JP5798531B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured such that a winning game is played after the end of the symbol variation effect displayed by the symbol display 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. Then, when a pachinko ball wins a winning opening of a start winning device (start winning means) arranged at a predetermined position of the game board, a hit determination is performed to determine whether or not a hit is made, and the determination result Is displayed as a hit display or a miss display as a result of the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device, so that the player can recognize the hit or miss. The pachinko machine not only displays the determination result of the hit determination on the symbol display device, but also hits in the state where the symbol is displayed in the symbol change effect when the determination result of the hit determination is hit. Some have a definite notification function for definite notification of winning (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, when the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, the effect display device provided on the handle is operated while the symbol variation effect is being performed, so that the symbol display in the symbol variation effect is performed. In advance, the player is notified that the display result is displayed.

JP 2009-291227 A

  By the way, in a conventional pachinko machine that stops and displays the winning display mode in the symbol variation effect, it is found that there is no possibility that the symbol display is displayed during the symbol variation effect. In this case, the player's interest in the symbol variation effect is suddenly lost. Here, in a general pachinko machine, most of the symbol variation effects performed in the symbol display device are effects in which no hit display is displayed as a result of the symbol variation effects. Time to expect was limited, and it was one of the factors that caused players to lose their willingness to play. Further, as in Patent Document 1, if an effect device that notifies the occurrence of a win is provided, the player can recognize the win at a timing when it cannot be determined whether or not a win display is displayed in the process of the symbol variation effect. Although it may give a certain surprise to the player, it only informs in advance that the winning indication is displayed, and the player's interest becomes clear when it is found that the winning indication is not displayed. There was no change in being lost rapidly.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed to solve this problem in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and after the symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode different from the winning display. Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining interest in games.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Start winning means (30) that allows a game ball to win, symbol display means (17) for displaying a symbol variation effect by changing the symbols, and winning determination based on winning to the starting winning means (30) And a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying the content of the effect of the symbol variation effect when the winning to the start winning means (30) is triggered, and winning the start winning means (30) In the gaming machine configured to start a symbol variation effect in the symbol display means (17) with the opportunity, and when the winning determination means is affirmative determination, the winning game is performed after the symbol variation effect ends,
The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means includes a reachless variation pattern that specifies an effect content that does not display reach display during the design variation effect process, and an effect content that displays reach display during the symbol variation effect process. Including the specified reach variation pattern,
When the hit determination means is affirmative determination, the hit determination means includes a hit determination effect determination means for determining whether or not to execute a hit determination effect for definitive notification that the winning game is given after the symbol variation effect.
A plurality of types of standby times having different lengths are set, and the standby time is determined based on winning to the start winning means (30),
When the hit determination means is affirmative, and when the hit determination effect determination means is negative, the symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode that is a predetermined hit display on the symbol display means (17) in the symbol variation effect. When the winning determination effect determining means is affirmative determination and the variation pattern determining means determines the reachless variation pattern, the symbol display means (17) displays a display different from the winning display in the symbol variation effect. The gist is that, after the standby time has elapsed since the symbol is stopped and displayed so as to become an aspect, the winning confirmation effect is executed in a state where the winning display is not displayed.

  In this way, when the symbol variation effect is stopped and displayed in a display mode different from the winning display, the occurrence of the winning is confirmed and the expectation for the winning game is continued even after the symbol is stopped and displayed. As well as surprise the player. By setting a plurality of waiting times from when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode different from the winning display until the winning confirmation effect is executed, the player can easily grasp the timing at which the winning effect is executed. In other words, it is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation for winning until the symbol variation effect is determined.

The invention according to claim 2
A plurality of types of winning games with different privilege amounts are set as the winning games performed after the end of the symbol variation effect,
When the winning determination means is affirmative determination, the winning determination means for determining one winning game from a plurality of types of winning games based on winning to the start winning means (30),
The gist is that the type of the waiting time is determined for each winning game and the average value of the waiting time for each winning game is different.
As described above, since the average value of the waiting time when the winning determination effect is executed differs depending on the type of the winning game, the interest in the waiting time until the corresponding fixing effect is executed is increased. be able to.

The invention according to claim 3
The hit determination means includes
A jackpot determining means for determining a jackpot with the winning to the starting winning means (30),
A small hit determination means for determining a small hit when the big hit determination means is a negative determination,
The hit determination effect determining means is configured to determine whether to execute a hit determination effect when either of the big hit determination means and the small hit determination means is affirmative determination,
As the waiting time, a jackpot fixed waiting time that can be determined when the jackpot determining means is affirmative, and a common hit determined waiting time that can be determined when either the jackpot determining means or the small hit determining means is affirmed The gist is that and are set.
In this way, by setting the big hit fixed waiting time and the common hit fixed waiting time, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the standby time from when the symbol is stopped and displayed until the hit fixed effect is performed.

The invention according to claim 4
When the winning determination effect determining means is affirmative determination and the variation pattern determining means determines a reachless variation pattern, the symbol display means (17) as a result of the symbol variation effect when the winning determination means is a negative determination. ) Is displayed in a state in which the display mode of the error display is stopped and displayed, and the hit confirmation effect is executed, and the display mode of the error display is configured to be determined and stopped on the symbol display means (17). The gist.
In this way, the winning confirmation effect is executed in a state where the outlier display that is out of sync as a result of the symbol variation effect is stopped, and finally the winning indication is not displayed, so that the winning game is derived. It is possible to perform a novel production for the purpose of playing and to enhance the interest of the game.

The invention according to claim 5
The standby time determination table (TA1 to TA11) in which the plurality of types of standby time are set is set, and the standby determination from the standby time determination table (TA1 to TA11) when the hit determination effect determination means is affirmative determination A waiting time determining means for determining time;
The symbol display means (17) is configured so that the symbol confirmation effect is executed at the timing when the standby time determined by the standby time determination unit elapses after the symbol is stopped and displayed so as to have a display mode different from the symbol display. It is a summary.
In this way, by setting a plurality of waiting times until the symbol is stopped and displayed, it is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation for winning while the symbol is stopped and displayed.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, each variation pattern is set so as to specify a variation time from a symbol variation start to a fixed stop in the symbol variation effect, and a variation time identified by the non-reach variation pattern is , It consists of the change display time from the start of change of the symbol to the stop display and the stop display time from the stop display of the symbol to the fixed stop,
When the hit determination effect determination means is affirmative and the fluctuation pattern determination means determines a variation pattern without reach, the symbol display is performed when the variation display time specified by the determined variation pattern without reach has elapsed. The means (17) causes the symbol to be stopped and displayed in a display mode different from the hit display, and after the stop display time elapses after the symbol is stopped and displayed, the hit determination effect is executed without the hit display being displayed. The gist is set.
As described above, when a positive determination is made by the hit confirmation effect determining means, the stop display time of each variation pattern functions as a standby time until the symbol is stopped and displayed, and the length of the stop display time is set. By setting a plurality of different fluctuation patterns, it is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation for winning while the symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the variation pattern is determined, the stop display time that is the standby time until the hit confirmation effect is executed is determined, so that it is not necessary to individually determine the standby time, and the control load Can be reduced.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to continue to have an interest in the game even after the symbols are stopped and displayed in a display mode different from the winning display in the symbol variation effect.

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 winning game. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows 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 waiting time determination table which concerns on an Example is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the hit determination effect determination process which concerns on an Example. It is a flowchart which shows the standby production execution process which concerns on an Example. The common figure determination table which concerns on an Example is shown. The universal figure fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on an Example is shown. It is a flowchart which shows a common figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows a common figure start process. The fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on a 1st another Example is shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of winning game which concerns on a 2nd another Example.

  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 pachinko machine in which a game is played using a pachinko ball as a gaming ball will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” are states when the pachinko machine is viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. It points at.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, 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 design symbol (hereinafter referred to as a decoration diagram) triggered by the 30 winning winning holes 31a, 31b) ) 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 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.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an operation button 36 as an operation means is provided on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14. The operation button 36 is arranged on the front side of the front frame 13 where the player can reach, and the contents of the effect can be changed by pressing the operation button 36 at a predetermined timing. The operation button 36 is configured to output a pressing signal to the overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 when the button 36 is pressed. In addition, a lamp device (not shown) provided with a light emitter such as an LED is disposed inside the operation button 36, and the operation time of the operation button 36 can be notified by emitting light from the lamp device. Has been.

(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. The decorative body 25, the start winning device 30, the special winning device 40, the ball passing gate 47, the normal winning opening member, etc.) are attached from the front side, and the game area 20a is punched into the gaming area 20a. An outlet 22 for discharging pachinko balls is established. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, in the gaming board 20 of the 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 device (start winning means) having start winning ports 31a and 31b in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can win a prize at a mounting opening opened below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. ) 30 and a special winning device (winning means) 40 having a special winning opening.

(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 positional 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 arranged on both the left and right sides of the second start winning port (second start winning unit, variable start winning unit) 31b located on the lower side. A pair of opening and closing members 33, 33 are displaced between a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 31b and an open position for opening the second start winning opening 31b in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 8) as a driving means. It is configured as follows. 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. In the embodiment, the pachinko ball is configured not to win the second start winning opening 31b when the opening and closing members 33, 33 are displaced to the closed position (winning probability 0%).

  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 and small hit determination) 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 50A and 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, the symbol display device 17 is decorated with a symbol combination (for example, a set of three same decorative drawings) that provides a predetermined hit display (big hit display or small hit display). When the figure is confirmed and stopped, a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) advantageous to the player is given, and the special winning device 40 is released under a predetermined release condition as the winning game is generated. A game is performed and the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball. 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 the special prize device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device (winning means) 40 is an open / close door (opening / closing member, openable / closable) that opens and closes a special winning opening (not shown) as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a. 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 receives a winning game (a big hit game or a small hit game) for opening the special winning device 40 in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the start winning device 30. Drive control is performed by the main control board 60 in accordance with a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the type.

(About special figure display 50A, 50B)
As shown in FIG. 2, at the predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, the lower right position outside the game area 20a), the start winning device 30 (first and second start winning ports 31a, 31b) is provided. Special figure display devices (special figure display means) 50A and 50B that are activated when a prize is received are provided. Here, the special figure indicators 50A and 50B are triggered by the first special figure display 50A for starting the variable display upon the winning at the first starting winning opening 31a and the winning at the second starting winning opening 31b. The special figure display 50B that starts the variable display as shown in FIG. 5A. Each of the special figure displays 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality (eight in the embodiment) of light emitting display units. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 31a, a special figure change display is performed in which the light emission display section of the first special figure display 50A is turned on and off sequentially, and finally the display is changed. 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 a pachinko ball in the second start winning opening 31b, a flashing variation display is performed in which the light emission display portion of the second special figure indicator 50B 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 used as a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery, such as whether it is a big hit or a small hit, and each of the special figure indicators 50A and 50B has a plurality of symbols depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display section. A special figure of a kind can be displayed. Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed on each of the special chart displays 50A and 50B include 100 special charts as a hit display that can recognize a big hit (big hit display) and a hit display that can recognize a small hit. Three types of special charts as (small hit display) and one type of special chart as a display result of losing recognition can be set, and one special chart is determined according to the lottery result per special figure. Then, as a result of the special figure fluctuation display, the decided special figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on each special figure display 50A, 50B. Then, a special game as a win display is displayed on the special display 50A, 50B, so that a winning game corresponding to the winning display (big hit game or small hit game) is continuously given to the player. It has become. The big hit game and the small hit game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described in detail later. The small hit lottery is performed when the big hit lottery is not won. In the following description, the first special figure indicator 50A and the second special figure indicator 50B may be simply referred to as special figure indicators 50A and 50B without being distinguished from each other. Further, the special figure fluctuation display performed on the first special figure display 50A is referred to as “first special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the fixed display on the first special figure display 50A is stopped. The special figure may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed on the second special figure display 50B is referred to as "second special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display 50B. The special figure to be made 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). In the game board 20, a light-emitting display unit is configured by a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) that display the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information at the lower right outside of the game area 20 a. A special figure hold display section 52 is provided, and a second special figure hold display section in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information. 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 of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a, and the first 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display section 53 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b, 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. In addition, a predetermined upper limit number (in the embodiment, “4”) is set for the number of holds of the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special figure start hold information up to the upper limit number. It is set so that the number of holdings can be added respectively. 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. 53 blinks in order from the left, so that the player can grasp the number of the hold information.

(About round notification)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games described later. In this jackpot game, a plurality of types having different numbers of rounds are set, and a round display portion 57 for notifying the number of rounds of the won jackpot game is provided on the lower right outside of the game area 20a in the game board 20. It has been. The round display unit 57 includes a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (four in the embodiment). In the present embodiment, four types of “16 times”, “12 times”, “8 times”, and “4 times” are set as the number of rounds of the big hit game, and the LED to be lit is determined for each round number. Thus, the number of rounds is notified according to the lighting position of the LED.

(About status notification)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as will be described later, a probable change state and a short state are provided as game states to be given after the big hit game, and the state display unit 58 for informing the state includes the game board. 20 is provided at the lower right position outside the game area 20a. The state display unit 58 is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment), and a light emission display unit is informed. It is set to notify that it is in a variable state by lighting up. Note that the display areas of the round display unit 57 and the state display unit 58 are set to be extremely small as compared to the display area of effects and the like executed by the symbol display device 17 and are executed by the symbol display device 17. It is difficult for a player who is paying attention to various effects to easily recognize each information by the lighting state of the round display unit 57 and the state display unit 58.

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c that can display the decorative drawing in a variable manner, and the first start winning opening 31a or the second start winning prize is set. The decorations of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are started to change in response to winning in the mouth 31b. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions 27 at which one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect are set, and each symbol row 26a, 26b, A symbol combination of decorations to be displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 combining the effective stop positions 27 of 26c is displayed. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, three symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a horizontal and horizontal manner, and an effective stop position 27 of the decorative drawing is provided for each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. It is determined one place at a time, 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 row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c may be referred to in order from the left side.

  In addition, the display area of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c of the symbol display device 17 is configured as a larger area 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 the big hit, the small hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 of the symbol display device 17.

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

  In addition, in the symbol display device 17, before the symbol variation effect ends, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c, and the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26 are displayed. When the decorative drawing of 26c is displayed in a fixed stop state, one symbol variation effect is finished. In other words, the symbol variation effect (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 rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. And, “decision stop” of the decoration diagram means that the decoration diagram is at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol 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 continuously. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decoration diagram means that the decoration diagram displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is not continuously stopped for the special figure variation interval time. is there. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in the fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing fluctuation interval time.

  Here, in the first special symbol display 50A and the symbol display device 17, the first special symbol variation display and the symbol variation effect relating to the first special symbol variation display are started, and the special diagram 1 and the decoration diagram are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. Similarly, in the second special figure display 50B 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 drawing are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. In the special figure display devices 50A and 50B, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed at the same time. When one of the special figure display devices 50A and 50B is performing the special figure fluctuation display, the main control RAM 60c is used. The corresponding first or second special figure start hold information is stored on hold.

  Here, in the symbol display device 17 according to the embodiment, 10 kinds of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic decoration drawings in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. Each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is displayed in a variable manner in order. 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 probability variation state that can be given after the end of the big hit game will be described in detail later. Here, as a 1st identification design, even if it sets suitably from the basic decoration drawings, the special decoration drawing determined in addition to the basic decoration drawings can also be used. In the 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. In addition, the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment is set with a decorative chart for notification of probability that is displayed when a shortened probability variation big hit game described later is generated.

  Then, the decorative symbols of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c that are confirmed and stopped at the effective stop position 27 (stop symbol effective line 28) of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c in the symbol display device 17 are the winning symbol combinations. If it is, it is possible to grasp that a winning game is given. Here, in the embodiment, as a winning symbol combination, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is fixed and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row is set. . The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize this big hit becomes a hit display result, and a big hit game advantageous to the player is given after the end of the symbol variation effect. On the other hand, if even one of the symbols in all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed at the effective stop position 27 of the symbol display device 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) ), In principle, it can be recognized that the game is “out of play” where no big hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize the detachment becomes the detachment display result. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a predetermined effect (for example, a big hit game or a small hit game) is executed for a specific symbol combination among the displays in which the three rows of decorative symbols are not the same symbol combination. It is used as an opportunity. Specifically, in the embodiment, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed in the out-of-order symbol combinations (in the embodiment, “A” is displayed in the center column), the big hit game or the small hit game is Recognize that it may be granted. A symbol combination of decorative figures that can recognize the possibility of occurrence of the big hit game or the small hit game becomes a hit suggestion display result. In addition, the specific symbol combination may be such that the player can recognize or associate some kind of law or meaning from the symbol combination. Specific examples of specific symbol combinations include symbol combinations in which three rows of decorative symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order (for example, “123” and “321”), and left and right symbol rows 26a and 26b. Are the same, and the symbol combination of the right symbol column 26c is shifted by one (for example, “778”), and the symbol combination in which the three rows of ornamental symbols are a predetermined word alignment (for example, “758” (Nagoya)). ) And the like. In this way, the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination of a decorative pattern that can be selected not only as a disappointing display result but also as a jackpot display result.

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

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

(About 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 ball detection sensor 48 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a ball detection signal is input from the passing ball detection sensor 48 to the main control board 60 (that is, the passing ball detection sensor 48). In accordance with the detection of the pachinko sphere (passing of the pachinko sphere of the ball passage gate 47)), various information (a random number for determining a per-figure map described later) is acquired, and a per-figure determination (described later) based on the acquired information ( A lottery per standard map) is held. 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. In other words, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as a winning opening determination means for determining whether or not to open the second starting winning opening 31b based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the passing ball detection sensor 48. .

