JP2017196073A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an interest to a selection performance and improving an amusement of a game.SOLUTION: A music selection performance capable of selecting music, can be executed on a pattern display device 17 during a pattern variation performance or during a jackpot game. In the music selection performance, a panel indicating plural kinds of pieces of music, is displayed on a display part 17a of the pattern display device 17, and when a player operates a second operation button 37, the music can be selected. As a display mode of a frame surrounding the panel displayed on the display part 17a in the music selection performance, a normal display mode in which the frame is displayed on the display part 17a regardless of a result of a prior determination on a main control CPU, and a specific display mode in which the frame is displayed on the display part 17a according to the result of the prior determination on the main control CPU, may be set. When the frame is displayed in the specific display mode in the music selection performance, an expectation degree in which the jackpot game and a privilege state are applied, is suggested.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with operation means that can be operated by a player.

  For example, a pachinko machine, which is one of the representative examples of gaming machines, has a gaming area where a pachinko ball as a gaming ball is launched on the surface of a gaming board set in the machine. A frame-shaped decorative member, also called a center accessory, is arranged at a substantially central position in the game area, and a plurality of symbols are displayed in a variable manner through the opening of the frame-shaped decorative member to produce a symbol variation effect. The symbol display device (symbol display means) such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type to be exposed is faced from the rear, and a variation in the symbol display device is started by a pachinko ball winning in a position below the frame-shaped decorative member on the game board. Many proposals have been made in which a start winning device (start winning means) is arranged. The pachinko balls flowing down the game area are configured to start a symbol variation effect on the symbol display device by winning a start winning device, and to pay out a predetermined number of pachinko balls as prize balls. As a result of the symbol variation effect, if the symbols stop in a predetermined combination on the symbol display device (for example, a triple of the same symbols, etc.), a winning game that is advantageous to the player occurs, and the special prize opening of the special prize winning device Will be given an opportunity to open and win a prize ball.

  In this type of pachinko machine, in order to improve the interest of the player, the player operates the operation buttons (operation means) provided on the gaming machine, so that the type of production such as favorite music or sound effects can be changed. What is configured to be selectable is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-124693 A

  However, a model that can select a desired performance from a plurality of types, such as the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, is not unusual. I could not expect improvement.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed to solve the above-described problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and is a game that can improve interest of the selection effect and improve the interest of the game. The purpose is to provide a machine.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
A hit determination means (60a) is provided for determining a hit when the start condition is met, and when the hit determination means (60a) determines a hit, it is advantageous to the player after the hit display is displayed in the symbol variation. In a gaming machine to which a game is given,
Operating means (36, 37) that can be operated by the player;
A selection effect that can control the selection effect execution means (17) to execute a selection effect that displays on the display unit (17a) an option that indicates the type of effect mode that can be executed during the symbol variation or the hit game. Control means (65a);
Option determining means (65a) for determining an option selected by an operation of the operation means (36, 37) from options displayed in the selection effect executed during the symbol variation or winning game,
An effect execution control means (65a) capable of executing an effect of the effect mode of the type indicated by the option determined by the option determining means (65a) during the symbol variation or hit game,
Winning information acquisition means (60a) for acquiring winning information triggered by the establishment of the starting condition,
Hold storage means (60c) for storing start hold information based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means (60a),
Prior determination means (60a) for determining in advance whether a symbol change based on the start hold information will result in a winning display before the symbol change based on the start hold information stored in the hold storage means (60c) is executed. )When,
A display mode determining means (65a) for determining a display mode on the display unit (17a) of the selection effect from a plurality of types,
The display mode includes the normal display mode (Z) that can be determined by the display mode determination unit (65a) regardless of the determination result of the prior determination unit (60a), and the determination of the prior determination unit (60a). Specific display modes (X-1 to X-3, Y) that can be determined by the display mode determination means (65a) according to the results are provided,
The display mode determining means (65a) determines a display mode from the specific display mode (X-1 to X-3, Y) in a specific case, and a normal display mode (Z) in a non-specific mode. Is set to determine the display mode from
The selection effect control means (65a) is configured to cause the selection effect execution means (17) to execute the selection effect displayed in the display mode determined by the display mode determination means (65a). .

  In this way, the degree of expectation as to whether or not there is a hold on which the winning display is displayed can be suggested also by the display mode in the selection mode of selecting the production mode, so that the interest of the game can be improved. In other words, it is suggested that the degree of expectation whether there is a hold to display the hit display in the selection effect that does not usually suggest the degree of expectation whether there is a hold to display the win display, It can surprise players and enhance their interest.

The invention according to claim 2
The startable period of the selection effect is set during the hit game,
The selection effect control means (65a) is configured to cause the selection effect execution means (65a) to execute a selection effect when the operation means (36, 37) is operated during the startable period. Is the gist.
In this way, since the degree of expectation as to whether or not there is a hold on which the winning display is displayed in the selection effect that is started by the player operating the operation means is suggested, it is more surprising and enhances the interest Can do.

The invention according to claim 3
The gist is that the effect means for executing the effect of the effect type indicated by the option is the speaker (19) or the light emitting means (18).
As described above, the degree of expectation is suggested in the selection effect of the sound and light effects that are not related to suggesting the expectation of whether or not there is a hold on which a hit display is normally displayed. It can surprise people and enhance their interest.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, interest in the selection effect can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment 1 of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on Example 1, Comprising: The special figure display part, the special figure reservation display part, the common figure display part, and the general figure reservation display part are expanded and shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B19 of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a fluctuation pattern and an effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch command setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prefetch start hold information storage process. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the choice in a music selection effect, Comprising: (a) shows a normal choice, (b) shows the said specific option (the said big hit specific option), (c) shows the prefetch specific option ing. It is explanatory drawing which shows schematically the display part of the symbol display apparatus in which the music selection effect was displayed, Comprising: (a) shows the state as which only the normal choice was displayed, (b) is the specific choice for the said with a normal choice FIG. 5C shows a state in which (the big hit specific option) is displayed, and FIG. 5C shows a state in which the prefetch specific option is displayed together with the normal option. It is explanatory drawing which shows the ratio of the feasibility of the additional selection of a specific choice, when a music selection effect is performed during a design fluctuation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the additional selection lottery table referred when adding a specific choice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the ratio of the feasibility of the additional selection of a specific choice, when a music selection effect is performed during a jackpot game. It is a flowchart which shows a sound adjustment start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen for sound adjustment displayed on a symbol display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a light adjustment start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen for light adjustment displayed on a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the valid / invalid period of a sound adjustment function and a light adjustment function. It is explanatory drawing which shows the valid / invalid relationship of the sound adjustment function and light adjustment function with respect to a game state and effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the flame | frame in the music selection effect of Example 2, Comprising: (a) shows the said specific display mode (the said big hit specific display mode), (b) shows the pre-read specific display mode. Show. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection lottery table referred when selecting a specific display mode.

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

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is fixed to an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement store. The middle frame 12 as a main body frame for holding (supporting) the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) to be detachable is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and an effect of variably displaying symbols on the rear side of the game board 20 is provided. A symbol display device (selective effect executing means) 17 as an executable effect executing means is arranged to be detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as a decorative frame provided with a transparent member 13b for protecting the game board 20 so as to be seen through can be opened and closed, and below the front frame 13 A lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled to be openable and closable. In the first embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also opened and closed integrally with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Configured to do.

  The symbol display device 17 variably displays on the display unit (image display surface) 17a an effect symbol (sometimes referred to as a decorative drawing) triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at a start winning opening 30, 31 described later. Configured to make fluctuations. In addition, the symbol display device 17 can display various display effects executed in association with the symbol variation on the display unit 17a. In the following description, a symbol variation effect including a symbol variation of a symbol (decorative drawing) executed by the symbol display device 17 and a display effect displayed in association with the symbol variation may be referred to. In the first embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various symbols is housed in a housing case is employed as the symbol display device 17. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a matrix type display device can be adopted.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means, light output means, effect means) 18 capable of outputting effect light so as to surround the window 13a. A speaker (sound output means, effecting means) 19 capable of outputting effect sounds such as voice and sound effects is disposed at the upper position. And various light-emitting elements (not shown) such as LEDs provided in the lamp device 18 are turned on and blinking, or appropriate effect sounds are output from the speaker 19, thereby performing various kinds of operations performed on the symbol display device 17. In accordance with the display effect (design variation effect, etc.), the effect by light (effect light) and the effect by sound (effect sound) can be performed. That is, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 have a function as an effect execution means (selective effect execution means) as with the symbol display device 17. Further, the upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled to the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with an operation handle 16 on the right side of the lower ball tray 15 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball shooting device is operated, and the upper handle 16a is operated. Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are launched toward the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device changes in strength according to the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the turning amount. The so-called “left-handed” in which the pachinko ball flows down a first ball flow path, which will be described later, formed in the game board 20, and the pachinko ball flows down in a second ball flow path, which will be described later, formed in the game board 20. So-called “right-handed” can be distinguished.

  As shown in FIG. 1, operation means 36 and 37 that can be operated by the player are provided on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14. In the first embodiment, the operation means 36, 37 includes a first operation button 36 as a first operation means and a second operation button 37 as a second operation means. The operation buttons 36 and 37 are connected to an effect control board 65 described later. When the operation buttons 36 and 37 are pressed, an operation signal is output to the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65, and the effect control CPU 65a executes various effects based on the input operation signal. It is comprised so that various production | presentation execution means may be controlled. In addition, the control structure of the various effect execution means by effect control CPU65a is mentioned later. Inside the first operation button 36 and the second operation button 37, although not shown, a lamp device provided with a light emitting body such as an LED is provided. By emitting light from the lamp device, the operation buttons 36 and 37 It is configured to notify the operation time and the like.

  On the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, although not shown, a payout control board (payout control means) that drives and controls the ball payout apparatus, a launch control board that drives and controls the hitting ball launcher, and the like are disposed. The payout control board is wired to a main control board (see FIG. 4) 60 disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and a control signal output from the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 is received. The payout control board is input to the payout control board, and the payout control board controls the ball payout device based on the control signal, so that a required number of pachinko balls are paid out as prize balls.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is detachable on the rear side of the game board 20. It is assembled. A guide rail 21 curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and is emitted from the hitting ball launching device into a substantially circular game area 20 a defined by the guide rail 21. A game is played by launching a pachinko ball. Further, the game board 20 has an opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at an appropriate position, and various game board installation parts (specifically, a frame shape to be described later) with respect to each installation opening. Decoration body 25, special prize-winning device 40, gate member 48, normal prize-winning device 45, etc.) are attached from the front side, and the pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a is discharged to the lowermost position of the game area 20a. Mouth 22 is established. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, in the gaming board 20 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a display window 25 a that opens in the front and rear is provided at the mounting opening that opens at the approximate center of the gaming area 20 a surrounded by the guide rail 21. A frame-shaped decorative body 25, which is also referred to as a center role, is attached, and the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the display window 25 a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. Has been. Further, a special winning device having a special winning opening (special winning means) 41 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can be won at a mounting opening opened at the lower right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. (Winning means) 40 is attached. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 20a, and a rotation guide member 24 that rotates with the contact of the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a is rotatably supported. The pachinko ball flow direction is irregularly changed by contact with the game nail 23 and the rotation guide member 24. The rotation guide member 24 is a member also called a “windmill” having a plurality of contact pieces radially from the center of rotation, and the rotation guide member 24 rotates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball with the contact pieces. It releases to the left and right as if playing a pachinko ball. In the first embodiment, the rotation guide member 24 is disposed on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (that is, the first ball flow path).

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

  The game board 20 is provided with winning holes 30, 31, 41, 46 at appropriate positions where pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can be won. With the winning of a pachinko ball (specifically, detection of each winning detection sensor 34, 35, 44, 47a, 47b, which will be described later) as a payout condition for the winning ball, the number of payout balls determined for each winning slot is paid out. It is configured to be. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a start winning opening (start winning means) where a payout condition for a winning ball is satisfied and a starting condition for a symbol variation effect (a special symbol variation display described later) is satisfied is triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball. 30, 31 and a special prize opening that allows a pachinko ball to be won by the occurrence of a hit game (big hit game) as a special game, which will be described later, and a payout condition for the winning ball is established by the winning of the pachinko ball ( (Special winning means) 41 and a normal winning opening 46 where a payout condition for the winning ball is established in response to the winning of a pachinko ball is provided. Specifically, the start winning ports 30 and 31 are provided in each of the first ball flow path and the second ball flow path, and the special winning port 41 is provided in the second ball flow path of the game area 20a. In addition, the normal winning opening 46 is provided in each of the first ball flow path and the second ball flow path in the game area 20a (see FIG. 2).

(Regarding the first start prize opening 30 and the second start prize opening 31)
A first start winning opening (start winning means) 30 is provided below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 at the center in the left-right direction of the game board 20, and a second start winning opening 30 is located on the right side of the first start winning opening 30. A start winning opening (start winning means) 31 is provided. The first start winning opening 30 is a normally open winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a, and the pachinko that flows down the game area 20a (first ball flow path) below the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The ball is configured to be able to win. As shown in FIG. 2, the second start winning opening 31 is provided in a start winning device 29 disposed on the lower right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20 and is displayed on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The game area 20a (second ball flow path) is opened. In addition, the start winning device 29 is provided with a start opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 33 for opening and closing the second start winning opening 31, and the start winning device 29 is started in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 4) as driving means. The opening and closing member 33 is configured to be displaced between a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 31 and an open position for opening.

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

  Further, the first and second start winning ports 30, 31 are start winning detection sensors 34, 35 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the first and second start winning ports 30, 31 (FIG. 4). The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are connected to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 4) disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball on the condition that the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. ing. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a prize ball number determining means for determining the number of prize balls to be paid out when a predetermined payout condition is established. Specifically, when the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the starting winning detection sensor 34 corresponding to the first starting winning port 30 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the first starting winning port 30). The main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, when the winning ball payout condition is satisfied triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the second start winning port 31 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning port 31) The main control CPU 60a pays out a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, you may make it make the number of payout prize balls at the time of winning the pachinko ball to the 1st start winning opening 30 and the 2nd starting winning opening 31 differ.

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

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

(About the special prize device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device 40 is arranged in a game area 20 a at a lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. The special winning device 40 includes a special opening / closing part member (opening / closing member) 43 that opens and closes a special winning opening 41 as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a. With the drive of the solenoid 42 (see FIG. 4), the special opening / closing member 43 is displaced to a closed position where it is closed and an open position where it is opened. Further, the special prize device 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 4) as special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special prize opening 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is wired to the main control board 60. When the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, the special winning detection sensor 44 outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a The control signal is output to the payout control board using the input of the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as a payout condition for the winning ball, and a predetermined number (15 in the first embodiment) is set in the ball payout device. The prize ball is paid out. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 is a type of winning when a big hit game that opens the special winning opening 41 is given when the pachinko ball wins the first and second starting winning openings 30, 31. Drive control is performed by the main control board 60 according to a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the above.

(Regarding the regular winning device 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning opening 46 provided in the normal winning device 45 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a of the game board 20, and the game area The pachinko ball that flows down 20a is configured so that it can always win with a certain probability. Further, the normal winning device 45 is provided with normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b (see FIG. 4) as normal winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening 46.

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

(About the gate member 48)
As shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate member 48 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path of the game area 20a can pass is provided. The gate member 48 is provided with a gate sensor 49 (see FIG. 4). The gate sensor 49 detects a pachinko ball passing through the gate member 48. The gate sensor 49 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a ball detection signal is input from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (that is, the pachinko sphere detection of the gate sensor 49 ( Various passage detection information (random number information such as a random number for determination per map to be described later) is acquired along with pachinko balls passing through the gate member 48, and a lottery per map (to be described later) based on the acquired information. The start winning solenoid 32 is driven and controlled according to the result of the lottery per drawing so that the start opening / closing member 33 is opened / closed. The main control CPU 60a of the first embodiment determines whether or not to open the second start winning opening 31 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49. It is functioning as a prize opening open determination means.

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

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The special figure display sections (display means) 50A and 50B show the result of special figure determination (lottery per special figure) that is performed when the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 are won. It is a display unit that displays a special symbol for notification (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display units 50A and 50B display a change display (hereinafter, special figure fluctuation) triggered by winning the first start winning opening 30 (detected by the first start winning detection sensor 34). The first special figure display section 50A for starting the display (which may be referred to as a display) and the second special start display starting with the winning of the second start winning opening 31 (detection by the second start winning detection sensor 35). Each of the special figure display parts 50A, 50B is composed of a plurality of (eight in the first embodiment) light emitting display parts. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 30, a special figure variation display is performed in which the light emission display part of the first special figure display part 50A is sequentially turned on and off, and finally the light emission display part One of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light is definitely turned on. In addition, when a pachinko ball is won in the second start winning opening 31, a special figure change display is performed in which the light emission display part of the second special figure display part 50B is turned on / off, and finally the light emission display part is displayed. It is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special drawings according to a lighting position (lighting pattern) that is definitely lit. In addition, although each light emission display part of Example 1 is comprised by LED, what is necessary is just a form which can change a display mode by changing a lighting position suitably, and is not limited to this. A display, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying a special figure can be employed.

  Here, the special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a win (big hit), and each of the special figure display units 50A and 50B has a plurality of types depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display unit. The special figure of can be displayed. Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed on each of the special chart displays 50A and 50B can recognize 100 kinds of special charts as a hit display that can recognize a big hit (hit symbols, big hit symbols), and discrepancies. One type of special figure as an off-line display (out-of-line symbol) is set corresponding to each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure, As a result of the special figure fluctuation display, the determined special figure is displayed on the special figure indicators 50A and 50B in a fixed stop state. It should be noted that the numbers of special symbols as the jackpot symbol and the off symbol that can be displayed on each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above are examples, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, a special figure as a win display is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, so that a big hit game corresponding to the win display is continuously given to the player. The jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described in detail later. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure hold display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure holding display units 52 and 53 are configured to receive winning information (a variety of random numbers for determination per special figure, which will be described later) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31. When storing random number information) as special figure start hold information (start hold information) in the storage means (main control RAM 60c in the first embodiment), the number of hold of the special figure start hold information can be specified. It is a display part to display. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure hold display units 52, 53 receive the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 as the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure hold display unit 52 that displays the number of holds stored as the first special figure start hold information, and winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 The main control RAM 60c includes a second special figure hold display unit 53 that displays the number of holds stored as the second special figure start hold information, and each of the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 includes a plurality of (Example 1). In this case, it is composed of two light emitting display portions. There is provided a first special figure hold display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information. A second special figure hold display unit 53 is provided in which a light emitting display unit is configured from a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment) that display the number of hold of the figure start hold information. That is, the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53 notify the number of the first special figure change display and the second special figure change display that are held (the number of symbol change effects). The

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

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

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

(Right-handed display 58)
The right-handed display unit 58 is a display unit that displays in a identifiable manner that a right-handed game in which a right-handed game for launching a pachinko ball to the second ball flow path is scheduled. In the first embodiment, the opening / closing member 33 for starting is triggered by a gaming state in which a big hit game is given in the pachinko machine 10 in which the special winning device 40 is arranged in the second ball flow path, or a winning to the second starting winning port 31. A gaming state to which a variable state (to be described later) in which the opening operation is allowed corresponds to the specific gaming state. The right-handed display unit 58 is composed of one LED lamp. In the case of a specific gaming state, the right-handed display unit 58 is turned on for notification, and in the case of a non-specific gaming state that is not in the specific gaming state, the right-handed display unit 58 is turned off for notification. Further, the right-handed display 58 is turned on at the same time as the transition to the specific game state, and is turned off at the same time as the specific game state is finished. In addition, the right-handed display unit 58 is continuously lit during the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state, variable state), and the right-handed display unit 58 is continued during the non-specific gaming state (non-variable state). Then, the main control CPU 60a controls the light emission of the right-handed display portion 58 so that the light is turned off.

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

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

  The symbol display device 17 is configured to display a variation so that the decoration moves along a predetermined variation direction (vertical direction from top to bottom in the first embodiment) with the start of the symbol variation effect. The decorative drawings that are variably displayed in a predetermined stop order are stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. In Example 1, at the start of the symbol variation effect, the decorative symbols start to vary in the order of the left symbol column 26a, the middle symbol column 26b, and the right symbol column 26c. The left symbol column 26a, the right symbol column 26c, and the middle symbol Based on the variation timing of the decorative drawing that is stopped and displayed in the order of the column 26b, the decorative drawing is displayed according to the contents of the effect of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 or the number of stored special drawing start hold information (described later). The variation timing is appropriately changed.

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

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

  Here, in the symbol display device 17 according to the first embodiment, 10 types of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic decoration drawings in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. The decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. In addition, as a decoration drawing, it is not restricted to this, It is set as the form which a player can distinguish and identify each decoration drawing like arbitrary numbers, a character, a design, etc. The decoration diagram of the first embodiment can be given a first identification pattern that allows a player to definitely recognize that a promiscuous state (described later) is given after the end of the jackpot game, and a probable state after the end of the jackpot game. It is classified into the 2nd identification design which can recognize that there is sex nondeterministically. In this embodiment, the probability variation state that can be given after the end of the big hit game will be described in detail later. Here, as a 1st identification design, even if it sets suitably from the basic decoration drawings, the special decoration drawing determined in addition to the basic decoration drawings can also be used. In the first embodiment, odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are set as first identification symbols, and “0”, “2”, “4”, An example in which the even symbols “6” and “8” are the second identification symbols will be described.

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

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

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

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

  The probability change function is a lottery probability (hit a big hit) after the jackpot game is over, provided that the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability change pattern (specific symbol). This is a function for giving a probability change state in which the probability is changed from a low probability (168/65536 in the first embodiment) to a high probability (1516/65536 in the first embodiment). Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the first embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which no probability variation state is imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the jackpot will fluctuate with a high probability and the jackpot game is likely to occur, so the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player will be the probability variation jackpot. Playing games while expecting. Further, in the first embodiment, in the case of a big hit to which a probability change state is given, after the big hit game is finished, the probability change state is continuously given until the next big hit occurs (see FIG. 3). The period during which the probability variation state is given is not limited to the above. For example, the probability variation state may be continuously applied until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the probability variation state is provided, and the transition to the non-probability variation state may be made on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined condition may be the number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) executed after the probability variation state is given. Also, whether to shift to the uncertain change state for each symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is determined based on a random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning means (falling lottery), and falls into the falling lottery It is also possible to shift to a non-probable change condition on the condition of winning.

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

  In the first embodiment, it is performed in the general map display unit 55 in the variable state rather than the variation time of the normal map variation display (non-variable normal map variation time) performed in the general map display unit 55 in the non-variable state. The fluctuation time of the normal map change display (the normal map change time at the time of change) is set to a shorter time, and the change time of the normal figure change display performed in the general figure display unit 55 in accordance with the provision of the change state. It has been shortened. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the non-variable normal time fluctuation time is set to 2000 ms, and the variable time normal time fluctuation time is set to 820 ms. Further, the probability per base figure in the non-variable state is set to a low probability (in the first embodiment, 1/65536), and the probability per base figure in the variable state is high (in the first embodiment, 65535/65536). ) And the probability per universal figure varies from low probability to high probability with the provision of the variable state. In the first embodiment, 700 ms is set between the time when the normal map is confirmed and stopped and the next normal map change is performed (the normal map change interval).

