JP6052329B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that plays a game by firing a game ball on a game board on which a game area is formed.

  2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine that displays a variation display of identification information such as a special symbol based on detecting a game ball flowing down on a game board surface (game area) in a predetermined start area such as a start port is known. In such gaming machines, after the identification information is displayed in a specific form such as a jackpot symbol, when the game ball passes through a specific area such as a so-called combination gate, the variable entrance is in a state in which it can enter. There is a gaming machine (hereinafter also referred to as a “gaming machine having a combination gate”) that executes a specific game. In a gaming machine having such a combination gate, it is possible to grant a privilege to a player when a predetermined grant condition is satisfied. For example, depending on the type of the specific mode when the identification information is displayed in a specific mode, a high-frequency state in which a game ball enters the start port is higher in frequency than a predetermined game state, or the identification information is displayed in a specific mode. A high probability state in which the probability of being played is higher than a predetermined gaming state is generated, or more game balls than a predetermined amount are paid out to a player during a specific game.

  In such a gaming machine, there may be an effect that suggests that a privilege may be given during a period from when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner until the game ball passes through the specific area. For example, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, the reproduction of the SP effect is started and the operation of the player operation switch is validated during the period described above. Then, by changing the playback speed of the SP effect each time the player operation switch is operated during the execution of the SP effect, the number of game balls to be paid out during the specific game (whether or not a privilege is given) is determined. Suggest.

JP 2014-8351 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine having the above-described combination gate, there is a problem that the player cannot fully experience an effect that suggests the possibility of providing a privilege. This is due to the following reason. In a gaming machine having a combination gate, after the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, it is permanently “an effective period when a specific game is started if a game ball is passed through the specific area”. Therefore, after the identification information is displayed in the specific mode, the effective period will not be ended and the specific game will not be started even if the game ball is not quickly passed through the specific area. However, it is hard to say that gaming machines having a combination gate have sufficiently penetrated general players, and there are some players who do not know that the above-mentioned effective period will continue permanently. . After such identification information is displayed in a specific manner, such a player hurries to pass the game ball to a specific area in anxious about the expiration of the validity period (starting a specific game) End up). As a result, the period from when the identification information is displayed in a specific manner until the game ball passes through the specific area (pre-passage period), that is, the period during which an effect suggesting the possibility of providing a privilege is shortened. Therefore, there was a problem that the player could not fully experience this effect.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and in a gaming machine having a so-called consecutive gate, the player can sufficiently experience an effect that suggests the possibility of providing a privilege. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
A game that includes identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information, and that executes a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a state in which the ball can enter when the game ball passes through the specific area after the identification information is displayed in a specific manner. In the machine
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player;
Detection means for detecting input made by the player;
Possibility suggesting means capable of performing a possibility suggesting effect suggesting the possibility that the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means;
An input suggestion means for suggesting to the player to perform the input, an input suggestion means executable until the game ball passes through the specific area after the identification information is displayed in the specific mode;
Determining means for determining whether or not the player is playing a game until the game ball passes through the specific area after the identification information is displayed in the specific mode;
With
The possibility suggestion means is
If it is determined by the determining means that the player is not playing, when the input is detected by the detecting means in response to the execution of the input suggesting effect, the possibility suggesting effect is started.
If the determination means determines that the player is playing, the possibility suggesting effect is started even if the input is not detected by the input detection means.

  Generally, in a gaming machine that executes a specific game when the game ball passes a specific area after the identification information is displayed in a stopped state (so-called “game machine having an association gate”), the game ball is displayed after the identification information is stopped and displayed. A possibility suggesting effect that suggests the possibility that a privilege is given is executed using a period (hereinafter also referred to as “pre-passage period”) until the user passes through the specific area. Therefore, after the identification information is stopped and displayed, if the player rushes to pass the game ball to the specific area, the pre-passage period is shortened and the possibility suggesting effect cannot be fully experienced. In this regard, in the gaming machine of the present invention, paying attention to the fact that there are many players who once stop the game when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, if the game is stopped in the period before passing, When the suggestion effect is performed and the input corresponding to the input suggestion effect is performed, the possibility suggestion effect is started. In this way, by performing the input suggestion effect in the pre-passage period, the player's consciousness can be changed from “passing the game ball to the specific area” to “inputting”. In addition, when an input is performed, the possibility suggesting effect is started, so that the player can pay attention to the possibility suggesting effect. As a result, it is possible to suppress the player from passing the game ball in a specific area in a hurry, so that the period before the passage (execution time of the possibility suggesting effect) can be secured long, and thus the possibility suggestion It is possible for the player to fully experience the performance.

  The pre-passage period is a period that can be permanently secured unless the game ball is passed through the specific area, that is, a period in which the possibility suggestion effect can be executed regardless of the timing at which the possibility suggestion effect is started. It is. The present invention pays attention to such a property of the pre-passage period and starts a possibility suggesting effect when an input is made by the player. Therefore, the possibility suggesting effect can be started at a timing desired by the player, and from this, the player can fully experience the possibility suggesting effect.

  However, some players feel annoyed by making an input corresponding to the input suggestion effect as described above. Such a player often continues the game without stopping even if the identification information is stopped and displayed. In this regard, in the present invention, when the player is playing in the pre-passage period, the possibility suggesting effect is started even if no input is made by the player. This makes it possible for a player who feels troublesome to make an input corresponding to the input suggestion effect to experience the possibility suggestion effect without performing the input.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The determining means determines whether or not the player is playing before the input suggestion effect is started,
The input suggestion means is:
If it is determined by the determination means that the player is not playing, the input suggestion effect is executed,
If the determination means determines that the player is playing a game, the input suggestion effect may not be executed.

  Some players feel bothered by not only the input corresponding to the input suggestion effect as described above but also the input suggestion effect being performed. Such a player often continues the game even before the input suggestion effect is performed. In this regard, in the present invention, when the player is playing a game before the input suggestion effect is started, the input suggestion effect is not executed. If it carries out like this, it can suppress that an input suggestion effect is performed with respect to the player who feels troublesome that an input suggestion effect is performed.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
When the game ball passes through the specific area before the possibility suggesting effect is started after the identification information is displayed in the specific mode,
The possibility suggesting means may execute the possibility suggesting effect simplified compared with the case where the input is detected by the detecting means in response to the execution of the input suggesting effect.

  As described above, even if the player tries to experience the possibility suggestion effect, some players pass the game ball to the specific area before the possibility suggestion effect is started. In such a case, since the specific game is started, it is not possible to secure a period for executing the possibility suggesting effect similar to the possibility suggesting effect that is started in the previous passage period. In this regard, in the present invention, when the game ball passes through the specific area before the possibility suggestion effect is started, the possibility suggestion effect simplified rather than the possibility suggestion effect that is started in the previous passage period. Is going to run. In this way, even if the game ball passes through the specific area before the possibility suggesting effect is started, that is, only the possibility suggesting effect similar to the possibility suggesting effect that is started in the first pass period is performed. Even if this period cannot be ensured, the player can experience a simplified possibility suggestion effect.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The input suggesting unit may execute an effect indicating that the possibility suggesting effect is not started until the input is detected by the detecting unit as the input suggesting effect.

  Some players simply performed an input suggestion effect that suggests that an input should be made. “If a predetermined time elapses, the possibility suggestion effect is automatically started even if no input is performed. Some people have anxiety that they may end up. And since such a player will input in a hurry even if an input is not actually performed even if a possibility suggestion effect will not be started, it is at a timing different from the timing which a player desires. The possibility suggestion production will be started. In this regard, the present invention does not simply suggest that an input is performed, but performs an input suggestion effect indicating that the possibility suggestion effect is not started until an input is detected. In this way, a possibility suggestion effect can be started at a desired timing even for a player who has the above-mentioned anxiety.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine having a so-called combination gate, the player can sufficiently experience an effect that suggests the possibility of a privilege being granted.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of the 1st example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the main information display part of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen structure of the presentation display apparatus of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the distribution area | region of 1st Example. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the one aspect | mode of the effect performed with the effect display apparatus of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process performed by CPU of the main control board of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure pending | holding related process of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation start process of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation start process of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the jackpot determination table of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit start process of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of the big winning opening of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit progress process of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the jackpot end of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game progress process of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the arrangement | sequence display which is a part of roulette effect of 1st Example is performed. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a mode that the arrangement | sequence display which is a part of roulette effect of 1st Example is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the selection confirmation display which is a part of roulette effect of 1st Example is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the roulette effect of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the invalid period performed by CPU of the sub control board of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the description effect of 1st Example, and the right-handed effect. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effective period of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the operation prompting effect of 1st Example. It is a time chart which concerns on the roulette effect of 1st Example. It is a time chart which concerns on the roulette effect of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the determination process in game performed by CPU of the sub control board of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd process during the effective period of 2nd Example. It is a time chart which concerns on the roulette effect of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 4. It is explanatory drawing of the positional relationship of a jackpot start gate and a roulette display apparatus.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of a type called “seven machine” or “digipachi” will be described.

A. First Example:
A-1. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to a first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the front part of the pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of a front frame 4, an upper dish part 5, a lower dish part 6, a game board 10, and the like. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 10 is omitted. The front frame 4 is attached to a middle frame 3 (not shown), and the middle frame 3 is attached to a main body frame 2 (not shown). The middle frame 3 is formed of a plastic material and is attached to the inside of the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1. One end of the front frame 4 is pivotally supported with respect to the middle frame 3, and one end of the middle frame 3 is pivotally supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The game board 10 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and the front side is covered with the front frame 4.

  The front frame 4 is formed of a plastic material, and a window portion 4a is formed at a substantially central portion. A transparent plate such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a so that the board surface of the game board 10 disposed on the back side can be visually recognized. In addition, various lamps 4b to 4f are provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4 for enhancing the gaming effect.

  Further, an upper plate part 5 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 4, and a lower plate part 6 is provided below the upper plate part 5. A locking device 9 is provided on the right side of the front frame 4, and a prepaid card type ball lending device 13 (CR unit) is provided on the left side of the front frame 4.

  The upper dish portion 5 is provided with a dish-shaped recess and a dish outer edge portion 5a formed so as to surround the recess. The game ball is thrown into a recess formed in the upper plate part 5 and supplied to the launcher unit 12 (see FIG. 6). The dish outer edge 5a is provided with various buttons such as a game ball lending switch 5b, a return switch 5c, and a discharge button for discharging the inserted game ball. A speaker 5 y is provided on the left side of the upper plate part 5. Further, an effect button BT is provided on the front side of the upper plate 5, and when the player operates the effect button BT, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

  The lower plate part 6 is provided with a discharge port 6 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the pachinko machine 1, and the discharged game balls are stored in the lower plate part 6. A firing handle 8 is provided at the right end of the lower plate portion 6. The firing handle 8 is provided with a touch switch 8a for detecting that the player is touching the handle. The rotation axis of the launching handle 8 is connected to a launching device unit 12 (not shown) mounted on the back side of the lower pan 6, and when the player rotates the firing handle 8, the movement of the launching handle 8 is caused to the launching device unit 12. Then, a launch motor (not shown) built in the unit rotates and a game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle. On the left side surface of the launch handle 8, a launch stop switch 8b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

A-1-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 10. As described above, the game board 10 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 11 surrounded by an outer rail 14 and an inner rail 15 is formed at the center of the game board 10. The game ball fired from the launching device unit 12 described above passes between the outer rail 14 and the inner rail 15 and is released to the game area 11, and flows down from above the game area 11.

  A central device 26 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 11, and an effect display device 27 (first display unit) is provided in the approximate center of the central device 26. The effect display device 27 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and on the display screen, various effect symbols such as an identification symbol and a background image can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped. Various effect symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27 will be described later.

  In the game area 11, a normal symbol operation gate 36 is provided on the left side of the central device 26 (effect display device 27) (position where a game ball flowing down to the left of the effect display device 27 can enter), Inside this gate, a general gate switch 36s for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided (see FIG. 6). A ramp windmill 24 is provided between the normal symbol operating gate 36 and the central device 26.

  On the right side of the central device 26 (effect display device 27) in the game area 11 (position where a game ball flowing down to the right of the effect display device 27 can enter), a roulette display device 60 ( A second display unit, a possibility display unit). The roulette display device 60 includes a liquid crystal display or a dot matrix type LED display. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the front side of the above-described effect display device 27 is configured so that a game ball cannot pass therethrough, whereas the front side of the roulette display device 60 is configured so that a game ball can pass therethrough. The display contents of the roulette display device 60 will be described in detail later. In the game area 11, a big hit start gate 37 (specific area) is provided inside the roulette display device 60. Inside the big hit start gate 37, a big hit gate switch 37s (FIG. 6) for detecting the passage of a game ball. Reference) is provided. Further, a large number of obstacle nails 23 are provided between and around each of the gaming devices described above.

  In addition, a start opening unit 17 is provided below the central device 26 (effect display device 27) (a position where a game ball flowing down to the left of the effect display device 27 can enter). The starter unit 17 is configured by combining two starters up and down, and the first starter port 17a provided on the upper side is a game in which the size of the opening into which a game ball enters is unchanged (constant). It is a entrance where balls can always enter. On the other hand, the second start port 17b provided on the lower side includes a pair of blade pieces 17w that can be opened and closed to the left and right, a start port solenoid 17m (see FIG. 6) that operates the blade pieces 17w, and the like. It is a entrance that changes the possibility of entering a game ball by opening and closing the wing piece 17w. The game balls that have entered the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b are guided to the back side of the game board 10 through the passages provided in the respective ones. A first start port switch 17s (see FIG. 6) is provided in the passage inside the first start port 17a, and a game ball entering the first start port 17a can be detected. Further, a second start port switch 17t (see FIG. 6) is provided in the passage inside the second start port 17b, and a game ball that has entered the second start port 17b can be detected.

  In the game area 11, a big prize device 31 is provided below the start opening unit 17 (a position where a game ball flowing down to the left of the effect display device 27 can enter). The large winning device 31 includes a large winning opening 31d that opens largely in a substantially rectangular shape, an opening / closing member 31e that opens / closes the large winning opening 31d (variable winning opening), and a large winning opening solenoid 31m that operates the opening / closing member 31e (FIG. 6) and the like. When a predetermined condition to be described later is satisfied, the special winning opening solenoid 31m is operated to open the opening / closing member 31e, and the special winning opening 31d is opened. As a result, the big hit game in which the game ball enters the big winning opening 31d with a high probability is started. In addition, a special winning opening switch 31s (see FIG. 6) is provided inside the special winning opening 31d, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31d.

