JP2017140320A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To configure a special presentation to be performed till the end and thereby to prevent a decline of game amusement.SOLUTION: In a special presentation to be performed during a period in which a plurality of times of symbol variations is performed, a specific presentation, in which a pseudo variation from a variation start of symbols till a pseudo stop thereof being counted as one time is performed a predetermined number of times during a definite variation from a variation start of the symbols till a definite stop thereof, is set in a plurality of kinds where a performance number of times of the pseudo variation is different. When a main control CPU determines a winning, a symbol display device is caused to perform the specific presentation in which pseudo variations are set with a same number of times as a residual variation number of times obtained by subtracting, from a specified variation number of times, a variation number of times of the definite variations which have been already performed as the special presentation before the determination.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which symbol variation is executed by a display means capable of displaying effects related to various games.

  A pachinko machine as a gaming machine hits a starting prize device (starting prize means) provided in the gaming board when a pachinko ball that is driven into the gaming area of the gaming board and flows down the gaming area wins a win. Whether or not the hit determination means determines, and at the display device, the effect display including the symbol variation is started. Then, when the winning determination means makes a winning determination and the symbols stopped and displayed on the display device become a specific combination (for example, a triple of the same symbols, etc.), the winning game is established and the player receives a prize. An opportunity to win the ball is given. And in the pachinko machine, when a plurality of performance states (effect modes) with different performance contents to be displayed on the display device are set and a predetermined execution condition is satisfied, a special effect different from that before the execution condition is satisfied There is one configured to switch to a state (special effect mode) and cause the display device to perform a special effect based on the special effect state over a plurality of symbol variations. Such a pachinko machine is disclosed in Patent Document 1.

JP 2014-226324 A

  By the way, in the conventional pachinko machine, when the hit determining means determines a hit at the start of the special effect state or during the special effect state, a reach effect based on the hit determination is displayed on the display means. It is set to shift to winning games. For this reason, in the special performance state, there is a problem that the player is recognized that the winning determination means determines the winning and the winning game is won, and the interest of the game is lowered.

  In view of the above-described problems inherent in conventional gaming machines, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve this problem, and the hit determination is made in a special performance state that is executed when a specific execution condition is satisfied. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which a special effect is executed until the end even in the case where the game is played, thereby preventing a decrease in the interest of the game.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application provides:
A hit determination means (60a) that determines whether or not a hit is made when a predetermined condition is met, and a symbol variation is executed based on the determination result of the hit determination means (60a), and effects related to various games are displayed. In a gaming machine equipped with possible display means (17),
A special effect execution means (65a) for causing the display means (17) to perform a special effect in a plurality of symbol variations when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied;
Hit determination of the hit determination means (60a) performed at the start of the special effect state for performing the multiple special effects, or hit determination of the hit determination means (60a) performed during the special effect state A notification effect execution means (65a) for causing the display means (17) to execute a notification effect for notifying whether or not the determination result is a hit,
A plurality of types of specific effects that execute a pseudo variation a predetermined number of times during a definite variation from the start of symbol variation to the final stop are configured, and the number of times of execution of the pseudo variation is different for each specific effect,
The notification effect executing means (65a) is configured to execute the notification effect in the symbol variation of the specified number of fluctuations from the start of the special effect state,
When the hit determination means (60a) determines a hit, in the special effect state, the pseudo number of fluctuations equal to the remaining number of fluctuations obtained by subtracting the number of fluctuations of the confirmed fluctuation executed until the determination is subtracted from the specified number of fluctuations. The gist is that the display means is made to perform the specific effect in which the variation is set.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the special determination state starts or during the special production state, when the hit determination means determines a hit, the number of fluctuations of the pseudo variation in the specific production performed after the determination is made, and Since the number of changes of the definite variation performed when the hit determination means does not determine the hit is the same, the symbol change executed in the special effect state can be appropriately displayed to the end. As a result, even if the hit determination means determines that the winning is given during the special effect, the special effect can be appropriately displayed to the end, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The invention according to claim 2 of the present application is
Between the start of the special effect state and the execution of the notification effect, and when the hit determination means (60a) determines a hit between the start of the special effect state and the execution of the notification effect. When the hit determination means (60a) does not determine the hit between the start of the special effect state and the execution of the notification effect, the display means (17) The gist is that it is configured to be performed.
According to the second aspect of the invention, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the winning is determined between the start of the special effect state and the execution of the notification effect, and the specified number of fluctuations in the special effect state. Since the symbol variation is executed until the end, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The invention according to claim 3 of the present application is
The gist is that during the special effect state, the stop symbol to be displayed on the display means (17) is displayed in an indistinguishable or difficult to distinguish manner.
According to the third aspect of the present invention, it becomes difficult to understand the break of the symbol variation executed during the special effect state, and the player's interest in the special effect can be sustained for a long time.

The invention according to claim 4 of the present application is
When the hit determining means (60a) determines a hit between the start of the special effect state and the execution of the notification effect, it is the same as the remaining number of fluctuations in the specific effect performed after the determination. If the hit determination means (60a) does not determine the hit between the start of the special effect state and the execution of the notification effect, the remaining amount The gist of the present invention is that the production contents of each fixed fluctuation executed with the number of fluctuations are indistinguishable or difficult to distinguish.
According to the invention of claim 4, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the pseudo variation due to the specific effect is being performed.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, even if a win is determined in a special performance state that is executed when a specific execution condition is established, the special performance is executed to the end, so that it is possible to prevent the gaming interest from deteriorating. Can do.

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 content of the jackpot game which concerns on special figure 1 and special figure 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B19 of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is a timing chart which shows the aspect of the pattern fluctuation which arises in the special production of special production mode. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern of the hit and the variation pattern of deviation set in the variation pattern table used in the special effect mode. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the deviation variation pattern and the special production pattern of deviation. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the winning variation pattern and the winning special effect pattern, and shows the contents of the pseudo change in each special effect pattern It is a flowchart which shows special effect execution processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special effect performed by the image display part of a symbol display apparatus in special effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the alerting | reporting effect performed by the image display part of a symbol display apparatus, Comprising: (a) shows the effect state before the display of a winning result, (b) is a case where it is won by big hit The effect state is shown, and (c) shows the effect state when the jackpot is not won. It is a figure which shows the special effect pattern table of the example of a change which set the some special effect pattern of the detachment corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of deviation.

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

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens front and rear, and an outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. An inner frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding the game board 20 is detachably assembled to the front side of the opening, and a predetermined condition is established on the back side of the game board 20 (start winning prize opening described later) A symbol display device (symbol display means) 17 as an effect execution means for effecting a symbol change effect by variably displaying an effect design (hereinafter referred to as a decoration diagram) triggered by the pachinko ball winning (30, 31) is removable. It is arranged. Further, the front side of the middle frame 12 is covered with a glass plate for transparently protecting the game board 20 or a transparent protective plate (not shown) formed of a transparent synthetic resin material so as to cover the window 13a opened forward and backward. The constructed front frame 13 as a decorative frame is assembled so as to be openable and closable, and a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be 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. (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. In the embodiment, the pachinko balls stored in the upper ball tray 14 can be continuously fired toward the game board 20 at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 s (seconds) interval). Further, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device is changed in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, so that the game area The launch position of the pachinko ball to 20a can be arbitrarily changed. In the embodiment, as the symbol display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various designs, characters, and the like in addition to a decorative drawing is accommodated in an accommodation case is used, but is not limited thereto. Instead, various known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a drum-type symbol display device and a dot matrix-type symbol display device can be adopted. Further, the upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled to the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed.

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

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

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member made of veneer material or synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 can be attached to and detached from the back side of the game board 20. It is assembled. A guide rail 21 that is curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and is disposed on the middle frame 12 in a substantially circular game area 20 a defined by the guide rail 21. A game is played when a pachinko ball launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) is launched. Further, the game board 20 has an opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at an appropriate position, and various game board installation parts (specifically, a frame shape to be described later) with respect to each installation opening. Decoration body 25, special prize-winning device 40, gate member 48, normal prize-winning device 45, 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 called a center role is attached, and the image display unit (display unit) 17a of the symbol display device 17 is connected to the front side of the game board 20 via a display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. It is configured to face. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 20a. When the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a come into contact with the game nails 23, the flow direction is irregular. It is configured to change. Further, a special winning device having a special winning opening (special winning means) 41 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can be won at a mounting opening opened at the lower right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. (Winning means) 40 is attached.

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

  The game board 20 is provided with winning holes 30, 31, 41, 46 at appropriate positions where pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can be won. With the winning of a pachinko ball (specifically, detection of each winning detection sensor 34, 35, 44, 47a, 47b, which will be described later) as a payout condition for the winning ball, the number of payout balls determined for each winning slot is paid out. It is configured to be. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a winning prize opening (starting prize means) 30 is established in which a winning condition of a prize ball is established and a starting condition of a symbol variation effect (a special figure fluctuation display described later) is established in response to a winning of a pachinko ball. , 31 and a special winning opening (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 opening 46 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 and 31 are provided in each of the first ball flow path and the second ball flow path, and the special winning port 41 is provided in the second ball flow path of the game area 20a. In addition, the normal winning opening 46 is provided in each of the first ball flow path and the second ball flow path in the game area 20a. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a big hit game is set as the win game.

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

  That is, in the embodiment, the first start winning opening 30 is configured such that pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a (first ball flow path) can always win with a certain probability, and the second start winning opening 31 is By driving the start winning solenoid 32, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be varied. Here, in the state where the opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the closed position, the pachinko ball is prevented from winning the second start winning opening 31 and flows down the game area 20a (first ball flow path). Is set so that 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 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 port 31, so that the game area 20 a (first ball flow path) ) The probability that a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path in the game area 20a wins the second start winning opening 31 is higher than the probability that the pachinko ball flowing down the first starting winning opening 30 It is set as follows. 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, triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the starting winning detection sensor 34 corresponding to the first starting winning port 30 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the first starting winning port 30). The main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, when the winning ball payout condition is satisfied triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the second start winning port 31 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning port 31) The main control CPU 60a pays out a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, you may make it make the number of payout prize balls at the time of winning the pachinko ball to the 1st start winning opening 30 and the 2nd starting winning opening 31 differ.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a uses the detection of pachinko balls by the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 30 and 31) as a game start condition, and the main control CPU 60a receives winning information (described later). (Various random information such as a random number for determination per special figure) and lottery per special figure (big hit determination) to be described later is performed based on the acquired information. Based on the result of lottery per special figure, the symbol change effect is executed in the symbol display device 17, and the special figure change is executed in special figure display units 50A and 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, the decoration figure is confirmed and stopped with a symbol combination (for example, a set of three same ornament drawings) that becomes a predetermined hit display (big hit display) on the symbol display device 17. By being displayed, a winning game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player is given, and a winning game is performed in which the special winning opening 41 is opened under a predetermined opening condition with the occurrence of the winning game. Is provided with an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  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. The main control board 60 outputs a control signal to the payout control board (not shown) when the detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 is input. The ball payout device is configured to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out from the ball payout device is set in advance for each starting port where a pachinko ball has won as described above.

(About the special prize device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device 40 is arranged in a game area 20 a at a lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. The special winning device 40 includes an opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 43 that opens and closes a special winning opening 41 serving as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a, and a special winning solenoid 42 (a driving means). In accordance with the driving of FIG. 8), the opening / closing body 43 is configured to be displaced between a closed position where it closes and an open position where it opens. Further, the special prize device 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 8) as special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special prize opening 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is wired to the main control board 60. When the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, the special winning detection sensor 44 outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a The control signal is output to the payout control board with the input of the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as a payout condition for the winning ball, and a preset number (15 in the embodiment) of the ball payout device is set. The ball is paid out. Here, the special 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 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning opening 46 provided in the normal winning device 45 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a of the game board 20, and the game area The pachinko ball that flows down 20a is configured so that it can always win with a certain probability. Further, the normal winning device 45 is provided with normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b (see FIG. 8) as normal winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening 46.

  Here, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning device 45 provided with a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of normal winning openings 46 is arranged in the first ball flow path of the gaming area 20a. In addition, a normal winning device 45 provided with a predetermined number (one in the embodiment) of normal winning ports 46 is provided in the second ball flow path of the gaming area 20a. Further, the normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b are provided for the left and right normal winning devices 45 and 45, and in the following description, the sensor corresponding to the left normal winning device 45 is designated as the first normal winning detection sensor 47a. The sensor corresponding to the right normal winning device 45 is referred to as a second normal winning detection sensor 47b. Both the normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b are connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and the prize balls indicate that the detection signals from the normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. As the payout conditions, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of prize balls. Specifically, the winning ball is triggered by the detection of a pachinko ball by the first normal winning detection sensor 47a corresponding to the left normal winning device 45 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the normal winning port 46 of the left normal winning device 45). When the payout condition is established, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (seven in the embodiment) of prize balls. The payout of the winning ball is triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the second normal winning detection sensor 47b corresponding to the right normal winning device 45 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the normal winning port 46 of the right normal winning device 45). When the condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (eight in the embodiment) of prize balls. It should be noted that the number of paid-out prize balls at the time of winning a pachinko ball to the normal winning ports 46, 46 of the left and right normal winning devices 45, 45 may be the same.

