture 100 becomes large and “pinch” as the first partial common display portion 101a is visually recognized, “large pinch” and “large pinch avoidance” cannot be determined. In addition, the “chance” that is the second partial common display portion 101b is not yet completely visible, and “is it a big chance?” And “a big chance has arrived” cannot be determined. Then, when the display area of the preview display picture 100 is further increased and “chance” as the second partial common display portion 101b is visually recognized, it is still impossible to discriminate “large chance?” And “large chance arrival”. As a result, the player can have a higher sense of expectation.

  Further, in the notice display pattern 100 of the third notice display pattern group shown in FIG. 15, the bar graph 91 of the time display indicator 90 starts to be gradually erased from the left end. When the “” is visually recognized, the notice display pattern 100 cannot determine either “Is it surely changed if it hits?” Or “Is it surely changed if it hits!” And makes the player have a sense of expectation. be able to.

  Therefore, in the first embodiment, in the notice display button operation effect, the notice graph 100 is gradually displayed as the bar graph 91 of the time display indicator 90 is gradually shortened as the operation effective time T elapses. As a result, the player's interest in the notice display pattern 100 can be preferably increased, and the operation of the first operation button 45 can be prompted.

  In the case of “Can you expect?”, “Expectation 3%”, “Expectation 30%”, “Expectation 300%” given as an example of the notice display pattern 100 belonging to the first notice display pattern group, advantageous games The expectation level that suggests the occurrence of (big hit game) is set to “expectation level 300%” is the largest, and “expectation level 30%” is smaller than “expectation level 300%” but more than “expectation level 3%” “Expected degree 3%” is set smaller than “expected degree 30%” but larger than “expectable degree?”, And “expected degree can?” Is set to the smallest. In the notice display patterns 100 of “Large pinch”, “Large pinch avoidance”, “Is a big chance?”, And “Great chance arrival” given as an example of the notice display pattern 100 belonging to the second notice display pattern group, The degree of expectation that suggests the development of the development is set to “Large Chance” is the largest, and “Large Chance?” Is set to be smaller than “Large Chance” but larger than “Great Pinch Avoidance” “Pinch avoidance” is set to be smaller than “Large chance?” But larger than “Large pinch”, and “Large pinch” is set to the smallest. Also, in the case of “Is it surely changed?” Or “Is it surely changed?” As an example of the notice display pattern 100 belonging to the third notice display pattern group, the type of winning game (whether or not ) Is set to be greater than “Is it surely changed if it hits!” Than “Is it surely changed if I hit?”.

(About the display position of the notice display pattern 100)
In the notice display button operation effect, as shown in FIGS. 11B and 16, when the notice display pattern 100 is displayed in the display area 92 of the time display indicator 90, the bar graph 91 is first erased. The notice display picture 100 is displayed so as to be biased toward the other side. That is, in the notice display button operation effect in the first embodiment, since the bar graph 91 is gradually erased from the left end in the display area 92 of the time display indicator 90, the effect is biased to the left side in the display area 92. A notice display pattern 100 is displayed. Thereby, when the bar graph 91 of the time display indicator 90 starts to be erased by the start of the notice display button operation effect, the notice display pattern 100 starts to be displayed at an early timing from the start of the effect, and at an early timing during the effect. The notice display pattern 100 is visually recognized. Therefore, it is possible to advance the timing at which the player operates the first operation button 45 so that the player can guess the notification display pattern 100 at an early stage in the middle of the notification display button operation effect. Further, when the notice display pattern 100 is displayed at the center of the left and right in the display area 92, the larger the number of characters of the notice display pattern 100, the earlier the timing to start display, and it can be grasped whether the number of characters is large or small. However, by displaying the notice display pattern 100 while being biased toward the display area 92, even if the notice display pattern 100 has a different number of characters, the display start timing is the same, and the number of characters of the notice display pattern 100 is different. It is difficult to grasp.

