JP2020080876A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of clearly announcing various types of information.SOLUTION: A first display device 17 capable of stop-displaying a pattern corresponding to a determination result of a winning determination to be made by a main control CPU with establishment of a start condition taken as an opportunity is provided independently from special symbol displaying units 50A, 50B for variably displaying and stop-displaying a special symbol that indicates the determination result. A second display device 80 capable of displaying a special pattern for announcing whether a possessed ball continuance state is achieved after a jackpot game is provided independently from the special symbol displaying units 50A, 50B and the first display device 17. While a pattern that is stop-displayed by the first display device 17 may be changed during a jackpot game, a special pattern stop-displayed by the second display device 80 is not changed during a jackpot game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine equipped with a display unit capable of displaying identification information.

A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has a game board that defines a game area where pachinko balls (gaming balls) can flow down, a start winning port (start winning means) that allows the pachinko balls to win, and a production design. A display device (display means) such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that variably displays (so-called decorative drawing) to produce a pattern variation effect is provided, and when the pachinko ball flowing down the game area wins at the starting winning opening The display device is configured to start a symbol variation effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such a pachinko machine, by winning the hit determination that is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the starting winning opening, a predetermined hit display (for example, three sets of the same symbol etc.) is displayed on the display device, As a result, an advantageous winning game is given to the player. In such a winning game, the opening and closing member of the special winning device that opens and closes the special winning opening is opened and closed in an appropriate opening pattern to give the player a chance to win a pachinko ball to the special winning opening. You will be able to win prize balls.

JP, 2001-62098, A

In the conventional gaming machine, the result of hit determination, the kind of hit given, and the like are informed by the kind of ornamental drawing stopped and displayed on the display device. However, the information that can be notified is limited and the specific information cannot be clearly notified only by the decoration drawing stopped and displayed on the display device.

Therefore, the present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the related art, and has been proposed to suitably solve this problem, and provides a gaming machine capable of clearly notifying various information. The purpose is to do.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
The hit determination means (60a) for hitting when the start condition is satisfied, and the special symbol display means (50A, 50B) for changing and stopping the special symbol indicating the determination result of the corresponding determination means (60a) are provided. When the special symbol indicating that the judgment result of the hit judging means (60a) is a hit is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display means (50A, 50B), a win game advantageous to the player is given. In the gaming machine configured as
Provided separately from the special symbol display means (50A, 50B), after performing a predetermined effect triggered by the establishment of the start condition, the first identification information according to the determination result of the hit determination means (60a) A first display part (17) capable of stopping and displaying,
It is provided separately from the special symbol display means (50A, 50B) and the first display section (17), and the second identification information can be stopped and displayed when the judgment result of the hit judging means (60a) is a hit. A second display unit (80),
And a production control means (65a) for controlling the display of the first display section (17) and the second display section (80),
The production control means (65a),
When the judgment result of the hit judging means (60a) is a hit,
The first identification information stopped and displayed on the first display unit (17) before the start of the hit game can be changed during the corresponding game,
Change the second identification information stopped and displayed on the second display unit (80) after the first identification information is stopped and displayed on the first display unit (17) during the winning game. The point is that it is configured not to.

According to the invention of claim 1, the first display unit for stopping and displaying the first identification information corresponding to the determination result of the hit determination, and the second identification information when the determination result of the hit determination is a hit. By providing the second display unit that can be stopped and displayed, the first identification information and the second identification information can be separated and the two can be clearly notified. Moreover, since the second identification information is not changed during the winning game, the second identification information can be confirmed during the winning game.

The invention according to claim 2 is
Before the second display information (80) is stopped and displayed on the second display portion (80), a plurality of types are set as an aspect of the performance that can be executed on the second display portion (80),
The effect control means (65a) is configured to determine a mode of the effect from a plurality of kinds according to the type of the second identification information and to execute the effect on the second display unit (80). And
According to this configuration, the type of the second identification information that is stopped and displayed may be different depending on the type of the aspect of the effect executed on the second display unit. Therefore, the effect executed on the second display unit It is possible to improve the interest in the aspect.

The invention according to claim 3 is
The first display unit (17) is configured to be able to stop and display a plurality of types of effect symbols indicating the first identification information, and the second display unit (80) includes the second display unit (80). It is configured to be able to stop and display a plurality of types of effect symbols showing identification information,
The type of effect symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the second display unit (80) is the same as at least a part of the types of effect symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the first display unit (17). There is
The effect control means (65a) is configured to stop and display effect symbols of the same type on the first display section (17) and the second display section (80) when a specific condition is satisfied. That is the summary.
According to this configuration, the same type of effect design is stopped and displayed on both display units, so that it is possible to notify that a specific condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, various kinds of information can be separated and clearly notified.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is the front view which shows the game board which relates to the execution example, enlarges and shows the game information indicatory section. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of big hit game. It is a flow chart which shows the flow of special figure input processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. 6 is a flowchart showing a process following step B15 in FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a process following step B19 in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of power-on processing (power recovery processing). It is the explanation drawing which shows the kind of production pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a special figure and a hit display effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd display apparatus. The special decoration drawing lottery table used for drawing a special decoration drawing in each special effect mode is shown. The table for notice production lottery used for lottery of number notice production is shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pattern signal which shows external output information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd display apparatus of another Example. The advance notice lottery table used for the lottery of the variable lighting production is shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows another Example of the pattern signal which shows external output information.

Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, with reference to preferred embodiments. As a game machine, a general pachinko machine will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” refer to a pachinko machine viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1, unless otherwise specified. Is called.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 10 according to an embodiment includes an outer frame 11 as a base body that is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens in the front and rear and is installed vertically on an installation frame stand (not shown) of a game store. On the front side of the opening, a middle frame 12 as a base body for detachably holding the game board 20 is openably and detachably assembled, and on the back side of the game board 20, a predetermined condition is satisfied (starting winning opening 31, which will be described later, A first display device (first display unit) 17 that displays the symbol combination effect by variably displaying the effect symbol for effect on the occasion of the winning of a pachinko ball to 32) is detachably arranged. In the embodiment, the effect symbol that is variably displayed and stopped and displayed on the first display device 17 is the first identification information, and may be hereinafter referred to as a decorative drawing. Further, on the front surface side of the middle frame 12, a base plate configured to cover a window 13a opened at the front and back with a glass plate for transparently protecting the game board 20 and a transparent protective plate 13b formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The front frame 13 is attached so as to be openable and closable, and the lower ball tray 15 for storing the pachinko balls is opened and closed below the front frame 13. That is, the first display device 17 functions as an effect execution means that performs an effect by display. In the embodiment, the upper ball tray 14 for storing the pachinko balls is integrally assembled at the lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also opened/closed in accordance with the opening/closing of the front frame 13. Configured to do.

A lamp device (light emitting means) 18 is provided in the front frame 13 so as to surround the window 13a, and a speaker (sound output means) 19 capable of outputting a sound or a sound effect is provided at an upper position of the front frame 13. Are arranged. That is, the first display device 17 is operated by turning on/off a light emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 or outputting an appropriate sound from the speaker 19. It is configured so that light effects and sound effects can be performed in accordance with various display effects (symbol combination effects). That is, the lamp device 18 arranged on the front frame 13 and the speaker 19 arranged on the middle frame 12 also function as the performance executing means.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with an operation handle 16 on the right side of the lower ball tray 15 for operating a hitting ball launching device (not shown) arranged in the middle frame 12. Has been. The operation handle 16 is provided with an operation lever 16a biased in the leftward rotation direction, and a player rotates the operation lever 16a to rotate the operation lever 16a rightward to operate the hitting ball launching device. The pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are shot one by one toward the game area 27 of the game board 20. Here, the striking force of the pachinko ball by the striking ball launching device is configured to change in intensity depending on the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a to allow the game to be played. A so-called "left hit" in which a pachinko ball flows down a first ball downflow area 27a (described later) formed on the board 20, and a second ball downflow area 27b (described below) formed on the game board, a pachinko ball flows down. It is possible to distinguish between so-called "right-handed". In the embodiment, as the first display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various pictures, characters and the like in addition to a decorative drawing is housed in a housing case is adopted. The present invention is not limited to this, and various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a drum type display device and a dot matrix type display device can be adopted. Further, the upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and attached to the middle frame 12 so as to be openable and closable.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the first display device 17 can be attached to and detached from the back surface side of the game board 20. Is installed in. On the front surface of the game board 20, a guide rail 21 formed in a substantially circular shape is arranged, and the guide rail 21 defines a game area 27 in which a pachinko ball flows down, and the middle frame 12 is formed. A pachinko ball emitted from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) is launched into the game area 27 so that a game is played. Further, the game board 20 is provided with mounting holes (not shown) penetrating in the front and rear at appropriate positions, and various game board installation parts (specifically, frame shapes to be described later) are provided for the respective mounting openings. Decorative body 25, various winning portions 29, 30, 40, gate portion 48, etc.) are attached from the front side, and at the lowermost position of the game area 27, an outlet that discharges the pachinko ball that is hit in the game area 27. 22 has been opened. The number of the mounting openings formed is appropriately determined as necessary depending on the number of various game board installed parts to be mounted on the game board 20, the arrangement position, and the like.

Here, in the game board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a display window 25a that is opened in the front and back is formed in a mounting opening that is opened in the approximate center of the game area 27 surrounded by the guide rails 21. A frame-shaped decorative body (decorative member) 25, which is also referred to as a center role, is attached, and the display surface 17a of the first display device 17 is the front surface of the game board 20 through the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. It is configured to face the side. In addition, a second starting winning portion 30 having a second starting winning opening 32 into which a pachinko ball flowing down in the game area 27 can win, in a mounting opening provided on the lower right side of the frame-shaped ornament 25 on the game board 20. Is attached. Here, the second starting prize unit 30 is a winning unit for winning a prize, which is opened so that a pachinko ball can win a prize in accordance with the occurrence of a hit prize described later.

Here, the frame-shaped ornament 25 is provided such that the eaves-shaped portion continuously extending over the left and right side portions and the upper portion of the display window 25a protrudes forward from the front surface of the game board 20. The game area 27 and the display window 25a are configured to be partitioned so that the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 27 does not enter the display window 25a of the frame-shaped ornament 25. That is, the game area 27 of the embodiment includes a first sphere flow-down area 27a defined on the left side of the frame-shaped ornament 25 and a second sphere flow-down area 27b defined on the right side of the frame-shaped ornament 25. A game mode (left hitting) or a second ball in which a pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow-down area 27a in accordance with the position and firing strength of the pachinko ball that is divided into A game mode (right-handed) in which a pachinko ball flows down the flow-down area 27b is performed.

In addition, the game board 20 is provided with prize holes 31, 32, 41, 46 at appropriate positions through which the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 27 can be prized, and the prize holes 31, 32, 41, 46 are provided. Is set so that the number of prize balls determined for each prize hole is paid out, with the winning of the pachinko ball (specifically, detection of each prize detection sensor SE1 to SE4 described below) as the payout condition of the prize ball. ing. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the start winning port (starting winning means) 31 in which the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball and the start condition of the symbol combination effect (a special figure fluctuation display described later) is satisfied is also established. , 32, and a winning game (big hitting game) as a special game (special game state) described later can be used as a chance to win a pachinko ball, and a winning condition for a pachinko ball can be used as a condition for paying out a prize ball. A special winning opening (special winning means) 41 and an ordinary winning opening 46 in which only the payout condition of the winning ball is established upon the winning of the pachinko ball are provided. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the starting winning holes 31 and 32 are provided in each of the first ball falling area 27a and the second ball falling area 27b, and the special winning opening 41 is the first winning area 41 of the game area 27. The normal winning opening 46 is provided in each of the first ball downflow area 27a and the second ball downflow area 27b of the game area 27 while being provided in the two ball downflow area 27b (see FIG. 2).

(Regarding the starting prize holes 31, 32)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a first start winning portion 29 provided with a first start winning opening 31 at a central position in the left-right direction of the game board 20 below the frame-shaped ornament 25. It is provided. The first start winning opening 31 is a normally open winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 27. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a second start winning part 30 which opens and closes the second start winning opening 32 at a lower right position of the frame-shaped ornament 25. The second starting winning portion 30 is provided so that the second starting winning opening 32 opens in the game area 27 (second ball falling area 27b) defined on the right side of the frame-shaped ornament 25, and The opening/closing member 34 for opening/closing the second starting winning opening 32 is provided, and the opening/closing member 34 for starting opens the second starting winning opening 32 in accordance with the driving of the starting winning solenoid 33 (see FIG. 8) as the driving means. It is configured to be displaced into a closed position for closing and an open position for opening. That is, the second start winning opening 32 is configured as a variable winning opening having a starting opening/closing member 34 that changes the winning mode of the pachinko ball.

That is, in the embodiment, the first start winning opening 31 is configured such that the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 27 (first ball falling area 27a) can always win with a certain probability, and the second starting winning opening 32 is By driving the start winning solenoid 33, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be changed. Here, in a state where the opening/closing member 34 for starting is displaced to the closed position, winning of a pachinko ball into the second starting winning opening 32 is blocked, and the gaming area 27 (first ball falling area 27a) flows down. Set so that the probability that a pachinko ball that flows down the second ball flow-down area 27b of the game area 27 will enter the second start winning opening 32 is lower than the probability that a pachinko ball that wins will enter the first starting winning opening 31. Has been done. On the other hand, in the state where the opening/closing member 34 for starting is displaced to the open position, the pachinko ball received by the opening/closing member 34 for starting is guided to the second starting winning opening 32, so that the game area 27 (first Pachinko balls flowing down the second ball falling area 27b of the game area 27 win the second starting winning hole 32 rather than the probability that the pachinko balls flowing down the 1 ball falling area 27a) win the first starting winning opening 31. The probability is set to be higher. In the embodiment, when the starting opening/closing member 34 is displaced to the closed position, no pachinko ball is won in the second starting winning opening 32 (probability of winning is 0%), but a pachinko ball can be won. The state in which the second start winning opening 32 is opened to a certain extent may be the closed position.

Further, the first and second starting winning opening 31, 32 is a starting winning detection sensor SE1 as a starting detecting means (detecting means) for detecting a pachinko ball winning in the first and second starting winning opening 31, 32. , SE2 (see FIG. 8) are provided. The start-up winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are wired and connected to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 8) arranged on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the prize balls, on the condition that the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. ing. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a prize ball number determination means for determining the number of prize balls to be paid out when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. Specifically, the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 corresponding to the first and second starting winning openings 31 and 32 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the first and second starting winning openings 31 and 32). When the prize ball payout condition is met triggered by, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of the prize balls. The number of prize balls to be paid out at the time of winning the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning holes 31 and 32 can be arbitrarily determined.

Further, the main control CPU 60a uses the winning information (to be described later) as the starting condition of the game by the detection of the pachinko balls by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second starting winning holes 31 and 32). Various random number information (such as random numbers for determining the special figure hit determination) is acquired, and the special figure hit determination (hit determination) described later is performed based on the acquired information. That is, the special control hit determination by the main control CPU 60a is that the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 detect the pachinko balls (that is, the pachinko balls enter the first and second starting winning openings 31 and 32). Is the judgment condition of. Then, based on the result of the special figure hit determination (triggered by the ball detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2), the symbol combination effect is executed on the first display device 17, and the special figure display section 50A described later is executed. , 50B, the special figure change is executed. Then, as a result of the symbol combination effect on the first display device 17, the decorative pattern is fixedly stopped by the symbol combination (for example, three identical decorative patterns are aligned) which is a predetermined hit display on the first display device 17. After being displayed, a win game advantageous to the player is given, and a win game is performed in which the special winning opening 41 is opened under a predetermined opening condition with the occurrence of the win game, and the player wins a prize ball. It is designed to give you the opportunity to do so.

In the embodiment, the starting winning prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are provided for each of the starting winning prize holes 31 and 32. In the following description, the sensor corresponding to the first starting winning prize hole 31 is referred to as the first starting winning prize detection sensor SE1. The sensor corresponding to the second starting winning opening 32 will be referred to as a second starting winning detection sensor SE2. In addition, the main control board 60 outputs a control signal to a payout control board (not shown) when a detection signal from any of the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 is input, and the drawing is shown. The ball payout device is configured to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. The number of prize balls paid out from the ball payout device is set in advance for each starting opening in which a pachinko ball wins.

(About special winning device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device (special winning portion) 40 is arranged in a game area 27 (second ball falling area 27b) at a lower right position of the frame-shaped ornament 25 in the game board 20. .. This special winning device 40 is provided with a special opening/closing member 43 for opening and closing a special winning opening 41 as a special winning means that opens in the game area 27, and a special winning solenoid 42 as a driving means (see FIG. 8). It is configured such that the special opening/closing member 43 is displaced between a closed position where the special opening/closing member 43 is closed and an open position where the special opening/closing member 43 is opened according to the driving of (see). In the embodiment, when the special opening/closing member 43 is displaced to the closed position, a pachinko ball does not enter the special winning opening 41. In addition, the special winning device 40 is provided with a special winning detection sensor SE3 (see FIG. 8) as a special winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball winning the special winning opening 41. The special winning detection sensor SE3 is wired and connected to the main control board 60, and when the special winning detection sensor SE3 detects a pachinko ball, it outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a , A ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor SE3 is used as a prize ball payout condition, and a control signal is output to the payout control board to set a predetermined number (14 in the embodiment) to the ball payout device. It is designed to give out a ball. In addition, the special winning solenoid 42, when the winning game of opening the special winning opening 41 triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first and second starting winning openings 31, 32 is given, the type of winning. The drive is controlled by the main control board 60 according to a predetermined opening/closing condition.

(Regular prize hole 46)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning opening 46 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 27 of the game board 20, and a pachinko ball flowing down the gaming area 27 It is configured to always win with a certain probability. Further, the normal winning opening 46 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor SE4 (see FIG. 8) as a normal winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball winning in the normal winning opening 46. The normal winning detection sensor SE4 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and the detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor SE4 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 as a payout condition of a prize ball. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of prize balls. Specifically, when the payout condition of the prize balls is satisfied triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the normal winning detection sensor SE4 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the normal winning opening 46), the main control board 60 is set to a predetermined number ( In the embodiment, the payout of the prize balls of 8 prizes at the normal winning opening 46 in the first ball falling area 27a and 7 prizes at the normal winning opening 46 of the second ball falling area 27b is determined. ..