(About the general-purpose display 55)
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, three types of common maps are displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, a general diagram is shown by a light emitting mode in which only the right LED is lit, a light emitting mode in which only the left LED is lit, and a light emitting mode in which both the left and right LEDs are lit. In the embodiment, the common figure indicated by the left and right LEDs being lit is called the general figure A, and for convenience of explanation, the common figure indicated by only the left LED being lit is the normal figure B, and the right figure is the right figure. The usual figure displayed by turning on only the LED is assumed to be ordinary figure C. Then, from the final display result of the general map display 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. Specifically, the general map A or the general map B is displayed on the general map display 55 in the case of the normal map, and the general map C 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), the light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the 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 variation function is based on the fact that the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol (specific symbol). This is a function for giving a probability change state in which the probability is changed 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 from when the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. Also, whether to shift to the uncertain change state for each symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is determined based on a random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning means (falling lottery), and falls into the falling lottery It is also possible to shift to a non-probable change condition on the condition of winning.

(About variable state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege game state (second game state) as a game state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said 2nd start winning opening 31b increases compared with the state (1st game state) where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. The winning rate is improved. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the 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. ". That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31b is improved.

  In the variable speed function of the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map change display performed on the general map display 55 after the big hit game ends is shortened, and the probability per base map is low (in the embodiment, 1125/65536). It is a function to change from high to high probability (in the embodiment, 65535/65536). It should be noted that the interval between the time when the normal map is confirmed and stopped and the next normal map change is performed (the normal map change interval) is set to 600 ms.

  In the state where the variable state is applied, the open / close members 33, 33 are opened and closed under different open / close conditions than the state where the variable state is not applied. That is, in the state where the variable speed state is given, the total opening time of the opening and closing members 33, 33 of the start winning device 30 (second start prize port 31b) is compared with the state where the variable state is not given. It is long and is set to operate advantageously for the player. In addition, as will be described in detail later, in a state where the variable state is not applied, the open / close members 33, 33 are opened and closed under different open / close conditions depending on whether or not the certain change state is applied. Yes. In other words, in the state where the variable state is not applied, the opening / closing member of the start winning device 30 (second start winning port 31b) is compared with the case where the probability change state is not applied when the probability change state is applied. The total opening time of 33, 33 is long, and it is set to operate advantageously for the player.

  In addition, the upper limit number of winnings (10 in the embodiment) that allows the winning to the second start winning port 31b per one 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 / closing members 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, the next jackpot is generated when the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbols A to C and symbols a to c described later in the embodiment). In the meantime, a variable state is set to be given, and the type of jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is predetermined (designs E and F and symbols e and f described later in the embodiment) In this case, a variable state is given until a predetermined number of times (80 times in the embodiment) of the symbol variation effect (the total number of the first special diagram variation display and the second special diagram variation display) is executed. Is set to In addition, when the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol D, symbol d, symbol G, symbol g, which will be described later in the embodiment), the variable state is not given. Is set.

(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 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure fluctuation display, and an opening indicating the start of the big hit game is shown. An effect OP, a round game that is repeated by a specified number of rounds (4 rounds, 8 rounds, 12 rounds, or 16 rounds in the embodiment) after the opening stage is finished, and an ending indicating the end of the jackpot game It consists of production ED. 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, during each round game in the jackpot game, an interval time between rounds in which the open / close door 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time is set. 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.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when winning the jackpot determination, one jackpot game is determined from a plurality of kinds (seven kinds in the embodiment) of jackpot games having different values to be given to the player. And the determined jackpot game is awarded. Here, of the seven 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, 100 special jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display 50A include seven groups of symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D, symbol E, symbol F, symbol G. One of the seven types of big hit games is given according to the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A. Similarly, the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display 50B in the embodiment includes a pattern a, a design b, a design c, a design d, a design e, a design f, and a design g. The game is classified into seven groups, and one of the seven types of big hit games is awarded according to the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 50B.

  Here, the special figure 1 as the jackpot symbol is assigned to 25 types of symbols A and E, and 10 types are assigned to symbols B to D, F and G respectively. The special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol is assigned to 25 types of symbols a and e, and 10 types are assigned to symbols b to d, symbols f and g, respectively.

  Also, in the pachinko machine of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when winning a small hit determination, one of a plurality of types (three types in the embodiment) of small hit games having different values to be given to the player. The small hit game is determined, and the determined small hit game is given. Here, of the three types of small-hit games, which small-hit game is awarded depends on the type of small-hit symbols (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the small-hit determination. Is to be determined based on. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as the three types of small symbols that can be displayed on the first special figure display 50A is classified into the design P, the design Q, and the design R, and is confirmed on the first special figure display 50A. One of the three types of small hit games is given according to the special figure 1 displayed in a stopped state. Similarly, the special figure 2 as the three types of small hits that can be displayed on the second special figure display 50B in the embodiment is classified into a design p, a design q, and a design r. One of the three types of small hit games is awarded according to the special figure 2 displayed as a fixed stop at 50B.

(About special probability variation game)
Here, the special figure 1 classified into the symbols A to C is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A, or the special figure 2 of the kind classified into the symbols a to c is designated as the second special figure indicator 50B. When displayed, a special probability variable big hit game (special hit game) is given as a big hit game. In the special probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit judgment, after the big hit game is finished, until the next big hit game is generated, the probability changed state and the variable state are continuously given. It has become. 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 special probability variable big hit game are constituted by a fully open round game in which the open / close door 43 performs a long-time opening operation for opening from the start to the end of the round game. Accordingly, 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 opening / closing operation for a predetermined number of times (specified number of rounds) in the whole big hit game.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a plurality of (three types in the embodiment) special probability variable big hit games with different prescribed round numbers are set. Specifically, the first special probability variable big hit game with a specified number of rounds of “16”, the second special probability variable big hit game with a specified number of rounds of “12”, and a specified number of rounds of “8 times” And the third special probability variable big hit game is set, and depending on the type of symbols displayed on the first special figure display 50A and the second special figure display 50B, one of the special probability variable big hit games is set. Is to be granted. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 classified as the symbol A is displayed on the first special figure display 50A, or the special figure 2 classified as the symbol a is displayed on the second special figure display 50B. In the case where the first special probability variation jackpot game is given, the special figure 1 classified as the symbol B is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A, or the special figure 2 of the kind classified as the symbol b is displayed. When displayed on the second special figure display 50B, the second special probability variable big hit game is given, and the special figure 1 classified as the symbol C is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A or the symbol c When the special figure 2 to be classified is displayed on the second special figure display 50B, the third special probability variable big hit game is given. Further, in each special probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number (specified number) of winning for each round game is set to “9”.

  In each special probability variation big hit game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and the opening / closing door 43 is “25.0 (seconds)” at the maximum in each round game. The opening operation is performed over a period of time. 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. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls is won. Therefore, in each special probability variable big hit game, “25.0 (seconds)” that is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. In addition, the interval time between rounds in the special probability variable big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. And when the 1st-3rd special probability change big hit game 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. In this way, each special probability variation jackpot game is common in that the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends, but the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one jackpot game varies depending on the number of prescribed rounds. Thus, it is a big hit game with different value (amount of privilege) given to the player. In other words, the special probability variable big hit game of the embodiment is the value given to the player in one big hit game in the order of the third special probability variable big hit game <the second special probability variable big hit game <the first special probability variable big hit game ( (Amount of privilege) is set to be high.

(About shortened probability variation big hit game)
When the special figure 1 classified as the symbol D is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A or the special figure 2 of the kind classified as the symbol d is displayed on the second special figure indicator 50B, As a big hit game, a shortened probability change big hit game (game per shortened game) is given. The shortened probability variable jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “9”. In the shortened probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, the probability changed state is given until the next big hit game is started after the big hit game is finished. On the other hand, in the shortened probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, the short state is not given after the big hit game ends. In each round game of the shortened probability variation big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a short-time opening operation for continuously opening the special winning opening from the start to the end of the round game. In the shortened probability variation 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 four times in the whole big hit game.

  Here, in the shortened probability variation 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 shortened probability variation big hit game, the number of pachinko balls that win the special prize device 40 in one round game satisfies the prize upper limit number (specified number). There is no set time. When the shortened probability variation big hit game is determined, it is set to shift to an internal probability change mode, which will be described later, as a game effect mode after the big hit game. As described above, the winning ball in the shortened probability variation big hit game hardly occurs, and the shortened probability variation big hit game has the possibility of winning the upper limit number of pachinko balls in each round game. The game is set as a big hit game with less value (privilege amount) given to the player when the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one big hit game is set as a standard compared to the special probability variable big hit game. In addition, the shortened probability variation big hit game is set so that only the probability variation state is given, and compared with the first to third special probability variation big hit games to which the probability variation state and the variable state are given, after the winning game is finished. When the gaming state to be given is used as a reference, it is set as a big hit game with a small value (privilege amount) given to the player.

(Normally non-probable big hit games)
The special figure 1 classified into the symbols E to F is displayed on the first special figure display 50A, or the special figure 2 of the kind classified into the symbols ef is displayed on the second special figure display 50B. In this case, a non-probability big hit game is usually given as a big hit game. Normally, in non-probability big hit games, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit judgment, a probable change state is not given after the big hit game ends (it is assumed to be a non-probable change state), and the number of variable times determined in advance from the end of the big hit game The variable state is given only until the special figure fluctuation display (80 times in the embodiment) is performed. 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 a 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 41 from the start to the end of the round game. That is, all the round games of the normal non-probability big hit game are constituted by a full-open round game in which the open / close 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-probability big hit game, the open / close door 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the open / close door 43 repeats the opening / closing operation a predetermined number of times (the prescribed number of rounds) in the whole big hit game.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a plurality of (two types in the embodiment) normal non-probability big hit games with different prescribed round numbers are set. Specifically, a first normal non-probability large hit game with a specified number of rounds of “12” and a second normal non-probability variable big hit game with a specified number of rounds of “8” are set, Depending on the type of symbols displayed on the first special figure display 50A and the second special figure display 50B, one of the normal non-probability big hit games is given. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 classified as the symbol E is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A, or the special figure 2 of the type classified as the symbol e is displayed on the second special figure indicator 50B. The first normal non-probability big hit game is awarded when the special figure 1 classified as the symbol F is displayed on the first special symbol display 50A or the special symbol 2 classified as the symbol f. Is displayed on the second special figure display 50B, the second normal non-probability big hit game is given. In each normal non-probability big hit game, the upper limit number (specified number) of winning for each round game is set to “9”.

  In addition, in a normal non-probable big hit game, 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 the 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)”. When each normal non-probable change big hit game is determined, the game effect mode after the big hit game is set to shift to a change mode described later. In this way, each normal non-probable big hit game is common in that only the variable state is given after the big hit game ends, but the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one big hit game with different prescribed rounds As a result, the value (privilege amount) given to the player is a big hit game with different values. In other words, the normal non-probability big hit game of the embodiment has a higher value (privilege amount) given to the player by one big hit game in the order of the second normal non-probability big hit game <the first normal non-probability big hit game. It is set to be.

  In addition, the first normal non-probability big hit game is compared to the second special odd-change big hit game, and the value given to the player when the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one big hit game is used as a standard (amount of bonus) ) Is set to be equivalent. In addition, the first normal non-probability big hit game is the second special in that the probability variation state is not given after the big hit game ends, and the upper limit number of symbol variation effects is set in the given shortage state. The game is set as a big hit game with less value (privilege amount) given to the player when the game state given after the end of the win game is used as a reference in comparison with the probability variation big hit game. Similarly, the second normal non-probability jackpot game is compared to the third special probability variable jackpot game based on the number of prize balls that can be obtained in a single jackpot game. Amount) is set to be equivalent. In addition, the second normal non-probable big hit game is not given a probable change state after the end of the big hit game, and the third special special is that the upper limit number of symbol variation effects is set in the given short state. The game is set as a big hit game with less value (privilege amount) given to the player when the game state given after the end of the win game is used as a reference in comparison with the probability variation big hit game.

(About shortened non-probable big hit games)
When the special figure 1 classified as the symbol G is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A or the special figure 2 of the kind classified as the symbol g is displayed on the second special figure indicator 50B, As a big hit game, a shortened non-probable big hit game (a game per shortened game) is given. The abbreviated non-probability big hit game is a round big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4 times”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. In the shortened probability change big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, neither the probability change state nor the short state is given after the big hit game ends. In each round game of the shortened non-probable big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a short-time opening operation for continuously opening the special winning opening from the start to the end of the round game. In the shortened probability variation 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 four times in the whole big hit game.

  Here, in the shortened non-probable 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 shortened non-probable big hit game is the number of pachinko balls to be awarded to the special prize device 40 in one round game is the upper limit number (specified number) of winnings. The time is set so as not to satisfy. And when the big hit symbol classified into the symbol G and the symbol g is determined, it sets so that it may transfer to the normal mode mentioned later as a game production mode after a big hit game.

  In this way, almost no winning ball is generated in the shortened non-probable big hit game, and the shortened non-probable big hit game has the possibility of winning the upper limit number of pachinko balls in each round game. The game is set as a big hit game with less value (privilege amount) given to the player when the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one big hit game is set as a standard compared to a game or a normal non-probable big hit game. In addition, a shortened non-probability large hit game in which neither a probable change state nor a variable state is given after the big hit game is finished is a special non-variable big hit game in which either a probable change state or a short change state is given after the big hit game is completed. The game is set as a big hit game with less value (privilege amount) given to the player when the game state given after the end of the win game is used as a reference in comparison with the probability variation big hit game. Also, the shortened non-probable big hit game will have the same value (privilege amount) to the player when compared to the shortened probable big hit game based on the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one big hit game. Is set. In addition, the shortened non-probability big hit game is based on the game state given after the winning game is compared to the shortened probable big hit game in that the probable state and the short state are not given after the big hit game is over. In addition, it is set as a big hit game with less value (privilege amount) given to the player.

(About small hit games)
Next, the small hit game given by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The small hit game is set so that the opening / closing member 33 performs a short-time opening operation a plurality of times (one time in the embodiment). That is, the small hit game constitutes a hit game in which the opening / closing member 33 performs an opening operation including a short time opening operation. In the small hit game, the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued with the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit game, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously given even after the small hit game is finished, while if the probability variation state is not granted, after the small hit game is finished. Does not give a probable state. In addition, in the small hit game, if the variable state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the variable state is continuously given even after the small hit game ends, and if the short state is not given, No change is given after the game is over.

  Also, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a plurality of types (three types in the embodiment) of small hit games with different opening times of the opening / closing member 33 per time are set, and the special display 50A, 50B The small hit game to be given is determined according to the type of special figure displayed on the screen. Specifically, the first small hit game in which the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 per time is set to “0.3 (seconds)” and the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 per time is “0. The second small hit game set to “6 (seconds)” and the third small hit game set to “0.9 (second)” for the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 per time are set. ing. That is, in the first to third small hit games, the opening times of the opening and closing members 33 are different, so that the number of pachinko balls that can be won in a single small hit is different. Then, when the special figure 1 classified as the symbol P is displayed on the first special figure display 50A or the special figure 2 of the kind classified as the symbol p is displayed on the second special figure display 50B. The special figure 1 which is given the first small hit game and is classified into the symbol Q is displayed on the first special figure display 50A, or the special figure 2 of the kind classified into the symbol q is the second special figure. When displayed on the display 50B, the second small hit game is given and the special figure 1 classified as the symbol R is displayed on the first special figure display 50A or classified as the symbol r When the special figure 2 is displayed on the second special figure display 50B, the third small hit game is given. As described above, the plurality of types of small hit games in the embodiment are common in that the game state does not change after the small hit game ends, but one small hit game due to the opening time of the opening and closing members 33 and 33 being different. This is a small hit game in which the value (privilege amount) given to the player is different because the number of award balls that can be acquired in is different. That is, in the small hit game of the embodiment, the value (privilege amount) given to the player in one small hit game in the order of the third small hit game <the second small hit game <the first small hit game. Is set to be high.

(Direction mode)
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. 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 is provided with a normal mode corresponding to a game state (no low probability change state) determined by the main control CPU 60a to give neither a probability change state nor a change state, and a probability change state. The internal probability change mode corresponding to the gaming state (the state with no high probability change) that is determined to be performed and the variable state is determined not to be assigned, and the variable state that is determined not to be assigned with the probability change state To the game mode (state with high probability change) that is decided to give both the speed change mode corresponding to the game state (state with low probability change and short state) decided to be granted and both the probability change state and short state Corresponding probability change mode is set. Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a plurality of types (4 types in the embodiment) of gaming states (game modes) with different privilege amounts are set.

  The symbol display device 17 displays a game state suggestion image having contents corresponding to the game effect mode. Specifically, the background image displayed on the back of the decorative display of the symbol display device 17 is set to be different for each mode of the normal mode, the probability change mode, and the variable speed mode. The player can recognize the game effect mode. Further, in the normal mode, the probability variation mode, and the variation mode, part or all of the effect contents of the symbol variation effect performed on the symbol display device 17 are different, and a specific effect can be executed for each of these game effect modes. It is set as follows. On the other hand, in the case of the internal probability change mode, the same background image as that in the normal mode is set to be displayed on the back of the decorative drawing of the symbol display device 17. In the internal probability variation mode, the symbol display device 17 is set to perform the symbol variation effect having the same effect content as the effect content of the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display device 17 in the normal mode. Therefore, while the player can distinguish and recognize the probability variation mode and the variation mode based on the background image displayed on the symbol display device 17 and the effect content of the symbol variation effect, the background image and the effect content of the symbol variation effect can be recognized. The player cannot directly recognize whether the mode is the normal mode or the internal probability change mode. That is, in the pachinko machine of the embodiment, in the symbol display device 17 in two or more types of gaming states (specifically, two types of low probability variation short state and high probability variation short state) in a plurality of gaming states. It is comprised so that the design change effect of the same effect content may be performed.

(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. Further, the main control CPU 60a includes the first and second special figure displays 50A and 50B, the first and second special figure hold display parts 52 and 53, the common figure display 55, the universal figure hold display part 56, etc. A display is connected, and display control of each display 50A, 50B is executed based on the control process executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by 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.