  In addition, in the state where the variable state is applied, the start opening / closing member 33 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from the state where the variable state is not applied. Specifically, in a state where the variable state is not given, a predetermined time (200 ms in the first embodiment) after the opening / closing member 33 is opened in the case of winning in the normal map change display (in the case of the normal map). The opening operation for maintaining the opening state is performed once until elapses. On the other hand, in the state where the variable state is given, when the normal map change display is won (in the case of the normal map), the start opening / closing member 33 is opened until a predetermined opening time elapses. The opening operation for maintaining the state is performed five times. Specifically, the opening time of 896 ms, 960 ms, 960 ms, 960 ms, and 1024 ms is performed, and the interval time during which the start opening / closing member 33 is held in the closed state during each opening operation is 640 ms, 560 ms, 560 ms, and 560 ms. Is set to In other words, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the start opening / closing member 33 is longer than in the state where the variable state is not given, and it is set so as to operate advantageously for the player. ing. In addition, the upper limit number of winnings (three in the first embodiment) that allows winning to the second starting winning opening 31 is set per time, and after the start opening / closing member 33 is opened, When the number of winnings reaches the maximum number of winnings (closing condition), the opening / closing operation of the start opening / closing member 33 is forcibly ended and closed.

  Here, according to the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) won in the jackpot, the period during which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is determined. Specifically, when the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol A, symbol B, symbol a, symbol b described later in the first embodiment), the probability variation state is The number of times of change is set so that the change state is continuously given while it is given. In addition, when the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is another predetermined symbol (Symbol C or Symbol c, which will be described later in the first embodiment), the number of times of change given after the jackpot game ends. Is set to 50 times. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is another predetermined symbol (symbol D or symbol d, which will be described later in Example 1), the shortage state is given after the jackpot game ends. It is set not to be.

(About gaming state)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a plurality of types of game states having different game control conditions such as the jackpot lottery probability and the probability per base figure are provided, and the main control CPU 60a has a plurality of types according to establishment of a predetermined condition. The game state is set from the game state. In the pachinko machine 10, as the gaming state, the normal gaming state to which the probability variation state and the variation state are not assigned, and the probability variation / non-variable variation gaming state to which the probability variation state is imparted but the variation state is not imparted. A non-probabilistic / variable gaming state in which a probabilistic state is not granted but a promiscuous state is conferred, and a probabilistic / variable gaming state in which a probabilistic state and a variable state are imparted are provided. . Among these four game states, the probability variation / non-variable short game state, the non-probability variation / short variation game state, and the probability variation / short variation game state are advantageous to the player over the normal game state (normal game state). It is a gaming state that gives a special privilege state (probability variation state, variation state). In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the probability variation / non-variable short game state is not provided, but the probability variation / non-variable short game state can be provided.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special chart display section 50A or the second special chart display section 50B as a result of the special chart fluctuation display, and the winning jackpot game ( The special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened / closed in accordance with the type of the jackpot symbol). In the big hit game of the first embodiment, the big hit game is completed by executing the round game for opening the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 for the specified number of rounds (four or sixteen times in the first embodiment). It is like that. One round game ends when a specified number (for example, seven) of pachinko balls wins in the special winning opening 41 or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, during each round game in the jackpot game, an interval time between rounds in which the special opening / closing member 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time is set.

  Here, in the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the jackpot game, the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 second interval in the first embodiment). In a condition, a long-time opening operation in which a predetermined number of pachinko balls determined for a round game continue to be opened in a single opening operation (operation from opening until closing), and the long-time opening operation The special opening / closing member 43 can be configured by any one of short-time opening operations in which the opening time of the special opening / closing member 43 is set shorter than the opening operation, or by appropriately combining the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation. As the short-time release operation, the pachinko ball can be set at a time during which the pachinko ball is substantially impossible to win in one release operation under the condition that the pachinko ball is continuously fired at a predetermined firing interval. Can be set to a time in which the prescribed number of pachinko balls can be won, even if it is the opening time in which the prize can be won. In the big hit game of the first embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the special opening / closing member 43 is configured only by the long-time opening operation, and the special opening / closing member 43 is opened for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time opening operation. Set to do. The interval time between rounds of the big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when a big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from among a plurality of types of big hit games having different values to be given to the player. A big hit game is awarded. Here, which jackpot game is awarded among a plurality of types of jackpot games is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. Special examples 1 as 100 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A in the first embodiment are classified into four groups of symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, and symbol D. The jackpot game according to the special chart 1 as the jackpot symbol displayed on the special chart display section 50A is confirmed and stopped. Similarly, the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B in the first embodiment is classified into four groups of a symbol a, a symbol b, a symbol c, and a symbol d. The jackpot game corresponding to the bonus chart 2 as the bonus game symbol displayed on the second special chart display unit 50B is confirmed and stopped. Here, special graphics 1 as 100 types of jackpot symbols are assigned 20 types for symbol A, 30 types for symbol B, 30 types for symbol C, and 20 types for symbol D. In addition, as for the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols, 50 types are assigned to the symbol a, 10 types are assigned to the symbol b, 30 types are assigned to the symbol c, and 10 types are assigned to the symbol d. In addition, when the jackpot determination is won and the jackpot game is determined, there are cases where the jackpot game is simply won.

(About the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the jackpot game)
If the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the first start winning opening 30) is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines a plurality of types of predetermined big hits It is set to determine one big hit symbol from among symbols. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, four types of jackpot symbols (symbol A) are used based on the special symbol determination random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30. , Symbol B, symbol C, symbol D), one jackpot symbol is determined. In the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information is affirmative, the symbol A as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 20%, and the big hit symbol at a rate of 30% The symbol B is selected, and the determination value for determining the special symbol is assigned so that the symbol C as the jackpot symbol is selected at the rate of 30% and the symbol D as the jackpot symbol is selected at the rate of 20%. Similarly, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 31) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is determined in advance. One jackpot symbol is set to be determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, three types of jackpot symbols (symbol a) are used based on the special symbol determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning port 31. , Symbol b, symbol c, symbol d), one big hit symbol is determined. In the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol a as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 50%, and the big hit at a rate of 10% The symbol b as the symbol is selected, the symbol c as the jackpot symbol is selected at the rate of 30%, and the determination value for determining the special symbol is assigned so that the symbol d as the jackpot symbol is selected at the rate of 10%. Yes. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this.

  Here, regarding the jackpot game corresponding to the symbols A to D and symbols a to d, common portions will be described first, and configurations unique to each jackpot game will be described individually. That is, each jackpot game corresponding to symbols A to D and symbols a to d is set to cause the special opening / closing member 43 to perform an opening operation to continuously open the special winning opening 41 from the start to the end of each round game. Has been. That is, all the round games of the big hit game are constituted by all open round games that cause the special opening / closing member 43 to perform an opening operation for opening from the start to the end of the round game. Therefore, in the big hit game, the special opening / closing member 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the special opening / closing member 43 repeats the opening / closing operation a predetermined number of times (the prescribed number of rounds) in the whole big hit game. . In addition, each jackpot game is set to “25.0 (seconds)” as the round game time of one round game as shown in FIG. The opening operation is performed for “25.0 (seconds)”. The interval time between rounds in the big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In the big hit game, “6.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time.

(About the first jackpot game)
The first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A and the symbol a is given a probabilistic state and a variable state after the first jackpot game ends when the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when symbol A or symbol a (first jackpot game) is determined, the next jackpot game is won after the end of the first jackpot game. The probability variation state is continuously provided until the probability variation state continues, and the variable state is continuously imparted while the probability variation state continues. That is, in the first jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends, the probability variation state and the variable state are continuously given until the next winning of the jackpot game. In other words, the first jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the gaming state after the termination of the jackpot game is a probabilistic / short-changing gaming state. The first jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “7”.

(About the second jackpot game)
The second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B and the symbol b is given a probabilistic state and a variable state after the end of the second jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when symbol B or symbol b (second jackpot game) is determined, the next jackpot game is won after the end of the second jackpot game. The probability variation state is continuously provided until the probability variation state continues, and the variable state is continuously imparted while the probability variation state continues. That is, in the second jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends, the probability variation state and the variable state are continuously given until the next winning of the jackpot game. In other words, the second jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the gaming state after the jackpot game is ended is a probabilistic / variable gaming state, as in the first jackpot game. The second jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. In this way, the second jackpot game is set with fewer privileges given to the player in one jackpot game than the first jackpot game.

(About the third jackpot game)
The third jackpot game corresponding to the symbols C and c is set as a jackpot game that does not give a probable change state after the end of the third jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the third jackpot game. ing. In addition, the third jackpot game is set so that after the third jackpot game is finished, a variable state is continuously given until 50 symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) are executed. Has been. That is, in the third jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends, only the variable state is given for a predetermined period. In other words, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the gaming state after the termination of the jackpot game is a non-probable / short-short game state. The third jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. In this way, the third jackpot game has fewer privileges given to the player in one big hit game than the first jackpot game, and the end of the big hit game compared to the second jackpot game It is set as a big hit game with few privileges given later.

(About the fourth jackpot game)
The fourth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol D and the symbol d is a jackpot that does not give a probable change state and a variable state after the end of the fourth jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth jackpot game. It is set as a game. That is, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game that returns to the normal gaming state after the jackpot game ends. The fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. In this way, the fourth jackpot game has fewer benefits given to the player in one jackpot game than the first jackpot game, and is a jackpot compared to the second and third jackpot games. It is set as a big hit game with few privileges given after the game is over (no privilege is given in the first embodiment).

  That is, in the first embodiment, the first to third jackpot games are specific hit games that grant a privilege state after the winning game ends, and the fourth jackpot game does not grant a privilege state after the winning game ends. It is a non-specific game.

(Direction mode)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a plurality of effect modes (four in the first embodiment) with different effect contents (effect execution mode (display contents), etc.) of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17. I have. Here, the production mode suggests or informs the player whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state, and suggests or informs the player whether or not it is a variable state. An image is displayed on the symbol display device 17 to perform a game effect. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the production mode can be changed when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to set an effect mode according to the gaming state from a plurality of types of effect modes when the mode transition condition is satisfied.

  The production mode according to the first embodiment includes a normal mode that is a normal gaming state in which a probability variation state and a shortage state are not given, and a gaming state in which a probability variation state is given (probability / shortage gaming state, probability variation / non-changeable state). (Probable gaming state) and a latent state that is a gaming state that suggests that the probable state has been granted (i.e., there is a state in which the probable state has been granted and a state in which it has not been given) and A time reduction mode is set in which a non-probability change / short-change game state in which a change state is assigned in the non-probability change state. The symbol display device 17 displays game state suggestion images having different contents corresponding to the effect mode. Specifically, the background image displayed on the back of the decorative drawing of the symbol display device 17 is set to be different for each effect mode, so that the player can recognize the current effect mode from the type of the background image. It has become. Further, in each effect mode, part or all of the effect contents (variation patterns and effect patterns described later) of the symbol variation effect performed on the symbol display device 17 are different, and a specific effect can be executed for each effect mode. It is set as follows.

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a main control board (main control means) 60 as a control means for controlling the pachinko machine 10 as a whole, and control signals from the main control board 60 are used. Sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 are provided as control means for controlling each control object on the basis of them. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. It is output to the sub-control boards 65 and 70.

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

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 60 has a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c that can be read is provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b, and the gate sensor 49 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a includes display units of the game information display unit M (first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53, and general figure display unit 55). , The general-purpose hold display unit 56 and the right-handed display unit 58) are connected, and based on the control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each detection sensor 34, 35, 44, 48, 47a, 47b. The display control of each display unit 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58 of the game information display unit M is executed. The main control CPU 60a also has a start prize solenoid 32 linked to the start opening / closing member 33 that opens and closes the second start prize opening 31 and a special prize solenoid 42 linked to the special opening / closing member 43 that opens and closes the special prize opening 41. Are connected to each other, and the corresponding opening / closing members 33 and 43 are opened and closed by driving the solenoids 32 and 42 based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. Then, the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the special winning solenoid 42 so that the special open / close member 43 opens and closes in an open / close manner according to the type of the big hit game, and opens the special open / close member 43 for a long time. Configured to perform control.

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

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

  The random number for special figure determination is a random number used in the big hit determination (win determination) as to whether or not a big hit game is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In the first embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per special figure, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). . Further, the special figure determining random number determines the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the first embodiment, 124 integer values from “0” to “123” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). ing. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 kinds of special figure display indicating the winning of the big hit, Based on the value of the special figure determination random number, the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. ing. That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize is obtained. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 35, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified for each type of jackpot game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so The type of jackpot game to be given after the end is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of the big hit game. In addition, as described above, whether or not the probability variation state and the variable state are given after the big hit game is uniquely determined for each type of the big hit game, and the special figure determining random number is the probability variation state and the variable state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not to give. In addition, for each type of jackpot game, the grant period (number of times of change) given after the jackpot game is defined, and the special figure determination random number functions as a random number that determines the grant period of the change state Also have.

  In addition, the random number for effect execution determination performs an effect that suggests the possibility that a win display is displayed when the determination result in the jackpot determination described above is negative (in the case of failure to win the jackpot) This is a random number used in the effect execution determination (reach determination). In the first embodiment, 239 kinds of integer values from “0” to “238” are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Here, as an effect suggesting the possibility that a win display is displayed, a reach effect that is displayed with the reach display displayed in the process of symbol variation on the symbol display device 17, or a variation stop from the start of the decoration diagram variation A continuous notice effect (pre-read notice effect) that allows the variable cycle to be executed once more repeatedly, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of being displayed on the symbol display device 17, and the lamp device 18 It includes a notice effect that suggests to the player that the winning display may be displayed by light or sound output from the speaker 19.

  The random number for determining the special figure variation pattern is a random number used when determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns that specify the contents of the effect in the design fluctuation effect. In the first embodiment, 229 integer values from “0” to “228” are set as random numbers for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes.

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

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

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

  The random number for determining the normal figure is a random number used in the determination for the normal figure (lottery per general figure) as to whether or not the second start winning opening 31 is opened (per normal figure) as a result of the normal figure fluctuation. . In the first embodiment, 65536 kinds of integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). . The random number for determining the normal figure variation pattern is a random number used for determining the normal figure fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time of the normal figure fluctuation in the normal figure fluctuation display. In the first embodiment, nine integer values from “0” to “8” are set as random numbers for determining the normal variation pattern, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes. Then, the passage detection information (usually stored in the main control RAM 60c) triggered by the passage of the pachinko sphere through the gate member 48 (more specifically, when the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko sphere). The main control CPU 60a obtains a hit determination random number, a normal variation pattern determination random number, and the like) at the same timing.

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

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

  In addition, an effect execution determination value (reach determination value) is stored in the main control ROM 60b. The performance execution determination value is an execution of whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect that suggests that the winning display may be displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the result of the hit determination (big hit determination) is negative. This is a determination value used in the determination (reach lottery), and is determined from among 239 integers from the numerical values “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random number for effect execution determination. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines that an effect such as a reach effect is to be executed when the value of the obtained effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value.

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

  Here, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for jackpots, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for reach reach to be performed, and a normal deviation pattern for which reach production is not performed. A special figure variation pattern is provided. The special figure fluctuation pattern for big hit is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. The special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result is affirmative, and the special figure fluctuation pattern for normal deviation is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the performance execution determination is negative. is there. The reach effect is an effect that is performed from when the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 until when the symbol combination of the decorative drawing that is a big hit or lost is stopped and displayed.

  Here, a special figure variation pattern (variation pattern) set specifically for the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 9, a music selection special pattern fluctuation pattern and a music output fluctuation pattern are set as special figure fluctuation patterns that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a. The variation pattern for music selection is a special figure variation pattern that can execute the music selection effect described later during the jackpot game, and the special pattern variation pattern for music output is the music selected by the music selection effect during the jackpot game. Is a special figure variation pattern that specifies that the signal is output from the speaker 19. It should be noted that the music selection variation pattern and the music output special map variation pattern include a big hit special map variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the jackpot determination result is affirmative, and a big hit determination result is negative. In this case, a special map variation pattern for detachment that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a is set.

(Judgment value for determining special figure fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores special figure variation pattern determination values. The determination value for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern is a determination value for determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. A total of 229 integers of “228” are assigned a predetermined number of determination values for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern for each special figure fluctuation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is assigned, so that the production contents and the production time (special figure) executed in the symbol fluctuation production are determined. Variation pattern) is identified.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined by a one-stage lottery process, but the special figure fluctuation pattern may be determined by a two-stage lottery process. For example, in the main control ROM 60b, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation pattern groups obtained by grouping a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns according to the characteristics of the fluctuation mode are set, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is used as a random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern. A type determining random number and a special figure variation pattern determining random number are set. Then, after determining the special figure fluctuation pattern group using the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern type, any special figure fluctuation included in the determined special figure fluctuation pattern group using the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern Determine the pattern. When the special figure variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process, a predetermined number of special figure variation pattern type determination determination values corresponding to the special figure variation pattern type determination random number are assigned to each special figure variation pattern group. At the same time, by assigning a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation pattern determining judgment values corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determining random numbers to each special figure fluctuation pattern included in each special figure fluctuation pattern group, two steps as described above are performed. A special figure variation pattern is determined by a lottery process. Thus, when determining the special figure fluctuation pattern by the two-stage lottery process, the special figure fluctuation pattern group is determined based on the special figure fluctuation pattern type determination random number, so that the production contents can be easily selected for each system. The ease of selecting each special figure variation pattern is determined by determining the special figure fluctuation pattern from each special figure fluctuation pattern group based on the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern. Can be adjusted. The special figure variation pattern group can be grouped according to the type of reach such as normal reach or super reach, or can be grouped according to other types of notice.

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

  In the main control ROM 60b, a plurality of types of common map variation patterns are stored, and a determination value for determining a general map variation pattern is stored in correspondence with each common map variation pattern. Here, the general map variation pattern specifies the fluctuation time of the general map variation display from when the general diagram variation display is started until the fixed map is displayed in a fixed stop state. The determination value for determining the normal variation pattern is a determination value used for determining the normal variation pattern using the random number for determining the normal variation pattern, and the numerical values “0” to “ It is determined from all 9 types of integers up to “8”. Then, a predetermined judgment value is assigned to each ordinary fluctuation pattern, and the ordinary fluctuation pattern assigned with the decision value for determining the ordinary fluctuation pattern corresponding to the acquired random number for determining the ordinary fluctuation pattern is the main control. It is specified by the CPU 60a. Here, the decision value for determining the usual figure variation pattern is determined depending on whether the gaming state at the time of making the decision per ordinary figure is the variable state or the non-variable state, and the number and number of assigned common figure fluctuation patterns. Is different. Specifically, in the first embodiment, in the case of the non-varying state, a universal variation pattern determination value is assigned to one universal variation pattern to determine a variation time of a predetermined time (for example, 2000 ms). Whereas the figure variation pattern is determined, in the variable state, a decision value for determining the common pattern variation pattern is assigned to a plurality of (two in the first embodiment) common diagram variation patterns, and each diagram A typical figure variation pattern that defines a variation time of a predetermined time (for example, 820 ms) and a variation of a common figure that defines a different variation time (for example, 200 ms) at a rate corresponding to the number of allocations of decision values for determining the variation pattern for a common pattern to the variation pattern Any of the common pattern variation patterns of the pattern is determined.

(About the production control board 65)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 4, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the value before the update.

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

(About the production pattern)
Here, the effect pattern which specifies the content of the design fluctuation effect set peculiar to the pachinko machine 10 of Example 1 is demonstrated. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, as an effect pattern that can be selected by the effect control CPU 65a, a music selection effect pattern and a music output effect pattern are set as shown in FIG. The music selection effect pattern is an effect pattern that can be selected by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines the music selection special pattern variation pattern. The music control effect pattern is selected by the main control CPU 60a. The effect pattern that can be selected by the effect control CPU 65a when the special figure variation pattern is determined. The music selection effect pattern is an effect pattern that can execute a music selection effect that will be described later during the symbol variation effect, and the song output effect pattern is a song that is selected by the music selection effect during the symbol variation effect. Is an effect pattern that specifies the output from the speaker 19. When the production control CPU 65a determines the music selection production pattern, the music selection production can be executed at a predetermined timing during the symbol variation production (when a music selection production execution condition described later is satisfied). Has been.

(About the jackpot production pattern)
Further, when the jackpot determination is affirmative and the jackpot game is given to the effect control ROM 65b when the hit of the pachinko ball at the first and second start winning ports 30, 31 is affirmed, As a jackpot effect pattern (hit effect pattern) for specifying the specific contents of the effect executed by the symbol display device 17, a song selection jackpot effect pattern and a song output jackpot effect pattern are set (FIG. 10). reference). The song selection jackpot effect pattern is a jackpot effect pattern that can execute a song selection effect, which will be described later, during the jackpot game, and the song output jackpot effect pattern is a song selected in the song selection effect during the jackpot game. This is a jackpot effect pattern output from the speaker 19. As the jackpot effect pattern, a plurality of jackpot effect patterns of different types from the song selection jackpot effect pattern and the song output jackpot effect pattern are provided, and the effect control CPU 65a starts the jackpot game (input of an opening command). ), A big hit production pattern is determined from a plurality of types. Then, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the music selection jackpot effect pattern, the music selection effect can be executed in a specific round (for example, the first round or the last round) during the jackpot game. .

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

(Display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. In addition, the symbol display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). The display control ROM 70b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the symbol display device 17. The display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, the display control ROM 70b includes a plurality of types of music pieces A-1 to A-5, B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3, which can be selected by a music selection effect to be described later. Display data corresponding to E is stored. The details of these songs will be described later, but they are broadly divided into display data indicating a plurality of types of songs A-1 to A-5 as normal options, and a plurality of types of B-1 to B-3 as specific options, Two types of display data indicating C, D-1 to D-3, and E are stored, and these plural types of music pieces A-1 to A-5, depending on a specific case and a non-specific case described later, A plurality of types of display data determined from the display data of B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3, and E can be selected as options that can be selected by the music selection effect. The display unit 17a can be displayed. The display data of the music pieces A-1 to A-5, B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3, and E displayed on the display unit 17a will be simply referred to as the music pieces A-1 to A-1. It may be referred to as A-5, B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3, E.

(About the lamp control board 72)
The lamp control board 72 includes a lamp control CPU, and a lamp control ROM and a lamp control RAM are connected to the lamp control CPU. The lamp device 18 is connected to the lamp control board 72 (lamp control CPU). Further, the lamp control ROM stores a light emission pattern for specifying the content of the light emission effect such as lighting or blinking of the lamp device 18 executed in the symbol variation effect or the jackpot effect during the big hit game. The light emission pattern is associated with the effect pattern, and the lamp control CPU determines the corresponding light emission pattern based on the effect pattern determined by the effect control CPU 65a.

