JP5785833B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a symbol display means for executing a symbol change effect for changing a symbol of a plurality of symbol sequences in response to a winning at a start winning means.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has an inner frame as a main frame in which various members such as a game board and a control device are installed on an outer frame as a fixed frame installed on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game store. And a front frame as a decorative frame provided with a glass plate for see-through protection of the game board is detachably assembled to the front side of the middle frame. The game board has a game area where a pachinko ball (game ball) flows down, and a winning of a start prize device (start prize means) in which the pachinko ball flowing down the game area is arranged on the game board is defined. A random value is acquired in response to winning of a mouth, and a hit determination is made to determine whether or not the random value matches a preset determination value. In addition, on the back side of the game board, a symbol display such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that performs a symbol variation effect by displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable manner triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the winning opening of the start winning device If a device (symbol display means) is installed and the final display corresponding to the result of the hit determination is confirmed and stopped on the symbol display device, whether a win game (big hit game or small hit game) occurs The player can recognize whether or not. And, if the determination result of the winning determination is winning, after the symbol variation effect, a winning effect display according to the type of winning game is displayed on the symbol display device, and a special winning device (special winning means) A winning game (big hit game or small hit game) in which the opening / closing door (opening / closing means) opens and closes the prize opening is given according to the determination result, and the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball. .

  Here, as for the pachinko machine, when the big hit game is won according to the result of the hit determination, the probability that the next hit will occur after the big hit game ends is higher than the normal (non-probability change state). There is known a game in which a probability variation game that gives a state is set. By providing such a function for giving a certain probability change state, the player's interest in what kind of winning game is generated is enhanced and the continuation of the game is promoted. Further, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, as a type of winning game, not only a non-probable changing game and a probable changing game are provided, but a probable state is given after the winning game is ended. It is known that there is a sudden probability variation game (a game per specific game) that is completed in a short period of time and can hardly be expected to win a prize ball.

JP 2004-329876 A

  However, the above-mentioned sudden probability change game has a strong meaning as an element for adjusting the game characteristics such as the probability of hitting a pachinko machine and the payout rate of the winning ball (the rate of launching). For this reason, the opportunity to suddenly generate a probable hit game is not so elaborately devised and patterned, and there is a difficulty in lacking the unexpectedness and impact given to the player.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed to solve this problem in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in gaming machines according to the prior art, and provides a gaming machine that can enhance the interest by the occurrence of a specific hit game. For the purpose.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Game ball can win a starting winning means (31a, 31b) and said start winning means (31a, 31b) and the random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number in response to winning to (60a), said start winning means (31a, 31b), a symbol display means (17) for executing a symbol variation effect that changes a plurality of kinds of symbols in response to winning, and an opening / closing means (43) that has a winning opening where a game ball can win and that opens and closes the winning opening. ) Having special winning means (40), and when a predetermined winning display is displayed in the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display means (17), the opening / closing means (43) is In a gaming machine that grants a game per opening and closing the winning opening of the special winning means (40) and allows the winning of a game ball to the winning opening during the corresponding game,
Before starting the symbol variation effect, by determining whether the value of the hit determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means (60a) matches a predetermined hit determination value, the symbol variation effect is determined. Hit determination means (60a) for determining whether or not
Demonstration pattern determining means for determining a performance pattern for identifying the effect contents before Symbol symbol variable effect and (65a),
If the determination result of the determination of the per determination means (60a) is per a per game determination means for determining a type of per game imparting from among a plurality of types of per game (60a),
An effect execution control means (65a) for executing a symbol variation effect in the symbol display means (17) based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination means (65a),
The said per game, the conjunction to perform a operation including a short opening operation to the opening and closing means (43), the per determination means (60a) of the determination is collision determination result to become probability higher probability than normal set specific per game probability variation state capable impart to the,
Wherein the presentation pattern, the specific effect suggests that a particular per game is caused performed, the specific effect of the results, specific per Yu for notifying the occurrence of a specific per game by the specific per display determining stop Including production patterns for techniques ,
As demonstration pattern for the specific per Yu technique, a plurality of types of effect pattern the specific effect takes place between the start of the symbol variation effect until a predetermined reach display time Reach displayed is displayed (T1) has elapsed The gist is that a plurality of types of effect patterns are set in which a specific effect is performed after reach display time (T1) has passed and reach display on the symbol display means (17).

Thus, by providing a plurality of types of effect patterns for a particular per Yu technique, the prediction of the timing of a particular per game generated from symbol variation effect starts becomes difficult, specific per game occurs abruptly This can increase the impact on the player and improve the interest of the game.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 1,
In effect pattern for said specific per Yu technique, the time until the specific effect takes place, and summarized in that up to normal reach from changes start symbols are set to a time to finish.
In this way, since it can be determined whether or not a specific hit game occurs in a relatively short time, the progress of the game is not hindered.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 1,
The gist is that the degree of expectation of occurrence of the specific hit game is set to be different depending on the timing from the start of the change of the symbol to when the specific effect is performed.
As described above, the expectation given to the player is changed according to the timing when the specific effect is performed, so that the expectation after the symbol variation effect is started can be maintained.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 1,
Wherein the presentation pattern for a particular per Yu technique, and summarized in that effect pattern the specific effect in one symbol variable effect of is performed a plurality of times is set.
In this way, by displaying the specific effect a plurality of times in one symbol variation effect, it is possible to continue the expectation after the symbol variation effect starts.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to play a game while expecting whether or not it is a specific hit game in advance.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The special figure display, the special figure holding | maintenance display part, the common figure display, and the general figure holding | maintenance display part are expanded and shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B19 of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. The 1st jackpot fluctuation effect content determination table set to the pachinko machine concerning an example is shown. The 2nd jackpot fluctuation effect content determination table set to the pachinko machine concerning an example is shown. The 1st extraordinary fluctuation production content determination table set to the pachinko machine concerning an example is shown. The 2nd extraordinary fluctuation production content determination table set to the pachinko machine concerning an example is shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the fluctuation pattern set to the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example, and an effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the fluctuation pattern set to the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example, and an effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing of the production content specified by the 1st-2nd specific variation effect pattern and the 1st-2nd specific deviation variation production pattern which concern on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing of the content of the effect specified by the 3rd-6th specific variation effect pattern and the 3rd-4th specific deviation variation effect pattern which concern on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation content specified by the 2nd specific variation variation production pattern and 2nd specific deviation variation production pattern which concern on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the chance symbol derivation | leading-out suggestion pattern which concerns on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production content specified by the 3rd specific variation effect pattern and 3rd specific deviation variation production pattern which concern on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the prefetch effect pattern set to the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the prefetch suggestion effect pattern set to the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a prefetch notice process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a prefetch effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the determination process of an effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the determination process of prefetch suggestion effect.

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

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens front and rear, and an outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. A middle frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding the game board 20 is detachably assembled to the front side of the opening of the game board, and a predetermined condition is established on the back side of the game board 20 (a start winning device described later) The symbol display device (symbol display means) that performs the symbol variation effect by variably displaying the symbol for the effect (hereinafter referred to as a decoration diagram) triggered by the 30 winning winning openings 31a, 31a) ) 17 is detachably disposed. Further, the front side of the middle frame 12 is covered with a glass plate for transparently protecting the game board 20 or a transparent protective plate (not shown) formed of a transparent synthetic resin material so as to cover the window 13a opened forward and backward. The constructed front frame 13 as a decorative frame is assembled so as to be openable and closable, and a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. In the embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also opened and closed integrally with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Configured to do. The upper ball tray 14 is provided with an operation button (game operation means) 36 at a position where the player can operate. The operation button 36 is wired to an overall control CPU 65a, which will be described later, and an operation signal is output to the overall control CPU 65a when the operation button 36 is operated.

  The front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the outer periphery of the window 13a, and a speaker (sound output) capable of outputting sound and sound effects at a lower position of the middle frame 12. Means) 19 is provided. In other words, a light emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 is turned on / flashes, or an appropriate sound is output from the speaker 19, thereby allowing the symbol display effect on the symbol display device 17. It is configured to be able to perform a light emission effect and a sound effect according to the situation. That is, the lamp device 18 disposed in the front frame 13 and the speaker 19 disposed in the middle frame 12 also function as effect execution means.

  An operation handle 16 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided at a lower right position of the middle frame 12. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 20 a of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launcher is changed in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, so that the game The launch position of the pachinko ball to the region 20a can be arbitrarily changed. In the embodiment, as the symbol display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various designs, characters, and the like in addition to a decorative drawing is accommodated in an accommodation case is used, but is not limited thereto. Instead, various known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a drum-type symbol display device and a dot matrix-type symbol display device can be adopted. Further, the upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled to the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is detachably assembled to the back side of the game board 20. It has been. A guide rail 21 that is curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and is disposed on the middle frame 12 in a substantially circular game area 20 a defined by the guide rail 21. A game is played when a pachinko ball launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) is launched. Further, the game board 20 has an opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at an appropriate position, and various game board installation parts (specifically, a frame shape to be described later) with respect to each installation opening. A decorative body 25, a start winning device 30, a special winning device 40, a ball passing gate 47, a normal winning opening member, and the like) are attached from the front side, and at the lowest position of the game area 20a, the game area 20a is launched. An out port 22 for discharging pachinko balls has been established. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, in the gaming board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a display window 25 a that opens back and forth is formed at a mounting opening that opens at the approximate center of the gaming area 20 a surrounded by the guide rail 21. A frame-shaped decorative body 25 also referred to as a center role is attached, and the image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. Has been. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 20a, and rotates on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in accordance with the contact of a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a. A so-called “windmill” rotating guide member 24 is rotatably supported, and pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a come into contact with the game nail 23 and the rotating guide member 24 so that the flow direction is irregular. It is configured to change. In addition, a start winning having a start winning opening (start winning means) 31a, 31b in which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can win in a mounting opening opened below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20 is provided. A special winning device 40 having a device 30 and a special winning opening (special winning means) is attached. Further, the game board 20 of the embodiment is provided with a movable effect member (movable effect means) operable on the front side of the symbol display device 17 (not shown), and an overall control CPU 65a (sub-control means) to be described later. The movable effect member is configured to operate based on the control of).

(About the start winning device 30)
As shown in FIG. 2, the start winning device 30 is provided with two start winning ports 31a and 31b in a vertical relationship. Here, the first starting winning opening (first starting winning means) 31a located on the upper side is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a. Opening / closing members 33 configured to be able to open and close the second start winning port 31b are provided on both the left and right sides of the second starting winning port (second start winning unit) 31b positioned on the lower side, and driving means As the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 8) is driven, the pair of opening and closing members 33, 33 are displaced to a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 31b and an open position for opening. In the embodiment, a pair of opening and closing members 33 and 33 for opening and closing the second start winning opening 31b are disposed on the left and right sides sandwiching the second starting winning opening 31b, and a pair of opening and closing solenoids 32 is driven as the start winning solenoid 32 is driven. The opening / closing members 33 and 33 are swung so as to approach and separate from each other.

  That is, in the embodiment, the first start winning opening 31a is configured such that the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can always win with a certain probability, and the second starting winning opening 31b drives the start winning solenoid 32. Thus, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be varied. Here, in the state where the opening and closing members 33, 33 are displaced to the closed position, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31b is blocked, and the probability that the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 31a. On the other hand, the probability that the pachinko ball will win the second start winning opening 31b is set to be low, while the pachinko balls received by the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are in a state where the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are displaced to the open position. The ball is set to have a higher probability than the probability that the ball is guided to the second start winning port 31b and the pachinko ball wins the first start winning port 31a.

  The start winning device 30 is provided with start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b (see FIG. 8) as start winning detection means for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning ports 31a and 31b. ing. The start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b are wired to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 8) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, and the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b detect pachinko balls ( That is, a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of winning balls is paid out in response to the pachinko ball winning in the first and second starting winning ports 31a and 31b. In addition, various information (various random number information to be described later) is acquired along with the detection of pachinko balls by the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 31a and 31b), Based on the acquired information, a lottery per special figure (big hit determination), which will be described later, is performed. Based on the result of lottery per special figure, the symbol change effect is executed in the symbol display device 17 and the special figure change is executed in special figure indicators 50 and 51 described later. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, the decorative symbols are displayed on the symbol display device 17 in a predetermined combination (for example, a set of three identical decorative drawings), so that the player is stopped. An advantageous winning game (a big winning game) is given, and a winning game is performed in which the special winning device 40 is released under a predetermined opening condition in accordance with the occurrence of the winning game, and an opportunity for the player to win a prize ball is provided. Configured to be given. Here, in the embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b are provided for each start winning opening 31a and 31b. In the following description, the sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 31a is detected as the first start winning detection. The sensor 34a is designated, and the sensor corresponding to the second start prize opening 31b is designated as the second start prize detection sensor 34b.

(About special prize-winning equipment)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device (winning means) 40 has an opening / closing door (opening / closing member, openable / closable) that opens and closes a special winning opening (not shown) as a special winning means opened in the game area 25a. Opening / closing means) 43 is provided, and is configured to be displaced between a closed position where the open / close door 43 is closed and an open position where the door 43 is opened in accordance with driving of a special prize solenoid 42 (see FIG. 8) as a driving means. In the embodiment, the opening / closing door 43 is configured to open and close the special winning opening by swinging in the front-rear direction, and the state where the special winning opening is closed by the opening / closing door 43 is shown in FIG. The special prize device 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 8) as special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special prize opening. The special prize detection sensor 44 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and a predetermined number (15 in the embodiment) is input in accordance with the input of a prize detection signal from the special prize detection sensor 44 to the main control board 60. The award ball is paid out. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 corresponds to the type of winning when a winning game (big hit game) for opening the special winning device 40 is given in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the start winning device 30. The drive is controlled by the main control board 60 in accordance with a predetermined opening / closing condition.

(About special figure display 50, 51)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is operated at the lower right position on the outer side of the game area 25a in response to a winning to the starting winning device 30 (first and second starting winning ports 31a, 31b). Two sets of special figure displays (special figure display means) 50 and 51 are provided. Here, the two sets of special figure indicators 50 and 51 are connected to the first special figure indicator 50 that starts the variable display triggered by the winning of the first start winning opening 31a and the second start winning opening 31b. It consists of a second special-figure display 51 that starts variable display upon winning, and each special-figure display 50, 51 is composed of a plurality of (eight) light-emitting display units. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 31a, a special figure fluctuation display is performed in which the light emission display section of the first special figure display 50 is turned on and off sequentially, and finally, is displayed. A plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as special graphics) are displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emitting display section is steadily lit. Also, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the second start winning opening 31b, the flashing variation display is performed in which the light emission display portion of the second special figure indicator 51 is turned on / off, and finally the light emission portion is A special figure is displayed by a lighting position (lighting pattern) that is definitely lit. In addition, although each light emission display part of an Example is comprised by LED, it should just be a form which can change a lighting position suitably not only this but 7 segment display, a dot matrix, a small-sized liquid crystal display, Other display means that can display special figures can be adopted.

  Here, the special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit, and each special figure indicator 50, 51 has a plurality of types of special figures depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display section. A figure can be displayed. Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed on each of the special chart displays 50 and 51 include 100 special charts as the jackpot display results capable of recognizing the big hits, and 1 as the outlier display results capable of recognizing the miss. A special figure of a kind is set, one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure, and the determined special figure is displayed as a result of the special figure variation display in each first special figure display 50. Alternatively, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display 51. Then, by displaying a special figure as a big hit display result on the first special figure display 50 or the second special figure display 51, a big hit game is subsequently given to the player. . In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed on the first special figure display 50 is referred to as “first special figure fluctuation display”. As a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display 50 The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed by the second special figure display 51 is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”. As a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the second special figure display 51 is confirmed and stopped. The special figure displayed may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure hold)
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a is stored in the storage means (main control RAM 60c) in the first special figure start. It is stored as hold information (first start hold ball). Similarly, information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b is stored in the storage means (main control RAM 60c) in the second special figure start hold information (second start start information). It is to be stored as a holding ball). A light-emitting display unit is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of stored first special figure start hold information at the lower right position outside the game area 20a in the game board 20. A second special figure hold display 52 is provided, which is provided with a light emission display part from a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) that display the number of stored second special figure start hold information. A portion 53 is provided. That is, the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53 notify the number of the first special figure change display and the second special figure change display that are held (the number of symbol change effects). The

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

(About the symbol display device 17)
In the symbol display device 17 according to the embodiment, a plurality of symbol display rows (symbol rows) 26a, 26b, and 26c capable of displaying the decorative drawing in a variable manner are set, and the first start winning opening 31a or the second start is provided. With the winning of the winning opening 31b as a trigger, the decorative drawing is started to change in each of the symbol display rows 26a, 26b, 26c. In addition, each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c is set with an effective stop position 27 of the decorative drawing, and combined with the effective stop position 27 of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c by the symbol variation effect. A symbol combination of decorative figures displayed in a fixed stop display on the stop symbol effective line (effective line) 28 is derived. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, three symbol display columns 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a horizontal and horizontal arrangement, and the decorative drawing effective stop position is set for each symbol display column 26a, 26b, and 26c. 27 are defined one by one, and a symbol variation effect consisting of three rows of decorative drawings is performed. That is, one stop symbol effective line 28 is set in the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment. In the following description, the left symbol display column 26a, the middle symbol display column 26b, and the right symbol display column 26c may be referred to in order from the left side.

  In addition, the display area of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol display rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the symbol display device 17 is configured to be larger than the first special symbol display 50 and the second special symbol display 51. The decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the stopped symbol effective line 28 of the symbol display device 17.

  On the symbol display device 17, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner so as to move in a predetermined order along a predetermined variation direction (in the embodiment, from the top to the bottom in the vertical direction) when the symbol variation effect is started. The decorative drawings that are displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol display columns 26a, 26b, and 26c. In the embodiment, at the start of the symbol variation effect, the decorative symbols start to change in the order of the left symbol display column 26a, the middle symbol display column 26b, and the right symbol display column 26c. The left symbol display column 26a and the right symbol display column 26c, based on the variation timing of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the order of the middle symbol display row 26b, the contents of the effect of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17, the number of stored special drawing start hold information (described later), etc. Accordingly, it is configured so that the variation timing of the decorative drawing is changed as appropriate.

  In addition, in the symbol display device 17, before the symbol variation effect ends, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol display columns 26a, 26b, and 26c, and the symbol display columns 26a and 26b are displayed. , 26c is displayed in a fixed stop state so that one symbol variation effect is finished. In other words, the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display and second special diagram variation display) is from the start of change to the final stop of decorations (special diagram 1 and special diagram 2) performed based on one start hold information. Is executed once. The “variable display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop position 27 are changing in a predetermined order in each of the symbol display rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. And, “decision stop” of the decorative drawing means that the decorative drawing is at a valid stop position in each of the symbol display rows 26a, 26b, and 26c over a predetermined special figure fluctuation interval time (600 ms (milliseconds in the embodiment)). It is in a state of being stopped and displayed. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol display rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is not continuously stopped only for the special drawing change interval time. It is. That is, the temporary stop of the decoration drawing includes a state where the decoration drawing is displayed in a fluctuation fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and a state where the decoration drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing fluctuation interval time.

  Here, in the first special figure display 50 and the symbol display device 17, the first special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the first special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative figure are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. Similarly, in the second special figure display 51 and the symbol display device 17, the second special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the second special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decorative figure are displayed in a fixed stop display. Is done. In the first special figure display 50 and the second special figure display 51, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed at the same time, and the special figure fluctuation display is performed by one of the special figure displays 50 and 51. In this case, the information is stored on hold as first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c.

  Here, in the symbol display device 17 according to the embodiment, 10 types of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic ornamental drawings in the symbol display columns 26a, 26b, and 26c. Are displayed in a varying manner in order in each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c. Specifically, with the start of the symbol variation effect, the decorative illustrations are variably displayed in the order of “0” to “9” in the symbol display columns 26a, 26b, and 26c along a predetermined variation direction. In addition, after the decoration drawing “9”, the display is changed so as to return to the decoration drawing “0”. In addition, as a decoration drawing, it is not restricted to this, It is set as the form which a player can distinguish and identify each decoration drawing like arbitrary numbers, a character, a design, etc. Further, the decoration diagram may be given a first identification pattern that allows the player to definitely recognize that a probable change state (described later) is given after the big hit game is finished, and a probable change state after the big hit game is finished. Is classified into a second identification symbol that can be recognized indefinitely. In this embodiment, the probable change state that can be given after the end of the big hit game will be described in detail later. Here, as a 1st identification design, even if it sets suitably from the basic decoration drawings, it can also make the special decoration drawing determined other than the basic decoration drawings. In the embodiment, odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are set as the first identification symbols, and “0”, “2”, “4”, “ An example in which the even symbols “6” and “8” are the second identification symbols will be described.

  Then, the decorative drawing of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c that is confirmed and stopped at the effective stop position 27 (stop symbol effective line 28) of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c in the symbol display device 17 is a hit. In the case of a symbol combination, it is possible to grasp that a winning game is given. Here, in the embodiment, as a jackpot symbol combination, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative figure is fixed and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c. ) Is set, and a symbol combination (for example, “2 special symbol 2”, “7 special symbol 7”) in which the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of any of the symbol display columns 26a, 26b, and 26c. , “4 special symbol 7”, etc.) are set. The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot becomes a jackpot display result, and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given after the symbol variation effect is completed. In the embodiment, as the special symbol, a specific hit notification decoration diagram that can be displayed when a specific hit game including a sudden probability variation big hit game described later is generated is set. Here, the display in which the specific hit notification decorative drawing is stopped at any one of the effective stop positions 27 in the symbol display rows 26a, 26b, and 26c becomes the specific hit display for notifying that the specific hit game is generated. Yes. On the other hand, if even one of the symbols in all the rows displayed in a definite stop display at the effective stop position 27 of the symbol display device 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) Therefore, it can be recognized that, in principle, the game is “out of play” in which no big hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize the detachment becomes the detachment display result. However, it is also possible to use a specific symbol combination as a trigger for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a specific hit game) among such symbol combinations in which all three rows of decorative drawings are not the same. A specific symbol combination means that a player can recognize or associate some kind of law or meaning from the symbol combination. Specific examples of the specific symbol combination include symbol combinations (for example, “123” and “321”) in which three rows of decorative drawings are arranged in ascending or descending order, left symbol display column 26a, and middle symbol display column 26b. A combination of symbols that have the same decorative drawing and the value of the decorative drawing in the right symbol display column 26c is shifted by one (for example, “778”), and a combination of symbols in which three rows of decorative drawings become a predetermined word combination (for example, “758”). (Nagoya)). In addition, a symbol combination (for example, “121”) of a decorative drawing that is a display result of out of reach may be used as the specific symbol combination. In this way, the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination of a decorative pattern that can be selected not only as a disappointing display result but also as a jackpot display result.

  Further, in the symbol variation effect, the same decoration is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol display column (in the embodiment, the left symbol display column 26a and the right symbol display column 26c) among the plurality of symbol display columns 26a, 26b, and 26c. In addition, the remaining symbol display row (in the embodiment, the middle symbol display row 26b) is changed to display (reach display), so that the player recognizes that the reach state (reach) has occurred. To get. A specific example of reach display is a symbol combination (“1 ↓ 1”, “4 ↓ 4”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display column 26a and the right symbol display column 26c. In addition, “↓” indicates that it is changing. In addition, the decorations of the specific symbol display columns (the left symbol display column 26a and the right symbol display column 26c) that form the reach display are in a temporarily stopped display state, and the remaining symbol display columns (middle symbol display column 26b). After the decoration drawing is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display), the decoration drawings of all the symbol display rows are fixedly stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the symbol display device 17 displays a symbol combination of decorations corresponding to the displayed special symbol as a result of the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display 50 and the second special symbol display 51. . That is, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display 50 and the second special figure display 51 and the symbol combination of the decorative figure displayed on the symbol display device 17 correspond to each other, and the symbol variation effect is provided. When the process is completed, the special figure is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50 and the second special figure display 51, and the decorative figure is confirmed and stopped on the symbol display columns 26a, 26b, and 26c of the symbol display device 17. It has become so. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration figure with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration figure is selected from among the symbol combinations by a plurality of decoration figures for one special symbol Yes.

(About the ball passage gate 47)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a ball passage gate 47 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20 a can pass is provided on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The ball passage gate 47 is provided with a passage ball detection sensor 48 (see FIG. 8), and the passage ball detection sensor 48 detects a pachinko ball passing through the ball passage gate 47. The passing sphere detection sensor 48 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and an input of a sphere detection signal from the passing sphere detection sensor 48 to the main control board 60 (that is, detection of a pachinko sphere by the passing sphere detection sensor 48). (Passing pachinko balls through the ball passage gate 47)), various types of information (random numbers for determining per common figure, which will be described later) are acquired. Is configured to be performed. The start winning solenoid 32 of the start winning device 30 is driven and controlled in accordance with the result of the lottery per game, so that the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed.

(Regarding the general-purpose display)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes a multi-purpose display 55 in which a light-emitting display unit is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) at the outer right lower position of the game area 20a. Is arranged. In this general-purpose indicator 55, there are cases where a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal”) are triggered by the detection of pachinko spheres by the passing sphere detection sensor 48 (passage of pachinko spheres by the ball passage gate 47). ) Is changed, and a universal map change display for deriving one common map is performed. In the embodiment, two types of common diagrams are shown in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the general diagram is shown by a light emitting mode in which only the right LED is lit and a light emitting mode in which only the left LED is lit. In the following description, the universal map indicated by only the right LED being lit is referred to as “0”, and for convenience of explanation, the universal map indicated by only the left LED being lit is referred to as “1”. . Then, from the final display result of the general map display 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. More specifically, the universal map “1” is displayed on the universal map display 55 in the case of hitting the universal map, and the universal map “0” is displayed in the case of a deviation. In other words, the universal map that can recognize this universal map is the display result of the universal map, and the universal map that can recognize the disparity is the display result of the disparate map.

(Regarding the general hold)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes information acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the ball passage gate 47 at the outer right lower position of the game area 20a (various random information described later). ) Is stored as start hold information in the internal storage means (main control RAM 60c), a light emitting display unit is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of stored general map hold information. The general map hold display unit 56 is arranged, and the number of fluctuations of the general map held by the display content of the general map hold display unit 56 is notified. The number of the reserved map start display displayed in the map holding display unit 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the ball passing gate 47, and is decremented by 1 when the map variation display is started. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the general-purpose start reserved memory number, and the general-purpose start reserved memory number can be added up to the upper limit number. The general map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and the general map hold display unit 56 starts from the left when the number of the general map start hold storage is 1-2. It lights up in sequence, and when the number of memorized maps on hold is 3 to 4, the map-fed display unit 56 blinks in order from the left, so that it is possible to grasp the number of holds on which the map fluctuation display is performed. Yes.

(About probability change)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 1st privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said special prize opening is a state which increases compared with the state where the said 1st privilege game state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball in the special winning opening can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probability change function is a lottery lottery after the end of the jackpot game, provided that the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability change symbol (first identification symbol). This is a function for giving a probability change state in which the probability (big hit probability) varies from a low probability (164/65536 in the embodiment) to a high probability (1518/65536 in the embodiment). Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the embodiment, the jackpot to which the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is the probability variation jackpot, and the jackpot to which the probability variation state is not imparted is the non-probability variation jackpot. Further, in the embodiment, in the case of a big hit to which a probability change state is given, the probability change state is given continuously until the next big hit is generated after the big hit game ends. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur. Playing games while expecting. The period during which the probability variation state is given is not limited to the above. For example, the probability variation state may be continuously applied until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the probability variation state is provided, and the transition to the non-probability variation state may be made on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined condition may be the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) after the probability variation state is given. Also, whether to shift to the uncertain change state for each symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is determined based on a random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning means (falling lottery), and falls into the falling lottery It is also possible to shift to a non-probable change condition on the condition of winning.

