JP6000907B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to execute a bonus game in which a symbol variation effect of a set number of effects is performed after the winning game executed in the symbol display means is completed.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has a liquid crystal type or drum type symbol display device (symbol display means) that changes and stops various symbols on the game board set in the machine to produce symbol variation effects. The symbol display device is configured so that a symbol variation effect is performed on the occasion that a pachinko ball wins a winning prize opening (starting prize means) provided in the game board. Here, the symbol display device of a general pachinko machine is provided with three rows of display areas arranged side by side, and is configured so that the symbols can be variably displayed independently for each display area. Then, in the symbol variation effect, for example, when the same symbol is stopped and displayed in two display areas, the reach effect is executed, and finally the symbols that are stopped and displayed in each display area are displayed in a predetermined combination (for example, A match game that is advantageous to the player is generated.

  Further, in this type of pachinko machine, after the winning game in the symbol display means is completed, when the winning symbol is a non-changeable non-displaying symbol, a variable game as a plurality of bonus games with different numbers of symbol variation effects. Is given (Patent Document 1). As a result, the player continues to play the game with the pachinko machine, expecting that a winning game that is advantageous to the player will be generated again in the bonus game.

JP 2012-100833 A

  The conventional pachinko machine described above is configured to perform a continuation effect informing whether or not the award game will continue at the time of the last symbol variation effect in the award game in which the number of symbol variation effects is set. There is something that was done. However, when a continuous effect is performed in the last symbol variation effect of the bonus game, a continuous effect that notifies that the bonus game does not continue is executed, and there is a problem that the interest of the player is not improved.

  That is, 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 can improve the interest of the game after the winning game. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A hold storage means (60b) that stores a predetermined number of winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means (60a) triggered by winning of a game ball as start hold information, and a start hold information stored by the hold storage means (60b). A symbol display means (17) for executing a symbol variation effect based on a plurality of types of symbols, a hit determination means (60a) for determining whether or not a hit is made based on the start hold information, and the symbol display means (17 ) With the effect execution control means (65a) for controlling the execution of the symbol change effect, and when the determination of the hit determination means (60a) is affirmative, the symbol display means (17) performs the symbol change effect. Later, in a gaming machine configured to be awarded any one of a plurality of types of winning games,
Privilege granting means (60a) for deciding to grant a privilege game after a winning game according to the type of the winning game;
When the privilege granting means (60a) decides to grant a bonus game, the bonus game grant variation frequency determining means (60a) for determining the bonus game grant variation number for granting the bonus game from a plurality of bonus game grant variation times And
As an effect that can be executed in the symbol variation effect in the privilege game, a continuation effect that informs whether or not the privilege game continues and a pseudo continuation effect that is the same effect content as the continuation effect are set,
The continuous effect execution variation number at which the continuous effect is executed after the winning game is set to a variation number that matches at least one of the plurality of bonus game granting variation times, and the pseudo continuous effect is executed after the winning game. The pseudo-continuous effect execution variation number is set to a variation number different from any of the plurality of privilege game grant variation times,
The production execution control means (65a)
When the bonus game is given, when the bonus game is continued after the number of times of continuous production execution variation after the continuous production is executed in the symbol variation production that becomes the number of continuous production execution fluctuations after the end of the hit game, The continuation effect is configured to execute a continuation notification effect that notifies the continuation of the privilege game,
When the bonus game is awarded, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed in the symbol variation effect that becomes the number of times of pseudo-continuous effect execution variation after the end of the hit game, and the continuation notification for notifying the continuation of the privilege game in the pseudo-continuous effect is performed. The gist is that the production is configured to be executed.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a bonus game is awarded after the end of a winning game that is advantageous to the player, the bonus game is continued at the number of continuous effect execution fluctuations that matches any of the bonus game grant fluctuations. In addition to executing a continuation effect that informs whether or not to perform, a pseudo continuation effect that notifies the continuation of the privilege game is further executed at the number of pseudo continuation effect execution variation times different from the privilege game grant variation frequency. The number of performances related to the continuation of the privilege game is increased, and the interest of the game is improved, so that the player can continue to execute the game even after the winning game is completed.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Before SL pseudo continuous demonstration execution fluctuation count is summarized in that set in the smallest less variation time count than privilege game imparting the variation time count of the plurality of privilege game imparting the variation time count.
According to the above-described configuration , even if the bonus game with the smallest number of bonus game grants is given, the pseudo-continuous effect that notifies the continuation of the bonus game is executed, so that the player continues to play the game. Can be done.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Before SL pseudo continuous demonstration execution fluctuation count is summarized in that it is set to change the number of times a common divisor in said plurality of award game imparting the variation time count.
According to the above configuration , it is possible to equalize the execution interval between the pseudo continuation effect and the continuation effect, and it is possible to avoid the execution interval between the pseudo continuation effect and the continuation effect from becoming shorter or longer.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
If the previous SL privilege granting means has granted the privilege game, the number varies from the start of the benefits game to the award game imparting variation time count, the variation time count up the number of times continued demonstration execution variation from the start of the benefits game or, Fluctuation frequency display means (17) capable of selecting and displaying any one of the fluctuation times from the start time of the special game to the pseudo continuous effect execution fluctuation number at the start of the special game. Is the gist.
According to the above configuration , since the number of changes in the symbol change effect of the special game is displayed at the start of the special game, it is possible to give the player a sense of security and expectation. If the number of changes from the start of the bonus game to the number of times of continuous effect execution change, or the number of changes from the start of the bonus game to the number of times of pseudo-continuous effect execution change is displayed as the remaining number of changes, Since the bonus game is continued until the bonus game grant variation count after the rendering or the pseudo-continuous rendering, it is possible to further give the player a sense of expectation.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Before SL variation time count display means (17) includes a plurality of benefits plurality of first change count display pattern of the specified game imparting fluctuation count as the initial impressions (80), the initial impressions the pseudo continuous demonstration execution variation time count And a second variation number display pattern (81) set as
The variation count display means (17) selects the first variation count display pattern (80) in which the same initial display count as the bonus game grant variation count of the granted privilege game is displayed, or the bonus game grant variation count The gist is that the first variation count display pattern (80) or the second variation count display pattern (81) on which the following initial display count is displayed is selected.
According to the above configuration , when the first variation count display pattern in which the same initial display count as the bonus game grant variation count of the granted bonus game is selected, the bonus game grant variation count with a large variation count is selected. In this case, since it is recognized that the privilege game continues for a long time, it is possible to give the player a sense of security and expectation. In addition, when the first variation count display pattern or the second variation count display pattern in which the initial display count smaller than the bonus game grant variation count of the granted bonus game is selected, the variation count display pattern is displayed a plurality of times. Thus, it is possible to execute a continuous effect or a pseudo-continuous effect at the time of switching the variation number display pattern, and it is possible to execute many effects related to the continuation of the privilege game.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Variation pattern variation pattern before Symbol continuing effect and the pseudo continued effect capable of executing varying time comprises a first fluctuation pattern table set, the variation pattern of the continued effect and the pseudo continued directing disabling execution variation time And a second variation pattern table in which is set,
The effect execution control means (65a) executes the symbol variation effect based on the variation pattern selected from the first variation pattern table at the continuous effect execution variation number and the pseudo continuous effect execution variation number, and performs the continuous effect execution. The gist is that the symbol variation effect is executed based on the variation pattern selected from the second variation pattern table at the variation number other than the variation number and the pseudo continuous effect execution variation number.
According to the above configuration , in the continuation effect and the pseudo continuation effect, since the variation pattern of the variation time in which the continuation effect or the pseudo continuation effect can be executed is selected, it is possible to appropriately execute the effect. In addition, for symbol variation effects other than continuous effects and pseudo-continuous effects, a variation pattern with a short variation time during which the continuous effects and pseudo-continuous effects cannot be executed is also selected, so a variety of symbol variation effects can be executed. It becomes.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the interest of the game can be improved even after the winning game ends.

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 part, the special figure reservation display part, the common figure display part, and the general figure reservation display part are expanded and shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game which concerns on special figure 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game which concerns on special figure 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B19 of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. (a) is explanatory drawing which shows the embodiment of the pseudo continuation effect and continuation effect in the 3rd and 4th variable state given after jackpot game, (b) is the pseudo continuation effect in the 2nd variable state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the embodiment of a continuous effect, (c) is explanatory drawing which shows the embodiment of the pseudo | simulation continuation effect in a 1st variable state, and a continuous effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st fluctuation pattern table in which the fluctuation pattern which performs a pseudo-continuous effect and a continuous effect was set, and the 2nd fluctuation pattern table in which the fluctuation pattern which performs other than a pseudo-continuous effect and a continuous effect was set. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display mode on the image display surface of the symbol display apparatus when a variable state is provided after a big hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 1st-11th variation frequency display combination pattern set to the comprehensive control CPU. It is a flowchart which performs a frequency | count count display pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a continuation effect execution process. It is a flowchart which shows another continuation effect execution process.

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

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens front and rear, and an outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. An inner frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding the game board 20 is detachably assembled to the front side of the opening, and a predetermined condition is established on the back side of the game board 20 (start winning prize opening described later) A symbol display device (symbol display means) 17 as an effect execution means for effecting a symbol change effect by variably displaying an effect design (hereinafter referred to as a decoration diagram) triggered by the pachinko ball winning (30, 31) is removable. It is arranged. 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. (Output means) 19 is disposed. 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 and the speaker 19 arranged in the front frame 13 also function as an 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. In the embodiment, the pachinko balls stored in the upper ball tray 14 can be continuously fired toward the game board 20 at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 s (seconds) interval). Further, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device 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 area The launch position of the pachinko ball to 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, a first operation button 36 and second operation buttons 37a and 37b are provided on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14 as operation means that can be operated by the player. In the embodiment, the first operation button 36 is a push button type having one button, and the second operation buttons 37a and 37b are a push button type, and two left and right buttons are provided. The operation buttons 36, 37a, 37b are configured to output a push signal to the overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 when pressed, and the overall control CPU 65a outputs the press signal in various effective periods to be described later. It is configured to accept. In addition, although not shown, a lamp device in which a light emitting body such as an LED is disposed is disposed inside the first operation button 36 and the second operation buttons 37a and 37b. It is comprised so that the operation time of 36, 37a, 37b etc. can be notified. Specifically, the lamp device is turned on when the operation is valid, and the lamp device is turned off when the operation is invalid.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 10, although not shown, a payout control board (payout control means) for driving and controlling the ball paying apparatus, a launch control board for driving and controlling the hitting ball launching apparatus, and the like are disposed. The payout control board is wired to a main control board (see FIG. 8) 60 disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and a control signal output from the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 is received. The payout control board is input to the payout control board, and the payout control board controls the ball payout device based on the control signal, so that a required number of pachinko balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

  Here, in the gaming board 20 of the 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. When the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a contact the game nails 23, the flow direction is irregular. It is configured to change. Further, a special winning device having a special winning opening (special winning means) 41 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can be won at a mounting opening opened at the lower right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. (Winning means) 40 is attached.

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

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

(Regarding the first start prize opening 30 and the second start prize opening 31)
A first start winning opening (start winning means) 30 is provided below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 at the center in the left-right direction of the game board 20, and a second start winning opening 30 is located on the right side of the first start winning opening 30. A start winning opening (start winning means) 31 is provided. The first start winning opening 30 is a normally open winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a, and the pachinko that flows down the game area 20a (first ball flow path) below the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The ball is configured to be able to win. As shown in FIG. 2, the second start winning opening 31 is provided in a start winning device 29 disposed on the lower right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20 and is displayed on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The game area 20a (second ball flow path) is opened. The start winning device 29 is provided with an opening / closing member 33 for opening and closing the second start winning port 31, and the opening / closing member 33 is second started in accordance with driving of the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 8) as a driving means. The winning opening 31 is configured to be displaced between a closed position and an open position.

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

  Further, the first and second start winning ports 30, 31 are start winning detection sensors 34, 35 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the first and second start winning ports 30, 31 (FIG. 8). The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are connected to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 8) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball on the condition that the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. ing. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a prize ball number determining means for determining the number of prize balls to be paid out when a predetermined payout condition is established. Specifically, when the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the starting winning detection sensor 34 corresponding to the first starting winning port 30 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the first starting winning port 30). The main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, when the winning ball payout condition is satisfied triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the second start winning port 31 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning port 31) The main control CPU 60a pays out a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls. It should be noted that the number of payout prize balls at the time of winning the pachinko ball to the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 may be different.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a uses the detection of pachinko balls by the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 30 and 31) as a game start condition, and the main control CPU 60a receives winning information (described later). (Various random number information such as random numbers for special figure determination) and lottery per special figure (big hit determination and small hit determination) to be described later is performed based on the acquired information. Based on the result of lottery per special figure, the symbol change effect is executed in the symbol display device 17, and the special figure change is executed in special figure display units 50A and 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, the symbol display device 17 is decorated with a symbol combination (for example, a set of three identical decorative drawings) that provides a predetermined hit display (big hit display and 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 opening 41 is opened under a predetermined opening 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 34 and 35 are provided for each start winning opening 30 and 31, and in the following description, the sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 is a first start winning detection. The sensor 34 is designated as a sensor, and the sensor corresponding to the second start prize opening 31 is designated as a second start prize detection sensor 35. The main control board 60 outputs a control signal to the payout control board (not shown) when the detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 is input. The ball dispensing device is configured to dispense a predetermined number of prize balls. It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out from the ball payout device is set in advance for each starting port where a pachinko ball has won as described above.

(About the special prize device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device 40 is arranged in a game area 20 a at a lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. The special winning device 40 includes an opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 43 that opens and closes a special winning opening 41 serving as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a, and a special winning solenoid 42 (a driving means). In accordance with the driving of FIG. 8), the opening / closing body 43 is configured to be displaced between a closed position where it closes and an open position where it opens. Further, 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 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is wired to the main control board 60. When the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, the special winning detection sensor 44 outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a The control signal is output to the payout control board with the input of the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as a payout condition for the winning ball, and a preset number (15 in the embodiment) of the ball payout device is set. The ball is paid out. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 is given a winning game (a big hit game and a small hit game) that opens the special winning port 41 when a pachinko ball wins the first and second starting winning ports 30, 31. In this case, the drive is controlled by the main control board 60 in accordance with a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the type of hit.

(Regarding the regular winning device 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning opening 46 provided in the normal winning device 45 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a of the game board 20, and the game area The pachinko ball that flows down 20a is configured so that it can always win with a certain probability. Further, the normal winning device 45 is provided with normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b (see FIG. 8) as normal winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening 46.

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

(About the gate member 48)
As shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate member 48 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path of the game area 20a can pass is provided. The gate member 48 is provided with a gate sensor 49 (see FIG. 8). The gate sensor 49 detects pachinko balls passing through the gate member 48. The gate sensor 49 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a ball detection signal is input from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (that is, the pachinko sphere detection of the gate sensor 49 ( Various passage detection information (random number information such as a random number for determining a common figure which will be described later) is acquired along with the pachinko ball passage of the gate member 48, and a normal figure hit determination (normal figure which will be described later) based on the acquired information. In accordance with the result of the lottery per drawing, the start winning solenoid 32 is driven and controlled so that the opening / closing member 33 is opened / closed. The main control CPU 60a in the example determines whether or not to open the second start winning opening 31 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49. Functions as a determination means.

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

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The special figure display sections (display means) 50A and 50B show the result of special figure determination (lottery per special figure) that is performed when the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 are won. It is a display unit that displays a special symbol for notification (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display units 50A and 50B display a change display (hereinafter, special figure fluctuation) triggered by winning the first start winning opening 30 (detected by the first start winning detection sensor 34). The first special figure display section 50A for starting the display (which may be referred to as a display) and the second special start display starting with the winning of the second start winning opening 31 (detection by the second start winning detection sensor 35). Each of the special figure display parts 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) light emitting display parts. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 30, a special figure variation display is performed in which the light emission display part of the first special figure display part 50A is sequentially turned on and off, and finally the light emission display part One of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light is definitely turned on. In addition, when a pachinko ball is won in the second start winning opening 31, a special figure change display is performed in which the light emission display part of the second special figure display part 50B is turned on / off, and finally the light emission display part is displayed. It is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special drawings according to a lighting position (lighting pattern) that is definitely lit. In addition, although each light emission display part of an Example is comprised by LED, it is not restricted to this, What is necessary is just a form which can change a display mode by changing a lighting position suitably, and a 7 segment display or a dot matrix display Display device, small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying special figures.