  In addition, a “distribution area 70” for guiding game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31d is formed below the special winning opening 31d and on the back side of the game board 10. The distribution area 70 is provided with a configuration (distribution means) for distributing the game balls that have entered the distribution area 70 to either the “V area 71” or the “non-V area 72”. Moreover, in the game board 10, the part corresponding to the position of the distribution area | region 70 is formed with transparent boards, such as a colorless plastic board. Therefore, the distribution area 70 (and thus the game ball is distributed to the V area 71 and the non-V area 72 by the distribution means) is visible to the player. The detailed configuration of the distribution area 70 will be described later with reference to another drawing.

  An out port 48 is provided in the lower part of the game area 11, and a back ball preventing member 58 is provided below the out port 48. The back ball prevention member 58 has a function of preventing a game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 11 from returning to the launch position.

  A main information display section 7 is provided on the lower left side of the surface (board surface) of the game board 10 and outside the outer rail 14 (outside the game area 11). The main information display unit 7 is visible from the outside (player side) through the window 4a (transparent plate such as a glass plate) of the front frame 4. As shown in FIG. 3, the main information display unit 7 of the first embodiment is provided with a first symbol display device 28 and a second symbol display device 32. Among these, the first symbol display device 28 can variably display the normal symbol and the first special symbol, and the second symbol display device 32 can variably display the second special symbol. ing. In the following, the first special symbol may be simply abbreviated as “first special figure”, and the second special symbol may be simply abbreviated as “second special figure”.

  The first symbol display device 28 is configured by incorporating 16 small light emitting diodes (LEDs) in a substantially rectangular area. Of these 16 LEDs, 5 LEDs constitute the normal symbol display unit 29, and the remaining 11 LEDs constitute the first special symbol display unit 30. Further, the normal symbol display unit 29 is composed of one LED (normal symbol LED 29a) for displaying a normal symbol and four LEDs (normal symbol hold display LED 29b) for displaying the number of reserved normal symbols. It is configured. The first special symbol display unit 30 includes seven LEDs for displaying the first special symbol (first special symbol LED 30a) and four LEDs for displaying the number of reserved first special symbols ( First special figure hold display LED 30b). Hereinafter, the hold of the first special figure is also referred to as “first special figure hold”, and the hold number of the first special figure is also referred to as “first special figure hold number”.

  The second symbol display device 32 has a configuration in which the normal symbol display unit 29 is removed from the first symbol display device 28 described above. In other words, the second symbol display device 32 is provided with a second special symbol display unit 33 composed of eleven LEDs, and the seven LEDs provided at substantially the center of the second symbol display unit 33 have the second special symbol. These are LEDs for display (second special symbol LED 33a), and the remaining four LEDs are LEDs for displaying the number of reserves of the second special diagram (second special diagram reserve display LED 33b). Hereinafter, the hold of the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure hold”, and the hold number of the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure hold number”. If there is no need to distinguish between them, “first special figure hold” and “second special figure hold” are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”.

  Further, the main information display unit 7 is provided with a right-handed lamp 40 composed of one LED. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the game ball is launched so that the game ball flows down the game area 11 on the left side of the effect display device 27 and the right side of the effect display device 27 in the progress of the game. The game ball may be launched so that the game ball flows down. Hereinafter, launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the game area 11 on the left side of the effect display device 27 is also expressed as “left-handed”, and the game region 11 on the right side of the effect display device 27 is represented as a game ball. Launching a game ball so that spills down is also expressed as “right-handed”. The right-handed lamp 40 is turned on when a “right-handed” is performed in the course of the game (during the effective period described later).

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 27 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment. As described above, the effect display device 27 is configured by using a liquid crystal display. On the display screen, nine variable regions (so-called squares) divided into three rows and three columns are displayed (provided). The identification symbols (that is, a total of nine identification symbols) are displayed in each variable region. These nine identification symbols start the variable display in synchronization with the start timing of the variable symbol display on the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33, and then the variation time of the special symbol Fluctuation display is performed in various modes until the time has elapsed. Then, the variation display of the nine identification symbols ends in synchronization with the end timing of the special symbol variation display (the special symbol stop display).

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the distribution area 70 of the first embodiment. As described above, the distribution area 70 is formed below the special winning opening 31d and on the back side of the game board 10, and is an area into which a game ball entering the special winning opening 31d enters. As shown in FIG. 5A, the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 d enters the distribution area 70 from the entrance 74. A distribution member 73 is provided below the entrance 74, a V region 71 is provided below the left side (one side) of the distribution member 73, and below the right side (the other side) of the distribution member 73. Is provided with a non-V region 72.

  The sorting member 73 is formed in an arrow shape on the tip side, and the base side is connected to the rotation shaft of the sorting motor 73m (see FIG. 6). Thereby, the distribution member 73 can perform an operation (operation based on a predetermined operation pattern, hereinafter also referred to as “distribution operation”) that rotates left and right about the base side as a rotation center. And as shown in FIG.5 (b), when the distribution member 73 rotates to the left side (one side), the game ball which entered the distribution area | region 70 is the right side surface (the other side) of the distribution member 73 ) And the guide pin 75 projecting between the distribution member 73 and the non-V region 72 increases the possibility (probability) of being guided to the non-V region 72 (passing through the non-V region 72). Naturally, the greater the amount of rotation of the sorting member 73 to the left side (one side), the higher the possibility that the game ball that has entered the sorting area 70 will come into contact with the right side surface (the other side) of the sorting member 73. Therefore, the possibility (probability) that the game ball is guided to the non-V area 72 (passes through the non-V area 72) increases.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the sorting member 73 is rotated to the right side (the other side), the game ball that has entered the sorting area 70 is left side of the sorting member 73 ( The possibility of being guided to the V region 71 (passing through the V region 71) is increased by the guide pins 76 protruding between the one surface) and the distribution member 73 and the V region 71. Naturally, the greater the amount of rotation of the sorting member 73 to the right side (the other side), the higher the possibility that the game ball that has entered the sorting area 70 will come into contact with the left side surface (one side) of the sorting member 73. Therefore, the possibility (probability) that the game ball is guided to the V region 71 (passes through the V region 71) increases.

A-1-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of a number of control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and so on. The main control board 200 that controls the success / failure involved, the sub-control board 220 that controls the effect of the game using the design symbols, lamps, and sound effects, and the display and sound of images under the control of the sub-control board 220 The audio / video control board 230 that outputs the image, the decoration drive board 226 that drives the various LEDs and the lamps 4b to 4f under the control of the sub-control board 220, and the payout that controls the operation of paying out the rented or winning balls A control board 240 and a launch control board 260 for controlling the launch of the game ball are configured. These control boards include various types of CPUs, such as a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, and a RAM that stores temporary data when the program is executed. Peripheral LSIs are connected to each other via a bus.

  The main control board 200 passes through the first start port switch 17s, the second start port switch 17t, the big prize port switch 31s, the V region detection switch 71s that detects the game ball that has passed through the V region 71, and the non-V region 72. When a detection signal of a game ball is input from a non-V region detection switch 72s, a normal gate switch 36s, a big hit gate switch 37s, or the like that detects the played game ball, it is determined according to the switch that has received the detection signal. Commands for instructing various operations are transmitted to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like. Further, the main control board 200 includes a start port solenoid 17m for opening and closing a pair of blade pieces 17w provided in the second start port 17b, and a large winning port solenoid 31m for opening and closing the large winning port 31d, Further, the main information display unit 7 (the first symbol display device 28, the second symbol display device 32, the right-handed lamp 40) and the like are connected via a relay terminal plate (not shown), and these various solenoids 17m, These operations are also controlled by transmitting a drive signal to the main information display section 31m. Further, a motor controller 73c for controlling the operation of the sorting motor 73m is connected to the main control board 200. The motor controller 73 c causes the sorting member 73 to perform a sorting operation based on a command from the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. When the motor controller 73c of the first embodiment detects that the power to the pachinko machine 1 has been turned on based on a command from the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, the distribution member 73 has a certain operation pattern (for example, 5 seconds). The distribution motor 73m is controlled so as to rotate to the left and right at a period).

  The sub-control board 220 is connected to an image / audio control board 230, a decoration drive board 226, and an effect button board 228. When the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the sub-control board 220 analyzes the contents of the command and performs effects according to the results. That is, an effect is performed by transmitting a command for designating display contents and audio contents to the image / sound control board 230 or by transmitting drive signals of various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4f to the decoration drive board 226. . Further, when the sub control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button BT via the effect button board 228, the sub control board 220 performs an effect corresponding to the operation.

  The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, ROM 232, and RAM 233. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads out data (for example, sprite data or moving image data for displaying an effect pattern or a character image) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 235, generates an image, and generates the effect display device 27 or Output to the display screen of the roulette display device 60. Further, when receiving a command from the sub control board 220, the CPU 231 reads out voice data corresponding to the command from the voice ROM 236, and outputs a voice based on the voice data from the speaker 5y via the amplifier board 224.

  The payout control board 240 is responsible for various controls relating to so-called ball rental and prize ball payout. For example, when the player operates the ball lending switch 5b or the return switch 5c provided in the above-described upper plate part 5, this signal is transmitted from the ball lending display board 242 via a relay terminal board (not shown). Is transmitted to the device 13. The ball lending device 13 pays out a ball while communicating data with the payout control board 240. Further, when the main control board 200 transmits a payout command for instructing payout of the winning ball, the payout control board 240 receives this command and outputs a driving signal to the payout motor 109m to pay out the winning ball. .

A-2. Overview of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, a game is performed as follows. First, when a player throws a game ball into the recess of the upper plate part 5 and rotates the launch handle 8, the game balls thrown into the upper plate part 5 are supplied to the launcher unit 12 one by one, The game area 11 is fired as described above with reference to FIG. The strength at which the game ball is launched can be adjusted by the rotation angle of the launching handle 8, and the player can aim the game ball by changing the rotation angle of the launching handle 8. Therefore, by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 8, the player strikes the game ball so that the game ball flows down the game area 11 on the left side of the effect display device 27, or the effect display device 27. It is possible to perform “right-handed” in which a game ball is launched so that the game ball flows down in the game area 11 on the right side.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the start opening unit 17 and the normal symbol operation gate 36 are provided at a position where a game ball (left-handed game ball) flowing down to the left of the effect display device 27 can enter. It has been. When the left-handed game ball enters the first starting port 17a, whether the first special figure is to be stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol or a missed symbol to be described later (the result of the symbol variation game to be described later is a big hit and missed) The jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 30 of the first symbol display device 28.

  When the left-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 36, the normal symbol variation display is started on the normal symbol display unit 29 of the first symbol display device 28. As described above with reference to FIG. 3, the normal symbol display unit 29 is equipped with the normal symbol LED 29 a and the general symbol hold display LED 29 b, and among these, the normal symbol LED 29 a is used to display the variation of the normal symbol ( Repeated lighting and extinguishing). As a result, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol, the normal symbol per game with the second start port 17b opened is started. When a left-handed game ball enters the open second start port 17b, whether the second special figure is to be stopped and displayed on the big hit symbol or the off symbol (to be described later) A big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a big hit or off, and the second special symbol display unit 33 of the second symbol display device 32 starts the variable display of the second special symbol. The first start port 17a and the first start port switch 17s are provided in the game board 10 as a start region (first start region) for starting the fluctuation display of the first special figure. 17b and the 2nd starting port switch 17t are provided in the game board 10 as a starting area (2nd starting area) for starting the fluctuation | variation display of a 2nd special figure.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 3, the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33 have the same configuration. Fluctuation is displayed in a manner. That is, in the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33, each of the seven LEDs (the first special symbol LED 30a and the second special symbol LED 33a) blinks for a predetermined fluctuation time. Display fluctuations. When the variation time elapses, a predetermined combination of LEDs is turned on based on the jackpot determination result to stop display the jackpot symbol or the off symbol. Subsequently, a display (hereinafter also referred to as “determined display”) that maintains the state in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time has elapsed in order to confirm the symbol that has been stopped (to make the player recognize it). Do. In the following, the game from when the special symbol is variably displayed until the jackpot symbol or the off symbol is confirmed and displayed, that is, the game until the result of one variation display is obtained is also expressed as “symbol variable game”.

  As a result of the symbol variation game, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, when the game ball passes through the big hit start gate 37 (specific area) after that, the big winning opening 31d (variable pitch opening) is opened (it is possible to enter the ball) The big hit game (specific game) that becomes (state) is started. During the big hit game, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out based on the game balls entering into the big winning opening 31d. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the big hit start gate 37 is provided at a position where a game ball that flows down to the right of the effect display device 27 (a right-handed game ball) can enter. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player will make a right-hand hit in order to pass the game ball through the jackpot start gate 37 and start the jackpot game. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, the grand prize winning device 31 (large prize winning opening 31 d) is placed at a position where a game ball (left-handed game ball) flowing down to the left of the effect display device 27 can enter. Since it is provided, during the big hit game, the player will make a left strike in order to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 31d.

  In addition, a game ball entering the first starting port 17a is held as a first special figure hold (first special figure hold) until the change display of the first special figure triggered by the incoming ball is started. Stored in the RAM 203. A maximum of four first special figure holds can be stored, and the number of first special figure holds (the number of first special figure holds) is displayed on the first special figure hold display LED 30b.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second start port 17b, the second special figure is suspended (second special figure) until the variation display of the second special figure is started. Stored in the RAM 203. Up to four second special figure holds can be stored, and the number of second special figure holds (second special figure hold number) is displayed on the second special figure hold display LED 33b.

  In accordance with the above-described symbol variation game of the first special diagram or the second special diagram, the effect display device 27 uses various effects (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol variation effects”) using the effect symbols (9 identification symbols). Is done. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the design variation effect performed by the effect display device 27. On the display screen of the effect display device 27, nine variable regions (so-called squares) divided into three rows and three columns are displayed, and identification symbols (that is, a total of nine identification symbols) are displayed in each variable region. . These nine identification symbols start to be displayed all at once when the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 starts the variable symbol display. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, a design in which the symbol “★” and the number “7” are designed as identification symbols is prepared. In the following, a design in which the symbol ★ is designed is also expressed as “★ design”, and a design in which the number “7” is designed is also expressed as “7 design”.