(About variable state)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving the second privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game ends. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said 2nd start winning opening 31b is a state which increases compared with the state where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the opening and closing members 33 and 33 that open the second start winning opening 31b, the pachinko ball winning opportunity to the second starting winning opening 31b can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening and closing members 33 and 33 for opening the second start winning port 31b once per map, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening and closing members 33 and 33. It can also be realized by increasing the number of times the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened, or they may be combined. In the embodiment, the above-mentioned (1) to (3) are combined as the second privilege gaming state, and in the following description, the combined state of (1) to (3) is referred to as “changed state” for convenience. ".

  In the change function of the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal figure change display performed on the normal figure display after the big hit game ends is shortened, and the probability per universal figure is reduced from a low probability (1125/65536 in the example). This is a function of varying with high probability (in the embodiment, 65535/65536). In the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map change display is set to 5000 ms from the start of the normal map change in a state where the change state is not given, and the start of the normal figure change is given in a state where the change state is given To 1000 ms. It should be noted that the period from the time when the normal map is confirmed and displayed until the next normal map change (the normal map change interval) is set to 600 ms.

  In the state where the variable state is applied, the open / close members 33 and 33 are opened and closed with an operation pattern different from the state where the variable state is not applied. Specifically, in a state where the variable state is not given, a predetermined time after the opening and closing members 33 and 33 of the start winning device 30 are opened when winning in the normal map display (in the case of a normal map) is won. An opening operation for maintaining the opening state is performed once until (300 ms in the embodiment) elapses. On the other hand, in the state in which the variable state is assigned, when the normal figure change display is won (in the case of the normal figure), the opening / closing members 33 and 33 of the start winning device 30 are opened for a predetermined time (implemented). The opening operation for maintaining the opening state until 800 ms in the example is repeated three times at a predetermined time interval (980 ms in the embodiment). That is, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the opening and closing members 33, 33 of the start winning device 30 is longer than in the state where the variable state is not given, and the player operates in an advantageous manner. It is set to be. In addition, a maximum number of winnings (10 in the embodiment) that allows a winning to the second start winning award 31a per time is set, and the winning after the opening and closing members 33, 33 are opened is set. When the number reaches the upper limit number of winnings, the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are closed even before the opening time and the number of opening times are satisfied. Here, the embodiment is configured such that the period during which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is changed according to the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is won in the big hit. ing. Specifically, if the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is a predetermined probability variation symbol, it is set so that the variable state is given until the next jackpot occurs. If the type of jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is a predetermined non-probable variable symbol, the symbol variation effect (the first special symbol variation display and the It is set so that a variable state is given until the total number of 2 special figure fluctuation displays) is executed.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the big hit game is set to start after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 50 and 51 as a result of the special figure fluctuation display, and an opening indicating the start of the big hit game is shown. It is composed of an effect OP, a round game that is repeated by a specified number of rounds (5 or 16 rounds in the embodiment) performed after the opening effect is ended, and an ending effect ED that indicates the end of the jackpot game. Yes. In the round game, the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize-winning device 40 opens and closes in an opening operation according to the type of jackpot that has occurred, and a predetermined number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls in the special prize opening in one round game. One round game is ended when a predetermined time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, between each round game in the jackpot game, an interval is set in which the open / close door 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as “inter-round interval”). That is, in the jackpot game, the opening / closing door 43 performs an opening / closing operation that is equal to or more than the prescribed round number of each jackpot game.

  Here, the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the opening / closing door 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the jackpot game includes one opening operation (opening) under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at predetermined intervals. For a long period of time during which the specified number of pachinko balls determined for the round game are opened for a time that can be won, and the opening time of the open / close door 43 rather than the long-time opening operation. Is configured by appropriately combining a short-time opening operation set to be short.

(Type of jackpot game)
In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when winning the jackpot determination (the determination result is affirmative), a plurality of types (10 types in the embodiment) of the jackpot game having different values to be given to the player. One jackpot game is determined from the inside, and the determined jackpot game is awarded. Here, of the 10 types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special figure display 50 is classified into six groups of a symbol A, a symbol B, a symbol C, a symbol D, a symbol E, and a symbol F. In addition, six types of big hit games are given according to the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50. In the embodiment, the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure indicator 51 is classified into four groups of a symbol a, a symbol b, a symbol c, and a symbol d. 2 types of big hit games are awarded according to the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped on the special figure display 51.

  Here, 26 types of special figure 1 are distributed to symbol A. Similarly, one type of special figure 1 is distributed to the symbol B. The special figure 1 as one kind of big hit symbol is distributed to the symbol C. Twenty-six kinds of special drawings 1 are assigned to the pattern D. In the pattern E, 18 types of special drawings 1 are distributed. 28 types of special drawings 1 are assigned to the pattern F. In addition, 42 types of special drawings 2 are assigned to the symbol a. Similarly, 28 kinds of special figures 2 are distributed to the symbol b. Two types of special drawings 2 are assigned to the pattern c. 28 types of special drawings 2 are assigned to the pattern d.

(Special probable big hit game)
Here, the special figure 1 classified as the symbol A and the symbol B is displayed on the first special figure display 50, or the special figure 2 of the kind classified as the symbol a is displayed on the second special figure display 51. In such a case, a special probability variable big hit game (normal probability variable hit game) is awarded as a big hit game. The special probability variable jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “9”. And in the special probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, the probable change state and the variable state continue after the big hit game is finished until the next big hit game is generated after the big hit game is generated. To be granted. In each round game of the special probability variable big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation for continuously opening the special winning opening from the start to the end of the round game. That is, all the round games of the probability variation big hit game are constituted by a full-open round game in which the opening / closing door 43 performs a long-time opening operation that opens from the start to the end of the round game. Therefore, in the special probability variable big hit game, the open / close door 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the open / close door 43 repeats the open / close operation of 16 times in the whole big hit game.

  In the special probability variation big hit game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and in each round game, the opening / closing door extends over “25.0 (seconds)” at the maximum. And open. Note that in the special probability variable big hit game, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “9.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. In addition, the interval between special probable big hit games is set to “2.0 (seconds)” except before the start of the final round, and “1.6 (seconds)” before the start of the final round. . That is, the value of the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into the symbol A, the symbol B, and the symbol a is determined is set equal. Then, when the jackpot symbol classified into symbol A and symbol a is determined, the game effect mode after the jackpot game is shifted to the probability variation mode described later, and the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is determined. In such a case, the game effect mode after the big hit game is set to shift to a latent mode described later.

(First special probability variation big hit game)
When the special figure 1 classified as the symbol C is displayed on the first special figure display 50, the first special probability variable big hit game (hereinafter referred to as jump up probability variable big hit game) is given as the big hit game. It has become. The jump-up probability variable jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “9”. And, in the jump-up probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit judgment, the probabilistic state and the variable state continue after the big hit game ends until the next big hit game is generated after the big hit game ends To be granted.

  In the jump-up probability variation hit game, as shown in FIG. 3, the opening / closing door 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened a plurality of times (16 times in the embodiment) in the first round game, and the second round to the 16th round. In the game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation for continuously opening the special prize opening from the start to the end of the round game. In other words, in the first round game of the jump-up probability variation big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is repeatedly opened several times (16 times) and then the special prize opening is continuously opened until the end of the round game. The remaining round games after the second round game (for 15 rounds) are all open round games.

  Here, in the first round game of the jump-up probability variation big hit game, the opening time of the opening / closing door 43 in the first opening to the 16th opening is set to “0.04 (seconds)”, respectively, and the opening and closing for the 17th opening The opening time of the door 43 is set to “24.36 (seconds)”. In addition, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as an interval time within 16 rounds between the first opening and the 17th opening. Accordingly, the round game time of the first round of the jump-up probability variation big hit game is “57.0 (seconds)” consisting of “{0.04 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds)} × 16 + 24.36 (seconds)”. "Is set. Then, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of the first round game after the second round in the jump-up probability variation big hit game, and the opening / closing door 43 is set to “ The opening operation is performed for a long time of “25.0 (seconds)”. In the jump-up probability variation big hit game, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “9.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. In addition, the interval between rounds of the jump-up probability variation hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)” except before the start of the final round, and “1.996 (seconds)” before the start of the final round. Yes. And when the special figure 1 classified into the symbol C is determined, it sets so that it may transfer to the probability change mode mentioned later as a game production mode after a big hit game.

(16R sudden probability change big hit game, 5R sudden probability change big hit game)
When the special figure 1 classified as the symbol D is displayed on the first special figure display 50, the 16R sudden probability change big hit game is given as the big hit game. When the special figure 1 classified as the symbol E is displayed on the first special figure display 50, a 5R sudden probability change big hit game is given as the big hit game. The 16R sudden probability variable big hit game is a round big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings of each round game is set to “9”. And in the 16R sudden probability change big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, the probabilistic state and the variable state continue after the big hit game ends until the next big hit game is generated after the big hit game is finished. To be granted. In each round game of 16R sudden probability change big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a short-time opening operation that opens the special prize opening for a short time continuously from the start to the end of the round game. In the 16R sudden probability variation big hit game, the open / close door is opened only once in each round game, and the open / close door 43 repeats the open / close operation 16 times in the whole big hit game.

  On the other hand, the 5R sudden probability change big hit game is a five round big hit game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “5”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. And in 5R sudden probability change big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning of the big hit judgment, after the big hit game, until the next big hit game is generated, the probability change state and the variable state continue after the big hit game ends To be granted. That is, similar to the 16R sudden probability change big hit game, the 5R sudden probability change big hit game is such that the open / close door 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the open / close door 43 repeats the opening / closing operation five times in the overall big hit game. It has become. That is, in the sudden probability change big hit game and the 5R sudden probability change big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is configured to perform only a short time opening operation. In the 5R sudden probability change big hit game, the open / close door 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the open / close door 43 repeats the open / close operation five times in the big hit game as a whole.

  Here, in the 16R sudden probability change big hit game and the 5R sudden probability change big hit game, "0.04 (seconds)" is set as the round game time of one round game. In these jackpot games, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. In addition, the interval time between rounds of these jackpot games is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In other words, each round game time (2.04 (seconds)) in the 16R sudden probability change big hit game and the 5R sudden probability change big hit game is the upper limit of the number of winning pachinko balls to be awarded to the special prize device 40 in one round game. The time is set so as not to satisfy the number. For this reason, there is almost no winning ball in the 16R sudden probability change big hit game and 5R sudden probability change big hit game, and there is a possibility of winning the upper limit number of pachinko balls in each round game. Are games with different values for the player.

  In addition, the opening effect time in the 16R sudden probability change big hit game and the 5R sudden probability change big hit game is set to the same time as the opening effect time of the jump up probability variable big hit game described above. In addition, the round game time in the 16R sudden probability change big hit game and the 5R sudden probability change big hit game is the same as the opening time of the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize winning device in the first round of the jump-up probability variable big hit game from the first opening to the second opening. Is set to Then, in the sudden probability big hit game, the interval time between rounds ("2.0 (seconds)") from the opening of the door 43 in the first round to the closing of the door 43 in the second round is jumped up. It is the same time as the in-round interval time (“2.0 (seconds)”) in the first round of the probable big hit game. Therefore, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 43 from the start of the jump-up probability variation big hit game until the opening / closing door 43 is opened and closed 16 times is the 16th round after the start of the 16R sudden probability variation big hit game. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 43 until the 43 is closed is performed in the same manner as the opening / closing operation (see FIG. 3). The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 43 is a jump up probability variation big hit game or a 16R sudden probability variation big hit. It is impossible to tell whether it is a game. And when special figure 1 classified into the design D and the design E is determined, it sets so that it may transfer to the probability change mode mentioned later as a game production mode after a big hit game.

(Normally non-probable big hit game)
When the special figure 1 classified as the symbol F is displayed on the first special figure display 50, a normal non-probability big hit game is given as the big hit game. The normal non-probability big hit game is a round big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. In the normal non-probability big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, a probable change state is not given after the big hit game is ended (becomes a non-probable change state), and a predetermined change from the end of the big hit game is made. The variable state is given only until the special figure variation display is performed a short number of times (80 in the embodiment). Note that the opening / closing mode of the open / close door 43 in each round game in the normal non-probability big hit game is the same as that in the special probability big hit game described above. That is, in each round game of the normal non-probability big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation for continuously opening the special winning opening from the start to the end of the round game. That is, all the round games of the non-probability big hit game are constituted by a fully open round game in which the opening / closing door 43 performs a long-time opening operation that opens from the start to the end of the round game. Therefore, in the normal non-probable big hit game, the open / close door 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the open / close door 43 repeats the open / close operation 16 times in the whole big hit game.

  In addition, in normal non-probable big hit games, the opening stage time is “10.0 (seconds)” and the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25.0 (seconds)”. As “9.5 (seconds)”. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls is won. For this reason, in a normal non-probability big hit game, “25.0 (seconds)” that is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Note that the interval time between rounds in the normal non-probability big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. And when the special figure 1 classified into the symbol F is determined, it sets so that it may transfer to the latent mode mentioned later as a game production mode after a big hit game.

(Step-up probable big hit game)
When the special figure 2 classified as the symbol b is displayed on the second special figure display 51, the second special probability variable big hit game (hereinafter referred to as step-up probability variable big hit game) is given as the big hit game. It has become. The step-up probability variable jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to “9”. And in step-up probable big hit games, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit judgment, the probabilistic state and the short state continue after the big hit game ends until the next big hit game is generated after the big hit game ends To be granted.

  In this step-up probable big hit game, the round games from the first round to the eighth round and the round games from the tenth round to the sixteenth round are opened for a long time that continues from the start to the end of the round game. The opening / closing door 43 is set to perform the operation. Further, the ninth round game of the step-up probability variation big hit game is set so that the opening / closing door 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened a plurality of times (in the embodiment, eight times). In other words, the step-up probability big hit game is a fully open round game in which the open / close door 43 performs a long-time opening operation in which a predetermined number of round games (8 times) from the first round game are opened from the start to the end of the round game. The next round game consists of a special round game that causes the door 43 to perform a short-time opening operation and a long-time opening operation, and the remaining number of times after the special round game (7 rounds) ) Round games are all open round games. Here, in the special round game of the step-up probability variation jackpot game (the ninth round game), the short round game that becomes the ninth to sixteenth rounds in the shortened probability variation big hit game and the shortened non-probability big hit game described later. After allowing the opening / closing door 43 to perform a short-time opening operation for the same number of times (eight times) as the short-time round game, the opening / closing door 43 performs a long-time opening operation to open until the end of the special round game. Is set to be performed. And when special figure 2 classified into the design b is determined, it sets so that it may transfer to the probability change mode mentioned later as a game production mode after a big hit game.

  Here, in the step-up probability variation big hit game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of the first round game of the first round to the eighth round and the tenth round to the sixteenth round, In each round game, the open / close door 43 is opened for a long time of “25.0 (seconds)” at the maximum. On the other hand, in the round game of the ninth round, the opening time of the opening / closing door 43 in the first opening to the eighth opening is set to “0.04 (seconds)”, respectively, and the opening time of the ninth opening / closing door 43 is set. “24.68 (seconds)” is set. In addition, after the first opening to the eighth opening, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the in-round interval time. As a result, the round game time of the ninth round of the step-up probability variation big hit game is “41.0 (seconds)” consisting of “{0.04 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds)} × 8 + 24.68 (seconds)”. "Is set.

  In addition, the time from the first opening to the eighth closing of the open / close door 43 (“16.32 (seconds)”) in the ninth round of the step-up probability variation big hit game is 16R shortening probability variation big hit game and 16R shortening, which will be described later. In the non-probable big hit game, the same time as the opening / closing door 43 of the special winning device 40 is closed in the 16th round after the opening / closing door 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened in the 16th round. Note that in the step-up probability variation big hit game, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “9.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds is set to “2.0 (seconds)” before the start of the final round, and “1.996 (seconds)” before the start of the final round. Therefore, the opening / closing operation of the door 43 from the start of the step-up probability variation big hit game until the door 43 is closed for the eighth time in the ninth round starts the 16R shortened probability variable big hit game and the 16R shortened non-probable big hit game. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 43 until the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize-winning device 40 is closed in the 16th round from the start is performed in the same manner.

(16R shortened probable big hit game, 16R shortened non-probable big hit game)
When the special figure 2 classified as the symbol c is displayed on the second special figure display 51, a shortened probability variable big hit game is given as a big hit game. When the special figure 2 classified as the symbol d is displayed on the second special figure display 51, a shortened non-probable big hit game is given as a big hit game. The 16R shortened probability variable jackpot game and the 16R shortened non-variable jackpot game are round jackpot games in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to “9”. . In the 16R shortened probability variable jackpot game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot determination, the probability change state and the variable state continue after the jackpot game ends until the next jackpot game is generated after the jackpot game ends. To be granted. On the other hand, in the 16R shortened non-probable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, the positive change state is not given after the big hit game is finished (it is assumed to be a non-probable change state) and is determined in advance from the end of the big hit game The state of change is provided only until the special figure change display is performed the number of times of change (80 in the embodiment).

  In this 16R shortened probabilistic big hit game and 16R shortened non-probable big hit game, the round games in the first to eighth rounds open and close for a long time to open the special prize opening from the start to the end of the round game. 43 is set to be performed. On the other hand, in the round games after the 9th round of 16R shortened probability change big hit game and 16R shortened non-probable big hit game, the special prize opening is opened continuously from the start to the end of the round game, but the opening and closing doors by the 8th round The opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a short-time opening operation in which the opening time of the special prize opening is shorter than the long-time opening operation to be performed by 43. That is, in the 16R shortened probability variable big hit game and the 16R shortened non-probable big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 performs a long-time opening operation in which a predetermined number of round games (eight times) from the first round game are opened from the start to the end of the round game. On the other hand, the remaining number of round games (for 8 rounds) are constituted by short-time round games in which the opening / closing door 43 performs a short-time opening operation.

  Here, in the 16R shortened probability variation big hit game and the 16R shortened non-probable big hit game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game of the first to eighth rounds. In the round game, the open / close door 43 is opened for a long time of “25.0 (seconds)” at the maximum. On the other hand, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game from the ninth round to the sixteenth round. In these jackpot games, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “9.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. In addition, the interval time between rounds of these jackpot games is set to “2.0 (seconds)” except before the start of the final round, and “1.996 (seconds)” before the start of the final round. Yes. Thus, in the 16R shortened probability variation big hit game and the 16R shortened non-probable big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize winning device 40 is opened in the ninth round until the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize winning device 40 is closed in the sixteenth round. The time (“16.32 (seconds)”) is the same as the time from the first opening of the open / close door 43 to the eighth closing in the ninth round of the step-up probability variation big hit game. When the jackpot symbol classified as symbol c is determined, the game effect mode after the end of the jackpot game shifts to a probability change mode described later, and when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol d is determined. Is set so that the game effect mode after the big hit game shifts to a latent mode described later.

(About the game production mode)
As shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a plurality of (four in the embodiment) game effect modes in which the effect contents (display contents) of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 are different. ing. Here, the game effect mode is a game state suggestion image that suggests to the player whether or not the current game state is a probable change state, and suggests to the player whether or not the game state is a change state. A game effect is displayed on the display device 17. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the game effect mode can be changed when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. Here, in the embodiment, the mode transition condition is the number of fluctuations (80 in the embodiment) of the occurrence of the big hit and the symbol fluctuation (first or second special figure fluctuation display) after the big hit game.

  The game effect mode according to the embodiment suggests that a normal mode that is a gaming state that is not given a probability variation state, a probability variation mode that is a gaming state where a probability variation state is imparted, and a probability variation state is imparted. A latent mode (that is, a state in which a probability variation state is given and a state in which a probability variation state is not granted) and a time reduction mode in which a gaming state is assigned in a non-probability variation state and a variation state is granted. Is set. The symbol display device displays game state suggestion images having different contents corresponding to the game effect mode. Specifically, the background image displayed on the back of the decorative drawing of the symbol display device 17 is set to be different for each game effect mode, and the player can recognize the current game effect mode from the type of the background image. It is like that. Further, in each game effect mode, part or all of the effect contents of the symbol variation effect performed on the symbol display device 17 is different, and it is set so that a specific effect can be executed for each game effect mode.

(Control configuration 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 that controls the pachinko machine 10 as a whole and each control object based on a control signal from the main control board 60 And sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 for controlling the control. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. It is output to the sub-control boards 65 and 70.

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

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing and reading are provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b, the special winning detection sensor 44, and the passing ball detection sensor 48 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a includes first and second special figure displays 50 and 51, first and second special figure hold display parts 52 and 53, a general figure display 55, a general figure hold display part 56, and the like. The display is connected, and the display control of each display 50, 51 is executed based on the control process executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each detection sensor 34a, 34b, 44, 48. It has become. The main control CPU (open control means) 60a is connected with solenoids 32 and 42 provided in the start winning device 30 and the special winning device 40, and based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. Drive control of each solenoid 32, 42 is performed. Then, the main control CPU 60a controls the special winning solenoid 42 according to the type of the winning game, and controls the opening / closing door 43 to open for a long time and opens the opening / closing door 43 for a short time. Configured to perform control.

(About random numbers for judgment)
The main control CPU 60a uses a jackpot determination random number as a determination random number, a special figure determination random number, an effect execution determination random number, a primary distribution random number, a secondary distribution random number, and various random numbers such as a universal determination random number. Is updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c to rewrite the value before the update. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The jackpot determination random number is a random number used in the jackpot determination (hit lottery) as to whether or not a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as the jackpot determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the special figure determination random number determines the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display 50 for fixed stop or the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display 51 depending on the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values from “0” to “100” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display showing the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 kinds of special figure display showing the big hit. The special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50 or the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 51 is specified by the value of the figure determining random number. . As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified for each type of jackpot game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so The kind of jackpot given after the end can be specified. In addition, as described above, whether or not the probability change state and the variable state are given after the big hit game is uniquely determined for each type of the big hit, and the special figure determining random number indicates the probability change state and the variable state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not to assign.

  Here, the number of special figures 1 assigned to symbols A to F as jackpot symbols and the number of special figures 2 assigned to symbols a to d are determined in advance as described above. That is, when a big hit game is generated by winning the first start winning opening 31a (when the big hit determination is affirmative), the probability that the symbol A is determined as the special figure 1 is 26/100. The probability that the symbol B is determined is 1/100, the probability that the symbol C is determined as the special symbol 1 is 1/100, the probability that the symbol D is determined as the special symbol 1 is 26/100, and the special symbol E The probability that the symbol E is determined is 18/100, and the probability that the symbol F is determined as the special symbol 1 is 28/100. Further, when a big hit game is generated by winning the second start winning opening 31b (when the big hit determination is affirmative), the probability that the symbol a is determined as the special figure 2 is 42/100, The probability that the symbol b is determined is 28/100, the probability that the symbol c is determined as the special symbol 2 is 2/100, and the probability that the symbol d is determined as the special symbol 2 is 28/100. That is, when the symbol variation effect (second special diagram variation display) is performed in response to the winning at the second start winning port 31b, the symbol variation effect (first) is triggered by the winning in the first starting prize port 31a. When the special figure variation display) is performed, it is more likely that any one of jump-up probability variation big hit game, 16R sudden probability variation big hit game, and 5R sudden probability variation big hit game will occur. In the embodiment, when a symbol variation effect (second special diagram variation display) is performed in response to a winning at the second start winning opening 31b, a jump up probability variation big hit game, a 16R sudden probability variation big hit game, and a 5R sudden probability variation big hit game. There is no game. In the following description, hit games (in the embodiment, jump-up probability variable big hit game, 16R sudden probability variable big hit game, and 5R sudden probability variable big hit game) that cause the opening / closing door 43 to open for a short time at the start of the hit game are collectively referred to. , It may be referred to as a specific hit game.

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

  The primary distribution random number is a random number used for determining the effect group from the effect content determination tables TA1, TA2, TB1, TB2 (described later) grouped for each effect content of the symbol variation in the symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, 241 integer values from “0” to “240” are set as the primary distribution random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). In the embodiment, the effect execution determination random number and the primary distribution random number are reach determination random numbers for determining whether or not the reach effect is performed. The secondary distribution random number is a random number used for determining a variation pattern of symbol variation in a symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, 251 integer values from “0” to “250” are set as secondary distribution random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). The random number for determining the normal map is a random number used in the determination for the normal map (lottery for the normal map) as to whether or not the normal map is generated as a result of the fluctuation of the normal map. In the embodiment, 65536 integer values of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms).

  In the pachinko machine according to the embodiment, the big hit determination random number, the special figure determination random number, the production execution determination random number, the primary distribution random number, and the secondary distribution random number are the first start winning opening 31a or the second start winning opening. This is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c when a pachinko ball is won at 31b (more specifically, when the first start winning detection sensor 34a or the second start winning detection sensor 34b detects a pachinko ball). The main control CPU 60a obtains each random number at the same timing. Each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b. Are used in common, and the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers corresponding to the winning timings to the start winning ports 31a and 31b. It should be noted that the random number for determining the hit per map is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c when the pachinko ball passes through the ball passage gate 47 (more specifically, when the passing ball detection sensor 48 detects the pachinko ball). The main control CPU 60a obtains random numbers stored in the memory.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not the jackpot is determined by using the jackpot determination random number (a jackpot determination). A predetermined number of determination values are determined from integers. Here, the number of determination values set for the jackpot determination value differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state described above is given at the time of determining the jackpot. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state (1518 in the embodiment) is larger than the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability variation state (164 in the embodiment). Many are set. That is, the big hit is likely to occur by increasing the set number of big hit judgment values in the probability variation state.

  The main control ROM 60b stores an effect execution determination value. The effect execution determination value is used in an effect execution determination as to whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect that suggests that the jackpot display result may be displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the result of the jackpot determination is negative. This is a determination value, and is determined from a total of 239 kinds of integers from “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random number for effect execution determination. Here, the performance execution determination value is the performance execution performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a (more specifically, when the first start winning detection sensor 34a detects the pachinko ball). In the case of determination, and in the case of performance execution determination that is triggered by the fact that the pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 31b (more specifically, that the second start winning detection sensor 34b has detected the pachinko ball) Therefore, the number of judgment value settings is different. Further, the production execution determination value differs in the number of determination values set depending on whether or not the above-described certainty change state is given at the time of performing the production execution decision and whether or not the shortage state is given.

  That is, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 31a, it is set when the non-probability change state is set rather than the number of effect execution determination values set in the probability change state. The number of production execution determination values to be performed is set to be larger. Moreover, in the case of the production execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 31a, the number of production execution determination values is less than the number of production execution determination values set when there is a variable state. It is set so that the number of effect execution determination values set sometimes increases. In the embodiment, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a, 35 performance execution determination values are obtained in the case of the non-probable change state and the variable state. When the non-probability change state and the variable state are set, six effect execution determination values are set, and when the probability change state and the variable state are set, four effect execution determination values are set. In the case of the production execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 31a, the production is performed according to the storage number of the first special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The set number of execution determination values may be changed. Specifically, the set number can be set so that the set number of effect execution determination values decreases as the number of stored first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. That is, when the stored number of first special figure start hold information is “4”, the set number of production execution determination values is minimized.