(About the gate part 48)
As shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the frame-shaped ornament 25, there is provided a gate portion 48 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow-down area 27b of the game area 27 can pass. A gate sensor SE5 (see FIG. 8) is arranged in the gate portion 48, and the pachinko ball passing through the gate portion 48 is configured to be detected by the gate sensor SE5. The gate sensor SE5 is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a sphere detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 to the main control board 60 (that is, detection of a pachinko ball of the gate sensor SE5). Along with this, various passage detection information (random information such as a random number for determining a universal figure hit described later) is acquired, and a universal figure hit determination described below is performed based on the acquired information. Then, the starting winning solenoid 33 is drive-controlled in accordance with the result of the ordinary hit determination, and the starting opening/closing member 34 is opened/closed. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as a winning opening opening determination means that determines whether or not to open the second starting winning opening 32 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor SE5.

(About the game information display section M)
At a predetermined position of the game board 20 (a lower left position outside the game area 27 in the embodiment), a game information display section M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided. By visually checking the game information display portion M, the player can appropriately check the game information necessary for the game. Here, in the game information display section M of the embodiment, as the respective game state display sections for displaying the game information, special figure display sections 50A, 50B, special figure reservation display sections 52, 53, a general figure display section 55, A universal figure hold display section 56, a round display section 57, etc. are provided. The front surface of the game information display section M is covered and protected by a light-transmissive cover body Ma so that various game information displayed on the game state display section M can be confirmed through the cover body Ma. It is configured.

(About special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The special symbol display unit (special symbol display means) 50A, 50B is a special symbol for informing showing the result of the special symbol hit determination performed as a result of the winning of the first and second starting winning openings 31, 32 ( Hereafter, it is a display unit for displaying a special figure). Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display portions 50A and 50B start the variable display with the winning of the first starting winning opening 31 (detection by the first starting winning detection sensor SE1) as a trigger. The special figure display section 50A and the second special figure display section 50B which starts the variable display upon the winning of the second starting winning opening 32 (detection by the second starting winning detection sensor SE2) are provided. Each of the sections 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) light emitting display sections. A variation display in which the light-emitting display section of the first special figure display section 50A is sequentially turned on and off in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start winning opening 31 (hereinafter, may be referred to as special figure variation display). Is performed, and finally one of a plurality of types of special maps is displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) at which the light emitting display unit is definitely lighted. Further, when the winning of the pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 32 is triggered, a variable display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special map variable display) in which the light emitting display section of the second special figure display section 50B is turned on and off is performed. Finally, one of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emitting unit is finally lit up definitely. That is, the special symbol display units 50A and 50B are special symbol display means for changing and stopping the display of the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol hit determination.

Specifically, as the special maps that can be displayed in each special map display unit 50A, 50B, there are 200 kinds of special maps as a hit display (big hit pattern) that can recognize the winning of the winning, and the deviation that can recognize the deviation. One kind of special drawing as a display (offset pattern) is set for each special drawing display unit 50A, 50B respectively, and one special drawing determined according to the result of the special drawing hit judgment is As a result of the figure variation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on each special figure display unit 50A, 50B. In addition, the number of special symbols as the big hit symbols and the outlier symbols that can be displayed in the above-mentioned special symbol display units 50A and 50B is an example, and can be changed appropriately. Then, by displaying a special figure as a big hit display on either of the special figure display portions 50A and 50B, a big hit game corresponding to the big hit display is continuously given to the player. The jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described in detail later. In the following description, the special figure variation display performed by the first special figure display section 50A is referred to as "first special figure variation display", and the result of the first special figure variation display is the first special figure display section 50A. The special map which is fixedly stopped and displayed may be referred to as special map 1. Similarly, the special figure variation display performed on the second special figure display section 50B is referred to as "second special figure variation display", and as a result of the second special figure variation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display section 50B. The created special map may be referred to as a special map 2.

(Regarding special figure reservation display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure reservation display section 52, 53 stores winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first and second starting winning openings 31, 32 in a storage unit (implemented inside the machine). In the example, when the special control start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c), the display unit displays the number of reservations of the special control start hold information so as to be specified. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure reservation display units 52 and 53 store winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball is won in the first starting winning opening 31 in the main control RAM 60c. 1st special figure reservation indicatory department 52 which displays the retention number which is remembered as 1st special figure starting reservation information, and the award information which is acquired when the pachinko ball wins 2nd starting winning a prize mouth 32 (various random number information) The main control RAM 60c comprises a second special figure hold display section 53 for displaying the number of holds stored as the second special figure start hold information, and each of the special figure hold display sections 52, 53 is plural (in the embodiment, It is composed of two light emitting display units. The first special figure hold display section 52 including a light emitting display section is provided from a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of holding pieces of the first special figure start hold information, and the second special figure is also provided. There is provided a second special figure reservation display section 53 in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) that display the number of reservations of the start reservation information. That is, the number of times the first special figure variation display and the second special figure variation display are suspended (the number of symbol combination effects) is notified by the display contents of the first and second special figure suspension display sections 52 and 53. It

Here, the number of reservations of the first special figure start pending information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when a pachinko ball is won in the first start winning opening 31, and 1 is subtracted each time special figure variation display (symbol combination effect) is performed. In addition, the number of second special figure start pending information displayed on the second special figure hold display section 53 is incremented by 1 when a pachinko ball is won in the second start winning opening 32, and the second special figure is held. 1 is subtracted each time the figure variation display (symbol combination effect) is performed. It should be noted that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in any of the embodiments) is set for the number of reservations in the first and second special figure start suspension information, and the first and second special features are set up to the upper limit number. It is set so that the number of reservations in the figure start reservation information can be added respectively. Each of the first and second special figure reservation display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) arranged vertically, and each starting reservation memory number is "1" to In the case of "2", the corresponding special figure reservation display parts 52, 53 are lit in order from the top, and when the respective numbers of start pending memories are "3" to "4", the corresponding special figure reservation display parts 52, 53 are displayed. By blinking 53 in order from the top, the player can grasp the number of holdings of the holding information.

(About the public figure display section 55)
The public figure display unit 55 is an ordinary symbol for notification (hereinafter, referred to as a general symbol) indicating the result of the general figure hit determination performed by the detection of the pachinko ball of the gate sensor SE5 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate unit 48). That is) is a display unit that can be specified. Here, the public figure display unit 55 derives one public figure by fluctuating a plurality of types of public figures, triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball of the gate sensor SE5 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate unit 48). A variable display is provided. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the universal figure display section 55 is composed of a plurality of (two in the example) LEDs arranged vertically, and two types of universal figure are provided by the light emitting modes of the two LEDs. Is displayed. Specifically, the general view is shown by a light emitting mode in which only the upper LED is turned on and a light emitting mode in which only the lower LED is turned on. In the following description, the universal figure indicated by only the lower LED illuminating will be referred to as a universal figure “0”, and the universal figure indicated by only the upper LED illuminating will be referred to as a universal figure “1”. Then, it is possible to recognize whether or not the general figure is hit or lost from the final lighting result of the general figure display unit 55. Specifically, the public figure “1” is displayed on the public figure display unit 55 in the case of hitting the general figure, and the public figure “0” is displayed in the case of non-existent figure. That is, the public figure that can recognize this general figure is the display result of the general figure, and the public figure that can recognize the non-regular figure is the display result of the non-general figure. That is, the public figure display unit 55 is a normal symbol display means for changing and stopping the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the general symbol hit determination.

(About the universal figure hold display section 56)
The public figure reservation display unit 56 stores sphere passage detection information (various random number information such as a random number for determining a general figure) acquired when a pachinko sphere passes through the gate unit 48 in a storage unit (implemented). In the example, when the general control RAM 60c) is stored as the universal figure start pending information, the display unit displays the number of pending pieces of the universal figure start pending information so that it can be specified. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general-use-holding display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light-emitting display units, and the display-holding unit 56 holds the display depending on the display contents. The number of times the general map is changed is notified. The general figure start pending storage number displayed on the general figure reservation display section 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate section 48, and is subtracted by 1 when the general figure variation display is started. It should be noted that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the number of universal figure start pending storage, and is set so that the number of universal figure start pending storage can be added up to the upper limit number. Specifically, in the universal figure hold display section 56 of the embodiment, when the number of the universal figure start pending storage is 1 to 2, the universal figure hold display section 56 lights in order from the top, and the number of the universal figure start pending storage is 3. In the case of ˜4, the universal figure hold display section 56 blinks in order from the top so that it is possible to grasp the number of holds for which the universal figure change display is performed.

(About the round display part 57)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the big hit judgment (special figure hit judgment) is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of kinds of big hit games described later. In this big hit game, a plurality of kinds having different specified round numbers are set, and it is configured to notify the specified round number of the big hit game won in the round display section 57. As shown in FIG. 2, the round display unit 57 is composed of a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) light emitting display units. Further, in the present embodiment, three types of "2 times", "4 times" and "16 times" are set as the prescribed number of rounds of the big hit game, and the prescribed number of rounds is determined by the display content of the round display portion 57. Is identifiable.

(Regarding the first display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c capable of variably displaying the decorative pattern are set in the first display device 17 provided separately from the special symbol display units 50A, 50B. Accordingly, the decoration of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c is started to change with the winning (establishment of the starting condition) of the first and second starting winning openings 31, 32 as a trigger. Further, on the first display device 17, a plurality of combination symbol positions L, C, R at which the decorative pattern to be combined is fixedly stopped and displayed are set, and as a result of the symbol combination effect, the combination symbol position L. When the combination of the decoration drawings stopped and displayed in each of C, R, and R is a predetermined hit display, the determination result of the special drawing hit determination is informed that the hit is a hit. In the first display device 17 of the embodiment, three symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c are set side by side horizontally, and each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c has a decorative symbol combination symbol position L, C and R are defined one by one, and a symbol combination effect consisting of three rows of decorative drawings is performed. That is, in the embodiment, it is configured to be able to notify whether or not it is a hit by a combination of three decorative patterns corresponding to the three symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c, and the first display device 17 is a start condition. After the predetermined effect is executed with the establishment of the above, the combination of the decorative drawings corresponding to the result of the hit determination in the main control CPU 60a is stopped and displayed. In the following description, it may be referred to as a left symbol row 26a, a middle symbol row 26b, and a right symbol row 26c in order from the left side.

Further, the display range of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c of the first display device 17 is constituted by a larger area than that of the first special drawing display portion 50A and the second special drawing display portion 50B. Therefore, the decoration map is displayed much larger than the special map. Therefore, the player can recognize a big hit or a deviation from the symbol combination that is fixedly stopped and displayed at the combination symbol positions L, C, and R of the first display device 17.

The first display device 17 is variably displayed so that the decoration drawing moves along a predetermined variation direction (vertical direction from top to bottom in the embodiment) with the start of the symbol combination effect. The decorations that are variably displayed in a predetermined stop order are stopped and displayed at the combination symbol positions L, C, R of the respective symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. In the embodiment, at the start of the symbol combination effect, the decoration pattern starts changing in the order of the left symbol column 26a, the middle symbol column 26b, the right symbol column 26c, and the left symbol column 26a, the right symbol column 26c, the middle symbol column. On the basis of the variation timing of the decorative drawing that is stopped and displayed in the order of 26b, the variation timing of the decorative drawing according to the effect contents of the symbol combination effect executed on the first display device 17, the number of stored special drawing start pending information, and the like. Are configured to be changed appropriately.

Further, in the first display device 17, before the end of the symbol combination effect, the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed at the combination symbol positions L, C, R of the respective symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c, When the decorations of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c are fixedly stopped and displayed, one symbol combination effect is finished. That is, the symbol combination effect (first special figure variation display and second special figure variation display) is determined from the start of variation of the decorative map (special figure 1 and special figure 2) performed based on one special figure start pending information. It is designed to be executed once until the stop. Here, the "fixed stop" of the decorative pattern means that the decorative pattern is continuously stopped and displayed at the combination symbol positions L, C, R in the respective symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c over a predetermined special symbol variation interval time. It is in the state of being In the embodiment, 800 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special figure variation interval time of the symbol combination effect (first and second special figure variation display) based on the detection of the first and second starting winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. Has been done. Further, the "temporary stop" of the decorative drawing means that the decorative drawing displayed so as to remain at the combination symbol positions L, C, R in the respective symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c is continuously stopped for the special symbol variation interval time. Not in a state. That is, the temporary stop of the decoration includes a state in which the decoration is displayed in a fluctuation variation state at the combination symbol positions L, C, R, and a state in which the decoration is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special figure variation interval time. I'm out. Further, the "variation of the decorative pattern" is a state in which the decorative pattern is not displayed in a recognizable state at the combination symbol positions L, C, R in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c, and the combination symbol It includes a state in which the decoration map displayed in the position changes in a predetermined order and the decoration pattern is not displayed in the combination symbol position.

Here, in the first special figure display unit 50A and the first display device 17, the first special figure variation display and the symbol combination effect related to the first special figure variation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative figure are confirmed. It will be stopped. Similarly, in the second special figure display unit 50B and the first display device 17, the second special figure variation display and the symbol combination effect relating to the second special figure variation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decoration are confirmed. It will be stopped. If the special figure variation display is not simultaneously performed on the first and second special figure display sections 50A and 50B, and if the special figure variation display is being performed on one of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, The first or second special figure start pending information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c is held and stored.

Here, in the first display device 17 according to the embodiment, ten kinds of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic decorative drawings in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c, and The decorative pattern is displayed in a variable manner in each of the symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c. It should be noted that the decorative drawing is not limited to this, and may be a form in which the player can distinguish and identify each decorative drawing, such as arbitrary numbers, characters, and patterns. In addition, the decorative pattern is a first identification symbol that allows the player to recognize that the probability change state (described later) is likely to be given after the end of the big hit game, and the probability change state can be given after the end of the big hit game. It is categorized as a second identification pattern that is unrecognizable as to whether or not the property is high. It should be noted that the probability change state that can be given after the jackpot game in the present embodiment will be described in detail later. Here, as the first identification pattern, it is possible to appropriately set from among the basic decorative drawings, or to use a special decorative drawing defined in addition to the basic decorative drawing. In the embodiment, odd-numbered symbols "1", "3", "5", "7", "9" are used as the first identification symbol, and "0", "2", "4", "6". , 8 will be described as an example in which the even number symbol is the second identification symbol. In addition, in the embodiment, the first identification symbol will be described as a symbol for definitely notifying that the probability variation state is given.

And, the decorative pattern of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c which is fixedly stopped and displayed at the combination symbol position L, C, R of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c in the first display device 17 is a winning symbol combination. If there is a hit game (big hit game), it can be understood that it is awarded. Here, in the embodiment, as a big hit symbol combination, a symbol combination (for example, "222", "777", etc.) in which the same decorative pattern is fixedly displayed at the combination symbol positions L, C, R of each symbol row is selected. It is set. The design combination of the decorations that can recognize the big hit becomes a big hit display (hit display) displayed on the first display device 17, and a big hit game advantageous to the player is given after the completion of the design combination effect. In addition, in the embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned basic decorative drawing that is variably displayed on the first display device 17, a special decorative drawing (special design) is set so that it can be displayed, and a combination pattern of each symbol row is set. It is configured so that it is possible to recognize that a predetermined jackpot game is given by displaying a special decorative figure fixedly stopped at any of the positions L, C, R (for example, the combination symbol position C of the middle symbol row 26b). ing. The symbol combination of the decorative map that can recognize the possibility that this big hit game will be a big hit suggestion display displayed on the first display device 17. On the other hand, in the case where even one of the symbols in all the columns fixedly stopped and displayed at the combination symbol positions L, C, R of the first display device 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”). ", "171", etc.), it can be recognized that, in principle, it is a "defeat" where a big hit game is not given. The design combination of the decorations that can recognize the deviation is the deviation display of the first display device 17. However, it is also possible to use a specific symbol combination as a trigger for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined jackpot game) among the symbol combinations in which the decorations of the three columns are not all the same. The specific symbol combination is one in which the player can recognize or associate with some rule or meaning from the symbol combination. As a specific example of the specific symbol combination, a symbol combination (for example, “123”, “321”) in which three columns of decorative patterns are arranged in ascending or descending order, or a decorative pattern of the left symbol column 26a and the middle symbol column 26b Which are the same, and the value of the decorative pattern in the right symbol column 26c is deviated by one (eg, "778"), and the symbol combination in which the three columns of decorative symbols form a predetermined word combination (eg, "758" (Nagoya) ) And the like. In this way, the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination of the decorative pattern that can be selected not only as the off-set display result but also as the big hit display result.

Further, in the symbol combination effect, the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed on a specific symbol row (in the embodiment, the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c) among a plurality of symbol rows, and the remaining symbol rows (execution). In the example, the middle symbol row 26b) is variably displayed (reach display) so that the player can recognize that the reach has occurred. As a specific example of reach display, a symbol combination (“1↓1”, “4↓4”, etc.) in which the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c is used. In addition, "↓" represents that it is changing. Further, the decorations of the specific symbol rows (left symbol row 26a and right symbol row 26c) that form the reach display are in the temporary stop display state, and the decorations of the remaining symbol rows (middle symbol row 26b) are stopped. After the display (temporary stop display), the decorations of all the symbol columns are fixedly stopped and displayed.

In this way, the first display device 17 is an effect display unit that displays the symbol combination effect and stops and displays a plurality of decorative symbols. Then, on the first display device 17 as the effect display means, a plurality of combination symbol positions at which the decoration pattern (effect symbol) to be combined is stopped and displayed are set, and stop display is performed at each of the combination symbol positions. When the combination of the produced effect symbols is a predetermined hit display, it is configured to notify that the special figure hit determination is a hit.

Further, on the first display device 17, as a result of the special figure change display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, a symbol combination of decorations according to the special figure to be displayed. Is displayed. That is, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B correspond to the symbol combinations of the decorative symbols displayed on the first display device 17, respectively, and the symbol combinations. When the effect is finished, the special symbols are fixed and stopped on the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B, and the decorative symbols are fixed on each of the symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c of the first display device 17. It is supposed to be stopped. In addition, the design combination of the decoration map for the special map is not limited to one-to-one, and the design combination of one decoration map is selected from the pattern combinations of a plurality of decoration maps for one special map. There is.

(About the probability change state)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege game state as a game state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, the first privilege game state is a state in which the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 is increased as compared with a state in which the first privilege game state is not given. Specifically, in the first privilege game state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 can be increased by changing the probability of winning the special map from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege game state is referred to as a “probably changed state” for convenience.