  Here, the special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not the big hit or the small hit, and each of the special figure display units 50A and 50B has a plurality of types depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display unit. The special figure of can be displayed. Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed on each of the special chart indicators 50A and 50B include 100 special charts as a big hit display (big hit symbol) that can recognize a big hit, and a small hit that can recognize a small hit. 23 types of special symbols as a display (small hit symbol) and one type of special symbol as an error display (loss symbol) capable of recognizing a loss are set corresponding to each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B. Then, one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure, and the determined special figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on each special figure display 50A, 50B as a result of the special figure variation display. The number of special symbols as the big hit symbol, the small bonus symbol, and the off symbol that can be displayed on each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. A special figure as a win display (big hit display and small win display) is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, so that a win game corresponding to the win display (big hit game and small hit game) ) Is subsequently given to the player. The big hit game and the small hit game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described in detail later. Here, the small hit lottery (small hit determination) is performed when the big hit lottery (big hit determination) is not won. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

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

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

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

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

(About the status display 58)
The state display unit 58 is a display unit that displays a plurality of types of gaming states in which a game is performed in the pachinko machine 10 so that the gaming state can be specified. LED). Here, in the embodiment, for the pachinko machine 10, since the probability variation state and the variation state are set as described below as the gaming state in which the game is performed, the lighting pattern in which the LEDs of the state display unit 58 are different. The probability change state and the change state as the game state are specified by turning on. Here, the status display unit 58 of the embodiment includes one LED adjacent above the first special figure display unit 50A, and two LEDs linearly adjacent to the upper end side of the general map display unit 55. It is configured to notify the fact that the LED is adjacent to the first special figure display unit 50A and to notify that the variable state is displayed using the LED adjacent to the general map display unit 55. ing. Here, the pachinko machine 10 is set so that the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is determined according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol, and the gaming state can be changed when the jackpot is won. In addition, the state display unit 58 is configured to display after the jackpot game corresponding to the selected jackpot game when the bonus chart game is performed at the same time as or after the special chart display units 50A and 50B are lit in the lighting pattern representing the jackpot symbol. It is set to light up in a pattern that displays the game state of the game. In addition, the state display unit 58 is set to maintain the lighting pattern until the next special figure change display is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B.

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c that can display the decorative illustrations in a variable manner, and the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning award. The decoration of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is started to change in response to winning in the mouth 31. 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, and 26c of the symbol display device 17 is configured with a larger area than the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B. The decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. For this reason, the player can recognize 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, 26c, and the symbol rows 26a, 26b, When the decorative drawing of 26c is displayed in a fixed stop state, one symbol variation effect is finished. In other words, the symbol variation effect (the first special diagram variation display and the second special diagram variation display) is determined from the start of the variation of the decorative drawing (special diagram 1 and special diagram 2) performed based on one special diagram start hold information. The process is executed once until the stop. The “variable display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop position 27 are changing in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The “decision stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c for a predetermined special figure variation interval time. . In the embodiment, 500 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display) based on the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize detection sensor. 500 ms is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (second special diagram variation display) based on 35 detection. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decoration diagram means that the decoration diagram displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is not continuously stopped for the special figure variation interval time. is there. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in the fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing fluctuation interval time.

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

  Here, in the symbol display device 17 according to the embodiment, 10 types of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic ornamental drawings in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The figure is variably displayed in order in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. In addition, as a decoration drawing, it is not restricted to this, It is set as the form which a player can distinguish and identify each decoration drawing like arbitrary numbers, a character, a design, etc. The decoration diagram of the embodiment has a first identification pattern that can be definitely recognized by the player to give a certain change state (described later) after the jackpot game is finished, and a possibility that the probability change state is given after the jackpot 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 big hit game is finished will be described in detail later. Here, as a 1st identification design, even if it sets suitably from the basic decoration drawing, the special decoration drawing determined other than the basic decoration drawing 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.

  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. In this case, it is possible to grasp that a winning game (a big hit game or a small game) is given. Here, in the embodiment, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is fixed and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row is set as a jackpot symbol combination. . The symbol combination of the decorations that can recognize the jackpot becomes a jackpot display displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given after the symbol variation effect is completed. In the embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned basic decoration drawing that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 17, it is set to be able to display a special decoration drawing (special symbol), and the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row is set. The special decoration drawing is displayed in a fixed stop display at any one of these (for example, the effective stop position of the middle symbol row), so that it can be recognized that a predetermined big hit game or a small hit game is given. The symbol combination of decorative figures that can recognize the possibility of occurrence of the big hit game or the small hit game becomes the hit suggestion display displayed on the symbol display device 17. On the other hand, if even one of the symbols in all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed at the effective stop position 27 of the symbol display device 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) ) In principle, it can be recognized that the game is “out of play” where no hit game (big hit game or small hit game) is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing which can recognize this deviation becomes a deviation display of the symbol display device 17. However, it is also possible to use a specific symbol combination as a trigger for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined jackpot game) among the symbol combinations in which all three rows of decorative drawings are not the same. A specific symbol combination means that a player can recognize or associate some kind of law or meaning from the symbol combination. Specific examples of specific symbol combinations include symbol combinations in which three rows of decorative symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order (for example, “123” and “321”), and left and right symbol rows 26a and 26b. Are the same, and the symbol combination of the right symbol column 26c is shifted by one (for example, “778”), and the symbol combination in which the three rows of ornamental symbols are a predetermined word combination (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 middle symbol row 26b) is displayed in a variable display (reach display), so that the player can recognize that the reach has occurred. A specific example of reach display is a symbol combination (“1 ↓ 1”, “4 ↓ 4”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c. In addition, “↓” indicates that it is changing. In addition, the decorations of the specific symbol rows (the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c) that form the reach display are in a temporarily stopped display state, and the decoration symbols are stopped in the remaining symbol rows (middle symbol row 26b). After the display (temporary stop display), the decorations of all the symbol sequences are displayed in a fixed stop display.

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

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

  The probability change function is a lottery probability (hit a big hit) after the jackpot game is over, provided that the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability change pattern (specific symbol). This is a function for giving a probability change state in which the probability is changed from a low probability (168/65536 in the embodiment) to a high probability (1516/65536 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. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the jackpot will fluctuate with a high probability and the jackpot game is likely to occur, so the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player will be the probability variation jackpot. Playing games while expecting. Further, in the embodiment, in the case of a big hit to which a probability change state is given, after the big hit game is finished, the probability change state is continuously given until the next big hit occurs. 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 imparted, and the non-probability variation state may be shifted on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined condition may be the number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) executed after the probability variation state is given. Also, whether to shift to the uncertain change state for each symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is determined based on a random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning means (falling lottery), and falls into the falling lottery It is also possible to shift to a non-probable change condition on the condition of winning.

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

  In the embodiment, the normal map display unit 55 in the variable state is shorter than the change time of the normal map change display performed in the general map display unit 55 in the non-changed state (hereinafter referred to as the non-changed normal map change time). The change time of the normal map change display to be performed (hereinafter referred to as the change normal time change time) is set to a shorter time, and the normal map change display to be performed in the general map display unit 55 with the addition of the change state. The fluctuation time is reduced. Specifically, in the embodiment, the non-variable normal time fluctuation time is set to 2000 ms, and the variable time normal time fluctuation time is set to 820 ms. In addition, the probability per universal figure in the non-variable state is set to a low probability (in the embodiment, 1/65536), and the probability per universal figure in the variable state is set to a high probability (in the embodiment, 65535/65536). It is set, and the probability per universal figure varies from a low probability to a high probability with the provision of the variable state. In the embodiment, the period 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 700 ms.

  In the state where the variable state is applied, the opening / closing member 33 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from the state where the variable state is not applied. Specifically, in the state where the variable state is not given, when a win is selected in the normal map display (in the case of a normal map), a predetermined time (200 ms in the embodiment) has elapsed after the opening / closing member 33 is opened. An opening operation is performed once to maintain the opening state until the time has elapsed. On the other hand, in the state in which the variable state is assigned, when the normal map change display is won (in the case of the normal map), the open / close member 33 is kept open until a predetermined open time elapses. The opening operation to maintain is performed 5 times. Specifically, the opening operation of 896 ms, 960 ms, 960 ms, 960 ms, and 1024 ms is performed, and the interval time during which the opening and closing member 33 is held in the closed state during each opening operation is set to 640 ms, 560 ms, 560 ms, and 560 ms. Has been. That is, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the opening and closing member 33 is longer than in the state where the variable state is not given, and it is set to operate advantageously for the player. . In addition, a maximum number of winnings (three in the embodiment) that allows a winning to the second start winning port 31 per one ordinary figure is set, and the number of winnings after opening the opening / closing member 33 is set. When the upper limit number of winnings (closing condition) is reached, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 33 is forcibly terminated and closed.

  Here, according to the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2 as a jackpot display) that won the jackpot, it is configured to determine the period (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of shortening) for which the variable state is given. Yes. In addition, the number of times of change to which a change state is given may change depending not only on the jackpot symbol but also on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot determination (i.e. whether it is a probable change state or whether it is a change state). It is configured. In the embodiment, when the big hit determination is won by the detection of the pachinko ball by the first start winning detection sensor 34 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start winning opening 30), the type of the big hit symbol and the big hit determination are determined. The number of times of change is determined according to the gaming state at the time of winning. Then, when the big hit determination is won by the detection of the pachinko ball by the second start winning detection sensor 35 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31), the number of times of change depending on the type of the big hit symbol Is determined. Note that the relationship between the type of jackpot symbol won for the jackpot and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot determination and the number of times of change given after the jackpot game will be described in detail later.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special chart display section 50A or the second special chart display section 50B as a result of the special chart fluctuation display, and the winning jackpot game ( The opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened / closed in accordance with the type of the jackpot symbol). In the jackpot game of the embodiment, the jackpot game is completed by executing the round game for opening the opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 for the specified number of rounds (15 times in the embodiment). One round game ends when a specified number (for example, seven) of pachinko balls wins in the special winning opening 41 or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, between each round game in jackpot game, the interval time between rounds in which the opening-and-closing body 43 is hold | maintained in a closed state only for predetermined time is set. Here, in the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the jackpot game, one opening operation is performed under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing interval. A long-time opening operation in which a predetermined number of pachinko balls (for example, 7) determined for a round game in (operation from opening to closing) continue to open for a time that can be won, and the long-time opening operation Also, the opening / closing body 43 is appropriately combined with a short-time opening operation in which the opening time is set short. In the embodiment, the opening / closing body 43 is set to open for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time opening operation, and the opening / closing body 43 is set to open for a maximum of 0.024 seconds in the short-time release operation.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B, when winning the jackpot determination, one jackpot game is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot games having different values to be given to the player. The determined jackpot game is awarded. Here, which jackpot game is awarded among a plurality of types of jackpot games is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. Special examples 1 as 100 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A in the embodiment are classified into five groups: symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D, symbol E, A jackpot game corresponding to the special chart 1 as the jackpot symbol displayed on the first special chart display unit 50A is confirmed and stopped. Similarly, the special figure 2 as 100 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B in the embodiment is classified into five groups of a symbol a, a symbol b, a symbol c, a symbol d, and a symbol e. The jackpot game corresponding to the special chart 2 as the jackpot symbol displayed to be confirmed and stopped on the second special chart display section 50B is given. Here, special types 1 as 100 types of jackpot symbols are divided into 47 types for design A, 10 types for design B, 20 types for design C, 2 types for design D, and 21 types for design E. . In addition, as for the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols, 70 types are assigned to the symbol a, 9 types are assigned to the symbol b, 10 types are assigned to the symbol c, 7 types are assigned to the symbol d, and 4 types are assigned to the symbol e.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination performed based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first to second start winning holes 30, 31 is affirmative, the big hit determined for each big hit symbol A game is determined. In addition, as described above, with respect to a specific jackpot symbol (symbols A, B, C, D, E), the gaming state (whether it is a probable change state and the shortage) when the determination result of the jackpot determination is an affirmative determination. Depending on whether or not it is a state, the number of times of change to which a change state is given after the big hit game is determined. The gaming state that is the condition for determining the number of times of change is non-probability / non-change state (game state in which neither probability change state nor change state is given), non-probability / change state (no change state is given) On the other hand, a gaming state with a variable state), a probability variation / non-variable state (a gaming state with a certain variation state but no variation state) and a certain variation / variation state (a certain variation state and a variation state) (Refer to FIG. 3).

(About jackpot game based on the first special figure start hold information)
When the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the first start winning opening 30) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is a plurality of predetermined types It is set to determine one jackpot symbol from the jackpot symbols. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, five types of jackpot symbols (symbol A, symbol A, One jackpot symbol is determined from symbols B, C, D, and E). In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol A as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 47%, and the big hit symbol at a rate of 10% Symbol B is selected, symbol C as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 20%, symbol D as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 2%, and symbol E as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 21%. A special figure determination value is assigned to be selected. The jackpot symbol distribution ratio described above is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

(About the first jackpot game)
The first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A is a jackpot game to which a probability variation state and a variable state are given after the end of the first jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game. Is set. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, when symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined, after the end of the first jackpot game, until the next jackpot occurs. Is set so that the probability variation state is continuously given. Also, when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined. It is set to be variable according to the short state.

  Specifically, if the game state at the time when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined is a non-probable / non-variable state and a probable / non-variable state, it is given after the first jackpot game. 1 is set as the granting period (number of times of change) of the changed state. In addition, if the game state at the time when the symbol A (the first jackpot game) is determined is the non-probability change / short change state and the probability change / short change state, after the first big hit game, The variable state is set to continue until it occurs.

  In addition, the first jackpot game in the embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (whether or not the probability variation state and the variation state is given) when the first jackpot game (symbol A) is determined, The special winning opening 41 of the special winning device 40 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the first jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. In the first jackpot game, the opening / closing body 43 of the special prize-winning device 40 is opened a plurality of times (in the embodiment, 11 times) in the first round game, and round games are played in the second to fifteenth round games. The opening / closing body 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation for opening the special winning opening 41 continuously from the start to the end. That is, in the first round game of the first jackpot game, the opening / closing body 43 is repeatedly opened several times (11 times), and then the special winning opening 41 is continued until the end of the round game. The game is composed of a special round game that performs a long-time release operation, and the remaining round games (14 rounds) after the second round game are composed of all open round games. The all-open round game is a round game in which the opening / closing body 43 performs a long-time opening operation that opens from the start to the end of the round game, and the opening / closing body 43 is opened only once in each round game. Yes.

  Here, in the first round game of the first jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 11A, the opening time of the opening / closing body 43 in the first opening to the eleventh opening is “0.024 (seconds)”. Each is set. In addition, “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the interval time in each round between the first opening and the eleventh opening. As a result, the round game time of the first round of the first jackpot game is set to “16.764 (seconds)” consisting of “(0.024 (seconds) +1.5 (seconds)) × 11”. Yes. Then, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of the first round game after the second round in the first jackpot game, and the opening / closing body 43 is “25” at the maximum in each round game. .0 (seconds) "for a long period of time. In the first jackpot game, “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “11.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the first jackpot game is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. That is, the opening time (0.024 (seconds)) of the opening / closing body 43 in the first round in the first jackpot game is set to a time when there is almost no possibility that the pachinko ball will win the special winning opening 41. ing. In this way, in the first jackpot game, almost no winning ball is generated in the first round game, and the award is substantially achieved in the 14 round games from the second round to the 15th round. It is set as a big hit game where you can get a ball.

