JP2017158747A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a player from feeling a game in an advantageous state monotonous.SOLUTION: In a game machine of the present invention, when a predetermined condition is established in an advantageous state (when 100 symbol variation games are performed in the advantageous state), selection of music which cannot be selected so far become available. Therefore, it is possible to allow a player to expect that a predetermined condition is to be established in the advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to prevent a player from feeling the game in the advantageous state monotonous, thereby increasing game amusement.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board.

  When a game ball enters the start opening, the identification information is variably displayed. When the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, a specific game (for example, a big hit game) in which the variable entrance is ready to enter. A gaming machine for executing is known. In such gaming machines, it is generally possible to set an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. For example, a high-frequency state (so-called electric support state) in which the frequency of entering the starting port is higher than a predetermined gaming state, a high-probability state in which the probability that identification information is displayed in a specific manner is higher than a predetermined probability, etc. It can be set as an advantageous state.

  However, in the advantageous state as described above, the player tends to feel the game monotonously. For example, in the high-frequency state, the time for displaying the variation of the identification information is likely to be shortened, so it is often impossible to ensure a sufficient amount of time for the production accompanying the variation display, and it is difficult to produce an effect that enhances the game entertainment. is there. In addition, if the state is a high probability state, the high probability state may be continued until the next specific game is performed, and in this case, the player can use the game in the high probability state until the specific game is performed. It is easy to feel as a game (a game with no significance). Therefore, in the advantageous state, various effects are performed in order to prevent the player from feeling the game monotonously. For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a gaming machine that switches the mode of production in the middle of an advantageous state.

JP 2012-249863 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, although the effect mode is switched in the middle of the advantageous state, the player who recognizes that the effect mode is switched is also monotonous. It is just a kind of production. For this reason, there is a problem that it is difficult to say that the player is prevented from feeling monotonous in an advantageous game.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to suppress a player from feeling monotonous in an advantageous game.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
In a gaming machine for executing a specific game in which a variable entrance is in a state in which entry is possible when the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, and includes identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information.
A gaming state setting means capable of setting an advantageous state which is a gaming state advantageous to the player;
Detection means for detecting input made by the player;
A music setting means for setting a predetermined music from a plurality of music based on the input detected by the detection means when the advantageous state is set;
A music output means for outputting the music during the setting of the advantageous state when the music is set by the music setting means during the setting of the advantageous state;
With
At least some of the music pieces that can be set by the music setting unit are different from each other before and after a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is established in an advantageous state, it becomes possible to select a song that could not be selected until then. For this reason, the player can be expected to satisfy the predetermined condition in the advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling monotonous about the game in the advantageous state, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the number of the music pieces that can be set by the music setting unit may be increased from before the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is established in an advantageous state, it becomes possible to select more songs than previously selected songs. For this reason, it is possible to further expect the player that a predetermined condition is established in the advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling monotonous about the game in the advantageous state, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
If the predetermined condition is satisfied, the music setting means may set a music different from the music being set even if the input is not detected by the detection means.

  In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the advantageous state, the set music is changed to another music. In this way, the music is changed despite the player not performing input, so that the player can be impressed that the selectable music has changed.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the music setting means may set the music that can be set after the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the advantageous state, the music being set is changed to “a music that can be selected after the predetermined condition is satisfied”. This makes it possible to impress the player more strongly that the selectable music has changed.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The predetermined condition may be that the variation display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times after the advantageous state is set.

  If a specific game is not played even if a large amount of identification information is displayed in an advantageous state, the player will feel the game monotonously and the game interest will tend to decline. In this regard, according to the present invention, if the identification information is displayed in a predetermined number of times, it becomes possible to select a song that could not be selected. As a result, even if a large amount of identification information is displayed in an advantageous state even if a specific game is not performed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the game monotonously. It is possible to enhance the entertainment interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The advantageous state may be a state in which the probability that the identification information is displayed in the specific form is higher than a predetermined probability.

  In such a gaming machine, there is a high probability that the identification information is displayed in a specific manner in the advantageous state, so that some players feel that a specific game should be performed within a short period of time. And in such a player, if a specific game is not played even if a long period passes after an advantageous state is started, it will be easy to feel a game monotonously and a game interest will fall easily. In this regard, according to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the advantageous state, it becomes possible to select music that could not be selected until then. For this reason, the player can be expected to satisfy the predetermined condition in the advantageous state. As a result, even if a specific game is not performed even if a long period of time elapses in an advantageous state, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling monotonous and thus enhance the game entertainment Is possible.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
When the advantageous state is set by the advantageous state setting means, the advantageous state may be set until the specific game is performed.

  In such a gaming machine, the player recognizes that the specific game will be performed next without ending the advantageous state, so that it is easy for some players to feel that the advantageous state is not meaningful, and consequently The game in the advantageous state is easily felt monotonously. In this regard, according to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the advantageous state, it becomes possible to select music that could not be selected until then. For this reason, the player can be expected to satisfy the predetermined condition in the advantageous state. As a result, even if a specific game is not performed even if a long period of time elapses in an advantageous state, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling monotonous and thus enhance the game entertainment Is possible.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a player from feeling monotonous in an advantageous game.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board 20 of a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part 50 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the production display apparatus 41 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the advancing aspect of the game in the "low probability non-electric support state" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the advancing aspect of the game in the "low probability and electric support state" and "high probability and electric support state" of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process performed by CPU201 of the main control board 200 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the reception command etc. of CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the output music initial setting process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally "the output music storage area" of this example, "the music music storage area A which can be set", and "the music music storage area B which can be set". It is a flowchart which shows the manual change process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image 91 for music change and the output music image 92 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the automatic change process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the music output process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol fluctuation effect process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the aspect of the design fluctuation effect at the time of music A1-A6 setting of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the aspect of the design fluctuation effect at the time of music B1-B7 setting of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop order and stop sound corresponding to music B1-B7 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the execution mode of the production | presentation in the "high probability and electric support state" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 2. FIG.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of a type called “seven machine” or “digipachi” will be described. In the embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the right side of the pachinko machine front is expressed as “right” and the left side is expressed as “left”.

The following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Configuration of control circuit:
B. Game contents:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Production during “High probability / electric support”:
E-1. Output music initial setting process:
E-2. Processing to change the output music:
E-2-1. Manual change process:
E-2-2. Automatic change processing:
E-3. Music output processing:
E-4. Design variation effect processing:
E-5. Summary of production in "High probability / electric support state":
F. Variations:
F-1. Modification 1:
F-2. Modification 2:

A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front portion of the pachinko machine 1. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the middle frame 3. A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3, The game board 20 is exposed. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is pivotally supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1.

  A window portion 4a is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted into the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed at the lower right of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display part 50 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window part 4c (transparent plate 4d). As will be described in detail later, the segment display unit 50 is a display unit that displays information related to a game by a combination of a plurality of LEDs.

  An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a, and a left side is provided on the left side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. An upper speaker 6 a is provided on the front frame 4 at the upper left and right sides of the window 4 a, and a lower speaker 6 b is provided on the lower front surface of the main body frame 2. The upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c, the upper speaker 6a, and the lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance a game effect.

  An upper plate part 7 is provided below the window part 4 a in the front frame 4. In the upper plate part 7, game balls lent out through the card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1 are stored. In addition, a lower tray portion 8 is provided below the upper tray portion 7, and a game ball lent out beyond the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 or a game paid out exceeding the capacity of the upper tray portion 7. The ball is stored.

  A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation shaft of the firing handle 9 is connected to a launching device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the back side of the firing handle 9. The launcher unit 261 is supplied with a game ball stored in the upper plate part 7. When the player rotates the launching handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launching device unit 261, the launching motor built in the launching device unit 261 rotates, and the game ball is launched with strength according to the rotation angle. The

  Further, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided at the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and a jog shuttle that can be pressed and rotated by the player on the left side of the lower plate portion 8. 10b is provided. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the direction button 10c is provided in the edge part of the top plate part 7, and the left side of the production button 10a. The direction button 10c includes four buttons (up button, down button, left button, and right button) corresponding to the up, down, left, and right directions. These effect buttons 10a, jog shuttle 10b, and direction button 10c are all effect operation units operated by the player, and when operated by the player when a predetermined condition is established, a predetermined game effect is performed.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 20. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed at the center of the game board 20. A game ball launched from the launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) passes between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23 and is released to the game area 21, and flows down from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is naturally recognized by the player through the window portion 4a.

  A central device 40 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 21, and an effect display device 41 is provided in the approximate center of the central device 40. The effect display device 41 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen. The detailed display contents of the effect display device 41 will be described later.

  Below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, there is provided a first start port 24 which is a start port in which the size of the opening is unchanged (constant) and a game ball can always enter. ing. The game ball that has entered the first start port 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided therein. A first start port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first start port 24, and a game ball that has entered the first start port 24 can be detected.

  Further, a normal symbol operating gate 27 through which a game ball can pass is provided in the lower right of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, and a game ball is provided inside the normal symbol operating gate 27. A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided for detecting the passage of. Also, below the normal symbol operation gate 27, a second start port 25 is provided which is a ball entrance (start port) where the possibility of entering a game ball changes. That is, the second starting port 25 includes an opening / closing door 26 (hatched portion in the drawing) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 26 is substantially upright, so that a game ball cannot enter ( Alternatively, it can be changed between a closed state in which it is difficult to enter) and an open state in which the open / close door 26 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can enter (or easily enter). FIG. 2 shows a state where the second start port 25 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the second start opening 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second start port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second start port 25, and a game ball that has entered the second start port 25 can be detected.

  Further, below the first start opening 24 in the game area 21, a first big winning opening 28 (variable entry opening) that is largely opened in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The first grand prize winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 (hatched portion in the figure) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright and closed so that a game ball cannot enter. The state can be changed to an open state in which the open / close door 29 is rotated forward of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can enter. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the first grand prize winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first grand prize opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first big prize opening 28, and a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 28 can be detected.

  Further, a projecting body 33 that projects forward (from the player side) from the surface of the game board 20 is provided below the second start opening 25 in the game area 21 (lower right corner of the game area 21). The upper surface of the protrusion 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and is a rolling surface 34 on which the game ball can roll from the right side to the left side (center side of the pachinko machine 1). In the middle part of this rolling surface 34 (the middle part in the rolling direction of the game ball), a second grand prize opening 35 is provided. The second big prize opening 35 is provided with an opening / closing door 36 (hatched portion in the drawing) that can slide (movable) in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 36 slides (moves) forward. ) And a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter, and an open state in which the open / close door 36 slides (moves) backward to allow the game ball to enter. A game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 is guided to a specific port 38 or a non-specific port 39 (not shown) through a passage 37 provided inside the protrusion 33. Since at least a part of the front wall of the projecting body 33 is formed of a transparent plate (because it is light transmissive), the player enters the second big prize opening 35 through the front wall of the projecting body 33. It is possible to visually recognize how the game ball that has been balled is guided to the specific port 38 or the non-specific port 39. A second big prize opening sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the second big prize opening 35, and a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 can be detected. Further, a specific mouth sensor 38s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the specific mouth 38, and a game ball that has entered the specific mouth 38 can be detected. Further, a non-specific mouth sensor 39s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the non-specific mouth 39, and a game ball that has entered the non-specific mouth 39 can be detected.

  In addition, around each gaming device described above, there are other entrances 30 through which game balls can enter, windmill-type wheels 31 that affect the flow path of game balls, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown). It has been. In addition, an out port 32 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 21, and the first start port 24, the second start port 25, the first big prize port 28, the second big prize port 35, and other balls entered as described above. The game balls that have not entered any of the mouths 30 are discharged from the out mouth 32 to the back side of the game board 20.