  FIG. 7A conceptually shows how nine identification symbols (identification information) are variably displayed. When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, first, three of the nine identification symbols are stopped and displayed with “★ symbol” or “7 symbols (specific symbol)”, and then the variable symbol is displayed. Three of the six identification symbols being displayed are stopped at “★ symbol” or “7 symbol” respectively, and finally the remaining three identification symbols are stopped at “★ symbol” or “7 symbol”, respectively. Is displayed. The stop display mode of these nine identification symbols is the stop display mode of the special symbol (first special diagram or second special diagram) that is stopped and displayed by the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 described above. It is configured to work together. That is, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as “big hit symbol”, the combination of symbols in which “7 symbols” are aligned on the active line (hereinafter also referred to as “7 uniforms”) is stopped and displayed. . On the display screen of the effect display device 27 of the first embodiment, as shown by broken lines in FIG. 7, the upper effective line L1, the middle effective line L2, the lower effective line L3, the lower right effective line L4, Eight effective lines are set, an effective line L5 that rises to the right, an effective line L6 on the left column, an effective line L7 on the middle column, and an effective line L8 on the right column. When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the “big hit symbol”, “seven assortment” is stopped and displayed on at least one of the eight effective lines L1 to L8. In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as “out of symbol”, a symbol combination different from “seven” (a symbol combination including “★ symbol”) in all the effective lines L1 to L8. , Hereinafter also referred to as “non-seven”) is stopped and displayed. The nine identification symbols that are stopped and displayed are stopped (determined and displayed) until the special symbol fixed display time elapses.

  Thus, the special symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 and the identification symbol displayed on the effect display device 27 correspond to each other, and the variable display is being performed. When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, nine identification symbols are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 27 is provided at a position that is more noticeable than the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32, and the display screen is large and the display contents can be understood. Since it is easy, it is normal for a player to play a symbol variation game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 27. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7B, when two identification symbols are stopped on a predetermined effective line (active line L1 in the figure), two “7 symbols” are displayed on the effective line. When the stop display is made, the player may stop displaying the “7 symbols” on the active line even when the third identification symbol is stopped and display the big hit game (the active line is displayed on the active line). “7 uniforms” may be stopped and displayed), and the identification symbol variation display (design variation effect) will be watched closely. In this way, one identification symbol is variably displayed in a state where the remaining identification symbols excluding one identification symbol in any valid line are stopped and displayed in a manner that can be “seven”. The production to be performed is called “reach production”, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach production.

A-3. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 (game control means) mounted on the main control board 200 as control related to the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the game control process, “Prize ball related process”, “Normal symbol game process”, “Game per game”, “Special figure hold related process”, “Special symbol game process”, “Big hit start process”, “ Each process such as “big hit progress process” is repeatedly executed. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a game control process based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, every 4 msec). During the game control process, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 200 to the various control boards including the sub control board 220. By doing so, the game progresses, and the sub control board 220 controls the effect according to the progress of the game. The game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 will be described below according to the flowchart.

  When starting the game control process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a process (pay ball related process) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball (S50). In this process, among the various switches connected to the main control board 200, the switches related to the winning of the game ball (the first starting port switch 17s, the second starting port switch 17t, the big winning port switch 31s, etc.) It is determined whether or not a sphere has been detected. When a switch related to winning a game ball detects a game ball, after calculating the number of prize balls to be paid out, a payout command for instructing the payout control board 240 to pay out the prize balls is transmitted. To do. When the payout control board 240 receives the payout command transmitted from the main control board 200, the payout control board 240 interprets the content of the command, and transmits a drive signal to the payout motor 109m mounted on the payout device (not shown) according to the result. Thus, a process of actually paying out the prize ball is performed.

  The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a normal symbol game process (S100) following the prize ball related process (S50). In the normal symbol game process (S100), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not a game per game to be described later is being executed. If the game per game is not being executed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed. As a result, if normal symbol variation display is not in progress, it is determined whether there is a regular symbol hold (ordinary symbol hold) or not (whether it is “0”). The normal symbol hit judgment is performed. Here, the universal figure hold is information indicating the value of the random number determined per universal figure acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 36. In the first embodiment, the number of stored figures (the number of holds) ) Is “4”. Then, based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, it is determined whether the normal symbol is to be stopped and displayed with the winning symbol or with the off symbol. Also, the variation time of normal symbols is determined. Then, after a normal symbol is displayed in a variably manner over the determined variation time, a normal symbol game in which the determined symbol is stopped and displayed is performed. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of the normal symbol game, the game per ordinary symbol is played.

  In the base game per game process (S200), after the second start port 17b is opened, a process for progressing the base game per game to be closed is performed. Specifically, if the start opening condition is satisfied, that is, immediately after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning pattern, or during the game per game where the second start opening 17b is opened multiple times, the second start opening When a predetermined time has elapsed since 17b is in the closed state, the second start port solenoid 17m is operated, and the blade piece portion 17w provided in the second start port 17b is rotated outward, thereby 2 Open the start port 17b. When the start port closing condition is satisfied, that is, when the opening time of the second start port 17b has elapsed, or when a prescribed number of game balls have entered the second start port 17b, the second start port solenoid 17m Is operated to turn the blade piece 17w provided at the second start port 17b inward, thereby closing the second start port 17b. Of course, when the game is not in the normal game, the second start port 17b is not opened or closed.

  Here, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment can be broadly divided into a setting situation of a probability (hit probability) determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, and when the second start port 17b is in an open state. It is determined based on the setting status of the opening time. Among these, there are “electric support state” and “non-electric support state” as gaming states based on the setting state of the opening time of the second start port 17b. Compared to the “non-electric support state”, the “electric support state” has a higher probability that the result of the above-mentioned normal symbol hit determination will be “hit” (probability per normal figure), and the normal symbol change time (normal figure change time) ) Is short and the opening time of the second start port 17b in the game per game is set long. Therefore, in the “electric support state”, the second start port 17b (variable start port) is frequently opened and the period of the open state is longer than the “non-power support state”. 2 The frequency of entering the game ball into the start port 17b (variable start port) increases (high frequency state). In order to realize such a configuration, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the gaming state is set to “electric support state”, the “variable shortening flag” and “open extension flag” are set to ON. When the gaming state is set to the “non-electric support state”, these flags are set to OFF. Then, based on the fact that the “variation shortening flag” is set to ON, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the probability per ordinary figure to a high probability (for example, “99/100”) and shortens the ordinary figure variation time. (For example, “1 second”), and based on the fact that the “open extension flag” is set to ON, the opening time of the second start port 17b is extended for a long time (for example, “1.5 seconds × 3 times”). = 4.5 seconds "). On the other hand, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the probability per base map to a low probability (for example, “2/100”) and sets the base map variation time to a long time (for example, for example, based on the fact that the variation shortening flag is set to OFF. The opening time of the second starting port 17b is set to a short time (for example, “0.1 seconds × 3 times opening = 0.3”) based on the fact that the opening extension flag is set to OFF. Seconds "). As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the first starting port 17a, the normal symbol operating gate 36, and the second starting port 17b are a game ball that flows down to the left of the effect display device 27 (a left-handed game ball). ) Is provided at a position where a ball can be entered. Therefore, in the “non-electric support state”, the player makes a left-hand turn so as to allow the game ball to enter the first start port 17a, and in the “electric support state”, the game ball is placed in the normal symbol operation gate 36. And the player will make a left-hand turn to allow the game ball to enter the second start port 17b. Thus, when the game process per game (S200) is performed, a special figure hold related process (S250) for storing the special figure hold is executed.

A-3-1. Special figure hold related processing:
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing special figure hold related processing. In the special figure hold related process (S250), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 17a (S252). As a result, when a game ball enters the first start port 17a (S252: yes), the number of the first special figure hold (the number of the first special figure hold) is the upper limit (“4” in the first embodiment). ) Is determined (S254). If the first special figure hold number has not reached the upper limit (S254: no), it is determined that the acquisition condition is satisfied, and a determination random number (acquisition information) is acquired (S256). Here, as the determination random number (acquired information), a random number for determining the contents of the symbol variation game, that is, a big hit determination random number used for determining the big hit, or the first symbol display device 28 (second start port) When a game ball enters 17b, the symbol determination random number used to determine the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 32), the variation used to determine the variation pattern until the symbol is stopped and displayed. Get random numbers such as pattern determination random numbers. Subsequently, information indicating the value of the acquired determination random number (acquisition information) is stored in the RAM 203 (acquisition information storage unit) mounted on the main control board 200 as a first special figure hold (S258). When the first special figure hold is stored in this manner (S258), "1" is added to the first special figure hold number (S260). Subsequently, the contents (result of jackpot determination, type of variation pattern, etc.) when the variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol based on the first special symbol suspension stored this time is performed are determined (S262). This determination is referred to as a prior determination because it is performed before the condition (variation start condition) for starting the variation display of the special symbol based on the first special symbol suspension stored this time is established. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the result of prior determination. For example, an effect of displaying the type of character on the effect display device 27 based on the result of the prior determination in the symbol variation effect being executed is executed.

  In this way, when a prior determination is made for the first special figure hold stored this time (S262), a first hold storage command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220 (S264). In addition to the information indicating that the first special figure hold has been stored in the first hold storage command and the information indicating the current first special figure hold number including the first special figure hold stored this time, the first hold is stored. The information which shows the result of prior judgment about the 1st special figure reservation is included.

  Note that various types of information included in the first pending storage command may be transmitted using different commands. In addition, when a game ball does not enter the first start port 17a (S252: no), or when the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S254: yes) ) And S256 to S264 are omitted.

  When the process relating to the first special figure hold is completed as described above, the process relating to the second special figure hold is subsequently started. The process relating to the second special figure hold is a process for performing the process relating to the first special figure hold performed on the first start port 17a on the second start port 17b. Briefly described below, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 17b (S272), and if a game ball has entered the second start port 17b (S272). : Yes), it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (“4” in the first embodiment) (S274). As a result, if the number of second special figure hold does not reach the upper limit (S274: no), it is determined that the acquisition condition is satisfied, and a determination random number (big hit determination random number, symbol determination random number, fluctuation pattern) as acquisition information (Determined random number, etc.) is acquired (S276), and the information indicating the value of the acquired determination random number is stored in the RAM 203 (acquired information storage means) mounted on the main control board 200 as the second special figure hold (S278). . Then, “1” is added to the second special figure holding number (S280). Subsequently, the contents (result of jackpot determination, variation pattern type, etc.) when the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) based on the second special symbol suspension (acquired information) stored this time is performed are determined ( S282). This determination is also referred to as a prior determination because it is performed before the condition (variation start condition) for starting the variation display of the special symbol based on the second special symbol suspension stored this time is established. Also in this case, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 can execute various effects based on the result of the prior determination.

  In this way, when the preliminary determination is made for the second special figure hold stored this time (S282), a second hold storage command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220 (S284). In addition to the information indicating that the second special figure hold has been stored and the information indicating the current second special figure hold number including the second special figure hold stored in the second hold storage command, this time stored The information which shows the result (variation pattern) of the prior judgment about the 2nd special figure reservation is included.

  In addition, you may make it transmit each information contained in a 2nd pending | holding memory command with a respectively different command. In addition, when the game ball is not in the second start port 17b (S272: no), or when the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S274: yes) ) And S276 to S284 are omitted.

  As described above, when the processes related to the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are finished, the special figure hold related process shown in FIG. 9 is finished, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. When returning from the special figure hold-related process, the game control process starts a special symbol game process (S300) described below.

A-3-2. Special design game processing:
10 and 11 are flowcharts showing the special symbol game process of the first embodiment. When starting the special symbol game process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the big hit execution flag is set to ON (S302). The big hit execution flag is a flag indicating that a big hit game is being executed (during a big hit game), and a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 is used as a storage area for the big hit execution flag. It is secured. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the big hit game is being played according to the set state of the big hit execution flag.

  As a result, if the jackpot running flag is set to ON, that is, if the jackpot game is being played (S302: yes), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. Return to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is not a big hit game (S302: no), it is determined whether or not the invalid period flag is set to ON (S303).

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, even if the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the big hit game is not started immediately, and when the game ball passes the big hit start gate 37 after that, the big hit game is started. To do. However, for two seconds after the special symbol is displayed as a big hit symbol, an “invalid period” is set in which a big hit game is not started even if the game ball passes through the big hit start gate 37. When the ball passes the big hit start gate 37, a “valid period” in which the big hit game is started is set. This “valid period” is set permanently (for example, until the state of the pachinko machine 1 is reset) until the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37 and the jackpot game is started.

  The invalid period flag is set to ON when the invalid period is in effect, and the storage area is secured in the RAM 202 of the main control board 200. Therefore, in the determination process of S303, it is determined whether or not it is during the invalid period. As a result, even in the invalid period (S303: no), the special symbol game process shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not during the invalid period (S303: no), it is determined whether or not the valid period flag is set to ON. The in-valid period flag is a flag that is set to ON when the in-valid period is in effect, and its storage area is secured in the RAM 202 of the main control board 200. Therefore, in the determination process of S304, it is determined whether or not the valid period is in effect. As a result, even during the valid period (S304: no), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit game, invalid period, or valid period (S304: no), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is variably displayed (S306). If neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is being displayed (S306: no), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being finalized (S308). . As described above, in any of the first special figure and the second special figure, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display is displayed until the predetermined time has elapsed after the variable display is ended. In order to confirm, a display (determined display) that maintains the state where the special symbol is stopped and displayed is performed. In the process of S308, it is determined whether or not this “definite display” is being executed. As a result, if the first special figure and the second special figure are neither in the variable display nor in the fixed display (S306: no, S308: no), it is determined that the change start condition is satisfied, and the next special The process for starting the symbol variation display (special symbol variation start process) is started (S310).

  12 and 13 are flowcharts showing the special figure variation start process. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the special figure variation start process, it first determines whether or not the second special figure reservation number is “0” (S400). As a result, if the second special figure hold number is not “0” (second special figure hold number ≧ 1) (S400: no), it is stored the oldest among the stored second special figure hold. The second special figure hold is read (S402). In the process of S402, various determination random numbers stored as the second special figure hold are read.

  On the other hand, if the second special figure hold number is “0” (S400: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold number is “0” (S404). As a result, if the first special figure hold number is not “0” (first special figure hold number ≧ 1) (S404: no), it is stored the oldest among the stored first special figure hold. The first special figure hold is read (S406). In the process of S406, various determination random numbers stored as the first special figure hold are read. On the other hand, when the first special figure hold number is “0” (S404: yes), the second special figure hold number has already been determined to be “0”. Since it is determined that none of the second special figure hold is stored, it is not necessary to start the jackpot determination and the first special figure or the second special figure which will be described later. Therefore, the special figure variation start process of FIGS. 12 and 13 is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11.

  As described above, in the special figure variation start process, it is first determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored (S400), and only when the second special figure hold is not stored (S400). : Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored (S404). Therefore, when both the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored, the second special figure hold is always read in preference to the first special figure hold (second special figure hold). The first special figure hold is read out only when the second special figure hold is not stored.