  The main control CPU 60a confirms that the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 31a or the second start winning opening 31b (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34a or the second start winning detection sensor 34b receives the pachinko ball). Detected) is a big hit determination random number, a small hit determination random number, a special figure determination random number, a production execution determination random number (reach determination random number), a random pattern distribution random number, Various random numbers such as a random number for determining a common figure, a random number for determining a common figure, and the like are updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c. The value is being rewritten. 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 50A for fixed stop or the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display 50B depending on the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the embodiment, 104 integer values from “0” to “103” 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 includes a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display indicating the above-mentioned deviation, a random number corresponding to three kinds of special figure displays indicating the small hits, and 100 types indicating the big hits. A random number corresponding to the special figure display is set, and the special figure determination random number is set to the special figure 1 or the second special figure display 50B which is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A. The special figure 2 to be stopped is specified. As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified for each type of jackpot game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so The kind of jackpot given after the end can be specified. Similarly, the special figure 1 and special figure 2 as the small hit symbols are classified for each kind of small hit game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so that after the symbol variation effect is ended. It is possible to specify the type of small hit given. 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.

  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, 241 kinds of integer values from “0” to “240” are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used to determine a variation pattern of symbol variation in a symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, 100 random integers from “0” to “99” are set as the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms).

  In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, the big hit determination random number, the small hit determination random number, the special figure determination random number, the production execution determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number are the first start winning opening 31a or the second start winning prize. Temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c when a pachinko ball is won in the mouth 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 that has been set 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.

(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 (2210 in the embodiment) is larger than the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability variation state (221 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 stores special figure determination values. The special figure determination value is displayed on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display 50B as a big hit symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol using the special figure determining random number. Here, in the embodiment, integer values of “1” to “100” corresponding to the above-described 100 kinds of special figure determining random numbers indicating the big hits are set as the special figure determining determination values. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are individually associated with each determination value.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a small hit determination value indicating that a small hit is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The small hit determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not a small hit is made using the small hit determination random number (small hit determination) when the result of the big hit determination is negative. A predetermined number (9 in the embodiment) of determination values are determined from possible numerical values (in the embodiment, a total of 65536 integers from “0” to “65535”). The big hit determination random number used in the big hit determination is used as it is as the small hit determination random number. In addition, the number of judgment values for the small hit judgment value does not differ depending on whether or not the probability variation state is assigned and whether or not the alteration state is imparted (the same number of values is determined). . That is, in the embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, the number of small hit determination values set is made constant so that the occurrence probability of the small hit is the same.

  In addition, an effect execution determination value (reach determination value) is stored in the main control ROM. The effect execution determination value is an effect execution determination (reach lottery) indicating whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect that suggests that the winning display may be displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the result of the big hit determination is negative. ), Which is determined from among 241 integers from “0” to “240” that can be taken by the random number for determining execution execution. Here, the production execution determination value differs in the number of determination values set depending on whether or not the probability variation state or the variation state described above is applied at the time of performing the performance execution determination.

  That is, in the case of the execution execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 31a and the second start winning opening 31b, the execution execution determination set when the variable state is given. It is set so that the number of effect execution determination values set in the non-variable state where the variable state is not given is larger than the number of values. In the embodiment, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 31a and the second starting winning opening 31b, the non-probable state and the non-changeable state (the low-probability change state). 37 state execution determination values are set in the case of (None state) and in the case of the probability variation state and no variation state (high accuracy variation state), the non-probability variation state and the variation state (low probability variation state) In this case, six performance execution determination values are set, and three performance execution determination values are set when there is a probability change state and a variable state (highly accurate change short state). Further, in the case of an effect execution determination that is performed when a pachinko ball has won a prize at the first start winning opening 31a and the second starting winning opening 31b, the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The set number of production execution determination values is set to vary according to the number of holds and the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information. Specifically, in the case of the production execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a, the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information is “0” to “2” 37 production execution determination values are set, and 23 production execution determination values are set when the number of holds is “3” or more. In addition, in the case of an effect execution determination performed when a pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information and the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information are added together. When the number of holds is “0” to “2”, 37 performance execution determination values are set, and when the total number of holds is “3” or more, 23 performance execution determination values are set.

  Furthermore, the main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns that specify variation details, and stores variation pattern distribution determination values corresponding to the variation patterns. Here, the variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the symbol variation effect, light emission effect) executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the fixed stop display. Pattern, which is a basic base of the mode and the voice production mode), 176 types of variation patterns are set in the embodiment. The variation pattern is the variation time (design variation production effect time) from when the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display is started until the special diagram 1 or special diagram 2 is confirmed and stopped. I have identified. The variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining the variation pattern using the variation pattern distribution random number, and the same number of integer values as the variation pattern distribution random number can be used for each variation pattern. Are assigned as a predetermined number of variation pattern judgment values.

  The variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b are classified into variation patterns for winning effects and variation patterns for outlier effects, and a specific variation pattern determination value is determined for each variation pattern. . Note that the variation pattern for the winning effect is a variation pattern that can be selected when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative or when the result of the small hit determination is affirmative. In the variation pattern for the winning effect, the contents of the effect that the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c of the symbol display device 17 without executing the reach effect (reach display) in the middle of the symbol change effect. Multiple types for specifying the normal fluctuation pattern and the effect contents for which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c of the symbol display device 17 by executing the reach effect (reach display) in the middle of the symbol change effect. Fluctuation pattern per reach. Further, the variation pattern for the offending effect is a variation pattern selected when the result of the hit determination (big hit determination and small hit determination) is negative. The variation pattern for the offending effect includes an effect content in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed on each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c of the symbol display device 17 without executing the reach effect (reach display) in the middle of the symbol change effect. A plurality of types for specifying the specified unusual deviation pattern and the contents of the effect in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c of the symbol display device 17 by executing the reach effect (reach display) in the middle of the symbol change effect The reach deviation pattern is set.

  That is, in the main control ROM 60b, a normal hit variation pattern and a normal deviation variation pattern are set as a variation pattern without reach specifying an effect content that does not display the reach display in the process of the symbol variation effect. A reach variation pattern and a reach deviation variation pattern are set as reach variation patterns specifying the contents of the effect to display the reach display in the process. In the reach effect, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol that becomes the hit display (big hit display or the small hit display) or the off display after the symbol combination of the effective symbols that will be the reach display in the symbol variation effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17. This is an effect performed until is stopped and displayed. If the result of the hit determination is affirmative, a fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is assigned so that the fluctuation pattern per reach is more easily determined by the main control CPU 60a than the normal hit fluctuation pattern. When the result is negative determination, the variation pattern distribution determination value is assigned so that the main control CPU 60a is more likely to determine the deviation variation pattern normally than the reach variation variation pattern. In addition to increasing the unexpected feeling that the hit game is generated without displaying the reach display (reach effect), the expectation for the win game when the reach display (reach effect) is displayed is increased.

(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.

  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.

  That is, a hit determination means for determining whether or not a win (big hit or small win) is triggered by a winning at the start winning device 30, and a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) to be given from a plurality of types of hit games. The main control functions as a hit game determining means for determining the type (hit determining means) and a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special symbol variation display (after the end of the symbol variation effect). The CPU 60a is provided. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment has a function as a big hit determining means for determining a big hit when a winning to the start winning device 30 is triggered, and a small hit determination for determining a small hit when the big hit determining means is a negative determination. It has a function as a means. The main control CPU 60a has a function as a variation pattern determining means for determining one variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60a based on winning in the start winning device 30. Further, the main control CPU 60a serves as a probability change state determination means for determining whether or not to give a probability change state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit (the probability that the determination result by the hit determination means becomes affirmative) is higher than usual. In addition to functioning, it is configured to function as a probability change giving means for giving a probability change state after the big hit game ends. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give the probability variation state only when a big hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative).

  Further, the main control CPU 60a is in a variable state (winning) in which a probability that a pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b is high when a big hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative). It functions as a winning rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not to grant a (rate improvement state), and when giving a winning rate improvement state, a special number fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game ( As a winning rate improvement state granting period determining means for determining any period until the symbol change effect) is executed or until the next jackpot game is given as the period for giving the variable state. In addition to functioning, it also functions as a short / short state giving means for giving a short / short state only for a period of giving a winning rate improvement state determined after the end of the big hit game. As described above, the main control CPU 60a gives a privilege state (probability change state, variable change state) advantageous to the player after winning a game based on winning in the start winning device 30 when the winning determination is affirmative. It is provided with a function as privilege state determining means for determining whether or not. Further, the main control RAM 60c has a first holding storage means for storing a pachinko ball won in the first start winning opening 31a as a first start holding ball and a second start of the pachinko ball won in the second start winning opening 31b. It functions as a second holding storage means for storing as a holding ball.

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

(About special map 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 number of holds in the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result of step A12 is negative (that is, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

  If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of the first special figure start hold information hold number <4), the number of the first special figure start hold information hold is incremented by 1, and the first special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A13). Subsequently, the main control CPU 60a reads the value of the random number for determining the big hit, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the execution of execution and the value of the random number for distributing the variation pattern from the main control RAM 60c, and the value of the random number. Is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds in 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. If the determination result of step A15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A16). If the determination result of step A16 is negative (that is, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure input process.

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control CPU 60a reads the value of the random number for determining the big hit, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the execution of execution and the value of the random number for distributing the variation pattern from the main control RAM 60c, and the value of the random number. Is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information (step A18). Thereby, the special figure input process is completed.

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

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

  When various random numbers 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 221/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability that the determination result is affirmative (hit probability) is set to 2210/65536. 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 a big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display 50B based on the acquired special figure determining random number (Step B24). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2 separately, the main control CPU 60a displays the special figure associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining 2, the jackpot symbol will be determined. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets an effect mode flag indicating a game effect mode (game state) after the big hit game specified by the big hit symbol in accordance with the determined big hit symbol. Specifically, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set to “1” when the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol that gives a probability variation state, and the probability variation flag is set to “0” when the jackpot symbol is not a probability variation state. To do. Also, if the big hit symbol is a big hit symbol that gives a variable state, the variable flag indicating the variable state is set to “1”, and if the big hit symbol that does not give a variable state, the variable flag is “0”. Set to. The variable flag is set to “0” when the variable condition end condition is satisfied. Thus, the game effect mode is specified by the probability variation flag and the variation flag. When the big hit symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects one of the variation patterns for the hit effect (normal variation pattern or variation pattern per reach) based on the random number for variation pattern distribution. A variation pattern is determined (step B25).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination of step B22 is negative (if it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs a small hit determination (hit lottery) for determining whether or not to generate a small hit ( Step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the big hit fixed random number obtained from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the small hit determination value. In the embodiment, the probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (that is, the small hit probability) is set to a constant probability (9/65536) regardless of the gaming state. If the determination result of the small hit determination in step B27 is affirmative (if a small hit occurs), “1” is set to the small hit flag indicating that the small hit variation is present (step S27). B28). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special diagram 2), which is a small hit symbol that is finalized and displayed on the second special symbol display 50B, based on the acquired special figure determining random number value (step 2). B29). Here, since the special figure determining random number value is associated with the small hit symbol of the special figure 2 separately, the main control CPU 60a determines that the special figure determining random number value is associated with the acquired special figure determining random number value. By determining FIG. 2, the small hit symbol is determined. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, it is set to maintain the value of the probability variation flag and the variation flag at the time of determining the small hit, and in the case of the small hit, the game effect mode (gaming state) after the small hit game Is configured not to change. When the small hit symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the hit effect variation pattern (ordinary hit variation pattern or reach variation pattern) is based on the variation pattern distribution random number. A variation pattern is determined from (Step B30).

  When the determination result of the small hit determination in Step B27 is negative (that is, when the big hit and the small hit are not), the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination). (Step B31). 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. If the determination result in step B30 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the second special symbol display 50B as a final stop symbol (special stop symbol). 2) (step B32). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation pattern for the reach reach production (reach shift variation pattern) on the basis of the random number for variation pattern distribution (step B33).

  In addition, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in Step B31 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the off symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special drawing 2) (step B34). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns for deviation effects (usually deviation fluctuation patterns) based on the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution (step B35).

  Here, the main control CPU that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special drawing 2) in steps B25, B30, B33, and B35 outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B26). 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 50B 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. 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. The display content of 50B is 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 of step B13 is negative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information = 0), the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding information is read (step B16), It is determined whether or not the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result in step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number, the special figure determination random number, the effect execution determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number (step B19), and then hit determination processing Execute. 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 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. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the information (random number) of the third special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored in the second special figure storage area. The information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored first (that is, the newest) is stored is stored in the third special figure storage area. That is, the first special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure hold display section 52 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers 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 B36). 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 221/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability that the determination result is affirmative (hit probability) is set to 2210/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B36 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B37). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1), which is a big hit symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 50A, based on the acquired special figure determining random number (Step B38). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol for each special figure 1, the main control CPU 60a displays the special figure 1 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. The jackpot symbol is determined by determining. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets an effect mode flag indicating a game effect mode (game state) after the big hit game specified by the big hit symbol in accordance with the determined big hit symbol. When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from among the variation patterns for the big hit effect based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution (step B39).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination of step B36 is negative (if it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs a small hit determination (win lottery) for determining whether or not to generate a small hit ( Step B41). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the big hit fixed random number obtained from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the small hit determination value. In the embodiment, the probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (that is, the small hit probability) is set to a constant probability (9/65536) regardless of the gaming state. If the determination result of the small hit determination in step B41 is affirmative (if a small hit occurs), “1” is set to the small hit flag indicating that the small hit variation (step S41). B42). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1), which becomes the small hit symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 50A, based on the acquired special figure determining random number (Step 1). B43). Here, since the special figure determination random number value is associated with the small hit symbol of special figure 1 separately, the main control CPU 60a assigns the special figure determination random number value associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining FIG. 1, the small hit symbol is determined. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, it is set to maintain the value of the probability variation flag and the variation flag at the time of determining the small hit, and in the case of the small hit, the game effect mode (gaming state) after the small hit game Is configured not to change. When the small hit symbol (Special Fig. 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern for the hit effect (the normal hit variation pattern or the reach variation pattern per reach) based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. One variation pattern is determined from the inside (step B44).

  When the determination result of the small hit determination in step B41 is negative (when it is not a big hit or a small hit), the main control CPU 60a determines whether to execute the reach effect (reach determination). (Step B45). 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 of step B45 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display 50A as a final stop symbol (special feature). 1) (step B46). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns for the deviation reach production (reach deviation fluctuation pattern) based on the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution (step B47).

  Further, when the result of the effect execution determination in step B45 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the error symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B48). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from among variation patterns for deviation effects (usually deviation variation patterns) based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution (step B49).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special drawing 1) in steps B39, B44, B47, and B49, outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B40). 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 50A 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. The display content of 50A is 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 number of first special figure start hold information hold = 0), has the main control CPU 60a already output a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect? If the determination result is negative, a demonstration designation command is output and the special figure start process is terminated (step B21). If the determination result in step B20 is affirmative (if the demonstration designation command has already been output), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

(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. Here, the effect patterns that can be selected by the overall control CPU 65a are classified for each game effect mode, and change from the effect pattern that can be selected based on the set value of the effect mode flag input to the overall control board 65 to the variation pattern. A corresponding production pattern is selected. That is, when the effect mode flag at the time when the overall control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern is the normal mode and the internal probability change mode, the effect pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is selected from the same effect pattern. Is determined, and the effect mode flag is the change mode or the probability change mode, the overall control CPU 65a assigns the effect pattern designated by the change pattern designation command from the effect patterns set for each of the change mode and the probability change mode. Is set to determine.

  When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a displays each symbol sequence to be finally stopped on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the special symbol stop symbol designation corresponding to the command. The decoration drawing of 26a, 26b, 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 sets each symbol row 26a, 26b, When the decorative pattern 26c is determined and the symbol specified by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a small hit symbol, each symbol column 26a is set to be a symbol combination of the decorative symbol to be displayed as a small hit. , 26b, 26c are determined. However, when the overall control CPU 65a determines to execute the standby effect in the standby effect determination process described later, the symbol designated by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. Even in this case, the decoration drawing of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is determined so as to be a combination of symbols of the decoration drawing that is displayed as an outlier.

  Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, the decorative drawing designation command of each row is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc. To do. Specifically, the overall control CPU 60a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) simultaneously with the input of the variation pattern designation command, and designates the left decoration drawing at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the left symbol row 26a. The command is output, the right decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of the right design row 26c, and the intermediate decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of the middle design row 26b.

  Further, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. In addition, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outbreak including the reach formation symbol. On the other hand, the general control CPU 65a determines a combination of symbols that can recognize a loss that does not include a reach formation symbol when a variation pattern for the loss effect is instructed. 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 includes 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 the game effect mode is determined, and the effect mode flag is updated to a value indicating the determined game effect mode. The effect mode flag includes information that can identify the game effect mode in which the user is currently staying, and is set in the overall control RAM 65c. When the effect control mode flag is updated, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a mode designation command for instructing the game effect mode to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

(About display control)
In the display control board 70, when an effect pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display content corresponding to the effect pattern. The 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. Then, when the symbol stop command of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is input, the display control CPU 70a displays the ornament designated by the ornament designation command at the effective stop position 27 of the corresponding symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. Are temporarily stopped, and when all symbols stop command is input, the decorative symbols designated by the decorative symbol designation command are displayed on the symbol display device 17 at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. The display content of the symbol display device 17 is controlled to end the symbol variation effect. Further, when a mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a displays a background image corresponding to the designated game effect mode.

  Here, the contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 are set according to the variation pattern designation command output from the main control CPU 60a or the effect pattern designation command output from the overall control CPU 65a. Yes, the main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a have a function as symbol variation effect determining means for determining the effect content for specifying the content of the symbol variation effect.