  Then, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 31b, the number of the performance execution determination values is less than the number of performance execution determination values set when there is the speed change state. It is set so that the number of effect execution determination values set sometimes is smaller. In the embodiment, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b, six performance execution determination values are obtained when there is an uncertain change state and a variable state. The four performance execution determination values are set when the probability variation state and the variation state are present. In addition, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b, the performance execution determination value is set to 0 in the case of the uncertain change state and the absence of the variable state. In the case of the production execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 31b, the production is performed according to the storage number of the second special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The set number of execution determination values may be changed. Specifically, the set number can be set such that the set number of effect execution determination values decreases as the number of second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. That is, when the stored number of first special figure start hold information is “4”, the set number of production execution determination values is minimized.

(About primary distribution judgment value)
The main control ROM 60b stores a primary distribution determination value for determining an effect group classified for each effect content of the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17. That is, the final variation pattern is specified from the range of the effect group by determining the effect group using the primary distribution determination value. Here, the production group refers to a group of production contents that are roughly divided into a plurality of types of rough changes in production contents over time. Then, in the main control ROM 60b, variation patterns that specify basic production contents of the design variation production are grouped for each production content, and production content determination tables TA1 and TA2 in which primary distribution determination values are assigned to each group. , TB1 and TB2 are set (see FIGS. 9 to 12), and one effect group is selected from the effect groups set in the effect content determination tables TA1, TA2, TB1, and TB2 based on the primary distribution random numbers. It has come to be decided. As the primary distribution determination value, there are 241 integers from “0” to “240” that can be taken by the random numbers for primary distribution.

(About production content determination tables TA1, TA2, TB1, TB2)
Here, in the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the big hit variation production content determination tables TA1 and TA2 used for determining the production group and the determination result of the big hit determination are negative (ie, missed). ), The deviation variation effect content determination tables TB1 and TB2 used for determining the effect group are set. Each of the jackpot variation effect content determination tables TA1 and TA2 and the loss variation effect content determination tables TB1 and TB2 is a game state (probability change state or variable state) at the time of determining the effect group using the primary distribution random numbers. A plurality of types of tables corresponding to the presence or absence of a short state are provided. Specifically, in the jackpot change effect content determination table, the first jackpot change effect content determination table TA1 and the first outlier change, which are used when the variable state is not given at the time of determining the effect group, are used. An effect content determination table TB1, a second jackpot variation effect content determination table TA2 and a first off-set variation effect content determination table TB2 that are used when a variable state is given are set. The production groups included in the determination tables TA1, TA2, TB1, and TB2 are different.

(About the first jackpot variation effect content determination table TA1)
Here, as shown in FIG. 9, in the first jackpot variation effect content determination table TA1, the first jackpot variation effect group to which values of “0” to “22” are assigned as primary distribution determination values. GA1, the second jackpot variation effect group GA2 to which values of “23” to “150” are assigned as primary distribution determination values, and the values of “151” to “240” are allocated as primary distribution determination values. A third big hit variation effect group GA3 is set. That is, in the first jackpot variation effect content determination table TA1, the primary distribution determination value does not overlap the effect groups GA1 to GA3. Further, in the first jackpot variation effect content determination table TA1, the primary distribution determination value assigned to each effect group is determined according to the number of special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when the effect group is determined. The production execution fixed value does not fluctuate.

  The first big hit variation effect group GA1 in the embodiment is a change that specifies the content of the effect to confirm and stop the specific hit display result that causes the specific hit game to cause the opening / closing door 43 to open for a short time at the start of the big hit game. It is composed of patterns. Specifically, the variation pattern that specifies the contents of the effect that confirms and displays the specific hit display result for notifying that any one of the jump-up probability change big hit game, the 16R sudden probability change big hit game, and the 5R sudden probability change big hit game occurs. The first jackpot variation effect group GA1 is configured only from the above. In the following description, the variation pattern constituting the first big hit variation effect group GA1 is referred to as a first specific hit variation pattern PA11. Here, the first big hit variation effect group GA1 (first specific hit variation pattern PA11) is set so that it can be selected when a specific hit game is generated. Further, in the first specific hit variation pattern PA11, the contents of the effect for confirming stop display of the specific hit display result causing the specific hit game are specified as the effect content for confirming stop display without displaying the reach display. .

  The second jackpot variation effect group GA2 is configured by a variation pattern that specifies the contents of the effect of confirming and displaying the jackpot display result that causes the jackpot game after the reach display is displayed. Specifically, in the second jackpot variation effect group GA2, after the reach display is displayed, the jackpot display result that causes the specific hit game to cause the opening / closing door 43 to perform a short opening operation at the start of the jackpot game is confirmed. A variation pattern specifying the contents of the effect to be stopped and displayed is included. Specifically, the specific hit display result for notifying that any one of the jump-up probability change big hit game, the 16R sudden probability change big hit game, and the 5R sudden probability change big hit game is generated is confirmed and stopped after the reach display is displayed. The variation pattern specifying the content of the effect to be displayed is included in the second jackpot variation effect group GA2. In the following description, the variation pattern that specifies the content of the effect to confirm and stop the specific hit display result after the reach display is displayed is referred to as a second specific hit variation pattern PA21.

  The second jackpot variation effect group GA2 includes the contents of the effect that the jackpot display result is confirmed and stopped after the reach effect that the background image displayed on the back of the decorative drawing does not change in the process of the symbol variation effect (normal reach). The jackpot display result after performing a reach effect in which the background image displayed on the back of the decorative drawing changes in the process of the design variation variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a normal reach jackpot variation pattern PA22) and the design variation variation Includes a plurality of types of variation patterns (hereinafter referred to as a super reach jackpot variation pattern PA23) that specify the content of the effect to be confirmed and stopped (super reach jackpot effect). In other words, when the second jackpot fluctuation effect group GA2 is selected, any one of the second specific hit fluctuation pattern PA21, the normal reach big hit fluctuation pattern PA22, or the super reach big hit fluctuation pattern PA23 is selected. Here, the second specific hit variation pattern PA21 is set so that it can be selected when a specific hit game is generated, while the normal reach big hit variation pattern PA22 and the super reach big hit variation pattern PA23 are specific hit games. It is set so that it can be selected when a big hit game other than is generated.

  Here, the third jackpot fluctuation effect group GA3 performs the continuous notice effect that allows the fluctuation cycle, which is one time from the start of change of the decoration drawing to the stop of the change, to be executed multiple times, and confirms the jackpot display result. A plurality of types of variation patterns (hereinafter referred to as “continuous notice effect big hit variation pattern PA31”) that specify the contents of the effect to be stopped are included. In addition, as the continuous notice effect, the fixed fluctuation cycle in which the period from the start of change to the fixed stop of the symbol change effect (special figure change display) based on one special figure start hold information is set as one change cycle. It may be a continuous notice effect straddling a symbol variation effect (determined variation cycle) executed based on the first or second special figure start hold information stored in the control RAM 60c, and one special figure start hold information Design variation effect (decorative variation) performed based on one special diagram start hold information, with one variation cycle consisting of a single variation cycle from the start to the temporary stop of the design variation effect (decorative drawing) based on Cycle) may be a continuous notice effect (a so-called pseudo-continuous notice effect) including a plurality of pseudo fluctuation cycles. Here, the continuous notice effect big hit variation pattern PA31 is set so that it can be selected when a big hit game other than the specific hit game is generated.

(About the second jackpot variation effect content determination table TA2)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, the second jackpot fluctuation effect group GA2 is set in the second jackpot fluctuation effect content determination table TA2, and the second jackpot fluctuation effect group GA2 is assigned to the primary hit fluctuation effect group GA2. Values of “0” to “240” are assigned as minute determination values. That is, in the second jackpot variation effect content determination table TA2, the second jackpot variation effect group GA2 is always determined regardless of the value of the random number for primary distribution. In the second jackpot variation effect content determination table TA2, the primary distribution determination value does not overlap in the effect group. Further, in the second jackpot variation effect content determination table TA2, the primary distribution determination value assigned to the effect group is determined according to the number of special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when the effect group is determined. The production execution fixed value does not change.

(Regarding the first outlier variation effect content determination table TB1)
Next, the first deviation variation effect content determination table TB1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, the first deviation variation effect content determination table TB1 includes each effect group according to the stored number of special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when the effect group is determined. The primary distribution determination value assigned to is set to vary. Specifically, when determining an effect group based on the first special figure start hold information, it is assigned to each effect group according to the number of first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The primary distribution judgment value to be changed fluctuates.

  First, the first deviation variation effect content determination table TB1 of the embodiment includes a first deviation variation effect group GB1, a second deviation variation effect group GB2, a third deviation variation effect group GB3, and a fourth. A deviation variation production group GB4 is set. Here, the first offshoot variation production group GB1 suggests the possibility that the specific hit display result that causes the specific hit game to cause the open / close door 43 to perform the opening operation for a short time at the start of the big hit game may be stopped and displayed. The variation pattern which specified the content of the production performed after the reach display is displayed is included. Specifically, an effect suggesting that the specific hit display result for notifying that any one of the jump-up probability change big hit game, the 16R sudden probability change big hit game, and the 5R sudden probability change big hit game is generated may be stopped and displayed. Is performed after the reach display is displayed, and the variation pattern that specifies the content of the effect of finalizing and displaying the final display result is included in the first deviation variation effect group GB1. In the following explanation, an effect that suggests the possibility that the display result per specific stoppage is displayed is performed after the reach display is displayed, and finally, the content of the effect for confirming and stopping the display result is specified The variation pattern is referred to as a non-specific variation pattern PB11.

  In addition, in the first offshoot variation effect group GB1, the content of the effect in which the jackpot display result is confirmed and displayed after performing the reach effect in which the background image displayed on the back of the decorative drawing does not change in the process of the symbol variation effect (normal reach) A plurality of types of variation patterns (hereinafter referred to as normal reach deviation variation patterns PB12) specifying the outliers are included. In other words, when the first deviation variation effect group GB1 is selected, either the specific deviation variation pattern PB11 or the normal reach deviation variation pattern PB12 is selected.

  In addition, the second deviation variation effect group GB2 performs the reach effect in which the background image displayed on the back of the decorative drawing changes in the process of the symbol variation effect, and the effect content (super reach The pattern is composed of a plurality of types of variation patterns (hereinafter referred to as super-reach variation variation patterns PB21) that specify a loss effect. Note that the timing at which the background image displayed on the back of the decorative drawing changes may be from the start of the decorative drawing change in the symbol change effect to the display of the reach display, or after the reach display is displayed. May be. Note that the super-reaching deviation variation pattern PB21 included in the second deviation variation effect group GB2 is not an effect that suggests that the specific hit game may occur, like the specific deviation variation pattern PB11 described above. An effect suggesting the possibility of a big hit game other than the specific hit game being generated is specified. In other words, the super reach loss variation pattern PB21 is an effect content common to the effect content specified in the above-described super reach jackpot variation pattern PA23, and finally specifies the effect content in which the display result of the discontinuity is confirmed and stopped. doing.

  Then, the third deviation variation effect group GB3 performs the continuous notice effect that allows the variation cycle, which is once from the variation start to the variation stop of the decoration drawing, to be continuously executed a plurality of times, and confirms and stops the display result of the deviation. A plurality of types of variation patterns (hereinafter referred to as “continuous notice effect deviating variation pattern PB31”) specifying the contents of the effect to be displayed are included. Note that, in the third outlier variation effect group GB3 of the embodiment, similar to the third jackpot variation effect group GA3 described above, the variation start of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) based on one special symbol start pending information is started. The symbol variation effect (determined variation) that is executed based on the first or second special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c is defined as a single variation cycle, from the first to the final stop. The content of the effect for performing the final notice effect across the (cycle) and displaying the final display result as a fixed stop is specified. In other words, the continuous notice effect deviation variation pattern PB31 is the effect content common to the effect content specified by the above-described continuous notice effect big hit variation pattern PA30, and the effect content in which the display result of the deviation is finally stopped and displayed. Has been identified.

  The fourth deviation variation effect group GB4 is composed of a plurality of types of variation patterns that specify the contents of the effect in which the display result is confirmed and stopped without displaying the reach display. Here, in the fourth deviation variation effect group GB4, there are a plurality of types for specifying the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) from the start of the variation of the decoration diagram until the decoration drawing resulting from the deviation display result is confirmed and stopped. Fluctuation patterns (four types in the embodiment) are included. Specifically, a first normal deviation fluctuation pattern PB41, a second normal deviation fluctuation pattern PB42, a third normal deviation fluctuation pattern PB43, and a fourth normal deviation fluctuation pattern PB44 are set. In the first normal deviation variation pattern PB41, the variation time of the symbol variation effect is set to 12 seconds, and in the second normal deviation variation pattern PB42, the variation time of the symbol variation effect is set to 9 seconds. In the normal deviation fluctuation pattern PB43, the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation effect is set to 6 seconds, and in the fourth normal deviation fluctuation pattern PB44, the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation effect is set to 3 seconds. In other words, when the fourth deviation variation effect group GB4 is selected, one of the first to fourth normal deviation variation patterns PB41 to 44 is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the primary distribution determination value set in the first deviation variation effect content determination table TB1 corresponds regardless of the number of special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. There are provided a predetermined number of performance execution fixed values in which the performance groups are fixed, and a performance execution variation value in which the corresponding performance group varies regardless of the stored number of special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. Yes. Specifically, when the production group is determined based on the first special figure start hold information, the first deviation variation production group GB1 includes primary values “0” to “7” as production execution fixed values. A distribution judgment value is assigned. Further, primary distribution determination values “205” to “208”, “218”, and “223” to “224” are assigned to the second outlier variation effect group GB2 as effect execution fixed values. Then, primary distribution determination values “235” to “240” are assigned to the third outlier variation production group GB3 as production execution fixed values. Furthermore, primary distribution determination values “227” to “234” are assigned as the effect execution fixed values to the fourth deviation variation effect group GB4. That is, the primary distribution determination values “8” to “204”, “209” to “217”, “219” to “222”, “225”, and “226” excluding these effect execution fixed values are the effect execution fluctuations. Assigned as a value. In the following description, in the first deviation variation effect content determination table TB1, a group to which the effect execution variation value is assigned may be referred to as an effect content variation group GB5.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the production execution variation value is assigned to the fourth off-change production group GB4 as the number of first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. As the number of first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is set to decrease, the allocation to the first deviation variation effect group GB1 or the second deviation variation effect group GB2 increases. Is set. In this way, the frequency at which the reach divergence occurs can be increased or decreased according to the number of stored first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. Reach reliability adjustment can be easily adjusted. In addition, when the number of stored first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases, the player is wasted because a big hit game such as a normal reach off effect or a super reach off effect does not occur frequently. Production that can be felt can be reduced, and the progress of the game is prevented from becoming redundant. In addition, when the number of stored first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c decreases, the player gets bored by appropriately generating big hit games such as a normal reach off effect and a super reach off effect. Is preventing.

(About the second deviation variation effect content determination table TB2)
Next, the second outlier variation effect content determination table TB2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, the second deviation variation effect content determination table TB2 includes each effect group according to the number of special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when the effect group is determined. It is set so that the primary distribution determination value assigned to is not fluctuated. Specifically, when determining an effect group based on the first special figure start hold information, the main control RAM 60c stores the primary distribution determination value set in the second deviation variation effect content determination table TB2. Regardless of the number of stored first special figure start hold information, the corresponding effect group is set as a fixed effect execution fixed value. Similarly, when determining an effect group based on the second special figure start hold information, the main control RAM 60c stores the primary distribution determination value set in the second deviation variation effect content determination table TB2. Regardless of the number of stored second special figure start hold information, the corresponding effect group is set as a fixed effect execution fixed value. Specifically, when determining the production group based on the first special figure start hold information, the first distribution variation production group with the primary distribution determination values “0” to “240” as production execution fixed values. Assigned to GB1. Similarly, when determining the production group based on the second special figure start hold information, the primary distribution determination value of “0” to “240” is assigned to the first deviation variation production group GB1 as the production execution fixed value. Assigned.

(About the judgment value per ordinary figure)
In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure change effect. The determination value per universal figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not it is per universal figure (determination per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure, and “0” that can be taken as a random number for determination per universal figure. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described variable state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of standard values per map (65535 in the embodiment) set when there is a variable state is the number of standard values per map (65535 in the example) that is set when there is no variable state. More than 1125). In other words, by increasing the number of determination values for the normal map when there is a variable state, the normal map is likely to occur.

(About variation pattern)
Furthermore, the main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns as variation contents. The variation pattern is an effect content that is executed after the first special symbol variation display or the second special diagram variation display is started until the fixed stop display is performed (the display content of the symbol variation effect, the light emission effect mode, the sound) The pattern that is the basic base of the production mode) is specified. Further, the fluctuation pattern specifies the fluctuation time from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display until the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is displayed in a fixed stop according to the contents of the effect. ing.

  The variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b are classified into variation patterns PA11 to PA31 for jackpot effects and variation patterns PB11 to PB44 for outlier effects, and specific variation pattern determination is performed for each variation pattern. A value is defined. Note that the variation patterns PA11 to PA31 for the jackpot effect are selectable variation patterns when the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative. Further, the variation patterns PB11 to PB44 for the offending effect are variation patterns that are selected when the result of the big hit determination is negative.

  The outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the reach effect is executed in the middle of the symbol variation effect, and the symbol combination of the decorative drawing that will eventually become a deviation is confirmed and stopped. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the decorative figure that will eventually be out of place without performing the reach effect in the middle of the symbol variation effect is displayed in a fixed stop manner. The reach effect is performed in the symbol variation effect by the symbol display on the symbol display device 17 after the reach symbol combination is formed, until the symbol combination of the ornamental symbol that is a big hit or missed is stopped and displayed. Production. These variation patterns PA11 to PA31, PB11 to PB44 are represented by the first jackpot variation presentation group GA1, the second jackpot variation presentation group GA2, the third jackpot variation presentation group GA3, and the first loss variation presentation group GB1. The second deviation variation production group GB2, the third deviation variation production group GB3, and the fourth deviation variation production group GB4 are divided into groups according to the production contents.

(Secondary sorting judgment value)
The main control ROM 60b stores secondary distribution determination values. The secondary distribution determination value determines one variation pattern from among the variation patterns PA11 to PA31, PB11 to PB44 included in the production groups GA1 to GA3 and GB1 to GB4 determined based on the primary distribution random numbers. 251 integers from “0” to “250” that can be taken by the random numbers for secondary distribution are assigned to the production groups GA1 to GA3 and GB1 to GB4. A predetermined number of secondary distribution determination values are assigned to each variation pattern included in each effect group. That is, in the production groups GA1 to GA3 and GB1 to GB4 determined based on the primary distribution random numbers, the variation patterns PA11 to PA31 and PB11 to PB44 to which the determination values corresponding to the secondary distribution random numbers are assigned are specified. By doing so, the variation pattern (effect content and effect time) executed in the symbol variation effect is determined. That is, in the embodiment, by determining the production groups GA1 to GA3 and GB1 to GB4 based on the primary distribution random numbers, the ease of selecting the production contents for each system (ease of being performed) is adjusted. By determining the variation patterns PA11 to PA31 and PB11 to PB44 from the production groups GA1 to GA3 and GB1 to GB4 based on the random numbers for secondary distribution, the ease of selecting each variation pattern is adjusted. Thereby, the big hit expectation degree when the production is performed for each variation pattern is adjusted.

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

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

(Display control board)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. In addition, the symbol display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). The display control ROM 70b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the symbol display device 17. The display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

(About the production pattern)
Here, the overall control ROM 65b includes a plurality of types of effect patterns EA11a to EA11e, EA21a to EA21b, EA22, EA23, EB11, EB12, and EB21 that specify specific effect contents of the symbol change effect to be executed in the symbol change effect. , EB31, EB41a to EB41e, and EB42 to EB44 are stored. Each production pattern is associated with the variation patterns PA11 to PA31, PB11 to PB44, and the overall control CPU 65a selects the corresponding production pattern based on the variation patterns PA11 to PA31, PB11 to PB44 determined by the main control CPU 60a. It is determined (see FIG. 13 or FIG. 14). The effect pattern is not associated with the variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, and a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one variation pattern PA11 to PA31, PB11 to PB44. One effect pattern is selected from the effect patterns corresponding to the variation patterns PA11 to PA31 and PB11 to PB44. That is, the effect time of the symbol variation effect based on each effect pattern is determined by the variation time of the corresponding variation patterns PA11 to PA31, PB11 to PB44, and different effects can be executed with the same effect time. Specifically, for example, when the first normal deviation variation pattern PB41 is selected, a plurality (four types) of rendering times (12 seconds in the embodiment) corresponding to the variation time set in the variation pattern PB41 are selected. ) Effect patterns EB41a to EB41e are selected. Further, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c is determined in the symbol variation effect, and the decorative drawing is stopped in each column according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. At the same time, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stoppage of the decoration drawing, or the lamp device 18 emits light appropriately. Hereinafter, an example of a specific effect pattern stored in the overall control ROM 65b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the overall control ROM 65b, a plurality of types for displaying the specific hit display result as a result of performing an effect suggesting the possibility of causing the specific hit game to cause the opening / closing door 43 to open for a short time at the start of the big hit game. (6 types in the embodiment) specific per capita variation effect patterns EA11a to EA11e, EA21a to EA21b, and an effect suggesting the possibility of causing a specific per game that causes the door 43 to open for a short time at the start of the big hit game As a result of performing the above, a specific deviation variation effect pattern EB11, EB41a to EB41d for setting the stop display result to be confirmed and stopped (four types in the embodiment) is set. The overall control ROM 65b also includes a production pattern EA22 that specifies a normal reach jackpot production in which the jackpot display result is confirmed and stopped after a reach production in which the background image displayed on the back of the decorative drawing does not change during the design variation production process. And a normal reach deviating variation effect pattern EB12 specifying the normal reach deviating effect in which the display result of the deviating display is confirmed and stopped after performing the reach effect in which the background image displayed on the back of the decorative drawing does not change in the process of the design varying effect is set. Has been.

  Furthermore, in the overall control ROM 65b, the super reach that specifies the super reach jackpot effect in which the jackpot display result is confirmed and stopped after performing the reach effect in which the background image displayed on the back of the decorative drawing changes in the process of the symbol variation effect is specified. After reaching the big hit variation effect pattern EA23 and the reach effect in which the background image projected on the back of the decorative drawing changes in the process of the symbol variation effect, the super-reach off-the-run effect is specified. A variation effect pattern EB21 is set. Furthermore, in the overall control ROM 65b, an effect of performing a continuous notice effect that allows a change cycle, which is one time from the start of change to the stop of the decoration drawing, to be executed multiple times in succession, and to confirm and display the jackpot display result. The continuation notice effect that makes it possible to execute the change cycle with a single hit from the start of change to the stop of the change of the decoration diagram once is confirmed and the display result is confirmed. A continuous notice effect that specifies the effect to be stopped and displayed is set as a deviation variation effect pattern EB31. Further, the general control ROM 65b is set with normal deviation variation effect patterns EB41e and EB42 to EB44 that specify the effects in which the display result is confirmed and stopped without displaying the reach display.

  Here, the specific per-fluctuation effect patterns EA11a to EA11e, EA21a to EA21b are effect patterns EA11a to EA11e corresponding to the first specific per-fluctuation pattern PA11 and effects corresponding to the second specific per-fluctuation variation pattern PA21. Patterns EA21a to EA21b are set. In the embodiment, a plurality of types (five types in the embodiment) are set as the production patterns EA11a to EA11e corresponding to the first specific hit variation pattern PA11, and also correspond to the second specific hit variation pattern PA21. A plurality of types (two types in the embodiment) are set as the production patterns EA21a to EA21b to be performed. When the main control CPU 60a determines the first specific hit fluctuation pattern PA11, the overall control CPU 65a selects one of the corresponding specific hit fluctuation effect patterns EA11a to EA11e. Similarly, when the main control CPU 60a determines the second specific hit fluctuation pattern PA21, the overall control CPU 65a selects one of the corresponding specific hit fluctuation effect patterns EA21a to EA21b.

  In addition, in the specific deviation variation effect patterns EB11, EB41a to EB41d, an effect pattern EB11 corresponding to the specific deviation variation pattern PB11 and effect patterns EB41a to EB41d corresponding to the first normal deviation variation pattern PB41 are set. ing. In the embodiment, one specific deviation fluctuation effect pattern EB11 corresponding to the specific deviation fluctuation pattern PB11 is set, and specific deviation fluctuation effect patterns EB41a to EB41d corresponding to the first normal deviation fluctuation pattern PB41 are set. A plurality of types (four types in the embodiment) are set. When the main control CPU 60a determines the specific deviation variation pattern PB11, the overall control CPU 65a selects the corresponding specific deviation variation effect pattern EB11. When the main control CPU 60a determines the first normal deviation variation pattern PB41, the overall control CPU 65a can select one of the corresponding specific deviation variation production patterns EB41a to EB41d. As will be described later, the first normal deviation fluctuation pattern PB41 is also set so as to correspond to the first normal deviation fluctuation effect pattern EB41d, and when the first normal deviation fluctuation pattern PB41 is determined. Are selected from the corresponding specific deviation variation effect patterns EB41a to EB41d or the first normal deviation variation effect pattern EB41d.

  The normal reach big hit variation effect pattern EA22 corresponds to the normal reach big hit variation pattern PA22, and the normal reach deviation variation effect pattern EB12 is set to correspond to the normal reach deviation variation pattern PB12. The super reach big hit variation effect pattern EA23 corresponds to the super reach big hit variation pattern PA23, and the super reach deviation variation effect pattern EB21 corresponds to the super reach deviation variation effect pattern PB21. Further, the continuous notice effect big hit variation effect pattern EA31 corresponds to the continuous notice effect big hit variation pattern PA31, and the continuous notice effect shift variation effect pattern EB31 is set so that the continuous notice effect corresponds to the shift variation pattern PB31. ing. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines the variation patterns PA22 and PB12 for performing the normal reach effect, the variation patterns PA23 and PB21 for performing the super reach effect, or the variation patterns PA31 and PB31 for performing the continuous notice effect, the corresponding effect patterns EA22 to EA31, EB12 to EB31 are selected by the overall control CPU 65a.

  Here, in the effect patterns EA22 and EB12 for performing the normal reach effect, the reach display is displayed on the symbol display device 17 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the symbol change effect, and then the background display of the symbol change effect is changed. Instead, the big hit display result or the off-line display result is set to be displayed in a fixed stop state. That is, the reach display time T1 from the start of the symbol variation effect to the display of the reach display is set in the normal reach big hit variation effect pattern EA22 and the normal reach deviation variation effect pattern EB12 (see FIG. 15 or FIG. 16). In the production patterns EA22 and EB12 for performing the normal reach production of the embodiment, the reach display time T1 is set to 10 seconds. Further, in the effect patterns EA23 and EB21 for performing the super reach effect, the reach display is displayed on the symbol display device 17 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the symbol variation effect, and the predetermined time has elapsed since the reach display was displayed. It is set so that the background image is changed at the time point to execute the development effect that suggests the possibility of the jackpot game occurring, and then the jackpot display result or the off-line display result is confirmed and stopped. That is, in the effect patterns EA23 and EB21 for performing the super reach effect, the reach display time T1 from the start of the symbol change effect to the display of the reach display and the transition time T2 from the start of the symbol change effect to the execution of the development effect are respectively shown. It is set (see FIG. 15 or FIG. 16). In the production patterns EA23 and EB21 for performing the super reach production of the embodiment, the reach display time T1 is set to 10 seconds and the transition time T2 is set to 19 seconds. In the embodiment, the reach display is displayed at the same timing from the start of the symbol variation effect in the normal reach effect and the super reach effect.