  A game ball that flows down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24 described above. On the other hand, the normal symbol operating gate 27, the second start opening 25, the first big prize opening 28, and the second big prize opening 35 flow down the area on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41). A game ball can enter (or can pass). Hereinafter, launching a game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as “left-handed”, and the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball to flow down an area is also expressed as “right-handed”. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 24, three game balls are paid out to the player, and a game ball enters the second start port 25. In this case, four game balls are paid out to the player, and when a game ball enters the other entrance 30, five game balls are paid out to the player. When a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 28 or the second big prize opening 35, thirteen game balls are paid out to the player.

  On the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20, a segment display unit 50 for displaying information related to the game by a combination of LEDs is provided. The segment display part 50 is visually recognized by the player through the small window part 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. Detailed display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described later.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 includes a number of control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, the main control board 200 that controls the progress of the game, the sub control board 220 that controls the control of the game, and the control related to the display of images and the output of sound under the control of the sub control board 220. The image / sound control board 230 that controls the lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, the payout control board 240 that controls the lending and payout of the game ball, and the game ball It is composed of a launch control board 260 for controlling the launch. These control boards include a CPU (CPUs 201, 221, 231 and the like in FIG. 3) for executing various logical operations and calculation operations, and a ROM (ROMs 202 and 222 in FIG. 3) in which various programs and data executed by the CPU are stored. 232), a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data during program execution, and various peripheral LSIs such as input / output circuits are connected to each other via a bus. Has been.

  The main control board 200 includes a first start port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 24, a second start port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 25, A gate sensor 27s that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27, a first grand prize port sensor 28s that detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize port 28, and a second grand prize port 35 that have entered the ball. A second big prize opening sensor 35s for detecting a game ball, a specific mouth sensor 38s for detecting a game ball that has entered the specific port 38, a non-specific mouth sensor 39s for detecting a game ball that has entered the non-specific port 39, etc. It is connected. When a detection signal of a game ball is input from these sensors or the like, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sends a command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal is input, to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, Transmission is performed toward the launch control board 260 and the like.

  Further, the main control board 200 has a second start port for opening / closing the open / close door 26 provided in the second start port 25 (for opening and closing the second start port 25). A first big prize opening solenoid 28m (for opening and closing the first big prize opening 28) for causing the solenoid 26m and the opening / closing door 29 provided in the first big prize opening 28 to open and close. , A second big prize opening solenoid 35m (for making the second big prize opening 35 open or closed) for opening / closing the open / close door 36 provided in the second big prize opening 35, segment display The unit 50 and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a drive signal to the second start opening solenoid 26m, the first large winning opening solenoid 28m, the second large winning opening solenoid 35m, and the segment display unit 50, thereby performing these operations. Take control.

  The sub-control board 220 is connected to an image / audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226, and an effect operation board 228. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 analyzes the contents of the command and performs effects according to the contents. That is, a command for designating an output image or output sound is transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, and an upper lamp 5 a, right side lamp 5 b, left side lamp 5 c (hereinafter “ By transmitting a command designating the light emission pattern of the various lamps 5a to 5c ", an effect of driving these lamps is performed. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 operates the player via the effect operation board 228 on the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c (hereinafter also referred to as “effect operation units 10a, 10b, 10c”). Is detected, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

  The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, ROM 232, and RAM 233. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, moving image data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 235, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. When the CPU 231 of the image / sound control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 reads out sound data corresponding to the command from the sound ROM 236. Then, audio based on the audio data is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as “various speakers 6a and 6b”) via the amplifier board 224.

  Connected to the payout control board 240 are a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper plate part 7, a card unit 242 arranged in parallel with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240. The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 to rent out game balls while communicating data with the payout control board 240. Also, when a payout command for instructing payout of a game ball is received from the main control board 200, the payout motor 243 is driven to pay out the game ball.

  In addition, a launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the launch control board 260 detects that the launch motor 262 for launching a game ball or a player touches the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 and the like is connected. When the launch control board 260 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the launch control board 260 drives the launch motor 262, thereby playing the game ball with strength according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. Fire.

B. Game contents:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the launch handle 9 is rotated in a state where the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the stored game balls are supplied to the launch device unit 261 one by one, and the game area 21 described above with reference to FIG. Fired. Since the strength at which the game ball is launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9, the player can cause the game ball to flow down to a desired region by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. For example, a game ball is fired so as to flow down the left region of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) (left-handed), or the right region of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is displayed. A game ball can be fired (right-handed) to flow down.

<Fluctuation display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first start port 24. When the left-handed game ball enters the first start port 24 and the game ball thus entered is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a determination random number per special figure described later) , And a special figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the game is “big hit” or “miss” based on the determination random number. The first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “first special figure”) is variably displayed based on the result of the special figure determination, and then stopped and displayed. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second start opening 25. When the game ball that has been hit to the right enters the second start opening 25, and the game ball that has entered is detected by the second start opening sensor 25s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a determination random number per special figure described later) , And a special figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the game is “big hit” or “miss” based on the determination random number. The second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “second special figure”) is variably displayed on the basis of the result of the special figure hit determination, and then stopped and displayed. Here, the first special drawing and the second special drawing will be described.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display unit 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 in the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player displays the segment through the small window 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display part 52 for displaying the second special figure. Nine LEDs are arranged on each of these display portions. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter referred to collectively as “special symbols” unless they are particularly distinguished from each other) are obtained by switching the lighted LED among the nine LEDs on each display unit. It is displayed in a variable manner and is stopped and displayed by turning on a predetermined LED among the nine LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, 200 types of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 101 to 300) and one type of off symbol (out of symbol symbol 101) can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. 200 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 401 to 600) and one type of off symbol (out symbol 401) can be stopped and displayed. These types of symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of LEDs to be lit.

  When the result of the special figure determination based on the game ball entering the first start port 24 (hereinafter also referred to as “special figure determination for the first special figure”) is “big hit”, the first special figure When the figure is stopped and displayed in any of the big winning symbols 101 to 200 and the result of the special symbol hit determination for the first special figure is “displaced”, the first special figure is stopped and displayed as the lost symbol 101. In addition, if the result of the special figure determination based on the game ball entering the second start opening 25 (hereinafter also referred to as “special figure determination for the second special figure”) is “big hit”, 2 special figure is stopped and displayed in any one of the big winning symbols 401 to 600, and when the result of the special symbol hit determination for the second special figure is “displaced”, the second special figure is stopped and displayed in the dismissed symbol 401. .

  When a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as either a big hit symbol or a missed symbol, a predetermined period of time elapses when the symbol is stopped and displayed in order to confirm the stopped symbol. The display is maintained until it is done (hereinafter also referred to as “definite display”). In the following, the game from when the special symbol is started to be displayed until it is fixedly displayed, that is, the game until the result of one variation display is obtained is also expressed as “symbol variable game”.

<Reservation of special design>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24, as described above, the special figure determination and the fluctuation display for the first special figure are performed. Rather than being performed immediately after entering the starting port 24, the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a first special figure hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, determination per special figure and fluctuation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure hold. Such first special figure hold is stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of first special figure hold (first special figure hold number) is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 53 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure hold display section 53, and both of the two LEDs are turned off in the first special figure hold display section 53. This indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is 0, and lighting one LED indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is 1, indicating that the two LEDs are turned on. It indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is two, blinks one LED, indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is three, and blinks two LEDs to indicate the first Indicates that the number of special figure hold is four.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start opening 25, as described above, the special figure determination and the fluctuation display for the second special figure are performed. Is not performed immediately after entering the second starting port 25, but the obtained determination random number is temporarily stored as the second special figure hold. Then, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the special figure determination or the fluctuation display of the second special figure is performed based on the stored second special figure hold. Such second special figure hold is stored with an upper limit of one. The stored number of second special figure hold (second special figure hold number) is displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure hold display section 54, and both of the two LEDs are turned off in the second special figure hold display section 54. By indicating that the number of second special figure hold is zero, turning on one LED indicates that the number of second special figure hold is one, and turning on two LEDs It indicates that the number of second special figure hold is two, blinks one LED, indicates that the number of second special figure hold is three, and blinks two LEDs to indicate the second Indicates that the number of special figure hold is four.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored during the display of any special symbol change, during the final display of any special symbol, or during the big hit game. Even if it is done, the judgment per special figure and the change display related to these holdings are not performed. In addition, when only the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, the first figure special determination and the first special figure related to the first special figure hold stored first. When the second special figure hold is stored, whether or not the second special figure hold is stored, whether the first special figure hold is stored or not is determined. Displays special figure variation. That is, the second special figure is variably displayed in preference to the first special figure (having a so-called second special figure priority fluctuation function).

<Game state>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the gaming state, “a gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the determination per special figure” and “a gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25”. And are set as appropriate. Among these, “the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special figure determination” is set to the “low probability state” or the “high probability state”. The “low probability state” is a state where the probability of being judged as a big hit in the judgment per special figure is low (a probability of about 1/400), and the “high probability state” is judged as a big hit in the special figure judgment. The probability is high (the probability is about 1/100).

  Further, the “game state relating to the frequency of game balls entering the second start opening 25” is set to “non-electric support state” or “electric support state”. The “non-electric support state” is a state in which a game ball enters the second start port 25 at a low frequency, and the “electric support state” is a state in which a game ball enters the second start port 25 at a high frequency. It is. Thereby, in the “non-electric support state”, the game ball is easier to enter the first start port 24 than in the second start port 25, and in the “electric support state”, the second start port is more than the first start port 24. It is easy for a game ball to enter 25. For this reason, in the “non-electric support state”, the player can make a left-hand strike (to aim at entering the first starting port 24), and in the “electric support state”, the player can make a right-hand strike. It can be performed (to aim at entering the second starting port 25).

  The segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 indicating that the electric support state described above is in progress. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged on the electric support display unit 58, and during the electric support state, the three LEDs are turned on to be in the electric support state. Is shown to the player. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 59 indicating that right-handing is performed. During the electric support state, the game ball enters the second start opening 25 frequently, and the second start opening 25 can enter a right-handed game ball. Is beneficial to the player. Therefore, during the electric support state, the player is prompted to make a right turn by turning on two LEDs arranged on the right-handed display unit 59.

<Big hit game>
When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with any one of the big winning symbols, the big winning game in which the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 are opened is performed a plurality of times. Start. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35, the right hit is performed during the big hit game. Become.

  FIG. 5 shows the types of jackpot games that can be executed in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, at least one of “the number of round games” and “ease of entering a game ball into the specific port 38” in one big hit game, depending on the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. Is different. In FIG. 5, “2R” indicates that two round games are performed, “4R” indicates that four round games are performed, “6R” indicates six times, and “16R” indicates that sixteen round games are performed. Yes. “V long” indicates that a game ball can easily enter the specific port 38, and “V short” indicates that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the specific port 38. Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second big prize opening 35 is opened in the last round game in the big hit game, and at this time, the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 is the specific mouth 38. When the player enters the ball, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to “high probability state and electric support state (hereinafter also referred to as“ high probability / electric support state ”)”. This “high probability / electric support state” is continued until the next jackpot game is started. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the specific opening is adjusted by adjusting the opening mode of the second grand prize opening 35 and the distribution mode of the game balls that have entered the second big winning slot 35 to the specific opening 38. In the big hit game in which the game ball easily enters 38, that is, the big hit game with “V long” shown in FIG. 5 (hereinafter also referred to as “V long” big hit game), the player can even make a right hit. In most cases, the game ball enters the specific port 38. On the other hand, in the big hit game in which the game ball is difficult to enter the specific port 38, that is, the big hit game with “V short” shown in FIG. 5 (hereinafter also referred to as “V short” big hit game), Even if a hit is made, in most cases, the game ball does not enter the specific port 38. In other words, when a “V long” jackpot game is played, in most cases, the “high probability / electric support state” is set after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, when a “V short” jackpot game is played, in most cases, the “high probability / electric support state” is not set after the jackpot game ends. In this case, “low probability state and electric support state (hereinafter also referred to as“ low probability / electric support state ”)” is set. This “low probability / electric support state” is continued until the symbol variation game of any number of 20, 40, or 100 is performed unless a big hit game is performed.・ Non-electric support status ”is set.