(About sound control board 73)
The sound control board 73 has a sound control CPU for executing sound control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sound control ROM for storing a sound control program executed by the sound control CPU, and data necessary for processing of the sound control CPU. A sound control RAM capable of writing and reading is provided. A speaker 19 is connected to the sound control board 73 (sound control CPU). When the sound control CPU inputs various control commands, the sound control CPU executes various controls based on the sound control program. The sound control ROM stores various audio data and music data. Specifically, in the sound control ROM, a plurality of types of music pieces A-1 to A-5, B-1 to B-3 as options that can be selected in the music selection effect described later are stored in the display control ROM 70b. , C, D-1 to D-3, E music data corresponding to the display data is stored. Then, the sound control CPU reads the music data corresponding to the music selected (determined) in the music selection effect from the sound control ROM, and outputs the music selected during the symbol variation effect or the big hit game from the speaker 19. The sound control CPU is configured to control the speaker 19. The sound control ROM also stores a sound pattern that specifies the contents of the sound effect produced by the effect sound output from the speaker 19 executed in the symbol variation effect or the jackpot effect during the jackpot game. The sound pattern is associated with the effect pattern, the sound control CPU determines the corresponding sound pattern based on the effect pattern determined by the effect control CPU 65a, and the speaker based on the sound data corresponding to the determined sound pattern. The sound control CPU controls the speaker 19 so that the effect sound is output from 19. In the first embodiment, a sound control CPU that outputs a production sound from the speaker 19 functions as sound control means, and a sound control ROM that stores music data functions as music data storage means. Moreover, outputting music from the speaker 19 corresponds to a music output effect.

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

  Further, the main control CPU 60a, when a win occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative), the winning rate improvement state in which the probability that the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 becomes high ( It functions as a winning rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not to give a (variable state), and when giving a winning rate improvement state, a winning rate improvement state granting period for determining a period for giving a winning rate improvement state is determined. In addition to functioning as a determining means, it also functions as a shortened state giving means for giving a shortened state only during a period in which a winning rate improvement state determined after the winning game is finished. Here, the main control CPU 60a waits for a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation displays (design fluctuation effects) to be executed after the winning game ends or until the next winning game is given. Is determined as a winning rate improvement state granting period. In this way, the main control CPU 60a, when the winning determination is affirmative, makes a privilege state (probability changing state, changing state) advantageous to the player after winning a game based on winning in the start winning ports 30, 31. It has a function as a privilege state determining means for determining whether to grant or not. Then, the main control CPU 60a that determines whether or not to give a privilege state (probability change state, short change state) advantageous to the player after winning a game is a game state from a plurality of types of game states provided in the pachinko machine 10. It has a function as a gaming state control means for setting. The main control RAM 60c is acquired while the symbol variation effect is being performed on the symbol display device 17 (that is, while the special symbol variation display is being performed on the first and second special symbol display units 50A and 50B). It functions as a holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of received winning information as starting hold information. Specifically, the winning information acquired by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34 while the variable display is being performed on the display means (the symbol display device 17 or the first special symbol display unit 50A) is the first. Triggered by detection of the second start winning detection sensor 35 while the variable display is being performed on the first hold storage means and display means (the symbol display device 17 and the second special figure display unit 50B) stored as start hold information. It functions as a second hold storage means for storing the acquired winning information as second start hold information.

(About processing on the main control board)
Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be described. The main control CPU 60a shifts to a state in which a game on the pachinko machine 10 is possible after executing an initial setting process such as a security check in response to power-on of the pachinko machine 10. In this state, normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 milliseconds). Here, in the normal process executed by the main control CPU 60a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, and a game information display unit M Processing related to display contents, flag setting processing, processing related to execution of jackpot game, etc., and special figure input processing related to winning at the starting part (start winning prize opening) and judgment per special figure (hit determination) Special figure start processing is executed. Hereinafter, the special figure input process and the special figure start process will be specifically described.

(Special drawing input process)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30 (step A11). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start winning detection sensor 34 corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 detects a pachinko ball has been input. And when the determination result of step A11 is negative, it transfers to step A15. If the determination result of step A11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result of step A12 is negative (that is, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

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

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

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

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

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

  When various random numbers as the second special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. A jackpot determination is made to determine whether or not the stored jackpot determination value matches (step B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive when the non-probability change state (low probability) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 168/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability (positive hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 1516/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit changes (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2), which becomes a big hit symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B, on the basis of the acquired value of the special symbol determination random number (step B24). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2, the main control CPU 60 a displays the special figure 2 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining, the jackpot symbol will be determined. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state to “1” after the end of the big hit game when the symbol pattern is a big hit symbol that gives a probability variation state, and the main control CPU 60a is a jackpot symbol that does not impart a probability variation state. The probability variation flag is set to “0”. Also, if the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol that gives a variable state, set the variable flag indicating the variable state to "1" after the jackpot game ends, and if the jackpot symbol does not give a variable state Set the variable flag to "0". The variable flag is set to “0” when the variable condition end condition is satisfied. When the big hit symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special symbol variation pattern from the special symbol variation pattern for winning based on the value of the random number for determining the special symbol variation pattern (step) B25).

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

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

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, and B31, sets a predetermined control command (step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates the determined special figure variation pattern and designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and the special figure for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. 2 Set the designated command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B13 is negative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information = 0), the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding information is read (step B16), It is determined whether or not the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result in step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the performance execution, and the value of the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern (step B19). A hit determination process is executed. In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired in response to winning in the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning prize is obtained. Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired in response to winning in the mouth 30 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. It is like that.

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

  When various random numbers as the first special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B19, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 60a stores the value of the acquired random number for special figure determination in the main control ROM 60b. A jackpot determination is made to determine whether or not the stored jackpot determination value matches (step B32). Then, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step B32 is a big hit (when a big hit game is generated), “1” indicating a big hit variation is set in the big hit flag (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) that becomes the big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A based on the acquired special figure determination random number (Step B34). ). Here, since the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1 is associated with the value of the special figure determining random number, the main control CPU 60a associates with the acquired special figure determining random number value. The jackpot symbol is determined by determining. When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the big hit special figure fluctuation patterns based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number. (Step B35).

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

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

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 1) in steps B35, B39, and B41, sets a predetermined control command (step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates the determined special figure variation pattern and designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and the special figure for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. 1 Set a designated command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

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

  Here, each control command set in the special figure start process is output to the effect control board 65 by the main control CPU 60a in the command input / output process in the normal process described above, and in the special figure variation pattern in the timer update process. The main control CPU 60a starts measuring the specified fluctuation time, and at the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the corresponding special figure display units 50A and 50B so as to start the special figure fluctuation display. Then, the main control CPU 60a instructs the stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the fluctuation time set in the specified special-figure fluctuation pattern, and controls the production of all symbol stop commands for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. Output to the substrate 65.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, when the jackpot symbol is a type of jackpot symbol (big hit symbol A, B, a, b) that gives the probability variation state, the probability variation indicating the probability variation state after the winning game is ended in the flag setting process. Set the flag to “1”. The probability variation flag is set so that the probability variation flag is set to “0” by the main control CPU 60a in the flag setting process when the probability variation state end condition is satisfied. In the first embodiment, the end condition of the probability change state is established when the next big hit game starts, and the main control CPU 60a sets the probability change flag to “0” at the timing when the big hit game starts. It has become. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the gaming state by referring to the probability change flag as the gaming state specifying information.

(About production control)
Next, processing executed on the effect control board 65 will be described. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 specifies the game state with reference to the probability change flag and the change flag as the game state specifying information, and displays a mode specification command corresponding to the game state on the display control board 70, lamp control. It outputs to the board | substrate 72, the sound control board | substrate 73, etc. As a result, the various effect execution means 17, 18, and 19 execute effects in the effect mode corresponding to the gaming state. Further, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the change pattern specifying command input from the main control CPU 60a, and specifies the determined effect pattern. The designation command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. In the effect control ROM 65b, a plurality of types of effect patterns for specifying the effect contents are stored corresponding to each effect mode, and determination values for effect pattern distribution are stored corresponding to each effect pattern. The effect pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used by the effect control CPU 65a to determine the effect pattern using the effect pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each effect pattern and acquired. An effect pattern to which an effect pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the effect pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a in accordance with the effect mode specified from the game state specifying information (probability change flag or change flag). That is, the effect control CPU 65a has a function as an effect pattern determining means for determining a predetermined effect pattern from a plurality of effect patterns according to the effect mode based on the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. Yes. Also, an effect control CPU 65a that outputs a mode designation command corresponding to the gaming state to the effect executing means 17, 18, 19 and causes the effect executing means 17, 18, 19 to execute an effect in the effect mode corresponding to the gaming state. Has a function as an effect mode control means for setting an effect mode from a plurality of types of effect modes that determine the execution mode of the effect.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as described above, there are provided three types of gaming states: a normal gaming state, a probability variation / variable gaming state, and a non-probability variation / short variation gaming state. As the production mode corresponding to, a normal production mode, a probability variation production mode, and a variable production mode are set (see FIG. 24). In addition, although the effect mode corresponding to each game state can be made to recognize a game state by the background image etc. which are displayed on the display part 17a of the symbol display apparatus 17, it may be in a probable variation state. It is possible to provide a latent effect mode that displays a background image that cannot be identified. Further, the production mode corresponding to the gaming state is not limited to one-to-one, and for example, a plurality of different types of characters displayed with the same background image may be provided, and the production control CPU 65a may be selected by lottery.

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

(Display control)
In the display control board 70, when an effect pattern designation command is input from the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the contents of the effect corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the effect pattern is selected as the effect pattern. The symbol display device 17 is controlled to execute the symbol variation effect with the corresponding display contents. Then, the display control CPU 70a counts the elapsed time from the start of the effect with the start of the design variation effect, and predetermines an image to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 so that an image based on the effect pattern is displayed for each measured time. Switch every cycle. When the temporary stop symbol designation command of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is input from the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 70a designates the temporary stop symbol at the effective stop position 27 of the corresponding symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. When the decoration designated by the command is temporarily stopped and all the symbol stop commands are input, the decoration designated by the decoration designation designation command is displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The display content of the symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to make the confirmation stop display at 17, and the symbol variation effect is ended. Further, when a mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a displays a background image corresponding to the designated effect mode.

(About pre-reading notice effect)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured to be able to execute a music selection effect, which will be described later, as a prefetching notice effect as a prefetching notice that suggests the possibility of displaying a jackpot display on the symbol display device 17. Note that the symbol variation effect when the symbol variation effect is performed is specified for a plurality of special diagram start suspension information (first special diagram start suspension information, second special diagram start suspension information) stored in the main control RAM 60c. The special figure start hold information is designated as the fluctuation start special figure start hold information, and the other special figure start hold information for which the start (start) of the design variation effect is held is awarded. May be distinguished from each other. Then, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment receives the special drawing start hold information (special prize at the time of winning) corresponding to the winning information acquired every time the winning information (random value) is acquired triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35. The pre-read command is created based on the figure start hold information), and based on the information specified by the pre-read command (pre-read start hold information to be described later), it is configured to determine whether to perform the pre-read notice effect. Yes. That is, when the symbol variation effect (the main variation effect of the pre-reading notice effect) is performed using the winning information (random value) acquired by the detection of the start winning detection sensors 34, 35 as the variation start special map start hold information. Further, the symbol display device 17 is configured to indicate in advance the possibility that a jackpot display is displayed (possibility that a jackpot will occur).

(About prefetch command setting processing)
Here, the prefetch command setting process for executing the prefetch notice effect described above will be described. The pre-read command setting process is performed when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31 (when the special figure input process is executed). That is, after the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31, before the next symbol change effect (first or second special figure change display) is started (special figure). Before the start process is performed), a prefetch command setting process is executed. In other words, the prefetch command setting process is configured to be executed before the symbol variation effect. Here, the pre-read command setting process is based on the winning special figure starting hold information corresponding to the acquired winning information every time the winning information (random value) is acquired triggered by the detection of the starting winning detection sensors 34 and 35. The main control CPU 60a sets a prefetch command (specific information) to be transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. That is, each time the main control CPU 60a according to the first embodiment acquires winning information triggered by a winning at the start winning ports 30, 31, specific information for specifying a prefetch command (specific information) based on the acquired winning information. It functions as a setting means.

  FIG. 11 shows prefetch command setting processing. The main control CPU 60a determines the winning based on the first or second winning special figure start suspension information corresponding to the winning information acquired in response to winning in the first starting winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31. The effect control CPU 65a changes before the time-specific figure start hold information is changed to the change start special figure start hold information (before the symbol change effect (symbol change) is started based on the change start special figure start hold information). A pre-read command for pre-determining whether a jackpot display is displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a result of the symbol variation effect (first or second special symbol variation display) based on the starting special symbol start hold information is created. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a sets the gaming state (probability change state or non-probability change state) at the time when winning information is acquired as the prior game state information (step C11). Further, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure jackpot determination random number stored in the main control RAM 60c when the winning information is acquired, and the special figure jackpot determination determination value corresponding to the gaming state when the winning information is acquired. (2) is set beforehand (whether it is a big hit or not) (step C12). Also, prior special figure information (type of special figure) is set from the random number for special figure determination and the determination value for special figure determination stored in the main control RAM 60c at the time when the winning information is acquired (step C13). At the time of acquisition, advance effect execution information (whether or not to reach) is set from the random number for effect execution determination and the determination value for effect execution determination stored in the main control RAM 60c (step C14), and when winning information is acquired. Prior special figure fluctuation pattern information is set from the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers and special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values stored in the main control RAM 60c (step C15), and the prefetch command setting process is terminated. As a result, a prefetch command including various information necessary for specifying the symbol variation effect (symbol variation) when the special symbol start suspension information at the time of winning is used as the variation start special diagram start suspension information is set. The prefetch command is output from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control board 65 before the special drawing start process is performed next, whereby various information is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a.

  Here, the pre-read command includes the number of stored first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c stored at the time of winning the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31. The number-of-holds information shown and special figure type information indicating which one of the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 is a pre-reading command based on a pachinko ball winning is included. Note that the number-of-holds information specified by the pre-read command is the number-of-sale information of the special figure start hold information corresponding to the first or second start winning opening 30, 31 specified by the special figure type information. Accordingly, when the special figure type information specifies that the command is a pre-read command triggered by winning the first start winning opening 30, the hold number information indicates the number of stored first special figure start hold information. If the special figure type information specifies that the command is a pre-read command triggered by a winning at the second start winning opening 31, the number-of-holds information indicates the storage number of the second special figure start-pending information. Yes.

(About pre-reading start hold information storage processing)
Next, a prefetch start hold information storage process for storing the prefetch command as prefetch start hold information will be described with reference to FIG. When the prefetch command output from the main control CPU 60a is input (step D11), the effect control CPU 65a stores the prefetch command as prefetch start hold information in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 65c (step D12). And it is comprised so that it may determine beforehand whether the prefetch start pending | holding information memorize | stored in presentation control RAM65c is read in the prefetch notice determination mentioned later, and a prefetch notice is performed.

  In the effect control RAM 65c, a plurality of storage areas for storing pre-reading start suspension information are set. In the first embodiment, the number (eight) of storage areas corresponding to the sum of the upper limit numbers of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information is set, and the effect control CPU 65a is stored in the storage area. The pre-read start pending information is stored in the order in which the pre-read commands are input. Specifically, the effect control RAM 65c includes a first storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, a fourth storage area, a fifth storage area, a sixth storage area, a seventh storage area, and an eighth storage area. The pre-read start suspension information is set in the order of the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, the fourth storage area, the fifth storage area, the sixth storage area, the seventh storage area, and the eighth storage area. Remembered. Then, in response to the special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c being read out in the order in which the special control start CPU 65a is stored in the special control start process of the main control CPU 60a, the presentation control RAM 65c The pre-read start pending information is erased in the order of 1 storage area, 2nd storage area, 3rd storage area, 4th storage area, 5th storage area, 6th storage area, 7th storage area, 8th storage area, The remaining prefetch start pending information is sequentially shifted to the young storage area. That is, when the pre-reading start hold information in the first storage area is erased along with the special figure start process, the pre-reading start hold information stored in the second storage area is stored in the first storage area and stored in the third storage area. The pre-reading start hold information that has been stored is stored in the second storage area, the pre-reading start hold information stored in the fourth storage area is stored in the third storage area, and is stored in the eighth storage area The pre-reading start suspension information is sequentially shifted so as to be stored in the seventh storage area. As for the pre-reading start hold information, the information stored in the first storage area is stored in the first pre-reading start hold information, and the information stored in the second storage area is stored in the second pre-reading start hold information and the third storage area. Is stored in the fourth storage area, is stored in the fourth storage area, is stored in the fifth storage area, is stored in the fifth storage area, is stored in the fifth read-ahead start suspension information, The information stored in the storage area is the sixth look-ahead start hold information, the information stored in the seventh storage area is the seventh look-ahead start hold information, and the information stored in the eighth storage area is the eighth look-ahead start hold It may be distinguished as information.

  Here, the pre-read start hold information (pre-read command) is set based on the winning special figure start hold information corresponding to the win information acquired at the time of winning the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31. In addition, the game information includes advance game state information, advance success / failure information, advance special figure information, advance production execution information, and advance special figure variation pattern information. Therefore, by referring to the pre-reading start holding information, the effect control CPU 65a uses the winning information acquired when winning the first starting winning port 30 or the second starting winning port 31 as the fluctuation start special figure start holding information. Whether or not a big hit will occur in the symbol variation effect (first or second special symbol variation display) to be performed can be identified based on the prior game state information and prior winning information, and reach effect is performed in the symbol variation effect The production control CPU 65a can identify whether or not the production is performed based on the preliminary production execution information. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a can identify the effect contents and the change time of the symbol change effect based on the pre-special pattern change pattern information.

(About music selection effects)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured such that various effects determined by the effect control ROM 65 b can be executed by the effect executing means 17, 18, 19 during the symbol change effect (symbol change) or the big hit game. Yes. As various effects that can be executed during the symbol variation effect (symbol variation) or the big hit game, the music effect that outputs various kinds of music from the speaker (effect means) 19 can be performed. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, a music selection effect (selection effect) that allows the player to select from among a plurality of types of music (types of effects) output from the speaker 19 during the symbol variation effect or the big hit game. ) Can be executed. In other words, the production control ROM 65b stores the music selection production pattern and the music selection jackpot production pattern for specifying the content of the music selection production, and the production control ROM 65b is in the middle of symbol variation production (design variation) or a big hit When a music selection effect pattern or a music selection jackpot effect pattern is selected (determined) as an effect pattern for specifying the contents of an effect that can be executed during a game, the corresponding music selection effect is executed on the symbol display device 17. It is configured as follows. Specifically, when a music selection production pattern or a music selection jackpot production pattern is selected, a music selection production pattern designation command (control command) or a music selection jackpot production pattern for specifying the music selection production pattern is selected. The specified music selection jackpot effect pattern designation command (control command) is output to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). In the display control board 70, when a music selection effect pattern designation command or a music selection jackpot effect pattern designation command is input, it corresponds to the music selection effect pattern or the music selection jackpot effect pattern specified by the command. The display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the content of the effect to be performed, and controls the symbol display device 17 to display the display content corresponding to the music selection effect pattern or the music selection jackpot effect pattern.

  Here, the production control CPU 65a outputs the music selection production pattern designation command or the music selection jackpot production pattern designation command, and at the same time, the music selection start valid period (starting) in which the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is validated. (Possible period) is set during symbol variation production or during jackpot game (during jackpot production). Then, the display control board 70 controls the symbol display device 17 based on the display data corresponding to the song selection effect pattern designation command or the song selection jackpot effect pattern designation command, whereby the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is displayed. The images of the operation buttons 36 and 37 are displayed at a predetermined timing, and it is suggested that an effect of selecting the type of music output from the speaker 19 by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37 can be executed. . Then, when the player presses the operation buttons 36 and 37 before the music selection start valid period elapses, that is, the operation signal from the operation buttons 36 and 37 is input to the effect control CPU 65a within the music selection start valid period. In this case, an image of a music selection effect is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, and it becomes possible to select one music from a plurality of types of displayed music. If the operation signal from the operation buttons 36 and 37 is not input to the effect control CPU 65a within the music selection start valid period, the image of the music selection effect is not displayed on the display unit 17a, and the music selection effect is performed. There is no such thing. That is, the establishment of the execution condition for executing the music selection effect in the first embodiment means that the operation signals from the operation buttons 36 and 37 are input to the effect control CPU 65a within the music selection start effective period. In the first embodiment, although the operation signal from either the first operation button 36 or the second operation button 37 is satisfied, the execution condition of the music selection effect is established, but the first operation button 36 or the first operation button 36 It may be determined that the execution condition of the music selection effect is established by an operation signal from one of the two operation buttons 37.

  An image displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 when the execution condition is satisfied will be specifically described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the music selection effect, a plurality of types of music (options indicating the type of effect) and images of the operation buttons 36 and 37 are displayed on the display unit 17 a, and the operation buttons 36 and 37 are pressed. It is suggested that music can be selected. In the first embodiment, the image of the second operation button 37 is displayed in the music selection effect, and it is suggested that the music can be selected by pressing the second operation button 37. 15A, 15 </ b> B, and 15 </ b> C, the image of the operation button displayed on the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17 is denoted by reference numeral 37.

  In the music selection effect, music A-1, music A-2, music A-3, music A-4, music A-5 as normal choices that are always selectable are provided as music that can be selected by the player. (See FIG. 14 (a)). In addition, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, music B-1 and music B-2 are shown as specific options that are added as music that can be selected by the player only in specific cases in the music selection effect. , Music B-3, Music C, Music D-1, Music D-2, Music D-3, Music E are set. The music B-1, music B-2, music B-3, and music C as specific options shown in FIG. 14 (b) start variation corresponding to the symbol variation effect disclosed by the symbol display device 17. This is a specific option that can be selected when a music selection effect is executed based on the time-specific drawing start hold information, and music D-1, music D-2, and the specific options shown in FIG. The music D-3 and the music E can be selected when the music selection effect is executed based on the winning special symbol start hold information obtained by pre-reading the special diagram start hold information for which the symbol variation effect is on hold. Is an option. When the music selection effect is executed based on the variation start special figure start hold information corresponding to the symbol variation effect disclosed by the symbol display device 17, the effect is selected in the additional selection of a specific option described later. The specific option for selection selected from the plurality of types of specific options for control by the control CPU 65a is added as an option that can be selected by the player in the music selection effect (see FIG. 15B). In addition, when the music selection effect is executed based on the winning special chart start hold information obtained by pre-reading the start hold information on which the symbol variation effect is on hold, the effect control CPU 65a uses a plurality of types of pre-reads for additional selection of specific options. The pre-reading specific option selected from the specific options is added as an option that can be selected by the player in the music selection effect (see FIG. 15C). That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a as the hit determination means based on the winning information corresponding to the symbol variation effect in which the change has started, The case where the advance determination of the start hold information is performed by the main control CPU 60a is set as a specific case. In this specific case, the presentation control CPU 65a selects the option including the specific option for pre-reading or the specific option for prefetching In the selection effect, it can be determined as an option that the player can select (can be displayed on the symbol display device 17). The numbers and types of normal options and specific options shown in FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14C are examples, and can be arbitrarily set. Further, in the following description, for a specific case, a case where the music selection effect is executed based on the variation start special figure start suspension information corresponding to the symbol variation effect disclosed by the symbol display device 17. In the case where the first specific case is designated and the case where the music selection effect is executed based on the winning start hold information obtained by pre-reading the start hold information in which the design variation effect is on hold is referred to as the second specific case. There is.

  Here, the production control CPU 65a starts counting the selection effective time when the music selection production execution condition is satisfied, and outputs the selection production command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). In the display control board 70, when a selection effect command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the content of the effect corresponding to the music selection effect specified by the command, and corresponds to the music selection effect. The symbol display device 17 is controlled to display the contents of the effect. Specifically, in the music selection effect, as shown in FIG. 15, a panel 76 showing each selectable music is displayed side by side on the inside surrounded by the frame 75 as an image on the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17. When the second operation button 37 is pressed (when an operation signal is input to the effect control CPU 65a), the color of the panel 76 is changed to the selected color in a predetermined order, and the selection effective time has elapsed. Assuming that the music shown on the selected panel 76 is selected, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the music is to be output during the symbol variation effect or the big hit game. Note that the manner in which the music is selected in the music selection effect is not limited to the above, but the color of the panel 76 is automatically changed to the selected color in a predetermined order, and the player presses the second operation button 37 ( The music shown on the panel 76 in the selected color may be determined at the timing when the operation signal is input to the effect control CPU 65a.

