JP2016209732A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow recognition of execution probability of a notice performance.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured so that: a general control CPU determines whether or not, a specific notice performance as a notice performance for suggesting probability that, a winning display is displayed on a pattern variation performance, triggered by ball entry of a pachinko ball to a start winning hole; the general control CPU determines a numeric value for suggesting execution of the specific notice performance, and a numeric value display performance based on the numeric value is executed on pattern display means in a period since start of variation of the pattern variation performance until an execution timing of the specific notice performance. At this time, an average value of the numeric value which is finally displayed on a value display performance when execution of the specific notice performance is determined, is larger than an average value of the numeric value which is finally displayed on the value display performance when it is determined that the specific notice performance is not executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

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

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has an inner frame as a main frame in which various members such as a game board and a control device are installed on an outer frame as a fixed frame installed on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game store. And a front frame as a decorative frame provided with a glass plate for see-through protection of the game board is detachably assembled to the front side of the middle frame. A game area where a pachinko ball (game ball) flows down is defined on the game board, and a game is played by launching the pachinko ball into the game area. Then, a random number value (winning information) for hit determination is acquired in response to a winning of a pachinko ball at a starting winning port (starting winning means) provided in the game board, and the random number value is set in advance. A hit determination is made to determine whether or not the hit determination value matches. In addition, the game board is equipped with a liquid crystal type or drum type symbol display device (symbol display means) that can display various symbols in a variable manner, and is acquired when a pachinko ball is won at the start winning opening. The symbol display effect is performed on the symbol display device based on the winning information, and the final display according to the determination result of the hit determination is displayed on the symbol display device with a fixed stop, so that the winning game (big hit game or small hit game) ) Can be recognized by the player. If the result of the hit determination is a win, the hit game (big hit game or small hit game) in which the open / close door (opening / closing means) opens and closes a special winning opening (special winning means) provided in the game board. And the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-165962

  By the way, in the conventional pachinko machine, it is configured to be able to perform a notice effect that suggests the possibility of whether or not the winning game is given in the symbol variation effect, It is configured to enhance the interest of the game by changing the sense of expectation for the hit game by the notice effect. However, although it is possible to give interest to whether or not the notice effect is performed in the symbol variation effect, the player recognizes whether or not the notice effect is actually performed until the execution timing of the notice effect is reached. However, it was difficult to improve the expectation that the notice effect would be performed, and the interest of the game was limited.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems inherent in gaming machines according to the prior art, and provides a gaming machine capable of recognizing the feasibility of a notice effect. For the purpose.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A start winning means (30, 31) capable of winning a game ball, and a hit determining means (60a) for determining whether or not a game is to be triggered by winning the start winning means (30, 31). A display control means (70) for controlling display of a symbol variation effect that is triggered by a winning to the start winning means (30, 31), and when the determination result of the hit determination means (60a) is affirmative In a gaming machine configured to display a predetermined hit display in the symbol variation effect,
Triggered by winning the start winning means (30, 31), a specific notice effect that determines whether or not to execute a specific notice effect as a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a winning display being displayed in the symbol variation effect Execution decision means (65a);
A value display effect executing means (65a) for causing the display means (17) to perform a value display effect that displays a value suggesting the execution of the specific notice effect between the start of the change of the symbol change effect and the execution timing of the specific notice effect. )
The value display effect executing means (65a) is configured to cumulatively change the value displayed in the value display effect,
When the specific notice effect execution determining means (65a) decides to execute the specific notice effect, the average value of the value finally displayed in the value display effect is determined by the specific notice effect execution determining means (65a). When the non-execution of the production is determined, the value display production is configured to be larger than the average value of the final display value,
In the case where the specific notice effect execution determining means (65a) has decided to execute the specific notice effect, when the determination result of the hit determining means (60a) is affirmative, the value to be finally displayed in the value display effect The gist is that the average value is configured to be larger than the average value of values finally displayed in the value display effect when the determination result of the hit determination means (60a) is negative.
In this way, since the possibility that the specific notice effect will be executed can be recognized by the value before the execution timing of the specific notice effect, the player's expectation that the specific notice effect will be displayed is increased. The fun of gaming can be improved.
Moreover, since the possibility that a hit game will occur differs depending on the value, the player's interest in the value is further increased.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it becomes possible to recognize the feasibility of the notice effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The special figure display part, the special figure reservation display part, the common figure display part, and the general figure reservation display part are expanded and shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game. 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 specific notice effect execution decision table concerning an example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the design fluctuation effect in which a specific notice effect is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the determination process of the numerical display effect which concerns on an Example. It is a 1st reference value determination table which determines the reference value in case a specific notice effect is not performed, Comprising: A reference value shows the range of 0-10. It is a 1st reference value determination table which determines the reference value in case a specific notice effect is not performed, Comprising: A reference value shows the range of 11-21. It is a 2nd reference value determination table which determines the reference value in case a specific notice effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the production pattern of an Example, and a production block pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the minimum allocation value defined for each production | generation block specified with a production | presentation block pattern. It is a 4th effect block addition value determination table which concerns on an Example. It is a 3rd effect block addition value determination table which concerns on an Example. It is the 2nd production block addition value determination table which concerns on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the numerical value range which can be displayed by a numerical display effect, and an effect value.

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, an operation button 36 as an operation means is provided on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14. And the operation button 36 is comprised so that it may be used as a means to input the pressing signal used as a trigger which displays the character notice effect of the pre-reach notice effect mentioned later.

  The operation button 36 is disposed on the front side of the front frame 13 where a player's hand can reach, and is an operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 36 is configured to output a pressing signal to the overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 when the operation button 36 is pressed, and the overall control CPU 65a has an effective period (first effective period, second effective period) described later. Are configured to accept a press signal. In addition, a lamp device (not shown) provided with a light emitter such as an LED is disposed inside the operation button 36, and the operation time of the operation button 36 can be notified by emitting light from the lamp device. Has been.

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

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

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

(About the frame-shaped decorative body 25)
As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 disposed on the game board 20 has an upper frame portion 38a that defines a display window 25a that faces the image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17 to the front side. On the lower side, a lower frame portion 38b that defines an effect window 25b that allows the movable effect device 80 to face the front side is continuously provided. The lower frame portion 38b is set to have a small size in the left-right direction with respect to the upper frame portion 38a, and the special winning device 40 and the normal winning device 49 are installed in the game areas 20a on both the left and right sides of the lower frame portion 38b. Configured to ensure space to play.

  Here, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (the upper frame portion 38a and the lower frame portion 38b) is formed so as to protrude forward from the front surface of the game board 20 over the entire circumference thereof, and is displayed as the game area 20a. The window 25a and the effect window 25b are configured to partition, so that pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a do not enter the windows 25a and 25b inside the frame-shaped decorative body 25. In other words, the game area 20a of the embodiment includes a first ball flow path defined on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and a second ball flow path defined on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The pachinko balls flow down the first ball flow path or the second ball flow path according to the position and launch intensity of the pachinko balls that are partitioned and launched into the game area 20a of the game board 20.

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

(Regarding the first start prize opening 30 and the second start prize opening 31)
The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a first start winning port (start winning unit) 30 and a second start winning port (start winning unit) 31. As shown in FIG. 2, the first start winning opening 30 is provided in the lower left portion of the upper frame portion 38 a in the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The first start winning opening 30 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens toward the game area 20a (first ball flow path) defined on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. A pachinko ball that flows down the game area 20a on the left side of 25 is configured to be able to win a prize. As shown in FIG. 2, the second start winning opening 31 is provided in the lower right portion of the upper frame portion 38 a in the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The second start winning opening 31 is provided so as to open toward the game area 20a (second ball flow path) defined on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. Further, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with an opening / closing member 33 for opening and closing the second start winning opening 31, and the opening / closing member 33 is moved to the second opening in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 8) as driving means. It is comprised so that it may displace to the closed position which closes the start winning opening 31, and the open position which opens. In FIG. 2, the opening position of the opening / closing member 33 is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

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

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

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

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

(About the special prize device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special prize device 40 is disposed in the game area 20 a on the right side of the lower frame portion 38 b in the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The special winning device 40 includes opening / closing bodies (opening / closing members) 43 and 43 for opening and closing a special winning opening 41 as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a, and a special winning solenoid as a driving means. With the drive of 42 (see FIG. 8), the open / close bodies 43, 43 are configured to be displaced between a closed position where they close and an open position where they open. In the embodiment, the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 are provided on both the left and right sides of the special winning opening 41, and the pair of opening / closing bodies 43, 43 swings as the special winning solenoid 42 is driven. The mouth 41 is configured to open and close. Further, the special prize device 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 8) as special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special prize opening 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is wired to the main control board 60. When the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, the special winning detection sensor 44 outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a The control signal is output to the payout control board using the input of the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as a payout condition for the winning ball, and a preset number (14 in the embodiment) of the ball payout device is set. The ball is paid out. Here, the special prize solenoid 42 is awarded when a winning game (a big hit game) for opening the special prize opening 41 is triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the first and second starting winning holes 30, 31. The main control board 60 controls driving according to a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the hit type.

(Regarding the regular winning device 49)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning port 49 a provided in the normal winning device 49 is a normally open type winning port that always opens upward in the game area 20 a of the game board 20. The pachinko ball that flows down 20a is configured so that it can always win with a certain probability. Further, the normal winning device 49 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor 49b (see FIG. 8) as a normal winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening 49a. The normal winning detection sensor 49b is wired to the main control board 60, and a winning ball payout condition is that a detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor 49b is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of prize balls. Specifically, when the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied when the pachinko ball is detected by the normal winning detection sensor 49b (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the normal winning port 49a), the main control board 60 has a predetermined number ( In the embodiment, the payout of 5) prize balls is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes a normal winning device 49 provided with a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of normal winning holes 49a in the first ball flow path of the game area 20a. It is arranged so as to be positioned below the first start winning opening 30, and prioritizes securing a chance to win a pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 30 and wins the first start winning opening 30. The pachinko balls that did not exist can win the normal winning opening 49a. Further, the second ball flow path of the game area 20a is provided with a normal winning device 49 provided with a predetermined number (in the embodiment, one) of normal game winning holes 49a, and the normal of the second ball flow path is normal. The winning opening 49a is configured to be positioned below the second starting winning opening 31, and the second starting winning opening is secured while preferentially securing the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31. Pachinko balls that did not win 31 can win the normal winning opening 49a. Further, the normal winning device 49 is provided with a game information display unit M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a. By checking the game information display unit M, the game is displayed. Necessary game information can be confirmed appropriately. Here, in the game information display unit M of the embodiment, as the respective displays for displaying the game information, special figure display parts 50A and 50B, special figure hold display parts 52 and 53, a common figure display part 55, a universal figure display part 55, A figure hold display unit 56, a round display unit 57, and a right-handed display unit 58 are provided. The game information display unit M is a see-through board 49c (see FIG. 2) provided in the normal winning device 49 disposed in the first ball flow path so as to be positioned substantially on the same plane as the board of the game board 20. ) On the back side.

(About gate member 47)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate member 47 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path of the game area 20a can pass is provided. The gate member 47 is provided with a gate sensor 48 (see FIG. 8). The gate sensor 48 detects pachinko balls passing through the gate member 47. The gate sensor 48 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a ball detection signal is input from the gate sensor 48 to the main control board 60 (that is, detection of a pachinko ball of the gate sensor 48 ( Various passage detection information (random number information such as a random number for determining a common figure, which will be described later) is acquired along with the passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 47, and a universal figure determination (normal figure, which will be described later) based on the acquired information. In accordance with the result of the lottery per drawing, the start winning solenoid 32 is driven and controlled so that the opening / closing member 33 is opened / closed. The main control CPU 60a of the example determines whether or not to open the second start winning opening 31 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 48. Functions as a determination means.

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

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

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

  Here, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30, and the first 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display section 53 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 and the second 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in any of the embodiments) is set for the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special numbers up to the upper limit number are set. It is set to be able to add the number of holds in the figure start hold information. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) LEDs arranged on the left and right, and each start hold storage number is from “1” to In the case of “2”, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are sequentially lit from the left, and in the case where each start hold storage number is “3” to “4”, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are displayed. 53 blinks in order from the left, so that the player can grasp the number of the hold information.

