JP2018051380A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine enabling a notification according to a state.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: a main control CPU for controlling a right shooting display part capable of making a notification of a variation-time-shortened state; and a presentation control CPU for controlling a game form notification part capable of making a notification of the variation-time-shortened state in a first and second right shooting notification modes. A grant condition for granting the variation-time-shortened state is set corresponding to a winning game, and in the variation-time-shortened state, a control is made so that the right shooting display part makes a notification in a same notification mode. Further, a game form display part is caused to become controllable so that if a first prescribed grant condition is established, a notification is made in a first specific notification mode from a start of granting the variation-time-shortened state, if a second prescribed grant condition is established, the notification is made in a second specific notification mode from the start of granting the variation-time-shortened state, and if a third prescribed grant condition is established, the notification is made in the first specific notification mode from the start of granting the variation-time-shortened state and after an elapse of a prescribed period, the notification is made in the second specific notification mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention provides a gaming machine provided with an open / close winning means capable of opening / closing a winning opening by an opening / closing means at a position where a game ball flowing down at least a specific ball falling area of a plurality of ball flowing areas in a game board can win. It is about.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has a symbol display device (symbol display means) on which a symbol variation effect by various symbols is performed on a game board in which a game area where a pachinko ball flows down is formed. Further, the game board is appropriately provided with a fixed start winning portion where a winning opening is always open, a variable start winning portion that is opened and closed when a pachinko ball passes, and the like. The hit determination is performed when the pachinko ball hit to the game board wins the start winning portion provided on the game board by the operation of the operation handle provided on the front side of the game board. Based on the determination result, the symbol display device is configured to perform the symbol variation effect. Then, when the winning judgment is a winning, after a symbol is displayed in a predetermined combination as a result of the symbol variation effect, a winning game that opens and closes a special winning portion provided on the game board is given. It is configured as follows.

  In such a pachinko machine, the game area defined on the front of the game board is divided into a first ball falling area for left-handed games and a second ball flowing area for right-handed games, and a specific ball flowing down Some of the variable start winning portion and the special winning portion or both are provided at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the region is likely to win, thereby realizing different game characteristics in the left-handed game and the right-handed game. For example, in Patent Document 1, a special winning part is provided in a right-handed ball flow-down area, and a pachinko ball flowing down the right-handed ball flow-down area is made easy to win a special winning part. And in such a pachinko machine, when the special winning portion is opened / closed and the game state and the variable starting portion are operated under advantageous conditions, the pachinko machine is configured to notify that state. Thus, the player can appropriately determine whether the game is suitable for a left-handed game or a right-handed game. In other words, by notifying the ball falling area where the pachinko ball is launched, the player can play a game suitable for the state of the pachinko machine by operating the operation handle in accordance with the notification.

JP 2008-68137 A

  By the way, in recent years, the pachinko machine has a tendency to diversify. For this reason, if the special winning part is opened / closed and the state of the game or the variable starting part is operated under advantageous conditions, it is appropriate to simply notify this and prompt the operation handle to operate. However, there is a concern that the game will not be carried out, which will cause confusion and dissatisfaction with the player and impair the interest of the game.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed in order to suitably solve this problem in view of the above-described problems inherent in gaming machines according to the prior art, and provides a gaming machine that enables notification according to the state. With the goal.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
A game board (20) in which a plurality of ball flow down areas (21a, 21b) in which a game ball can flow down is formed, and at least a specific ball flow down area (21b) of the plurality of ball flow down areas (21a, 21b) An open / close winning means (28) that is provided at a position where a game ball that has flowed down can be won and can open / close the winning opening (28a) by the opening / closing means (29); and a main control means (60) that outputs a control signal; Sub-control means (65) for executing control related to the production based on a control signal from the main control means (60), the main control means (60) triggered by the establishment of a predetermined start condition A hit determination means (60a) for making a determination, and a hit game grant means (60a) for giving a hit game when the hit determination becomes a hit determination result, the open / close winning means (28) is a game In a gaming machine configured to be able to give a specific gaming state that opens and closes under an opening and closing control condition advantageous to a person after the winning game
First notifying means (59) capable of notifying the specific gaming state in a certain notifying manner;
Second notification means (100) capable of notifying the specific gaming state in a plurality of notification modes;
The main control means (60) includes first notification control means (60a) for controlling notification by the first notification means (59), and second control for controlling notification by the second notification means (100). The sub-control means (65) is provided with a notification control means (65a),
A plurality of grant conditions for granting the specific game state are determined corresponding to the winning game,
The first notification control means (60a) controls the first notification means (59) to notify in a certain notification mode when the specific gaming state is given,
The second notification control means (65a) notifies in any one of the plurality of notification modes based on a grant condition established corresponding to a given winning game when giving the specific game state. Configured to control the second notification means (100) so as to be able to
When the first predetermined grant condition as the grant condition is satisfied and the specific game state is granted, the second notification is made so as to be notified in the first specific notification mode from the start of the grant of the specific game state. The control means (65a) is configured to be able to control the second notification means (100),
In the case where the specific gaming state is granted when a second predetermined granting condition different from the first predetermined granting condition is satisfied as the granting condition, the first specific is made from the start of giving the specific gaming state. The second notification control means (65a) is configured to be able to control the second notification means (100) so as to notify in a second specific notification mode different from the notification mode,
In the case where the specific gaming state is granted when a third granting condition different from the first and second predetermined granting conditions is established as the granting condition, the first gaming state from the start of giving the specific gaming state The second notification control means (65a) notifies the second notification means so as to notify in a specific notification mode and notify in the second specific notification mode after a lapse of a predetermined period from the start of giving the specific gaming state. The gist is that (100) can be controlled.
Thus, when giving the specific game state which opens and closes the opening / closing prize winning means under the opening / closing control condition advantageous to the player, the opening / closing prize winning means is notified by the first notification means in the same notification mode so that the opening / closing prize winning means is advantageous. It is possible to accurately notify that it is in a state of opening and closing. In addition, when a specific game state is given, the player plays a game in accordance with the given specific game state by changing the notification mode in the second notification means according to the given specific game state. be able to. Therefore, the combination of the notification mode of the first notification unit and the notification mode of the second notification unit enables appropriate notification according to the game state.
In addition, various notifications according to the state of the game can be appropriately performed, the degree of freedom of selection of the game form by the player can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, various game states can be appropriately notified.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The game information display part is expanded and shown. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of hit games triggered by winning in the first start winning section and conditions for giving a variable state for each hit game, and (b) is going to the second starting winning section. It is explanatory drawing which shows the grant condition of the variation state for every kind of hit game triggered by a prize, and every hit game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a common figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a common figure start process. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the alerting | reporting aspect in a game form alerting | reporting part. It is explanatory drawing of the alerting | reporting display in an effect display part. It is explanatory drawing of the provision conditions of the variable state contained in the 1st-6th provision condition group. It is explanatory drawing of the provision conditions of the variable state contained in the 7th-8th provision condition group. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the provision conditions of the variable state established at the time of a hit, and alerting | reporting of the variable state (right-handed game form) in a right-handed display part, a game form alerting | reporting part, and an effect display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the provision conditions of the variable state established at the time of a hit, and the game production mode after a hit game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an alerting | reporting aspect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an alerting | reporting display determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the kind of winning game, and notification of the game form in the right-handed display part, game form alerting | reporting part, and effect display part.

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

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 10 according to an embodiment includes a base 11, 12 that is formed to open forward and is installed on an installation frame (not shown) of a game shop, and a front opening of the base 11, 12. And a front member 13 that forms a front face of the gaming machine and is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the bases 11 and 12, and various members are installed using the bases 11 and 12 and the front member 13 as an installation base Thus, a gaming machine is configured. Specifically, the base of the pachinko machine 10 is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens forward and backward, and is located on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertical position on an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement store. The middle frame 12 as a main body frame is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and the game board 20 is detachably disposed on the middle frame 12. An effect display unit (symbol display means) 17 as an effect execution means capable of displaying an effect display is detachably disposed on the rear side of the game board 20, and a predetermined start condition is satisfied (described later). The effect display unit 17 can variably display an effect design (hereinafter referred to as “decorative drawing”) triggered by a winning pachinko ball in each start winning opening 33a, 35a. In the embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a housing case is adopted as the effect display unit 17, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum type effect display unit 17 or a dot matrix type is used. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various decorative drawings such as the above display devices can be adopted.

A front frame 13 as a front member is formed on the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 13 is formed with a window portion 13b that opens in the front and rear at positions corresponding to the game area 21 of the game board 20. ing. The front frame 13 is covered with a window 13b that opens back and forth with a transparent plate 13a formed of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material, so that the gaming area 20 can be viewed from the front side. Is protecting. Further, ball trays 14 and 15 capable of storing pachinko balls are provided at positions below the window 13b in the front frame 13, and the ball trays 14 and 15 can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 13. It is like that. An upper ball tray 14 and a lower ball tray 15 are assembled to the front frame 13 of the embodiment in a vertical positional relationship. Note that one or both of the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 may be assembled to the middle frame 12 separately from the front frame 13. Moreover, it can also be set as the structure provided only with one ball | bowl tray 14,15.
The front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the outer periphery of the window portion 13b, and outputs sound and sound effects to the upper left and right corners of the front frame 13. A possible speaker (sound output means) 19 is provided. Then, a light-emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 is turned on / flashes, or an appropriate sound is output from the speaker 19, whereby the symbol variation effect on the effect display unit 17. It is configured to be able to perform a light emission effect and a sound effect according to the situation. That is, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 are effect execution means for executing various effects in the pachinko machine 10.

  Further, an operation handle 16 is provided at a position where the player can operate at a position on the right side of the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 (the front frame 13 in the embodiment). The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the counterclockwise direction. When a player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, a ball hitting device (not shown) is operated. Pachinko balls stored in the upper ball tray 14 are shot one by one toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 at a predetermined launch interval (for example, a launch interval of 100 balls per minute). . Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device can be adjusted in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player can adjust the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a. The position (launch position) where the pachinko ball can reach in the game area 21 can be arbitrarily changed. As a result, the so-called “left-handed” where the pachinko ball flows down the first ball falling area 21 a (described later) formed on the game board 20 and the second ball flowing area 21 b (described later) formed on the game board 20. The player can arbitrarily divide the ball into a so-called “right-handed” where the pachinko ball flows down.

(About game board 20)
The game board 20 is a transparent flat plate member made of a synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate. On the back side of the game board 20, the effect display unit 17, various movable effect devices, and light effect effects are provided. An installation member (not shown) in which devices and the like are disposed is disposed. The installation member is a box opened forward from a substantially rectangular back plate formed in a shape slightly smaller than the outer shape of the game board 20 and an image wall portion protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the back plate. The game board 20 and the installation member are fixed with screws in a state where the front end of the opening of the wall is in contact with the back surface of the game board 20. And in the space defined between the game board 20 in the installation member, an effect device 80 that produces effects by operation and light emission is installed so that it can be handled as one unit with the installation member as a base material. It has become. In addition, the effect display unit 17 is disposed in the effect device 80, and the display unit 17a of the effect display unit 17 is placed on the front side of the game board 20 via a display window unit 25a of a frame-shaped decorative body 25 described later. Composed to face. The game board 20 may be decorated with a synthetic resin sheet or the like on which various patterns are drawn on the surface of a wood board such as a plywood board.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 22 that is curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20. The game is played by launching a pachinko ball launched from. In addition, the game board 20 is provided with installation holes (not shown) penetrating in the front and rear directions at appropriate positions, and various game board installation parts are attached to the respective installation openings. An outlet 23 for discharging pachinko balls is opened at the lowest position. Here, on the game board 20 of the embodiment, a frame-shaped decorative body 25 in which the display unit 17a of the effect display unit 17 is visible from the front side and a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 can enter. (Specifically, a first start winning section 27, a second start winning section 28, a first special winning section 33, a second special winning section 36, a first gate section 41, a second gate section 43, etc.), etc. Are arranged as game board installation parts. 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, when a pachinko ball enters the ball entrance that opens in the game area 21 is collectively referred to as “entry ball”, and when the pachinko ball enters (enters) the ball entrance, In particular, when a predetermined game condition (for example, a winning ball payout condition, a special figure determination condition, or a common figure determination condition described later) is established, it may be referred to as “winning”.

(About the frame-shaped decorative body 25)
In the game board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a display window portion 25 a that opens in the front and rear is formed in a first mounting opening that opens at the approximate center of the game area 21 surrounded by the guide rail 22. A frame-shaped decorative body 25, also referred to as a center role, is attached so that the display portion 17 a of the effect display portion 17 can be viewed from the front of the game board 20 through the display window portion 25 a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. It is configured. Specifically, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 projects forward from the front surface of the game board 20 and extends so as to surround the display window portion 25a, thereby dividing the game area 21 and the display portion 17a of the effect display portion 17 from each other. A partition wall portion 25b and a thin plate-like base plate portion 25c extending outward from the rear edge of the partition wall portion 25b are provided. Then, with the base plate portion 25c in contact with the front surface of the game board 20, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is fixed to the game board 20 by fixing the base plate portion 25c to the game board 20 from the front side by fixing means such as screws. 20 is attached to the outside of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (specifically, between the partition wall 25b and the guide rail 22), and a game area 21 in which pachinko balls flow down is defined. Yes. In addition, the said baseplate part 25c is formed in the thickness which can pass a pachinko ball on the front side in the state which attached the frame-shaped decoration body 25 to the game board 20. As shown in FIG. The partition wall portion 25b of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 continuously extends from the substantially middle position of the left edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (base plate portion 25c) to the upper edge and the lower right edge. The pachinko ball is restricted from flowing down (falling) across the front side of the display unit 17a in the effect display unit 17. Note that the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is not limited to a form in which the display window part 25a is opened in front and back, but can be in a form in which all or part of the display window part 25a is closed with a transparent plate or the like.

  Further, the partition wall 25b is formed so as to be inclined downward in the left-right direction from the uppermost position, and the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 does not stagnate on the partition wall 25b or on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. It is formed to be guided to the right. That is, the game area 21 defined in the game board 20 of the embodiment includes a first ball flowing area 21a in which the launched pachinko ball flows down the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and reaches the outlet 23, The punched pachinko ball is partitioned into a second ball flow-down area 21 b that flows down the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and reaches the out port 23. Thereby, a game form (left-handed) in which the pachinko ball launched from the launch port 24 flows down the first ball flow area 21a by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 to adjust the hitting force. The player can arbitrarily select one of the game forms (right-handed) in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow-down area 21b. The game area 21 is configured such that the first and second ball falling areas 21a and 21b merge at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the first and second ball flowing areas 21a and 21b. The out port 23 is provided in a region where the pachinko spheres that have flown down each of them are discharged. The gaming board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails G in the game area 21. When the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 come into contact with the game nails G, the flow direction is irregular. It is configured to change.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a stage 25d on the lower side of the display window 25a (the inner peripheral lower edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25), and the left side of the display window 25a. In addition, a ball introduction part 25e that opens into the first ball flow down area 21a (game area 21) and takes a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow down area 21a into the inside (stage 25d) of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided. The ball introduction part 25e is configured to communicate with the stage 25d. The pachinko balls passed from the ball introduction part 25e to the stage 25d roll to the left and right on the stage 25d and are then discharged to the game area 21. Here, in the stage 25d, a plurality of discharge portions are formed above the first start winning portion 27, and the pachinko balls are discharged into the game area 21 from any of the discharge portions. Yes. Specifically, a discharge unit is provided vertically above the first start winning port 27a in the first start winning unit 27 and on a side shifted to the left and right with respect to the first start winning port 27a. The upper pachinko ball is discharged so that the first start winning opening 27a can be easily won (entered). That is, by guiding the pachinko ball to the upper position of the first start winning portion 27 by the stage 25d, the ball introducing portion is more than the pachinko ball that has flowed down the first ball falling region 21a without being taken into the ball introducing portion 25e. The probability that the pachinko ball taken in by 25e and guided to the stage 25d wins the first start winning opening 27a is increased.

(About the club)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a plurality of ball entering portions (a first start winning portion 27, a second start winning portion 28, a first special winning portion 28) in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can enter. A winning portion 33, a second special winning portion 36, a first gate portion 41, a second gate portion 43, a first ordinary winning portion 45 and a second ordinary winning portion 46) are provided. A game can be performed by executing control according to the ball part. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the first starting winning portion 27, the first special winning portion 33, and the first gate portion 41 as the winning portion flow down the first ball falling region 21a. A position where a ball can be entered and a position where the second special winning portion 36 and the second gate portion 43 as the entrance portion can enter a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball falling area 21b. Is provided. Further, in the embodiment, the second start winning portion 28 as the ball entering portion is provided at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball falling region 21a and the second ball flowing region 21b can enter. . That is, the pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow down area 21a enters (wins) the first start winning portion 27, the second start winning portion 28, the first special winning portion 33, and the first gate portion 41. On the other hand, the pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow down area 21b can enter (win) the second start winning portion 28, the second special winning portion 36 and the second gate portion 43. In addition, it is configured such that the entrance portion that can enter the ball is different at least partially depending on the left-handed game form and the right-handed game form. In the game board 20 of the embodiment, the regular winning portions 45 and 46 as the winning portions are arranged so as to be located in the first and second ball falling areas 21a and 21b, respectively. Pachinko balls that have flowed down the two-ball flow areas 21a and 21b can win the normal winning portions 45 and 46.

(About the starting prize winners 27 and 28)
The first start winning portion 27 is provided at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 can be won at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (a position below the stage 25d), and constant in the game area 21. The first start winning opening 27a is opened with a certain opening width, and the pachinko ball that has flowed down the game area 21 to the position where the first starting winning section 27 is arranged is always open to the first start winning opening 27a with a certain probability. It is configured to be able to win a prize. The second start winning portion 28 is provided at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 can be won at a position below the first start winning portion 27. The second start winning section 28 is configured to open and close a second start winning opening (winning opening) 28a with respect to the game area 21 by a start opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 29, and start as driving means. As the winning solenoid 30 (see FIG. 9) is driven, the start opening / closing member 29 is displaced between a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 28a and an open position for opening. That is, the second start winning portion 28 is configured such that the opening width of the second start winning port 28a with respect to the game area 21 is variable by driving the start winning solenoid 30, and by opening the start opening / closing member 29, The pachinko ball that has flowed down the game area 21 to the position where the second start winning portion 28 is arranged is configured to easily win the second start winning opening 28a.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a position where a game ball that has flowed down a specific ball flow down region (second ball flow down region 21b) in the ball flow down regions 21a and 21b provided in the game board 20 can win. In addition, a second start winning section 28 is provided as an open / close winning means capable of opening and closing the second start winning opening 28a by the start opening / closing member 29. Further, the game board 20 flows down the second ball falling area 21b by the arrangement of the game nails G in the game area 21 (first and second ball falling areas 21a, 21b), the arrangement of other game board installation parts, and the like. The pachinko ball that flows down the first ball flow-down area 21a is configured to reach the position where the first start winning portion 27 is arranged more easily than the pachinko ball that flows down, and flows down the first ball flow-down area 21a. The pachinko ball that flows down the second ball flow-down region 21b is configured to reach the position where the second start winning portion 28 is disposed more easily than the pachinko ball. Therefore, in the case of a variable state (specific game state) described later in which the second start winning portion 28 is opened / closed under an opening / closing control condition advantageous to the player, the right-handed pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow down region 21b. A predetermined game is played when the player operates the operation handle 16 so as to play a game.

  In addition, start winning detection sensors 31 and 32 (see FIG. 9) as a winning detection means for detecting the pachinko balls are provided in the discharge path of the pachinko balls won in the first and second start winning units 27 and 28. Yes. Here, in the embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 31 and 32 are individually provided so as to correspond to the respective start winning portions 27 and 28. In the following description, a sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 27a is provided. The first start winning detection sensor 31 is referred to, and the sensor corresponding to the second start winning opening 28a is referred to as the second start winning detection sensor 32. The start winning detection sensors 31 and 32 are wired to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 9) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10.

  The first start condition is that a ball detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 31 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 (that is, a pachinko ball winning to the first start winning portion 27). The second start condition is that the ball detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor 32 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 (that is, the pachinko ball winning to the second start winning portion 28). When either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 performs special figure hit determination (hit determination) for determining whether or not the hit is a special figure (win). At the same time, a predetermined game privilege is given by the determination result per special figure. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, various information (random numbers) is acquired along with the detection of the pachinko balls by the first and second start winning detection sensors 31 and 32, and based on the acquired information While determining per figure, the effect display unit 17 is configured to execute a symbol variation effect based on the result of the special symbol determination. Then, when the determination result of the special figure hit determination becomes the hit determination result, the combination that results in a predetermined hit display on the display unit 17a of the effect display unit 17 as a result of the symbol variation effect in the effect display unit 17 (For example, when three productions of the same production design are displayed) After the production design is confirmed and stopped, a win game (special game such as a big hit game or a small hit game) advantageous to the player is given (occurred). It has become. In addition, an effect control board 65 that controls the execution of the effect is wired to the main control board 60, and the effect control board 65 is based on the control signal input from the main control board 60. By controlling this, a predetermined symbol variation effect is executed.

  In addition, a ball detection signal from any of the start winning detection sensors 31, 32 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 (that is, a pachinko ball wins to the first and second start winning ports 27a, 28a). ) As a payout condition for a pachinko ball as a game medium, the main control CPU 60a determines to pay out a predetermined number of pachinko balls as a prize ball (winning award). That is, based on the input of the ball detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 31 and 32, a signal (payout instruction signal) for instructing the payout of the pachinko balls and instructing the number of pachinko balls to be paid out (the number of prize balls) is sent to the main control board. The main control CPU 60a executes control processing so as to output from 60 to the payout control board, and the payout control board controls the operation of the payout device based on the payout instruction signal, whereby the number of pachinko balls specified by the payout instruction signal The pachinko balls are paid out. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment is configured to function as an instruction unit that performs a process of outputting a signal that instructs the payout of the game medium (pachinko ball) to the payout control unit based on the establishment of the payout condition. Here, when the payout condition is established in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the first and second starting winning ports 27a, 28a, the type according to the type of the starting winning ports 27a, 28a where the winning of the pachinko ball has occurred. The main control CPU 60a outputs a payout instruction signal for instructing the number of payouts to the payout control board. In the embodiment, when a pachinko ball is awarded to the first start winning opening 27a, a payout instruction signal for instructing the payout of three pachinko balls (prize balls) is output and to the second start winning opening 28a. When a pachinko ball wins, the payout signal that instructs the payout of two pachinko balls (prize balls) is output. Note that the main control CPU 60a may output a payout signal instructing the same number (for example, 3) of payout balls regardless of the type of the start winning ports 27a, 28a where the winning of the pachinko ball has occurred.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 of the embodiment has a pachinko to the first start winning portion 27 on the right side of the first starting winning portion 27 (on the second ball falling area 21b side). A restricting portion 49 that restricts the movement of the sphere is provided. That is, pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow down area 21b can win the second start winning portion 28 according to the open / closed state (open / close position) of the start opening / closing member 29, while It is configured to be almost impossible to win. For this reason, in the left-handed game form in which the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow down area 21a, the first or second start winning portion 27, 28 is won (satisfaction of the first and second start conditions) is triggered. In the right-handed game form in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow down area 21b, a winning to the second start winning portion 28 (establishment of the second start condition) is given. The winning game is given as an opportunity, and the right-handed game form is associated with the winning game due to the difference in the winning game given by the winning of the first and second start winning units 27 and 28 as described later. You can get more prize balls.