(About winning effect)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is decorated in the symbol variation effect when the symbol variation effect is performed in the symbol display device 17 triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first and second start winning openings 31a, 31b. After performing a stand-by effect that waits for a definite stop after the stop is displayed, a hit-determining effect for definitely informing that a winning game is given can be executed. Here, the standby effect is the time (standby time) from when the decorative display is stopped to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 so as to be different from the winning display in the symbol variation effect (waiting time). By setting a plurality of types of time, it is possible to vary the time from when the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed until the final stop is performed. As a display mode different from the winning display, a display mode in which the reach display is not formed in the state where the decorative drawing is stopped in the two symbol rows 26a and 26b, or a shift display is performed in the state where the decorative drawing is stopped in all the symbol rows 26a to 26c. Like the formed display mode, the display mode is such that the player loses the sense of expectation that the decorative drawing stops in the display mode of the hit display as a result of the symbol variation effect and the hit game is generated. In the embodiment, a stand-off effect is performed after a decorative drawing is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in a display mode (display mode of disparity display) different from the hit display for each symbol row 26a to 26c, and a hit determination (big hit determination) Or if the small hit determination) is affirmative, the hit determination effect is executed with no hit display displayed after the standby effect (after the standby time elapses), while the hit determination (big hit determination and small hit determination) is negative In this case, after the standby effect, the decorative figure is fixedly stopped in the display mode of the shift display. Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, even after the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a display mode different from the hit display, the expectation that the hit finalizing effect is executed after the standby time has elapsed is provided. In this way, the player can have a sense of expectation that a hit game will occur.

  Here, when it is decided to execute the hit determination effect, a special effect that is not executed when the hit determination is negative (i.e., out of date) is executed, and the hit determination effect is executed. Thus, the player can clearly recognize that the winning game is awarded after the symbol variation effect is finished. Specifically, the movable effect device provided in the pachinko machine 10 is operated in a special operation mode, a special sound effect is output, or the light emitting device provided in the pachinko machine 10 is caused to emit light in a special light emission mode. By doing so, it is possible to execute a hit confirmation effect. The operation of the movable effect device, the output of the sound effect, and the light emission of the light emitting device may be executed independently in the hit determination effect, or may be executed in combination. In the embodiment, the light emitting decoration device 18 provided in the pachinko machine 10 emits light with a special light emission pattern, and at the same time, a special sound effect is output from the speaker 19 so that a hit confirmation effect is executed. Yes. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a plurality of types of hit determination effects are set, and hit determination effects that can be executed are determined according to the types of hit games (big hit games and small hit games). Specifically, 10 types of hit-decision effects corresponding to 7 types of big hit games and 3 types of small hit games are set, and if it is decided to execute the hit-decision effect, it corresponds to the type of hit game The hit confirmation effect is executed. In this way, by making the hit determination effect correspond to the type of the hit game, it is possible to impart gameability for definite notification to the content of the hit game according to the executed hit determination effect. Further, one hit determination effect may be made to correspond to a plurality of types of hit games. For example, in the hit confirmation effect corresponding to the first to third special probability variable big hit games, the hit final effect corresponding to the first and second normal non-probable big hit games, the shortened probability variable big hit game and the shortened non-probable big hit game By setting a corresponding hit determination effect and a hit determination effect corresponding to the first to third small hit games, it is possible to give a game that narrows down and guesses the hit game according to the executed hit determination effect. Can do.

  In the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine whether or not to execute the hit effect. Specifically, when either the big hit determination or the small hit determination is affirmative determination and a variation pattern (a variation pattern without reach) is determined as a variation pattern of the symbol variation effect, the standby effect is determined. Is set so that the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not to execute. That is, in the embodiment, when the big hit determination or the small hit determination is affirmative determination, whether or not the standby effect is executed when the normal hit fluctuation pattern is determined by the main control CPU 60a as the fluctuation pattern without reach. The overall control CPU 65a performs the determination (standby effect execution determination). When the variation pattern per reach is determined by the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a determines that the standby effect is not executed. ing. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to execute the hit determination effect after executing the standby effect when either the big hit determination or the small hit determination is affirmative. When the big hit determination is negative, the general control CPU 65a determines whether or not the standby effect is executed when the main control CPU 60a determines the normal deviation variation pattern as the non-reach variation pattern. When the reach deviation variation pattern is determined by the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a determines that the standby effect is not executed. As described above, the overall control CPU 65a of the embodiment determines whether or not to execute the hit determination effect for definitely informing that the hit game is given after the symbol variation effect when the hit determination means is affirmative. It has a function as a hit decisive effect determining means.

(About the waiting time determination table)
In the overall control ROM 65b, as shown in FIG. 9, a standby time determination table in which a plurality of types of standby time having different set times are set is set, and the first and second start winning ports 31a, 31b are set. Based on the winning of the pachinko ball, the overall control CPU 65a determines one standby time from the standby time determination tables TA1 to TA11. That is, the overall control CPU 65a of the embodiment functions as a standby time determination unit that determines the standby time from the standby time determination tables TA1 to TA11 when the execution of the standby effect is determined.

  Here, the waiting time determination tables TA1 to TA11 are negative in hitting determination and the waiting time determination tables TA1 to TA10 for hitting that determine the waiting time when the hit determination (big hit determination or small hit determination) is affirmative determination. A waiting time determination table TA11 for hitting that determines the standby time in the case of determination is set. That is, the overall control CPU 65a of the embodiment determines that the winning determination (big hit determination or small hit determination) is affirmative determination and the execution of the standby effect is determined (when it is determined to execute the hit determination effect), The main control CPU 60a determines the standby time based on the standby time determination tables TA1 to TA11, stops the decorative display of each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c on the symbol display device 17 so that the display mode is shifted, and then the main control CPU 60a A hit-determined effect is executed at the timing when the determined standby time elapses. On the other hand, when the hit determination (big hit determination or small hit determination) is negative and the execution of the standby effect is determined (when it is determined not to execute the hit determination effect), the overall control CPU 65a waits for a loss. The standby time is determined based on the determination table TA11, and the decorative display of each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 so as to be displayed in a shifted display, and then the standby time determined by the main control CPU 60a is displayed. At the time when it passes, it is configured to confirm and stop the decoration drawing that becomes the display mode of the off display. In this way, even when no winning game occurs, the waiting time is generated by the time lag corresponding to the waiting time until the decorative drawing stopped and displayed in the display mode different from the winning display on the symbol display device 17 is confirmed and stopped. A player's expectation that a game will be generated as time passes increases.

  In the overall control ROM 65b, as the waiting time determination tables TA1 to TA11 for winning, a plurality of waiting time determining tables TA1 to TA7 for big hits for determining the waiting time when the big hit determination is affirmative determination, A plurality of waiting time determination tables TA8 to TA10 for small hits that determine the waiting time when the hit determination is affirmative determination are set. The jackpot waiting time determination tables TA1 to TA7 are provided with a plurality of types (eight types in the embodiment) corresponding to each of the jackpot symbols A to G, and the determined jackpot symbols A to G are determined. On the basis of the standby time determination tables TA1 to TA7 corresponding to, the standby time of the hit determination effect is determined. Similarly, the small hit waiting time determination tables TA8 to TA10 are provided with a plurality of types (three types in the embodiment) corresponding to each of the small hit symbols P to R. Based on the standby time determination tables TA8 to TA10 corresponding to the winning symbols P to R, the standby time of the hit confirmation effect is determined. Further, one type of the standby time determination table TA11 for detachment is set in the overall control ROM 65b. In other words, a determinable waiting time is determined in accordance with the type and losing of the winning game (big hit game and small hit game).

  Specifically, in the embodiment, in the big hit waiting time determination table TA1, when the special figure 1 classified as the symbol A or the special figure 2 classified as the symbol a is determined (that is, the first special probability variable big hit). When the game is determined), the main control CPU 60a is set to be selected, and the waiting time determination table TA2 is determined when the special figure 1 classified as the symbol B or the special figure 2 classified as the symbol b is determined. In other words, when the second special probability variable big hit game is determined, the main control CPU 60a is set to be selected, and the waiting time determination table TA3 is classified into the special chart 1 or the graphic c classified into the graphic C. When the special figure 2 is determined (that is, when the third special probability variable big hit game is determined), the main control CPU 60a is set to be selected. When the special figure 1 to be classified or the special figure 2 classified to the symbol d is determined (that is, when the shortened probability variation big hit game is determined), the main control CPU 60a is set to be selected, and the waiting time determination table TA5 Is selected by the main control CPU 60a when the special figure 1 classified as the symbol E or the special figure 2 classified as the symbol e is determined (that is, when the first normal non-probability big hit game is determined). The waiting time determination table TA6 is set so that the special figure 1 classified as the symbol F or the special figure 2 classified as the symbol f is determined (that is, when the second normal non-probability large hit game is determined). ) Is selected to be selected by the main control CPU 60a, and the waiting time determination table TA7 is selected when the special figure 1 classified as the symbol G or the special figure 2 classified as the symbol g is determined (ie, It is set to reduce non-probability variation jackpot gaming is selected in the main control CPU60a if it is determined).

  Similarly, the waiting time determination table TA8 is used when the special figure 1 classified as the symbol P or the special figure 2 classified as the symbol p is determined (that is, when the first small hit game is determined). The waiting time determination table TA9 is set to be selected by the main control CPU 60a, and when the special figure 1 classified as the symbol Q or the special figure 2 classified as the symbol q is determined (that is, the second small hit game) Is set to be selected by the main control CPU 60a, and the waiting time determination table TA10 is selected when the special figure 1 classified as the symbol R or the special figure 2 classified as the symbol r is determined ( That is, the main control CPU 60a is set to be selected when the third small hit game is determined).

  Here, in the standby time determination tables TA1 to TA11 of the embodiment, five types of standby times of the first standby time to the fifth standby time having different set times are set, and for each of the tables TA1 to TA11, A predetermined number of standby time determination values (0 to 99 in the embodiment) are assigned to the standby time. Then, when the change pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a acquires a random number (0 to 99 in the embodiment) for determining the standby time, and controls the standby time to which the determination value corresponding to the random number is assigned. The control CPU 65a determines. Here, the waiting time determination random number is updated at a predetermined period (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the overall control RAM 65c to rewrite the value before the update. . In the embodiment, “0 seconds” is set as the first waiting time, “0.6 seconds” is set as the second waiting time, and “1.0 seconds” is set as the third waiting time. Then, “3.0 seconds” is set as the fourth waiting time, and “5.0 seconds” is set as the fifth waiting time.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the average value (average time) of the standby time is set to be different for each type of jackpot game. That is, as described above, since the value (privilege amount) given to the player is different for each type of jackpot game, the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation effect until the stop is confirmed According to the elapsed time, the player's expectation for the big hit game changes. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the amount of privilege amount is determined based on the number of prize balls that can be acquired in one big hit game as a first criterion, and the amount of privilege amount according to the first criterion is equivalent. In this case, the amount of privilege is determined based on the gaming state given after the end of the big hit game as the second reference. Similarly, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the average value (average time) of the standby time is set to be different for each type of small hit game. That is, as described above, since the value (privilege amount) given to the player is different for each type of small hit game, until the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation effect until it stops The player's sense of expectation for the small hit game changes according to the elapsed time. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the magnitude of the privilege amount is determined based on the number of prize balls that can be acquired in one small hit game.

  Specifically, in the standby time determination tables TA1 to TA11 of the embodiment, the number of determination values assigned to the first standby time to the fifth standby time is set to be different for each of the tables TA1 to TA11. The average value (average time) of the standby time for each TA 11 is made different. In other words, the type of the winning game (big hit game and small hit game) and the average value (average time) of the waiting time that can be determined for each gap are different. Here, in the embodiment, the average value (average time) of the standby time that can be determined is determined according to the amount of privilege given to the player after the symbol variation effect. In other words, in the example, the larger the amount of privilege given to the player after the symbol variation effect is, the longer the average value (average time) of the waiting time is, and the decorative display is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17. The expectation for the hit game is changed according to the waiting time that elapses in the state, and the interest for the game is improved. Note that the average value (average time) of the standby time is the shortest among all the standby time determination tables TA1 to TA11 for the standby standby time determination table TA11 that is not given to the player after the symbol variation effect. Determination values are assigned to the first to fifth waiting times.

  Specifically, in the jackpot waiting time determination tables TA1 to TA7 selected when the jackpot game occurs after the symbol variation effect, the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one jackpot game is set as the first reference, The first waiting time is determined so that the average value (average time) of the waiting time is determined for each table TA1 to TA7, with the gaming state given after the big hit game when the privilege amount according to the first criterion is the same as the second criterion. A determination value is assigned to the fifth standby time. In the embodiment, a standby is performed for the waiting time determination table TA1 corresponding to the symbol A or the symbol a in which the first special probability variable big hit game (the specified number of rounds = “16 times”) having the largest specified round number in the big hit game is generated. A determination value is assigned to the first standby time to the fifth standby time so that the average time value (average time) becomes the longest. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, 20 waiting time determination values are assigned to the big hit waiting time determination table TA1 corresponding to the first to fifth waiting times, respectively. On the other hand, the waiting time determination table TA2 for jackpot is assigned 40 standby time determination values corresponding to the first standby time, and 25 standby time determinations corresponding to the second standby time. A value is assigned, 25 waiting time judgment values are assigned corresponding to the third waiting time, 10 waiting time judgment values are assigned corresponding to the fourth waiting time, and the fifth waiting time is assigned. 0 waiting time determination values are respectively assigned to the waiting time determination table TA1, and the waiting time determination table TA1 is configured so that the average value (average time) of the waiting time is longer than the waiting time determination table TA2. Yes.

  Then, the waiting time determination table TA2 corresponding to the symbol B or the symbol b in which the second special probability variable big hit game (specified number of rounds = “12”) and the first normal non-probability variable big hit game (specified round number = In relation to the standby time determination table TA5 corresponding to the symbol E or symbol e where “12 times” occurs, it corresponds to the symbol B or symbol b to which a probability variation state is given after the big hit game based on the second criterion. A determination value is assigned to the first standby time to the fifth standby time so that the average value (average time) of the standby time becomes longer with respect to the standby time determination table TA2. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, 40 waiting time determination values corresponding to the first waiting time are assigned to the waiting time determination table TA5 for jackpot, and the second waiting time is set as the second waiting time. Correspondingly, 26 standby time determination values are allocated, 26 standby time determination values are allocated corresponding to the third standby time, and 8 standby time determination values are allocated corresponding to the fourth standby time. And 0 standby time determination values are assigned to correspond to the fifth standby time, respectively, and the standby time determination table TA2 has an average value (average) of the standby time rather than the standby time determination table TA5. Time) is getting longer.

  Also, a waiting time determination table TA3 corresponding to the symbol C or symbol c in which the third special probability variable big hit game (specified number of rounds = “8 times”) to which a probability change state is given after the big hit game, and the probability change after the big hit game In the relationship with the symbol E or the waiting time determination table TA5 corresponding to the symbol e in which the first normal non-probability big hit game (specified number of rounds = “12 times”) in which no state is given is generated, based on the first criterion The first waiting time to the fifth waiting time so that the average value (average time) of the waiting time becomes longer with respect to the waiting time determination table TA5 corresponding to the symbol E or the symbol e having a large number of prescribed rounds in the jackpot game. A judgment value is assigned to. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the waiting time determination table TA3 for jackpot is assigned 50 standby time determination values corresponding to the first standby time, and the second standby time is set as the second standby time. Correspondingly, 30 waiting time judgment values are assigned, 15 waiting time judgment values are assigned corresponding to the third waiting time, and 5 waiting time judgment values are assigned corresponding to the fourth waiting time. Are assigned to each of the fifth waiting times, and the waiting time determination table TA5 has a higher waiting time average value (average) than the waiting time determination table TA3. Time) is getting longer.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 9, the waiting time determination tables TA1 to TA7 for jackpots in the embodiment are the standby time determination table TA7 (symbol G, symbol g) <waiting time determination table TA4 (symbol D, symbol d) < Standby time determination table TA6 (symbol F, symbol f) <waiting time determination table TA3 (symbol C, symbol c) <waiting time determination table TA5 (symbol E, symbol e) <waiting time determination table TA2 (symbol B, symbol b) ) <In the order of the standby time determination table TA1 (symbol A, symbol a), the determination values are assigned to the first standby time to the fifth standby time so that the average value (average time) of the standby time becomes longer. ing.

  In addition, in the small hitting waiting time determination tables TA8 to TA10 that are selected when a big hit game is generated after the symbol variation effect, each table TA8 to TA8 is based on the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one small hit game. Determination values are assigned to the first to fifth standby times so that the average value (average time) of the standby time is determined for each TA 10. That is, the waiting time determination tables TA8 to TA10 for the small hits are average values (averages of the standby times) in the order corresponding to the symbols P to R that generate a small hit when the opening / closing door 43 of the special winning device 40 has a long opening time. A determination value is assigned to the first standby time to the fifth standby time so that (time) becomes longer. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, the waiting time determination tables TA8 to TA10 for small hits in the embodiment are the standby time determination table TA10 (symbol R, symbol r) <waiting time determination table TA9 (symbol Q, symbol q). <In the order of the standby time determination table TA8 (symbol P, symbol p), determination values are assigned to the first standby time to the fifth standby time so that the average value (average time) of the standby time becomes longer. Yes.

  Here, any one of the first to fifth standby times is assigned a standby time determination value to each of the standby time determination tables TA1 to TA11 so that it can be determined only when a specific winning game is determined. In addition, the player can grasp that the specific big hit game is generated by the elapse of the waiting time corresponding to the specific hit game after the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17. It has become. In the embodiment, the standby time determination tables TA1 to TA11 are set so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine the fifth standby time ("5.0 seconds") only when the first special probability variable big hit game is determined. Is assigned a waiting time judgment value. A waiting time determination value is assigned to each of the waiting time determination tables TA1 to TA11 so that any of the first to fifth waiting times can be determined regardless of the type of winning game. In the embodiment, the standby time determination values are set in the standby time determination tables TA1 to TA11 so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine the first to fourth standby times regardless of the type of big hit game and the type of small hit game. Assigned. That is, in the embodiment, the fifth waiting time is set as the big hit fixed waiting time that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the big hit determining means is affirmative, and either of the big hit determining means and the small hit determining means is set. The first to fourth standby times are set as common per-confirmation waiting times that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the determination is positive. Further, the first to fourth standby times, which are the common winning fixed waiting times, are set as waiting times that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a even when both of the big hit determining means and the small hit determining means are negative (ie, missed). Has been.