  As described above, when either the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is read (S402 or S406), it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy flag is set to ON (S408). Here, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment is set to either the “electric support state” or the “non-electric support state” described above, and the big hit probability (determined as a big hit in the big hit determination). "High probability state" with a high probability) or "Low probability state" with a big hit probability lower than the high probability state. The high-accuracy flag is a flag that is set to ON when setting a high-probability state (a state in which the probability changing function is activated), and the storage area is secured in the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, even if any jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed and the big hit game is started, the gaming state after the big hit game is “high probability state and electric support state”. It is set to “High probability / electric support status”. Then, after the big hit game is finished, if the symbol variation game is executed 80 times without generating a big hit, the game state is “low probability state / non-electric support state” which is “low probability / non-electric support state”. Is set. That is, there are two types of gaming states that can be set in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment: “low probability / non-electric support state (normal state)” and “high probability / electric support state”.

  In the determination processing of S408, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state based on the setting state of the high probability flag. As a result, if the high probability flag is set to ON, that is, if the gaming state is set to a high probability state (S408: yes), a high probability jackpot determination table is selected (S410). On the other hand, if the high probability flag is not set to ON, that is, if the gaming state is set to a low probability state (S408: no), a low probability jackpot determination table is selected (S412). . The big hit determination table is a table in which big hit determination results of “hit” and “out” are set in association with the value of the big hit determination random number, and are stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a jackpot determination table according to the first embodiment. FIG. 14A shows a jackpot determination table for low probability, and FIG. 14B shows a jackpot determination table for high probability. As shown in FIG. 14A, in the jackpot determination table for low probability, “big hit” is set to 219 random numbers (0 to 218) out of 65536 random numbers (0 to 65535). Therefore, in the jackpot determination in the low probability state, the jackpot is determined with a probability of about 1 / 299.251. Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, in the high probability jackpot determination table, “big hit” is set to 1310 random numbers (0 to 1309) among 65536 (0 to 65535) random numbers. . Accordingly, in the jackpot determination in the high probability state, the jackpot determination is made with a probability of about 1 / 500.027. That is, when the jackpot determination is performed using the high probability jackpot determination table of FIG. 14B, the jackpot determination is performed using the low probability jackpot determination table of FIG. 14A. The determination result of “big hit” is obtained with high probability.

  When the jackpot determination table is selected in the process of S410 or S412, the CPU 201 refers to the jackpot determination table and performs a jackpot determination (S414). That is, whether the value of the jackpot determination random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is a value corresponding to “big hit” (hit value) or a value corresponding to “out” (outlier). judge.

  When the big hit determination is thus performed (S414), it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination is “big hit” (S420 in FIG. 13). As a result, when the result of the big hit determination is “hit” (S420: yes), a process for selecting a big hit symbol (specific mode) to be stopped and displayed in the current symbol variation game (a big hit symbol selection process) is performed. This is performed (S422). Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, 100 types of jackpot symbols 1 to 100 and one type of off symbol 101 are stored in advance at predetermined addresses in the ROM 202. In the jackpot symbol selection process of S422, one jackpot symbol is selected from 100 types of jackpot symbols 1 to 100 with reference to a jackpot symbol selection table (not shown). That is, in the jackpot symbol selection table, 100 values “0 to 99” are set as symbol determination random numbers, and jackpot symbols 1 to 100 are set for each value of the symbol determination random numbers. Then, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol determination random number is selected from the determination random numbers (acquired information) read as the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold. When the jackpot symbol is selected in this way (S422), the selected jackpot symbol is stored in the storage area (stop symbol storage area) of the RAM 203 as a symbol for stopping and displaying (stop symbol) (S424). The jackpot symbol selection table is stored in the ROM 202 in advance.

  Subsequently, a variation pattern selection process is performed to select a variation pattern for stop-display with the big hit symbol (specific mode) (S426). Here, the fluctuation pattern is the time from when the special symbol (the first special figure or the second special figure) starts the variable display on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 until the display is stopped ( (Variation time) and information (variation pattern ID) for identifying each variation pattern is attached to each variation pattern. In the variation pattern selection process, a variation pattern determination random number (acquisition information) acquired as a special figure hold by referring to a variation pattern determination table in which a plurality of variation patterns are set in correspondence with the variation pattern determination random number (read from the ROM 202). ) Is selected (determined). The variation pattern selection process (S426) will be described in detail later.

  In the above, the processing when the big hit determination result is “big hit” has been described. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is not “big hit”, that is, when it is “out” (S420: no), first, the storage area of the RAM 203 (stop) with the out symbol (non-specific mode) as the stop symbol. (S440). That is, since only one type of off symbol (out symbol 101) is set, the off symbol is stored in the stop symbol storage area. Subsequently, by performing a variation pattern selection process (S426), a variation pattern for stopping and displaying with a deviated symbol is selected.

  In this way, the stop symbol is stored in the stop symbol storage area (S424, S440 in FIG. 13), and when the variation pattern is selected (S426), the jackpot determination performed previously is based on the first special symbol hold. It is determined whether or not (S450). As a result, if it is based on the first special figure hold (S450: yes), the CPU 201 displays the first special figure on the first symbol display device 28 according to the selected fluctuation pattern ( After the symbol variation game is started (S452), “1” is subtracted from the first special figure holding number (S454). On the other hand, if the big hit determination is not made based on the first special figure hold, that is, if it is made based on the second special figure hold (S450: no), the second symbol display After the display of variation (symbol variation game) of the second special figure is started by the device 32 (S456), “1” is subtracted from the second special figure reservation number (S458). The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that displays the special symbols (identification information) variably functions as “identification information display means” in the present invention.

  After subtracting “1” from the number of first special figure hold or the number of second special figure hold (S454, S458), the type of the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure or the second special figure that has started the variable display is designated. A variation pattern designation command (including a variation pattern ID), a stop symbol designation command for designating a stop symbol of a special symbol that is stopped and displayed through variation display, and the like are transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation start command. (S460).

  When the change start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in this way (S460), the special figure change start process shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is terminated, and the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is restored. .

  In the above, the processing in the case where it is determined in the determination processing in S306 of FIG. 10 that neither of the first special drawing nor the second special drawing is being displayed (S306: no) has been described. On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process of S306 that either the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed in a variable manner (S306: yes), the first special figure or the second special figure has already been obtained. This corresponds to the case where the variation pattern and the stop symbol of the special figure are determined and the variation display of the first special figure or the second special figure is started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol during variation display has elapsed (S312). Since the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is determined in advance according to the fluctuation pattern, at the same time when the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure is started, a predetermined timer (fluctuation time measuring timer) is set. By setting the fluctuation time, it can be determined whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. As a result, if the variation time has not yet elapsed (S312: no), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (S312: yes), the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed with the symbol (S424, S440 in FIG. 13) set in advance. A confirmation display is performed (S314), and a command (symbol stop command) indicating that the special symbol during the variable display is stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S316). Then, after setting the fixed display time (S318), it is determined whether or not the set fixed display time has passed (S320). As a result, when the fixed display time has not elapsed (S320: no), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  After returning to the game control process shown in FIG. 8 with the first special figure or the second special figure being confirmed and displayed, when the special symbol game process of FIGS. 10 and 11 is started again, the first special figure is displayed. It is determined that the figure and the second special figure are not being displayed in a variable manner (S306: no). Subsequently, since it is determined that the special symbol is being confirmed and displayed (S306: yes), it is determined again whether the fixed display time has passed (S320).

  If it is determined that the fixed display time has elapsed while repeating such determination (S320: yes), the process proceeds to FIG. 11 and the special symbol (first special chart or first display) that is stopped (currently displayed) is displayed. It is determined whether or not “2 special figure” is a “hit symbol” (S332 in FIG. 11). As a result, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol (S332: yes), the invalid period flag is set to ON in order to assume the invalid period (S334). That is, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, even if the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the big hit game is not started immediately, but first the invalid period is started (during the invalid period). . Then, an invalid period start command indicating that the invalid period has started is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S336).

  Subsequently, in response to the start of the invalid period, processing (S338 to S348) for ending the “high probability / electric support state” is performed. That is, if the gaming state is set to the “high probability / electric support state” when the invalid period starts, a process of terminating the “high probability / electric support state” is performed. Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the high probability flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the gaming state is set to a high probability state (S338). As a result, if the high-accuracy flag is set to ON (S338: yes), the high-accuracy flag is set to OFF (S340). Subsequently, “0” is set to the value of the high-accuracy counter (S342). The high-accuracy counter is a counter in which the number of symbol variable games (hereinafter also referred to as “high-accuracy count”) until the high-probability state is finished, and the storage area is secured at a predetermined address in the RAM 203. . In the process of S342, “0” is set to the value of the high-accuracy counter so that the high-accuracy count is set to “0” when the high-probability state ends. Of course, if the high probability state is not reached when the invalid period is started (S338: no), the processes of S340 and S342 are omitted.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the gaming state is set to the electric support state (S344). As a result, if the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S344: yes), since the release extension flag is set to ON together with the fluctuation shortening flag, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to OFF (S346). ). Subsequently, “0” is set to the value of the electric support counter (S348). The electric support counter is a counter in which the number of symbol variable games (hereinafter also referred to as “electric support number of times”) until the electric support state is ended, and a storage area is secured at a predetermined address in the RAM 203. . In the process of S348, the value of the electric support counter is set to “0” in order to set the electric support count to “0” with the end of the electric support state. Of course, when the power-off state is not established when the invalid period starts (S344: no), the processing of S346 and S348 is omitted. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, as described above, the high probability state and the electric support state are set simultaneously.

  Thus, when the flag or counter setting process is performed when the invalid period starts (S338 to S348), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is terminated and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. .

  The above is the processing when the special symbol stopped on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 (that is, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is a big hit symbol (S332: yes). explained. On the other hand, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, that is, if it is a missed symbol (S332: no), the period during which the “high probability / electric support state” is set is advanced. To perform the process. That is, when the gaming state is set to “high probability / electric support state”, the high-accuracy count and the electric support count are subtracted in response to the fact that the symbol variation game is performed this time.

  Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the high-probability state is in effect (S350). As a result, if it is in the high probability state (S350: yes), the value of the high-accuracy counter is subtracted by “1” to subtract the high-accuracy count once (S352). Then, as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the high-accuracy counter, it is determined whether or not the value of the high-accuracy counter has become “0”, that is, whether or not the high-accuracy count has become “0” (S354). ). As a result, if the number of times of high accuracy becomes “0”, the high probability flag is set to OFF in order to end the high probability state (to make it a low probability state) (S356). If it is determined in step S350 that the high-probability state is not in effect (S350: no), of course, processing for advancing the period of high-probability state (S352 to S356) is omitted. If it is determined in the process of S354 that the high-accuracy count has not yet been “0” (S354: no), the high-probability state is continued (the process of S356 is omitted).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not it is in the electric support state (S358). As a result, if it is in the electric support state (S358: yes), the value of the electric support counter is decremented by “1” to subtract the electric support number once (S360). Then, as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the electric support counter, it is determined whether or not the value of the electric support counter has become “0”, that is, whether the number of electric support has become “0” (S362). ). As a result, when the electric support number becomes “0”, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to OFF in order to end the electric support state (to make the non-electric support state) (S364). If it is determined in the process of S358 that the power support state is not in effect (S358: no), the process for advancing the period of the power support state (S360 to S364) is omitted as a matter of course. If it is determined in the process of S362 that the number of power support has not yet reached “0” (S362: no), the power support state is continued (the process of S364 is omitted).

  In this way, after performing the process of advancing the period in which the “high probability / electric support state” is set, a gaming state designation command indicating the currently set gaming state is transmitted to the sub-control board 220. After (S366), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  Thus, after returning to the game control process shown in FIG. 8, the “big hit start process (S500 in FIG. 8)” and the “big hit progress process (S600 in FIG. 8)” are performed. In the following, description will be given in the order of “big hit start processing” and “big hit progress processing”.

A-3-3. Jackpot start processing:
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the jackpot start process of the first embodiment. In the big hit starting process, a process for starting the big hit game is performed. When the big hit start process (S500) is started, the CPU 221 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the big hit execution flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being played (S502). As a result, when the big hit game is already in progress (S502: yes), the big hit start process shown in FIG. 15 is finished as it is, and the game control process shown in FIG. 8 is resumed.

  On the other hand, when the big hit game is not being played (S502: no), it is determined whether or not the invalid period flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not it is during the invalid period (S504). If it is during the invalid period (S504: yes), it is determined whether or not 2 seconds have elapsed since the invalid period was started (after the special symbol was stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol) (S506). As a result, if two seconds have not yet elapsed after the invalid period is started (S506: no), the jackpot start process shown in FIG. 15 is terminated as it is, and the game control process shown in FIG. 8 is resumed. On the other hand, when 2 seconds have passed since the invalid period is started (S506: yes), the valid period flag is set to ON to start the valid period (to be within the valid period) ( S508). That is, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the valid period is set through the invalid period of 2 seconds (being in the valid period). This valid period is set permanently (for example, until the state of the pachinko machine 1 is reset) until the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37 and the jackpot game is started.

  Then, the invalid period flag is set to OFF in order to end the invalid period with the start of the valid period (S510). Subsequently, a valid period start command indicating that the valid period has been reached is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S512). Further, the right-handed lamp 40 (see FIG. 3) indicating that the right-handed state is in effect is turned on (S514). That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball passes the big hit start gate 37 during the effective period, the big hit game is started. As shown in FIG. 2, the big hit start gate 37 is right-handed. Is provided at a position where the player can enter the ball, and the right-handed lamp 40 is turned on as the effective period is reached. Thereafter, the jackpot start process shown in FIG. 15 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  The above describes the processing when it is determined in S504 that the invalid period is in effect. On the other hand, when it is determined that the invalid period is not in effect in the determination process of S504 (S504: no), this time, whether or not the valid period flag is set to ON, that is, the valid period is in effect. Whether or not (S515). As a result, when it is not in the valid period (S515: no), the big hit start process shown in FIG. 15 is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is during the effective period (S515: yes), it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the big hit start gate 37 (S516). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the big hit gate switch 37s (see FIG. 6) has detected a game ball. As a result, if the game ball has not yet passed through the jackpot start gate 37 (S516: no), the jackpot start process shown in FIG. 15 is terminated as it is, and the game control shown in FIG. Return to processing.

  On the other hand, if the game ball has passed the jackpot start gate 37 during the effective period (S516: yes), a gate passing command indicating that the game ball has passed the jackpot start gate 37 is sent to the sub control board. After transmitting to 220 (S518), the following processing is performed to start the big hit game. First, a big hit execution flag is set to ON to indicate that a big hit game is being played (S520). Then, along with the start of the big hit game, the valid period flag is set OFF to end the valid period (S522). Further, the right-handed lamp 40 is turned off with the end of the effective period (S523).