  If the “V long” big hit game is performed but the game ball does not enter the specific port 38, the “low probability / electric support state” is set after the big hit game ends. In this case, the “low probability / electric support state” is continued until 100 symbol variation games are performed unless a big hit game is performed, and thereafter, the “low probability / non power support state” is set.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 101 to 120 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol) (16% probability), “16RV long” jackpot game, that is, 16 round games are played, and in most cases a “high probability / electric support state” is set . In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 121 to 160 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol with a probability of 20%), the “12RV long” jackpot game, , 12 round games are played, and in most cases, a big hit game in which the “high probability / electric support state” is set is played. In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 161-200 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol with a probability of 10%), the “6RV long” jackpot game, Six round games are played, and a big hit game in which “high probability / electric support state” is set in most cases is played.

  In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 201-260 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 30% probability), that is, the “12RV long” jackpot game, , 12 round games are played, and in most cases, a big hit game in which the “low probability / electric support state” is set. In this case, the “low probability / electric support state” is continued until 100 symbol variation games are performed unless a big hit game is performed, and thereafter, the “low probability / non power support state” is set. In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 261 to 300 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big jackpot symbol, there is a probability of 20%), the big hit game of “6RV long”, that is, , Six round games are played, and in most cases, a big hit game in which the “low probability / electric support state” is set. The “low probability / electric support state” in this case is also continued until the symbol variation game is performed 100 times if the big hit game is not performed, and thereafter, the “low probability / non-electric support state” is set.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the “high probability / electric support state” is set after the big hit game with a probability of almost 50%. .

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 401 to 440 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 20% probability). The “16RV long” jackpot game, that is, 16 round games are played, and in most cases, the “high probability / electric support state” is set. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 441 to 500 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a probability of 30%), the big hit game of “4RV long”, that is, Four round games are played, and in most cases, a big hit game in which a “high probability / electric support state” is set. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 501 to 560 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a probability of 30%), the big hit game of “2RV long”, that is, Two round games are played, and in most cases, a big hit game in which a “high probability / electric support state” is set.

  In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 561 to 580 (when the second special chart is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a probability of 10%), the “2RV short A” jackpot game, That is, two round games are played, and a big hit game in which “low probability / electric support state” is set in most cases is played. In this case, the “low probability / electric support state” is continued until 100 symbol variation games are performed unless a big hit game is performed, and thereafter, the “low probability / non power support state” is set. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 581 to 590 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 5% probability), the big hit game of “2RV short B”, That is, two round games are played, and a big hit game in which “low probability / electric support state” is set in most cases is played. In this case, the “low probability / electric support state” is continued until 40 symbol variation games are performed unless a big hit game is performed, and thereafter, the “low probability / non power support state” is set. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 591-600 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 5% probability), the big hit game of “2RV short C”, That is, two round games are played, and a big hit game in which “low probability / electric support state” is set in most cases is played. In this case, if the big hit game is not performed, the “low probability / electric support state” is continued until 20 symbol variation games are performed, and thereafter, the “low probability / non-electric support state” is set.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the “high probability / electric support state” is set after the big hit game with an almost 80% probability. .

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one round game ends when nine game balls enter (9 counts) or when 30 seconds have elapsed, so in most cases one round In the game, 117 game balls (9 counts × 13 payouts) are paid out. Therefore, naturally, a big hit game with a large number of round games is paid out to a player more than a big hit game with a small number of round games. For this reason, the player can be expected to play a big hit game with a larger number of round games. Also, a “V long” big hit game is easier to set a “high probability / electric support state” in a “V long” big hit game than the “V short” big hit game. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that a “V long” jackpot game will be performed rather than a “V short” jackpot game. Note that this can be understood as being possible to execute a plurality of big hit games (corresponding to “specific games” in the present invention) having different degrees of advantage for the player.

  During the execution of the jackpot game described above, the number of round games of the jackpot game being executed is displayed on the round display section 55 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged on the round display unit 55, and in the round display unit 55, the number of round games can be increased by lighting the left LED of the three LEDs. Shows that two big hit games are being executed, turns on the inside LED, indicates that the number of round games is being executed four times, and turns on the right LED to turn round games Indicates that the jackpot game of 6 times is being executed, and lighting the left and right LEDs indicates that the number of round games is being executed of 12 times, indicating that all three LEDs are lit. This indicates that a big hit game with 16 round games is being executed.

<Normal symbol variation display, games per regular symbol, normal symbol hold>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol operation gate 27 can pass a right-handed game ball. When the right-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined determination random number (determination random number per common figure described later) is acquired, and the determination random number is used as the determination random number. Based on the normal map, it is determined whether or not the map is normal. Then, based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a general-purpose display unit 56 for displaying normal symbols, and the general-purpose display unit 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal symbol is variably displayed by switching one of the two LEDs to be lit in the normal diagram display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed when a predetermined one of the two LEDs is lit. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a normal symbol, two types of symbols, that is, a symbol per symbol in which the left LED is lit out of two LEDs and an off-normal symbol symbol in which the right LED is lit are stopped. It can be displayed. When the result of the per-common symbol judgment is per ordinary symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per ordinary symbol, and when the result of per-general judgment is out of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a non-standard symbol. Is done. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol or a missing symbol, a display (confirmation display) is performed to maintain the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time elapses in order to determine the symbol that has been stopped and displayed. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per symbol, a game per symbol that is closed after the second start port 25 is in the open state is performed.

  The non-electric support state and the electric support state described above are set by changing the mode for determining the normal figure, the mode for displaying the variation of the normal symbol, and the mode of the game for the normal figure. In other words, the probability of being determined to be per base map in the per-base determination is 1/100 in the non-electric support state and 99/100 in the electric support state. In addition, as the fluctuation time of normal symbols, a long time is easily selected in the non-electric support state (any one of 1000 msec, 2000 msec, and 3000 msec is selected), and a short time is selected in the electric support state. (1000 ms, 1252 ms, or 1500 ms is selected equally). In addition, as a game per game, in the non-electric support state, the second start port 25 is opened for a short time (16 ms × 1 time), and in the electric support state, the second start port 25 is open for a long time (840 m). (Second x 2 times) is opened Thus, during the non-electric support state, the frequency at which the second start port 25 is opened is reduced, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 25 is also decreased. On the other hand, during the electric support state, the frequency at which the second starting port 25 is opened is increased, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is also increased.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol per unit determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed. However, these normal symbol per unit determination and variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes the normal symbol operating gate 27. Rather than being performed, the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a general figure hold. When a predetermined condition is established, the base symbol determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed based on the stored general symbol hold. Such usual figure hold is also stored with an upper limit of four. The memorized number of ordinary drawings (the number of ordinary drawings retained) is displayed on the ordinary diagram holding display portion 57 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the general-purpose hold display portion 57, and in the general-purpose hold display portion 57, both of the two LEDs are turned off so that the normal state is displayed. Indicates that the number of holds is 0, turns on one of the two LEDs, indicates that the number of hold is 1, and turns on two LEDs Indicates that the number of holds is two, blinks one LED, indicates that the number of pending orders is three, and blinks two LEDs, the number of pending orders is four It shows that there is. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the ordinary figure hold is stored, if it is not any of the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol fixed display, or the game per regular symbol, it is the first. The stored per-map hold determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed.

<Display contents of effect display device 41>
Processing for performing the game as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an effect of displaying various images on the effect display device 41 is performed in accordance with the game as described above. Processing for performing such an effect is mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220.

  For example, in the effect display device 41, an effect (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol variation effect”) is performed in accordance with the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, in synchronism with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variable game) of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the variable display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started on the effect display device 41. To do. Thereafter, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variety of manners until the variation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is terminated in synchronization with the end timing of the special symbol variation display (the special symbol stop display). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display a design in which nine numbers from “1” to “9” are designed as identification symbols.

  FIG. 6A conceptually shows how the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are variably displayed. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, for example, the left identification symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed, then the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle identification symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol (first display) that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above. 1 special figure or 2nd special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as “zolo eyes”). Stop). In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is out of place and is stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are not the same symbol combination (excluding special eyes, hereinafter "separated eyes") (Also called). The identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed are in a stopped display (determined display) until the special symbol fixed display time elapses.

  As described above, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 and the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 have display contents. The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed when the special symbols that are being displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position that is more visible than the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 (segment display unit 50). Since the screen is large and the display content is easy to understand, it is normal for a player to play a game while viewing the screen of the effect display device 41. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 6B, for example, the left identification symbol 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right identification symbol 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol. If there is, the middle identification symbol 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end also stops at the same symbol, and the player displays the variation display of the identification symbol (the symbol variation effect) ). In this way, the effect performed in a state where the identification symbols excluding one identification symbol among a plurality of identification symbols are stopped at the same symbol (a mode that can be a doublet) and the one identification symbol is variably displayed. It is called “reach production”, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach production.

  Further, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first hold display area 41d for indicating the first special figure hold number, and a second hold display area 41e for indicating the second special figure hold number, Is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first reserved figure number (the smaller circular pattern in the figure) is displayed in the first reserved display area 41d by the same number as the number of the reserved figure (small circular pattern in the figure). The upper limit number is 4), and the same number of “holding symbols” as the second special figure reservation number (upper limit number is 4) is displayed in the second hold display area 41e to indicate the second special figure hold number. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 6, it is shown that the first special figure reservation number is four and the second special figure reservation number is four. Needless to say, the number of holds indicated by the hold symbol displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special figure hold display unit 53 and the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50 It matches the number of holds shown.

<Main game modes>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game is progressed mainly in the following manner. During the “low probability / non-electric support state”, even if a game ball is passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the second start opening 25 is less frequently opened. It is difficult for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. Accordingly, during the “low probability / non-electric support state”, as shown in FIG. 7, by performing “left-handed”, a game aiming to enter the first starting port 24 (hereinafter referred to as “the first special figure subject”). This is also called “games”. When a game ball enters the first start port 24 by performing “left-handed” (ev. 1), a variation display of the first special figure is performed (ev. 2). In the judgment per special figure for the first special figure, it is judged as “big hit” with a probability of about 1/400, so in most cases, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with an out symbol (ev.3). . While repeating the display of the variation of the first special figure, if it is determined as “big hit” in the special figure determination for the first special figure, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (ev. 4), A big hit game is played (ev. 5).

  When the big hit game is finished, as described above with reference to FIG. 5A, the gaming state is set to the “low probability / electric support state” with a probability of approximately 50% (ev. 6), and approximately 50%. The gaming state is set to “high probability / electric support state” with the probability of (ev. 7). In these game states, when the game progresses in the manner shown in FIG. 8 to be described later, when the “low probability / electric support state” is set, 100 symbol variation games are performed without performing the big hit game. Then, the “low probability / non-power support state” is set again (ev. 8). That is, the game of the aspect described above with reference to FIG. 7 is performed again. On the other hand, when the “high probability / electric support state” is set, the “high probability / electric support state” continues until the next big hit game is played.

  On the other hand, during the “low probability / electric support state” or “high probability / electric support state”, the second start opening 25 is frequently opened, and the game ball can easily enter the second start opening 25. . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, games that aim to enter the second starting port 25 by performing “right-handed” (hereinafter also referred to as “games mainly of the second special figure”) are mainly performed. Then, when a game ball enters the second start opening 25 (ev. 11), the variation display of the second special figure is performed (ev. 12). The probability of being determined to be “big hit” in the special figure determination for the second special figure is about 1/40 in the “low probability / electric support state”, and in the “high probability / electric support state”. If so, it is about 1/100. Therefore, in most cases, the second special figure is stopped and displayed with an out symbol in the “low probability / electric support state” as well as in the “high probability / electric support state” (ev. 13). . While repeating the display of the variation of the first special figure, if it is determined as “big hit” in the special figure determination for the first special figure, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (ev. 14), A big hit game is played (ev. 15). In addition, when the game is in the “low probability / electric support state”, when the symbol variation game is performed 20 times, 40 times, or 100 times without the big hit game being played, “Power support state” is set again. That is, the game of the aspect described above with reference to FIG. 7 is performed again. On the other hand, in the case of the “high probability / electric support state”, the “high probability / electric support state” continues until the next big hit game is performed.