(About the hit effect determination process)
Next, an example of the hit determination effect determination process executed by the overall control CPU 65a will be specifically described.

  In the hit determination effect determination process shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the hit determination effect is to be executed in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a (step D11). Specifically, in step D11, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern designation command input to the overall control CPU 65a designates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect. That is, in step D11, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a normal hit fluctuation pattern or a normal deviation fluctuation pattern has been input. If the overall control CPU 65a makes an affirmative determination in step D11, the process proceeds to step D12. If the overall control CPU 65a makes a negative determination, the hit determination effect determination process ends. That is, when the variation pattern designation command input to the overall control CPU 65a designates a variation pattern for performing the reach effect, the overall control CPU 65a determines that the hit determination effect is not executed.

  In step D12, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not to perform a standby effect in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation effect and then the final stop is waited. In the embodiment, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a acquires a random number for determining the standby effect, and whether or not to perform the standby effect depending on whether the acquired random number matches the execution determination value of the standby effect. The overall control CPU 65a determines the above. If the overall control CPU 65a makes an affirmative determination in step D12, the process proceeds to step D13. If the overall control CPU 65a makes a negative determination, the hit determination effect determination process ends. That is, the probability that the overall control CPU 65a makes an affirmative determination in step D12 can be arbitrarily changed by appropriately changing the ratio at which the random number for determining the standby effect matches the execution determination value of the standby effect. In addition, in an Example, the integer of 0-99 is defined as a random number for standby production determination, and the execution determination value of 10 standby productions is defined, and when the reach production is not executed in the symbol variation production, The standby effect is set to be performed with a probability of 1/10. Here, the standby effect determination random number is updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the overall control RAM 65c to rewrite the value before the update. The standby effect determination random number stored in the overall control RAM 65c is acquired at the timing when the change pattern designation command is input.

  In step D13, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not a big hit is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. That is, in step D13, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether the symbol designated by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command input to the overall control CPU 65a is a big hit symbol, and the overall control CPU 65a makes an affirmative determination. In the case (when a big hit occurs), the process proceeds to step D14. On the other hand, when the overall control CPU 65a makes a negative determination (when no big hit occurs), the process proceeds to step D15.

  In step D14, the overall control CPU 65a determines the standby time of the standby effect performed in the symbol variation effect from the first to fifth standby times having different set times. Specifically, in step D14, tables TA1 to TA7 for determining standby times are determined from the waiting times determination tables TA1 to TA7 for jackpots, and the first to fifth items are determined based on the determined tables TA1 to TA7. The overall control CPU 65a determines one waiting time from among the waiting times. That is, when the symbol designated by the special symbol designation command input to the overall control CPU 65a is symbol A or symbol a, the central control CPU 65a decides the waiting time determination table TA1 for jackpot, and similarly the special symbol designation command When the symbols designated in FIG. 4 are symbols B to G or symbols b to g, the overall control CPU 65a determines the corresponding jackpot waiting time determination tables TA2 to TA7. Based on the determined jackpot waiting time determination tables TA1 to TA7, determination values corresponding to the waiting time determination random numbers acquired by the overall control CPU 65a when the variation pattern designation command is input are assigned. The overall control CPU 65a determines any of the first to fifth standby times. Then, after the overall control CPU 65a determines any one of the waiting times from the first to fifth waiting times, the hit determination effect determination process is terminated.

  Here, as described above, in the embodiment, when the effect of the big hit determination is affirmative determination and the standby effect is performed, the standby time has elapsed since the decorative display is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the symbol variation effect. It is set so that the winning effect will be executed later. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, it is determined whether or not a standby effect is performed in step D12, and whether or not a big hit is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect in step D13 is determined. Whether or not to perform is determined. In other words, when the result of the big hit determination in the main control CPU 60a is affirmative determination, it is determined whether or not to perform the hit determination effect in the overall control CPU 65a. Here, if the determination result in step D13 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 65a may separately determine whether or not to execute the hit effect. Furthermore, when the result of the big hit determination in the main control CPU 60a is affirmative, it is possible to determine whether or not the overall control CPU 65a performs a standby effect (that is, whether or not a hit determination effect) is executed.

  On the other hand, in step D15, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not a small hit is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. That is, in step D15, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether the symbol designated by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command input to the overall control CPU 65a is a small hit symbol, and the overall control CPU 65a makes an affirmative determination. In this case (when a small hit occurs), the process proceeds to step D16, while when the overall control CPU 65a makes a negative determination (when a small hit does not occur), the process proceeds to step D17.

  In step D16, the overall control CPU 65a determines the standby time of the standby effect performed in the symbol variation effect from the first to fourth standby times having different set times. Specifically, in step D17, the tables TA8 to TA10 for determining the waiting time are determined from the waiting time determination tables TA8 to TA10 for small hits, and the first to fourth based on the determined tables TA8 to TA10 are determined. The overall control CPU 65a determines one waiting time from among the waiting times. That is, when the symbol designated by the special symbol designation command input to the overall control CPU 65a is symbol P or symbol p, the central control CPU 65a decides the waiting time determination table TA8 for small hits, and similarly designates the special symbol. When the symbol designated by the command is symbol Q, R or symbol q, r, the overall control CPU 65a determines the corresponding small hit waiting time determination tables TA9 to TA10. Then, based on the determined small hit waiting time determination tables TA8 to TA10, determination values corresponding to the standby time determination random numbers acquired by the overall control CPU 65a when the variation pattern designation command is input are assigned. The overall control CPU 65a determines any of the first to fourth standby times. Then, after the overall control CPU 65a determines any one of the waiting times from the first to fourth waiting times, the hit determination effect determination process is terminated.

  Similarly, in step D17, the overall control CPU 65a determines the standby time of the standby effect performed in the symbol variation effect from the first to fifth standby times having different set times. Specifically, in step D17, the overall control CPU 65a determines one standby time from the first to fourth standby times based on the standby standby time determination table TA11. That is, in step D17, based on the standby time determination table TA11 for loss, a determination value corresponding to the standby time determination random number acquired by the overall control CPU 65a when the change pattern designation command is input is assigned. The overall control CPU 65a determines one of the first to fourth standby times. Then, after the overall control CPU 65a determines any one of the waiting times from the first to fourth waiting times, the hit determination effect determination process is terminated.

(About standby production execution processing)
Next, an example of the standby effect execution process executed by the overall control CPU 65a when the overall control CPU 65a determines to execute the standby effect will be specifically described.

  In the standby effect execution process shown in FIG. 11, the overall control CPU 65a determines the change display time from the start of the decoration change to the stop display in the design change effect with the input of the change pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a ( Step E11). That is, the variable display time is a time during which the decorative illustrations of the symbol rows 26a to 26c are variably displayed in the symbol change effect, and the decorative illustrations of the symbol rows 26a to 26c are stopped when the variable display time elapses. It is displayed (temporary stop). Specifically, in step E11, the waiting time determined in the hit determination effect determination process from the variation time specified by the variation pattern (that is, the normal variation pattern or the normal deviation variation pattern) specified by the variation pattern designation command. By subtracting, the overall control CPU 65a determines the variable display time.

  When the variable display time is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines a stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on each symbol row 26a to 26c in the symbol variation effect (step E12). Here, when a special figure 1 designation command or a special figure 2 designation command for designating a big hit symbol and a small bonus symbol is input to the overall control CPU 65a, it is different from the hit display (big hit display and small hit display). The overall control CPU 65a determines a decoration to be stopped and displayed on each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the symbol display device 17 so as to be a combination of the decorations that are displayed. In the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a determines a stop symbol so that each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c of the symbol display device 17 is a combination of decorative figures that can be recognized as an error display. ing. Similarly, when a special figure 1 designation command or a special figure 2 designation command for designating an off symbol is input to the overall control CPU 65a, the overall control is performed so that a combination of decorative drawings as a display mode of the off display is obtained. The CPU 65a determines a decoration drawing to be stopped and displayed on each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c of the symbol display device 17. In other words, in the embodiment, the miss display that can recognize the miss is a chance display that includes the possibility that a winning game will occur when the standby effect is performed. That is, when it is determined that the hit determination effect (standby effect) is not performed when the hit determination (big hit determination or small hit determination) is affirmative determination, the symbol display device 17 in the symbol variation effect as described above. While the decorative figure is stopped and displayed in a display mode that is a predetermined hit display, even if the hit determination (big hit determination or small hit determination) is affirmative determination, a hit confirmation effect (standby effect) is performed. When it is determined, the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 in a display mode (offset display) different from the hit display in the symbol variation effect.

  And when the stop symbol of each symbol row | line | column 26a-26c is determined, it will be determined whether variation display time has passed since the variation start in symbol variation production (step E13), and step E12 will be carried out when variation display time passes. The decorative drawing determined in step S is stopped and displayed (step E14). That is, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern determined in step E11, the decorative design designation command of each row is displayed on the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board. To 73. Specifically, the overall control CPU 60a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) simultaneously with the input of the variation pattern designation command, and designates the left decoration drawing at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the left symbol row 26a. The command is output, the right decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of the right design row 26c, and the intermediate decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of the middle design row 26b. Here, if the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed on each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c at the timing when the variable display time elapses and the player can recognize the disengagement, the decorative drawing is simultaneously displayed on each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c. You may stop and you may stop a decorative drawing in a predetermined order. Regardless of whether or not the winning confirmation effect (standby effect) is executed, when the timing at which the decorative drawing stops coincides with each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c, when the winning effect (standby effect) is executed When the timing at which the decorative drawing stops in each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c is changed depending on whether or not the hit confirmation effect (standby effect) is executed, the hit confirmation effect (standby effect) There is an advantage that the player can recognize the possibility of being executed from the early stage of the symbol variation effect.

  When the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c of the symbol display device 17, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not a hit (big hit or small hit) occurs after the symbol change effect (step E16). That is, in step E16, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether the symbol designated by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command input to the overall control CPU 65a is a winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol). If the overall control CPU 65a is affirmative (when a big hit or small hit occurs), the process proceeds to step E17. If the overall control CPU 65a is negative (when a big hit or a small hit does not occur), the process proceeds to step E18. To do. If the overall control CPU 65a can determine whether or not a winning (big hit or small hit) occurs as a result of the symbol variation effect, a variation pattern designation command other than the special symbol designation command can be used as a reference. .

  If a win (big hit or small win) occurs after the symbol variation effect, the overall control CPU 65a determines in step E17 to execute the hit determination effect that definitely notifies that a win game is awarded. In other words, the winning effect is executed at the timing when the standby time elapses after the decorative drawing, which is a display mode of deviation, is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17. In the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a sets a hit confirmation effect execution command for specifying the hit determination effect, and outputs a hit determination effect execution command to the lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73. When the hit confirmation effect execution command is input to the lamp control board 72 or the sound control board 73, the light emitting decoration device 18 emits light with a special light emission pattern that definitely notifies that the hit game is given, The speaker 19 outputs a special sound effect that definitely notifies that a game is given. At this time, on the symbol display device 17, a combination of decorative figures that are displayed in a display manner is displayed in a stopped state, and the hit determination effect is executed in a state in which the display mode in a display mode is stopped. It has become.

  Then, when the overall control CPU 65a determines the execution of the hit confirmation effect in step E17 and the hit determination effect is executed, the process proceeds to step E18. When the process proceeds from step E16 or step E17 to step E18, the overall control CPU 65a executes control so that the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the symbol rows 26a to 26c of the symbol display device 17 are fixed and stopped. At this time, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine and stop the decorative drawings stopped and displayed in the symbol rows 26a to 26c as they are. In other words, after the hit confirmation effect is executed in the state of being stopped and displayed in the display mode of the off display, the display mode of the off display is fixed and displayed on the symbol display device 17. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the hit determination (big hit game or small hit determination) is an affirmative determination, when the negative determination that the hit determination effect is not executed, the symbol display device 17 in the symbol variation effect By stopping and displaying the symbol in the display mode that is a winning display, the player can directly recognize the occurrence of the winning game by the combination of the decorations displayed on the symbol display device 17, while the hit determination ( When the big hit game or the small hit judgment) is affirmative, if the affirmative decision to execute the hit determination effect and the normal hit fluctuation pattern or the normal deviation fluctuation pattern is determined, the display mode of the loss display is stopped and displayed. By executing the hit effect in the state, means different from the decoration combination displayed on the symbol display device 17 (light emitting decoration device 18 or speaker). And it is able to directly recognize the occurrence of a game per the player by 19).

(Regarding the opening and closing control of the opening and closing member in the start winning device)
Next, the opening / closing control of the opening / closing members 33 and 33 in the start winning device 30 (second start winning port 31b) performed when the pachinko ball passes through the ball passing gate 47 will be described.

(Regarding the type per map)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when one win is made per common figure, one opening / closing operation pattern is selected from a plurality of types (four types in the embodiment) of opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 having different values to be given to the player. The control CPU 60a is determined to set the opening / closing members 33, 33 of the start winning device 30 (second start winning port 31b) in accordance with the determined opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4. That is, the main control CPU 60a in the embodiment functions as an opening / closing condition determining means capable of determining the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 as opening / closing conditions for opening / closing the opening / closing members 33 and 33. Here, as shown in FIG. 12, the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 specify the opening time and the number of times of opening the opening / closing members 33, 33 at the time of the normal drawing. Of the four types of opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4, which opening / closing operation pattern 1 to 4 is used to determine whether the opening / closing members 33 and 33 are opened or not is determined according to the common figure determined at the time of winning the common figure determination. It is decided according to the type. In the embodiment, two types of general maps A and B are set, and the open / close members 33, 4 types of open / close operation patterns 1 to 4 are displayed according to the general map displayed on the general map display 55 as a fixed stop. 33 opens and closes.

  Here, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the opening / closing operation pattern 1 is set so that the opening / closing members 33 and 33 open once for “0.3 seconds”, and the opening / closing operation pattern 2 is The members 33 and 33 are set to release “1.0 second” once, and the opening / closing operation pattern 3 is set to cause the opening and closing members 33 and 33 to release “1.3 seconds” once. The opening / closing operation pattern 4 is set so that the opening / closing members 33 and 33 are opened three times for “1.5 seconds”. In the opening / closing operation pattern 4, the interval time from when the opening / closing members 33, 33 are closed to when they are opened next is set to “0.98 seconds”. That is, in the opening / closing operation pattern 1, the opening time of the opening / closing members 33 and 33 is set to be extremely short compared to the opening / closing operation patterns 2 to 4, and the opening / closing operation pattern 4 is opened / closed compared to the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 3. The opening times of the members 33 and 33 are set to be extremely long. By observing the opening and closing operations of the opening and closing members 33 and 33, the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed by the opening and closing operation patterns 1 and 4. It is set so that the player can recognize this.

  The opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 determined by the main control CPU 60a are determined according to the gaming state when the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 are determined. Specifically, in the case of a gaming state in which neither the probability variation state nor the variation state is given (the state with no low probability variation state), the opening / closing operation pattern 1 is associated with the general diagram A, and the general diagram B Is associated with the opening / closing operation pattern 2. In the case of a gaming state in which only a variable state is given (a state with low probability of short and short), the opening / closing operation pattern 4 is associated with the general figure A. In addition, in the case of a gaming state in which only the probability variation state is given (the state with no high probability variation short), the opening / closing operation pattern 1 and the opening / closing operation pattern 2 are associated with the general diagram A, and The opening / closing operation pattern 3 is associated. In the case of a gaming state (a state with high probability variation) in which both the probability variation state and the variation state are given, the opening / closing operation pattern 4 is associated with the general figure A.

(Randomness for judgment for opening / closing control of opening / closing member)
The main control CPU 60a sets the values of various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure, a random number for determining a normal figure, a random number for determining a normal pattern as a random number for determination used for opening / closing control of the opening / closing members 33, 33 in a predetermined cycle. (4 ms in the embodiment), the updated value is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the value before the update is rewritten. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the random number for determining the universal figure and the random number for determining the universal figure indicate that the pachinko ball has passed through the ball passage gate 47 (more specifically, the passing ball detection sensor 48 has the pachinko ball). The main control CPU 60a acquires a random number temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c. Here, the random number for determining the normal map is a random number used in the determination of the normal map (lottery per general 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). The random number for determining the normal map is a random number used when determining the general map to be displayed on the general map display 55 in a deterministic stop according to the result of the determination for the normal map. Further, in the embodiment, 252 kinds of integer values from “0” to “251” are set as the random numbers for determining the customs, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). . For each value of the random number for determining the common map, a random number corresponding to one type of general map display indicating a deviation from the normal map and 251 types of random numbers corresponding to two types of general map display indicating the normal map are set. The universal map to be confirmed and stopped on the universal map display 55 is specified by the random number for determining the universal map.

(Judgment value for open / close control)
On the other hand, 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). That is, by increasing the number of determination values for the normal map in the variable state, the normal map is likely to occur.

  In the main control ROM 60b, a decision value for determining a normal map is stored. The decision value for the universal figure is determined by using the random number for universal figure determination as the universal figure A and the universal figure B as the winning symbols to be confirmed and stopped by the universal figure indicator 55 when the result of the universal figure determination is affirmative. It is the judgment value to be. Here, in the embodiment, integer values of “1” to “251” corresponding to two types of random numbers for universal map determination are set as the universal map determination determination values. A general map A and a general map B are associated with each other.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12, the determination value for determining the common figure is a predetermined number of determination values for each of the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 according to the gaming state when determining the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4. Is assigned, and the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 are determined and correspond to the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 based on the random number for determining the normal map acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the ball passage gate 47. The general plan that has been made is being decided. That is, the main control CPU 60a according to the embodiment opens / closes as an opening / closing condition for opening / closing the opening / closing members 33 and 33 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the passing ball detection sensor 48 when the hitting determination is affirmative. It functions as an open / close condition determining means for determining the operation patterns 1 to 4.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the gaming state when determining the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 (ordinary) is a gaming state in which neither the probability variation state nor the variation state is given (there is no low probability variation shortage). In this case, 30 common figure determination determination values are assigned to the opening / closing operation pattern 1 and 221 common figure determination determination values are assigned to the opening / closing operation pattern 2. That is, in this gaming state (no low probability change), the figure A is determined at a ratio of 30/251 per hit, and the opening / closing members 33 and 33 are opened / closed based on the opening / closing operation pattern 1 and 221 / The general map B is determined at a ratio of 251 and the open / close members 33 and 33 are set to open / close based on the open / close operation pattern 2. In addition, when the game state when determining the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 (general map) is a gaming state in which only the change state is given (a state with low probability change shortage), 251 with respect to the opening / closing operation pattern 4 Numbers of decision values for determining common maps are assigned. In other words, in this gaming state (the state with low probability variation short state), the universal figure A is determined at a rate of 251/251 when hitting the universal figure, and the opening / closing members 33 and 33 are set to open and close based on the opening / closing operation pattern 4. ing.