(Operation valid time T)
The overall control CPU 65a has an operation effective time (in this case, “actual operation effective time T1”) set by the overall control CPU 65a displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 by the time display indicator 90 ( Here, it is set to be longer than “display operation valid time” T). In other words, the display operation effective time T displayed by the time display indicator 90 on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is configured to be displayed shorter than the actual operation effective time T1. That is, when the bar graph 91 of the time display indicator 90 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is completely erased, the effective operation valid time T has not yet elapsed in the overall control CPU 65a. Therefore, if the player operates the first operation button 45 before the display operation effective time T displayed by the time display indicator 90 elapses, it is determined that the button operation is always effective, and the time display indicator 90 performs the operation. In spite of being within the effective time T, the operation of the first operation button 45 is determined not to be ineffective.

(Erasing the notice display pattern 100)
When the first operation button 45 is operated before the operation effective time T elapses in the notice display button operation effect, the overall control CPU 65a performs processing to end the notice display button operation effect. . Further, the overall control CPU 65a displays the display unit when the first operation button 45 is operated before the entire preview display pattern 100 gradually displayed on the display unit 17a is displayed in the preview display button operation effect. A process of erasing the preview display picture 100 gradually displayed on the display unit 17a from the display unit 17a is performed. Accordingly, if the first operation button 45 is operated during the execution of the notice display button operation effect, the notice display button operation effect ends, so that the process proceeds to the next effect using the entire display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. It is possible to reduce the game time. When the first operation button 45 is operated in the notice display button operation effect, the overall control CPU 65a sends a button operation invalid command for invalidating the operation of the first operation button 45 to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). It is configured to output.

(Determination of notice display pattern for production pattern)
When the preview display button operation effect is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines a predetermined preview display pattern 100 suitable for the already determined effect pattern. That is, the overall control CPU 65a first performs a preview display picture group determination process for determining the first to third preview display picture groups. Here, in the overall control ROM 65b, a sorting determination value is set for each of the first to third notice display pattern groups, and a random number for determining a notice display pattern group for performing random number lottery is set. The general control ROM 65b acquires a random number for determining a notice display picture group by random number lottery, and determines a notice display picture group in which the acquired random number for the notice display picture group matches the distribution determination value. . In the embodiment, the same number of sorting determination values are set for the first to third notice display picture groups regardless of the type of the effect pattern, and the first to third notice display picture groups are determined. Probabilities are set to be the same. However, based on the hit information included in the control command transmitted from the main control board 60 to the overall control CPU 65a, when the game is a win game, the distribution determination in each of the first to third notice display pattern groups The values may be different.

  Next, when the notice display picture group is determined based on the notice display picture group determination process, the overall control CPU 65a performs a notice display picture determination process for determining the notice display picture 100 from the determined notice display picture group. To do. Here, in the overall control ROM 65b, for each of the performance patterns (the above-mentioned normal deviation production pattern, normal reach deviation production pattern, normal reach production pattern, super reach deviation production pattern, super reach production pattern) for executing the notice display button operation production. In addition, a sorting determination value is set corresponding to the degree of expectation set for each notice display pattern 100, and a random number for determining a notice display pattern for random number lottery is set. Therefore, the overall control ROM 65b acquires the notice display picture determination random number by random number lottery as the notice display picture determination process, compares the acquired random number for the notice display picture with the distribution determination value, and sets the notice display picture 100. It comes to decide.

  In the first embodiment, the second normal deviation effect pattern D1-2, the third normal deviation effect pattern D1-3, and the second notice display pattern 100 belonging to the first notice display pattern group and the second notice display pattern group. In the normal reach deviation production pattern D2-2 and the third normal reach deviation production pattern D2-3, the distribution determination value of the notice display pattern (“Can you expect?” Or “Large pinch” in FIG. 12) 100 with the expectation degree “small”. Is set to the most, and a notice display with an expectation level of “medium” (“expectation level of 3%” and “a large pinch avoidance” in FIG. 12) is 100. The distribution determination value of the notice display pattern (“Expectation 30%” or “Large chance?” In FIG. 12) 100, which is set to be smaller than the distribution determination value of the pattern 100 and has an expectation level of “Large”, has an expectation level of “ Notice sheet for `` Medium '' In addition to being set to be smaller than the allocation determination value of the pattern 100, the allocation determination value of the preview display pattern 100 (“expectation 300%” “large chance arrival” in FIG. 12) having the maximum expectation is set to the minimum. ing. Accordingly, when the second normal deviation effect pattern D1-2, the third normal deviation effect pattern D1-3, the second normal reach deviation effect pattern D2-2, and the third normal reach deviation effect pattern D2-3 are determined, The notice display pattern 100 having the expectation level of “small” is easily determined, and the notice display pattern 100 having the expectation level of “maximum” is most difficult to be determined.