(About lottery for determining whether or not to perform additional selection of specific options)
In the case of non-specific cases other than the specific case, the effect control CPU 65a does not add the type of music in the music selection effect, and only the music A1 to A5 as the normal options are played in the music selection effect. As an option that can be selected by the user (can be displayed on the symbol display device 17). On the other hand, in a specific case, as described above, the effect control CPU 65a sets the type of music in the music selection effect as music B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-, which are specific options. 3, E can be selected separately from the normal option as an option that can be selected by the player in the music selection effect (displayable on the symbol display device 17). However, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, in a specific case, first, whether or not to perform additional selection of a specific option is determined by lottery, and when it is determined to execute, the specific option can be added. It has become. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the music selection effect can be executed during the symbol variation effect and the jackpot effect. Therefore, the identification when the music selection effect is executed during the symbol variation effect is specified. The flow of additional selection of options and the flow of additional selection of specific options when a music selection effect is executed during the jackpot effect will be described separately. In the first embodiment, whether or not to perform additional selection of specific options is determined by lottery, and when it is determined to execute, it is possible to add specific options, but when it is determined not to execute Since the specific option is not added to the item No., even if the result of the lottery for determining whether or not to perform the additional selection of the specific option is negative, it is a non-specific case. In addition, non-specific cases include the case where the symbol variation effect is not executed (state), the case where the jackpot game is not executed (state), and the case where the demonstration effect is executed (state, during demonstration) It is out.

(When a song selection effect is executed during a symbol variation effect)
In the production control CPU 65a, in the first specific case, when a music selection production pattern is determined as the production pattern for specifying the contents of the design variation production, in the music selection production executed during the design variation production. An execution feasibility determination lottery is performed as to whether or not to add the specific option for use (music B-1 to B-3, music C) as a displayed option. The lottery for determining whether or not execution is possible is configured to be performed using a random number for determining whether or not to execute and a determination value for determining whether or not to execute can be stored in the effect control ROM 65b. In the first embodiment, 100 integer values from “0” to “99” are set as execution feasibility determination random numbers, and the effect control CPU 65a sets the execution feasibility determination random numbers at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). It is configured to update one by one, temporarily store the updated value in the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrite the value before the update. Then, the effect control CPU 65a compares the execution possibility determination random number acquired when the effect selection pattern for music selection is determined with the determination value for execution determination that is distributed without adding the specific option for use. Thus, it is configured to determine whether to perform the additional selection of the specific option for execution or not. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (big hit), execution of the additional selection of the specific option for use is determined at a rate of 80%, and 20 % Non-execution of the specific selection for the specific option is determined, and if the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (out), execution of the additional selection of the specific option for the specific ratio is determined at a rate of 30% At the same time, non-execution of the additional selection of the specific option for use is determined at a rate of 70%. That is, the music selection effect in which the specific option for use is added is set so that the symbol display device 17 is more likely to execute the affirmative case than the negative case in the big hit determination.

  Further, when it is determined that the specific options for the music B-1 to B-3, the music C, etc. are to be executed in the execution determination lottery, the selection options for the music selection effect in the additional selection lottery of the specific option described later On the other hand, if non-execution is determined in the execution determination lottery, the additional selection lottery of the specific option is not executed and the possibility of being selected as an option for the music selection effect is lost (0 And the execution determination lottery is determined to be executed or not executed according to the determination result of the jackpot determination, so the specific options for the music B-1 to B-3, the music C, etc. are This is an option that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a in accordance with the result of the hit determination. On the other hand, the normal choices such as the music pieces A-1 to A-5 are always displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as choices of the music selection effect when execution of the music selection effect is determined. The normal option is an option that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a regardless of the result of the hit determination.

  Here, in the second specific case, the execution determination lottery for determining whether or not to add the pre-reading specific options (songs D-1 to D-3, music E) executed by the effect control CPU 65a is: This is basically the same as the first specific case. However, in the second specific case, when a pre-read command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control board 65, a pre-read specific option (songs D-1 to D-3, music) is selected based on the pre-read command. E) It is different in that a lottery for determining whether or not to add is performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a compares the execution possibility determination random number acquired when the prefetch command is input with the execution determination decision value distributed without adding the prefetch specific option. Thus, it is configured to determine whether to execute or not execute the additional selection of the prefetching specific option. Then, when the execution control board 65 decides to execute the additional selection of the pre-reading specific option, the pre-control start holding information including the information for executing the additional selection is set and stored in the display control RAM 65c, and the pre-reading specification is set. When it is decided not to execute the additional selection of options, pre-reading start suspension information including information that does not execute additional selection is set and stored in the effect control RAM 65c. In the first embodiment, the execution / non-execution rate of the additional selection of the pre-reading specific option is set to be the same as the execution / non-execution rate of the additional selection of the specific option for pre-read. In other words, when the advance success / failure information is affirmative (big hit), execution of the additional selection of the prefetching specific option is determined at a rate of 80%, and non-execution of the additional selection of the prefetching specific option is performed at a rate of 20%. When it is determined and the prior propriety information is negative (off), execution of additional selection of the prefetching specific option is determined at a rate of 30%, and additional selection of the prefetching specific option is not executed at a rate of 70% Is determined (see FIG. 16). It should be noted that the execution / non-execution ratio of the additional selection for the specific option may be set differently from the execution / non-execution ratio of the additional selection of the pre-read specific option.

  In addition, when it is determined that the pre-read specific choices such as the music D-1 to D-3, the music E, etc. are executed in the execution determination lottery, the selection options of the music selection effect in the additional selection lottery of the specific option described later On the other hand, if non-execution is determined in the execution determination lottery, the additional selection lottery of the specific option is not executed and the possibility of being selected as an option for the music selection effect is lost (0 %) And the execution determination lottery is determined to be executed or non-executed according to the result of the prior determination (determination result) in the prior-acceptance information. The specific option for pre-reading is determined by the presentation control CPU (display option determining means) 65a according to the result of the prior determination in the prior determination information (the determination result of the prior determination by the main control CPU 60a). It is a function choice. On the other hand, the normal choices such as the music pieces A-1 to A-5 are always displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as choices of the music selection effect when execution of the music selection effect is determined. The normal option is an option that can be determined by the presentation control CPU (display option determining means) 65a regardless of the result of the prior determination in the prior admission information (the determination result of the prior determination by the main control CPU 60a). It is.

(About additional selection of specific options)
When execution of the additional selection of the specific option (the specific option for use, the specific option for prefetching) is determined in the execution determination lottery, the effect control CPU 65a selects the random number for selection and the determination for selection stored in the effect control ROM 65b. An additional selection lottery that determines the type of the specific option to be added is executed using the value. Since the additional selection lottery of the specific option for use and the additional selection lottery of the specific option for prefetching are the same, the additional selection lottery of the specific option for use will be mainly described.

  In the first embodiment, 100 integer values from “0” to “99” are set as selection random numbers, and the effect control CPU 65a updates the selection random numbers one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). The updated value is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and the value before the update is rewritten. FIG. 17 shows an additional selection lottery table T1 used for additional selection of specific options (the specific option for use and the specific option for prefetching). Content) and the types of jackpot games (contents of special special map information) are different integer values as music selections B-1 to B-3 and music C (music D-1 to D-3, music E) as specific selection values. It is distributed to. Specifically, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (preliminary success / failure information is off) (in the case of loss), 60 selection determination values are assigned to the music B-1 (music D-1), 25 selection determination values are assigned to B-2 (music D-2), 15 selection determination values are assigned to music B-3 (music D-3), and music C (music E) is assigned. The selection judgment value is not assigned. Further, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the prior win information is a big hit) (in the case of a big hit), and the main control CPU 60a determines to give the first jackpot game (the prior special figure information is In the case of symbols A and a), 15 selection determination values are assigned to the music B-1 (music D-1), and 25 selection determination values are assigned to the music B-2 (music D-2). Thus, 55 selection determination values are assigned to the music B-3 (music D-3), and 5 selection determination values are assigned to the music C (music E). Further, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the prior winning information is a big hit) (in the case of a big hit), and the main control CPU 60a determines that the second jackpot game is to be given (the prior special figure information is In the case of symbols B and b), 20 selection determination values are distributed to the music B-1 (music D-1), and 27 selection determination values are distributed to the music B-2 (music D-2). Thus, 50 selection determination values are allocated to the music B-3 (music D-3), and three selection determination values are allocated to the music C (music E). Further, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the prior winning information is a big hit) (in the case of a big hit), and the main control CPU 60a determines to give the third jackpot game (the prior special figure information is In the case of symbols C and c), 25 selection determination values are assigned to the music B-1 (music D-1), and 32 selection determination values are assigned to the music B-2 (music D-2). Thus, 45 selection determination values are assigned to the music B-3 (music D-3), and two selection determination values are assigned to the music C (music E). Furthermore, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the prior winning information is a big hit) (in the case of a big hit) and the main control CPU 60a determines that the fourth jackpot game is to be given (the prior special figure information is In the case of symbols D and d), 50 selection determination values are assigned to the music B-1 (music D-1), and 30 selection determination values are assigned to the music B-2 (music D-2). Thus, 20 selection determination values are assigned to the music B-3 (music D-3), and no selection determination value is assigned to the music C (music E). Then, the effect control CPU 65a acquires a selection random number when execution of the additional selection of the specific option is determined, and selects the value of the acquired selection random number for the selection set in the additional selection lottery table T1. Compared with the determination value, the type of the specific option to be added is determined.

  As shown in the additional selection lottery table T1, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (in the case of loss), the determination value for selection is not assigned to the music C. If the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (big hit) and the first to third jackpot games are given, the selection determination value is also distributed to the music piece C. In the case where the music C is set as the specific option for the music selection effect, it is determined that the jackpot game is given. That is, the song C as the specific option for use is a notification option that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines that it is a win. In addition, when the first to third jackpot games are given to the music piece C, the selection determination value is assigned, while when the fourth jackpot game is given, the selection judgment value is assigned. It is not done. As described above, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game that does not give a certain probability state or shortage state that is a privilege state after the end of the fourth jackpot game, whereas the first to third jackpot games are As described above, a jackpot game (specific hit game) that gives a certain probability state or shortage state that is a privilege state after the end of the first to third jackpot games, and a song as a specific option for the song selection effect When C is set, it is determined that the jackpot game to which the privilege state is given is given. That is, the music C as the specific option for use is a privilege notification option (notification option) that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines a specific game as the winning game.

  Here, when the distribution ratios of the selection determination values in the music B-1 to B-3 as the specific option are compared, and the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (in the case of loss), the music B-3 , B-2, B-1 distribution ratio increases in the order of selection, whereas when the determination result of jackpot determination is affirmative (when the first to third jackpot game is awarded) The selection determination value distribution ratio is set to increase in the order of music B-1, B-2, and B-3. In other words, when the jackpot determination result is affirmative, the probability that the production control CPU 65a determines the music B-1 to B-3 is higher in the order of music B-1 <music B-2 <music B-3. Is set. On the other hand, when the big hit determination result is negative, the probability that the presentation control CPU 65a determines the music B-1 to B-3 is set to increase in the order of music B-3 <music B-2 <music B-1. Has been. Thus, by setting the probability of determining each of the songs B-1 to B-3, the reliability (expectation) of the player's jackpot is song B-1 <music B-2 <music B-3. It will increase in the order of. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines one piece of music from a plurality of types of music pieces B-1 to B-3 and music piece C having different jackpot expectations. In addition, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative and the fourth jackpot game is awarded, the distribution ratio of the selection determination value is the selection determination value in the order of music B-3, B-2, and B-1. Although the distribution ratio is increased, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection with respect to the music B-1 when the fourth jackpot game is given is larger than that of the case where the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative. When the determination result is smaller than the negative case and the fourth jackpot game is awarded, the distribution ratio of the selection determination value for the music B-3 is set to be larger than the case where the determination result of the big hit determination is negative Has been. That is, even when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative and the fourth jackpot game is awarded, the music B-1 is less likely to be selected than the case where the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, and the music B-3 is It is easy to select. Thus, the music B-1 to B-3 and C have different reliability (expectation) that the jackpot determination result is affirmative, and any one of the music B-1 to B-3 and C is selected. One is determined as an option, and the determined music B-1 to B-3, C are displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect as shown in FIG. When displayed together with this, the expectation that the jackpot display is displayed in the symbol variation effect that is changing due to the music selection effect is suggested.

  In addition, when the distribution ratios of the selection determination values in the music B-1 to B-3 as the specific choice for the case where the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, the first to third jackpot games are given. When the fourth jackpot game is awarded, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of music B-1, B-2, B-3. The selection determination value distribution ratio is set to increase in the order of B-2 and B-1. In other words, the probability that the presentation control CPU 65a determines the music pieces B-1 to B-3 when a jackpot game of a kind that grants a privilege state such as a probable change state or a variable state after the jackpot game ends is given, The music B-1 <music B-2 <music B-3 is set in this order. On the other hand, the probability that the production control CPU 65a determines the music B-1 to B-3 when the jackpot game of the kind that does not grant the privilege state such as the probability change state or the short-change state is given after the jackpot game ends is the music It is set so as to increase in the order of B-3 <music B-2 <music B-1. Note that, as described above, the reliability (expected degree) to which the jackpot game to which the privilege state in the music piece C is given is 100%. Thus, the music B-1 to B-3, C have different reliability (expectation) to which the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the music B-1 to B-3, C Is selected as an option, and the determined music B-1 to B-3, C are displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect as shown in FIG. 15B. When displayed together, the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game is suggested by the music selection effect.

  Here, as shown in the additional selection lottery table T1, when the advance success / failure information is off, the selection value for selection is not assigned to the music E, and when the advance success / failure information is off, the music E is prefetched. While not added as a specific option for use, when the prior / impossible information is a big hit, and the prior special information is a symbol A, B, C, a, b, c (the symbols corresponding to the first to third jackpot games) Is assigned to the music E, and when the music E is set as the pre-reading specific option in the music selection effect, the special prize start pending information at the time of winning the prize It is notified that there is information that becomes a big hit display in the symbol variation effect based on the special figure start hold information. That is, the music E as the specific option for prefetching is a notification option that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines that it is a big hit in the prior determination. On the other hand, when the pre-special information is the symbols A, B, C, a, b, c (the symbols corresponding to the first to third jackpot games), the selection value for selection is assigned to the music E. Thus, when the prior special figure information is the symbols D and d (the symbols corresponding to the fourth jackpot game), the determination value for selection is not distributed. As described above, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game that does not give a certain probability state or shortage state that is a privilege state after the end of the fourth jackpot game, whereas the first to third jackpot games are As described above, a jackpot game (specific hit game) that gives a certain probability state or shortage state that is a privilege state after the end of the first to third jackpot games, and a song as a pre-reading specific option in the song selection effect When E is set, it is informed that there is information that has been won in the jackpot game to which the privilege state is given in the on-hold special figure start hold information that is on hold. That is, the music E as the pre-reading specific option is a privilege notification option (notification option) that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines a specific winning game as the winning game.

  Further, when the distribution ratios of the selection determination values in the music D-1 to D-3 as the pre-reading specific choices are compared, if the prior win information is out of place, the music D-3, D-2, D-1 While the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in this order, when the prior winning information is a big hit (when the first to third big hit games are given), the songs D-1, D-2, The selection determination value allocation ratio is set to increase in the order of D-3. In other words, when the prior win information is a big hit, the probability that the production control CPU 65a determines the music D-1 to D-3 is higher in the order of music D-1 <music D-2 <music D-3. Is set. On the other hand, in the case where the prior-acceptance information is out of place, the probability that the production control CPU 65a determines the music pieces D-1 to D-3 is set to increase in the order of the music piece D-3 <music piece D-2 <music piece D-1. Has been. By setting the probability of determining each of the music pieces D-1 to D-3 in this way, the reliability (expectation) of the player's jackpot for the hold is music piece D-1 <music piece D-2 <music piece D. It will increase in the order of -3. That is, the production control CPU 65a determines one piece of music from a plurality of types of music pieces D-1 to D-3 and music piece E having different jackpot expectations. In addition, when the prior winning information is a big hit and the fourth big hit game is awarded, the selection decision value distribution ratio is the selection determination value distribution ratio in the order of music D-3, D-2, and D-1. However, as compared with the case where the advance success / failure information is out of place, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection for the music D-1 when the fourth jackpot game is given is different from the case where the advance / failure information is out of place. The distribution ratio of the determination value for selection with respect to the music D-3 when the fourth jackpot game is smaller is set so as to be larger than that when the prior winning information is out of place. In other words, even when the prior jackpot information is a big hit and the fourth jackpot game is awarded, the music D-1 is less likely to be selected and the music D-3 is more likely to be selected than when the prior jackpot information is out of place. ing. As described above, the music D-1 to D-3, E have different reliability (expectation) in which the prior admission information is a big hit, and any one of the music D-1 to D-3, E is used. One is determined as an option, and the determined music D-1 to D-3, E are displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect as shown in FIG. 15 (c). When displayed together, the music selection effect suggests the degree of expectation that there is a big hit in the winning special figure start hold information that is on hold.

  Further, when the allocation ratios of the selection determination values in the music D-1 to D-3 as the pre-reading specific choices when the prior success information is a big hit, the prior special figure information is the first to third big hits. In the case of a pattern corresponding to a game, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of music D-1, D-2, and D-3, whereas the pre-special information is the fourth jackpot game. In the case of a corresponding symbol, the selection determination value distribution ratio is set to increase in the order of music pieces D-3, D-2, and D-1. In other words, when the special special chart information is a symbol corresponding to a jackpot game of a type that gives a privilege state such as a probability change state or a short state after the jackpot game ends, the effect control CPU 65a performs the music D-1 to D-3. Is set to increase in the order of music D-1 <music D-2 <music D-3. On the other hand, when the prior special figure information is a symbol corresponding to a type of jackpot game that does not give a bonus state such as a probability change state or a short state after the jackpot game ends, the production control CPU 65a selects the music pieces D-1 to D-3. The probability of determination is set so as to increase in the order of music D-3 <music D-2 <music D-1. As described above, the reliability (expectation), which is a symbol corresponding to the type of jackpot game in which the special figure information in the music E gives a privilege state such as a probable change state or a short state after the jackpot game ends, is 100%. As described above, the songs D-1 to D-3, E are symbols corresponding to the jackpot game of the type in which the special special chart information grants a privilege state such as a probable change state or a short-change state after the jackpot game ends. Degrees (expectations) are different, and any one of the music pieces D-1 to D-3, E is determined as an option, and the determined music pieces D-1 to D-3, E are music selections In the effect, when displayed together with the music A-1 to A-5 on the display unit 17a as shown in FIG. 15C, the special figure start reservation information held during the winning by the music selection effect is a privilege. The degree of expectation that there is a jackpot to which the state is given is suggested.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, when the music selection effect is executed during the symbol variation effect, the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a, in a specific case, the specific option for prefetching or the specific option for prefetching. In the case of non-specification, the option is determined from the normal options, and the effect control CPU (selected effect control means) 65a determines the determined option (the specific specification including the normal option). A selection effect for displaying an option or a specific option for prefetching is displayed on the symbol display device 17.

  Here, the music selection effect that is usually executed for the purpose of selecting the music is the effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the jackpot display will be displayed in the symbol variation effect that is changing during the symbol variation effect, or the special figure start at the time of winning When using it as an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that there is a big hit in the information, a big hit is given to the music selection effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the big win display is displayed during the same symbol variation effect and the special figure start pending information at the time of winning It is possible to execute a music selection effect that suggests the degree of expectation that exists. In this way, even when two music selection effects having different expected degrees of suggestion are performed, the type of the specific option indicating the degree of expectation is the music selection effect indicating the degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed, and the special chart at the time of winning Since it is set to be different (music B-1 to B-3, C and music D-1 to D-3, E) from the music selection effect that suggests the degree of expectation that there is a big hit in the start hold information, The player will not be confused as to suggesting the degree of expectation. In addition, in the lottery for determining whether or not to perform the additional selection of the specific option, if it is determined to perform any additional selection of the specific option for pre-use and the specific option for prefetching, the additional selection of any specific option is executed. Can be determined by lottery.

(When a song selection effect is executed during a jackpot effect)
The music selection effect executed during the jackpot game is the same as the music selection effect executed during the above-described symbol variation effect. In addition, in the music selection effect during the big hit game, it does not indicate whether or not the music B-1 to B-1, C, which are the specific options for use, are given a privilege state after the running big hit game ends. It is used as the big hit specific option (specific option) to be notified. Then, in the effect control CPU 65a, when the music selection jackpot effect pattern is determined as the jackpot effect pattern for specifying the contents of the jackpot effect, it is displayed in the song selection effect executed during the jackpot game (hit effect). An execution feasibility determination lottery is performed as to whether or not to add the jackpot specific option (music B-1 to B-3, music C) as an option. The execution availability determination lottery is performed using the execution availability determination random number and the execution availability determination value. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a uses the execution possibility determination random number acquired when determining the music selection jackpot effect pattern, and the execution determination decision value distributed without adding or adding the specific option for jackpot. In comparison, it is configured to determine whether or not to perform additional selection of the special option for jackpot. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, when the jackpot game being executed is the first to third jackpot games, the additional selection of the specific option for jackpot is executed at a rate of 80%. In addition, when it is determined that the additional selection of the specific option for jackpot is not executed at a rate of 20%, and the jackpot game being executed is the fourth jackpot game, the jackpot specific is specified at a rate of 30% Execution of additional selection of options is determined, and non-execution of additional selection of the specific option for jackpot is determined at a rate of 70%. In other words, in the music selection effect in which the specific option for jackpot is added, the symbol display device 17 is more effective when the type of the jackpot game is the first to third jackpot games than when it is the fourth jackpot game. It is set to be easy to execute.

  In addition, when the jackpot specific choices such as the music B-1 to B-3 and the music C are determined to be executed in the execution determination lottery, the selection options for the music selection effect in the additional selection lottery of the specific options On the other hand, if non-execution is determined in the execution determination lottery, there is no possibility that it will be selected as an option for the music selection effect because the additional selection lottery of the specific option is not executed (0% The execution lottery determination lottery is determined according to the type of jackpot game (first to third jackpot games or fourth jackpot game), so that the music B-1 The specific options for jackpot such as ˜B-3 and the music piece C are options that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a according to the type of the jackpot game. Furthermore, as described above, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game that does not give a certain probability state or shortage state that is a privilege state after the end of the fourth jackpot game. The third jackpot game is a jackpot game (specific hit game) that gives a probability state or a short state that is a privilege state after the end of the first to third jackpot games, and the type of the jackpot game in the execution determination lottery Since whether or not to execute the additional selection lottery of the specific option is selected by (a jackpot game to which the privilege state is granted and a jackpot game to which the privilege state is not given), the specific option for the jackpot such as the music B-1 to B-3, the music C, etc. This is an option that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a depending on whether or not the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, the normal choices such as the music pieces A-1 to A-5 are always displayed on the symbol display device 17 as choices for the music selection effect when the execution of the music selection effect during the jackpot effect is determined. The normal option is an option that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a regardless of whether or not a privilege state is given after the big hit game is ended. is there.