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

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

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The special figure display sections (display means) 50A and 50B show the result of special figure determination (lottery per special figure) that is performed when the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 are won. It is a display unit that displays a special symbol for notification (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display units 50A and 50B display a change display (hereinafter, special figure fluctuation) triggered by winning the first start winning opening 30 (detected by the first start winning detection sensor 34). The first special figure display section 50A for starting the display (which may be referred to as a display) and the second special start display starting with the winning of the second start winning opening 31 (detection by the second start winning detection sensor 35). Each of the special figure display parts 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) light emitting display parts. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 30, a special figure variation display is performed in which the light emission display part of the first special figure display part 50A is sequentially turned on and off, and finally the light emission display part One of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light is definitely turned on. In addition, when a pachinko ball is won in the second start winning opening 31, a special figure change display is performed in which the light emission display part of the second special figure display part 50B is turned on / off, and finally the light emission display part is displayed. It is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special drawings according to a lighting position (lighting pattern) that is definitely lit. In addition, although each light emission display part of an Example is comprised by LED, it is not restricted to this, What is necessary is just a form which can change a display mode by changing a lighting position suitably, and a 7 segment display or a dot matrix display Display device, small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying special figures.

  Here, the special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit. Can be displayed. Specifically, as the special charts that can be displayed in each of the special chart display units 50A and 50B, there are 100 special charts as a big hit display (big hit symbol) capable of recognizing a big hit, and an outlier display that can recognize a deviation ( One type of special figure is set for 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 display, the determined special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B in a fixed stop state. It should be noted that the number of special symbols as the jackpot symbol and the off symbol that can be displayed on each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, a special figure as a winning display (big hit display) is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, so that a winning game corresponding to the winning display (big hit game) is subsequently given to the player. It has come to be. 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 holding display units 52 and 53 are configured to receive winning information (a variety of random numbers for determination per special figure, which will be described later) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31. When the random number information is stored as special figure start hold information (start hold information) in the internal storage means (main control RAM 60c in the embodiment), the number of hold of the special figure start hold information can be specified. It is a display part to do. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure hold display units 52, 53 receive the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 as the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure hold display unit 52 that displays the number of holds stored as the first special figure start hold information, and winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 The main control RAM 60c includes a second special figure hold display unit 53 that displays the number of holds stored as the second special figure start hold information, and each of the special figure hold display units 52, 53 includes a plurality of (in the embodiment, 2) each of the light emitting display sections. A first special figure hold display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is provided, and the second special figure is displayed. A second special figure hold display section 53 is provided in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the start hold information. That is, the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53 notify the number of the first special figure change display and the second special figure change display that are held (the number of symbol change effects). The

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

(About the general map display 55)
The normal map display unit 55 is a normal notification for showing the result of the universal map determination (lottery per universal map) triggered by the pachinko ball detection of the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 48). It is a display unit that displays a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a general figure) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, in the general-purpose display unit 55, a plurality of types of general-purpose figures are changed in response to the detection of the pachinko sphere of the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko sphere of the gate member 48). Fluctuation display for deriving general maps (hereinafter sometimes referred to as general map variation display) is performed. In the embodiment, a plurality of types (two types in the embodiment) of common maps are displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the general diagram is shown by the light emitting mode in which only the left LED is lit and the light emitting mode in which only the right LED is lit. In the following description, a common figure indicated by lighting only the right LED is referred to as a general figure “0”, and a common figure indicated by lighting only the left LED is referred to as a common figure “1”. Then, from the final lighting result of the general map display section 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. Specifically, the universal map “1” is displayed on the universal map display unit 55 in the case of the universal map, and the universal map “0” is displayed in the case of a deviation. In other words, the universal map that can recognize this universal map is the display result of the universal map, and the universal map that can recognize the disparity is the display result of the disparate map. In other words, the common figure display unit 55 of the embodiment changes the symbol in accordance with the detection of the gate sensor 49 (ball passage detecting means) and displays the determination result of the common figure determination (second hit determination). It functions as a symbol display means.

(Regarding the general map hold display 56)
The usual figure hold display unit 56 stores ball passage detection information (various random number information such as random numbers for judgment per common figure) acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48 in an internal storage means (implemented). In the example, in the case where it is stored in the main control RAM 60c as general-purpose start hold information (start-start hold information), it is a display unit that displays the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light-emitting display units, and the general map hold display unit 56 holds depending on the display contents of the general map hold display unit 56. The number of changes in the usual map is informed. The number of reserved general-purpose drawings stored in the general-purpose map display 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48, and decremented by 1 when the map-variable display is started. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the general-purpose start reserved memory number, and the general-purpose start reserved memory number can be added up to the upper limit number. Specifically, in the general-purpose hold display unit 56 of the embodiment, when the general-purpose start storage number is 1 to 2, the general-purpose hold display unit 56 is lit in order from the top, and the general-purpose start storage number is 3 In the case of .about.4, the usual figure hold display section 56 blinks in order from the top, so that the number of holds on which the usual figure change display is performed can be grasped.

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

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device (display means) 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c that can display the decorative illustrations in a variable manner. With the winning of the second start winning opening 31 as a trigger, the decorative drawing of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c starts to change. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions 27 at which one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect are set, and each symbol row 26a, 26b, A symbol combination of decorations to be displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 combining the effective stop positions 27 of 26c is displayed. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, three symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a horizontal and horizontal manner, and an effective stop position 27 of the decorative drawing is provided for each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. 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 and the number of stored special drawing start hold information (described later) 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, 500 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display) based on the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize detection sensor. 500 ms is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (second special diagram variation display) based on 35 detection. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decoration diagram means that the decoration diagram displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is not continuously stopped for the special figure variation interval time. is there. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in the fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing fluctuation interval time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The probability variation function is based on the fact that the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol (specific symbol). This is a function for giving a probability change state in which the probability is changed from a low probability (168/65536 in the embodiment) to a high probability (1516/65536 in the embodiment). Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the embodiment, the jackpot to which the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is the probability variation jackpot, and the jackpot to which the probability variation state is not imparted is the non-probability variation jackpot. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the jackpot will fluctuate with a high probability and the jackpot game is likely to occur, so the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player will be the probability variation jackpot. Playing games while expecting. In addition, during the period during which the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state is continuously given until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the probability variation state is imparted, and the state is changed to the non-probability variation condition on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. It can also be. Here, the predetermined condition may be the number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) executed after the probability variation state is given. 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 once per normal figure, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening / closing member 33. It can also be realized by increasing the number of times the member 33 is opened, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the second privilege gaming state is referred to as a shortened state, and the shortened state in the embodiment is set by combining the above (1) to (3). In addition, a state where the variable state is not assigned is referred to as a non-variable state. That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko balls to the second start winning opening 31 is improved.

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

  In the state where the variable state is applied, the opening / closing member 33 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from the state where the variable state is not applied. Specifically, in the state where the variable state is not given, when a win is selected in the normal map display (in the case of a normal map), a predetermined time (200 ms in the embodiment) has elapsed after the opening / closing member 33 is opened. An opening operation is performed once to maintain the opening state until the time has elapsed. On the other hand, in the state in which the variable state is assigned, when the normal map change display is won (in the case of the normal map), the open / close member 33 is kept open until a predetermined open time elapses. The opening operation to maintain is performed 5 times. Specifically, the opening operation of 896 ms, 960 ms, 960 ms, 960 ms, and 1024 ms is performed, and the interval time during which the opening and closing member 33 is held in the closed state during each opening operation is set to 640 ms, 560 ms, 560 ms, and 560 ms. Has been. That is, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the opening and closing member 33 is longer than in the state where the variable state is not given, and it is set to operate advantageously for the player. . In addition, a maximum number of winnings (three in the embodiment) that allows a winning to the second start winning port 31 per one ordinary figure is set, and the number of winnings after opening the opening / closing member 33 is set. When the upper limit number of winnings (closing condition) is reached, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 33 is forcibly terminated and closed.

  Here, according to the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2 as a jackpot display) that won the jackpot, it is configured to determine the period (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of shortening) for which the variable state is given. Yes. In addition, the number of times of change to which a change state is given may change depending not only on the jackpot symbol but also on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot determination (i.e. whether it is a probable change state or whether it is a change state). It is configured. In the embodiment, when the big hit determination is won by the detection of the pachinko ball by the first start winning detection sensor 34 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start winning opening 30), the type of the big hit symbol and the big hit determination are determined. The number of times of change is determined according to the gaming state at the time of winning. Then, when the big hit determination is won by the detection of the pachinko ball by the second start winning detection sensor 35 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31), the number of times of change depending on the type of the big hit symbol Is determined. Note that the relationship between the type of jackpot symbol won for the jackpot and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot determination and the number of times of change given after the jackpot game will be described in detail later.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special chart display section 50A or the second special chart display section 50B as a result of the special chart fluctuation display, and the winning jackpot game ( The opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened / closed in accordance with the type of the jackpot symbol). 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 ports 30 and 31 is affirmative, the big hit game is determined. In addition, regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a probable change state or whether it is a variable state) at the time when the determination result of the big hit determination is a positive determination, in the special effect mode (described later) that shifts after the big hit game, the probability change state and A variable state is assigned (see FIG. 3).

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when a win is given by the big hit determination by the main control CPU 60 a, a big hit game is given. Here, in the embodiment, when the special figure 1 as a big hit symbol is displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A as a fixed stop display, the big hit game is given. Similarly, when the special figure 2 as a big hit symbol is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B as a definite stop display, a big hit game is given.

(About the first 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 gives the first big hit game To do. The first jackpot game is a state in which the probable state and the variable are changed during the execution of the seven symbol variation effects after the first jackpot game is finished when the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game with a short state. Regardless of the gaming state (non-probability / non-change state, probability change / non-change state, non-probability / change state, probability change / short state) when the first jackpot game is determined, After one big hit game, the probability variation state and the variation state are given over the execution of seven symbol variation effects.

  Further, in the first jackpot game in the embodiment, regardless of the game state at the time when the first jackpot game is determined, the special prize winning port 41 of the special prize winning device 40 is opened and closed in the same opening / closing manner. It has become. 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 “7”. In the first jackpot game, the opening / closing body 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation of opening the special winning opening 41 continuously from the start to the end of the round game in the first to fourth round games. ing. That is, the first to fourth round games of the first jackpot game are constituted by all-open round games. The all-open round game is a round game in which the opening / closing body 43 performs a long-time opening operation that opens from the start to the end of the round game, and the opening / closing body 43 is opened only once in each round game. Yes.

  Here, in the first jackpot game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of each round game, and the opening / closing body 43 is set to “25.0 (seconds) at the maximum in each round game. ”For a long time. In the first jackpot game, “12.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “11.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the first jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. That is, the first jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which a prize ball is obtained in 15 round games from the first round to the 15th round.

(About the second jackpot game based on the second special figure start hold information)
When the determination result of the big hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 31) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a gives the second big hit game To do. The second jackpot game has a probability variation state and a change state during the execution of the seven symbol variation effects after the second jackpot game ends when the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game with a short state. Regardless of the game state (non-probability / non-change state, probability change / non-change state, non-probability / change state, probability change / short state) when the second jackpot game is determined, After the big hit game of 2, the probability variation state is given over the execution of seven symbol variation effects. That is, the second jackpot game is the same as the first jackpot game.

  Further, in the second jackpot game in the embodiment, the special winning opening 41 of the special winning device 40 is opened and closed in the same opening / closing manner regardless of the gaming state at the time when the second jackpot game is determined. It has become. Specifically, the second jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. In the first jackpot game, the opening / closing body 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation of opening the special winning opening 41 continuously from the start to the end of the round game in the first to the 15th round games. ing. That is, the first to fifteenth round games of the first jackpot game are constituted by all-open round games.

  Here, in the second jackpot game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of each round game, and the opening / closing body 43 is set to “25.0 (seconds) at the maximum in each round game. ”For a long time. In the first jackpot game, “12.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “11.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the first jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. That is, the second jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which a prize ball is obtained in 15 round games from the first round to the 15th round.

(About the game production mode)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a plurality of game effect modes in which the effect contents (display contents) of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 are different. Here, the game effect mode is a game state that suggests or informs the player whether or not the game state at that time is a probable change state and suggests or notifies the player whether or not the game state is a variable state. A suggestion image is displayed on the symbol display device 17 to perform a game effect. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the game effect mode can be changed when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied.

  The game effect mode according to the embodiment includes a normal effect mode corresponding to a game state (non-probability change / non-change state) determined by the main control CPU 60a to give neither a probability change state nor a change state, and a probability change. Probability change mode corresponding to the gaming state (probability change / short change state) determined to give both the state and the change state, and a special effect for executing the symbol change of the specified number of changes in the symbol display device 17 A special effect mode to be executed by the symbol display device 17 is set. Note that the types of game effect modes are not limited to these, and other game effect modes can be set. Moreover, the game state suggestion image displayed on the symbol display device 17 in each of the game effect modes (the normal effect mode, the probability change effect mode, and the special effect mode) does not have to be one type, and for each of these game effect modes. A plurality of types of game state suggestion images can be set.