  In addition, the normal deviation variation effect patterns EB41e, EB42 to EB44 have an effective stop position 27 in each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c without a reach display being displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation effect. Is set to stop the combination of decorative drawings that will be the display result. In the normal deviation variation effect patterns EB41e, EB42 to EB44, a plurality of types (four types in the embodiment) having different presentation times (that is, variation times) from the start of the symbol variation effect to the display of the deviation display result are set. ing. Specifically, a first normal deviation variation effect pattern EB41e corresponding to the first normal deviation variation pattern PB41 is set, and a second normal deviation variation effect pattern corresponding to the second normal deviation variation pattern PB42 is set. EB42 is set, a third normal deviation fluctuation effect pattern EB43 corresponding to the third normal deviation fluctuation pattern PB43 is set, and a fourth normal deviation fluctuation effect pattern corresponding to the fourth normal deviation fluctuation pattern PB44. EB44 is set. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines the first normal deviation fluctuation pattern PB41, the specific deviation fluctuation effect patterns EB41a to EB41d and the first normal deviation fluctuation effect corresponding to the first normal deviation fluctuation pattern PB41. One production pattern is selected from the pattern EB41e by the overall control CPU 65a. When the main control CPU 60a determines the second to fourth normal deviation fluctuation patterns PB42 to PB44, the corresponding normal deviation fluctuation effect patterns EB42 to EB44 are selected by the overall control CPU 65a.

  Next, the specific hit fluctuation effect patterns EA11a to EA11e, EA21a to EA21b and the specific deviation fluctuation effect patterns EB11, EB41a to EB41d will be described with reference to FIGS. In the overall control ROM 65b, a plurality of sets (five sets in the embodiment) of specific production variations EA11a to EA11d, EA21a and specific deviation variation production patterns EB11, EB41a to EB41d are set. . Therefore, the production contents of the production patterns of each group having common production contents will be described.

(Regarding the first specific variation variation effect pattern and the first specific deviation variation variation pattern)
The first specific variation variation pattern EA11a and the first specific deviation variation production pattern EB41a are performed when the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning opening 31a, 31b (when the pachinko ball is won). When it is decided to perform a pre-reading effect, an effect pattern that specifies the effect content of the symbol variation effect (hereinafter referred to as the main variation) that is performed based on the special figure start hold information that is determined to perform the pre-reading effect. It is. Here, whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect depends on the result of a pre-reading notice process described later performed when the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning opening 31a, 31b (when the pachinko ball wins). It is determined by the pre-reading effect determination process performed based on the above.

  The first specific hit variation effect pattern EA11a has a first common effect (specific effect) that suggests the possibility of a specific hit game that causes the door 43 to be opened for a short time at the start of the big hit game. 1st common production | presentation information to perform, and 1st specific per alert | report information production | generation information which performs the 1st specific per alert | report notification effect which alert | reports decisively producing a specific per hit game are included, As a result of the common effect being performed, the first specific hit notification effect is set to be performed. Further, in the first specific hit variation effect pattern EA11a, the specific hit notification decoration diagram is set to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the first specific hit notification effect, and the effect time (fluctuation time) elapses. Accordingly, the specific hit notification decorative drawing is displayed as a fixed stop display result as a specific hit display result. Similarly, the first specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41a is a first common effect (specific effect) that suggests the possibility of causing a specific hit game that causes the door 43 to open for a short time at the start of the big hit game. ) Is executed, and the outbreak notification effect information for executing the outage notification effect for definite notification that the specific hit game is not generated is included, and the first common effect is performed. As a result, it is set so that a slip-off notification effect is performed. Further, in the first specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41a, the decorative symbol combination resulting in a deviation display result in the deviation notification effect is set to be displayed on the symbol display device 17, and with the passage of the production time (fluctuation time). The symbol combination of the decorative drawing is displayed in a fixed stop state. That is, when the symbol variation effect is performed based on the first specific variation variation effect pattern EA11a and the first specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41a, the player is identified while the first common effect is being performed. It becomes difficult to determine whether or not a winning game is generated, and the interest of the game can be sustained until the end. The first common effect information includes effect time information for specifying the maximum effect time during which the first common effect can be executed.

  Here, the first specific hit fluctuation effect pattern EA11a corresponds to the first specific hit fluctuation pattern PA11, and the first specific error fluctuation effect pattern EB41a is the first normal deviation fluctuation pattern PB41. It is set to correspond to. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines the first specific hit fluctuation pattern PA11, the overall control CPU 65a can select the first specific hit fluctuation effect pattern EA11a. Similarly, when the main control CPU 60a determines the first normal deviation variation pattern PB41, the overall control CPU 65a can select the first specific deviation variation production pattern EB41a. More specifically, in this variation performed based on the special drawing start suspension information determined to perform the pre-reading effect triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first or second start winning opening 31a, 31b, When a specific hit game is generated in the main change (when the big hit determination is affirmative), the overall control CPU 65a selects the first specific hit change effect pattern EA11a. In addition, when a specific hit game is not generated in the main fluctuation performed based on the special figure start hold information determined to perform the pre-reading effect (when the big hit determination is negative), the fluctuation pattern of the main fluctuation is When the first normal deviation variation pattern PB41 is determined, the overall control CPU 65a selects the first specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41a.

  Here, in the example, in the first common effect of the first specific hit variation effect pattern EA11a and the first specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41a, the symbol display device 17 definitely causes the specific hit game to occur. There is specified an effect that is performed by displaying the first special picture to be notified and the second special picture to definitely notify that the specific hit game is not caused. In the first specific hit variation effect pattern EA11a of the embodiment, an effect in which only the first special pattern is displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the symbol display device 17 is specified as the first specific hit notification effect, In the 1 specified deviation variation effect pattern EB41a, an effect in which the first special pattern is not displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the symbol display device 17 is specified as a loss notification effect. More specifically, a character predetermined as a player's ally character in accordance with the motif of the pachinko machine 10 is adopted as the first special pattern, and a character predetermined as the player's enemy character is the second character. It is adopted as a special pattern, and the first special pattern and the second special pattern are set to perform a fight or the like in the symbol display device 17 in the first common effect. Then, in the first specific hit variation effect pattern EA11a, the first specific hit notification effect is executed, whereby the first special pattern and the specific hit notification decorative drawing are displayed on the symbol display device 17, In the 1 specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41a, by performing the deviation notification effect, the design of the decorative drawing that results in the deviation display without displaying any of the first and second special designs on the symbol display device 17. The combination is set to be displayed.

  In the first specific variation effect pattern EA11a and the first specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41a, the reach display time T1 in which the reach display is displayed from the start of the symbol variation effect is the first common effect. It is set to be performed between. In the embodiment, the first common effect (specific effect) is set to be performed in a short time (substantially simultaneously) from the start of the symbol variation effect. In other words, in the first specific variation effect pattern EA11a and the first specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41a, the first common effect (specific effect) is started earlier than the reach display is displayed in the normal reach effect. It is configured so that a player can have a sense of expectation that a specific hit game will be generated from an early stage of the symbol variation effect, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. Here, in the symbol variation effect, a display that allows the player to recognize the possibility of occurrence of a specific hit game is referred to as a specific effect.

  In addition, in the first specific variation variation effect pattern EA11a and the first specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41a, a button effective time for enabling the pressing of the operation button 36 during execution of the first common effect is set. Has been. Note that enabling the pressing of the operation button 36 refers to a state in which the overall control CPU 65a can control the pressing signal input when the operating button 36 is pressed as an effective signal. In other words, even when the operation button 36 is pressed at a timing other than the button valid time, the overall control CPU 65a sets the input press signal as an invalid signal. In the embodiment, when the operation button 36 is operated during the button effective time, it is set to shift from the first common effect to the first specific hit notification effect or the deviation notification effect. In addition, when the operation button 36 is not operated during the button effective time, the first common effect is changed from the first common effect with the passage of the effect time as the first common effect specified by the first common effect information. It is set so as to shift to one specific hit notification effect or a miss notification effect. In this way, by switching the production according to the active operation of the operation button 36 by the player, the player is actively involved in the game, and the game is enhanced.

(Regarding the second specific per-fluctuation effect pattern and the second specific off-variable effect pattern)
The second specific per-change fluctuation effect patterns EA11b, EA11c and the second specific off-set fluctuation effect patterns EB41b, EB41c are effects for deriving a symbol combination of chance symbols on an effective line predetermined in the symbol display device 17. It is the specified production pattern. Here, the symbol combination of chance symbols is a combination of specific decorations different from the symbol combination of the jackpot display result and suggests the possibility that a state advantageous to the player may occur. Here, as the specific decorative drawing constituting the symbol combination of chance symbols, the above-mentioned basic decorative drawing (“0” to “9” in the embodiment) displayed in a variable manner by the symbol changing effect may be used. It may be a specially determined decorative drawing other than the basic decorative drawing. In the embodiment, numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are set as specific decoration drawings. And, it is set so that a symbol combination of chance symbols is formed by displaying these specific decorative figures in a definite stop order in order from the left at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c. That is, the symbol combination of chance symbols in the embodiment is a state in which “3”, “5”, and “7” are fixedly stopped and displayed in order from the left on the stop symbol effective line 28. Further, in the embodiment, the symbol combination of chance symbols is displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 as a fixed stop display, so that a specific hit game is surely notified. Here, in the embodiment, the effective line of the symbol combination of the chance symbol is set to coincide with the stop symbol effective line 28 for recognizing the big hit or miss in the symbol variation effect. You may set the effective line of a symbol combination independently of the stop symbol effective line 28. FIG.

  The second specific hit variation effect pattern EA11b, EA11c is at least one of the decorative drawings of the symbol display columns 26a, 26b, 26c constituting the symbol combinations (“3”, “5”, “7”) of the chance symbols. Execute a second common effect for deriving a symbol combination of decorations (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination of non-chance symbols) in which one is shifted to the decoration of the previous display order or the next display order. 2nd common production | presentation information and 2nd specific production | generation notification information which performs the 2nd specific hit | report notification production | presentation which alert | reports decisively producing a specific hit | game per game, and 2nd common production | presentation are included. As a result, the second specific hit notification effect is set (see FIG. 17). Here, the symbol combination of the non-chance symbols in the embodiment is shifted to the previous display order or the next display order with respect to the decorative symbols of the symbol display rows 26a, 26b, and 26c, which are the chance symbol combinations. It is set to be a decorative symbol combination. That is, the symbol combination of the non-chance symbols in the embodiment is a symbol combination in which the decorative patterns “2”, “4”, and “6” are displayed side by side in the left, middle, and right symbol display columns 26a, 26b, and 26c. . In the second specific hit variation effect patterns EA11b and EA11c, the symbol combination of the chance symbols is set to be displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 in the second specific hit notification effect, and the effect time (variation time) is set. With the progress, the symbol combination is displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 as a specific hit display result.

  Similarly, the second specific deviation variation effect patterns EB41b and EB41c do not cause the second common effect information for executing the second common effect for deriving the symbol combination of the non-chance symbols and the specific hit game. Is included so as to be executed as a result of the second common effect (see FIG. 17). In the second specific deviation variation effect patterns EB41b and EB41c, the symbol combination of the non-chance symbols is set to be displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 in the deviation notification effect, and as the demonstration time (variation time) passes, The symbol combination of the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28. That is, when the symbol variation effect based on the second specific variation variation effect patterns EA11b, EA11c and the second specific deviation variation effect patterns EB41b, EB41c is performed, the second common effect is being performed. It becomes difficult for a player to determine whether or not a game per specific game is generated, and the interest of the game can be continued until the end. Note that the second common effect information includes effect time information for specifying the maximum effect time during which the second common effect can be executed.

  Here, the second specific hit fluctuation effect patterns EA11b and EA11c correspond to the first specific hit fluctuation effect pattern PA11, and the second specific deviation fluctuation effect patterns EB41b and EB41c are the first normal It is set to correspond to the deviation variation pattern PB41. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines the first specific hit fluctuation pattern PA11, the overall control CPU 65a can select the second specific hit fluctuation effect patterns EA11b and EA11c. Similarly, when the main control CPU 60a determines the first normal deviation variation PB41, the overall control CPU 65a can select the second specific deviation variation production patterns EB41b and EB41c. More specifically, when the pre-reading effect is not determined at the time when the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning opening 31a, 31b, the second specific hit variation effect pattern EA11b, EA11c. In addition, the overall control CPU 65a is set to be able to select the second specific deviation variation effect patterns EB41b and EB41c.

  Here, in the embodiment, in the second common effect of the second specific hit fluctuation effect patterns EA11b, EA11c and the second specific off-change effect patterns EB41b, EB41c, a specific hit game is generated in the symbol display device 17. The symbol combination of the chance symbol for definite notification and the symbol combination of the non-chance symbol for definite notification that the specific hit game is not generated are aligned in the process of the symbol variation effect, and the stop symbol effective line 28 The first chance symbol derivation suggesting the possibility that the symbol combination of the introduction effect displayed with the stop symbol effective line 28 and the chance symbol displayed with the stop symbol effective line 28 interposed therebetween is finally stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 And directing. That is, the first chance symbol derivation effect in the second common effect is a specific effect that suggests the possibility of the occurrence of the specific hit game. In this way, the symbol combination of the chance symbol and the symbol combination of the non-chance symbol are displayed across the stop symbol effective line 28, so that the symbol combination of the chance symbol is on the stop symbol effective line 28 in the middle of the symbol variation effect. By making it possible to visually recognize the possibility of being displayed on the screen, the player's interest in the performance is increased. In the second common effect, the symbol combination of the chance symbol and the symbol combination of the non-chance symbol displayed across the stop symbol effective line 28 are alternately displayed so as to approach the effective line. Finally, it is set so as to suggest the possibility that the symbol combination of the chance symbol or the non-chance symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. As described above, the chance symbol pattern combination is displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 by performing the swing display in which the symbol combination of the chance symbol and the symbol combination of the non-chance symbol alternately approach the effective line. The feeling is heightened. In the second specific hit variation effect patterns EA11b and EA11c, the second specific hit notification effect is executed subsequent to the second common effect, so that the chance symbol that becomes the specific hit display result on the symbol display device 17 is obtained. In the second specific deviation variation effect patterns EB41b and EB41c, a deviation notification effect is executed subsequent to the second common effect, so that a non-chance resulting in a deviation display result is displayed on the symbol display device 17. It is set so that symbol combinations of symbols are displayed.

  In the second specific per-fluctuation effect patterns EA11b and EA11c and the second specific off-set fluctuation effect patterns EB41b and EB41c, the first chance symbol derivation effect (specific effect) is displayed as a reach display from the start of the symbol variation effect. It is set to be performed until the reach display time T1 elapses. That is, in the second specific hit variation effect patterns EA11b, EA11c and the second specific outlier change effect patterns EB41b, EB41c, the first chance symbol derivation effect (specific effect) is displayed earlier than the reach display is displayed in the normal reach effect. ) Has been started, and the player can have an expectation that a specific hit game will occur at an early stage of the symbol variation production, so that the fun of the game can be enhanced. The timing from the start of the symbol variation effect to the start of the first chance symbol derivation effect (specific effect) is the pattern in the first specific hit variation effect pattern EA11a and the first specific off-set variation effect pattern EB41a. It is set later than the timing from the start of the variable effect until the first common effect as the specific effect starts. Therefore, even if the first common effect as the specific effect is not executed from the start of the symbol variation effect, the player may continuously have the expectation that the first chance symbol derivation effect (specific effect) is executed. Yes, you can continue the fun of the game.

  In addition, the second specific hit variation effect patterns EA11b and EA11c and the second specific off-set variation effect patterns EB41b and EB41c are effectively pressed when the operation button 36 is pressed during the execution of the first chance symbol derivation effect. The button valid time is set. Here, the second specific hit variation effect patterns EA11b, EA11c and the second specific deviation variation effect patterns EB41b, EB41c are of a plurality of types (two types in the embodiment) according to the operation mode of the operation button 36 in the button effective time. Production patterns are set. Specifically, the second set to shift from the chance symbol derivation effect to the second specific hit notification effect or the disappointment notification effect when the operation button 36 is operated once during the button effective time. A specific per-change fluctuation effect pattern EA11b and a second specific off-set fluctuation effect pattern EB41b are set. In addition, when the operation button 36 is not operated during the button effective time, the second common effect is changed from the second common effect as the second common effect specified by the second common effect information. 2 is set so as to shift to the specific per-notice effect or the off-notice effect. In this way, by switching the production according to the active operation of the operation button 36 by the player, the player is actively involved in the game, and the game is enhanced.

  Further, in the embodiment, a chance symbol derivation suggesting effect is performed that suggests an expectation degree that a symbol combination of chance symbols as a specific hit display is displayed when the operation button 36 is operated during the button effective time. The second specific per-change fluctuation effect pattern EA11b and the second specific off-set fluctuation effect pattern EB41b set as described above are set. In this case, regardless of the presence or absence of the operation button 36 during the button effective time, the second common effect is changed to the second time with the passage of the effect time as the second common effect specified by the second common effect information. It is set to switch the effect to the specific hit notification effect or the disappointment notification effect. As described above, the chance symbol derivation suggesting effect is performed in accordance with the active operation of the operation button 36 by the player, thereby encouraging the player to actively participate in the game and improving the interest of the game. Figured. In other words, the overall control CPU 65a has a function as suggestion effect determining means for determining whether or not to perform a chance symbol derivation suggesting effect that suggests a possibility that a symbol combination of chance symbols stops on the stop symbol effective line 28.

(Chance design derivation suggestion production pattern)
Here, the chance symbol derivation suggesting effect will be described. The overall control ROM 65b is provided with a plurality of chance symbol derivation suggestion effect patterns UA to UD that specify the chance symbol derivation suggestion effect to be executed in the symbol variation effect. Here, in the chance symbol derivation suggesting effect patterns UA to UD, patterns UA1, UB1, UJB2, UC1 to UC3 including normal chance symbol derivation suggesting effects U1 to U3 for informing the possibility of displaying a specific hit display, There is provided a pattern UA4 including a chance symbol derivation confirmation effect U4 that definitely notifies that the specific hit display is displayed. That is, the chance symbol derivation suggesting effect pattern UA4 including the chance symbol derivation definitive effect U4 is selected by the overall control CPU 65a only when a specific hit game is generated in the symbol variation effect, and includes the normal chance symbol derivation suggesting effects U1 to U3. The chance symbol derivation suggesting effect patterns UA1, UB1, UJB2, UC1 to UC3 are set so that they can be selected regardless of whether or not a specific hit game is generated.

  The chance symbol derivation suggesting effect patterns UA to UD in the embodiment specify changes in the background image for each symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, white (U1), blue (U2), red (U3), and rainbow color (U4) are used as background images (chance symbol derivation suggesting effects) specified by chance symbol derivation suggesting effects patterns UA to UD. Is set. Here, the chance symbol derivation suggestion effects U1 to U3 are normal chance symbol derivation suggestion effects that notify the possibility that a specific hit display is displayed, and the chance symbol derivation suggestion effect U4 is displayed with a specific hit display. Is a chance symbol confirmation suggestion effect. That is, the normal chance symbol derivation suggesting effects U1 to U3 can be executed in any case where a specific hit game is generated or out of place as a result of the symbol variation effect, while the chance symbol definite suggestion effect U4 is a symbol. As a result of the variation effect, it can be executed only when a game per specific game occurs.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 18, the chance symbol derivation suggesting effect patterns UA to UD are displayed on the symbol display device 17 which changes in accordance with the number of operations of the operation button 36 pressed during the button effective time. The chance symbol derivation suggesting effects U1 to U4 are specified. In the embodiment, each of the chance symbol derivation suggesting effects patterns UA to UD can change the contents of the chance symbol derivation suggesting effects U1 to U4 in a plurality of stages (three stages in the embodiment) according to the number of operations of the operation button 36. Is set. Specifically, in each chance symbol derivation suggesting effect pattern UA to UD, the suggested effect contents when the number of operations in the button effective time is the first specified number (three or less in the embodiment) and the number of operations are the second specified. The suggested effect contents in the case of the number of times (in the range of 4 to 6 times in the embodiment) and the suggested effect contents in the case where the number of operations is the third specified number of times (in the example, 7 times or more) are specified. Specifically, for example, the chance symbol derivation suggesting effect pattern UA1 is set so that the chance symbol derivation suggesting effect U1 is always executed regardless of the number of operations during the button effective time. Also, for example, in the chance symbol derivation suggesting effect pattern UC3, when the number of operations in the button effective time is 3 or less, the chance symbol derivation suggesting effect U1 is executed and the number of operations in the button effective time is 4 to 6 times. When the chance symbol derivation suggesting effect U2 is executed and the number of operations in the button effective time is 7 times or more, the chance symbol derivation suggesting effect U3 is set to be executed.

  Here, the normal chance symbol derivation suggesting effects U1 to U3 are set so that the expectation level that the specific hit display is displayed in the order of U1 (white), U2 (blue), and U3 (red). In other words, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, “first chance symbol derivation suggestion effect pattern UA1 corresponding to suggestion effect U1” <“second chance symbol derivation suggestion effect pattern corresponding to suggestion effect U2” In the order of UB1, UB2 ”<“ third chance symbol derivation suggesting effect patterns UC1 to UC3 corresponding to suggestion effect U3 ”, chance symbol derivation suggesting effect patterns UA to UD are set to be easily selected, and the jackpot determination When the determination result is negative, “third chance symbol derivation suggestion effect patterns UC1 to UC3 corresponding to suggestion effect U3” <“second chance symbol derivation suggestion effect patterns UB1, UB2 corresponding to suggestion effect U2” <Chance symbol derivation suggestion effect pattern in the order of “first chance symbol derivation suggestion effect pattern UA1 corresponding to suggestion effect U1” Down UA~UD is set likely to be selected. The first chance symbol derivation suggestion effect pattern UA1 is a suggestion effect pattern in which the change of the chance symbol derivation suggestion effect is U1 at the maximum, and the second chance symbol derivation suggestion effect pattern UB1 and UB2 are chance symbol derivation. A suggestion effect pattern in which the change in the suggestion effect is U2 at the maximum, and the third chance symbol derivation suggestion effect patterns UC1 to UC3 are suggestion effect patterns in which the change in the chance symbol derivation suggestion effect is U3 at the maximum. In addition, each chance symbol derivation suggesting effect pattern UA to UD is set so that the expectation level that the specific hit display is displayed does not decrease as the number of operations of the operation button 36 increases. That is, in each chance symbol derivation suggesting effect pattern UA to UD, as the process proceeds from the first specified number of times to the third specified number of times, the specific hit display by the chance symbol derivation suggesting effect set corresponding to the preceding specified number of times is performed. A chance symbol derivation suggesting effect is set that has an expected level equal to or higher than the displayed expected level. Thereby, the expectation of the player who operates the operation button 36 increases, and the interest of the game can be increased.

(About the 3rd specific variation variation production pattern and the 3rd specific deviation variation production pattern)
The third specific per-fluctuation effect pattern EA11d and the third specified off-change effect pattern EB41d are effect patterns that specify an effect for deriving a symbol combination of chance symbols on an effective line predetermined in the symbol display device 17. It is. Here, the symbol combination of the chance symbol is different from the symbol combination of the jackpot display result in the same manner as the symbol combination of the chance symbol in the second specific hit variation effect patterns EA11b, EA11c and the third specific off-change effect pattern EB41d. This is a display that suggests the possibility of a state that is a combination of specific decorative drawings and that is advantageous to the player. Specifically, in the embodiment, the specific symbols “3”, “5”, and “7” are displayed in a fixed stop order in order from the left at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol display columns 26a, 26b, and 26c. The symbol combination is set to be formed. In the embodiment, the symbol combination of the chance symbols is displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 as a fixed stop display, so that a specific hit game is generated is definitely notified.

  The third specific hit variation effect pattern EA11d includes one of the decorative symbols of the symbol display columns 26a, 26b, and 26c constituting the symbol combinations (“3”, “5”, and “7”) of the chance symbols. Except for the third common effect information for executing the third common effect for deriving the previous stage state displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28, and the third specific hit for definitely informing that the specific hit game is generated. The third specific hit notification effect information for executing the notification effect is included, and as a result of the third common effect being performed, the third specific hit notification effect is set to be performed (see FIG. 19). . In the third specific hit variation effect pattern EA11d, the symbol combination of the chance symbols is set to be displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 in the third specific hit notification effect, and the effect time (fluctuation time) elapses. Accordingly, the symbol combination is displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 as a fixed stop display as a specific hit display result.

  Similarly, the third specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41d definitely notifies the third common effect information for executing the third common effect for deriving the preceding stage state and the fact that the specific hit game is not caused. It includes the error notification effect information for executing the error notification effect, and is set to perform the error notification effect as a result of the third common effect (see FIG. 19). Then, in the third specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41d, a decoration that does not form a chance symbol combination in the deviation notification effect is set to be displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28, and the effect time (fluctuation time) elapses. Accordingly, the symbol combination of the decorative pattern is displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 in a fixed stop manner. That is, when the symbol variation effect is performed based on the third specific variation variation effect pattern EA11d and the third specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41d, the player is identified while the third common effect is being performed. It becomes difficult to determine whether or not a winning game is generated, and the interest of the game can be sustained until the end. Note that the third common effect information includes effect time information for specifying the maximum effect time during which the third common effect can be executed.

  Here, the third specific hit fluctuation effect pattern EA11d corresponds to the first specific hit fluctuation pattern PA11, and the third specific error fluctuation effect pattern EB41d is the first normal deviation fluctuation pattern PB41. It is set to correspond to. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines the first specific hit fluctuation pattern PA11, the overall control CPU 65a can select the third specific hit fluctuation effect pattern EA11d. Similarly, when the main control CPU 60a determines the first normal deviation variation pattern PB41, the overall control CPU 65a can select the third specific deviation variation production pattern EB41d. More specifically, when it is not determined to perform the pre-reading effect at the time when the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning opening 31a, 31b, the third specific hit variation effect pattern EA11d and the first 3 is set such that the overall control CPU 65a can select the non-specific variation variation effect pattern EB41d.