(About the second jackpot game)
The second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B is a jackpot game to which a probability change state and a variable state are given after the second jackpot game ends when the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game. Is set. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, when symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, after the end of the second jackpot game, until the next jackpot occurs. Is set so that the probability variation state is continuously given. In addition, when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined. Regardless of the short state, it is set so that the variable state is given until the next big hit occurs.

  Further, the second jackpot game in the embodiment is the special prize of the special prize winning device 40 regardless of the game state (the probability variation state and the variable state) at the time when the second jackpot game (symbol B) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the second jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. In the second jackpot game, “0.024 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. The interval time between rounds of the second jackpot game is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. In the second jackpot game, different times are set as the opening effect time and the ending effect time depending on the game state (probability change state or shortage state) at the time of winning the second jackpot game. ing. Specifically, if the gaming state at the time of winning the second jackpot game is a non-probable / non-variable state and a probable / non-variable state, “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening performance time. In the case where “11.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time, and the game state at the time of winning the second big hit game is non-probable / shortened state and probable / shortened state In addition, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. In other words, each round game time (0.024 (seconds)) in the second jackpot game is such that the number of pachinko balls won in the special prize opening 41 does not satisfy the maximum number of winnings in one round game. Set to time.

(About the third jackpot game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the third jackpot game, the third jackpot game corresponding to the symbol C is given a probable change state after the third jackpot game is over, while being given a variable state. It is set as a jackpot game that may be played. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the symbol C (third jackpot game) is determined, after the end of the third jackpot game, until the next jackpot occurs. Is set so that the probability variation state is continuously given. With regard to the change state, there are cases where it is given depending on the game state (probability change state or change state grant state) at the time of winning the third jackpot game. In other words, if the game state at the time of winning the third jackpot game is non-probable / non-changeable state, it is set so that no change state is given, while the third jackpot game is won If the game state of the game is probabilistic / non-variable state, non-probable / variable state, and probable / variable state, the short state is continuously granted until the next big hit occurs. Is set.

  In the third jackpot game according to the embodiment, the special winning device 40 has a special prize regardless of the game state (probability change state and change state) at the time when the third jackpot game (symbol C) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. In this third jackpot game, “0.024 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. The interval time between rounds of the third jackpot game is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. In the third jackpot game, different times are set as the opening effect time and the ending effect time depending on the game state (provided state of probability change state or shortage state) at the time of winning the third jackpot game. It is like that. Specifically, when the game state at the time of winning the second jackpot game is a non-probable / non-variable state, a non-probable / variable state, and a probable / variable state, the opening effect time is “0. “004 (seconds)” is set, and “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time, and the game state at the time of winning the third jackpot game is a probabilistic / non-variable state “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “11.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. That is, each round game time (0.024 (seconds)) in the third jackpot game is the same as in the second jackpot game, in which the pachinko ball that wins the special winning opening 41 is won in one round game. The time is set so that the number does not satisfy the maximum number of winnings.

(About the fourth jackpot game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol D is given a probable state after the end of the fourth jackpot game, while being given a variable state. It is set as a jackpot game that may be played. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the symbol D (the fourth jackpot game) is determined, after the end of the fourth jackpot game, until the next jackpot occurs. Is set so that the probability variation state is continuously given. The variable state may or may not be granted depending on the game state (probability change state or change state grant state) at the time of winning the fourth jackpot game. In other words, if the gaming state at the time of winning the fourth big hit game is a non-probable / non-variable state and a probable / non-variable state, it is set so that the short state is not given. If the game state at the time of winning the big jackpot game is non-probable / shortened state and probable / short-runned state, the shorted state will continue to be granted until the next big hit occurs Is set.

  Further, the fourth jackpot game in the embodiment is the special prize of the special prize winning device 40 regardless of the game state (the probability variation state and the variable state) when the fourth jackpot game (symbol D) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. In this fourth jackpot game, “0.024 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. The interval time between rounds of the fourth jackpot game is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. In the fourth big hit game, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. That is, each round game time (0.024 (seconds)) in the fourth jackpot game is the same as in the second and third jackpot games, and the pachinko that wins the special winning opening 41 in one round game. The time is set so that the number of winning balls does not satisfy the upper limit of winning numbers. Thus, the second jackpot game, the third jackpot game, and the fourth jackpot game are set as jackpot games with few winning balls and almost no winning balls. Further, in the second jackpot game, the third jackpot game, and the fourth jackpot game, the opening / closing body 43 performs the same opening / closing operation so that the number of prize balls that can be obtained in each jackpot game is equal, By changing the game state after the game, it is a jackpot game that provides a difference in the benefits for each type of jackpot game. That is, according to the game state at the time of winning each jackpot game, the ratio of continuously changing the state until the next jackpot is generated is different, so that the second jackpot game, The bonus that can be obtained by winning the big hit game is set in the order of the big hit game and the fourth big hit game.

(About the fifth jackpot game)
When the fifth big hit game corresponding to the symbol E is determined by the main control CPU 60a, the fifth big hit game is not given a certain change state after the end of the fifth big hit game, but is given a variable state. Is set as a big hit game (see FIG. 3A). In addition, when the symbol E (the fifth jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol E (the fifth jackpot game) is determined. It is set to be variable according to the short state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the fifth jackpot game) is determined is a non-probable / non-variable state and a probable / non-variable state, One is set as the grant period (number of times of change) of the change state given after the fifth big hit game. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the fifth jackpot game) is determined is a non-probability change / short change state and a probability change / short change state, the change state after the fifth big hit game is changed. 100 is set as the grant period (number of times of change).

  In addition, the fifth big hit game in the embodiment is the special prize of the special prize winning device 40 regardless of the game state (probability change state and short change state) at the time when the fifth big hit game (symbol E) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. The fifth jackpot game has various conditions such as the specified number of rounds, the maximum number of winnings for each round game, the round game time of one round game, the interval time between rounds, the opening effect time, the ending effect time, etc. It is set the same as the first jackpot game (symbol A). In other words, in the fifth jackpot game, as in the first jackpot game, the opening time of the opening / closing body 43 in the first round (0.024 (seconds)) is a pachinko ball in the special winning opening 41. It is set to a time when there is almost no possibility of winning, and in the fifth jackpot game, it is set as a jackpot game where a winning ball can be obtained by 14 round games from the second round to the 15th round. Thus, in the first jackpot game and the fifth jackpot game, the opening / closing body 43 performs the same opening / closing operation so that the number of prize balls that can be obtained in each jackpot game is equal, while the games after each jackpot game The jackpot game is set so that the states are different (the game state after the first jackpot game is more advantageous).

(About jackpot game based on the 2nd special figure start hold information)
If the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 31) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is a plurality of predetermined types One jackpot symbol is set to be determined from the jackpot symbols (see FIG. 3B). Specifically, in the embodiment, five types of jackpot symbols (symbol “a”, symbol “b”, symbol “c”, symbol) are obtained based on the special symbol determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning slot 31. One jackpot symbol is determined from among d and symbol e). In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol a as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 70%, and the big hit symbol at a rate of 9% Symbol b is selected, a symbol c as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 10%, a symbol d as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 7%, and a symbol e as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 4%. A special figure determination value is assigned to be selected. The jackpot symbol distribution ratio described above is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

(About 6th and 7th jackpot games)
The sixth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol a and the seventh jackpot game corresponding to the symbol b are the sixth or seventh jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the sixth or seventh jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game in which a probable change state and a short change state are given after the game is over (see FIG. 3B). Specifically, in the embodiment, when symbols a and b (sixth or seventh jackpot game) are determined, after the sixth or seventh jackpot game ends, the next jackpot is generated. The interval is set so that the probability variation state is continuously given. In addition, when the symbols a and b (sixth or seventh jackpot game) are determined, the granting period of the variable state given to the symbols a and b (sixth or seventh jackpot game) is determined. Regardless of the game state (probability change state and change state) at that time, the change state is set to be continuously given until the next big hit occurs.

  In addition, the sixth and seventh jackpot games in the embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (probability change state and variable state) at the time when the sixth and seventh jackpot game (symbols a and b) are determined, The special winning opening 41 of the special winning device 40 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the sixth and seventh jackpot games are jackpot games in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. . In the sixth and seventh jackpot games, as shown in FIG. 11B, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In the sixth and seventh jackpot games, “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “11.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the sixth and seventh jackpot games is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. In this way, the sixth and seventh jackpot games are set so that the profits obtained by the respective jackpot games are equal, and are most awarded among the types of jackpot games set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment. Bonuses (the number of winning balls that can be earned and the game state after a big hit game) are set as a big hit game.

(About 8th, 9th and 10th jackpot games)
The eighth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol c, the ninth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol d, and the tenth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol e are the main controls for the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games. When the CPU 60a determines, it is set as a jackpot game in which the probability change state is not given after the eighth, ninth, and tenth jackpot games are ended, but the change state is given (see FIG. 3B). In addition, when the symbol c (the eighth jackpot game), the symbol d (the ninth jackpot game), and the symbol e (the tenth jackpot game) are determined, the grant period of the variable state is given by the symbol c. (8th jackpot game), symbol d (9th jackpot game) and symbol e (10th jackpot game) are set regardless of the game state (probability change state and variable state) at the time of determination. Has been. Specifically, in the case of the eighth jackpot game, 100 is set as the grant period (number of times of change) after the eighth jackpot game, and in the case of the ninth jackpot game, 75 is set as the grant period (number of times of change) after the ninth jackpot game, and in the case of the tenth jackpot game, the grant state of the change state after the tenth jackpot game is set. 50 is set as the (variable number of times).

  In addition, the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games in the embodiment are the game states (probability change state and the time when the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games (designs c, d, e) are determined). Regardless of the variable state, the special winning opening 41 of the special winning device 40 is opened and closed in the same open / close mode. Specifically, the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games are jackpot games where the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “7”. Has been. In the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games, “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “11.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. Further, the interval time between rounds of the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. As described above, the eighth, ninth and tenth jackpot games are the most obtainable among the types of jackpot games set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment in the same manner as the sixth and seventh jackpot games described above. It is set as a big hit game with many prize balls.

  Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information triggered by winning the first start winning opening 30 is affirmative, the prescribed round number is Although it is “15 times”, the first and fifth jackpot games can be expected to generate up to the maximum number of winning balls in only one round game (14 times) less than the prescribed number of rounds (15 times). On the other hand, special figure 1 (symbol A, symbol E) as a jackpot symbol is assigned, and the second to fourth jackpots in which winning balls are hardly generated in all round games of the specified number of rounds (15 times). A special figure 1 (symbol B, symbol C, symbol D) as a jackpot symbol is assigned to the game. On the other hand, if the determination result of the hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information triggered by winning at the second start winning opening 31 is affirmative, all of “15 times” which is the prescribed round number Special Figure 2 as a jackpot symbol for the sixth to tenth jackpot games that can be expected to generate up to the maximum number of winning balls in the round game (symbol a, symbol b, symbol c, symbol d, symbol e) Is assigned.

  If the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information triggered by winning the first start winning opening 30 is affirmative, the big win is determined according to the gaming state at the time of winning the big win. 0 or 1 is determined as the number of times of change given after the game. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the winning determination based on the winning to the second starting winning opening 31 (the winning determination based on the second special figure start hold information) is affirmative, The amount of privilege awarded (the number of winning balls that can be acquired) compared to the case where the determination result of the winning determination based on winning at the 1 start winning opening 30 (the winning determination based on the first special figure starting hold information) is positive And the number of times of change after a big hit game) are set to increase. That is, when the hit determination is based on the second special figure start hold information, the hit amount of the privilege amount that can be given is larger than when the hit determination is made based on the first special figure start hold information. The probability that the main control CPU 60a determines the game is high.

  In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol A (first jackpot game) or the symbol E (fifth jackpot game) is determined is a non-probable / non-variable state or a probable / non-variable state, The number of times of change (one time) given after the first or fifth jackpot game is a plurality of types of change times that can be given a change state in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment (in the embodiment described above, As shown in the table below, five times are set: 1 time, 50 times, 75 times, 100 times, and until the next big hit occurs), and the shortest period is set. . In other words, the first or fifth jackpot game is a winning period that can be granted after the big hit game as the winning game that can be determined when the jackpot determination is affirmative in the non-changeable state (number of times of change) Among these games, the main control CPU 60a determines that the shortest period is given, and is a big hit game set as a specific hit game.

(About small hit games)
Next, the small hit game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The small hit game is set to start after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display portions 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure variation display, and the opening / closing operation according to the type of the small hit game generated. Thus, after the opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened / closed, an ending effect indicating the end of the small hit game is set. Here, in the small hit game, on the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired, an opening / closing operation in which the opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened only for a time when several pachinko balls can be won or when the pachinko balls cannot be won. Is configured to be performed. In other words, the small hit game constitutes a hit game in which the opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 performs an opening operation including a short-time opening operation. In the small hit game, the gaming state after the end of the small hit game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit determination. That is, if the probability change state is given at the time of winning the small hit determination, the probability change state is continuously given even after the small hit game is finished, while if the probability change state is not given, the probability change state is also given after the small hit game is finished. It will not be granted. In addition, if the short state is given at the time of winning the small hit determination, the short state is continuously given even after the end of the small hit game. No variable state is given.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine of the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, when a small hit determination is won, one small hit game is selected from predetermined types (two types in the embodiment). The determined small hit game is awarded. Here, of the small hit games, which small hit game is awarded is determined based on the type of the small hit symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the small hit determination. It has come to be. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 (one special figure 1 in the embodiment) as a small hitting symbol that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is classified as the symbol F, and the first special figure display unit. When the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped at 50A is a small hit symbol, a small hit game corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol (symbol F) is given. Similarly, in the embodiment, the special figure 2 (one special figure 2 in the embodiment) as a small hitting symbol that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is classified as the symbol f, and the second special figure display. When the special figure 2 displayed as a fixed stop display in the part 50B is a small hit symbol, a small hit game corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol (f) is provided.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the special figure 1 as the small hit symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A, the first small hit game is given as the small hit game. When the special figure 2 as the small hit symbol classified as the symbol f is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B, the second small hit game is given as the small hit game. Yes. The first and second small hit games in the embodiment are set so that the opening / closing body 43 of the special prize-winning device 40 performs the opening operation with one opening time set to “0.024 (seconds)” 15 times. Has been. Note that the opening / closing modes (opening times and opening times) of the opening / closing body 43 in a plurality of types of small hit games may be different. In the first and second small hit games, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between the opening operations of the first and second small hit game opening / closing bodies 43 is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. That is, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing body 43 when the second big hit game is won in the non-probability / variation state or the game state of the probability / variation state, And the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing body 43 when winning the third jackpot game in any of the promising / changing gaming states, or the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing body 43 when winning the fourth jackpot game, The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing body 43 at the time of winning the first and second small hit games is set to the same operation, so that the type of the winning game cannot be determined from the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing body 43. It is configured.

(About the game production mode)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a plurality of (seven types 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 that suggests or informs the player whether or not the game state at that time is a probable change state and suggests or notifies the player whether or not the game state is a variable state. A suggestion image is displayed on the symbol display device 17 to perform a game effect. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the game effect mode can be changed when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied.

  The game effect mode according to the embodiment includes a normal effect mode corresponding to a game state (non-probability change / non-change state) determined by the main control CPU 60a to give neither a probability change state nor a change state, and a probability change. Probability change mode corresponding to the gaming state (probability change / variation state) decided to give both the state and the change state, and the probability change state is given while it is decided not to give the change state It is determined that the first latent production mode corresponding to the gaming state (that is, there is a state in which the probability variation state is given and a state in which the probability variation state is not given) and the change state are given. On the other hand, the second latent effect mode corresponding to the gaming state (that is, there is a state where the probability variation state is granted and a state where the probability variation state is not granted) is set, which suggests that the probability variation state is granted. . Note that the types of game effect modes are not limited to these, and other game effect modes can be set. Further, the game state suggestion image displayed on the symbol display device 17 in each of the game effect modes (the normal effect mode, the probability variation effect mode, the first latent effect mode and the second latent effect mode) does not have to be one type. A plurality of types of game state suggestion images can be set for each of these game effect modes. The first latent effect mode in this embodiment is a mode in which the user can stay in the probability variation / non-variable state and the non-probability / non-variable state, and the second latent effect mode is the probability variation / variable state and It is a mode that allows you to stay in a non-probable / variable state.