  When the big hit game ends, as described above with reference to FIG. 5B, the gaming state is set to “low probability / electric support state” with a probability of approximately 20% (ev. 16), and approximately 80%. The gaming state is set to the “high probability / electric support state” with the probability of (ev. 17). In these game states, when the game progresses in the manner described above with reference to FIG. 8, when the “low probability / electric support state” is set, the jackpot game is not performed and the game is performed 20 times, 40 times, 100 times. When the symbol variation game is performed any number of times, the “low probability / non-electric support state” is set again (ev. 18). That is, the game of the aspect mentioned above using FIG. 7 will be performed. On the other hand, when the “high probability / electric support state” is set, the “high probability / electric support state” continues until the next big hit game is played. That is, the game of the aspect described above with reference to FIG. 8 is performed again.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a game control process for performing control related to the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 4 msec). Hereinafter, the game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt permission process are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 9, when starting the game control process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first performs an output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), a process for transmitting the various commands stored in the output buffer to the various control boards is performed. In this way, for example, the sub control board 220 controls the effect in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 performs drive control of the payout motor 243 (payout of game balls). It will be.

<Input processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, a game ball is placed in any one of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, the other entrance hole 30, the first major prize opening 28, and the second major prize opening 35. When the ball enters, game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), sensors for detecting these balls (the first start port sensor 24s, the second start port sensor 25s, the first big prize port sensor 28s, the second big prize port sensor 35s, etc.). ), It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected. As a result, when a game ball is detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a random number update process (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the special figure determination or the common figure determination is performed based on a predetermined determination random number. Specifically, the determination per special figure is performed based on “random number determined per special figure”, and the determination per common figure is performed based on “random determination per general figure”. In addition, the variation display of the special symbol in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is performed based on a variation pattern described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on a “variation pattern selection random number”. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the determination result per special figure is “big hit”, any one of the 200 big hit symbols (the first special figure and the second special figure each has 200 types). However, the symbol type is selected based on the “symbol selection random number”. In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. These random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also in the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (the period until the next timer interrupt). It may be done. Further, a dedicated circuit for updating the random number may be provided, and the random number may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Starting port sensor detection processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a start port. In the sensor detection process (S400) such as the start port, a process for storing the general figure hold, the first special figure hold, and the second special figure hold is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of ordinary symbols held has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of pending drawings does not reach four, a decision random number per drawing is acquired and the decision random number per drawing is stored as a reserved drawing. The common map hold is stored in a general map hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. If the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 or if the number of reserved general symbols has already reached four, the new reserved general symbol is not stored.

  After performing the process related to the storage of the normal map in this manner, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 24 based on the detection result of the first start port sensor 24s. As a result, when a game ball enters the first start port 24, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of first special figure reservations does not reach four, a determination random number per special figure, a variation pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired and stored as the first special figure reservation. The first special figure hold is stored in a first special figure hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

  Here, the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure is performed based on the determination random number per special figure, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Further, the effect (symbol variation effect) performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the determination random number per special figure, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. . Therefore, when the first special figure hold is stored, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure hold has not yet been started (even if the change start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure hold It is possible to determine the mode of variation display and effect based on (design variation game or symbol variation effect based on the first special figure hold). For example, even before the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, It can be determined whether or not. Such determination is referred to as pre-determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure hold is stored, the pre-determination is performed for the first special figure hold, and the pre-determination result Is stored in association with the first special figure hold.

  In this way, when the first special figure hold is stored and the predetermination result for the first special figure hold is stored, the predetermination result command indicating the predetermination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The prior determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure hold. If the game ball has not entered the first start opening 24, or if the number of the first special figure hold has already reached four, the new first special figure hold is not stored and is not stored in advance. No judgment is made.

  When the processing related to the first start port sensor 24s is thus performed, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 25 based on the detection result of the second start port sensor 25s. As a result, when a game ball enters the second start opening 25, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding number has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of second special figure reservations does not reach four, a determination random number per special figure, a variation pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired, and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure reservation. The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. When the second special figure hold is stored, the same prior determination as described above is performed for the second special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure hold. In this way, when the second special figure hold is stored and the predetermination result for the second special figure hold is stored, the predetermination result command indicating the predetermination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The prior determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure hold. If the game ball has not entered the second start opening 25, or if the number of the second special figure reservation has already reached four, the new second special figure reservation is not stored and is not stored in advance. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs normal operation processing (S500). In the normal operation process (S500), a process of displaying a normal symbol in a variably manner or executing a game per normal figure is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether the game per game is in the normal symbol variation display or the normal symbol fixed display. As a result, if it is not during the game per game, during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, or during the fixed display of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the universal symbol hold is stored in the above-mentioned general diagram hold storage area. . As a result, when the general-purpose hold is stored in the general-purpose hold storage area, the stored general-purpose hold is read out among the stored general-purpose holds. Then, based on the read common map hold, that is, based on the general map determination random number, the standard map determination is performed. Specifically, when in the non-electric support state, the probability of “per normal map” is 1/100 (99/100 of the random numbers determined per general map that can be acquired as a general map hold). If the base map is judged and the power support state is active, the probability of “per base map” is 99/100 (of the base map judgment random numbers that can be acquired as a base map hold) A per-figure judgment is performed (99/100 random number is assumed to be per ordinary figure).

  If the per-normal map determination is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the per-normal map determination is per standard map. As a result, when the result of the normal symbol determination is that of the normal symbol, the symbol per symbol is stored as a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the current normal symbol variation display. That is, it memorizes that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the general symbol display section 56 is turned on as a result of the normal symbol variation display this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is out of the normal symbol, the extraordinary symbol is stored as a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the current normal symbol variation display. That is, it stores that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the general-purpose display unit 56 is lit as a result of the normal symbol variation display this time.

  In this way, if it is stored that the left LED of the general symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variation display of the normal symbol this time or the right LED of the general symbol display unit 56 is lit, the variation time of the normal symbol Set. Specifically, if it is in the non-electric support state, any one of 1000 milliseconds, 2000 milliseconds, and 3000 milliseconds is set, and if it is in the electric support state, any one of 1000 milliseconds, 1252 milliseconds, and 1500 milliseconds is set. Once the normal symbol variation time is set, the normal symbol variation display is started. Then, the determination random number per universal figure which is the target of the determination per normal map this time is deleted from the storage area.

  The above is a description of the processing when the game is not in a game per game, during normal symbol variation display, or during normal symbol fixed display. On the other hand, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being performed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol during the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol being varied and displayed is stopped and displayed in a previously stored manner. In other words, if the result of the normal figure hit is that of the normal figure, the LED on the left of the normal figure display portion 56 is turned on (the symbol per common figure is stopped and displayed), and the result of the normal figure hit determination is lost. If it is, the right LED of the general figure display unit 56 is turned on (the off symbol is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbol is started, so the fixed display time of the normal symbol is set.

  On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being displayed, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (determined display) this time is a symbol per symbol (lighting of the left LED of the common symbol display unit 56). As a result, when the normal symbol that has been stopped and displayed is a symbol per ordinary symbol, an opening pattern (number of times of opening, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second start port 25 in the game per symbol is set. Specifically, an opening pattern is set in which the second starting port 25 is opened for a short time (16 msec × 1 time) when in the non-electric support state, and when the second support port 25 is in the electric support state, An opening pattern is set for a long time (840 milliseconds x 2). Once the opening pattern is set in this way, the game is started per usual figure.

  On the other hand, when a game is being played per game, the opening / closing door 26 is controlled by controlling the second start opening solenoid 26m so that the second start opening 25 is opened / closed in the above-described opening pattern. Make it work. When the control according to the release pattern is finished, the game per usual figure is finished.

<Special action processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a special operation process (S600). In this special action process (S600), a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) is displayed in a variable manner or a big hit game is executed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first displays a special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) while the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) is being displayed during the jackpot game. It is judged whether it is any of these. As a result, if none of these is found, it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area. As a result, when the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area, the second special figure hold stored first among the stored second special figure hold (per special figure) Read the determination random number, variation pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, the special figure determination is performed based on the special figure determination random number included in the read second special figure hold. Specifically, if it is in the low probability state, the probability of being a “big hit” is 1/400 (the random number of 1/400 of the random numbers determined per special figure that can be acquired as the second special figure hold is a big hit. Yes, if it is in a high probability state, the probability of being a “big hit” is 1/100 (of the random numbers determined per special figure that can be acquired as the second special figure hold) A special figure judgment is performed (a random number of 1 is a big hit).

  On the other hand, if the second special figure hold is not stored, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area. As a result, when the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area, the first special figure hold stored in the first of the stored first special figure hold (per special figure) Read out the determination random number, symbol selection random number, variation pattern selection random number). Then, the special figure determination is performed based on the special figure determination random number included in the read first special figure hold. Specifically, if it is in the low probability state, the probability of being a “big hit” is 1/400 (a random number of 1/400 of the random numbers determined per special figure that can be acquired as the first special figure hold is a big hit. Yes, if it is in a high probability state, the probability of being a “big hit” is 1/100 (of the random number per 1 special figure that can be acquired as the first special figure hold) A special figure judgment is performed (a random number of 1 is a big hit).

  If the result of the special symbol hit determination is “big hit”, based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold read this time, the change display (design) Select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed in (Variable game). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols 101 to 300 can be stopped and displayed as the first special figure, and the jackpot symbols 401 to 600 as the second special figure. Can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the first special figure hold is read, the symbol selection random number read as the first special figure hold is referred to by referring to the symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 101 to 300. The corresponding jackpot symbol is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. When the second special symbol hold is read, the big hit corresponding to the symbol selection random number read as the second special symbol hold is referred to with reference to the big hit symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the big hit symbols 401 to 600 The symbol is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. The jackpot symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  On the other hand, in the case where the result of the special figure determination is “out”, when the first special figure hold is read out, the off symbol 101 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and the second special figure hold is read out. The off symbol 401 is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. The jackpot symbol or the off symbol selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed is stored in a stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

  When the symbol to be stopped and displayed is selected in this way, the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (design variation game) is selected. The variation pattern is the time (variation time) from when the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) starts displaying the variation until it stops (variation time), and each variation pattern is distinguished from other variation patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) is attached. In the process of selecting the variation pattern, the variation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selection random number read this time as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is referred to such a fluctuation pattern selection table, and the current fluctuation pattern is selected. Choose as. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of random numbers allocated to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

  The variation pattern thus selected is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern designation command to be described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 recognizes the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command, and uses the (corresponding) effect pattern based on the recognized variation pattern. Perform fluctuating effects.

  In the above-described process of selecting a variation pattern, the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress situations is referred to instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the type of special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), the currently set gaming state, the result of judgment per special figure, and the stored first special figure. Reference is made to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the number of on-hold and second special figure hold. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress situations, and as a result, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute a symbol variation effect with the effect patterns corresponding to the various game progress situations. For example, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a flat eye after the reach effect when the result of the special symbol hit determination is “big hit”. In addition, when the result of the judgment per special figure is out of the range, when a predetermined variation pattern is selected, a reach effect is performed (after that, the display is stopped and displayed with a break). Each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  Thus, when the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current special symbol variation display is selected and the variation pattern of the current special symbol variation display is selected, the variation display of the special symbol is started. Then, a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). Further, the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, which is the target of the current special figure determination, is deleted from the first special figure hold storage area or the second special figure hold storage area.