  Here, in the embodiment, in the third common effect of the third specific variation variation effect pattern EA11d and the third specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41d, the symbol display device 17 has the effective stop position 27 in the left symbol display row 26a. One of the decorative symbols constituting the symbol combination of the chance symbol (“3” in the embodiment) is displayed, and another one of the decorative symbols constituting the symbol combination of the chance symbol at the effective stop position 27 of the right symbol display column 26c. One (“7” in the embodiment), and the remaining one of the decorative symbols constituting the symbol combination of chance symbols at the effective stop position 27 of the middle symbol display row 26b (“5” in the embodiment). Includes a second chance symbol derivation effect that suggests the possibility of being stopped and displayed. That is, the second chance symbol derivation effect in the third common effect is a specific effect that suggests the possibility of the occurrence of the specific hit game. In this way, by displaying on the stop symbol effective line 28 except for one of the decorative symbols constituting the symbol combination of the chance symbol, the symbol symbol combination of the chance symbol is valid during the symbol variation effect. The player's interest in the performance is enhanced by visually recognizing the possibility of being displayed on the line 28. Further, in the third chance symbol derivation effect, a suggestion display suggesting that the remaining one of the decorative symbols constituting the chance symbol combination is stopped while the decorative symbol in the middle symbol display column 26b is variably displayed. Is displayed at the effective stop position 27 of the middle symbol display row 26b. Here, the suggestion display is realized by displaying the remaining one decorative drawing constituting the symbol combination of the chance symbols in a translucent state. In this way, the suggestion display that suggests the stop of the remaining one of the decorative symbols constituting the symbol combination of the chance symbols is displayed at the effective stop position 27 of the middle symbol display row 26b, so that the stop symbol effective line 28 is displayed. The expectation that the symbol combination of the chance symbol is displayed is raised. Then, in the third specific hit variation effect pattern EA11d, the third specific hit notification effect is executed subsequent to the third common effect, whereby the symbol of the chance symbol is displayed at the effective stop position 27 of the middle symbol display row 26b. The remaining one of the decorations constituting the combination is stopped, and the symbol combination of the chance symbol that is the result of the specific hit display is displayed. By executing the notification effect, the decorative pattern ("6" in the embodiment) that does not constitute the symbol combination of the chance symbol is stopped at the effective stop position 27 of the middle symbol display row 26b, and the symbol resulting in the display error is displayed. The combination is set to be displayed.

  In the third specific variation variation effect pattern EA11d and the third specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41d, the second chance symbol derivation effect (specific effect) is displayed as a reach display from the start of the symbol variation effect. It is set to be performed until the display time T1 elapses. That is, in the third specific variation variation effect pattern EA11d and the third specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41d, the second chance symbol derivation effect (specific effect) is started earlier than the reach display is displayed in the normal reach effect. The game is configured to enhance the interest of the game by allowing the player to have a sense of expectation that a specific game will occur at an early stage of the symbol variation effect. Then, the timing from the start of the symbol variation effect to the start of the second chance symbol derivation effect (specific effect) is the second specific hit variation effect pattern EA11b, EA11c and the second specific off-set variation effect pattern EB41b, In EB41c, it is set later than the timing when the first chance symbol derivation effect (specific effect) starts from the start of the symbol variation effect. Therefore, even if the first common effect as the specific effect and the first chance symbol derivation effect are not executed from the start of the symbol variation effect, the game has a sense of expectation that the second chance symbol derivation effect (specific effect) is executed. The person can continue to hold, and the fun of the game can be sustained.

(About the 4th specific variation variation production pattern and the 4th specific outlier variation production pattern)
The fourth specific hit variation effect pattern EA21a and the fourth specific off-track change effect pattern EB11 cause the opening / closing door 43 to perform a short opening operation at the start of the big hit game after the reach display is displayed on the symbol display device 17. It is an effect pattern that specifies effect contents that suggest the possibility of causing a specific hit game.

  The fourth specific hit variation effect pattern EA21a is a reach effect information that causes a reach display to occur from the start of the symbol change effect, and causes the opening / closing door 43 to perform an opening operation for a short time at the start of the big hit game. Fourth common effect information for executing the fourth common effect (specific effect) suggesting the possibility of the occurrence of the specific hit game, and the fourth specific hit for definite notification of the occurrence of the specific hit game The fourth specific hit notification effect information for executing the notification effect is included. Then, after the reach effect is performed, the fourth common effect is performed, and as a result of further performing the fourth common effect, the fourth specific hit notification effect is set to be performed. Here, in the embodiment, the fourth specific effect specified by the fourth common effect information and the fourth specific hit notification effect information specified by the fourth common effect information in the fourth specific hit variation effect pattern EA21a. Each of the hit notification effects is specified by the first common effect specified by the first common effect information and the first specific hit notification effect information in the first specific hit fluctuation effect pattern EA11a described above. Since it is set to the same effect content as each of the specific hit notification effects, these detailed descriptions are omitted.

  Similarly, the fourth specific deviation variation effect pattern EB11 includes a reach effect information for causing a reach display from the start of the symbol variation effect and executing a reach effect, and a short opening operation to the door 43 at the start of the big hit game. The fourth common effect information for executing the fourth common effect (specific effect) that suggests the possibility of causing a specific per game to be performed, and the off-notification effect for definite notification that the specific per game is not generated Is included. Then, after the reach effect is performed, the fourth common effect is performed, and as a result of the fourth common effect being performed, the dismissal notification effect is set to be performed. Also, in the embodiment, the fourth specific deviation specified by the fourth common production information and the fourth specific deviation notification production information in the fourth specific deviation variation production pattern EB11 is specified. Each of the notification effects includes the first common effect specified by the first common effect information in the first specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41a and the first specification specified by the first specific error notification effect information. Since the production contents are set to be the same as those of each of the miss notification productions, the detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Here, the fourth specific hit fluctuation effect pattern EA21a corresponds to the second specific hit fluctuation pattern PA21, and the fourth specific deviation fluctuation effect pattern EB11 corresponds to the specific deviation fluctuation pattern PB11. It is set as follows. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines the second specific hit fluctuation pattern PA21, the overall control CPU 65a can select the fourth specific hit fluctuation effect pattern EA21a. Similarly, when the main control CPU 60a determines the specific deviation variation pattern PB11, the overall control CPU 65a selects the fourth specific deviation variation effect pattern EB11.

  In the fourth specific variation effect pattern EA21a and the fourth specific deviation variation effect pattern EB11, the reach display time for displaying the reach display from the start of the symbol variation effect specified by the reach effect information is the normal reach described above. It is set to the same time as the reach display time T1 specified by the big hit or off effect patterns EA22, EB12 where the effect is executed. As described above, in the fourth specific hit variation effect pattern EA21a and the fourth specific deviation variation effect pattern EB11, the reach display time T1 elapses and the reach display is performed on the symbol display device 17, and the fourth effect as the specific effect is thus obtained. A common performance is to be performed. In other words, in the fourth specific variation variation effect pattern EA21a and the fourth specific deviation variation effect pattern EB11, the fourth common effect (specific effect) is started later than the reach display is displayed in the normal reach effect. It is configured to allow the player to continue to have a sense of expectation that a specific hit game will occur after the reach display is displayed, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. Moreover, even if the first common effect as the specific effect and the first and second chance symbol derivation effects are not executed from the start of the symbol variation effect, the fourth common effect (specific effect) is expected to be executed. The player can continue to hold, and the fun of the game can be maintained. Further, the fourth common effect is set at the same timing as the transition time T2 in which the development effect is performed from the start of the symbol variation effect in the super reach effect. Thereby, even after the reach display is displayed, the player can continue to have a sense of expectation that the super reach effect and the fourth common effect (specific effect) will be executed, and the entertainment of the game will be continued. Can do. Note that the same timing does not have to be completely the same timing, and there may be a time difference such that the player cannot recognize the timing difference.

  In addition, in the fourth specific hit variation effect pattern EA21a and the fourth specific deviation variation effect pattern EB11, a button effective time for enabling the pressing of the operation button 36 during execution of the fourth common effect is set. Has been. In the embodiment, when the operation button 36 is operated during the button effective time, the effect is set to be switched from the fourth common effect to the fourth specific hit notification effect or the deviation notification effect. In addition, when the operation button 36 is not operated during the button effective time, the fourth common effect is changed from the fourth common effect with the passage of the effect time as the fourth common effect specified by the fourth common effect information. It is set to switch the effect to the 4 specific hit notification effect or the off-notice notification effect. In this way, by switching the production according to the active operation of the operation button 36 by the player, the player is actively involved in the game, and the game is enhanced.

  Here, the degree of expectation of occurrence of the specific hit game is set to be different depending on the timing from the start of the variation of the symbol variation effect until the specific effect is performed. Specifically, the degree of expectation that a specific hit game is generated is set higher as the timing at which the specific performance is executed is delayed. In other words, the first to fourth so that the degree of expectation of occurrence of a specific hit game increases in the order of the first common effect <the second common effect <the third common effect <the fourth common effect. The selection ratios of the specific hit fluctuation effect patterns EA11a to 11d and EA21a and the first to fourth specific deviation fluctuation effect patterns EB11 and EB41a to EB41d are set.

(About the fifth specific per-fluctuation production pattern)
The fifth specific hit variation effect pattern EA11e is an effect pattern that specifies the contents of the effect for displaying the specific hit display result for causing the specific hit game without causing the symbol display device 17 to display the reach display. Here, the fifth specific hit variation effect pattern EA11e is set to correspond to the first specific hit variation pattern PA11. That is, when the first specific hit variation pattern PA11 is determined under the condition that the main control CPU 60a determines that the specific hit game is caused, the overall control CPU 65a can select the fifth specific hit variation effect pattern EA11e. It is like that.

  In addition, the specific hit display result in the fifth specific hit variation effect pattern EA11e may be the above-mentioned chance symbol combination or the specific hit notification decoration. In the embodiment, a symbol combination of chance symbols is set as a specific hit display result. In the fifth specific hit variation effect pattern EA11e, the chance symbol is displayed at the same timing as the decoration stop timing of the symbol display rows 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the first normal deviation variation effect pattern EB41e. It is set so that the decorations constituting the symbol combination are stopped and displayed. As described above, in the fifth specific hit variation effect pattern EA11e, as a result of the decorative drawing being stopped at the same timing as the display of the off-line display, the specific hit display result causing the specific hit game is displayed. Even when the reach display is not displayed, the expectation that a symbol combination of chance symbols is displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 is increased. Here, in the fifth specific hit variation effect pattern EA11e, the player cannot recognize the possibility that the specific hit game will occur until the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display columns 26a, 26b, and 26c. Thus, the decorative content is stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display rows 26a, 26b, and 26c, so that an effect suggesting the possibility that a specific hit game will occur is executed (that is, a specific effect). ing.

  In the fifth specific hit variation effect pattern EA11e, the specific hit display result is set to be displayed after the reach display time T1 has elapsed and before the transition time T2 has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation effect. . That is, in the fifth specific hit variation effect pattern EA11e, the specific hit display result is displayed later than the reach display is displayed in the normal reach effect, and the expectation of the occurrence of the specific hit game is indicated to the player in the reach display time. It is constructed so that it can continue to be held even after the lapse, and the fun of the game can be enhanced. In addition, even if the first common effect as the specific effect and the first and second chance symbol derivation effects are not executed from the start of the symbol variation effect, the player has a sense of expectation that the specific hit display as the specific effect is displayed. Can continue to hold, and can continue the fun of gaming.

(About the 6th specific per-fluctuation production pattern)
The sixth specific hit variation effect pattern EA21b is an effect pattern for specifying the effect contents for displaying the specific hit display result for causing the specific hit game after the reach display is displayed on the symbol display device 17. Here, the sixth specific hit fluctuation effect pattern EA21b is set to correspond to the second specific hit fluctuation pattern PA21. That is, when the second specific hit variation pattern PA21 is determined under the condition that the main control CPU 60a determines that the specific hit game is caused, the overall control CPU 65a can select the sixth specific hit variation effect pattern EA21b. It is like that.

Further, the specific hit display result in the sixth specific hit variation effect pattern EA21b may be the same as the above-mentioned chance symbol combination, or may be the specific hit notification decoration. In the embodiment, a symbol combination of chance symbols is set as a specific hit display result. The sixth specific hit variation effect pattern EA21b is set so that the decorative symbols constituting the symbol combination of the chance symbol are stopped and displayed at a timing after the transition time T2 has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation effect. Has been. That is, in the sixth specific hit variation effect pattern EA21, the specific hit display result is displayed later than when the development effect is executed in the super reach effect, and the player is given a sense of expectation that the specific hit game will occur. It is constructed so that it can continue to be held even after the lapse of time and the fun of the game can be enhanced. In the sixth specific hit variation effect pattern EA21b, the specific effect is executed at a timing later than the execution timing of the specific effects by the first to fifth specific change effect patterns EA11a to 11e and EA21a. Thereby, even if the state where the specific effect is not executed from the start of the symbol variation effect continues, the player can continue to have a sense of expectation that the specific hit display as the specific effect will be displayed until the end. Can last.

(Pre-reading production pattern)
In the overall control ROM 65b, prefetch effect patterns WA1 to WD1 and WA2 to WD2 are set (see FIG. 20). Here, the pre-reading effect patterns WA1 to WD1 and WA2 to WD2 are determined in the pre-reading effect determination process to be described later, so that the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning opening 31a or 31b and performs the pre-reading effect. If the first or second special figure hold storage information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c is stored at the time when it is decided to perform the prefetch effect, the corresponding first or second special figure hold is stored. It is an effect pattern which specifies the effect content of the symbol fluctuation effect performed based on memory | storage information. That is, the pre-reading effect patterns WA1 to WD1 and WA2 to WD2 have one fixed fluctuation cycle in which the change from the start to the final stop of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) based on one special figure start hold information is once. As the fluctuation cycle, the effect selected when the pre-reading effect straddling the symbol variation effect (determined variation cycle) executed based on the first or second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is performed. It is a pattern.

  Here, in the overall control ROM 65b, a plurality of types are set as the prefetch effect patterns WA1 to WD1 and WA2 to WD2 for each variation time normally specified by the shift variation patterns PB41 to PB44. Specifically, the first prefetch effect patterns WA1 to WA2 corresponding to the change pattern with the change time “12s”, and the second prefetch effect patterns WB1 to WB2 corresponding to the change pattern with the change time “9s” , Third prefetch effect patterns WC1 to WC2 corresponding to the variation pattern having a variation time of “6s” and fourth prefetch effect patterns WD1 to WD2 corresponding to the variation pattern having a variation time of “3s” are provided. Yes.

  In addition, the pre-reading effect patterns WA1 to WD1 and WA2 to WD2 are set with a plurality of types with different expectation levels where a big hit game is given as a result of the pre-reading effect. Specifically, in the embodiment, prefetch effect patterns WA1 to WD1 with low expectation to which a jackpot game is given as a result of the prefetch effect, and prefetch effect patterns WA2 to high expectation to be given a jackpot game as a result of the prefetch effect. WD2 is provided. That is, the pre-reading effect indicates the degree of expectation that a specific hit game will occur when the symbol variation effect (main variation) based on the start-pending information determined to execute the pre-reading effect is performed. Specifically, when a pre-reading effect command (described later) including information (specifically, “DBH”) indicating “game per specific game” is input, The overall control CPU 65a selects the prefetch effect patterns WA2 to WD2 rather than the prefetch effect patterns WA1 to WD1 as compared to the case where the prefetch effect command including the information to be shown (specifically “D3H”) is input. Is set to be high. On the other hand, when a pre-reading effect command including information (specifically “D3H”) indicating that it is “out of” is input, information indicating that it is “specific hit game” (specifically Compared with the case where a prefetch effect command including “DBH”) is input, the overall control CPU 65a selects a higher proportion of the prefetch effect patterns WA1 to WD1 than the prefetch effect patterns WA2 to WD2. It is set as follows. Thus, when a pre-reading effect is executed by the symbol display device 17, the player's expectation that a big hit game will be given depending on the contents of the effect can be enhanced.

(About prefetching suggestive production patterns)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured to be able to execute a prefetch suggestion effect (preliminary hit suggestion effect) that suggests an expectation that a specific hit display is displayed in the symbol variation effect in which the prefetch effect is performed. The overall control ROM 65b is provided with a plurality of prefetch suggestion effect patterns that specify prefetch suggestion effects to be executed in the symbol variation effect (see FIG. 21). Here, in the prefetch suggestion effect pattern, it is definitely notified that the patterns SA1 to SA3 including normal prefetch suggestion effects H1 to H3 for informing the possibility of display of the specific hit display and the specific hit display are displayed. And a pattern SA4 including a confirmed prefetch suggestion effect H4. That is, the prefetching suggestion effect pattern SA4 including the confirmed prefetching suggestion effect H4 is selected only when a big hit occurs in the main change of the prefetching effect, and the prefetching suggestion effect patterns SA1 to SA3 including the normal prefetching suggestion effects H1 to H3 are It is possible to select either a case where a big hit occurs in the main variation of the pre-reading effect or a case where the big hit does not occur in the main variation.

  The prefetch suggestion effects patterns SA1 to SA4 specify changes in the prefetch suggestion effects H1 to H4 displayed on the symbol display device 17 between the start of change of the symbols and the final stop of each symbol change effect in the prefetch effects. Yes. In the embodiment, a plurality of types (four types in the embodiment) of the content of the pre-read suggestion effects H1 to H4 are set, and the pre-read suggestion effects H1 to H4 for each symbol variation effect are specified by the prefetch suggestion effect patterns SA1 to SA4. By doing this, the degree of expectation that the specific hit display is displayed in the symbol variation effect (main variation) as a result of the pre-reading effect is suggested. In addition, H1-H4 of FIG. 21 shows the kind of prefetch suggestion effect specified by prefetch suggestion effect patterns SA1-SA4.

  In the embodiment, the prefetch suggestion effect patterns SA1 to SA4 specify a change in the background image for each symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, the types of white (H1), blue (H2), red (H3), and rainbow (H4) are set as the background images (prefetch suggestion effects) specified by the prefetch suggestion effect patterns SA1 to SA4. Has been. Here, the prefetching suggestion effects H1 to H3 are normal prefetching suggestion effects that notify the possibility that the specific hit display is displayed in the main variation, and the prefetching suggestion effect H4 is that the specific hit display is displayed in the main variation. This is a confirmed prefetching suggestion effect that informs the user of the problem. That is, the normal prefetching suggestion effects H1 to H3 can be executed in either case where the specific hit display is displayed in the main variation of the prefetching effects or in the case where the off-line display is displayed, while the confirmed prefetching suggestion effect H4 is The game can be executed only when the specific hit display is displayed and the specific hit game is generated in the main change of the pre-reading effect.

  Further, the normal prefetch suggestion effects H1 to H3 are set so that the expectation level that the specific hit display is displayed in the order of H1 (white), H2 (blue), and H3 (red). That is, when a specific hit game occurs in the main change of the prefetching effect (when the big hit determination is affirmative), the prefetching suggestion pattern SA1 corresponding to the normal prefetching suggestion effect H1 <the prefetching suggestion corresponding to the normal prefetching suggestion effect H2. When the prefetch suggestion effect patterns SA1 to SA3 are set to be easily selected in the order of the effect pattern SA2 <the prefetch suggestion effect pattern SA3 corresponding to the normal prefetch suggestion effect H3, and a specific hit game does not occur in the main variation of the prefetch effect. When the big hit determination is negative, the prefetch suggestion effect pattern SA3 corresponding to the normal prefetch suggestion effect H3 <the prefetch suggestion effect pattern SA2 corresponding to the normal prefetch suggestion effect H2 <the prefetch suggestion effect corresponding to the normal prefetch suggestion effect H1. In the order of pattern SA1, prefetch suggestion effect patterns SA1 to SA3 are selected. Easy to select.

  That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a random number acquisition means for acquiring various random numbers triggered by winning at the start winning ports 31a, 31b, and the possibility of displaying a jackpot display based on the acquired random numbers. It has a function as an effect execution determination means for determining whether or not to execute the suggested effect. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as primary distribution means for determining the content of the effect to be executed by the symbol display device 17 when the determination result of the effect execution determination is affirmative, and is determined by the primary distribution means. It has a function as a secondary distribution means for determining a variation pattern corresponding to the production contents. At this time, the main control CPU 60a as the primary distribution means determines an effect group based on the effect content determination tables TA1 to TA4 grouped for each effect content executed by the symbol display device 17, and the determined effect group The variation pattern is determined from the variation pattern included in the.

  Thus, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means coincides with a predetermined hit determination value (big hit determination value) at the start of the symbol variation effect. In addition, a function as hit determination means for determining whether or not a win game (big hit game) is awarded is provided. In addition, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to provide a probability variation state in which the probability that the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative is higher than usual when the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative. In addition to functioning as a means, it also functions as a hit game determining means for determining the type of winning game to be given from a plurality of types of winning games when the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative.

(Main control)
Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be specifically described.

(Special drawing input process)
First, the special figure input process is executed by the main control CPU 60a every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and is performed based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start winning port 31a or the second starting winning port 31b. It is processing. In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the first start winning port 31a of the start winning device 30 (step A11). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start winning detection sensor 34a corresponding to the first start winning opening 31a detects a pachinko ball has been input. And when the determination result of step A11 is negative, it transfers to step A15. If the determination result of step A11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the stored number of the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result of step A12 is negative (that is, the number of first special figure start hold information stored is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

  If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of stored first special figure start hold information <4), the number of first special figure start hold information stored is incremented by 1, and the first special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of stored figure start hold information is rewritten (step A13). Subsequently, the value of the random number for jackpot determination, the value of the random number for special figure distribution, the value of the random number for performance execution determination, the value of the random number for primary distribution, and the value of the random number for secondary distribution are transferred from the main control RAM 60c. Is read and the value of the random number is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the stored number of the first special figure start hold information (step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

  In Step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 31b of the start winning device 30. That is, in step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the second start winning detection sensor 34b corresponding to the second start winning opening 31b detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the determination result in step A15 is negative, the special figure input process is terminated. When the determination result of step A15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the stored number of second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A16). If the determination result of step A16 is negative (that is, the number of stored second special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure input process.

  If the determination result of step A16 is affirmative (the number of stored second special figure start hold information <4), the number of second special figure start hold information stored is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of stored figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c performs main control on the value of the random number for jackpot determination, the value of the random number for special figure distribution, the value of the random number for performance execution determination, the value of the random number for primary distribution, and the value of the random number for secondary distribution. The CPU 60a reads out and sets the value of the random number in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of stored second special figure start hold information (step A18). Thereafter, when the main control CPU 60a stores the first or second special figure holding storage information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c at the time when the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning opening 31a, 31b. The pre-reading notice process for determining whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect over the symbol variation effect executed based on the corresponding first or second special figure start hold information is executed (step A19). The input process is terminated. The prefetch notice process will be described in detail later.

(Special drawing start process)
Next, the special figure start process will be described with reference to FIG. The special symbol start process is executed immediately before the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is performed, and the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is executed based on the processing result of the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure start process every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the special figure starting process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is variably displayed on the special figure indicators 50 and 51 and the symbol display device 17, or whether or not the big hit game is being played. Determine (step B11). If the determination result of step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step B11 is negative, the number of stored second special figure start hold information is read (step B12), and whether the number of second special figure start hold information is greater than “0”. Is determined (step B13). When the determination result of step B13 is negative (when the number of stored second special figure start hold information = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. If the determination result of step B13 is affirmative (the number of second special figure start hold information> 0), the second special figure variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c A value “1” indicating that the special figure variation display is executed is set. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number stored in the second special figure start hold information (step B14), and a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number stored in the second special figure start hold information. Is stored in the main control CPU 60a. Is acquired (step B15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires a random number from the second special figure storage area MB1 in which the second special figure start holding information stored earliest is stored. Then, after acquiring the random number associated with the second special figure start hold information, the main control CPU 60a stores the second special figure start hold information stored in the second special figure start storage information MB2 in the second special figure storage area MB2. Information (random numbers) is stored in the second special figure storage area MB1. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores in the second special figure storage area MB2 the information (random number) of the third special figure storage area MB3 in which the second special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The information (random number) of the fourth special figure storage area MB4 in which the second special figure start hold information stored in the fourth earliest (that is, the newest) is stored is stored in the third special figure storage area MB3. That is, the second special figure start hold information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the second special figure display 51 so as to correspond to the stored number of the second special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not (step B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative at the time of non-probability change (when the probability is low) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 164/65536. The probability that the determination result is affirmative (hit probability) is set to 1518/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit changes (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 2) that becomes the big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display 51 based on the acquired special figure distribution random number value (Step 2). B24). Here, since the value of the special figure distribution random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2 separately, the main control CPU 60a is associated with the acquired special figure distribution random number value. By determining the special figure 2, the type of jackpot is determined.

  When the jackpot symbol (special drawing 2) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the jackpot effect (steps B25 and B26). Specifically, the production group specified based on the second special figure start hold information acquired when winning the second start winning opening 31b is determined (step B25). That is, in step B25, one effect group is assigned to the main control CPU 60a from the jackpot variation effect content determination tables TA1 and TA2 based on the value of the random number for primary distribution acquired when winning the second start winning opening 31b. Will be determined. Here, when the game state at the time of determining the effect group is not the variable state (when the variable flag = “0”), one direct effect group is determined from the first jackpot variable effect content determination table TA1. It is determined. Specifically, when the value of the primary distribution random number in the second special figure start hold information acquired when winning the second start winning opening 31b is “0” to “240”, the second Big hit variation production group GA2 is determined. In other words, when the gaming state is not the variable state, the effect group that is performed based on the second special figure start hold information (primary distribution random number) acquired in response to winning in the second start winning opening 31b In the first distribution, the second big hit variation effect group GA2 is always determined when the big hit determination result is affirmative.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state at the time of winning the second start winning opening 31b is a variable state (when the variable flag is “1”), the second jackpot variation effect content determination table TA2 is used. One production group is determined. Specifically, when the value of the primary distribution random number in the second special figure start hold information acquired when winning the second start winning opening 31b is “0” to “240”, the second Big hit variation production group GA2 is determined. In other words, when the gaming state is the variable state, the stage of the effect group performed based on the second special figure start hold information (primary distribution random number) acquired when the second start winning opening 31b is won. In the primary distribution, the second jackpot variation effect group GA2 is always determined when the jackpot determination result is affirmative. In other words, in the embodiment, the second jackpot variation effect group GA2 is always determined in the symbol variation effect in which a big hit is generated when winning at the second start winning opening 31b.

  When the effect group is determined in step B25, the main control CPU 60a determines based on the random number for secondary distribution in the second special figure start hold information acquired with the winning of the second start winning port 31b. One variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns PA21 to PA23 for the jackpot effect included in the effect group (in this case, the second jackpot variation effect group GA2) (step B26).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination of step B22 is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs a reach effect or the like that suggests that the big hit display result may be displayed on the symbol display device 17. An effect execution determination is made to determine whether or not to execute the effect (step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. Here, when the gaming state at the time of performing the performance execution determination is not the variable state (when the variable flag = “0”), the second acquired when winning the second start winning port 31b. In the effect execution determination based on the special figure start hold information, the effect execution determination value is zero. Therefore, if the gaming state at the time of performing the performance execution determination is not the variable state, the determination result of step B27 is always negative. On the other hand, when the gaming state at the time of performing the performance execution determination is a variable state (when the variable flag = “1”), if the determination result in step B27 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a The missing symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 51 as a final stop symbol is determined as the final symbol (special symbol 2) (step B28).

  When the determination result of step B27 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from among the variation patterns for the offending effect (steps B29 and B30). Specifically, the specified production group is determined based on the second special figure start suspension information acquired when the second start winning opening 31b is won (step B29). That is, in step B29, the main control CPU 60a determines one effect group from the deviation variation effect content determination table TB2 based on the value of the random number for primary distribution acquired when winning the second start winning opening 31b. To do. Specifically, when the value of the random number for primary distribution in the second special figure start hold information acquired when winning the second start winning opening 31b is “0” to “240”, the first A deviation variation production group GB1 is determined. In other words, when the gaming state is the variable state, the stage of the effect group performed based on the second special figure start hold information (primary distribution random number) acquired when the second start winning opening 31b is won. In the primary distribution, when the jackpot determination result is negative, the first loss variation effect group GB1 is always determined.