  Furthermore, when the gaming state when determining the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 (general map) is a gaming state in which only the probability variation state is given (the state without high probability variation short), 10 pieces for the opening / closing operation pattern 1 Is assigned, 230 open / close action determination values are assigned to the opening / closing operation pattern 2, and 11 open / close action determination values are assigned to the opening / closing operation pattern 3. It has been. That is, in this gaming state (the state with no high-precision change), the universal figure A is determined at a ratio of 10/251 for the normal figure, and the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed based on the opening / closing operation pattern 1. The figure A is determined at a ratio of 251 and the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed based on the opening / closing operation pattern 2 and the figure B is determined at a ratio of 11/251 and the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed. An opening / closing operation is set based on the pattern 3. When the game state at the time of determining the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 (general map) is a gaming state to which both a probable change state and a variable state are given (with high probability change), the open / close operation pattern 4 is On the other hand, 251 common decision determination values are assigned. That is, in this gaming state (with high probability variation), the universal figure A is determined at a rate of 251/251 per the usual figure, and the opening / closing members 33 and 33 are set to open / close based on the opening / closing operation pattern 4. Yes.

  In other words, in the embodiment, the opening / closing operation patterns 1 and 2 can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in each of the low probability variation short state and the high probability variation short state in which the symbol variation effect of the same effect content is performed in the symbol display device 17. Open / close operation pattern 3 is a specification that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a only in the state with no high-accuracy change short state and the state with no high-accuracy change short state. Is set as the open / close condition.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a automatically displays the pachinko ball on the ball passing gate 47 by the normal display 55 when the pachinko ball passes through the ball passing gate 47 (more specifically, when the passing ball detection sensor 48 detects the pachinko ball). It is configured to determine a general map variation pattern that specifies a general map variation time during which the variable display is performed. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as an opening / closing condition determining means capable of determining a normal pattern variation pattern as an opening / closing condition for opening / closing the opening / closing members 33, 33. Therefore, the normal control variation time determined by the general control variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a has elapsed since the start of the normal variation on the general display display 55, and is determined by the main control CPU 60a. One of the general maps A to C is stopped and displayed on the general map display 55, and the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed in the opening and closing operation patterns 1 to 4 in accordance with the type of the stopped map. ing. As described above, the main control CPU 60a determines the fluctuation time of the normal symbol change (the symbol variation effect performed by the second symbol display means) performed by the universal symbol display device 55 as the opening / closing conditions of the opening / closing operations 33, 33. It is configured as follows.

  In the embodiment, a plurality of types of time are set as the usual time variation, and when the pachinko sphere passes through the ball passage gate 47 (more specifically, when the passage sphere detection sensor 48 detects the pachinko sphere). (D) Based on the acquired random number for determining the normal map variation pattern, the main control CPU 60a determines the normal graph variation time. Specifically, in the embodiment, 251 kinds of integer values from “0” to “250” are set as random numbers for determining the normal fluctuation pattern, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). It has become. In the embodiment, the first common figure change pattern set to “60 seconds” as the normal figure change time, the second normal figure change pattern set to “10 seconds” as the normal figure change time, and the normal figure change time There are four types: a third common pattern variation pattern set to “3 seconds” and a fourth general pattern variation pattern set to “0.5 seconds” as a general diagram variation time.

  The main control ROM 60b is set with a normal variation pattern determination table in which a predetermined number of determination values for determining a normal variation pattern is assigned to each general variation pattern according to the gaming state when determining the normal variation pattern. One fluctuation time is determined based on a random number for determining a normal fluctuation pattern acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the ball passage gate 47. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment opens and closes to determine a normal pattern change pattern (when the normal map changes) as an open / close condition for opening and closing the open / close members 33 and 33 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the passage detection sensor 48. It functions as a condition determination means. Here, in the embodiment, an integer value of “0” to “250” corresponding to the random number for determining the normal variation pattern is set as the determination value for determining the normal variation pattern.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when the game state at the time of determining the normal pattern variation pattern is a game state in which neither a probability change state nor a variable state is given (low probability change short), the normal state change In the common figure variation pattern determination table for determining the pattern, 250 common figure variation pattern determination values are assigned to the first common figure variation pattern (“60 seconds”) and the second common figure variation pattern is determined. One determination value for determining a normal variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern (“10 seconds”). That is, in this gaming state (no low probability change short), the first common figure change pattern is determined at a rate of 250/251 when the normal figure change is performed, and the start of the normal figure change is made per normal figure. When the first common map variation pattern elapses, the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed, and the second general diagram variation pattern is determined at a ratio of 1/251. The opening / closing members 33 and 33 are set to open and close when the normal map change time specified by the second normal map change pattern elapses from the start of the change. In addition, when the game state when determining the normal pattern variation pattern is a game state in which only the variable state is given (with low probability variation short), the third general pattern variation pattern ("3 seconds") 1 standard map change pattern determination value is assigned, and 250 general pattern change pattern determination values are assigned to the fourth general pattern change pattern (“0.5 seconds”). Yes. In other words, in this gaming state (with low probability variation short), the third general variation pattern is determined at a ratio of 1/251 when the normal variation is performed, and the normal variation starts in the case of the normal variation. The opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed by the passage of the normal map change time specified by the third normal map change pattern, and the fourth normal map change pattern is determined at a rate of 250/251. The opening / closing members 33 and 33 are set to open and close when the normal map change time specified by the fourth normal map change pattern elapses from the start of the normal map change in the case of the normal map.

  In addition, when the game state when determining the normal pattern variation pattern is a game state in which only the probability variation state is given (no high probability variation short), for the first diagram variation pattern ("60 seconds") 220 determination values for determining the normal variation pattern are allocated, 30 determination values for determining the normal variation pattern are allocated to the second general variation pattern (“10 seconds”), and the third One standard map variation pattern determination value is assigned to the standard map variation pattern ("3 seconds"). In other words, in this gaming state (no high-precision change), the first common figure change pattern is determined at a rate of 220/251 when the normal figure change is performed, and the start of the normal figure change is made per normal figure. When the normal map change time specified by the first normal map change pattern elapses, the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed, and the second normal map change pattern is determined at a ratio of 30/251. In the case of per figure, the opening / closing members 33 and 33 are opened / closed by the passage of the normal map change time specified by the second normal map change pattern from the start of the normal map change, and the third at a ratio of 1/251. Opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened / closed when the normal map change pattern is determined and the normal map change time specified by the third general map change pattern elapses from the start of the normal map change in the case of per normal map. It is set to do.

  Furthermore, when the game state at the time of determining the common figure variation pattern is a gaming state to which both a probable change state and a shortage state are given (there is a high probability change), a third common figure fluctuation pattern ("3 1 ”) is assigned one decision value for determining the normal variation pattern, and 250 determinations for determining the normal variation pattern for the fourth ordinary variation pattern (“ 0.5 seconds ”). A value has been assigned. In other words, in this gaming state (with high probability variation), when the normal map change is performed, the third general map change pattern is determined at a ratio of 1/251. The opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed by the passage of the normal map change time specified by the third normal map change pattern, and the fourth normal map change pattern is determined at a rate of 250/251. The opening / closing members 33 and 33 are set to open and close when the normal map change time specified by the fourth normal map change pattern elapses from the start of the normal map change in the case of the normal map.

  That is, in the embodiment, the first and second common pattern variation patterns are main-controlled in each of the low probability variation short state and the high probability variation short state in which the symbol variation effect of the same effect content is performed in the symbol display device 17. The CPU 60a is set as a common open / close condition that can be determined, and the third common pattern fluctuation pattern is main only in the case of the high-accuracy change short state and the low-precision change short-state state. It is set as a specific opening / closing condition that can be determined by the control CPU 60a.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, in the plurality of gaming states in which the symbol change effect with the same effect content is performed in the symbol display device 17, the opening / closing conditions of the opening / closing members 33, 33 determined by the main control CPU 60a are the same. Configured differently. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the game state when determining the normal variation pattern is a game state in which neither a probability change state nor a change state is given (a low probability change state), and a probability change state. In the case where the game state is given only (no high-definition change), the symbol display effect of the same effect content is performed in the symbol display device 17, and the opening / closing of the start winning device 30 that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a is performed. The opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 of the members 33 and 33 are set to be different. Here, the states in which the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a are different include not only the state in which the opening / closing operation patterns corresponding to the gaming state are completely different but also the state determined according to the gaming state as in the embodiment. This includes a state in which the ratio of the opening / closing operation pattern differs. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the game state when determining the usual pattern variation pattern is a game state in which neither the probability variation state nor the variation state is given (there is no low probability variation short), and the probability variation state. In the case where the game state is given only (no high-definition change), the symbol display effect of the same effect content is performed in the symbol display device 17, and the main control CPU 60a can determine the universal symbol display 55. Are set to have different normal pattern fluctuation patterns. Here, the state where the main figure change pattern which can be determined by the main control CPU 60a is different is determined according to the game state as in the embodiment as well as the state where the normal figure change pattern corresponding to the game state is completely different. It includes a state in which the ratio of the usual map variation pattern is different. In this way, in the gaming state in which the symbol change effect of the same effect content is performed in the symbol display device 17, the symbol change effect performed in the symbol display device 17 is made by changing the opening / closing conditions of the opening and closing members 33 and 33. Even in a state where the game state cannot be directly recognized from the contents of the game, the game state can be recognized from the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing members 33 and 33.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 as the opening / closing conditions of the opening / closing members 33 and 33 are in a plurality of gaming states in which the symbol display effect of the same effect content is performed in the symbol display device 17. A common opening / closing operation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a and a specific opening / closing operation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a only in a specific gaming state among the plurality of gaming states are set. That is, in the embodiment, the opening / closing operation patterns 1 and 2 are set as the common opening / closing operation pattern, and the opening / closing operation pattern 3 is set as the specific opening / closing operation pattern. In this way, even when the gaming state cannot be directly recognized from the contents of the symbol variation effect performed on the symbol display device 17, the gaming state is recognized by the opening / closing members 33, 33 opening / closing with the specific opening / closing operation pattern 3. It is possible to do. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the main pattern control pattern in the plurality of gaming states in which the symbol display effect of the same effect content is performed in the symbol display device 17 is used as the general symbol change pattern as the opening / closing condition of the opening / closing members 33 and 33. A common normal variation pattern that can be determined by the CPU 60a and a specific normal variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a only in a specific gaming state among the plurality of gaming states are set. In other words, in the embodiment, the first and second common figure fluctuation patterns are set as the common common figure fluctuation pattern, and the third common figure fluctuation pattern is set as the specific common figure fluctuation pattern. . In this way, even when the gaming state cannot be directly recognized from the contents of the symbol variation effect performed on the symbol display device 17, the usual symbol variation which becomes the specific third ordinary diagram variation pattern is performed on the common symbol display 55. It is possible to recognize the gaming state.

  Next, the normal drawing process and the normal drawing start process executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be specifically described.

(Regarding the normal map processing)
In the normal diagram input process, as shown in FIG. 14, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has passed through the ball passage gate 47 (step F11). That is, in step F11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the passing ball detection sensor 48 corresponding to the ball passing gate 47 detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the determination result in step F11 is negative, the common map input process is terminated. When the determination result of step F11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the general-purpose chart start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step F12). ). If the determination result in step F12 is negative (that is, the number of holds in the general map start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a ends the general map input process.

  If the determination result in step F12 is affirmative (the number of hold of the general map start hold information <4), the number of hold of the general map start hold information is incremented by 1 and the first map start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. Is rewritten (step F13). Subsequently, the main control CPU 60a reads the random number for determining the normal figure, the random number for determining the normal figure, and the random number for determining the normal pattern variation pattern from the main control RAM 60c, and the random number value for the normal figure is suspended. A predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of information holds is set (step F14). Thereby, the common map input process is completed.

(Regarding the usual chart start process)
Next, the common diagram start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the normal diagram start process every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the general map start process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the general map is being displayed in a variable manner on the general map display 55 or whether or not the general map is being hit (step G11). If the determination result of step G11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the normal diagram start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step G11 is negative, the number of holds of the general-purpose start hold information is read (step G12), and it is determined whether or not the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information is greater than “0”. (Step G13). When the determination result of step G13 is negative (when the number of holdings of the general chart start hold information = 0), the main control CPU 60a ends the general chart start process. In addition, when the determination result in step G13 is affirmative (the number of hold of the general map start hold information> 0), the main control CPU 60a stores the normal map change process stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “1” indicating that the normal map change effect is executed is set in the flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the general-purpose starting hold information (step G14), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holdings of the general-purpose start holding information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the random number for determining the normal map, the value of the random number for determining the normal map, and the random number for determining the normal pattern variation pattern (step G15).

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

  When various random numbers are acquired by the process of step G15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for determining a normal map matches the determined value of a normal map per unit stored in the main control ROM 60b. A judgment per hit map (win lottery) is performed (step G16). Note that, as described above, the probability that the judgment result of the common figure determination is affirmative (i.e. Probability per figure) is set to 125/65536, and the probability that the determination result is affirmative when the game state is given a variable state (when there is a low probability variable short state or high probability short state) The hit probability) is set to 65535/65536. If the determination result of the normal map per unit in step G16 is affirmative (if a normal map hit occurs), “1” is set in the general map per unit flag indicating that the change is per normal map. (Step G17).

  Next, the main control CPU 60a determines the opening / closing conditions (opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 and the normal pattern variation pattern) of the open / close members 33, 33 associated with the normal map (step G18). That is, in step G18, as the opening / closing conditions of the opening / closing members 33, 33, based on the acquired universal figure determination random number value, the final stop which becomes the symbol per universal figure displayed on the second universal figure display 50B is displayed. The main control CPU 60a determines the symbol. Here, since the value of the random number for determining the common figure is associated with the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 in accordance with the gaming state, the main control CPU 60a determines the random number for determining the common figure acquired in accordance with the gaming state. The main control CPU 60a determines the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 associated with the values, whereby the symbol per symbol is determined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state when determining the normal figure (opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4) is a gaming state (a state with no low probability variation short state) in which neither the probability variation state nor the variation state is given. In this case, the main control CPU 60a determines the opening / closing operation pattern 1 which becomes the opening / closing operation pattern 1 at a ratio of 30/251 based on the random number value for determining the opening / closing operation, and the opening / closing operation pattern 2 at a ratio of 221/251. The main control CPU 60a determines the general map B. In addition, when the game state when determining the general figure (opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4) is a game state in which only the short state is given (the state with low probability variation short), it is based on the value of the random number for universal figure determination. The main control CPU 60a determines the general map A that becomes the opening / closing operation pattern 4 at a ratio of 251/251. Furthermore, when the gaming state when determining the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 (general figure) is a gaming state in which only the probability variation state is given (the state without high probability variation short), it is based on the value of the random number for determining the usual figure. The main control CPU 60a determines the general map A that becomes the opening / closing operation pattern 1 at a ratio of 10/251, and the main control CPU 60a determines the general map A that becomes the opening / closing operation pattern 2 at a ratio of 230/251. The main control CPU 60a determines the general map B that becomes the opening / closing operation pattern 3 at a ratio of 251. If the gaming state when determining the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 (general figure) is a gaming state (a state with a high probability variation short state) to which a probability variation state and a variation state are given, Based on the value, the main control CPU 60a determines the general map A that becomes the opening / closing operation pattern 4 at a ratio of 251/251.

  In step G18, the main control CPU 60a determines the fluctuation time of the normal map change performed on the general map display 55 based on the acquired random number for determining the normal map change pattern as the open / close condition of the open / close members 33, 33. decide. Here, since the random number for determining the normal variation pattern is associated with the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 according to the gaming state, the main control CPU 60a determines the normal variation variation determining table according to the gaming state. Based on the above, the main control CPU 60a determines the general variation pattern associated with the random number for determining the general variation pattern. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, in the case where the gaming state at the time of determining the normal variation pattern is a gaming state in which neither a probability variation state nor a variation state is given (a state with a low probability variation short state), The first common map variation pattern is determined by the main control CPU 60a at a ratio of 250/251, and the second general pattern variation pattern is determined by the main control CPU 60a at a ratio of 1/251. In addition, when the game state at the time of determining the usual figure variation pattern is a game state in which only the shortage state is given (the state with low probability variation shortage), the third common figure fluctuation pattern has a ratio of 1/251. The main control CPU 60a determines the fourth common pattern variation pattern at a ratio of 250/251 by the main control CPU 60a. Furthermore, when the game state at the time of determining the usual figure variation pattern is a game state in which only the probability variation state is given (the state without high probability variation short), the first diagram variation pattern is the main at a ratio of 220/251. Determined by the control CPU 60a, the second common map variation pattern is determined by the main control CPU 60a at a ratio of 30/251, and the third general pattern variation pattern is determined by the main control CPU 60a at a ratio of 1/251. . Furthermore, when the game state at the time of determining the usual pattern variation pattern is a game state to which each of a probable change state and a change state is given (a state with a high probability change state), the third is set at a ratio of 1/251. The normal map change pattern is determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the fourth normal pattern change pattern is determined by the main control CPU 60a at a ratio of 250/251.