  Subsequently, an opening pattern (a pattern for opening and closing) of the big winning opening 31d during the big hit game is set (S524). In the big hit game of the first embodiment, the round game with the big winning opening 31d opened is performed 16 times. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, when the jackpot symbols 1-80 are stopped and displayed (when the jackpot symbols 1 to 80 are triggered during the effective period), the first to sixteenth times In all of the round games, when the big winning opening 31d is opened for a long time (for example, 30 seconds or until 10 gaming balls enter the big winning opening 31d) and the big hit symbols 81 to 100 are stopped and displayed ( In the event that it is during the validity period due to the stop display of the jackpot symbol 81-100), in the 1st, 6th, 8th to 16th round games, the grand prize opening 31d is opened for a long time, and the 7th round game The special winning opening 31d is opened for a short time (for example, 0.2 seconds). In the process of S524, such an open pattern is set according to the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed this time.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31d during the seventh round game in the big hit game passes through the V area 71 of the distribution area 70, the big hit game ends. The later game state is set to “high probability / electric support state”. As described above, when the jackpot symbols 1 to 80 are stopped and displayed, the winning prize opening 31d is opened for a long time in the seventh round game. There is a high possibility that a game ball will enter. Further, as described above, since the sorting member 73 is rotated to the left and right in a certain operation pattern, any one of a plurality of (for example, 10) game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31d. The possibility that the sphere passes through the V region 71 is high. On the other hand, when the big hit symbols 81 to 100 are stopped and displayed, the winning ball 31d is opened only for a short time in the seventh round game. The possibility that the game ball passes through the V region 71 is low. Therefore, the jackpot game when the jackpot symbol 1 to 80 is stopped and displayed is a jackpot game advantageous to a player who is highly likely to set the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to “high probability / electric support state” ( (Hereinafter also referred to as “advantageous big hit game”), and the big hit game when the big hit symbols 81 to 100 are stopped and displayed is the “high probability / electric support state” after the big hit game ends. It can be said that this is a jackpot game that is disadvantageous to a player who is unlikely to be set (hereinafter also referred to as “unfavorable jackpot game”). In the following, the seventh round game during the advantageous big hit game is also expressed as “advantageous round game”, and the seventh round game during the disadvantageous big hit game is also expressed as “disadvantaged round game”.

  In the process of S524 in FIG. 15, when the release pattern of the advantageous big hit game or the disadvantageous big hit game is set according to the type of the big hit symbol displayed in a stopped state, a big hit start command indicating that the big hit game is started is sent to the sub control board. Transmission to 220 (S526). When the big hit start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S526), the big hit start process shown in FIG. 15 is terminated, and the big hit progress process (S600 in FIG. 8) follows the big hit start process (S500 in FIG. 8). Do.

A-3-4. Jackpot progress processing:
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the big hit progress process of the first embodiment. In the jackpot progress process, a process related to the progress of the jackpot game is performed. When the big hit progress process (S600) is started, the CPU 221 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the big hit execution flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being played (S602). As a result, when the big hit game is not in progress (S602: no), it is not necessary to advance the big hit game, so the big hit progress process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the big hit game is being played (S602: yes), first, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 31d is in an open state (S604). That is, during the big hit game, as described above, the big winning opening 31d (variable winning opening) is set in an open state (a state in which a player can enter a ball), so it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 31d has already been opened. To do. Immediately after the big hit game is started, since the big hit running flag is set to ON and the big winning opening 31d is not yet open, it is judged as “no” in the judgment process of S604, and the big hit It is determined whether or not a game end condition is satisfied (S610). In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the end of 16 round games is set as the condition for ending the big hit game. Accordingly, in the determination process of S610, it is determined whether or not 16 round games have ended.

  Immediately after starting the big hit game, the end condition for the big hit game is of course not satisfied, so it is determined as “no” in the determination processing of S610. While the jackpot game end condition is not satisfied (S610: no), it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the V region 71 in the seventh round game (advantageous round game or disadvantageous round game). (S612). Of course, this determination process may be performed only during the seventh round game. The determination as to whether or not the game ball has passed through the V area 71 is made by determining whether or not the V area detection switch 71s has detected a game ball.

  As a result of the determination process in S612, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the V area 71 in the seventh round game (S612: yes), the V flag is set to ON (S614). The V flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed the V area 71 in the seventh round game, and the storage area is secured at a predetermined address in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200. ing. Of course, when the game ball has not passed through the V area 71 in the seventh round game (S612: no), the process of setting the V flag to ON is omitted.

  In this way, when the processing relating to the passing of the game ball through the V area 71 is performed (S612, S614), it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 31d has elapsed (S616). Here, the closing time of the special winning opening 31d is a time during which the special winning opening 31d is closed between the round game and the round game. As a result of the determination process of S616, when it is determined that the closing time of the special winning opening 31d has elapsed (S616: yes), after the special winning opening 31d is opened (S618), the big hit progress process shown in FIG. Is finished, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  The above describes the processing when it is determined in the determination processing of S604 that the special winning opening 31d is closed (S604: no). On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S604 that the special winning opening 31d is in an open state (S604: yes), it is determined whether or not a round game end condition is satisfied (S606). As described above, as a condition for ending the round game, in the case of an advantageous big hit game, the open time of the special winning opening 31d becomes long for any round game (for example, The special winning opening 31d is opened for 30 seconds, or ten gaming balls are inserted into the special winning opening 31d). On the other hand, in the case of a disadvantageous big hit game, during the execution of the first to sixth, eighth to sixteenth round games, it is set that the opening time of the special winning opening 31d becomes long, and the seventh time During the execution of the round game (unfavorable round game), it is set that the opening time of the special winning opening 31d is short (for example, the special winning opening 31d is opened for 0.2 seconds).

  Of course, immediately after the big winning opening is opened, the round game end condition is not satisfied (S606: no), so the big hit game process shown in FIG. 17 is ended and the game control shown in FIG. Return to processing. Then, when the big hit game process is started again, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening is in an open state (S604) and whether or not the round game end condition is satisfied (S606), and the round game end condition is still satisfied. If is not established (S606: no), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 17 is terminated and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. While it is determined that the end condition of the round game is eventually satisfied while repeating such processing (S606: yes), the open big winning opening 31d is set to the closed state (the state where the ball cannot be entered) ( S608).

  In this way, when the big winning opening is closed (S608), it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the big hit game is satisfied (S610). When the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S610: yes), a process for ending the big hit game (a big hit end process) is performed (S700).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process of the first embodiment. When the big hit end process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first sets the big hit running flag to OFF to end the big hit game (S702). Then, a jackpot end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S704). When receiving the jackpot game end command, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 ends the jackpot game effect that has been executed.

  Subsequently, whether or not the V flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31d has passed through the V region 71 in the seventh round game of the big hit game that has ended this time. Is determined (S706). As a result, when the game ball passes through the V region 71 (S706: yes), the game state after the big hit game is set to “high probability / electric support state”. That is, the change shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to ON in order to set the gaming state to the electric support state (S708). In addition to this, a high-accuracy flag is set to ON to set the gaming state to a high probability state (S710). Subsequently, in order to continue the “high probability / electric support state” until the symbol variation game is performed 80 times, “80” is set to the values of the high-accuracy counter and the electric support counter (S712).

  Subsequently, in preparation for the passing of the game ball V area 71 during the next big hit game, the V flag is set to OFF (S714), and then the big hit end processing shown in FIG. Return to progress processing. If the game ball does not pass through the V area 71 in the big hit game ended this time, the processing of S708 to S714 is omitted. That is, the game state after the big hit game is set to “low probability / non-electric support state”. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the advantageous big hit game functions as the “privilege grant means” in the present invention.

A-4. Game progression process of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment:
Next, the “game progression process” realized by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executing the above-described game control process will be described.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a game progress process of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (ev. 1), the invalid period of 2 seconds is passed and the valid period is reached. Then, when the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37 during the effective period (ev. 2), the jackpot game is started (ev. 3). As the jackpot game, when the jackpot symbols 1 to 80 are stopped and displayed (that is, with a probability of 80%), the game ball easily passes the V region 71 in the seventh round game (“high probability / When an advantageous big hit game is started (e.g., an advantageous big hit game where an advantageous round game is performed) is started and the big hit symbols 81 to 100 are stopped and displayed (that is, with a probability of 20%) ), It is difficult for the game ball to pass through the V region 71 in the seventh round game (the “high probability / electric support state” is difficult to be set), and the disadvantageous hit game is started (the disadvantageous hit game in which the disadvantageous round game is performed) Is started).

  In the seventh round game in the big hit game, when the game ball passes the V region 71 (ev. 4), the game state after the big hit game is set to “high probability / electric support state”. (Ev. 5). On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the V region 71 in the seventh round game in the big hit game (ev. 6), the game state after the big hit game is set to “low probability / non-electricity”. “Supporting state” is set (ev. 7). Of course, when the special symbol is removed and stopped with the symbol, the big hit game is not started.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, an advantageous jackpot game in which the “high probability / electric support state” is easily set and a disadvantageous hit game in which the “high probability / electric support state” is difficult to set are executed. Since it is possible, when the jackpot game is started, the player tries to check whether the jackpot game is an advantageous jackpot game or an unfavorable jackpot game. Of course, which jackpot game is started is determined according to the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed, so that the player can recognize based on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. However, a general player advances the game while paying attention to the effect display device 27 rather than the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, the effect display device 27 is provided at a position that is more easily noticeable and has a larger display area than the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32, and the game proceeds with attention to the effect display device 27. Let Further, since there are 100 types of jackpot symbols, it is difficult for the player to identify the type of jackpot symbol. From these facts, it is difficult for general players to recognize whether the jackpot symbol that is started based on the type of the jackpot symbol that is displayed in a stopped state is an advantageous jackpot game or a disadvantageous jackpot game. I can say that.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present invention, when the big hit game is started, an effect indicating whether the big hit game is an advantageous big hit game or an unfavorable big hit game (hereinafter also referred to as “big hit start effect”) is performed. It is said. As the jackpot start effect, an effect (symbol variation effect + roulette effect described later) corresponding to the “fluctuation pattern” when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed is executed. That is, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command from the main control board 200 (S460 in FIG. 13), the CPU 221 detects the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern designation command, and commands corresponding to the fluctuation pattern Is transmitted to the image / sound control board 230 and the decoration drive board 226, and a big hit start effect (design variation effect + roulette effect described later) is performed with an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, in the following, first, after explaining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot start effect corresponding to the fluctuation pattern will be explained.

A-5. Fluctuation pattern and jackpot start:
The variation pattern is selected in the variation pattern selection process (S426) described above with reference to FIG. In the variation pattern selection process, a variation pattern is selected with reference to a variation pattern determination table in which a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time) are set in correspondence with the variation pattern determination random number. However, instead of always referring to the same variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern determination table corresponding to various situations (for example, the result of jackpot determination or the type of jackpot symbol) is referred to. By referring to the variation pattern determination table corresponding to various situations as described above, it is possible to select variation patterns corresponding to various situations, and consequently, it is possible to perform effects with the effect patterns corresponding to various situations. Therefore, even when a big hit game is started, it is possible to deal with each big hit game by changing the reference variation pattern determination table when the advantageous big hit game is started and when the disadvantageous big hit game is started. The effect at the start of the big hit will be performed.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when a big hit game is started. In particular, FIG. 20A shows an “advantageous big hit game variation pattern determination table” that is referred to when the big hit symbols 1 to 80 are stopped and displayed, that is, when the advantageous big hit game is started. ing. In this advantageous big hit game variation pattern determination table, variation pattern determination random numbers are allocated to the variation patterns A9 to A3 as shown in FIG. Accordingly, any of the variation patterns A9 to A3 is selected with the probability shown in FIG. 20A as the variation pattern when the advantageous big hit game is started. When any of these variation patterns A9 to A3 is selected, the big hit game is started, and naturally, the effective lines L1 to L8 provided on the display screen of the effect display device 27 (FIG. 7). The symbol variation effect (a part of the effect at the start of the big hit) is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. Especially, when the variation pattern A9 is selected, nine “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed. That is, “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed in all nine variable regions (9 squares). When the variation pattern A8 is selected, eight “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed. When the variation pattern A7 is selected, seven “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed, and the variation pattern A6 is selected. When the change pattern A5 is selected, five “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed. When the variation pattern A4 is selected, four “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed. When “design” is stopped and the variation pattern A3 is selected, three “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed.

  As can be seen by paying attention to the probability that each variation pattern in FIG. 20 (a) is selected, when referring to the advantageous big hit game variation pattern determination table, variation pattern A9 in which nine “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed. Except for, a variation pattern having a larger number of “7 symbols” to be stopped is selected with higher probability. That is, when an advantageous big hit game is started, a symbol variation effect with a larger number of “7 symbols” that are stopped and displayed has a higher probability, except for nine symbol “7 symbols” that are stopped and displayed. Will be executed.

  On the other hand, FIG. 20B shows a “disadvantage game variation pattern determination table” that is referred to when the jackpot symbols 81 to 100 are stopped and displayed, that is, when the disadvantageous game is started. Yes. In this disadvantageous hit game variation pattern determination table, variation pattern determination random numbers are allocated to the variation patterns B8 to B3 as shown in FIG. Therefore, any of the variation patterns B8 to B3 is selected with the probability shown in FIG. 20B as the variation pattern when the disadvantageous hit game is started. Even when any of these variation patterns B8 to B3 is selected, the big hit game is started, and naturally, the effective lines L1 to L8 provided on the display screen of the effect display device 27 (FIG. 7). The symbol variation effect (a part of the effect at the start of the big hit) is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. In particular, when the variation pattern B8 is selected, eight “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed. When the variation pattern B7 is selected, seven "7 symbols" are stopped and displayed. When the variation pattern B6 is selected, six "7 symbols" are stopped and displayed, and the variation pattern B5 is selected. When the change pattern B4 is selected, four “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed. When the variation pattern B3 is selected, three “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed. "Design" is stopped and displayed.