(About the general map display 55)
The normal map display unit 55 is a normal notification for showing the result of a lottery per map (judgment per standard map) triggered by the pachinko ball detection of the gate sensor 48 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 47). It is a display unit that displays a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a general figure) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, in the general-purpose display unit 55, a plurality of types of general-purpose figures are changed in response to the detection of the pachinko sphere of the gate sensor 48 (passage of the pachinko sphere of the gate member 47). The universal map change display for deriving the universal map is performed. In the embodiment, two types of common maps are displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the general diagram is shown by the light emitting mode in which only the left LED is lit and the light emitting mode in which only the right LED is lit. In the following description, a common figure indicated by lighting only the right LED is referred to as a general figure “0”, and a common figure indicated by lighting only the left LED is referred to as a common figure “1”. Then, from the final lighting result of the general map display section 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. Specifically, the universal map “1” is displayed on the universal map display unit 55 in the case of the universal map, and the universal map “0” is displayed in the case of a deviation. In other words, the universal map that can recognize this universal map is the display result of the universal map, and the universal map that can recognize the disparity is the display result of the disparate map.

(Regarding the general map hold display section 56)
The usual figure hold display unit 56 stores the ball passage detection information (various random number information such as a random number for judgment per common figure) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 47 in the internal storage means (implementation). In the example, in the case where it is stored in the main control RAM 60c as general-purpose start hold information (start-start hold information), it is a display unit that displays the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light-emitting display units, and the general map hold display unit 56 holds depending on the display contents of the general map hold display unit 56. The number of changes in the usual map is informed. The number of reserved map start reserved displayed in the map hold display unit 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 47, and is subtracted by 1 when the map variation display is started. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the general-purpose start reserved memory number, and the general-purpose start reserved memory number can be added up to the upper limit number. Specifically, in the general-purpose hold display unit 56 of the embodiment, when the general-purpose start storage number is 1 to 2, the general-purpose hold display unit 56 is lit in order from the top, and the general-purpose start storage number is 3 In the case of .about.4, the usual figure hold display section 56 blinks in order from the top, so that the number of holds on which the usual figure change display is performed can be grasped.

(About the round display part 57)
The round display unit 57 is a display unit that displays the number of rounds of the winning jackpot game in an identifiable manner when the jackpot determination is won. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games as will be described later, and a predetermined number of rounds ( A plurality of types having different prescribed round numbers) are set, and are displayed on the round display section 57 for notifying the prescribed round number of the winning jackpot game. The round display unit 57 includes a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (three in the embodiment). In the embodiment, three types of “2 times”, “4 times”, and “16 times” are set as the specified number of rounds of the big hit game, and an LED to be lit is determined for each specified number of rounds. The specified number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot game won in accordance with the lighting position is notified. A numerical value representing the specified number of rounds indicated by each LED is displayed at a position corresponding to each LED of the round display part 57 on the see-through plate 49c covering the front surface of the game information display part M. The specified number of rounds corresponding to the lighting position can be directly recognized.

(Right-handed display 58)
The right-handed display unit 58 is a display unit that displays in a identifiable manner that a right-handed gaming state in which a pachinko ball is launched to the second ball flow path and a game is executed. In other words, in the right-handed game state, by playing the pachinko ball in the second ball flow path and playing the game, the player has more benefits than in the case of playing the game by launching the pachinko ball in the first ball flow path. Is given, and the right-handed display 58 is informed that it is in the right-handed gaming state. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment in which the second start winning port 31 and the special winning device 40 are arranged on the second ball flow path as described above, a state in which a variable state described later is given and a jackpot game The state to which is given corresponds to the right-handed gaming state. The right-handed display unit 58 of the embodiment is composed of a predetermined number of LEDs (one in the embodiment), and the light-emitting display unit 58 is in a right-handed gaming state by turning on the LED of the right-handed display unit 58. This is reported. The right-handed display 58 is turned on after the special figure is confirmed and stopped in the first special-figure display 50A or the second special-figure display 50B and the right-handed gaming state is entered. It turns off as it ends.

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

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

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

  In addition, in the symbol display device 17, before the symbol variation effect ends, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c, and the symbol rows 26a, 26b, When the decorative drawing of 26c is displayed in a fixed stop state, one symbol variation effect is finished. In other words, the symbol variation effect (the first special diagram variation display and the second special diagram variation display) is determined from the start of the variation of the decorative drawing (special diagram 1 and special diagram 2) performed based on one special diagram start hold information. The process is executed once until the stop. The “variable display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop position 27 are changing in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The “decision stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c for a predetermined special figure variation interval time. . In the embodiment, 600 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display) based on the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize detection sensor. 600 ms is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (second special diagram variation display) based on the detection of 35. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decoration diagram means that the decoration diagram displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is not continuously stopped for the special figure variation interval time. is there. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in the fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing fluctuation interval time.

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

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

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

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

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

(About the probability variation state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. In the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probability variation function is based on the fact that the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol (specific symbol). This is a function for giving a probability change state in which the probability is changed from a low probability (219/65536 in the embodiment) to a high probability (441/65536 in the embodiment). Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the embodiment, the jackpot to which the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is the probability variation jackpot, and the jackpot to which the probability variation state is not imparted is the non-probability variation jackpot. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the jackpot will fluctuate with a high probability and the jackpot game is likely to occur, so the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player will be the probability variation jackpot. Playing games while expecting. In addition, in the embodiment, in the case of a big hit game to which a probability variation state is given, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is continuously given until a predetermined number of symbol variation effects (special figure variation display) is executed. Is done. In the embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is continuously given until 200 symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) are executed. The period during which the probability variation state is given is not limited to the above. For example, it is possible to continue to give a certain probability state after the probability variation state is given until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and to shift to the non-probability variation state on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The probability variation state may be continuously given until the big hit game is generated. Also, whether to shift to the uncertain change state for each symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is determined based on a random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning means (falling lottery), and falls into the falling lottery It is also possible to shift to a non-probable change condition on the condition of winning.

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

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

  In the state where the variable state is applied, the opening / closing member 33 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from the state where the variable state is not applied. Specifically, in a state in which the variable state is not given, when a win is selected in the normal map display (in the case of a normal map), a predetermined time (300 ms in the embodiment) has elapsed after the opening / closing member 33 is opened. An opening operation is performed once to maintain the opening state until the time has elapsed. On the other hand, in a state in which the variable state is given, when the normal map change display is won (in the case of the normal map), a predetermined time (1800 ms in the embodiment) elapses after the opening / closing member 33 is opened. The opening operation for maintaining the open state is performed three times. That is, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the opening and closing member 33 is longer than in the state where the variable state is not given, and it is set to operate advantageously for the player. . In addition, a maximum number of winnings (10 in the embodiment) that allows a winning to the second start winning award 31 is set per one ordinary figure, and the number of winnings after opening the opening / closing member 33 is set. The opening / closing member 33 is closed when the upper limit number of winnings (closing condition) is reached.

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

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special chart display section 50A or the second special chart display section 50B as a result of the special chart fluctuation display, and the winning jackpot game ( The opening / closing bodies 43, 43 of the special prize device 40 are opened / closed according to the type of the jackpot symbol). In the big hit game of the embodiment, the big hit game is completed by executing the round game for opening the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 of the special winning device 40 for the prescribed number of rounds (in the embodiment, 2, 4 and 16 times). It is supposed to be. One round game ends when a specified number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls wins a special winning opening 41 or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, between each round game in jackpot game, the interval time between rounds in which the opening-and-closing bodies 43 and 43 are hold | maintained in a closed state only for predetermined time is set. Here, the open / close mode (open / close pattern) of the open / close bodies 43, 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the jackpot game includes one open operation under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined interval. A long-time opening operation in which a predetermined number of pachinko balls (for example, nine) determined for a round game in the (operation from opening to closing) continue to open for a time that can be won, and the long-time opening operation Also, the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 are configured by appropriately combining a short-time opening operation in which the opening time is set short. In the embodiment, the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 are set to open for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time opening operation, and the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 are set to open for a maximum of 0.06 seconds in the short-time release operation. Is done.

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

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination performed based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first to second start winning holes 30, 31 is affirmative, the big hit determined for each big hit symbol A game is determined. In the embodiment, for a specific jackpot symbol (symbols A and E), a period in which a variable state is given after the jackpot game according to the gaming state when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative ( The number of times of change is changed. The gaming state that becomes the distribution condition of this number of times of change is a low probability unchangeable short state (a game state in which neither a probability change state nor a change state is given), a low probability change short state (while a probability change state is not given) (Game state with variable state), unchanging short state with high probability (gaming state with a certain variable state but no variable state) and highly variable state (probable state and short state) Game state).

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

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

  Specifically, when the gaming state at the time when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined is a low-probability unchanging short state, the granting period of the shortening state given after the first jackpot game 33 is set as (variable number of times). In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined is the high-definition unchangeable short state, the grant period of the variable state after the first big hit game (number of times of change) ) Is set to 100 times. Furthermore, if the game state at the time when the symbol A (first big hit game) is determined is a change state (low probability change short state or high probability change short state), the change after the first big hit game is changed. 200 is set as the state grant period (number of times of change).

  Further, the first jackpot game in the embodiment is the special winning of the special winning device 40 regardless of the gaming state (the probability variation state and the variation state) when the first jackpot game (symbol A) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the first jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. In the first jackpot game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and in each round game, the opening and closing bodies 43 and 43 are “25.0 ( For 2 seconds) ". The interval time between rounds in the first jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In the first jackpot game, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time.

(About the second jackpot game)
The second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B is a jackpot game to which a probability change state and a variable state are given after the second jackpot game ends when the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game. Is set. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, a predetermined number of fluctuations (200 times in the embodiment) after the end of the second jackpot game. The probability variation state is set to be continuously given until the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed. In addition, when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined. Regardless of the short state), 200 times of the short state is set.

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

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

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is a low probability unchanging short state, it is given after the third jackpot game. 33 times is set as an application period (number of times of change) of the change state. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is the high-definition unchangeable short state, the granting period of the variable state after the third big hit game (the number of times of change) ) Is set to 100 times. Further, if the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is a variable state (a low probability variable short state or a high probability variable short state), the short circuit after the third big hit game is changed. 100 is set as the state grant period (number of times of change).

(About jackpot game based on the 2nd special figure start hold information)
If the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 31) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is a plurality of predetermined types One jackpot symbol is set to be determined from the jackpot symbols (see FIG. 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, three types of jackpot symbols (symbol c, symbol d, symbol f) are based on the special symbol determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning award 31. One big hit symbol is decided from the inside. In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol c as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 18%, and the big hit symbol at a rate of 72% The symbol d is selected, and a special figure determination value is assigned so that the symbol f as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 10%. The jackpot symbol distribution ratio described above is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

(About 4th and 5th big hit games)
The fourth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol c and the fifth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol d are the fourth or fifth jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth or fifth jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game in which a probable change state and a short change state are given after the game ends (see FIG. 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, when the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined, a predetermined number of fluctuations (200 times in the embodiment) after the end of the fourth or fifth jackpot game. ), The probability variation state is set to be continuously given until the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed. In addition, when the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined, the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined for the granting period of the variable state. Regardless of the gaming state (probability changing state and changing state) at the time of the change, 200 changing states are set to be given.

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

(About the sixth jackpot game)
In the sixth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol f, when the main control CPU 60a determines the sixth jackpot game, the probability change state is not given after the sixth jackpot game is finished, but the change state is given. Is set as a big hit game (see FIG. 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, when the symbol f (sixth jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state given when the symbol f (sixth jackpot game) is determined is the game at the time when the symbol f (sixth jackpot game) is determined. Regardless of the state (probability change state and change state), it is set so that 100 change states are given.

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

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

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

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an overall control board 65 that controls overall game effects, a display control board 70 that controls display contents on the symbol display device 17, and the pachinko machine 10. Are provided with a lamp control board 72 for performing light emission control of various light emission effecting means (such as the lamp device 18 and the effect light emitting device 106), and a sound control board 73 for performing sound output control of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10. . That is, the overall control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60. Various game effects (design variation effects, light emission effects, and sound effects) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65, the display control board 70 displays a design change effect such as a design (decorative drawing) or a background image displayed on the design display device 17. Configured to control content. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting and extinguishing timings and the light emission intensities of the various light emitting effect units included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65. It is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing of voice output from the various speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10, the output content, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 60 has a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c that can be read is provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensor 49b, and the gate sensor 48 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a includes display units of the game information display unit M (first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53, and general figure display unit 55). , General map hold display unit 56, round display unit 57, right-handed display unit 58) are connected, and the control process executed by main control CPU 60a triggered by detection of each detection sensor 34, 35, 44, 48, 49b Based on the above, display control of each display unit 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58 of the game information display unit M is executed. Also connected to the main control CPU 60a are a start winning solenoid 32 linked to an opening / closing member 33 for opening / closing the second start winning opening 31 and a special winning solenoid 42 linked to opening / closing bodies 43, 43 for opening / closing the special winning opening 41. The corresponding opening / closing member 33 and the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 are opened / closed by driving the solenoids 32, 42 based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a controls the special winning solenoid 42 to open and close the open / close bodies 43 and 43 for a long time so as to open and close the open / close bodies 43 and 43 in an open / close manner according to the type of jackpot game. The control and the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 are configured to execute short-time opening control for opening the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 for a short time.