(About Special Prizes 33, 34)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first special winning portion 33 is provided on the left side of the starting winning portions 27 and 28 so that a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball falling area 21a can win. Yes. The first special winning portion 33 is configured to open and close the first special winning opening 33a with respect to the game area 21 by a first special opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 34. As the winning solenoid 35 (see FIG. 9) is driven, the first special opening / closing member 34 is displaced between a closed position for closing the first special winning opening 33a and an open position for opening the first special winning opening 33a. That is, the first special winning portion 33 includes a closed position in which the first special opening and closing member 34 prevents the pachinko ball from winning the first special winning opening 33a in accordance with the driving of the first special winning solenoid 35, and the first special winning portion 33. It is configured to move between an open position that allows a pachinko ball to enter the winning opening 33a. Similarly, the second special winning portion 36 is arranged on the right side of the start winning portions 27 and 28 so that a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball falling region 21b can win. The second special winning portion 36 is configured to open and close the second special winning opening 36a with respect to the game area 21 by a second special opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 37, and a second special winning portion 36a serving as a driving means. As the winning solenoid 38 (see FIG. 9) is driven, the second special opening / closing member 37 is displaced between a closed position for closing the second special winning opening 36a and an open position for opening the second special winning opening 36a. That is, the second special winning portion 36 has a closed position where the second special opening / closing member 37 prevents the pachinko ball from winning a prize in the second special winning opening 36a in accordance with the driving of the second special winning solenoid 38, and the second special winning portion 36. It is configured to move between an open position that allows a pachinko ball to enter the winning opening 36a. Here, the first and second special winning portions 33 and 36 are configured so that the corresponding special winning ports 33a and 36a are always closed (non-winning state) by the special opening and closing members 34 and 37. The special winning opening 33a, 36a is opened (with a winning possible state) in accordance with the (winning game). That is, the first and second special winning units 33 and 36 function as winning devices that can be opened in a winning game state (special game state) to which a winning game is given.

  Each of the first and second special winning portions 33, 36 includes a first detecting means as a winning detection means for detecting pachinko balls in a discharge path for discharging the pachinko balls won in the special winning ports 33a, 36a. The first and second special prize detection sensors 39 and 40 (see FIG. 9) are individually provided, and the special prize detection sensors 39 and 40 are connected to the main control board 60 by wiring. Then, a ball detection signal from each special winning detection sensor 39, 40 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 (that is, a pachinko ball winning to the special winning opening 33a, 36a) is a pachinko game medium. As a ball payout condition, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine to pay out a predetermined number of pachinko balls as prize balls (winning award). That is, the main control CPU 60a executes a control process so as to output the payout instruction signal from the main control board 60 to the payout control board based on the input of the ball detection signals from the first and second special winning detection sensors 39, 40. Thus, the payout control board controls the operation of the payout device based on the payout instruction signal, so that the number of pachinko balls instructed by the payout instruction signal are paid out. Here, in the embodiment, when a payout condition is established in response to the winning of a pachinko ball to the first special winning portion 33, a payout for instructing payout of a predetermined number (for example, 8) of pachinko balls (prize balls). An instruction signal is output, and when a payout condition is established in response to the winning of a pachinko ball to the second special winning portion 36, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of pachinko balls (prize balls) are paid out. A payout instruction signal for instructing is output. In other words, in the embodiment, by winning the second special winning portion 36, more pachinko balls are paid out as winning balls than when the first special winning portion 33 is won.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the per-special-judgment determination that is performed in response to the winning of the pachinko ball (satisfaction of the first start condition) in the first starting winning port 27a of the first starting winning unit 27 is performed. When the winning determination result is obtained, the first special winning opening 33a of the first special winning portion 33 is opened as the winning game is given. When the special figure hit determination that is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball at the second start winning opening 28a of the second start winning portion 28 (satisfaction of the second start condition) becomes a win determination result, Is provided, the second special winning opening 36a of the second special winning portion 36 is opened. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the special winning portions 33 and 36 for opening the special winning openings 33a and 36a are different depending on the types of the start winning portions 27 and 28 in which the pachinko balls have been won. Further, in the first special winning part 33 and the second special winning part 36, the number of winning balls for one winning of the pachinko ball is set to be different between 8 and 14, and the first special winning part From 33, the second special winning part 36 is a special winning part that is more advantageous to the player.

(About gate parts 41 and 43)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first gate portion 41 is disposed on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and is configured to allow a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball falling region 21a to pass therethrough. A first gate sensor 42 that detects pachinko balls passing through the first gate portion 41 is provided.
The second gate portion 43 is arranged on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and is configured to allow a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball falling region 21b to pass therethrough. A second gate sensor 44 for detecting a pachinko ball passing through is provided. The first and second gate sensors 42 and 44 are wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) (see FIG. 9), and any one of the gate sensors 42 and 44 detects a pachinko ball. The detection signal is input to the main control board 60 (passing through the first or second gate portion 41, 43) as a third start condition, and the main start of the main control board 60 is established when the third start condition is satisfied. The control CPU 60a is set so as to make a normal hit determination (opening determination as to whether or not the opening operation is permitted). The start winning solenoid 30 is driven so as to open the start opening / closing member 29 of the second start winning portion 28 when the normal hit determination becomes a determination result per hit (determination result permitting the opening operation). It has come to be.

(Regarding the regular prize winners 45 and 46)
The first ordinary winning portion 45 includes a first ordinary winning opening 45a that opens with a certain opening width in the game area 21 (first ball flowing area 21a), and flows down the first ball flowing area 21a. Pachinko balls are configured to be able to win with a certain probability. The second normal winning portion 46 includes a second normal winning opening 46a that opens with a certain opening width in the game area 21 (second ball flow-down area 21b), and the pachinko that flows down the game area 21. The ball is configured to be able to win with a certain probability. The pachinko machine 10 detects a first prize winning detection sensor 47 as a normal prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the first ordinary prize winning unit 45 and a normal prize detection for detecting a pachinko ball won in the second ordinary prize winning unit 46. A second normal winning detection sensor 48 as a means is provided. Each of the normal winning detection sensors 47 and 48 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring (see FIG. 9). As a payout condition for a pachinko ball as a game medium to be input, the main control CPU 60a determines that a predetermined number of pachinko balls are to be paid out as a prize ball (winning award). A number of prize balls are paid out. In the embodiment, the number of winning balls in the first normal winning portion 45 is set to ten, whereas the number of winning balls in the second normal winning portion 46 is set to five.

(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 embodiment, the lower left position outside the game area 21). By visually observing the game information display unit M, the player can appropriately check game information necessary for the game. Here, in the game information display unit M of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, as the game state display units for displaying the game information, special figure display units 50A, 50B, special figure hold display units 52, 53, A general-purpose display unit 55, a general-purpose display unit 56, a round display unit 57, a right-handed display unit 59, and the like 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 information display unit M can be confirmed via the cover body Ma. It is configured.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display units 50A and 50B operate in response to winnings in the first start winning unit 27 and the second start winning unit 28 and determine per special figure (lottery per special figure). It is a display unit that displays a special symbol for notification (hereinafter referred to as a special diagram) indicating the result of the Here, the special figure display units 50A and 50B are provided to the first special figure display unit 50A for starting the variable display of the special figure in response to the winning to the first start winning unit 27, and to the second start winning unit 28. It consists of a second special figure display section 50B that starts the display of the fluctuation of the special figure in response to the winning prize, and each of the special figure display sections 50A, 50B is composed of a plurality of (8 in the embodiment) LED lamps. ing. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start winning part 27, the special figure change display which blinks and fluctuates in which the LED lamp of the first special figure display part 50A is sequentially turned on / off is performed. One of a plurality of special figures is displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) at which the lamp lighting is confirmed and stopped. Also, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning section 28, the blinking fluctuation display is performed in which the LED lamp of the second special figure display section 50B is turned on / off, and finally the LED lamp is turned on. Is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special figures depending on the lighting position (lighting pattern) at which is fixedly stopped. In addition, although the special figure display parts 50A and 50B of an Example are comprised so that a special figure may be displayed by the lighting position of LED, it is not restricted to this, In the form which can change a lighting position suitably and can finally carry out a lighting display. Any other display means capable of displaying a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other special drawings can be used.

  Specifically, special charts that can be displayed in each special chart display unit 50A, 50B include 100 types of special charts as hit displays (designs per special chart) that can recognize the winning of the special chart determination, One type of special figure as an off-line display (special figure off symbol) that can recognize the judgment deviation is set corresponding to each special figure display unit 50A, 50B. One special figure determined accordingly is displayed as a fixed stop display on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure fluctuation display. Note that the number of special symbols per symbol and special symbols that can be displayed in each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, by displaying a special figure (design per special figure) as a winning display on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, a winning game corresponding to the winning display is continuously given to the player. It is like that. 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. That is, the special figure display portions 50A and 50B of the embodiment function as a variable display means for displaying a fluctuation display along with the detection of the start winning detection sensors 31 and 21 and displaying the determination result of the special figure determination. .

  The “definite stop” is a state in which the special figure display units 50A and 50B continuously display (light up) at the same lighting position over a predetermined special figure fluctuation interval time (special figure fluctuation standby time). In other words, after the special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B over the special figure interval time and displayed to be confirmed and stopped, the next special figure fluctuation display can be executed. In the embodiment, 600 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special figure fluctuation interval time (special figure fluctuation waiting time) of the symbol fluctuation effect (first special figure fluctuation display) performed based on the first start hold information. 600 ms is set as the special symbol variation interval time (special diagram variation standby time) of the symbol variation effect (second special diagram variation display) performed based on the start suspension information. The special figure fluctuation interval time is not limited to the above-described time, and may be any time that can identify that the special figure has stopped, and is based on each of the first start hold information and the second start hold information. Thus, the special figure fluctuation interval time when the special figure fluctuation display is performed can be set to a different time. For example, the second start time is reduced by shortening the special figure interval time when the special figure fluctuation display is performed based on the second start hold information than when the special figure fluctuation display is performed based on the first start hold information. The design variation effect performed based on the hold information can be progressed in a refreshing manner.

(About special figure hold display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure hold display units 52 and 53 receive winning information (various random information such as random numbers for determination per special figure) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first and second start winning units 27 and 28. When storing as special figure start hold information in the internal storage means (main control RAM 60c in the embodiment), the display unit displays the number of hold of the special figure start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 receive the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning unit 27 in 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 unit 28 The main control RAM 60c includes a second special figure hold display unit 53 that displays the number of holds stored as the second special figure start hold information, and each of the special figure hold display units 52, 53 includes a plurality of (in the embodiment, 2) each of the light emitting display sections. A first special figure hold display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is provided, and the second special figure is displayed. A second special figure hold display section 53 is provided in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the start hold information. That is, according to the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53, the number of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display that are held (the number of the reserved special figure determination is held). Frequency) is notified.

  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 win section 27, and 1 is subtracted every time a special figure determination based on one special figure start hold information (that is, the first special figure variation display (design variation effect)) is performed. In addition, the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 53 is incremented by 1 when a pachinko ball wins any one of the second start winning units 28, Each time a special figure determination (second special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect)) based on the second special figure start hold information is performed, 1 is subtracted. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in any of the embodiments) is set for the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special numbers up to the upper limit number are set. It is set to be able to add the number of holds in the figure start hold information. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of adjacent (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and each start hold storage number is “1” to “2”. ", The corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are sequentially lit in a predetermined order (for example, the left side), and when each start hold storage number is" 3 "to" 4 ", the corresponding special figure hold The display units 52 and 53 blink sequentially in a predetermined order (for example, the left side), so that the player can grasp the number of holds of each special figure start hold information.

  Further, in the embodiment, as will be described later, the special drawing start suspension information is read out in order of winning in the first start winning portion 27 and the second start winning portion 28, and judgment per special drawing is performed. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment displays the special drawing start hold information in the order of winning to the both start winning units 27 and 28 without giving priority to any of the winnings to the first and second starting winning units 27 and 28. The main control RAM 60c is configured to read out the special figure start hold information in a state where the winning order of the special figure start hold information can be recognized. 2nd special figure start hold information) is stored.

(About the round display part 57)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when winning per special figure is determined, one winning game is determined from a plurality of types of winning games described later. In this winning game, a plurality of types having different prescribed round numbers are set, and a round display portion 57 (see FIG. 9) for notifying the prescribed round number of winning games won is displayed on the gaming information display portion M. Is provided. In this embodiment, one type of “twice” is set as the specified number of rounds per game, and the specified number of rounds is identifiable on the round display unit 57. As in the embodiment, when all the prescribed round numbers of hit games set in the pachinko machine 10 are the same, the round display portion 57 can be omitted.

(About the general map display 55)
The general map display unit 55 is a notification for showing a result of a normal map hitting determination (opening determination) triggered by the detection of pachinko balls by the gate sensors 42 and 44 (passage of pachinko balls by the gate units 41 and 43). This is a display unit that displays an ordinary symbol (hereinafter referred to as a common figure) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general-purpose display unit 55 includes a plurality of (two in the embodiment) LED lamps, and detects pachinko balls (gate units 41, 44) of the gate sensors 42, 44. When the 43 pachinko balls pass), the LED display of the normal display 55 is turned on and off sequentially. One of a plurality of types of common maps is displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern). Then, from the final display result of the general map display section 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. In other words, the general symbol display unit 55 is a normal symbol display means for changing and stopping the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the universal symbol determination. In the embodiment, the common map display unit 55 is configured to display two types of common maps and to display one type of common map deviation. In the following description, the common figure for recognizing the common figure may be distinguished from the common figure 1 and the common figure 2 in the following description. In other words, the general map display unit 55 of the embodiment functions as a variable display unit that displays a variation display in accordance with the detection of the gate sensors 42 and 44 and displays the determination result of the common map determination. In addition, although the common figure display part 55 of an Example is comprised so that a common figure may be displayed by the lighting position of LED, it is not restricted to this, A lighting position is changed suitably and a display mode is changed, and finally a lighting display Any other form may be used, and a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying a common map can be employed.

  The “definite stop” is a state in which the normal map display unit 55 continuously displays (lights) at the same lighting position over a predetermined normal map change interval time (normal map change standby time). In other words, after the normal map is lit and displayed in the normal map display section 55 for the interval of the normal map, and the fixed stop display is displayed, the next normal map change display can be executed. In the embodiment, 500 ms (milliseconds) is set as the normal time fluctuation interval time. In addition, the usual figure change interval time is not limited to the above-described time, and may be any time that can identify that the usual figure has stopped.

(Regarding the general map hold display 56)
The general map hold display unit 56 stores open determination information (various random information such as random numbers for determination per general map) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate units 41 and 43 in a storage means ( In the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c) is a display unit that displays the number of hold of the general map start hold information in an identifiable manner when it is stored as the general start start hold information. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light-emitting display units, and the general map hold display unit 56 holds depending on the display contents of the general map hold display unit 56. The number of changes in the usual map is informed. When the pachinko ball passes through the gate parts 41 and 43, the number of stored general map starting displays displayed in the general map holding display unit 56 is incremented by one. Each time (display) is performed, 1 is subtracted. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the general-purpose start reserved memory number, and the general-purpose start reserved memory number can be added up to the upper limit number.

(Right-handed display 59)
The right-handed display unit (first notification means) 59 is a display unit that displays in a identifiable manner that the right-handed game state in which a right-handed game in which a pachinko ball is launched into the second ball falling area 21b is scheduled. is there. In the embodiment, a specific gaming state (specifically, a winning portion (second starting winning portion 28 in the embodiment) in which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flowing area 21b is likely to win is opened / closed under opening / closing control conditions advantageous to the player (specifically). In the right-handed gaming state, such as a variable state described later), or a winning gaming state in which a winning game for opening and closing the second special winning portion 36 disposed in the second ball falling area 21b is provided. Yes. That is, in the right-handed game state, by playing a pachinko ball in the second ball flow down area 21b and playing a game, a lot of profits compared to the case of playing a game by hitting a pachinko ball in the first ball flow down area 21a ( For example, it is a gaming state in which the player can win a prize at the second start winning part 28 or a prize at the second special prize part 36) triggered by entering the gate part 43. The right-handed display unit 59 is composed of one LED lamp. The right-handed display unit 59 can be turned on to notify the right-handed gaming state, and the right-handed display unit 59 can be turned off to notify that the player is not in the right-handed gaming state. Further, the right-handed display portion 59 is turned on at the same time when the right-handed gaming state is entered, and is turned off at the same time as the right-handed gaming state is finished. Further, during the right-handed gaming state, the right-handed display portion 59 is continuously lit. In the embodiment, the right-handed display unit 59 is turned on when the symbol per symbol is confirmed and stopped in the first or second special symbol display unit 50A, 50B and the hit game is started. The main control to turn off the right-handed display unit 59 by satisfying the end condition of the variable state with progress (specifically, the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of a predetermined number of variations is performed after the winning game). The CPU 60a controls the light emission of the right-handed display unit 59.

  Here, the display area of the game information display unit M is set to be extremely small as compared with the display area of effects and the like executed by the effect display unit 17, and various effects executed by the effect display unit 17. It is difficult for a player who is paying attention to the information displayed on the game information display section M to be easily recognized. In addition, each display part 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 59 etc. of the said game information display part M is individually controllable if it can display or alert | report corresponding information. A light-emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs, or a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, or other display means can be employed.

(About the production display unit 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the effect display unit 17 has three symbol rows, left symbol row L, middle symbol row C, and right symbol row R, which can display the decorative drawing in a variable manner. The decorative drawing of each of the symbol rows L, C, and R starts to fluctuate in response to winning in the first starting winning port 27a or the second starting winning port 28a. In the effect display unit 17 of the embodiment, an effective stop position where one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect is set, and each symbol row L, C, R is effectively stopped by the symbol variation effect. A symbol combination of decorations that are fixedly stopped and displayed on a stop symbol effective line that combines positions is derived. That is, one stop symbol effective line is set in the effect display unit 17 of the embodiment. Further, the effect display unit 17 uses a winning condition (specifically, a ball detection by the starting winning detection sensors 31 and 32) at the start winning ports 27a and 28a as a starting condition, and the symbol variation effect is triggered when the starting condition is satisfied. Is configured to run.

  In addition, in the effect display unit 17, before the symbol variation effect is finished, the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop position of each symbol row L, C, R, and each symbol row L, C, R is displayed. When the decorative drawing 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 positions are changing in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows L, C, and R. The “determined stop” in the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position in the symbol rows L, C, and R for a predetermined special figure changing interval time. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position in each of the symbol rows L, C, R is not continuously stopped for the special drawing variation interval time. . 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 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 effect display unit 17, the first special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation production related to the first special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative drawing are displayed in a fixed stop display. Is done. Similarly, in the 2nd special figure display part 50B and the effect display part 17, the 2nd special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect regarding the 2nd special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decorative drawing are displayed on the fixed stop. 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. The first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c is held and stored.

  In the effect display unit 17 according to the embodiment, 10 kinds of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic decoration drawings in each of the symbol rows L, C, and R, and each of the basic decoration drawings is set as the basic decoration drawing. The symbol rows L, C, and R are sequentially displayed in a variable manner. In the embodiment, in the middle symbol row C, “J” is set as a special ornament drawing (special symbol) in addition to the ten basic ornament drawings. 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.

  And the decorative drawing of each symbol row L, C, R displayed at the effective stop position (stop symbol effective line) of each symbol row L, C, R in the effect display unit 17 is a winning symbol combination. In this case, it is possible to grasp that a winning game is given. Here, in the embodiment, as a symbol combination per special symbol, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is confirmed and displayed at the effective stop position of each symbol row is set. Yes. The combination of decorative symbols that can recognize the special symbol becomes a special symbol display displayed on the effect display unit 17, and after the symbol variation effect is finished, the second special prize winning unit 36 is opened under an opening / closing operation condition advantageous to the player. A game is awarded for opening and closing. On the other hand, if even one of the symbols in all rows displayed in a definite stop position at the effective stop position of the effect display unit 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) Therefore, it can be recognized that, in principle, the game is “out of play” where no winning game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize the detachment becomes the detachment display of the effect display unit 17.

  Further, in the symbol variation effect, the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol row (in the embodiment, the left symbol row L and the right symbol row R) among a plurality of symbol rows, and the remaining symbol rows (implemented) In the example, the middle symbol row C) is displayed in a variably displayed state (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 L and the right symbol row R. In addition, “↓” indicates that it is changing. In addition, the decorations of the specific symbol rows (left symbol row L and right symbol row R) that form the reach display are temporarily stopped, and the decoration symbols are stopped in the remaining symbol rows (middle symbol row C). After the display (temporary stop display), the decorations of all the symbol sequences are displayed in a fixed stop display.

  The effect display unit 17 displays a symbol combination of decorations corresponding to the displayed special figure as a result of the special figure variation display on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B. That is, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display part 50A and the second special figure display part 50B and the symbol combination of the decorative picture displayed on the effect display part 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 each of the symbol rows L, C, and R of the effect display unit 17. It is like that. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration figure with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration figure is selected from among the symbol combinations by a plurality of decoration figures for one special symbol. Yes.

(About probabilistic state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the winning game ends. Here, as a 1st privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said special prize opening 33a, 36a is a state which increases compared with the state where the said 1st privilege game state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning openings 33a and 36a can be increased by changing the probability of winning the determination 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.

  Probability change function is determined per special figure after the winning game is completed, provided that the type of special figure (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) displayed in the fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation (specific symbol). This is a function for giving a probability change state in which the probability of hitting determination result (hit probability) varies from a low probability (2521/65536 in the embodiment) to a high probability (2522/65536 in the embodiment). Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. A special figure to which a probability variation state is assigned after the winning game is a probability variation, and a special figure to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability that the determination per special figure will be a hit determination result fluctuates with high probability, and the winning game is likely to occur, so the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, Players are playing games with the expectation that they will be probable. In the embodiment, in the case of a winning game to which a probability variation state is given, the probability variation state is continuously given until the predetermined number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) is executed after the winning game is finished. Is done. In the embodiment, after the winning game is finished, the probability variation state is continuously given until 65 symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) are executed. The period during which the probability variation state is given is not limited to the above. For example, it is possible to continue to give a certain probability state after the probability variation state is given until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and to shift to the non-probability variation state on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The probability variation state may be continuously given until the winning game is generated. Also, whether to shift to the uncertain change state every time the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is determined based on a random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning part (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.

  Here, as described later, when the probability variation state is given after the winning game is finished, “1” is set to the probability variation flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the probability variation state is not imparted. The probability variation flag is set to “0”. The probability variation count is set in a probability variation count counter set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the value of the counter is decremented by 1 for each symbol variation effect (for each special diagram variation display), and is set to “0”. When it becomes, the probability variation flag is set to “0”.

(About variable state)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the winning game ends. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said 2nd start winning opening 28a increases compared with the state (1st game state) where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. It is easy to win (becomes easy to win). 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 29 that opens the second start winning opening 28a, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 28a can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the start opening / closing member 29 for opening the second start winning opening 28a for one time per figure, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the starting opening / closing member 29. This can be realized by increasing the number of times the start opening / closing member 29 is opened, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the second privilege gaming state is referred to as a shortened state, and the shortened state in the embodiment is set by combining the above (1) to (3). In addition, a state where the variable state is not assigned is referred to as a non-variable state. That is, the variable state of the embodiment is a specific gaming state in which the second start winning portion 28 is opened and closed under an opening / closing control condition advantageous to the player.

  In the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the universal map display performed in the general map display unit 55 in the non-variable state is set to 2000 ms, and the variable time of the general map variable display performed in the universal map display unit 55 in the variable state is set. The time is set to 240 ms, which is shorter than the non-changeable state, and the change time of the normal figure change display performed in the normal view display section 55 is shortened with the provision of the changeover state. In addition, the probability per universal figure in the non-variable state is set to a low probability (in the embodiment, 1/65536), and the probability per universal figure in the variable state is set to a high probability (in the embodiment, 65535/65536). It is set, and the probability per universal figure varies from a low probability to a high probability with the provision of the variable state. Note that, in the embodiment, the interval between the normal map being displayed in a fixed stop state and the next normal map change (the normal map change interval) is set to 500 ms.

  Further, in the state in which the variable state is applied, the start opening / closing member 29 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from the state in which the variable state is not applied. Specifically, in a state in which the variable state is not given, when the symbol change is displayed with the symbol 1 per symbol in the general symbol variation display (in the case of the symbol per symbol), a predetermined time after the start opening / closing member 29 is opened. The opening / closing member 29 is maintained once until the elapse of (300 ms in the embodiment), and the start opening / closing member 29 is turned on when the winning symbol 2 is selected per symbol in the normal symbol variation display (in the case of the normal symbol). An opening operation for maintaining the opening state is performed once until a predetermined time (320 ms in the embodiment) elapses after the opening. On the other hand, in the state in which the variable state is given, the start opening / closing member 29 is opened when winning in the symbol 1 per universal symbol and symbol 2 per universal symbol in the normal symbol variation display (in the case of per universal symbol). Until the predetermined time elapses, the opening operation for maintaining the opening state is performed three times. In the embodiment, when the variable state is given and the symbol 1 is won per common figure, the first opening time is 1520 ms, the second opening time is 1780 ms, and the third opening time is 2040 ms. However, each opening time when winning with symbol 2 per common figure is set to 1780 ms in common. That is, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the start opening / closing member 29 is longer than the state where the variable state is not given, and it is set so as to operate favorably for the player. Yes. In addition, the maximum number of winnings (10 in the embodiment) that allows winning to the second starting winning port 28a per one time is set, and the number of winnings after the start opening / closing member 29 is opened. When the maximum number of winnings (closing condition) is reached, the start opening / closing member 29 is closed.