  In the above, the processing when the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is not displayed during the big hit game, and the special symbol is not displayed during the fixed display has been described. On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol is being performed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol during the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed with the symbol previously stored in the stop symbol storage area (definite display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, since the special symbol confirmation display is started, the special symbol confirmation display time is set. Then, a change stop command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  The above is a description of the processing when the special symbol variation display is in progress. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being confirmed and displayed, it is determined whether or not the confirmed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the definite display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol that has been stopped (determined) this time is a jackpot symbol or a missing symbol. As a result, if the special symbol that has been stopped is out of place, it is also determined whether or not “low probability / electric support status” is set, and “low probability / electric support status” is set. Subtracts the remaining symbol variation game count (hereinafter “remaining power support count”) once until the “low probability / electric support status” ends. As a result, when the “remaining power support count” becomes 0, “low probability / non-power support status” is set. When the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed in a stopped state is a jackpot symbol, the opening pattern of the first big prize opening 28 and the second big prize opening 35 in the jackpot game (number of times opened, opening time, closing time, etc.) Set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of round games during the big hit game differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the opening pattern of the first big prize opening 28 and the second big prize opening 35 is set corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Thus, when the opening patterns of the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 are set, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game start command includes information indicating the type of jackpot game to be started this time (see FIG. 5). The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  The above is a description of the processing when the special symbol is being confirmed. On the other hand, when the big hit game is being played, the first big prize opening solenoid 28m or the first big prize opening solenoid 28m or so that the first big prize opening 28 or the second big prize opening 35 is in the open / closed state in the above-described opening pattern. The second large winning opening solenoid 35m is controlled to operate the open / close door 29 or the open / close door 36. At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. To do. The round game start command and the round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  When the control of the first big prize opening solenoid 28m and the second big prize opening solenoid 35m (operation of the opening and closing door 29 and the opening and closing door 36) according to the above opening pattern is finished, the big hit game is finished. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the big hit game ends, the game state is set to a non-electric support state or an electric support state according to the type of the big hit game (see FIGS. 5 and 6). When the gaming state is set to the electric support state, the electric support number is set to 99. When the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When a game ball entered from the second big prize opening 35 enters the specific slot 38 during the big hit game (during the last round game), a specific slot entry command indicating that is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. To do. The specific entrance ball command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  When the control of the first big prize opening solenoid 28m and the second big prize opening solenoid 35m according to the above-described opening pattern (the operation of the opening and closing door 29 and the opening and closing door 36) is finished, the second big winning prize opening during the current big hit game It is determined whether or not a game ball enters 35. As a result, when the game ball does not enter the second big winning opening 35, the big hit game is finished as it is. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 35, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the specific port 38. As a result, when a game ball enters the specific slot 38, that fact is stored (for example, a predetermined flag is set to ON), and a specific slot input command indicating that is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. Remember. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  When a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 35, it is determined whether or not all the game balls have been discharged from the specific port 38 or the non-specific port 39 (whether or not they have entered the ball). As a result, when all the game balls are discharged, the big hit game is terminated. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the big hit game is finished in this way, the gaming state described above with reference to FIG. 5 is set. That is, when a game ball enters the specific port 38 during the big hit game, the “high probability / electric support state” is set. On the other hand, if the game ball does not enter the specific port 38, the “low probability / electric support state” is set, and the “remaining electric support number of times (20 times) corresponding to the type of jackpot game ended this time” is set. , 40 times, 100 times) ”. When the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  The “high probability / electric support state” corresponds to the “advantageous state” in the present invention. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 capable of setting the “high probability / electric support state” corresponds to the “game state setting means” in the present invention.

<Hold count processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a reservation number process (S700). In the number-of-holds processing (S700), the number of first special figure holds stored in the first special figure hold storage area and the number of second special figure holds stored in the second special figure hold storage area , And a pending number transmission command indicating these numbers is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The hold number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 displays various symbols on the effect display device 41 such as displaying the reserved symbols corresponding to the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold on the effect display device 41. Can be executed.

D. Production control process:
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an effect control process for performing control related to the effect. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt generated every 10 msec). Hereinafter, the effect control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 will be described according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt permission process are omitted.

  When the effect control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S800). Here, every time the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200 or each time it receives a detection signal from various boards, the received command and detection signal are stored in the RAM 223 as external interrupt processing. Stored in the received command storage area. In the command analysis process (S800), the command and the detection signal stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the received command and the detection signal is determined, and the image / audio control board 230 or the like is used to perform this effect. A command to be transmitted to the lamp control board 226 or the like is stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

  Subsequently, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs output processing (S900). In this processing, the command stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 is transmitted to the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. When receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the audio / video control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41, and outputs audio corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b, etc. To do. The lamp control board 226 causes the various lamps 5a to 5c to emit light with a light emission pattern corresponding to the received command.

  As described above, the sub-control board 220 executes various effects in cooperation with the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. In this specification, for convenience of explanation, the sub-control board 220 executes such various effects. This is simply expressed as “the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects”.

  FIG. 13 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to various commands and the like. As illustrated in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a prior determination result command, the CPU 221 performs a prior effect that is an effect based on the prior determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the reserved symbol displayed in the first hold display region 41d or the second hold display region 41f of the effect display device 41 is determined in advance. Or a mode corresponding to the result. Note that the prior performance need not always be performed when the prior determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the hold number transmission command, the same number of hold symbols as the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number indicated by this command are obtained. Displayed in the first hold display area 41d and the second hold display area 41f of the effect display device 41. Note that it is not necessary to always display both the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold. For example, the “low probability / non-electric support state” in which left-handed is performed, In the state where the game is performed, the number of the first special figure hold is displayed, and the right-handed “low probability / electric support state” and “high probability / electric support state”, that is, the second special figure subject In a state where a game is performed, the second special figure holding number may be displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the variation pattern designation command is displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special diagram or second special diagram). The symbol variation effect (including the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) corresponding to the variation pattern shown is started.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of reach effects can be executed as the reach effects described above with reference to FIG. Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the reach effect as a part of the symbol variation effect is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. Specifically, when the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected when the result of the special figure hit determination is “big hit”, the reach effect corresponding to this change pattern is performed, and then the identification symbols 41a and 41b. , 41c is stopped and displayed in a slotted pattern effect. In addition, when the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected when the result of the special figure per-judgment result is “out”, the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, and then the identification symbols 41a, 41b, A symbol variation effect is displayed in which 41c is stopped and displayed.

  The execution probability of each reach effect, that is, the probability that the change pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected depends on the ratio of the change pattern selection random number assigned to each change pattern in the change pattern selection table described above with reference to FIG. Is set. Thereby, the probability that the determination result per special figure is “big hit” (hereinafter, also referred to as “big hit expectation”) is made different among a plurality of types of reach effects. As a result, it is possible to make the player expect that a reach production with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot will be performed.

  As an aspect of reach production, it is sufficient that the player can identify these differences. For example, an aspect in which character images displayed are different from each other, and an aspect in which displayed background images are different between reach effects. A mode in which displayed colors are different from each other, a mode in which identification symbols (such as a left identification symbol 41a and a right identification symbol 41b) that can be displayed in a stoppage at the start of reach production are different from each other are adopted.

  When the change stop command is received during the execution of the symbol change effect as described above, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stops and displays the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c with either a flat eye or a loose eye.

  The identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c correspond to “identification information” in the present invention. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that displays the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c in a variable manner corresponds to “identification information display means” in the present invention.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, the CPU 221 starts a jackpot game effect indicating that the jackpot game is being played. For example, at the timing when the jackpot game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is executed, and display of a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the jackpot game is being started is started. Also, an effect suggesting the number of round games of the hit jackpot game started (any of 2, 4, 6, or 12), or an effect that prompts the player to enter the game ball into the specific port 38 And so on. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as such a jackpot game effect, a plurality of jackpot game effects having different modes (for example, moving images to be displayed) can be executed, and which jackpot game effect is to be executed? It is determined according to a predetermined lottery result and the type of jackpot game.

  When the round game start command is received during the big hit game, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts a round game effect indicating that the round game is being played (for example, superimposed on the big hit game effect). For example, an effect (for example, an effect of displaying 1R, 2R, 3R,...) Indicating the number of round games in the big hit game being executed is started. When the round game end command is received, the round game effect is ended, and when the jackpot game end command is received, the jackpot game effect is ended.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the specific mouth entry command, it performs an effect indicating that a game ball has entered the specific mouth 38. For example, an effect of displaying the letter “V” on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the gaming state designation command, the CPU 221 starts an effect corresponding to the set gaming state. For example, if the identification symbol 41a, 41b, 41c or its background image is rendered in an aspect (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the gaming state, or “low probability / electric support state” is set, For example, starting an effect of displaying the “number of times of electric support”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 detects an operation signal via the effect operation board 228, that is, when the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated, the CPU responds to the operation. Start production.

E. Production during “High probability / electric support”:
The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is particularly characterized by an effect during the “high probability / electric support state”. For example, during the “high probability / electric support state”, a music to be output from a plurality of music (hereinafter also referred to as “output music”) is appropriately set, and the music set as the output music is received from the various speakers 6a and 6b. Is output. Below, the process which sets such an output music is demonstrated.

E-1. Output music initial setting process:
FIG. 14 shows a flowchart of output music initial setting processing. This process is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as part of the command analysis process (S800) described above with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. In this process, the “high probability / electric support state” Is started (set), the process for setting the output music is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the output music initial setting process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not the “high probability / electric support state” has been started (set) (S802). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the gaming state designation command transmitted from the main control board 200 is a command indicating that the “high probability / electric support state” is set. As a result, when the “high probability / electric support state” is started (S802: yes), the following processing is performed to set the output music in the “high probability / electric support state”.

  First, it is determined whether or not any of music B1 to B7 is set as an output music (S804). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the music being set as the output music is stored in the “output music storage area” of the RAM 223 mounted on the sub-control board 220 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 15, music A1 is stored (set) as the output music. When the output music is output, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 transmits a command for instructing output of the music stored in the “output music storage area” to the image / audio control board 230. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives the command, it reads out the music indicated by the command from the audio ROM 236 and outputs it from the various speakers 6a and 6b. That is, the music stored as the output music in the “output music storage area” is output from the various speakers 6a and 6b. As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the output music may be changed in response to the player's operation of the direction button 10c. In such a case, the “output music storage area” is changed. The stored music will be rewritten.

  In the determination process of S804, it is determined whether any of the music B1 to B7 is stored in the “output music storage area” as the output music. That is, since the determination process of S804 is a process when a “high probability / electric support state” is newly started, in this determination process, the music B1 is completed at the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state”. It is determined whether or not any one of B7 has been set as the output music. As a result, when any of the music B1 to B7 is set as the output music (S804: yes), the output music is changed to the music A1 (S806). Specifically, one of the music pieces B1 to B7 stored in the “output music storage area” is deleted, and the music piece A1 is stored there. Even when no music is set as the output music, the music A1 is set as the output music (the music A1 is stored in the “output music storage area”).

  On the other hand, if a song other than the songs B1 to B7 is set at the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state” (S804: no), the output song is not changed. That is, the music stored in the “output music storage area” at the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state” remains stored.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, music A1 to A6 and music B1 to B7 can be set as output music, and these are stored in advance in the ROM 222 mounted on the sub-control board 220. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the music A1 to A6 are stored in the “configurable music storage area A” of the ROM 222, and the music B1 to B7 are stored in the “configurable music storage area B”. Yes. Therefore, in the determination process of S804 described above, when it is determined that a song other than the songs B1 to B7 has been set at the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state” (S804: no), One of A6 is set, and in this case, the output music is not changed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the “high probability / electric support state” is newly started, any of the songs A1 to A6 at the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state”. Is set as the output music, the output music is not changed. If any of the music B1 to B7 is set as the output music, the output music is changed to the music A1. The technical significance (effect) of performing these processes will be described in detail later. When no “music” is set as the output music when the “high probability / electric support state” is newly started, the music A1 is set as the output music.

E-2. Processing to change the output music:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the “high probability / electric support state” is started, the output music is set as described above, and this output music is changed to the “high probability / electric support state”. May be. Specifically, there are a case where the operation is changed (manually) in response to an operation by the player and a case where the operation is changed (automatically) even if there is no operation by the player. Hereinafter, processes for changing the output music piece (“manual change process” and “automatic change process”) will be described.