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate member 47 (more specifically, the gate sensor 48 detecting the pachinko ball). ing. Here, as the random numbers that the main control CPU 60a acquires upon the detection of the gate sensor 48, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure and a random number for determining a normal pattern variation pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, thereby A random number is acquired in accordance with the timing when the detection signal of the sensor 48 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

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

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

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The big hit determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not the big hit is made using the hit determination random number (big hit determination). A predetermined number of determination values are determined from integers. Here, the number of determination values set for the jackpot determination value differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state described above is applied at the time when the jackpot determination is performed. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state (441 in the embodiment) is larger than the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability variation state (219 in the embodiment). Many are set. In other words, by increasing the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state, a jackpot game is likely to occur.

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

  The main control ROM 60b stores an effect execution determination value (reach determination value). The 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 the determination (reach lottery), and is determined from a total of 239 kinds of integers from “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random number for determining the performance execution. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines that an effect such as a reach effect is to be executed when the value of the obtained effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value.

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

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure change effect. The determination value per universal figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not it is per universal figure (determination per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure, and “0” that can be taken as a random number for determination per universal figure. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described variable state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the variable speed state (65535 in the embodiment) is the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the non-variable state (example). In this case, more than 1125) are set. In other words, by increasing the number of determination values per common map in the variable state, it is easy for the normal map to occur.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives the winning information (random number for winning determination, random value for determining special figure, random value for determining execution execution, and various random values such as random number for distributing special pattern variation pattern). The control CPU 60a reads out and sets the winning information (random number value) as second special figure start hold information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number (step A18). Thereby, the special figure input process is terminated.

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

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

  When various random numbers as the second special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired value of the random number for hit determination in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit determination value matches (step B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive in the non-probable change state (low probability) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 219/65536, and the probability of the jackpot determination is high (high probability) The probability (big hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 441/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit changes (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2), which becomes a big hit symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B, on the basis of the acquired value of the special symbol determination random number (step B24). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2, the main control CPU 60 a displays the special figure 2 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining, the jackpot symbol will be determined. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state to “1” after the end of the big hit game when the symbol pattern is a large bonus symbol that gives a probability variation state, and the main control CPU 60a The probability variation flag is set to “0”. Also, if the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol that gives a variable state, set the variable flag indicating the variable state to "1" after the jackpot game ends, and if the jackpot symbol does not give a variable state Set the variable flag to "0". The variable flag is set to “0” when the variable condition end condition is satisfied. When the big hit symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special symbol variation pattern from the special symbol variation pattern for winning based on the value of the random number for special symbol variation pattern distribution ( Step B25).

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

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

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, and B31 outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display unit 50B so as to start the second special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 2 designation command for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the fluctuation time set in the designated special figure fluctuation pattern. The display contents of the display unit 50B are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. . When the end condition of the variable state is satisfied, a variable end command is output.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B13 is negative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information = 0), the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding information is read (step B16), It is determined whether the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result of step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the hit determination random number, the value of the special figure determination random number, the value of the effect execution determination random number, and the value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number (step B19), and then hits Execute the judgment process. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning opening Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired with the winning of 30 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. It has become.

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

  When various random numbers are acquired by the processing of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired hit determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not (step B32). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive in the non-probable change state (low probability) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 219/65536, and the probability of the jackpot determination is high (high probability) The probability (big hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 441/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination at step B32 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) that becomes the big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A based on the acquired special figure determination random number (Step B34). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol for each special figure 1, the main control CPU 60a displays the special figure 1 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. The jackpot symbol is determined by determining. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets a probability variation flag and a variation flag indicating the gaming state after the big hit game specified by the big hit symbol according to the determined big hit symbol after the big hit game. When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation pattern for winning based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution. (Step B35).

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

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B37 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the error symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for losing based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B41).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 1) in steps B35, B39, and B41 outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display unit 50A so as to start the first special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 1 designation command for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the designated special figure variation pattern. The display content of the display unit 50A is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. . When the end condition of the variable state is satisfied, a variable end command is output.

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

(Overall control)
Next, processing executed by the overall control board 65 will be described. The overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the special diagram variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and designates the determined effect pattern. The designation command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a receives each symbol row 26a, which is to be finally stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the special symbol stop symbol designation corresponding to the command. The decorative drawings of 26b and 26c are determined. That is, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the overall control CPU 65a sets each symbol row 26a, 26b, The decorative drawing of 26c is determined.

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

  Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, the decorative drawing designation command of each row is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc. To do. Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, and the left decoration at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of the left symbol row 26a. A figure designation command is output, a right decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the right design row 26c, and an interior decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the middle design row 26b.

  Further, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. Further, the general control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing a detachment including a reach formation symbol when a special figure variation pattern for a detachment reach effect is instructed. On the other hand, the general control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a detachment that does not include a reach formation symbol when a special-figure variation pattern for the detachment effect is instructed. Further, when the overall control CPU 65a inputs an all symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 65a outputs the command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

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

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

  Next, the specific notice effect performed with the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described.

(About special map fluctuation pattern)
Details of the special-fluctuation variation patterns for deviation variation and hit variation stored in the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the main control ROM 60b displays a shift display without a reach effect (without a reach display) in a symbol change effect as a special figure change pattern for a shift change. The normal deviation special figure fluctuation pattern PA1 and the reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern in which the reach presentation is performed in the symbol fluctuation presentation and finally the deviation display is displayed are set and the special fluctuation pattern for the hit fluctuation is set. In the symbol variation effect, a hit special symbol variation pattern that finally displays a winning display is set. Then, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine any one special figure variation pattern based on the determination result of the big hit determination or the effect execution determination performed based on winning at the start winning ports 30, 31. FIG. 9 shows a part of the special figure fluctuation patterns (13 special figure fluctuation patterns) set in the main control ROM 60b. However, the number of special figure fluctuation patterns to be set is not limited to this. Needless to say, an appropriate number of special-figure variation patterns are set according to variations in the performance performed by the pachinko machine 10. In the following description, the symbols PA1, PB1 to PB6, and PC1 to PC6 may be added and distinguished from each special figure variation pattern as necessary. In addition, the reach production is performed in the symbol variation production by the design display of the design display device 17 until the design combination of the design that becomes reach display or the display combination of the design that becomes reach display is stopped after the design combination of reach display is formed. It is a production performed in the middle. In addition, in the reach production, a plurality of productions with different expectations for the jackpot game are set, such as a normal reach production with a low expectation for the jackpot game and a super reach production with a high expectation for the jackpot game. Has been.

(Regarding the special deviation fluctuation pattern)
The non-ordinary special figure fluctuation pattern PA1 is a special figure fluctuation pattern that is determined by the main control CPU 60a when the determination results of the jackpot determination and the performance execution determination performed based on winning at the start winning ports 30, 31 are negative. It is. That is, the special deviation variation pattern PA1 is a special variation pattern that is most frequently selected by the main control CPU 60a when a game is played in the pachinko machine 10. Here, the main control ROM 60b stores a predetermined number (one type in FIG. 9) of normal deviation special pattern fluctuation patterns PA1. In the symbol variation effect executed based on the normal deviation special diagram variation pattern PA1, a normal background is displayed as a background image. Note that the normal background in the embodiment is a basic effect background image displayed in the symbol variation effect, and is displayed during the period from the start of variation of the symbol variation effect to the stop of the variation, or the symbol variation effect ends. Displayed until the next symbol variation effect is started, and is configured not to suggest whether or not a winning game is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect by the background image. Note that the background image of the normal background does not have to be one type, and a plurality of types of normal background images can be set and switched appropriately.

  The overall control ROM 65b normally stores a shift effect pattern as an effect pattern that defines the specific contents of the normal shift effect specified by the shift special figure variation pattern PA1. That is, when a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the special deviation figure variation pattern PA1 is input to the overall control board 65, the overall control CPU 65a normally deviates as an effect pattern based on the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. An effect pattern is determined, and an effect pattern designating command for designating a normal deviation effect pattern is output to the display control CPU 70a.

(About reach-out special map fluctuation pattern and hit special map fluctuation pattern)
The reach deviation special figure variation patterns PB1 to PB6 are determined by the main control CPU 60a when the big hit determination made based on the winning to the start winning ports 30, 31 is negative and the result of the production execution determination is a positive result. It is a special figure variation pattern to be determined. Then, in the reach deviation special pattern variation patterns PB1 to PB6, after the reach display is executed in the symbol variation effect and the reach effect is executed, the effect that the decorative drawing is finally displayed in a combination of symbols that will be displayed as a shift display is displayed. I have identified. The winning special figure fluctuation patterns PC1 to PC6 are special figure fluctuation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when the big hit determination made based on the winning to the start winning ports 30, 31 is affirmative. In the winning special symbol variation patterns PC1 to PC6, after the reach display is executed in the symbol variation effect and the reach effect is executed, the effect in which the decorative drawing is finally stopped and displayed is determined by the symbol combination that is finally the hit display. Yes. Here, the out-of-reach special map variation pattern and the hit special map variation pattern include those in which the same effect is performed, and the result of performing the same effect in accordance with the determined special map variation pattern is out of sync. Display or hit display. In this way, after the reach deviation special pattern fluctuation pattern and the hit special figure fluctuation pattern are determined, it is suggested that the reach display is performed by performing the reach effect in the symbol variation effect, and then the shift display or the hit display is performed. By being displayed, a sense of expectation for the symbol variation effect is given. Here, FIG. 9 shows the first to sixth reach deviation special figure fluctuation patterns PB1 to PB6 as a part of the reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern set in the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment, and the hit special figure. As part of the variation pattern, there are a plurality of types as first to sixth hit special-figure variation patterns PC1 to PC6 (6 in FIG. Type) special figure variation pattern is stored.

  In the reach effect, a normal background is displayed as a background image. The reach effect is a normal reach effect that is performed under the normal background, and a reach effect that is executed after the normal reach effect. As a background image, there is a super reach effect in which a super reach effect image different from the normal background is displayed. Here, the super reach effect image is a background image that is one of the special backgrounds and is displayed in a mode different from the normal background, and allows the player to recognize that it is a super reach effect. As the super reach effect image, for example, an animation image (moving image) in which a specific character appears, a gradation image that changes the lightness, darkness, and color tone in stages are set. For example, the normal reach effect is an effect content in which, after the reach display symbol combination is displayed, the remaining one column (for example, the middle symbol column) is changed to deviate from the display or win the display (the symbol is stopped). . In addition, the super reach effect is an effect content in which after the reach display symbol combination is displayed, the display shifts to an effect different from the normal reach effect, and the display or the winning display is derived (the symbol is stopped and displayed). Further, in the embodiment, the super reach production is shifted from the normal reach production, and the first stage super reach production (super first reach production) for deriving the display or the hit display is different from the first stage super reach production. The second stage of super reach production (super reach second half production) for deriving out-of-game display or winning display is set. In addition, according to the type of reach effect, the percentage of winning game state given as a result of the symbol variation effect (expected degree of expectation indicating the degree of possibility of receiving a big hit game) is varied. Specifically, the percentage of winning games is set in the order of no reach effect <normal reach effect <super reach effect (super reach first half effect <super reach second half effect).

  In addition, the effect pattern which prescribes | regulates the specific content of the symbol fluctuation effect which reach | attainment deviation special figure fluctuation pattern PB1-PB6 specifies is memorize | stored in the integrated control ROM 65b as reach deviation effect patterns EB1-EB6. Similarly, effect patterns that define the specific contents of the symbol variation effects specified by the hit special symbol change patterns PC1 to PC6 are stored in the overall control ROM 65b as the hit effect patterns EC1 to EC6. Specifically, in the embodiment, the production patterns EB1 and EC1 corresponding to the first reach special map variation pattern PB1 and the first hit special map variation pattern PC1 specify the normal reach production in the design variation production, The production patterns EB2 to EB4 and EC2 to EC4 corresponding to the 4th reach special pattern fluctuation patterns PB2 to PB4 and the 2nd to 4th special hit figure fluctuation patterns PC2 to PC4 respectively produce the first half of super reach in the design fluctuation production. The design patterns EB5 to EB6 and EC5 to EC6 corresponding to the fifth to sixth reach outlier special map variation patterns PB5 to PB6 and the fifth to sixth hit special map variation patterns PC5 to PC6 are the symbol variation production. Each super-reach production is specified.