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

(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 according to the embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an effect control board 65 that controls overall game effects, a display control board 70 that controls display contents on the symbol display device 17, and the pachinko machine 10. Are provided with a lamp control board 72 that performs light emission control of various light emission effects means (lamp device 18 and the like) and a sound control board 73 that performs sound output control of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the presentation 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, and the pachinko machine 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 effect control board 65, the display control board 70 displays a symbol variation effect such as a symbol (decorative diagram) displayed on the symbol display device 17 or a background image. Configured to control content. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting / extinguishing timings, light emission intensities, and the like of various light emission effecting units provided in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. Yes. The sound control board 73 controls the timing of audio output from each speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10, the output contents, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing and reading are provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b, and the gate sensor 49 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a includes display units of the game information display unit M (first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53, and general figure display unit 55). , The general map hold display unit 56 and the status display unit 58) are connected, and based on the control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each detection sensor 34, 35, 44, 48, 47a, 47b, Display control of each display part 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58 of the game information display part M is performed. The main control CPU 60a is connected to a start winning solenoid 32 linked to the opening / closing member 33 for opening / closing the second start winning opening 31 and a special winning solenoid 42 linked to the opening / closing body 43 for opening / closing the special winning opening 41. The corresponding opening / closing member 33 and the opening / closing body 43 are opened and closed by driving the solenoids 32 and 42 based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. Then, the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the special winning solenoid 42 so that the opening / closing body 43 opens and closes in an opening / closing manner according to the type of the big hit game, and the long-time opening control and opening / closing body for opening and closing the opening / closing body 43 for a long time. The system is configured to execute short-time opening control for causing 43 to open for a short time.

  The main control CPU 60a determines 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 are set such as a random number for variable pattern primary allocation, a random number for secondary distribution of special pattern variation, a random number for determining per common map, and a random number for determining general map. The main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (0.004 seconds in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. Thus, a random number is acquired according to the timing when 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, 124 kinds of integer values from “0” to “123” 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 kind of special figure display indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 kinds of special figure display indicating the winning of the big hit, Based on the value of the special figure determination random number, the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. ing. That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize is obtained. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 35, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified for each type of jackpot game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so The type of jackpot game to be given after the end is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number functions as a random number for determining the type of winning game (big hit game). In addition, as described above, whether or not the probability variation state and the variable state are given after the big hit game is uniquely determined for each type of the big hit game, and the special figure determining random number is the probability variation state and the variable state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not to give. Furthermore, one or a plurality of variable state grant periods (number of variable times) given after the big hit game are determined for each type of big hit game, and the special figure determining random number determines the variable period grant period. It also has a function as a random number.

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

  The random number for primary distribution of the special figure fluctuation pattern determines one special figure fluctuation pattern group from a plurality of special figure fluctuation pattern groups obtained by grouping special figure fluctuation patterns for specifying the production contents in the design fluctuation production for each production content. It is a random number used when In the embodiment, 229 kinds of integer values “0” to “228” are set as the random numbers for primary distribution of the special figure fluctuation pattern, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). ing. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution random number is obtained by converting one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the special figure fluctuation pattern group determined based on the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution random number. It is a random number used when making a decision. In the embodiment, 251 kinds of integer values from “0” to “250” are set as the special figure variation pattern secondary distribution random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). It has become. That is, the effect contents in the symbol variation effect are roughly specified by the special map variation pattern primary distribution random number, and one special map variation pattern is specified by the special map variation pattern secondary distribution random number. .

  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, the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution random number, the special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution random number are first started. With the pachinko ball winning the winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 (more specifically, the first starting winning detection sensor 34 or the second starting winning detection sensor 35 detecting the pachinko ball), The main control CPU 60a acquires the random numbers temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c at the same timing. Each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 Are used in common, and the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers corresponding to the winning timings to the start winning ports 30, 31.

  The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate member 48 (more specifically, when the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko ball). ing. Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a when the gate sensor 49 is detected, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure and a random number for determining a normal pattern variation pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, thereby A random number is acquired in accordance with the timing when the detection signal of the sensor 49 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The passage detection information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko sphere passes through the gate sensor 49 is temporarily stored in a predetermined map storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as the map start hold information. It is configured to be stored in memory. The general-purpose map storage area is stored in the main control RAM 60c in the order in which it is stored in the main control RAM 60c. The normal start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in order.

  The random number for determining the normal figure is a random number used in the determination for the normal figure (lottery per general figure) as to whether or not the second start winning opening 31 is opened (per normal figure) as a result of the normal figure fluctuation. . In the embodiment, 65536 integer values of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). The random number for allocating 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, the passage detection information (usually stored in the main control RAM 60c) triggered by the passage of the pachinko sphere through the gate member 48 (more specifically, when the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko sphere). The main control CPU 60a obtains a hit determination random number, a normal variation pattern distribution random number, and the like) at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The big hit determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not the big hit is made using the hit determination random number (big hit determination). There are a total of 65536 possible hit determination random numbers from “0” to “65535”. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from integers. Here, the number of determination values set for the jackpot determination value differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state described above is applied at the time when the jackpot determination is performed. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values (1516 in the embodiment) set in the probability variation state is larger than the number of jackpot determination values (168 in the embodiment) set in the non-probability state. Many are set. In other words, by increasing the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state, a jackpot game is likely to occur.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The determination value for special figure determination is displayed on the fixed stop display on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B as a big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special drawing display unit 50A when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol using the special figure determining random number. In this embodiment, the special figure determination value is set to an integer value of “0” to “123” corresponding to the 124 types of the special figure determination random numbers described above. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are associated with each value individually.

  In addition, an effect execution determination value (reach determination value) is stored in the main control ROM 60b. The performance execution determination value is an execution of whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect that suggests that the winning display may be displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the result of the hit determination (big hit determination) is negative. This is a determination value used in determination (reach lottery), and is determined from a total of 241 kinds of integers from “0” to “240” that can be taken by the random number for effect execution determination. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines that an effect such as a reach effect is to be executed when the value of the obtained effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value. In the embodiment, in the non-probable / non-variable state or the probable / non-variable state, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect using the effect execution determination value. Is set to be executed, and in the case of the non-probability / shortening state or the certainty / shortening state, the main control CPU 60a uses the above-mentioned special-figure variation pattern primary distribution random number to assign the special-figure variation pattern group to the main control CPU 60a. By determining, it is set so as to determine the effect execution determination as to whether or not the effect such as the reach effect is executed.

  Here, in the case of the effect execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30, the number of first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60 c and the second special hold information are stored. The set number of production execution determination values varies according to the number of stored figure start hold information. Specifically, the set number of effect execution determination values is set so that the set number of effect execution determination values decreases as the number of first or second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. It has been established. That is, in the non-probable / non-variable state or the probable / non-variable state, the execution frequency of the reach effect decreases as the number of special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. It has become.

  Specifically, when the number of stored first special figure start hold information is “0” to “1”, 24 production execution determination values are set, and the number of first special figure start hold information stored is “ In the case of 2 ”, 15 production execution determination values are set, and in the case where the number of stored first special figure start hold information is“ 3 ”, 8 production execution determination values are set. That is, when the stored number of first special figure start hold information is “3”, the set number of production execution determination values is minimized. The stored number of first special figure start hold information is the remaining stored number excluding the first special figure start hold information used for effect execution determination. Similarly, in the case of the effect execution determination that is performed when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31, according to the storage number of the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60 c, The set number of production execution determination values is configured to vary. Specifically, the set number of effect execution determination values is determined such that the set number of effect execution determination values decreases as the number of second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. Yes. Specifically, when the number of stored second special figure start hold information is “0” to “1”, 24 production execution determination values are set, and the number of second special figure start hold information stored is “ In the case of 2 ”, 15 performance execution determination values are set, and in the case where the number of stored second special figure start hold information is“ 3 ”, 8 performance execution determination values are set. That is, when the number of stored second special figure start hold information is “3”, the set number of production execution determination values is minimized. In addition, the memory | storage number of 2nd special figure start hold information is the remaining memory number except the 2nd special figure start hold information used for presentation execution determination.

(About special map fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. The special figure variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the symbol variation effect, light emission effect mode) executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the final stop display. , Which specifies the basic content of the sound production mode). In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time (design fluctuation effect and special figure from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display until the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is displayed in a fixed stop state. The time of fluctuation display) is specified.

  Here, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for jackpots, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for reach reach to be performed, and a normal deviation pattern for which reach production is not performed. A special figure variation pattern is provided. The special figure fluctuation pattern for big hit is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. The special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result is affirmative, and the special figure fluctuation pattern for normal deviation is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the performance execution determination is negative. is there. The reach effect is an effect that is performed from when the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 until when the symbol combination of the decorative drawing that is a big hit or lost is stopped and displayed. In addition, the main control ROM 60b has special charts that are grouped according to the contents of effects that can be executed based on each special chart fluctuation pattern. A special figure fluctuation pattern table in which a plurality of fluctuation pattern groups are set is provided, and a corresponding special figure fluctuation pattern group is determined by lottery using the special figure fluctuation pattern table.

(Regarding special map fluctuation pattern primary allocation judgment value)
The main control ROM 60b stores a special map variation pattern primary distribution determination value for determining a special map variation pattern group from each special map variation pattern table. That is, by determining the special figure fluctuation pattern group using the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution determination value, the special figure fluctuation pattern finally determined is narrowed down. The special figure variation pattern primary distribution determination values are 253 integers from “0” to “252” that can be taken by the random numbers for the special distribution pattern primary distribution. Here, the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution determination value is individually set in a special figure fluctuation pattern primary table provided in the main control ROM 60b. Thus, by determining the special figure fluctuation pattern group using the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution determination value, the final special figure is determined from the range of the special figure fluctuation pattern included in the determined special figure fluctuation pattern group. The variation pattern is determined.

(Judgment value for special distribution fluctuation pattern secondary distribution)
The main control ROM 60b stores a special figure variation pattern secondary distribution determination value. The special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution determination value is obtained by selecting one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the special figure fluctuation pattern group determined based on the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution. This is a determination value for determination, and all 251 integers from “0” to “250” that can be taken by the random numbers for secondary distribution of the special figure fluctuation pattern are assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern group. And, for each special figure fluctuation pattern included in each special figure fluctuation pattern group, a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution determination values are assigned. That is, in the special figure fluctuation pattern group determined based on the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution random number, by specifying the fluctuation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution random number is assigned. The special figure fluctuation pattern (effect contents and production time) to be executed in the symbol fluctuation production is determined. That is, in the embodiment, by determining the special figure fluctuation pattern group based on the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution, it adjusts the ease of selection (ease of being performed) for each system of the production content, By determining the special figure fluctuation pattern from each special figure fluctuation pattern group based on the special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution random number, the ease of selection of each special figure fluctuation pattern is adjusted.

  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). Is set more than 1). In other words, by increasing the number of determination values per common map in the variable state, it is easy for the normal map to occur.

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

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

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

  The effect control ROM 65b stores an effect control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. When the effect control CPU 65a inputs various control commands, the effect control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the effect 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 ends. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give the probability variation state only when a hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative).

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

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

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

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

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

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c 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 value for winning determination, random value for determining special figure, random value for determining execution execution, random number for special distribution fluctuation pattern primary distribution and special distribution fluctuation pattern secondary distribution). The main control CPU 60a reads out the values of various random numbers such as random numbers for distribution and stores the winning information (random number values) in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds as second special figure start hold information. Set (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 number of holdings of the second special figure start hold information by 1 (step B14), and a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the random number for jackpot determination, the random number for special figure distribution, the random number for performance execution determination, the random number for performance group distribution, and the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in (Step B15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires a random number from the second special figure storage area MB1 in which the second special figure start holding information stored earliest is stored. Then, after acquiring the random number associated with the second special figure start hold information, the main control CPU 60a stores the second special figure start hold information stored in the second special figure start storage information MB2 in the second special figure storage area MB2. Information (random numbers) is stored in the second special figure storage area MB1. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores in the second special figure storage area MB2 the information (random number) of the third special figure storage area MB3 in which the second special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The information (random number) of the fourth special figure storage area MB4 in which the second special figure start hold information stored in the fourth earliest (that is, the newest) is stored is stored in the third special figure storage area MB3. 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. In addition, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the second special figure display unit 50B so as to correspond to the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number 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 B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative at the time of non-probability change (when the probability is low) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 221/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability that the determination result is affirmative (hit probability) is set to 2210/65536. 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 Fig. 2) that becomes the big hit symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B on the basis of the acquired value of the special figure distribution random number (Step 2). B24). Here, since the value of the special figure distribution random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2 separately, the main control CPU 60a is associated with the acquired special figure distribution random number value. By determining the special figure 2, the jackpot symbol is determined. When the jackpot symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from among the variation patterns for the jackpot effect based on the random number value for 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 variation pattern from the variation patterns for the loss reach effect based on the variation 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 variation pattern out of the variation patterns for normal production based on the variation pattern distribution random number value (step B31).