  In the embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not the variable state is given after the game according to the game state at the time of winning the special figure determination and the type of special figure (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2). Has been. In other words, as a grant condition for granting a variable state (specific game state), the combination of the game state and the type of symbol per special figure (per game) at the time of winning the judgment per special figure is a symbol per special figure (per game) It is determined every time, and when one of the granting conditions is satisfied, the variable state is given after the winning game. That is, it is configured such that the number of times of change (number of times of change) as an application period for applying the change state is determined for each application condition of the change state that is established. In addition, the combination of the game state and the symbols per special figure (per game), and the number of times of change for each grant condition will be described in relation to the description of the per game described later. .

  Here, as described later, when the variable state is given after the end of the hit game, “1” is set to the variable flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c and the variable state is given. If not, the variable flag is set to “0”. Further, the number of times of change is set in a change number of times counter set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the value of the counter is decremented by 1 for each symbol change effect (for each special figure change display). "", The variable flag is set to "0".

(About per game)
Next, the winning game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The winning game is given as a result of the special symbol variation display after the special symbol per symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display unit 50A or the second special symbol display unit 50B (after completion of the symbol variation effect). The special opening / closing members 34 and 37 of the special winning portions 33 and 36 are opened and closed according to the type of winning game (design per special figure) selected. That is, the winning game is started after the special symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special symbol variation display, and is performed after the opening effect indicating the start of the winning game and after the opening effect is finished. The game is composed of a round game that is repeated by a specified number of rounds (two rounds in the embodiment) with an interval time between rounds, and an ending effect indicating the end of the winning game. One round game ends when a specified number (for example, eight) of pachinko balls win in the special winning openings 33a, 36a or when a specified time (round game time) has passed since the start of each round game. To do. The special opening / closing members 34 and 37 are held in a closed state during the interval time between rounds.

  Here, the opening operation of the special opening / closing members 34, 37 of the special winning portions 33, 36 in each round game of the winning game is performed continuously at a predetermined launch interval (0.6 seconds in the embodiment). In a fired condition, in a single opening operation (operation from opening to closing), a long-time opening operation in which the specified number of pachinko balls determined for a round game continue to open for a time that can be won, and the The special opening / closing members 34 and 37 may be configured by any one of the short-time opening operations in which the opening time of the special opening and closing members 34 and 37 is set shorter than the long-time opening operation, or by appropriately combining the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation. Can do. The short-time release operation is set to a time (for example, 40 milliseconds) in which the winning of the pachinko ball is substantially impossible in one release operation under the condition that the pachinko ball is continuously fired at a predetermined launch interval. Or, even if it is the opening time in which the pachinko balls can win, the predetermined number of pachinko balls can be set to a time (for example, 1 second) that is virtually impossible. In the embodiment, each round game is set to perform only a long time opening operation or a short time opening operation. It is also possible to set the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation to be performed a plurality of times in one round game.

(About the types of hit games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when winning per special figure determination is won, one winning game is determined from a plurality of types of winning games having different values to be given to the player, and the determination is made. A winning game is awarded. Here, of the multiple types of winning games, which winning game is given depends on the type of special symbol (Special Fig. 1 and Special Fig. 2) determined when winning the special symbol judgment. Is to be determined based on. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of special symbols that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D, symbol E, symbol F, symbol G, symbol. H and symbols I are classified into nine groups, and a winning game according to the symbols per special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A is displayed. Similarly, in the embodiment, special figure 2 as 100 kinds of special symbols that can be displayed on second special symbol display unit 50B is symbol a, symbol b, symbol c, symbol d, symbol e, symbol f, symbol. The game is classified into nine groups of g, symbol h, and symbol i, and a winning game is given according to the symbol per special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B. Here, Special Figure 1 as 100 types of special symbols is one type for symbol A, three types for symbol B, three types for symbol C, three types for symbol D, 17 types for symbol E, and symbol F for symbol F. There are 3 types, 20 types for symbol G, 25 types for symbol H, and 25 types for symbol I. In addition, special figure 2 as 100 kinds of special symbols is one type for symbol a, three types for symbol b, three types for symbol c, three types for symbol d, 17 types for symbol e, and three types for symbol f. There are 20 types, 20 types for symbol g, 25 types for symbol h, and 25 types for symbol i.

(About winning games based on the first special figure start hold information)
When the determination result of the special figure determination based on the first special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the first start winning opening 27a) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a It is set to determine one symbol per special symbol from among the symbols per special symbol. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), nine types of symbols (symbols) are based on the special symbol determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 27a. A symbol per special symbol is determined from A to I). In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the determination result of the special symbol determination based on the first special graphic start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol A as the special symbol is selected at a rate of 1%, and 3% Symbol B as a symbol per special symbol is selected at a rate, symbol C as a symbol per special symbol is selected at a rate of 3%, symbol D as a symbol per special symbol is selected at a rate of 3%, and 17% The symbol E as a symbol per special symbol is selected at a rate of 3%, the symbol F as a symbol per special symbol is selected at a rate of 3%, the symbol G as a symbol per special symbol is selected at a rate of 20%, 25 The symbol H determination value is assigned so that the symbol H as a symbol per special symbol is selected at a rate of%, and the symbol I as a symbol per special symbol is selected at a rate of 25%. In addition, the allocation ratio of the symbol per special figure mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this.

(About the common part of the first to ninth hit games)
Regarding the first to ninth winning games based on the first special figure start hold information shown in FIG. 3 (a), common portions will be described first, and different portions in each winning game will be described individually. The first winning game corresponding to the symbol A, the second winning game corresponding to the symbol B, the third winning game corresponding to the symbol C, the fourth winning game corresponding to the symbol D, the symbol A fifth winning game corresponding to E, a sixth winning game corresponding to the symbol F, a seventh winning game corresponding to the symbol G, an eighth winning game corresponding to the symbol H, and the symbol I When the main control CPU 60a determines the first to ninth winning games, the corresponding ninth winning game is given a probable state and a variable state after the first to ninth winning games are finished. It is set as a hit game that may be In the embodiment, the first to ninth winning games are game states (non-probability change state, probability change state, non-change state) when the first to ninth win games (symbol A to symbol I) are determined. 65, the probability variation state is set to be given regardless of the variation state.

  The first to ninth winning games in the embodiment are the gaming states (non-probability changing state, probability changing state, non-changing state) at the time when the first to ninth winning games (symbol A to symbol I) are determined. Regardless of the state or the variable state, the first special winning opening 33a of the first special winning portion 33 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the first to ninth winning games are winning games in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “8”. . In the first to ninth winning games, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of the first round game. In the first round game, the first special opening / closing member 34 is set. Is open for a maximum of “0.04 (seconds)” (short-time release) and “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time for the second round game, In the second round game, the first special opening / closing member 34 is opened (long-time opening operation) for a maximum of “25.0 (seconds)”. That is, the round game time (0.04 (seconds)) of the first round in the first to ninth winning games is the number of pachinko balls to be won in the first special prize opening 33a in one round game. The time is set so that the maximum number of winnings is not met. The interval time between rounds in the first to ninth winning games is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In addition, as described later, the first to ninth winning games are provided with a variable state grant period (variable) that can be granted according to the gaming state (whether or not it is a variable state) at the time of determination per special figure. (Short number of times) is defined as any one of a plurality of periods (0, 1, 5, 65 in the embodiment), and the advantage associated with the provision of the variable state varies depending on the established grant condition. It is configured. In other words, when the variable state is given in response to winning in the first start winning part 27, the granting period of the variable state is different depending on the grant condition established for each winning game.

(About the first hit game)
The first winning game corresponding to the symbol A is changed after the first winning game regardless of the gaming state (the non-variable state and the variable state) when the symbol A (first winning game) is determined. It is set so that the short state is given. That is, the determination that the symbol A (first winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the gaming state is the non-variable state or the variable state is set as the variable condition granting condition. The grant period (number of times of change) given along with the establishment of the condition is set to 65 times. In addition, the opening effect time in which the opening effect in the first winning game is executed and the ending effect time in which the ending effect is executed are the game state (non-variable) at the time when the pattern A (first winning game) is determined. It is set differently depending on the state and the variable state. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol A (first winning game) is determined is the non-changeable state, “3.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and the ending effect “35.0 (seconds)” is set as the time. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol A (first winning game) is determined is the variable state, “8.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “ 5.0 (seconds) "is set.

(About the second and third winning games)
The second and third winning games corresponding to the symbol B and the symbol C are the variable states given when the symbol B (second winning game) and the symbol C (third winning game) are determined. The grant period is set to be different depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) at the time when symbol B (second winning game) and symbol C (third winning game) are determined. Yes. Specifically, it is determined that one of the symbol B (second winning game) and the symbol C (third winning game) is determined in accordance with the special symbol determination performed when the gaming state is not changed. It is set as a short state grant condition, and 25 times is set as a grant state grant period (number of times of change) given when the grant condition is satisfied. In addition, it is determined that either symbol B (second winning game) or symbol C (third winning game) is determined in accordance with the special symbol determination performed when the gaming state is variable. 65 times is set as the granting period (number of times of change) of the variable state that is set as the grant condition and is given when the grant condition is satisfied.

  In addition, the opening effect time in which the opening effects in the second and third winning games are executed and the ending effect time in which the ending effects are executed are symbol B (second winning game) and symbol C (third winning game). It is set to be different depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) at the time when the game is determined. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol B (second winning game) and the symbol C (third winning game) are determined is the non-changeable state, the opening effect time is “3.0. (Seconds) "is set, and" 35.0 (seconds) "is set as the ending effect time. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol B (second winning game) and the symbol C (third winning game) are determined is the variable state, the opening effect time is “8.0 (seconds)”. "Is set, and" 5.0 (seconds) "is set as the ending effect time.

(About the 4th hit game)
The fourth winning game corresponding to the symbol D is determined by the symbol D (fourth winning game) for the granting period of the variable state given when the symbol D (fourth winning game) is determined. It is set differently depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) at the time of being played. Specifically, the determination that the symbol D (the fourth winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the game state is in the non-variable state is set as the variable condition grant condition. 25 is set as an application period (number of times of change) of the variable state that is provided with establishment. In addition, the determination that the symbol D (the fourth winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed in the game state in the variable state is set as the variable state grant condition, and as the grant condition is satisfied 65 is set as the application period (number of times of change) of the change state to be applied.

  In addition, the opening effect time in which the opening effect in the fourth winning game is executed and the ending effect time in which the ending effect is executed are the game state (non-changed) when the symbol D (fourth winning game) is determined. It is set to be different according to the short state and the short state. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol D (the fourth winning game) is determined is the non-changeable state, “3.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and the ending effect is set. “5.0 (seconds)” is set as the time. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol D (the fourth winning game) is determined is the variable state, “8.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “ 5.0 (seconds) "is set. That is, the fourth winning game is determined as the winning game among the second to fourth winning games in which 25 times are set as the number of times of change when winning per special figure in the non-changeable state. When the game state at the time is the non-changeable state, the ending effect time is set as the shortest hit game. In other words, the second and third winning games are the winning games among the second to fourth winning games in which 25 times are set as the number of times of change when the winning is made per special figure in the non-changed state. When the game state at the time when is determined is the non-variable state, the ending effect time is set as the longest winning game.

(About the fifth hit game)
The fifth winning game corresponding to the symbol E is determined by the symbol E (the fifth winning game) for the granting period of the variable state given when the symbol E (the fifth winning game) is determined. It is set differently depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) at the time of being played. Specifically, the determination that the symbol E (fifth winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the gaming state is the non-variable state is set as the variable condition granting condition. Five times are set as an application period (number of times of change) of the variable state that is provided with establishment. In addition, the determination that the symbol E (the fifth winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination that is performed when the gaming state is in the variable state is set as the variable condition grant condition, and as the grant condition is satisfied 65 is set as the application period (number of times of change) of the change state to be applied.

  In addition, the opening effect time in which the opening effect in the fifth winning game is executed and the ending effect time in which the ending effect is executed are the game state (non-changed) when the symbol E (fifth winning game) is determined. It is set to be different according to the short state and the short state. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the fifth winning game) is determined is the non-changeable state, “3.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and the ending effect is set. “35.0 (seconds)” is set as the time. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the fifth winning game) is determined is a variable state, “8.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “ 5.0 (seconds) "is set.

(About the 6th hit game)
The sixth winning game corresponding to the symbol F is determined by the symbol F (six winning game) for the granting period of the variable state given when the symbol F (six winning game) is determined. It is set differently depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) at the time of being played. Specifically, the determination that the symbol F (sixth winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the gaming state is the non-changing state is set as the changing condition granting condition. Five times are set as an application period (number of times of change) of the variable state that is provided with establishment. In addition, it is set as a condition for granting the variable state that the symbol F (sixth hit game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the game state is in the variable state. 65 is set as the application period (number of times of change) of the change state to be applied.

  In addition, the opening effect time in which the opening effect in the sixth winning game is executed and the ending effect time in which the ending effect is executed are the game state (non-changed) when the symbol F (six winning game) is determined. It is set to be different according to the short state and the short state. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol F (sixth winning game) is determined is the non-changeable state, “3.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and the ending effect “5.0 (seconds)” is set as the time. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol F (sixth winning game) is determined is a variable state, “8.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “ 5.0 (seconds) "is set.

(About 7th per game)
The seventh winning game corresponding to the symbol G is determined by the symbol G (seventh winning game) for the granting period of the variable state given when the symbol G (seventh winning game) is determined. It is set differently depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) at the time of being played. Specifically, the determination that the symbol G (seventh winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the gaming state is the non-changing state is set as the changing condition granting condition. One is set as the granting period (number of times of alteration) of the variable state given with establishment. In addition, the determination that the symbol G (seventh winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the gaming state is in the variable state is set as the variable state granting condition. 65 is set as the application period (number of times of change) of the change state to be applied.

  In addition, the opening effect time in which the opening effect in the seventh winning game is executed and the ending effect time in which the ending effect is executed are the game state (non-changed) when the symbol G (seventh winning game) is determined. It is set differently according to the short state and the short state. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol G (seventh winning game) is determined is the non-changeable state, “3.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and the ending effect “5.0 (seconds)” is set as the time. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol G (seventh winning game) is determined is a variable state, “8.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “ 5.0 (seconds) "is set.

(About the 8th hit game)
The eighth winning game corresponding to the symbol H is determined by the symbol H (eighth winning game) for the granting period of the variable state given when the symbol H (eighth winning game) is determined. It is set differently depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) at the time of being played. Specifically, the determination that the symbol H (eighth winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the gaming state is the non-changing state is set as the changing condition granting condition. 0 is set as an application period (number of times of change) of the change state that is provided with establishment. In addition, the determination that the symbol H (eighth winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the gaming state is in the variable state is set as the variable state granting condition. 65 is set as the application period (number of times of change) of the change state to be applied. That is, the eighth winning game is set as a winning game that does not give the variable state when the gaming state at the time when the eighth winning game is determined is the non-variable state.

  In addition, the opening effect time in which the opening effect in the eighth winning game is executed and the ending effect time in which the ending effect is executed are the game state (non-changed) when the symbol H (the eighth winning game) is determined. It is set to be different according to the short state and the short state. Specifically, if the game state at the time when the symbol H (eighth winning game) is determined is the non-changeable state, “3.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and the ending effect “35.0 (seconds)” is set as the time. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol H (eighth winning game) is determined is a variable state, “8.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “ 5.0 (seconds) "is set.

(About the 9th hit game)
The ninth winning game corresponding to the symbol I is determined by the symbol I (the ninth winning game) for the granting period of the variable state given when the symbol I (the ninth winning game) is determined. It is set differently depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) at the time of being played. Specifically, specifically, the determination that the symbol I (the ninth winning game) is determined in accordance with the determination of the special figure performed when the gaming state is in the non-changing state is set as a condition for giving the changing state, 0 is set as the granting period (number of times of alteration) of the variable state that is provided when the provision condition is satisfied. In addition, it is set as a variable condition grant condition that the symbol I (the ninth hit game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the game state is the variable state. 65 is set as the application period (number of times of change) of the change state to be applied. That is, the ninth winning game is a winning game that does not give a variable state when the game state at the time when the ninth winning game is determined is the non-variable state, similarly to the eighth winning game. Is set as

  In addition, the opening effect time in which the opening effect in the ninth winning game is executed and the ending effect time in which the ending effect is executed are the game state (non-changed) when the symbol I (the ninth winning game) is determined. It is set to be different according to the short state and the short state. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol I (the ninth winning game) is determined is the non-changeable state, “5.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and the ending effect “5.0 (seconds)” is set as the time. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol I (the ninth winning game) is determined is the variable state, “8.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “ 5.0 (seconds) "is set.

(About winning games based on the 2nd special figure start hold information)
When the determination result of the special figure determination based on the second special figure start suspension information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 28a) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a has a plurality of predetermined types. It is set to determine one symbol per special symbol from among the symbols per special symbol. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), nine types of symbols (symbols) are based on the special symbol determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning port 28a. A symbol per special symbol is determined from a to symbol i). In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the determination result of the special symbol determination based on the second special graphic start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol a as the special symbol is selected at a rate of 1%, and 3% The symbol b as a symbol per special symbol is selected at a rate, the symbol c as a symbol per special symbol is selected at a rate of 3%, the symbol d as a symbol per special symbol is selected at a rate of 3%, and 17% The symbol e as the symbol per special symbol is selected at the rate of 3%, the symbol f as the symbol per special symbol is selected at the rate of 3%, the symbol g as the symbol per special symbol is selected at the rate of 20%, 25 The symbol h determination symbol is assigned so that the symbol h as a symbol per symbol is selected at a rate of%, and the symbol i as a symbol per symbol is selected at a rate of 25%. In addition, the allocation ratio of the symbol per special figure mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this.

(About common parts of 10th to 18th win games)
Regarding the tenth win game to the eighteenth win game based on the second special figure start hold information shown in FIG. 3 (b), the common parts will be described first, and the different parts in each win game will be described individually. The tenth winning game corresponding to the symbol a, the eleventh winning game corresponding to the symbol b, the twelfth winning game corresponding to the symbol c, the thirteenth winning game corresponding to the symbol d, and the symbol a 14th winning game corresponding to e, a 15th winning game corresponding to the symbol f, a 16th winning game corresponding to the symbol g, a 17th winning game corresponding to the symbol h, and the symbol i When the main control CPU 60a determines the tenth to eighteenth winning games, the corresponding eighteenth winning game is given a probabilistic state and a variable state after the tenth to eighteenth winning games are finished. It is set as a hit game that may be In the embodiment, the tenth to eighteenth winning games are game states (non-probability change state, probability change state, non-change state) when the tenth to eighteenth win games (symbol a to symbol i) are determined. 65, the probability variation state is set to be given regardless of the variation state.

  The tenth to eighteenth win games in the embodiment are the game states (non-probability change state, probability change state, non-change time) when the tenth to eighteenth win games (symbol a to symbol i) are determined. Regardless of the state or the variable state, the second special winning opening 36a of the second special winning portion 36 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the tenth to eighteenth winning games are winning games in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “8”. . In the tenth to eighteenth winning games, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of each round game, and the second special opening / closing member 37 is set to “25. 0 (seconds) "is opened (long-time opening). In addition, the interval time between rounds in the tenth to eighteenth winning games is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In addition, as will be described later, the tenth to eighteenth winning games may be given a change state (change state) that can be given according to the game state (whether or not it is a change state) at the time when the special figure determination is performed. (Short number of times) is defined as any one of a plurality of periods (0, 1, 5, 65 in the embodiment), and the advantage associated with the provision of the variable state varies depending on the established grant condition. It is configured. In other words, when the variable state is given in response to a winning at the second start winning part 28, the granting period of the variable state varies depending on the grant condition established for each winning game.

(About 10th hit game)
The tenth winning game corresponding to the symbol a is changed after the tenth winning game regardless of the gaming state (the non-variable state and the variable state) when the symbol a (the tenth winning game) is determined. It is set so that the short state is given. That is, the determination that the symbol a (the tenth winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the game state is the non-change state or the change state is set as the change condition grant condition. The grant period (number of times of change) given along with the establishment of the condition is set to 65 times. In addition, the opening effect time in which the opening effect in the tenth winning game is executed and the ending effect time in which the ending effect is executed are the game state (non-variable) when the symbol a (the tenth winning game) is determined. It is set differently depending on the state and the variable state. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol a (the tenth winning game) is determined is the non-changeable state, “5.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and the ending effect “35.0 (seconds)” is set as the time. Also, when the game state at the time when the symbol a (the tenth winning game) is determined is the variable state, “1.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “ 5.0 (seconds) "is set.

(About 11th and 12th win games)
The eleventh and twelfth winning games corresponding to the symbols b and c are the variable states given when the symbol b (the eleventh winning game) and the symbol c (the twelfth winning game) are determined. The grant period is set to be different depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) when the symbol b (the eleventh winning game) and the symbol c (the twelfth winning game) are determined. Yes. Specifically, it is determined that one of the symbols b (11th winning game) and c (12th winning game) is determined in accordance with the special symbol determination performed in the non-variable game state. It is set as a short state grant condition, and 25 times is set as a grant state grant period (number of times of change) given when the grant condition is satisfied. In addition, it is determined that either symbol b (eleventh winning game) or symbol c (twelfth winning game) is determined in accordance with the special symbol determination performed when the gaming state is in the variable state. 65 times is set as the granting period (number of times of change) of the variable state that is set as the grant condition and is given when the grant condition is satisfied.

  In addition, the opening effect time in which the opening effects in the eleventh and twelfth winning games are executed and the ending effect time in which the ending effects are executed are symbol b (11th winning game) and symbol c (12th winning game). It is set to be different depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) at the time when the game is determined. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol b (the eleventh winning game) and the symbol c (the twelfth winning game) are determined is the non-changeable state, the opening effect time is “5.0. (Seconds) "is set, and" 35.0 (seconds) "is set as the ending effect time. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol b (the eleventh winning game) and the symbol c (the twelfth winning game) are determined is the variable state, the opening effect time is “1.0 (seconds)”. "Is set, and" 5.0 (seconds) "is set as the ending effect time.

(About the 13th hit game)
The thirteenth winning game corresponding to the symbol d is determined by the symbol d (the thirteenth winning game) for the granting period of the variable state given when the symbol d (the thirteenth winning game) is determined. It is set differently depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) at the time of being played. Specifically, the determination that the symbol d (the thirteenth winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the gaming state is the non-changing state is set as the changing condition granting condition. 25 is set as an application period (number of times of change) of the variable state that is provided with establishment. In addition, the determination that the symbol d (the thirteenth winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the game state is in the variable state is set as the variable state grant condition, and as the grant condition is satisfied 65 is set as the application period (number of times of change) of the change state to be applied.

  In addition, the opening effect time in which the opening effect in the thirteenth winning game is executed and the ending effect time in which the ending effect is executed are the game state (not changed) when the symbol d (the thirteenth winning game) is determined. It is set to be different according to the short state and the short state. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol d (the 13th winning game) is determined is an unchangeable state, “1.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and the ending effect is set. “5.0 (seconds)” is set as the time. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol d (the 13th winning game) is determined is the variable state, “1.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “ 5.0 (seconds) "is set.

(About the 14th hit game)
The 14th winning game corresponding to the symbol e is determined by the symbol e (the 14th winning game) for the grant period of the variable state given when the symbol e (the 14th winning game) is determined. It is set differently depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) at the time of being played. Specifically, the determination that the symbol e (14th hit game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed in the non-changed gaming state is set as the changing condition granting condition. Five times are set as an application period (number of times of change) of the variable state that is provided with establishment. In addition, the determination that the symbol e (the 14th winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination that is performed when the gaming state is in the variable state is set as the variable state granting condition. 65 is set as the application period (number of times of change) of the change state to be applied.