(About notice effect)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured to be able to execute a specific notice effect as a notice effect that suggests a possibility that a winning display is displayed as a result of the symbol change effect in the symbol change effect. It is configured to be able to execute a numerical display effect that suggests, by numerical display, the possibility that a specific notice effect will be performed in the effect. Here, when the specific notice effect is executed, the specific notice effect is set with a higher expectation that is more likely to be displayed as a hit display than when another notice effect is executed. It is set as a production. That is, by performing the specific notice effect, the expectation that a big hit game is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect is enhanced, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the execution timing of the specific notice effect in the embodiment is set to be executed in the super reach effect (super reach first half effect or second half effect) as shown in FIG. The content of the specific notice effect can be determined arbitrarily, but in the embodiment, when the specific notice effect is executed, a special image is set to be displayed on the entire display screen of the symbol variation device 17. The impact when the notice effect is executed is increased. Further, the type of the specific notice effect to be executed does not have to be one type, and a plurality of kinds of specific notice effects having different hit expectations are set, and the specific notice effect determined appropriately is executed. You can also. In the embodiment, the special image is set to display a star mark that is not directly related to the symbol variation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character that is the motif of the pachinko machine 10 is displayed. You may do it. Further, the special image may be a still image or a video.

  Here, in the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine whether or not to execute the specific notice effect based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. In other words, when a special figure fluctuation pattern for hit fluctuation (hit special figure fluctuation pattern) is determined, a special figure fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation (usually a deviation special figure fluctuation determined by a negative determination of the hit judgment result) Compared with the case where the pattern PA1 and the reach deviation special map variation pattern) are determined, the overall control CPU 65a is more easily determined to execute the specific notice effect. Further, in the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure variation pattern for executing the super reach effect (super reach first half effect or second half effect), the overall control CPU 65a can determine the execution of the specific notice effect. In addition, when the main control CPU 60a determines a special figure variation pattern that does not execute the super reach effect (super reach first half effect or second half effect), the overall control CPU 65a determines that the specific notice effect is not executed. Has been. That is, the overall control CPU 65a according to the embodiment executes the specific notice effect as a notice effect that suggests the possibility that a winning display is displayed in the symbol variation effect when the pachinko ball wins the winning prize opening 30, 31. It is configured to function as specific notice effect execution determination means for determining whether or not.

  Specifically, in the overall control ROM 65 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a predetermined number of specific notice effects are executed for execution of specific notice effects (affirmative determination) and non-execution of specific notice effects (negative determination). An execution decision table for the specific advance notice effect to which the availability determination value is assigned is set, and it is determined whether or not to execute the specific advance notice effect based on the random number for determining whether to execute the specific advance notice effect obtained by the overall control CPU 65a. It is configured as follows. That is, if the value of the random number for determining whether or not the specific notice effect is obtained acquired by the general control CPU 65a matches the determination value assigned to the execution of the specific notice effect, the general control CPU 65a determines to execute the specific notice effect. When the value of the random number for determining whether or not to execute the specific notice effect coincides with the determination value assigned to the non-execution of the specific notice effect, the overall control CPU 65a determines not to execute the specific notice effect. . It should be noted that there is no overlap between the specific notice effect execution feasibility determination values assigned to the execution of the specific notice effect (affirmative determination) and the non-execution of the specific notice effect (negative determination). In the embodiment, 100 integer values of “0” to “99” are set as the random number for determining whether or not to execute the specific notice effect and the determination value as to whether or not to execute the specific notice effect. The random number for determining whether or not to execute the specific notice effect is updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the overall control RAM 65c to rewrite the value before the update. The general control CPU 65a is configured to acquire a random value stored in the general control RAM 65c when a special figure variation pattern designation command is input to the general control board 65 (the general control CPU 65a). .

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the execution determination table for the specific notice effect according to the embodiment, the first and second reach-out special map variation patterns PB1 to PB2, the first and second hit special map variation patterns PC1 to PC2 In the case where all the specific notice effect execution feasibility determination values are assigned to the non-execution (negative determination) of the specific notice effect, and the main control CPU 60a determines any of these special figure variation patterns Is set so that the specific notice effect is not executed. In the case of the third to sixth out-of-reach special map variation patterns PB3 to PB6, ten specific notice effect execution feasibility determination values are assigned to the execution of the specific notice effect (positive determination), and the specific notice effect is given. 90 specific notice effect execution possibility determination values are assigned to non-execution (negative determination), and when the main control CPU 60a determines any of these special figure variation patterns, a ratio of 10% Thus, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine execution of the specific notice effect. In addition, in the case of the third to sixth hit special figure variation patterns PC3 to PC6, 50 specific notice effect execution possibility determination values are assigned to the execution of the specific notice effect (affirmation determination), and When 50 specific notice effect execution possibility determination values are assigned to non-execution (negative determination), and the main control CPU 60a determines any of these special figure fluctuation patterns, the ratio is 50%. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine execution of the specific notice effect. As described above, in the embodiment, when the winning display is displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect (that is, when the main special CPU 60a determines the winning special symbol variation pattern), the overall control CPU 65a determines to execute the specific notice effect. It is set to be easy to do. Further, the main control CPU 60a generates a hit special figure fluctuation pattern (that is, the third to sixth reach special figure fluctuation patterns PB3 to PB6 or the third to sixth hit special figure fluctuation patterns PC3 to PC6) with high hit expectation. When determined, the overall control CPU 65a is set so that it is easy to determine execution of the specific notice effect.

  In the embodiment, the button notice effect that is a branch of whether or not the specific notice effect is executed is executed immediately before the execution timing of the specific notice effect. In the button notice effect, an image imitating the operation button 36 is displayed on the image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17 and an operation instruction character string “PUSH” is displayed, whereby the player presses the operation button 36. It is an effect that encourages you to do. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, an effective period for receiving a press signal of the operation button 36 is set in accordance with the execution of the button notice effect, and is output when the operation button 36 is pressed during the effective period. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to accept the press signal. Then, when the execution of the specific notice effect is determined as the pressing signal from the operation button 36 is input during the effective period, the symbol change effect is performed after the specific notice effect is performed on the symbol display device 17. When the specific notice effect is determined not to be executed, the symbol change effect is continued without performing the specific notice effect on the symbol display device 17. As described above, by executing the button notice effect that prompts the player to operate the active operation button 36 immediately before the execution timing of the specific notice effect, the player with respect to execution and non-execution of the specific notice effect is performed. It is designed to increase the interest of the game and improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, in the embodiment, when the pressing signal from the operation button 36 is not input during the effective period (that is, when the player does not operate the operation button 36), the execution is performed on the condition that the specific notice effect is determined. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to execute the specific notice effect on the symbol display device 17 after the expiration of the valid period, and the effect of executing the specific notice effect is obtained regardless of the presence or absence of the operation button 36. . In the case where the execution of the specific notice effect is determined, and the pressing signal from the operation button 36 is not input during the effective period (that is, the player does not operate the operation button 36), the specific notice effect is provided. Can be canceled by the overall control CPU 65a so that the specific notice effect is not performed. In this case, the final decision as to whether or not to execute the specific notice effect can be left to the player's intention, and the effect can be executed according to the player's preference.

(About numerical display effects)
Next, a numerical display effect that suggests the possibility that a specific notice effect will be performed in the symbol variation effect will be described. The numerical display effect displays the expectation that the specific notice effect will be performed before the execution time of the specific notice effect by displaying the possibility that the specific notice effect will be performed numerically in the process of performing the symbol variation effect. The player can recognize it directly. Specifically, in the embodiment, a numerical display area where a numerical display effect is performed is set at a predetermined position of the symbol display device 17, and an integer value from “0” to “1000” can be displayed in the numerical display area. The average value displayed in the numerical display area when the execution of the specific notice effect is determined is the average of the numerical values displayed in the numerical display area when the non-execution of the specific notice effect is determined. It is set to be larger than the value. In addition, you may make it provide the display part which displays the numerical value as a numerical display effect separately from the symbol display apparatus 17. FIG.

  Processing performed by the overall control CPU 65a regarding the numerical display effect will be described with reference to FIG. The overall control CPU 65a determines a numerical value (reference value) as a reference for performing the numerical display effect based on the execution / non-execution of the specific notice effect (steps SE1 to SE3). Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a determines a numerical reference value to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a numerical display effect based on the reference value determination table set in the overall control ROM 65b, and displays the numerical value based on the determined reference value. The symbol display device 17 is configured to produce an effect. In the embodiment, the determined reference value is distributed to the later-described effect blocks, and a numerical display effect is performed based on the value (effect value) distributed in each effect block. That is, the overall control CPU 65a according to the embodiment is configured to function as a numerical value determining unit that determines a numerical value (reference value) that suggests execution of the specific notice effect.

  Here, in the overall control ROM 65b, the first reference value determination table in which the overall control CPU 65a determines the reference value when the non-execution of the specific notice effect is decided, and the execution of the specific notice effect are decided. And a second reference value determination table in which the overall control CPU 65a determines a reference value, and the overall control CPU 65a is based on the corresponding reference value determination table according to the determination result of whether or not to execute the specific notice effect. Determines the reference value for the numerical display effect. That is, when it is determined that the specific notice effect is not executed, the overall control CPU 65a sets the reference value of the numerical display effect corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern designation command) decided by the main control CPU 60a. When the decision is made based on the reference value decision table (step SE2) and execution of the specific notice effect is decided, the numeric display effect corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern designation command) decided by the main control CPU 60a is determined. The overall control CPU 65a determines the reference value based on the second reference value determination table (step SE3).

  In the embodiment, integer values “0” to “21” are set as reference values that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a for each of the first reference value determination table and the second reference value determination table. A predetermined number of reference value determination values are assigned to each reference value. Based on the reference value determination random number acquired by the overall control CPU 65a, a numerical display to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a numerical display effect. The reference value is determined. That is, from the range of “0” to “21”, the numerical value to which the reference value determining random value obtained by the overall control CPU 65a and the corresponding reference value determining determination value are assigned is integrated as the reference value of the numerical display effect. The control CPU 65a is determined. It should be noted that there is no duplication of determination values for determining reference values assigned to each reference value for each special figure variation pattern. In the embodiment, 100 integer values “0” to “99” are set as the reference value determining random number and the reference value determining determination value. The random number for determining whether or not to execute the specific notice effect is updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the overall control RAM 65c to rewrite the value before the update. The general control CPU 65a is configured to acquire a random value stored in the general control RAM 65c when a special figure variation pattern designation command is input to the general control board 65 (the general control CPU 65a). . Here, the overall control CPU 65a determines the assignment of the reference value determination value to each reference value set in the first reference value determination table and the second reference value determination table when the execution of the specific notice effect is determined. The average value of the reference values to be set is set to be larger than the average value of the reference values determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the non-execution of the specific notice effect is determined. That is, even when the main control CPU 60a determines the same special figure variation pattern, the reference value of the numerical display effect changes according to the execution / non-execution of the specific notice effect by the overall control CPU 65a. In addition, when the main control CPU 60a determines a special map variation pattern that is a hit display rather than a special map variation pattern that is displayed as a deviation as a result of the same effect, the average value of the reference values determined by the overall control CPU 65a Is set to be large, and a large numerical value (reference value) is displayed as a numerical display effect, so that the expectation for winning is increased and the interest of the game is improved. That is, when the overall control CPU 65a determines execution of the specific notice effect, the average value of the reference values determined when the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative (win) is negative ( It is configured to be larger than the average value of the numerical values determined in the case of outliers.

(First reference value determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B, the first reference value determination table is “0” for each special figure variation pattern in which a numerical display effect may be executed when a specific notice effect is not performed. A predetermined number of reference value determination values are assigned to the reference values in the range of “20”. In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a normally selects one of the deviation special figure fluctuation pattern PA1, the first to sixth reach special deviation fluctuation patterns PB1 to PB6, and the first to sixth hit special figure fluctuation patterns PC1 to PC6. If determined, the overall control CPU 65a may determine that the specific notice effect is not executed and a numerical display effect may be executed. With respect to the reference value in the range of “0” to “20” for each of PA 1, first to sixth reach-out special map variation patterns PB 1 to PB 6, and first to sixth hit special map variation patterns PC 1 to PC 6. A predetermined number of reference value determination values are assigned.