  Here, the main control CPU that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special drawing 2) in steps B28, B29, B30, and B31 outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a specifies a variation pattern, outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation, and starts measuring the production time specified by the variation pattern. 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 second final figure display unit so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. The display content of 50B is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B13 is negative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information = 0), the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding information is read (step B16), It is determined whether or not the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result in step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the big hit determination random number, the special figure distribution random number, the effect execution determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number (step B19), and then the hit determination Execute the 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 a random number from the first special figure storage area M1 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 second fastest in the second special figure storage area M2. Information (random numbers) is stored in the first special figure storage area M1. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the information (random number) in the third special figure storage area M3 in which the first special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored in the second special figure storage area M2. The information (random number) of the fourth special figure storage area M4 in which the first special figure start hold information stored fourth (that is, the newest) is stored is stored in the third special figure storage area M3. That is, the first special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure hold display section 52 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers are acquired by the process of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number 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 affirmative at the time of non-probability change (when the probability is low) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 221/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability that the determination result is affirmative (hit probability) is set to 2210/65536. 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 displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A based on the acquired special figure distribution random number value (Step 1). B34). Here, the special control distribution random number value is associated with the special figure distribution random number value because the big hit symbol is individually associated with the special figure 1 in FIG. The jackpot symbol is determined by determining the special chart 1. When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the big hit effect based on the random number value for variation pattern distribution (step B35).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step B32 is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination) ( Step B37). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B37 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display unit 50A as a final stop symbol (special stop symbol). FIG. 1) is determined (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the loss reach effect based on the random number value for variation 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 off 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 variation pattern out of the variation patterns for normal performance based on the variation pattern distribution random number (step B41).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol (special diagram 1) in steps B38, B39, B40, and B41 outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a first outputs a variation pattern designation command designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation, and starts measuring the production time specified by the variation pattern. 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 starting process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the production time determined in the designated variation pattern. The display content of 50A is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped.

  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.

(About production control)
Next, processing executed on the effect control board 65 will be described. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the change pattern specifying command input from the main control CPU 60a, and specifies the determined effect pattern. (Control signal) is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. The effect control ROM 65b stores a plurality of types of effect patterns for specifying the effect contents corresponding to each effect mode, and stores effect pattern distribution determination values corresponding to each effect pattern. The effect pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used by the effect control CPU 65a to determine the effect pattern using the effect pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each effect pattern, and the acquired effect is obtained. The effect pattern to which the effect pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the random number for pattern distribution is assigned is specified. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a based on the set value of the input effect mode flag. That is, the effect control CPU 65a has a function as an effect pattern determining means for determining a predetermined effect pattern from a plurality of effect patterns according to the effect mode based on the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. Yes.

  Further, when the special control 1 designation command or the special illustration 2 designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a finally stops the symbol display device 17 according to the special symbol stop symbol designation corresponding to the designation command. The decoration drawing of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c to be displayed is determined. In other words, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 65a displays each symbol display row 26a, 26b so as to be a symbol combination of a decorative symbol that is a jackpot display. , 26c is determined. Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, the decorative drawing designation command of each row is given to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc. Output. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a sub-timer means (not shown) at the same time when the change pattern designation command is input, and at each predetermined timing set in the determined effect pattern. A temporary stop symbol designation command for temporarily stopping the decoration of the symbol display rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is output. Then, when the all symbols stop command is output from the main control CPU 60a, the decoration drawing is fixedly stopped.

(Display control)
In the display control board 70, when an effect pattern designation command (control signal) is input from the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the contents of the effect corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, The symbol display device 17 is controlled to execute the symbol variation effect with the display content corresponding to the effect pattern. 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 temporary stop symbol designation command for each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c is input from the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 70a temporarily stops at the effective stop position 27 of the corresponding symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c. When the decoration designated by the design designation command is temporarily stopped and all the design stop commands are input, the decoration designated by the decoration designation command is displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each of the symbol display rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The display content of the symbol display device 17 is controlled so that the symbol display device 17 displays a fixed stop, and the symbol variation effect is terminated. Further, when a mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a displays a background image corresponding to the designated effect mode.

(About special production mode)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when a predetermined execution condition to be described later is satisfied, the symbol display device (display unit) 17 displays the symbol change for a predetermined number of times (special effect execution number). A special effect mode (special effect state) for executing the special effect is set. Here, the “when the predetermined execution condition is satisfied”, which becomes a trigger for the transition to the special effect mode, is “end of big hit game” in the embodiment. Accordingly, when the big hit game is finished, the mode immediately shifts to the special effect mode. In the embodiment, regardless of the type of the jackpot game that has ended (the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game), the gaming state (probability / shortening state, non-probability / Regardless of the variable speed state, the probability variation / non-variable state, the non-probability variation / non-variable state), the special effect mode is set immediately after the jackpot game ends. That is, when the first big hit game is finished, the mode is shifted to the special effect mode, and when the second big hit game is finished, the mode is shifted to the special effect mode.

(About special production)
In the special effect executed in the special effect mode, as will be described later, the design (decorative drawing) fluctuates based on the determination result of the hit determination (determination per special figure) of the main control CPU (hit determination means) 60a. Symbolic variation (hereinafter referred to as “determined variation”) from the start to the fixed stop once and symbolic variation (hereinafter referred to as “pseudo variation”) from the variation start to the temporary stop once can be executed. ing. That is, in the special effect mode, as shown in FIG. 9, (a) an effect mode in which only the confirmed change is executed, (2) an effect mode in which the determined change and the pseudo change are executed in combination, and (3) There is an effect mode in which only the pseudo variation is executed. In the special effect in the special effect mode of the embodiment, the number of executions of the fixed variation and the number of executions of the pseudo variation are combined to set the symbol variation of “7 times” as the special effect execution number. ing. That is, the special effect mode of the embodiment is a mode that is started when the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game are finished, and is finished when seven symbol variations are executed in combination with the fixed variation and the pseudo variation. is there.

  And in the special effect mode, even if the main control CPU 60a determines a hit during the start of the special effect mode or the special effect mode after shifting to the mode, the special effect execution count is 7 times. Until the symbol variation (the total number of executions of the definite variation and the variation number of the pseudo variation of the pseudo variation is 7), the game mode is not changed based on the determination of the jackpot grant Is set to That is, in the special effect mode, regardless of whether or not a hit is determined in the hit determination performed immediately before the start of each symbol variation (immediately before the start), the seven symbol variations including the fixed variation and the pseudo variation are necessarily performed. In the image display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, special effects corresponding to seven symbol variations are performed to the end.

  Further, in the special effect mode, when the big hit is determined at the start of the special effect mode (immediately before the start of the first symbol variation) and during the special effect mode, the determination after the big win will be described later. “Specific production” is executed. Furthermore, in the special effect mode, the symbol display device 17 is caused to execute a notification effect for notifying whether or not the main control CPU 60a has determined a big hit at an appropriate timing during execution of the special effect. Yes.

(Specific production)
The specific effect is an effect in which a pseudo-variation (fluctuation cycle) is executed a predetermined number of times from the start of the change of the symbol to the temporary stop in the fixed change that is once from the start of the change to the fixed stop of the symbol. is there. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of specific effects executed in the special effect mode are set with different numbers of pseudo fluctuations (number of executions). When the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit in the main control CPU 60a hit determination immediately before the start of the special effect (before the start of the first symbol variation effect) or during execution, until the big hit determination The specific variation in which the pseudo variation of the same number as the remaining number of variations obtained by subtracting the number of variations of the confirmed variation already executed as a special effect from 7 times that is the predetermined variation number of the symbol variation in the special effect mode is set An effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to perform an effect. That is, the effect control CPU 65a has a function as a specific effect executing means for causing the symbol display device 17 to perform a specific effect.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, in the special performance mode in which the specified number of symbol fluctuations is set to seven, the big hit determination (first hit is made prior to the first symbol fluctuation). In the determination), when the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit, the first specific effect in which the same seven pseudo fluctuations as the special effect execution count are continuously performed is executed. That is, since no definite variation has been performed as a special effect until the first hit determination, seven pseudo variations, which are the specified number of variations (7 times) minus the number of existing variations (0 times). The set first specific effect is executed.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 60a does not determine a big hit in the first hit determination performed prior to the first symbol variation, a definite variation is performed as the first symbol variation. Then, after the definite variation is performed as the first symbol variation, the main control CPU 60a performs a hit determination (second hit determination) prior to the second symbol variation. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the big hit is given in the second hit determination performed prior to the second symbol variation, a second specific effect in which six pseudo variations are continuously performed is executed. The In other words, since one final change has already been made as a special effect until the second hit judgment, there are six pseudo fluctuations obtained by subtracting the previous fluctuation count (1 time) from the specified fluctuation count (7 times). The second specific effect in which is set is executed.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 60a does not determine a big hit in the second hit determination performed prior to the second symbol change, a definite change is performed as the second symbol change. Then, after the definite variation is performed as the second symbol variation, the main control CPU 60a performs a hit determination (third hit determination) prior to the third symbol variation. When the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit in the third hit determination performed prior to the third symbol variation, a third specific effect in which five pseudo variations are continuously performed is executed. In other words, since the final fluctuation has already been performed twice as a special effect until the third hit judgment, five pseudo fluctuations are obtained by subtracting the existing fluctuation count (2 times) from the specified fluctuation count (7 times). The third specific effect in which is set is executed.

  Further, when the main control CPU 60a does not determine a big hit in the third hit determination performed prior to the third symbol change, a definite change is performed as the third symbol change. Then, after the definite variation is performed as the third symbol variation, the main control CPU 60a performs a hit determination (fourth hit determination) prior to the fourth symbol variation. When the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit in the fourth hit determination performed prior to the fourth symbol variation, a fourth specific effect in which four pseudo variations are continuously performed is executed. In other words, since three final fluctuations have already been made as special effects before the fourth hit judgment, there are four pseudo fluctuations obtained by subtracting the previous fluctuation count (3 times) from the specified fluctuation count (7 times). A fourth specific effect in which is set is executed.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 60a does not determine a big hit in the fourth hit determination performed prior to the fourth symbol variation, a definite variation is performed as the fourth symbol variation. Then, after the final variation is performed as the fourth symbol variation, the main control CPU 60a performs a hit determination (fifth hit determination) prior to the fifth symbol variation. When the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit in the fifth hit determination performed prior to the fifth symbol variation, a fifth specific effect in which three pseudo variations are continuously performed is executed. In other words, since four final fluctuations have already been made as special effects until the fifth hit judgment, three pseudo fluctuations are obtained by subtracting the existing fluctuation count (4 times) from the specified fluctuation count (7 times). The fifth specific effect in which is set is executed.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 60a does not determine a big hit in the fifth hit determination performed prior to the fifth symbol variation, a definite variation is performed as the fifth symbol variation. Then, after the final variation is performed as the fifth symbol variation, the main control CPU 60a performs a hit determination (sixth hit determination) prior to the sixth symbol variation. When the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit in the sixth hit determination performed prior to the sixth symbol variation, a sixth specific effect in which two pseudo variations are continuously performed is executed. In other words, since the final fluctuation has already been made five times as a special effect until the sixth hit judgment, two pseudo fluctuations obtained by subtracting the existing fluctuation number (5 times) from the specified fluctuation number (7 times) The sixth specific effect in which is set is executed.

  Then, when the main control CPU 60a does not determine whether to win a big hit in the sixth hit determination performed prior to the sixth symbol change, a definite change is performed as the sixth symbol change. . Then, after the final variation is performed as the sixth symbol variation, the main control CPU 60a performs a hit determination (seventh hit determination) prior to the seventh symbol variation. When the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit in the seventh hit determination performed prior to the seventh symbol variation, a seventh specific effect in which one pseudo variation is performed is executed. In other words, since six final fluctuations have already been made as special effects until the seventh hit judgment, one pseudo fluctuation is obtained by subtracting the previous fluctuation count (6 times) from the specified fluctuation count (7 times). The seventh specific effect in which is set is executed. In the seventh symbol variation, a notification effect described later is executed following the symbol variation.

  Here, in the first to seventh specific effects, the temporary stop symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 at the end of each pseudo variation and the effect contents to be displayed on the image display unit 17a are as follows. This is the same as the confirmed stop symbol displayed on the image display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 at the end of the fixed variation for the same number of variations and the effect content displayed on the image display unit 17a. As a result, it is difficult or indistinguishable to visually distinguish the effects after each pseudo-change during execution of the first to seventh specific effects and the effects after each confirmed change during non-execution of the specific effects. In the player, it is difficult or impossible to recognize that the big hit has been determined by executing the specific effect. That is, the first to seventh specific effects in the special effect mode are different from the so-called pseudo continuous notice effect in which the effect of increasing the expectation for winning the jackpot game is increased as the number of times of the pseudo variation is executed, The number of executions does not imply the expectation of winning a big hit game.

(About variation patterns for special performance mode)
As shown in FIG. 10, the main control ROM 60b of the main control board 60 includes a variation pattern table in which variation patterns for the special effect mode are stored. Specifically, in the special effect mode, since the symbol variation is performed seven times in the special effect mode, the first variation pattern table TA1 for the first symbol variation in the special effect mode and the second variation are performed. The second variation pattern table TA2 for symbol variation, the third variation pattern table TA3 for the third symbol variation, the fourth variation pattern table TA4 for the fourth symbol variation, and the fifth symbol variation pattern table TA3 The sixth variation pattern table TA5, the sixth variation pattern table TA6 for the sixth symbol variation, and the seventh variation pattern table TA7 for the seventh symbol variation are set. That is, in each special effect mode, the main control CPU 60a selects the first pattern variation pattern from the first variation pattern table TA1, and the second pattern variation pattern is the second variation pattern. A change pattern for the third symbol change is selected from the table TA2 and selected from the third change pattern table TA3. Further, the main control CPU 60a selects the fourth pattern variation pattern from the fourth variation pattern table TA4, selects the fifth pattern variation pattern from the fifth variation pattern table TA5, and selects the fifth variation pattern table TA5. A variation pattern for the sixth symbol variation is selected from the sixth variation pattern table TA6, and a variation pattern for the seventh symbol variation is selected from the seventh variation pattern table A7.