  In addition, the opening effect time in which the opening effect in the 14th winning game is executed and the ending effect time in which the ending effect is executed are the game state (non-changed) when the symbol e (the 14th winning game) is determined. It is set to be different according to the short state and the short state. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol e (14th winning game) is determined is the non-changeable state, “5.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and the ending effect “35.0 (seconds)” is set as the time. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol e (14th winning game) is determined is a variable state, “1.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “ 5.0 (seconds) "is set.

(About 15th per game)
The fifteenth winning game corresponding to the symbol f is determined by the symbol f (fifteenth winning game) for the grant period of the variable state given when the symbol f (fifteenth winning game) is determined. It is set differently depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) at the time of being played. Specifically, the determination that the symbol f (fifteenth winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the gaming state is the non-variable state is set as the variable condition granting condition. Five times are set as an application period (number of times of change) of the variable state that is provided with establishment. In addition, the determination that the symbol f (the 15th winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the gaming state is in the variable state is set as the variable state granting condition, and with the establishment of the granting condition 65 is set as the application period (number of times of change) of the change state to be applied.

  In addition, the opening effect time in which the opening effect in the fifteenth winning game is executed and the ending effect time in which the ending effect is executed are the game state (non-changed) when the symbol f (the fifteenth winning game) is determined. It is set to be different according to the short state and the short state. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol f (the 15th winning game) is determined is an unchangeable state, “1.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and the ending effect is set. “5.0 (seconds)” is set as the time. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol f (the 15th winning game) is determined is a variable state, “1.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “ 5.0 (seconds) "is set.

(About 16th hit game)
The sixteenth winning game corresponding to the symbol g is determined by the symbol g (the sixteenth winning game) for the granting period of the variable state given when the symbol g (the sixteenth winning game) is determined. It is set differently depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) at the time of being played. Specifically, the determination that the symbol g (the 16th winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the gaming state is the non-changing state is set as the changing condition granting condition. One is set as the granting period (number of times of alteration) of the variable state given with establishment. Also, the determination that the symbol g (the 16th winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the gaming state is in the variable state is set as the variable state granting condition, and with the establishment of the granting condition 65 is set as the application period (number of times of change) of the change state to be applied.

  In addition, the opening effect time in which the opening effect in the 16th winning game is executed and the ending effect time in which the ending effect is executed are the game state (non-changed) when the symbol g (the 16th winning game) is determined. It is set to be different according to the short state and the short state. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol g (the 16th winning game) is determined is an unchangeable state, “1.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and the ending effect is set. “5.0 (seconds)” is set as the time. Also, when the game state at the time when the symbol g (the 16th winning game) is determined is the variable state, “1.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “ 5.0 (seconds) "is set.

(About the 17th hit game)
The 17th winning game corresponding to the symbol h is determined by the symbol h (the 17th winning game) for the granting period of the variable state given when the symbol h (the 17th winning game) is determined. It is set differently depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) at the time of being played. Specifically, the determination that the symbol h (the 17th winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the gaming state is the non-changing state is set as the changing condition granting condition. 0 is set as an application period (number of times of change) of the change state that is provided with establishment. In addition, the determination that the symbol h (the 17th winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination that is performed when the gaming state is in the variable state is set as the variable state granting condition. 65 is set as the application period (number of times of change) of the change state to be applied. That is, the seventeenth winning game is set as a winning game that does not give the variable state when the gaming state at the time when the seventeenth winning game is determined is the non-variable state.

  In addition, the opening effect time in which the opening effect in the 17th winning game is executed and the ending effect time in which the ending effect is executed are the game state (not changed) when the symbol h (the 17th winning game) is determined. It is set to be different according to the short state and the short state. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol h (the 17th winning game) is determined is the non-changeable state, “5.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and the ending effect “35.0 (seconds)” is set as the time. Also, when the game state at the time when the symbol h (the 17th winning game) is determined is the variable state, “1.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “ 5.0 (seconds) "is set.

(About the 18th hit game)
The 18th winning game corresponding to the symbol i is determined by the symbol i (18th winning game) for the granting period of the variable state given when the symbol i (18th winning game) is determined. It is set differently depending on the gaming state (non-variable state and variable state) at the time of being played. Specifically, the determination that the symbol i (the 18th winning game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the gaming state is the non-variable state is set as the variable condition granting condition. 0 is set as an application period (number of times of change) of the change state that is provided with establishment. In addition, it is set as a condition for granting the variable state that the symbol i (the 18th hit game) is determined in accordance with the special figure determination performed when the game state is the variable state. 65 is set as the application period (number of times of change) of the change state to be applied. That is, the 18th winning game is a winning game that does not give a variable state when the gaming state at the time when the 18th winning game is determined is the non-variable state, like the seventeenth winning game. Is set as

  In addition, the opening effect time at which the opening effect in the 18th winning game is executed and the ending effect time at which the ending effect is executed are the game state (non-changed) when the symbol i (18th win game) is determined. It is set to be different according to the short state and the short state. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the symbol i (the 18th winning game) is determined is the non-changeable state, “5.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and the ending effect “5.0 (seconds)” is set as the time. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol i (the 18th winning game) is determined is a variable state, “1.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “ 5.0 (seconds) "is set.

  As described above, the tenth to eighteenth winning games based on the second special figure start holding information can be obtained compared to the first to ninth winning games based on the first special figure start holding information. It is set as a per game that is advantageous in terms of number (large profits that can be earned). Accordingly, in the variable state in which the chance of winning the pachinko ball to the second start winning portion 28 is improved, the pachinko ball is easier to win to the second start winning portion 28 than the left-handed game form. By playing a game, the profits that the player can obtain increase. On the other hand, in the non-variable state where the chance of winning the pachinko ball to the second start winning portion 28 is low, the left-handed game configuration in which the pachinko ball is more likely to win the first start winning portion 27 than the right-handed game configuration. By playing a game, the profits that the player can earn increase. That is, in the pachinko machine according to the embodiment, the player selects either the left-handed game form or the right-handed game form according to whether the game state is the non-changed state or the changed state. By actively switching, the winning part where the pachinko ball can win can be switched. Further, by providing the first special winning portion 33 in the first ball falling area 21a and providing the second special winning portion 36 in the second ball falling area 21b, the player can select the winning game according to the type of winning game to be given. By actively switching the operation handle 16, the pachinko ball can be awarded to the special winning portions 33 and 36.

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a main control board (main control means) 60 that controls the pachinko machine 10 as a whole and outputs a control signal, and a control signal from the main control board 60. And sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 for controlling each control object based on the above. 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 sent. The sub-control boards 65 and 70 are configured to output to the sub-control boards 65 and 70, and the sub-control boards 65 and 70 are configured to execute control related to effects based on a control signal from the main control board 60.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an effect control board 65 that controls overall game effects, a display control board 70 that controls display contents on the effect display unit 17, and the pachinko machine 10. Are provided with a lamp control board 72 that performs light emission control of light emission effecting means such as various lamp devices 18 and notification lamps 91, and a sound control board 73 that performs sound output control of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the presentation control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60, and the pachinko machine Various game effects (design variation effects, light emission effects, and sound effects) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, the display control board 70 displays a design variation effect such as a decoration (design) or background image displayed on the effect display unit 17 based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. Configured to control content. The lamp control board 72 also turns on / off timing of various light emission effect means (the lamp device 18 and the notification lamp 91) provided in the pachinko machine 10 based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. In addition, it controls light emission modes such as light emission intensity, light emission position, and light emission color. The sound control board 73 controls the timing of audio output from the various speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10, the output content, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. That is, the light emitters of the notification units 101, 102, and 103 included in the game form notification unit 100 described later are controlled to emit light by the lamp control board 72 based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65, The effect control CPU 65 a provided in the effect control board 65 functions as a notification control means for performing control processing related to notification by the game form notification unit 100.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 9, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU (game control processing means) 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c capable of writing / reading data necessary for processing is provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 31, 32, special winning detection sensors 39, 40, and gate sensors 42, 44 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a has first and second special figure display parts 50A and 50B, first and second special figure hold display parts 52 and 53, a general figure display part 55, a general figure hold display part 56, a round display. Each display unit 50A is connected to each display unit, such as the unit 57 and the right-handed display unit 59, based on the control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each detection sensor 31, 32, 42, 44. , 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 59 display control is executed. The main control CPU 60a is connected to solenoids 30, 35, 38 provided in the second start winning portion 28 and the special winning portions 33, 36, and based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. By driving each solenoid 30, 35, 38, the corresponding opening / closing members 29, 34, 37 are opened / closed. The main control CPU 60a drives and controls the special prize solenoids 35 and 38 so that the opening and closing members 34 and 37 are opened and closed according to the type of winning game, and opens the special opening and closing members 34 and 37 for a long time. The system is configured to execute a long-time opening control and a short-time opening control that causes the special opening / closing members 34 and 37 to open for a short time.

(About the winning information that accompanies the starting prize section)
The main control CPU 60a wins a pachinko ball to the first start winning portion 27 or the second start winning portion 28 (more specifically, the pachinko ball is detected by the first start winning detection sensor 31 or the second start winning detection sensor 32). ) Is set to acquire a random number for determination as winning information when the start condition is satisfied. Here, as random numbers for determination (winning information) acquired by the main control CPU 60a, various random numbers such as random numbers for determination per special figure, random numbers for special figure determination, and random numbers for special pattern variation pattern distribution are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. A determination random number corresponding to the timing at which the detection signals of the second start winning detection sensors 31, 32 are input to the main control CPU 60a is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Also, the winning information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning portion 27 or the second starting winning portion 28 is the corresponding first special figure start hold information and second special figure. The start hold information is temporarily stored and held in a predetermined start hold 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 start hold area to be stored in the order in which they are stored in the main control RAM 60c. When executing (variable display), the special control start suspension information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information is individually stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a reads either the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c, and executes the determination per special figure in the storage order. Has been.

  The special figure per-determination random number is a random number used in special figure per-judgment (hit determination) as to whether or not a win game (win game) is generated as a result of the special figure change display (design fluctuation effect). In this 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 determination random number is either a special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or a special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the determination per special figure. It is a random number used when making a decision. Here, in the embodiment, all 100 integer values from “0” to “99” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one type of special figure display indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 types of special figure display indicating winning per special figure. The special figure determining random number value specifies the special figure 1 displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B. It has become. That is, the special figure 1 that is fixedly stopped and 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 31, and the second starting prize is determined. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 32, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. That is, the special figure that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired when the first start winning detection sensor 31 is detected (the first start condition is satisfied). 1 is specified, and is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the second start winning detection sensor 32 (establishment of the second start condition). Special figure 2 is identified. Further, as described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the symbols per special figure are classified according to the type of the winning game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so that the special figure is identified. The type of winning game given after the end of the change display (design change effect) is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of winning game (winning game). In addition, as described above, there is a possibility that a probability variation state and a shortage state will be given after a hit game for each type of hit game, and whether the special figure determination random number will give a probability variation state and a shortage state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is a special figure fluctuation display executed between the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display and the final stop display (design fluctuation effect). And a random number used when determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns) for specifying the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect). In the embodiment, 251 kinds of integer values from “0” to “250” are set as random numbers for distributing the special figure variation pattern, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes.

  In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, the pachinko ball won in the first starting winning port 27a or the second starting winning port 28a for the special figure determination random number, the special figure determining random number, and the special figure variation pattern distribution random number. (Specifically, each random number stored temporarily in the main control RAM 60c at the same timing, triggered by the fact that the first start winning detection sensor 31 or the second start winning detection sensor 32 has detected a pachinko ball) The main control CPU 60a acquires the information. Each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 27a is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 28a. Are used in common, and the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers corresponding to the winning timings to the start winning ports 27a and 28a.

(About judgment values related to judgment per special figure)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a special figure determination value indicating that a special figure hit is generated as a result of the special figure change display (design fluctuation effect). The judgment value per special figure is a judgment value used for judging whether or not it is per special figure (judgment per special figure) using the random number for judgment per special figure, and “0” that the random number for judgment per special figure can take. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the determination value per special figure differs depending on whether or not the above-described probability variation state is given at the time of determination per special figure. Specifically, the number of determination values per special figure (2522 in the embodiment) set in the probability variation state is the number of determination values per special figure (2521 in the embodiment) set in the non-probability variation state. More). That is, by increasing the number of determination values per special figure in the probability variation state, big hits are likely to occur.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The special figure determination value is displayed on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B as a special figure symbol to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A when the result of the special figure determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the special figure per symbol to be confirmed and stopped and displayed using a special figure determining random number. In this embodiment, the special figure determination value is set to an integer value of “0” to “99” corresponding to the above-described 100 types of special figure determination random numbers. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are associated with each value individually.

  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 display. The determination value per universal figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not it is per universal figure (determination per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure, and “0” that can be taken as a random number for determination per universal figure. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described variable state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the variable speed state (65535 in the embodiment) is the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the non-variable state (example). Is set more than 1). In other words, by increasing the number of determination values per common map in the variable state, it is easy for the normal map to occur.

  Furthermore, the main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns) for specifying the fluctuation contents, and the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern. It is remembered. Here, the special figure variation pattern is a display content (display content of the design variation effect, which is executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the final stop display. The basic contents of the light emission effect mode and the sound effect mode) are specified. The special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation display) 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. I have identified. Special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern using the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern to which the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified.

  Here, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns per special figure and an extraordinary special figure fluctuation pattern are provided. The special figure variation pattern for the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the special figure judgment is affirmative. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern selected when the result of the determination is negative. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment includes a reach special figure fluctuation pattern that is finally a deviation after the reach effect is performed, and a special figure fluctuation pattern that is a deviation without forming a reach. There is. The reach effect is a period from when the symbol combination of the effective symbol which is the reach display in the symbol variation effect is displayed on the effect display unit 17 until the symbol combination of the decorative symbol which is the hit display or the off display is stopped and displayed. It is an effect performed in

  Here, the reach effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of a winning display being displayed, and is triggered by the reach display that is displayed on the effect display unit 17 in the process of symbol variation. In addition to the reach effect, the effect that suggests the possibility of the winning display being displayed is a pseudo-stop that temporarily stops the decorations of each symbol row L, C, R multiple times in one symbol combination effect. Displayed on the effect display unit 17 such as a continuous notice effect, a continuous notice effect (pre-reading notice effect) that allows a change cycle, which is once from the start of change to the stop of the decoration drawing, to be executed multiple times. There is a notice effect that suggests the possibility, and a notice effect that suggests to the player that the hit display may be displayed by the light of the lamp device 18 or the sound output from the speaker 19.

(About the opening judgment information accompanying winning a prize in the gate)
Further, the main control CPU 60a uses various random numbers as release determination information triggered by the pachinko balls passing through the gate portions 41 and 43 (more specifically, when the gate sensors 42 and 44 detect the pachinko balls). Is set to get. Here, as the random numbers that the main control CPU 60a acquires upon the detection of the gate sensors 42 and 44, various random numbers such as a random number for determining normal maps are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, thereby Random numbers are acquired according to the timing at which detection signals from the sensors 42 and 44 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.

  In addition, opening determination information (various random values, entry information) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate sensors 42 and 44 is a predetermined map storage area ( The storage area is temporarily stored and held. In the case where the general map storage area is stored in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the general map display unit 55 executes the variable map display based on the general map start hold information. In the order stored in the main control RAM 60c, the normal start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a.

  The random number for determining the per-standard figure is a per-standard number that allows the pachinko ball to be awarded to the second start winning opening 28a by opening the start opening / closing member 29 of the second start winning part 28 as a result of the fluctuation of the normal figure ( This is a random number used in the normal figure determination (ordinary hit determination) for determining whether or not the normal hit. In the embodiment, 65536 integer values of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Further, 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 display. 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”. Then, when the acquired random number for the normal map coincides with the determination value for the normal map, the main control CPU 60a determines that it is the normal map and opens and closes the start opening / closing member 29 after the normal map change display is performed. It is like that. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described shortage state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the variable speed state (65535 in the embodiment) is the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the non-variable state (example). Is set more than 1). That is, by increasing the number of determination values per common figure in the variable state, it is configured to make it easier to generate a general figure than in the non-variable state. That is, the main control CPU 60a according to the embodiment has a function as an opening determination unit that allows the opening operation upon the detection of the gate sensors 42 and 44.

  The random number for determining the common figure is a symbol per symbol (design 1 per universal symbol, symbol 2 per universal symbol) to be confirmed and stopped on the general symbol display unit 55 when the determination per universal symbol is fixed. It is a random number used when making a decision. Here, in the embodiment, 255 kinds of integer values from “0” to “254” are set as the random numbers for determining the common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes. That is, according to the value of the random number for determining the customary figure acquired by the detection of the gate sensors 42 and 44, the symbol per common figure described above as a common figure that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the common figure display unit 55 in the case of a common figure. Is identified. In the case where the universal symbol hit determination result is an out-of-range determination result, an irregular symbol is specified as a common diagram to be confirmed and stopped on the universal diagram display unit 55.

(About judgment values related to judgment per ordinary figure)
In the main control ROM 60b, a decision value for determining a normal map is stored. The determination value for determining the common figure is a symbol for the universal figure 1 to the universal figure 4 as a symbol for the universal figure to be confirmed and stopped by the universal figure display unit 55 when the result of the universal figure determination is affirmative. The determination value is determined by using the random number for determining the common map acquired when the pachinko spheres 42 and 44 are detected. Here, in the embodiment, 197 integer values “0” to “254” corresponding to 255 random numbers for universal map determination are set as the universal map determination determination value. Each of the determination values is associated with symbols 1 to 4 per symbol. More specifically, 128 common figure determination values are assigned to the symbol 1 per universal figure, and 127 universal figure determination values are assigned to the symbol 2 per universal figure.

  Here, in each of the symbols per base figure, an opening pattern for opening and closing the start opening / closing member 29 is specified in accordance with the gaming state specified at the time of the base symbol determination. When the gaming state is the non-changeable state, an opening pattern is set in which 300 ms is released once regardless of the type of symbol per ordinary figure. In addition, when the gaming state is the non-variable short state, an opening pattern is set in which 1860 milliseconds of opening is repeated a plurality of times (for example, twice) for symbols 1 and 2 per symbol. ing. That is, the routine determining random number has a function as information for determining an opening pattern for operating the start opening / closing member 29.

  Further, the normal figure change time for which the normal figure change display is performed is set to be different in the normal figure display unit 55 according to the gaming state at the time when the normal hit determination is performed. Specifically, when the game state at the time when the base figure hit judgment is performed is set to 2000 milliseconds when the game state is in the non-variable state, the game state at the time point is in the variable state. The usual time fluctuation time is set to 240 milliseconds.

  That is, there is an opening / closing operation condition in which the main control CPU 60a opens / closes the start opening / closing member 29 of the second start winning portion 28 in accordance with the game state specified based on the game state specifying information (specifically, the variable flag). It is set to be different. Therefore, the ease of winning the pachinko ball with respect to the second start winning portion 28 changes according to the game state specified based on the game state specifying information. More specifically, in the embodiment, when the gaming state is the variable state, the winning probability of the determination per base figure is high, and the normal figure fluctuation display is performed, when the gaming state is the variable state. It is configured to be controlled by the main control CPU 60a so as to open the second start winning portion 28 under an opening / closing control condition advantageous for a player who finishes in a short time and opens the second start winning opening 28a for a long time. .

(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 accordance with power-on of the pachinko machine 10. In this state, normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms). 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 In addition to executing processing related to display contents, flag setting processing, winning game execution processing, etc., special drawing input processing related to winning in the starting unit and special drawing start processing related to special drawing hit determination are executed. It has become. 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. 4, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the first start winning port 27a of the first start winning unit 27 (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 31 corresponding to the first start winning opening 27a 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 CPU 60a reads out the winning information (values of random numbers for determination per special figure, values of random numbers for determination of special figures and random numbers of random numbers for distribution of special figure fluctuation patterns) from the main control RAM 60c, The winning information (random number value) is set as first special figure start hold information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number (step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

  In Step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the second start winning port 28a of the second start winning unit 28. 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 32 corresponding to the second start winning opening 28a 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 CPU 60a reads out the winning information (values of random numbers for determination per special figure, values of random numbers for determination of special figures and random numbers of random numbers for distribution of special figure fluctuation patterns) from the main control RAM 60c, The winning information (random value) is stored as second special figure start hold information in a predetermined special figure storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds (step A18). Thereby, the special figure input process is completed. In the main control RAM 60c, eight storage areas of the first to eighth special figure storage areas are set, and the first and second special figure start suspension information is sequentially stored in the order of acquisition. ing.

(Special drawing start process)
Next, the special figure start process will be described with reference to FIG. In the embodiment, the special drawing start suspension information is read in order of winning in the first start winning opening 27a and the second starting winning opening 28a, and judgment per special figure is performed. In other words, the main control CPU 60a relates to the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when winning the first and second start winning openings 27a, 28a. 27a and 28a are configured to recognize the winning order.

  The main control CPU 60a executes a special figure start process every predetermined period (4 ms in the embodiment). In the special figure starting process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is variably displayed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the effect display unit 17 or is in a winning game. (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 of step B11 is negative, the number of holds of special figure start hold information is read (step B12), and it is determined whether or not the number of hold of special figure start hold information is greater than “0”. (Step B13). When the determination result of step B13 is negative (when the number of holdings of special figure starting hold information = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. In addition, when the determination result in step B13 is affirmative (the number of reserved special figure start hold information> 0), the main control CPU 60a stores the special figure change process stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “1” indicating that the special figure variation effect is executed is set in the flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the special figure start hold information (step B14), and the special figure start hold information stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. The main control CPU 60a obtains (a random value for determination per special figure, a random value for determination of special figure, a random value for determination of performance execution, and a random number value such as a random number for distribution of special figure variation pattern) (Step S60). B15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a obtains the special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a acquires the random number associated with the special figure start hold information, and then stores the special figure start hold information stored in the second special figure storage area, which is stored second fastest. (Random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the special figure start hold information in the third special figure storage area in the second special figure storage area, and stores the special figure start hold information in the fourth special figure storage area in the third special figure storage area. Storing the special figure start hold information of the fifth special figure storage area in the fourth special figure storage area, storing the special figure start hold information of the sixth special figure storage area in the fifth special figure storage area, The special figure start hold information in the seventh special figure storage area is stored in the sixth special figure storage area, and the special figure start hold information (the newest special figure start hold information) in the eighth special figure storage area is stored in the seventh special figure storage area. Remember to area. In this way, the special figure start hold information (first and second special figure start hold information) stored in the winning order to the start winning ports 27a, 28a is sequentially shifted and stored in the young special figure storage area. That is, the 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 first special figure hold display unit 52 or the second special figure hold display unit 53 so as to correspond to the number of hold of the special figure start hold information after the subtraction. That is, if the read special figure start hold information is the first special figure start hold information, the display of the corresponding first special figure hold display section 52 is changed, and the read special figure start hold information is the first special figure start hold information. If it is 2 special figure start hold information, the display of the corresponding 2nd special figure hold display part 53 will be changed.

  When various random numbers as special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired special figure determination random number value in the main control ROM 60b. A special figure determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not it matches the determination value per special figure (step B18). Note that, as described above, the probability that the determination result of the special figure determination is affirmative (that is, the big hit probability) in the non-probable variation state (low probability) is set to 2521/65536, and in the probability variation state ( The probability (probability per special figure) that the determination result is affirmative when the probability is high) is set to 2522/65536. If the determination result of the special figure determination in step B18 is affirmative (when a winning game occurs), “1” is set in the special figure per flag indicating the fluctuation per special figure. (Step B19). Then, the main control CPU 60a, based on the acquired special figure determination random number value, has a final stop symbol (special Fig. 1) that becomes a symbol per special symbol displayed on the first or second special symbol display units 50A, 50B. Alternatively, special figure 2) is determined (step B20). Here, the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the special figure 1 or special figure 2 per special figure by the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information fire, The main control CPU 60a determines the special symbol per special figure by determining the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 associated with the value of the special figure determining random number according to the type of the acquired special figure starting hold information. Become. Then, when the symbol per special figure (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects the special figure fluctuation pattern for the special figure based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination. One special figure variation pattern is determined (step B21).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the special figure determination in step B18 is negative (if not special figure), the main control CPU 60a displays a fixed stop display on the first or second special figure display units 50A and 50B. The missed symbol is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) (Step B23). Next, the main control CPU 60a, based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution, changes one special figure out of the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment (reach off special figure fluctuation pattern or outlier special figure fluctuation pattern). A pattern is determined (step B24).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) in Steps B21 and B24, sets a predetermined control command (Step B22). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates the determined special figure fluctuation pattern and designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, or the special figure 1 or special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. A special figure 1 designation command or a special figure 2 designation command is set. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step B13 is negative (when the number of suspensions of special figure start suspension information = 0), the main control CPU 60a has already output a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect. (Step B16), if the result of the determination is negative, a demonstration designation command is output and the special figure start process is terminated (step B17). If the determination result in step B16 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 sets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state to “1” after the winning game is ended in the flag setting process when the symbol per special symbol is imparted with the probability variation state. 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. Here, in the embodiment, as described above, regardless of the type of symbols per symbol (symbol A to symbol I, symbol a to symbol i), the probability variation state is set after the winning game is finished. Yes. In addition, the end condition of the probability variation state is satisfied when the next winning game starts or when a special figure change display is performed a predetermined number of times (in the embodiment, 65 times) after the winning game. The probability variation flag is set to “0” before the CPU 60a starts the winning game or before the next symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is performed a predetermined number of times after the winning game. 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.