  Specifically, in the first reference value determination table, for example, a reference value determination criterion value is assigned only to the reference value “0” for the normal deviation special pattern fluctuation pattern PA1, for example. When the figure variation pattern PA1 is determined, the overall control CPU 65a is set to determine “0” as the reference value based on the reference value determining random number. In addition, for the first reach deviation special map fluctuation pattern PB1, the reference value determining determination values are assigned to the reference values “0” and “1”, and the first reach special deviation fluctuation pattern PB1. When PB1 is determined, the overall control CPU 65a is set to determine either “0” or “1” based on the reference value determining random number. Then, for the second reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern PB2, the reference value determining determination values are assigned to the reference values “2” to “4”, and the second reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern is assigned. When PB2 is determined, the overall control CPU 65a is set to determine one of “2” to “4” based on the reference value determination random number. The reference values “0” to “21” are similarly applied to the third to sixth out-of-reach special map fluctuation patterns PB3 to PB6 and the first to sixth hit special map fluctuation patterns PC1 to PC6. Is assigned to the reference value determination value, and each special figure variation pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a selects one of “0” to “21” based on the reference value determination random number. It is set to be determined as a standard.

  Here, in the first reference value determination table, when comparing the special figure variation patterns in which the same contents are produced, the value for the special figure variation pattern in which a winning display is displayed as a result of the symbol fluctuation production. It is set so that the number of reference value determination values to be assigned to a large reference value is large, and compared to the average value of the reference values determined by the overall control CPU 65a when a special-figure variation pattern to be displayed as a deviation is determined. The average value of the reference values determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the special figure variation pattern to be displayed is determined is larger. In other words, the numerical value displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a numerical display effect is configured to suggest the possibility that a big hit game will occur as a result of the symbol variation effect. Specifically, for example, for the second reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern PB2, the reference value determining determination values are assigned to the reference values “2” to “4” as described above, whereas For the second hit special figure fluctuation pattern PC2 in which the same content as the second reach special figure fluctuation pattern PB2 is produced, the reference value determination value for the reference values “4” to “21” Is configured so that a larger reference value can be determined when the second hit special map variation pattern PC2 is determined than when the second reach special map variation pattern PB2 is determined. Has been. Similarly, for example, with respect to the fifth reach deviation special pattern fluctuation pattern PB5, the reference value determining determination values are assigned to the reference values “18” to “20”, whereas the fifth reach is shifted. A reference value determination value is assigned to the reference values “18” to “21” for the fifth hit special figure change pattern PC5 in which the same content as the special figure change pattern PB5 is produced. The reference value having a larger value can be determined when the fifth hit special map variation pattern PC5 is determined than when the fifth reach special map variation pattern PB5 is determined. That is, in the case where the specific notice effect is not performed, the larger the numerical value is displayed as the numerical display effect on the symbol display device 17, the higher the possibility that a big hit game will occur as a result of the symbol variation effect. It has become.

(Second reference value determination table)
As shown in FIG. 13, the second reference value determination table includes “0” to “21” for each special figure variation pattern in which a numerical display effect may be executed when a specific notice effect is performed. A predetermined number of reference value determination values are assigned to the reference values in the range. In the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines any one of the third to sixth reach special figure fluctuation patterns PB3 to PB6 and the third to sixth hit special figure fluctuation patterns PC3 to PC6, the overall control is performed. Since there is a possibility that the CPU 65a determines the execution of the specific notice effect and the numerical display effect is executed, the third reference value determination table includes the third to sixth reach off special map variation patterns PB3 to PB6. For each of the third to sixth hit special figure variation patterns PC3 to PC6, a predetermined number of reference value determination values are assigned to the reference values in the range of “0” to “21”.

  Specifically, in the second reference value determination table, for example, a reference value determination value is assigned to the reference values “16” to “20” for the third reach deviation special pattern fluctuation pattern PB3. When the third reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern PB3 is determined, the overall control CPU 65a is set to determine any one of “16” to “20” as a reference value based on the reference value determining random number. Has been. Similarly, a reference value determination value is assigned to the reference values “16” to “21” for the fourth reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern PB4, and the first reach deviation special figure fluctuation is obtained. When the pattern PB1 is determined, the overall control CPU 65a is set to determine one of “16” to “21” based on the reference value determining random number. In addition, for the sixth reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern PB6, the reference value determination value is assigned only to the reference value “20”, and the sixth reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern PB6 is decided. In such a case, the overall control CPU 65a is set to determine “20” as a reference based on the reference value determination random number. Similarly, for the fourth to fifth out-of-bounds special figure fluctuation patterns PB4 to PB5 and the fourth to fifth hit special figure fluctuation patterns PC4 to PC5, the reference values “0” to “21” are similarly set. When the reference value determination value is assigned and each special figure variation pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a uses any one of “0” to “21” as a reference based on the reference value determination random number. It is set to determine.

  Here, in the second reference value determination table, when comparing the special figure variation patterns in which the same contents are produced, the value for the special figure variation pattern in which the winning display is displayed as a result of the symbol fluctuation production. It is set so that the number of reference value determination values to be assigned to a large reference value is large, and compared to the average value of the reference values determined by the overall control CPU 65a when a special-figure variation pattern that is displayed as an outlier is determined. The average value of the reference values determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the special figure variation pattern to be displayed is determined is larger. In other words, the numerical value displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a numerical display effect is configured to suggest the possibility that a big hit game will occur as a result of the symbol variation effect. Specifically, for example, with respect to the third reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern PB2, the reference value determining determination values are assigned to the reference values “16” to “20” as described above, whereas For the third hit special figure fluctuation pattern PC3 in which the same content as the third reach special figure fluctuation pattern PB3 is performed, a reference value determining judgment value with respect to the reference values “16” to “21” Is configured so that a larger reference value can be determined when the third hit special figure variation pattern PC3 is determined than when the third reach special figure variation pattern PB3 is determined. Has been. Similarly, for example, with respect to the fifth reach deviation special pattern fluctuation pattern PB5, the reference value determination determination values are assigned to the reference values “17” to “20”, whereas the fifth reach is shifted. A reference value determination value is assigned to the reference values “18” to “21” for the fifth hit special figure change pattern PC5 in which the same content as the special figure change pattern PB5 is produced. The reference value having a larger value can be determined when the fifth hit special map variation pattern PC5 is determined than when the fifth reach special map variation pattern PB5 is determined. That is, in the case where the specific notice effect is not performed, the larger the numerical value is displayed as the numerical display effect on the symbol display device 17, the higher the possibility that a big hit game will occur as a result of the symbol variation effect. It has become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, in the second reference value determination table according to the embodiment, a reference value determination value is assigned to a reference value equal to or greater than a predetermined value, and a specific notice effect is performed. In such a case, a numerical value display above a certain level is displayed in the numerical value display effect. Thereby, the player's interest in the numerical value displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a numerical display effect is increased. Specifically, in the embodiment, the second reference value determination table is set so that the reference value determination value is assigned only to the reference value of “16” or more.

(About the production block)
The overall control CPU 65 a is configured to determine the execution timing of the numerical display effect in the numerical display area of the symbol display device 17. In the embodiment, the symbol variation effect is divided into a plurality of effect blocks, and the overall control CPU 65a determines the effect value to be displayed for each effect block based on the reference value (steps SE4 to SE6). Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a determines a corresponding effect pattern based on a special figure variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and determines an effect block for performing a numerical display effect based on the determined effect pattern. (Step SE4).

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the embodiment, the symbol variation effect specified by the effect pattern is roughly divided into four effect sections (effect blocks), and effect blocks BL1 to BL4 that execute effects for each effect pattern are provided. It has been established. Specifically, the first stage block BL1 that is the stage between the start of the symbol variation stage and the time when the reach display is displayed, and the first stage super reach stage after the reach display is displayed and the normal reach stage is performed. A second effect block BL2 that becomes an effect section until the timing of development into a third effect block BL3 that becomes an effect section from the first stage super reach effect to the timing of development to the second stage super reach effect, The effect section of the symbol variation effect is largely divided into the fourth effect block BL4 that becomes the effect section after the two-stage super reach effect, and the effect block of the symbol variation effect is determined according to the effect content specified by each effect pattern. Patterns BLP1 to BLP6 are determined. Here, in the embodiment, the first effect block BL1 and the second effect block BL2 are set as a single effect block regardless of the effect contents executed in each effect section, whereas the third effect block BL1 and the second effect block BL2 are set as a single effect block. The effect block BL3 and the fourth effect block BL4 are divided into a plurality of types according to the effect contents executed in each effect section. Specifically, in the embodiment, the third effect block BL3 is divided into five types of effect blocks BL3A to BL3E according to the effect contents, and the fourth effect block BL4 is divided into two kinds of effect blocks BL4A according to the effect contents. It is divided into ~ BL4B. In addition, as the number which divides each production | generation block BL1-BL4, it is not restricted to this, It is a matter which can be set arbitrarily.

  The relationship between the production | presentation pattern set to the pachinko machine 10 which concerns on an Example, and the production | generation block patterns BLP1-BLP6 corresponding to it is shown in FIG. That is, in the embodiment, for the normal deviation effect pattern EA1 corresponding to the normal deviation special figure fluctuation pattern PA1 in which the deviation display is displayed without the reach effect being performed and the symbol fluctuation effect ends, the first effect block An effect block pattern BLP0 that specifies only BL1 is set. When the deviation effect pattern EA1 is normally determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the effect block pattern BLP0. In addition, as a result of the normal reach effect being performed, a win display or a miss display is displayed, and the symbol variation effect ends, and the first reach effect pattern EB1 or the first hit corresponding to the first reach error special pattern variation pattern PB1 ends. An effect block pattern BLP1 that identifies the first effect block BL1 and the second effect block BL2 is set for the first hit effect pattern EC1 corresponding to the special figure variation pattern PC1, and the first loss is made. When either the effect pattern EB1 or the first hit effect pattern EC1 is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the effect block pattern BLP1.

Further, as a result of the first stage super reach effect, the second display corresponding to the second to fourth reach deviation special pattern variation patterns PB2 to PB4 in which the winning display or the off display is displayed and the symbol variation effect is finished. For the second to fourth hit effect patterns EC2 to EC4 corresponding to the fourth off-set effect patterns EB2 to EB4 or the second to fourth hit special figure variation patterns PC2 to PC4, the first effect block Effect block patterns BLP2 to BLP4 that specify BL1, second effect block BL2, and third effect blocks BL3A to BL3C are set. When either the second off-stage effect pattern EB2 or the second hit effect pattern EC2 is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the effect block pattern BLP2, and the third off-set effect pattern EB3 and the third When any of the winning effect patterns EC3 is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the effect block pattern BLP3, and any of the fourth off-effects pattern EB4 and the fourth winning effect pattern EC4 is determined. In this case, the overall control CPU 65a determines the production block pattern BLP4. Then, as a result of the second stage super reach effect, the fifth display corresponding to the fifth to sixth reach shift special pattern variation patterns PB5 to PB6, in which the winning display or the off display is displayed and the symbol variation effect ends, is performed. For the fifth to sixth hit effect patterns EC5 to EC6 corresponding to the sixth off-set effect patterns EB5 to EB6 or the third to sixth hit special figure fluctuation patterns PC5 to PC6, the first effect block. Effect block patterns BLP5 to BLP6 that specify BL1, second effect block BL2, third effect blocks BL3D to BL3E, and fourth effect blocks BL4A to BL4B are set. Then, when any of the fifth off effect pattern EB5 and the fifth hit effect pattern EC5 is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the effect block pattern BLP5, and the sixth off effect pattern EB6 and the sixth When any of the winning effect patterns EC6 is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the effect block pattern BLP6.