  When the effect group is determined in step B29, the main control CPU 60a determines based on the random number for secondary distribution in the second special figure start hold information acquired with the winning of the second start winning opening 31b. One variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns PB11 to PB12 for the outlier effect included in the effect group (in this case, the first outlier variation effect group GB1) (step B30).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B27 is negative, the main control CPU 60a sets the off symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 51 as the final stop symbol (special symbol 2). Determine (step B31). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect (steps B32 and B33). Specifically, when the determination result of the effect execution determination based on the second special figure start hold information (random number for effect execution determination) acquired when winning the second start winning opening 31b, The main control CPU 60a determines the fourth deviation variation effect group GB4. When the effect group is determined in step B32, the main control CPU 60a determines based on the random number for secondary distribution in the second special figure start hold information acquired with the winning of the second start winning opening 31b. One variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns PB41 to PB44 for the outlier effect included in the effect group (in this case, the fourth outlier variation effect group GB4) (step B33).

  Here, the main control CPU that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special drawing 2) in steps B26, B30, and B33 outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing (step B34). ). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a specifies a variation pattern, outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation, and starts measuring the production time specified by the variation pattern. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display 51 so as to start the second special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 2 designation command for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. After that, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the fluctuation time determined in the designated fluctuation pattern. The display content of 51 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a instructs the decorative drawing to stop changing based on the changing time set in the specified changing pattern, and outputs a whole symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step B13 is negative (when the number of stored second special figure start hold information = 0), the number of stored first special figure start hold information is read (step B16), and the first It is determined whether or not the stored number of special figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result of step B17 is affirmative (the number of stored first special figure start hold information> 0), the main control CPU 60a stores the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation display is executed is set in the variation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number stored in the first special figure start hold information (step B18) and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the values of the big hit determination random number, the special figure distribution random number, the production execution determination random number, the primary distribution random number, and the secondary distribution random number (step B19). Execute the judgment process. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second start winning opening 31b is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning opening Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired in response to the winning of 31a is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. It has become.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires a random number from the first special figure storage area M1 in which the first special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the first special figure start hold information, and then stores the first special figure start hold information stored second fastest in the second special figure storage area M2. Information (random numbers) is stored in the first special figure storage area M1. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the information (random number) in the third special figure storage area M3 in which the first special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored in the second special figure storage area M2. The information (random number) of the fourth special figure storage area M4 in which the first special figure start hold information stored fourth (that is, the newest) is stored is stored in the third special figure storage area M3. Thus, that is, the first special figure start hold information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure hold display section 52 so as to correspond to the number of stored first special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers are acquired by the process of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not (step B35). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative at the time of non-probability change (when the probability is low) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 164/65536. The probability that the determination result is affirmative (hit probability) is set to 1518/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B35 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B36). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines a final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) which becomes a big hit symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 50 on the basis of the acquired random number for special symbol distribution (Step 1). B37). Here, since the value of the special figure distribution random number is associated with the jackpot symbol for each special figure 1, the main control CPU 60a assigns the special figure distribution random number value associated with the acquired special figure distribution random number value. By determining FIG. 1, the type of jackpot is determined.

  When the big hit symbol (special drawing 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns for the big hit effect (steps B38 and B39). Specifically, the production group specified based on the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a is determined (step B38). That is, in step B38, one effect group is assigned to the main control CPU 60a from the big hit variation effect content determination tables TA1 and TA2 based on the value of the random number for primary distribution acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a. Will be determined. Here, when the game state at the time of determining the effect group is not the variable state (when the variable flag = “0”), one direct effect group is determined from the first jackpot variable effect content determination table TA1. It is determined. Specifically, when the value of the primary distribution random number in the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a is “0” to “22”, the first Big hit variation production group GA1 is determined. In addition, when the value of the random number for primary distribution in the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a is “23” to “150”, the second big hit fluctuation A production group GA2 is determined. The third big hit variation effect group when the value of the random number for primary distribution in the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a is “151” to “240” GA3 is determined.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state at the time of winning the first start winning opening 31a is a variable state (when the variable flag is “1”), the second jackpot variation effect content determination table TA2 is used. One production group is determined. Specifically, when the value of the random number for primary distribution in the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a is “0” to “240”, the second Big hit variation production group GA2 is determined. In other words, when the gaming state is the variable state, the stage of the effect group performed based on the first special figure start hold information (primary distribution random number) acquired when the first start winning opening 31a is won. In the primary distribution, the second jackpot variation effect group GA2 is always determined when the jackpot determination result is affirmative.

  When the effect group is determined in step B38, the main control CPU 60a determines based on the random number for secondary distribution in the first special figure start hold information acquired with the winning of the first start winning opening 31a. One variation from among the variation patterns PB31 for the jackpot effect included in the effect group (in this case, the first jackpot variation effect group GA1, the second jackpot variation effect group GA2 or the third jackpot variation effect group GA3). A pattern is determined (step B39).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination of step B35 is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs a reach effect or the like that suggests that the big hit display result may be displayed on the symbol display device 17. An effect execution determination is made to determine whether or not to execute the effect (step B40). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B40 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines the off symbol displayed as a final stop symbol on the first special symbol display 50 as the final stop symbol (special symbol 1) (step B41). ).

  Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect (steps B42 and B43). Specifically, the production group specified based on the first special figure start suspension information acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a is determined (step B42). That is, in step B42, one effect group is assigned to the main control CPU 60a from the deviation variation effect content determination tables TB1 and TB2 based on the value of the random number for primary distribution acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a. Will be determined. Here, when the gaming state at the time of determining the effect group is not the variable state (when the variable flag = “0”), one direct effect group is determined from the first outlier variation effect content determination table TB1. It is determined.

  Here, in the first offshoot variation effect content determination table TB1, according to the number of first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c at the time of determining the effect group (at the time of starting the symbol variation effect). The allocation of the primary distribution determination value to each production group varies. Specifically, when the number of stored first special figure start hold information at the time of determining the production group is “0” or “1”, as shown in FIG. 11, the value of the random number for primary distribution Is “0” to “204”, it is determined to be the first deviation variation effect group GB1, and if the value of the random number for primary distribution is “205” to “215”, “218” to “226”, the first is determined. 2 is determined to be the deviation variation effect group GB2, and if the value of the random number for primary distribution is “235” to “240”, it is determined to be the third error variation effect group GB3, and the value of the random number for primary distribution is “ If it is “216”, “217”, “227” to “234”, it is determined to be the fourth deviation variation effect group GB4. If the number of first special figure start hold information stored at the time of determining the production group is “2”, the first distribution random number is “0” to “75”. If it is determined to be the deviation variation production group GB1, and the random numbers for primary distribution are “205” to “220” and “223” to “225”, it is determined to be the second deviation variation production group GB2, and the primary distribution is performed. If the random number value for use is “235” to “240”, it is determined to be the third deviation variation effect group GB3, and the random number values for primary distribution are “221”, “222”, “226”, “227”. If it is-"234", it will be determined to the 4th deviation fluctuation production group GB4. When the number of first special figure start hold information stored at the time of determining the production group is “3”, as shown in FIG. 11, the obtained random number for primary distribution is “0” to If it is “7”, it is determined to be the first deviation variation effect group GB1, and if the value of the random number for primary distribution is “205” to “208”, “218”, “223” to “224”, the second is determined. Is determined to be the third variation variation group GB3 if the random distribution random group value is “235” to “240”, and the primary distribution random number value is “8”. ”To“ 204 ”,“ 209 ”to“ 217 ”,“ 219 ”to“ 222 ”,“ 225 ”,“ 226 ”, and“ 227 ”to“ 234 ”are determined as the fourth deviation variation effect group GB4. Is done. Here, the number of first special figure start hold information stored at the time of determining the production group is the first special figure start hold information including the primary distribution random number used as a reference for determining the production group. This is the number of memories excluding.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state at the time of winning the first start winning opening 31a is the variable state (when the variable flag is “1”), the second off-set variation effect content determination table TB2 is used. One production group is determined. Specifically, when the first distribution random number value in the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a is “0” to “240”, the first A deviation variation production group GB1 is determined. In other words, when the gaming state is the variable state, the stage of the effect group performed based on the first special figure start hold information (primary distribution random number) acquired when the first start winning opening 31a is won. In the primary distribution, when the jackpot determination result is negative, the first loss variation effect group GB1 is always determined.

  Then, when the production group is determined in step B42, the main control CPU 60a determines based on the secondary distribution random number in the first special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the first start winning opening 31a. For the offending effects included in the effect group (in this case, any of the first outlier fluctuation effect group GB1, the second outlier change effect group GB2, the third outlier change effect group GB3, and the reach outlier change effect group) One variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns PB11 to PB12, PB21, and PB31 (step B43).

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B40 is negative, the main control CPU 60a sets the off symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 50 as a final stop symbol (special Fig. 1). Determine (step B44). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect (steps B45 and B46). Specifically, when the determination result of the effect execution determination based on the first special figure start hold information (random number for effect execution determination) acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a is negative, The main control CPU 60a determines the fourth deviation variation effect group GB4. Then, when the production group is determined in step B45, the main control CPU 60a determines based on the secondary distribution random number in the first special figure start hold information acquired in response to winning in the first start winning opening 31a. One variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns PB41 to PB44 for the offending effect included in the effect group (in this case, the fourth outlier variation effect group GB4) (step B46).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special drawing 1) in steps B39, B43, and B46 outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing (step B47). ). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a first outputs a variation pattern designation command designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation, and starts measuring the production time specified by the variation pattern. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display 50 so as to start the first special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 1 designation command for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the production time determined in the designated variation pattern. 50 display contents are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped.

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

(Overall control)
Next, processing executed by the overall control board 65 will be described. The overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the change pattern specification command input from the main control CPU 60a, and specifies the determined effect pattern. Are output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. That is, the overall control CPU 65a functions as an effect execution control control means for executing a symbol variation effect based on the determined variation pattern. Further, the overall control CPU 65a executes the pre-reading effect on the symbol display device 17 over the variation cycle (determined variation cycle) for the determined number of executions when the determination result of the pre-reading effect execution determination described later is affirmative. It has a function as an effect execution control means.

Here, the effect patterns that can be selected by the overall control CPU 65a are classified for each effect mode (that is, the gaming state), and can be selected based on the set value of the effect mode flag input to the overall control board 65. A production pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is selected. Further, when the special control 1 designation command or the special design 2 designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a displays each symbol display to be finally stopped on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the special design stop design designation corresponding to the command. The decorative drawing (final stop symbol) of the rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is determined. That is, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the overall control CPU 65a displays each symbol display row 26a, 26b so as to be a symbol combination of a decorative symbol that is a jackpot display. , 26c (final stop symbol) is determined.
In other words, the overall control CPU 65a functions as a symbol determining means for determining a stop symbol to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a result of the symbol variation effect upon the winning at the start winning ports 31a and 31b.
Then, at the final stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, a designation command for designating the decorative drawing of each row is displayed on the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control. Output to the substrate 73 or the like. Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a starts measuring time by the timer means simultaneously with the input of the variation pattern designation command, and issues the left decoration drawing designation command at the final stop timing of the decoration drawing in the left symbol display row 26a. The right decoration designating command is output at the final stop timing of the decorative design in the right design display row 26c, and the intermediate decoration designating command is output at the final stop timing of the decorative design in the middle design display sequence 26b.

  Here, when the jackpot symbol is symbol A, symbol a, symbol b or symbol c, the symbol of the decorative symbol depends on whether or not the promotion effect or re-lottery effect is notified that the special probability variable bonus game is won. Determine the combination. In other words, when notifying the promotion effect or the re-drawing effect, the overall control CPU 65a does not definitely notify the player that the game will be in a probable state after the end of the big hit game (specifically, even symbols). If it is determined to be a combination of symbols in the same design, and it is not notified in the promotion effect or re-drawing effect, it is a decorative figure (specifically, it can be notified to the player definitely that it will be in a probable change state) Determine the jackpot symbol combination consisting of (odd symbols). When the jackpot symbol is symbol B or symbol c, the decorative symbol (specifically, even symbol) that does not definitely notify the player that the jackpot game will be in a probable change state after the jackpot game ends. Decide to be a symbol combination. Also, when the big hit symbol is symbol C, symbol D or symbol E, it is determined to be a symbol combination including a decorative figure (specifically, a sudden suggestion symbol) that suggests the possibility of a sudden probability change big hit game. . When the jackpot symbol is symbol F or symbol d, the symbol combination in the same symbol of the decorative symbol (specifically, even symbol) that does not definitely notify the player that the probability change state is established. To decide.

  Further, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is an outlier symbol, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. In addition, when the variation pattern of the reach deviation variation effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 65a determines the decoration of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c so that the symbol combination including the reach display can be recognized. . On the other hand, the general control CPU 65a displays a decorative pattern of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c so that a symbol combination that does not include a reach display can be recognized when a variation pattern of a variation variation effect without reach is designated. decide. Further, when the overall control CPU 65a inputs an all symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 65a outputs the command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

  The overall control CPU 65a also determines the type of jackpot symbol designated by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a and each designation command relating to the operation / non-operation (end) of the variable state. Based on the set value of the effect mode flag, the type of effect mode is determined, and the effect mode flag is updated to a value indicating the determined effect mode. The effect mode flag includes information that can identify the effect mode in which the user is currently staying, and is set in the overall control RAM 65c. When the overall control CPU 65a updates the production mode flag, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a mode designation command for instructing the production mode to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

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

(About pre-reading notice processing)
Next, the prefetch notice process for executing the above-described prefetch effect will be described. Note that the pre-reading notice process is performed when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b (when the special figure input process is executed) as shown in FIG. That is, before the next symbol variation effect (the first or second special symbol variation display) is started after the pachinko ball has won the first starting prize port 31a or the second starting prize port 31b (the special figure). Before the start process is performed), the prefetch notice process is executed. In other words, the pre-reading notice process is configured to be executed before the symbol variation effect. Then, the symbol change is executed based on the first or second special figure start hold memory already stored in the main control RAM 60c when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b. In the production, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading production is executed.

  FIG. 22 shows the prefetch notice process. The main control CPU 60a performs the symbol variation effect (first change) based on the corresponding first or second special figure start hold information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b. Alternatively, when the second special figure variation display) is executed, it is determined in advance whether or not the jackpot display is displayed on the symbol display device 17. Specifically, it is determined in advance whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a or the second start winning opening 31b matches the prior jackpot determination value ( (Preliminary jackpot determination) (step C11). Here, the preliminary jackpot determination value is set to the same value as the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot determination (big hit lottery) of the special figure start process described above. That is, if the advance jackpot determination based on the first or second special figure start hold information is affirmative, the affirmative determination is made as long as the gaming state (more specifically, whether the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state) is changed. When a symbol variation effect is performed based on the special figure start hold information, a big hit will occur.

(For cases where the advance jackpot determination result is positive)
If the determination result of the prior jackpot determination in step C11 is affirmative, the special figure distribution random number acquired when winning at the first start winning port 31a or the second starting winning port 31b Based on this value, the type of jackpot in the case where the symbol variation effect is performed based on the corresponding first or second special figure start hold information that has been affirmatively determined is determined in advance (prior determination of the type of jackpot) (step) C12). In the embodiment, if the determination result of the prior jackpot determination is affirmative, the symbol variation effect based on the special figure start suspension information (first or second special map variation) in which the determination result of the prior jackpot determination is affirmative in step C11. The main control CPU 60a pre-determines the type of jackpot game to be given when (display) is executed (that is, whether the jackpot symbol is symbol A to symbol F or symbol a to symbol d). Note that in the pre-determination of the type of jackpot, it may be determined in advance only whether or not the jackpot that gives the probability variation state, or only the number of round games of the jackpot game to be given may be pre-determined. That is, in the prior determination of the type of jackpot, the value given by the jackpot is determined.

(About the decision of the production group when the advance jackpot judgment result is affirmative)
If the determination result of the preliminary jackpot determination in step C11 is affirmative, the corresponding first or second acquired when winning the first start winning port 31a or the second starting winning port 31b. Based on the special drawing start hold information, the production group specified at the time of winning the prize is determined in advance (step C13). That is, in step C13, the jackpot variation effect content determination tables TA1, TA2 are based on the value of the random number for primary distribution acquired with the winning of the first start winning port 31a or the second starting winning port 31b as a trigger. The main control CPU 60a determines one production group (pre-decision of production group). Here, the jackpot change effect content determination tables TA1 and TA2 used in the pre-reading notice process are the same as the jackpot change effect content determination tables TA1 and TA2 used in the special figure start process described above. Therefore, when the gaming state at the time of winning the pachinko ball to the first start winning port 31a or the second starting winning port 31b is not the variable state (when the variable flag is "0"), the first One effect group is determined from the big hit variation effect content determination table TA1. Specifically, in the pre-reading advance notice processing triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 31a, the value of the random number for primary distribution acquired at the time of winning is “0” to “22” First, the first big hit variation effect group GA1 is determined. In addition, when the value of the random number for primary distribution acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a is “23” to “150”, the second jackpot variation effect group GA2 is determined. . And when the value of the random number for primary distribution acquired when winning to the said 1st start winning opening 31a is "151"-"240", a prefetch effect group is determined. In the pre-reading advance notice process triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the second start winning opening 31b, when the value of the random number for primary distribution acquired at the time of winning is “0” to “240”, 2 jackpot variation production group GA2 is determined.

  On the other hand, when the game state at the time of winning the pachinko ball to the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b is a variable state (when the variable flag is “1”), One effect group is determined from the two jackpot variation effect content determination table TA2. Specifically, in the pre-reading advance notice process triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 31a, the value of the random number for primary distribution acquired at the time of winning is “0” to “240” The second jackpot variation effect group GA2 is determined. In the pre-reading advance notice process triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the second start winning opening 31b, when the value of the random number for primary distribution acquired at the time of winning is “0” to “240”, 2 jackpot variation production group GA2 is determined. That is, in the embodiment, as described above, the first jackpot variation effect group GA1 including the variation pattern for executing the prefetching effect is not set in the second jackpot variation effect content determination table TA2. Whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed is determined depending on whether or not a variable state is given at the time of winning the start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b. Further, as described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the variation state is given until the next big hit game is generated, so the first start winning opening 31a or Whether or not the pre-reading effect can be selected is also determined depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the second start winning opening 31b. Further, in the embodiment, as described above, the first jackpot variation effect group GA1 including the variation pattern for executing the pre-reading effect is not set to be selectable in response to winning in the second start winning opening 31b. Whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed is determined depending on whether the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b has been won.

(Regarding the setting of the pre-reading production command when the advance jackpot determination result is positive)
When the effect group is determined in step C13, the main control CPU 60a sets a prefetch effect command in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c (step C14). Here, the pre-reading effect command is based on the advance jackpot information indicating the determination result of the advance hit determination at the time of winning the first start winning opening 31a or the second start winning opening 31b, and the primary distribution random number at the time of the winning. This is a command including pre-production group information indicating the production group determined in this way. Therefore, by referring to the pre-reading effect command, the symbol variation effect (first or second special character) is based on the special symbol start suspension information acquired when winning the first start winning port 31a or the second starting winning port 31b. It is possible to identify whether or not a big hit occurs when the figure variation display) is executed, and to identify an effect group performed in the big hit symbol variation effect.

  In addition, in the pre-reading effect command, the number of stored first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c stored at the time of winning the first start winning opening 31a or the second start winning opening 31b is set. The number-of-holds information shown, special figure type information (winning information) indicating which of the first start winning port 31a and the second starting winning port 31b is a pre-reading effect command based on the winning of a pachinko ball, The jackpot game type information (hit game type information) indicating the type of jackpot (predetermined jackpot symbol) determined in advance in the case of a win is included. Note that the number-of-holds information specified by the pre-reading effect command is the number-of-sale information of the special figure start hold information corresponding to the first or second start winning award 31a, 31b specified by the special figure type information. Accordingly, when the first start winning opening 31a is specified by the special figure type information, the number-of-holds information indicates the number of the first special figure start holding information stored, and the second start winning opening is indicated by the special figure type information. When 31b is specified, the hold number information indicates the storage number of the second special figure start hold information.

  In the following description, in the pre-reading effect command, the command part that specifies the prior jackpot information and the prior effect group information described above is referred to as an upper command, and the hold number information, the special figure type information, and the jackpot game type information are specified. The command part may be referred to as a lower command. Further, in the upper command of the pre-reading effect command in the embodiment, when the advance jackpot determination is affirmative, the gaming state (probability change state) at the time when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b. Information on whether or not it is in a variable state. In the embodiment, both the upper command and the lower command of the prefetch effect command are set as 8-bit information.

(About the high-order commands of the pre-reading production command when the advance jackpot determination is positive)
The setting of the upper command of the prefetch effect command will be described. Here, the case where the gaming state at the time of winning the first start winning port 31a or the second start winning port 31b is not the variable state (when the variable flag = “0”) will be described first. The determination result of the advance hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a is affirmative, and the first big hit variation effect group GA1 is determined as the effect group. When the symbol variation effect based on the first special figure start hold information is performed, the effect content included in the first jackpot variation effect group GA1 is executed, and as a result, it becomes a “hit” “DBH” shown is set as an upper command of the pre-reading effect command. In addition, the determination result of the advance hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning at the first start winning opening 31a is affirmative, and the second big hit variation effect group GA2 is an effect group. When determined, when the symbol variation effect based on the first special figure start hold information is performed, the effect content included in the second jackpot variation effect group GA2 is executed, and as a result, it becomes a “hit” “D1H” indicating this is set as a high-order command of the prefetch effect command. And the determination result of the advance hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a is affirmative, and the third big hit variation effect group GA3 is an effect group. If determined, when the symbol variation effect based on the first special figure start hold information is performed, the effect contents included in the third jackpot variation effect group GA3 are executed, and as a result, a “hit” is achieved. “D9H” indicating this is set as a high-order command of the pre-reading effect command. Further, the determination result of the advance hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information acquired when winning the second start winning opening 31b is affirmative, and the second big hit variation effect group GA2 is an effect group. When determined, when the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is performed, the effect contents included in the second jackpot variation effect group GA2 are executed, and as a result, a “hit” is achieved. “D1H” indicating this is set as a high-order command of the prefetch effect command.

  The upper command of the pre-reading effect command when the gaming state at the time of winning the first start winning port 31a or the second start winning port 31b is the variable state (when the variable flag is “1”) will be described. When the gaming state at the time of winning the first or second start winning opening 31a, 31b is a non-probable change state (when the probability change flag = “0”), an affirmative determination is made in the advance hit determination When the symbol variation effect based on the corresponding first or second special figure start hold information is performed, the effect content included in the second jackpot variation effect group GA2 is executed, and as a result, it indicates that it is a “hit” “D1H” is set as an upper command of the pre-reading effect command. Further, when the gaming state at the time of winning the first or second start winning opening 31a, 31b is a probability variation state (in the case of probability variation flag = "1"), an affirmative determination is made in the advance hit determination. When the symbol variation effect based on the corresponding first or second special figure start hold information is performed, the effect content included in the second jackpot variation effect group GA2 is executed, and as a result, it becomes a “hit” “D2H” shown is set as an upper command of the prefetch effect command. That is, “D1H” and “D2H”, which are higher-order commands of the pre-reading effect command, indicate whether the gaming state at the time when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b is a certain change state or not. It shows whether it is a certain change state.

(About the low-order commands of the pre-reading effect command when the advance jackpot determination is positive)
Next, the subordinate commands of the prefetch effect command will be described. When the determination result of the advance hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a is affirmative, the first special figure start hold information including the first special figure start hold information is included. The stored number of the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is set as the lower number command of the prefetch effect command as the stored number information of the first special figure start hold information. Specifically, when the number of stored first special figure start hold information is “1” (that is, the first special figure start hold information other than the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a). When the figure start hold information is not stored), “00” is set as the storage number information of the first special figure start hold information, and the storage number of the first special figure start hold information is “2”. In other words, when the first special figure start hold information is stored in addition to the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning at the first start winning opening 31a, the first special figure start hold is stored. “01” is set as the information storage number information. In addition, when the number of stored first special figure start hold information is “3” (that is, the first special figure start hold information other than the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning in the first start winning opening 31a). When two pieces of information are stored), “10” is set as the storage number information of the first special figure start hold information, and the storage number of the first special figure start hold information is “4” ( That is, when the first special figure start hold information is stored in addition to the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a), the first special figure start hold information is stored. “11” is set as the storage number information.

  Similarly, when the determination result of the advance hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information acquired when winning the second start winning opening 31b is affirmative, the second special figure start hold information is set. The stored number of the second special figure start hold information stored in the included main control RAM 60c is set as the low order command of the prefetch effect command as the stored number information of the second special figure start hold information. Specifically, when the number of stored second special figure start hold information is “1” (that is, the second special figure start hold information is acquired in addition to the second special figure start hold information acquired when winning the second start winning opening 31b). When the figure start hold information is not stored), “00” is set as the memory number information of the second special figure start hold information, and the memory number of the second special figure start hold information is “2”. In other words, when the second special figure start hold information is stored in addition to the second special figure start hold information acquired when winning the second start winning opening 31b, the second special figure start hold is stored. “01” is set as the information storage number information. Further, when the number of stored second special figure start hold information is “3” (that is, the second special figure start hold information other than the second special figure start hold information acquired when winning the second start winning prize port 31b). In the case where two pieces of information are stored), “10” is set as the storage number information of the second special figure start hold information, and the storage number of the second special figure start hold information is “4” ( That is, in the case where three pieces of second special figure start hold information are stored in addition to the second special figure start hold information acquired when winning the second start winning opening 31b), the second special figure start hold information is stored. “11” is set as the storage number information.

  In addition, when the determination result of the advance hit determination based on the corresponding first or second special figure start hold information acquired when winning in the first or second start winning opening 31a, 31b is affirmative, The type of jackpot game based on the pre-hit determination based on the corresponding special figure start hold information is set as the jackpot game type information in the subordinate command of the prefetch effect command. Specifically, when the jackpot game determined in advance is the above-described symbol A or symbol a, “0000” is set as the jackpot game type information, and when it is the symbol B or symbol b, the jackpot “0001” is set as the game type information, and when the symbol is C or c, “0010” is set as the jackpot game type information, and when the symbol is D or d, the jackpot game type information is set. When “0011” is set and the symbol is E, “0100” is set as jackpot game type information, and when the symbol is F, “0101” is set as jackpot game type information. In addition, in the low order command of the pre-reading effect command, “0” indicating that it is a pre-reading notice based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first starting winning opening 31a or the winning of the pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31b. Any one of “1” indicating that the pre-reading notice is based on is set as the special figure type information.

  The subordinate commands of the prefetch effect command are configured by “0” + “special figure type information” + “big hit game type information” + “memory number information of special figure start hold information”. For this reason, for example, it is a pre-reading effect command based on the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a, and the type of jackpot game is “symbol C”. The lower-order command of the pre-reading effect command when the stored number of the start hold information is “3” is set to “0000 1010B” (binary notation) (0AH in hexadecimal notation). When the first jackpot variation effect group GA1 is determined as the effect group, the prefetch effect command is “DBH0AH”. Also, for example, a pre-reading effect command based on the second special figure start suspension information acquired when winning the second start winning opening 31b, the type of jackpot game is “symbol d”, and the second special figure start The lower-order command of the pre-reading effect command when the storage number of the hold information is “4” is set to “0100 1111B” (binary notation) (4FH in hexadecimal notation). When the second jackpot variation effect group GA2 is determined as the effect group, the prefetch effect command is “D2H4FH” (hexadecimal notation).