The probability variation function is a probability variation state in which the jackpot lottery probability (big hit probability) is changed from a low probability (164/65536 in the embodiment) to a high probability (1010/65536 in the embodiment) after the big hit game (hit game) is finished. Is a function that allows the addition of. It should be noted that a state to which the probability variation state is not given is referred to as a non-probability variation state. Further, the low probability and the high probability are examples, and the present invention is not limited to this. In the embodiment, when the probability variation state is given, after the jackpot game is finished, the probability variation state is continuously given until a predetermined number (specified number) of symbol combination effects (special figure variation display) are executed. Is set (see FIG. 3). In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the lottery probability of jackpot changes with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur, so the probability variation state is advantageous to the player, and the player becomes the probability variation jackpot. I am playing while expecting. The period in which the probability variation state is given (hereinafter, the number of changes in the symbol combination effect (special figure variation display) in which the probability variation state continues is referred to as the number of probability variation) is not limited to the above. For example, it is also possible to continuously give the probability variation state until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the probability variation state is given, and to shift to the non-probability variation state on the condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is also possible to continuously give the probability variation state until the big hit game occurs.

Here, as will be described later, when the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, "1" is set to the probability variation flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and when the probability variation state is not given. The probability variation flag is set to "0". In the configuration in which the number of probability changes is the specified number as in the embodiment, the number of probability changes is set in the probability change counter set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the counter is set for each symbol combination effect (each special figure variation display). When the value is subtracted by 1 and becomes "0", the probability variation flag is set to "0".

(About short and short state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of giving the second privilege game state (second game state) as a game state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as the second privilege game state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second start winning hole 32 is increased as compared with the state where the second privilege game state is not given (first game state). The winning rate is improved. In other words, the winning rate improved state is a state in which the rate of being determined to be a universal figure per unit time is improved in the universal figure hit determination performed in accordance with the detection of the gate sensor SE5. Specifically, in the second bonus game state, (1) shorten the fluctuation time of the universal figure fluctuation display, (2) change the probability of universal figure permutation from low probability to high probability, (3) once per universal figure By increasing the opening time of the opening/closing member 34 for opening which opens the second starting winning opening 32, it is possible to increase the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 32. In the second privilege game state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the starting opening/closing member 34 for opening the second starting winning opening 32 per one time, it is possible to simply extend the opening time of the starting opening/closing member 34. Alternatively, it may be realized by increasing the number of times of opening/closing of the starting opening/closing member 34, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the second bonus game state is referred to as a short cut state, and the short cut state of the embodiment is set by combining the above (1) to (3). In addition, a state to which the variable state is not given is referred to as a non-variable state. That is, the variable length state is a winning rate improved state in which the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second starting winning hole 32 is improved.

In the variable length state of the embodiment, the variation time of the universal figure fluctuation display performed on the universal figure display unit 55 after the big hit game is shortened and the probability of a universal figure hit is low (16384/65536 in the example). To a high probability (65535/65536 in the embodiment). It should be noted that the period from the fixed stop display of the universal figure to the time when the next universal figure variation is performed (general figure variation interval) is set to 500 ms. In addition, the maximum number of winnings (10 in the embodiment) that allows the winning to the second starting winning opening 32 per one universal figure is set, and the winning after the opening/closing member 34 for starting is opened. When the number reaches the winning upper limit number, the opening/closing operation of the starting opening/closing member 34 is forcibly ended and closed.

Here, in the embodiment, the period in which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the variable number of times of variation) is configured to change according to the type of the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) that is won in the big hit. ing. Specifically, if the type of big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is a predetermined probability variation symbol (symbol A and symbol c described later in the embodiment), after the big hit game, 200 times Until the symbol combination effect (total number of 1st special figure variation display and 2nd special figure variation display) is executed, it is set so that the variable state is given (variable number of times = 200 times), big hit symbol If the type of (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is a predetermined probability variation symbol (symbol d, which will be described later in the embodiment), after the jackpot game, 100 symbol combination effects (first special symbol variation display) And until the (total number of second special figure fluctuation display) is executed, it is set so that the short cut state is given (short cut number = 100 times), and the big hit symbol (special map 1 or special map 2) When the type is a predetermined non-probability variation symbol (symbol B and symbol e which will be described later in the embodiment), the symbol combination effect 100 times (the total number of times of the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display) is The variable state is set to be given until it is executed (number of variable times=100 times). That is, in the embodiment, if the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is finished, the variation times of 200 times or 100 times are given, and if the probability variation state is not given after the completion of the jackpot game, the variation times of 100 times are given. It is set to be granted.

Here, as will be described later, when the short-shortened state is given after the end of the big hit game, "1" is set to the short-shortened flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c and the short-shortened state is given. If not, the variable flag is set to "0". In addition, the number of times of shortening and shortening is set in the number of times of shortening and shortening set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the value of the counter is decremented by 1 for each symbol combination effect (for each special figure variation display), and "0 When it is "," the variable flag is set to "0".

In the pachinko machine 10 having the probability changing function and the variable shortening function, as a gaming state in which the control conditions are different in the pachinko machine 10, a gaming state in which neither the probability varying state nor the variable shortening state is given (non-probable/non-variable shorting). State, i.e. normal state), a gaming state in which a variable state is not given while a variable state is given (non-probable variation/variable state), a gaming state in which a variable state is not given (definite variation)・There are four types of settings: a non-variable short state) and a game state (probably variable/variable short state) to which both the probable and varying states are given. Then, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, three types of game states excluding the probability variation/non-variation short state are configured to be changeable according to the type of jackpot game to be given. Further, in the embodiment, two types of game states, a probability variation/variable short state and a non-probability variation/variable short state, are set as special game states that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) is in a special game state in which the big hit game is being executed. In addition, in each gaming state (probably variable/shortened state, non-probably changed/shortened state and normal state) that can be set in the pachinko machine 10, a symbol combination effect (decorative drawing, decorative figure, executed on the first display device 17 is described. Part or all of the display conditions of (identification information) (effect content (special figure variation pattern and effect pattern described later)) are different, and are set so that a unique effect can be executed for each of these game states. The state of the game during the game can be recognized by the mode of the symbol combination effect.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the game state becomes the probability changing state or the variable shortening state, the first display device displays the game state suggesting image for suggesting to the player that the game state is the relevant game state. It is designed to be displayed on 17 to provide a game effect. In the embodiment, the probability variation/shortening state, the non-probability variation/shortening state, and the normal state are set as the game state, and the game state suggesting image corresponding to the game state is set. It should be noted that the gaming state suggesting image displayed on the first display device 17 in each of the gaming states (probably changed/shortened state, non-probably changed/shortened state and normal state) does not need to be one type, and these It is possible to set a plurality of types of game state suggesting images for each game state. As the game state suggesting image corresponding to the game state displayed on the first display device 17, specifically, the background image displayed on the back surface of the decoration of the first display device 17 differs depending on the game state. Are set as described above, and the player can recognize the current game state from the type of the background image.

(About jackpot game)
Next, a big hit game (hit game) given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The big hit game is set to be started after the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the second special figure display unit 50B as a result of the special figure variation display, and the winning big hit game ( The special opening/closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened/closed according to the type of the big hit pattern). As shown in FIG. 3, the big hit game has an opening effect OP indicating the start of the big hit game and an interval time between rounds of a specified number of rounds (2 rounds, 4 rounds or 16 rounds in the embodiment) performed after the end of the opening effect. It is composed of a round game which is sandwiched and repeated, and an ending effect ED which indicates the end of the big hit game. In the round game, the special opening/closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened to allow the winning of the pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41. It should be noted that one round game ends when a specified number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls are won in the special winning opening 41 or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. .. In addition, during the inter-round interval time between each round game in the big hit game, the special opening/closing member 43 is held in a closed state.

Here, in the opening/closing mode (opening/closing pattern) of the special opening/closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the big hit game, one opening operation is performed under the condition that pachinko balls are continuously fired at predetermined intervals. From (opening to closing) the long-time opening operation that continues to open for the time that the specified number of pachinko balls defined in the round game (for example, 9) can win, and the long-time opening operation Is also appropriately combined with a short-time opening operation in which the opening time of the special opening/closing member 43 is set to be short. In the embodiment, the special opening/closing member 43 is set to open for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time opening operation, and the special opening/closing member 43 is set to open for a maximum of 0.06 seconds in the short-time opening operation. To be done. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, "10.0 (seconds)" is set as the opening effect time when the opening effect OP is executed, and "13.0" is set as the ending effect time when the ending effect ED is executed. (Seconds)" is set.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when a big hit judgment (special figure hit judgment) is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of kinds of big hit games having different values given to the player. Then, the determined jackpot game is awarded. Here, which of the plurality of types of jackpot games will be given a jackpot game is determined based on the type of jackpot symbols (special figure 1 and special figure 2) determined when the big hit determination is won. It has become so. The special figure 1 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols which can be displayed in the first special figure display section 50A in the embodiment is classified into two groups of symbol A and symbol B, and is fixed in the first special figure display section 50A. The big hit game according to the special figure 1 as the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed is provided. Similarly, the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols which can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B in the embodiment is classified into three groups of the symbol c, the symbol d, and the symbol e, and the second symbol. The big hit game according to the special figure 2 as the big hit symbol which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the figure display portion 50B is given. Here, in the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols, 74 kinds are assigned to the symbol A and 26 kinds are assigned to the symbol B, respectively. In addition, as for the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of big hit designs, 70 kinds are assigned to the design c, 20 kinds are assigned to the design d, and 10 kinds are assigned to the design e. The type of the big hit game and the allocation of the special figure are not limited to this, and can be set appropriately.

(About the big hit game based on the first special map start pending information)
When the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start pending information (pachinko ball winning of the first start winning hole 31) is a positive determination, the main control CPU 60a is a plurality of predetermined types. It is set to determine one big hit symbol from the big hit symbols. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, two types of jackpot symbols (symbol A, symbol A, based on the random number for determining special symbols acquired when the pachinko ball is won in the first start winning hole 31). One big hit symbol is determined from the symbols B). In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start pending information is a positive determination, the pattern A as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 74%, and the big hit is performed at a rate of 26%. A special figure determination determination value (described later) is assigned so that the symbol B as a symbol is selected. The distribution ratio of the big hit symbols described above is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

(About the first big hit game)
The first big hit game corresponding to the symbol A, when the main control CPU60a determines the first big hit game, as a big hit game to which the probability variation state and the variable short state are given after the end of the first big hit game. It is set. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol A (first big hit game) is determined, a predetermined number of changes (200 times in the embodiment) after the end of the first big hit game. It is set that the probability variation state is continuously given until the symbol combination effect (1st or 2nd special figure variation display) is executed. Further, 200 times is set as the variation period (variation number of times) of the variation state which is provided when the symbol A (first big hit game) is determined.

The first big hit game is a big hit game in which the specified round number is set to "4 times", and the winning upper limit number of each round is set to "9". Further, in the first big hit game, "25.0 (seconds)" is set as the round game time of one round game, and the maximum special opening/closing member 43 is "25.0()" in each round game. Second)” is opened. The interval time between rounds in the first big hit game is set to "2.0 (seconds)".

(About the second jackpot game)
The second big hit game corresponding to the symbol B, when the main control CPU60a determines the second big hit game, the probability change state is not given after the end of the second big hit game, while the short-short state is given. It is set as a big hit game (see Fig. 3). In addition, 100 times is set as the variation period (variation number of times) of the variation state which is provided when the symbol B (second big hit game) is determined.

The second jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to "2 times", and the winning upper limit number of each round is set to "9". Further, in the second big hit game, "0.06 (seconds)" is set as the round game time of one round game. In the second jackpot game, the interval time between rounds is set to "1.5 (seconds)". That is, each round game time (0.06 (seconds)) in the second big hit game is such that the number of winning pachinko balls that enter the special winning opening 41 does not satisfy the upper limit number of winnings in one round game. Set to time. In this way, the second big hit game is set as a big hit game in which few prize balls are generated and the number of prize balls is the smallest.

(About the big hit game based on the second special map start pending information)
When the result of the jackpot determination based on the second special map start pending information (pachinko ball winning in the second start winning opening 32) is a positive determination, the main control CPU 60a determines a plurality of predetermined types. It is set to determine one big hit symbol from the big hit symbols (see FIG. 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, based on the random number for determining the special figure obtained when the pachinko ball wins the second starting winning opening 32, three kinds of big hit symbols (symbol c, symbol d, symbol e). It is designed to decide one jackpot pattern from the inside. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start pending information is a positive determination, the symbol c as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 70% and the jackpot at a rate of 20%. The special symbol determination value (described later) is assigned so that the symbol d as the symbol is selected and the symbol e as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 10%. The distribution ratio of the big hit symbols described above is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

(About the third jackpot game)
The third big hit game corresponding to the symbol c, when the main control CPU 60a decides the third big hit game, as a big hit game to which the probability variation state and the variable short state are given after the end of the third big hit game. It is set (see Figure 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, when the symbol c (third big hit game) is determined, a predetermined number of variations (200 times in the embodiment) of the symbol combination effect after the third big hit game is finished (first Alternatively, the probability variation state is continuously set until the second special figure variation display) is executed. Further, 200 times is set as the variation period (variation number of times) of the variation state provided when the symbol c (third big hit game) is determined.

The third big hit game is a big hit game in which the specified round number is set to "16 times", and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to "9". Further, in the third big hit game, "25.0 (seconds)" is set as the round game time of one round game. The interval time between rounds of the third big hit game is set to "2.0 (seconds)". In this way, the third big hit game is set as the big hit game with the largest profit given to the type of big hit game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment.

(About the fourth jackpot game)
The fourth big hit game corresponding to the symbol d, when the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth big hit game, as a big hit game to which a certain variation state and a short-shortened state are given after the end of the fourth big hit game. It is set (see Figure 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, when the symbol d (fourth big hit game) is determined, a predetermined number of variations (200 times in the embodiment) of the symbol combination effect after the fourth big hit game (first embodiment) Alternatively, the probability variation state is continuously set until the second special figure variation display) is executed. In addition, 100 times is set as the variation period (variation number of times) of the variation state that is provided when the symbol d (fourth big hit game) is determined.

The fourth big hit game is a big hit game in which the prescribed round number is set to "4 times", and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to "9". In addition, the interval time between rounds of the fourth big hit game is set to "2.0 (seconds)". Thus, the fourth big hit game, like the above-mentioned third big hit game, the probability variation state and the variable short state are given after the end of the big hit game, but the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game is , Is set as a big hit game less than the third big hit game. Further, in the fourth big hit game, the number of short cuts given after the end of the big hit game is 100, whereas in the third big hit game, the number of short cuts given after the end of the big hit game is 200. Therefore, the third big-hit game is more advantageous to the player than the fourth big-hit game, depending on the difference in the number of times of variation.

(About the fifth jackpot game)
The fifth big hit game corresponding to the symbol e, when the main control CPU60a determines the fifth big hit game, the probability change state is not given after the end of the fifth big hit game, while the short state is given. It is set as a big hit game (see Fig. 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, 100 times is set as the variation period (variation number of times) of the variation state that is assigned when the symbol e (fifth jackpot game) is determined.

The fifth big hit game is a big hit game in which the specified round number is set to "16 times", and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to "9". In addition, the interval time between rounds of the fifth big hit game is set to "2.0 (seconds)". In this way, the fifth big hit game, like the third big hit game described above, is the big hit game with the largest number of prize balls among the kinds of big hit games set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment. Is set as. However, in the fifth big hit game, the probability variation state is not given after the end of the big hit game, whereas in the third big jackpot game, the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, in comparison with the fifth big hit game. The third big hit game is a big hit game that is more advantageous to the player. In addition, comparing the fourth big hit game and the fifth big hit game, the fifth big hit game is advantageous in terms of the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game, but the sudden change state after the big hit game ends. The fourth jackpot game is more advantageous to the player in terms of being awarded.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the hit determination based on the first special figure start suspension information triggered by the winning of the first start winning opening 31 is affirmative, the specified round number is The special starting point 1 (symbol A, symbol B) as the big hit design is allotted to the 1st-2nd big hit game which is set to “2” or “4 times”, while the 2nd start winning a prize mouth If the result of the hit determination based on the second special figure start suspension information triggered by the winning of 32 is positive, the specified round number is set to "4 times" or "16 times" Special figure 2 (symbol c, symbol d, symbol e) as a jackpot symbol is assigned to the jackpot game 5 respectively. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the winning of the second start winning port 32 is a hit, the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the winning of the first starting winning port 31. It is set so that the main control CPU 60a determines a type of high jackpot game (big hit symbol) in which the number of award balls that can be won (the amount of privilege to be awarded) is equal to or larger than that in the case of winning.

(Regarding control structure of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a main control board (main control means) 60 as a control means for controlling the pachinko machine 10 as a whole, and a control signal from the main control board 60 are used. Sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65, 70, 72, 73 as control means for controlling each controlled object are provided. 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 transmitted. It is adapted to be output to the sub control boards 65, 70, 72, 73.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as a sub-control board, an effect control board 65 that controls the game effect as a whole, a display control board 70 that controls the display content of the first display device 17, and a pachinko machine. A lamp control board 72 that controls the light emission of various light emitting effect means (such as the lamp device 18) included in 10 and a sound control board 73 that controls the sound output of the speaker 19 included in the pachinko machine 10 are provided. That is, the effect 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 the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60. Various game effects (symbol combination effects, light emission effects, and sound effects) executed in 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, the display control board 70, based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65, the design combination effect such as the design (decoration) displayed on the first display device 17 and the background image. Is configured to control the display content of the. Further, the lamp control board 72 controls the timing of turning on/off various light emitting effect means included in the pachinko machine 10 and the light emission intensity based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. Is. Then, the sound control board 73 controls the output timing and the output content of the sound effect from the speaker 19 included in the pachinko machine 10, based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(About main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and writing of data necessary for the processing of the main control CPU 60a. A readable main control RAM 60c and the like are provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2, the special winning detection sensor SE3, the normal winning detection sensor SE4, and the gate sensor SE5 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, in the main control CPU 60a, each display section of the game information display section M (first and second special figure display sections 50A, 50B, first and second special figure reservation display sections 52, 53, public figure display section 55). , The universal figure holding display section 56, the round display section 57, etc.) are connected, and each of the game information display section M is based on the control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each detection sensor SE1 to SE5. The display control of the display units 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57 is executed. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a start winning solenoid 33 connected to a starting opening/closing member 34 for opening/closing the second starting winning opening 32 and a special winning solenoid 42 connected to a special opening/closing member 43 opening/closing the special winning opening 41. Are connected, and the corresponding opening/closing members 34, 43 are opened/closed by driving the solenoids 33, 42 based on the control processing result by the main control CPU 60a. Then, the main control CPU 60a is configured to drive and control the special winning solenoid 42 so that the special opening/closing member 43 is opened/closed in an opening/closing manner according to the type of the big hit game.