(Additional selection of specific options for jackpot production)
In the execution feasibility determination lottery, if it is decided to perform additional selection to add a specific option (the special option for jackpot, a specific option for prefetching) as an option in the music selection effect performed during the jackpot game, The control CPU 65a executes an additional selection lottery that determines the type of the specific option to be added using the selection random number and the selection determination value stored in the effect control ROM 65b. The additional selection lottery for adding a specific option as an option in the music selection effect executed during the big hit game is executed with reference to the additional selection lottery table T1. That is, the effect control CPU 65a acquires a random number for selection when execution of additional selection of a specific option is determined, and uses the value of the acquired random number for selection set in the additional selection lottery table T1. Compared with the determination value, the type of the specific option to be added is determined.

  Here, when the distribution ratios of the selection determination values in the music B-1 to B-3 as the big hit specific choices are compared, when the type of the big hit game is the first to third big hit games (the privilege state is In the case of the jackpot game to be given), the distribution ratio of the judgment value for selection increases in the order of the music B-1, B-2, B-3, whereas the type of jackpot game is the fourth jackpot game In the case (in the case of a big hit game in which no privilege state is given), the selection determination value allocation ratio is set to increase in the order of the music B-3, B-2, and B-1. In other words, in the case of the jackpot game to which the privilege state is given, the probability that the production control CPU 65a determines the music B-1 to B-3 is the order of the music B-1 <music B-2 <music B-3. Is set to be higher. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit game where no privilege state is given, the probability that the production control CPU 65a determines the music B-1 to B-3 is higher in the order of music B-3 <music B-2 <music B-1. It is set to be. By setting the probability of determining each of the songs B-1 to B-3 in this way, the player's reliability (expectation) for the privilege state being granted after the end of the big hit game is the song B-1. It increases in the order of <music B-2 <music B-3. That is, the production control CPU 65a determines one piece of music from a plurality of types of music pieces B-1 to B-3 and music piece C having different degrees of expectation that a privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game. In the music selection effect during the big hit game, any one of the music B-1 to B-3, C is determined as an option, and the determined music B-1 to B-3, C is displayed as the display. When displayed together with the music pieces A-1 to A-5 in the part 17a (see FIG. 15B), the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game is suggested by the music selection effect. In addition, the additional selection lottery of the specific option for pre-reading when the music selection effect is executed as the pre-reading notice effect during the jackpot effect is the pre-reading when the music selection effect is executed as the pre-reading notice effect during the symbol variation effect described above. This is performed in the same manner as the additional selection lottery for the specific option.

  Here, the specific case where an option including a specific option is determined as an option in the music selection effect performed during the big hit game is a case where execution of additional selection is determined in the execution determination lottery. A case where non-execution of additional selection is determined in the availability determination lottery is a non-specific case. In the first embodiment, when the music selection effect is executed during the jackpot game, the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a displays the jackpot specific option, the prefetching specific option, and the like in a specific case. In addition to determining an option including a specific option, in the case of non-specification, an option is determined from a normal option, and the effect control CPU (selected effect control means) 65a Alternatively, the design display device 17 is configured to display a selection effect for displaying the pre-reading specific option).

  In Example 1, when the music selection CPU65a selects a music piece in the music selection effect, the selected music pieces A-1 to A-5, B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D are selected. -3, E indicating information (flags, etc.) is stored in the effect control RAM 65c. During the symbol variation effect and the big hit game (big hit effect), the music selected by the information is sent from the speaker 19. It can be output. That is, the music piece selected by the player can be continuously output unless it is subsequently changed in the music selection effect. That is, for example, when the music A-1 is selected in the music selection effect, the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern for music output in response to winning at the start winning ports 30, 31, and the music output corresponding to the effect control CPU 65a. When the production pattern is determined, the music A-1 is output from the speaker 19 in the design variation production. Further, when the big hit determination is affirmative, that is, when the big hit is won and the production control CPU 65a determines the music output big hit production pattern, the music A-1 is output from the speaker 19 during the big hit game.

  That is, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) receives winning information at the starting winning ports 30, 31 as a start condition, and receives winning information such as various random numbers when the starting condition is satisfied as a trigger. As a function. In addition, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) executes symbol variation (symbol variation effect) based on the start suspension information (the special figure start suspension information at the time of winning) stored in the main control RAM 60c as a retention storage means. Before starting, it has a function as a pre-determining means for determining in advance whether the symbol change (symbol change effect) based on the start hold information (special time start hold information at the time of winning) is a win display (big win display). In addition, when the winning condition at the start winning opening 30, 31 is established as a starting condition, and the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as a hit determining means determines that the winning condition is triggered when the starting condition is satisfied, the winning game The main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game determining means for determining (big hit game) from a plurality of types including a specific hit game that is given after the end of the game (big hit game) with the bonus state in the probability change state or variable state being given. (Main control board 60).

  The effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) displays on the display unit 17a an option indicating the type of effect mode (music) of the effect (music effect) that can be executed during the symbol variation effect or the big hit game ( It functions as a selection effect control means capable of controlling the symbol display device 17 as the selection effect execution means so as to execute a music selection effect). Further, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) is operated by operating the second operation button 37 as an operation means from the options displayed in the selection effect (music selection effect) executed during the symbol variation effect or the big hit game. A function as an option determining means for determining the selected option is provided. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) represents the effect (music effect) of the effect mode (music) of the type indicated by the option determined by the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the option determining means. It has a function as an effect execution control means that can be executed during a fluctuating effect or a big hit game. Further, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) has a function as display option determining means for determining a plurality of options to be displayed in the selection effect (music selection effect) from a plurality of types. Then, the production control CPU 65a (production control board 65) as the display option determination means, as a specific case, of the start suspension information (special chart start suspension information at the time of winning) by the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as the prior determination means. When pre-determination is performed, symbol variation (symbol variation effect) based on start-pending information (special drawing start-pending information at the time of winning a prize) determined by the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as the pre-determining means ) As a choice displayed in the selection effect (music selection effect) executed during the symbol variation (design variation effect) until the start of), determination by the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as a prior determination means It is configured to determine an option including a specific option according to the result.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the display option determining means is the first specific case, the second specific case, or the case where the execution of the additional selection is determined in the execution determination lottery. Determines options including specific options (songs B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3, E) such as the specific option for prefetch, the specific option for prefetching, and the specific option for jackpot In addition, in a non-specific case, it is set to determine an option from the normal options (music A-1 to A-5). Then, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the selection effect control means selects the selection effect (music selection effect) for displaying the options determined by the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the display option determining means. It is configured to be executed by the symbol display device 17 as an effect execution means. Moreover, in Example 1, it is comprised so that the type of the music production output from the speaker 19 can be selected in the selection production performed during the symbol variation production or the big hit game, and the selection production (music selection production). The speaker 19 functions as an effect means for executing the effect (music effect) of the effect mode (music) of the type indicated by the option displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as the selection effect executing means.

(About the adjustment function)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment adjusts the characteristics of the effect sound output from the speaker 19 that outputs various effect sounds according to the effect state of the game, based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37. It has a sound adjustment function. The characteristics of the production sound are not limited to volume, sound quality, etc., and there are various types of music tempo, arrangement, etc. when outputting the music selected (determined) in the music selection production. Although adjustment is possible, in the following description, the volume will be described as a characteristic. Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment uses the operation buttons 36 and 37 to determine the characteristics of the effect light output from the lamp device 18 that outputs various effect lights according to the effect state of the game. Light adjustment function to adjust. The effect light has various characteristics such as emission color, light quantity, luminance, blinking interval, and the like, and these various characteristics can be adjusted. In the following description, the light quantity will be described as a characteristic.

(Regarding the adjustment function of production sound)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured such that the presentation control CPU 65 a adjusts the volume output from the speaker 19 via the sound control board 73 based on the operation of the first operation button 36. In the effect control ROM 65b, the volume of the sound indicated by the volume signal output from the effect control ROM 65b to the sound control board 73 is stored as a volume value. That is, the effect control ROM 65b has a function as volume value storage means. In the first embodiment, 10 levels of volume values “1” to “10” are stored in the effect control ROM 65b. The effect control CPU 65a can change the volume value based on the volume value determined by the effect control CPU 65a. The volume value is set to be minimum at “1”, gradually increase as the numerical value increases, and maximum at “10”.

  The volume value is changed by the production control CPU 65a by changing the volume value from “1” → “2” → “3”... "→" 10 "in this order. When the operation signal from the first operation button 36 is input when the volume value is “10”, the effect control CPU 65a is set to return the volume value to “1”. That is, when the player operates the first operation button 36, the volume output from the speaker 19 is adjusted stepwise. The effect control CPU 65a performs initial setting when the power is turned on to set the volume value to “5”.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the sound adjustment function is enabled when the pachinko machine 10 is in a playable state, and the volume characteristic is always adjusted based on pressing (operation) of the first operation button 36. Configured to obtain. Specifically, the production control CPU 65a performs initial setting processing such as a security check in the main control CPU 60a when the power to the pachinko machine 10 is turned on (power ON), and shifts to a state in which a game on the pachinko machine 10 is possible. The sound adjustment function is set to be valid from when the power is turned on until the power is turned off (see FIG. 23). However, if characters such as “volume can be adjusted” are always displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in order to make the player recognize that the sound adjustment function is effective, There is a risk that it may interfere with the performance in the big hit game or the player may feel troublesome. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the first operation button 36 is operated in a preset operation mode, it can be recognized that sound adjustment is possible on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. The display (sound adjustment notification display) is configured to be displayed. For example, assuming that the operation mode in which the first operation button 36 is pressed and held for 3 seconds or longer (when the operation signal from the first operation button 36 continues for 3 seconds or more) is the sound adjustment notification condition, the effect control CPU 65a Sound adjustment notification display such as “I can do it” is displayed on the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17. Note that the sound adjustment notification condition is not limited to the long press of the first operation button 36, and other various operation modes such as a continuous operation mode in which the first operation button 36 is continuously pressed a predetermined number of times are sound adjustment notification. It can be a condition.

  Then, when the first operation button 36 is further operated (pressed) while the sound adjustment notification display is displayed on the display unit 17a, the effect control CPU 65a executes sound adjustment processing. FIG. 19 shows a flowchart of a sound adjustment start process for starting the execution of the sound adjustment process. The effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the first operation button 36 has been operated in the operation mode described above (sound It is determined whether or not the adjustment notification condition is satisfied (step F11). If step F11 is negative, the sound adjustment start process is terminated. When step F11 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 60a outputs a sound adjustment notification command to the display control board 70, whereby a sound adjustment notification display is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 under the control of the display control CPU 70a. It is displayed (step F12). Next, the effect control CPU 60a determines whether or not the first operation button 36 has been operated (step F13). If step F13 is negative, the sound adjustment start process is terminated. On the other hand, if step F13 is positive, the effect control CPU 60a executes sound adjustment processing. In the determination process of step F13, when the first operation button 36 is not operated from when the sound adjustment notification condition is satisfied until the sound adjustment execution notification effective time when the production control CPU 60a starts timing has elapsed. When the operation signal is not input to the effect control CPU 60a, the determination result is negative and the sound adjustment start process ends.

  Next, the sound adjustment process will be specifically described below. It is assumed that the volume value is “5” which is the initial state.

  When the operation signal is input to the effect control CPU 65a by operating (pressing) the first operation button 36 in the display state of the sound adjustment notification display, the effect control CPU 65a sends a sound adjustment command to the display control board 70. As a result, the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 controls the symbol display device 17 to display an image for sound adjustment on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, thereby starting the sound adjustment effect. Is done. FIG. 20 schematically shows an image displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as a sound adjustment effect, and a sound meter 80 indicating the volume level is displayed on the display unit 17a. . At this time, it is indicated that the current volume value is “5” (FIG. 20 indicates that the volume value is “5” by hatching the frame indicating the volume value). Further, it is suggested that the volume can be adjusted by pressing the first operation button 36. Further, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a volume adjustment start command to the display control board 70, and the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 starts measuring the sound adjustment operation effective time of the first operation button 36.

  Every time the player presses the first operation button 36, the sound volume value in the displayed sound meter 80 is “5” → “6” → “7”... “10” → “1” → “2” .., So that the player presses the first operation button 36 while watching the sound meter 80 until the sound volume value matches his preference. When the first operation button 36 is not pressed again (no operation signal is input) after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the first operation button 36 with the volume value set to “4” is pressed. The control CPU 65a outputs a sound adjustment end command to the display control board 70, whereby the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 controls the symbol display device 17 so as to switch the image of the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. This ends the sound adjustment effect. Then, the effect control CPU 65a selects “4” from the volume values stored in the effect control ROM 65b, and from the speaker 19 based on the volume value (“4”) indicated by the volume signal output from the effect control CPU 65a. The sound adjustment process ends by changing the output volume. The volume value selected in the sound adjustment process is stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and thereafter, the effect sound is output from the speaker 19 at the selected sound volume value.

  Here, when the sound adjustment process is executed during the symbol variation effect, a sound adjustment image is displayed on the display unit 17a so as not to overlap the variation regions of the three symbol sequences 26a, 26b, and 26c that are varying. The sound adjustment image is displayed in the foreground using the flare technique and is displayed in a manner in which the image of the design variation effect displayed on the background side is transmitted. Composed. Thus, the player can pay attention to the symbol variation effect while performing the volume adjustment operation, and the sound adjustment image does not hinder the progress of the game.

  The sound adjustment function is set so as to be effective during the music selection effect. In the music selection effect, the music is selected using the second operation button 37 and the music is selected using the first operation button 36. By adjusting the volume, it is possible to preferably select a song and volume that match the player's preference. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to output from the speaker 19 a sound having a volume that changes stepwise for each operation of the first operation button 36 in the sound adjustment processing. Thereby, since the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 19 changes, the player can perform the sound adjustment operation while listening to the volume of the actual effect sound.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, during the symbol variation effect or the big hit effect, as an effect that suggests or notifies that the big hit game is given or that a privilege state such as a probable change state is given after the big hit game is finished, An operation effect using the operation buttons 36 and 37 other than the music selection effect can be performed. Then, the effect control CPU 65a does not accept an operation for the first operation button 36 as a sound adjustment operation when an operation effect is included in the symbol variation effect or the jackpot effect, while operating for the symbol variation effect or the jackpot effect. When no effect is included, an operation for the first operation button 36 is accepted as a sound adjustment operation. That is, the effect control CPU 65a responds to the player's button operation to the effect pattern that specifies the content of the symbol change effect being executed or the jackpot effect pattern that specifies the content of the jackpot effect during the symbol change effect or the jackpot effect. When the operation effect to be performed is not included, an operation on the first operation button 36 by the player is accepted as a sound adjustment operation, and a sound adjustment process is performed. In other words, if an operation effect to be performed according to the player's button operation is included in the symbol variation effect or the big hit effect being executed, the sound adjustment process is not performed, and the first operation button 36 is operated by the player. Even if it is done, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 19 is not changed.

(Direction adjustment function)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a adjusts the amount of light output from the lamp device 18 via the lamp control board 72 based on the operation of the second operation button 37. In the effect control ROM 65b, the brightness of light indicated by the light amount signal output from the effect control CPU 65a to the lamp control board 72 is stored as a light amount value. That is, the effect control ROM 65b has a function as a light amount value storage unit. In the first embodiment, four-stage light quantity values “1” to “4” are stored in the effect control ROM 65b. The effect control CPU 65a can change the light amount value based on the light amount value determined by the effect control CPU 65a. The light amount value is set to be the smallest at “1”, gradually increasing as the value increases, and the largest amount at “4”.

  The change mode of the light amount value by the effect control CPU 65a changes the light amount value in the order of “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” every time an operation signal from the second operation button 37 is input. It is like that. When the operation signal from the second operation button 37 is input when the light amount value is “4”, the effect control CPU 65a is set to return the light amount value to “1”. That is, when the player operates the second operation button 37, the amount of light output from the lamp device 18 is adjusted stepwise. The effect control CPU 65a performs initial setting when the power is turned on to set the light amount value to “2”.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the light adjustment function is enabled only during a preset common effective period, and is based on pressing (operation) of the second operation button 37 during the common effective period. The configuration is such that the characteristics of the light quantity can be adjusted (see FIG. 23). Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a is set so that the light adjustment function is effective only when the gaming state is the normal gaming state (non-changeable state). However, even in the normal gaming state, during the symbol variation effect triggered by winning at the start winning opening 30, 31 and during the music selection effect (while the second operation button 37 is used for music selection) The light adjustment function is set to be invalid. Note that, except during the music selection effect, the state where the symbol variation effect is not executed in the normal game state is a demonstration in which the demonstration effect is executed in the pachinko machine 10, and therefore the light adjustment function in the first embodiment is Valid only during the demo.

  Further, in order to make the player recognize that the light adjustment function is effective, if a character such as “light quantity can be adjusted” is always displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, for example, There is a risk that it may interfere with the performance in the big hit game or the player may feel troublesome. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the second operation button 37 is operated in a preset operation mode, it can be recognized that light adjustment is possible on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. The display (light adjustment notification display) is configured to be displayed. For example, with the operation mode in which the second operation button 37 is pressed and held for 3 seconds or longer (when the operation signal from the second operation button 37 continues for 3 seconds or more) as a light adjustment notification condition, the effect control CPU 65a Light adjustment notification display such as “I can do it” is displayed on the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17. Note that the light adjustment notification condition is not limited to the long press of the second operation button 37, but various other operation modes such as a continuous operation mode in which the second operation button 37 is continuously pressed a predetermined number of times. It can be a condition.

  Then, the presentation control CPU 65a is configured to start the light adjustment process when the second operation button 37 is further operated (pressed) while the light adjustment notification display is displayed on the display unit 17a. . FIG. 21 shows a flowchart of the light adjustment start process for starting the execution of the light adjustment process. The effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the second operation button 37 has been operated in the operation mode described above (light It is determined whether or not an adjustment notification condition is satisfied (step G11). If step G11 is negative, the light adjustment start process is terminated. When step G11 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 60a outputs a light adjustment notification command to the display control board 70, whereby a light adjustment notification display is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 under the control of the display control CPU 70a. It is displayed (step G12). Next, the effect control CPU 60a determines whether or not the second operation button 37 has been operated (step G13). If step G13 is negative, the light adjustment start process is terminated. On the other hand, when step G13 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 60a executes light adjustment processing. In the determination process of step G13, when the second operation button 37 is not operated from when the light adjustment notification condition is satisfied until the light adjustment execution notification effective time when the effect control CPU 60a starts timing has elapsed. When the operation signal is not input to the effect control CPU 60a, the determination result is negative and the light adjustment start process is terminated.

  Next, the light adjustment process will be specifically described below. In the following description, it is assumed that the light quantity value is “2” which is the initial state.

  When the operation signal is input to the effect control CPU 65a by operating (pressing) the second operation button 37 in the display state of the light adjustment notification display, the effect control CPU 65a sends a light adjustment command to the display control board 70. Thus, the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 controls the symbol display device 17 so as to display an image for light adjustment on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, whereby the light adjustment effect is started. The FIG. 22 schematically shows an image displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the light adjustment effect, and an optical meter 81 indicating the amount of light is displayed on the display unit 17a. . At this time, it is indicated that the current light quantity value is “2” (FIG. 22 shows that the light quantity value is “2” by hatching the frame indicating the light quantity value). Further, it is suggested that the light amount can be adjusted by pressing the second operation button 37. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a light amount adjustment start command to the display control board 70, and the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 starts measuring the light adjustment operation effective time of the second operation button 37.

  Each time the player presses the second operation button 37, the light quantity value changes in the order of “2” → “3” → “4” → “1”. The player presses the second operation button 37 while looking at the light meter 81 until the light amount value meets the preference. When the second operation button 37 is not pressed again (no operation signal is input) until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the second operation button 37 having the light amount value “4” is pressed. The control CPU 65a outputs a light adjustment end command to the display control board 70, whereby the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 controls the symbol display device 17 to switch the image of the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. This completes the light adjustment effect. Then, the effect control CPU 65a selects “4” from the light amount values stored in the effect control ROM 65b, and the lamp device 18 based on the light amount value (“4”) indicated by the light amount signal output from the effect control CPU 65a. The light adjustment process is completed by changing the amount of light output from. The light amount value selected in the light adjustment process is stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and thereafter, the effect light is output from the lamp device 18 with the light amount at the selected light amount value.

  If the start winning detection sensors 34, 35 detect pachinko balls during the light amount adjustment, the effect control CPU 65a ends the light adjustment effect (light adjustment processing), and the start winning detection sensors 34, Priority is given to symbol variation effects based on 35 ball detections. In this case, the light amount value adjusted when the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 detect the pachinko ball is set and stored as a new light amount value. When the operation signal from the second operation button 37 is not input within the light adjustment operation effective time, the effect control CPU 65a ends the light adjustment effect (light adjustment process) without changing the light amount value. .

  Here, as shown in FIG. 23, the sound adjustment function is effective when the pachinko machine 10 is in a playable state, and in this state, the sound volume can always be adjusted by the first operation button 36, whereas the light adjustment function is performed. As for the function, the light amount can be adjusted by the second operation button 37 only during the demonstration. That is, in the first embodiment, during the demonstration, it is possible to adjust the volume of the effect sound by the first operation button 36 and the light amount of the effect light by the second operation button 37. It has become. On the other hand, the period other than during the demonstration is a specific effective period in which only the characteristic of one of the effect sound and effect light (effect sound in the first embodiment) can be adjusted based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37. ing. In other words, the volume adjustment of the production sound can be adjusted based on the operation of the first operation button (operation means) 36 in the common effective period and the specific effective period, while the light quantity adjustment of the production light is performed only in the common effective period. Adjustment can be made based on the operation of the second operation button (operation means) 37. During the demonstration, since the symbol variation effect is not executed, the common effective period set during the demonstration is a non-design variation effective period.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, whether or not the sound adjustment function and the light adjustment function can be executed is set according to the gaming state and the effect mode. That is, in the normal gaming state (normal performance mode), the sound adjustment function and the light adjustment function are both enabled, and in the probability variation / short variation gaming state (probability variation mode), the sound adjustment function is valid and the light adjustment function is not In the non-probability / variable gaming state (variable effect mode), the sound adjustment function is valid and the light adjustment function is invalid. Specifically, the sound adjustment function is effective regardless of the type of gaming state and can perform sound adjustment in all gaming states that can be set by the pachinko machine 10, whereas the light adjustment function Enabled or disabled depending on the type. That is, the light adjustment function is invalid in a gaming state in which a privilege state such as a probability variation state or a shortage state is given, and is enabled in a gaming state in which a privilege state is not given (normal gaming state), The amount of effect light can be adjusted only in the normal gaming state. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a is configured not to adjust the characteristic (light quantity) of at least one of effect sound and effect light (effect light in the first embodiment) based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37 in the privilege state. ing.

  In addition, the light adjustment function is effective during the common effective period in which the symbol variation effect is not executed in the normal gaming state, while the probability variation / variation gaming state and the non-probability variation / variation in which the privilege state is given. In the gaming state, it is invalid for the entire period in that state, and the valid period during which the amount of light (characteristic) of the effect light can be adjusted is the normal gaming state, the probability variation / variable gaming state, and the non-probability variation / short variation game. It is different from the state. In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, it can be said that there are a plurality of types of effective periods in which the light amount (characteristic) is adjusted based on the operation of the operation means (second operation button 37). The effect control CPU 65a can adjust the amount (characteristic) of effect light based on the operation of the operation means (second operation button 37) in different effective periods depending on the type of gaming state.