  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 game effect mode, and the player recognizes the current game effect mode from the type of the background image. To get. In addition, in each game effect mode, some or all of the effect contents (variation patterns and effect patterns to be described later) of the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display device 17 are different, and each game effect mode has a unique effect. Is set to run.

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is based on a main control board (main control means) 60 as a control means for controlling the pachinko machine 10 as a whole, and control signals from the main control board 60. Sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 are provided as control means for controlling each control object. 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 / extinguishing timing, the light emission intensity, and the like of various light emission effecting units included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65. Yes. The sound control board 73 controls the timing and output contents of the sound output from each speaker 19 provided 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 34 and 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b, and the gate sensor 49 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a includes display units of the game information display unit M (first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53, and general figure display unit 55). , The general map hold display unit 56 and the status display unit 58) are connected, and based on the control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each detection sensor 34, 35, 44, 48, 47a, 47b, Display control of each display part 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58 of the game information display part M is performed. The main control CPU 60a is connected to a start winning solenoid 32 linked to the opening / closing member 33 for opening / closing the second start winning opening 31 and a special winning solenoid 42 linked to the opening / closing body 43 for opening / closing the special winning opening 41. The corresponding opening / closing member 33 and the opening / closing body 43 are opened and closed by driving the solenoids 32 and 42 based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. Then, the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the special winning solenoid 42 so that the opening / closing body 43 opens and closes in an opening / closing manner according to the type of the big hit game, and the long-time opening control and opening / closing body for opening and closing the opening / closing body 43 for a long time. The system is configured to execute short-time opening control for causing 43 to open for a short time.

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

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

  The hit determination random number is a random number used in the hit determination (big hit determination and small hit determination) as to whether or not a hit game (big hit game or small hit game) is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In this embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for hit determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the special figure determining random number determines the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the embodiment, 124 kinds of integer values from “0” to “123” 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 23 special figure displays indicating the winning of small hits, and winning of the big hit Random numbers corresponding to the 100 types of special figure display shown are set, and the special figure 1 or second special figure display displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A in a fixed stop state according to the value of the special figure determining random number. The special figure 2 displayed in a fixed stop state on the part 50B is specified. That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize is obtained. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 35, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified for each type of jackpot game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so The type of jackpot game given after the end is 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. The type of small hit game to be given is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of winning game (big hit game or small hit game). In addition, as described above, whether or not the probability variation state and the variable state are given after the big hit game is uniquely determined for each type of the big hit game, and the special figure determining random number is the probability variation state and the variable state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not to give. Furthermore, one or a plurality of variable state grant periods (number of variable times) given after the big hit game are determined for each type of big hit game, and the special figure determining random number determines the variable period grant period. It also has a function as a random number.

  In addition, the random number for performance execution determination is displayed when the determination result in the above-described hit determination (big hit determination or small hit determination) is negative (in the case of a big hit or a small hit that is not won). This is a random number used in an effect execution determination (reach determination) as to whether or not an effect suggesting the possibility of display is performed. In the embodiment, 239 kinds of integer values from “0” to “238” are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Here, as an effect suggesting the possibility that a win display is displayed, a reach effect that is displayed with the reach display displayed in the process of symbol variation on the symbol display device 17, or a variation stop from the start of the decoration diagram variation A continuous notice effect (pre-read notice effect) that allows a variable cycle to be executed multiple times continuously, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of being displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a lamp This includes a notice effect that suggests to the player that the hit display may be displayed by the light of the device 18 or the sound output from the speaker 19.

  The random number for primary distribution of the special figure fluctuation pattern determines one special figure fluctuation pattern group from a plurality of special figure fluctuation pattern groups obtained by grouping special figure fluctuation patterns for specifying the production contents in the design fluctuation production for each production content. It is a random number used when In the embodiment, 229 kinds of integer values “0” to “228” are set as the random numbers for primary distribution of the special figure fluctuation pattern, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). ing. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution random number is obtained by converting one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the special figure fluctuation pattern group determined based on the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution random number. It is a random number used when making a decision. In the embodiment, 251 kinds of integer values from “0” to “250” are set as the special figure variation pattern secondary distribution random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). It has become. That is, the effect contents in the symbol variation effect are roughly specified by the special map variation pattern primary distribution random number, and one special map variation pattern is specified by the special map variation pattern secondary distribution random number. .

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the hit determination random number, the special figure determination random number, the production execution determination random number, the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution random number, the special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution random number are first started. With the pachinko ball winning the winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 (more specifically, the first starting winning detection sensor 34 or the second starting winning detection sensor 35 detecting the pachinko ball), The main control CPU 60a acquires the random numbers temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c at the same timing. Each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 Are used in common, and the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers corresponding to the winning timings to the start winning ports 30, 31.

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

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

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

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The big hit determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not the big hit is made using the hit determination random number (big hit 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 above-described probability variation state is given at the time when the jackpot determination is performed. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values (1516 in the embodiment) set in the probability variation state is larger than the number of jackpot determination values (168 in the embodiment) set in the non-probability state. Many are set. In other words, by increasing the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state, a jackpot game is likely to occur.

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

  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 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 is determined from numerical values (in the embodiment, a total of 65536 integers from “0” to “65535”). That is, the hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit determination and the small hit determination. Note that, as the hit determination random number, a big hit determination random number for big hit determination and a small hit determination random number for small hit determination can be individually set. Here, the small hit determination value is determined based on whether the winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired with the detection of the first starting winning detection sensor 34 or the winning information (winning with the detection of the second starting winning detection sensor 35). Depending on whether or not (random number for determination) is acquired, the set number of determination values differs. Specifically, the number of small hit determination values (222 in the embodiment) set when the winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired triggered by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34 is as follows. The number is set to be larger than the number of small hit determination values (one in the embodiment) set when winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired triggered by detection of the two start winning detection sensors 35. That is, a small hit game is more likely to occur when triggered by the detection of the first startup prize detection sensor 34 than when triggered by the detection of the second startup prize detection sensor 35.

  The main control ROM 60b stores an effect execution determination value (reach determination value). The effect execution determination value indicates whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect that suggests that the winning display may be displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the result of the hit determination (big hit determination and small hit determination) is negative. This is a determination value used in the effect execution determination (reach lottery), and is determined from among 241 integers from “0” to “240” that can be taken by the effect execution determination random number. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines that an effect such as a reach effect is to be executed when the value of the obtained effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value. In the embodiment, in the non-probable / non-variable state or the probable / non-variable state, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect using the effect execution determination value. Is set to be executed, and in the case of the non-probability / shortening state or the certainty / shortening state, the main control CPU 60a uses the above-mentioned special-figure variation pattern primary distribution random number to assign the special-figure variation pattern group to the main control CPU 60a. By determining, it is set so as to determine the effect execution determination as to whether or not the effect such as the reach effect is executed.

  Here, in the case of the effect execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30, the number of first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60 c and the second special hold information are stored. The number of production execution determination values set is varied according to the number of stored figure start hold information. Specifically, the set number of effect execution determination values is set so that the set number of effect execution determination values decreases as the number of first or second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. It has been established. That is, in the non-probable / non-variable state or the probable / non-variable state, the execution frequency of the reach effect decreases as the number of special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. It has become.

  Specifically, when the number of stored first special figure start hold information is “0” to “1”, 24 production execution determination values are set, and the number of first special figure start hold information stored is “ In the case of 2 ”, 15 production execution determination values are set, and in the case where the number of stored first special figure start hold information is“ 3 ”, 8 production execution determination values are set. That is, when the stored number of first special figure start hold information is “3”, the set number of production execution determination values is minimized. The stored number of first special figure start hold information is the remaining stored number excluding the first special figure start hold information used for effect execution determination. Similarly, in the case of the effect execution determination that is performed when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31, according to the storage number of the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60 c, The set number of production execution determination values is configured to vary. Specifically, the set number of effect execution determination values is determined such that the set number of effect execution determination values decreases as the number of second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. Yes. Specifically, when the number of stored second special figure start hold information is “0” to “1”, 24 production execution determination values are set, and the number of second special figure start hold information stored is “ In the case of 2 ”, 15 performance execution determination values are set, and in the case where the number of stored second special figure start hold information is“ 3 ”, 8 performance execution determination values are set. That is, when the number of stored second special figure start hold information is “3”, the set number of production execution determination values is minimized. In addition, the memory | storage number of 2nd special figure start hold information is the remaining memory number except the 2nd special figure start hold information used for presentation execution determination.

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

  Here, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for big hits, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for small hits, and a plurality of types of special figure fluctuations for reaching out where reach effect is performed. There are provided a pattern and a special figure variation pattern for normal deviation that does not perform reach production. The special hit fluctuation pattern for big hits is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. The special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a in the case of affirmation, and the special figure fluctuation pattern for losing reach is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a if the result of the performance execution determination is affirmative Yes, the special figure fluctuation pattern for deviation is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the performance execution determination is negative. The reach effect is an effect that is performed from when the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 until when the symbol combination of the decorative drawing that is a big hit or lost is stopped and displayed. In addition, the main control ROM 60b groups special pattern variation patterns for various types (for big hits, for small hits, for out of reach, and for normal deviation) according to the contents of effects that can be executed based on each special figure variation pattern. A special figure fluctuation pattern table in which a plurality of divided special figure fluctuation pattern groups are set is provided, and a corresponding special figure fluctuation pattern group is determined by lottery using the special figure fluctuation pattern table. .

(Regarding special map fluctuation pattern primary allocation judgment value)
The main control ROM 60b stores a special map variation pattern primary distribution determination value for determining a special map variation pattern group from each special map variation pattern table. That is, by determining the special figure fluctuation pattern group using the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution determination value, the special figure fluctuation pattern finally determined is narrowed down. The special figure variation pattern primary distribution determination values are 253 integers from “0” to “252” that can be taken by the random numbers for the special distribution pattern primary distribution. Here, the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution determination value is individually set in a special figure fluctuation pattern primary table provided in the main control ROM 60b. Thus, by determining the special figure fluctuation pattern group using the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution determination value, the final special figure is determined from the range of the special figure fluctuation pattern included in the determined special figure fluctuation pattern group. The variation pattern is determined.

(Judgment value for special distribution fluctuation pattern secondary distribution)
The main control ROM 60b stores a special figure variation pattern secondary distribution determination value. The special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution determination value is obtained by selecting one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the special figure fluctuation pattern group determined based on the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution. This is a determination value for determination, and all 251 integers from “0” to “250” that can be taken by the random numbers for secondary distribution of the special figure fluctuation pattern are assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern group. And, for each special figure fluctuation pattern included in each special figure fluctuation pattern group, a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution determination values are assigned. That is, in the special figure fluctuation pattern group determined based on the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution random number, by specifying the fluctuation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution random number is assigned. The special figure fluctuation pattern (effect contents and production time) to be executed in the symbol fluctuation production is determined. That is, in the embodiment, by determining the special figure fluctuation pattern group based on the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution, it adjusts the ease of selection (ease of being performed) for each system of the production content, By determining the special figure fluctuation pattern from each special figure fluctuation pattern group based on the special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution random number, the ease of selection of each special figure fluctuation pattern is adjusted.

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

  In the main control ROM 60b, a plurality of types of common map variation patterns are stored, and general map variation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to the respective general map variation patterns. Here, the general map variation pattern specifies the fluctuation time of the general map variation display from the start of the general map variation display to the final stop display of the general map. The normal variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining the general variation pattern by using the random number for distribution of the general variation pattern. It is determined from all 9 types of integers up to “8”. A predetermined decision value is assigned to each universal pattern variation pattern, and the universal map variation pattern to which the universal variation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired random number for distribution of the common diagram variation is assigned is the main. It is specified by the control CPU 60a. Here, the decision value for determining the usual figure variation pattern is determined depending on whether the gaming state at the time of making the decision per ordinary figure is the variable state or the non-variable state, and the number and number of assigned common figure variation patterns. Is different. Specifically, in the embodiment, in the non-variable short state, a common figure variation pattern determination determination value is assigned to one common figure variation pattern, and a regular time figure that defines a variation time (for example, 2000 ms) for a predetermined time. Whereas the variation pattern is determined, a decision value for determining the general variation pattern is assigned to multiple (two in the embodiment) general variation patterns in the variable state, and each normal variation pattern is assigned. Of a normal figure fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of a predetermined time (for example, 820 ms) and a different fluctuation time (for example, 200 ms) at a ratio according to the number of assigned decision values for determining the normal fluctuation pattern for One of the common map fluctuation patterns is determined.

(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.

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

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

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

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

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

  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.

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

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

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

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

(Special drawing start process)
Next, the special figure start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure start process every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the special figure starting process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is variably displayed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the symbol display device 17, or whether the big hit game 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 hold number of the second special figure start hold information by 1 (step B14) and stores the second special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. Figure start hold information (Random value for winning judgment, Random value for determining special figure, Random value for determining performance execution, Random number for special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution, Random number for special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution, etc. The main control CPU 60a acquires the values of various random numbers (step B15).

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

  When various random numbers as the second special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired value of the random number for hit determination in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit determination value matches (step B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive when the non-probability change state (low probability) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 168/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability (positive hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 1516/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2), which becomes a big hit symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B, on the basis of the acquired value of the special symbol determination random number (step B24). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2, the main control CPU 60 a displays the special figure 2 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining, the jackpot symbol will be determined. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state to “1” after the end of the big hit game when the symbol pattern is a large bonus symbol that gives a probability variation state, and the main control CPU 60a The probability variation flag is set to “0”. Also, if the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol that gives a variable state, set the variable flag indicating the variable state to "1" after the jackpot game ends, and if the jackpot symbol does not give a variable state Set the variable flag to "0". The variable flag is set to “0” when the variable condition end condition is satisfied. When the big hit symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines the special symbol variation pattern for winning based on the values of the random number for the special symbol variation pattern primary distribution and the random number for the special symbol variation pattern secondary distribution. One special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from the inside (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 winning determination random number obtained from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the small hit determination value. As described above, the probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative when winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired in response to the detection of the second start winning detection sensor 35 (that is, the small hit probability). Is set to 1/65536. 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 Fig. 2) that becomes the small hit symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B on the basis of the acquired special figure determining random number (Step 2). B29). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the small hit symbol of Special Figure 2, the main control CPU 60a displays the special figure 2 associated with the acquired value of the special figure determination random number. By determining, the small hit symbol is determined. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag are set to be maintained at the time of the small hit determination, and the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag are not changed in the case of the small hit. It is configured. When the small hit symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines the special symbol for winning based on the values of the random number for the special symbol variation pattern primary distribution and the random number for the special symbol variation pattern secondary distribution. One special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns (hit fluctuation patterns) (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. In the embodiment, the performance execution determination is performed based on the random number for performance execution determination in the case of the non-probability / non-variable state or the probabilistic / non-variable state. In the short state, the main control CPU 60a makes a negative determination. In other words, in the case of non-probable / variable state or probabilistic / variable state, the special figure for outlier reach is based on the value of the random number for the special distribution fluctuation pattern primary distribution and the random distribution for the special distribution fluctuation pattern secondary distribution. By determining the fluctuation pattern or the extraordinary deviation special figure fluctuation pattern, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is executed. When the determination result in step B31 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the second special symbol display unit 50B as a final stop symbol (special stop symbol). 2) (step B32). Next, the main control CPU 60a selects from among the special figure fluctuation patterns (outlier reach fluctuation patterns) for outlier reach based on the values of the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution random numbers and the special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution random numbers. One special figure variation pattern is determined (step B33). Note that the reach effect is not limited to an effect in which two identical decorative drawings are arranged and the remaining one is changing, and includes a state in which a specific symbol change is performed.