(Determination of production value of production block)
The overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine a unit effect value that serves as a reference for a numerical display effect performed in each effect block BL1 to BL4 based on the determined effect block patterns BLP1 to BLP6 (steps SE5 to SE6). . Here, the unit effect values of the effect blocks BL1 to BL4 are determined based on the minimum assigned value determined for each effect block BL1 to BL4 and the added value determined for each effect block. In addition, a numerical value display effect based on at least the minimum assigned value is executed when the effect of each effect block corresponding to the effect pattern is executed. In the embodiment, as the symbol variation effect progresses, a numerical display effect is performed based on an effect value (cumulative value) obtained by accumulating unit effect values (numerical values) determined for each effect block BL1 to BL4. It is configured. That is, in the first effect block BL1, a numerical display effect is performed based on the unit effect value determined in the first effect block BL1, and in the second effect block BL2, the first effect block BL1 to BL2 are displayed. A numerical display effect is performed based on the effect value obtained by accumulating (adding) the unit effect values determined for each unit. In the third effect block BL3, the unit determined for each of the first to third effect blocks BL1 to BL3. A numerical display effect is performed based on the effect value obtained by accumulating (adding) the effect value. In the fourth effect block BL4, the unit effect values determined in the first to fourth effect blocks BL1 to BL4 are accumulated (added). A numerical display effect is performed based on the effect value. By performing a numerical display effect based on an effect value (cumulative value) obtained by accumulating unit effect values (numerical values) determined for each effect block BL1 to BL4, a specific notice is given as the design variation effect progresses. The expectation that the production will be executed is gradually increased. That is, the overall control CPU 65a according to the embodiment is configured to function as a numerical value determining means for determining a numerical value (a reference value or a unit effect value) that suggests execution of the specific notice effect, and from the start of the variation of the symbol variation effect. It is configured to function as numerical value display effect execution means for causing the symbol display device 17 to perform a numerical value display effect based on the determined numerical value (reference value) until the execution timing of the specific notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the first to fourth effect blocks BL1, BL2, BL3A to BL3E, and BL4A to BL4B are allotted the minimum allocation of numerical display effects displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the effects of each effect block are executed. A value is defined. That is, when the overall control CPU 65a determines the effect block patterns BLP1 to BLP6 based on the effect pattern, at the time of effect execution of each effect block corresponding to the effect pattern, a numerical display effect based on at least the minimum assigned value is executed. It is like that. Specifically, in the embodiment, the minimum allocation value for the first and second effect blocks BL1 to BL2 is set to “0”, and the minimum allocation value for the third effect blocks BL3A to BL3E is “1”, “2”, “ “3” or “4” is set, and the minimum allocation value for the fourth effect blocks BL4A to BL4B is set to “4” or “5”. For example, when the effect block pattern BLP2 is determined, the minimum assignment value for the first and second effect blocks is determined to be “0”, and the minimum assignment value for the third effect block BL3A is determined to be “1”. When the effect block pattern BLP5 is determined, the minimum assignment value for the first and second effect blocks is determined to be “0”, and the minimum assignment value for the third effect block BL3D is determined to be “1”. At the same time, the minimum allocation value for the fourth effect block BL4A is determined to be “4”. The same applies to cases where other effect block patterns are determined based on the effect patterns. As described above, when the overall control CPU 65a allocates the minimum assigned value to a plurality of effect blocks based on the determined reference value, the effect block on the start side of the symbol variation effect specified in each effect block pattern (first effect block) The value assigned to the effect block on the end side of the symbol variation effect (the effect block close to the fourth effect block) is larger than the value assigned to the effect block close to the effect block.

(Regarding the added value of the production block)
The overall control ROM 65b is set with an addition value determination table for determining the added value of the numerical display effect displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the effect of each effect block is executed, and the symbol display is performed when the effect of each effect block is executed. The added value of the numerical display effect displayed on the device 17 is determined (step SE6). In the embodiment, an addition value determination table for determining the addition value of the numerical display effects in the second to fourth effect blocks BL2 to BL4 is set, and the second to fourth effect blocks BL2 are set based on each addition value determination table. The integrated control CPU 65a is configured to determine the added value of .about.BL4, and the unit effect values of the second to fourth effect blocks BL2 to BL4 are determined by determining the added value.

  Here, the overall control CPU 65a determines the added value (that is, the unit effect value) in the order from the effect block on the end side to the effect block on the start side of the effect block of the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display device 17. It has become. That is, in the case of the block patterns BLP5 to BLP6 including the first to fourth effect blocks, the unit effect values in the order of the fourth effect block BL4, the third effect block BL3, the second effect block BL2, and the first effect block BL1. In the case of the block patterns BLP2 to BLP4 including the first to third effect blocks, unit effect values are determined in the order of the third effect block BL3, the second effect block BL2, and the first effect block BL1, In the case of the block pattern BLP1 including the first to second effect blocks, the unit effect value is determined in the order of the second effect block BL2 and the first effect block BL1.

  Here, the overall control CPU 65a determines the added value of each effect block based on the lowest assigned value assigned to each effect block and the remaining value obtained by sequentially subtracting the determined added value from the reference value. Yes. That is, for example, in the case of the block patterns BLP5 to BLP6 composed of the first to fourth effect blocks, the remaining value obtained by subtracting the sum of the minimum assigned values of the second to fourth effect blocks BL2 to BL4 determined by the block pattern from the reference value. The overall control CPU 65a determines the added value of the fourth effect block BL4 based on the above, and the overall control CPU 65a determines the added value of the third effect block BL3 based on the remaining value obtained by further subtracting the added value of the fourth effect block BL4. The overall control CPU 65a determines the added value of the second effect block BL2 based on the remaining value obtained by further subtracting the added value of the third effect block BL3, and further subtracts the added value of the second effect block BL2 The overall control CPU 65a is set so that the remaining numerical value is determined as the unit effect value of the first effect block BL1. It has been.

  Similarly, in the case of the block patterns BLP2 to BLP4 composed of the first to third effect blocks, the remaining value obtained by subtracting the sum of the minimum assigned values of the second to third effect blocks BL2 to BL3 determined by the block pattern from the reference value. The overall control CPU 65a determines the added value of the third effect block BL3, and the overall control CPU 65a determines the added value of the second effect block BL2 based on the remaining value obtained by further subtracting the added value of the third effect block BL3. In addition, the overall control CPU 65a is set to determine the remaining value obtained by further subtracting the added value of the second effect block BL2 as the unit effect value of the first effect block BL1. Further, in the case of the block pattern BLP1 including the first to second effect blocks, the second effect block BL2 is based on the remaining value obtained by subtracting the total of the minimum assigned values of the second effect block BL2 determined by the block pattern from the reference value. The overall control CPU 65a determines the added value, and the overall control CPU 65a determines the remaining value obtained by further subtracting the added value of the second effect block BL2 as the unit effect value of the first effect block BL1. In the case of the block pattern BLP1 including the first effect block, the overall control CPU 65a determines the reference value determined by the overall control CPU 65a as the unit effect value of the first effect block BL1.

(About the 4th effect block addition value determination table)
As shown in FIG. 16, the added value determination table for determining the added value in the fourth effect blocks BL4A to BL4B (hereinafter referred to as the fourth effect block addition value determination table) is integrated for each effect block BL4A to BL4B. A plurality of addition values that can be determined by the CPU 65a are determined, and the numerical values (minimum assigned value and addition value) determined by the overall control CPU 65a up to the time when the addition values of the fourth effect blocks BL4A to BL4B are determined as a reference The overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine the added value of the fourth effect blocks BL4A to BL4B in accordance with the remaining value that is the remainder obtained by subtracting from the value. Here, as described above, in the embodiment, the added value is determined to be determined in the order from the effect block on the end side to the effect block on the start side of the effect block of the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display device 17. Yes. Therefore, when the block patterns BLP5 to BLP6 including the first to fourth effect blocks are determined, the fourth effect blocks BL4A to BL4B are determined based on the value obtained by subtracting the minimum assigned value of each effect block from the reference value. The added value is determined.

  In the fourth effect block addition value determination table, an addable value that can be determined for each of the fourth effect blocks BL4A to BL4B is determined, and a numerical value range that can be a remaining value when the addition value of the fourth effect block BL4 is determined. On the other hand, a predetermined number of fourth effect block addition value determination values are assigned to the predetermined addition value, and based on the fourth effect block addition value determination random number acquired by the overall control CPU 65a, the fourth effect block is determined. The added value of BL4A to BL4B is determined. That is, the overall control CPU 65a assigns the numerical value to which the fourth effect block addition value determination value corresponding to the fourth effect block addition value determination random number acquired by the overall control CPU 65a is assigned, and the overall control CPU 65a determines the fourth effect blocks BL4A to BL4B. It is determined as the addition value of. In the embodiment, 100 integer values “0” to “99” are set as the fourth effect block addition value determination random number and the fourth effect block addition value determination determination value. The fourth effect block addition value determination random number is updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the overall control RAM 65c to rewrite the value before the update. The general control CPU 65a is configured to acquire a random value stored in the general control RAM 65c when a special figure variation pattern designation command is input to the general control board 65 (general control CPU 65a). Yes.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, “0” and “3” are set as addition values that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the fourth effect block BL4A is determined. When the remaining value at the time of determining the added value of BL4A is “0” to “2”, a determination value is assigned so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine “0” as the added value of the fourth effect block BL4A. When the remaining value at the time of determination is “3” to “21”, a determination value is assigned so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine “3” as the addition value of the fourth effect block BL4A. Similarly, “0” and “5” are set as addition values that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the fourth effect block BL4B is determined, and the addition value of the fourth effect block BL4B is determined. When the remaining value at “0” to “4” is assigned a determination value so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine “0” as the added value of the fourth effect block BL4B, and the remaining value at the time of the determination Is “5” to “9”, “0” and “5” are assigned as addition values of the fourth effect block BL4B so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine the determination value and the remaining value at the time of the determination When the numerical value is “10” to “21”, the determination value is assigned so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine “5” as the addition value of the fourth effect block BL4B.

(About the third effect block addition value determination table)
As shown in FIG. 17, the added value determination table for determining the added value in the third effect blocks BL3A to BL3E (hereinafter referred to as the third effect block addition value determination table) is integrated for each effect block BL3A to BL3E. A plurality of addition values that can be determined by the CPU 65a are defined, and the numerical values (minimum assigned value and addition value) determined by the overall control CPU 65a up to the time when the addition values of the third effect blocks BL3A to BL3E are determined as a reference The overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine the added value of the third effect blocks BL3A to BL3E according to the remaining value that is the remainder obtained by subtracting from the value. Here, as described above, in the embodiment, the added value is determined to be determined in the order from the effect block on the end side to the effect block on the start side of the effect block of the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display device 17. Yes. Therefore, when the block patterns BLP5 to BLP6 including the first to fourth effect blocks are determined, a value obtained by subtracting the minimum assigned value of each effect block from the reference value and the addition value of the fourth effect block BL4. As a reference, when the addition values of the third effect blocks BL3A to BL3E are determined and the block patterns BLP2 to BLP4 including the first to third effect blocks are determined, the minimum assigned value of each effect block from the reference value The added value of the third effect blocks BL3A to BL3E is determined based on the value obtained by subtracting.

  In the third effect block addition value determination table, an addable value that can be determined for each of the third effect blocks BL3A to BL3E is determined, and a numerical value that can be a remaining value when the addition values of the third effect blocks BL3A to BL3E are determined. A predetermined number of third effect block addition value determination values are assigned to the range for each addition value, and the third effect block addition value determination random number acquired by the overall control CPU 65a is used as the third effect block. The added value of the block BL3 is determined. That is, the overall control CPU 65a adds the numerical value to which the third effect block addition value determination value corresponding to the value of the third effect block addition value determination random number acquired by the overall control CPU 65a is added to the third effect block BL3. It is to be determined as a value. In the embodiment, 100 integer values “0” to “99” are set as the third effect block addition value determination random number and the third effect block addition value determination determination value. Further, the random number for determining the third effect block addition value is updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the overall control RAM 65c to rewrite the value before the update. The general control CPU 65a is configured to acquire a random value stored in the general control RAM 65c when a special figure variation pattern designation command is input to the general control board 65 (general control CPU 65a). Yes.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, “0” and “5” are set as addition values that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the third effect block BL3A is determined. When the remaining value at the time of determining the added value of BL3A is “0” to “4”, a determination value is assigned so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine “0” as the added value of the third effect block BL3A. When the remaining value at the time of determination is “5” to “9”, a determination value is assigned so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine “0” and “5” as the addition value of the third effect block BL3A. In addition, when the remaining value at the time of the determination is “10” to “21”, a determination value is assigned so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine “5” as the addition value of the third effect block BL3A. It has been. Similarly, “0” and “1” are set as addition values that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the third effect block BL3B is determined, and the addition value of the third effect block BL3B is determined. When the remaining value at “0” is “0”, a determination value is assigned so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine “0” as the added value of the third effect block BL3B, and the remaining value at the time of determination is “1”. In the case of “4”, determination values are assigned so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine “0” and “1” as addition values of the third effect block BL3B, and the remaining value at the time of determination is “5”. In the case of “21” to “21”, a determination value is assigned so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine “1” as the addition value of the third effect block BL3B.

  Further, “0”, “1”, “3”, and “6” are set as addition values that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the third effect block BL3C is determined, and the third effect block BL3C is set. When the remaining value at the time of determining the added value of “0” is “0”, a determination value is assigned so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine “0” as the added value of the third effect block BL3C. When the remaining numerical value of “1” to “2” is “0” and “1” as the added value of the third effect block BL3C, a determination value is assigned so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine it. When the remaining value is “3” to “5”, a determination value is assigned so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine “0”, “1”, and “3” as addition values of the third effect block BL3C. HaveIn addition, when the remaining value at the time of determining the added value of the third effect block BL3C is “6” to “13”, the added values of the third effect block BL3C are “0”, “1”, “3” ”,“ 6 ”is assigned a determination value that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a, and the remaining value at the time of the determination is“ 13 ”to“ 17 ”, the added value of the third effect block BL3C is“ 3 ”. "And" 6 "are determined so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine and when the remaining value at the time of determination is" 18 "to" 21 "," 3 "is added as the added value of the third effect block BL3C. The determination value is assigned so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine “6”. Then, as shown in FIG. 17, similarly for the third effect blocks BL3D to BL3E, the addition value that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a is varied according to the remaining value at the time of determining the addition value of each effect block. A judgment value is assigned.