  In addition, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in Step G16 is negative (in the case where it is not per common map), the main control CPU 60a indicates a deviation from the normal map displayed in a fixed stop display on the general map display 55. The general map C is determined as the final stop symbol, and the fluctuation time of the general map change executed by the general map display 55 is determined (step G19). Note that the determination of the normal variation pattern in the case of a deviation from the normal map is the same as the determination of the normal variation pattern for each general map described above, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines the fluctuation time of the normal map change performed on the general map display 55 based on the acquired random value for determining the normal map change pattern and the general chart change pattern determination table corresponding to the gaming state. . Further, in the case of a deviation from normal, the main control CPU 60a does not determine the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 because the opening / closing member 33 is not opened. When the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 of the opening / closing members 33 and 33 and the normal map variation pattern are determined in steps G18 and G19, the main control CPU sends a predetermined control command to the general map display 55 at a predetermined timing. (Step G20). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a controls the general map display 55 so as to start the normal map change, and ends the general map start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the general chart start process, the main control CPU 60a controls the display content of the general map display 55 so as to display the determined general chart based on the determined general pattern variation pattern.

(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 embodiment, each symbol of the symbol display device 17 is a combination of decorative figures that have a display mode (offset display) different from the hit display (big hit display or small hit display) in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17. By being configured to be able to execute a hit-determining effect for definitive notification of the occurrence of a hit game (big hit game or small hit game) when stopped in the columns 26a to 26c, Even after the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed, it is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation that a winning game will occur. In addition, since the winning effect is performed after the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the display mode of the off-line display, it is possible to create a new opportunity for occurrence of a winning game, which surprises the player. Giving and enhancing the fun of gaming. Further, in the symbol variation effect, after the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed on each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c of the symbol display device 17 without displaying the reach display, the expectation that the big hit game or the small hit game is lost is lost. By making it possible to execute the hit determination effect, it is possible to strongly impress the unexpectedness when the hit determination effect is executed.

  In addition, the winning confirmation effect is executed while the combination of the decorative drawing that is different from the winning display (big winning display or small winning display) is displayed in a stopped state on the symbol display device 17. It is possible to increase the impact when the hit confirmation effect is executed. Then, after the hit confirmation effect is executed, a display mode (out of line display) different from the hit display (big hit display or small hit display) is confirmed and stopped, and finally the hit display is not displayed, It is possible to realize an effect completely different from the conventional case where the winning display is displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a trigger for the occurrence of the winning game. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a novel effect for deriving a winning game can be performed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, a plurality of waiting times from when the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed on each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c of the symbol display device 17 in a display mode (offset display) different from the winning display until the winning effect is executed are set. Thus, the player cannot easily grasp the timing at which the winning effect is executed, and can continue to have a sense of expectation for winning until the symbol variation effect is determined. In addition, by setting multiple types of winning effect, and determining the winning effect that can be executed according to the type of winning game (big hit game and small hit game), the winning game is determined according to the executed winning effect. It is possible to give a gameability to notify the contents definitely. On the other hand, by setting a plurality of types of hit-determined effects and making a single hit-determined effect correspond to a plurality of types of hit games, not only simply notification of the occurrence of hit games but also the contents of the hit games It is possible to give a guessing game.

  In the embodiment, a plurality of different lengths of time are set as the waiting time from when the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed on each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c of the symbol display device 17 until the hit effect is executed. It is possible to prevent the time from when the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed until the winning effect is executed from being uniform, and to maintain the interest of the game even after the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17. Can do. In other words, by setting a plurality of waiting times until the decorative figure is displayed in a fixed manner, it is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation for the winning game while the decorative figure is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17. In addition, in the embodiment, the longer the waiting time is, the easier it is to generate a big hit game with a high value (privilege amount) given to the player, so that the decorative display is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17. The player's interest can be strongly attracted as the elapsed time (that is, the waiting time) from when the hit determination effect is executed becomes longer. Similarly, as the standby time becomes longer, a small hit game having a higher value (privilege amount) given to the player is more likely to occur, so that the decorative display is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17. The player's interest can be strongly attracted as the elapsed time (that is, the waiting time) until the hitting effect is executed becomes longer.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the fifth waiting time is set as the big hit confirmation waiting time, so that the hit confirmation effect is not executed when the fourth waiting time (“3 seconds”) elapses. As a result of the symbol variation effect, it is determined that a big hit game is generated. That is, by setting the big hit confirmation waiting time and the common hit confirmation waiting time as the waiting time, the elapsed time from when the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the display mode of the shift display on the symbol display device 17 until the winning decision effect is performed. The player's interest in (waiting time) can be increased. In addition, as in the embodiment, by setting the longest time set as the standby time as the jackpot fixed standby time, a game for the elapsed time (that is, the standby time) after the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 The interest of the players will increase, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, in the embodiment, when the fifth waiting time has elapsed, the occurrence of the jackpot game (first special probability variable jackpot game) having the highest value (privilege amount) given to the player is determined. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the player's interest in the elapsed time (waiting time) until the hit confirmation effect is performed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, at the time when the overall control CPU 65a determines the production pattern, it corresponds to the gaming state (the state with no low-probability change) in which it is determined that neither the probability change state nor the change state is given. Same as the normal mode, or the internal probability change mode corresponding to the gaming state (high probability change state without a change) that is determined to give the probability change state and not to give the change state. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine the effect pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command from the effect patterns. In the normal mode and the internal probability change mode, the symbol display device 17 changes the symbol with the same effect contents. An effect is performed, and the player cannot accurately grasp the game effect mode (game state) from the contents of the symbol variation effect. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the opening / closing member that opens and closes the second start winning opening 31b of the start winning device 30 in the normal mode and the internal probability changing mode in which the symbol change effect of the same effect content is performed by the symbol display device 17. Since the opening / closing conditions 33 and 33 (opening / closing operation pattern and normal pattern variation pattern) are different, the player can infer the gaming state from the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing members 33 and 33. In other words, since the player's interest is not biased toward the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 and the player's attention can be dispersed, the diversification of the game can be realized and the interest of the game can be realized. Can increase. Further, the opening and closing members 33 and 33 for opening the second start winning opening 31b which is highly attracted by the player and easily noticed during the game are made different depending on the game state, so that the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are changed. Can be easily grasped by the player, and the player's interest can be effectively dispersed from the symbol variation effect.

  Specifically, in the embodiment, it is determined to give a certain probability change state as compared to a gaming state (no low probability change short state) in which it is determined that neither a probability change state nor a short state is given. In the case of a gaming state in which it is determined not to give a variable state (a state without high-precision variable shortage), the opening time of the opening and closing members 33, 33 tends to be longer per one ordinary figure. By visually observing the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing members 33, the gaming state can be estimated. In addition, since the opening time of the opening and closing members 33, 33 is long, the pachinko ball is likely to win the second start winning opening 31b. Therefore, the frequency of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 is increased, or the prize is won. Since the reduction of the pachinko ball due to the game is suppressed by the payout of the prize ball accompanying the game, it is possible for the player to guess the game state sensibly without visually observing the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing members 33, 33. .

  Further, in the embodiment, it is determined that the probability variation state is given and the variation state is determined as compared to the gaming state where it is determined that neither the probability variation state nor the variation state is imparted. In the case of a gaming state in which it is determined not to give a state (a state with no high-precision change), the fluctuation time of one normal change tends to be shorter, so the opening / closing members 33, 33 per unit time It is possible to guess the gaming state by visually checking the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing members 33, 33. Further, since the frequency of opening and closing the opening and closing members 33 and 33 increases, it becomes easier for the pachinko ball to win the second start winning opening 31b. Therefore, the frequency of the symbol change effect on the symbol display device 17 increases, Since the reduction of the pachinko ball due to the game is suppressed by the payout of the prize ball accompanying the game, it is possible for the player to guess the game state sensibly without visually observing the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing members 33, 33. .

  In this way, in the gaming state where the symbol change effect of the same effect content is performed on the symbol display device 17, the opening / closing members 33 and 33 are made different by changing the normal symbol change pattern and the opening / closing operation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. It is possible to realize a new game property in which the game state is estimated from the opening / closing mode of the game. Further, in the embodiment, in the game state where the symbol change effect of the same effect content is performed in the symbol display device 17, both the normal symbol change pattern and the opening / closing operation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a are different. It is possible to realize a new gameability in which a gaming state is estimated from the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing members 33, 33 only by changing one of them.

  In addition, in the case of a gaming state in which it is determined to give a probability change state and not to give a change state (a state without a high probability change state), the main control CPU 60a can determine the opening / closing operation pattern 3. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a is configured so that the main control CPU 60a cannot determine the opening / closing operation pattern 3 in the case of a gaming state where it is determined that neither the probability variation state nor the variation state is given. ing. Therefore, by recognizing the opening and closing members 33 and 33 that open and close in the opening and closing operation pattern 3, the player can surely grasp the gaming state. That is, in the gaming state where the symbol display effect of the same effect content is performed on the symbol display device 17, the common opening / closing conditions (opening / closing operation pattern) among the opening / closing conditions of the opening / closing members 33, 33 that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a. 1-2) and a specific opening / closing condition (opening / closing operation pattern 3) make it easy to guess the gaming state from the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing members 33, 33, and the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing members 33, 33. Can increase the player's interest in. Furthermore, the opening / closing members 33 and 33 are opened / closed under specific opening / closing conditions (opening / closing operation pattern 3) only in a gaming state where the amount of privilege given to the player is higher (a state without high-precision variation short), and thus the specific Special added value can be added to the opening / closing operation under the open / close condition (open / close operation pattern 3), and it has a rare value (premium feeling) for the open / close operation under the specific open / close condition (open / close operation pattern 3). Can be made.

  Similarly, in the case of a gaming state in which it is determined that the probability variation state is to be given and it is determined that the variable state is not to be imparted (a state in which there is no high probability variation short state), the third general-purpose variation pattern is set to the main control CPU 60a. In the case of a gaming state in which it is determined that neither the probability variation state nor the variation state is given (the state with no low probability variation short state), the main control CPU 60a displays the third general-purpose variation pattern. It is configured so that it cannot be determined. For this reason, in the universal figure display 55, the universal figure change is performed in the third normal figure change pattern and the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed, so that the player can surely grasp the game state. That is, in the gaming state where the symbol variation effect of the same effect content is performed on the symbol display device 17, the common opening / closing conditions (first and second) are included in the opening / closing conditions of the opening / closing members 33, 33 that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a. By providing the second common figure fluctuation pattern) and a specific opening / closing condition (third common figure fluctuation pattern), it becomes easy to guess the gaming state from the opening and closing modes of the opening and closing members 33, 33, and the opening and closing The player's interest in the opening / closing mode of the members 33 and 33 can be increased.

  Further, in the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a makes an affirmative in the per-game determination in the gaming state (the state with no low probability variation and the state without high probability variation) in which the symbol variation effect with the same content is performed on the symbol display device 17. By setting the determination probability to be constant, interest in the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing members 33 and 33 can be increased.

  Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, it is possible to estimate the gaming state without biasing the interest in the symbol variation effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

(First alternative embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a first alternative embodiment will be described. In the first alternative embodiment, the execution control of the hit determination effect is different, and the other configurations are the same as those in the above-described embodiment. In other words, in the above-described embodiment, the standby control time is determined by the overall control CPU 65a, and the standby time is subtracted from the change time specified by the change pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a (that is, the normal hit change pattern or the normal deviation change pattern). However, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first alternative embodiment is configured such that the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern set to the variation time including the standby time. That is, each variation pattern in the first alternative embodiment is set so as to specify the variation time from the variation start to the final stop of the decorative drawing in the symbol variation effect, and the variation time identified by the non-reach variation pattern Is composed of a change display time from the start of change of decoration to the stop display and a waiting time (stop display time) from the stop display of decoration to the final stop.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the pachinko machine 10 of the first alternative embodiment has a plurality of types (five types in the first alternative embodiment) of normal fluctuation patterns for specifying different fluctuation times with respect to the main control ROM 60b. Are set, and a plurality of types of abnormal deviation patterns (four types in the first alternative embodiment) for specifying different fluctuation times are set. Specifically, the fluctuation time is set to “15 seconds” for the first normal fluctuation pattern P1, and the fluctuation time is set to “15.6 seconds” for the second normal fluctuation pattern P2. The normal fluctuation pattern P1 of 3 has a fluctuation time set to “16 seconds”, the fluctuation time of the fourth normal fluctuation pattern P4 is set to “18 seconds”, and the fifth normal fluctuation pattern P5 has The variation time is set to “20 seconds”. The first normal deviation fluctuation pattern P15 has a fluctuation time set to “15 seconds”, and the second normal deviation fluctuation pattern P16 has a fluctuation time set to “15.6 seconds”. The variation time P17 has a variation time set to “16 seconds”, and the fourth normal variation pattern P4 has a variation time set to “18 seconds”.

Note that the fluctuation patterns P11 to P14 are fluctuation patterns that specify a fluctuation pattern per reach, the fluctuation pattern P11 specifies a fluctuation pattern per normal reach, the fluctuation pattern P12 specifies a fluctuation pattern per long reach, and the fluctuation pattern P13 is The fluctuation pattern per first super reach is specified, and the fluctuation pattern P14 specifies the fluctuation pattern per second super reach. Further, the fluctuation patterns P23 to P26 are fluctuation patterns for specifying a reach deviation deviation pattern. The fluctuation pattern P23 specifies a normal reach deviation fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern P24 specifies a long reach deviation deviation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern P25 is The first super reach shift variation pattern is specified, and the variation pattern P26 specifies the second super reach shift variation pattern. Here, in the reach production, a normal background is displayed as a background image. The reach production is a normal reach production performed under the normal background and a reach production executed after the normal reach production. As a background image, there is a super reach effect in which a super reach effect image different from the normal background is displayed. Here, the super reach effect image is a background image that is one of the special backgrounds and is displayed in a mode different from the normal background, and allows the player to recognize that it is a super reach effect. As the super reach effect image, for example, an animation image (moving image) in which a specific character appears, a gradation image that changes the lightness, darkness, and color tone in stages are set. Further, in the long reach production, as in the case of the normal reach production, the reach production is performed under a normal background, while the variation time is longer than the normal reach production.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 16, in the variation pattern table 1 in which the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern when the big hit symbol is the symbol A, each of the first to fifth normal hit variation patterns P1 to P5 is shown. A predetermined number (one in the embodiment) of variation pattern distribution determination values is assigned to the. In the variation pattern table 2 in which the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern when the big hit symbol is symbol B to symbol G, a predetermined number (implementation) is performed for each of the first to fourth normal hit variation patterns P1 to P4. In the example, one (1) variation pattern distribution determination value is assigned. That is, when the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the fluctuation pattern based on either the fluctuation pattern table 1 or the fluctuation pattern table 2 according to the determined type of the big hit symbol. . In the variation pattern tables 1 and 2, a predetermined number of variation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to each of the variation patterns per reach.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, in the variation pattern table 3 in which the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern when the small hit symbol is the symbol P to R, the first to fourth normal hit variation patterns P1 to P4 are included. A predetermined number (one in the embodiment) of variation pattern distribution determination values is assigned to each of the above. That is, when the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the variation pattern based on the variation pattern table 3. In the fluctuation pattern table 4 in which the main control CPU 60a determines a fluctuation pattern in the case of a deviation, a predetermined number (25 or 5 in the embodiment) is assigned to each of the first to fourth normal deviation fluctuation patterns P15 to P18. The fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is assigned. That is, when both hit determinations (big hit determination and small hit determination) are negative, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern table 4. In the variation pattern table 3, a predetermined number of variation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to each of the variation patterns per reach. Similarly, in the variation pattern table 4, each of the reach deviation variation patterns is assigned. Also, a predetermined number of variation pattern distribution determination values are assigned.

  The general control CPU 65a receives a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern without reach (normal variation patterns P1 to P5 or normal deviation variations P15 to P18) from the main control CPU 60a. The variable display time from the start of the change to the stop display and the waiting time from the stop display of the decorative drawing to the final stop are determined. In the first alternative embodiment, when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern without reach (normal variation patterns P1 to P5 or normal deviation variations P15 to P18) is input from the main control CPU 60a, the variation pattern Regardless of the type, the overall control CPU 65a sets the predetermined time as the fluctuation display time, and performs the overall control using the time obtained by subtracting the fluctuation display time from the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation patterns P1 to P5 and P15 to P18 as the standby time. The CPU 65a is configured to set. Here, the variable display time in the first alternative embodiment is set to 15 seconds.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first alternative embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the first normal hit fluctuation pattern P1 or the first normal deviation fluctuation pattern P15 is input, the overall control CPU 65a “15 seconds” is set as the variable display time, and “0 seconds” is set as the standby time. When the variation pattern designation command for designating the second normal hit variation pattern P2 or the second normal deviation variation pattern P16 is input, the overall control CPU 65a sets “15 seconds” as the variation display time, “0.6 seconds” is set as the waiting time. When the variation pattern designation command for designating the third normal hit variation pattern P3 or the third normal deviation variation pattern P17 is input, the overall control CPU 65a sets “15 seconds” as the variation display time, “1.0 second” is set as the standby time. Furthermore, when a variation pattern designation command for designating the fourth normal hit variation pattern P4 or the fourth normal deviation variation pattern P18 is input, the overall control CPU 65a sets “15 seconds” as the variation display time, “3.0 seconds” is set as the standby time. When a variation pattern designation command for designating the fifth normal hit variation pattern P5 is input, the overall control CPU 65a sets “15 seconds” as the variation display time and “5.0 seconds” as the standby time. Is set.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first alternative embodiment, when the variation pattern designation command designating any one of the first to fifth normal variation patterns P1 to P5 is input, the overall control CPU 65a It is set to determine the execution of the hit confirmation effect. That is, when the overall control CPU 65a determines the reachless variation pattern (the first to fifth normal hit variation patterns P1 to P5), when the variation display time specified by the determined reachless variation pattern has elapsed. And after the decorative display is stopped and displayed in a display mode (display mode of disparity display) different from the hit display on the symbol display device 17, and after the standby time corresponding to the type of the variation pattern has elapsed after the decorative display is stopped and displayed The winning effect is set so that the winning display is not displayed.