  If 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 error symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special drawing 2) (step B34). Next, the main control CPU 60a selects one of the special figure fluctuation patterns (outlier fluctuation patterns) for detachment based on the values of the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution random numbers and the special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution random numbers. A special figure variation pattern is determined (step B35).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 2) in steps B25, 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 outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display unit 50B 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 fluctuation time set in the designated special figure fluctuation pattern. The display contents of the display unit 50B are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. . When the end condition of the variable state is satisfied, a variable end command is output.

  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 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 is the value of the random number for hitting judgment, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the performance execution, the random number for the special distribution pattern primary distribution and the random number for the special distribution pattern secondary distribution The CPU 60a obtains (step B19), and then performs a hit determination process. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning opening Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired with the winning of 30 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. It has become.

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

  When various random numbers are acquired by the processing of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired hit determination random number value 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 positive when the non-probability change state (low probability) (that is, the big hit probability) is set to 164/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability (positive hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 1516/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination in step 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 and stopped on the first special symbol display unit 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 a game effect mode flag (that is, a probability change flag, a variable flag) indicating a game effect mode (game state) after the big hit game specified by the big hit symbol according to the determined big hit symbol. . When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern for winning based on the value of the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution and the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution. One special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from the above (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 winning determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the small hit determination value. As described above, the probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (that is, the small hit probability) when the winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired triggered by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34. Is set to 222/65536. 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 unit 50A, based on the acquired special figure determination 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, the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag are set to be maintained at the time of the small hit determination, and the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag are not changed in the case of the small hit. It is configured. When the small winning symbol (Special Fig. 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines the special symbol for winning based on the values of the random number for primary distribution of the special pattern variation pattern and the random number for secondary distribution of the special diagram variation pattern. One special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from the figure fluctuation pattern (hit fluctuation pattern) (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. In the embodiment, the performance execution determination is performed based on the random number for performance execution determination in the case of the non-probability / non-variable state or the probabilistic / non-variable state. In the short state, the main control CPU 60a makes a negative determination. That is, in the case of the non-probable / variable state or the probabilistic / variable state as described above, the detachment reach is based on the random numbers for the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution and the special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution random number. Whether or not to execute the reach effect is determined by determining the special figure fluctuation pattern for use or the extraordinary deviation special figure fluctuation pattern. If the determination result in step B45 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display unit 50A as a final stop symbol (special feature). 1) (step B46). Next, the main control CPU 60a selects from among the special figure fluctuation patterns (outlier reach fluctuation patterns) for outlier reach based on the values of the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution random numbers and the special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution random numbers. One special figure variation pattern is determined (step B47).

  In addition, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B45 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a does not display the fixed symbol displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B48). Next, the main control CPU 60a selects one of the special figure fluctuation patterns (outlier fluctuation patterns) for detachment based on the values of the special figure fluctuation pattern primary distribution random numbers and the special figure fluctuation pattern secondary distribution random numbers. A special figure variation pattern is determined (step B49).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 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 outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display unit 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 based on the variation time set in the designated special figure variation pattern. The display content of the display unit 50A is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. . When the end condition of the variable state is satisfied, a variable end command is output.

  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 variation effect based on the special diagram variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and designates the determined effect pattern. The designation command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a receives each symbol row 26a, which is to be finally stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the special symbol stop symbol designation corresponding to the command. The decorative drawings of 26b and 26c are 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, The decorative drawing of 26c is determined.

  The overall control CPU 65a sets the probability variation information flag and the variation information flag based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the jackpot symbol to which the probability variation state is assigned, the probability variation information flag indicating the probability variation state is set to “1”. ”And the probability variation information flag is set to“ 0 ”when the jackpot symbol corresponding to the probability variation state is not applied. In addition, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the jackpot symbol to which the variable state is given, the variable information flag indicating the variable state is set to “1”. ”And the variable information flag is set to“ 0 ”when it corresponds to a big hit symbol that does not give a variable state.

  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 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, and the left decoration at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of the left symbol row 26a. A figure designation command is output, a right decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the right design row 26c, and an interior decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration 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. Further, the general control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing a detachment including a reach formation symbol when a special figure variation pattern for a detachment reach effect is instructed. On the other hand, the general control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a detachment that does not include a reach formation symbol when a special-figure variation pattern for the detachment effect is instructed. Further, when the 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 types of jackpot symbols instructed by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a, each designation command relating to the start and end of the variable state, and an effect mode flag. Based on the set value, 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 game 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 overall control CPU 65a updates the game effect mode flag, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a mode designation command 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.

  Here, the contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 are set according to a special symbol variation pattern designation command output from the main control CPU 60a or an effect pattern designation command output from the overall control CPU 65a. Thus, 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 specifying the content of the symbol variation effect.

  As described above and as shown in FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination was won and the jackpot determination was won. The number of times of change (number of times of change giving / changing) is “0”, “1”, “50”, “75” depending on the game state (whether it is a probable change state or a change state). A change state determined as one of “times”, “100 times”, and “until next occurrence of jackpot” is given. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a privilege game grant change number determination means for determining the number of change grant grants to which the change state is given from a plurality of change grant changes.

(Continuous production and pseudo-continuous production in variable state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a continuation effect for notifying whether or not the variable state continues in the variable state of the variable state that is given after the big hit game, and a continuation for notifying that the variable state continues. An effect and a pseudo-continuous effect with the same effect content can be executed. Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means, as will be described later, in a variable state given after a specific jackpot game, the symbol variation that becomes the number of continuous effect execution fluctuations after the end of the jackpot game. In the production, the continuation production is executed. This continuous effect includes a later-described common effect that is executed between the start and the middle of the continuous effect, and a later-described continuous notification effect that is executed after the execution of the common effect until the end of the continuous effect. It consists of a continuous non-notification effect. That is, in the continuous effect executed when the variable state continues after the number of continuous effect execution fluctuations, the common effect is first executed, and the continuation notification for notifying the continuation of the variable state after the end of the common effect. Production is to be executed. Further, in the continuous effect that is executed when the variable state does not continue after the number of continuous effect execution fluctuations, the common effect is first executed, and the fact that the variable state does not continue is notified after the common effect ends. The continuous non-notification effect is executed.

  In addition, in the variable state given after a specific jackpot game, the overall control CPU 65a, as will be described later, in addition to the continuation effect, the symbol variation that becomes the number of pseudo continuation effect execution fluctuations described later after the jackpot game ends. In the production, the pseudo continuous production is configured to be executed. A pseudo-continuous effect is a continuous effect that is executed in the middle of a variable state, and the variable state is always continued after the number of pseudo continuous effect execution fluctuations. The same effect as the continuation effect that is executed in the case of continuing is performed. The pseudo-continuous effect is composed of a common effect that is executed from the start to the middle of the pseudo-continuous effect and a continuous notification effect that is executed after the execution of the common effect until the end of the pseudo-continuous effect. Has been. That is, in the pseudo continuation effect executed at the number of times of execution of the pseudo continuation effect, the common effect is first executed, and after the common effect is finished, the continuation notification effect for informing the continuation of the variable state is executed. Yes.

(About the number of continuous production execution fluctuations)
The continuous effect execution variation number at which the continuous effect is executed is a plurality of variable change giving variation times (in the embodiment, “1 time”, “50 times”, “75 times”, “100 times” and “next big hits”). It is set to the number of fluctuations that coincides with at least one of “until occurrence”). Here, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the number of continuous effect execution fluctuations at which the continuous effect is executed is set to the 50th, 75th, and 100th times after the end of the big hit game. Accordingly, in the variable state where the number of times of variable change is “50” (hereinafter referred to as “first variable state”), as shown in FIG. 9C, in the 50th (final) pattern change effect. Continuous production can be executed. In the variable state (hereinafter referred to as “second variable state”) in which the number of variable change application fluctuations is “75” (hereinafter referred to as “second variable state”), as shown in FIG. ) The continuous effect can be executed in the symbol variation effect. Also, in the variable state where the number of variable change fluctuations is “100” (hereinafter referred to as “third variable state”), as shown in FIG. The continuous effect can be executed in the symbol variation effect and the 100th (final) symbol variation effect. Furthermore, in the variable state (hereinafter referred to as “fourth variable state”) in which the number of times the variable change is applied is “until the next big hit occurs”, as shown in FIG. The continuous effect can be executed in the 75th symbol variation effect and the 100th symbol variation effect.

  Accordingly, the continuous effect executed for the 50th time in the first variable state does not execute the continuous notification effect (executes the continuous non-notification effect) because the variable state does not continue after the number of continuous effect execution fluctuations. It becomes directing. In addition, the continuous effect that is executed for the 50th time in the second variable state is the continuous effect that executes the continuous notification effect since the variable state continues after the number of continuous effect execution fluctuations, and is executed the 75th time. The continuous effect is a continuous effect that does not execute the continuous notification effect (executes the continuous non-notification effect) since the variable state does not continue after the number of continuous effect execution fluctuations. In addition, the continuation effect executed at the 50th time and the continuation effect executed at the 75th time in the third variable state are continuously executed since the variable state continues after the number of continuous effect execution fluctuations. The continuation effect that is executed for the 100th time is a continuation effect that does not execute the continuation notification effect (executes the continuation non-notification effect) because the variable state does not continue after the number of continuous effect execution fluctuations. Further, in the fourth variable state, when the continuation effect is executed 100 times or more, all the 50th, 75th and 100th continuation effects are continuation effects for executing the continuation notification effect.

(Pseudo-continuous production execution fluctuation count)
In the variable state given after the big hit game, the pseudo-continuous effect execution variation number at which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed is any of the plurality of variable game provision variation numbers (50 times, 75 times, 100 times). Set to a different number of fluctuations. Here, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the pseudo-continuous effect execution variation number is the 25th variation number that is less than the smallest variation provision variation number (50 times) of the variation provision variation number. Is set. Therefore, in the first variable state, as shown in FIG. 9C, the pseudo continuation effect is executed 25th from the start of the first variable state. Further, in the second variable speed state, as shown in FIG. 9B, the pseudo continuation effect is executed at the 25th time from the start of the second variable speed state. Furthermore, in the third variable state and the fourth variable state, as shown in FIG. 9A, the pseudo continuation effect is executed 25th time from the start of the third variable state.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9, 25 times, which is the number of pseudo-continuous effect execution fluctuations at which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, is a common divisor in the plurality of continuous effect execution fluctuation times (50 times, 75 times, 100 times). The number of fluctuations. Thereby, in the 1st-4th variable state, as shown to Fig.9 (a)-FIG.9 (c), the image display surface 17a of the symbol display apparatus 17 every 25 times from the start of the said variable state. In step 1, the effect relating to the continuation of the variable state is executed, and in each variable state, the pseudo-continuous effect and the continuous effect are executed at appropriate intervals. Therefore, it is possible to make the player have an interest in whether or not the variable state continues.

(About fluctuation pattern table)
In the main control ROM 60b of the main control board 60, as shown in FIG. 10, a variation pattern of variation time capable of executing a continuous effect and a pseudo-continuous effect is set as a variation pattern table used in a variable state. There are provided a first fluctuation pattern table 80 and a second fluctuation pattern table 81 in which a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation pattern of fluctuation time in which a continuous effect and a pseudo-continuous effect cannot be executed is set. That is, in the first variation pattern table 80, a continuous variation pattern is set as a variation pattern for executing the continuous effect and the pseudo-continuous effect, and in the second variation pattern table 81, game states other than the variable state ( A shortened variation pattern whose variation time is shorter than the normal variation pattern selected in the normal state) and a super shortened variation pattern whose variation time is shorter than the shortened variation pattern are set. In other words, the continuation effect and the pseudo continuation effect provide an effect of notifying the continuation of the variable state, so that an effect of notifying the continuation in a shortened variation pattern or an ultra-short variation pattern having a shorter variation time than the normal variation pattern. Since the variation time is too short, it is necessary to produce an effect based on the continuous variation pattern dedicated to the continuous effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. Therefore, in the first to fourth variable states, the main control CPU 60a selects the variation pattern from the second variation pattern table 81 in the symbol variation effect excluding the continuation effect and the pseudo continuation effect, and in the continuation effect and the pseudo continuation effect. The main control CPU 60a selects the variation pattern from the first variation pattern table 80. Therefore, in symbol variation effects other than the continuous effect and the pseudo-continuous effect, it is possible to shorten the effect time by shortening the effect time by making it possible to select a shortened variation pattern or a super-short variation pattern. At the same time, in the continuation effect and the pseudo continuation effect, various effects related to the continuation of the variable state can be performed.

(About the production pattern)
In the overall control ROM 65b, the above-described common effect and continuous notification effect are provided as effect patterns determined when executing the continuous effect and the pseudo-continuous effect based on the change pattern designation command including the continuous change pattern information from the main control CPU 60a. A plurality of continuation suggestion effect patterns for specifying the above-mentioned continuation non-suggestion effect patterns for specifying the common effect and the continuation non-notification effect described above are set. Here, the continuation suggestion effect pattern includes the pseudo continuation effect and the number of continuous effect executions that do not coincide with the number of times of change imparting change in the variable state (50th in the second variable state, 50th in the third variable state, In the 75th, fourth variation state, the production pattern is selected in the continuous production executed at the 50th, 75th, and 100th). In addition, the continuous non-implying effect pattern is the number of times of continuous effect execution that matches the number of times of change giving / changing in the variable state (the 50th time in the first variable state, the 75th time in the second variable state, the third variable state) Is the production pattern selected in the continuous production executed at the 100th).

(Regarding the display of the number of fluctuations of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 in the variable state)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when any one of the first to fourth variable states is set after the big hit game, the overall control CPU 65a transmits a predetermined control signal (control command) to the display control CPU 70a. As shown in FIG. 11, the display control CPU 70a displays, in the upper left area of the image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17, the variation count display area for displaying the variation count (scheduled variation count) of the symbol variation effect in the variable state. 82 is displayed. In the embodiment, the variation number display area 83 displays the variation number display section 83 of “after XX times” that can recognize the variation number of the symbol variation effect as a number, and the symbol variation effect is executed. Each time the number is changed, the number on the number-of-changes display portion 83 is controlled to be displayed by 1 subtraction, so that the player can recognize the expected number of times of change of the symbol change effect in the variable state. That is, the overall control CPU 65a has a function as a variation number display means for displaying the variation number of the symbol variation effect in the variation state at the start of the variation state. However, in the embodiment, the number displayed on the variation number display unit 83 does not necessarily indicate the planned variation number up to the number of variation provisions in the variation state, and a pseudo continuous effect or a continuous effect is executed. The number of fluctuations until the time of the change is displayed, and the actual remaining number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation effect in the variable state is not displayed. In addition, when the number of times of fluctuation until the pseudo-continuous effect or the continuous effect is executed matches the number of times of change until the number of times of change giving the change in the variable state, the change in the variable state is given. The scheduled number of changes up to the number of changes will be displayed.

(Initial display of fluctuation count display)
In the overall control ROM 65b, as the initial display (initial number) of the variation count display by the variation count display section 83, the scheduled variation execution count of the symbol variation effect from the start of the variable state to the continuous effect execution variation count, The scheduled number of executions of the symbol variation effect from the start of the variable state to the number of times of pseudo continuous effect execution variation is set. That is, in the embodiment, the first variation count display pattern in which the initial display of the variation count display is “25 times”, the second variation count display pattern in which the initial display is “50 times”, and the initial display is “100 times”. And the third variation count display pattern is set. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to select and display any one of the first to third variation count display patterns at the start of the variation state. In the embodiment, the variation number display pattern whose initial display is “75 times” is not set, and in the second variable state, the first variation number display pattern and the second variation number display pattern are combined. It has become.