  Also, in the second normal reach per production pattern D 3-2 and the third normal reach per production pattern D 3-3, the distribution determination value of the notice display pattern 100 having the expectation level “large” is set most frequently, and the expectation level is “medium”. Is set to be smaller than the allocation determination value of the notice display pattern 100 with the expectation level “Large”, and the distribution determination value of the notification display pattern 100 with the expectation level “Max” is expected. The distribution determination value of the notice display pattern 100 with the degree of “medium” is set smaller than the distribution determination value of the notice display pattern 100 with the degree of “medium”, and the distribution determination value of the notification display pattern 100 with the expectation degree “small” is not set. Thus, when the production pattern D3-2 per second normal reach and the production pattern D3-3 per third normal reach are determined, the notice display pattern 100 having the expectation level “Large” is most easily determined, and the expectation level is “Small”. ”Is not determined.

  Further, in the second super reach misalignment effect pattern D4-2 and the third super reach misalignment effect pattern D4-3, the distribution determination value of the notice display pattern 100 having the expectation level “large” is set most frequently, and the expectation level is “ The distribution determination value of the notice display pattern 100 of “medium” is set to be smaller than the distribution determination value of the notification display pattern 100 of “Large” expectation level, and the distribution determination value of the notification display pattern 100 of “maximum” expectation level is set. In addition, the allocation determination value of the notice display pattern 100 with the expectation degree “medium” is set smaller than that, and the distribution determination value of the notice display pattern 100 with the expectation degree “small” is set to be the smallest. As a result, when the second super reach misalignment effect pattern D4-2 and the third super reach misalignment effect pattern D4-3 are determined, the notice display pattern 100 having the expectation level of “large” is most easily determined, and the expectation level is high. The “small” notice display pattern 100 is difficult to be determined.

  Then, in the second super reach effect pattern D5-2 and the third super reach effect pattern D5-3, the distribution determination values of the notice display patterns 100 having the expectation levels of “maximum” and “large” are set to substantially the same number. The allocation determination value of the notice display pattern 100 with the expectation level “medium” is set to be smaller than the distribution determination value of the notification display pattern 100 with the expectation level “maximum” and “large”, and the expectation level is “small”. The distribution determination value of the notice display pattern 100 is not set. As a result, when the second super reach effect pattern D5-2 and the third super reach effect pattern D5-3 are determined, it is easy to determine the notice display pattern 100 having the expectation level of “maximum” or “large”. The notice display pattern 100 with the expectation degree “small” is not determined.

  For the notice display patterns 100 belonging to the third notice display pattern group, the second and third normal deviation effect patterns D1-2 and D1-3, and the second and third normal reach deviation effect patterns D2-2 and D2- 3, the allocation determination value of the notice display pattern 100 with the expectation level “small” is set to be larger than the distribution determination value of the notice display pattern 100 with the expectation level “large”. As a result, when the second and third normal deviation effect patterns D1-2 and D1-3, and the second and third normal reach deviation effect patterns D2-2 and D2-3 are determined, the expectation is “small”. The notice display pattern 100 of “” is easier to be determined than the notice display pattern 100 of “Large” expectation. In the second and third normal reach perception pattern D3-2, D3-3, and the second and third super-reaching off-effects patterns D4-2, D4-3, the notice display pattern whose expectation is “small” The allocation determination value of 100 and the allocation determination value of the notice display pattern 100 with the expectation level “large” are set to be the same. As a result, when the second and third per-reach effect patterns D3-2 and D3-3 and the second and third super-reaching effect patterns D4-2 and D4-3 are determined, the expectation is “ The ratio at which the “small” notice display pattern 100 and the expectation degree “large” notice display pattern 100 are determined is the same. Further, when the second and third per-reach performance patterns D5-2 and D5-3 are determined, the distribution determination value of the notice display pattern 100 with the expectation level “large” is set to the expectation level “small”. More than the allocation determination value of the previous notice display pattern 100. As a result, when the second and third per-reach performance patterns D5-2 and D5-3 are determined, the notice display pattern 100 with the expectation level “Large” is more noticeable with the expectation degree “Small”. It is easier to determine than the display pattern 100. Note that the ratio of the number of distribution determination values set to the notice display pattern 100 in each effect pattern is not limited to that described above, and is set so that there is no contradiction in relation to the effect contents of each effect pattern. Yes.