E-2-1. Manual change processing:
FIG. 16 shows a flowchart of the manual change process. This process is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as part of the command analysis process (S800) described above with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, and in this process, an operation is performed in response to an operation by the player. Processing for changing the music is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the manual change process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not it is in the “high probability / electric support state” (S810). As a result, when it is in the “high probability / electric support state” (S810: yes), it is determined whether or not the direction button 10c has been operated by the player (S812).

  Here, during the “high probability / electric support state”, it is possible to change the output music in response to the player's operation of the direction button 10c. Therefore, in the “high probability / electric support state”, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays the music change image 91 and the output music image 92 as shown in FIG. Among these, the music change image 91 is an image imitating the direction button 10c with the characters “change music” attached thereto, and when the direction button 10c is operated, the output music is changed to the player. It is the image shown. The output music image 92 is an image in which a music name is attached to a rectangular image, and shows the music set as the output music (music stored in the “output music storage area”) to the player. It is an image. By visually recognizing these images, the player can recognize that the output music is changed when the direction button 10c is operated, and that the music set as the output music is recognized.

  When it is determined in the determination process of S812 in FIG. 16 that the direction button 10c has been operated by the player (S812: yes), the “high probability / electric support state” is set, and then the 101st symbol is set. It is determined whether it is before the start of the variable game (whether a predetermined condition is satisfied) (S814). As a result, if it is before the 101st symbol variation game is started (before a predetermined condition is satisfied) (S814: yes), refer to the “configurable music storage area A” described above with reference to FIG. Then, the music to be newly set as the output music (music to be changed) is determined. That is, the music to be set as the output music is determined from the music A1 to A6 stored in the “configurable music storage area A” (S816). In this case, it is only necessary to determine a song different from the song that is already set as the output song. For example, the order of determination is defined in advance (for example, song A1 → music A2 → music A3 → music). A4 → music A5 → music A6 → music A1...), And may be determined according to the order, or may be determined by lottery.

  When the music to be changed is thus determined, the output music is changed by setting the music as the output music (S818). Specifically, the music stored in the “output music storage area” is deleted, and the music to be changed this time is stored. Of course, even if the output music is changed in this way, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 sends a command for instructing the output of the music stored in the “output music storage area” to the image / audio control board 230. When the CPU 231 of the audio / video control board 230 receives the command, it reads out the music indicated by the command from the audio ROM 236 and outputs it from the various speakers 6a and 6b. As a result, the music newly stored as the output music (music to be changed) is output from the various speakers 6a and 6b.

  The above describes the process of changing the output music when it is before the 101st symbol variation game is started (S814: yes). On the other hand, when it is after the 101st symbol variation game is started (after a predetermined condition is satisfied) (S814: no), the “settable music storage area B” described above with reference to FIG. , The music to be newly set as the output music (music to be changed) is determined. That is, the music to be set as the output music is determined from the music B1 to B7 stored in the “configurable music storage area B” (S820). Also in this case, it is only necessary to determine a song different from the song that is already set as the output song. For example, the order of determination is defined in advance (for example, song B1 → music B2 → music B3 → music). B4 → song B5 → song B6 → song B7 → song B1...), Or may be determined by lottery.

  When the music to be changed is thus determined, the output music is changed by setting the music as the output music (S818). Specifically, the music stored in the “output music storage area” is deleted, and the music to be changed this time is stored. Of course, even if the output music is changed in this way, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 sends a command for instructing the output of the music stored in the “output music storage area” to the image / audio control board 230. When the CPU 231 of the audio / video control board 230 receives the command, it reads out the music indicated by the command from the audio ROM 236 and outputs it from the various speakers 6a and 6b. As a result, the music newly stored as the output music (music to be changed) is output from the various speakers 6a and 6b.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, during the “high probability / electric support state”, the output music can be changed (selectable) by the player, but the “high probability / electric support state” is set. Before the 101st symbol variation game is started, it can be changed to any of the songs A1 to A6, and after the 101th symbol variation game is started, it can be changed to any of the songs B1 to B7. It is. Here, as described above, during the “high probability / electric support state”, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the determination per special figure (the probability that a big hit game is performed) is “low probability / non-electric support state” or “low Because it is higher than “Probability / Electric Support Status”, depending on the player, if “High Probability / Electric Support Status” is set, a big win game should be started (within a short period of time) before a small symbol variation game is played Some people feel that. In addition, since the player recognizes that the next big hit game will be performed without completing the “high probability / electric support state”, depending on the player, the “high probability / electric support state” may not be meaningful. There are players who feel it. And in such a player, even if many symbol variation games are performed after the “high probability / electric support state” is set (even if a long period of time elapses), the big hit game is not started. There is a possibility that the game will be felt monotonously and the gaming interest will be reduced. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the music that can be changed before and after the 101st symbol variation game is started is different. That is, after the 101st symbol variation game is started, it is possible to change (select a song) to a song that could not be changed (selected) until then. In this way, even if many (100) symbol variation games are played (even if a long period of time elapses), even if the big hit game is not started, the player feels that the game is monotonous. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are six songs (music A1) that can be changed (selectable) before the 101th symbol variation game is started after the “high probability / electric support state” is set. To A6), and seven songs (music B1 to B7) can be changed after the 101st symbol variation game is started. That is, after the 101st symbol variation game is started, the number of songs can be changed to more than the number of songs that could be changed so far. Also by this, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling the game monotonously, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Furthermore, depending on the player, it can be expected that the 101th symbol variation game will be started, and this can also prevent the player from feeling monotonous, and as a result, It is possible to enhance the entertainment interest.

  However, although the music that can be changed before and after the 101st symbol variation game is started is different, if the player cannot recognize this, the above-described effects may be reduced. . Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present invention, the following “automatic change process” is performed.

E-2-2. Automatic change processing:
FIG. 18 shows a flowchart of the automatic change process. This process is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as part of the command analysis process (S800) described above with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, and in this process, no operation is performed by the player. A process for changing the output music (automatically) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the automatic change process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not it is in the “high probability / electric support state” (S830). As a result, when it is in the “high probability / electric support state” (S830: yes), it is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received (S832). As described above with reference to FIG. 9, the variation pattern designation command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the variation display of special symbols (design variation game) is started. Therefore, in the determination process of S832, it is determined whether it is the start timing of the symbol variation game. As a result, when it is the start timing of the symbol variation game (S832: yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game is the 101th symbol variation game after the “high probability / electric support state” is set. (S834). That is, by performing the determination processing of S830 and S832, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the 101st symbol variation game after the “high probability / electric support state” is set. As a result, if it is the start timing of the 101st symbol variation game (S834: yes), one of the songs A1 to A6 set as the output song is changed to the song B1 (S836). That is, since any of the songs A1 to A6 is stored in the “output song storage area” as the output song until the 101st symbol variation game is started, the song is deleted and the song B1 is stored. To do.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, at the start timing of the 101st symbol variation game after the “high probability / electric support state” is set, “before the 101st symbol variation game is started”. The output music is changed from “changeable (selectable) music (any of music A1 to A6)” to “changeable (selectable) music (music B1) after the 101st symbol variation game is started”. . In this way, the output music is changed even though the direction button 10c is not operated, so that the player can be impressed that the changeable music has changed. At this time, “a music that can be changed after the 101st symbol variation game is started (music B1)”, that is, a music that can be changed after that (a music that cannot be set as an output music before) is set as an output music. Therefore, it is possible to impress the player more strongly that the changeable music has changed.

  The operation on the direction button 10c corresponds to “input performed by the player” in the present invention. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that detects an operation on the direction button 10c corresponds to the “input detection unit” in the present invention. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that sets a predetermined music as an output music from among a plurality of music (music A1 to A6, music B1 to B7) corresponds to “music setting means” in the present invention.

E-3. Music output processing:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the output music set as the output music as described above (music stored in the “output music storage area”) is output by performing the following music output processing. FIG. 19 shows a flowchart of the music output process. This process is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as part of the command analysis process (S800) described above with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when starting the music output process, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not it is the start timing (set timing) of the “high probability / electric support state” (S840). ). As a result, when it is the start timing of the “high probability / electric support state” (S840: yes), output of the music stored in the “output music storage area” as the output music is started (S842). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 14, at the start timing of the “high probability / electric support state”, any of the songs B1 to B7 at the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state” is output music If it is set, the music A1 is set as the output music, and in this case, the output of the music A1 is started. On the other hand, if any of the songs A1 to A6 is set as an output song at the end of the previous "high probability / electric support state", the song is set as an output song as it is, In this case, output of any of the songs A1 to A6 set as the output song at the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state” is started.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when any of the songs A1 to A6 is set as the output song at the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state”, the following “ Even at the beginning of the “high probability / electric support state”, the music (any of the music A1 to A6 set as the output music at the end) is set as the output music. Therefore, the music set as the output music by the player at the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state” is automatically (at the start of the next “high probability / electric support state”) It will be set as output music without any operation. If it carries out like this, since the music which a player desires can be set as an output music over several "high probability and electric support state", a game interest can be heightened.

  However, even when any of the songs B1 to B7 is set as an output song at the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state”, the start point of the next “high probability / electric support state” When the music (one of the music B1 to B7 set as the output music at the end time) is set as the output music, the following problem occurs. That is, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the songs A1 to A6 can be set as output songs before the start of the 101st symbol variation game, and after the 101th symbol variation game starts, the song B1 to B7 can be set as output music. For this reason, if any of the songs B1 to B7 is set as an output song at the start of the next “high probability / electric support state”, the player seems to have set a song that cannot be set originally. There is a risk that it will make you feel uncomfortable. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when any of the music B1 to B7 is set as the output music at the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state”, the next “high” Since the song A1 (a song that can be set as an output song before the start of the 101st symbol variation game) is set as an output song at the start of the “probability / electric support state”, the above-described fear is prevented. can do. In this case, if the music set as the output music is “a music that can be set as the output music before the start of the 101st symbol variation game”, it is possible to prevent the above-described fear from occurring. Instead, any one of the music pieces A2 to A6 may be set as the output music piece.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination processing of S840 in FIG. 19 that it is not the start timing of the “high probability / electric support state” (S840: no), this time, is it in the “high probability / electric support state”? It is determined whether or not (S844). If it is in the “high probability / electric support state” (S844: yes), it is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received, that is, whether or not it is the start timing of the symbol variation game ( S846). As a result, when it is the start timing of the symbol variation game (S846: yes), it is determined whether or not the music stored in the “output music storage area” has been changed (S848). That is, it is determined whether or not the output music has been changed in response to the operation of the direction button 10c. As a result, if there is a change in the output music (S848: yes), output of the music newly stored in the “output music storage area” as the output music is started (S842). As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the output music is changed in response to the operation of the direction button 10c (when a new music is set as the output music), the changed music is used. The music output is not started immediately but at the start timing of the next symbol variation game.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S844 that the “high probability / electric support state” is not in progress (S844: yes), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the “high probability / electric support state” ( S850). In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the “high probability / electric support state” continues until the next big hit game is performed. Therefore, the determination process of S850 determines whether or not the big hit game is started (a big hit game start command is issued). This is done by determining whether or not the data has been received. As a result, when it is the end timing of the “high probability / electric support state” (S850: yes), the output of the music output at that time is ended (S852).

  Note that the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that outputs music set as output music corresponds to “music output means” in the present invention.

E-4. Design variation effect processing:
In the “high probability / electric support state” of the present embodiment, in addition to the above-described output of music, the following symbol variation effects are performed. FIG. 20 shows a flowchart of the symbol variation effect process. This process is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as part of the command analysis process (S800) described above with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 starts the symbol variation effect processing, first, it is determined whether or not it is a variation pattern designation command, that is, whether or not it is a symbol variation game start timing. Judgment is made (S860). If a variation pattern designation command has been received (S860: yes), it is determined whether or not the “high probability / electric support state” is in progress (S862). As a result, when it is not in the “high probability / electric support state” (S862: no), the variation pattern of the symbol variation game started this time is detected based on the variation pattern designation command received this time, and this variation pattern is supported. The design variation production is started with the production pattern to be performed.