  In addition, the light adjustment function is effective during the common effective period in which the symbol variation effect is not executed in the normal effect mode, whereas in the probability variation effect mode and the variable effect mode in which the privilege state is given, The effective period during which the light amount (characteristic) of the effect light can be adjusted is different in the normal effect mode, the probability change effect mode, and the variable effect effect mode. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, there are a plurality of types of effective periods in which the light amount (characteristic) is adjusted based on the operation of the operation means (second operation button 37). Then, the effect control CPU 65a can adjust the amount (characteristic) of effect light based on the operation of the operation means (second operation button 37) in different effective periods depending on the type of effect mode.

  In other words, the effect control CPU 65a adjusts and adjusts the effect sound effect on the speaker 19 or the effect light property on the lamp device 18 based on the operation of the first operation button 36 or the second operation button 37 as the operation means. It has a function as an effect execution control means for controlling the corresponding speaker 19 or lamp device 18 so as to output the effect sound and effect light that are output in the symbol variation effect or the big hit game. The effect control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means can adjust the characteristics of the effect sound based on the operation of the first operation button 36 as the operation means in the common effective period and the specific effective period, and only in the common effective period. It is set so that the characteristics of the effect light can be adjusted based on the operation of the second operation button 37 as the operation means. Further, the second operation button 37 as the second operation means is configured to be used for selecting a music piece in a music selection effect and used for adjusting a light amount in a light adjustment effect, and the light amount adjustment is effective. Based on the operation of the second operation button 37 as the second operation means outside the common effective period (non-symbol variation effective period), the effect control CPU 65a as the effect control means produces an effect from a plurality of types with different effect modes ( (Music) is selected, and the selected type of production (music) is output from the speaker 19 as production means.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means has characteristics based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37 as the operation means in different effective periods, depending on the type of game state set by the main control CPU 60a as the game state control means. Configured to be able to make adjustments. Further, the effect control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means has characteristics based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37 as the operation means in different effective periods, depending on the type of effect mode set by the effect control CPU 65a as the effect mode control means. It is configured to make adjustments.

(Operation of Example 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described.

(When the music selection effect is executed during the symbol variation effect)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed during the symbol variation effect and it is suggested that the type of music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, the music selection is performed. The music selection effect is executed when the player presses the operation buttons 36 and 37 within the start valid period. In this music selection effect, as shown in FIG. 15, a plurality of panels 76 showing the types of music that can be selected are displayed on the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17 inside the image of the displayed frame 75. At the same time, the image of the second operation button 37 is displayed, which suggests that the music can be selected by pressing the second operation button 37. In the music selection effect, the panel 76 indicating the music selected in the previous music selection effect has a selected color, and the selected color panel 76 changes every time the player presses the second operation button 37. Go. Then, when the selection effective time elapses with the selected color panel 76 not changing, the effect control CPU 65a assumes that the music shown on the selected color panel 76 has been selected, and the effect control CPU 65a displays the music as a symbol variation effect. It is determined as the music to be output during medium or big hit games. That is, the effect control CPU 65a stores information (flag or the like) indicating the type of the selected music in the effect control RAM 65c. Thereby, when the production control CPU 65a executes the production of outputting music from the speaker 19, the music selected by the player in the music selection production based on the music information stored in the production control RAM 65c is output. The speaker 19 is controlled via the sound control board 73.

  In the music selection effect, the music A-1 to A-5 as the normal options set as the types of music displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 are irrespective of the determination result of the jackpot determination. It is set as a music displayed on the display unit 17a. Accordingly, in the music selection effect, when only the music A-1 to A-5 are displayed on the display unit 17a as shown in FIG. 15A, in the symbol variation effect that is changing due to the music selection effect. Regardless of the degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed, the music selection effect is merely an effect for the player to select a favorite song. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the music B-1 to B-3, C as the specific choices set as the type of music displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 are the jackpot determination. Is set as the music displayed on the display unit 17a according to the determination result. Accordingly, in the music selection effect, any one of the music B-1 to B-3 and C in addition to the music A-1 to A-5 is displayed on the display unit 17a as shown in FIG. When one is displayed, the degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed in the symbol variation effect changing by the music selection effect is suggested. That is, when any one of the music B-1 to B-3, C is displayed in the music selection effect, the music selection effect is not only an effect for the player to select a favorite music. The expectation that the jackpot display is displayed, that is, the expectation that the jackpot game is given is suggested. As described above, the degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed in the symbol variation effect that is fluctuating depending on the type of option displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect, that is, the expectation that the jackpot game is given. Because it is suggested, the interest of the game can be improved. In other words, the expectation that the jackpot game is given in the music selection directing that usually does not imply the expectation that the jackpot game is given can be surprised to the player and enhance the interest it can.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the music C as the specific option for use can be determined to be displayed as an option on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 only when it is determined that the jackpot is determined. This is an option (information option). Therefore, by displaying the panel 76 indicating the music C on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect, it is notified that the jackpot display is displayed (the jackpot game is given) in the changing symbol fluctuation effect. Therefore, the interest of the player can be further enhanced. Furthermore, the music piece C is a display unit of the symbol display device 17 only when the big hit game is of a type (first to third big hit games (specific hit games)) that gives either or both of a probable change state and a short change state. This is a specific option (notification option) that can be determined to be displayed as an option in 17a. Accordingly, the display of the panel 76 indicating the song C on the display unit 17a in the song selection effect informs that the privilege state is given after the jackpot game is finished, so that the player's interest is further enhanced. it can.

  In addition, as described above, the music selection effect indicates that the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed during the design variation effect, and it is suggested that the type of music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, and the music selection start is started. The process starts on the condition that the operation buttons 36 and 37 are pressed within the effective period. That is, the music B-1 to B- may be expected because the player may press the operation buttons 36 and 37 (operating) to indicate the degree of expectation that the big hit game will be given in the music selection effect. When the specific option such as 3, C or the like is displayed on the display unit 17a, the player can contribute to the big hit determination and can be surprised to increase the interest. Further, in the music selection effect that is started by pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37 of the player, only normal options such as the music A-1 to A-5 are displayed on the display unit 17a; Since there are cases where the specific option for use related to jackpot determination such as the music B-1 to B-3, C is displayed separately from the normal option, the interest in the music selection effect is increased and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

  Here, since the music selection effect may be executed as a pre-reading notice, an operation related to the case where the music selection effect is executed as a pre-reading notice will be described.

  In the music selection effect, the music A-1 to A-5 as the normal choices set as the types of music displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 are the results of the determination in the prior determination. Regardless, it is set as the music displayed on the display unit 17a. Therefore, in the music selection effect, when only the music A-1 to A-5 are displayed on the display unit 17a as shown in FIG. Regardless of the degree of expectation of whether or not the start hold information is a hit, the music selection effect is merely an effect for the player to select a favorite song. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the music D-1 to D-3, E as the pre-reading specific options set as the type of music displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 are the above-mentioned advance It is set as a music displayed on the display unit 17a according to the determination result. Accordingly, in the music selection effect, any one of the music D-1 to D-3, E in addition to the music A-1 to A-5 is displayed on the display unit 17a as shown in FIG. When one is displayed, the music selection effect suggests the degree of expectation that the winning special figure start hold information that is on hold has a hit. That is, when any one of the songs D-1 to D-3, E is displayed in the song selection effect, the song selection effect is not only an effect for the player to select a favorite song. This is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that there is a hit in the special figure start hold information that is on hold during winning. In this way, since the choice type displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect suggests the degree of expectation that the winning special figure start hold information that is on hold will have a win, Can be improved. In other words, it does not imply the expectation that the winning will be present in the pending special figure start pending information that is on hold, but in the music selection directing, the expected degree that the winning special figure start pending information is present in the pending will be suggested By doing so, the player can be surprised and entertained.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17, it is possible to determine that the music E as the specific option for prefetching can be displayed as an option on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 only when it is determined to be a win in the prior determination. This is an option (notification option). Therefore, since the panel 76 indicating the music E is displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect, it is informed that there is a big hit in the pending special figure start holding information being held, so that the player's interests can be enhanced. Can be increased. Furthermore, the music E includes information that the prior special figure information is of a type (first to third jackpot games (specific hit games)) that gives either or both of the probability variation state and the variation state. This is a specific option (privilege notification option) that can be determined to be displayed as an option on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. Therefore, when the panel 76 indicating the music E is displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect, there is information in which the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game in the pending special figure start holding information that is on hold. Is notified, so that the interest of the player can be further enhanced.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the music selection effect that is normally executed as the selection effect that is not related to the jackpot determination or the prior determination is changed in the instrument selection effect that is executed during the symbol change effect. Because it can suggest the expectation level that the jackpot display will be displayed in the symbol variation production (because the jackpot game will be given), or the expectation level that the winning will be present in the pending special chart start pending information , It is possible to further enhance the interest in the selection effect.

(When the music selection effect is executed during the jackpot game (hit effect))
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, during the jackpot game, when the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed and it is suggested that the type of music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, the music selection is started. The music selection effect is executed when the player presses the operation buttons 36 and 37 within the valid period. Since the display mode and the music selection mode in the music selection effect are the same as those performed during the above-described symbol variation effect, the description thereof will be omitted. In this music selection effect, the music A-1 to A-5 as the normal choices set as the types of music displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 are in the privilege state (probability change after the end of the big hit game). Regardless of whether or not (state or variable state) is given, it is set as music displayed on the display unit 17a. Accordingly, in the music selection effect, when only the music A-1 to A-5 are displayed on the display unit 17a as shown in FIG. 15A, the bonus state is displayed after the jackpot game is ended by the music selection effect. Regardless of the degree of expectation that is given, the music selection effect is simply an effect for the player to select a favorite song. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the music B-1 to B-3, C as specific options for jackpot set as the type of music displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 are the jackpots. It is set as music displayed on the display unit 17a according to the type of game (whether or not a privilege state is given). Accordingly, in the music selection effect, any one of the music B-1 to B-3 and C in addition to the music A-1 to A-5 is displayed on the display unit 17a as shown in FIG. If one is displayed, the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the jackpot game is suggested by the music selection effect. That is, when any one of the music B-1 to B-3, C is displayed in the music selection effect, the music selection effect is not only an effect for the player to select a favorite music. It is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the privilege state will be given after the end of the big hit game. Thus, since the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game is suggested by the type of option displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect, the interest of the game is improved. Can do. In other words, it usually surprises the player by suggesting the degree of expectation that the privilege state will be given in the music selection effect that does not suggest the degree of expectation that the privilege state will be given after the end of the jackpot game It can enhance interest.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, the music piece C as the specific option for the big hit is a type (first to third big hit games (specific hits) in which the big hit game gives either or both of a probable change state and a short change state. This is a specific option (privilege notification option) that can be determined to be displayed as an option on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 only in the case of a game)). Accordingly, the display of the panel 76 indicating the song C on the display unit 17a in the song selection effect informs that the privilege state is given after the jackpot game is finished, so that the player's interest is further enhanced. it can.

  In addition, as described above, the music selection effect indicates that the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed during the design variation effect, and it is suggested that the type of music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, and the music selection start is started. The process starts on the condition that the operation buttons 36 and 37 are pressed within the effective period. That is, in the music selection effect that starts when the player presses (operates) the operation buttons 36 and 37, the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game may be suggested. When the specific option for jackpot such as -1 to B-3, C is displayed on the display unit 17a, the player is surprised that the player has contributed to the determination of the type of jackpot game. It can enhance interest. Further, in the music selection effect that is started by pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37 of the player, only normal options such as the music A-1 to A-5 are displayed on the display unit 17a; Since there is a case where the specific option for jackpot related to whether or not the privilege state such as the music B-1 to B-3, C is given separately from the normal option, the interest in the music selection effect is displayed. It can be enhanced to improve the fun of gaming.

  Here, the music selection effect may be executed as a pre-reading notice in the jackpot game, but the operation when the music selection effect is executed as a pre-reading notice in the jackpot game is in the design variation effect. Is the same as when

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the music selection effect that is usually executed as a selection effect not related to the type of jackpot game (whether or not a privilege state is given after the jackpot game ends) or prior determination is made. In the instrument selection effect executed during the jackpot game, the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the jackpot game is suggested, or the bonus state after the jackpot game ends in the pending special chart start hold information It is possible to suggest the expectation level that there is a hit to be given, so that it is possible to further enhance the interest in the selection effect.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the sound adjustment function that enables the player to adjust the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 19 is effective when the pachinko machine 10 is in a playable state. In other words, not only during the demonstration but also during the execution of the symbol variation effect or during the big hit game, the player can arbitrarily adjust the volume, so that the volume can be adjusted according to the player's preference according to the gaming situation. , Can improve the fun of gaming Further, during the common effective period, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 19 and the amount of effect light output from the lamp device 18 can be adjusted based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37. Therefore, the characteristics of a plurality of effects (sound and light) can be adjusted according to the player's preference, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, the volume (characteristics) of performance sounds that are more closely related to the interests of the game can be adjusted over a long period of time during the common effective period and the specific effective period. Can be adjusted to the taste of the person, and the interest can be further enhanced. The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured to be able to execute a music selection effect for selecting music output from the speaker 19 during the symbol variation effect and the jackpot game. The volume can be adjusted in accordance with the selection, and it can be more interesting. The production control CPU 65a selects the music by operating the second operation button 37 in the music selection production, and the volume adjustment is performed by the operation of the first operation button 36. Therefore, the music selection and the volume adjustment are performed. It can be done at the same time.

  In addition, the music selection can be performed based on the operation of the second operation button 37 using a period other than the common effective period in which the amount of effect light can be adjusted. It can be used for both selection and light amount adjustment, and the number of operation buttons required for selection and adjustment can be reduced.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the sound adjustment function and the light adjustment function are both set to be effective in the normal game state (normal effect mode), while the probability change / short game state (probability change effect mode) and non-probability change.・ The sound adjustment function is enabled and the light adjustment function is disabled in the variable game state (variable effect mode). That is, the period (effective period) during which the light amount can be adjusted is changed according to the gaming state and the effect mode. In this way, by making it possible to adjust the volume of the production sound that is more closely related to the interest of the game, regardless of the type of game state or production mode, the volume can be freely adjusted according to the game situation to enhance the interest be able to. In particular, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is characterized by the production of outputting music from the speaker 19, so that the volume of the music is adjusted to the player's preference to improve the interest and increase the game motivation. it can. On the other hand, for the adjustment of the amount of effect light that is less related to the interest of the game than the volume, the effective period is changed according to the game state and effect mode, so the control load is increased compared to the case where adjustment is always possible Therefore, the amount of light can be adjusted in accordance with the game situation according to the game state and the production mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the light adjustment function is configured to be effective only in the normal gaming state (normal performance mode), and the probability changing / shortening gaming state to which the probability changing state or the changing state is given. It is configured to be invalid in the (probable change effect mode) and the non-probable change / short change game state (short change effect mode). That is, the control load can be reduced by regulating the adjustment of the effect light in a situation where a privilege state such as a probability change state or a change state where the player rarely changes is given. Also, in situations where the player does not change, it is not a situation where the production light is frequently adjusted. Therefore, even if regulation of the production light is restricted in a situation where a privilege state is given, production for the player who is playing The effect is not reduced.

  Also, the volume and amount of light can be adjusted without worrying about the result of the symbol variation effect during the non-symbol variation effective period in which the symbol variation effect is not performed, which is of great interest to the player who is concerned with whether or not the big hit game is given. Can be performed with sufficient margin, and can be adjusted to a sound volume and a light amount suitable for the player's preference.

  Next, a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 2 will be described. In addition, about the pachinko machine of Example 2, only a different part from the pachinko machine 10 of Example 1 mentioned above is demonstrated, and the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected to the already same or same kind member.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a selects the type of music in the music selection effect, music B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3 as specific options. , E and can be added separately from the normal options as options that can be selected by the player in the music selection effect (can be displayed on the symbol display device 17). In both cases, and the non-specific case, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to display only common choices (music A-1 to A-5) as music types in the music selection effect. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect is selected from a plurality of types of specific display modes in a specific case. Composed. Note that the display mode of the frame 75 in the non-specific case is set to the normal display mode Z. In the second embodiment, the display mode of the frame 75 will be described as a color representing the frame 75.

  As the types of specific display modes of the frame 75 that can be selected by the effect control CPU 65a, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, a specific display mode V-1, a specific display mode V-2, and a specific display mode V- 3, a specific display mode W, a specific display mode X-1, a specific display mode X-2, a specific display mode X-3, and a specific display mode Y are set. The specific display mode V-1, the specific display mode V-2, the specific display mode V-3, and the specific display mode W as the specific display mode shown in FIG. This is a specific display mode for use that can be selected when a music selection effect is executed based on the variation start special map start hold information corresponding to the symbol variation effect of FIG. 25B. As the specific display mode shown in FIG. The special display mode X-1, the specific display mode X-2, the specific display mode X-3, and the specific display mode Y are special figure start hold information at the time of winning in which the special figure start hold information for which the design variation effect is on hold is pre-read. This is a specific display mode for prefetching that can be selected when a music selection effect is executed based on the above. Then, when the music selection effect is executed based on the variation start special figure start suspension information corresponding to the symbol variation effect disclosed by the symbol display device 17, the effect is selected in the specific display mode selection described later. The frame 75 is displayed in the specific display mode selected from the plurality of types of specific display modes by the control CPU 65a. In addition, when the music selection effect is executed based on the winning special symbol start hold information obtained by pre-reading the start hold information on which the symbol variation effect is on hold, the effect control CPU 65a selects a plurality of types of pre-reads in selecting a specific display mode. The frame 75 is displayed in the pre-read specific display mode selected from the specific display mode. That is, also in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when the hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a as the hit determination means based on the winning information corresponding to the symbol variation effect in which the change has started, The case where the preliminary determination of the start hold information is performed by the main control CPU 60a is set as a specific case, and in this specific case, the production control CPU 65a selects the specific display mode for pre-reading or the specific display mode for prefetching, The frame 75 is displayed in the specific display mode selected in the music selection effect. Note that the numbers and types of specific display modes shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B are examples, and can be arbitrarily set.

  Specific examples of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W and the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y will be described. In the specific display mode V-1, the frame 75 is displayed in blue, and the specific display is displayed. In the aspect V-2, the frame 75 is displayed in yellow, in the specific display aspect V-3, the frame 75 is displayed in green, in the specific display aspect W, the frame 75 is displayed in red, and in the specific display aspect X-1, the frame 75 is displayed. Is displayed in pink, in the specific display mode X-2, the frame 75 is displayed in orange, in the specific display mode X-3, the frame 75 is displayed in purple, and in the specific display mode Y, the frame 75 is displayed in gold. It is set as follows. The normal display mode Z is set to display the frame 75 in white.

(About the lottery for determining whether or not to select a specific display mode)
In the case of non-specific cases other than the specific case, the effect control CPU 65a displays the frame 75 in the normal display mode Z in the music selection effect. On the other hand, in a specific case, the effect control CPU 65a, as described above, specifies the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect as the specific display modes V1 to V-. 3, W, X-1 to X-3, Y are selected, and the frame 75 is displayed in the special display mode selected on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect. However, even in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, in a specific case, first, whether or not to select a specific display mode is determined by lottery, and when it is determined to execute, the specific display mode is selected. It has come to be able to do. Moreover, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the music selection effect can be executed during the symbol variation effect and the big hit effect, so that the specific display when the music selection effect is executed during the symbol variation effect is performed. The flow of selecting the mode and the flow of selecting the specific display mode when the music selection effect is executed during the jackpot effect will be described separately. In Example 2, whether or not to select the specific display mode is determined by lottery, and when it is determined to execute, the specific display mode can be selected, but it is determined not to execute. In some cases, the specific display mode is not selected, and therefore a case in which a lottery of whether or not to execute the selection of the specific display mode is negative is also a non-specific case. Further, in the non-specific case, as in the case of the first embodiment, when the symbol variation effect is not executed (state), when the big hit game is not executed (state), the demonstration effect is executed. Includes cases (status, during demo).

(When a song selection effect is executed during a symbol variation effect)
In the production control CPU 65a, in the first specific case, when a music selection production pattern is determined as the production pattern for specifying the contents of the design variation production, in the music selection production executed during the design variation production. An execution feasibility determination lottery is performed as to whether or not to select the specific display mode (specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W) as the display mode of the frame 75 to be displayed. The execution determination lottery for determining whether or not to select the specific display mode is the same as the execution determination lottery for determining whether or not to additionally select the specific option, and detailed description thereof is omitted. In the second embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (big hit), execution of the selection of the specific display mode for use is determined at a rate of 80%, and the specific display mode for use is determined at a rate of 20%. When the non-execution of the selection is determined and the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (out), the execution of the selection of the specific display mode is determined at a rate of 30%, and the specific usage is determined at a rate of 70% Non-execution of display mode selection is determined (see FIG. 16). In other words, the music selection effect in which the frame 75 is displayed in the specific display mode is set so that the symbol display device 17 is more likely to execute the affirmative case than the negative case in the big hit determination.

  In addition, when it is determined that the specific display modes for special display modes V-1 to V-3, the music piece W, and the like are executed in the execution determination lottery, the frame 75 is selected in the specific display mode selection lottery described later. On the other hand, when non-execution is determined in the execution determination lottery, the selection lottery of the specific display mode is not executed, so that it may be selected as the display mode of the frame 75. (0%) and the execution possibility determination lottery is determined to be executed or not executed according to the determination result of the jackpot determination, so the special display modes V-1 to V-3, the music W, etc. The specific display mode is a display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a in accordance with the result of the hit determination. On the other hand, the normal display mode Z is set to be displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as a display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect whenever execution of the music selection effect is determined. The normal display mode Z is a display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a regardless of the result of the hit determination.

  Here, in the second specific case, whether or not to add a pre-read specific display mode (specific display modes X-1 to X-3, music Y) executed by the effect control CPU 65a is determined. The lottery is basically the same as the first specific case. However, in the second specific case, when a pre-read command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control board 65, a pre-read specific display mode (specific display modes X-1 to X--) based on the pre-read command. 3. It is different in that an execution feasibility determination lottery for determining whether or not to select music Y) is performed. The execution determination lottery for determining whether or not to select the pre-read specific display mode is the same as the execution determination lottery for determining whether or not to additionally select the specific pre-reading option, and detailed description thereof is omitted. In the second embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (big hit), execution of the selection of the specific display mode for prefetching is determined at a rate of 80%, and the specific display mode for prefetching is determined at a rate of 20%. When the non-execution of the selection is determined and the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (out), the execution of the selection of the specific display mode for prefetching is determined at a rate of 30%, and the specific for prefetching is determined at a rate of 70% Non-execution of display mode selection is determined (see FIG. 16). That is, the music selection effect in which the frame 75 is displayed in the specific display mode for prefetching is set to be more easily executed by the symbol display device 17 in the case of positive than in the case of negative in jackpot determination. Note that the execution / non-execution ratio of the specific display mode for selection may be set differently from the execution / non-execution ratio of the selection of the pre-read specific display mode.