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

  When a player operates an operation lever 16 a of the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the front frame 13, a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device is launched into the game area 21. When a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 wins the start winning opening 29a, 33a, the main control CPU 60a acquires various information (various random number information) triggered by the ball detection of the start winning detection sensors 36, 37. Based on the acquired information, a lottery per special drawing (winning determination) is performed. Then, based on the result of lottery per special figure, a special figure fluctuation pattern is determined by random number lottery, and when a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the decided special figure fluctuation pattern is input to the overall control CPU 65a, The overall control CPU 65a determines one effect pattern from among the corresponding types of effect patterns by random lottery. Then, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a command to the display control CPU 70a based on the determined effect pattern, and when the command is input from the overall control board 65, the display control CPU 70a changes to the effect pattern specified by the command. By controlling the symbol display device 17 to execute the symbol variation effect with the corresponding effect content, the symbol variation effect is executed in the symbol display device 17.

  Here, the overall control CPU 65a performs the first normal deviation effect pattern D1-1, the first normal reach deviation effect pattern D2-1, the first normal reach based on the special figure variation pattern designation command output from the main control CPU 60a. When any one of the winning effect pattern D3-1, the first super reach off effect pattern D4-1, or the first super reach winning effect pattern D5-1 is determined by random lottery, these effect patterns D1-1, D2- Since 1, D3-1, D4-1, and D5-1 do not perform button operation effects (see FIG. 10), no button operation effects are performed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17. Then, the operation of the first operation button 45 is not effective.

  Based on the special figure variation pattern designation command output from the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a performs the second normal deviation production pattern D1-2, the second normal reach deviation production pattern D2-2, and the second normal reach production pattern. D3-2, when either the second super reach misalignment effect pattern D4-2 or the second super reach reach effect pattern D5-2 is determined by random number lottery and the execution of the button operation effect is determined by random number lottery; and The third normal deviation production pattern D1-3, the third normal reach deviation production pattern D2-3, the third normal reach production pattern D3-3, the third super reach deviation production pattern D4-3 or the third super reach production pattern D5. -3 is decided by random number lottery If it is determined by further notice or a random number lottery hidden button operation effect or warning display button operation effect.

  Here, the second normal deviation production pattern D1-2, the second normal reach deviation production pattern D2-2, the second super reach deviation production pattern D4-2, the third normal deviation production pattern D1-3, and the third normal reach deviation production. In the case of the pattern D2-3 and the third super reach off effect pattern D4-3, the notice non-display button operation effect is more easily determined than the notice display button operation effect. In the case of the second normal reach per production pattern D3-2, the second super reach per production pattern D5-2, the third normal reach per per production pattern D3-3, or the third super reach per perimeter production pattern D5-3, no notice is given. The notice display button operation effect is more easily determined than the display button operation effect.

(About execution of notice non-display button operation effect in the first embodiment)
The overall control CPU 65a determines that the operation by the first operation button 45 is valid for the operation effective time T at the timing of starting the notice non-display button operation effect when the notice non-display button operation effect is determined by random number lottery. A button operation start command is output to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). When a button operation start command is input to the display control board 70, a button mark 85 and a time display indicator 90 are displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as shown in FIG. Then, a display effect that gradually shortens the bar graph 91 as the operation effective time T elapses is performed.

  When the operation input signal of the first operation button 45 is received by the overall control CPU 65a before the operation effective time T elapses in the notice non-display button operation effect, the operation of the first operation button 45 is invalidated. The button operation invalid command to be output is output to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). Thereby, the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) erases the button mark 85 and the time display indicator 90 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, and ends the notice non-display button operation effect. . When the notice non-display button operation effect is ended by the operation of the first operation button 45, the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17 shifts to a predetermined effect based on the operation of the first operation button 45.