  In the first to seventh variation patterns for symbol variation, hit variation patterns PA1 to PA7 and deviation variation patterns PB1 to PB7 are set. That is, in the first first variation pattern table TA1, a winning variation pattern PA1 and a deviation variation pattern PB1 are stored. The second fluctuation pattern table TA2 stores a winning fluctuation pattern PA2 and a deviation fluctuation pattern PB2. In the third fluctuation pattern table TA3, a winning fluctuation pattern PA3 and a deviation fluctuation pattern PB3 are stored. In the fourth variation pattern table TA4, a winning variation pattern PA4 and a deviation variation pattern PB4 are stored. In the fifth variation pattern table TA5, a winning variation pattern PA5 and a deviation variation pattern PB5 are stored. In the sixth variation pattern table TA6, a winning variation pattern PA6 and a deviation variation pattern PB6 are stored. The seventh variation pattern table TA7 stores a winning variation pattern PA7 and a deviation variation pattern PB7.

  Therefore, in the special effect mode, when the main CPU 60a determines a hit in the first hit determination performed during the special effect mode, the main CPU 60a determines the hit fluctuation pattern PA1 from the first fluctuation pattern table TA1. The variation pattern designation command designating the corresponding variation pattern PA1 is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. On the other hand, if no hit is determined in the first hit determination, a variation pattern PB1 that is out of place is determined from the first variation pattern table TA1, and a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern PB1 out of effect is produced. It transmits to control CPU65a.

  When the main CPU 60a determines a hit in the second hit determination performed after the end of the first symbol fluctuation, the main CPU 60a determines the hit fluctuation pattern PA2 from the second fluctuation pattern table TA2, and applies the corresponding hit. A variation pattern designation command designating the variation pattern PA2 is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. On the other hand, if no hit is determined in the second hit determination, a variation pattern PB2 that is out of place is determined from the second variation pattern table TA2, and a variation pattern designation command that specifies the variation pattern PB2 in the outset is produced. It transmits to control CPU65a. When the main CPU 60a determines a hit in the third hit determination performed after the end of the second symbol change, the main CPU 60a determines the hit change pattern PA3 from the third change pattern table TA3, A variation pattern designation command designating the variation pattern PA3 is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. On the other hand, if no hit is determined in the third hit determination, a variation pattern PB3 that is out of place is determined from the third variation pattern table TA3, and a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern PB3 out of the effect is controlled. It transmits to CPU65a.

  Further, when the main CPU 60a determines a hit in the fourth hit determination performed after the end of the third symbol fluctuation, the main CPU 60a determines the hit fluctuation pattern PA4 from the fourth fluctuation pattern table TA4, and the corresponding. A variation pattern designation command designating the variation pattern PA4 is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. On the other hand, if the hit is not determined in the fourth hit determination, the variation pattern PB4 that is out of place is determined from the fourth variation pattern table TA4, and the variation pattern designation command that specifies the out-of-range variation pattern PB4 is effect-controlled. It transmits to CPU65a. Further, when the main CPU 60a determines a hit in the fifth hit determination performed after the end of the fourth symbol fluctuation, the main CPU 60a determines the hit fluctuation pattern PA5 from the fifth fluctuation pattern table TA5, and the corresponding. The variation pattern designation command designating the variation pattern PA5 is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. On the other hand, if the hit is not determined in the fifth hit determination, the fluctuation pattern PB5 that is out of place is determined from the fifth fluctuation pattern table TA5, and the fluctuation pattern designation command that specifies the fluctuation pattern PB5 in the outlier is effect-controlled. It transmits to CPU65a.

  Further, when the main CPU 60a determines a hit in the sixth hit determination performed after the end of the fifth symbol fluctuation, the main CPU 60a determines the hit fluctuation pattern PA6 from the sixth fluctuation pattern table TA6, and applies. The variation pattern designation command designating the variation pattern PA6 is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. On the other hand, if no hit is determined in the sixth hit determination, a variation pattern PB6 that is out of place is determined from the sixth variation pattern table TA6, and a variation pattern designation command that specifies the variation pattern PB6 out of the effect is controlled. It transmits to CPU65a. When the main CPU 60a determines a hit in the seventh (final) hit determination performed after the end of the sixth symbol change, the main CPU 60a determines the hit change pattern PA7 from the seventh change pattern table TA7. Then, a variation pattern designation command designating the corresponding variation pattern PA7 is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. On the other hand, if the hit is not determined in the seventh hit determination, the fluctuation pattern PB7 that is out of place is determined from the seventh fluctuation pattern table TA7, and the fluctuation pattern designation command that specifies the fluctuation pattern PB7 out of the effect is controlled. It transmits to CPU65a.

  Here, in the embodiment, the fluctuation patterns PB1 to PB7 set for the first to seventh symbol variations are set to have the same symbol variation variation time. However, each variation pattern PB1 to PB7 may be different in the variation time of the symbol variation. On the other hand, each variation pattern PA1 to PA7 set for each of the first to seventh symbol variations has different variation times for each number of symbol variation executions. Specifically, the variation time of the per variation pattern PA1 set for the first symbol variation is that of the seven outlier variation patterns PB1 to PB7 set for the first to seventh symbol variations. It is set to a time corresponding to the total variation time obtained by adding up each variation time. That is, the variation time of the per variation pattern PA1 set for the first symbol variation is set to be the same as the variation time from the start of the special effect mode to the execution of the notification effect. .

  The variation time of the variation pattern PA2 per unit set for the second symbol variation is the sum of the variation times of the six variation patterns PB2 to PB7 set for the second to seventh symbol variations. The time corresponding to the total variation time is set. In other words, the variation time of the per variation pattern PA2 set for the second symbol variation is determined based on the variation time from the start of the special effect mode to the start of the notification effect. It is set to the time after subtracting the fluctuation time. The variation time of the variation pattern PA3 per hit set for the third symbol variation is the variation time of each of the five deviation variation patterns PB3 to PB7 set for the third to seventh symbol variations. Is set to a time corresponding to the total variation time. In other words, the variation time of the per variation pattern PA3 set for the third symbol variation is determined based on the variation time from the start of the special effect mode to the start of the notification effect. It is set to the time after subtracting the fluctuation time. The variation time of the variation pattern PA4 per hit set for the fourth symbol variation is the variation time of each of the four variation patterns PB4 to PB7 set for the fourth to seventh symbol variations. Is set to a time corresponding to the total variation time. In other words, the variation time of the per variation pattern PA4 set for the fourth symbol variation is determined based on the variation time from the start of the special effect mode to the start of the notification effect. It is set to the time after subtracting the fluctuation time.

  The variation time of the variation pattern PA5 per unit set for the fifth symbol variation is the variation time of the three outlier variation patterns PB5 to PB7 set for the fifth to seventh symbol variations. Is set to a time corresponding to the total variation time. In other words, the variation time of the per variation pattern PA5 set for the fifth symbol variation is the variation time from the start of the special effect mode to the start of the notification effect, and each of the change patterns PB5 to PB7. It is set to the time after subtracting the fluctuation time. The variation time of the variation pattern PA6 per hit set for the sixth symbol variation is the variation time of each of the two variation patterns PB6 to PB7 set for the sixth to seventh symbol variations. Is set to the fluctuation corresponding to the total fluctuation time. In other words, the variation time of the per variation pattern PA6 set for the sixth symbol variation is determined based on the variation time from the start of the special effect mode to the start of the notification effect. It is set to the time after subtracting the fluctuation time. Then, the variation time of the per variation pattern PA7 set for the seventh symbol variation is set to a time corresponding to the variation time of the deviation variation pattern PB7 set for the seventh symbol variation. Yes. In other words, the variation time of the variation pattern PA7 per hit set for the seventh symbol variation is the variation time of the variation pattern PB7 from the variation time from the start of the special effect mode to the start of the notification effect. The time is set by subtracting.

(Regarding the production pattern for the special production mode)
In the effect control ROM 65a of the effect control board 65, FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 show the effect patterns that specify the contents of the symbol variations of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c in the image display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. As shown, a special effect pattern selected in the special effect mode is set. In other words, the effect control ROM 65a is associated with the special effect mode outlier special effect pattern (FIG. 11) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern for the special effect mode and the variation pattern per hit for the special effect mode. A special effect pattern (FIG. 12) for the special effect mode is set. In each special effect pattern, the stop timing of the symbols (decorative drawings) of the symbol display columns 26a, 26b, and 26c in the symbol variation is determined, and the decorative symbols are displayed in each column according to the stop timing determined by the special effect pattern. In addition to being stopped, appropriate sound effect output control is performed from the speaker 19 and light emission control of the lamp device 18 is performed in accordance with the stop of the decoration drawing.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the special effect pattern A1 associated with the deviation variation pattern PB1 is set in the production control ROM 65a, and the special deviation effect associated with the deviation variation pattern PB2 is set. A pattern A2 is set, and a special special effect pattern A3 associated with the deviation variation pattern PB3 is set. Further, a special off-effect pattern A4 associated with the deviation fluctuation pattern PB4 is set, a special off-effect pattern A5 associated with the deviation fluctuation pattern PB5 is set, and the deviation fluctuation pattern PB6. A special production pattern A6 that is associated with is set, and a special production pattern A7 that is associated with the fluctuation pattern PB7 is set. In addition, the special effect pattern A7 for losing causes a predetermined reach state to occur due to symbol variation corresponding to a notification effect described later, and a symbol (decorative diagram) that is a combination of deviations in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. ) Is an effect pattern set so as to be confirmed and stopped.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the special effect pattern EA1 associated with the winning variation pattern PA1 is set in the effect control ROM 65a, and the special winning pattern associated with the winning variation pattern PA2 is set. An effect pattern EA2 is set, and a winning special effect pattern EA3 associated with the winning variation pattern PA3 is set. Further, in the effect control ROM 65a, a hit special effect pattern EA4 associated with the hit fluctuation pattern PA4 is set, and a hit special effect pattern EA5 associated with the hit fluctuation pattern PA5 is set. A winning special effect pattern EA6 associated with the winning variation pattern PA6 is set, and a winning special effect pattern EA7 associated with the winning variation pattern PA7 is set. The winning special effect pattern EA7 is an effect pattern that is set so as to cause a predetermined reach state due to symbol variation corresponding to a notification effect described later.

  The winning special effect pattern EA1 is selected when the first specific effect shown in FIG. 9 is executed, and seven pseudo fluctuations that are the same as the predetermined fluctuation number of symbol fluctuations in the special effect are consecutively repeated seven times. It is an effect pattern to be performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12, the winning special effect pattern EA1 is set so that the effect time of the first pseudo variation is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite variation by the special effect pattern A1 of the outlier. The effect time of the pseudo variation is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite variation by the special effect pattern A2 of the outlier, and the effect time of the third pseudo change is the same as the effect time of the definite variation by the special effect pattern A3 of the outage Is set to In addition, the effect time of the fourth pseudo fluctuation is set to be the same as the effect time of the confirmed fluctuation by the special effect pattern A4 of the outlier, and the effect time of the fifth pseudo fluctuation is determined by the special effect pattern A5 of the deviation. It is set to be the same as the effect time of the change, the effect time of the sixth pseudo change is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite change by the special effect pattern A6 of the outlier, and the effect time of the seventh pseudo change is It is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite change by the special effect pattern A7 of the outlier. Accordingly, the effect time of the winning special effect pattern EA1 is set to be the same as the effect time obtained by adding up the effect times of the definite fluctuations due to the special effect patterns A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 and A7. And the production time from the start of the special production to the execution of the notification production is the same.

  The winning special effect pattern EA2 is an effect pattern that is selected when the second specific effect shown in FIG. 9 is executed, and six pseudo fluctuations are continuously performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, in the winning special effect pattern EA2, the effect time of the first pseudo fluctuation is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite fluctuation by the special effect pattern A2 out of the second, The effect time of the pseudo variation is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite variation by the special effect pattern A3 of the outlier, and the effect time of the third pseudo change is the same as the effect time of the definite variation by the special effect pattern A4 of the outage Is set to In addition, the effect time of the fourth pseudo fluctuation is set to be the same as the effect time of the confirmed fluctuation by the special effect pattern A5 of the outlier, and the effect time of the fifth pseudo fluctuation is determined by the special effect pattern A6 of the deviation. The effect time of the sixth variation is set to be the same as the effect time of the fluctuation, and the effect time of the sixth variation is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite change by the special effect pattern A7 of the deviation. Accordingly, the effect time of the hit special effect pattern EA2 is set to be the same as the effect time obtained by adding up the effect times of the respective definite variations due to the extraordinary special effect patterns A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 and A7.

  The winning special effect pattern EA3 is selected when the third specific effect shown in FIG. 9 is executed, and is an effect pattern in which five pseudo fluctuations are continuously performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, in the winning special effect pattern EA3, the first pseudo variation is set to be the same as the definite variation effect time by the outlier special effect pattern A3, and the second pseudo variation effect is produced. Is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite variation by the special effect pattern A4 of the outlier, and the third pseudo change is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite variation by the special effect pattern A5 of the outage. Further, the fourth pseudo variation is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite variation due to the special effect pattern A6 of the outlier, and the fifth pseudo variation is the same as the effect time of the definite variation due to the special effect pattern A7 of the outage. Is set to Accordingly, the effect time of the winning special effect pattern EA3 is set to be the same as the effect time obtained by adding up the effect times of the definite fluctuations caused by the special effect patterns A3, A4, A5, A6, and A7.