  As can be seen by paying attention to the probability that each variation pattern in FIG. 20B is selected, when referring to the variation pattern determination table for disadvantageous hit games, the variation pattern having a larger number of “7 symbols” to be stopped is displayed. Selected with low probability. That is, when a disadvantageous hit game is started, a symbol variation effect with a large number of “7 symbols” to be stopped is executed with a lower probability. In the disadvantageous hit game variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern in which nine “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed is not set. That is, when the disadvantageous hit game is started, the symbol variation effect in which nine “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed is not executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the symbol variation effect in which nine “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed is executed when the advantageous big hit game is started, but the disadvantageous big hit game is started. If it is, it will not be executed. Therefore, when executing the symbol variation effect in which nine “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed, the player can be confident that the big hit game to be started is an advantageous big hit game (the advantageous big hit game always starts. Will be done). In addition, when an advantageous big hit game is started, a symbol variation effect with a larger number of “7 symbols” displayed to be stopped is easier to be executed, and when an unfavorable big hit game is started, the “7 symbols” displayed is stopped. The larger the number of symbol variation effects, the harder it is to execute. For this reason, the greater the number of “7 symbols” that are stopped and displayed in the symbol variation effect, the higher the possibility that an advantageous big hit game will be played. As a result, it is possible to make the player expect that many “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed in the symbol variation effect when the big hit game is started.

  When the big hit game is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs the following “roulette effect” after performing the above-described symbol variation effect as part of the big hit start effect. This “roulette effect” is also executed as part of the big hit start effect similar to the above-described symbol variation effect, and each variation pattern (variation pattern A9 to A3, variation pattern B8 to B3) Done in a corresponding manner.

  21 to 23 are explanatory diagrams showing roulette effects in the first embodiment. In particular, FIGS. 21 and 22 show the first half of the roulette effect, and FIG. 23 shows the second half of the roulette effect. As described above with reference to FIG. 19, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, even if the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the big hit game is not immediately started, and the game ball is thereafter started with the big hit start gate 37. It starts when it passes. In the roulette effect, the game ball passes through the big hit start gate 37 after such a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, after “seven uniforms” is stopped and displayed in the active line in the symbol variation effect). It is executed using the time until the start of (in the invalid period, during the valid period). The roulette effect is started at various timings, which will be described in detail later.

  Roulette production is performed as follows. First, as shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays the effect display device 27 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (when “7-match” is stopped and displayed on the active line). The roulette display device 60 is displayed in an aspect based on the aspect. More specifically, the same number of “V symbols (designed with alphabet“ V ”)” as many as “7 symbols” stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27 is displayed on the roulette display device 60. Here, the display screen of the roulette display device 60 is provided with nine display areas. That is, the same number of display areas as the fluctuation areas provided in the effect display device 27 are provided. In the roulette display device 60, among these nine display areas, “V symbols” are displayed in the same number of “7 symbols” that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27, and “ ★ "Design" is displayed. That is, the symbol arrangement in which the same number of “V symbols” as the “7 symbols” stopped on the effect display device 27 is arranged is displayed. In the following description, displaying the symbol array in which the same number of symbols as the symbols stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27 is displayed on the roulette display device 60 is also expressed as “array display”. Of course, this “array display” is performed as a part of roulette production.

  In “array display”, for example, as shown in FIG. 22A, when three “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27, three “V symbols” are displayed on the roulette display device 60. indicate. Further, as shown in FIG. 22B, when five “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27, five “V symbols” are displayed on the roulette display device 60, and FIG. As shown in c), when six “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27, six “V symbols” are displayed on the roulette display device 60, as shown in FIG. When seven “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27, seven “V symbols” are displayed on the roulette display device 60. It should be noted that the position (display area of the roulette display device 60) for displaying “V symbol” and “★ symbol” in the array display may be set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern, and starts the roulette effect. You may decide by a predetermined lottery every time.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, as described above, the greater the number of “7 symbols” that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the more advantageous it is. There is a high possibility that a big hit game will be played. Then, the same number of “V symbols” as the “7 symbols” is displayed on the roulette display device 60 in an array display. Therefore, the greater the number of “V symbols”, the higher the possibility that an advantageous big hit game will be played. As a result, the player can be expected to display many “V symbols” on the roulette display device 60 in the roulette effect (array display).

  In this way, when “7 symbols” or “★ symbols” are displayed in the nine display areas of the roulette display device 60 (when the symbol arrangement is displayed), the nine symbols are switched one by one to be selected. “Switching display (variable display of a predetermined symbol)” is started. Of course, this “switching display” is also performed as part of the roulette effect. That is, in the roulette effect, “switching display” is performed following the array display. In this switching display, the order in which the symbols are selected may be determined in advance or may be determined randomly. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 22 (a), first, the top “★ symbol” is selected, then the lower symbols are selected one by one, and the bottom “V symbol” is selected. After entering the state, the display of selecting the top “★ symbol” as the selected state may be repeated. Alternatively, first, the lowermost “V symbol” is selected, and then the upper symbols are selected one by one, and after the uppermost “★ symbol” is selected, the lowermost “V symbol” is selected again. The display with the “V symbol” selected state may be repeated. Alternatively, before the symbol to be selected is switched, the symbol to be selected may be determined by lottery, and the display for selecting the symbol determined by the lottery may be repeated. As a method for selecting “7 symbols” or “★ symbols” as a selected state, a method for displaying a symbol in a selected state with a higher brightness than other symbols, or a method for selecting a symbol color in a selected state as another symbol. The method of displaying differently from the color of the image, the method of displaying the design to be selected in a surrounding state (displaying a frame image, lighting the frame, etc.), the color of the design to be selected is larger than other designs or A small display method can be adopted.

  When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the gate passing command during execution of the switching display as described above (see S518 in FIG. 15), that is, when the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37, nine symbols are displayed. One of the symbols is selected and the switching display is terminated. That is, the switching display is an effect performed during the effective period, and when the game ball passes the big hit start gate 37 during the effective period, the big hit game is started. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the big hit start gate 37 during the switching display, one symbol is switched as a selected state to indicate whether the big hit game to be started is an advantageous big hit game or an unfavorable big hit game. End the display. Specifically, when the advantageous big hit game is started, that is, when the variation patterns A9 to A3 are selected in the current symbol variation game, “V symbol” is selected and the switching display is terminated. In particular, in FIG. 23A, after the variation pattern A3 is selected, three “7 symbols” are displayed on the effect display device 27, and then three “V symbols” are displayed on the roulette display device 60. In the state where is displayed, the switching display is executed, and finally the state that the “V symbol” is selected (indicated by hatching in the figure) is shown.

  On the other hand, when the disadvantageous big hit game is started, that is, when the variation patterns B8 to B3 are selected in the current symbol variation game, “★ symbol” is selected and the switching display is ended. In particular, in FIG. 23 (b), three “7 symbols” are displayed on the effect display device 27 by selecting the variation pattern B 3, and then three “V symbols” are displayed on the roulette display device 60. In the state where is displayed, the switching display is executed, and finally “★ symbol” is selected (indicated by hatching in the figure). In the following description, the end of the switching display with the predetermined symbol as the selected state (finally the predetermined symbol is set in the selected state) is also expressed as “the selection of the predetermined symbol is confirmed”. The display for confirming the selection of the symbol is also expressed as “selection confirmation display”. Of course, this “selection confirmation display” is also performed as part of the roulette effect. That is, in the roulette effect, “selection confirmation display” is performed following the array display and the switching display.

  Here, as described above, the probability that the advantageous big hit game is started is the number of “7 symbols” stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27, that is, the number of “V symbols” displayed on the roulette display device 60. The more it is, the higher it becomes. Accordingly, the probability that the selection of “V symbol” is confirmed in the roulette effect (selection confirmation display) (the probability that the selection confirmation display is confirmed that the selection of “V symbol” is confirmed) is also displayed on the effect display device 27. The higher the number of “7 symbols”, that is, the more “V symbols” displayed on the roulette display device 60, the higher the number. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 capable of executing a roulette effect (possibility suggesting effect) suggesting the possibility of an advantageous big hit game (giving a privilege) based on the number of “7 symbols” It functions as “possibility suggesting means” in the present invention.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of the roulette effect described above. As shown in FIG. 24, in the roulette effect of the first embodiment, first, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (when “7-match” is stopped on the active line), the effect display device 27 is displayed. The same number of “V symbols” as the “7 symbols” that are stopped and displayed are displayed on the roulette display device 60. Thereafter, the switching display for selecting one of the nine symbols displayed on the roulette display device 60 is started. Then, when the game ball passes the big hit start gate 37 during execution of the switching display, when the advantageous big hit game is started, the selection confirmation display for confirming the selection of “V symbol” is executed, and the disadvantageous big hit game is started. In the case of the selection, the selection confirmation display for confirming the selection of “★ symbol” is executed, and the roulette effect is ended. The probability that the selection of “V symbol” in this roulette effect will be confirmed is the number of “7 symbols” stopped on the effect display device 27, that is, the number of “V symbols” displayed on the roulette display device 60. The more it is, the higher it is.

  Since the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment performs various effects as described above, it is possible to realize the following novel gaming characteristics and to enhance the gaming interest. That is, while the symbol variation effect is being executed (before “7 assortment” is stopped and displayed on the active line), the player is expected to stop displaying “7 assortment” on the active line, and many “7 Players can be expected to stop displaying “symbols” (not only whether or not “seven uniforms” are stopped on the active line, but also the number of “seven symbols” that are stopped and displayed. Can attract attention.) In particular, in the case where a part of the symbols (for example, six identification symbols) of the variation area is stopped and the symbols of the other variation areas (for example, three identification symbols) are being variably displayed, many “ When “7 symbols” is displayed in a stopped state, if a big hit game is started, there is a high possibility that the big hit game is an advantageous big hit game. By stopping the display of the symbol), it is possible to make the player strongly expect that “7 sets” will be stopped on the active line.

  Further, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 27, when “7 sets” is stopped and displayed on the active line, the roulette effect is started on the roulette display device 60. Therefore, in the period from the start of the symbol variation effect to the start of the big hit game, the player's line of sight (target object) is displayed from the effect display device 27 ("7 symbols" displayed on the roulette display device 60 ( ("V symbol" displayed on the screen)). As a result, the player's line of sight movement (target object) can be increased. In addition, at the start of the roulette effect (in the array display), it can be expected that many “V symbols” are displayed on the roulette display device 60 (the number of “V symbols” can be noted).

  In the roulette effect, when the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37 during execution of the switching display, a selection confirmation display for confirming the selection of “V symbol” or “★ symbol” is performed. At this time, when the selection of “V symbol” is confirmed, the advantageous big hit game is started, and when the selection of “★ symbol” is confirmed, the disadvantageous big hit game is started. Accordingly, a player who desires to start an advantageous jackpot game is expected to perform a selection confirmation display for confirming the selection of “V symbol”, and the game ball is passed through the jackpot start gate 37. You can think of timing. Further, based on the fact that the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37 during the execution of the switching display, a selection confirmation display for confirming the selection of a plurality of events (that is, “V symbol” or “★ symbol”) is performed. And the execution of the jackpot game). In addition, it is possible to display a selection confirmation display in which the selection of “V symbol” or “★ symbol” is confirmed at the timing desired by the player (the timing at which the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37). Whether a game is started or a disadvantageous hit game is started can be displayed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the probability that the selection of “V symbol” is confirmed in the roulette effect (selection confirmation display) is large in the number of “7 symbols” that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27. However, it is not considered whether or not the “7 symbols” are stopped and displayed on the active line. In other words, it can be said that the number of “7 symbols” other than the symbols constituting “7 uniforms” that are stopped and displayed on the active line is also related to the probability that selection of “V symbols” is confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to “7 symbols” other than the symbols constituting “7 sets” stopped and displayed on the active line.

  In the embodiment described above, the same number of “V symbols” as “7 symbols” that are stopped when all the identifying symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol variation effect are displayed on the roulette display device 60. However, it may be as follows. That is, in the case where the symbols of some variation areas (for example, six identification symbols) are stopped and the symbols of other variation areas (for example, three identification symbols) are being variably displayed in the symbol variation effect. The same number of “V symbols” as “7 symbols” that have already been stopped may be displayed on the roulette display device 60. In this way, in particular, during execution of the symbol variation effect (before all the identification symbols are stopped and displayed), it is possible to make the player pay attention to the “7 symbols” that are stopped and displayed.

A-6. Execution timing of roulette production:
The roulette effect (array display, switching display, selection confirmation display) as described above is performed at various timings by performing “invalid period processing” and “valid period processing” described below by the sub-control board 220. Executed.

A-6-1. Invalid period processing:
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the invalid period processing executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. This invalid period processing is performed every predetermined period (for example, every 4 msec) during the invalid period. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects the start of the invalid period based on the invalid period start command transmitted from the main control board 200, and the invalid period based on the valid period start command transmitted from the main control board 200. Detect the end of.

  When the processing during the invalid period is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is being executed (S800). Since the selection confirmation display in the roulette effect is executed when the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37, it is not being executed during the invalid period and the valid period. In the determination process of S800, it is determined whether or not any one of the array display and the switching display is being executed in the roulette effect. The same applies to other determination processing (processing for determining whether or not the roulette effect is being executed) performed during the invalid period and the valid period.

  As will be described later, the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment may start a roulette effect (array display, switching display) during an invalid period. Therefore, the roulette effect (array display, switch display) is determined in the determination process of S800. To determine whether is already running. As a result, when the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is already being executed (S800: yes), the processing during the invalid period shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is not yet being executed (S800: no), it is determined whether or not the effect button BT has been operated by the player (S802). As a result, even when the effect button BT is not operated (S802: no), the processing during the invalid period shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the effect button BT is operated (S802: yes), the roulette display device 60 starts the roulette effect (array display, switching display) and the effect display device 27 performs the roulette effect. The “explanation effect” for explaining the contents and the “right strike effect” for encouraging the player to make a right strike are started (S804). As the “explaining effect”, for example, as shown in FIG. 26, the characters “start roulette effect! Advantageous big hit game when V is selected!” Are displayed. In addition, as the “right-handed effect”, for example, as shown in FIG. 26, a character “right-handed” and an image of an arrow pointing to the right direction are displayed.

  It should be noted that when the processing of S804 is performed, it is still an invalid period (the right-handed lamp 40 is not lit), and even if the player hits the right and the game ball passes the big-hit start gate 37, Not started. Therefore, the right-handed effect may be started when the effective period is started after the right-handed effect is not started in the process of S804. The effect display device 27 may display an interlocking image that is interlocked with the lighting state of the right-handed lamp 40. For example, as shown in FIG. 26, two interlocking images (circular images) arranged on the left and right are displayed, and the interlocking image on the left side is emphasized during the period when the right-handed lamp 40 is off (period other than the effective period). (For example, in a predetermined color), and during the period (effective period) in which the right-handed lamp 40 is lit, the left interlocking image may be emphasized (for example, in a predetermined color) for display. In this way, it is effective to display a linked image linked to the right-handed lamp 40 while allowing the player to recognize the timing at which the player wants to make a right-handed strike from the viewpoint of enhancing the gaming interest by performing a right-handed effect. It can be shown that it is a period (a situation where a big hit game is started by making a right strike).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the effect button BT is operated during the invalid period of 2 seconds after the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol, the roulette effect (array display, switching display) ), Start the explanation effect and the right-handed effect. Note that the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that detects the player's operation (input performed by the player) on the effect button BT functions as the “detecting means” in the present invention.