The main control CPU 60a confirms that the pachinko ball has won the first and second start winning holes 31 and 32 (more specifically, the first and second start prize detecting sensors SE1 and SE2 have detected the pachinko ball). It is set to acquire various random numbers as winning information as an opportunity. Here, as the random numbers that the main control CPU 60a acquires upon detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2, there are random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for production execution determination (random numbers for reach determination), Various random numbers such as random numbers for special pattern variation pattern distribution 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 value in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the value before the update. Random numbers are acquired in accordance with the timings at which the detection signals of the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer updating process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various information (random number values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

In addition, the winning information (various random number values) obtained when the pachinko ball wins the first and second starting winning openings 31, 32 is a predetermined starting holding area of the main control RAM 60c as special figure starting holding information ( The main control CPU 60a is configured to temporarily store and hold in a storage area). In the special figure start pending information, the start pending areas to be stored in the order of being stored in the main control RAM 60c are defined, and when executing the symbol combination effect (special figure variation display) based on each special figure start pending information, The figure starting suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order in which it is stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the following description, the special figure start pending information based on the winning information (various random number values) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 31 is referred to as the first special figure starting pending information, In some cases, the special figure start pending information based on the winning information (various random number values) obtained when the pachinko ball is won in the second special winning opening 32 is referred to as the second special figure starting pending information.

Specifically, the main control RAM 60c is provided with a first starting hold area capable of storing the first starting hold information and a second starting hold area capable of storing the second starting hold information. The winning information (various random number values) acquired upon detection of the winning detection sensor SE1 is stored in the first start pending area, and the winning information (various random number values acquired upon detection of the second starting prize detection sensor SE2). ) Is stored in the second starting suspension area. Further, the first start-up holding area and the second start-up holding area are composed of four storage areas of the first area to the fourth area, and are acquired upon one detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. The winning information (various random number values) to be stored is sequentially stored in the first area to the fourth area, and when executing the special drawing per-judgment (special figure fluctuation display), the special drawing is started in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. The hold information is read by the main control CPU 60a. That is, a maximum of eight pieces of start pending information (that is, four pieces of first start pending information and four pieces of second start pending information) are configured to be stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the main control RAM 60c is stored. The main control CPU 60a is set to read the special figure start pending information in order from the oldest information among the maximum of eight first and second special figure start pending information.

The special figure hit determination random number is a random number used in the special figure hit judgment (big hit judgment) whether or not a hit game (big hit game) is generated as a result of the symbol combination effect. In the embodiment, as the random number for determining the special figure, a total of 65536 integer values of "0" to "65535" are set, and they are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Further, the special figure determination random number is the special figure 1 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display section 50A or the special figure 2 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display section 50B according to the result of the special figure hit determination. It is a random number used when making a decision. Here, in the embodiment, as the random number for determining the special figure, a total of 200 integer values of “0” to “199” are set, and they are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). There is. For each value of the special figure determination random number, a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 200 kinds of special figure indicating the winning of the big hit are set. The value of the figure determination random number is used to specify the special map 1 that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special map display unit 50A or the special character 2 that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special map display unit 50B. . That is, the value of the random number for special figure determination acquired upon the detection of the first start prize detection sensor SE1 is used to specify the special figure 1 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display portion 50A, and the second start prize is determined. The value of the special figure determination random number acquired upon detection of the detection sensor SE2 is used to specify the special figure 2 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. Further, as described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the big hit symbols are classified for each type of the big hit game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so that the symbol combination effect is produced. The type of jackpot game to be given after the end is specified. That is, the special figure determination random number has a function as a random number that determines the type of the winning game (big hit game).

In addition, the random number for production execution determination suggests that the hit display may be displayed when the determination result in the above-described special drawing hit determination is negative (in the case of the outfall that is not won in the big hit game). It is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination) of whether or not to perform the performance. In the embodiment, a total of 239 integer values of “0” to “238” are set as the random numbers for effect execution determination, and they are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Here, as an effect that suggests the possibility that the hit display is displayed, a reach effect that is displayed on the first display device 17 in the process of a symbol change and a reach effect that is performed as a trigger, or a one-time symbol combination effect In, the pseudo continuous notice effect that temporarily suspends the decorations of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c multiple times, and continuously executes the fluctuation cycle that is once from the fluctuation start of the decorations to the fluctuation stop It is possible to perform the first continuous notice effect (prefetch notice effect) that is possible, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of being displayed on the first display device 17, and a sound effect that is output from the light of the lamp device 18 or the speaker 19. This includes a notice effect that suggests to the player that the hit display may be displayed on the display device 17.

The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns that specify the effect time in the symbol combination effect. In the embodiment, all the 251 integer values of “0” to “250” are set as the random numbers for special figure variation pattern distribution, and they are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). There is.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, various random number values such as a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for determining an effect of execution, a random number for assigning a special figure variation pattern are used for the first and second starting winning openings. A pachinko ball is awarded to 31 or 32 (more specifically, one of the first and second start prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2 detects a pachinko ball), and the main control RAM 60c is temporarily moved. The main control CPU 60a acquires the stored random numbers at the same timing. Here, each random number that is acquired when the pachinko ball is won in the first starting winning opening 31 is the same as each random number that is acquired when the pachinko ball is winning in the second starting winning opening 32. The ones are commonly used, and the main control CPU 60a is adapted to acquire a random number corresponding to the winning timing to each of the starting winning openings 31 and 32.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate unit 48 (more specifically, by the gate sensor SE5 detecting the pachinko ball). ing. Here, as the random numbers that the main control CPU 60a acquires upon detection of the gate sensor SE5, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a universal figure, a random number for determining a universal pattern variation pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number value in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the value before the update, thereby A random number is obtained according to the timing when the detection signal of the sensor SE5 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer updating process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various information (random number values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

The passage detection information (various random number values) obtained when the pachinko ball passes through the gate sensor SE5 is temporarily stored in a predetermined general-purpose figure storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as general-purpose figure start suspension information. It is configured to be stored and retained in. The universal figure start pending information is stored in the main control RAM 60c when the universal figure start-up information is stored in the main control RAM 60c in the order in which it is stored. The universal figure starting suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in order.

The random number for determining a universal figure hit is a random number used in a universal figure hit determination of whether or not to open the second start winning port 32 (a universal figure hit) as a result of the variation of the universal figure. In the embodiment, as a random number for universal figure determination, a total of 65536 integer values from "0" to "65535" are set, and they are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). The random number for allocating the universal figure fluctuation pattern is a random number used to determine the universal figure fluctuation pattern that defines the variation time of the universal figure fluctuation in the universal figure fluctuation display. In the embodiment, all nine integer values of “0” to “8” are set as the random number for universal pattern variation pattern, and they are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). There is. Then, triggered by the passage of the pachinko ball through the gate unit 48 (more specifically, by the gate sensor SE5 detecting the pachinko ball), the passage detection information temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c (normal figure). The main control CPU 60a is adapted to obtain a random number for hit determination and a random number for normal pattern variation pattern distribution) at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, in the main control ROM 60b, a big hit determination value indicating that a big hit game is to be generated is stored as a result of the symbol combination effect. The big hit judgment value is a judgment value used in the judgment of whether or not a big hit game is generated using the random number for special figure hit determination (judgment for special figure hit), and "0" which can be taken by the random number for special figure hit decision. From a total of 65536 integers from "65535" to "65535", a predetermined number of determination values are determined. Here, the big hit determination value, when the above-mentioned probability variation state is given at the time of performing the special figure hit determination, is set more than when not provided, and in the probability variation state the big hit game is more likely than the non-probability variation state. It is easy to occur.

Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a special figure determination determination value. When the result of the special figure hit determination is a big hit (when the big hit game is won), the special figure determination judgment value is the special figure 1 or the second special figure as the big hit pattern to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the big hit symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special figure display unit 50B using a special figure deciding random number. Here, in the embodiment, the integer value of the type corresponding to the above-mentioned 200 types of random numbers for determining the special figure is set as the determination value for determining the special figure. When the jackpot is won based on the special figure start suspension information triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first starting winning opening 31, the special figure determination determination value is set as the big hit symbol of the special figure 1. The main control CPU 60a is any one of the symbols A to B, which are assigned in association with the two types of symbols A to B, and to which the determination value for special symbol determination corresponding to the random number for special symbol determination is assigned. Will be decided. Similarly, when the big hit is won based on the special figure start suspension information triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 32, the special figure determination determination value is set as the big hit symbol of the special figure 2. Main control of any of the symbols c to e which are assigned in association with the three types of symbols c to e, and to which the determination value for special symbol determination corresponding to the random number for special symbol determination is assigned The CPU 60a is adapted to make the determination.

Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a performance execution determination value (reach determination value). The production execution determination value is the production execution of whether or not to execute the reach production that suggests the possibility that the hit display is displayed on the first display device 17 when the result of the special drawing hit determination is out (negative). It is a judgment value used in the judgment (reach lottery), and is determined from all 239 integers from the numerical values “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random numbers for effect execution judgment. That is, when the value of the obtained random number for effect execution determination matches the set effect execution determination value, the main control CPU 60a comes to determine to execute the reach effect that will eventually be out. There is. Here, the effect execution determination value has a different set number of determination values according to the game state (probably changed state or variable shortened state) at the time of performing the effect execution determination. Specifically, the number of effect execution determination values set in the non-variable short state in which the variable state is not applied is set to be larger than in the case in which the variable state is applied. That is, the reach effect is less likely to occur in the variable length state than in the non-variable length state.

(Regarding special map fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns. The special figure fluctuation pattern, the contents of effect executed between the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display and the fixed stop display (display content of symbol combination effect, light emission effect mode , Which is the basic basis of the sound effect mode). In addition, the special figure variation pattern, the variation time from the start of the first special figure variation display or the second special figure variation display to the fixed stop display of special figure 1 or special figure 2 (symbol combination effect and special figure (Variable display time) is specified.

As the special figure variation pattern, when the result of the special figure hit determination is out (negative), the main control CPU 60a can select as a special figure variation pattern for outliers, which does not normally reach, and does not reach without reach. A special figure fluctuation pattern, a normal reach deviating special figure fluctuation pattern and a super reach deviating special figure fluctuation pattern for the reach decoupling where the reach effect is performed are provided. Normally, the special figure variation pattern for deviation is a special figure variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the performance execution determination is negative, and the special figure variation pattern for out-of-reach has the result of the performance determination. This is a special figure variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when affirmative. It should be noted that a plurality of types of different effect contents to be specified are set for each of the reach-less special figure variation pattern, the normal reach special figure variation pattern, and the super reach special figure variation pattern. In addition, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, the normal reach per special figure fluctuation pattern in which reach production is performed, as the special figure fluctuation pattern for hit selectable by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the special figure hit determination is hit (affirmative), The special figure variation pattern per super reach is set. It should be noted that, with respect to each of the normal reach special figure variation pattern and the super reach special figure variation pattern, a plurality of types of different effect contents to be specified are set.

Here, the reach effect is performed from the time the reach display is displayed in the symbol combination effect performed on the first display device 17 to the stop display of the symbol combination of the decorative pattern that is a big hit or a hit. It is a production. Further, the reach effect includes normal reach effect, super reach effect, and the like in which the variation time of the symbol combination effect is different, and the special figure change pattern corresponding to each reach effect is set. The variation time increases in the order of normal reach production and super reach production. Further, the variation time of the symbol combination effect of the special figure variation pattern in which the reach effect is not performed is set shorter than the variation time of the symbol combination effect of the special figure variation pattern in which the normal reach effect is performed.

Further, in the above-mentioned super reach effect, a type of agitating effect such as re-fluctuation and re-lottery is set during the symbol combination effect. Re-variation is a reach by the effective decorative pattern stopped at the combination symbol position L of the left symbol column 26a (effective demonstration symbol) and the effective decorative symbol stopped at the combination symbol position R of the right symbol column 26c (effective demonstration symbol). In the displayed state, after slowing down the speed of the fluctuating decorative pattern in the middle symbol row 26b and making it appear to stop on the combination symbol position C displayed as reach, the speed is accelerated and re-flucted. is there. On the other hand, the re-lottery is a temporary stop display (temporary stop display) of the temporary jackpot decoration pattern (big hit effect design) with the combination of the same effective decoration patterns (effective effect designs) on the combination symbol positions L, C, R. In some cases, the jackpot decoration map is changed again and the final jackpot decoration map is fixedly stopped and displayed.

The main control ROM 60b stores a variation pattern distribution determination value. The variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value that is used when determining one special figure variation pattern from the special figure variation patterns that can be determined according to the results of the big hit determination and the effect execution determination. It is determined from all 251 integers from the numerical values “0” to “250” that the random numbers for pattern distribution can take. This variation pattern distribution determination value is assigned by a predetermined number to the special figure variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a according to the results of the big hit determination and the effect execution determination. That is, by specifying the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the random number for special figure variation pattern allocation is assigned, the special figure variation pattern (effect content and variation time) executed in the symbol combination effect is determined. That is, when determining the special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns based on the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution, the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected according to the number of allocations of the judgment value for fluctuation pattern distribution. Adjusting the ease.

Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a figure-to-be-judged determination value indicating that a figure-to-be-winned hit is generated as a result of the figure-to-do variation effect. The universal figure hit determination value is a determination value used in the determination of whether or not it is a universal figure hit (public figure hit determination) by using the random number for public figure hit determination, and "0" that can be taken by the random number for general figure hit determination. From a total of 65536 integers from "65535" to "65535", a predetermined number of determination values are determined. Here, if the general/universal figure hit determination value is set at the time of performing the general/universal figure hit determination, it is set to be larger than that in the case where the short/short state is not given, and in the short/short state, it is not changed. It is more likely that a hit will occur than in the state.

The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of public figure fluctuation patterns, and stores a general figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to each general figure fluctuation pattern. Here, the general pattern fluctuation pattern specifies the fluctuation time of the general pattern fluctuation display from the start of the general pattern fluctuation display to the fixed stop display of the general pattern. The universal figure variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining the universal figure variation pattern using the random number for universal figure variation pattern distribution, and the numerical value “0” that the random number for determining the universal figure variation pattern can take. It is determined from all nine integers up to "8". A predetermined judgment value is assigned to each general pattern fluctuation pattern, and the general pattern fluctuation pattern to which the general pattern fluctuation pattern distribution judgment value corresponding to the obtained random number for general pattern fluctuation pattern distribution is allocated is the main. It is specified by the control CPU 60a. Here, as for the determination value for determining the universal figure fluctuation pattern, the type and the number of allocated universal figure variation patterns are different depending on the result of the determination of the universal figure variation. Specifically, in the embodiment, when the result of the universal figure hit determination is affirmative (winning per universal figure), all the universal figure variation pattern determination values are assigned to one universal figure variation pattern, The universal pattern variation pattern that determines the variation time of a predetermined time (for example, 6000 ms) is determined, while another universal pattern variation pattern is determined when the result of the universal pattern collision judgment is negative (defeated per universal pattern). All the general figure fluctuation pattern determination values are assigned to, and the general figure fluctuation pattern defining the fluctuation time of a predetermined time (for example, 520 ms) is determined.

(About production control board)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 8, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. Further, 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 update.

The effect control ROM 65b stores effect patterns that specify specific effect contents of the symbol combination effects executed in the symbol combination effects. 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 patterns are not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but one or more effect patterns are associated with one special figure variation pattern. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern from the effect patterns corresponding to the special figure variation pattern. That is, the effect control CPU 65a functions as an effect content determination unit that determines the effect content of the symbol combination effect to be performed on the first display device 17, based on the winning information (random number value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. Is configured. Further, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decoration of each of the symbol display columns 26a, 26b, 26c is determined in the symbol combination effect, and the decoration is stopped in each column according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. At the same time, when the decoration is stopped, the speaker 19 outputs an appropriate sound effect, and the lamp device 18 emits an appropriate light.

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

(About display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control board 70 includes a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. The first display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). The display control ROM 70b stores a display control program for controlling the display content of the first display device 17. Further, the display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data of patterns, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Further, the display control RAM 70c is configured to store (set) various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

(About production pattern)
As the effect patterns, the out-of-reach out-of-reach special pattern variation pattern, the normal-reach out-of-specificity variation pattern and the super-reach out-of-specification variation pattern corresponding to the out-of-reach out-of-reach production pattern P1, the normal-reach out-of-range production pattern P2 and the super-reach out-of-range production pattern P3 Is set, and a normal reach hit effect pattern P4 and a super reach hit effect pattern P5 corresponding to the normal reach special figure variation pattern and the super reach special figure variation pattern are set (see FIG. 10). Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the promotion effect pattern P6 and the non-promotion effect pattern P7 are set as the effect patterns in correspondence with the super reach per special figure variation pattern. For each of the effect patterns P1 to P7, a plurality of types with different effect contents are set.

The promotion effect pattern P6 and the non-promotion effect pattern P7 specify the effect form of the re-lottery. The promotion effect pattern P6 is a combination of the decorative pattern positions L, C, R of the first display device 17, tentatively a decorative pattern (second identification pattern) of a type that cannot be recognized that the probability variation big hit game is given. After the stop display, the decoration map is changed again, and a production mode in which the decoration map (first identification pattern) of a type that can be recognized that the probability variation jackpot game is finally given is finally fixed and displayed is specified. There is. In addition, the non-promotion production pattern P7 is a decorative pattern of a type that cannot be recognized that the probability variation big hit game is given on the combination symbol positions L, C, R of the first display device 17 (second identification symbol). After the temporary stop is displayed, the decorative map is changed again, and a finalized stop display of the decorative map (second identification pattern) of a type that cannot be recognized that the probability variation big hit game is finally given is displayed. Have been identified. In addition, when the non-promotion production pattern P7 is determined as the production pattern of the symbol combination production, the production control CPU 65a sets "1" to the production pattern flag set in the storage area of the production control RAM 65c and is not promoted. When a production pattern other than the production pattern P7 is determined, "0" is set in the production pattern flag, and when the type of hit display production described later is determined, the production pattern flag is referred to, so that the symbol combination production is performed. It is possible to recognize whether or not the non-promotion production pattern P7 is determined as the production pattern of.