(About the execution of the notice display button operation effect in the first embodiment)
On the other hand, when the general control CPU 65a determines the notice display button operation effect by the random number lottery described above, the general control CPU 65a further executes the notice display pattern group determination process and the notice display pattern determination process described above, and displays the notice on the display unit 17a. The display pattern 100 is determined by random number lottery. Then, the overall control CPU 65a displays a button operation start command for making the operation by the first operation button 45 effective for the operation effective time T at the timing of starting the notice display button operation effect, on the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). ). When the button operation start command is input to the display control board 70, the button mark 85 and the time display indicator 90 are displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as shown in FIG. When the first operation button 45 is not operated after the production starts, a display production is performed in which the bar graph 91 is gradually shortened as the operation effective time T elapses. Further, the display control board 70 performs control to gradually display the determined preview display pattern 100 on the erased portion of the bar graph 91 that is gradually erased in the display area 92 of the time display indicator 90.

  That is, in the notice display button operation effect, the notice display pattern 100 is gradually displayed on the display unit 17a, so that the reach effect may be performed or the reach effect may be developed into the super reach effect. Before the first operation button 45 is operated, the player can infer that there is a possibility that a game will occur or the type of game that will occur. In addition, in the display area 92 of the time display indicator 90, the notice display pattern 100 is displayed biased to the left side where the bar graph 91 is first erased. It is easy to determine the notice display pattern 100.

  In the notice display button operation effect, when the operation input signal of the first operation button 45 is received by the overall control CPU 65a before the operation effective time T elapses, the operation of the first operation button 45 is invalidated. A button operation invalid command is output to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). As a result, the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) erases all the button mark 85, the time display indicator 90, and the preview display pattern 100 that have been displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, and displays the corresponding preview display button. The operation effect ends. The notice display button operation effect by the operation of the first operation button 45 ends. When the notice display button operation effect is ended by the operation of the first operation button 45, the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17 shifts to a predetermined effect based on the operation of the first operation button 45.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a sets the operation effective time T during which the operation of the first operation button 45 is enabled, and the operation is enabled without operating the first operation button 45. When time T elapses, it is possible to suggest the occurrence of reach production and the development of reach production to super reach production, the suggestion that a big hit game will occur, and the type of hit game (whether it is probable or not) Since the notice display pattern 100 is gradually displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as the operation effective time T elapses, the player's expectation for the game is enhanced, and the operation of the first operation button 45 is performed. The interest of the game within the possible operation effective time T can be improved.

  In addition, in the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, the notice display pattern 100 is gradually displayed on the portion where the bar graph 91 of the time display indicator 90 is deleted. Therefore, the time display indicator 90 and the notice display pattern 100 are displayed. Can be easily confirmed at a glance, and the player can be noticed. In addition, since the time display indicator 90 and the preview display pattern 100 are displayed at the same position (in the display area 92), the display area of the time display indicator 90 and the preview display pattern 100 on the display unit 17a can be made one. . Thereby, the display area of the time display indicator 90 and the preview display picture 100 on the display unit 17a is prevented from becoming large, and it is easy to simultaneously perform other effects outside the display area of the time display indicator 90 and the preview display picture 100. It is.