(For cases where the prior jackpot judgment result is negative)
If the result of the prior jackpot determination is negative in step C11, the corresponding first or the first acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b. When a symbol variation effect (first or second special symbol variation display) based on the second special figure start hold information is executed, a prefetching effect may be performed as an effect suggesting the possibility that the jackpot display is displayed. Prior performance execution determination is performed to determine whether or not there is (step C15). 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 at the time of processing matches the prior effect execution determination value. Here, the prior performance execution determination value is set to the same value as the performance execution determination value used in the performance execution determination in the special figure start process described above. In other words, if the advance effect determination is affirmative, the affirmative determination is also made in the effect execution determination of the special figure start process executed when the symbol variation effect based on the affirmatively determined special figure start hold information is performed. Determined. In the embodiment, when the game state at the time of performing the performance execution determination is not the variable state (when the variable flag = “0”), it is acquired when winning the second start winning opening 31b. In the prior performance execution determination based on the second special figure start hold information, the performance execution determination value is zero. Therefore, if the game state at the time of performing the pre-production execution determination is not the variable state, the determination result of the pre-production execution determination in step C15 is always negative.

(About the decision of the production group when the prior jackpot judgment result is negative)
If the determination result of the prior performance execution determination in step C15 is affirmative, the corresponding first or second special figure acquired when winning the first start winning port 31a or the second starting winning port 31b. Based on the start hold information, the effect group specified at the time of winning is determined in advance (step C16). Based on the value of the random number for primary distribution acquired with the winning of the pachinko ball to the first starting winning port 31a or the second starting winning port 31b, the main control CPU 60a produces an effect group at the time of winning the pachinko ball One is determined from the variation variation effect content determination tables TB1 and TB2 (predetermined effect group). Here, the deviation variation effect content determination tables TB1 and TB2 used in the pre-reading notice process are the same as the deviation variation effect content determination tables TB1 and TB2 used in the above-described special figure starting process. Therefore, when the gaming state at the time of winning the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b is not the variable state (when the variable flag is “0”), the random number for primary distribution is Based on the value, one stage group is pre-determined from the first deviation variation production content determination table TB1, and the gaming state at the time of winning the first start prize port 31a or the second start prize port 31b is a variable state. In the case (when the variable flag = “1”), one effect group is determined in advance from the second deviation variation effect content determination table TB2 based on the value of the primary distribution random number. That is, in the embodiment, as described above, the fourth outlier variation effect group GB4 including the variation pattern that may cause the prefetching effect to be executed is not set in the second outlier variation effect content determination table TB2. Therefore, whether or not the pre-reading effect can be performed is determined depending on whether or not the variable state is given at the time of winning the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b.

  Here, the advance determination of the production group will be specifically described. In the pre-reading advance notice process triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 31a, when the gaming state at the time of winning is not a variable state (when the variable flag is “0”) As described above, the main control CPU 60a determines one effect group from the first deviation variation effect content determination table TB1. Here, as described above, the first deviation variation effect content determination table TB1 is assigned to each effect group according to the storage number of the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. Minute judgment value fluctuates. Therefore, in the embodiment, when the production group is determined in advance based on the first deviation variation production content determination table TB1 in which the primary distribution determination value assigned to each production group varies, the primary distribution judgment value varies. The main control CPU 60a determines the production group based on whether the primary distribution random number corresponds to the production execution fixed value or the primary distribution random number corresponds to the production execution variation value in which the primary distribution determination value fluctuates. To do.

  Specifically, the first deviation variation effect content determination table TB1 includes a first variation variation effect group GB1 when a symbol variation effect is performed, based on winning in the first start winning opening 31a. Since the primary distribution determination value “0” to “7” is assigned as an effect execution fixed value for determining that the included effect is executed, it is acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a. When the value of the primary distribution random number is “0” to “7”, the main control CPU 60a determines the first deviation variation effect group GB1 in the advance determination of the effect group. Further, in the first deviation variation effect determination table, when the symbol variation effect is performed, “205” to “205” as an effect execution fixed value for determining that the effect included in the second deviation variation effect group GB2 is executed. Since the primary distribution determination values “208”, “218”, and “223” to “224” are assigned, the random numbers for primary distribution acquired when winning the first start winning port 31a are assigned. When the values are “205” to “208”, “218”, “223” to “224”, the main control CPU 60a determines the second deviation variation effect group GB2 in the advance determination of the effect group. In the first deviation variation production determination table, “235” to “235” are set as production execution fixed values for determining that the production included in the third deviation variation production group GB3 is executed when the symbol variation production is performed. Since the primary distribution determination value of “240” is assigned, the value of the random number for primary distribution acquired when winning the first start winning port 31a is “235” to “240”. In the advance determination of the production group, the main control CPU 60a decides the third deviation variation production group GB3. Further, in the first off-set variation effect determination table, “the effect execution fixed value that determines that the effect suggesting the possibility of displaying the jackpot display such as the reach effect is not executed when the symbol variation effect is performed” Since the primary distribution determination values of “227” to “234” are assigned, the values of the random numbers for primary distribution acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a are “227” to “234”. In this case, the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth loss variation effect group GB4 in the advance determination of the effect group. Furthermore, in the first deviation variation effect determination table, “8” to “204”, “209” to “217”, “219” to “222”, “225”, and “226” as effect execution variation values. Since the primary distribution determination value is assigned, the values of the primary distribution random numbers acquired when winning the first start winning port 31a are “8” to “204”, “209” to “209”. In the case of “217”, “219” to “222”, “225”, “226”, the main control CPU 60a selects the effect content variation group GB5 in which the effect group (effect content) has not been determined in advance determination of the effect group. decide.

  When the game state at the time of winning the first start winning port 31a or the second start winning port 31b is a variable state (when the variable flag is "1"), the main control CPU 60a As described above, one effect group is determined from the second deviation variation effect content determination table TB2. Specifically, in the pre-reading advance notice process triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 31a, the value of the random number for primary distribution acquired at the time of winning is “0” to “240” In addition, the first deviation variation effect group GB1 is determined. In the pre-reading advance notice process triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the second start winning opening 31b, when the value of the random number for primary distribution acquired at the time of winning is “0” to “240”, One outlier variation effect group GB1 is determined.

  If the determination result of the pre-stage production execution determination in step C16 is negative, the production is performed in any of the pre-reading advance notice processing triggered by winning a prize at the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b. In pre-determining the group, the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth deviation variation effect group GB4 as the effect group (step C17).

(Regarding the setting of the look-ahead command when the result of the advance jackpot judgment is negative)
When the effect group is determined in step C16 or step C17, the main control CPU 60a sets a prefetch effect command in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. Here, the pre-reading effect command set when the determination result of the prior jackpot determination is negative is determined based on the prior jackpot information indicating the determination result of the previous hit determination and the random number for primary distribution, as described above. This is a command including pre-production group information indicating the produced production group. The pre-reading effect command set when the determination result of the prior jackpot determination is negative is the hold number information indicating the stored number of the first or second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start Special figure type information (winning information) indicating whether it is a pre-reading effect command based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b, it was determined in advance when the pre-hit determination result is a win The jackpot game type information (hit game type information) indicating the type of jackpot (hit game symbol) is included. Note that the number-of-holds information specified by the pre-reading effect command is the number-of-sale information of the special figure start hold information corresponding to the first or second start winning award 31a, 31b specified by the special figure type information. Accordingly, when the first start winning opening 31a is specified by the special figure type information, the number-of-holds information indicates the number of the first special figure start holding information stored, and the second start winning opening is indicated by the special figure type information. When 31b is specified, the hold number information indicates the storage number of the second special figure start hold information. That is, the command configuration of the prefetch effect command is set with the same configuration regardless of the determination result of the prior jackpot determination.

(High-order commands of the pre-reading production command when the previous jackpot result is negative)
If the pre-hit determination result is negative, the higher order command of the prefetch effect command is set according to the effect group determined in advance (step C14). Specifically, when the first loss variation production group GB1 is determined in advance, the corresponding first or second special feature acquired when winning the first or second start winning opening 31a, 31b. When the symbol variation effect based on the figure start hold information is performed, “D4H” indicating that the effect included in the first outlier variation effect group GB1 is determined to be executed is a higher rank of the prefetch effect command. Set as a command. In addition, when the second outlier variation effect group GB2 is determined in advance, the corresponding first or second special figure start pending acquired when winning the first or second start winning opening 31a, 31b. When the symbol variation effect based on the information is performed, “D5H” indicating that the effect included in the second outlier variation effect group GB2 is confirmed to be executed is set as the upper command of the prefetch effect command. Is done. And when the 3rd deviation change production group GB3 is determined in advance, the corresponding 1st or 2nd special figure starting reservation which was acquired when winning the 1st or 2nd starting winning a prize mouth 31a and 31b When a symbol variation effect based on information is performed, “D8H” indicating that the effect included in the third offshoot variation effect group GB3 is determined to be executed is set as a higher order command of the prefetch effect command Is done. Further, when the fourth deviation variation effect group GB4 is determined in advance, the corresponding first or second special figure start pending acquired when winning the first or second start winning opening 31a, 31b. When the symbol variation effect based on the information is performed, “D3H” indicating that the effect included in the fourth outlier variation effect group GB4 is determined to be executed is set as a higher order command of the prefetch effect command Is done. Furthermore, when the production content variation group GB5 is determined in advance, the corresponding first or second special figure start hold information acquired when winning the first or second start winning opening 31a, 31b is included. “DAH” indicating that the effect group (effect contents) at the time of performing the symbol variation effect based is not determined is set as the upper command of the prefetch effect command.

(Regarding the low-order commands of the pre-reading production command when the result of the prior jackpot determination is negative)
In addition, regarding the low-order command of the pre-reading effect command when the determination result of the prior jackpot determination is negative, the detailed description is omitted because it is the same as the case where the determination result of the prior jackpot determination is affirmative. However, when the result of the prior jackpot determination is negative, “0000” is always set as the jackpot game type information. For this reason, for example, it is a pre-reading effect command based on the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning the first start winning opening 31a, and the number of stored first special figure start hold information is “3”. In this case, the lower order command of the pre-reading effect command is set to “0000 0010B” (binary notation) (02H in hexadecimal notation). If the fourth jackpot variation effect group GB4 is selected as the effect group when the determination result of the prior jackpot determination is negative, the prefetch effect command is “D3H02H” (hexadecimal notation).

  When the setting of the prefetch effect command is completed in step C14, the main control CPU 60a ends the prefetch notice process. The prefetch effect command set in the prefetch notice process is output to the overall control CPU 65a before the next symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is performed (that is, before the special diagram start process is performed). It is set as follows. That is, it is possible to determine whether or not the overall control CPU 65a executes an effect based on the result of the prefetch notice process.

  As described above, the main control CPU 60a wins the start winning ports 31a and 31b when the start hold information is stored in the main control ROM 60b when the pachinko ball wins the start winning ports 31a and 31b. As a trigger, the main control RAM 60c is determined by determining whether or not the value of the random number (random number for jackpot determination) associated with the start suspension information stored in the main control ROM 60b matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. It functions as a pre-hit determination means for pre-determining whether or not the symbol variation effect based on the start suspension information stored in is prevailing. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to generate a reach off effect as a result of the symbol variation effect performed based on the stored start hold information (first and second special figure start hold information in the embodiment). It has a function as a prior production execution determination means (pre-reach determination means). Further, the main control CPU 60a also functions as a prior hit type determination means for determining in advance the type of hit game (big hit game) given when the determination result of the prior hit determination is affirmative.

(Pre-reading effect judgment process)
A continuous preliminary effect notification determination process for determining whether or not to execute the prefetch effect executed on the overall control board 65 will be described. The prefetch effect determination process is performed based on a prefetch effect command input from the main control CPU 60a. When the prefetch effect command is input from the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not the pre-effect group information of the prefetch effect command designates an effect group that may cause the prefetch effect ( (See FIG. 23). Specifically, the high-order commands of the pre-reading effect command include a command (“DBH”) for designating the first jackpot variation effect group GA1 and a command (“D3H”) for designating the fourth outlier variation effect group GB4. It is determined whether or not (step D11). That is, if the higher order command of the prefetch effect command is a command other than the command that designates the effect groups GA1 and GB4 that may cause the prefetch effect, it is determined not to execute the prefetch effect. The prefetch effect determination process is terminated.

  When the production groups GA1 and GB4 that may cause the prefetching effect are designated, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not to execute the prefetching effect (step D12). Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a reaches the start hold information (first special figure start hold information in the embodiment) stored in the main control RAM 60c when the pachinko ball wins the start winning holes 31a and 31b. It is determined whether or not there is a possibility of executing an effect suggesting the possibility of displaying a big hit display such as an effect. That is, at the time when each of the start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is acquired, an effect that suggests that the pre-effect group information of the pre-read effect command input from the main control CPU 60a may be displayed as a jackpot display. It is determined whether or not an effect group that may be performed is designated. Specifically, commands (“DBH”) that specify the first to third jackpot fluctuation effect groups GA1 to GA3 as the upper commands of the prefetch effect commands corresponding to each start hold information stored in a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 65b. ”,“ D1H ”,“ D2H ”,“ D9H ”), commands (“ D4H ”,“ D5H ”,“ D8H ”) for specifying the first to third deviation variation production groups GB1 to GB3 or the production content fluctuation group It is determined whether or not any of commands (“DAH”) for specifying GB5 is included. That is, in the upper command of the pre-reading effect command corresponding to the start hold information (first special figure start hold information in the embodiment) stored in the main control RAM 60c at the time when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 31a, 31b, When commands for designating these effect groups are included, an effect suggesting that a jackpot display may be displayed is executed based on the start suspension information already stored in the main control RAM 60c. Since it has been confirmed or is likely to be executed, it is determined not to execute the prefetch effect, and the prefetch effect determination process is terminated. Further, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not the execution of the pre-reading effect has already been determined. Specifically, when the prefetch effect flag (described later) stored in a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 65c is “1”, the overall control CPU 65a ends the prefetch effect determination process.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 31a, 31b, the command is a higher order command of the pre-reading effect command corresponding to the start hold information (first special figure start hold information in the embodiment) stored in the main control RAM 60c. If the command for designating these effect groups is not included, it is further determined whether the command is a pre-reading effect command based on the winning of the pachinko ball in either the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b. Specifically, determination is made based on the special figure identification information included in the lower command of the pre-reading effect command, and in the case of the pre-reading effect command based on the pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 31b, the pre-reading effect determination The process ends. Then, in the case of a pre-reading effect command based on a pachinko ball winning to the first start winning opening 31a, it is finally determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect. Specifically, when a prefetch effect command is input, the general control CPU 65a acquires a random number for execution determination of the prefetch effect from the overall control RAM 65c, and determines that the random number matches the execution determination value of the prefetch effect. Thus, it is determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect. In other words, in the embodiment, the pre-reading effect is executed only when the first jackpot variation effect group GA1 or the fourth offset variation effect group GB4 is determined in response to the winning of the pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 31a. There is a possibility. As described above, the overall control CPU 65a has a function as a pre-reading effect determination unit that determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect based on the random number acquired in response to the winning at the start winning opening 31a. More specifically, the symbol is executed based on the start hold information (first special figure start hold information in the embodiment) stored in the main control RAM 60c when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 31a, 31b. The start hold information stored in the start hold information (in the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information) whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect across the fluctuating effects is triggered by the winning at the start winning ports 31a and 31b. Judgment based on.

(Determining the number of executions)
When the execution of the prefetch effect is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the number of executions of the prefetch effect (step D13). Here, the overall control CPU 65a executes the pre-reading effect with the stored number of the first start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c at the time when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a as the maximum continuous number of times. The number of executions of the symbol variation effect is determined within the range of the maximum number of consecutive times. Regarding the determination of the number of executions, the time when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a is the main control of the pre-reading effect command for designating the first jackpot variation effect group GA1 or the fourth loss variation effect group GB4. This is the winning time of the pachinko ball that has been set by the CPU 60a. Here, in the pre-reading effect command, as described above, the number-of-holds information indicating the stored number of the first special figure start-up hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when the pachinko ball wins the first start-up winning hole 31a. include. Therefore, in the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a determines the number of executions of the pre-reading effect within a range in which the stored number of the first special figure start holding information specified by the hold-number information of the pre-reading effect command is the maximum continuous number. In the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a is set so that the storage number of the first special figure start hold information specified by the hold number information of the prefetch effect command is determined as the number of executions (that is, the maximum continuous number of times = the number of executions). The number of executions determined by the overall control CPU 65a is stored in a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 65c. In addition, when the pre-reading effect is executed once, the overall control CPU 65a subtracts the execution count by 1 and stores it in the overall control RAM 65c as a new execution count. That is, when the number of executions = “1”, it is shown that the symbol variation effect (main variation) based on the first special figure start suspension information determined to execute the prefetch effect is performed.

  Here, the determination of the number of executions of step D13 can be configured so as to be determined based on the value given to the player in the main change of the pre-reading effect. For example, it is possible to determine the number of executions based on whether or not a big hit occurs in the main variation of the pre-reading effect, or to determine the number of executions based on the type of big hit when a big hit occurs in the main variation. More specifically, when a big hit occurs in the main change of the pre-reading effect, the number of executions within the range where the stored number of the first special figure start hold information specified by the hold-number information of the pre-reading effect command is the maximum continuous number of times. On the other hand, when a big hit does not occur in this fluctuation, the stored number of the first special figure start hold information specified by the hold number information of the pre-reading effect command is set as the maximum continuous number, and a predetermined number (for example, “3 times” The number of executions is determined within the range up to ")". Further, as the type of jackpot, it can be based on whether or not the jackpot to which the probability variation state is given, or based on the number of round games of the jackpot game to be given. The jackpot type can be grasped by the overall control CPU 65a from the jackpot game type information specified by the lower command of the prefetch effect command.

  In addition, in the determination of the number of executions of step D13, an arbitrary number of times may be determined within a range in which the number of first special figure start hold information specified by the hold number information of the prefetch effect command is the maximum continuous number of times. it can. That is, for example, a random number for determining the number of times of execution updated every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) is stored in the overall control RAM 65c, and each of the numbers stored in the first special figure start hold information is “1” to “4”. A determination value is assigned for each execution count, with the stored number as the maximum continuous count. Then, when the general control CPU 65a acquires a random number for the number of executions when the pre-reading effect command is input and determines the number of executions to which the determination value corresponding to the random number is assigned, the first special figure start It is possible to determine an arbitrary number of times within a range in which the number of stored hold information is the maximum number of consecutive times.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 65a has a function as an execution number determination means for determining the number of executions of the change cycle (determined change cycle) executed in the prefetch effect. Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a as the execution frequency determination means is stored in the main control RAM 60c when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 31a, 31b when the determination result of the pre-reading effect determination is affirmative. The number of stored start-up hold information (in the embodiment, the first special figure start-up hold information) is set as the maximum number of continuous times, and the number of symbol variation effects to be executed in the prefetch effect is determined within the range of the maximum number of continuous times.

  When the number of executions of the prefetch effect is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the execution of the prefetch effect (step D14). The overall control CPU 65a determines the execution of the prefetch effect based on the maximum number of consecutive times that is the number of stored first special figure start hold information specified by the hold number information of the prefetch effect command and the determined number of executions. Yes. Specifically, on the condition that the overall control CPU 65a sets the difference between the maximum number of continuous times and the determined number of executions as the number of standby times, and the symbol variation effect (special figure variation display) of the number of standby times is executed, The overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine execution of the prefetch effect. For example, when the number of executions of the first special figure start hold information specified by the hold number information of the prefetch effect command is “4” and the execution count is determined to be “3”, “1” is set as the standby count. Is set so that the overall control CPU 65a decides to execute the pre-reading effect on the condition that one symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is executed. In the embodiment, when the overall control CPU 65a determines execution of the prefetch effect, “1” is set to the prefetch effect flag in a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 65c.

  In the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a determines the storage number of the first special figure start hold information specified by the hold number information of the prefetch effect command as the number of executions (that is, the maximum continuous number of times = the number of executions). “0”. Accordingly, with the determination of the number of executions of the prefetch effect, the overall control CPU 65a determines the execution of the prefetch effect.

(About the process of determining the production pattern)
Next, an effect pattern determination process executed by the overall control board 65 will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the overall control CPU 65a has decided to execute the prefetch effect (step E11). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the prefetch effect flag stored in a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 65c is “1”. When the overall control CPU 65a has not decided to execute the prefetch effect (prefetch effect flag = “0”), the effect executed in the symbol variation effect based on the variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a. The pattern is determined and the process ends (step E12).

  At this time, when a variation pattern designating command for designating the first specific variation pattern PA11 is input from the main control CPU 60a, any one of the first to third or fifth specific variation variation patterns EA11a to EA11d is selected. The overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not. Further, when a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the second specific hit fluctuation pattern PA21 is input from the main control CPU 60a, any one of the fourth or sixth specific hit fluctuation effect patterns EA22a to EA22b is comprehensively controlled. The CPU 65a determines. When a variation pattern designating command for designating any one of the normal reach big hit variation pattern PA22, the super reach big hit variation pattern PA23 and the continuous notice effect big hit variation pattern PA31 is input from the main control CPU 60a, the corresponding normal reach big hit variation The overall control CPU 65a determines any one of the effect pattern EA22, the super reach jackpot variation effect pattern EA23, and the continuous notice effect jackpot variation effect pattern EA31. In other words, the overall control CPU 65a may generate a state advantageous to the player in a combination of symbols different from the symbol combination of the winning display on the stop symbol effective line 28 predetermined in the symbol display device 17. It functions as a chance symbol derivation deciding means for deciding whether or not to display a symbol combination of a chance symbol having a characteristic.

  Similarly, when a variation pattern designation command for designating the specific deviation variation pattern PB11 is input from the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a determines the fourth specific deviation variation effect pattern EB11. In addition, when a variation pattern designation command for designating any one of the normal reach deviation variation pattern PB12, the super reach deviation variation pattern PB21, and the continuous notice effect deviation variation pattern PB31 is input, the corresponding normal reach deviation variation pattern EB12, super The overall control CPU 65a determines any one of the reach deviation variation effect pattern EB21 and the continuous notice announcement variation deviation variation pattern EB31. When a variation pattern designation command for designating the first normal deviation variation pattern PB41 is input from the main control CPU 60a, the first to third specific deviation variation effect patterns EB41a to EB41c or the first normal deviation is obtained. The overall control CPU 65a determines any of the variation effect patterns EB41d. Further, when a variation pattern designation command for designating the second to fourth normal deviation fluctuation patterns PB42 to EB44 is input from the main control CPU 60a, the corresponding second to fourth normal deviation fluctuation patterns EB42 to EB42. The overall control CPU 65a determines EB44. Thus, the first normal deviation variation effect pattern EB41e is designated as the first normal deviation variation effect patterns EB41a to EB41c where an effect suggesting the possibility of occurrence of a specific hit game is performed. By being configured to be able to select based on the first normal deviation variation pattern PB41, it is possible to prevent the player who is playing the game from getting bored, and the variation time (effect time) per symbol variation effect is long. It is possible to play a well-rounded game.

  If the overall control CPU 65a has decided to execute the prefetch effect (prefetch effect flag = “1”), in step E13, whether or not the execution count stored in the overall control RAM 65c at that time is greater than 1 (execution) Determine number of times> 1). That is, in step E13, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading effect is a main change. If the number of executions is greater than 1 (not the main variation of the prefetch effect), the first to fourth prefetch effect patterns WA1 to WD1, WA2 are based on the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. The overall control CPU 65a selects one effect pattern from WD2 (step E14). Here, the first to fourth prefetch effect patterns WA1 to WD1 and WA2 to WD2 are set according to the variation time of the symbol variation effect, and are specified by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Prefetch effect patterns WA1 to WD1 and WA2 to WD2 corresponding to the variation times (3s, 6s, 9s, and 12s) are selected. Specifically, when the variation time specified by the variation pattern is “6 s”, either the third prefetch effect pattern WC1 or the third prefetch effect pattern WC2 is selected. The same applies to other cases where the variation time specified by the variation pattern is other than that.

  Further, as described above, the first to fourth prefetch effect patterns WA1 to WD1 and WA2 to WD2 have a low expectation effect pattern WA1 to which a big hit game is given when executed in the symbol variation effect. There are ~ WD1 and prefetching effect patterns WA2 to WD2 with high expectation to which a big hit game is given when executed in the symbol variation effect. In other words, when a variation pattern designation command in which a variation pattern for off-stage effects is designated is input, a pre-reading effect pattern is compared with a case in which a variation pattern designation command is designated in which a variation pattern for jackpot presentation is designated. The overall control CPU 65a is set to have a higher ratio of selecting the prefetch effect patterns WA1 to WD1 than WA2 to WD2. In addition, when a variation pattern designation command in which a variation pattern for a big hit effect is designated is input, a pre-reading effect pattern is compared with a case in which a variation pattern designation command for which a variation pattern for a loss effect is designated is input. The overall control CPU 65a is set to have a higher ratio of selecting the prefetch effect patterns WA2 to WD2 than WA1 to WD1. Thus, when a pre-reading effect is executed by the symbol display device 17, the player's expectation that a big hit game will be given depending on the contents of the effect can be enhanced.

  When any of the first to fourth prefetch effect patterns WA1 to WD1 and WA2 to WD2 is determined in step E14, the overall control CPU 65a subtracts 1 from the number of executions stored in the overall control RAM 65c, This is stored as a new execution count. Then, the overall control CPU 65a ends the effect pattern determination process (step E15).

(About this change)
Next, when the determination in step E13 is negative (that is, when the number of executions is “1”), based on the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a, the effect pattern that is the main variation of the prefetch effect is comprehensively controlled. The CPU 65a selects (Step E16). Specifically, when a variation pattern designation command designating the first specific hit variation pattern PA11 included in the first big hit variation effect group GA1 is input, the first specific hit variation effect pattern EA11a is integrated. The control CPU 65a determines. That is, if the command (“DBH”) for designating the first jackpot variation effect group GA1 is included in the prefetch effect command at the time when execution of the prefetch effect is decided, the first change in the main variation of the prefetch effect is performed. As a result of the common effects, the first specific hit notification effect is executed, and the specific that notifies that any one of the jump-up probability variable big hit game, the 16R sudden probability variable big hit game, and the 5R sudden probability variable big hit game occurs. The hit display result is displayed.

  When a variation pattern designation command for designating the first normal variation pattern PB41 included in the fourth variation variation effect group GB4 is input, the overall control CPU 65a selects the first specific variation variation effect pattern EB41a. decide. On the other hand, when a variation pattern designation command for designating the second to fourth normal deviation variation patterns PB42 to PB44 included in the fourth deviation variation production group GB4 is input, the corresponding second to fourth normal variations are input. The overall control CPU 65a determines the deviation variation effect patterns EB42 to EB44. That is, if the command (“D3H”) for designating the fourth deviation variation effect group GB4 is included in the prefetch effect command at the time when execution of the prefetch effect is decided, As a result of the first common effect suggesting the possibility that a specific hit game will occur in the main variation of the pre-reading effect on the condition that one normal deviation variation pattern PB41 is determined, the deviation notification effect is executed. As a result, the display error result is displayed as a fixed stop. On the other hand, when the second to fourth normal deviation variation patterns PH2 to PH4 are determined in the main change of the prefetching effect, the player can immediately recognize that the prefetching effect is a so-called gasse effect. It has become. As described above, even when the pre-reading effect is performed, the effect corresponding to the main change of the pre-reading effect (first common effect) depends on which of the variation patterns PB41 to PB44 is selected during the main change. Whether it is done or not changes. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the production time of the main change of the pre-reading production from becoming long, and to perform a sharp game. In addition, it is possible to enhance the expectation when an effect (first common effect) corresponding to the main change of the prefetching effect is performed, and when the prefetching effect is performed, the player's interest is long attracted. Can do.