(About hit display effect)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a plurality of types of hit display effects HE1 and HE2 that can be executed by the first display device 17 during the big hit game are stored in the effect control ROM 65b, and the kind of the big hit symbol (the big hit game (Type) and effect pattern, the effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding hit display effects HE1 and HE2, and the first display device 17 hits and displays based on the hit display effect information stored in the effect control ROM 65b. It is configured such that the effects HE1 and HE2 can be executed. The hit display effects HE1 and HE2 are composed of an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect corresponding to the big hit game. In the embodiment, the final round from the start of the first round game in the big hit game. The effect that is performed until the end of the game is the round effect. In the embodiment, the start of the opening is the start of the winning game, and the end of the ending is the end of the winning game.

In the embodiment, two types of hit display effects HE1 and HE2 having different effect contents are stored in the effect control ROM 65b, and as shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 65a can be determined for each of the big hit symbols that are won for the big hit determination. The types of hit display effects HE1 and HE2 are set. That is, in the symbol A of special figure 1, the first hit display effect HE1 and the second hit display effect HE2 are set to be decidable, and in the symbol B of special figure 1, the first hit display effect HE1 is set to be decidable. To be done. Further, in the symbols c and d of special figure 2, the first hit display effect HE1 and the second hit display effect HE2 are set to be determinable, and in the symbol e of special figure 2 the first hit display effect HE1 can be decided. Is set to.

Each of the hit display effects HE1 and HE2 is provided with a plurality of types of effect display patterns (effect information) that specify specific effect contents, and the effect control CPU 65a determines each type of each symbol (big hit symbol). The effect display pattern of the hit display effect is determined from a plurality of types, and the effect control CPU 65a is set to output a pattern designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). Then, in the display control board 70, when the pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects the display data indicating the effect contents corresponding to the effect display pattern specified by the command, and corresponds to the effect display pattern. By controlling the first display device 17 to display the effect contents, a hit display effect according to the type of the symbol is executed during the big hit game.

Here, the hit display effect HE2 is set as a hit display effect that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a only when the big hit game is a probability variation big hit and the non-promotion effect pattern P7 is determined as the effect pattern. Then, the hit display effect HE2 is provided with a probability variation state in a preset number of round games (which will be described in the case of being set to the third number in the embodiment, but may be other number of times). This is an effect in which a probabilistic change promotion effect that notifies the fact is executed. Specifically, the probability variation promotion effect is a decorative drawing (second identification) of a type that cannot be recognized to be provided with the probability change state, which is fixedly displayed on the first display device 17 in the third round effect. The design form is specified by changing the (design) to specify and display the decorative drawing (first identification design) of a type that can be recognized to be given the probability variation state. That is, the decorative drawing that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first display device 17 is the first identification information that the effect control CPU 65a can change during the winning game.

(About power supply board 100)
The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a power supply board 100 that generates a necessary power supply voltage for each unit from an external power supply (for example, AC 24 V) in a game arcade and supplies the necessary power supply voltage to various components forming the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. 8, the power supply board 100 is provided with a power switch 101 for switching ON/OFF of the power supplied to the pachinko machine 10, and a clear switch 102 for initializing (clearing) the control RAMs 60c, 65c. ing. Further, the power supply board 100 is connected to the power supply switch 101, and outputs a power supply ON signal and a power supply OFF signal to the main control board 60 according to ON/OFF switching of the power supply switch 101. Means) 103, and a clear switch circuit 104 connected to the clear switch 102. In the embodiment, only when the power switch 101 is turned on while the clear switch 102 is turned on, the clear switch circuit 104 outputs a clear signal to the main control board 60 and the effect control board 65 to receive the clear signal. The main control board 60 and the effect control board 65 are set to perform a clear process for initializing the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c (initializing the stored information). That is, in the embodiment, the power switch 101, the clear switch circuit 104, and the clear switch 102 constitute a clear means. It should be noted that the clear switch circuit 104 and the clear switch 102 constitute a clear means, and when the clear switch 102 is turned on, the clear switch circuit 104 outputs a clear signal to the main control board 60 and the effect control board 65. You can

As shown in FIG. 8, the power supply board 100 has a power supply circuit (power supply means) for converting an external power supply (AC24V) in a game arcade into a power supply voltage (for example, DC30V) supplied to various electric components of the pachinko machine 10. 105 is provided. Each control board 60, 65, 70 is connected to the power supply circuit 105, and the power supply circuit 105 supplies the power supply voltage after the conversion processing to the control boards 60, 65, 70 corresponding to each. It is configured to convert the power supply voltage into a predetermined power supply voltage and supply the converted power supply voltage to the corresponding control boards 60, 65, 70. The power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 105 to the control boards 60, 65, 70 is supplied to various electric devices wired to the control boards 60, 65, 70.

The power supply board 100 is provided with the power cutoff monitoring circuit 103 connected to the power supply circuit 105. The power cutoff monitoring circuit 103 supplies the power supply voltage to the power supply circuit 105 (hereinafter, also referred to as a monitor power supply voltage). Is configured to monitor the voltage value of a). Specifically, the power failure monitoring circuit 103 determines whether the monitoring power supply voltage has dropped to a predetermined voltage (hereinafter, also referred to as a threshold voltage). It should be noted that this threshold voltage is set to a minimum voltage (for example, DC 20V) required to operate an electric component (for example, a detection sensor) of the pachinko machine 10 without affecting the game. Here, the monitored power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage, for example, when the power is cut off (power OFF) or when there is a power failure. In this case, the power is not supplied to the pachinko machine 10, so that the monitoring power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. The threshold voltage is set to a value that is higher than the voltage at which the electric component stops operating by a predetermined margin.

The power supply board 100 is provided with a reset signal circuit 106 connected to the power failure monitoring circuit 103. When the determination result is affirmative (that is, the monitoring power supply voltage is equal to or lower than the threshold voltage), the power failure monitoring circuit 103 monitors the main control board 60, the performance control board 65, and the reset signal circuit 106 with the monitoring power supply. It is configured to output a power-off signal indicating that the voltage has dropped to the threshold voltage. In addition, the reset signal circuit 106 controls the main control board 60, the performance control board 65, and the display control board 70 at the start of power supply (at the time of power-on or power recovery by eliminating power failure) and at the time of input of a power-off signal. A reset signal is output to control the operations of the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, and the display control board 70.

A backup power supply 107 such as a capacitor is provided on the power supply board 100, and when the main power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off and power supply is stopped (power supply from an external power supply due to the power switch 101 being turned off, a power failure, etc.). When the power cutoff signal is output from the power cutoff monitoring circuit 103 due to the interruption of the power), the backup power supply 107 supplies power to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. The backup power supply 107 supplies electric power for a time required for both control CPUs 60a and 65a to store (write) various information (stored information) stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c in a backup area described later. It is configured to do. Further, both the control RAMs 60c and 65c are configured so that various information stored in the backup area can be retained even after the power supply is cut off.

(Regarding the configuration related to power recovery processing)
The main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c are provided with a backup area in addition to a regular storage area used for temporarily storing the various types of information while the pachinko machine 10 is operating. In this backup area, when the power supply is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power supply is cut off in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state when the power supply is cut off when the power supply is started (when the power is restored). This is an area for storing various time information. In the embodiment, various information such as random number (holding content), the number of holdings, special figures, public figures, timer values, flags (probability variation flag, variation shortage flag and effect mode flag) and other information that can identify the game state (control (Information) is stored in the regular storage area while the pachinko machine 10 is operating, and when the power supply is cut off, various information stored in the regular storage area is stored in the backup area. Is becoming In addition, the storage (writing) to the backup area is executed in the power-off process when the power supply is cut off (when the power-off signal is input), and various information stored in the backup area is read (to the regular storage area). The memory is executed in the power recovery process at the start of power supply (at the time of power recovery).

In addition, the backup power supply 107 of the power supply board 100 is connected to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. Then, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a, while the operation is guaranteed by the power supply voltage (for example, DC5V) supplied from the backup power supply 107 when the monitoring power supply voltage is cut off (falling to the threshold voltage), Various information stored in the regular storage areas of the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c is stored in the backup area, and the various information can be stored and held even after the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off. That is, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 when the power supply is cut off, that is, whether the probability variation state or the variation state is given, whether it is a big hit game, the number of holdings, the production mode, etc. are backed up. It is possible to do. In the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c have a function as a backup unit that stores the game information when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off and retains it even after the power supply is cut off. .

(About power-off processing)
Next, the power-off process executed by the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a when the power supply is cut off will be described.

When the power-off signal from the power-off monitor circuit 103 is input, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a perform the power-off processing based on the power-off processing program of the control programs stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. To execute. The power-off monitor circuit 103 outputs a power-off signal to the main control CPU 60a, the production control CPU 65a, and the reset signal circuit 106 at the timing when the monitor power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. As a result, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a respectively execute power-off processing before various components of the pachinko machine 10 become inoperable.

In the power-off process, power is supplied from the backup power source 107 of the power supply board 100 to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a, and each control CPU 60a, 65a stores and retains in a regular storage area of the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c. The various control information stored is stored and held in the backup areas of the control RAMs 60c and 65c. Next, each control CPU 60a, 65a prohibits access to the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c, and waits for the input of the reset signal from the reset signal circuit 106. Then, when the reset signal is input, each of the control CPUs 60a and 65a regulates the operation of the control CPUs 60a and 65a. Then, after the power supply is cut off, various information stored in the backup area by the power-off processing is stored and held as backup data.

(About processing at power-on)
When the pachinko machine 10 is powered on (power supply is started), the reset signal circuit 106 continuously outputs a reset signal to the main control CPU 60a and the production control CPU 65a until a predetermined regulation time elapses. To do. When the input of the reset signal once input is stopped, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a execute the power-on process (power recovery process) based on the power-on process program stored in the corresponding control ROMs 60b and 65b. .. In this power-on process, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 102 has been operated. If the result is negative, the power supply is cut off (before) based on various control information stored and held in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. Return to the state of. When it is determined in the power-on process that the clear switch 102 is operated, various control information stored and held in the control RAMs 60c and 65c are erased (initialized). The effect control CPU 65a that has returned to the state before the power supply was cut off outputs various control commands designating the control information stored and managed in the effect control RAM 65c to the display control CPU 70a. Then, the display control CPU 70a controls the display content of the first display device 17 based on the control command input from the effect control CPU 65a.

The power-on processing executed based on the power-on processing program will be described with reference to FIG. In the power-on process, when power supply is started (ON operation of the power switch 101 and restart of power supply by power failure elimination) (step C10), the control CPUs 60a and 65a determine whether or not the clear switch 102 is ON in step C11. To judge. When the determination result of step C11 is affirmative, that is, when the clear switch 102 is turned on, the control CPUs 60a and 65a erase (initialize) various control information stored and held in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. Then (step C12), the power-on process ends. On the other hand, when the determination result of step C11 is negative, that is, when the clear switch 102 is not turned on, the control CPUs 60a and 65a use the various control information stored and held in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. The state when the power is cut off (before) is restored (step C13), and the power-on process ends. In other words, the power supply from the external power supply is started when the power switch 101 is turned on or the power is restored from the power failure, and only the power-on signal (power supply signal) output from the power-off monitor circuit 103 is output to the control CPUs 60a and 65a. When the power is cut off, the control CPU 60a, 65a does not initialize various control information (backup data) stored and held in the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c based on the various control information ( When the clear signal output from the clear switch circuit 104 is input to the control CPUs 60a and 65a while returning to the previous state, the control CPUs 60a and 65a are stored and held in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. An initialization process for deleting various control information is executed.

That is, the determination results of the hit determination means and the hit determination means, which determine whether or not a hit game (big hit game) is triggered by the ball detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (when the start condition is satisfied), In the case of a hit, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) has respective functions as a hit game determining means for determining a hit game to be given from a plurality of types of hit games with different privilege amounts given to the player. ing. That is, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) has a function as a hit determination means for determining that a hit game is to be triggered by the ball detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. Further, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) has a function as a hit game giving means for giving a hit game of the determined type after the end of the special figure variation display (after the end of the symbol combination effect). The main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) uses the ball detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 as a trigger, and causes the first display device (first display unit) 17 to perform a symbol combination effect (first Function as a fluctuation pattern determining unit that determines a fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern) that specifies a fluctuation time of (1 fluctuation display of identification information) from a plurality of fluctuation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b as a storage unit. Is equipped with. Further, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) determines whether or not to give a positive change state in which the probability of a hit (probability that the judgment result by the hit judging means is a hit) is higher than usual. It is configured to function as a first game state determining means to do, and also to function as a first game state imparting means to impart a probability variation state after the end of the winning game. Further, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60), the special symbol display unit (special symbol display) to stop the special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the hit determination means on the special display unit (special symbol display unit 50A, 50B) It functions as a special symbol display control means for controlling the display of the parts 50A, 50B).

Further, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) has a high probability that a pachinko ball wins the second start winning port 32 when a hit occurs (when the result of the hit determination means is a hit). It functions as a second game state determining means for determining whether or not to give the winning rate improvement state (shortening state), and when giving the winning rate improvement state, determines a period for giving the winning rate improvement state. Besides functioning as a period determination means, it also functions as a second game state imparting means for imparting a short-shortened state after hitting a game for a period in which the determined winning rate improvement state is imparted. Here, the main control CPU60a (main control board 60), the period from the end of the winning game until the predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display (symbol combination effect) is executed, the winning rate improvement It is designed to be decided as the period of giving the state. In addition, the main control CPU60a (main control board 60), the winning game (big hit game) determined by the main control CPU60a (main control board 60) as a winning game determination means, a plurality of types of periods as a winning rate improvement state giving period. ) Is decided according to the type. In this way, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60), when the hit determination is a hit determination, based on the ball detection of the start winning detection sensor SE1, SE2, the privilege state advantageous to the player after the hit game (probability change) (State, short/short state) is provided with a function as a privilege state determination means. In other words, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) sets the detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 as the satisfaction of the start condition, and when the start condition is satisfied, the special game state (hit game state, probability change state, change state) The main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as the determination means functions as a determination unit that determines whether to give a special game state. The main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) has a function as a game state determination means for determining one of them. Further, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) has a function as winning information acquisition means for acquiring various winning information (random numbers and the like) triggered by the ball detection of the starting winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2.

The main control RAM 60c is acquired while the symbol combination effect is being performed on the first display device 17 (that is, while the special symbol variation display is being performed on the first and second special symbol display portions 50A and 50B). It functions as a hold storage means capable of storing a plurality of the received winning information as start hold information. Specifically, the winning information acquired by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor SE1 while the variable display is being performed on the display means (the first display device 17 or the first special view display unit 50A) is displayed. While the variable display is being performed on the first hold storage means and the display means (the first display device 17 and the second special view display portion 50B) which are stored as the first start hold information, the second start prize detection sensor SE2 It functions as a second hold storage means for storing the winning information acquired upon detection as the second start hold information.

Further, the effect control CPU65a (effect control board 65), the effect symbol to be fixed stop display on the first display device 17 as the first display unit based on the determination result of the main control CPU60a as the hit determination means ( (Decorative drawing, first identification information) to determine the effect symbol determining means for determining the effect symbol (decorative pattern, first identification information) is determined as a first display unit as a stop display It functions as an effect control means for controlling the display of the first display device 17. Further, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) specifies the effect contents of the symbol combination effect to be performed on the first display section, triggered by the acquisition of the prize information by the prize information acquisition means (establishment of the determination condition). It has a function as an effect pattern determining means for determining one effect pattern from a plurality of types. Further, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as an effect pattern determination means determines the effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a.

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

(About special figure input processing)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a pachinko ball has won in the first start winning opening 31 (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 SE1 corresponding to the first start winning opening 31 detects a pachinko ball is input. If the determination result in step A11 is negative, the process proceeds to step A15. When the determination result of step A11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). When the determination result of step A12 is negative (that is, the number of reservations of the first special figure start suspension information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

If the determination result of step A12 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information <4), the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information is incremented by 1, and the first special feature stored in the main control RAM 60c. The number of reservations in the figure starting reservation information is rewritten (step A13). Next, from the main control RAM 60c, winning information (various random numbers such as a random number value for special figure determination, a random number value for special figure determination, a random number value for production execution determination, a random number value for special figure variation pattern distribution, etc. Value) is read by the main control CPU 60a, and the winning information (random number value) is set in the first to fourth areas of the first starting hold area in the main control RAM 60c, which is associated with the number of holdings as the first winning start holding information. (Step A14). As a result, the process proceeds to step A15.

Further, in step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a pachinko ball has won in the second starting winning opening 32. That is, in step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the detection signal output when the second start winning detection sensor SE2 corresponding to the second start winning opening 32 detects a pachinko ball is input. If the determination result of step A15 is negative, the special figure input process ends. When the determination result of step A15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of reservations of the second special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A16). When the determination result of step A16 is negative (that is, the number of reservations of the second special figure start pending information is 4), the special figure input processing is ended.

When the determination result of step A16 is affirmative (the number of reservations of the second special figure start pending information <4), the number of reservations of the second special figure start pending information is incremented by 1, and the second special feature stored in the main control RAM 60c. The number of reservations in the figure starting reservation information is rewritten (step A17). Next, from the main control RAM 60c, winning information (various random numbers such as a random number value for special figure determination, a random number value for special figure determination, a random number value for production execution determination, a random number value for special figure variation pattern distribution, etc. The value) is read by the main control CPU 60a, and the winning information (random number value) is set as the second winning start suspension information in the first to fourth areas of the second starting suspension area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of suspensions. Then, the special figure input process is terminated (step A18).

(About special figure start processing)
Next, the special figure start processing will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure start process at predetermined intervals (4 ms in the embodiment). In the special figure start processing, the main control CPU60a, the special figure 1 or special figure 2 in the special figure display unit 50A, 50B is being displayed variable (during the combination display effect on the first display device 17), or a big hit game. It is determined whether or not it is in progress (step B11). When the determination result of step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step B11 is negative, the number of reservations (memory number) of the second special figure start pending information is read (step B12), and the number of reservations (memory number) of the second special figure start pending information is read. It is determined whether it is larger than "0" (step B13). When the determination result of step B13 is negative (when the number of reservations (storage number) of the second special figure start suspension information=0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. When the determination result of step B13 is affirmative (maintenance number of second special figure start suspension information (storage number)>0), the main control CPU 60a stores it in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value "1" indicating that the second special figure change effect is executed is set to the special figure change processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of reservations (memory number) of the second special figure start suspension information (step B14), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of reservations. Second special figure start pending information (various random number values such as random number value for special figure determination, random number value for special figure determination, random number value for production execution determination, and random number value for special figure variation pattern allocation) ) Is acquired by the main control CPU 60a (step B15).