Here, when the production of the fourth production block is performed following the third production block,
The value that can be determined as the added value for the fourth effect block is set to be larger than the value that can be determined as the added value for the third effect block. That is, when the effect block pattern BLP5 is determined, the effect of the fourth effect block BL4A is performed subsequent to the third effect block BL3D, and thus a value that can be determined as the added value of the third effect block BL3D (“ The value (“0” or “6”) that can be determined as the added value of the fourth effect block BL4A is set to be larger than “0” or “3”). Similarly, when the effect block pattern BLP6 is determined, the effect of the fourth effect block BL4B is performed subsequent to the third effect block BL3E, and thus a value that can be determined as the added value of the third effect block BL3E ( The value ("0" or "5") that can be determined as the added value of the fourth effect block BL4B is set to be larger than "0" or "1"). As described above, when the overall control CPU 65a distributes the added value to a plurality of effect blocks based on the determined reference value, the effect block on the start side of the symbol variation effect specified in each effect block pattern (to the first effect block). The value assigned to the effect block (fourth effect block) on the end side of the symbol variation effect is larger than the value assigned to the nearby third effect block). Thereby, the value of the numerical display effect displayed on the symbol display device 17 is greatly changed as the effect block advances.

(About the second effect block addition value determination table)
As shown in FIG. 18, the added value determination table for determining the added value in the second effect block BL2 (hereinafter referred to as the second effect block added value determination table) is a plurality of effects set in the overall control ROM 65b of the embodiment. A plurality of effect pattern groups in which patterns are grouped for each effect content are set, and addition values that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a are determined for each effect pattern group. Then, according to the remaining value which is the remainder obtained by subtracting the numerical value (minimum assigned value and added value) determined by the overall control CPU 65a from the reference value by the time point when the added value of the second effect block BL2 is determined. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine the added value of the effect block BL2. Here, as described above, in the embodiment, the added value is determined to be determined in the order from the effect block on the end side to the effect block on the start side of the effect block of the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display device 17. Yes. Therefore, when the block patterns BLP5 to BLP6 including the first to fourth effect blocks are determined, the minimum assigned value of each effect block is subtracted from the reference value and the fourth effect block BL4 and the third effect block BL3 are subtracted. When the addition value of the second effect block BL2 is determined based on the value obtained by subtracting the addition value, and the block patterns BLP2 to BLP4 including the first to third effect blocks are determined, each effect block is determined from the reference value. The added value of the second effect block BL2 is determined on the basis of the value obtained by subtracting the minimum assigned value and the added value of the third effect block BL3, and the block pattern BLP1 including the first to second effect blocks is determined. If the second effect block BL is determined based on the value obtained by subtracting the minimum assigned value of each effect block from the reference value. The added value of is determined.

  In the second effect block addition value determination table, for each effect pattern group, a predetermined number of second effect block addition value determination values are assigned to the addition values in the range of “0” to “7”. The total value of the second effect block BL2 is determined based on the second effect block addition value determination random number acquired by the overall control CPU 65a. That is, from the range of “0” to “7”, a numerical value to which the second effect block addition value determination value corresponding to the value of the second effect block addition value determination random number acquired by the overall control CPU 65a is assigned, The overall control CPU 65a determines the added value of the second effect block BL2. Note that there is no duplication of determination values for determining the second effect block addition value assigned to each effect pattern group for each special figure variation pattern. In the embodiment, 100 integer values “0” to “99” are set as the second effect block addition value determination random number and the second effect block addition value determination determination value. The random number for determining the second effect block addition value is updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the overall control RAM 65c to rewrite the value before the update. The general control CPU 65a is configured to acquire a random value stored in the general control RAM 65c when a special figure variation pattern designation command is input to the general control board 65 (general control CPU 65a). Yes. Although the overall control CPU 65a individually acquires the random number values as the second to fourth effect block addition value determination random numbers, the same random number value may be used.

  Here, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the effect patterns set in the overall control ROM 65b are classified into first to eighth effect pattern groups. Here, in the second effect block addition value determination table, the first to eighth values are set so that the effect pattern group having a high jackpot expectation level is more easily selected than the effect pattern group having a low jackpot expectation value. The number of assigned second effect block addition value determination values for each of the effect pattern groups is set. Specifically, when an effect pattern included in the first effect pattern group is determined, “0” is added as the addition value in the second effect block BL2 based on the acquired second effect block addition value determination random number. When the overall control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern included in the second effect pattern group, the added value in the second effect block BL2 is determined based on the acquired second effect block addition value determination random number. When “0” or “1” is determined by the overall control CPU 65a and the effect pattern included in the third effect pattern group is determined, the second effect is determined based on the acquired second effect block addition value determination random number. “1” or “2” is determined by the overall control CPU 65a as the addition value in the block BL2, and the fourth effect pattern is set. When the effect pattern included in the second effect block is determined, “1” to “3” are added by the overall control CPU 65a as addition values in the second effect block BL2 based on the acquired second effect block addition value determination random number. When the effect pattern included in the fifth effect pattern group is determined, the addition values in the second effect block BL2 are “2” to “2” based on the acquired second effect block addition value determination random number. 4 ”is determined by the overall control CPU 65a, and when the effect pattern included in the sixth effect pattern group is determined, the addition in the second effect block BL2 is performed based on the acquired second effect block addition value determination random number. Values “3” to “5” are determined by the overall control CPU 65a and are included in the seventh effect pattern group. When the pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines “6” as the added value in the second effect block BL2 based on the acquired random number for determining the second effect block addition value, and assigns it to the eighth effect pattern group. When the effect pattern to be included is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines “8” as the addition value in the second effect block BL2 based on the acquired second effect block addition value determination random number. Yes. Further, in the effect pattern group that can determine the addition value of a plurality of values (that is, the second to sixth effect pattern groups), there are many second effect block addition value determination values for the large addition value. It is assigned, and the expectation for the numerical display effect performed in the second effect block BL2 is enhanced.

  In the embodiment, the first reach effect pattern EB1 and the first hit effect pattern EC1 are included in the first effect pattern group, and the second to third reach effect patterns EB2 to EB3 are included. And the second to third hit effect patterns EC2 to EC3 are included in the second effect pattern group, and the fourth reach off effect pattern EB4 and the fourth hit effect pattern EC4 are the fifth effect pattern group. The fifth reach off effect pattern EB5 and the fifth hit effect pattern EC5 are included in the sixth effect pattern group, and the sixth reach off effect pattern EB6 and the sixth hit effect pattern EB5 are included in the sixth effect pattern group. The effect pattern EC6 is included in the seventh effect pattern group.

(About the display value as a numerical display effect)
When the unit effect value of each effect block is determined, the overall control CPU 65a is set to determine the effect value (cumulative value) to be displayed in the numerical display area of the symbol display device 17 based on the determined unit effect value. . In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, a range of display values that can be displayed as a numerical display effect is determined for each determined effect value, and the overall control CPU 65a determines a display value within the numerical value range. It has become. For example, if the effect value is “2”, the display value is determined in the range of “50” to “99”, and if the effect value is “19”, the display value is determined in the range of “900” to “949”. It is supposed to be. That is, in the embodiment, by converting a small reference value (effect value) into a large display value, the impact on the numerical value displayed as the numerical value display effect is enhanced, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the method of the display value from the numerical value range defined for each production value can be determined as appropriate, and can be determined randomly using a random number, or the display value can be determined with a certain regularity. You can also. Further, the numerical range of the display value shown in FIG. 19 is merely an example, and it is natural that the display value is not limited to this. In addition, the numerical display effects of each effect block are displayed on the symbol display device 17 at the time of execution of the effect of the corresponding effect block, the display value corresponding to the effect value (cumulative value) determined corresponding to each effect block. Done in That is, while the effect of the first effect block BL1 is being performed, the display value determined based on the unit effect value of the first effect block BL1 is displayed on the symbol display device 17, and the second effect block BL2 While the effect is being performed, the display value determined based on the effect value obtained by totaling (accumulating) the unit effect values of the first to second effect blocks BL1 to BL2 is displayed on the symbol display device 17, and the third While the effect of the effect block BL3 is being performed, the display value determined based on the effect value obtained by summing (accumulating) the unit effect values of the first to third effect blocks BL1 to BL3 is displayed on the symbol display device 17. While the effect of the fourth effect block BL4 is being performed, the display value determined based on the effect value obtained by summing (accumulating) the unit effect values of the first to third effect blocks BL1 to BL4 is displayed as a symbol. Display on device 17 It is configured to be, so that may enhance gradually expectations for that specific announcement attraction is performed as symbol variation effect progresses.

  Here, as the execution timing of the numerical display effect in each effect block, a predetermined execution timing is set for each effect block, and the overall control CPU 65a displays the display value determined at the execution timing. . Further, the execution timing of the numerical display effect in each effect block need not be one for each effect block. That is, it is possible to determine a plurality of execution timings for each effect block and perform a numerical display effect in a plurality of times in one effect block. When performing a numerical display effect divided into multiple times, the effect value determined for each effect block is divided, and a numerical display effect based on the divided effect value is performed at each execution timing, and the final execution of the effect block By performing a numerical display effect based on the effect value determined for the effect block at the timing, it is possible to gradually increase the expectation that the specific notice effect will be executed as the effect of the effect block advances. Further, the display value of the numerical display effect in the effect block is erased after being displayed on the symbol display device 17 and temporarily displayed, thereby increasing the interest in the display value displayed as the numerical display effect in the effect block. You can make up any extra configuration. In addition, the display value of the numerical display effect in the effect block may be displayed on the symbol display device 17 at all times, and the display value may be updated as the symbol variation effect progresses. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the execution of the numerical display effect and to increase the interest in the progress of the symbol variation effect.

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

  In the actual example of the pachinko machine 10, when the special map variation pattern is determined by the main control CPU 60a and a special map variation pattern designation command is input to the overall control board 65, the overall control CPU 65a is based on the execution decision table for the specific notice effect. To determine whether or not to execute the specific notice effect. If it is determined that the specific notice effect is not executed, the overall control CPU 65a determines the reference value of the numerical display effect corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern designation command) based on the first reference value decision table. When the execution of the specific notice effect is decided, the reference value of the numerical display effect corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern designation command) is integrated based on the second reference value decision table. The control CPU 65a determines. Further, when the reference value for the numerical display effect is determined, the corresponding effect pattern is determined based on the special figure variation pattern designation command, and the effect block patterns BLP1 to BLP6 for performing the numerical display effect based on the determined effect pattern. Is determined by the overall control CPU 65a, and the unit effect value for each effect block specified by the determined effect block patterns BLP1 to BLP6 is determined by the overall control CPU 65a.

  Here, when determining the unit effect value for each effect block, the overall control CPU 65a determines the minimum allocation value of each effect block specified by the effect block patterns BLP1 to BLP6, and the lowest allocation from the predetermined reference value. Since it is set so that the remaining value obtained by subtracting the sum of the values is assigned to each effect block, the numerical value displayed as the numerical display effect can be dispersed to some extent for each effect block. A sense of expectation for the display effect can be maintained.

  Further, when determining the unit effect value for each effect block, the effect on the end side of the effect block of the design variation effect is determined in advance by determining the minimum assigned value as a reference for performing the numerical display effect for each effect block. By setting the added value of each effect block in the order of the effect block on the start side from the block in the range of the remaining value, it is possible to appropriately perform the numerical display effect from the start of the design variation effect, and to specify the specific notice It is possible to gradually increase the expectation for the performance to be performed. Then, by assigning the remaining values in the order from the production block on the end side to the production block on the start side of the production block of the design variation production, the expectation that the specific notice production will be executed as the design variation production progresses Numerical values can be appropriately distributed so as to increase the distribution.

  Further, in the embodiment, as the symbol variation effect progresses and the effect block advances, the unit effect value of each effect block determined by the overall control CPU 65a is accumulated, and based on the accumulated effect value (cumulative value). The numerical display effect is performed, and as the symbol variation effect progresses, the numerical value displayed as the numerical display effect increases, and the expectation that the specific notice effect will be executed gradually increases. It leads to improvement. The average value of the reference values determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the execution of the specific advance notice effect is determined is larger than the average value of the reference values determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the non-execution of the specific advance notice effect is determined. With this configuration, it is possible to recognize the possibility that the specific notice effect will be executed based on the numerical value displayed as the numerical value display effect, and the player to display the specific notice effect from the early stage of the symbol variation effect It is possible to increase the interest of the game and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, since the numerical display effect value displayed on the symbol display device 17 is easily changed (increased) easily as the symbol variation effect (effect block) progresses, the game is improved by the symbol variation effect. The expectation that the specific notice effect is displayed to the person can be enhanced. Furthermore, the numerical value displayed in the numerical display effect not only suggests the possibility of executing the specific notice effect, but also indicates the possibility that a hit game may occur as a result of the symbol variation effect. , The player's interest in numerical values is further increased.