  The winning special effect pattern EA4 is an effect pattern that is selected when the fourth specific effect shown in FIG. 9 is executed and in which four pseudo fluctuations are continuously performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, in the special special effect pattern EA4, the first pseudo variation is set to be the same as the definite variation effect time by the outlier special effect pattern A4, and the second pseudo variation is It is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite variation by the special effect pattern A5 of the outlier, the third pseudo change is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite variation by the special effect pattern A6 of the outage, and the fourth The change is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite change by the special effect pattern A7 of the outlier. Accordingly, the effect time of the winning special effect pattern EA4 is set to be the same as the effect time obtained by adding up the effect times of the definite fluctuations caused by the special effect patterns A4, A5, A6, and A7.

  The winning special effect pattern EA5 is selected when the fifth specific effect shown in FIG. 9 is executed, and is an effect pattern in which three pseudo fluctuations are continuously performed. In other words, as shown in FIG. 12, in the winning special effect pattern EA5, the first pseudo fluctuation is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite fluctuation by the outlier special effect pattern A5, and the second pseudo fluctuation is The effect time of the definite change by the special effect pattern A6 of the outlier is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite change by the third special change pattern A7. Accordingly, the effect time of the winning special effect pattern EA5 is set to be the same as the effect time obtained by adding up the effect times of the respective confirmed fluctuations caused by the special effect patterns A5, A6, and A7.

  The winning special effect pattern EA6 is selected when the sixth specific effect shown in FIG. 9 is executed, and is an effect pattern in which two pseudo fluctuations are continuously performed. In other words, as shown in FIG. 12, in the winning special effect pattern EA6, the first pseudo fluctuation is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite fluctuation by the outlier special effect pattern A6, and the second pseudo fluctuation is It is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite change by the special effect pattern A7 of the deviation. Accordingly, the effect time of the hit special effect pattern EA6 is set to be the same as the effect time obtained by adding up the effect times of the respective confirmed fluctuations caused by the special effect patterns A6 and A7 of the outliers.

  The winning special effect pattern EA7 is selected when the seventh specific effect shown in FIG. 9 is executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, the winning special effect pattern EA7 is set to be the same as the effect time of the definite variation by the outlier special effect pattern A7. Accordingly, the effect time of the winning special effect pattern EA7 is set to be the same as the effect time obtained by adding up the effect times of the confirmed fluctuations due to the special effect pattern A7 of the outlier.

(Regarding the production after the winning judgment)
As described above, in the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit by the hit determination, the special control is performed according to the execution timing of the hit determination (how many hit determinations are made in the seven hit determinations). The production patterns EA1 to EA7 are selected. As shown in FIG. 9, in the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 60a determines a hit, the number of fluctuations of the pseudo fluctuation performed after the hit determination is determined by the main control CPU 60a in the hit determination. When the determination is not made, it is set to be the same as the number of changes of the definite change performed after the hit determination.

  Specifically, in the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit in the first hit determination that is executed prior to the first symbol change (just before the start of the special effect), the main control is performed. The CPU 60a selects the winning variation pattern PA1 from the first variation pattern table TA1 (see FIG. 10), so that the effect control CPU 65a has the number of variations based on the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control CPU 60a. A special effect pattern EA1 for which seven pseudo fluctuations are set is selected. Therefore, in the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit in the first hit determination, since the pseudo fluctuation is executed seven times after the hit determination, the main control CPU 60a performs the first to the second hit determination. This is the same as the number of executions of the definite change (seven times) performed when the big hit is not determined in each seventh hit determination.

  When the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit in the second hit determination that is executed prior to the symbol change of the second time (during execution of the special effect) in the special effect mode, the main control CPU 60a The winning variation pattern PA2 is selected from the second variation pattern table TA2 (see FIG. 10). Accordingly, in the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit in the second hit determination, since the pseudo fluctuation is executed six times after the hit determination, the main control CPU 60a performs the second to the second hit determination. This is the same as the number of executions of the definite change (six times) performed when the big hit is not determined in the seventh hit determination. Further, when the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit in the third hit determination that is performed prior to the symbol change of the third time in the special effect mode (during execution of the special effect), the main control CPU 60a By selecting the winning variation pattern PA3, the effect control CPU 65a selects the winning special effect pattern EA3 in which five pseudo fluctuations are set. Accordingly, in the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit in the third hit determination, the pseudo control is executed five times after the hit determination, so the main control CPU 60a performs the third to the second hit determination. This is the same as the number of executions of the definite change (5 times) performed when the big hit is not determined in the seventh hit determination.

  Further, when the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit in the fourth hit determination that is executed prior to the symbol change of the fourth special effect mode (during execution of the special effect), the main control CPU 60a By selecting the winning variation pattern PA4, the effect control CPU 65a selects the winning special effect pattern EA3 in which four pseudo variations are set. Therefore, in the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit in the fourth hit determination, since the pseudo fluctuation is executed four times after the hit determination, the main control CPU 60a performs the fourth to the fourth hit determination. This is the same as the number of executions of the definite change (4 times) performed when the big hit is not determined in the seventh hit determination. Similarly, when the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit in the fifth hit determination that is executed prior to the symbol change of the fifth special effect mode (during execution of the special effect), the main control CPU 60a By selecting the hit variation pattern PA5, the effect control CPU 65a selects the hit special effect pattern EA5 in which the three pseudo variations are set. Accordingly, in the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit in the fifth hit determination, since the pseudo fluctuation is executed three times after the hit determination, the main control CPU 60a performs the fifth to the fifth hit determination. It is the same as the number of executions of the definite variation (3 times) when the big hit is not determined in the seventh hit determination.

  Further, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the big hit is given in the sixth hit determination executed before the symbol change of the sixth special effect mode (during execution of the special effect), the main control is performed. When the CPU 60a selects the winning variation pattern PA6, the effect control CPU 65a selects the winning special effect pattern EA6 in which two pseudo variations are set. Accordingly, in the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the big hit is given in the sixth hit determination, the pseudo control is executed twice after the hit determination, so that the main control CPU 60a performs the sixth hit determination. The same as the number of executions of the definite variation (2 times) when the big hit is not determined in the seventh hit determination. Similarly, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the big hit is given in the seventh hit determination executed before the symbol change of the seventh special effect mode (during execution of the special effect), the main When the control CPU 60a selects the winning variation pattern PA7, the effect control CPU 65a selects the winning special effect pattern EA7 in which one pseudo variation is set. Accordingly, in the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit in the seventh hit determination, since the pseudo fluctuation is executed once after the hit determination, the main control CPU 60a performs each of the seventh hit determinations. This is the same as the number of executions of the definite change (one time) when the big hit is not judged in the hit judgment.

(About notification production)
In the special effect mode, whether or not the main control CPU (hit determination means) 60a determines a big hit at the start of the special effect mode (immediately before the first symbol change) or during the special effect mode. It is comprised so that the alerting | reporting effect to alert | report may be performed. The notification control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device (display means) 17 to perform this notification effect at a predetermined timing during execution of the special effect mode. That is, the effect control CPU 65a has a function as a notification effect executing means for causing the symbol display device 17 to perform a notification effect. Here, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the notification effect is executed at the time of the reach effect in the seventh symbol variation (final symbol variation) in the special symbol execution frequency of seven times in the special effect mode. It has come to be. That is, in the embodiment, the specified fluctuation number of symbol fluctuations until the notification effect is executed is the same as the special effect execution number.

  The notification effect is performed on the image display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 on the condition that the first operation button 36 is operated during the execution of the special effect mode in the image display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. Production. That is, in the notification effect, when the player performs an operation of pressing the first operation button 36 at a predetermined timing, the notification result is displayed on the image display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17. Note that the notification effect is set so that the notification result is displayed on the image display unit 17a when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses even when the first operation button 36 is not set. ing.

(About the contents of special effects)
In the embodiment, as a special effect in the special effect mode, as shown in FIG. 14, in the image display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, a male character is executed while the symbol variation of the special effect execution count (seven times) is executed. 80 and a female character 81 are displayed, and the characters 80 and 81 exchange various conversations to produce a story. Then, as will be described later and as shown in FIG. 15, the notification effect is an effect in which marriage is finally established when the determination of granting a big hit is made (FIG. 15 (b)). If it has not been determined, an effect in which marriage is not finally established is executed (FIG. 15 (c)). However, the display content of the special effects is not limited to this, and various effects such as battle effects such as martial arts and wars, races using cars or motorcycles, and the like can be executed.

  Specifically, in the image display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 based on the control of the display control CPU 70a, first, the male character 80 is changed into the female character 81 as shown in FIG. In addition to displaying the effect of marrying (the male character 80 says “Please marry”) and the notation “Please press the button”, the first operation button 36 is displayed to the player. Guide the pressing operation. Then, when the player performs an operation of pressing the first operation button 36, or when the player does not perform the operation of pressing the first operation button 36, after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 10 seconds), The result is set to be displayed on the image display unit 17a. That is, in the special effect mode, when the big hit is determined before the notification effect is executed, an effect indicating that the big win is won is executed on the image display unit 17a. In addition, when the big hit is not determined before the execution of the notification effect, an effect indicating that the big hit is not won is executed. Here, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the effect indicating that the big hit has been determined is that the female character 81 accepts the request for marriage on the image display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. The effect is displayed and the effect of displaying the character or illustration written as “Big hit !!” is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15C, the effect indicating that the big hit has not been determined is displayed on the image display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as an effect that the female character 81 refuses the marriage. At the same time, an effect of displaying characters or illustrations labeled “unfortunately” is executed. Therefore, it is possible for the player to easily recognize whether or not the big hit is determined by performing the notification effect.

(Regarding special production until notification production)
As described above, in the special effect mode of the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit between the start of the special effect mode and the execution of the notification effect, and the main control CPU 60a between the execution of the notification effect. Is configured so that the production time from the start of the special production mode to the execution of the notification production is the same when the jackpot is not determined. Then, when the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit between the start of the special effect mode and the execution of the notification effect, the effect time due to the confirmed variation executed as the special effect until the determination is executed. The symbol display device 17 causes the symbol display device 17 to perform an effect based on the winning determination with the same effect time as the remaining effect time subtracted from the effect time when the number of times (seven times) of definite variation is executed.

  In the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 60a determines the winning, the same number of times as the remaining number of fluctuations obtained by subtracting the number of changes of the definite variation executed as the special effect until the determination from (7 times). The design effect is configured to cause the symbol display device 17 to perform the specific effect in which the pseudo fluctuation is set. Further, when the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit between the start of the special effect mode and the notification effect, it is executed the same number of times as the remaining number of fluctuations in the specific effect performed after the determination. Production contents of pseudo fluctuation and production of each confirmed fluctuation executed with the remaining number of fluctuations when the main control CPU 60a does not determine the big hit between the start of the special production mode and the notification production. The contents are indistinguishable or difficult to distinguish. Therefore, in the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 60a determines a hit before the notification effect is executed, and when the main control CPU 60a does not determine a hit before the notification effect is executed. Thus, the symbol display device 17 is caused to perform an effect that is indistinguishable or difficult to distinguish from the start of the special effect mode to the execution of the notification effect. As a result, since the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit in the hit determination performed during the special effect mode, the special effect mode is interrupted in the middle and is not changed to the effect for the big hit game. Can enjoy the special production to the end. In the special effect mode, the player is unable to recognize or difficult to recognize whether or not the main control CPU 60a has determined whether to win the big hit from the start of the special effect mode until the notification effect is executed. Therefore, the player's interest in winning the big hit game can be maintained for a long time until the execution of the notification effect.

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit in the first hit determination (just before the start of the special effect) in the special effect mode (winning per first time), and in the special effect mode. When the big hit is not determined in all the first to seventh hit determinations (seven times) (all times (out of seven times)) are compared. In the first-time winning, a first specific effect that performs seven pseudo fluctuations is executed based on the special effect pattern EA1 for the winning. That is, in the first specific effect, the pseudo variation of the same effect time as the definite variation based on the outlier special effect pattern A1 is executed as the first symbol variation, and the outlier special effect pattern A2 is performed as the second symbol variation. The pseudo variation of the same effect time as the definite variation based on is performed, the pseudo variation of the same effect time as the definite variation based on the special effect pattern A3 of the outlier is performed as the third symbol variation, and the fourth symbol variation As the fifth variation, the same variation of the production time as the final variation based on the special effect pattern A5 is executed as the fifth variation. Then, as the sixth symbol variation, a pseudo variation of the same production time as the definite variation based on the special production pattern A6 of the outlier is executed, Executing the pseudo variation of the same presentation time a definite change based on the special effect pattern A7 of the out as eye symbol variation.

  On the other hand, in the case of the all-time deviation, after the final variation based on the outlier special effect pattern A1 is executed as the first symbol variation, the final variation is confirmed based on the outlier special effect pattern A2. The variation is executed, the fixed variation based on the special effect pattern A3 of the outlier is executed as the third symbol variation, the final variation based on the special effect pattern A4 of the deviation is performed as the fourth symbol variation, As the 5th symbol variation, a definite variation based on the special effect pattern A5 of the outlier is executed, as a 6th symbol variation, a definite variation based on the special effect pattern A6 of the outage is performed, and as a 7th symbol variation A definite variation based on the special effect pattern A7 of the outlier is executed.