A-6-2. Valid period processing:
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing processing during the effective period that is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. The processing during the effective period is performed every predetermined period (for example, every 4 msec) during the effective period. The CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 detects the start of the effective period based on the effective period start command transmitted from the main control board 200, and based on the gate passing command or the jackpot start command transmitted from the main control board 200. To detect the end of the valid period.

  When the process during the effective period is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not the “operation prompting effect” is being executed (S900). In the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, an “operation prompting effect” that prompts the player to operate the effect button BT may be executed during the effective period. For example, as shown in FIG. 28, the characters “Press the effect button!” Are displayed on the effect display device 27. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the effect button BT is operated during the execution of the “operation prompting effect”, the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started. As described above, an effect indicating that the roulette effect is not started is performed until the effect button BT is operated. For example, as shown in FIG. 28, the characters “The roulette effect will not start until the effect button is pressed” are displayed on the effect display device 27. Note that while the “operation prompting effect” is being executed, the roulette effect (array display, switching display) has not been started yet, and as shown in FIG. The number of “7 symbols” (stop display mode of “7 symbols”) may be displayed. This makes it easy for the player to recognize the correspondence between the number of “7 symbols” and the number of “V symbols” in the array display (roulette effect) that is started by operating the effect button BT. It is possible to enhance the game entertainment related to roulette production. It should be noted that a special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed in a big hit symbol (specific mode) as an operation prompting effect (input suggestion) that prompts (implies) the player to operate (input) the effect button BT. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that can be executed before the game ball passes through the big hit start gate 37 (specific area) functions as the “input suggestion means” in the present invention.

  As a result of the determination processing in S900 of FIG. 27, when it is determined that the operation prompting effect is not being performed (S900: no), it is determined whether or not the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is being performed (S902). . As a result, when the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is not being executed (S902: no), it is determined whether or not 3 seconds have passed since the effective period was started (S904). As a result, when 3 seconds have elapsed since the effective period started (S904: yes), the operation prompting effect described above is started (S906).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when neither the operation prompting effect nor the roulette effect (array display, switching display) has been started yet, when 3 seconds have passed since the effective period started, Starts the operation prompting effect. Note that the process of S916 following S906 is a process that is executed even after other processes in the effective period process, and therefore the process of S916 will be described after the description of the other processes.

  When the operation prompting effect is thus started (S906), it is determined in the determination process of S900 that the operation prompting effect is being executed in the next effective period process (S900: yes). In this case, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the effect button BT has been operated corresponding to the operation prompting effect being executed (S908). As a result, when the effect button BT is operated (S908: yes), the roulette display device 60 starts the roulette effect (array display, switching display), and the effect display device 27 provides the explanation effect and the right-handed effect. (See FIG. 26) is started (S910).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the effect button BT is operated while the operation prompting effect is being executed, the roulette display device 60 starts the roulette effect (array display, switching display). Then, the effect display device 27 starts the explanation effect and the right-handed effect.

  Here, the right-handed effect at this time is started at the timing when the effective period starts (timing when the right-handed game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37 and the period when the jackpot game is started). Instead, it starts at the timing of starting the roulette effect (array display, switching display). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, if the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37 before the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started during the effective period, the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is Not done. In this regard, if the right-handed effect is started at the timing of starting the roulette effect (array display, switching display), the right-handed effect is suppressed before the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started. This makes it easier for the player to experience roulette effects (array display, switching display).

  In this way, when the effect button BT is operated in response to the operation prompting effect and the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started (S910), in the next effective period process, the determination process of S902 is performed. Thus, it is determined that the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is being executed (S902: yes). In addition, although the operation prompting effect is not performed during the invalid period, the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started by operating the effect button BT during the invalid period (FIG. 25). In step S902, it is determined that the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is being executed (S902: yes). In these cases, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has passed the jackpot start gate 37 (S916). This determination process is performed based on a gate passage command transmitted from the main control board 200. As a result, when the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37 (S916: yes), that is, when the jackpot game is started, the selection of “7 symbols” or “★ symbol” is confirmed as part of the roulette effect. The selection confirmation display is executed (S918).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the game ball passes the big hit start gate 37 during execution of the roulette effect (array display, switching display), the selection confirmation display is executed.

  As described above, during the effective period, neither the operation prompting effect nor the roulette effect (arrangement display, switching display) is being executed, and the process when three seconds have passed since the effective period started (S904: yes), the operation prompting effect The process when S is being executed (S900: yes) and the process when the roulette effect is being executed (S902: yes) have been described. On the other hand, when neither the operation prompting effect nor the roulette effect is being executed and 3 seconds have not yet elapsed since the effective period started (S904: no), first, whether or not the effect button BT has been operated. Is determined (S912). As a result, when the effect button BT is operated (S912: yes), the roulette display device 60 starts the roulette effect (array display, switching display) and the effect display device 27 explains the effect and the right-handed effect. Is started (S910).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the operation button BT is operated when neither the operation prompting effect nor the roulette effect is being executed and 3 seconds have not yet elapsed since the effective period has started. Then, the roulette display device 60 starts the roulette effect (array display, switching display), and the effect display device 27 starts the explanation effect and the right-handed effect. That is, in this case, the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started without performing the operation prompting effect (without performing the operation prompting effect), and the effect display device 27 performs the explanation effect and the right-handed effect. Start.

  As described above, even when the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started without performing the operation prompting effect (without performing the operation prompting effect) (S914), in the next effective period processing to be performed, the process of S902 In the determination process, it is determined that the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is being executed (S902: yes). Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the jackpot start gate 37 (S916). As a result, when the game ball passes the big hit start gate 37 (S916: yes), that is, when the big hit game is started, a selection confirmation display is executed (S918).

  The above has described the processing when the effect button BT is operated (S912: yes) when neither the operation prompting effect nor the roulette effect is being executed and 3 seconds have not yet elapsed since the effective period has started. . On the other hand, when neither the operation prompting effect nor the roulette effect is being executed and 3 seconds have passed since the validity period has started, when the effect button BT is not operated (S912: yes), It is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the big hit start gate 37 (S916). As a result, when the game ball passes the big hit start gate 37 (S916: yes), that is, when the big hit game is started, a selection confirmation display is executed (S918). When the big hit game is started (when the selection confirmation display is performed), a “left-handed effect” for urging the player to left-hand is executed. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the big winning opening 31d is provided at a position where a game ball (left-handed game ball) flowing down to the left of the effect display device 27 can enter. During the big hit game, the game is advanced by making a left hit, so when the big hit game is started, a “left hit effect” is executed. For example, the characters “Please return to the left-handed” are displayed and voice is output.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the operation button BT is operated when neither the operation prompting effect nor the roulette effect is being executed and 3 seconds have not yet elapsed since the effective period has started. If the game ball passes through the big hit start gate 37 without being selected, the selection confirmation display is executed. That is, in this case, the selection confirmation display is executed without performing the operation prompting effect, the array display, and the switching display (without performing the operation prompting effect, the array display, and the switching display).

A-6-3. Time chart for roulette production:
29 and 30 are time charts related to the roulette effect described above. As shown in FIG. 29 (a), in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the operation prompting effect is started when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the effective period, and the operation prompting effect corresponding to the operation prompting effect (the operation When the effect button BT is operated (during execution of the prompting effect), the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started. At this time, an explanation effect and a right-handed effect are also started. When the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37 during the execution of the roulette effect (array display, switching display), the selection confirmation display is performed as part of the roulette effect.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the invalid period starts, and when the invalid period ends, the game ball passes through the jackpot start gate 37 permanently. If it does, it becomes the effective period when the big hit game is started. Therefore, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol, even if the game ball is not passed through the jackpot start gate 37 in a hurry, the valid period will not be ended, and the jackpot game will not be started. Nor. However, it is difficult to say that such a configuration is sufficiently permeated by general players, and there are some players who do not know that the effective period will continue permanently. Such a player rushes to pass the game ball to the jackpot start gate 37 because he / she fears that the validity period will end after the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol (the jackpot game is played). Will start). As a result, the period from when the special symbol is displayed as a jackpot symbol until the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37 (pre-passage period), that is, the period during which the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is performed is shortened. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player cannot fully experience the roulette effect (array display, switching display).

  In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 29 (a), by performing the operation prompting effect during the effective period, 37 "can be directed to" operating the effect button BT ". In addition, when the effect button BT is operated, the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started, so that the player can pay attention to the roulette effect (array display, switching display). As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from rushing to pass the game ball to the big hit start gate 37, so that the execution time of the roulette effect (array display, switching display) can be secured for a long time. It is possible to allow the player to fully experience the effects (array display, switching display).

  The effective period is a period that can be secured permanently unless the game ball is passed through the jackpot start gate 37, that is, a roulette for a long time regardless of the timing of starting the roulette effect (array display, switching display). This is a period during which the effects (array display, switching display) can be executed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, paying attention to such a property of the effective period, the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started when the effect button BT is operated by the player. Therefore, the roulette effect (array display, switching display) can be started at the timing desired by the player, and from this, the player can fully experience the roulette effect (array display, switching display). It can be said that

  Further, some players simply perform an operation prompting effect that prompts the user to operate the effect button BT. “When a predetermined time elapses, the roulette effect (array display, switching) Some people have anxiety that "display) may start automatically". Such a player may not be able to leave the pachinko machine 1 due to the above-mentioned anxiety even if he wants to take a meal break or a restroom break, for example. Accordingly, such a player suddenly operates the effect button BT even though the operation of the effect button BT is not performed, the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is not started. Therefore, the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started at a timing different from the timing desired by the player. In this regard, the present invention does not simply prompt the operation of the effect button BT but performs an “effect indicating that the roulette effect will not be started until the effect button BT is operated” (see FIG. 28). Thus, the roulette effect (array display, switching display) can be started at a desired timing even for the player having the above-mentioned anxiety.

  Further, during the execution of the roulette effect (array display, switching display), when the player makes a right turn and the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37, a selection confirmation display is performed. That is, the end of the roulette effect is also performed at a timing desired by the player. From this, it can be said that the player can fully experience the roulette effect (array display, switching display).

  In addition, the operation prompting effect is not started immediately after the effective period starts, but 3 seconds after the effective period starts, that is, 5 seconds after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol (in the present invention, “ The operation prompting effect starts after the “start standby time”) elapses. This allows the player to think about the current gaming situation for a while after the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol. Further, if the operation prompting effect is performed immediately after the effective period starts, the player may reflexively operate the effect button BT corresponding to the operation prompting effect. In this regard, the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment starts the operation prompting effect after 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the effective period, so that the operation of the effect button BT corresponding to the operation prompting effect is reflected. It can suppress going. As a result, a roulette effect (array display, switching display) can be easily started at a timing desired by the player.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment has the effect button BT before 3 seconds have elapsed after the effective period has started (before the operation prompting effect is started). Is operated, the operation prompting effect is not performed (execution of the operation prompting effect is canceled), and the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started. At this time, an explanation effect and a right-handed effect are also started. When the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37 during the execution of the roulette effect (array display, switching display), the selection confirmation display is performed as part of the roulette effect. In addition, as shown in FIG. 29C, even when the effect button BT is operated during the invalid period (before the operation prompting effect is started), the operation prompting effect is not performed (the operation prompting effect). When the execution is canceled), a roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started. At this time, an explanation effect and a right-handed effect are also started. Then, after the effective period is started in a state where the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is performed, when the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37, a selection confirmation display is performed as part of the roulette effect.

  As described above, when the operation button BT is operated before the operation prompting effect is performed, the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is performed without performing the operation prompting effect. In this way, even for a player who cannot wait for the start of the roulette effect (array display, switching display) until the operation prompting effect is performed, the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started at the timing desired by the player. can do. For example, a player who has recognized that the roulette effect (arrangement display, switching display) is started when the effect button BT is operated because there is experience in playing the game with the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment. A roulette effect (array display, switching display) can be started at a timing desired by the player even for a player who feels annoying the operation prompting effect.

  Even if an attempt is made to make the player experience the roulette effect (array display, switching display) by adopting the above-described configuration, some players may play the game before the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started. Some people pass the ball to the jackpot start gate 37. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30A, when the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37 while the effect button BT is not operated during the execution of the operation prompting effect. In the roulette effect, the array display and the switching display are not performed (the array display and the switching display are canceled), and only the selection confirmation display (“simplified possibility suggesting effect” in the present invention) is performed. . In addition, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), when the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37 before 3 seconds have passed since the effective period started (before the operation prompting effect is started), The operation prompting effect is not performed (execution of the operation prompting effect is canceled), and the arrangement display and switching display are not performed among the roulette effects (the array display and switching display are also canceled), and the selection is confirmed. Only the display (“simplified possibility suggesting effect” in the present invention) is performed. In this way, even if the game balls pass through the specific area before the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started, that is, it is not possible to secure a period for performing the array display and switching display. However, the selection confirmation display (the result of the roulette effect) can be shown (perceived) to the player. For players who feel annoying roulette effects (array display, switching display), explanatory effects, right-handed effects, and operation prompting effects (in the case shown in FIG. 30 (b)), while avoiding these effects, The selection confirmation display (the result of the roulette effect) can be shown (stimulated) to the player.

B. Second embodiment:
In the second embodiment, it is determined whether or not the player is playing during the invalid period. As a result, if it is determined that the player is not playing, the above-described first period It is assumed that the processing during the effective period (FIG. 27) similar to that in the first embodiment is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the player is playing a game during the invalid period, the subsequent valid period is a process different from the valid period process (FIG. 27) similar to the first embodiment. I do. Also in the second embodiment, during the invalid period, the same invalid period processing (FIG. 25) as in the first embodiment described above is performed.

B-1. Judgment processing during game:
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the in-game determination process executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. This in-game determination process is performed every predetermined period (for example, every 4 msec) during the invalid period. That is, in the second embodiment, during the invalid period, in-game determination processing of FIG. 31 is performed in addition to the invalid period processing (FIG. 25) similar to the first embodiment.

  When the in-game determination process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not the in-game flag is set to ON (S1000). The in-game flag is a flag indicating that the player is playing during the invalid period, and its storage area is secured in the RAM 222 of the sub-control board 220. The in-game flag is set to ON when it is determined that the player is playing during the invalid period. Therefore, in the determination process of S1000, it is determined whether or not it is already determined that the player is playing a game during the current invalid period. As a result, if it is already determined that the player is playing a game (S1000: yes), the in-game determination process shown in FIG. 31 is terminated. On the other hand, when it is not yet determined that the player is playing a game (S1000: no), the number of game balls fired toward the game area 11 (hereinafter also referred to as “number of fires”) is measured. To do. For example, a sensor for detecting a game ball is provided between the outer rail 14 and the inner rail, the launcher unit 12, the game area 11, and the like, and the number of shots is measured based on the output of the sensor.