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

When various random numbers as the second special figure starting suspension information are acquired by the process of step B15, the main control CPU 60a causes the main control ROM 60b to store the value of the acquired special figure per-judgment random number as shown in FIG. The big hit judgment (hit judgment) for judging whether or not it matches the stored big hit judgment value is performed (step B22). When the result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (when the big hit occurs), "1" is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit has changed (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2) which is the jackpot symbol which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display portion 50B, based on the value of the acquired special symbol determination random number (step B24). ). That is, the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit symbol by determining the special symbol 2 based on the value of the acquired random number for special symbol determination. When the big hit symbol (special figure) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern from the special figure variation patterns for winning based on the value of the random number for special figure variation pattern distribution ( Step B25).

Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, since all the big hit symbols are set as those for giving the short hit state, the short hit flag is set to "1" after the end of the big hit game. As for the probability variation state, as described above, it is configured to determine whether or not to be given depending on the type of the big hit symbol. In this case, the probability variation flag is set to "1" after the jackpot game is over. If the big hit symbol is a non-probable variation symbol (designs B and e in the embodiment), the probability variation flag is set to "0". Then, the probability variation flag and the variable shortness flag are set to "0" when the termination condition of the probability variation state and the termination condition of the variable shortness state are satisfied.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is negative (when it is not the big hit), the main control CPU 60a makes an effect execution determination (reach determination) to determine whether or not to reach the reach. Step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. When the determination result of step B27 is affirmative (when the reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a determines the final symbol as the final stop symbol (the special symbol) which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display portion 50B. 2)) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for the outlying reach based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution (step B29).

Moreover, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B27 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a causes the second special figure display unit 50B to be displayed as a fixed stop display, which is a missing pattern. Is determined as the final stop design (special figure 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for deviation based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution (step B31).

Here, the main control CPU60a which determined the special figure fluctuation pattern and the final stop symbol (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, and B31 sends a predetermined control command to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU65a). Output at timing (step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and further starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display unit 50B to start the second special figure variable display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 2 designation command for instructing the special figure 2 which is the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. After that, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the specified special figure variation pattern. The display content of the display unit 50B is controlled. Further, the main control CPU60a, based on the variation time set in the specified special figure variation pattern, gives an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the fixed stop of the symbol combination. .. If the end condition of the probability variation state and the end condition of the variation short state are satisfied, the probability variation end command and the variation short end command are output.

On the other hand, when the determination result of step B13 is negative (when the number of reservations (memory number) of the second special figure start pending information=0), the number of reservations (memory number) of the first special figure start pending information is read. (Step B16), it is determined whether the number of reservations (memory number) of the first special figure start suspension information is larger than "0" (step B17). The main control CPU 60a stores the result in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c when the result of the determination in step B17 is affirmative (the hold number (stored number) of the first special figure start hold information>0). A value "0" indicating execution of the first special figure change effect is set to the special figure change processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of reservations (memory number) of the first special figure start pending information (step B18), and a predetermined storage of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start pending information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the random number for special figure determination, the value of random number for special figure determination, the value of random number for effect execution determination, and the value of random number for special figure variation pattern stored in the area ( Step B19), and then the hit determination process is executed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the second special figure start suspension information acquired upon winning the winning in the second starting winning opening 32 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first starting winning opening. Even if the first special figure start pending information acquired upon winning the 31st prize is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol combination effect based on the second special figure start pending information is preferentially executed. It has become. When performing the symbol combination effect based on the special figure start pending information, the symbol combination effect based on the special figure start pending information is executed in the order in which the special figure start pending information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. Good. That is, regardless of the type of the starting winning award that the pachinko ball has won (the first starting winning award 31 and the second starting award winning 32), the special figure start pending obtained when the award is given to the starting winning award 31, 32 The symbol combination effect based on the special figure start suspension information may be executed in the order in which the information is stored in the main control RAM 60c.

Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the first special figure start pending information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the first special figure start pending information stored earliest is stored. Then, the main control CPU 60a obtains the random number associated with the first special figure start suspension information, and then stores the second special figure storage area in which the first special figure start suspension information stored second fastest is stored. The first special figure start suspension information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the first special figure start pending information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the first special figure start pending information stored third fastest is stored in the second special figure storage. The first special figure start pending information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the first special figure start pending information stored in the area and stored fourth (ie, newest) is stored in the area. It is stored in the diagram storage area. That is, the first special figure start pending 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 reservation display section 52 so as to correspond to the number of reservations (the number of memories) of the first special figure start pending information after the subtraction.

When various random numbers are acquired by the processing of step B19, the main control CPU 60a causes the value of the acquired special-figure-judgment random number to match the jackpot judgment value stored in the main control ROM 60b, as shown in FIG. A big hit determination (hit lottery) for determining whether or not to perform is performed (step B32). Then, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step B32 is affirmative (when the big hit occurs), "1" is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit has changed (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 1) which is the jackpot symbol which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display portion 50A, based on the value of the acquired special symbol determination random number (step B34). ). That is, the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit symbol by determining the special figure 1 based on the value of the obtained random number for special figure determination. When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is decided, the main control CPU 60a decides one special figure variation pattern from the special figure variation patterns for hitting based on the value of the random number for special figure variation pattern distribution. (Step B35). As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, all the big hit symbols are set as those for giving a short-short state, and the probability change state is given according to the kind of the big hit symbol (big hit game). Since it is configured to determine whether or not, the variable short flag is set to "1" after the jackpot game is finished, and the probability variation flag is set to "1" or "0" depending on the type of the jackpot symbol. It

On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step B32 is negative (when it is not the big hit), the main control CPU 60a makes an effect execution determination (reach determination) to determine whether or not the reach effect is executed (reach determination). Step B37). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. When the determination result of step B37 is affirmative (when the reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a determines the final symbol as the final stop symbol (the special symbol) which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A. 1) (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern from the special figure variation patterns for the outlying reach based on the value of the random number for special figure variation pattern distribution (step B39).

Moreover, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B37 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a causes the first special figure display unit 50A to be fixedly stopped and displayed, and is a missing pattern. Is determined as the final stop design (special figure 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern from the special figure variation patterns for deviation based on the value of the random number for special figure variation pattern distribution (step B41).

Here, the main control CPU60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop symbol (special figure 1) in steps B35, B39, and B41, issues a predetermined control command to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU65a). Output at timing (step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and further starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display portion 50A to start the first special figure variable display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 1 designation command for instructing the special figure 1 which is the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. After that, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the specified special figure variation pattern. The display content of the display unit 50A is controlled. Further, the main control CPU60a, based on the variation time set in the specified special figure variation pattern, gives an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the fixed stop of the symbol combination. .. If the end conditions for the probable variation state and the variable short state are satisfied, the probability variation state and the variable short termination command are output.

On the other hand, when the determination result of step B17 is negative (when the number of reservations (memory number) of the first special figure start suspension information=0), the main control CPU 60a issues a demonstration designating command for starting the execution of the demonstration effect. It is determined whether or not it has already been output (step B20), and if the determination result is negative, the demonstration designating command is output and the special figure start processing ends (step B21). When the determination result of step B20 is affirmative (when the demonstration designation command has already been output), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

(About production control)
Next, the processing executed by the effect control board 65 will be described. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines the effect pattern to be executed in the symbol combination effect based on the special figure variation pattern specification command input from the main control CPU 60a, and specifies the determined effect pattern. The designated command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. That is, the effect control CPU 65a functions as an effect execution control unit that causes the first display device 17 to execute the symbol combination effect based on the determined effect pattern.

Here, the effect patterns selectable by the effect control CPU 65a are classified for each special figure variation pattern as described above, and the effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is selected. When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a causes the first display device 17 to perform final stop display in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special figure corresponding to the command. The decoration of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c is determined. That is, the effect control CPU 65a, when the symbol designated by the special diagram 1 designation command or the special diagram 2 designation command is a big hit symbol, each symbol row 26a, 26b, so as to be a symbol combination of the decorations that is a big hit display. The decorative drawing to be fixedly stopped at 26c is determined.

Based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a sets the probability variation flag in the storage area of the effect control RAM 65c. Specifically, if the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the big hit pattern (probability variation pattern) that gives the probability variation state, the probability variation state indicating the probability variation state is shown. The flag is set to "1", and the probability variation flag is set to "0" when the jackpot pattern (non-probability variation pattern) that does not give the probability variation state is dealt with. Further, the effect control CPU 65a sets the short/short flag in the storage area of the effect control RAM 65c based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, if the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the big hit symbol to which the short state is given, the short flag indicating the short state is shown. Is set to "1", and the variable-shortness flag is set to "0" when the big hit symbol to which the variable-shortening state is not applied is dealt with. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, all the big hit symbols are set to give the short-shortening state, and thus the short-shortening flag is set to "1".

Then, at the stop timing of the decoration of each of the design rows 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, the decoration designating command of each row is sent to the first display device 17, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc. Output to. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring the time by the timer means (not shown) at the same time when the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, and the left decoration at the stop timing of the decoration pattern of the left symbol row 26a. The figure designating command is output, the right decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decoration design of the right design row 26c, and the middle decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decoration design of the middle design row 26b.

Further, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a detachment symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the detachment. In addition, when the special figure variation pattern for reach loss is instructed, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the departure including the reach formation decoration drawing. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that does not include the reach formation decoration map and is recognizable when the special figure variation pattern for deviation is instructed. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a inputs an all symbol stop command, it outputs the command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

(About display control)
In the display control board 70, when a command is input from the effect control board 65, the first display device 17 is controlled so as to execute the symbol combination effect with the effect contents corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command. .. Then, the display control CPU 70a, when the symbol stop command of each of the symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c is input, specifies the combination symbol positions L, C, R of the corresponding symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c by the decorative symbol designation command. Temporarily stop the decorated decoration, and when the all-symbol stop command is input, the decoration indicated by the decoration designating command is first displayed on the combination design positions L, C, R of the respective design rows 26a, 26b, 26c. The first display device 17 is controlled so that the fixed display is displayed on the display device 17, and the symbol combination effect is ended.

Here, the content of the symbol combination effect executed on the first display device 17 is set according to the special figure variation pattern designation command output from the main control CPU 60a or the effect pattern designation command output from the effect control CPU 65a. The main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a have a function as effect content determination means for determining effect content that specifies the content of the symbol combination effect.

In the embodiment, the control for displaying the effect related to the effect mode on the first display device 17 described later is configured to be performed by the effect control CPU 65a via the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). There is a case where the effect control CPU 65a controls the first display device 17.

Here, when the jackpot game is over, the pachinko ball owned by the player is exchanged for a prize, or the player owns the pachinko ball as it is and continues the game (lucky number system) There are operating modes of the game stores that are adopted. Then, whether to continue the held ball or exchange the held ball depends on the type of the second effect symbol stopped and displayed on the second display device 80 described later. In the embodiment, the effect symbol that is variably displayed and stopped and displayed on the second display device 80 is the second identification information, and may hereinafter be referred to as a special decorative drawing. The lucky number system will be explained in detail. In the lucky number system, a lucky number that allows the player to continue holding the ball and an unlucky number that allows the player to exchange the player's ball are decided, and the normal state If the special decoration displayed when you first win the jackpot in (state) is a predetermined lucky number, continue without exchanging the balls you have including the prize balls obtained by the jackpot game. As long as the special decoration displayed at the time of winning the jackpot is other than the unlucky number (lucky number and other numbers other than the lucky number and unlucky number) Become. Then, in this holding ball continuation state, the unlucky number is displayed as a special decoration when the big hit is won, so that the holding ball continuation state ends and the holding ball exchange state is reached, and the concerned jackpot with the unlucky number displayed. After the game is over, it is required to exchange all balls. In the normal state (non-probable variation / non-variable short state), when you win the big jackpot first, it means when you win the big jackpot in the normal state and the ball exchange state (the state where the ball does not continue). is there.

To describe the lucky number system more specifically, "3", "5", and "7" are set as the lucky numbers, and "4", "6", and "8" are set as the unlucky numbers. Then, in the normal state (non-probable/non-variable short state), if the special decoration displayed when you win the big jackpot first is "3", "5", or "7", you will be in the ball holding state. .. In addition, the lucky number is often set as a type that is displayed when the probability variation big hit game is given as a big hit game, and even if the probability variation state and the variation short state after the termination of the big hit game are finished, the ball is held. Continuity is maintained. In other words, the ball continuation state is maintained even if the probability variation state or the variation state is ended and the state shifts to the normal state, and the effect symbol displayed when the jackpot is won in this normal state is the unlucky number. If it is other than "4", "6", "8", that is, if it is "0", "1", "2", "3", "5", "7", "9", the continuous ball holding state is continued. Maintained. In the normal state (non-probable variation / non-variable short state), if the special jackpot that the first winning jackpot is a probable variation jackpot is a lucky number, the probable variation state that is given after the end of the jackpot game or Even if the special decoration displayed when the jackpot is won in the variable state is the unlucky number, the continuous ball holding state is maintained. When the special decoration displayed when the jackpot is won in the normal state in which the player has continued to hold the ball is an unlucky number, the player continues to hold the ball and the unlucky number is displayed. After the jackpot game is over, you will have to exchange all your balls. That is, in the normal state (non-probable variation / non-variable short state), if the special jackpot displayed as the probable variation jackpot is the lucky number that was first won, if the jackpot is won before returning to the normal state. The ball continuation state is continued regardless of the type of the special decoration displayed. On the other hand, in the normal state (non-probable variation/non-variable short state), the special decoration displayed when the jackpot is first won is other than "3", "5", "7", that is, the unlucky number is included. If it is "0", "1", "2", "4", "6", "8", "9", it will be in a ball exchange state, and after the jackpot game, all balls will be exchanged. Will be required. In other words, even if the jackpot that was first won in the normal state (non-probable variation/non-variable short state) is the probable variation jackpot, if the displayed special decoration is something other than the lucky number, it will not be in the continuous ball holding state. , It is necessary to replace all balls after the end of the extended holiday game in the probability change state or after the end of the short length change state. Furthermore, even if the jackpot that was first won in the normal state (non-probable/non-variable short state) was the probable/variable big hit, if the special decoration displayed is something other than the lucky number, the Even if the special decoration displayed when you win the jackpot in the above is a lucky number, the special decoration displayed at the time of the first jackpot is not a lucky number, so you will not be in the ball holding state It is necessary to exchange all the balls after the end of the extended game in the state or after the end of the variable length state.

Then, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, apart from the special figure display units 50A, 50B and the first display device 17, after the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a hit, the type of the special figure is determined. A second display device (second display unit) 80 for a lucky number system (see FIG. 2 and FIG. 12) for stopping and displaying the special decorative drawing at an appropriate timing is provided. In the embodiment, as the special decorations to be stopped and displayed on the second display device 80, 10 kinds of special decorations from “0” to “9”, which are the same as the 10 kinds of decorations used in the first display device 17, are used. The figure (number) is set. The types of special decorations do not have to be the same as the types of decorations, some may be the same, and the types of special decorations and the types of decorations are completely different. May be.

As shown in FIG. 12, the second display device 80 of the embodiment is configured by arranging a number of lamps 81a to 81j such as LEDs corresponding to the number of displayable special decorations in a circular shape. By lighting 81a to 81j, the corresponding special decoration can be displayed. The second display device 80 sequentially turns on and off each of the ten lamps 81a to 81j in the clockwise direction (clockwise direction), and after performing the effect indicating that the light is rotating, The special decoration is stopped and displayed by turning on only one of the lamps 81a to 81j. In the embodiment, the type of special decoration that is stopped and displayed is suggested according to the mode of the effect executed on the second display device 80 before the special decoration is stopped and displayed. It is set as an effect (hereinafter referred to as a number notice effect). The number notice production will be described later. Further, the second display device 80 is provided with a mode display section 82 capable of displaying a type of a special mode described later in the center surrounded by a plurality of lamps 81a to 81j. By checking the display, it is possible to check the type of special mode that has been set. In the embodiment, the second display device 80 is provided so that the player (the front side of the pachinko machine) can see the special decoration at the portion where the pachinko ball does not contact in the game area. It may be provided in other parts such as the front frame 13 as long as the decoration is visible.

Among the plurality of types of special decorations stopped and displayed on the second display device 80, the odd numbered special decorations of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” are lucky numbers. The special decorations of even numbers “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are classified into unlucky numbers, and the lucky numbers are stopped and displayed on the second display device 80. In this case, the case where the player holds the ball will be continued, and when the unlucky number is stopped and displayed on the second display device 80, the ball will be exchanged. The lucky number and the unlucky number may be part of an odd or even special decoration drawing.

(About special mode)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, any one of the 10 types of special decorations has a plurality of different special modes (display conditions) in which the proportion determined as the special decoration stopped and displayed on the second display device 80 is different. Specific state, special symbol effect mode) RM1 to RM5 are set. Then, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) is configured to determine one of the special modes RM1 to RM5 from among a plurality of types of special modes RM1 to RM5 when the mode change condition is satisfied. In the embodiment, five kinds of special modes of the first special mode RM1 to the fifth special mode RM5 are set, but the number of special modes is not limited to five and can be set to any number. .. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the mode display on the second display device 80 is performed on condition that the control RAMs 60c and 65c are initialized by turning on the clear switch 102 when the power is turned on by the power switch 101. The display of the section 82 is in a blinking state, and by operating the operation button provided on the pachinko machine 10 in this state, the special modes RM1 to RM5 can be selected. Specifically, a change button and a decision button are set as the operation buttons, and the display of the mode display portion 82 is in a blinking state to indicate that the first special mode RM1 is initially set to "RM1". Is displayed on the mode display portion 82. Then, by operating the change button, the display of the mode display unit 82 changes in the order of “RM1”→“RM2”→“RM3”→“RM4”→“RM5”, and the display showing the selected special mode is displayed on the mode display unit. By operating the enter button in the state displayed in 82, the selected special mode is set and stored in the effect control RAM 65c. That is, the establishment of the mode change condition (predetermined condition) that triggers the selection (change) of the special modes RM1 to RM5 is set by turning on the power switch 101 and the clear switch 102. The power switch 101 and the clear switch 102 are provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 that cannot be operated by the player, and the special modes RM1 to RM5 are selected (changed) with respect to the outer frame 11 with the middle frame 12 It is possible only by those involved in the game store by opening the. Further, as described above, when the power is restored when the clear switch 102 is not turned on, the special mode information stored in the effect control RAM 65c is not initialized but is already set and stored. The game can be continued in the special mode. The display of the type of the special mode on the mode display unit 82 may be made non-display as the predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, that the middle frame 12 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11 after the determination of the type. It is preferable to change to an appropriate pattern that cannot be recognized because the type of special mode is not recognized by the player.