  In addition, when the symbol per special figure gives a variable state, the main control CPU 60a sets a variable flag indicating the variable state to “1” after the winning game is ended in the flag setting process. This variable flag is set so that the main control CPU 60a sets the variable flag to “0” in the flag setting process when the variable condition end condition is satisfied. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the gaming state by referring to the variable flag as the gaming state specifying information. In the embodiment, the end condition of the variable state is the symbol variation effect of the grant period (number of variable times) of the variable state determined when the next game per special figure starts or is won per special figure ( (Special figure fluctuation display) is executed, and the main control CPU 60a changes before the timing at which the main control CPU 60a hits the game or the next number of symbol fluctuation effects (special figure fluctuation display) is performed. The short flag is set to “0”.

  That is, by referring to the value of the probability change flag, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to specify whether the game state is given the probability change state or the non-probability change state where the probability change state is not given. In addition, by referring to the game state identification information (value of probability change flag and variable flag), it is possible to determine whether the game state has a variable state or a non-variable game state to which a variable state has not been assigned. The control CPU 60a can be specified. In this way, the main control CPU 60a is configured to function as a gaming state determination unit that can specify a plurality of gaming states. In addition, when the special figure change display is performed a predetermined number of times (65 in the embodiment) after the winning game and the end condition of the probability change state is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a performs the effect control on the probability change end command in the command input / output process. The signal is output to the substrate 65. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a outputs a change end command to the effect control board 65 in the command input / output process when the end condition of the change state is satisfied as the change period grant period elapses. ing.

(Regarding control processing associated with entering the gate portions 41 and 43)
Further, in the normal process executed by the main control CPU 60a, a common figure input process related to winning a prize to the gate units 41 and 43 and a special figure start process related to the determination for a common figure are executed. Hereinafter, the general map input process and the general map start process will be described in detail.

(Regarding the normal map input process)
In the normal input process, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has passed through the gate portions 41 and 43 (step C11). That is, in step C11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the gate sensors 42 and 44 corresponding to the gate portions 41 and 43 detect pachinko balls has been input. If the determination result in step C11 is negative, the common map input process is terminated. If the determination result of step C11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the general-purpose chart start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step C12). ). If the determination result of step C12 is negative (ie, the number of holdings of the general chart start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a ends the general map input process.

  If the determination result in step C12 is affirmative (the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information <4), the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information is incremented by 1, and the first general-purpose map start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. Is rewritten (step C13). Subsequently, the main control CPU 60a reads the value of the random number for determining the normal map and the value of the random number for determining the normal map from the main control RAM 60c, and associates the value of the random number with the hold number of the general map start hold information. A predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c is set (step C14). Thereby, the common map input process is completed.

(Regarding the usual chart start process)
Next, the common diagram start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the normal diagram start process every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the universal map start process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the universal map is in a variable display or in the universal map display unit 55 (step D11). If the determination result of step D11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the normal diagram start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step D11 is negative, the number of holds of the general-purpose start hold information is read (step D12), and it is determined whether or not the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information is greater than “0”. (Step D13). When the determination result of step D13 is negative (when the number of holdings of the general chart start hold information = 0), the main control CPU 60a ends the general chart start process. Further, the main control CPU 60a, when the determination result of step D13 is affirmative (if the number of hold of the general chart start hold information> 0), the normal map change process stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c A value “1” indicating that the normal map change effect is executed is set in the flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the general-purpose starting hold information (step D14), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holdings of the general-purpose start holding information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the random number for determining the normal map and the value of the random number for determining the normal map (step D15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires a random number from the first general map storage area in which the normal chart start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the second map start hold information, and then stores information on the second map storage area in which the map start hold information stored second fastest is stored (random number). ) Is stored in the first map storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the information (random number) of the third map storage area in which the map start hold information stored third fastest is stored in the second map map storage area, and fourthly. The information (random number) in the fourth map storage area in which the early map hold information stored (ie, the newest) is stored in the third map storage area. That is, the normal 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 general map hold display section 56 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the general map start hold information after subtraction.

  When various random numbers are acquired by the process of step D15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the acquired random value for determining the common figure matches the universal figure determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A judgment per hit (a lottery) is performed (step D16). Here, as described above, in the gaming state where the first or second variable state is not given (when the variable state is not changed), the probability that the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (that is, the general variable state) (Probability per figure) is set to 1/65536, and the determination result is positive when the gaming state is assigned the first or second variable state (when the low probability variation shortage state or the probability variation shortage state) Is set to 65535/65536. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to allow the opening operation by making a hit-by-base determination based on the gaming state specified by the change flag.

  Next, the main control CPU 60a determines the opening pattern of the start opening / closing member 29 that accompanies the normal map (step D18). That is, in step D18, as the opening / closing condition of the start opening / closing member 29, the symbol per symbol 1 to symbol 2 per symbol is displayed in a fixed stop display on the symbol display unit 55 based on the acquired random number for universal symbol determination. Is determined by the main control CPU 60a. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines an open pattern corresponding to the determined symbols per symbol 1 to symbols 2 per symbol based on the gaming state specified by the variable flag.

  In addition, when the determination result of the normal map determination in Step D16 is negative (in the case of not being the normal map determination), the main control CPU 60a shifts the normal map that is confirmed and stopped on the general map display unit 55. The general map to be shown is determined as the final stop symbol, and the fluctuation time of the general map change executed by the general map display unit 55 is determined (step D19). Then, when the final stop symbol is determined in steps D18 and G19, the process related to the normal map change is executed (step D20). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a sets a general map change designation command for instructing the start of a general map change and an open pattern designation command for instructing an open pattern. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the normal diagram start process.

(About the production control board 65)
The effect control board 65 includes an effect control CPU (effect control processing means) 65a for executing control processing, an effect control ROM 65b for storing a control program executed by the effect control CPU 65a, and data necessary for the process of the effect control CPU 65a. Is provided with an effect control RAM 65c capable of writing / reading. 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. In addition, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row L, C, R is determined in the symbol variation effect, and the decorative symbol is displayed in each row L, C, R according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. Is stopped, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stoppage of the decorative drawing, and the lamp device 18 emits light appropriately. Further, the effect patterns that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a are determined for each game effect mode to be described later, and the effect patterns included in the effect pattern according to the game effect mode when the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern. From inside, the production control CPU 65a determines one production pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern. Here, the effect patterns included in each game effect mode are set to be at least partially different, and each game effect mode is determined by determining the effect pattern according to the game effect mode based on the special figure variation pattern. A special production is performed.

  Further, the effect control board 65 is provided with a variation counter CN (variation frequency measuring means) CN for measuring the number of variations of the symbol variation effect performed after the winning game, and each time the symbol variation effect is performed (special feature). The production control CPU 65a increments the count number of the variation counter CN by 1 every time a variation pattern is input. In addition, the count value of the variation counter CN is configured to be initialized by the effect control CPU 65a every time a winning game is performed. That is, by referring to the count value of the variation counter CN, the effect control CPU 65a can identify the number of changes of the symbol variation effect performed after the winning 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. An effect display unit 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). In the display control ROM 70b, a display control program for controlling the display contents of the effect display unit 17 is stored. 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.

(About processing on the production control board)
Next, a process executed by the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 based on the control program will be described. The effect control CPU 65a 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 accordance with power-on of the pachinko machine 10. In this state, normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms). Here, in the normal process executed by the effect control CPU 65a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers for effect control, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, Processing related to the execution of effects during fluctuations, processing for setting flags, processing related to execution of effects during win games, and the like are executed.

  That is, 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 special figure change pattern designation command input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). An effect pattern designation command for designating the effect pattern is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a displays each symbol row L, which is finally stopped and displayed on the production display unit 17 in accordance with the special symbol stop symbol designation corresponding to the command. The decoration drawing of C and R is determined. That is, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a symbol per special symbol, the effect control CPU 65a displays each symbol row L, The decoration drawing of C and R is determined.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a sets the probability variation information flag and the variation information flag based on the command output from the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the symbol per special figure to which the probability variation state is assigned, the probability variation information flag indicating the probability variation state is set. The probability variation information flag is set to “0” when it is set to “1” and it corresponds to a symbol per special symbol that is not given a probability variation state. Further, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to a symbol per special figure to which the variable state is given, a variable information flag indicating the variable state is set. The variable information flag is set to “0” when it is set to “1” and it corresponds to a symbol per special figure that is not given a variable state. Further, the probability variation information flag is set to “0” based on the probability variation end command output from the main control board 60, and the variation information flag is set to “0” based on the variation end command. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured such that the game control state can be specified by the effect control CPU 65a.

  Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each of the symbol rows L, C, R specified by the production 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 60a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time as the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, and the left decoration at the stop timing of the decoration of the left symbol row L. The figure designating command is output, the right figure designating command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the right design row R, and the interior decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the middle design row C.

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

(About display control)
In the display control board 70, when an effect pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display content corresponding to the effect pattern. The effect display unit 17 is controlled to execute the symbol variation effect. Then, the display control CPU 70a measures the elapsed time from the start of the effect with the start of the design variation effect, and determines an image displayed on the effect display unit 17 so that an image based on the effect pattern is displayed for each measured time. Switch every cycle. When the symbol stop command for each symbol row L, C, R is input, the display control CPU 70a displays the ornament designated by the ornament designation command at the effective stop position of the corresponding symbol row L, C, R. When the temporary stop is performed and all symbols stop command is input, the decoration display instructed by the decoration designating command is displayed on the effect display unit 17 at the effective stop position of each of the symbol rows L, C, R. The display content of the display unit 17 is controlled to end the symbol variation effect.

(About notification of game form)
Next, notification of a game form in which a player launches a pachinko ball after a winning game will be described. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has the first ball falling area 21a when the gaming state is the non-changeable state or when the first special winning portion 33 is opened and the winning game state is granted. Control that is more advantageous to the player than playing a right-handed game form in which the pachinko ball flows down in the second ball flow-down area 21b by the player playing in a left-handed game form in which the pachinko ball flows down Games are played under certain conditions. On the other hand, when the game state is a variable state, or when the game state is a hit game state in which the second special winning portion 36 is opened, a right-handed game in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball falling area 21b. When the player plays the game in the form, the game is played under a control condition that is more advantageous to the player than in the left-handed game form in which the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow area 21a. . Therefore, the game board 20 is provided with a game form notifying unit 100 that notifies the player of a game form that matches the control execution conditions (game state (variable state, winning game state, etc.)) of the pachinko machine 10, and The player can select the game form suitable for the game by operating the operation handle 16 so as to switch to the left-handed game form and the right-handed game form based on the game form notified by the form notification unit 100. It is configured. In other words, the game form notification unit 100 notifies whether or not the game state is an unchangeable state. In addition, the game form notifying unit 100 of the embodiment notifies which of the first and second start conditions is the hit game triggered by the establishment of the conditions.

(About the game form notification section)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 10, the game form notification unit (second notification unit) 100 is disposed so as to be located inside the display window portion 25 a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in a front view, and It is configured to be visible from the front side of the machine 10. That is, the game form notifying unit 100 is provided at a position where the player naturally enters the player's line of sight when playing the game. In the embodiment, the game form is notified when the line of sight is moved from the launch port 24 to the whereabouts of the pachinko ball, which is disposed at the upper position inside the display window portion 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The part 100 and the pachinko sphere can be seen at the same time. In the embodiment, the game form notifying unit 100 is disposed at a position adjacent to the second ball falling area 21b.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the game form notification unit 100 includes a plurality of display units 101, 102, and 103 that notify a game form (pachinko ball launch position), and the plurality of display units 101 and 102. , 103, or a combination of a plurality of them. That is, the game form notification unit 100 includes a switching notification part 101 that can notify each of a left-handed game form and a right-handed game form, a left-handed notification part 102 that can notify a left-handed game form, and a right-handed game form. A right-handed notification unit 103 that can notify the game form of the game, and by combining a notification unit that performs notification within the switching notification unit 101, the left-handed notification unit 102, and the right-handed notification unit 103, It is comprised so that the game form of a pachinko ball can be alert | reported by the alerting | reporting aspect. As described above, the game form notification unit 100 is configured to be able to notify the non-change state in a notification form different from the change state notification form.

  Here, the switching notification unit 101 includes LEDs that can be controlled to emit light in a plurality of different colors on the rear side of the filter on which the characters “left-handed” and “right-handed” are superimposed. The light-emitting body is configured, and by switching the light emission color of the light-emitting body, characters displayed through the filter are switched to “left-handed” or “right-handed”. In addition, the filter of the switching notification unit 101 is subjected to half mirror processing so that “left-handed” and “right-handed” characters cannot be seen from the front side of the game board 20 when the light emitter is turned off. It is configured. That is, a notification mode in which a “left-handed” character is displayed on the switching notification unit 101 by controlling the emission color and light emission / extinction of the light emitter of the switching notification unit 101 based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a; It is configured to be able to switch between a notification mode in which a “right-handed” character is displayed by light emission and a notification mode in which “left-handed” and “right-handed” characters are not displayed. In the embodiment, the “left-handed” character is lit and displayed in green, and the “right-handed” character is lit and displayed in red.

  The left-handed notification unit 102 includes a light-emitting body such as an LED capable of controlling light emission on the rear side of the cover displaying a left-pointing arrow. That is, by controlling the light emission / extinction of the light emitter of the left-handed notification unit 102 based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a, the notification mode in which the left-pointing arrow of the left-handed notification unit 102 is lit and displayed, and the left-pointing notification unit 102 It is comprised so that it can switch to the alerting | reporting aspect which the arrow turned off. In the left-handed notification unit 102, a plurality of (two in the embodiment) left-pointing arrows are formed side by side. Similarly, the right-handed notification unit 103 includes a light-emitting body such as an LED capable of controlling light emission on the rear side of the cover displaying a right-pointing arrow. That is, by controlling the light emission / extinguishing of the light emitter of the right-handed notification unit 103 based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a, the notification mode in which the right-pointing arrow of the right-handed notification unit 103 is lit and displayed, and the right-pointing notification unit 103 It is comprised so that it can switch to the alerting | reporting aspect which the arrow turned off. In the right-handed notification unit 103, a plurality (two in the embodiment) of right-pointing arrows are formed in a vertical arrangement.

  Here, in the embodiment, when notifying the left-handed game form (non-variable short state, winning game triggered by the establishment of the first start condition), the switching notification unit 101 is set to “left-handed”. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the game form notifying unit 100 so as to display and notify characters and to notify the left-handed notifying unit 102. Further, when notifying the right-handed game form (changed state, winning game triggered by the establishment of the second start condition), the switch-notification part 101 is displayed with the characters “right-handed”. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a controls the game form notifying unit 100 so that the right-handed notifying unit 103 notifies the right-handed notifying unit 103 or the right-handed notifying unit 103 only. . That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a, the game form notification unit 100 displays a left-handed notification mode in which “left-handed character” and “left-pointing arrow” are displayed simultaneously, A first right-handed notification mode that displays only “right-pointing arrow”, a second right-handed notification mode that simultaneously displays “right-handed character” and “right-pointing arrow”, and the display units 101, 102, It is possible to switch to a non-notification mode in which none of 103 is notified.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect display unit 17 is configured to display a notification display that notifies a player of the manner of launching a pachinko ball. That is, when the player operates the operation handle 16 based on the notification display displayed on the effect display unit 17, the left-handed game form and the right-handed game form are selected according to the control conditions of the pachinko machine 10. It is configured so that a suitable launch can be selected. Here, as the notification display that can be displayed on the effect display unit 17, a plurality of left-handed notification displays for informing a left-handed game form and a plurality of right-handed notification displays for informing a right-handed game form are set. The presentation control CPU 65a determines any notification display according to the control conditions of the pachinko machine 10 and causes the presentation display unit 17 to display the notification display.

  Specifically, as the left-handed notification display that can be displayed on the effect display unit 17, a first left-handed notification display that displays the characters “please return to the left” together with a leftward arrow, and “left The second left-hand notification display for displaying the characters “Take!” Is set. Here, the second left-handed notification display is set to have a display form that can attract the player's attention more strongly than the first left-handed notification display. The character “left-handed!” Displayed in the notification display is displayed larger than the character “please return to the left” displayed in the first left-handed notification display, and the second left-handed notification display. The left-pointing arrow that is displayed is set to be displayed so as to be more conspicuous than the left-pointing arrow displayed in the first left-handed notification display. In addition, the content at the time of the hot water supply of a 1st left-handed alert display and a 2nd left-handed alert display is not restricted to this, It can be set as arbitrary display content.

  In addition, the second right-handed notification display that can be displayed on the effect display unit 17 includes a first right-handed notification display that displays a right-handed arrow along with a right-pointing arrow, The second right-handed notification display for displaying the characters “Aim at!” Is set. Here, the second right-handed notification display is set to be a display form that can attract the player's attention more strongly than the first right-handed notification display. The character “Aim for the right!” Displayed in the notification display is displayed larger than the character “Please strike right” displayed in the first right-hand notification display, and the second right-hand notification display The right-pointing arrow displayed at is set so as to be displayed more conspicuously than the right-pointing arrow displayed in the first right-hand notification display. In addition, the content at the time of the hot water supply of a 1st right-handed alert display and a 2nd right-handed alert display is not restricted to this, It can be set as arbitrary display content.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the right-handed display unit 59 is provided as the first notification unit that can notify the variable state based on the control of the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Based on the control of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a), the game form notifying unit 100 is provided as a second notification means capable of notifying the change state, and control of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) is provided. The effect display unit 17 is provided as a third notification unit capable of reporting the variable state based on the right-handed display unit 59, the game form notification unit 100, and each notification unit of the effect display unit 17. Each notification means performs notification based on the notification conditions determined in this manner, so that appropriate notification according to the game state can be performed.

(Notification control in variable state)
Next, notification control in the variable state will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as described above, a plurality of grant conditions for assigning the variable state are determined for each hit game, and the right-hand state is determined according to the grant conditions established corresponding to the given win game. A combination of the hitting display unit 59, the game form notification unit 100 and the effect display unit 17 or both is configured to notify the variable state. Here, as described above, the right-handed display unit 59 controls the main control CPU 60a to notify that the game state is suitable for the left-handed gaming state by turning off the LED lamp in the non-changeable state. The main control CPU 60a controls the main control CPU 60a to notify that the game state is suitable for the right-handed game state by turning on the LED lamp in the variable state. That is, the right-handed display portion 59 is controlled by the main control CPU 60a so as to notify the variable state (specific game state) in the same notification mode (that is, the LED lamp is turned on). In other words, the right-handed display unit 59 continues to notify in the same notification mode during the variable state when any of the application conditions for applying the variable state is established according to the special figure. ing. Further, the right-handed display unit 59 is controlled by the main control CPU 60a so that the LED lamp is turned off with the end of the variable speed state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when the game form notification unit 100 grants a variable state, the first notification unit 103 and the right-hand notification unit 103 perform the first notification based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. It is comprised so that it can alert | report by the alerting | reporting aspect of either the right-handed alerting | reporting aspect or the 2nd right-handed alerting | reporting aspect. In other words, the game form notification unit 100 is configured to be able to notify the change state (specific game state) in a plurality of different notification modes, and is based on any grant condition established corresponding to a given win game. It is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a to notify in the notification mode (see FIG. 14). Specifically, the first right-handed notification is made in the game form notification unit 100 (the switching notification unit 101 and the right-handed notification unit 103) within the granting conditions in which it is determined to give the variable state after the winning game. The condition for giving the variable state that can be notified in the mode, and the condition for giving the variable state that can be notified in the second right-handed notification mode in the game form notification unit 100 (the switching notification unit 101 and the right-handed notification unit 103). The game form notifying unit 100 is configured to notify the first right-handed notification mode or the second right-handed notification mode according to the established grant condition. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the provision condition of the variable state which can be alert | reported in the 1st right-handed alerting | reporting aspect in the game form alerting | reporting part 100 is designated as a 1st grant condition group, and in the game form alerting | reporting part 100, it is 1st. The provision condition of the variable state that can be notified in the right-handed notification mode of 2 may be referred to as a second provision condition group. That is, the first and second grant condition groups are a set of one or a plurality of grant conditions for granting a variable state determined for each hit game (for each symbol per special figure).

(About the first grant condition group)
Here, as shown in FIG. 12, in the first grant condition group, the winning game of the first group is triggered by the fact that the judgment per special figure performed in the non-variable state becomes the judgment result per special figure. In the embodiment, a granting condition for granting a variable state is included on the condition that a winning game corresponding to the symbols G and g per special figure is determined. That is, when any of the grant conditions included in the first grant condition group is satisfied and the main control CPU 60a grants the variable state after the winning game, the game form notification unit 100 performs the first right-hand notification. It is controlled by the production control CPU 65a so as to notify in a manner. In addition, when any of the grant conditions included in the first grant condition group is satisfied, the game form notification unit 100 continues to be the first while the variable state is applied (during the variable state). The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control so as to notify in the right-handed notification mode. That is, whether or not the variable state is given after the notification switching period (in the example, the number of variable times is 1), which will be described later, is notified by the game form notification unit 100 in the first right-hand notification mode. The player cannot be identified from the notification mode of the game form notification unit 100. Therefore, when the game form notification unit 100 is notified in the first right-handed notification mode, the winning opportunity (change state) to the second start winning unit 28 may end in a short period of time. The player can be made to recognize and allow the player to select whether to launch a pachinko ball in the right-handed game form. In other words, when the game form notification unit 100 notifies in the first right-handed notification form, it may be necessary to switch from the right-handed game form to the left-handed game form. Can be notified. In addition, by notifying the first right-handed notification mode that is inconspicuous in the game form notification unit 100, it is assumed that the right-handed game form or the left-handed game form is returned to the left-handed game form. The player can appropriately select whether to watch the progress of the game without launching the ball.

(About the second grant condition group)
In addition, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the second group of conditions includes the second group in response to the determination per special figure performed in the non-variable state being the determination result per special figure. A granting condition for adding a variable state is included on condition that a winning game of the game (in the embodiment, a winning game corresponding to symbols A to C, E, a to c, e per special figure) is determined. . The second grant condition group includes a third group winning game (in the embodiment, a symbol per special figure) when the judgment per special figure performed in the variable state becomes a judgment result per special figure. A granting condition for granting a variable state on condition that a winning game corresponding to A to I and a to i is determined is included. That is, when one of the grant conditions included in the second grant condition group is satisfied and the main control CPU 60a grants a variable state after the winning game, the game form notification unit 100 performs the second right-hand notification mode. Is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a. If any of the granting conditions included in the second granting condition group is satisfied, the game form notification unit 100 continues to the second right while the variable state is applied (during the variable state). The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control so as to notify in a strike notification mode. In other words, the game form notifying unit 100 notifies in the second right-handed notification mode, so that a change state with a change count longer than the notification switching period (1 change change count in the embodiment) is given. Can understand. Therefore, when the game form notification unit 100 is notified in the second right-handed notification mode, the player recognizes that the winning opportunity to the second start winning part 28 continues for a long time, and in the right-handed game form. The player can be encouraged to launch a pachinko ball.