  That is, in the case of the all-time deviation, seven final fluctuations are performed in the order of special production pattern A1 → A2 → A3 → A4 → A5 → A6 → A7. Based on the special effect pattern EA1, the pseudo-effects pattern A1 → A2 → A3 → A4 → A5 → A6 → A7 has the same effect time as seven pseudo fluctuations. In both cases, the number of fluctuations, the production time, and the production content are the same. In addition, in the second win, the third win, the fourth win, the fifth win, the sixth win and the seventh win, before the notification production, the first win and the all wins. Outage, number of fluctuations, production time and production content are the same.

(About special performance execution processing)
In the special effect mode, the effect control CPU 65a executes the special effect execution process shown in FIG. 13 based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a. The effect control CPU 65a checks the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control CPU 60a in the special effect execution process (step G1). Based on the change pattern designation command, the special effect pattern A that is out of place or the special effect pattern EA that is a hit is determined (step G2).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 65a performs effective stop positions of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c in the image display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in seven symbol variations (determined variation and pseudo variation) in the special effect mode. The process which determines the decoration drawing to be made to stop by 27 or the decoration drawing to temporarily stop is performed, and the determined decoration drawing is memorize | stored in effect control RAM65c. In addition, the decorative drawing temporarily stopped at the effective stop position 27 in the pseudo variation determines the same decorative drawing as the fixed stop symbol or determines a different decorative drawing in consideration of the fixed stop symbol in the specific effect. Then, the effect control CPU 65a transmits a special effect pattern designation command for designating the determined special effect pattern to the display control CPU 70a, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 of the display control board 70 (step G3). The special effect execution process ends.

(About the display mode of symbol variation in the special performance mode)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured so that the player can display the stop symbols (the symbols that have been confirmed to be stopped, the symbols that have been temporarily stopped) displayed on the display control device 17 in the special effect mode at least difficult to identify. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, when the special effect mode is entered, the decoration display area 82 is set in the lower left area of the image display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17, and the left symbol row 26 a and the middle symbol The design variation is set so that the design variation in the row 26b and the right design row 26c is produced in a smaller range than in the mode other than the special production mode. In the special effect mode, the symbols in the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c are displayed in a light color and in a semi-transparent state, and the background overlaps with each decorative drawing. Can be seen through. Therefore, in the special effect mode, the symbols of the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c are displayed in a small size and a semi-transparent state, thereby making it difficult for the player to identify. As a result, the symbols of the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c are prevented from interfering with a special effect displayed on the image display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, and the player can make a special effect. You can be focused.

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

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the win is awarded based on the first special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the first starting winning opening 30), FIG. The first jackpot game shown is won. In addition, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the winning is won based on the second special figure starting hold information (pachinko ball winning to the second starting winning opening 31), the second big hit shown in FIG. Win a game. The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment shifts to the special effect mode after the end of the big hit game when the first big hit game is won and when the second big hit game is won.

(About the production mode in the special production mode)
Next, an effect mode based on the hit determination of the main control CPU 60a executed in the special effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the production modes that can occur in each special production mode are as follows: (1) All rounds are missed (all hit judgments for the 1st to 7th rounds are missed), (2) 7th round wins (No. (7) Winning win in the 7th hit judgment), (3) Winning in the 6th round (winning in the 6th hit judgment), (4) Winning in the 5th round (winning in the 5th hit judgment), (5) Winning per 4th (Winning win in the 4th hit judging), (6) Winning per 3rd (winning win in the 3rd hit judging), (7) Winning per 2nd (in the 2nd hit judging) There are 8 types: (Winning Win), (8) Winning per 1st time (Winning Win by 1st hit judgment). Below, each effect aspect is demonstrated.

(In case of all (7 times) off)
When the special control mode is entered after the end of the first jackpot game or after the end of the second jackpot game, the main control CPU 60a performs a first hit determination. When the main control CPU 60a does not determine the big hit in the first hit determination, the main control CPU 60a selects a deviation fluctuation pattern PB1 from the first fluctuation pattern table TA1 (see FIG. 10), and based on the deviation fluctuation pattern PB1. A variation pattern designation command or the like is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. Then, the effect control CPU 65a selects the extraordinary special effect pattern A1 (see FIG. 11) based on the received fluctuation pattern designation command, and as the first symbol fluctuation, the extraordinary special effect pattern A1 is lost. Is made to be executed by the symbol display device 17 (see FIG. 9).

  When the first symbol variation is completed, the main control CPU 60a performs the second hit determination, and if the big hit is not determined in the second hit determination, the second variation pattern table TA2 (FIG. 10). The variation pattern PB2 of deviation is selected from the reference), and a variation pattern designation command based on the variation pattern PB2 of deviation is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. Then, the effect control CPU 65a selects the extraordinary special effect pattern A2 (see FIG. 11) based on the received fluctuation pattern designation command, and as the second symbol fluctuation, the extraordinary special effect pattern A2 is lost. Is made to be executed by the symbol display device 17 (see FIG. 9). Thereafter, when the main control CPU 60a does not determine the big hit in the third hit determination, the main control CPU 60a issues a variation pattern designation command based on the variation pattern PB3 selected from the third variation pattern table TA3 (see FIG. 10). It transmits to production control CPU65a. Then, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to execute the final deviation variation based on the special special effect pattern A3 (see FIG. 11) as the third symbol variation (see FIG. 9).

  When the main control CPU 60a does not determine the big hit in the fourth hit determination, the main control CPU 60a issues a change pattern designation command or the like based on the deviation change pattern PB4 selected from the fourth change pattern table TA4 (see FIG. 10). It transmits to production control CPU65a. Then, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to execute a definite determination variation based on the special special pattern A4 (see FIG. 11) as the fourth symbol variation (see FIG. 9). Next, when the main control CPU 60a does not determine the big hit in the fifth hit determination, the main control CPU 60a issues a change pattern designation command based on the deviation change pattern PB5 selected from the fifth change pattern table TA5 (see FIG. 10). It transmits to production control CPU65a. Then, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to execute the final deviation variation based on the special special pattern A5 (see FIG. 11) as the fifth symbol variation (see FIG. 9). Further, if the main control CPU 60a does not determine the big hit in the sixth hit determination, the main control CPU 60a issues a change pattern designation command based on the deviation change pattern PB6 selected from the sixth change pattern table TA6 (see FIG. 10). It transmits to production control CPU65a. Then, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to execute the definite determination variation based on the special special pattern A6 (see FIG. 11) as the sixth symbol variation (see FIG. 9). Further, when the main control CPU 60a does not determine the big hit in the seventh hit determination, the main control CPU 60a issues a change pattern designation command or the like based on the deviation change pattern PB7 selected from the seventh change pattern table TA7 (see FIG. 10). It transmits to production control CPU65a. Then, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to execute a definite determination variation as the seventh symbol variation based on the special special effect pattern A7 (see FIG. 11). Here, the notification effect shown in FIG. 15 is executed by the special effect pattern A7 of the detachment, and the operation of the first operation button 36 is performed (or when a predetermined time elapses), FIG. The notification effect of the deviation shown in FIG.

(In case of winning per 7th time)
When the main control CPU 60a does not determine the big hit in the first to sixth hit determination after the first big hit game or after the second big hit game ends, the mode shifts to the special effect mode. In the same way as the first to sixth times in the case of the all-time deviation, the effect control CPU 65a performs each of the deviations based on the special effects patterns A1 to A6 of the deviation as the first to sixth symbol variations. Are sequentially executed by the symbol display device 17 (see FIG. 9). When the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit in the seventh hit determination, the main control CPU 60a selects the hit fluctuation pattern PA7 from the seventh fluctuation pattern table TA7 (see FIG. 10), and based on the corresponding fluctuation pattern PA7. A variation pattern designation command or the like is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. Thereby, the effect control CPU 65a selects the winning special effect pattern EA7 (see FIG. 12) based on the received variation pattern designation command. Therefore, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to execute the seventh symbol variation based on the winning special effect pattern EA7 (see FIG. 9). Here, in the seventh symbol variation, the notification effect shown in FIG. 15 is executed, and either the operation of the first operation button 36 is performed or a predetermined time elapses is satisfied. As a result, the winning notification effect shown in FIG. 15B is executed.

(In case of winning per 6th time)
When the main control CPU 60a does not determine the big hit in the first to fifth hit determination after the first big hit game or after the second big hit game ends, the mode shifts to the special effect mode. In the same way as in the first to fifth times in the case of the all-time deviation, the effect control CPU 65a performs each deviation based on the special effects patterns A1 to A5 as the first-time to fifth-time symbol variations. Are sequentially executed by the symbol display device 17 (see FIG. 9). When the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit in the sixth hit determination, the main control CPU 60a selects the hit fluctuation pattern PA6 from the sixth fluctuation pattern table TA6 (see FIG. 10), and based on the corresponding fluctuation pattern PA6. A variation pattern designation command or the like is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. Thereby, the effect control CPU 65a selects the winning special effect pattern EA6 (see FIG. 12) based on the received variation pattern designation command. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to execute a pseudo variation as the sixth symbol variation based on the winning special effect pattern EA6, and the pseudo variation as the seventh symbol variation. (See FIG. 9). Here, in the seventh symbol variation, the notification effect shown in FIG. 15 is executed, and either the operation of the first operation button 36 is performed or a predetermined time elapses is satisfied. As a result, the winning notification effect shown in FIG. 15B is executed.

(In case of winning per 5th time)
After the end of the first jackpot game or after the end of the second jackpot game, the main control CPU 60a did not determine winning in the first to fourth hit determinations. In the case, the effect control CPU 65a is based on the special effect patterns A1 to A4 as the first to fourth symbol variations, as in the first to fourth times in the case of the all-time deviation. The symbol display device 17 is made to sequentially execute the definite variation of deviation (see FIG. 9). When the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit in the fifth hit determination, the main control CPU 60a selects the hit fluctuation pattern PA5 from the fifth fluctuation pattern table TA5 (see FIG. 10), and based on the corresponding fluctuation pattern PA5. A variation pattern designation command or the like is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. Thereby, the effect control CPU 65a selects the winning special effect pattern EA5 (see FIG. 12) based on the received variation pattern designation command. Therefore, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to execute the pseudo variation as the fifth symbol variation based on the winning special effect pattern EA5, and causes the symbol display device 17 to perform the pseudo variation as the sixth symbol variation. As a result, the symbol display device 17 is caused to execute a pseudo variation as the seventh symbol variation (see FIG. 9). Here, in the seventh symbol variation, the notification effect shown in FIG. 15 is executed, and either the operation of the first operation button 36 is performed or a predetermined time elapses is satisfied. As a result, the winning notification effect shown in FIG. 15B is executed.

(In case of winning per 4th time)
When the main control CPU 60a does not determine the big hit in the first to third hit determination after the first big hit game or after the second big hit game ends, the mode shifts to the special effect mode. In the same way as the first to third times in the case of the all-time deviation, the effect control CPU 65a performs the deviation based on the special effects patterns A1 to A3 of the deviation as the first to third symbol variations. The symbol variation is sequentially executed by the symbol display device 17 (see FIG. 9). When the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit in the fourth hit determination, the main control CPU 60a selects a hit fluctuation pattern PA4 from the fourth fluctuation pattern table TA4 (see FIG. 10), and based on the corresponding fluctuation pattern PA4. A variation pattern designation command or the like is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. Thereby, the effect control CPU 65a selects the winning special effect pattern EA4 (see FIG. 12) based on the received variation pattern designation command. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to execute a pseudo variation as the fourth symbol variation based on the winning special effect pattern EA5, and causes the symbol display device 17 to perform the pseudo variation as the fifth symbol variation. The symbol display device 17 is caused to execute the pseudo variation as the sixth symbol variation, and the symbol display device 17 is caused to execute the pseudo variation as the seventh symbol variation (see FIG. 9). Here, in the seventh symbol variation, the notification effect shown in FIG. 15 is executed, and either the operation of the first operation button 36 is performed or a predetermined time elapses is satisfied. As a result, the winning notification effect shown in FIG. 15B is executed.

(In case of winning per third)
When the main control CPU 60a does not determine the big hit in the first to second hit determination after the first big hit game or after the second big hit game ends, the mode shifts to the special effect mode. In the same way as the first to second times in the case of the all-time deviation, the effect control CPU 65a, as the first-second to second-time symbol variation, causes the deviation based on the special effect patterns A1 to A2 of the deviation. The symbol variation is sequentially executed by the symbol display device 17 (see FIG. 9). When the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit in the third hit determination, the main control CPU 60a selects the hit fluctuation pattern PA3 from the third fluctuation pattern table TA3 (see FIG. 10), and based on the corresponding fluctuation pattern PA3. A variation pattern designation command or the like is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. Thereby, the effect control CPU 65a selects the winning special effect pattern EA3 (see FIG. 12) based on the received variation pattern designation command. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to execute a pseudo variation as the third symbol variation based on the winning special effect pattern EA5, and causes the symbol display device 17 to perform the pseudo variation as the fourth symbol variation. The symbol display device 17 executes the pseudo variation as the fifth symbol variation, causes the symbol display device 17 to execute the pseudo variation as the sixth symbol variation, and the pseudo variation as the seventh symbol variation. The display device 17 is executed (see FIG. 9). Here, in the seventh symbol variation, the notification effect shown in FIG. 15 is executed, and either the operation of the first operation button 36 is performed or a predetermined time elapses is satisfied. As a result, the winning notification effect shown in FIG. 15B is executed.