(Regarding the determination rate of the special decorative drawing in special modes RM1 to RM5)
The effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute a lottery for a special decorative drawing when the symbol designated by the special diagram 1 designation command or the special diagram 2 designation command from the main control CPU 60a is a big hit symbol. Specifically, in the case of the symbols A, c, d to which the probability variation state is given after the big hit game, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute the lottery for the special decorative drawing. In the lottery for this special decorative drawing, the special decorative drawing to be stopped and displayed on the second display device 80 is determined by using the special decorative drawing random number and the special decorative drawing determination value stored in the effect control ROM 65b. .. A plurality of integer values are set as the special decoration random numbers, and the effect control CPU 65a updates the special decoration random numbers one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms) and stores the updated values in the effect control RAM 65c. It is configured to temporarily store and rewrite the value before update. Further, the effect control ROM 65b stores a special decorative drawing lottery table TB1 (see FIG. 13) in which the special decorative drawing determination value is distributed to each special decorative drawing. Then, the effect control CPU 65a acquires the special decoration random number upon the input of the special drawing 1 designation command or the special design 2 designation command for designating the decoration to be a big hit display, and the special decoration random number. Is compared with the special decoration drawing determination value set in the special decoration drawing lottery table TB1 to determine the type of the special decoration drawing. Further, the effect control CPU 65a stores the determined type of special decorative drawing in the storage area of the effect control RAM 65c.

The distribution ratio of the special decoration drawing determination value in the special decoration drawing lottery table TB1 will be described for each of the special modes RM1 to RM5 with reference to FIG. When staying in the first special mode RM1, the special decoration map determination values are distributed so that the determination rates of all the special decoration maps are the same (10%). Further, when the user stays in the second special mode RM2, "3" and "7" are set to be about twice as easy to determine as the other special decoration drawings. Further, when staying in the third special mode RM3, "4", "6", and "8" are set to be approximately twice as easily determined as the other special decorative drawings. Further, when staying in the fourth special mode RM4, the odd special decoration is more likely to be determined about twice than the even special decoration, and when staying in the fifth special mode RM5, the even special decoration is The decorations are set to be about twice as easy to determine as the odd decorations. The specific determination ratio between the odd special decoration (lucky number) and the even special decoration (unlucky number) in each of the special modes RM1 to RM5 is an odd special decoration in the first special mode RM1. Is 50%, the even special decoration is set to 50%, the odd special decoration is set to 60% in the second special mode RM2, the even special decoration is set to 40%, and the third special mode RM3 is odd. The special decoration of 35% and the even special decoration are set to 65%. In the fourth special mode RM4, the odd special decoration is set to 70% and the even special decoration is set to 30%. In mode RM5, the odd special decoration is set to 30% and the even special decoration is set to 70%. Here, in the case of the symbols A, c, d to which the probability variation state is given after the big hit game, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute the lottery for the special decorative drawing with reference to the special decorative drawing lottery table TB1. However, in the case of the symbols B and e which are not given the probability variation state after the big hit game, the second special decorative diagram lottery table to be referred to in order to draw the special decorative diagram is set, and in the case of the symbols B and e The special decoration drawing lottery can be executed by referring to the second special decoration drawing lottery table. In this case, the determination ratios of the odd-numbered special decoration and the even-numbered special decoration in the special decoration drawing lottery table TB1 and the second special decoration drawing lottery table are set to be different. Specifically, when the special decoration drawing is determined by referring to the special decoration drawing lottery table TB1, the number is an odd number than when determining the special decoration drawing by referring to the second special decoration drawing lottery table. It is preferable that the special symbol be easily determined.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) is triggered by the operation of the initialization process (ON operation of the power switch 101 and the clear switch 102), and the plurality of special modes RM1. ~ RM5 has a function as a mode determining means for determining one. When the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as a hit determination means determines to give a special game state (big hit game), the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as an effect symbol determination means is the second. The ratio of determining the type of the special decorative figure (effect pattern) stopped and displayed on the second display device 80 as the display unit of the special mode determined by the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the mode determining means. It is configured to differ depending on the type.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effect control ROM 65b is stopped on the second display device 80 at the timing after the symbol combination effect is executed and the big hit decorative drawing is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first display device 17. Before the special display (lucky number or unlucky number) of the type determined as the special display to be displayed is stopped and displayed on the second display device 80, the number notice production (previous notice) is displayed on the second display device 80. It is configured to be executable by. A plurality of types are set as the form of the number notice production, and the number notice production selected (determined) from the plurality of types is executed on the second display device 80. That is, the effect control ROM 65b stores a plurality of types of number notice effects having different aspects such as the effect contents of the number notice effect, the effect period, etc., and the effect control CPU 65a uses the special characters transmitted from the main control CPU 60a. When the type of the number notice production is selected (determined) based on the 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command, the second display device 80 of the second display device 80 is caused to execute the corresponding number notice production. It is configured to control the display. It should be noted that, in the embodiment, the case where the contents (mode) of the effect are different will be described assuming that the types of the number notice effect are different. Specifically, when a type of number notice production is selected, a notice production designation command (control command) for specifying the number notice production of the type is output from the production control CPU 65a to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). .. Then, in the display control board 70, when the notice production designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects the display data showing the production content corresponding to the type of the number notice production specified by the command, and the number notice production. Is configured to control the second display device 80 to display the display content corresponding to the type. It should be noted that, in the effect control ROM 65b, specifically, the kind and type of the notice effect patterns that specify the effect contents of the number notice effect and the manner of the effect such as the effect period are stored, and when the kind of the notice effect pattern is selected. The number notice production of the corresponding production mode is executed. Therefore, in the embodiment, the description will be made assuming that the number notice production is stored in the production control ROM 65b.

In the embodiment, as the number notice effect, four types of first number notice effect A1, second number notice effect A2, third number notice effect A3, and fourth number notice effect A4 are provided (see FIG. 14). .. As described above, the basic effect of the number notice effects A1 to A4 is to rotate the lights of the ten lamps 81a to 81j in the clockwise direction (clockwise) in order to rotate the light. In the embodiment, the type of the effect mode is changed by changing the lighting color of the lamps 81a to 81j. Specifically, the emission color of the first number notice production A1 is "white", the emission color of the second number notice production A2 is "yellow", the emission color of the third number notice production A3 is "green", the fourth number notice The emission color of the effect A4 is set to "red". It should be noted that the lighting color (form) in each of the number notice productions described above is an example, and other lighting colors may be used, and the number of number notice productions that can be determined is a plurality of three or less or five or more. May be

The effect control CPU 65a executes a selection lottery for determining the type of the number notice effect to be executed, using the selection random number and the selection determination value stored in the effect control ROM 65b. In the embodiment, as the selection random number, a plurality of integer values (for example, 100 combinations of "0" to "99") are set, and the effect control CPU 65a sets the selection random number in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). The value is updated one by one, the updated value is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and the value before the update is rewritten. Further, the effect control ROM 65b stores a notice effect lottery table TB2 (see FIG. 14) in which the selection determination value is distributed to each number notice effect. Then, the effect control CPU 65a obtains the random number for selection triggered by the input of the special figure 1 specifying command or the special figure 2 specifying command for designating the decoration drawing to be the big hit display, and uses the random number for selection as the notice effect lottery. It is configured to determine the type of the number notice production by comparing with the selection determination value set in the use table TB2.

The distribution ratio of the selection determination value in the notice production lottery table TB2 used in the selection lottery of the number notice production will be described with reference to FIG. In the embodiment, the selection control for each number notice production is performed by the production control CPU 65a depending on whether the lucky number is determined as the special decoration to be stopped and displayed on the second display device 80 or the unlucky number is determined. The distribution ratio of the values is set to be different. Specifically, when the lucky number is determined, the first number notice effect A1 is 5%, the second number notice effect A2 is 30%, the third number notice effect A3 is 55%, and the fourth number notice effect A4 is. The determination values for selection are distributed so as to be 10%. When the unlucky number is determined, the first number notice effect A1 is 60%, the second number notice effect A2 is 30%, the third number notice effect A3 is 10%, and the fourth number notice effect A4 is 0. The determination values for selection are distributed so as to be %.

As shown in the table TB2 for notice effect lottery, if the unlucky number is determined, the fourth number notice effect A4 is not likely to be selected, while if the lucky number is determined, the fourth number. The notice production A4 may be selected, and when the fourth number notice production A4 is executed, it is determined that the lucky number is displayed. That is, the fourth number notice effect A4 in which the lamps 81a to 81j of the second display device 80 emit "red" is a premium effect for notifying that the lucky number is displayed on the second display device 80. It is set.

Here, comparing the distribution ratios of the selection judgment values in the first number notice production A1 to the third number notice production A3, when the lucky number is determined, the first number notice production A1 and the second number notice production While the distribution ratio of the selection judgment value increases in the order of A2 and the third number notice production A3, when the unlucky number is determined, the third number notice production A3, the second number notice production A2, and the third number notice production A2 The distribution ratio of the selection judgment value is set to increase in the order of the first number notice production A1. By setting the probabilities of determining the respective number notice productions A1 to A3 in this way, the reliability (expectation level) of the player's lucky number being stopped and displayed is the first number notice production A1<the second. The number notice production A2 <the third number notice production A3. As described above, in the number notice productions A1 to A3, the special decorations stopped and displayed on the second display device 80 have different reliability (expectation) that is a lucky number (first identification pattern), and the number is different. When any one of the notice effects A1 to A3 is determined and the determined number notice effects A1 to A3 are executed on the second display device 80, the degree of expectation that the lucky number is displayed is suggested. To be done. As described above, the reliability (expectation) of displaying the lucky number in the fourth number notice production A4 is 100%. That is, the type of the special decorative drawing stopped and displayed on the second display device 80 (lucky number or unlucky number) is suggested depending on the type of the number notice production performed on the second display device 80. Is becoming

Here, when the probability change flag is set to "1" and the effect pattern flag is set to "0", the effect control CPU 65a sets the second display device 80 during the opening effect of the big hit game. When the number notice production is started and the special decoration is stopped and displayed, and if the probability variation flag is set to "1" and the production pattern flag is set to "1", it is set in the hit display production HE2. During the round game in which the probability variation promotion effect that has been performed is being executed, the number notice announcement effect is started and the special decoration is stopped and displayed on the second display device 80 after the probability variation promotion effect is executed. Composed. In addition, the production control CPU 65a is configured not to change the special decorative drawing stopped and displayed on the second display device 80 during the big hit game.

(About information output)
An external terminal board (external output means) 90 that is wire-connected to the main control board 60 and the effect control board 65 is provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, and the main control board 60 and the effect control board 65 are Through the external terminal board 90, it is electrically connected to the hall computer HC installed in the management room or the like of the game arcade (see FIG. 8). Then, various signals (game information) as operation data of the pachinko machine 10 are output from the main control board 60 to the hall computer HC via the external terminal board 90. In addition, the production control board 65 outputs information regarding the special decorative drawing (lucky number or unlucky number) stopped and displayed on the second display device 80 to the hall computer HC via the external terminal board 90. It has become. Specifically, the effect control board 65 serves as an external output unit that externally outputs external output information (a signal) indicating the special decoration determined by the effect control CPU 65a to be stopped and displayed on the second display device 80. An information output port 91 is provided, and the information output port 91 is electrically connected to the hall computer HC via an external terminal board 90.

In the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a generates a pattern signal as external output information capable of specifying the type of the special decoration determined to be stopped and displayed on the second display device 80, and outputs the pattern signal to the information output port 91. Is configured to output from. The pattern signal (external output information) output from the information output port 91 includes an output start signal indicating the start of the pattern signal, a special decoration notification signal for specifying the type of the special decoration, and a pattern signal (external Output end signal indicating the end of (output information), and by outputting each signal in this order, the special decoration determined to be stopped and displayed on the second display device 80 by the hall computer HC. It is configured to recognize the type. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the information output port 91 is configured to be capable of outputting an H level pulse signal and an L level pulse signal, and has an H level reference as the output start signal and the output end signal. A pulse signal having a pulse width (length) K is set, and an H level pulse signal having a notification pulse width K1 shorter than the reference pulse width K is set as the special decoration notification signal. That is, the type of the special decoration is configured to be specified by the number of the special decoration notification signals output between the output start signal and the output end signal. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, by outputting three special decoration drawing notification signals between the output start signal and the output end signal, it is specified that the special decoration drawing is “3”. As a result, the hall computer HC to which the pulse signal is input can recognize the type of the special decoration determined to be stopped and displayed on the second display device 80. That is, the effect control CPU 65a notifies the number of special decorations that specifies the number (0, 1, 2,... 9) corresponding to the type of special decoration determined to be stopped and displayed on the second display device 80. A pattern signal including a signal, an output start signal, and an output end signal is generated, and the pattern signal is output to the outside from an external output unit including the information output port 91 and the external terminal board 90. When the pattern signal from the pachinko machine 10 is input, the hall computer HC is adapted to output and display the type (number) of the special decoration specified by the pattern signal.

In the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a having a function as effect control means for controlling the display of the first display device 17 and the second display device 80 is the case where the result of the hit determination in the main control CPU 60a is a hit. In addition, the decoration diagram (first identification information) fixedly displayed on the first display device 17 before the jackpot game is started can be changed during the jackpot game and is displayed on the first display device 17. The special decorative drawing (second identification information) stopped and displayed on the second display device 80 after the figure is fixedly stopped and displayed is not changed during the big hit game. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a determines a lucky number or an unlucky number as the special decoration by referring to the special decoration lottery table TB1, the selected special decoration type (lucky number or unlucky number) is determined. Accordingly, the number notice production is determined from a plurality of types, and the number notice production of the decided type is executed on the second display device 80. Further, in the embodiment, a decorative map (first identification pattern) that definitely informs that the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, and a special decorative map (lucky number) that keeps the ball after the big hit game. Since the types are set to be the same, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the main control CPU 60a determines the provision of the probability variation big hit game, and determines that the specific condition is satisfied. The first display device 17 and the second display device 80 are configured to stop and display the same type of decorative drawing and special decorative drawing.

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

Based on the winning information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31 or the second starting winning opening 32, a jackpot determination is executed in the main control CPU 60a, and the result of the jackpot determination is a hit. In the case of, the jackpot pattern is determined. Further, in the effect control CPU 65a, the type of effect pattern that specifies the symbol combination effect to be executed on the first display device 17 according to the type of the big hit symbol and the decoration that is fixedly stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol combination effect. Determine the type of. Then, the effect control CPU 65a causes the first display device 17 to execute the symbol combination effect specified by the effect pattern of the determined type, and then displays the decorative pattern of the determined type on the first display device 17 as the final stop display. Let

Further, the effect control CPU 65a, in accordance with the type of decoration drawing to be a big hit display, the type of number notice effect to be executed on the second display device 80 and the special decoration that is stopped and displayed as a result of the number notice effect. Determine the type of. Then, when the effect pattern flag is set to "0", the effect control CPU 65a causes the second display device 80 to execute the number announcement effect of the determined type during the big hit opening effect. , The special decoration of the determined type is stopped and displayed. When the effect pattern flag is set to "1", the effect control CPU 65a executes the probability change promotion effect in the hit display effect HE2 for the number announcement effect of the determined type, and then the second effect. After being executed by the display device 80, the determined type of special decorative drawing is stopped and displayed.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in addition to the first display device 17 that stops and displays the decoration drawing according to the determination result of the big hit judgment, the special decoration drawing may be stopped and displayed when the judgment result of the big hit judgment is hit. Since the second display device 80 is provided, a decoration drawing related to whether or not a big hit game is given, and a special decoration drawing related to whether the ball is continued after the big hit game or held ball exchange ( Lucky number or unlucky number) can be separated to clearly notify both. Also, the special decorative map stopped and displayed on the second display device 80 is not changed during the big hit game, unlike the decorative map, so if the big hit game is in progress, the type of the special decorative map is The person concerned can confirm. That is, when the special decoration is a lucky number, it can be prevented that the special decoration is changed during the big hit game and a trouble occurs between the player and the game shop.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when changing the special modes RM1 to RM5, the power switch 101 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on and the clear switch 102 is turned on. As a result, the display of the mode display section 82 of the second display device 80 is in a blinking state, and the person involved in the game shop operates the change button so that the display corresponds to any special mode, and the target special By operating the decision button with the display corresponding to the mode blinking, the selected special mode is set and stored in the effect control RAM 65c.

When the first special mode RM1 is set, each special decorative drawing is displayed evenly. On the other hand, in the second to fifth special modes RM2 to RM5, there is a possibility that a specific special decorative drawing is biasedly displayed, and the special modes RM2 to RM5 can be differentiated. For example, in the second special mode RM2 and the fourth special mode RM4, the odd special decoration (lucky number), which is a special decoration that keeps the ball, is displayed twice as much as the even special decoration (unlucky number). Since it is easy to be played, the percentage of holding the ball is high, which is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, in the third special mode RM3 and the fifth special mode RM5, the even special decoration (unlucky number), which is a special decoration for holding balls, is displayed twice as much as the odd special decoration (lucky number). Since it is easy to be played, the exchange rate of balls is high and there is a merit to the game store. In this way, depending on the type of the special modes RM1 to RM5, there are merits for the player and merits for the game store, so that a special color can be produced by changing the special modes RM1 to RM5 to be set. Specifically, if you want to appeal to the player when a new platform is introduced or a new store is opened, set the second special mode RM2 and the fourth special mode RM4, which have a high ball retention rate, to attract customers. Can be raised. On the other hand, when it is desired to increase the gross profit of the game store, the third special mode RM3 or the fifth special mode RM5 having a high ball exchange rate is set. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment can be adapted to various business modes of the game store by changing the special mode.