  In the embodiment, a configuration is made so that a specific advance notice effect can be executed in the middle of execution of the first half of the reach of the super reach and the latter half of the effect of the super reach, which are the final version of the effect performed in the design change effect, and the design change effect is performed. Since the numerical display effect can be executed from the beginning or middle stage, in the early and middle stages of the design variation effect, the expectation of shifting to the first half of the super reach or the second half of the super reach through the numerical value displayed in the numerical display effect. It is possible to increase the interest in the overall production performed in the design variation production.

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

(1) In the embodiment, the number of assigned determination values in the specific notice effect execution determination table for determining execution / non-execution of the specific notice effect is changed according to the variation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. In other words, a fixed ratio may be used regardless of the type of variation pattern. Further, the number of determination values allocated in the specific notice effect execution determination table may be changed according to the determination result (positive determination or negative determination) of the hit determination means.
(2) In the embodiment, the symbol variation effect is divided into four effect blocks. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is divided into three or less effect blocks or five or more effect blocks. Also good.
(3) In the embodiment, the design variation production is divided into a plurality of production blocks based on the execution timing of the production such as reach display and development to the super reach production. It is not limited. That is, the effect block only needs to define an effect section to which the minimum assigned value is assigned in the numerical display effect.
(4) In the embodiment, the numerical value display effect is executed based on the accumulated value obtained by accumulating the numerical value for each effect block determined by the numerical value determining means as the effect block progresses. The numerical display effect may be executed based on the unit effect value determined for each effect block. Also in this case, by determining the reference value in advance, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the specific notice effect will be executed by the sum of the numerical values displayed as the numerical value display effect, and based on the sum of the numerical values (cumulative value). Since no numerical display effect is provided, an effect of concentrating the player's attention on the numerical value of the numerical display effect displayed for each effect block can be expected.
(5) In the embodiment, a reference value that suggests execution of the specific notice effect is determined, and in the order from the effect block on the end side to the effect block on the start side of the effect block of the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display means, It is configured to determine the unit effect value (numerical value) as a reference for performing the numerical display effect for each effect block by distributing the numerical value within the range of the determined reference value, but is not limited to this. The unit production value of each production block may be determined by sorting from the production block on the start side to the production block on the end side, and the unit production value of each production block in random order by distribution by random numbers etc. You may decide.
(6) In the embodiment, the minimum assigned value set in each effect block and the number of determination values assigned in each effect block addition value determination table are used as the effect block on the start side of the symbol variation effect specified in each effect block pattern. Although the unit effect value of the effect block on the end side of the symbol variation effect is set to be larger than the unit effect value, it is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily changed.
(7) In the embodiment, the first start winning opening (first start winning means) that is always open and the second starting winning opening (variable start winning opening, second start winning means) that opens and closes the winning opening are frame-shaped decorative bodies. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each start winning opening can be arranged at an appropriate position in the game area where the game balls flow down on the game board. For example, the first and second start winning openings may be arranged in the first ball flow path in the game area. Further, the first and second start winning holes may be provided in one device. Similarly, with regard to the arrangement of the start winning opening (special winning means), it can be arranged at an appropriate position in the game area where the game balls flow down on the game board.
(8) In the embodiment, the start winning means includes a first start winning means capable of winning a game ball with a certain probability and a second start winning means capable of varying the winning probability of the game ball. Although the detecting means is provided for each means and the winning of the game ball is individually detected, the winning detection means of the first and second winning detection means may be made common. That is, it may be configured not to distinguish between winning in the first start winning means and winning in the second winning detecting means.
(9) In the embodiment, all or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided by the sub-control means (overall control CPU). A part may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (overall control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and the sub control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(10) In the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the overall control means (overall control CPU). The overall control means (overall control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the CPU). In the embodiment, the overall control means (overall control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the overall control board and the display control board in the embodiment may be shared by a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the overall control unit can also be used for the lamp control unit that performs light emission control and the sound control unit that performs sound output control.
(11) In the embodiment, a special figure display means (special picture display) for displaying a special figure is provided independently of the symbol display means (design display device) for displaying a design symbol (decorative drawing). However, this is not a limitation. For example, you may make it display both a decoration drawing and a special figure in a symbol display means. Moreover, you may make it display on a symbol display means in common with a decorative drawing and a special drawing.

In addition, the following technical ideas are included in the embodiments, for example.
(A) A start winning means (30, 31) in which a game ball can win, and a hit determining means for determining whether or not a game will be triggered by winning the winning to the start winning means (30, 31) ( 60a) and a symbol display means (17, 50A, 50B) that performs a symbol variation effect upon winning the start winning means (30, 31), the determination result of the hit determination means (60a) is affirmative In the case of the gaming machine configured to display a predetermined hit display in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display means (17, 50A, 50B),
Triggered by winning the start winning means (30, 31), a specific notice effect that determines whether or not to execute a specific notice effect as a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a winning display being displayed in the symbol variation effect Execution decision means (65a);
Value determining means (65a) for determining a value suggesting execution of the specific notice effect;
The symbol display means (17, 50A, 50B) performs the value display effect based on the value determined by the value determining means (65a) between the start of the change of the symbol change effect and the execution timing of the specific notice effect. Value display effect execution means (65a),
When the specific notice effect execution determining means (65a) determines execution of the specific notice effect, the average value determined by the value determining means (65a) is determined by the specific notice effect execution determining means (65a). It is configured to be larger than the average value of the values determined by the value determining means (65a) when determining the non-execution of the production,
The symbol variation effect is divided into a plurality of effect blocks (BL1 to BL4), and is configured such that the value determining means (65a) determines a value for each effect block (BL1 to BL4),
The value display effect execution means (65a) is a cumulative value obtained by accumulating values for each effect block (BL1 to BL4) determined by the value determination means (65a) as the effect blocks (BL1 to BL4) progress. The gist of the present invention is that the symbol display means (17, 50A, 50B) performs a value display effect based on the above.
In this way, since the possibility that the specific notice effect will be executed can be recognized by the value before the execution timing of the specific notice effect, the player's expectation that the specific notice effect will be displayed is increased. The fun of gaming can be improved.
Also, by determining the value for each effect block that divides the symbol variation effect, and displaying the value based on the accumulated value of the value for each effect block as the effect progresses, the specific notice effect is Expectation to be executed can be gradually increased, and interest can be improved.
(B) The value determining means (65a) determines a reference value as a value suggesting the execution of the specific notice effect, and the effect of the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display means (17, 50A, 50B) Summary that it is configured to determine the value of each production block (BL1 to BL4) by allocating the determined reference value in the order from the production block on the end side of the block (BL1 to BL4) to the production block on the start side And
In this way, by assigning values in the order of the effect block on the end side to the effect block on the start side of the effect block of the design variation effect, the expectation that the specific notice effect will be executed as the design variation effect progresses is increased. The values can be appropriately distributed so that the distribution is as follows.
(C) When the value determination means (65a) distributes the determined reference value to a plurality of effect blocks (BL1 to BL4), the symbol variation effect is more than the value to be distributed to the effect block on the start side of the symbol variation effect. The gist is that the value assigned to the effect block on the end side is increased.
In this way, the value displayed on the symbol display means greatly changes as the effect block progresses, so that it is possible to increase the expectation that the specific notice effect will be displayed to the player.
(D) A start winning means (30, 31) in which a game ball can win, and a hit determining means for determining whether or not a game will be triggered by winning the winning to the start winning means (30, 31) ( 60a) and a symbol display means (17, 50A, 50B) that performs a symbol variation effect upon winning the start winning means (30, 31), the determination result of the hit determination means (60a) is affirmative In the case of the gaming machine configured to display a predetermined hit display in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display means (17, 50A, 50B),
Triggered by winning the start winning means (30, 31), a specific notice effect that determines whether or not to execute a specific notice effect as a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a winning display being displayed in the symbol variation effect Execution decision means (65a);
Value determining means (65a) for determining a value suggesting execution of the specific notice effect;
The symbol display means (17, 50A, 50B) performs the value display effect based on the value determined by the value determining means (65a) between the start of the change of the symbol change effect and the execution timing of the specific notice effect. Value display effect execution means (65a),
When the specific notice effect execution determining means (65a) determines execution of the specific notice effect, the average value determined by the value determining means (65a) is determined by the specific notice effect execution determining means (65a). It is configured to be larger than the average value of the values determined by the value determining means (65a) when determining the non-execution of the production,
In the case where the specific notice effect execution determining means (65a) has decided to execute the specific notice effect, the value determining means (65a) determines the value determined by the hit determining means (60a) when the determination result is affirmative. The gist is that the average value is configured to be larger than the average value determined by the value determining means (65a) when the determination result of the hit determining means (60a) is negative.
In this way, since the possibility that the specific notice effect will be executed can be recognized by the value before the execution timing of the specific notice effect, the player's expectation that the specific notice effect will be displayed is increased. The fun of gaming can be improved.
Moreover, since the possibility that a hit game will occur differs depending on the value, the player's interest in the value is further increased.
(E) The value determining means (65a) determines a reference value as a value that suggests execution of the specific notice effect, and assigns a minimum to each effect block (BL1 to BL4) based on the determined reference value End of symbol change effect production blocks (BL1 to BL4) performed by the symbol display means (17, 50A, 50B) by determining the allocated value and subtracting the total of the minimum allocated values from the reference value. The added value of each production block (BL1 to BL4) is determined by allocating in the order of the production block (BL1 to BL4) on the side from the production block on the side (BL1 to BL4), and from the minimum assigned value and addition value of each block Determine the value for each block.
According to the invention including such a configuration, the remaining value is distributed to each block after determining a reference value as a reference for performing the value display effect for each effect block (BL1 to BL4) in advance. Thus, the value display effect can be appropriately performed from the start of the symbol variation effect, and the expectation for the specific notice effect to be executed can be gradually increased.
(F) Triggered by winning to the start winning means (30, 31), a variation pattern determining means (60a) for determining a variation pattern for specifying the effect content of the symbol variation effect,
When the specific notice effect execution determining means (65a) has decided to execute the specific notice effect, the execution control means (65a) for executing the specific notice effect by the symbol display means (17, 50A, 50B),
As the variation pattern, a variation pattern in which the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect and the symbol is changed and then the normal reach effect is performed in which the symbol is stopped, and the effect that is different from the normal reach effect after the reach display is displayed. Including a variation pattern in which a super-reach production with a higher expectation level than normal reach production is performed and the symbols are stopped and displayed later,
When the variation pattern determining means (60a) determines a variation pattern in which a super reach effect is performed, the specific advance notice effect execution determining means (65a) is configured to determine execution of the specific advance notice effect, When the specific notice effect execution determining means (65a) decides to execute the specific notice effect, the execution control means (65a) is configured to execute the specific notice effect while the super reach effect is being executed. To do.

17 Symbol display device (display means)
30 First starting prize opening (starting winning means)
31 Second starting prize opening (starting prize means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means)
65a General control CPU (specific notice effect execution execution means, value display effect execution means)
70 Display control board (display control means)

Claims (1)

A start winning means capable of winning a game ball, a hit determining means for determining whether or not a game is to be generated when triggered by the winning at the start winning means, and a winning at the start winning means are performed. In a gaming machine comprising display control means for controlling display of a symbol variation effect, and configured to display a predetermined hit display in the symbol variation effect when the determination result of the hit determination unit is affirmative,
Triggered by winning the start winning means, specific notice effect execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute a specific notice effect as a notice effect suggesting the possibility of a winning display being displayed in the symbol variation effect;
A value display effect executing means for causing a display means to perform a value display effect for displaying a value suggesting the execution of the specific notice effect between the start of the change of the symbol change effect and the execution timing of the specific notice effect,
The value display effect executing means is configured to cumulatively change the value displayed in the value display effect,
When the specific notice effect execution determining means decides to execute the specific notice effect, the average value of the value that is finally displayed in the value display effect is determined by the specific notice effect execution determining means not to execute the specific notice effect. If configured to be larger than the average value of the value to be finally displayed in the value display effect,
In the case where the specific notice effect execution determining means determines execution of the specific notice effect, the average value of the values finally displayed in the value display effect when the determination result of the hit determining means is affirmative is A gaming machine configured to be larger than an average value of values finally displayed in the value display effect when a determination result of the determination means is negative.