  When the fluctuation pattern of the main fluctuation is determined in step E16, the pattern overall control CPU 65a determines the end of the prefetch effect (step E17). In the embodiment, when the overall control CPU 65a determines the end of the prefetch effect, “0” is set to the prefetch effect flag in a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 65c. Then, the overall control CPU 65a ends the effect pattern determination process.

(Determination of pre-read suggestion)
Next, the prefetching suggestion effect determination process executed by the overall control board 65 will be described with reference to FIG. The overall control CPU 65a determines whether to display the prefetch suggestion effects H1 to H4 on the symbol display device 17 based on the prefetch suggestion effect information input from the main control CPU 60a (step F11). Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not execution of the prefetching effect has been determined, and if the execution of the prefetching effect has not been determined, the prefetching suggestion effect determination process ends. When execution of the pre-reading effect is decided, a command (“DBH”) for specifying the first big hit variation effect group GA1 and a fourth off-set change are included in the upper command to the pre-reading effect command input from the main control CPU 60a. It is determined whether or not a command (“D3H”) for specifying the production group GB4 is included. In other words, information indicating the effect groups GA1 and GB4 that may cause the prefetch effect included in the prefetch effect command functions as prefetch suggestion effect information. In other words, by including the command (“DBH”) for designating the first jackpot variation effect group GA1, it can be seen that the prefetch suggestion effect patterns SA1 to SA4 including the prefetch suggestion effects H1 to H4 can be selected. By including the command (“D3H”) for designating the fourth loss variation effect group GB4, it can be seen that the prefetch suggestion effect patterns SA1 to SA3 including the prefetch suggestion effects H1 to H3 can be selected.

  Then, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not the determination result of the prior jackpot determination is affirmative (step F12). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the information indicating the advance hit of the prefetch effect command input from the main control CPU 60a is included. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a command (“DBH”) for designating the first jackpot variation effect group GA1 is included in the upper command of the prefetch effect command. Then, if the determination result of the prior jackpot determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not to perform a confirmed prefetch suggestion effect H4 that notifies that a big hit game is generated as a result of the prefetch effect (step F13). In the embodiment, the general control CPU 65a obtains a random number for prefetch suggestion effect determination that is updated every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) when the prefetch effect command is input, and the random number is determined in advance as a predetermined prefetch suggestion effect. By determining whether or not it matches the execution determination value, the execution determination of the confirmed prefetch suggestion effect H4 is performed. Then, if the determination result in step F13 is affirmative, it is determined to execute the confirmed prefetch suggestion effect H4 for definite notification that the specific hit game is generated as a result of the prefetch effect, and the prefetch suggestion effect pattern SA4. Is determined by the overall control CPU 65a.

  And when the determination result in step F12 or step F13 is negative, it determines to perform normal prefetching suggestion effects H1-H3 which alert | report the possibility that a big hit game will generate | occur | produce as a result of prefetching effect. When execution of the normal prefetching suggestion effect is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the content of the normal prefetching suggestion effects H1 to H3 (step F14). In this case, the overall control CPU 65a determines from the normal prefetch suggestion effect patterns SA1 to SA3 that do not notify the determination of the big hit. Here, as described above, a plurality of types (three types of prefetching suggestion effects H1 to H3) having different degrees of expectation to which a big hit game is given when executed in the symbol variation effect are set as the normal prefetching suggestion effect. ing. In other words, when a variation pattern designation command in which a variation pattern for off-stage effects is designated is input, the jackpot game is compared with a case in which a variation pattern designation command is designated in which a variation pattern for jackpot presentation is designated. The overall control CPU 65a is set to have a higher ratio of selecting the pattern in which the pre-read suggestion effect having a low degree of expectation given is the final display. In addition, when a variation pattern designation command in which a variation pattern for a jackpot effect is designated is input, compared to a case in which a variation pattern designation command in which a variation pattern for a loss effect is designated is input, the jackpot game is The overall control CPU 65a is set to have a higher ratio of selecting the pattern in which the pre-read suggestion effect having a high degree of expectation given is the final display. As described above, when the normal prefetching suggestion effects H1 to H3 are executed by the symbol display device 17 in the prefetching effect, the player's expectation that the big hit game is given depending on the contents of the effect can be enhanced. ing. In other words, the overall control CPU 65a executes the symbol variation effect based on the start hold information when the start hold information is stored in the main control ROM 60b at the time when the pachinko ball wins the start winning ports 31a and 31b. In the meantime, a pre-suggesting effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute a pre-read suggesting effect (pre-suggesting suggestive effect) that suggests the determination result of the prior hit determination is provided.

  Further, in the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a determines, for each symbol variation effect in the prefetching effect, a prefetching suggestion effect having an expectation level that is equal to or higher than the expectation level of the prefetching suggestion effect displayed in the previous symbol display effect. Is set. That is, when the normal prefetching suggestion effect pattern SA1 for specifying the prefetching suggestion effect H1 in which the background image is white in the previous symbol variation effect in the prefetching effect is selected, the background image is white in the current symbol variation effect. One of the normal prefetching suggestion effect patterns SA1 to SA3 for specifying the prefetching suggestion effects H1 to H3 to be blue and red is selected. In addition, when the normal prefetching suggestion effect pattern SA2 for specifying the prefetching suggestion effect H2 in which the background image is blue in the previous symbol variation effect in the prefetching effect is selected, the background image is blue in the current symbol variation effect. One of the normal prefetching suggestion effect patterns SA2 to SA3 for specifying the prefetching suggestion effects H2 and H3 to be red is selected. In this way, in the prefetching effect, the expectation of the prefetching suggestion effect does not decrease with the progress of the symbol variation effect, so that the confusion of the player can be prevented and the number of symbol variation effects (prefetching effect) advances. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the change in the prefetching suggestive effect. In this way, the overall control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means, when the determination result of the prior suggestion effect determination means is affirmative, the symbols for the number of executions determined by the execution count determination means in the symbol display means. It has a function to execute the advance suggestion effect in the variable effect.

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

  As in the example, when a big hit does not occur, a determination is made as to whether or not there is a possibility of executing a reach effect that suggests the possibility of displaying a big win display in the symbol variation effect (effect execution determination). Then, by selecting a production group using a random number for primary distribution based on production execution decision tables TA1 to TA4 divided into groups for each production content, production contents included in the production group (for example, type of reach) ) The reliability with which each jackpot can be easily adjusted. Here, in the selection of the production group using the primary distribution random number, the primary distribution random number corresponds to the production execution fixed value in which the primary distribution determination value does not fluctuate depending on the number of start pending information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The production group is determined based on whether the primary distribution random number corresponds to the production execution variation value in which the primary distribution determination value varies depending on the stored number. That is, an effect group is selected based on the random number for primary distribution regardless of the number of stored start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. For this reason, the presence / absence of reach (reach probability) and the reliability of the type of reach can be easily adjusted for each number of stored start hold information.

  In addition, by setting an effect execution fixed value in which the primary distribution determination value does not vary depending on the number of start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c, the probability that the determination value for executing the effect is selected regardless of the stored number Can be made constant. In addition, since the primary distribution determination value assigned to the fourth deviation variation effect group GB4 increases or decreases according to the number of stored start hold information, the state in which the effect is easily executed (reach effect is likely to occur) according to the stored number. State) and a state where it is difficult to execute an effect (a state where it is difficult for a reach effect to occur) can occur, and the appearance of a reach effect that does not cause a big hit is reduced, and the progress of the game is not made redundant.

  As in the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a sets a prefetch effect command based on the start hold information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start prize port 31a or the second start prize port 31b, and the prefetch effect is set. By transmitting the command from the main control CPU 60a to the overall control CPU 65a, it is possible to uniquely determine whether or not the pre-reading effect is executed in the overall control CPU 65a. That is, since it is not necessary for the main control CPU 60a to determine details (for example, the number of executions) regarding the execution of the pre-reading effect, the control processing of the main control means can be reduced. Here, in the pre-reading effect command input to the overall control CPU 65a, either the number-of-holds information indicating the number of start-hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start-winning port 31a, or the second start-winning port 31b. Special figure type information indicating whether the pachinko ball is based on winning, jackpot game type information indicating a pre-determined jackpot type (big hit symbol), prior jackpot determination information indicating whether or not the previous jackpot determination result is a hit, It is possible to accurately determine whether or not the pre-reading effect should be executed in the overall control CPU 65a by including pre-effects group information indicating the effect group determined based on the primary distribution random number at the time of winning. It becomes.

  Then, in the state where the game state is given the probability variation state or the variation state, when the determination result of the effect execution determination based on the winning to the first start winning opening 31a is affirmative, the first reach execution of the normal reach effect is performed. By causing the effect group to be selected from the effect content determination tables TA1, TA2, TB1, and TB2 in which only the deviation variation effect group GB1 is set, the progress of the game in the probability change state or the variable state can be made smooth. In the state where the game state is given the probability change state or the state of change, if the determination result of the effect execution determination based on the winning to the second start winning opening 31b is affirmative, only the fourth deviation variation effect group GB4 By selecting an effect group from the effect content determination table TA1, TA2, TB1, TB2 in which is set, the progress of the game in the probability change state or the variable state can be made smooth.

  In the embodiment, when deciding whether or not to execute the production by prefetching the content of the production based on the start hold information, and at the start of the symbol variation production based on the start pending information that prefetches the production content, An effect group is determined from the same effect content determination table TA1, TA2, TB1, TB2 based on the value of the random number. At this time, when pre-reading the production content, the production content is determined based on the production execution fixed value at which the production content does not vary depending on the number of stored start hold information. The determination contents will not be flawed due to the difference in the number of memories at the time of determining the symbol variation effect based on. Further, at the time of pre-reading of the start hold information and the time of determining the effect contents of the symbol variation effect based on the start hold information, the primary distribution random numbers and the effect content determination tables TA1, TA2, TB1, TB2 are made common. Thus, the data capacity can be reduced.

  In addition, in the embodiment, while the pre-reading effect is executed, the pre-reading suggestion effects H1 to H4 that suggest the expectation degree that the specific hit display is displayed in the main variation performed as a result of the pre-reading effect can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's interest continuously from the start of the pre-reading effect to the end thereof, and to improve the interest of the game. And, by preventing the expectation of the specific hit display represented by the prefetching suggestion effect in the prefetching effect from decreasing with the progress of the symbol variation effect (definite variation cycle), it is possible to prevent the confusion of the player As the symbol variation effect progresses, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that changes to prefetch suggestion effects H1 to H4 with a higher expectation level of specific hit display. In this way, by providing a plurality of types of prefetching suggestion effects H1 to H4 with different expectations for the occurrence of a specific hit game, the player's expectation for the prefetching suggestion effects H1 to H4 executed for each symbol variation effect is provided. The game can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, by providing a confirmed prefetching suggestion effect H4 that definitely notifies that the specific hit display is displayed as a result of the prefetching effect in the prefetching suggestion effects H1 to H4 executed in the prefetching effect, It is possible to further increase the player's expectation with respect to the change in the pre-read suggestion effect as the game progresses. Then, by providing a prefetching suggestion effect H4 dedicated to the specific per game that can be selected when the type of the per game determined in advance is a specific per game, the game is played in anticipation of whether or not it is a specific per game in advance. Can improve the interest of the game. In addition, variations of game effects can be enriched.

  Also, by determining the prefetch suggestion effects H1 to H4 executed by the overall control CPU 65a, the control load of the main control CPU 60a that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 can be reduced, and variations of executable prefetch suggestion effect patterns are possible. It can be enriched.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a special performance pattern (first to sixth specific per-change fluctuation effect patterns EA11a to 11e) that can suggest to the player that a specific per-game may occur. , EA21a, EA21b and the first to fourth specific off-set variation effect patterns EB11, EB41a to EB41d) are provided, making it difficult to predict the timing at which a specific hit game occurs after the symbol variation effect starts. Become. For this reason, when the game per specific occurrence occurs unexpectedly, the impact on the player can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. In particular, even if a 16R sudden probability change big hit game and 5R sudden probability change big hit game, which are unlikely to win a prize ball, are generated as a specific hit game, these prizes are given to the player with great value due to unexpected occurrence. It is possible to relieve the dissatisfaction that a player feels for a sudden probable big hit game in which the acquisition of a ball can hardly be expected.

  In addition, in the special effect patterns of the specific hit game (the first to sixth specific change fluctuation effect patterns EA11a to 11e, EA21a, EA21b and the first to fourth specific deviation fluctuation effect patterns EB11, EB41a to EB41d), comparison is made. Since it can be determined whether or not a specific hit game occurs in a short time, the progress of the game is not hindered.

  Further, in the special effect patterns for the specific hit game (the first to sixth specific change fluctuation effect patterns EA11a to 11e, EA21a, EA21b and the first to fourth specific deviation fluctuation effect patterns EB11, EB41a to EB41d) The expectation that a specific hit game is generated changes depending on the timing at which the effect is performed, so that the expectation after the symbol variation effect is started can be maintained.

  Further, in the first specific variation variation effect pattern EA11a and the first specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41a, the symbol combination of the chance symbol and the symbol of the non-chance symbol in which only one symbol is deviated from the symbol combination of the chance symbol. The combination is displayed across the stop symbol effective line 28. For this reason, it is possible to easily visually recognize the possibility that the symbol combination of the chance symbol is displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 in the middle of the symbol variation effect, and for the effect to derive the chance symbol, the player Increased interest.

  Further, when the chance symbol derivation effect is executed based on the first specific per-change fluctuation effect pattern EA11a and the first specific off-set fluctuation effect pattern EB41a, the symbol combination of the chance symbols is displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28. The chance symbol derivation suggesting effect patterns UA to UD that suggest the possibility of being generated are set to be executed. Therefore, it is possible to visually recognize the possibility that the symbol combination of the chance symbol is displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28, and the chance symbol is stopped on the stop symbol effective line 28 by the chance symbol derivation effect. Can raise the expectation to do. In addition, in the embodiment, the chance symbol pattern combination and the non-chance symbol pattern combination are alternately displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 so that the chance symbol symbol combination is displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28. The expectation that the combination is displayed can be further enhanced.

  Here, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine the chance symbol derivation suggesting effect patterns UA to UD executed in accordance with the chance symbol derivation effect, so that the control load of the main control CPU 60a that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is reduced. Can be reduced. Further, by setting the chance symbol derivation suggesting effects patterns UA to UD in the overall control ROM 65b, it is possible to enrich the variations of effects that can be executed as the chance symbol derivation suggesting effects U1 to U4. Further, since the contents of the chance symbol derivation suggestion effects U1 to U4 can be changed in accordance with the operation of the operation button 36 by the player, the player is encouraged to actively participate in the game, and the chance symbol derivation is performed. The player's interest in the performance can be more strongly attracted.

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Note that the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made.

(1) In the embodiment, the first start winning opening (first starting winning means) is configured so that the pre-reading effect can be performed in response to the winning, but the second starting winning opening (second starting winning means) It is also possible to make a pre-reading effect be performed in response to winning a prize. For example, one execution execution determination value used in the pre-reading notice process when winning at the second start winning opening (second start winning means) when the variable state (second bonus game state) is not given. This can be realized by setting the effect group including the variation pattern of the prefetch effect in the first deviation variation effect content determination table TB1. Similarly, the number of production execution determination values in the presence / absence of probability variation state (first privilege game state) and shortage state (second score game state), production group setting content and primary distribution in the production content determination table By changing the number of setting values of the judgment value, the pre-reading effect can be performed regardless of the presence / absence of the probability variation state (first privilege gaming state) or the shortage state (second scoring gaming state). it can. On the other hand, by limiting the number of production execution determination values set, the production group settings in the production content determination table, and the primary distribution judgment value setting values, the execution of prefetching production is restricted. Is also possible.
(2) The production group set in the production content determination table is not limited to that in the embodiment, but can be changed as appropriate, and can be grouped for each production content executed by the symbol display means. The reliability for each production group can be adjusted. For example, an effect group of a pseudo prefetch effect may be set in which a prefetch effect in which a pseudo change cycle in which the time from the start of the symbol change to the stop of the symbol change is performed once can be executed multiple times is realized. . At this time, by subdividing the production group based on the number of executions of the fluctuating cycle in the pseudo prefetching production, it is easy to change the possibility of whether or not the hit display result suggested by the number of executions is displayed. You can get none. Moreover, it can also be set as the production content determination table which does not include a prefetch production group.
(3) In the embodiment, the effect group is determined using the common effect content determination table in the pre-reading notice process and the special figure start process, but different effect content determination tables may be set.
(4) In the embodiment, as the primary distribution determination value set in the effect content determination table, the number of stored start hold information (first special figure start hold information) stored in the hold storage means (main control RAM) The corresponding production group is fixed regardless of the number of production execution fluctuating values in which the corresponding production group fluctuates and the number of start hold information (first special figure start hold information) stored in the hold storage means (main control RAM). The execution execution fixed value is set, but the range of the determination value assigned to the execution execution variation value and the execution execution fixed value is not limited to that shown in the embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate. Nor. In other words, by changing the range of the primary determination value assigned to the production execution variation value and the production execution fixed value, the probability that the prefetching effect is executed and the probability that the hit game is generated when the prefetching effect is executed can be arbitrarily set. Can be changed.
(5) In the embodiment, the first prize-winning means capable of winning the game ball with a certain probability and the second start-winning means capable of varying the prize probability of the game ball are provided as the start prize means, Although the detecting means is provided for each means and the winning of the game ball is individually detected, the winning detection means of the first and second winning detection means may be made common. That is, it may be configured not to distinguish between winning in the first start winning means and winning in the second winning detecting means.
(6) In the embodiment, all or part of the functions provided in the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub-control means (overall control CPU). A part may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (overall control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and the sub control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(7) In the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the overall control means (overall control CPU). The overall control means (overall control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the CPU). In the embodiment, the overall control means (overall control CPU) and the overall control means (overall control CPU) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the overall control board and the display control board in the embodiment may be shared by a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the overall control unit can also be used for the lamp control unit that performs light emission control and the sound control unit that performs sound output control.
(8) Further, the information included in the prefetch effect command need not include all the information shown in the embodiment. For example, the pre-reading effect command includes the advance effect information indicating the determination result of the advance determination means and the advance effect group information indicating the effect group selected by the primary allocating means, thereby causing the sub-control means to execute the prefetch effect. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control processing of the main control means. The pre-reading effect command shows the number-of-holds information indicating the number of holds stored in the hold storage means (main control RAM), and the winning determination result based on the winning of either the first start winning means or the second starting winning means. It is determined in detail whether or not the pre-control effect is executed in the sub-control means by including the award type information indicating the type of the winning game when the winning means information and the award determination result is a win. Can do.
(9) In the embodiment, one effective line (stop symbol effective line) indicating a valid combination of stop symbols in each symbol display row is set as the display result of the symbol variation effect, but a plurality of effective lines are set. You can also. For example, a stop position (effective stop position) of a plurality of symbols can be determined in each symbol display column, and a line connecting the effective stop positions in each column can be used as an effective line of the stop symbol. More specifically, for example, when three effective stop positions of upper, middle, and lower stages are set in each symbol display row, an effective line that connects the three effective stop positions of upper, middle, and lower rows of each row and , The effective stop position in the upper part of the left symbol display column, the effective stop position in the middle of the middle symbol display column, the diagonal effective line connecting the effective stop position in the lower part of the right symbol display column, and the lower effective symbol in the lower part of the left symbol display column Each of the stop position, the middle effective stop position of the middle symbol display row, and the diagonally effective line connecting the upper effective stop positions of the right symbol display row can be set as the effective line of the stop symbol.
(10) When multiple effective lines for stop symbols are set, the effective line for displaying the symbol combination of chance symbols (chance symbol effective line) is selected as appropriate from among the stopped symbol effective lines. Can be set. Further, the effective line of the chance symbol may be an effective line completely independent from the effective line of the stop symbol. For example, in the chance symbol derivation effect, it is possible to set a chance symbol effective line that is independent of the normal symbol variation effect stop symbol effective line.
(11) In the embodiment, it is configured that a game per specific game is generated by displaying the symbol combination of chance symbols on the effective line. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a state advantageous to the player can be generated. It can be set to have sex. For example, a specific effect that may cause a winning game may be executed when a symbol combination of chance symbols is displayed on the active line. Specifically, it can be realized by setting an effect pattern in which a development effect is performed when a symbol combination of chance symbols is displayed on an active line as one of the effect patterns in which a super reach effect is performed. .
(12) The content and type of the suggestion effect (chance symbol derivation suggestion effect) that suggests that the chance symbol combination may stop on the active line is not limited to that shown in the embodiment, and an appropriate effect may be provided. Needless to say, it can be adopted. For example, as a chance symbol derivation suggesting effect, it is possible to use the light emission mode or light emission color of the lamp device provided in the machine frame (front frame, middle frame, etc.) of the gaming machine, and appropriate display on the symbol display means A pattern etc. can be adopted.
(13) In the embodiment, a specific hit display can be displayed when either a jump-up probability change big hit game or a sudden probability change big hit game is generated. It is also possible to display the specific hit display only when it is performed. Further, a small hit game can be set separately from the big hit game, and the specific hit display can be displayed even when the small hit game is generated. Here, the small hit game is a hit game in which the game state does not change before and after the small hit game. Whether or not a small hit game is awarded is determined according to the determination result of the small hit determination performed when the big hit determination is negative. In addition, a specific hit display may be displayed when shifting to the uncertain change state on condition that the above-described falling lottery is won.
(14) In the embodiment, six types of effect patterns for the specific hit game for which the occurrence of the specific hit game is notified (first to sixth specific change effect patterns) are set, but the present invention is not limited to this. . Specifically, a plurality of types of effect patterns in which the specific effect is performed from the start of the symbol variation effect until a predetermined reach display time when the reach display is displayed, and the reach display time elapses. Then, if a plurality of types of effect patterns in which a specific effect is performed after being reach-displayed on the symbol display means is set, the set number of effect patterns dedicated to a specific game can be arbitrarily determined. In this case, it is also possible to display a specific hit display only when a sudden probability change big hit game is generated, and to create a dedicated effect pattern for the sudden probability change hit game.
(15) In the embodiment, an effect pattern in which the specific effect is executed once is set as the effect pattern dedicated to the specific per game. However, the specific effect is performed a plurality of times in one symbol variation effect. It is also possible to set a production pattern. In this case, the expectation after the start of the symbol variation effect can be continued by displaying the specific effect a plurality of times in one symbol variation effect. For example, after the first common effect is executed in the first specific variation variation effect pattern EA11a and the first specific deviation variation effect pattern EB41a in the embodiment, the second specific variation variation effect pattern EA12a and the second By providing an effect pattern for executing the chance symbol derivation effect performed in the off-specific variation effect pattern EB42a, an effect pattern in which the specific effect is performed a plurality of times in one symbol variation effect can be realized. It should be noted that the effect pattern in which the specific effect is performed a plurality of times in one symbol variation effect is not limited to this, and appropriate specific effects can be combined.
(16) In the embodiment, the state in which the first privilege gaming state is given is set as the probability variation state, but is not limited to this, and the state in which the first privilege gaming state and the second privilege gaming state are combined is definitely modified. It can also be in a state. In this case, a state in which neither the first privilege gaming state nor the second privilege gaming state is given can be set to the non-probable change state.
(17) In the embodiment, a special figure display means (special figure display) for displaying a special figure is provided independently of the symbol display means (design display apparatus) for displaying a design symbol (decorative drawing). However, this is not a limitation. For example, you may make it display both a decoration drawing and a special figure in a symbol display means. Moreover, you may make it display on a symbol display means in common with a decorative drawing and a special drawing.
(18) In the embodiment, as the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the opening / closing means (opening / closing door) of the special winning means (special winning device) in each round game of the big hit game, a long time opening operation and a short time opening operation are appropriately selected. An example of combination is shown. Here, the long-time opening operation of the opening / closing means may be an opening mode that is more advantageous than the short-time opening / closing operation of the opening / closing means. As the open / close control in which the short-time open / close operation of the open / close means is disadvantageous, the pachinko ball is released in one open operation (operation from opening to closing) under the condition that the pachinko ball is continuously fired at a predetermined interval. It can be an opening time in which winning is virtually impossible. In addition, on the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined interval, the predetermined number of pachinko balls are won even if the opening time is one open operation (operation from opening to closing). By making the opening time substantially impossible, it is possible to adopt an opening / closing mode in which the short time opening / closing operation of the opening / closing means is disadvantageous compared to the long time opening operation. In addition, when the opening / closing means is opened and closed for a long time, it is not necessary that the prescribed number of pachinko balls determined in the round game can be won, compared to the case where the opening / closing means is opened and closed for a long time, It is also possible to set the opening time so that more pachinko balls can win.

17 Symbol display device (symbol display means)
31a First start prize opening (first start prize means)
31b Second start prize opening (second start prize means)
40 special prize device (special prize means)
43 Opening and closing door (opening and closing means)
60a Main control CPU (random number acquisition means, hit determination means, effect pattern determination means, probability variation determination means, hit game determination means)
65a General control CPU (production execution control means)
T1 reach display time

Claims (1)

A start winning means capable of winning a game ball, a random number acquiring means for acquiring a random number triggered by winning the start winning means, and a symbol variation effect for changing a plurality of types of symbols triggered by winning the start winning means And a special winning means having a winning opening through which the game ball can win and an opening / closing means for opening and closing the winning opening, and predetermined in a symbol variation effect executed by the symbol displaying means. If the winning display is displayed, the opening / closing means gives a winning game for opening and closing the winning opening of the special winning means, and allows the game ball to win the winning opening during the corresponding game. In the machine
Before the start of the symbol variation effect, the random number that the value of the hit determination random number acquired by the acquisition means to determine whether it matches the hit judging value set in advance, or figure pattern variation effect is per A hit determination means for determining a hit,
A presentation pattern determining means for determining a performance pattern for identifying the effect contents before Symbol symbol variation effect,
If the determination result of the determination of the per determination unit is per a per game determination means for determining a type of per game imparting from among a plurality of types of per game,
An effect execution control means for executing a symbol variation effect by the symbol display means based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination means,
The said per game, granted with causing operations including short opening operation to the closing means, the probability variation state determination probability which is determination result made in contact at a high probability than normal the per determination means The possible specific games are set,
Wherein the presentation pattern, the specific effect suggests that a particular per game is caused performed, the specific effect of the results, specific per Yu for notifying the occurrence of a specific per game by the specific per display determining stop Including production patterns for techniques ,
As demonstration pattern for the specific per Yu technique, the specific effect is a plurality of types of effect patterns are set to be performed during the period from the start of the symbol variation effect until a predetermined reach display time Reach displayed is displayed has elapsed In addition, a gaming machine characterized in that a plurality of types of effect patterns are set in which a specific effect is performed after reach display time has passed and reach display on the symbol display means.

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