  In addition, when the bar graph 91 starts to be erased in the display area 92 of the time display indicator 90 by gradually displaying the notice display pattern 100 while being biased toward the portion where the bar graph 91 is first erased. Since the notice display pattern 100 is visually recognized at an early timing and can be discriminated, the timing at which the player operates the first operation button 45 can be advanced. Furthermore, when the player operates the first operation button 45 within the operation effective time T in the notice display button operation effect, the notice display button operation effect ends, and the effect time can be shortened. It is also possible to speed up the execution of the effect after the notice display button operation effect.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a button operation effect according to the second embodiment. In the button operation effect of the second embodiment, when the button operation effect is generated, the display control board 70 displays a time display indicator (indicating an operation effective time T during which the operation of the first operation button 45 is effective on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17). This is different from the button operation effect of the first embodiment in that the notice display pattern 100 is gradually displayed without displaying the time display pattern. That is, in the button operation effect according to the second embodiment, when the operation valid time T for enabling the operation of the first operation button 45 as the operation means is set, the first operation button 45 is not operated. When the operation effective time T elapses, the notice display pattern 100 for notifying the expected degree of development of the advantageous game or the development effect is gradually displayed on the display unit 17a as the display means as the operation effective time T elapses. It is configured to display. Also, illustrations (face outline, left eye, right eye, mouth) resembling facial expressions are illustrated as the notice display pattern 100. That is, the face outline and the left eye (in front view) shown in FIG. 17 (b) are the common display portion 101 of the notice display pattern 100 shown in FIGS. 17 (c) to 17 (e). The right eye (in front view) of the notice display pattern 100 is the individual display unit 102 with respect to the notice display pattern 100 shown in FIGS. Further, the right eye in the notice display pattern 100 in FIG. 17D is the first common display portion 101a with respect to the notice display pattern 100 in FIG. 17E, and the mouth in the notice display pattern 100 in FIG. Is the individual display unit 102 for the preview display picture 100 of FIG. 17 (e), and the mouth of the preview display picture 100 of FIG. 17 (e) is the individual display unit for the preview display picture 100 of FIG. 17 (d). 102.

(About execution of notice display button operation effect in 2nd Embodiment)
When the general control CPU 65a determines the notice display button operation effect by random lottery, the general control CPU 65a validates the operation by the first operation button 45 for the operation effective time T at the timing of starting the notice non-display button operation effect. A button operation start command is output to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). On the display control board 70, when a button operation start command is input, a button mark 85 is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as shown in FIG. Then, when the first operation button 45 is not operated after the production starts, control is performed to gradually display the predetermined notice display pattern 100 on the display unit 17a as the operation effective time T elapses. This is performed (FIG. 17B). When the first operation button 45 is not operated, the entire preview display picture 100 is displayed on the display unit 17a before the operation effective time T is reached (FIGS. 17C to 17E). . Therefore, also in the notice display button operation effect of the second embodiment, the possibility that the reach effect is performed or the reach effect is obtained by gradually displaying the notice display pattern 100 including the common display unit 101 and the individual display unit 102. Before the first operation button 45 is operated in the same manner as in the first embodiment, there is a possibility that the game will develop into a super reach production, the possibility that a big hit game may occur, or the type of the hit game that occurs It is possible for a player to guess.

(Change example)
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, the display mode in which the notice display pattern is gradually displayed from the predetermined portion when the operation effective time elapses without the operation means being operated is illustrated. The notice display pattern may be gradually displayed by gradually changing the color from dark to dark.
(2) The notice display pattern may be gradually displayed on the display unit at a position not overlapping the time display pattern. In this way, when the time display pattern and the notice display pattern are separately displayed on the display means, the speed and timing at which the preview display pattern is gradually displayed are the speed and timing at which the time display pattern is gradually deleted. You may make it differ.
(3) The notice display pattern is not limited to a character string combining kanji, hiragana, katakana, numbers, and symbols exemplified in the embodiment, but may be configured by a figure or an illustration.
(4) In the embodiment, as an example of the notice display pattern made up of a plurality of characters, the case where the intervals of each character are equal is illustrated, but the character intervals of the notice display pattern may be unequal. For example, the character spacing on the first display side (common display side) of the notice display pattern is larger than the character spacing on the last display side (individual display side) of the notice display pattern, and The character spacing may be gradually reduced from the displayed side to the last displayed side. In this case, immediately after the start of the notice display button operation effect, it takes time to display the common display part, and it can be expected that the player can continue to be interested in the notice display pattern.
In addition, the character spacing on the first display side (common display side) of the notice display pattern is narrower than the character spacing on the last display side (individual display side) of the notice display pattern, and The character spacing may be gradually increased from the displayed side to the last displayed side. In this case, the common display unit is displayed quickly, and the individual display unit takes time to display. Even in this case, the player can continue to be interested in the notice display pattern. The effect can be expected.
(5) Although the time display pattern in the notice display button operation effect and the time display pattern in the notice non-display button operation effect have different shapes in the embodiment, the time display pattern in the two button operation effects may have the same shape. By making the time display pattern the same for both button operation effects, it becomes difficult to determine whether the notice display button operation effect has been started or the notice non-display button operation effect has been started at the start of the button operation effect. It can be expected to increase the player's interest in the operation effect.
(6) The display means for displaying the notice display pattern is not limited to the display unit of the symbol display device, and may include a dedicated display means. In this case, the display means of the notice display pattern may be provided in the game area of the game board, may be provided in front of the front frame, or may be provided on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14 or the like.
(7) The time display pattern is not limited to the one provided with the linear bar graph exemplified in the embodiment, and various forms can be implemented. For example, a bar graph curved in an arc shape or a circular graph may be used.
(8) In the embodiment, all or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be included in the overall control means (overall control CPU), or on the contrary, all of the functions of the overall control means or A part may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiment, the main control board and the overall control board (overall control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be provided. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the overall 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 unit and the overall control unit of the embodiment may be provided in another control unit.
(9) In the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or a part of the functions provided in the overall control means (overall control CPU). The overall control means may be provided in whole or in part. 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.
(10) The gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be various other gaming machines such as an arrange ball machine having a display means and a slot machine having a display means.