  On the other hand, if it is in the “high probability / electric support state” (S862: yes), the symbol change game started this time is the symbol change game after the 101st time since the start of the “high probability / electric support state”. It is determined whether or not there is (S866). As a result, if the symbol variation game started this time is a symbol variation game before the 101st time (before the 100th time) since the start of the “high probability / electric support state” (S866: no), the songs A1 to A1 Since any one of A6 is output, a symbol variation effect corresponding to music A1 to A6 is performed in common (S864). That is, based on the variation pattern designation command received this time, the variation pattern of the symbol variation game started this time is detected, and as shown in FIG. 21A, the symbol variation effect is started with the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern. To do. Here, since the variation pattern for the “high probability / electric support state” is received during the “high probability / electric support state”, the “high probability / electric support state” corresponding to the variation pattern is received during the “high probability / electric support state”. The symbol variation effect is performed in the effect pattern for “electric support state”. In particular, if the symbol variation game started this time is a symbol variation game before the 101st time since the start of the “high probability / electric support state”, one of the songs A1 to A6 is output. Therefore, the symbol variation effect corresponding to the music pieces A1 to A6 is performed in common. For example, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), an effect that displays an image corresponding to music A1 to A6 in common as a background image, and identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c corresponding to music A1 to A6 are displayed. Performing productions. In addition, as the above-described effect of displaying images corresponding to the music pieces A1 to A6 in common as background images, moving images from the start of the “high probability / electric support state” until the 101st symbol variation game is performed It is good also as performing the effect which displays continuously (the moving image corresponding to music A1-A6 in common).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S866 that the symbol variation game started this time is the symbol variation game after the 101st time since the start of the “high probability / electric support state” (S866: yes), Since any one of B1 to B7 is output, a symbol variation effect corresponding to the music being output among these music is performed (S868). That is, first, the variation pattern of the symbol variation game started this time is detected based on the variation pattern designation command received this time. Then, as shown in FIG. 22A, the symbol variation effect is started with the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern and the music being outputted (any of the music B1 to the music B7). Here, since the variation pattern for the “high probability / electric support state” is received during the “high probability / electric support state”, the “high probability / electric support state” corresponding to the variation pattern is received during the “high probability / electric support state”. The symbol variation effect is performed in the effect pattern for “electric support state”. Especially, when the symbol variation game started this time is the symbol variation game after the 101st time since the start of the “high probability / electric support state”, any of the songs B1 to B7 is output. Of these, the symbol variation effect corresponding to the music being output is performed. As a result, the pattern variation effect is performed in a mode corresponding to the music B1 while the music B1 is being output, in a mode corresponding to the music B2 during the output of the music B2, and in a mode corresponding to the music B3 during the output of the music B3. In the mode corresponding to the music B4 during the output of the music B4, in the mode corresponding to the music B5 during the output of the music B5, in the mode corresponding to the music B6 during the output of the music B6, and during the output of the music B7 The symbol variation effect is performed in a mode corresponding to B7. For example, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), an effect of displaying an image (an image corresponding to the music B1 in the illustrated example) corresponding to the music (any one of the music B1 to B7) being output as a background image, An effect of displaying the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c corresponding to the music being output (any one of the music B1 to B7) is performed. In addition, as the above-described effect of displaying an image corresponding to the music being output as the background image (any one of the music B1 to B7), the video corresponding to the music is continued until the music being output is changed. It is good also as performing the effect displayed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game after the 101th symbol variation game after the “high probability / electric support state” is started, the symbol variation effect corresponding to the music being output is provided. Done. Here, as described above, even if many symbol variation games are performed after the “high probability / electric support state” is set (even if a long period of time elapses), if the big hit game is not started, the player May feel the game monotonous, and there is a risk that the gaming interest will be reduced. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the 101th symbol variation game is started, it is only possible to change (select a song) to a song that could not be changed (selected) until then. In addition, a symbol variation effect corresponding to the music is also performed. For this reason, after the 101st symbol variation game is started, it is more interesting to change the music than before. As a result, even if many (100 times) symbol variation games are played (even if a long period of time elapses), even if the big hit game is not started, the player feels that the game is monotonous. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the above-described effects, “stop order corresponding to the music being output” as the symbol variation effect corresponding to the music being output (any of the music B1 to B7) When the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed, and the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed, an effect of outputting “a stop sound corresponding to the music being output” is performed.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing “stop order corresponding to music being output” and “stop sound corresponding to music being output”. As shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays the variation display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, regardless of which music is being output. Start at the same time. While the music B1 is being output, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b and 41c are simultaneously stopped and output along with the special symbol stop display.

  During the output of the music B2, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, 0.5 seconds before), the left identification symbol 41a and the right identification symbol 41c are simultaneously stopped and output, and the stop sound b2 is output and the special symbol is output. With the stop display, the middle identifying symbol 41b is stopped and a stop sound b2 is output. During the output of the music B3, before the special symbol is stopped (for example, 0.5 seconds before), the middle identifying symbol 41b is stopped and the stop sound b3 is output. The left identification symbol 41a and the right identification symbol 41c are stopped and displayed, and the stop sound b3 is output. During the output of the music B4, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, 0.5 seconds before), the left identification symbol 41a is stopped and the stop sound b4 is output. The middle identification symbol 41b and the right identification symbol 41c are stopped and displayed, and a stop sound b4 is output.

  During the output of the music B5, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, one second before), the left identification symbol 41a is first displayed and the stop sound b5 is output and then (for example, 0.5 seconds). Later, the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and the stop sound b5 is output. The special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the middle identification symbol 41b is stopped and the stop sound b5 is output. During the output of the music B6, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, one second before), the left identification symbol 41a is first displayed and the stop sound b6 is output, and then (for example, 0.5 seconds). Later, the middle identification symbol 41b is stopped and displayed, and the stop sound b6 is output. The special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and the stop sound b6 is output. During the output of the music B7, before the special symbol is stopped (for example, one second before), the right identification symbol 41c is first displayed and the stop sound b7 is output, and then (for example, 0.5 seconds). Later, the left identification symbol 41a is stopped and displayed, and the stop sound b7 is output. The special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the middle identification symbol 41b is stopped and the stop sound b7 is output.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the 101th symbol variation game is started after the “high probability / electric support state” is started, the output music is changed between the music B1 to B7 ( When selected, the stop order of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c and the stop sound that is output when the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed are changed (selected). For this reason, the player can select not only the output music piece but also the stop order and stop sound of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c. As a result, the identification symbols 41a, 41b and 41c can be stopped and displayed in a manner desired by the player, and the gaming interest can be enhanced. In addition, as described above, even if many symbol variation games are performed after the “high probability / electric support state” is set (even if a long period of time elapses), depending on the player, There is a risk that the game will be felt monotonously and the gaming interest will be reduced. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the 101th symbol variation game is started, not only can it be changed to a song that could not be changed, but also the song can be changed. Thus, the stop order and stop sound of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c can be changed. For this reason, after the 101st symbol variation game is started, it is more interesting to change the music than before. As a result, even if many (100 times) symbol variation games are played (even if a long period of time elapses), even if the big hit game is not started, the player feels that the game is monotonous. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

  Note that the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that executes the effect corresponding to the music set as the output music can also be regarded as “effect execution means”.

E-5. Summary of production in "High probability / electric support state":
Next, the effects in the “high probability / electric support state” described above will be briefly described. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing an execution mode of the effect in the “high probability / electric support state”. As shown in FIG. 24, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the music A1 to A6 can be set as output music before the 101st symbol variation game is started after the “high probability / electric support state” is started. (It can be changed to the music A1 to A6), and a common symbol variation effect is performed even when any music is being output.

  Then, when the 101st symbol variation game is started, the song B1 is set instead of the song (any one of the songs A1 to A6) that has been set as the output song until then, and then the (101th symbol variation) After the game is started), the music B1 to B7 can be set as output music (can be changed to music B1 to B7). In addition, the design variation effect corresponding to the music being outputted (any of the music B1 to B7) is performed. For example, the background image corresponding to the music being output is displayed, or the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with the stop order and stop sound corresponding to the music being output.

  Also, before the start of the 101st symbol variation game, that is, when the music A1 to A6 can be set as the output music (the music A1 to A6 can be changed to be settable), the big hit game is started and “high” again. When the “probability / electric support state” is started, when the jackpot game is started (at the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state”) Any of A6) is set again. On the other hand, after the 101st symbol variation game is started, that is, when the music B1 to B7 can be set as output music (can be changed to the music B1 to B7), the big hit game is started and again “high” When “probability / electric support state” is started, when the jackpot game is started (at the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state”), the music set as the output music (songs B1 to B1) Instead of any one of B7), a music (here, music A1) that can be set before the start of the 101st symbol variation game is set.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the effect during the “high probability / electric support state” is performed, and thus the above-described effects can be achieved.

F. Modified example:
Next, a modified example will be described.
F-1. Modification 1
In the embodiment described above, as described above with reference to FIG. 23, as the symbol variation effect corresponding to the music being output (any of the music B1 to B7), “stop order corresponding to the music being output” and “ The identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with “stop sound corresponding to music during output”. In addition to this, when the display of the variation of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started in the “start order corresponding to the music being output”, It is good also as performing the production | generation which outputs the "starting sound corresponding to a music of".

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing “start order corresponding to music being output” and “start sound corresponding to music being output”. As shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 simultaneously stops and displays the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c along with the special symbol stop display regardless of which piece of music is being output. On the other hand, when starting the variable display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, a mode corresponding to the music being output is adopted. That is, during the output of the music B1, the display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started simultaneously and the start sound b1 is output with the start of the variable symbol display.

  Further, during the output of the music B2, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, first, the variation display of the middle identification symbol 41b is started and the start sound b2 is output, and then (for example, after 0.5 seconds). Then, the variation display of the left identification symbol 41a and the right identification symbol 41c is started and the start sound b2 is output. Further, during the output of the music B3, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, first, the variation display of the left identification symbol 41a and the right identification symbol 41c is started and the start sound b3 is output, and then (for example, 0) (After 5 seconds), the variable display of the medium identification symbol 41b is started and the start sound b3 is output. Also, during the output of the music B4, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, first, the variation display of the left identification symbol 41a is started and the start sound b4 is output, and then (for example, after 0.5 seconds). The variable display of the middle identification symbol 41b and the right identification symbol 41c is started and the start sound b4 is output.

  Further, during the output of the music B5, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, first, the variation display of the middle identification symbol 41b is started and the start sound b5 is output, and then (for example, after 0.5 seconds). Then, the fluctuation display of the right identification symbol 41c is started and the start sound b5 is output. Finally (for example, 0.5 seconds later), the fluctuation display of the left identification symbol 41a is started and the start sound b5 is output. Further, during the output of the music B6, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, first, the variation display of the right identification symbol 41c is started and the start sound b6 is output, and then (for example, after 0.5 seconds). Then, the fluctuation display of the middle identification symbol 41b is started and the start sound b6 is output. Finally (for example, 0.5 seconds later), the fluctuation display of the left identification symbol 41a is started and the start sound b6 is output. Further, during the output of the music B7, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, first, the variation display of the middle identification symbol 41b is started and the start sound b7 is output, and then (for example, after 0.5 seconds). Then, the fluctuation display of the left identification symbol 41a is started and the start sound b7 is output. Finally (for example, 0.5 seconds later), the fluctuation display of the right identification symbol 41c is started and the start sound b7 is output.