(About the 3rd grant condition group)
In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the notification mode in the game form notification unit 100 is changed from the start of the change state to be provided within the grant conditions determined to grant the change state after the winning game. The grant conditions to be changed according to the period are defined. That is, when notifying the change state, the game form notification unit 100 notifies the change state according to the elapsed time from the start of the change state based on the grant condition established corresponding to the given winning game. The effect control CPU 65a can be controlled so as to change and notify. Here, the provision condition of the variable state controlled by the effect control CPU 65a to change the notification mode in the game form notification unit 100 may be referred to as a third provision condition group. This third grant condition group is a set consisting of one or a plurality of grant conditions for granting a variable state determined for each hit game (for each symbol per special figure). The three grant condition groups include a plurality of grant conditions.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12, the third grant condition group of the embodiment includes the fourth group, triggered by the fact that the judgment per special figure performed in the non-variable state becomes the judgment result per special figure. A granting condition for giving a variable state is included on condition that a winning game (in the embodiment, a winning game corresponding to symbols D, F, d, and f per special figure) is determined. That is, when any of the grant conditions included in the third grant condition group is satisfied and the main control CPU 60a grants the variable state after the winning game, the notification is made according to the elapsed period from the start of the variable state. The game form notifying unit 100 is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as to change the mode. Here, when any of the grant conditions included in the third grant condition group is satisfied, any notification is made in the game form notification unit 100 while the variable state is applied (during the variable state). The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control so as to notify in a manner. That is, when any of the grant conditions included in the third grant condition group is satisfied, the right-handed display unit 59 has the same notification mode before and after the game mode notification unit 100 changes and notifies the notification mode. Is controlled by the main control CPU 60a.

  More specifically, in the embodiment, when any of the grant conditions included in the third grant condition group is satisfied and the main control CPU 60a grants the variable state after the winning game, The production control CPU 65a controls the game form notification unit 100 so as to notify in the first right-handed notification mode with the start of provision of the variable state due to the end of the corresponding hit game, and also switches notification from the start of provision of the variable state. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the game form notification unit 100 so as to notify the second right-handed notification mode after the period has elapsed. In other words, when the fourth, sixth, thirteenth, and fifteenth winning games are given in response to a special figure in an unchangeable state, until the notification switching period after the winning game, The game form notifying unit 100 notifies the player that the chance to win the second start winning part 28 may end in a short period of time by notifying inconspicuous notification mode (first right-handed notification mode). While recognizing, it is possible to prompt the player to launch a pachinko ball in the right-handed game form, and after the notification switching period has elapsed, the notice of the game form is made in a noticeable notice mode (second right-handed notice form) By notifying the unit 100, it is possible to cause the player to recognize that the winning opportunity to the second start winning unit 28 continues for a long time, and to prompt the player to launch a pachinko ball in the right-handed game form. Here, the notification switching period is a period in which the main control CPU 60a gives a variable state when any of the grant conditions included in the first grant condition group is satisfied (that is, one symbol variation effect after winning game) (Period until special figure change display) is confirmed and stopped). Accordingly, during the notification switching period in which the game form notification unit 100 notifies in the first right-handed notification mode, whether or not the variable state continues cannot be identified from the game form notification unit 100, and the game form notification unit 100 It is possible to gather interest in the notification mode.

  Here, among the grant conditions included in the third grant condition group, the per-special symbol D, d is triggered by the fact that the per-special symbol determination performed in the non-variable state becomes the determination result per special symbol. When the variable condition grant condition is satisfied by determining the corresponding fourth or thirteenth winning game by the main control CPU 60a, as described above, the variable condition grant period (number of variable times) is set. 25 times are determined by the main control CPU 60a. That is, in this case, the game form notification unit 100 notifies in the second right-handed notification mode until the special figure variation display is performed 24 times after the notification switching period has elapsed. On the other hand, among the grant conditions included in the third grant condition group, the per-special symbols F and f are triggered by the fact that the per-special symbol judgment performed in the non-variable state becomes the judgment result per special symbol. If the provision condition for the variable state is established by determining the corresponding sixth or fifteenth winning game) by the main control CPU 60a, as described above, the provision period of the variable state (number of variable times) Is determined by the main control CPU 60a. In other words, in this case, the game form notification unit 100 notifies in the second right-handed notification mode until the special figure variation display is performed four times after the notification switching period has elapsed. Thus, even after the notification mode in the game form notification unit 100 changes from the first right-hand notification mode to the second right-hand notification mode, it is possible to identify from the game mode notification unit 100 how long the variable state continues. It is possible to collect interest in the notification mode of the game form notification unit 100.

  Here, as described above, the hit game corresponding to the symbols D and d per special figure (first specific game) is triggered by the fact that the special figure determination performed in the non-variable state becomes the determination result per special figure. When the variable control state grant condition (grant condition included in the third grant condition group) is established by the main control CPU 60a being determined by the main control CPU 60a, the special figure hit determination performed in the non-variable state is performed. As a result of the determination per special figure, the main control CPU 60a determines the winning game (second specific winning game) corresponding to the special symbols B, C, b, and c per special figure. The variable state is given in the first specific grant period (25 times) that is the same as when the grant condition (grant condition included in the second grant condition group) is satisfied. Similarly, the hit game corresponding to the symbols F and f per special figure (first specific hit game) is triggered by the fact that the determination per special figure performed in the above-mentioned non-variable state becomes the determination result per special figure. Is determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the special per-figure determination performed in the non-variable state is performed per special figure when the provision condition for the variable state (the provision condition included in the third provision condition group) is satisfied. As a result of the determination result, the winning game (second specific winning game) corresponding to the symbols E and e per special figure is determined by the main control CPU 60a, so that the grant condition of the variable state (second The variable state is given in the same second specific grant period (five times) as when the grant condition included in the grant condition group is satisfied.

  That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has the first specific grant period or the second specific after the first specific hit game (specifically, the fourth, sixth, thirteenth, and fifteenth win games). When the variable state is applied during the application period, the first right-handed notification mode is notified with the start of the application of the variable state, and the second time after the notification switching period elapses from the start of the application of the variable state. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to be able to control the game form notification unit 100 so as to notify in the right-handed notification mode, and the second specific hit game (specifically, the second, third, fifth, and tenth). , Eleventh and fourteenth winning games), when a specific gaming state is granted in the first specific grant period or the second specific grant period, during the specific grant period, the second right-hand notification is given The effect control CPU 65a controls the game form notifying unit 100 so as to notify the mode. It is configured to be possible. As described above, when the variable state is given in the same grant period (the first specific grant period or the second specific grant period), the notification mode in the second right-hand notification mode is changed. The second right-handed notification mode and the period for which the variable state continues can be enhanced.

  Further, in the embodiment, any of the grant conditions included in the second and third grant condition groups is satisfied and a winning game (a specific type of winning game, that is, the first to sixth, eighth in the embodiment). To 15th, 16th to 18th win games), and when the variable state is given as a trigger, the variable state is changed from the variable state to the non-variable state with the passage of the variable state grant period. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the game form notifying unit 100 so as to notify in the left-handed notification mode corresponding to the non-changeable state. That is, when the shift state continues for a certain period (change period grant period) and then shifts to the non-change state, the game form notification unit 100 notifies in a left-handed notification form. The player is prevented from continuing the game in the right-handed game form as it is. On the other hand, in the embodiment, any one of the grant conditions included in the first grant condition group is satisfied and a winning game (second specific type of winning game, that is, in the embodiment, the seventh, sixteenth When a change state is given when a winning game is given, a game is played for a predetermined period when the change state changes from the change state to the non-change state as the change state grant period elapses. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the form notifying unit 100 to be in a non-notifying mode. That is, when the variable state ends once, the game form notification unit 100 does not notify the left-handed notification form in accordance with the transition to the non-variable state, so that the variable state and the non-variable state A player can play a game that is not conscious of switching. In the embodiment, if any of the granting conditions included in the first granting condition group is satisfied and the variable state is given after the winning game, a predetermined period of time has passed since the transition to the non-variable state. After the elapse, the effect control CPU 65a controls the game form notifying unit 100 to notify in the left-handed notification form. Here, the period until the game form notification unit 100 notifies in the left-handed notification form can be a period until a predetermined number of changes (for example, three times) is performed. As described above, after the predetermined period has elapsed, the game form notification unit 100 notifies the player in a left-handed notification form, so that the player can be surely recognized that the state is not changed.

(About the notification display on the effect display unit 17)
Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect display unit 17 displays the first right-handed notification display or the second right-handed notification display based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a when giving a variable state. Any notification display can be displayed. In other words, the effect display unit 17 is configured to be able to display different notification displays depending on the degree of advantage associated with the provision of the change state based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a when notifying the change state. (See FIG. 14). Specifically, among the granting conditions determined to grant the variable state after the winning game, the variable state granting condition capable of displaying the first right-handed notification display on the effect display unit 17, and the effect The display unit 17 defines a variable condition application condition that allows the display of the second right-handed notification display. The first right-handed notification display or the second right-handed notification display is determined according to the established application condition. Thus, the effect display unit 17 can be notified. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the provision condition of the variable state which can display the 1st right-hand-notification display in the effect display part 17 is designated as the 4th provision condition group, and the effect display part 17 uses the second The provision condition of the variable state that can display the right-handed notification display may be referred to as a fifth provision condition group. That is, the fourth and fifth grant condition groups are a set of one or a plurality of grant conditions for granting a variable state determined for each winning game (for each symbol per special figure). In the embodiment, the grant conditions included in the fourth and fifth grant condition groups are set to overlap any of the grant conditions included in the second grant condition group, and the fourth and fifth grant condition groups If the grant condition included in the game is satisfied, the grant condition included in the second grant condition group is satisfied, so that the notification by the game form notification unit 100 and the notification by the effect display unit 17 can be executed simultaneously. It has become. Further, the fourth and fifth provision condition groups are the provision conditions (first specific provision conditions) of the variable state controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as not to change the notification display on the effect display unit 17.

(About the 4th grant condition group)
Here, as shown in FIG. 12, in the fourth grant condition group, the winning game of the fifth group is triggered by the fact that the judgment per special figure performed in the non-changed state becomes the judgment result per special figure. In the embodiment, a granting condition for granting a variable state is included on the condition that the winning game corresponding to the symbols B and b per special figure is determined. That is, when any of the grant conditions included in the fourth grant condition group is satisfied and the main control CPU 60a grants a variable state after the winning game, the effect display unit 17 displays the first right-handed notification display. The effect control CPU 65a is controlled to notify the user. In addition, when any of the grant conditions included in the fourth grant condition group is satisfied, the effect display unit is displayed for a certain display time from the end of the corresponding hit game (second or ninth hit game). The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the first right-handed notification display on the display 17. Here, the display time for displaying the first right-handed notification display on the effect display unit 17 is set to be shorter than the change time of the symbol change effect performed on the effect display unit 17, and the symbol change effect is performed. In the middle, the display of the first right-handed notification display on the effect display unit 17 is ended. Specifically, the display time is set to a time shorter than the shortest change time (2.5 seconds in the embodiment) among the change times defined in the special figure change pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the change state. Is done.

  Further, the grant conditions included in the fourth grant condition group are set to overlap with the grant conditions included in the second grant condition group, and the notification switching period (in the embodiment, the number of times of change) The player can grasp that a change state with a longer number of changes is provided. Therefore, when the first right-handed notification display is displayed on the effect display unit 17, the player recognizes that the winning opportunity to the second start winning unit 28 will continue for a long time, and in the right-handed game form The player can be urged to launch a pachinko ball. In addition, when the grant conditions not included in the fourth and fifth grant condition groups among the grant conditions included in the second grant condition group are satisfied, the first and second effects are displayed on the effect display unit 17. The effect control CPU 65a controls not to display the right-handed notification display. That is, when the game form notification unit 100 notifies in the second right-handed notification mode at the end of the winning game and displays the first right-handed notification display on the effect display unit 17, 25 times after the winning game. The player can identify that the transformation state is given until the special figure variation display is performed, while the game form notification unit 100 is in the second right-handed notification mode as the winning game ends. When notifying and not displaying the 1st and 2nd right-handed notification displays on the effect display unit 17, the player cannot accurately identify the period (5 times or 25 times) of the transformation state after the winning game. In this way, the right-handed game form is enhanced while increasing the player's interest in continuing the variable state depending on whether or not the first right-handed notification display is displayed on the effect display unit 17 as the winning game ends. The player can be urged to launch a pachinko ball in

(About the 5th grant condition group)
In addition, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the fifth group of conditions includes a sixth group triggered by the fact that the judgment per special figure performed in the non-variable state becomes the judgment result per special figure. A granting condition for granting a variable state is included on the condition that a winning game (in the embodiment, a winning game corresponding to the special symbol per symbol A, a) is determined. In addition, in the fifth grant condition group, the winning game of the seventh group (in the embodiment, the symbol per special figure is triggered by the fact that the determination per special figure performed in the variable state becomes the determination result per special figure. A granting condition for granting a variable state on condition that a winning game corresponding to A to I) is determined is included. That is, when any of the grant conditions included in the fifth grant condition group is satisfied and the main control CPU 60a grants a variable state after the winning game, a second right-hand notification display is displayed on the effect display unit 17. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display. In this way, the effect control CPU 65a, when informing in the same notification mode (second right-handed notification mode) in the game form notification unit 100, different notification display (first right-handed) The notification display or the second right-hand notification display) is configured to be controllable so as to be displayed on the effect display unit 17.

  In addition, when any of the grant conditions included in the fifth grant condition group is satisfied, the effect display unit is displayed for a certain display time from the end of the corresponding hit game (first to tenth win games). The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the second right-handed notification display at 17. Here, the display time for displaying the second right-hand notification display on the effect display unit 17 is set to be shorter than the change time of the symbol change effect performed on the effect display unit 17, and the symbol change effect is performed. In the middle, the display of the second right-hand notification display on the effect display unit 17 is ended. Specifically, the display time is set to a time shorter than the shortest change time (2.5 seconds in the embodiment) among the change times defined in the special figure change pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the change state. Is done. That is, it is possible for the player to grasp that the change state with the longest number of times of change within the grantable grant period has been given by notifying with the second right-hand notification display on the effect display unit 17. It has become. Therefore, when the effect display unit 17 is notified by the second right-handed notification display, the player is made aware that the winning opportunity to the second start winning unit 28 will continue for a long time, and in the right-handed game form. The player can be urged to launch a pachinko ball.

(About the 6th grant condition group)
Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the notification display on the effect display unit 17 is performed in the elapsed time from the start of the provision of the variable state, within the provision conditions for determining that the variable state is provided after the winning game. The granting conditions to be changed depending on In other words, the effect display unit 17 provides a notification display according to the elapsed time from the start of the application of the variable state based on the application condition established corresponding to the awarded game when the variable state is notified. The effect control CPU 65a can be controlled to change. Here, there is a case where the provision condition (second specific provision condition) in the variable state controlled by the effect control CPU 65a to change the notification display on the effect display unit 17 is referred to as a sixth provision condition group. This sixth grant condition group is a set consisting of one or a plurality of grant conditions for granting a variable state determined for each hit game (for each symbol per special figure). The six grant condition groups include a plurality of grant conditions.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12, in the sixth provision condition group of the embodiment, the fourth group is triggered by the fact that the judgment per special figure performed in the non-variable state becomes the judgment result per special figure. A granting condition for giving a variable state is included on condition that the same winning game as the winning game (in the embodiment, a winning game corresponding to symbols D, F, d, and f per special figure) is determined. . The grant conditions included in the sixth grant condition group match the grant conditions included in the third grant condition group. When any of the granting conditions included in the sixth granting condition group is satisfied and the main control CPU 60a grants a variable state after the winning game, the effect display unit 17 displays the first right-handed notification display. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display. That is, when any of the granting conditions included in the sixth granting condition group is satisfied and the main control CPU 60a grants the variable state after the winning game, the notification is made according to the elapsed period from the start of the provision of the variable state. The effect display unit 17 is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a to change the display.

  More specifically, in the embodiment, when any of the grant conditions included in the sixth grant condition group is satisfied and the main control CPU 60a grants the variable state after the winning game, The production control CPU 65a controls the production display unit 17 so as not to display the first and second right-handed notification displays in accordance with the start of the application of the variable state due to the end of the hit game, and from the start of the application of the variable state. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the effect display unit 17 so as to display the first right-handed notification display after the lapse of the predetermined period.

  Here, the predetermined period from the start of the application of the variable state to the display of the first right-hand notification display is set to coincide with the notification switching period. In other words, when the fourth, sixth, thirteenth, and fifteenth winning games are given in response to a special figure in an unchangeable state, until the notification switching period after the winning game, By not displaying the first and second right-handed notification displays on the effect display unit 17, the player recognizes that the chance to win the second start winning unit 28 may end in a short period of time. While notifying the game form notifying unit 100, the game form notifying unit 100 prompts the player to launch a pachinko ball in the right-handed game form. Is displayed on the effect display unit 17 to allow the player to recognize that the winning opportunity to the second start winning unit 28 continues for a long time, and to launch a pachinko ball in the right-handed game form. The player can be prompted. As described above, the second start winning portion is obtained by matching the period from the start of the change state to the display of the first right-hand notification display with the notification switching period in which the notification mode of the game configuration notification unit 100 is switched. It is possible to make a strong impression on the player of the change in the winning opportunity to 28.

  In addition, in the embodiment, the grant conditions included in the first grant condition group (the hit game of the first group triggered by the judgment per special figure performed in the non-variable state becomes the judgment result per special figure ( In the embodiment, the fact that the winning game corresponding to the symbols G and g per special figure is determined) is a condition for displaying a right-handed notification display (first or second right-handed notification display) on the effect display unit 17. Not set as. That is, when the seventh or sixteenth winning game (design symbol G, g) is determined in the non-changed state, a right-handed notification display is displayed on the effect display unit 17 in the changed state after the winning game. Do not show. That is, it is possible to prompt the player to launch a pachinko ball in the right-handed game form according to the display form and display timing of the right-handed notification display displayed on the effect display unit 17 in the shortened state after the winning game.

  That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment provides the variable state when the first specific application condition (specifically, the fourth or fifth application condition group) is satisfied and the variable state is applied. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to be able to control the effect display unit 17 so as to display a right-handed notification display (first or second right-handed notification display) from the start of the state application, and the second specific application condition (specifically Specifically, when the variable state is applied when the sixth provision condition group) is satisfied, a right-handed notification display (first right-handed notification display) after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the application of the variable state. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to be able to control the effect display unit 17. In this way, by changing the notification timing of the variable state by the effect display unit 17 in accordance with the established grant condition, the game form notification unit 100 notifies the user while increasing interest in the period of the variable state to be provided. By prompting the player to launch a pachinko ball in a right-handed game form, the player can play a game in accordance with the grant period of the variable state.

(Notification of non-variable state)
Further, the effect display unit 17 displays the first left-handed notification display based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a when shifting from the variable state to the non-variable state (when the variable state ends). Configured to be able to. Specifically, among the granting conditions determined to grant the variable state after the winning game, the variable state granting condition capable of displaying the first left-handed notification display on the effect display unit 17, A condition for giving a variable state that does not display the first left-handed notification display is determined, and transition from the variable state to the non-variable state by the first left-handed notification display according to the established application condition. The effect display unit 17 is configured to be able to notify (see FIG. 14). In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, the provision condition of the variable state which can display the 1st left-hand alert display in the production | presentation display part 17 is designated as a 7th provision condition group, and the production | presentation display part 17 uses the 1st The variable condition application condition that does not display the left-handed notification display may be referred to as an eighth application condition group. That is, the seventh and eighth grant condition groups are a set of one or a plurality of grant conditions for granting a variable state determined for each hit game (for each symbol per special figure). The grant conditions included in the seventh and eighth grant condition groups are set so as to overlap any of the grant conditions included in the first to third grant condition groups. The notification by the effect display unit 17 can be executed at the same time.

(About the seventh grant condition group)
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the seventh grant condition group includes grant conditions included in the second grant condition group and the third grant condition group. That is, the variable state given when any of the grant conditions included in the seventh grant condition group (second grant condition group or third grant condition group) is satisfied is given for each grant condition. The effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display unit 17 to display the first left-handed notification display when the state shifts to the non-changeable state as the period elapses. That is, when the variable state lasts longer than the notification switching period (in the embodiment, the number of times of change is one), the notification by the second right-hand notification mode in the game mode notification unit 100 is terminated, and the effect display unit 17 By displaying the first left-handed notification display, the player can recognize that it is necessary to return to the left-handed game form.

(About 8th grant condition group)
Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the eighth provision condition group includes provision conditions included in the first provision condition group. That is, the variable state given when any of the granting conditions included in the eighth granting condition group (first granting condition group) is satisfied is not changed with the passage of the granting period for each granting condition. When shifting to the variable state, the effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display unit 17 not to display the first left-handed notification display. Here, since any of the grant conditions included in the eighth grant condition group (first grant condition group) can be satisfied in the non-variable state, the grant condition of the eighth grant condition group Is basically established when a game is played in a left-handed game form. And the variable state given when any of the grant conditions included in the eighth grant condition group (first grant condition group) is satisfied is a notification switching period (in the embodiment, the number of times of change is one). In this case, it is informed that there is a possibility that the change state) may end in a short period of time by notifying in the first right-hand notification mode that is inconspicuous in the game form notification unit 100. Therefore, when the notification by the first right-handed notification mode in the game form notification unit 100 is terminated, the launch mode is frequently changed by not displaying the first left-handed notification display on the effect display unit 17. The display can be prevented and the player's interest in the contents of the effect of the symbol variation effect performed in the effect display unit 17 can be increased.

(About the game production mode)
As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a plurality of (5 in the embodiment) game effect modes in which the effect contents (display contents) of the symbol variation effect executed by the effect display unit 17 are different. ing. Here, the game effect mode produces a game state suggestion image that suggests to the player whether or not the current game state is a probabilistic state, and suggests to the player whether or not it is a variable state. A game effect is displayed on the display unit 17. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the game effect mode can be changed when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. Here, in the embodiment, the provision condition of the short and short state established with the winning game and the number of changes of the symbol changing effect (first and second special figure changing display) after the winning game (in the embodiment, once and five times) , 25 times, 65 times) is the mode transition condition.

  In the game effect mode according to the embodiment, a game effect mode (hereinafter referred to as a normal game effect mode MDA) that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a in a game state in which no change state is given, and a change state are given. A plurality (four in the embodiment) of game effect modes (hereinafter referred to as first to fourth game effect modes MD1 to MD4) that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a in the case of the game state being set are set. And the game state suggestion image from which the content corresponding to game effect mode MDA and MD1-MD4 differs is displayed on the effect display part 17. FIG. Specifically, the background image displayed on the back of the decoration drawing of the effect display unit 17 is set to be different for each game effect mode MDA, MD1 to MD4, and the current game effect mode is selected from the types of background images. Can be recognized. Further, in each game effect mode MDA, MD1 to MD4, part or all of the effect contents of the symbol variation effect performed in the effect display unit 17 are different, and a specific effect is provided for each game effect mode MDA, MD1 to MD4. It is set to be executed.

  The effect display unit 17 displays game mode suggestion images having contents corresponding to the game effect modes MDA and MD1 to MD4 under the control of the effect control CPU 65a and the display control CPU 70a. Specifically, the background image displayed on the back of the decoration display of the effect display unit 17 is set to be different for each of the game effect modes MDA and MD1 to MD4, and the current game mode MDA, The player can recognize MD1 to MD4. Further, in each game effect mode MDA, MD1 to MD4, part or all of the effect content (effect pattern) of the symbol variation effect performed in the effect display unit 17 is different, and an effect unique to each of these game effect modes. Is set to run.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, in the first game effect mode MD1, the fourth, sixth, seventh, thirteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth win games are performed in the main control CPU 60a in the non-variable state. Is determined, the effect control CPU 65a is determined as the game effect mode of the period (the period until the end) of the first (first) symbol variation effect after the end of the winning game. Also, the second game effect mode MD2 starts from the first time after the winning game ends when the main control CPU 60a determines the third, fifth, twelfth and fourteenth winning games in the non-changeable state. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine the game effect mode during the period in which the fifth symbol variation effect is performed. Further, in the second game effect mode MD2, when the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth, sixth, thirteenth and fifteenth winning games in the non-changeable state, the second gaming effect mode MD2 starts from the second time after the end of the winning game. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine the game effect mode during the period in which the symbol variation effect is performed up to the fifth time.