(11) In the slot machine, when a player operates a predetermined start operation means, a plurality of rotating bodies on which symbols are arranged start to fluctuate. Performing a symbol stop control based on the determination of success / failure, triggered by an operation of a predetermined stop operation means, and configured so that an advantageous game that is advantageous to the player is performed when a combination of stopped symbols satisfies a predetermined condition When the display device is used in such a slot machine, the configuration of the embodiment can be adopted.
Here, a more specific configuration of the slot machine will be described. In a symbol display device having a plurality of reels (rotating bodies) in which a plurality of symbols as identification information is displayed on the outer periphery, the symbols are displayed on a plurality of reels. A game for acquiring a predetermined number of pachinko balls and medals is performed by aligning the symbols on the active line. That is, in the slot machine, the rotation of the reel is started by the operation of the start lever, the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the timing when the stop button corresponding to each reel is operated, and the rotation of all the reels (symbol fluctuation). In accordance with the display result derived when stopping (a predetermined pattern is aligned on the active line, etc.), a winning is generated after the end of the effect accompanying the symbol variation. In the slot machine, various advantageous games are awarded by winning.
In such a slot machine, in which another display device (display means) such as a liquid crystal display device is arranged on the upper part of the symbol display device provided with a reel, the game machine includes operation means operable by a player, When the operation effective time for enabling the operation of the operation means elapses without the operation means being operated, a notice display image for predicting the expected degree of advancement and the development effect is displayed for the operation effective time. You may make it display gradually on the said display means with progress.

17a Display section (display means)
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Claims (5)

In a gaming machine comprising display means capable of displaying information related to a game and operation means operable by a player so that an advantageous game advantageous to the player is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied ,
An operation valid time setting means for setting an operation valid time for validating the operation of the operation means,
When the operation effective time elapses without the operation means being operated, a notice display pattern for announcing the expected degree or development effect that the advantageous game is generated is displayed as the operation effective time elapses. A game machine characterized by being displayed gradually.   2. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the operation means is operated before the entire notice display picture is displayed on the display means, the notice display picture is erased from the display means. . When the operation effective time setting means sets the operation effective time, at the start of the operation effective time, an operation effective time notification for performing an effect of displaying and displaying a time display pattern indicating the operation effective time on the display means With means,
The operation effective time notifying unit displays the time display pattern on the display unit so that the display area gradually decreases as the operation effective time elapses, and displays the time display pattern. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notice display pattern is gradually displayed on a portion of the area where the time display pattern is erased.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the operation effective time notifying means is configured to display the preview display pattern biased toward a portion where the time display pattern is first erased in the display area of the time display pattern. .   The operation effective time set by the operation effective time setting means is set to be longer than the operation effective time indicated by the time display pattern displayed on the display means by the operation effective time notification means. The gaming machine according to the item.

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