(Variation count display combination pattern)
Here, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, any one of the first to third variation number display patterns described above corresponds to each of the first to fourth variation states, and the start of the variation state is performed. A plurality of change count display combination patterns that are sometimes selected are stored in the overall control ROM 65b. When the first to fourth variable states are set at the end of a specific jackpot game, the overall control CPU 65a executes a change number display pattern determination process described later, and displays the change number stored in the overall control ROM 65b. The combination pattern is determined. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, as the variation number display combination patterns corresponding to the third variable state and the fourth variable state, a plurality of (in the example, the first to sixth variation number display combinations). (Six patterns), and a plurality (three in the embodiment, seven to ninth variation count display combination patterns) are set as variation count display combination patterns corresponding to the second variable state. A plurality (in the embodiment, two of the tenth and eleventh variation count display combination patterns) is set as the variation count display combination pattern corresponding to one variable state. The overall control ROM 65b includes a first variation count display table in which first to sixth variation count display combination patterns are stored, and a second variation count display table in which seventh to ninth variation count display combination patterns are stored. And a third variation count display table in which the tenth and eleventh variation count display combination patterns are stored.

(First variation count display combination pattern)
As shown in FIG. 12, the first variation count display combination pattern that is initially displayed as “25 times” is the first variation count display combination pattern selected when the third variation state and the fourth variation state are applied. Is a variation number display combination pattern configured to execute the process four times in succession. When the first variation count display combination pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a first displays “25 times later” in the variation count display section 83 of the variation count display area 82 at the start of the first variation state. Is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a, and at the start of the 26th symbol variation effect, the first variation count display designation is displayed to display "25 times later" on the variation count display portion 83. The command is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a. Furthermore, at the start of the 51st symbol variation effect, the overall control CPU 65a transmits to the display control CPU 70a a first variation number display designation command for displaying “25 times later” on the variation number display unit 83, and the 76th time. At the start of the symbol variation effect, a first variation number display designation command for displaying “25 times later” on the variation number display unit 83 is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a.

  Then, when the first variation count display combination pattern is executed, the pseudo continuation effect is executed 25th from the start of the third or fourth variable state, and the third or fourth variable state is continued. The continuation effect that informs the user of this is executed at the 50th and 75th times, respectively. Furthermore, in the case of the third variable state, a continuation effect that notifies that the third variable state is not continued is executed for the 100th time, and in the case of the fourth variable state, the fourth variable is performed. A continuation effect informing that the short state continues is executed for the 100th time, and an effect related to the continuation of the third or fourth variable state is executed four times. Thereby, in the third or fourth variable state in the first variable number display combination pattern, the variable number display part 83 of the variable number display area 82 displays “ “25 times after” is displayed, and when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed for the 25th time, the variable number display portion 83 is displayed as “0 times after”, but immediately after the execution of the 25th pseudo-continuous effect, The section 83 is updated and displayed as “25 times later”. When the 50th continuous effect is executed, the variable number of times display portion 83 is displayed as “after 0 times”. Immediately after the execution of the 50th continuous effect, the variable number of times display portion 83 newly displays “25 times after. ”And the variable number of times display section 83 is displayed as“ after 0 times ”when the 75th continuous effect is executed, but the variable number of times display unit 83 is newly displayed immediately after the 75th continuous effect is executed. “Update 25 times” is updated and displayed.

(Second variation count display combination pattern)
As shown in FIG. 12, the second variation count display combination pattern selected when the third or fourth variable state is given is the first variation count display pattern in which “25 times” is initially displayed. It is a variation number display combination pattern configured to execute the second variation number display pattern, which is executed continuously and then “50 times” as an initial display. When the second variation count display combination pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a first displays “25 times later” in the variation count display section 83 of the variation count display area 82 at the start of the first variation state. Is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a, and at the start of the 26th symbol variation effect, the first variation count display designation is displayed to display "25 times later" on the variation count display portion 83. A command is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a, and then, at the start of the 51st symbol variation effect, a second variation number display designation command for displaying “50 times later” on the variation number display unit 83 is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a.

  Then, when the second variation count display combination pattern is executed, the pseudo continuation effect is executed 25th from the start of the third or fourth variation state, and the third or fourth variation state is continued. A continuation effect for notifying that the third or fourth variable state continues is executed for the 50th time, and a continuation effect for notifying that the third or fourth variable state continues. Furthermore, in the case of the third variable state, a continuation effect that notifies that the third variable state is not continued is executed for the 100th time, and in the case of the fourth variable state, the fourth variable is performed. A continuation effect informing that the short state continues is executed for the 100th time, and an effect related to the continuation of the third or fourth variable state is executed four times. Thus, in the third or fourth variable state according to the second variable number display combination pattern, the variable number display area 83 of the variable number display area 82 displays “ “25 times after” is displayed, and when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed for the 25th time, the variable number of times display portion 83 is displayed as “0 times after”. 83 is newly updated and displayed as “25 times later”, and when the 50th continuous effect is executed, the variable number of times display portion 83 is displayed as “after 0”, but immediately after the execution of the 50th continuous effect, The short-time display unit 83 is newly updated and displayed as “50 times later”.

(Third variation number display combination pattern)
As shown in FIG. 12, the third variation count display combination pattern selected when the third or fourth variable state is given executes the first variation count display pattern in which “25 times” is initially displayed. Then, the second variation count display pattern having “50 times” as an initial display is executed, and then the first variation count display pattern having “25 times” as an initial display is executed. It is a combination pattern. When the third variation count display combination pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a first displays “after” in the variation count display portion 83 of the variation count display area 82 at the start of the third or fourth variation state. The first variation number display designation command for displaying "25 times" is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a, and then the second variation for causing the variation number display unit 83 to display "50 times later" at the start of the 26th symbol variation effect. The display control CPU 70a transmits a number of times display designation command to the display control CPU 70a. Then, at the start of the 76th symbol variation effect, the display control CPU 70a displays a first variation number display designation command for displaying “25 times later” on the variable number of times display section 83. Send.

  When the third variation number display combination pattern is executed, the pseudo continuation effect is executed at the 25th time from the start of the third or fourth variation state, and the first variation state is continued. The continuous effect to notify is executed at the 50th and 75th times. Furthermore, in the case of the third variable state, a continuation effect that notifies that the third variable state is not continued is executed for the 100th time, and in the case of the fourth variable state, the fourth variable is performed. A continuation effect informing that the short state continues is executed for the 100th time, and an effect related to the continuation of the third or fourth variable state is executed four times. Thereby, in the first variable state by the third variable number display combination pattern, “after 25” is displayed on the variable number display part 83 of the variable number display area 82 at the start of the first variable state. When the 25th pseudo continuation effect is executed, the variable number of times display portion 83 is displayed as “after 0 times”. "50 times" is updated and displayed, and when the 75th continuous effect is executed, the variable number of times display part 83 is displayed as "0 times later", but immediately after the 75th continuous effect is executed, the variable number of times display part 83 displays A new “25 times later” is updated and displayed.

(4th variation count display combination pattern)
As shown in FIG. 12, the fourth variation count display combination pattern selected when the third or fourth variable state is given executes the second variation count display pattern in which “50 times” is initially displayed. Then, the variation number display combination pattern is configured to execute the first variation number display pattern with “25 times” as an initial display twice. When the fourth variation count display combination pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a first displays “after” in the variation count display portion 83 of the variation count display area 82 at the start of the third or fourth variation state. The second variation number display designation command for displaying "50 times" is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a, and then the first variation for causing the variation number display unit 83 to display "25 times later" at the start of the 51st symbol variation effect. The display control CPU 70a transmits a number of times display designation command to the display control CPU 70a. Then, at the start of the 76th symbol variation effect, the display control CPU 70a displays a first variation number display designation command for displaying “25 times later” on the variable number of times display section 83. Send.

  When the fourth variation count display combination pattern is executed, the pseudo continuation effect is executed 25th from the start of the third or fourth variable state, and the first variable state is continued. The continuous effect to notify is executed at the 50th and 75th times. Furthermore, in the case of the third variable state, a continuation effect that notifies that the third variable state is not continued is executed for the 100th time, and in the case of the fourth variable state, the fourth variable is performed. A continuation effect informing that the short state continues is executed for the 100th time, and an effect related to the continuation of the third or fourth variable state is executed four times. Thus, in the third or fourth variable state by the fourth variable number display combination pattern, at the start of the first variable state, the variable number display area 83 of the variable number display area 82 displays “50 times later. ”Is displayed, and when the 50th pseudo continuation effect is executed, the variable number of times display portion 83 is displayed as“ after 0 times ”. “25 times after” is updated and the variable number of times display portion 83 is displayed as “after 0 times” when the 75th continuous effect is executed. The part 83 is newly updated and displayed as “25 times later”.

(Fifth variation number display combination pattern)
As shown in FIG. 12, the fifth variation count display combination pattern selected at the time of giving the third or fourth variable state is the second variation count display pattern having “50 times” as an initial display twice. It is a variation number display combination pattern configured to be executed. When the fifth variation count display combination pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a first displays “after” in the variation count display portion 83 of the variation count display area 82 at the start of the third or fourth variation state. The second variation number display designation command for displaying "50 times" is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a, and then the second variation for causing the variation number display unit 83 to display "50 times later" at the start of the 51st symbol variation effect. The number display designation command is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a. Then, when the fifth variation count display combination pattern is executed, the pseudo continuation effect is executed 25th from the start of the third or fourth variable state, and the third or fourth variable state is continued. The continuation effect that informs the user of this is executed for the 50th and 75th times. Furthermore, in the case of the third variable state, a continuation effect that notifies that the third variable state is not continued is executed for the 100th time, and in the case of the fourth variable state, the fourth variable is performed. A continuation effect informing that the short state continues is executed for the 100th time, and an effect related to the continuation of the third or fourth variable state is executed four times. As a result, in the first variable state according to the fifth variation number display combination pattern, “after 50” is displayed in the variation number display area 82 at the start of the first variation state, and the 50th pseudo continuation is performed. When the effect is executed, the variable number of times display unit 83 is displayed as “0 times later”, but immediately after the execution of the 50th pseudo-continuous effect, the variable number of times display unit 83 is newly updated and displayed as “50 times after”. Become so.

(6th variation count display combination pattern)
As shown in FIG. 12, the sixth variation count display combination pattern selected at the time of giving the third or fourth variable state is the first variation count display pattern having “100” as the initial display once. It is a variation number display combination pattern configured to be executed. When the sixth variation count display combination pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a displays “after 100” in the variation count display portion 83 of the variation count display area 82 at the start of the third or fourth variation state. The third variation number display designation command for displaying “times” is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a. Then, when the sixth variation number display combination pattern is executed, the pseudo continuation effect is executed 25th from the start of the third or fourth variation state, and the third or fourth variation state is continued. The continuation effect that informs the user of this is executed for the 50th and 75th times. Furthermore, in the case of the third variable state, a continuation effect that notifies that the third variable state is not continued is executed for the 100th time, and in the case of the fourth variable state, the fourth variable is performed. A continuation effect informing that the short state continues is executed for the 100th time, and an effect related to the continuation of the third or fourth variable state is executed four times. Thereby, in the first variable state by the sixth variable number display combination pattern, the variable number display unit 83 of “100 times later” is displayed in the variable number display area 82 at the start of the first variable state. Is done.

(Seventh variation count display combination pattern)
As shown in FIG. 12, the seventh variation count display combination pattern selected at the time of assigning the second variable state is the first variation count display pattern having “25 times” as an initial display three times in succession. It is a variation number display combination pattern configured to be executed. When the seventh variation count display combination pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a first displays “25 times later” in the variation count display portion 83 of the variation count display area 82 at the start of the second variation state. Is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a, and at the start of the 26th symbol variation effect, the first variation count display designation is displayed to display "25 times later" on the variation count display portion 83. The command is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a, and at the start of the 51st symbol variation effect, a first variation number display designation command for displaying “25 times later” on the variation number display unit 83 is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a.

  Then, when the seventh variation count display combination pattern is executed, the pseudo continuation effect is executed at the 25th time from the start of the second variable state, and the continuation informing that the second variable state continues. The effect is executed for the 50th time, the continuous effect for notifying that the second variable state is not continued is executed for the 75th time, and the effect related to the continuation of the second variable state is executed three times. Thus, in the second variable state by the seventh variable number display combination pattern, “after 25” is displayed on the variable number display part 83 of the variable number display area 82 at the start of the second variable state. When the 25th pseudo continuation effect is executed, the variable number of times display portion 83 is displayed as “after 0 times”. “25 times” is updated and displayed, and when the 50th continuous effect is executed, the variable number of times display portion 83 is displayed as “after 0 times”. A new “25 times later” is updated and displayed.

(Eighth variation count display combination pattern)
As shown in FIG. 12, the eighth variation count display combination pattern selected when the second variable state is given first executes the first variation count display pattern with “25 times” as an initial display, and then The variation count display combination pattern is configured to execute the second variation count display pattern with “50 times” as an initial display. When the eighth variation count display combination pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a first displays “25 times later” in the variation count display portion 83 of the variation count display area 82 at the start of the second variation state. Is sent to the display control CPU 70a, and at the start of the 26th symbol variation effect, the second variation count display designation is displayed to display "50 times later" on the variation count display portion 83. The command is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a. Then, when the eighth variation count display combination pattern is executed, the pseudo continuation effect is executed at the 25th time from the start of the second variable state, and the continuation informing that the second variable state continues. The effect is executed for the 50th time, the continuous effect that does not notify that the second variable state is continued is executed for the 75th time, and the effect related to the continuation of the second variable state is executed three times. Thus, in the second variable state by the eighth variable number display combination pattern, “after 25” is displayed on the variable number display part 83 of the variable number display area 82 at the start of the second variable state. When the 25th pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the variable number of times display portion 83 is displayed as “after 0 times”, but immediately after the 25th time of the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the variable number of times display portion 83 newly displays “after”. "50 times" is updated and displayed.

(9th variation count display combination pattern)
As shown in FIG. 12, the ninth variation number display combination pattern selected at the time of giving the second variable state first executes the second variation number display pattern with “50 times” as an initial display, then The variation number display combination pattern is configured to execute the first variation number display pattern with “25 times” as an initial display. When the ninth variation count display combination pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a first displays “50 times later” in the variation count display section 83 of the variation count display area 82 at the start of the second variation state. Is sent to the display control CPU 70a, and at the start of the 51st symbol variation effect, the variation number display unit 83 displays "25 times later" on the first variation number display. The designated command is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a. Then, when the ninth variation count display combination pattern is executed, the continuation pseudo effect is executed at the 25th time from the start of the second variable state, and the continuation informing that the second variable state continues. The effect is executed for the 50th time, the continuous effect for notifying that the second variable state is not continued is executed for the 75th time, and the effect related to the continuation of the second variable state is executed three times. Thereby, in the second variable state by the ninth variable number display combination pattern, “after 50” is displayed on the variable number display part 83 of the variable number display area 82 at the start of the second variable state. When the 50th pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the variable number of times display portion 83 is displayed as “after 0 times”, but immediately after the execution of the 50th pseudo-continuous effect, "25 times" is updated and displayed.

(10th variation count display combination pattern)
As shown in FIG. 12, the tenth variation count display combination pattern selected at the time of giving the first variable state is the second variation count display pattern having “25 times” as an initial display, continuously twice. It is a variation number display combination pattern configured to be executed. When the tenth variation count display combination pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a first displays “25 times later” in the variation count display portion 83 of the variation count display area 82 at the start of the first variation state. Is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a, and at the start of the 26th symbol variation effect, the variation number display unit 83 displays the variation number display unit 83 of "25 times later". The first variation number display designation command to be transmitted is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a. Then, when the tenth variation number display combination pattern is executed, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed 25th time from the start of the first variable state, and the continuation is notified that the third variable state is not continued. The effect is executed for the 50th time, and the effect related to the continuation of the first variable state is executed twice. Thus, in the first variable state by the tenth variation count display combination pattern, “after 25” is displayed on the variation count display portion 83 of the variation count display area 82 at the start of the first variation state. When the 25th pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the variable number of times display portion 83 is displayed as “after 0 times”, but immediately after the 25th time of the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the variable number of times display portion 83 newly displays “after”. "25 times" is updated and displayed.