  In the third game effect mode MD3, when the main control CPU 60a determines the second and eleventh winning games in the non-changeable state, the first to 25th symbol variation effects after the winning game ends. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine the game effect mode during the period in which the game is performed. The third game effect mode MD3 is 25th from the sixth time after the winning game ends when the main control CPU 60a determines the third, fourth, twelfth and thirteenth winning games in the non-changeable state. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine the game effect mode during the period in which the symbol change effect is performed up to the first time. In the fourth game effect mode MD4, when the main control CPU 60a determines the first and tenth winning games in the non-variable state and in the variable state, the first to eighteenth winning games are determined. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine the game effect mode during the period in which the symbol change effect is performed from the first time to the 65th time after the end of the winning game.

  Further, in the normal game effect mode MDA, when the main control CPU 60a determines the eighth, ninth, seventeenth and eighteenth win games in the non-changeable state, the first game game after the end of the win game is next. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine the game effect mode until the winning game is given. In addition, in the normal game effect mode MDA, when the hit game to which the variable state is applied is determined, the variable state grant period (fluctuation frequency of once, five times) determined according to the established variable state grant condition. After the symbol variation effect has been performed (times, 25 times, 65 times), the effect control CPU 65a is determined as the game effect mode until the next winning game is awarded.

  In this way, when the winning game is awarded, the effect control CPU 65a sets the gaming effect mode according to the number of changes in the symbol variation effect performed after the winning game, based on the grant conditions established corresponding to the winning game. Is configured to determine. Then, the effect control CPU 65a changes the notification mode in the game form notification unit 100 (specifically, when changing from the first right-hand notification mode to the second right-hand notification mode). The mode is changed (specifically, the first game effect mode MD1 is changed to the second game effect mode MD2). In addition, the effect control CPU 65a changes the game effect mode when the game form notification unit 100 ends the notification in the first and second right-handed notification modes (specifically, the first to fourth games). It is configured to change from any one of the effect modes to the normal game effect mode MDA). Further, the effect control CPU 65a changes the game effect mode (specifically, the second game effect mode) while informing in the second right-handed notification mode in the game form notifying unit 100 in accordance with the granted condition to be established. It can be changed from MD2 to the third game effect mode MD3).

(About notification mode determination processing)
Next, an example of notification mode determination processing for determining the notification mode of the game mode notification unit 100 executed by the effect control CPU 65a in the variable state will be described.

  In the notification mode determination process, as shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the gaming state is a variable state (specific gaming state) (step E11). Whether or not the gaming state is the variable state can be determined based on the variable information flag set in the effect control RAM 65c. If the gaming state is the variable state (the variable information flag is “ 1 "), the process goes to step E12, where the effect control CPU 65a determines the type of the previous winning game (the type of symbol per special figure), while the gaming state is not the variable state (shortening information flag). Is “0”), the notification mode determination process is terminated.

  In step E12, it is determined whether or not the previous hit game type (special symbol type) is the first group hit game (seventh and sixteenth hit games corresponding to the special symbols G and g). The effect control CPU 65a determines. The last hit game type (special symbol type) can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a based on the last special symbol type information set in the effect control RAM 65c. If it is a winning game, the process goes to step E13, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the first right-handed notification mode. That is, since the determination in step E12 is a determination result that is a winning game of the first group, the state is a shortage state after a winning game due to the establishment of any of the grant conditions included in the first grant condition group. The production control CPU 65a can determine the first right-handed notification mode based on the establishment of any of the provision conditions included in the first provision condition group. It has become.

  If it is determined in step E12 that the game is not the first group winning game, the previous winning game type (special symbol type) is the fourth group winning game (special symbol D, F, d). , f, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not it is the fourth, sixth, thirteenth and fifteenth winning game) (step E14). In the same manner as in step E12, this determination is performed by the effect control CPU 65a based on the type information of the last special symbol per symbol set in the effect control RAM 65c. If it is a hit game in the fourth group, the process proceeds to step E15. In other words, the determination result in step E14 is a determination result that the winning game of the fourth group, so that in the variable state after the winning game due to the establishment of any of the grant conditions included in the third grant condition group The effect control CPU 65a can determine that there is. In addition, since the determination in step E14 is a determination result that the winning game of the fourth group is not, the change state after the winning game due to the establishment of any of the grant conditions included in the second grant condition group The effect control CPU 65a can determine that this is true.

In step E15, the effect control CPU 65a determines the elapsed time from the end of the winning game (that is, the start of giving the variable state accompanying the end of the winning game). Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the notification switching period has elapsed after the winning game ends.
Here, in the embodiment, the notification change period is set to a period until the symbol change effect (special figure change display) is confirmed and stopped after the winning game, and the value of the change counter CN is “1”. By determining whether or not, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the notification switching period has elapsed. That is, when the value of the variation counter CN is “1”, the effect control CPU 65a indicates that it is before the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is performed after the winning game (before the notification switching period elapses). Is determined, the process proceeds to step E13, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the first right-handed notification mode. In addition, when the value of the variation counter CN is other than “1”, the effect is that after one symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is performed after the winning game (after the notification switching period has elapsed). The control CPU 65a determines, and the process proceeds to step E16.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine the second right-handed notification mode by moving from the step E14 to the step E16 or from the step E15 to the step E16. In other words, the determination result in step E14 is a determination result that the winning game is not the fourth group winning game, which is a shortage state after the winning game due to the establishment of any of the grant conditions included in the second grant condition group. The effect control CPU 65a can determine this, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the second right-handed notification mode based on the establishment of any of the grant conditions included in the second grant condition group. (Step E14 to Step E16). In addition, since the determination result in step E14 is a determination result that the winning game is the fourth group, in the variable state after the winning game due to the establishment of any of the grant conditions included in the third grant condition group The effect control CPU 65a can determine that there is, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the first or second right-handed notification mode according to the determination result of step E15 (from step E15). Step E13 or Step E16).

  If it is determined in step E12 that the game is not the first group winning game, the process proceeds to step E14, where the previous winning game type (special symbol type) is the second group winning game (special symbol per game). The effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the first to third, fifth, tenth to twelfth and fourteenth winning games corresponding to the symbols A to C, E, a to c, e.

(About notification display decision processing)
Next, an example of the notification display determination process for determining the notification display of the effect display unit 17 executed by the effect control CPU 65a in the variable state will be described.

  In the notification display determination process, as shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the gaming state is a specific gaming state (shortening state) (step F11). Whether or not the gaming state is the variable state can be determined based on the variable information flag set in the effect control RAM 65c. If the gaming state is the variable state (the variable information flag is “ 1 "), the process proceeds to step F12, where the effect control CPU 65a determines the type of the previous winning game (the type of symbol per special figure), while the gaming state is not the variable state (shortening information flag). Is “0”), the notification display determination process is terminated.

  In step F12, it is determined whether or not the previous hit game type (special symbol type) is the first group hit game (seventh and sixteenth hit games corresponding to the special symbols G and g). The effect control CPU 65a determines. The last hit game type (special symbol type) can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a based on the last special symbol type information set in the effect control RAM 65c. If it is other than the winning game (other than the symbols G and g per special figure), the process proceeds to step F13, and the final variation (final symbol variation effect (special The effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the figure changes display)). Here, in the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a determines by determining whether or not the value of the variation counter CN is coincident with the application period of the variable state (variable number of times) provided with the special drawing. It is configured to For example, when the first winning game is determined, the change period grant period (number of times of change) is set to “65 times”, so that the value of the change number counter CN becomes “65”. Thus, it is determined that the effect control CPU 65a is the final change in the variable state, and when the value of the change counter CN is less than “65”, it is determined that the effect control CPU 65a is not the final change in the variable state. It is supposed to be. Then, in the case of the final change in the variable state, the effect control is performed to display the second right-handed notification display on the effect display unit 17 at the start of the next symbol change effect (special symbol change display) in step F14. The CPU 65a decides. Further, in the case of the determination result that the game is the first group winning game (design symbol G, g) in step F12 and in the case of the fixed determination result in step F13, the final change performed in the variable state. In the case of the determination result that is not, the notification display determination process is terminated.

(About notification control in winning games)
Next, notification control in a winning game will be described. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment combines the right-handed display unit 59 with one or both of the game form notification unit 100 and the effect display unit 17 in accordance with the hit game to be given. It is comprised so that the notification of the suitable launch form may be performed. Here, as shown in FIG. 18, the right-handed display unit 59 turns off the LED lamp and opens the first special prize winning unit 33 in the case of a special figure based on the first special figure start hold information. Is controlled by the main control CPU 60a to notify that it is a winning game suitable for the left-handed gaming state, and the LED lamp is turned on in the case of the special figure based on the second special figure start hold information. (2) The main control CPU 60a is controlled to notify that it is a winning game for opening the special winning portion 36 (a winning game suitable for a right-handed gaming state). In other words, the right-handed display unit 59 is controlled by the main control CPU 60a to notify in the same notification mode (that is, lighting of the LED lamp) when notifying the winning game for opening the second special winning unit 36. Further, the right-handed display portion 59 is controlled by the main control CPU 60a so that the LED lamp is turned off when the winning game ends.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18, when the game form notification unit 100 grants a winning game, the switching notification unit 101, the left-handed notification unit 102, and the right-handed notification unit 103 are controlled based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. By this, it is comprised so that it can alert | report by the alerting | reporting aspect in any of the said left-handed game form or the 2nd right-handed alerting | reporting aspect. That is, the game form notifying unit 100 is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as to notify in a notification mode based on the awarded hit game. Specifically, in the case of a special figure based on the first special figure start hold information, the game form informing unit 100 informs in a left-handed informing manner and opens the first special winning unit 33 ( The effect control CPU 65a is controlled to notify that it is a winning game suitable for the left-handed gaming state, and in the case of the special figure based on the second special figure start hold information, the game form notification unit 100 performs the second right The effect control CPU 65a is controlled to notify that the game is a winning game in which the second special winning portion 36 is released by notifying in the hit notification mode (ie, a winning game suitable for the right-handed gaming state).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the effect display unit 17 is configured to display the second left-handed notification display based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a when a winning game is given. In the embodiment, during the execution of the winning game (first to ninth winning games) given in the non-variable state or in the variable state as a trigger based on the special figure based on the first special figure start hold information When the game is played in the right-handed game form, the effect control CPU 65a controls to display the second left-handed notification display on the effect display unit 17. Specifically, when the pachinko ball that has passed through the second gate unit 43 is detected by the second gate sensor 44 during the execution of the first to ninth hit games, the effect display unit 17 displays the second left A hit notification display is displayed. That is, the presentation control CPU 65a is configured to determine the display of the second left-handed notification display when a control signal indicating that the second gate sensor 44 has detected a pachinko ball is input from the main control board 60. Has been. In this way, when a game is played in a right-handed game form during the execution of the first to ninth winning games, the first special winning portion 33 cannot be awarded a pachinko ball. A second left-handed notification display is displayed on the display unit 17 to prompt the player to correct the launch form.

  Further, in the embodiment, when a winning game (first to ninth winning games) is given in response to a special figure based on the first special figure start hold information in the variable state, the winning game The production control CPU 65a is configured to control the production display unit 17 to display a second left-handed notification display at the start of the production. That is, when the gaming state determined based on the change information flag is the change state, the effect control CPU 65a shows a control signal (for example, a special figure 1 designation command) indicating the special figure based on the first special figure start hold information. Is input from the main control board 60, and the second left-handed notification display is determined to be displayed. In other words, it is highly probable that the game is played in the right-handed game form in the short state, and if the game is played in this game form, the first special winning unit 33 is made to win a pachinko ball. Therefore, a second left-handed notification display is displayed on the effect display unit 17 to prompt the player to correct the launch form.

  That is, the main control CPU 60a included in the main control board 60 of the embodiment acquires a winning information such as a random number in response to the establishment of the start condition (winning the first starting winning portion 27 or the second starting winning portion 28). It has a function as information acquisition means. In addition, a hit determination means for performing a hit determination (determination per special figure) when the start condition is satisfied, and a hit game to be given from a plurality of types of hit games when the hit determination becomes a hit determination result. The hit game determination means for determining the type, and the hit game granting means for giving the hit game after the end of the special figure variation display (after the end of the symbol variation effect) triggered by the hit judgment being the hit judgment result. The main control CPU 60a has a function. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines a symbol (special symbol per symbol) from a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) stored in the main control ROM 60b when the main control CPU 60a as the hit determination means determines that the symbol is a hit. It has a function as a symbol determination means. The main control CPU 60a triggers the establishment of the start condition, and the special control fluctuation pattern determination means (fluctuation pattern determination means) for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns (variation patterns) stored in the main control ROM 60b. It has the function as.

  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 the determination by the hit determination means will be a hit determination result is higher than normal, and the probability change state after the winning game ends. It is comprised so that it may function as a probability change provision means to provide. Whether the main control CPU 60a gives a special game state (variable state) for opening and closing the open / close winning means under an open / close control condition advantageous to the player when the determination of the hit determination means is a hit determination result. It is configured to function as a specific game state determination unit that determines a game state, and to give a specific game state after the winning game. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as a grant period determining means for determining a grant period of the specific game state when a specific game state is granted. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as a game state specifying means capable of specifying a game state in which a game is performed (whether or not a certain change state is given or whether or not a change state is given). Here, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment specifies the gaming state based on the probability change flag and the change flag set in the storage means such as the main control RAM 60c. In this way, the main control CPU 60a, when the winning determination is a winning determination result, is a privilege state that is advantageous to the player after the winning game based on winning in the first starting winning portion 27 or the second starting winning portion 28. It has a function as a privilege state determination means for determining whether (probable change state or variable state) is given. Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to function as a first notification control unit that controls notification by a first notification unit (right-handed display unit 59) capable of reporting a specific gaming state.

  Further, the main control RAM 60c functions as special figure holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of winning information as special figure start holding information. Specifically, the winning information acquired by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 31 while the variable display is being performed on the display means (the effect display unit 17 and the first special figure display unit 50A) is the first. While the variable display is being performed on the first special figure hold storage means and the display means (the effect display unit 17 and the second special figure display unit 50B) stored as special figure start hold information, the second start winning detection sensor 32 It functions as a second special figure reservation storing means for storing the winning information acquired with the detection as a second special figure start holding information.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 65a provided in the effect control board 65 of the embodiment has a function as an effect determining means for determining effect contents to be performed by effect executing means such as the effect display means (effect display unit 17). It functions as an execution control means for executing the effect. Further, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to function as a second notification control unit that controls notification by a second notification unit (game type notification unit 100) capable of reporting the specific game state in a plurality of notification modes. Yes. Furthermore, the effect control CPU 65a functions as a second game state specifying means that can specify a game state in which a game is performed (whether or not a certain change state is given or whether or not a change state is given). Yes. Here, the effect control CPU 65a of the embodiment specifies the gaming state based on the probability change information flag and the change information flag set in the storage means such as the effect control RAM 65c based on the control signal from the main control board 60. . The effect control CPU 65a functions as an effect mode determining means for determining a game effect mode from a plurality of game effect modes in which at least a part of effects that can be executed by the effect executing means (effect display unit 17) is different.

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

  In a gaming state (non-changing state) in which no change state is given, a game is played in a left-handed game form by the operation of the operation handle 16 by the player, so that the game area 21 (the first game area 20) The first start hold information acquired when the pachinko ball launched into the one-ball flow-down area 21a) wins the first start winning opening 27a of the first start winning section 27 (satisfaction of the first start condition) is obtained. Based on the special figure, determination is made. The pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 (first ball falling area 21a) of the game board 20 passes through the first gate portion 41, and the second result is determined according to the determination result of the normal hit determination. 2 The second start hold acquired when the start opening / closing member 29 of the start winning section 28 is opened and winning the second start winning opening 28a of the second start winning section 28 (satisfaction of the second start condition) is obtained. Based on the information, judgment per special figure is performed. Here, in the non-variable state, since the start opening / closing member 29 of the second start winning portion 28 is not easily opened according to the determination result of the normal hit determination, the winning of the first start winning portion 27 is mainly used. A game is performed.

  On the other hand, in the gaming state to which the shortage state is given, the game is performed in the right-handed gaming form by the operation of the operation handle 16 by the player, whereby the gaming area 21 (second ball falling area) of the gaming board 20 is played. 21b), the start opening / closing member 29 of the second start winning portion 28 is opened according to the determination result of the normal hit determination performed when the pachinko ball launched by the second gate portion 43 is triggered. Based on the second start hold information acquired by winning the second start winning port 28a of the 2 start winning section 28 (satisfaction of the second start condition), determination per special figure is performed. Here, in the left-handed game form, pachinko balls can win the first and second start winning parts 27 and 28 as described above, whereas in the right-handed game form, the first start winning part 27 While it is almost impossible to expect to win, the pachinko ball can win the second start winning portion 28. Therefore, in the variable state in which the start opening / closing member 29 of the pachinko ball second start winning portion 28 of the embodiment is opened and closed under an opening / closing control condition advantageous to the player, the game is won by playing the game in the right-handed game form. In this case, more prize balls can be obtained, and the player can play a game advantageously.

  Here, a grant condition for giving a variable state is set for each hit game given when winning the first or second start winning portion 27, 28, and one of the grant conditions is established. When giving the variable state, the main control CPU 60a controls so that the right-handed display portion 59 of the game information display portion M notifies in the same notification form regardless of the established grant conditions. That is, when the right-handed display unit 59 notifies in the same notification mode in the variable speed state, it is accurately notified that the second start winning portion 28 is in a state of opening and closing under favorable conditions (variable state). In the game, the player can appropriately select the game mode in which the pachinko ball is launched by judging whether the state is the variable state or the non-variable state by referring to the right-handed display unit 59.

  In addition, when the determination per special figure becomes a winning determination result when winning the first or second starting winning portion 27, 28, based on the granting condition established corresponding to the winning game to be awarded. Then, the effect control CPU 65a controls the game form notifying unit 100 so as to be notified in any one of a plurality of notification modes (first or second right-handed game mode). That is, in the case of giving a variable state, a game that matches the assigned variable state by changing the right-handed notification mode in the game type notification unit 100 according to the conditions for granting the variable state to be established ( A player can select a game in a left-handed game form or a game in a right-handed game form. That is, the player can select a game form according to the granting state of the shortened state notified by the game form notifying unit 100, and the game can be performed without forcing the player to play a right-handed game form with the provision of the shortened state. The range of choices when performing In other words, the combination of the notification mode of the right-handed display unit 59 controlled by the main control CPU 60a and the notification mode of the game form notification unit 100 controlled by the effect control CPU 65a appropriately provides various notifications according to the state of the game. This makes it possible to increase the degree of freedom in selecting a game form by the player and improve the interest of the game.

  Here, according to the grant conditions established for each winning game, when the winning state is given after the winning game triggered by winning the first start winning portion 27 where the main game is performed in the non-changing state, It is configured such that the granting period (number of times of alteration) of the variable state is different, and any one of a plurality of notification modes (first right-handed notification mode or second right-handed notification mode) depending on the grant period of the variable state The game form notification unit 100 is configured to notify in such a notification mode. Specifically, when any of the granting conditions included in the first granting condition group is fulfilled by winning the first start winning part 27, the granting period (shortening of the shortening) is given. 1), the game mode notification unit 100 notifies the first right-handed notification mode, and if any of the grant conditions included in the second grant condition group is satisfied, the variable state is given. During the granted period (5, 25, or 65 times of change), the game mode notification unit 100 notifies in the second right-handed notification mode and is included in the third grant condition group If any of the conditions is satisfied, the game form notifying unit 100 performs the first right-handed notification mode during the grant period in which the change state is given (either 5 or 25 changes). Is changed to the second right-hand notification mode. As described above, when the variable state is provided, the game form notification unit 100 can be notified in a different notification mode based on the variable state provision period, so that the variable state is provided in accordance with the variable state provision period. The player can play the game. In other words, when the game form notification unit 100 makes a notification in the first right-handed notification mode that is inconspicuous, it may be necessary to return to the left-handed game form in a short period (one change). Even if the operation handle 16 is operated so as to play the game in the right-handed game form, the second start winning portion 28 may not be released as a result of the normal hit determination. Therefore, by notifying in the first right-handed notification mode in the game form notification unit 100, the game is played in the right-handed game form or predicted to return to the left-handed game form and played in the left-handed game form. The player can appropriately select whether to watch the progress of the game, and the range of game selection is expanded.

  In addition, by configuring so that the notification mode of the game form notification unit 100 can be changed according to the elapsed period from the start of the change state, the game that matches the elapsed period from the start of the change state can be obtained. Can be performed by the player. In other words, the hit game (first specific hit game) corresponding to the symbols D and d per special figure is the main control when the judgment per special figure performed in the non-variable state becomes the determination result per special figure. When it is determined by the CPU 60a that the variable condition is given (the grant condition included in the third grant condition group), and the variable state is given in the first specific grant period (25 times) In addition to notifying in the first right-handed notification mode at the start of the provision of the variable state, the notification switching period from the start of the provision of the variable state (one symbol variation effect (special figure variation display after winning game) The notification mode of the game form notification unit 100 is changed so that the second right-handed notification mode is notified after elapse of a period until the fixed stop). Similarly, the hit game (first specific hit game) corresponding to the symbols F and f per special figure is triggered by the fact that the determination per special figure performed in the non-variable state becomes the determination result per special figure. By being determined by the control CPU 60a, the grant condition for the variable state (the grant condition included in the third grant condition group) is established, and the short state is given in the second specific grant period (five times). In such a case, notification is made in the first right-handed notification mode at the start of provision of the variable state, and notification is made in the second right-handed notification mode after the notification switching period has elapsed since the start of provision of the variable state. The notification mode of the game form notification unit 100 is changed.

  For this reason, during the notification in the first right-handed notification mode (from the hit game to the elapse of the notification switching period), the game is executed in the left-handed game form or the right-handed game form as described above. After changing the notification mode to the second right-handed notification mode that draws attention more strongly while expanding the selection range of the game by appropriate selection by the person, execution of the game in the right-handed game mode It is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage. Moreover, before and after changing the notification mode in the game form notification unit 100, the right-handed display unit 59 notifies in the same notification mode (the notification mode does not change), so that the second start winning unit 28 is advantageous. It is possible to accurately notify the player that it is in a state of being opened and closed. Therefore, when changing the notification mode in the game form notification unit 100 in accordance with the elapsed period from the start of giving the variable state, the combination of the notification mode of the right-handed display unit 59 and the notification mode of the game form notification unit 100 Thus, various notifications according to the state of the game can be appropriately performed, the degree of freedom of selection of the game form by the player can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Here, the hit game corresponding to the symbols B, C, b, c per special figure (second specific hit) is triggered when the judgment per special figure performed in the non-variable state becomes the result of judgment per special figure. When the (game) is determined by the main control CPU 60a, the grant condition in the variable state (grant condition included in the second grant condition group) is satisfied, and the variable is changed in the first specific grant period (25 times). When the state is given, the game form notification unit 100 notifies the second right-handed notification mode during the first specific grant period (during the variable state). Similarly, the hit game (second specific hit game) corresponding to the symbols E and e per special figure is the main when the judgment per special figure performed in the non-variable state becomes the judgment result per special figure. By being determined by the control CPU 60a, the provision condition of the variable state (the provision condition included in the second provision condition group) is established, and the variable state is provided in the second specific provision period (five times). In this case, during the second specific grant period (during the variable speed state), the game form notification unit 100 is notified in the second right-handed notification mode. As described above, the notification mode of the game form notification unit 100 is changed or the same notification mode is maintained in accordance with the type of hit game that is given the change state (change condition provision condition). By changing the manner of notification, it is possible to enhance interest in the notification mode change and improve the interest of the game while appropriately performing various notifications according to the state of the game. Moreover, it can prevent that the alerting | reporting aspect in the game form alerting | reporting part 100 becomes uniform.

  In the embodiment, the game mode notification unit is configured to change the game effect mode of the game effect performed in the effect display unit 17 in accordance with the change of the notification mode in the game mode notification unit 100. It is possible to increase interest in the effect change in the effect display unit 17 and improve the interest of the game while appropriately performing various notifications according to the game state by the change of the notification mode in 100. In addition, by changing the game effect mode performed in the effect display unit 17, it is possible to prevent a change in the notification mode in the game form notification unit 100 from being missed and to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage.