  In addition, when it is determined to execute the specific display modes for prefetching such as the specific display modes X-1 to X-3 and the music piece Y in the execution determination lottery, the frame 75 in the selection lottery of the specific display mode to be described later is used. On the other hand, when non-execution is determined in the execution determination lottery, the selection lottery of the specific display mode is not executed, so that it may be selected as the display mode of the frame 75. Since the execution lot determination lottery is eliminated (0%) and execution / non-execution is determined in accordance with the result of the advance determination (determination result) in the advance success / failure information, the specific display modes X-1 to X- 3. The specific display mode for prefetching such as the music Y is an effect control CPU (determination of display mode) according to the result of prior determination in the prior admission information (determination determination result by the main control CPU 60a). Means) 65a is a display mode that can be determined. On the other hand, the normal display mode Z is set to be displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as the display mode of the frame 75 whenever the execution of the music selection effect is determined. The normal display mode Z is a display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a regardless of the result of the prior determination in the prior admission information (the determination result of the prior determination by the main control CPU 60a).

(Selection of specific display mode)
When execution of the selection of the specific display mode (the specific display mode for use, the specific display mode for prefetching) is determined in the execution determination lottery, the rendering control CPU 65a selects the random number for selection and the selection stored in the rendering control ROM 65b. The selection lottery for determining the type of the specific display mode as the display mode of the frame 75 is executed using the determination value for use. Since the selection lottery of the specific display mode for use and the selection lottery of the specific display mode for prefetching are the same, the selection lottery of the specific display mode will be mainly described.

  In the second embodiment, all 100 integer values from “0” to “99” are set as selection random numbers, and the presentation control CPU 65a updates the selection random numbers one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). The updated value is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and the value before the update is rewritten. FIG. 26 shows a selection lottery table T2 used for selecting a specific display mode (the specific display mode for use, the specific display mode for prefetching). Specific display modes V-1 to V-3 and specific display modes W (specific display modes X-1 to X-1) as specific selection values depending on the type of information) and the type of jackpot game (contents of special special chart information) X-3, specific display mode Y). Specifically, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (preliminary success / failure information is lost) (in the case of a loss), there are 60 selection determination values for the specific display mode V-1 (specific display mode X-1). The 25 selection selection values are assigned to the specific display mode V-2 (specific display mode X-2), and the 15 selection selections are specified to the specific display mode V-3 (specific display mode X-3). The values are distributed, and the determination value for selection is not distributed to the specific display mode W (specific display mode Y). Further, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the prior win information is a big hit) (in the case of a big hit), and the main control CPU 60a determines to give the first jackpot game (the prior special figure information is In the case of symbols A and a), 15 selection determination values are assigned to the specific display mode V-1 (specific display mode X-1), and 25 are specified to the specific display mode V-2 (specific display mode X-2). The selection values for selection are distributed, 55 determination values for selection are allocated to the specific display mode V-3 (specific display mode X-3), and the five types are specified for the specific display mode W (specific display mode Y). Selection decision values are assigned. Further, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the prior winning information is a big hit) (in the case of a big hit), and the main control CPU 60a determines that the second jackpot game is to be given (the prior special figure information is In the case of symbols B and b), 20 selection determination values are assigned to the specific display mode V-1 (specific display mode X-1), and 27 are specified to the specific display mode V-2 (specific display mode X-2). The selection selection values of the streets are distributed, the determination display values of 50 types are distributed to the specific display mode V-3 (specific display mode X-3), and the three types of determination values for the specific display mode W (specific display mode Y). Selection decision values are assigned. Further, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the prior winning information is a big hit) (in the case of a big hit), and the main control CPU 60a determines to give the third jackpot game (the prior special figure information is In the case of symbols C and c), 25 kinds of selection determination values are assigned to the specific display mode V-1 (specific display mode X-1), and 32 are specified to the specific display mode V-2 (specific display mode X-2). The selection values for selection are distributed, 45 determination values for selection are allocated to the specific display mode V-3 (specific display mode X-3), and the two types of determination values for the specific display mode W (specific display mode Y). Selection decision values are assigned. Furthermore, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the prior winning information is a big hit) (in the case of a big hit) and the main control CPU 60a determines that the fourth jackpot game is to be given (the prior special figure information is In the case of symbols D and d), 50 selection determination values are assigned to the specific display mode V-1 (specific display mode X-1), and 30 are set to the specific display mode V-2 (specific display mode X-2). 20 selection determination values are allocated to the specific display mode V-3 (specific display mode X-3), and 20 selection selection values are allocated to the specific display mode W (specific display mode Y). The judgment value is not assigned. Then, the effect control CPU 65a acquires a selection random number when execution of selection of the specific display mode is determined, and the selection determination set in the selection lottery table T2 with the acquired value of the selection random number. Compared with the value, the type of specific display mode is determined.

  As shown in the selection lottery table T2, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (in the case of loss), the determination value for selection is not assigned to the specific display mode W, and in the case of loss, the specific display mode is determined. W is not selected as the specific display mode for use, but if the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (big hit) and the first to third jackpot games are awarded, the specific display mode W is also determined for selection. When the value is distributed and the frame 75 in the music selection effect is displayed in the specific display mode, it is determined that the jackpot game is given. That is, the specific display mode W as the specific display mode is a notification display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines that it is a win. In addition, when the first to third jackpot games are given to the specific display mode W, the selection judgment value is assigned, while when the fourth jackpot game is given, the selection judgment value is selected. Is not assigned. As described above, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game that does not give a certain probability state or shortage state that is a privilege state after the end of the fourth jackpot game, whereas the first to third jackpot games are As described above, this is a big hit game (specific hit game) that gives a certain probability state or shortage state that is a privilege state after the end of the first to third big hit games, and the frame 75 in the music selection effect is specified for that purpose. When displayed in the display mode, it is determined that the jackpot game to which the privilege state is given is given. That is, the specific display mode W as the specific display mode is a privilege notification display mode (notification display mode) that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines a specific winning game as the winning game. .

  Here, when the distribution ratios of the selection determination values in the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 as the specific display modes are compared, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (in the case of loss), While the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of display modes V-3, V-2, and V-1, the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the first to third jackpot games are given) Is set so that the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of the specific display modes V-1, V-2, and V-3. In other words, when the jackpot determination result is affirmative, the probability that the presentation control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 is the specific display mode V-1 <specific display mode V-2 <specific display mode V. It is set to increase in the order of -3. On the other hand, when the big hit determination result is negative, the probability that the presentation control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 is the specific display mode V-3 <specific display mode V-2 <specific display mode V-. It is set so as to increase in order of 1. Thus, by setting the probability of determining each of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, the reliability (expectation) of the player to the jackpot is specified display mode V-1 <specific display mode V- It will increase in the order of 2 <specific display mode V-3. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines one specific display mode from the plurality of types of specific display modes V-1 to V-3 and the specific display mode W having different jackpot expectations. In addition, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative and the fourth jackpot game is awarded, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection is the selection determination in the order of the specific display modes V-3, V-2, and V-1. Although the distribution ratio of the value is increased, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection with respect to the specific display mode V-1 in the case where the fourth jackpot game is given is compared with the case where the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative When the determination result of the big hit determination is smaller than the case of negative and when the fourth big hit game is awarded, the distribution ratio of the selection determination value for the specific display mode V-3 is negative It is set to be larger. That is, even when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative and the fourth jackpot game is awarded, the specific display mode V-1 is less likely to be selected than the case where the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, and the specific display mode V-3 is easily selected. As described above, the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W have different reliability (expectations) in which the jackpot determination result is positive, and the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W are different from each other. When any one of these is determined as the specific display mode and the frame 75 is displayed in the determined specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, in the design variation effect that is changing due to the music selection effect The expectation that the jackpot display is displayed is suggested.

  Further, when the distribution ratios of the selection determination values in the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 as the specific display modes when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, the first to third jackpot games are compared. When the fourth jackpot game is given, the distribution ratio of the selection determination value increases in the order of the specific display modes V-1, V-2, and V-3. The specific display modes V-3, V-2, and V-1 are set so that the selection determination value allocation ratio increases in the order. In other words, the probability that the presentation control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 when a jackpot game of a kind that grants a privilege state such as a probable change state or a variable state after the jackpot game ends. Are set to increase in the order of specific display mode V-1 <specific display mode V-2 <specific display mode V-3. On the other hand, the probability that the presentation control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 when a jackpot game of a type that does not grant a bonus state such as a probable change state or a variable state after the jackpot game ends is given. The specific display mode V-3 <the specific display mode V-2 <the specific display mode V-1. In addition, as described above, the reliability (expected degree) to which the big hit game to which the privilege state in the specific display mode W is given is 100%. As described above, the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W have different reliability (expectations) to which the privilege state is given after the end of the jackpot game, and the specific display modes V-1 to V-3. , W is determined as an option, and the frame 75 is displayed in the determined specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, after the jackpot game is ended by the music selection effect. The degree of expectation that the privilege state is given is suggested.

  Here, as shown in the selection lottery table T2, when the advance success / failure information is out of place, the selection value for selection is not assigned to the specific display form Y, and when the advance success / failure information is out of place, the specific display form is displayed. While Y is not selected as the specific display mode for prefetching, the prior win information is a big hit, and the pre-special information corresponds to symbols A, B, C, a, b, c (first to third jackpot games) In the case of (design), the determination value for selection is also distributed to the specific display mode Y, and when the frame 75 in the music selection effect is displayed in the specific display mode Y, the special chart start at the time of winning a prize is held It is notified that there is information that becomes a big hit display in the symbol variation effect based on the winning special figure start hold information in the hold information. That is, the specific display mode Y as the pre-reading specific display mode is a notification display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines that it is a big hit in the preliminary determination. In addition, in the specific display mode Y, when the pre-special information is symbols A, B, C, a, b, c (the symbols corresponding to the first to third jackpot games), the selection determination value is assigned. On the other hand, when the prior special figure information is the symbols D and d (the symbols corresponding to the fourth jackpot game), the selection determination value is not distributed. As described above, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game that does not give a certain probability state or shortage state that is a privilege state after the end of the fourth jackpot game, whereas the first to third jackpot games are As described above, it is a big hit game (specific hit game) that gives a certain probability state or shortage state that is a privilege state after the end of the first to third big hit games, and the frame 75 in the music selection effect is a specific display mode When it is displayed with Y, it is notified that there is information that is won in the jackpot game to which the privilege state is given in the special figure start hold information that is on hold winning. That is, the specific display mode Y as the pre-read specific display mode is a privilege notification display mode (notification display mode) that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines a specific winning game as the winning game. .

  In addition, when the distribution ratios of the selection determination values in the specific display modes X-1 to X-3 as the specific display modes for prefetching are compared, if the pre-acceptance information is out of date, the specific display modes X-3 and X- 2. In the order of 2, X-1, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases, whereas when the prior winning information is a big hit (when the first to third big hit games are given), the specific display mode X The selection determination value allocation ratio is set to increase in the order of -1, X-2, and X-3. In other words, the probability that the presentation control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes X-1 to X-3 when the prior winning information is a big hit is the specific display mode X-1 <specific display mode X-2 <specific display mode X. It is set to increase in the order of -3. On the other hand, when the prior success / failure information is off, the probability that the presentation control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes X-1 to X-3 is the specific display mode X-3 <specific display mode X-2 <specific display mode X-. It is set so as to increase in order of 1. In this way, by setting the probability of determining each of the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, the reliability (expected degree) of the player's jackpot for the hold is specified display mode X-1 <specific display mode It will increase in the order of X-2 <specific display mode X-3. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines one specific display mode from the plurality of types of specific display modes X-1 to X-3 and the specific display mode Y having different jackpot expectations. In addition, the allocation ratio of the determination value for selection when the prior win information is a big hit and the fourth big hit game is awarded is in the order of the specific display mode X-3, the specific display mode X-2, and the specific display mode X-1. However, when the fourth jackpot game is awarded, the selection determination value is distributed to the specific display mode X-1 in comparison with the case where the prior winning information is out of place. The ratio is smaller than that in the case where the advance success / failure information is lost, and the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection with respect to the specific display mode X-3 when the fourth jackpot game is awarded is larger than that in the case where the advance / failure information is out of date. It is set to be. In other words, even when the prior jackpot information is a big hit and the fourth jackpot game is awarded, the specific display mode X-1 is less likely to be selected and the specific display mode X-3 It is easy to select. As described above, the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y have different reliability (expectation) in which the prior admission information is a big hit, and the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y are different from each other. Is determined as the specific display mode, and when the frame 75 is displayed in the determined specific display mode X-1 to X-3, Y, the special figure at the time of winning that is pending by the music selection effect The degree of expectation that there is a big hit in the start hold information is suggested.

  Further, when the allocation ratios of the determination value for selection in the specific display modes X-1 to X-3 as the specific display modes for prefetching when the prior win information is a big hit, the prior special figure information is first to first In the case of the symbol corresponding to the jackpot game of 3, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of the specific display modes X-1, X-2, and X-3, whereas the prior special figure information is the first. In the case of the symbol corresponding to the big hit game of 4, the selection determination value allocation ratio is set to increase in the order of the specific display modes X-3, X-2, and X-1. In other words, when the special special chart information is a symbol corresponding to a jackpot game of a type that gives a privilege state such as a probable change state or a variable state after the jackpot game ends, the effect control CPU 65a performs the specific display modes X-1 to X. The probability of determining -3 is set to increase in the order of specific display mode X-1 <specific display mode X-2 <specific display mode X-3. On the other hand, when the prior special figure information is a symbol corresponding to a jackpot game of a type that does not give a bonus state such as a probability change state or a shortage state after the jackpot game ends, the effect control CPU 65a performs specific display modes X-1 to X-. The probability of determining 3 is set to increase in the order of specific display mode X-3 <specific display mode X-2 <specific display mode X-1. In addition, as described above, the reliability (expectation degree) is a symbol corresponding to the type of jackpot game in which the special special chart information in the specific display mode Y gives a privilege state such as a probable change state or a variable state after the jackpot game ends. ) Is 100%. In this way, the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y are symbols corresponding to jackpot games of a type in which the prior special figure information grants a privilege state such as a probable change state or a variable state after the jackpot game ends. Certain reliability (expectation) is different, and any one of the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y is determined as the specific display mode, and the determined specific display modes X-1 to X are determined. When the frame 75 is displayed at -3, Y, the degree of expectation that there is a jackpot to which a privilege state is given to the special figure start hold information being put on hold by the music selection effect is suggested.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when the music selection effect is executed during the symbol variation effect, the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a, in a specific case, the specific display mode or the pre-reading specification. A display mode including a specific display mode such as a display mode is determined, and in a non-specific case, a normal display mode is determined as a display mode, and the effect control CPU (selected effect control means) 65a is in the determined display mode. A selection effect for displaying the frame 75 is displayed on the symbol display device 17.

  Here, the music selection effect that is usually executed for the purpose of selecting the music is the effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the jackpot display will be displayed in the symbol variation effect that is changing during the symbol variation effect, or the special figure start at the time of winning When using it as an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that there is a big hit in the information, a big hit is given to the music selection effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the big win display is displayed during the same symbol variation effect and the special figure start pending information at the time of winning It is possible to execute a music selection effect that suggests the degree of expectation that exists. Thus, even if two music selection effects with different expected degrees of suggestion are performed, the type of specific display mode indicating the degree of expectation is different from the music selection effect that indicates the degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed, Set to be different (specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W and specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y) depending on the music selection effect that suggests the degree of expectation that there is a big hit in the figure start hold information Therefore, the player does not get confused about what degree of expectation is suggested. In the lottery for determining whether or not to perform the selection of the specific display mode, when it is determined to execute either of the specific display mode for use or the specific display mode for prefetching, selection of any specific display mode is executed. It can be determined by lottery.

(When a song selection effect is executed during a jackpot effect)
The music selection effect executed during the jackpot game is the same as the music selection effect executed during the above-described symbol variation effect. In the music selection effect during the jackpot game, whether or not the special display mode V-1 to V-3, W, which is the specific display mode for the above, is given a privilege state after the running jackpot game is ended. It is used as a specific display mode for jackpot (specific display mode) that suggests or reports. Then, in the effect control CPU 65a, when the music selection jackpot effect pattern is determined as the jackpot effect pattern for specifying the contents of the jackpot effect, it is displayed in the song selection effect executed during the jackpot game (hit effect). A lottery for determining whether or not to select the specific display mode for big hits (specific display modes V-1 to V-3, specific display mode W) as the display mode of the frame 75 is performed. Note that the lottery for determining whether or not to select the specific display format for jackpot is the same as the lottery for determining whether or not to additionally select the specific option for jackpots, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. However, in the second embodiment, when the jackpot game being executed is the first to third jackpot games, the execution of the selection of the specific display mode for jackpot is determined at a rate of 80%, and 20% When non-execution of selection of the specific display mode for jackpot is determined as a percentage, and execution of the jackpot game being executed is the fourth jackpot game, execution of selection of the specific display mode for jackpot is determined at a rate of 30% At the same time, non-execution of the selection of the specific display mode for jackpot is determined at a rate of 70% (see FIG. 18). In other words, the music selection effect in which the frame 75 is displayed in the specific display mode for jackpot is more in the case where the type of jackpot game is the first to third jackpot games than in the case of the fourth jackpot game. It is set to be easily executed on the display device 17.

  In addition, when the jackpot specific display modes such as the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 and the specific display mode W are determined to be executed in the execution determination lottery, While there is a possibility of being selected as the display mode of the frame 75 in the selection effect, when the non-execution is determined in the execution determination lottery, the selection lottery in the specific display mode is not executed, so that the frame 75 in the music selection effect is performed. The possibility of being selected as a display mode of (0%) is eliminated, and the execution determination lottery is executed according to the type of jackpot game (first to third jackpot games or fourth jackpot game), Since the non-execution is determined, the specific display modes for big hits such as the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, the specific display mode W, etc., are effect control CPUs (displays depending on the type of the big hit game) Is like determining means) 65a is determinable display mode. Furthermore, as described above, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game that does not give a certain probability state or shortage state that is a privilege state after the end of the fourth jackpot game. The third jackpot game is a jackpot game (specific hit game) that gives a probability state or a shortened state that is a privilege state after the end of the first to third jackpot games. Since whether or not to execute the selection lottery of the specific display mode is selected by (a jackpot game to which the privilege state is granted and a jackpot game to which the bonus state is not given), the jackpot of the specific display mode V-1 to V-3, the specific display mode W, etc. The specific display mode for display is a display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a depending on whether or not a privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, the normal display mode Z is always displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as the display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect when execution of the music selection effect during the jackpot effect is determined. The normal display mode Z is a display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a regardless of whether or not the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game. .

(About selection of specific display mode in jackpot effect)
In the execution determination lottery, execution of selection of a specific display mode (the special display mode for jackpots, the specific display mode for prefetching) is determined as the display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect executed during the jackpot game. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a executes a selection lottery that determines the type of the specific display mode, using the selection random number and the selection determination value stored in the effect control ROM 65b. The lottery for selecting the specific display mode as the display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect executed during the big hit game is executed with reference to the selected lottery table T2. That is, the effect control CPU 65a acquires the selection random number when execution of the selection of the specific display mode is determined, and the selection determination set in the selection lottery table T2 with the acquired value of the selection random number. Compared with the value, the type of specific display mode is determined.

  Here, when the distribution ratios of the selection determination values in the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 as the big hit specific display mode are compared, when the type of the big win game is the first to third big hit games ( In the case of a jackpot game to which a privilege state is given), the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of the specific display modes V-1, V-2, and V-3, whereas the type of jackpot game is the first In the case of 4 jackpot games (in the case of a jackpot game where no privilege state is given), the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection is set to increase in the order of specific display modes V-3, V-2, and V-1. Yes. In other words, in the case of a jackpot game to which a privilege state is given, the probability that the production control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 is the specific display mode V-1 <specific display mode V-2 <. It is set so as to increase in the order of the specific display mode V-3. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit game where no privilege state is given, the probability that the presentation control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 is the specific display mode V-3 <specific display mode V-2 <specific display. It sets so that it may become high in order of aspect V-1. By setting the probabilities for determining the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 in this way, the player's reliability (expectation) for the bonus state being granted after the end of the jackpot game is specified display It increases in the order of mode V-1 <specific display mode V-2 <specific display mode V-3. That is, the production control CPU 65a determines one specific display mode from a plurality of types of specific display modes V-1 to V-3 and specific display modes W with different degrees of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game. Yes. In the music selection effect during the big hit game, any one of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W is determined as the specific display mode, and the determined specific display modes V1 to V3, W are determined. When the frame 75 is displayed, the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the jackpot game is ended is suggested by the music selection effect. The selection lottery of the specific display mode for prefetching when the music selection effect is executed as the prefetching notice effect during the jackpot effect is the prefetching when the music selection effect is executed as the prefetching notice effect during the above-described symbol variation effect. This is performed in the same manner as the selection lottery for the specific display mode.

  Here, the specific case in which the display mode including the specific display mode is determined as the display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect executed during the big hit game is the execution decision of the selection in the execution determination lottery. This is a case where the non-execution of the selection is determined in the execution availability determination lottery. In the second embodiment, when the music selection effect is executed during the jackpot game, the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a, in a specific case, the jackpot specific display mode or the pre-reading specific display mode. The display mode including the specific display mode is determined, and the normal display mode is determined in the non-specific case, and the effect control CPU (selected effect control means) 65a displays the frame 75 in the determined display mode. The selected effect is configured to be displayed on the symbol display device 17.

  That is, in Example 2, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) determines a display mode (display mode of the frame 75) on the display unit 17a from a plurality of types in a selection effect (music selection effect). It has a function as an aspect determination means. Further, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the display mode determination means is used when the execution of selection is determined in the first specific case, the second specific case, or the execution availability determination lottery. Are specific display modes (specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, X-1 to X-3, Y), such as the specific display mode for prefetching, the specific display mode for prefetching, the specific display mode for jackpots, etc. In addition to determining the included display mode, it is set to determine the normal display mode Z in non-specific cases. Then, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the selection effect control means is a selection effect that is displayed in the display mode (frame 75) determined by the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the display mode determination means. The (song selection effect) is configured to be executed by the symbol display device 17 as the selection effect execution means. Further, the production control CPU 65a (production control board 65) as the display mode determination means, in a specific case, the start hold information (the special figure start hold information at the time of winning) by the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as the prior determination means. When pre-determination is performed, symbol variation (symbol variation effect) based on start-pending information (special drawing start-pending information at the time of winning a prize) determined by the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as the pre-determining means ) As a display mode displayed in the selection effect (music selection effect) executed during the symbol variation (design variation effect) until the start of), the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as the pre-determination means The display mode can be determined from the specific display mode according to the determination result.

(Operation of Example 2)
Next, as for the operation of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, the operation unique to the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, which is different from the operation performed by the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, will be mainly described.

(When the music selection effect is executed during the symbol variation effect)
In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, when the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed during the symbol variation effect and it is suggested that the type of music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, the music selection is started. The music selection effect is executed when the player presses the operation buttons 36 and 37 within the valid period. In this music selection effect, as shown in FIG. 15A, music A-1 to A-5 as normal options are shown inside the image of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. The displayed panel 76 is displayed, and an image of the second operation button 37 is displayed, which suggests that the music can be selected by pressing the second operation button 37. Then, as described above, the player can select a music piece by pressing the second operation button 37.