(11th variation count display combination pattern)
As shown in FIG. 12, the eleventh variation count display combination pattern selected when the first variable state is given is to execute the second variation count display pattern having “50 times” as an initial display once. It is a configured variation number display combination pattern. When the eleventh variation count display combination pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a displays “50 times later” in the variation count display section 83 of the variation count display area 82 at the start of the first variation state. A second variation number display designation command to be displayed is transmitted to the display control CPU 70a. Then, when the eleventh variation number display combination pattern is executed, the pseudo continuation effect is executed at the 25th time from the start of the first variable state, and the continuation without notifying that the third variable state continues. The effect is executed for the 50th time, and the effect related to the continuation of the first variable state is executed twice. As a result, in the first variable state by the eleventh variable number display combination pattern, the variable number display unit 83 of “after 50” is displayed in the variable number display area 82 at the start of the first variable state. Is done.

(About the first counter and the second counter)
The overall control CPU 60a, when the first to fourth variable states are set, the first counter that counts the number of times the variable state is imparted in the variable state and the first to third variations in the variable number display combination pattern. And a second counter for counting the number of fluctuations of the number display pattern. The first counter is a count-up type counter, and the set value is set to “50” when the first variable state is set, and the set value when the second variable state is set. Is set to “75”, and when the third or fourth variable state is set, the set value is set to “100”, and the overall control CPU 65a adds 1 at the start of each symbol variation effect. I do. That is, the overall control CPU 65a stores the set value set at the start of the first to fourth variable states in the overall control RAM 60c, and the count value and the set value after 1 addition processing at the start of each symbol variation effect. And when the count value reaches the set value, the overall control CPU 65a determines that the number of times of change grant execution in the change state has been reached.

  The second counter is a countdown type counter, and when one of the first to eleventh variation count display combination patterns is selected, the initial value is set to “25” at the start of the first variation count display pattern. The initial value is set to “50” at the start of the second variation count display pattern, and the initial value is set to “100” at the start of the third variation count display pattern. 1 is subtracted at the start of the process. That is, the overall control CPU 65a stores the initial value set when starting the first to third variation number display patterns in the overall control RAM 60c, and the count value after 1 addition processing at the start of the symbol variation effect is “ Control is performed to determine whether or not “0” has been counted. When the count value becomes “0”, the overall control CPU 65a determines that the variation count display pattern has ended. Therefore, for example, when the first variation number display combination pattern shown in FIG. 12 is selected, the second counter has an initial value set to “25” at the start of the first variation number display pattern for the first time. The initial value is set to “25” at the start of the first first variation count display pattern, the initial value is set to “25” at the start of the third first variation count display pattern, and the fourth first variation count The initial value is set to “25” at the start of the display pattern.

(Variation count display combination pattern determination process)
Next, the variation number display combination pattern determination process executed in the overall control CPU 65a when the first to fourth variable states are given will be described with reference to FIG. The overall control CPU 65a, after the end of a specific jackpot game, first, the change state as the privilege game to be granted can be the third change state in which the change grant number of changes is 100, or the fourth change state where the number of change grants is 100 times or more. It is determined whether or not the state is a variable state (step E11). If it is determined in step E11 that the state is the first variable state, the overall control CPU 65a acquires a random number for determining the number of change display combination patterns and stores it in the overall control RAM 65c. Then, the overall control CPU 65a compares the obtained variation number display combination pattern determination random number with the determination value distributed to the first to sixth variation number display combination patterns stored in the first variation number display table, One variation number display combination pattern among the first to sixth variation number display combination patterns is determined (step E12). When one of the first to sixth variation count display combination patterns is determined, the overall control CPU 65a ends the variation count display combination pattern determination process.

  If it is determined in step E11 that the current state is not the third or fourth variable state, whether or not the assigned variable state is the second variable state in which the number of variable application fluctuations is 75. Is determined (step E13). If it is determined in step E13 that the current state is the second variable state, the overall control CPU 65a acquires a random number for determining the variation count display combination pattern and stores it in the overall control RAM 65c. Then, the overall control CPU 65a compares the obtained variation number display combination pattern determination random number with the determination values distributed to the seventh to ninth variation number display combination patterns stored in the second variation number display table. One variation number display combination pattern among the seventh to ninth variation number display combination patterns is determined (step E14). When any one of the seventh to ninth variation number display combination patterns is determined, the overall control CPU 65a ends the variation number display combination pattern determination process.

  If it is determined in step E13 that it is not in the second variable state, the assigned variable state is the first variable state in which the number of variable application fluctuations is 50, so the overall control CPU 65a Determines one of the tenth and eleventh variation count display combination patterns stored in the third variation count display table (step E15). When the tenth or eleventh variation count display combination pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a ends the variation count display combination pattern determination processing.

(Common production, continuous notification production and continuous non-information production)
The common effect in the continuous effect is a continuous effect that is executed when the variable state continues after the continuous effect execution variation number of times, and a continuation that is executed when the variable state is not continued after the continuous effect execution variable number of times. This is an effect performed in common with the effect. This common effect is an effect that performs, for example, a battle effect or an effect that establishes a predetermined condition, and suggests whether or not the variable state continues or does not continue depending on whether or not a battle wins or loses or a predetermined condition is satisfied. The continuous notification effect is an effect that directly (positively) notifies that the variable state continues after the number of continuous effect execution fluctuations, and the overall control CPU 65a notifies the display control CPU 70a of a predetermined control signal ( Control command), and the display control CPU 70a reads predetermined image data for continuous effect based on the control signal, and notifies the image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17 that the variable state continues. A specific image to be displayed (for example, characters such as “continuation decision” or “battle victory”), a specific moving image, and the like are displayed. Further, the overall control CPU 65a transmits a predetermined control signal to the lamp control board 72, and the lamp control board 72 uses the lamp display pattern for the continuous effect selected based on the control signal to continue the effect in the lamp device 18. The lamp display is used. Furthermore, the overall control CPU 65a transmits a predetermined control signal to the sound control board 73, and the sound control board 73 uses the sound pattern for continuous effects selected based on the control signal to perform continuous effect in the speaker 19. Voice display is performed. That is, in the continuous notification effect, the lamp display by the lamp device 18 and the voice display by the speaker 19 are executed together with the image display on the image display surface 17a, and it is directly (positively) that the variable state continues. Inform.

  The continuous non-notification effect is an effect of notifying that the variable state is not continued after the number of continuous effect execution fluctuations, and the overall control CPU 65a transmits a predetermined control signal (control command) to the display control CPU 70a. The display control CPU 70a reads predetermined image data for continuous effect based on the control signal, and notifies the image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17 that the variable state does not continue (for example, “ "Continuous failure" and "Battle defeat" etc.) and specific videos are displayed. Further, the overall control CPU 65a transmits a control signal to the lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73 to display a lamp that can notify the lamp control board 72 that the variable state does not continue, and the speaker 19. Thus, a voice display that can notify that the variable state does not continue is performed. That is, in the continuous non-notification effect, the lamp display by the lamp device 18 and the voice display by the speaker 19 are executed together with the image display on the image display surface 17a, and it is directly (positively) that the variable state is not continued. To inform.

(Continuous production execution process)
Next, a continuous effect execution process performed by the overall control CPU 65a that is an effect execution control means when the first to fourth variable states are given will be described with reference to FIG. In the continuous effect execution process, the overall control CPU 65a first checks the count value of the first counter and the count value of the second counter stored in the overall control RAM 65c, and the number of executions of the symbol variation effect is the number of pseudo continuous execution fluctuations. It is determined whether or not (step F11). In step F11, when the count value of the first counter becomes “25”, the overall control CPU 65a continues the variable state because the number of executions of the symbol variation effect is the pseudo continuous execution variation number. A pseudo continuation effect is executed by the continuation suggestion effect pattern to be notified (step F12).

  Next, the overall control CPU 60a checks the count value of the first counter stored in the overall control RAM 65c, and determines whether or not the number of executions of the symbol variation effect has reached the number of continuous execution variations (step F13). . In step F13, when the count value of the first counter is “50”, the overall control CPU 65a counts the set value because the number of times of execution of the symbol variation effect is the number of continuous execution variations. It is determined whether or not the number of times of change giving / changing has been reached (step F14). In step F14, when the count value of the first counter is not the set value, the overall control CPU 65a does not end the change state because it is not the number of times of change application of the change state (the change state does not end). The continuation effect is executed by the continuation suggestion effect pattern informing the continuation (step F16). Then, when the continuation effect is executed in step F16, the process returns to step F13 and the steps after step F13 are executed again.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step F14 that the count value of the first counter is the set value and the variable state is the variable number of times of variable giving / changing (the variable state ends), the overall control CPU 65a The continuation effect by the continuation non-suggestion effect pattern that does not notify the continuation of the variable state is executed (step F15), and when the continuation effect ends, the continuation effect execution process ends.

  In the case of the fourth variable state, at the start of the fourth variable state, the set value of the first counter is set to “101” or more and stored in the overall control RAM 65c, so that 100 from the start. In the second time, when the count value of the first counter does not become the set value and the count value of the second counter becomes “0”, the overall control CPU 65a determines that it is not the number of times of change giving / changing and determines the continuous suggestion effect pattern. Based on the continuous production.

  Therefore, for example, in the case where the third variation state in which the variation imparting variation number is 100 is executed by the first variation number display combination pattern composed of the four first variation number display patterns, the overall control CPU 65a. At the start of the first variable state, the setting value of the first counter is set to “100” and stored in the overall control RAM 65c, and the initial value of the second counter is set to “25” and the overall control is performed. Store in the RAM 65c. When the symbol variation effect is executed, the count value of the first counter becomes “25” and the count value of the second counter becomes “0” at the 25th time from the start of the first variable state. The overall control CPU 65a executes a pseudo continuation effect based on the continuation suggestion effect pattern. Then, at the start of the second first variation count display pattern, the overall control CPU 65a sets the initial value of the second counter to “25” and stores it in the overall control RAM 65c. Thereby, at the 50th time from the start, the count value of the first counter becomes “50” and the count value of the second counter becomes “0”, so that the overall control CPU 65a continues based on the continuation suggesting effect pattern. Perform the production. Further, at the start of the third first variation count display pattern, the overall control CPU 65a sets the initial value of the second counter to “25” and stores it in the overall control RAM 65c. Thereby, at the 75th time from the start, the count value of the first counter becomes “75” and the count value of the second counter becomes “0”, so that the overall control CPU 65a continues based on the continuation suggestion effect pattern. Perform the production. At the start of the fourth first variation count display pattern, the overall control CPU 65a sets the initial value of the second counter to “25” and stores it in the overall control RAM 65c. As a result, at the 100th time from the start, the count value of the first counter becomes the set value “100” and the count value of the second counter becomes “0”. A continuous production based on the production pattern is executed.

(About the continuous production execution process when omitting the pseudo-continuous production or the continuous production)
In the embodiment, as described above, the overall control CPU 65a includes the first counter and the second counter, so that when the symbol variation effect is executed in the first to fourth variable states, pseudo continuation is performed. When the number of production execution fluctuations (25th) or the number of continuous production execution fluctuations (50, 75, 100) is reached, one of the first to third fluctuation number display patterns is being executed (in the second counter) If the count value is not “0”), it is possible to perform control so as not to execute the pseudo-continuous effect and the continuous effect. For example, in the fifth variation count display combination pattern shown in FIG. 12, when the 25th pseudo continuation effect and the 75th continuation effect are executed, the display of the variation count display portion 83 in the variation count display area 82 is “after 0”. "Time" is not. Therefore, since the player can recognize that the variable state is still continued, it is possible to omit the pseudo continuation effect and the continuation effect.

  FIG. 15 shows the continuation effect execution process when the pseudo continuation effect or the continuation effect is omitted. In this continuous effect execution process, the overall control CPU 65a first confirms the count value of the first counter and the count value of the second counter stored in the overall control RAM 65c, and the number of times of execution of the symbol variation effect is pseudo continuous execution variation. It is determined whether or not the number has been reached (step G11). In step G11, when the count value of the first counter is “25”, the overall control CPU 65a stores the overall control CPU 65a in the overall control RAM 65c. The count value of the second counter is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the pseudo continuation effect is executed (step G12). In step G12, when the count value of the second counter is “0”, the overall control CPU 65a executes a pseudo continuation effect with a continuation suggestion effect pattern that notifies the continuation of the variable state (step G13). On the other hand, if the count value of the second counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step G14 without executing the pseudo-continuous effect.

  Next, the overall control CPU 60a checks the count value of the first counter stored in the overall control RAM 65c, and determines whether or not the number of times of execution of the symbol variation effect has reached the number of continuous execution variations (step G14). . In step G14, when the count value of the first counter becomes “50”, the overall control CPU 65a counts the set value because the number of executions of the symbol variation effect is the number of continuous execution variations. It is determined whether or not the number of times of change giving / changing has been reached (step G15). In step G15, if the count value of the first counter is not the set value, it is not the number of times of change giving / changing in the change state, so the overall control CPU 65a counts the second counter count value stored in the overall control RAM 65c. Is determined to determine whether or not to continue the effect (step G17). In step G17, when it is determined that the count value of the second counter is “0”, the overall control CPU 65a executes the continuous effect by the continuous non-suggested effect pattern that notifies the continuation of the variable state (step S17). G18). Then, when the continuation effect is executed in step G18, the process returns to step G14 and the steps after step G14 are executed again. On the other hand, if the count value of the second counter is not “0” in step G17, the process proceeds to step G14, and step G14 and subsequent steps are executed again.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step G15 that the count value of the first counter is the set value and the variable state is the number of times of variable giving / changing, the overall control CPU 65a does not continue the variable state. Is continued (step G16). When the continuation effect ends, the continuation effect execution process ends.

  In the case of the fourth variable state, at the start of the fourth variable state, the set value of the first counter is set to “101” or more and stored in the overall control RAM 65c, so that 100 from the start. At the first time, when the count value of the first counter does not become the set value and the count value of the second counter becomes “0”, the overall control CPU 65a executes the continuation effect based on the continuation suggestion effect pattern.

  Therefore, for example, in the case where the third variation state in which the variation imparting variation number is 100 is executed by the first variation number display combination pattern composed of the four first variation number display patterns, the overall control CPU 65a. At the start of the first variable state, the setting value of the first counter is set to “100” and stored in the overall control RAM 65c, and the initial value of the second counter is set to “25” and the overall control is performed. Store in the RAM 65c. When the symbol variation effect is executed, the count value of the first counter becomes “25” and the count value of the second counter becomes “0” at the 25th time from the start of the first variable state. The overall control CPU 65a executes a pseudo continuation effect based on the continuation suggestion effect pattern. Then, at the start of the second first variation count display pattern, the overall control CPU 65a sets the initial value of the second counter to “25” and stores it in the overall control RAM 65c. Thereby, at the 50th time from the start, the count value of the first counter becomes “50” and the count value of the second counter becomes “0”, so that the overall control CPU 65a continues based on the continuation suggesting effect pattern. Perform the production. Further, at the start of the third first variation count display pattern, the overall control CPU 65a sets the initial value of the second counter to “25” and stores it in the overall control RAM 65c. Thereby, at the 75th time from the start, the count value of the first counter becomes “75” and the count value of the second counter becomes “0”, so that the overall control CPU 65a continues based on the continuation suggestion effect pattern. Perform the production. At the start of the fourth first variation count display pattern, the overall control CPU 65a sets the initial value of the second counter to “25” and stores it in the overall control RAM 65c. As a result, at the 100th time from the start, the count value of the first counter becomes the set value “100” and the count value of the second counter becomes “0”. A continuous production based on the production pattern is executed.