  In the embodiment, any one of the granting conditions included in the second and third granting condition groups is satisfied, whereby a winning game (a specific type of winning game, that is, the first to sixth, eighth in the embodiment). To the 15th and 16th to 18th win games), when changing from the variable state to the non-variable state with the lapse of the variable state grant period given after the hit game. In addition, the game form notification unit 100 notifies in a left-handed notification mode corresponding to the unchangeable state. On the other hand, a winning game (second specific type of winning game, that is, the seventh and sixteenth winning games in the embodiment) is granted when any of the grant conditions included in the first grant condition group is satisfied. In the case where the game form is notified, the game form notifying unit 100 corresponds to the non-variable state when the variable state is changed from the variable state to the non-variable state with the passage of the variable state granted after the game. The left-handed notification mode is not notified (becomes a non-notification state). Thus, when the variable state continues for a certain long period (5 times, 25 times, 65 times) and then shifts to the non-variable state, the game form notification unit 100 is in the left-handed notification form. By informing, it is possible to prevent the player from continuing the game in the right-handed game form as it is, and the player can play a game in accordance with switching from the variable state to the non-variable state. When the variable state ends in a short period (once), the game form notification unit 100 does not notify the transition from the variable state to the non-variable state, thereby switching between the variable state and the non-variable state. A player can play a game that is not conscious of. In this way, notification according to the type of hit game that becomes an opportunity to give the variable state can be performed.

  Here, the game form notifying unit 100 includes a plurality of display units (a switching notifying unit 101 and a right-handed notifying unit 103) that can notify the change state, and the grant condition established when the change state is given is satisfied. Based on any one of these notification units (only the right-handed notification unit 103 in the embodiment) or a combination of them (both the switching notification unit 101 and the right-handed notification unit 103), a different notification mode ( The first and second right-handed notification modes) can be notified. Thus, by using the right-handed notification unit 103 in common and informing in different right-handed notification modes, the first and second right-handed notification modes can be made significantly different, and the game form notification It is possible to accurately notify the player of the provision state of the variable state from the unit 100. Moreover, the switching notification part 101 of the game form alerting | reporting part 100 is utilized in the left-handed alerting | reporting aspect which alert | reports a non-change state. As described above, the game form notifying unit 100 can be compactly formed by notifying the non-changed state and the changed state using the same switching notification unit 101. In addition, when checking the game form notification unit 100, the player's line-of-sight movement can be minimized.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment can display a right-handed notification display for notifying the presentation display unit 17 of the provision of the variable state when the variable state is provided, separately from the game form notification unit 100. It is comprised, and the right-handed notification display which changes according to the advantage accompanying provision of a variable state can be displayed on the said effect display means. In this way, by displaying a different notification display on the effect display means according to the advantage associated with the provision of the variable state (in the embodiment, the provision period of the variable state), the advantage of the provided variable state The player can play a game that matches the game. That is, various notifications according to the state of the game are appropriately performed by combining the notification mode of the right-handed display unit 59 controlled by the main control CPU 60a and the notification display of the effect display unit 17 controlled by the effect control CPU 65a. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom of selection of the game form by the player and improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, since the game mode notification unit 100 notifies the variable state as described above, various notifications can be performed by combining the right-handed display unit 59, the game mode notification unit 100, and the effect display unit 17.

  Further, in the embodiment, when any of the grant conditions (second specific grant condition) included in the sixth grant condition group is satisfied and the main control CPU 60a grants the variable state after the winning game, The effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display unit 17 so that the first and second right-handed notification displays are not displayed with the start of giving the variable state due to the end of the hit game according to the established grant condition, and the variable The effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display unit 17 so as to display the first right-handed notification display after the elapse of a predetermined period from the start of the application of the state. In other words, when the fourth, sixth, thirteenth, and fifteenth winning games are given in response to a special figure in an unchangeable state, until the notification switching period after the winning game, By not displaying the first and second right-handed notification displays on the effect display unit 17, the player recognizes that the chance to win the second start winning unit 28 may end in a short period of time. While notifying the game form notifying unit 100, the game form notifying unit 100 prompts the player to launch a pachinko ball in the right-handed game form. Is displayed on the effect display unit 17 to allow the player to recognize that the winning opportunity to the second start winning unit 28 continues for a long time, and to launch a pachinko ball in the right-handed game form. The player can be prompted. As described above, the second start winning portion is obtained by matching the period from the start of the change state to the display of the first right-hand notification display with the notification switching period in which the notification mode of the game configuration notification unit 100 is switched. It is possible to make a strong impression on the player of the change in the winning opportunity to 28.

  In addition, when any of the grant conditions (first specific grant conditions) included in the fourth or fifth grant condition group is established and the main control CPU 60a grants the variable state after the winning game, A right-handed notification display (first or second right-handed notification display) is displayed on the effect display unit 17 from the start of giving the variable state. In this way, by changing the notification timing of the effect display unit 17 according to the type of hit game (providing condition for changing state) that is an opportunity to be given the changing state, a variety of conditions according to the state of the game can be obtained. While performing notification appropriately, it is possible to increase interest in the notification timing of the notification display and improve the interest of the game. Further, it is possible to prevent the notification display timing in the effect display unit 17 from becoming uniform.

Further, in the embodiment, when the game form notification unit 100 performs notification in the same notification mode (second right-handed notification mode), a different notification display (first right-handed notification display or The second right-handed notification display) is configured to be displayed on the effect display unit 17.
That is, for example, in the embodiment, the changing condition providing condition (fourth providing condition group) for displaying the first right-handed notification display on the effect display unit 17, and the second right-handed notification on the effect display unit 17. The variable condition grant condition (the fifth grant condition group) for displaying the display is the variable condition grant condition (second grant condition group) notified by the game form notifying unit 100 in the second right-hand notification form. ). As described above, various notifications can be realized by combining the notification display of the effect display unit 17 and the notification mode by the game form notification unit 100 according to the application condition established when the variable state is applied. Therefore, a combination of the notification mode of the notification unit, the notification display of the effect display unit, and the notification mode of the second notification unit enables appropriate notification according to the game state.

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Note that the gaming machine is not limited to those described above, and various modifications can be made.

(1) In the embodiment, two ball flow down areas (first and second ball flow down areas 21a and 21b) are provided on the game board. However, it is possible to form three or more ball flow down areas. It is.
(2) In the embodiment, the open / close winning means (second start winning portion 28) is provided at a position where the game ball flowing down each of the plurality of ball flow down areas provided on the game board can win, Opening / closing prize winning means can be provided at a position where a game ball that has flowed down any one of the ball falling areas can win. For example, in the embodiment, the second start winning portion 28 can be provided on the right side of the game board so as to be positioned in the second ball flow down area 21b. That is, the open / close winning means can be provided at a position where a game ball that has flowed through at least a specific ball falling area out of the number of ball flowing areas can win.
(3) In the embodiment, the winning determination is made by winning the game ball to the open / close winning means. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it may be configured such that only the winning ball payout condition is satisfied when the game ball is won in the open / close winning means. In addition, a variable winning portion that mechanically opens and closes is provided in the game board, and an operating portion that opens the variable winning portion is provided in the passage path of the game ball won in the opening and closing opening and closing means, and the passage route is It is also possible to cause the variable winning portion to be mechanically opened by contacting the operating ball with the operating portion. In this case, it can be configured that the hit determination is performed when the pachinko ball wins the opened variable winning portion.
(4) In the embodiment, a plurality of (two) special prize winning portions are received, but only one special winning prize portion may be provided. In this case, a special winning portion can be provided at a position where a game ball that has flowed down each ball flow-down area can win, and a specific ball flow-down area (in the embodiment, the second ball flow-down can be won) in the open / close winning means. A special winning portion may be provided at a position where a game ball that has flowed down the area 21b) can win.
(5) In the embodiment, a plurality (two) of gate portions are received, but only one gate portion may be provided. In this case, it is preferable to provide a gate portion at a position where a game ball that has flowed down a specific ball flow down region (in the embodiment, the second ball flow down region 21b) that can win the open / close winning means can pass.

(6) In the embodiment, based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a as the second notification control means provided in the sub-control means (effect control board 65), the specific game is sent to the second notification means (game form notification unit 100). Although the state is configured to be notified by two types of notification modes (first and second right-handed notification modes), the second notification means (game form notification unit 100) is notified in three or more types of notification modes. It is also possible to configure. For example, in the switching notification unit 101 included in the game form notification unit 100 of the embodiment, the “right-handed” character display is displayed separately from the right-handed notification unit 103 and can be notified as a third right-handed notification mode. This can be achieved. Of course, the notification mode in each of the switching notification unit 101, the left-hand notification unit 102, and the right-hand notification unit 103 in the game form notification unit 100 is not limited to that shown in the embodiment.
(7) In the embodiment, each of the left-handed game form (non-specific game state) and the right-handed game form (specific game state) in the switching notification unit 101 of the second notification means (game form notification unit 100). However, it is also possible to individually provide a notifying unit for notifying each of the left-handed game form (non-specific game state) and the right-handed game form (specific game state).
(8) In the embodiment, the second notification means (game form notification unit 100) is configured to be able to notify each of the non-specific game state and the specific game state, but at least the specific game state is notified in a plurality of notification modes. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may obtain. That is, the left-handed notifying unit 102 included in the game form notifying unit 100 of the embodiment may be omitted and only the “right-handed” character display may be displayed in the switching notification unit 101.
(9) In addition, the number of types of notification modes of the second notification means may be provided as many as the number of grant conditions established corresponding to the awarded game.
(10) In the embodiment, when the specific game state is changed to the non-specific game state, the second notification control unit (effect control) is performed so that the second notification unit (game form notification unit 100) does not notify the non-specific game state. The CPU 65a) is configured to be controllable, but the second notification control means (production control CPU 65a) controls the second notification means (game form notification unit 100) to notify either the specific game state or the non-specific game state. It is also possible to do. That is, when the specific game state is ended, the second notification means (game form notification unit 100) may always notify the non-specific game state.
(11) In the embodiment, the notification mode of the second notification means (game form notification unit 100) is changed based on the number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) performed from the start of giving the specific game state. Although configured, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to change the notification mode of the second notification means (game form notification unit 100) when an elapsed time (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed since the start of giving the specific game state.

(12) In the embodiment, the grant condition for granting the specific game state is determined based on the combination of the game state at the time of the hit determination (determination per special figure) and the type of the hit game (design per special figure), Although the specific game state is provided after the game when the grant condition is satisfied, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, granting that a specific game state passes after a hit game, that a game ball passes through a specific area during a win game (a ball detection sensor provided corresponding to the specific area detects a game ball) It is good also as conditions. Here, a plurality of ball outlets are formed in the formed winning space that communicates with the special winning ports 33a, 36a in the special winning portions 33, 36 of the embodiment, and a specific ball outlet among the plurality of ball outlets is formed. It can be a specific area. In this case, a grant condition for granting a specific game state can be established by allowing the game balls won in the special winning units 33 and 36 during the winning game to pass through the ball exit corresponding to the specific area. In addition to the special winning portions 33 and 36 of the embodiment, a special winning portion having a specific area is provided, and a special winning portion is provided in a specific round game of the winning game (for example, the second round game of the embodiment). You may comprise so that it may open | release. In this case, the game ball can pass through the specific area by entering the game ball in the special winning portion during a specific round game in the winning game. In addition, the type of per game (design per symbol) for which a specific round game that the special prize winning part is set and the per game (special game part that is open only for the special prize winning part) where the specific round game is not set. It is also possible to set the type of symbol per figure). For example, in the embodiment, in the case of a winning game corresponding to a specific special symbol (for example, symbols A, a to i), the special winning portion is configured to be opened, and the winning game corresponding to other special symbols is displayed. In some cases, only the special winning portions 33 and 36 may be opened.
(13) In addition, a specific game that is established when a grant condition for granting a specific game state is determined based on the combination of the type of winning game (design per symbol) and the passing of gaming balls in a specific area between winning games. You may comprise so that the grant period which provides a specific game state may be defined for every grant conditions of a state. In other words, a granting period that can be given according to the type of winning game (design per symbol) included in each granting condition is determined, and a specific gaming state is given in the corresponding granting period when a game ball passes through a specific area. You can make it. Further, as in the embodiment, a grant period for granting a specific game state can be determined according to the game state at the time of the hit determination (special figure hit determination).

(14) In the embodiment, the effect display means (the effect display unit 17) is configured to be able to display a notification display (first or second right-handed notification display) for notifying the application of the specific game state. You may make it abbreviate | omit alerting | providing of the specific game state by. In addition, as the effect display means, the effect display unit 17 in which the symbol variation effect is performed in response to establishment of a predetermined start condition is used. However, the effect display means is provided separately from the effect display unit 17 and the game form notification unit 100. It may be provided.
(15) In the embodiment, based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a as the second notification control means provided on the sub-control means (effect control board 65), two kinds of notification display on the effect display means (effect display unit 17). Although it is configured so as to be notified by (first and second right-handed notification display), it is also possible to configure so that notification is provided by three or more types of notification display in the effect display means (effect display unit 17).
(16) In the embodiment, the effect display means (effect display unit 17) is configured to be able to notify each of the left-handed game form (non-specific game state) and the right-handed game form (specific game state). You may make it provide individually the effect display means (effect display part 17) which alert | reports each of the said left-handed game form (non-specific game state) and the right-handed game form (specific game state).
(17) In the embodiment, the non-specific game state and the specific game state can be notified in the effect display means (effect display unit 17), but at least the specific game state can be notified by a plurality of notification displays. do it.
(18) Further, the number of types of notification display of the effect display means (effect display unit 17) may be provided as many as the number of grant conditions established corresponding to the awarded game.
(19) In the embodiment, all of the conditions for providing the variable condition for displaying the display of the specific game state in the effect display means (effect display section 17) are the second notification means (game form notification section). 100), it is configured so as to overlap with the condition for giving the variable condition for notifying the specific game state in 100). However, the change in which the specific game state is notified in the effect display means (effect display unit 17). The condition granting condition may be completely separated from the condition providing condition for changing the condition to notify the specific game state in the second notifying means (game form notifying unit 100). In the second notification means (game form notification unit 100), the specific game state is notified of a part of the condition for giving the variable condition which will display the display of the specific game state in the display unit 17). Change It may be a condition of the grant and overlapping. That is, the second notification is made by setting the grant conditions included in the first to third grant condition groups and the grant conditions included in the fourth to sixth grant condition groups in the embodiment. The combination of the notification in the means (game form notifying unit 100) and the notification in the effect display means (effect display unit 17) can be varied, and it is possible to notify in accordance with the detailed game state.

(20) All or part of the functions provided in the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub-control means (production control CPU). Conversely, all or part of the functions provided in the sub-control means is provided. The main control means may be provided. In the first embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are separately provided, but 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 part of the functions of the main control means and the sub control means of the first embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(21) Further, 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 means 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 lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control can also be used as the effect control means.
(22) Special drawing display means (special drawing display unit) for displaying a special drawing is provided independently of the production display unit for displaying a design pattern (decoration drawing). is not. 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.
(23) In the embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of the 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. Note that the present invention can be suitably applied to a gaming machine having a entrance that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter.

Further, the present application includes, for example, the following technical idea.
(A) A game board (20) in which a plurality of ball flow down areas (21a, 21b) in which game balls can flow down is formed, and at least a specific ball flow down area of the plurality of ball flow down areas (21a, 21b) Opening / closing winning means (28) provided at a position where the game ball flowing down (21b) can win and opening / closing the winning opening (28a) by the opening / closing means (29), and main control means for outputting a control signal ( 60) and sub-control means (65) for executing control related to the production based on the control signal from the main control means (60), the main control means (60) satisfying a predetermined start condition. A hit determination means (60a) for making a hit determination as a trigger, and a win game grant means (60a) for giving a hit game when the hit determination becomes a hit determination result, the open / close winning means (28 ) In a gaming machine configured to be able to give a specific gaming state that opens and closes under an opening / closing control condition advantageous to the player after the winning game ,
First notification means (59) capable of notifying the specific gaming state in the same notification mode;
Second notification means (100) capable of notifying the specific gaming state in a plurality of notification modes;
The main control means (60) includes first notification control means (60a) for controlling notification by the first notification means (59), and second control for controlling notification by the second notification means (100). The sub-control means (65) is provided with a notification control means (65a),
A plurality of hit games that can be given by the hit game grant means (60a) are set, and grant conditions for giving the specific game state for each hit game are determined,
The first notification control means (60a) controls the first notification means (59) to notify in the same notification mode when the specific gaming state is given,
The second notification control means (65a) notifies in any one of the plurality of notification modes based on a grant condition established corresponding to a given winning game when giving the specific game state. Configured to control the second notification means (100) so as to be able to
The second notification means (100) is configured to be able to notify a non-specific gaming state in a notification mode different from the notification mode of the specific gaming state,
Corresponding to the non-specific gaming state by changing from the specific gaming state to the non-specific gaming state when the specific gaming state is given when a specific type of winning game is given in the winning game The second notification control means (65a) controls the second notification means (100) so as to notify in the notification mode.
When the specific gaming state is given when the second specific type of winning game different from the specific type is given in the winning game, the non-specific gaming state is changed from the specific gaming state. Thus, the gist is that the second notification control means (65a) is configured to control the second notification means (100) so as not to notify in a notification mode corresponding to the non-specific gaming state.
Thus, when giving the specific game state which opens and closes the opening / closing prize winning means under the opening / closing control condition advantageous to the player, the opening / closing prize winning means is notified by the first notification means in the same notification mode so that the opening / closing prize winning means is advantageous. It is possible to accurately notify that it is in a state of opening and closing. In addition, when a specific game state is given, the player plays a game in accordance with the given specific game state by changing the notification mode in the second notification means according to the given specific game state. be able to. Therefore, the combination of the notification mode of the first notification unit and the notification mode of the second notification unit enables appropriate notification according to the game state.
In addition, when a specific game state is given in response to a specific type of winning game being given, the change from the specific game state to the non-specific game state is notified by the second notification means, so that the specific game A player can play a game in accordance with the switching from the state to the non-specific game state. On the other hand, when the specific game state is given in response to the second specific type of winning game being given, the second notification means does not notify the change from the specific game state to the non-specific game state. Thus, the player can play a game that is not conscious of switching between the specific game state and the non-specific game state. Accordingly, it is possible to make a notification in accordance with the type of the hit game that triggers the provision of the specific game state.

(B) A winning means (27) is provided at a position where a game ball that has flowed down the ball flowing area (21a) different from the specific ball flowing area (21b) can win, and the winning means (27) is awarded. The hit determination means (60a) is configured to make a hit determination when the start condition is satisfied as an opportunity,
When granting the specific game state triggered by winning the winning means (27), the grant period of the specific game state is configured to be different depending on the grant conditions established for each winning game,
The second notification control means (65a) provides the second notification control means (65a) to notify in any one of the plurality of notification modes based on the grant period of the specific game state when the specific game state is granted. The gist is that the notification means (100) is configured to be controlled.
In this way, when a specific game state is granted, the notification mode in the second notification means is changed based on the grant period of the specific game state, thereby playing a game in accordance with the grant period of the specific game state. The person can do it.

(C) a game board (20) in which a plurality of ball flow down areas (21a, 21b) in which a game ball can flow down is formed, and at least a specific ball flow down area of the plurality of ball flow down areas (21a, 21b) Opening / closing winning means (28) provided at a position where the game ball flowing down (21b) can win and opening / closing the winning opening (28a) by the opening / closing means (29), and main control means for outputting a control signal ( 60) and sub-control means (65) for executing control related to the production based on the control signal from the main control means (60), the main control means (60) satisfying a predetermined start condition. A hit determination means (60a) for making a hit determination as a trigger, and a win game grant means (60a) for giving a hit game when the hit determination becomes a hit determination result, the open / close winning means (28 ) In a gaming machine configured to be able to give a specific gaming state that opens and closes under an opening / closing control condition advantageous to the player after the winning game ,
First notification means (59) capable of notifying the specific gaming state in the same notification mode;
Second notification means (100) capable of notifying the specific gaming state in a plurality of notification modes;
The main control means (60) includes first notification control means (60a) for controlling notification by the first notification means (59), and second control for controlling notification by the second notification means (100). The sub-control means (65) is provided with a notification control means (65a),
A plurality of hit games that can be given by the hit game grant means (60a) are set, and grant conditions for giving the specific game state for each hit game are determined,
The first notification control means (60a) controls the first notification means (59) to notify in the same notification mode when the specific gaming state is given,
The second notification control means (65a) notifies in any one of the plurality of notification modes based on a grant condition established corresponding to a given winning game when giving the specific game state. Configured to control the second notification means (100) so as to be able to
The second notification control means (65a) is configured to notify in a specific notification mode from the start of the provision of the specific game state when the specific game state is granted when a predetermined grant condition as the grant condition is satisfied. The second notification means (100) is configured to be controllable,
When the specific gaming state is granted because a granting condition different from the predetermined granting condition is established as the granting condition, notification is made in the specific notification mode after a predetermined period from the start of the granting of the specific gaming state. The gist of the present invention is that the second notification control means (65a) can control the second notification means (100).
Thus, when giving the specific game state which opens and closes the opening / closing prize winning means under the opening / closing control condition advantageous to the player, the opening / closing prize winning means is notified by the first notification means in the same notification mode so that the opening / closing prize winning means is advantageous. It is possible to accurately notify that it is in a state of opening and closing. In addition, when a specific game state is given, the player plays a game in accordance with the given specific game state by changing the notification mode in the second notification means according to the given specific game state. be able to. Therefore, the combination of the notification mode of the first notification unit and the notification mode of the second notification unit enables appropriate notification according to the game state.
In addition, various notifications according to the state of the game can be appropriately performed, the degree of freedom of selection of the game form by the player can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(D) The second notification means (100) includes a plurality of display units (102, 103) capable of notifying the specific gaming state,
The second notification control means (65a), when granting the specific game state, combines any one or more of the plurality of display units (102, 103) based on the established grant condition, The gist is to control the second notification means (100) so as to notify in a different notification mode.
As described above, when the notification mode of the second notification unit is changed based on the hit game that is an opportunity to give the specific game state, any one or a plurality of display units included in the second notification control unit By combining the above, the notification mode by the second notification control means can be remarkably varied, and the player can be notified of the assigned specific gaming state accurately.

20 gaming board 21 gaming area 21a first ball falling area 21b second ball falling area (specific ball falling area)
27 First start prize winning part (winning means)
28 Second starting prize section (opening and closing prize means)
28a winning opening 29 opening / closing means 59 right-handed display section (first notification means)
60 Main control board (main control means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means, hit game grant means, first notification control means)
65 Production control board (sub-control means)
65a Production control CPU (second notification control means)
100 Game form notification section (second notification means)

Claims (1)

A game board in which a plurality of ball flow areas where a game ball can flow and a game ball that has flowed through at least a specific ball flow area of the plurality of ball flow areas are provided at positions where a prize can be won and opened. An opening / closing prize winning means capable of opening and closing a prize opening by means, a main control means for outputting a control signal, and a sub-control means for executing a control relating to an effect based on a control signal from the main control means. The means includes a hit determination means for making a hit determination when a predetermined start condition is met, and a hit game granting means for giving a hit game when the hit determination becomes a win determination result. In a gaming machine configured to be able to give a specific gaming state for opening and closing the winning means under an opening and closing control condition advantageous to the player after the winning game,
First notifying means capable of notifying the specific gaming state in a certain notifying manner;
Second notification means capable of notifying the specific gaming state in a plurality of notification modes;
The main control unit includes a first notification control unit that controls notification by the first notification unit, and the sub-control unit includes a second notification control unit that controls notification by the second notification unit. And
A plurality of grant conditions for granting the specific game state are determined corresponding to the winning game,
The first notification control unit controls the first notification unit to notify in a certain notification mode when the specific gaming state is given,
The second notification control means may notify in any one of the plurality of notification modes based on a grant condition established corresponding to a given winning game when the specific game state is granted. Configured to control the second notification means;
When the first predetermined grant condition as the grant condition is satisfied and the specific game state is granted, the second notification is made so as to be notified in the first specific notification mode from the start of the grant of the specific game state. The control means is configured to be able to control the second notification means,
In the case where the specific gaming state is granted when a second predetermined granting condition different from the first predetermined granting condition is satisfied as the granting condition, the first specific is made from the start of giving the specific gaming state. The second notification control means is configured to be able to control the second notification means so as to notify in a second specific notification mode different from the notification mode of
When the specific gaming state is granted when a third predetermined granting condition different from the first and second predetermined granting conditions is established as the granting condition, the first gaming state from the start of giving the specific gaming state The second notification control unit notifies the second notification unit so that the notification is performed in one specific notification mode, and the second specific notification mode is notified after a lapse of a predetermined period from the start of giving the specific gaming state. A gaming machine that is configured to be controllable.

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