  In the music selection effect, if the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is white, which is the normal display mode Z, a jackpot display is displayed in the symbol variation effect that is changing due to the music selection effect. Regardless of the degree of expectation, the music selection effect is merely an effect for the player to select a favorite song. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W as the specific display modes for use set as the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 are provided. Is set so that it can be determined as the display mode of the frame 75 in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot determination. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is any one of blue, yellow, green, and red, which are the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, the music The degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed in the symbol variation effect that is changing by the selection effect is suggested. That is, if the display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect is any one of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W (blue, yellow, green, red), the player simply likes the music selection effect. This is an effect that suggests not only an effect for selecting the song of the song, but also an expectation that the jackpot display is displayed, that is, an expectation that the jackpot game is given. In this way, the expectation that the jackpot display is displayed in the symbol variation effect that is fluctuating depending on the type of display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect, that is, the jackpot game is given. It is possible to improve the fun of the game. In other words, the expectation that the jackpot game is given in the music selection directing that usually does not imply the expectation that the jackpot game is given can be surprised to the player and enhance the interest it can.

  Further, it is possible to determine that the specific display mode W (red) as the specific display mode for use is displayed as the display mode of the frame 75 only when it is determined that the big hit is determined as shown in FIG. This is a specific display mode (notification display mode). Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is red, which is the specific display mode W, the jackpot display is displayed in the changing symbol variation effect (a jackpot game is given) The player's interest can be further enhanced. Further, the specific display mode W is a display mode of the frame 75 only when the big hit game is of a type (first to third big hit games (special hit game)) that gives either or both of a probability change state and a short change state. It is a specific display mode (a privilege notification display mode) that can be determined to be displayed. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is red, which is the specific display mode W, it is notified that the privilege state is given after the end of the jackpot game, so the player Can be more interesting.

  In addition, as described above, the music selection effect indicates that the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed during the design variation effect, and it is suggested that the type of music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, and the music selection start is started. The process starts on the condition that the operation buttons 36 and 37 are pressed within the effective period. That is, since there is a case where the degree of expectation that a big hit game is given is suggested in the music selection effect that is started when the player presses (operates) the operation buttons 36 and 37, the music displayed on the display unit 17a. When the display mode of the frame 75 of the selection effect is the specific display mode for the specific display mode V-1 to V-3, W, etc., it is surprising that the player contributes to the jackpot determination. To enhance interest. In addition, in the music selection effect started by pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37 of the player, the normal display mode as the display mode of the frame 75 and the specific display modes V-1 to V-V related to the jackpot determination. Since it may be the specific display mode for use such as −3, W, etc., interest in the music selection effect can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Here, since the music selection effect may be executed as a pre-reading notice, an operation related to the case where the music selection effect is executed as a pre-reading notice will be described.

  In the music selection effect, the normal display mode Z (white) set as the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is a frame regardless of the determination result of the prior determination. 75 display modes are set to be determinable. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is white, which is the normal display mode Z, is there any winning special figure start hold information being held by the music selection effect? Regardless of the degree of expectation of whether or not, the music selection effect is merely an effect for the player to select a favorite song. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y as specific display modes for prefetching set as the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 Is set so that it can be determined as a display mode of the frame 75 according to the determination result of the prior determination. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is any one of pink, orange, purple, and gold that are the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y, The music selection effect suggests the degree of expectation that the winning special figure start hold information that is on hold has a hit. That is, if the display mode of the frame 75 is any one of the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y (blue, yellow, green, red) in the music selection effect, the player simply likes the music selection effect. This is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that a win exists in the winning special figure start hold information that is on hold, as well as an effect for selecting the music of the game. In this way, the degree of expectation that the winning special figure start hold information that is on hold is indicated by the type of display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect is suggested. , You can improve the fun of the game. In other words, it does not imply the expectation that the winning will be present in the pending special figure start pending information that is on hold, but in the music selection directing, the expected degree that the winning special figure start pending information is present in the pending will be suggested By doing so, the player can be surprised and entertained.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, the specific display mode Y as the specific display mode for prefetching is a specific display mode (notification display mode) that can be determined as the display mode of the frame 75 only when it is determined as a big hit in the prior determination. ). Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is gold, which is the specific display mode Y, it is notified that there is a win in the pending special figure start hold information that is on hold. Therefore, the interest of the player can be further enhanced. Further, the specific display mode Y includes information that the prior special figure information is of a type (first to third big hit games (specific hit games)) that gives either or both of the probability change state and the short state. This is a specific display mode (privilege notification display mode) that can be determined as the display mode of the frame 75 only when it is present. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is gold, which is the specific display mode Y, the special status starting hold information at the time of winning is in the privilege state after the end of the big hit game. Since it is informed that there is information to be given, the player's interest can be further enhanced.

  As described above, also in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the music selection effect that is normally executed as the selection effect that is not related to the jackpot determination or the prior determination is changed in the instrument selection effect that is executed during the symbol change effect. Because it can suggest the expectation level that the jackpot display will be displayed in the symbol variation production (because the jackpot game will be given), or the expectation level that the winning will be present in the pending special chart start pending information , It is possible to further enhance the interest in the selection effect.

(When the music selection effect is executed during the jackpot game (hit effect))
In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, during the big hit game, the images of the operation buttons 36 and 37 are displayed, and it is suggested that the type of music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37. In such a case, the music selection effect is executed when the player presses the operation buttons 36 and 37 within the music selection start valid period. The display mode and the music selection mode in this music selection effect are the same as those executed during the above-described symbol variation effect. In this music selection effect, the normal display mode Z set as the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is a privilege state (probability change state or variable state) after the end of the big hit game. The display mode of the frame 75 is set so that it can be determined regardless of whether or not is given. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is white, which is the normal display mode Z, the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the jackpot game is ended by the music selection effect. Regardless, the music selection effect is simply an effect for the player to select a favorite song. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W as the specific display mode for jackpot set as the display mode of the frame 75 are the types of the jackpot game (the bonus state is The display mode of the frame 75 is set so as to be determinable according to whether or not it is given. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is any one of blue, yellow, green, and red, which are the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, the music The degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game is suggested by the selection effect. That is, if the display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect is any one of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W (blue, yellow, green, red), the player simply likes the music selection effect. This is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that a privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game. As described above, since the type of display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect suggests the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game, the interest of the game Can be improved. In other words, it usually surprises the player by suggesting the degree of expectation that the privilege state will be given in the music selection effect that does not suggest the degree of expectation that the privilege state will be given after the end of the jackpot game It can enhance interest.

  Further, the specific display mode W (red) as the big hit specific display mode is, as shown in FIG. 26, a type (first to third) in which the big hit game gives either or both of a probable change state and a short change state. This is a specific display mode (notification display mode) that can be determined to be displayed as the display mode of the frame 75 only in the case of the big hit game (specific hit game). Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is red, which is the specific display mode W, it is notified that the privilege state is given after the end of the jackpot game, so the player Can be more interesting.

  In addition, as described above, the music selection effect indicates that the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed during the design variation effect, and it is suggested that the type of music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, and the music selection start is started. The process starts on the condition that the operation buttons 36 and 37 are pressed within the effective period. That is, since there is a case where the degree of expectation that a big hit game is given is suggested in the music selection effect that is started when the player presses (operates) the operation buttons 36 and 37, the music displayed on the display unit 17a. When the display mode of the frame 75 of the selection effect is the specific display mode for the specific display mode V-1 to V-3, W, etc., it is surprising that the player contributes to the jackpot determination. To enhance interest. Further, in the music selection effect that is started by pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37 of the player, it is related to the case of the normal display mode Z as the display mode of the frame 75 and whether or not the privilege state is given. Since it may be the said specific display modes, such as specific display mode V-1-V-3, W, the interest in a music selection effect can be raised and the interest of a game can be improved.

  Here, the music selection effect may be executed as a pre-reading notice in the jackpot game, but the operation when the music selection effect is executed as a pre-reading notice in the jackpot game is in the design variation effect. Is the same as when

  As described above, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the selection effect not normally related to the type of the big hit game (whether or not the privilege state is given after the big hit game is finished) or the prior determination As for the music selection effect that is executed as a game, the instrument selection effect that is executed during the jackpot game suggests the degree of expectation that the privilege state will be given after the jackpot game ends, or the pending special figure start hold information on hold Since the degree of expectation that a hit to which a privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game can be suggested, the interest in the selection effect can be further enhanced.

(About another example)
Next, a pachinko machine according to another embodiment will be described. In addition, about the pachinko machine of another Example, only a different part from the pachinko machine of Example 1 or Example 2 mentioned above is demonstrated, and the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected to the same or same kind of already-explained member.

(First alternative embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the music selection effect for selecting the music as the selection effect is configured to be executed in the symbol variation effect or the jackpot effect (hit game). However, in the first alternative embodiment, the symbol variation is performed instead of the song. The present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it is configured to execute a selection effect for selecting the type of effect sound output from the speaker 19 as the effect means in the effect and the jackpot effect (hit game). In the first alternative embodiment, the sound quality is described as a selectable type of effect sound (effect mode), and the selection effect for selecting the sound quality is referred to as a sound quality selection effect. In the first alternative embodiment, the form for triggering the sound quality selection effect and the form for selecting the sound quality are the same as in the first embodiment.

  In the sound quality selection effect, as the sound quality that can be selected by the player, sound quality 1, sound quality 2, and sound quality 3 are always provided as selectable normal options, and sound quality as a specific option that can be selected only in a specific case 4, sound quality 5 is set. The sound quality 1, sound quality 2, and sound quality 3 correspond to the music A-1 to the music A-5 in the first embodiment, and the sound quality 4 to the sound quality 5 are the music B-1 to B-3, C in the first embodiment. The sound quality 5 corresponds to the music piece C in the first embodiment. That is, also in the first alternative embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when only sound quality 1, sound quality 2, and sound quality 3 can be selected in the sound quality selection effect, the sound quality selection effect is a simple sound quality selection effect. However, when any of sound quality 4 to sound quality 5 is added as an option in the sound quality selection effect, the expectation level that the jackpot display is displayed in the symbol variation effect and the expectation level that the privilege state is given after the end of the jackpot game It can be an effect that suggests the player's interest and improve the interest of the player. In the first alternative embodiment as well, in the same way as in the first embodiment, by setting a pre-reading specific option, an effect suggesting a degree of expectation such as the presence of the winning special figure start hold information that is on hold exists. Can be configured as In addition, the display mode of the frame 75 in the sound quality selection effect can be changed as in the second embodiment, and various expectations can be suggested by the display mode of the frame 75. In other words, the expectation is suggested in the selection effect of the sound production mode that is not related to suggesting the expectation that the big hit game or privilege state is usually given, so that the player is surprised and interesting. Can be increased. In the first alternative embodiment, the type of effect sound is not limited to sound quality as an effect mode, but may be related to other sounds.

(Second alternative embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the music selection effect for selecting the music as the selection effect is configured to be executed in the symbol variation effect or the jackpot effect (hit game). The present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it is configured to execute a selection effect for selecting the type of effect light output from the lamp device 18 as the effect means in the effect or the big hit effect (hit game). In the second alternative embodiment, the illumination color is described as a selectable type of effect light (effect mode), and the selection effect for selecting the illumination color is referred to as an illumination color selection effect. In the second alternative embodiment, the form for triggering the illumination color selection effect and the form for selecting the illumination color are the same as in the first embodiment.

  In the illumination color selection effect, illumination colors 1, illumination colors 2, and illumination colors 3 as normal choices that can always be selected are provided as illumination colors that can be selected by the player, and can be selected only in specific cases. Illumination color 4 and illumination color 5 are set as specific options. The illumination color 1, the illumination color 2, and the illumination color 3 correspond to the music A-1 to the music A-5 in the first embodiment, and the illumination colors 4 to 5 are the music B-1 to the music A-1 in the first embodiment. Corresponding to B-3 and C, the illumination color 5 corresponds to the music piece C in the first embodiment. That is, also in the first alternative embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when only the illumination color 1, illumination color 2, and illumination color 3 can be selected in the illumination color selection effect, the illumination color selection effect is simply Although it is a lighting color selection effect, by adding any of the lighting colors 4 to 5 as an option in the lighting color selection effect, the expectation level that the jackpot display is displayed in the symbol variation effect and the end of the jackpot game It becomes the production | presentation which suggests the expectation degree to which a privilege state is provided later, and the interest of a player can be improved. In the first alternative embodiment as well, in the same way as in the first embodiment, by setting a pre-reading specific option, an effect suggesting a degree of expectation such as the presence of the winning special figure start hold information that is on hold exists. Can be configured as Further, the display mode of the frame 75 in the illumination color selection effect can be changed as in the second embodiment, and various expectations can be suggested by the display mode of the frame 75. In other words, the expectation level is suggested in the selection effect of the light effect mode that is not related to suggesting the expectation level that the big hit game or privilege state is normally given, so that the player is surprised and interesting. Can be increased. In the second alternative embodiment, the type of effect light is not limited to the illumination color as the effect mode, but may be any other light.

(Example of change)
Note that the gaming machine is not limited to those described above, and various modifications can be made.
(1) In each embodiment, the music selected in the music selection effect is determined as the music in the case of performing the music effect in the symbol variation effect and the jackpot effect. You may make it determine as a music in this music production.
(2) In each embodiment, the selection effect is a music selection effect that selects the type of music to be output from the speaker in the music effect, but there are multiple types of effect modes set in the pachinko machine as the selection effect. You may select from. That is, the effect mode can be set as the effect mode. For example, in a symbol variation effect or a big hit game, a plurality of types of effect modes with different background images and characters appearing on the display unit of the symbol display device are provided, and this effect mode is a normal effect that can be selected in non-specific cases. Set a mode and a specific production mode that can be selected in a specific case, and make the mode selection production a production that selects a simple production mode, or a production that suggests the degree of expectation that a big hit game or privilege state will be given Can do.
(3) In each embodiment, an image such as an operation button is displayed on the display unit of the symbol display device at a predetermined timing in the symbol variation effect or the jackpot effect, and the music selection effect is executed by pressing the operation button. However, the suggestion image for executing the music selection effect may not be displayed during the music selection start effective period set by the effect control CPU. By configuring in this way, a player who does not recognize that a music selection effect (selection effect) is executed by pressing an operation button, and a music selection effect that is executed by accidentally pressing the operation button. Since (selection effect) may indicate a degree of expectation that a big hit game or a privilege state will be given, it is possible to give the player a surprise and give a great joy to improve their interest.
(4) In each embodiment, the specific option for prefetching and the specific option for prefetching are displayed in different frames. However, the expectation corresponding to one specific option can be displayed in the same frame. Suggest only the degree, or suggest the degree of expectation corresponding to both specific options at the same time.

(5) In Example 1, in the music selection effect (selection effect) executed during the symbol variation effect, the expectation that the changing symbol variation effect will be a jackpot display because the music as a specific option can be selected. In addition, in the second embodiment, in the music selection effect (selection effect) executed during the symbol variation effect, a specific display mode is suggested. In the example, the frame is displayed to indicate the degree of expectation that the privilege state will be granted after the end of the big hit game, and the degree of expectation that the winning will be present in the pending special figure start pending information on hold, 1 and the configuration of the second embodiment can be combined. For example, while a song as a specific choice can be selected, the changing symbol variation effect suggests a degree of expectation that the jackpot display will be displayed, whereas a frame is displayed in a specific display mode when a winning prize is pending It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that there is a hit in the special figure start hold information. In addition, it is suggested that a song as a specific option can be selected, suggesting the degree of expectation that the winning special chart start hold information that is on hold will have a win, but will change by displaying the frame in a specific display mode You may make it suggest the expectation degree in which the inside symbol change production becomes a big hit display.
(6) In each embodiment, in the selection effect, the degree of expectation that the privilege state including the probability variation state and the variation state is given is suggested, but the type of privilege state, that is, the expectation that the probability variation state is given If you set multiple types of options and display modes with different degrees, or set multiple types of options and display modes with different expectation levels, the expectation of the type of privilege state to be given in the selection effect The degree can be suggested.
(7) In each embodiment, in the selection effect, the degree of expectation that the jackpot game is given is suggested. However, the amount of privilege (number of balls played) obtained in the jackpot game is suggested. be able to. For example, when a 16R jackpot game is awarded, a large bonus amount option and a large bonus quantity display mode that are easily determined by the effect control CPU are provided as options and display modes, and when a 4R jackpot game is awarded, What is necessary is just to make it provide the small privilege amount choice and small privilege amount display aspect which presentation control CPU is easy to determine as a display mode.
(8) In the second embodiment, various expectation levels are suggested by changing the color (display mode) of the frame displayed on the display unit of the symbol display device in the selection effect. As the display mode, various shapes such as a frame shape or a size or a place where a selection effect is displayed can be adopted.

(9) In each embodiment, the startable period of the selection effect (music selection effect) is not limited to one type, and a plurality of types can be set. For example, multiple startable periods are set at different timings in symbol variation effects and jackpot games, and a selection effect that suggests various expectations only in a specific startable period is set to be executable, while other In the startable period, it may be configured to execute a selection effect in which only a selection effect (normal option or normal display mode) for selecting a simple option regardless of whether or not a jackpot game or a privilege state is given is displayed. it can.
(10) In each embodiment, one production mode is set corresponding to the gaming state, but a plurality of types of production modes are set for the same gaming state, and a sound adjustment function and light adjustment are performed for each production mode. The valid period during which the function is valid can be varied.
(11) In each embodiment, the period in which the sound adjustment function and the light adjustment function are valid is different between the gaming state to which the privilege state is given and the gaming state to which the privilege state is not given. The effective period during which the sound adjustment function and the light adjustment function are valid can be made different depending on the type of the light source. For example, with the light adjustment function set to be invalid in the variable state, it is substantially possible to set multiple types of game states with different number of variable times as probability / variable game states. In addition, it is possible to have a plurality of types of gaming states with different periods during which the light adjustment function is effective.
(12) In each embodiment, the symbol display device that executes the symbol variation effect is configured to execute the selection effect. However, a display device (selection effect execution means) that is different from the symbol display device is provided, and another display is performed. A configuration in which a selection effect is executed by the device may be employed.
(13) The various probabilities (determination of judgment values) described in the embodiments are examples and can be set arbitrarily.
(14) The operation means is not limited to the button type, and various types such as a dial type and an operation lever type such as a joystick can be adopted.
(15) The selected effect can be configured to be executable only in a specific game state or effect mode. For example, the selection effect can be configured to be executed only in the probability change state or the variable state, or the selection effect can be configured to be executed only in the specific effect mode in the effect mode set in the change state.

(16) In each of the embodiments, the probability per base figure in the non-variable short state is set to 1/65536 and there is a probability of winning, but the probability per base figure in the non-variable state is 0%. Even in this case, the winning rate improvement state where the winning rate is improved by changing from the non-changing state to the changing state.
(17) In each embodiment, in the pre-determination (pre-reading determination) by the main control CPU, the special figure start at the time of winning that is acquired when the start condition is satisfied (ball detection by the start winning detection sensor) and stored in the holding storage means is started. Preliminary determination is made based on the hold information, but the winning information acquired in response to the establishment of the start condition (detection of the start winning detection sensor) is stored in a storage means different from the hold storage means, and the separate storage means Alternatively, it may be determined in advance based on the winning information stored.
(18) In each embodiment, the type of jackpot game (type of symbol) determined by the hit determination triggered by winning (starting detection sensor ball detection) in the starting winning means, which is not given to give the probability variation state However, after the big hit game is over, a special area is provided in the special prize-winning device, and the specific area entrance detection sensor detects that a game ball has entered the specific area. It is possible to adopt a configuration that imparts a probability variation state (a configuration of a so-called V probability variation machine). In addition, in the configuration for determining whether or not to give a certain variation state depending on the presence / absence of a game ball entering a specific area during a big hit game, a method of providing a specific area in one special winning device and two special Any of a system in which a winning device is provided and a specific area is provided on one side can be adopted. And when adopting the configuration of one special prize-winning device provided with a specific area, a switching means is provided that can guide the game ball won in the special prize opening to the specific area, and according to the type of jackpot game, The expectation that the probability change state is given depending on the type of option or the type of display displayed in the selection effect, with the configuration that the probability of the game ball entering the specific area is changed by changing the operation mode A configuration that suggests In addition, in the case of adopting a configuration including two special winning devices, a special special winning device with a specific area and a normal special winning device not provided, the special special winning device is opened only in a predetermined round in the big hit game. Based on the configuration that allows the game ball to enter a specific area, a configuration that suggests the degree of expectation that the special special prize-winning device will open in a predetermined round depending on the type of option displayed in the selection effect or the type of display mode is adopted. obtain.

(19) All or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided by the sub-control means (production control CPU). Conversely, all or part of the functions of the sub-control means is provided. The main control means may be provided. In each embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control means and the sub control means may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or a part of the functions of the main control means and sub-control means of each embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(20) The display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the effect control means (effect control CPU), and conversely the display control means (display control CPU). The effect control means (effect control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the provided functions. The production control means (production control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control board and the display control board may be shared by control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the production control means can also be used for the light emission control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control.
(21) Independent of the symbol display means (symbol display device) for displaying the symbol (decoration diagram) for production, the special symbol display means (special symbol display unit) for displaying the special symbol is provided. It is not limited to this. For example, you may make it display both a decoration drawing and a special figure in a symbol display means. Moreover, you may make it display on a symbol display means in common with a decorative drawing and a special drawing.
(22) In each embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine, a pinball machine, and a slot machine machine can be adopted.

17 Symbol display device (selection effect execution means)
17a Display unit 18 Lamp device (production means, light emission means)
19 Speaker (Director)
36 First operation button (operation means)
37 Second operation button (operation means)
60a Main control CPU (winning determination means, winning information acquisition means, prior determination means)
60c Main control RAM (holding storage means)
65a effect control CPU (selection effect control means, option determination means, effect execution control means, display mode determination means)
Normal display mode Z
Specific display mode (specific display mode for prefetching) Specific display mode X-1 to X-3, Y

Claims (3)

When the start condition is met, a hit determination means is provided for determining a hit, and when the hit determination means determines that a hit is made, a win game that is advantageous to the player is given after the win display is displayed in the symbol variation. In the game machine
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
A selection effect control means capable of controlling the selection effect execution means so as to execute a selection effect that displays on the display section an option indicating the type of the effect mode of the effect that can be executed during the symbol variation or the hit game;
Option determining means for determining an option selected by an operation of the operation means from the options displayed in the selection effect executed during the symbol variation or hitting game,
Effect execution control means capable of causing the effect of the type indicated by the option determined by the option determining means to be executed during the symbol variation or the hit game,
Winning information acquisition means for acquiring winning information triggered by the establishment of the start condition;
Hold storage means for storing start hold information based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means;
Prior determination means for determining in advance whether a symbol change based on the start hold information is a hit display before the symbol change based on the start hold information stored in the hold storage means is performed;
A display mode determining means for determining a display mode of the selection effect on the display unit from a plurality of types;
The display mode includes a normal display mode that can be determined by the display mode determination unit regardless of the determination result of the prior determination unit, and the display mode determination unit that can be determined according to the determination result of the preliminary determination unit. Specific display modes are provided,
The display mode determining means is set to determine the display mode from the specific display mode in a specific case, and to determine the display mode from the normal display mode in a non-specific case,
The gaming machine characterized in that the selection effect control means is configured to cause the selection effect execution means to execute a selection effect displayed in the display mode determined by the display mode determination means. The startable period of the selection effect is set during the hit game,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the selection effect control means is configured to cause the selection effect execution means to execute a selection effect when the operation means is operated during the startable period.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect means for executing the effect of the kind of effect mode indicated by the option is a speaker or a light emitting means.

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