(In the case of winning per second)
When the main control CPU 60a does not determine the big hit in the first hit determination after the first big hit game or after the second big hit game ends, the main control CPU 60a does not determine the big hit. As in the first time in the case of a loss, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to sequentially execute a definite determination change based on the special effect pattern A1 for the outage as the first symbol change (FIG. 9). reference). When the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit in the second hit determination, the main control CPU 60a selects the hit fluctuation pattern PA2 from the second fluctuation pattern table TA2 (see FIG. 10), and based on the corresponding fluctuation pattern PA2. A variation pattern designation command or the like is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. Thereby, the effect control CPU 65a selects the winning special effect pattern EA2 (see FIG. 12) based on the received variation pattern designation command. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to execute a pseudo variation as the second symbol variation based on the winning special effect pattern EA2, and causes the symbol display device 17 to perform the pseudo variation as the third symbol variation. The symbol display device 17 executes the pseudo variation as the fourth symbol variation, causes the symbol display device 17 to execute the pseudo variation as the fifth symbol variation, and the pseudo variation as the sixth symbol variation. The display device 17 is made to execute, and the symbol display device 17 is made to execute a pseudo variation as the seventh symbol variation (see FIG. 9). Here, in the seventh symbol variation, the notification effect shown in FIG. 15 is executed, and either the operation of the first operation button 36 is performed or a predetermined time elapses is satisfied. As a result, the winning notification effect shown in FIG. 15B is executed.

(In case of winning per 1st time)
When the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit in the first hit determination after the end of the first big hit game or after the end of the second big hit game, the first variation pattern table A winning variation pattern PA1 is selected from TA1 (see FIG. 10), and a variation pattern designation command or the like based on the corresponding variation pattern PA1 is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. Thereby, the effect control CPU 65a selects the winning special effect pattern EA1 (see FIG. 12) based on the received variation pattern designation command. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to execute a pseudo variation as the first symbol variation based on the winning special effect pattern EA1, and causes the symbol display device 17 to perform the pseudo variation as the second symbol variation. The symbol display device 17 executes the pseudo variation as the third symbol variation, causes the symbol display device 17 to execute the pseudo variation as the fourth symbol variation, and the pseudo variation as the fifth symbol variation. The display device 17 causes the symbol display device 17 to execute the pseudo variation as the sixth symbol variation, and causes the symbol display device 17 to execute the pseudo variation as the seventh symbol variation (see FIG. 9). Here, in the seventh symbol variation, the notification effect shown in FIG. 15 is executed, and either the operation of the first operation button 36 is performed or a predetermined time elapses is satisfied. As a result, the winning notification effect shown in FIG. 15B is executed.

  Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the special effect mode by the effect control CPU 65a as the special effect execution means is executed from the start of the special effect mode by the notification control CPU 65a as the notification effect execution means. Until the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the big hit is determined, the symbol display device 17 produces an effect that is indistinguishable or difficult to distinguish. In the special effect mode, since it is difficult for the player to recognize that the player wins the big hit from the start until the notification effect is executed, the expectation for the big win is continued until the notification effect is executed. In addition, since the seven symbol variations of the specified variation number in the special effect mode are always executed to the end, it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  Further, in the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit at the start of the special effect mode or during the special effect mode, the number of executions of the pseudo variation in the specific effect performed after the determination until the notification effect When the main control CPU 60a does not determine the big hit, the number of confirmed fluctuations performed before the notification effect is the same. Therefore, in the special effect mode, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the big hit is determined between the start of the special effect mode and the execution of the notification effect. The number of fluctuations (number of executions) is the same. Thus, even if a big hit is determined at the start of the special effect mode or during the special effect mode, the seven symbol variations of the special effect execution number executed in the special effect mode are appropriately displayed to the end. Can improve the interest of the game.

  Also, in the special effect mode, the special control mode 60 starts when the special effect mode is started or during the special effect mode, and the main control CPU 60a determines whether the big hit or the main control CPU 60a does not determine the big hit. Since the production time from the start of the production mode to the execution of the notification production is the same, regardless of whether or not the main control CPU 60a determines a big hit, the symbol variation of the special production execution number (7 times) is appropriately executed. Can do. Since the effect time of the special effect mode is the same regardless of whether or not the big hit is determined, the expectation for the big win can be continued during the execution of the special effect mode.

  In addition, during the special effect mode, a decoration display area 82 for displaying each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is provided at the lower left of the image display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, and each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. Is displayed in a small and semi-transparent state, so that the player cannot recognize or difficult to identify the combination of each symbol that has been fixedly stopped after each symbol change and the symbol that has been temporarily stopped. As a result, it is difficult to understand the first to seventh symbol variations, and the player's interest in special effects can be sustained for a long time.

(Example of change)
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 are possible. For example, the following can be adopted.
(1) As shown in FIG. 16, special effect patterns determined by the effect control means are set to a plurality of types (three cases are illustrated in FIG. 16) for each number of fluctuations, and any one of the special effect patterns is set. You may make it determine by lottery and perform a special production. In FIG. 16, three types of special effect patterns A1, B1, C1 are set for the first symbol variation, and three types of special effect patterns A2, B2, C2 are set for the second symbol variation. Three types of special effect patterns A3, B3, C3 are set for the third symbol variation, and three types of special effect patterns A4, B4, C4 are set for the fourth symbol variation. Three types of special effect patterns A5, B5, and C5 are set for the first symbol variation, and three types of special effect patterns A6, B6, and C6 are set for the sixth symbol variation. Three types of special effect patterns A7, B7, and C7 are set for symbol variation. Here, in the special effect patterns A1 to A7, the special effect patterns B1 to B7, and the special effect patterns C1 to C7, the contents of effects having a story property are set.

  In the modified example, as a method for determining the special effect pattern determined by the effect control means, (a) the determination of the special effect pattern for the second and subsequent symbol variations is determined for the first symbol variation. Depends on the type of the special effect pattern, (b) The determination of the special effect pattern for the second and subsequent symbol variations does not depend on the type of the special effect pattern determined for the first symbol variation. Can be set. Specifically, in the determination method (a), for example, when the special effect pattern A1 is determined for the first symbol variation, the special effect pattern for the second and subsequent symbol variations is A2 → A3. When A4 → A5 → A6 → A7 is sequentially determined and the special effect pattern C1 is determined for the first symbol variation, the special effect pattern for the second and subsequent symbol variations is C2 → C3 → In this method, C4, C5, C6, and C7 are sequentially determined. This determination method is set when each of A1 to A7, B1 to B7, and C1 to C7 has story characteristics in the production content.

  On the other hand, the determination method (b) is a method in which the special effect pattern is selected by lottery in each of the first to seventh times regardless of the type of the special effect pattern determined last time. For example, when the special effect pattern A1 is determined for the first symbol variation, the special effect pattern A2, B2, C2 is determined from the special effect patterns A2, B2, and C2 in the second time. In the seventh to seventh times, any special effect pattern is determined from the special effect patterns A, B, and C regardless of the type of the special effect pattern determined last time. Accordingly, the special effect pattern may be determined as, for example, A1-> B2-> C3-> A4-> B5-> C6-> A7.

  Even in the determination method of the modification example described above, even if the hit determination means determines a big hit at the appropriate timing during the start of the special effect mode or during the special effect mode, the special effect pattern A1 is used in one special effect mode. Symbol variation is performed based on any one of -A7, B1-B7, and C1-C7. In particular, since special effects such as special effects patterns A6, A7, B6, B7, C6, C7, etc. that can be determined in the second half of one special effect mode are always executed, the special effects are displayed to the end by the symbol display means. Can improve the interest of the production. In each of the first to seventh symbol variations, any special effect pattern is selected by lottery from among a plurality of types of special effect patterns. Further improvement can be achieved.

(2) In the embodiment, the case where two types of first jackpot game and second jackpot game are set as the jackpot game is illustrated, but the number of jackpot games may be three or more.
(3) In the embodiment, the case where the special effect is executed by shifting to the special effect mode after the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game are illustrated, but the first jackpot game or the second On the condition that one of the big hit games ends, the special effect mode may be set, and after the other big hit game, the special effect mode may not be set.
(4) In the embodiment, the specific execution condition for shifting to the special effect mode in which the special effect is executed is immediately after the end of the jackpot game, but the establishment of the specific condition is not limited to this. It may be after a predetermined time has elapsed from the end or after a predetermined number of symbol variations have been executed. In addition, the execution may be shifted to the special effect mode when the execution lottery of the continuous notice effect (pre-read notice effect) or other various lotteries is won.
(5) In the embodiment, the number of times of special effect execution of symbol variation in the special effect mode is set to 7, but the number of times of special effect execution of symbol variation is not limited to 7, but is set to 6 times or less or 8 times or more. May be. Also, a plurality of types of special effect modes having different numbers of special effect execution times for symbol variation may be set, and when a specific execution condition is satisfied, a special effect mode to be executed by lottery may be selected.
(6) In the embodiment, the hit determining means hits when the special effect mode starts or during the special effect mode and the hit determination means hits the special effect mode or when the special effect mode starts. In the case where the effect time from the start of the special effect mode to the execution of the notification effect is the same, the effect time when the hit determination means determines the hit and the corresponding determination The difference between the production times may be different within a range where it is difficult to distinguish or indistinguishable from the case where the means does not determine the hit.
(7) In the embodiment, in both the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, the number of times of special effect execution of the symbol variation in the special effect mode is the same, but the special after the first jackpot game ends. The number of executions of special effects in the effect mode may be different from the number of executions of special effects in the special effect mode after the end of the second jackpot game.
(8) The specified fluctuation number of symbol fluctuations for executing the notification effect in the special effect mode is not limited to being executed in the last symbol fluctuation in the special effect mode, and is executed subsequent to the predetermined number of symbol fluctuations. You may do it.
(9) The number of executions of the notification effect is not limited to being executed only once in one special effect mode, and may be executed a plurality of times during one special effect mode.
(10) The contents of the special effects in the special effect mode are not limited to those by the male and female characters exemplified in the embodiment, but various effects can be used as long as the contents can be intuitively determined whether or not the big hit is determined. It is possible to set.
(11) In the special effect mode, the stop symbol to be displayed on the display means may be displayed in an indistinguishable manner. For example, the stop symbol displayed in the decoration display area of the display means can be reduced and displayed in a transparent state, or a graphic or illustration such as a circle, ellipse, or polygon (triangle, quadrangle, star, etc.) Etc. may be displayed corresponding to each symbol.
(12) In the special effect mode, the symbol display size of each symbol row at the time of symbol change and temporary stop may be different from the symbol display size of each symbol row at the time of final stop. For example, the symbol size of each symbol row at the time of fixed stop is made larger than the symbol size of each symbol row at the time of symbol variation and temporary stop. In this case, the symbol can be made inconspicuous at the time of symbol variation and temporary stop, and the symbol can be easily noticed at the time of fixed stop.
(13) The position of the decoration display area in the special effect mode is not limited to the lower left area of the image display unit, but may be the upper left area, the upper right area, the lower right area, or the like. Moreover, a decoration drawing display area may be provided for each symbol row, and each decoration drawing display area may be provided at a distant position.

(14) In the embodiment, the production control CPU functions as the special production execution means, the notification production execution means, and the specific production execution means. However, the main control CPU performs the special production execution means, the notification production execution means, and the identification. You may make it function as production execution means.
(15) In the embodiment, the control configuration of the gaming machine is composed of a main control board (main control means) and an effect control board (sub control means) for controlling each control object based on a control signal from the main control board. Although configured, the entire gaming machine may be controlled by a single control board (control means) that combines the main control board and the effect control board.
(16) The gaming machines targeted by the present application are not limited to pachinko machines, but are also arranged ball machines and slot machines.

17 Symbol display device (display means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means)
65a Production control CPU (special production execution means, notification production execution means)

Claims (4)

A hit determining means for determining whether or not a hit is made when a predetermined condition is met, and a display means for executing symbol variation based on the determination result of the hit determining means and displaying effects related to various games. In the equipped gaming machine,
A special effect execution means for causing the display means to perform a special effect in a plurality of symbol variations when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied;
Whether the hit determination means of the hit determination means performed at the start of the special effect state for performing the multiple special effects or the hit determination result of the hit determination means performed during the special effect state is hit A notification effect executing means for causing the display means to execute a notification effect for notifying whether or not,
A plurality of types of specific effects that execute a pseudo variation a predetermined number of times during a definite variation from the start of symbol variation to the final stop are configured, and the number of times of execution of the pseudo variation is different for each specific effect,
The notification effect executing means is configured to execute the notification effect in the symbol variation of the specified number of fluctuations from the start of the special effect state,
When the hit determination means determines the hit, the pseudo variation of the same number of times as the remaining number of changes obtained by subtracting the number of changes of the definite variation executed until the determination in the special effect state from the specified number of changes is set. A gaming machine characterized by causing the display means to perform the specific effect.   Between the start of the special effect state and the execution of the notification effect, when the hit determination means determines a hit between the start of the special effect state and the execution of the notification effect, and the special effect Claims configured to cause the display means to perform an effect that is indistinguishable or difficult to distinguish when the hit determination means does not determine a hit between the start of the state and the execution of the notification effect. Item 1. The gaming machine according to Item 1.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a stop symbol displayed on the display means is displayed in an indistinguishable or difficult-to-identify manner during the special effect state.   When the hit determination means determines a hit between the start of the special effect state and the notification effect, the same effect performed after the determination is executed as many times as the remaining number of fluctuations. If the hit determination means does not determine the hit between the pseudo fluctuation effect contents and the start of the special effect until the notification effect is executed, the remaining fluctuation count is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the production contents of each confirmed variation are configured to be indistinguishable or difficult to distinguish.

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