  As described above, when the overall control CPU 65a determines the execution of the winning effect, the stop display time of each variation pattern functions as the standby time until the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed. By setting a plurality of variation patterns having different lengths, it is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation for the occurrence of a winning game while the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed. Further, when the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern, the stop display time that is the standby time until the hit confirmation effect is executed is determined, so that control for determining the standby time individually is required. Therefore, the control load can be reduced. In addition, also in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first different embodiment, the same effect as the pachinko machine 10 according to the above-described embodiment can be expected.

(Second alternative embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a second alternative embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the second alternative embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 33 when winning the small hit game is different from the above-described embodiment, and the short hit game (specifically, the shortening probability change in the embodiment). When winning the big hit game and the shortened non-probable big hit game) and when winning the small hit game, the game effect mode after the win game is different, and the other configurations are the same as the above-described embodiment.

  In the second alternative embodiment, the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing member 33 in the small hit game is the opening / closing of the opening / closing member 33 in the shortened hit game (specifically, the shortened probability variable big hit game and the shortened non-probable big hit game in the embodiment). It is set to be the same aspect as the aspect. Specifically, in the small hit game in the second alternative embodiment, the opening / closing member 33 is closed after opening for the same time as the round game time of one round game per shortened game (that is, 0.04 (seconds)), After the same time as the interval time between rounds in the game per shortened (that is, 2.0 (seconds)) has elapsed, the opening / closing member 33 is operated by opening the opening member 33 for the same time as the round game time (ie, 0.04 (seconds)). It is set to repeat until it is opened and closed. Also, as a result of the special figure variation display, after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 50A and 50B (after the small hit game is started), the opening effect time in the case of the shortened hit game (that is, 0. 004 (seconds)), the opening of the first opening / closing member 33 is set to start, and after the opening / closing member 33 is opened and closed for the fourth time, the ending effect in the case of a game per shortened game It is set so that the small hit game ends when the time (that is, 0.004 (seconds)) elapses. As described above, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 33 in the small hit game is performed in the same manner as the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 33 in the shortened probability variation large hit game and the shortened non-probability large hit game.

  In the overall control ROM 65b, a common winning game effect pattern to be executed by the symbol display device 17 in the shortened winning game and the small winning game is set. In other words, the overall control CPU 65a of the second alternative embodiment is configured to control the execution of an effect based on the hit game effect pattern having the same contents when the shortened hit game and the small hit game are performed. . As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second alternative embodiment, whether the winning game per shortening game or the small hitting game is being performed is determined based on the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing member 33 or the effect of the symbol display device 17. The player cannot grasp from the contents.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the second alternative embodiment is set with 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. In the game effect mode according to the second alternative embodiment, a normal mode corresponding to a gaming state (no low probability changing state) determined by the main control CPU 60a to give neither a probability changing state nor a changing state, and It is determined that a latent mode corresponding to a gaming state that suggests that a certain probability state has been granted (i.e., there is a state in which a certain probability state has been granted and a state that has not been granted) and that no certain probability state has been granted. And a gaming mode (high level) corresponding to a gaming state (state with low probability variation) and a probability variation state and a variation state decided to be granted. The probability variation mode corresponding to the probability variation short state) is set. In the second alternative embodiment, when the above-mentioned shortened per game (shortened probability change big hit game, shortened non-probable big hit game) and small hit game are determined, the game effect mode after the hit game is shifted to the latent mode. It is set to do.

  Here, the symbol display device 17 displays a game state suggestion image having 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 mode of the normal mode, the latent mode, the probability variation mode, and the variation mode. Therefore, the player can recognize the current game production mode. In addition, in the normal mode, the latent mode, the probability change mode, and the variable speed mode, part or all of the effect contents of the symbol variation effect performed on the symbol display device 17 are different, and a specific effect is provided for each of these game effect modes. It is set to be executed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the second alternative embodiment, a plurality of types of latent modes are set, and an effect pattern that can be selected by the overall control CPU 65a is set to be different for each latent mode. In this example, a first latent mode, a second latent mode, and a third latent mode are set. Then, when the winning game is selected (when the game effect mode flag for specifying the latent mode is set), the overall control CPU 65a executes the first latent mode <second latent mode <third latent mode in this order. The ratio of selecting the game effect mode after the shortened probability variation big hit game is set to be high. That is, in the second alternative embodiment, when the winning game is a winning game with a short chance, the effect corresponding to the third latent mode is most easily executed on the symbol display device 17 after the big winning game, and the first latent An effect corresponding to the mode is set to be most difficult to be executed on the symbol display device 17. Further, when winning a winning game with a shortened non-probable change (when the game effect mode flag specifying the latent mode is set), the overall control CPU 65a in the order of the third latent mode <second latent mode <first latent mode. However, the ratio of selecting the game effect mode after the shortened probability variation big hit game is set to be high. In other words, in the second alternative embodiment, when the shortened non-probable big hit game is won, after the big hit game, the effect corresponding to the first latent mode is most easily executed on the symbol display device 17. An effect corresponding to the latent mode is set to be most difficult to be executed on the symbol display device 17.

  Further, when the small hit game is won, the overall control CPU 65a determines the type of the latent mode according to the small hit symbol. Specifically, when the special figure classified as the symbol P or the special figure 2 classified as the symbol p is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the third latent mode, and the special symbol classified as the symbol Q When the special figure 2 classified as 1 or the pattern q is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the second latent mode, and the special figure 2 classified as the pattern R or the special figure 2 classified as the pattern R When determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the first latent mode. As described above, in the plurality of types of small hit games according to the second embodiment, although the opening and closing members 33 and 33 perform the same opening / closing operation regardless of the type of the small hit symbol, The game production mode after the end of the hit game is different. As described above, the third latent mode is set to be most easily selected in the case of the shortened probability variable big hit game, and is most difficult to select in the case of the shortened non-probable big hit game, and the effect based on the third latent mode is displayed as a symbol. When executed by the device 17, the expectation that is in a probable state is highest. That is, in the small hit game of the embodiment, in the order of the third small hit game <the second small hit game <the first small hit game, the player has a sense of expectation for the probable state after the small hit game. The value (privilege amount) given to the player is increased and becomes larger.

  In this way, by making it difficult to distinguish between a shortened big hit game and a small hit game from the appearance, it is not only a notification of the occurrence of a shortened big hit game or a small hit game per game by a hit confirmation effect, but also a reduced big hit game and a small hit game. It is possible to provide a game property that makes it possible to guess any winning game of the winning game. In addition, when winning a shortened big hit game or a small hit game, the longer the waiting time from when the decorative figure is stopped and displayed on each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c of the symbol display device 17 until the hit finalization effect is executed, Since a winning game with a high value (privilege amount) given to the player is likely to occur, the elapsed time (that is, the waiting time) from when the decorative illustration is stopped on the symbol display device 17 until the winning effect is executed. ) Becomes longer, it can attract the player's interest. The first to third latent modes are set as game effect modes to be shifted to after the shortened big hit game or the small hit game ends, and the hit game having a high value (privilege amount) given to the player in the third latent mode. The waiting time is set so that the possibility that a winning game with a high value (privilege amount) given to the player in the first latent mode is selected is low. The player can infer the game state (presence / absence of a probable change state) in combination from the length of the game and the type of the latent mode.

  Further, in the first to third latent modes after the shortened big hit game or the small hit game is finished, the symbol change effect is performed with the same effect content in the symbol display device 17 for each latent mode. The player cannot accurately grasp the game state (presence / absence of a probable change state). Here, also in the pachinko machine 10 of the second alternative embodiment, the second start of the start winning device 30 in the latent mode in which the symbol change effect of the same effect content is performed by the symbol display device 17 as in the above-described embodiment. Since the opening / closing conditions (opening / closing operation pattern and general pattern variation pattern) of the opening / closing members 33, 33 for opening / closing the winning opening 31b are different, the player can infer the gaming state from the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing members 33, 33. In this way, by making it difficult to distinguish between a shortened big hit game and a small hit game from the appearance, it is possible to play continuously from the symbol variation effect before the hit game occurs to the cigarette pattern change effect after the hit game occurs. It is possible to impart gameability to guess the state (presence / absence of a probable change state), and to improve the interest of the game. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second different embodiment, the same effect as the pachinko machine 10 according to the above-described embodiment can be expected. In addition, if the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first different embodiment is employed in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second different embodiment, the same effect as that of the first different embodiment can be expected.

  The configuration of the gaming machine is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiment, and various changes can be made.

(1) In the embodiment, the symbol display means is provided with three rows of symbols on the left and right. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of symbol rows arranged vertically are provided to display the symbols (decorative drawings) in the left-right direction. You may make it display fluctuatingly. Further, the number of effective stop positions set for each symbol row is not limited to one, and three effective stop positions may be set for each symbol row, and an arbitrary number of effective stop positions can be set. Further, the number of effective stop positions in each symbol row does not need to be the same. For example, while three effective stop positions are set in the left and right symbol rows, only one effective stop position is set in the middle symbol row. You can also.
(2) In the embodiment, as the plurality of gaming states having different privilege amounts, the four types of the low probability variation short state, the low probability variation short state, the high probability variation short state, and the high probability variation short state are set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more kinds of gaming states may be set by combining the probability variation state and the variation state.
(3) In the embodiment, the symbol change effect of the same effect content is performed in the symbol display device (first symbol display means) in the low probability change short state and the high probability change short state of the plurality of game states. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to perform a symbol variation effect with the same effect content in two or more game states among a plurality of set game states. In addition, the combination of gaming states in which the symbol variation effect of the same effect content is performed is not limited to the one shown in the embodiment, for example, in the case of a state with a low probability variation short state and a state with a high probability variation short state You may comprise so that the symbol change effect of the same effect content may be performed in an apparatus (1st symbol display means).
(4) In the embodiment, in the gaming state (the state with no low probability variation and the state with no high probability variation) with the same probability per ordinary symbol, the symbols with the same effect content are displayed on the symbol display device (first symbol display means). Although it is configured so that the variation effect is performed, it is the same in the symbol display device (first symbol display means) in a gaming state (for example, a state with no low probability variation and a state with low probability variation short) with different probabilities per common figure. You may comprise so that the design fluctuation effect of effect content may be performed.
(5) In the embodiment, in a plurality of gaming states in which the symbol variation effect of the same effect content is performed by the symbol display device (first symbol display means), the general symbol display (second display) set as the opening / closing condition of the opening / closing means Both the fluctuation time of the normal figure variation (design fluctuation effect) performed by the symbol display means) and the opening / closing operation pattern of the opening / closing means are made different, but only one of them may be made different. . Further, the opening / closing conditions of the opening / closing means are not limited to the usual pattern variation pattern and the opening / closing operation pattern, and any opening / closing conditions that can recognize the difference in the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing means may be used.
(6) In the embodiment, the opening / closing condition of the opening / closing means is determined in common in any of a plurality of gaming states in which the symbol change effect of the same effect content is performed on the symbol display device (first symbol display means). Although a common opening / closing condition that can be determined and a specific opening / closing condition that can be determined only in the case of a specific gaming state among the plurality of gaming states are set, only the common opening / closing condition may be set . For example, in the above-described embodiment, only the opening / closing operation patterns 1 to 4 can be determined or the first to fourth common fluctuations can be determined in any of the low-probability change-free state and the high-probability change-free state. Only the pattern may be determined. On the contrary, the opening / closing conditions of the opening / closing means may be completely different for each of a plurality of gaming states in which the symbol change effect of the same effect content is performed by the symbol display device (first symbol display means). In this case, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by increasing the guessability of the player.
(7) In the embodiment, the specific opening / closing condition is set only in the case of the state with the high accuracy variation, but the specific opening / closing condition corresponding to the state without the low accuracy variation may be set. And it is also possible to set a specific game state corresponding to each of a plurality of game states in which the symbol variation effect of the same effect content is performed by the symbol display device (first symbol display means).
(8) In the embodiment, the hit determination effect is executed when the big hit determination and the small hit determination are affirmative determination as the hit determination. However, the hit determination effect is executed only when the big hit determination is affirmative determination. You may comprise so that it may obtain.
(9) In the embodiment, when the hit determination is affirmative, the hit confirmed effect is executed after the standby effect is performed. However, when the hit determination is affirmative, the execution determination of the standby effect is affirmative. In this case, it may be further determined whether or not to execute the winning effect.
(10) In the embodiment, after the hit confirmation effect is executed in a state where no hit display is displayed, the decorative figure is fixed and stopped on the symbol display device (first symbol display means) without displaying the hit display. However, the hit display may be displayed on the symbol display device (first symbol display means) after executing the hit determination effect. In this way, if the winning display is displayed after the winning decision effect is executed, the player can be surely recognized that the winning game is performed after the symbol variation effect.
(11) In the embodiment, five types of time are set as the standby time. However, the type of the standby time is not limited to this, and may be one type, or two or more types. Also good.
(12) In the embodiment, a plurality of types of winning games having different privilege amounts are set as the winning game performed after the end of the symbol variation effect, and the average value of the waiting time for each winning game is different. The average value of the waiting time for each hit game may be fixed.
(13) In the embodiment, the jackpot waiting time determination tables TA1 to TA7 are set so as to match the number of jackpot symbols A to G, but the jackpot waiting time determination table is larger than the number of jackpot symbols A to G. It is also possible to set a small number of these to correspond to a plurality of big hit symbols in one big hit waiting time determination table. On the other hand, by setting a larger number of big hit waiting time determination tables than the number of big hit symbols A to G, a plurality of big hit waiting time determination tables are associated with one big hit symbol, and the table is You may make it selectable. Similarly, with regard to the small hit symbol, the big hit waiting time determination tables TA8 to TA10 are set so as to match the number of small hit symbols P to R, but the small hit symbol is smaller than the number of small hit symbols P to R. It is also possible to set a small number of standby time determination tables and associate a plurality of small hit symbols with one small hit time determination table. On the contrary, by setting a larger number of standby time determination tables for small hits than the number of small hit symbols P to R, a plurality of standby time determination tables for small hits are associated with one small hit symbol. The table may be selected.
(14) In the embodiment, the start winning means includes a first start winning means capable of winning a game ball with a certain probability, and a second start winning means capable of varying the winning probability of the game ball. 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.
(15) 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.
(16) In the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or a part of the functions of the overall control means (overall control CPU). Conversely, the display control means (display means) 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 display control board (display 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.
(17) 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 varied. 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.
(18) 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.

17 Symbol display device (symbol display means)
30 start prize device (start prize means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means, big hit determination means, small hit determination means, variation pattern determination means, hit determination effect determination means)
65a General control CPU 65a (win finalizing effect determining means)
TA1-TA11 standby time determination table

Claims (6)

To the start winning means that the game ball can win, to the symbol display means for displaying the symbol variation effect by changing the symbol, to the hit determination means to determine the hit triggered by winning in the start winning means, and to the start winning means And a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying the contents of the effect of the symbol variation effect, and the symbol display means starts the symbol variation effect with the winning of the start winning means as a trigger. In a gaming machine configured to perform a winning game after the end of the symbol variation effect when the winning determination means is an affirmative determination,
The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means includes a reachless variation pattern that specifies an effect content that does not display reach display during the design variation effect process, and an effect content that displays reach display during the symbol variation effect process. Including the specified reach variation pattern,
When the hit determination means is affirmative determination, the hit determination means includes a hit determination effect determination means for determining whether or not to execute a hit determination effect for definitive notification that the winning game is given after the symbol variation effect.
A plurality of types of waiting time having different lengths are set, and the waiting time is determined based on winning to the start winning means,
When the winning determination means is an affirmative determination, and when the winning determination effect determining means is a negative determination, the symbol display means is configured to stop and display the symbol in a display manner that provides a predetermined winning display in the symbol variation effect. If the winning determination effect determining means is affirmative and the changing pattern determining means determines the non-reachable changing pattern, the symbol display means in the symbol changing effect is displayed in a different display mode from the winning display. A gaming machine, wherein after a waiting time has elapsed since the stop display, a winning effect is executed in a state where the winning display is not displayed. A plurality of types of winning games with different privilege amounts are set as the winning games performed after the end of the symbol variation effect,
When the winning determination means is affirmative determination, the winning determination means for determining one winning game from a plurality of types of winning games based on winning to the start winning means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the type of the waiting time is determined for each winning game, and the average value of the waiting time for each winning game is different. The hit determination means includes
A jackpot determining means for determining a jackpot triggered by winning a prize to the start winning means;
A small hit determination means for determining a small hit when the big hit determination means is a negative determination,
The hit determination effect determining means is configured to determine whether to execute a hit determination effect when either of the big hit determination means and the small hit determination means is affirmative determination,
As the waiting time, a jackpot fixed waiting time that can be determined when the jackpot determining means is affirmative, and a common hit determined waiting time that can be determined when either the jackpot determining means or the small hit determining means is affirmed The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein and are set.   When the winning determination effect determining means is affirmative determination and the variation pattern determining means determines a variation pattern without reach, when the winning determination means is negative determination, it is displayed on the symbol display means as a result of symbol variation effect. Any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the hit confirmation effect is executed in a state in which the display mode of the display error display is stopped, and the display mode of the display error display is confirmed and stopped on the symbol display means. The gaming machine according to one item. A standby time determination table for setting the plurality of types of standby time is set, and standby time determination means for determining a standby time from the standby time determination table when the hit determination effect determination means is affirmative. ,
Claim display is configured such that the winning effect is executed at the timing when the standby time determined by the waiting time determining means elapses after the symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means so as to have a display mode different from the winning display. Item 5. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 4. Each variation pattern is set so as to specify a variation time from a symbol variation start to a fixed stop in the symbol variation effect, and a variation time identified by the non-reach variation pattern is a symbol variation start from a symbol variation start It consists of the variable display time to display and the stop display time from the symbol stop display to the final stop,
When the hit determination effect determination means is affirmative and the fluctuation pattern determination means determines a variation pattern without reach, the symbol display is performed when the variation display time specified by the determined variation pattern without reach has elapsed. The symbol is displayed in a display mode different from the hit display on the means, and after the stop display time has elapsed since the symbol was stopped and displayed, the hit determination effect is set to be executed without the hit display being displayed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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