It should be noted that, since the ball output rate can be adjusted by changing the special modes RM1 to RM5, it is possible to use the special modes RM1 to RM5 as a ball output rate adjusting element other than the conventional base. Further, since the appearance rate adjustment by the special modes RM1 to RM5 is difficult to understand from the appearance, it is also advantageous when increasing the gross profit of the game store without making the player aware. Here, the base (ball-out rate) is the ratio of the number (M) of prize balls (N) to the number (N) of pachinko balls that have been (inserted) in the game area 27 in the normal state other than the big hit state ( M/N). More specifically, the number of pachinko balls hit in the game area 27 in a unit time, and the pachinko balls in the first start winning opening 31, the second starting winning opening 32 and the normal winning opening 46 in the unit time. It is the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the power-on process in which the clear switch 102 is operated, the stored information in the effect control RAM 65c is initialized, and the special mode is initially set to the first special mode RM1. In the power-on process in which the clear switch 102 is not operated while the clear switch 102 is not operated, the stored information in the effect control RAM 65c is not initialized. Therefore, in the special mode of the type set when the power supply is cut off (before). The game can be continued.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, before the special decoration is stopped and displayed on the second display device 80, the number notice production suggesting the type of the special decoration that may be stopped and displayed is executed. Since it is configured, the interest can be improved by the number notice production. In addition, since the type of the special decoration that is stopped and displayed may differ depending on the type of number notice production, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the type of number notice production to be executed.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a decorative diagram (first identification symbol) for definitely informing that the probability change state is given after the end of the big hit game, and a special decoration diagram for holding a ball after the big hit game. Since the type of (lucky number) is set to the same, the same type of decorative drawing and special decorative drawing are stopped and displayed on the corresponding display device 17, 80, so that the odds change jackpot is won and after the jackpot game Can notify that the condition (specific condition) to continue the ball has been established, and can improve the interest.

Since the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured to output the external output information indicating the kind of the special decorative drawing stopped and displayed on the second display device 80 to the hall computer HC, the pachinko machine 10 stops on the second display device 80. The type of the special decoration displayed can be shared between the player and the game store. Therefore, a person involved in the game shop can easily recognize whether or not the number is a lucky number by checking the output display of the hall computer HC without actually checking the second display device 80. it can. Therefore, in the operation of the lucky number system, it is possible to reduce the labor of the person involved in the game store as compared with the conventional case.

Further, since the external output information is output as a pattern signal, it is possible to notify the game store side of the type of the special decorative drawing with a simple configuration. That is, it is possible to output two types of pulse signals of H level and L level without the external output means having a configuration capable of outputting a signal of a complicated configuration capable of individually specifying the types of special decorations among a plurality of types. The simple configuration can contribute to cost reduction.

(About another example)
Next, another embodiment of the second display device will be described. In the embodiment, the second display device is composed of a plurality of lamps that display the numbers 0 to 9 which are special decorations by lighting, but in another embodiment, the 7-segment display 92 is used as the second display device. Is used. As shown in FIG. 16, the 7-segment display 92 is a device capable of displaying alphanumeric characters by controlling lighting and extinction of seven segments 93a to 93g made of LEDs. It is controlled by the production control CPU 65a.

In another embodiment, on the 7-segment display 92, as the number notice effect executed before the special decorative drawing is stopped and displayed, a plurality of types of variable lighting effects in which each segment 93a to 93g is lit and turned off and variably displayed are displayed. It is set. Further, the effect control ROM 65b stores a notice effect lottery table TB3 (see FIG. 17) in which the selection determination value is distributed to each lighting variable effect. Then, as in the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a acquires the random number for selection upon the input of the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command for designating the decorative map to be the big hit display, and The selection random number is configured to be compared with the selection determination value set in the notice production lottery table TB3 to determine the type of the variable lighting production.

In another embodiment, four types of variable lighting effects are provided: a first lighting variable effect B1, a second lighting variable effect B2, a third lighting variable effect B3, and a fourth lighting variable effect B4 (see FIG. 17). .. In another embodiment, with respect to the first to fourth lighting variable effects B1 to B4, different lighting modes of the respective segments 93a to 93g in the 7-segment display 92 are expressed to represent different modes of effects. Configured to do. Specifically, the first lighting variable effect B1 specifies an effect in which light rotates by sequentially turning on and off the segments 93a to 93f other than the segment 93g in a clockwise direction, and the second lighting variable effect B2 is a segment. The segments 93a to 93f other than 93g are sequentially turned on and off in the counterclockwise direction to specify the effect in which the light rotates, and the third lighting variable effect B3 is arranged such that the segments 93a, 93g, and 93d are arranged in the vertical direction at the center. The effect in which light flows from top to bottom is specified by turning on and off, and the fourth lighting variable effect B4 specifies an effect that freezes by blinking the central segment 93g at high speed. Note that the number and types of variable lighting effects shown in FIG. 17 are examples, and can be set arbitrarily.

Next, the distribution ratio of the selection determination value in the notice production lottery table TB3 used in the selection lottery of the variable lighting production as the number notice production will be described with reference to FIG. In another embodiment, the lighting control effect is changed depending on whether the effect control CPU 65a determines a lucky number (odd special decoration) or an unlucky number (even special decoration) as a special decoration. The distribution ratios of the selection judgment values for B1 to B4 are set to be different. Specifically, when the lucky number is determined, the first lighting variable effect B1 is 10%, the second lighting variable effect B2 is 20%, the third lighting variable effect B3 is 30%, and the fourth lighting variable effect B4 is. The determination values for selection are distributed so as to be 40%. When the unlucky number is determined, the first lighting variable effect B1 is 40%, the second lighting variable effect B2 is 30%, the third lighting variable effect B3 is 20%, and the fourth lighting variable effect B4 is 10. The determination values for selection are distributed so as to be %.

Here, comparing the distribution ratios of the selection judgment values in the first variable lighting effect B1 to the fourth variable lighting effect B4, if a lucky number is determined, the first variable lighting effect B1 and the second variable lighting effect are generated. B2, the third variable lighting effect B3, the fourth variable lighting effect B4, the distribution ratio of the selection judgment value increases in the order, whereas when the unlucky number is determined, the fourth variable lighting effect B4, It is set so that the distribution ratio of the selection determination value increases in the order of the 3 lighting variable effect B3, the second lighting variable effect B2, and the first lighting variable effect B1. By setting the probabilities of determining the respective lighting variable effects B1 to B4 in this way, the reliability (expectation level) of the player's lucky number being stopped and displayed is the first lighting variable effect B1<second. The variable lighting effect B2<the third lighting variable effect B3<the fourth lighting variable effect B4 increases in this order. In this way, in the variable lighting effects B1 to B4, the reliability (expectation level) in which the special decorative drawing stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display (second display unit) 92 is the lucky number (first identification pattern) Is different, and any one of the variable lighting effects B1 to B4 is determined, and the determined variable lighting effects B1 to B4 are executed on the 7-segment display device (second display unit) 92. Indicates the degree of expectation that the lucky number will be displayed.

FIG. 18 shows another embodiment of the external output information for specifying the type of the special decorative drawing, which is output from the external output means including the information output port 91 and the external terminal board 90. In another embodiment, the mode of the special decoration drawing notification signal output between the output start signal and the output end signal is different from that of the embodiment. That is, in another embodiment, in the notification pulse width K2 shorter than the reference pulse width K, the H level pulse signal is output in the first half of the notification pulse width K2 and the L level pulse signal is output in the second half. Binary number based on the first special decoration map notification signal that is output and the second special decoration map notification signal that outputs an L level pulse signal with the notification pulse width K2 at the notification pulse width K2 shorter than the reference pulse width K Is configured to indicate the value of. That is, the first special decoration map notification signal represents "1", the second special decoration map notification signal represents "0", and in the order in which the first and second special decoration map notification signals are output. It is designed to represent a binary digit. Therefore, in the order of the first special decoration drawing notification signal, the first special decoration drawing notification signal, the second special decoration drawing notification signal, and the second special decoration drawing notification signal shown in FIG. Then, it becomes "0011", and by converting this into a decimal value, it becomes "3". Therefore, the external output information (pattern signal) specifies that the special decoration that is stopped and displayed on the second display device (second display unit) 80, 92 is “3”. That is, in another embodiment in which the aspect of the external output information is different from that of the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a has a number (0, 1) corresponding to the type of the special decorative figure determined to be stopped and displayed on the second display device 80. , 2... 9) is converted into a pulse signal (first special decoration drawing notification signal, second special decoration drawing notification signal) corresponding to a binary value, and the pulse signal (first special decoration drawing) A notification signal, a second special decoration notification signal), a pattern signal including an output start signal and an output end signal, and outputs the pattern signal to the outside from an external output unit including the information output port 91 and the external terminal board 90. Configured to do. Then, in the hall computer HC to which the pattern signal is input, by converting a binary value into a decimal value, the type of the special decoration determined to be stopped and displayed on the second display device 80, 92 is changed. Can be specified.

In another embodiment in which the type of the special decoration determined to be stopped and displayed on the second display device 80, 92 is represented by a binary value, in addition to the effect of the embodiment, the special decoration Even if the number is large (for example, "5" or more), the number of special decoration notification signals output between the output start signal and the output end signal can be reduced, and the time required for output can be shortened. ..

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The gaming machine is not limited to the one described above, and other configurations can be appropriately adopted.
(1) When the special decorative drawing is stopped and displayed on the second display device, the special notification effect (notification effect) related to the special decorative drawing is based on the special notification effect information stored in the effect control ROM. It is possible to adopt a configuration that is executed by the first display device. For example, as the special notification effect, when the special decoration that is stopped and displayed on the second display device is a special decoration (lucky number) that keeps the ball, the effect control CPU (effect control means) is If the special notification for holding ball continuation to be executed on the display device and the special decoration that is stopped and displayed on the second display device are special decorations (unlucky number) for holding ball exchange, the effect control CPU A special notification effect for holding ball exchange executed on the first display device is set. As a special notification effect for holding ball continuation, specifically, the character display of "You can continue to use your possession ball" is displayed on the first display device. The character display "Please change the ball you have" is displayed on the first display device. That is, the player can clearly recognize whether the held ball can be continuously used or needs to be exchanged, by the special notification effect displayed on the first display device.

(2) The type of special decoration displayed on the second display device, apart from the special mode in which the special decoration is determined according to the distribution ratio of the special decoration determination value set in the special decoration lottery table. Can set a specific special mode in which the determination rate of the special decoration changes. For example, until the special decoration of "3" or "7" is displayed, the determination rate of the odd special decoration including "3" and "7" is 20%, but "3" or "7". Until the special decoration of "4" is displayed after the special decoration of "" is displayed, the determination rate of the odd special decoration is changed to 80%, and the special decoration of "4" is displayed. It is possible to set a specific special mode which is set so as to return to the initial setting (the determination ratio of the odd-numbered special decoration is 20%). The change of the determination rate of the special decorative map in the specific special mode changes the determination rate of the special decorative map by setting a plurality of tables for the specific special decorative map lottery with different distribution ratios of the determination values for the special decorative map. This can be realized by changing the type of the specific special decoration drawing lottery table that determines the special decoration under the condition that the special decoration of the type that triggers is stopped and displayed on the second display device. Specifically, when the specific special mode is set, the effect control CPU (effect control means) determines the odds of the special decorative drawing until the special decorative drawing of "3" or "7" is stopped and displayed. The special control map is determined with reference to the first specific special design drawing lottery table in which is set to 20%, and under the condition that the special design of "3" or "7" is stopped and displayed, the production control CPU( The production control means) refers to the second specific special decoration drawing lottery table in which the determination rate of the odd special decoration is set to 80%, determines the special decoration, and the special decoration of “4” is displayed. The effect control CPU (effect control means) is configured to determine the special decorative drawing with reference to the first specific special decorative drawing lottery table under the condition in which the display is stopped. Note that the numerical value of the determination rate at which the determination rate of the special decorative map changes is an example, and can be set to an arbitrary value, and the type of the special decorative map that triggers the change of the determination rate of the special decorative map is also arbitrary. Can be set to. In addition, all special modes are specified special modes, and the number of special decorations that change the determination rate of the special decorations for each specific special mode and the type of special decoration that triggers the change of the determination rate of the special decorations It may be set to change.

(3) About the special decoration drawing stopped and displayed on the second display device, after the big hit game is finished, it is stopped and displayed continuously until the judgment result of the main control CPU (hit judging means) is hit, so that the effect control is performed. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which a CPU (production control means) controls the second display device.
(4) As the second display device, a liquid crystal display device or other various display devices can be adopted.
(5) As a device different from the first display device (first display unit) that displays the decorative drawing that is the first identification information, the second display device that displays the special decorative drawing that is the second identification information. Although the display device (second display unit) is provided, the first display area (first display device) capable of displaying the first identification information is displayed on one display device (for example, the first display device of the embodiment). Display section) and a second display area (second display section) capable of displaying the second identification information are provided so that both the first identification information and the second identification information are displayed on one display device. You can
(6) The type of the special decoration that can be stopped and displayed on the second display device does not have to be the same type as the decoration and display that can be stopped and displayed on the first display device. It may be a thing, and all kinds may differ. For example, when the numbers "1" to "8" are used as the decorations, "9" is the lucky number and "0" is the unlucky number in the configuration using "0" and "9" as the special decorations. Can be Further, as the special decorative drawing, as long as it can be displayed on the second display device, it is not limited to numbers, and various patterns such as arbitrary characters or figures, or a figure imitating an item that becomes a motif of a pachinko machine are used. be able to.
(7) In the embodiment, the external output information indicating the type of the special decorative drawing is output from the external terminal board connected to the effect control CPU (effect control means), but the main control CPU (main control means) outputs it. A configuration can be adopted in which the output is from the external terminal board to be connected. That is, the main control CPU (main control means) refers to the type of the special decorative drawing stored in the effect control RAM (storage means) of the effect control CPU (production control means) to generate the pattern signal (external output information). Then, the pattern signal may be output from the information output port and the external terminal board provided in the main control board (main control means). With this configuration, it is not necessary to electrically connect the external terminal board and the production control board.

(8) In the embodiment, the case where the number notice production is executed on the second display device and the special decoration drawing is stopped and displayed is during the opening production or the round production in the big hit game. The timing may be after the decoration drawing is fixedly displayed on the first display device, and may be during the ending effect in the big hit game. In addition, the timing of stopping and displaying the special decoration on the second display device may be after the decoration display is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first display device, for example, during the symbol combination effect on the first display device. The number notice production may be started, and the special decoration map may be stopped and displayed at the same time as the fixed stop display of the decoration drawing.
(9) The mode display section is provided separately from the second display device, close to means (power switch and clear switch) for establishing the mode change condition that triggers the selection (change) of the special mode. In the state in which the middle frame is closed with respect to the outer frame, it is possible to make the configuration invisible from the front side of the pachinko machine. According to this configuration, the type of the special mode that is set is not known to the player by the display of the mode display section.
(10) In the embodiment and the other embodiments, as the types of the number notice production (the notice production pattern), a plurality of types having different production contents that are aspects of the production are set, but as the types of the number notice production, A plurality of types with the same effect contents but different effect periods that are aspects of effects are set, and the distribution ratio of the selection judgment value used in the selection lottery of the number notice effect is changed depending on the type of the number notice effect with different effect periods. To do so. For example, by increasing the reliability (expectation level) of the lucky number being stopped when the presentation period of the number announcement production is longer than that when the production period is short, the interest can be improved. Also, as the type of number notice production (preliminary production pattern), you may set multiple types with different production content and production period, and the lucky number is stopped depending on the combination of the production content type and production period type. It is possible to set the distribution ratio of the selection determination value so that the reliability (expectation) for being performed is different. Needless to say, it is possible to set different types only in the effect contents, different types only in the effect period, and different types in both the effect content and the effect period.
(11) As the signal (game information) output from the external terminal board, there is a signal related to the hit or miss, a signal related to the gaming state such as a big hit game, a signal related to the entry of a pachinko ball into the starting winning opening, and a special figure fluctuation display. Other examples include a signal regarding the end of the universal figure variation display and a security signal regarding the occurrence of an error, but various other signals may be output.

(12) All or some of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub control means (production control CPU), or conversely, all or some of the functions of the sub control means may be provided. The main control means may be provided. In each of the embodiments, the main control board and the sub-control board (effect control board) are separately provided, but a single control board may be provided. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided so that all or part of the functions of the main control means and the sub-control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(13) Further, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the production control means (production control CPU), or conversely, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided. The effect control means (effect control CPU) may include all or part of the functions provided. Although the effect control means (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided, 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 the control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the effect control means can also serve as the light emission control means for performing the light emission control and the sound control means for performing the sound output control.
(14) Although a pachinko machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine, the gaming machine 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.
(15) The configurations described in the embodiment, another embodiment, and each modification can be combined with each other.

17 First display device (first display unit)
50A 1st special figure display section (special symbol display means)
50B Second special figure display unit (special symbol display means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means)
65a Production control CPU (production control means)
80 Second display device (second display unit)

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The hit determination means upon the establishment of the start condition as a trigger, and a special symbol display means for changing and stopping the special symbol indicating the determination result of the applicable determination means are provided, and the determination result of the hit determination means is a hit. When a special symbol indicating that there is a stop display on the special symbol display means, in the gaming machine configured to give a winning game advantageous to the player,
A first unit which is provided separately from the special symbol display unit and which can stop and display the first identification information according to the determination result of the hit determination unit after executing a predetermined effect triggered by the establishment of the starting condition. Display part,
A second display unit that is provided separately from the special symbol display unit and the first display unit and that can stop and display the second identification information when the determination result of the hit determination unit is a hit,
And a production control unit for controlling the display of the first display unit and the second display unit,
The effect control means,
When the judgment result of the hit judging means is a hit,
The first identification information stopped and displayed on the first display unit before the hit game is started can be changed during the corresponding game,
It is configured such that the second identification information stopped and displayed on the second display unit after the first identification information is stopped and displayed on the first display unit is not changed during the hit game. Characteristic gaming machine. Before the second display information is stopped and displayed on the second display unit, a plurality of types are set as modes of effects that can be executed on the second display unit,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control unit is configured to determine a mode of the effect from a plurality of types according to the type of the second identification information and to execute the effect on the second display unit. The first display unit is configured to stop and display a plurality of types of effect symbols showing the first identification information, and the second display unit has a plurality of types showing the second identification information. Is configured to be able to stop the production design of,
There are the same types of effect symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the second display unit as at least some of the types of effect symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the first display unit,
The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect control means is configured to stop and display effect symbols of the same type on the first display unit and the second display unit when a specific condition is satisfied. ..

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