  In addition, for example, when the second variation state in which the number of variation imparting variation is 75 is executed by an eighth variation number display combination pattern including the first variation number display pattern and the second variation number display pattern. The general control CPU 65a sets the set value of the first counter to “75” and stores it in the general control RAM 65c at the start of the second variable state, and sets the initial value of the second counter to “25”. Set and store in the overall control RAM 65c. When the symbol variation effect is executed, the count value of the first counter becomes “25” and the count value of the second counter becomes “0” at the 25th time from the start of the first variable state. The pseudo continuation effect based on the continuation suggestion effect pattern is executed. Then, at the start of the second variation count display pattern, the overall control CPU 65a sets the initial value of the second counter to “50” and stores it in the overall control RAM 65c. Thereby, at the 50th time from the start, the count value of the first counter becomes “50”, but since the count value of the second counter is “25”, the overall control CPU 65a does not execute the continuous effect. Then, at the 75th time from the start, when the count value of the first counter becomes “75” which is the set value and the count value of the second counter becomes “0”, the overall control CPU 65a performs the continuous non-suggesting effect. A continuous effect based on the pattern is executed.

  Accordingly, in the embodiment, either the continuous effect execution process shown in FIG. 14 or the continuous effect execution process shown in FIG. 15 is executed. When the continuous effect execution process shown in FIG. 14 is executed, an effect related to the continuation of the variable state is performed every 25 times of the symbol variation effect, so that the player can have a sense of expectation. . Further, when the continuous effect execution process shown in FIG. 15 is executed, the pseudo-continuous effect or the continuous effect is not executed with the continuous variation pattern having a long effect time, so that the shortened state can be shortened.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the above-described embodiment, when the variable state is given as the second privilege game after the end of the big hit game with a specific design, the number of times of variable grant execution is set to 50 times. In the first variable state, the pseudo continuation effect is executed at the 25th time from the start and the continuation effect is executed at the 50th time, and the number of effects related to the continuation of the first variable state is two times. Thus, even if the game is finished with the improvement, the player can continue to play the game. Further, in the second variable state in which the number of times of variable giving is set to 75 times, the pseudo continuous effect is executed at the 25th time from the start, and the continuous effects are executed at the 50th and 75th times, respectively. The number of performances related to the continuation of the variable state becomes three times, and the player can continue to execute the game even when the game is finished by improving the interest of the game. Further, in the third variable state in which the number of times of variable change execution is set to 100 times and the fourth variable state that can be 100 or more, the pseudo continuation effect is executed at the 25th time from the start and the 50th and 75th times. And the continuation effect is executed at the 100th time, and the number of the effects related to the continuation of the third or fourth variable state is four times. Even if the game is improved and the game is finished, the player is finished. Can continue to play games. That is, since the pseudo continuous production execution variation number of times that the pseudo continuous production is executed is configured to be executed at “25th” which is smaller than “50 times” which is the number of times of variation giving in the first variable state, Even when the first variable state with the smallest number of variable changes is given, a pseudo-continuous effect that notifies the continuation of the third variable state can be executed, and the effect related to the continuation of the variable state Can be executed more times.

  Further, as the number of times of pseudo-continuous effect execution variation in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the common divisors in the “50 times”, “75 times”, and “100 times” that are the number of times of variable giving / changing in the first to fourth variable states Since it is set to “25 times”, it is possible to make the execution intervals of the pseudo continuation effect and the continuation effect uniform. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the execution interval between the pseudo continuation effect and the continuation effect from becoming shorter or conversely longer, and by executing the effect relating to the continuation of the variable state at an appropriate interval, It can give a sense of security and expectation.

  Further, when any one of the first to fourth variable states is given after the big hit game is finished, the variation number display area 82 is set on the image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17, and the given variable state is given. Since the number of times of execution of the symbol variation effect is displayed on the variable number of times display portion 83, the scheduled number of variations of the symbol variation effect in the variable state can be grasped, and the player can feel secure and expectation. Can be given.

  And in the pachinko machine 10 of an Example, when the 3rd or 4th variable state is provided, the six types of variation frequency display combination patterns of the 1st-6th variation frequency display combination pattern are set. Therefore, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation at different timings for each variation number display combination pattern. For example, when the first variation number display combination pattern is selected in the third or fourth variable state, the pseudo continuation effect is executed for the 25th time from the disclosure of the third or fourth variable state. Since the continuation effect is executed at the 50th, 75th and 100th times, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation in the first half, middle and second half of the first variable state. In addition, when the second variation count display combination pattern is selected, the effect related to the continuation is executed in the first half and the middle in the first variable state, so that the player has a sense of expectation in the first half and the middle. When the third variation number display combination pattern is selected, the effect related to the continuation is executed in the first half and the second half in the first variable state, so that the player is in the first half and the second half. When the fourth variation count display combination pattern can be given, an effect relating to continuation is executed in the middle and second half in the first variable state, so that it is intermediate to the player And the expectation can be given in the second half.

  Further, when the second variable state is given, since three types of variation number display combination patterns of the seventh to ninth variation number display combination patterns are set, the variation number display combination patterns are different. The player can be expected at the timing. For example, when the seventh variation count display combination pattern is selected in the second variable state, the pseudo continuation effect is executed at the 25th time from the disclosure of the second variable state, and the 50th and 75th times. Since the continuation effect is executed, the player can have a sense of expectation in the first half, the middle, and the second half of the second variable state. In addition, when the eighth variation count display combination pattern is selected, an effect relating to continuation is executed in the first half in the second variable state, so that the player can have a sense of expectation in the first half. When the ninth variation count display combination pattern is selected, an effect relating to continuation is executed in the second half of the second variable state, so that the player can have a sense of expectation in the second half. Furthermore, when the 10th variation number display combination pattern is selected when the first variation state is given, the pseudo continuation effect is executed at the 25th time from the disclosure of the first variation state. The player can have a sense of expectation in the middle of the second variable state.

  And in the continuous production execution number of times that the continuous production is executed and the pseudo continuous production production number of times that the pseudo continuous production is executed, the continuous variation pattern of the variation time in which the continuous production and the pseudo continuous production can be executed is set. The symbol variation effect is executed based on the variation pattern selected from the one variation pattern table 80, and the shortened variation pattern or the super shortened variation pattern is set in the variation number other than the continuous effect execution variation number and the pseudo continuous effect execution variation number. The symbol variation effect is configured to be executed based on the variation pattern selected from the second variation pattern table 81. In other words, in the number of fluctuations other than the number of subsequent production execution fluctuations and the number of pseudo-continuous production execution fluctuations, a variety of symbol fluctuation effects can be created by executing a symbol fluctuation effect based on a shortened fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time or an ultra-shortened fluctuation pattern The game time can be executed and the gaming time in the first to third variable states can be shortened. In addition, in the number of subsequent effect execution fluctuations and the number of pseudo continuous effect execution fluctuations, it is possible to execute various continuous effects by executing the symbol variation effects based on the continuous variation pattern.

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The above-described embodiment can be variously modified as described below.
(1) The number of times of change granting in the change state is not limited to “50 times”, “75 times”, and “100 times” exemplified in the embodiment, but 50 times depending on the game content of the pachinko machine 10. It may be a smaller number of times of variable speed giving execution or a number of times of speed giving of more than 100 times. Further, the set number of variable states is not limited to the three types in the embodiment, but may be two types or four or more types.
(2) The number of times of pseudo-continuous effect execution at which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed is only required to be set to the number of times of variation different from any of the plurality of variable speed imparting change times at which the continuous effect is executed. You may set to the frequency | count larger than the minimum number of times of continuous production execution among the frequency | counts.
(3) In the embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect is an effect that informs the continuation of the variable state, but when the number of times of variable change granting and the number of pseudo continuous effect executions of any variable state are set to be the same The pseudo continuation effect may be an effect that does not notify the continuation of the variable state.
(4) The number of times of pseudo-continuous effect execution in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed is a plurality of continuous effects when the number of times of continuous effect execution is the smallest of the number of times of continuous effect execution of the plurality of continuous effect executions. It does not have to be a common divisor of the number of executions.
(5) In the embodiment, the case where the initial display is not set to the “75 times” variation count display pattern is exemplified, but the initial display is “75 times” variation count display pattern. In this case, in the second variable state, the initial display can be performed with one of the variation number display patterns of “75 times”.
(6) In the embodiment, a plurality of variation number display combination patterns obtained by combining the first to third variation number display patterns are preset for each variation number display table corresponding to the first to third variation states. The variation number display combination pattern is determined, but without setting the variation number display combination pattern, the first to third variation number display patterns to be executed in the variation state at the start of the variation state, The overall control CPU 65a may determine by lottery by distribution.
(7) In the embodiment, the probability variation state is configured to continue until the next big hit. After the big hit game, the probability variation state grant period (the number of times of probability variation) is set to a predetermined number in advance, and the probability variation state is limited to the certain probability variation number. May be provided. Also in this case, as in the embodiment, the number of continuous effect execution fluctuations for which the continuous effect is executed after the big hit game is set to the number of fluctuations that coincides with at least one of the plurality of variable times, and after the big hit game By setting the number of times of pseudo-continuous effect execution variation at which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed to a number of times of variation different from any of the plurality of variable times, it is possible to execute the pseudo-continuous effect and the continuous effect during the certain variation state.
(8) In the embodiment, in the continuous effect that is executed when the variable state that is the bonus game does not continue after the continuous effect execution variation count, the symbol display device 17 is used as the continuous non-notification effect that is executed after the common effect. Although the case where each of the image display surface 17a, the speaker 19 and the lamp device 18 produces an effect is illustrated, the continuous non-notification effect is achieved by any one or two of the image display surface 17a, the speaker 19 and the lamp device 18. May be performed.
(9) In the embodiment, in the continuous effect executed when the variable state that is the bonus game does not continue after the continuous effect execution variation count, the continuous non-notification effect is executed after the common effect, and the variable state However, the continuation non-notification effect may not be executed in the continuation effect that is executed when the bonus game is not continued. In other words, in the continuous effect that is executed when the bonus game continues after the number of continuous effect execution fluctuations, the continuous notification effect that directly (actively) notifies that the bonus game continues after the common effect is executed. By configuring so that the bonus game does not continue after the number of times of continuous effect execution, the non-continuous notification effect is not executed in the continuous effect that is executed when the bonus game is not continued. Can be reported negatively. In addition, only the said common effect is performed as the continuous effect performed when a privilege game does not continue.
(10) In the embodiment, in the continuation effect that is executed when the variable state that is the bonus game continues after the number of continuous effect execution fluctuations, the continuous notification effect is executed after the common effect, and the variable state is Although a configuration that directly (proactively) notifies that the continuation has been performed has been illustrated, in the continuation effect that is executed when the shortage state that is a privilege game does not continue after the number of continuation effect execution fluctuations, By being configured to execute the notification effect, the continuation notification effect may not be executed in the continuation effect that is executed when the privilege game continues. That is, in the continuous effect executed when the bonus game does not continue after the continuous effect execution fluctuation count, the non-continuous notification effect that directly (proactively) notifies that the bonus game does not continue after the common effect. By configuring so that the bonus game is continued after the number of times of continuous effect execution, the continuous notification effect is not executed in the continuous effect that is executed when the bonus game is continued, so that it is indirectly possible for the player to continue the bonus game. Can be reported negatively. In addition, only the said common effect is performed as the continuous effect performed when a privilege game continues.
(11) In the embodiment, the effect pattern for the continuous effect and the pseudo-continuous effect selected when the remaining number of changes indicated by the change number display unit 83 is “0” and the remaining number of changes indicated by the change number display unit 83. In the above example, the effect pattern for the continuous effect and the pseudo-continuous effect selected when the number of times is not “0” is the same, but is selected when the remaining number of fluctuations indicated by the fluctuation number display unit 83 is not “0” times. An effect pattern for a continuous effect and a pseudo-continuous effect may be further set. The continuous effect and the pseudo-continuous effect that are executed when the remaining number of changes indicated by the change-number display unit 83 is not “0” are the players that the bonus game continues after the execution of the continuous effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. Therefore, the player is not very interested in whether or not the bonus game is continued. Therefore, the continuation effect and the pseudo continuation effect that are selected when the remaining variation number indicated by the variation number display unit 83 is not “0”, for example, are of interest to the privilege game that is continued after the execution of the continuation effect and the pseudo continuation effect. By making the content of the production such that the player can enjoy the bonus game that is continued after the execution of the continuation production and the pseudo continuation production, the player can enjoy it.
(12) The variation count display area is not limited to the upper left area in the image display surface of the symbol display device, but may be the lower left area, the upper right area, the lower right area, or the like of the image display surface. Further, the variation number display unit can be changed in various ways, such as a display mode, a display color, and a display position, as long as the number of symbol variation effects can be easily recognized. The variation number display area is not limited to being displayed within the image display surface of the symbol display device, but may be the outer peripheral edge of the image display surface in the symbol display device, the front surface of the frame-shaped decorative body, or the like. Good. Further, the variation number display unit 83 is not limited to the liquid crystal display, and may be displayed by an LED, a lamp, 7 segments, dots, or the like.
(13) The continuous effect execution process shown in FIG. 14 and the continuous effect execution process shown in FIG. 15 can be executed by only one counter. That is, in the case of the continuous effect execution process shown in FIG. 14, the counter set value is set to 25 times at the start of the variable state, and the pseudo continuous effect is executed when the counter counts 25 times. Thereafter, the set value of the counter is set to 25 times, and it is possible to control to execute the continuous effect every time the counter counts 25 times. In the case of the continuous effect execution process shown in FIG. 14, the same number of times as the initial display of the first to third variation count display patterns in the determined variation count display combination pattern is set as the initial value, and the counter It is possible to control to execute the pseudo continuation effect or the continuation effect at every timing when the count value becomes “0”.
(14) In the embodiment, in the special figure starting process shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the big hit determination is performed in step B22 and step B36, and if the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the small hit is further determined in step B27 and step B41. Although the case where the hit determination is performed is illustrated, the big hit determination and the small hit determination may be performed by one big hit determination.
(15) In the embodiment, the control configuration of the gaming machine is configured by a main control board and a sub control board that controls each control object based on a control signal from the main control board. It is good also as a structure which controls the whole machine.

17 Symbol display device (symbol display means)
60a main control CPU (winning information acquisition means, winning judgment means, privilege granting means, privilege game grant variation frequency determination means)
60b Main control ROM (holding storage means)
65a General control CPU (production execution control means )

Claims (1)

Reservation storage means for storing a predetermined number of winning information acquired by winning information acquisition means as a starting hold information triggered by winning of a game ball, and variation in symbols depending on a plurality of types of symbols based on start hold information stored in the holding storage means A symbol display means for executing an effect, a hit determination means for determining whether or not a hit is made based on the start hold information, and an effect execution control means for controlling the execution of the symbol variation effect in the symbol display means, In the gaming machine configured to be awarded any one of a plurality of types of winning games after performing the symbol variation effect in the symbol display means when the determination of the winning determination means is affirmative,
A privilege granting means for determining to grant a privilege game after a winning game according to the type of the winning game;
A privilege game grant variation number determining means for determining a privilege game grant variation number for granting the privilege game from a plurality of privilege game grant variation times when the privilege granting means determines the grant of a privilege game;
As an effect that can be executed in the symbol variation effect in the privilege game, a continuation effect that informs whether or not the privilege game continues and a pseudo continuation effect that is the same effect content as the continuation effect are set,
The continuous effect execution variation number at which the continuous effect is executed after the winning game is set to a variation number that matches at least one of the plurality of bonus game granting variation times, and the pseudo continuous effect is executed after the winning game. The pseudo-continuous effect execution variation number is set to a variation number different from any of the plurality of privilege game grant variation times,
The production execution control means includes:
When the bonus game is given, when the bonus game is continued after the number of times of continuous production execution variation after the continuous production is executed in the symbol variation production that becomes the number of continuous production execution fluctuations after the end of the hit game, The continuation effect is configured to execute a continuation notification effect that notifies the continuation of the privilege game,
When the bonus game is awarded, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed in the symbol variation effect that becomes the number of times of pseudo-continuous effect execution variation after the end of the hit game, and the continuation notification for notifying the continuation of the privilege game in the pseudo-continuous effect is performed. A gaming machine that is configured to perform an effect.

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