  As described above, in the first modification, after the 101st symbol variation game is started after the “high probability / electric support state” is started, the output music is changed (selected) between the music B1 to B7. Then, the start order of the variable display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c and the start sound that is output when the variable symbol display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started are changed (selected). For this reason, the player can select not only the output music piece but also the start order and start sound of the variable display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b and 41c. As a result, it is possible to start the variable display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in a manner desired by the player, and to enhance the gaming interest. In addition, as described above, even if many symbol variation games are performed after the “high probability / electric support state” is set (even if a long period of time elapses), depending on the player, There is a risk that the game will be felt monotonously and the gaming interest will be reduced. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the 101th symbol variation game is started, not only can it be changed to a song that could not be changed, but also the song can be changed. Thus, the start order and start sound of the variable display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b and 41c can be changed. For this reason, after the 101st symbol variation game is started, it is more interesting to change the music than before. As a result, even if many (100 times) symbol variation games are played (even if a long period of time elapses), even if the big hit game is not started, the player feels that the game is monotonous. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

F-2. Modification 2
In the embodiment described above, as described above with reference to FIG. 24, the music A1 to A6 can be set as the output music before the 101st symbol variation game is started (the music A1 to A6 can be changed to be settable). When the big hit game is started and the “high probability / electric support state” is started again, when the big hit game is started (when the previous “high probability / electric support state” ends) The music (one of music A1 to A6) set as the output music is set again. In addition, in the embodiment described above, the big hit game is started after the 101st symbol variation game is started, that is, when the music B1 to B7 can be set as the output music (can be changed to the music B1 to B7). When the “high probability / electric support state” is started again, the music that was set as the output music when the jackpot game was started (at the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state”) Instead of (any one of the music B1 to B7), a music (here, music A1) that can be set before the start of the 101st symbol variation game is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration such as Modification 2 shown below may be adopted.

  In the second modification, as shown by bold italicized characters in FIG. 26, the music A1 to A6 can be set as the output music before the 101st symbol variation game is started (the music A1 to A6 can be changed to be settable). ), When the big hit game is started and the “high probability / electric support state” is started again, when the big hit game is started (the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state”) Regardless of the music set as the output music (at the time), the music A1 is set. On the other hand, after the 101st symbol variation game is started, that is, when the music B1 to B7 can be set as output music (can be changed to the music B1 to B7), the big hit game is started and again “high” When “probability / electric support state” is started, when the jackpot game is started (at the end of the previous “high probability / electric support state”), the music set as the output music (songs B1 to B1) Any of B7) is set again.

  Here, as described above, even if many symbol variation games are performed after the “high probability / electric support state” is set (even if a long period of time elapses), if the big hit game is not started, the player May feel the game monotonous, and there is a risk that the gaming interest will be reduced. In this regard, in Modification 2, if the big hit game is started before the 101st symbol variation game is started, the previous “high probability / electric support state” after the big hit game is ended. -A song different from the song that was set during the "electric support state" is set. In other words, if the big hit game is started before the 101st symbol variation game is started, the player needs to reselect the music desired by the player in the next “high probability / electric support state”. is there. On the other hand, when the big hit game is started after the 101th symbol variation game is started, the “high probability / electric support state” in the “high probability / electric support state” after the big hit game is ended. ”Is set as it is. That is, when the big hit game is started after the 101st symbol variation game is started, it is “a music that can be set after the 101th symbol variation game is started” and the player's The desired music piece is automatically set (without requiring an operation by the player) at the start of the next “high probability / electric support state”. As a result, even if many (100 times) symbol variation games are played (even if a long period of time elapses), even if the big hit game is not started, the player feels that the game is monotonous. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

  Furthermore, depending on the player, it can be expected that the 101th symbol variation game will be started, and this can also prevent the player from feeling monotonous, and as a result, It is possible to enhance the entertainment interest.

  In Modification 2, as described above, “the music that can be set after the start of the 101st symbol variation game” is set as the output music at the start of the next “high probability / electric support state”. If the direction button 10c is operated in this state, the following processing is performed. That is, if the direction button 10c is operated before the 101st symbol variation game is started, the output music is changed to one of the songs A1 to A6, and the direction button 10c is changed after the 101th symbol variation game is started. When operated, the output music is changed to any of music B1 to B7.

  As mentioned above, although the Example and modification of this invention were demonstrated, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can also be added as appropriate to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

  For example, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, the music can be changed during the “high probability / electric support state”, but the “high probability / electric support state (advantageous state)” can be changed. It is good also as a structure which can change a music similarly to "probability and electric support state".

  In the above-described embodiment and modification, the gaming state includes “a gaming state relating to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the determination per special figure” and “a game relating to the frequency of entering a gaming ball into the second start opening 25”. However, it is possible to set only the “game state (non-electric support state or electric support state) related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start opening 25”. Good. In such a case, the music may be changed during the electric support state (advantageous state) as in the above-described “high probability / electric support state”.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, the changeable music changes after the 101st symbol variation game has started since the start of the “high probability / electric support state”. Once established, the changeable music may be changed. For example, if a predetermined lottery is won, the changeable music may be changed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification example, it can be changed to “Songs A1 to A6” before the 101th symbol variation game is started after the “high probability / electric support state” is started. It was decided that it could be changed to “Songs B1 to B7” before the start of the symbol variation game, but it could be changed before and after the 101st symbol variation game was started (before and after a predetermined condition was met). It is good also as a part of important music being the same.

  In the above-described embodiment, the stop order and stop sound of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c can be changed. In the first modification, the change display start order and start sound of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are changed. Although it is possible, some or all of the stop order, stop sound, start order, and start sound may be changeable. For example, only the stop sound may be changeable, or the stop order and the start order may be changeable.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example was explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that provides gaming profits in a form different from “payout of gaming balls”. For example, game profits (games) are stored by storing data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the entrance of a game ball at various entrances. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type in which a value is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a pachinko machine of the type in which game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called encapsulated game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back of the game board through various entrances or outs to the launch position and launch it again.

  The present invention can be used for a gaming machine used in a game hall.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 10c ... Direction button, 24 ... 1st starting opening, 25 ... 2nd starting opening, 27 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 28 ... 1st big winning opening (variable entrance opening), 35 2nd grand prize winning opening (variable entrance opening), 38 ... Specific opening (specific area), 41 ... Production display device, 41a, 41b, 41c ... Identification pattern (identification information), 50 ... Segment display section, 200 ... Main Control board 201 ... CPU (game state setting means), 220 ... sub control board, 221 ... CPU (identification information display means, detection means, music setting means, music output means).

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
In the gaming machine for executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball when the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, and includes identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information.
A gaming state setting means capable of setting an advantageous state which is a gaming state advantageous to the player;
Detection means for detecting input made by the player;
A music setting means for setting a predetermined music from a plurality of music based on the input detected by the detection means when the advantageous state is set;
A music output means for outputting the music during the setting of the advantageous state when the music is set by the music setting means during the setting of the advantageous state;
With
After the variation state of the identification information has been performed a predetermined number of times after the advantageous state has been set, a new music can be set by the music setting means,
The music setting means sets the new music even if the input is not detected by the detection means when the variation display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times after the advantageous state is set. And

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example was explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that provides gaming profits in a form different from “payout of gaming balls”. For example, game profits (games) are stored by storing data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the entrance of a game ball at various entrances. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type in which a value is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a pachinko machine of the type in which game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called encapsulated game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back of the game board through various entrances or outs to the launch position and launch it again.
Moreover, the pachinko machine of the Example mentioned above can also be grasped | ascertained as the following gaming machines. That is,
<Example 1>
In a gaming machine for executing a specific game in which a variable entrance is in a state in which entry is possible when the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, and includes identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information.
A gaming state setting means capable of setting an advantageous state which is a gaming state advantageous to the player;
Detection means for detecting input made by the player;
A music setting means for setting a predetermined music from a plurality of music based on the input detected by the detection means when the advantageous state is set;
A music output means for outputting the music during the setting of the advantageous state when the music is set by the music setting means during the setting of the advantageous state;
With
At least some of the songs that can be set by the song setting means are different from each other before and after a predetermined condition is satisfied.
It is characterized by that.
In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is established in an advantageous state, it becomes possible to select a song that could not be selected until then. For this reason, the player can be expected to satisfy the predetermined condition in the advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling monotonous about the game in the advantageous state, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.
<Example 2>
Also, with these gaming machines,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the number of the music pieces that can be set by the music setting means increases from before the predetermined condition is satisfied.
It is good as well.
In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is established in an advantageous state, it becomes possible to select more songs than previously selected songs. For this reason, it is possible to further expect the player that a predetermined condition is established in the advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling monotonous about the game in the advantageous state, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.
<Example 3>
Also, with these gaming machines,
The music setting means sets a music different from the music being set even if the input is not detected by the detection means when the predetermined condition is satisfied.
It is good as well.
In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the advantageous state, the set music is changed to another music. In this way, the music is changed despite the player not performing input, so that the player can be impressed that the selectable music has changed.
<Example 4>
Also, with these gaming machines,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the music setting unit sets the music that can be set after the predetermined condition is satisfied.
It is good as well.
In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the advantageous state, the music being set is changed to “a music that can be selected after the predetermined condition is satisfied”. This makes it possible to impress the player more strongly that the selectable music has changed.
<Example 5>
Also, with these gaming machines,
The predetermined condition is that the variation display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times after the advantageous state is set.
It is good as well.
If a specific game is not played even if a large amount of identification information is displayed in an advantageous state, the player will feel the game monotonously and the game interest will tend to decline. In this regard, according to the present invention, if the identification information is displayed in a predetermined number of times, it becomes possible to select a song that could not be selected until then. As a result, even if a large amount of identification information is displayed in an advantageous state even if a specific game is not performed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the game monotonously. It is possible to enhance the entertainment interest.
<Example 6>
Also, with these gaming machines,
The advantageous state is a state in which the probability that the identification information is displayed in the specific mode is higher than a predetermined probability.
It is good as well.
In such a gaming machine, there is a high probability that the identification information is displayed in a specific manner in the advantageous state, so that some players feel that a specific game should be performed within a short period of time. And in such a player, if a specific game is not played even if a long period passes after an advantageous state is started, it will be easy to feel a game monotonously and a game interest will fall easily. In this regard, according to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the advantageous state, it becomes possible to select music that could not be selected until then. For this reason, the player can be expected to satisfy the predetermined condition in the advantageous state. As a result, even if a specific game is not performed even if a long period of time elapses in an advantageous state, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling monotonous and thus enhance the game entertainment Is possible.
<Example 7>
Also, with these gaming machines,
When the advantageous state is set by the advantageous state setting means, the advantageous state remains set until the specific game is played.
It is good as well.
In such a gaming machine, the player recognizes that the specific game will be performed next without ending the advantageous state, so that it is easy for some players to feel that the advantageous state is not meaningful, and consequently The game in the advantageous state is easily felt monotonously. In this regard, according to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the advantageous state, it becomes possible to select music that could not be selected until then. For this reason, the player can be expected to satisfy the predetermined condition in the advantageous state. As a result, even if a specific game is not performed even if a long period of time elapses in an advantageous state, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling monotonous and thus enhance the game entertainment Is possible.

Claims (7)

In the gaming machine for executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball when the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, and includes identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information.
A gaming state setting means capable of setting an advantageous state which is a gaming state advantageous to the player;
Detection means for detecting input made by the player;
A music setting means for setting a predetermined music from a plurality of music based on the input detected by the detection means when the advantageous state is set;
A music output means for outputting the music during the setting of the advantageous state when the music is set by the music setting means during the setting of the advantageous state;
With
A gaming machine, wherein at least some of the music pieces that can be set by the music setting means are different from each other before and after a predetermined condition is established. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the number of the music pieces that can be set by the music setting means is increased from before the predetermined condition is satisfied. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The game machine, wherein if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the music setting means sets a music different from the music being set even if the input is not detected by the detection means. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the music setting means sets the music that can be set after the predetermined condition is satisfied. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The predetermined condition is that the variation display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times after the advantageous state is set. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The advantageous state is a state in which a probability that the identification information is displayed in the specific mode is higher than a predetermined probability. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
When the advantageous state is set by the advantageous state setting means, the advantageous state remains set until the specific game is performed.

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