  When the number of fires is measured in this way, it is determined whether or not the number of fires during the current invalid period has reached a predetermined number N (for example, 3) or more (S1004). As a result, if the number of shots is equal to or greater than the predetermined number N, it is determined that the player is playing a game, and the in-game flag is set to ON (S1006). On the other hand, if the number of shots is less than the predetermined number N (S1004: no), the in-game determination process shown in FIG. 31 is terminated as it is (without determining that the player is playing a game).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment, when the number of shots during the invalid period is less than the predetermined number N, it is determined that the player is not playing, and the number of shots during the invalid period is the predetermined number. When the number is N or more, it is determined that the player is playing. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that determines whether or not the player is playing a game during the invalid period (from when the identification information is displayed in a specific manner until the game ball passes through the specific area) It functions as “determination means” in the present invention.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment, when it is determined that the player is not playing during the invalid period, during the valid period after the invalid period, during the valid period similar to the first example. Processing (FIG. 27) is performed. Further, during the invalid period, the same invalid period process (FIG. 25) as in the first embodiment is performed. That is, even in the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, when it is determined that the player is not playing, the same processing as the first embodiment (execution of operation prompting effect and roulette effect) is performed. It becomes. On the other hand, when it is determined that the player is playing during the invalid period, the following “second process during the valid period” is performed during the valid period after the invalid period.

B-2. Second process during the validity period:
FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating the second process during the effective period that is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. The second process during the effective period is performed during the effective period after it is determined that the player is playing during the invalid period, that is, during the effective period when the in-game flag is set to ON. It is performed every predetermined period (for example, every 4 msec).

  When the second process is started during the effective period, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is being executed (S1100). As a result, when the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is not being executed (S1100: no), it is determined whether or not 3 seconds have passed since the effective period started (S1100). As a result, when 3 seconds have passed since the effective period started (S1100: yes), the roulette display device 60 starts the roulette effect (array display, switching display), and the effect display device 27 explains it. An effect and a right-handed effect (see FIG. 26) are started (S1104). That is, if it is determined that the player is playing during the invalid period, the roulette effect (arrangement display, switching display) is performed without performing the operation prompting effect after 3 seconds from the start of the effective period. ), Start the explanation effect and the right-handed effect.

  When the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started after 3 seconds have elapsed since the effective period is started (S1104), in the second process during the next effective period, the determination process of S1100 is performed. Thus, it is determined that the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is being executed (S1100: yes). Also, when the effect button BT is operated during the invalid period and the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started (see S804 in FIG. 25), the roulette effect (array display) is determined in the determination process of S1100. , Switching display) is being executed (S1100: yes). In these cases, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has passed the jackpot start gate 37 (S1106). As a result, when the game ball has passed the jackpot start gate 37 (S1106: yes), that is, when the jackpot game is started, a selection confirmation display is executed as part of the roulette effect (S1108).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment, when it is determined that the player is playing a game during the invalid period, the operation prompting effect is generated after 3 seconds have elapsed since the validity period started. No roulette effect (array display, switching display), explanatory effect, and right-handed effect are started. In addition, when the effect button BT is operated during the invalid period and the roulette effect (array display, switching display), the explanation effect, and the right-handed effect are already started, naturally, these effects are overlapped. Never start. When the game ball passes through the big hit start gate 37 during execution of the roulette effect (array display, switching display), the selection confirmation display is executed.

  In the above, the process when the roulette effect is being executed (S1102: yes) and the process when the roulette effect is being executed (S1100: yes) have been described. On the other hand, when the roulette effect is not being executed and 3 seconds have not yet elapsed since the validity period started (S1102: yes), it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the jackpot start gate 37. (S1106). As a result, when the game ball has passed the jackpot start gate 37 (S1106: yes), that is, when the jackpot game is started, a selection confirmation display is executed (S1108).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment, when it is determined that the player is playing during the invalid period, the roulette effect is not being executed but the valid period is started. If 3 seconds have not yet elapsed, when the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37, selection confirmation display is executed. That is, in this case, the selection confirmation display is executed without performing the array display and the switching display (without performing the array display and the switching display).

B-3. Time chart for roulette production:
FIG. 33 is a time chart relating to the roulette effect when it is determined that the player is playing a game during the invalid period in the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment. Even in the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment, when it is determined that the player is not playing during the invalid period, the above-described mode (see the first embodiment and the first embodiment) is used. Various effects are performed in the same manner.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a), in the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, when the player is playing during the invalid period, the roulette effect (3 seconds after the validity period starts) Array display and switching display) are started. At this time, an explanation effect and a right-handed effect are also started. When the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37 during the execution of the roulette effect (array display, switching display), the selection confirmation display is performed as part of the roulette effect.

  Here, some players feel annoying the operation of the effect button BT corresponding to the operation prompting effect. Such a player often continues the game without stopping even if the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, as described above, when the player is determined to be playing during the invalid period, the player does not operate the effect button BT. Also starts roulette effects (array display, switching display). This makes it possible for a player who feels troublesome to perform the operation of the effect button BT corresponding to the operation prompting effect to experience the roulette effect (array display, switching display) without performing the operation. Become.

  In addition, some players feel bothered by not only the operation of the effect button BT corresponding to the operation prompting effect but also the operation prompting effect being performed. Such a player often continues the game even before the timing at which the operation prompting effect is started (during the invalid period). In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the operation prompting effect is not executed when it is determined that the player is playing before the operation prompting effect is started (during the invalid period). I am going to do that. If it carries out like this, it can suppress that an operation prompting effect is performed with respect to the player who feels troublesome that the operation prompting effect is performed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), in the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, when the player is playing during the invalid period, when the effect button BT is operated during the invalid period, The roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started even before 3 seconds have passed since the effective period started. At this time, an explanation effect and a right-handed effect are also started. Then, after the effective period is started in a state where the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is performed, when the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37, a selection confirmation display is performed as part of the roulette effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), in the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, when the player is playing during the invalid period, the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started. If the game ball passes through the big hit start gate 37 before, the arrangement display and the switching display are not performed in the roulette effect (the arrangement display and the switching display are canceled), and the selection confirmation display (“simplified in the present invention” Only possible suggestion ”). In this case, even when the game ball passes the jackpot start gate 37 before the roulette effect (array display, switching display) is started, that is, when a period sufficient to perform the array display and switching display cannot be secured. Even so, the selection confirmation display (the result of the roulette effect) can be shown (experienced) to the player. Also, for players who feel bothered with roulette effects (array display, switching display), explanatory effects, and right-handed effects, a selection confirmation display (result of roulette effects) is shown to the player while avoiding these effects. (Feel).

C. Modified example:
Next, a modification of the present invention will be described.
C-1. Modification 1
In the above-described embodiment, in the roulette effect, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (when “7 uniforms” is stopped and displayed on the active line), “7 symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27 are displayed. "V symbols" as many as "" are displayed on the roulette display device 60. On the other hand, Modification 1 has a configuration as shown in FIG. In other words, in addition to “7 symbols” and “★ symbols”, the effect display device 27 can also stop display of “V symbols”. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (when “7” is stopped on the active line), the same number of “V symbols” as the “V symbols” stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27. Are displayed on the roulette display device 60 (array display). Then, as the number of “V symbols” stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27, that is, the number of “V symbols” displayed on the roulette display device 60 increases, the roulette effect (as a result of the switching display). Increase the probability that the selection of “V symbol” will be confirmed. That is, as the number of “V symbols” that are symbols other than the symbols constituting “7 assortments” stopped on the active line (or symbols that can constitute “7 assortments”) increases, the “V symbols” are displayed in the switching display. The probability that the selection of “will be confirmed is increased. In this way, the player can also pay attention to the “V symbol” which is a symbol other than the symbols constituting the “seven assortment” that is stopped and displayed on the active line (or the symbols that can constitute the “seven assortment”). . Note that the above-described effects of the modification 1 are also executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as in the embodiment, and are executed based on the variation pattern selected at the start of the symbol variation game.

  Here, in the first modification described above, when all the identification symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol variation effect, the same number of “V symbols” as the “V symbols” that are stopped and displayed are displayed on the roulette display device 60. However, it may be as follows. That is, in the case where the symbols of some variation areas (for example, six identification symbols) are stopped and the symbols of other variation areas (for example, three identification symbols) are being variably displayed in the symbol variation effect. Further, the same number of “V symbols” as “V symbols” that have already been stopped may be displayed on the roulette display device 60. In this way, during the execution of the symbol variation effect (before all the identifying symbols are stopped and displayed), the player can be made to pay attention to the “V symbol” that is stopped and displayed.

C-2. Modification 2
Further, the second modification has a configuration as shown in FIG. That is, in the effect display device 27, in addition to “7 symbols” and “★ symbols”, a symbol designed as a character “chance” (hereinafter also referred to as “chance symbol”) can be stopped and displayed. Then, the same number of “V symbols” as “7 symbols” stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27 are displayed (arranged display) on the roulette display device 60, and “chance symbols” stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27 are displayed. The same number of “chance symbols” are displayed (arranged display) on the roulette display device 60. Then, before the switching display is started, an effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button BT is executed. For example, an effect of displaying the characters “press effect button” on the effect display device 27, an effect of flashing “chance symbol” displayed on the roulette display device 60, or an “chance symbol” displayed on the roulette display device 60 An effect of displaying an image imitating the effect button BT in the vicinity of “(the same display area as the“ chance symbol ”) is executed. When the effect button BT is operated, the “chance symbol” displayed on the roulette display device 60 is changed to “7 symbols” or “★ symbol”, and then the switching display is started. In this way, the player can be made to pay attention to the chance symbol, and the player can be expected to change the chance symbol displayed on the roulette display device 60 to “V symbol”. When the effect button BT is operated, the fluctuation area in which the “chance symbol” is displayed on the roulette display device 60 is an area that is not a selection target in the switching display with a predetermined probability (for example, 50% probability). It may also be referred to as “non-selected region”. Then, as the number of non-selected areas increases, the probability that the selection of “V symbol” is confirmed may be increased. In this way, the player can expect that the area in which the “chance symbol” is displayed becomes a non-selected area. In addition, not only the number of “V symbols” but also the display position (arrangement display mode) of “V symbols” may change the probability that the selection of “V symbol” is determined. Then, when “chance symbol” is displayed on the effect display device 27 or the roulette display device 60, if the effect button BT is operated after nine symbols are displayed on the roulette display device 60 (for example, with a predetermined probability) , 50% probability), the display position (arrangement display mode) of “V symbol” may be changed. This allows the player to pay attention to the display position (arrangement display mode) of the “V symbol”. Note that the above-described effects of Modification 2 are also executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as in the embodiment, and are executed based on the variation pattern selected at the start of the symbol variation game.

  Here, in Modification 2 described above, the same number of “chance symbols” as the number of “chance symbols” that are stopped when all the identification symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol variation effect are displayed on the roulette display device 60. However, it may be as follows. That is, in the case where the symbols of some variation areas (for example, six identification symbols) are stopped and the symbols of other variation areas (for example, three identification symbols) are being variably displayed in the symbol variation effect. The same number of “chance symbols” as the number of “chance symbols” that have already been stopped may be displayed on the roulette display device 60. In this way, during the execution of the symbol variation effect (before all the identification symbols are stopped and displayed), it is possible to make the player pay attention to the “chance symbol” that is stopped and displayed.

C-3. Modification 3
Further, the third modification is configured as shown in FIG. In other words, in the effect display device 27, in addition to “7 symbols” and “★ symbol”, the symbol “Replay” is designed as a design (hereinafter referred to as “replay symbol (re-drawn symbol, re-variable symbol)). ) Can also be stopped. Then, the same number of “V symbols” as “7 symbols” stopped on the effect display device 27 are displayed on the roulette display device 60, and the same number of “replay symbols” as the “replay symbols” stopped on the effect display device 27 are displayed. The “design” is displayed on the roulette display device 60. When the selection of “replay symbol” is confirmed on the switching display, the selection of “V symbol” or “★ symbol” may be confirmed after switching display is performed again. In this way, the player is expected to pay attention to the “replay symbol”, and when the replay symbol selection is confirmed and the switching display is performed a plurality of times, the player ’s expectation that the “V symbol” selection is confirmed. A feeling can be heightened. Note that the above-described effects of the third modification are also executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as in the embodiment, and are executed based on the variation pattern selected at the start of the symbol variation game.

  Here, in Modification 3 described above, the same number of “replay symbols” as the “replay symbols” that are stopped and displayed when all the identification symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol variation effect are displayed on the roulette display device 60. However, it may be as follows. That is, in the case where the symbols of some variation areas (for example, six identification symbols) are stopped and the symbols of other variation areas (for example, three identification symbols) are being variably displayed in the symbol variation effect. The same number of “replay symbols” that are already stopped and displayed may be displayed on the roulette display device 60. In this way, during the execution of the symbol variation effect (before all the identification symbols are stopped and displayed), the player can be made to pay attention to the “replay symbols” that are stopped and displayed.

  Further, the following may be used. That is, when the selection of “replay symbol” is confirmed on the switching display, the jackpot game is started and the switching display is performed again until the seventh round game (advantageous round game or disadvantageous round game) is started. An effect of confirming selection of “V symbol” or “★ symbol” (an effect suggesting whether or not the game is an advantageous big hit game) may be performed. In such an effect, when the game is in the big hit game (when the round advantage game is performed), the “V symbol (successful promotion symbol)” is displayed, and in the case of the big hit game (unfavorable round game). Is displayed), for example, even if it is during an advantageous big hit game, when the advantageous big hit game is started, an effect suggesting that it is in a disadvantageous big hit game , And before the advantageous round game is performed, an effect of confirming the selection of “V symbol” or “★ symbol” on the switching display (an effect suggesting that an advantageous big hit game is being played, so-called promotion effect) is performed. It is good as well. In this way, the player is made to pay attention to the “replay symbol”, and after the selection of the replay symbol is confirmed, the selection of “V symbol” is confirmed by the switching display during the big hit game (the switching display again). It can make a player expect.

C-4. Modification 4
Moreover, the modified example 4 has a configuration as shown in FIG. In other words, a plurality of big hit games with different numbers of round games can be executed. For example, a 4R jackpot game in which four round games are executed and a 16R jackpot game in which 16 round games are executed can be executed. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (when “7” is stopped on the active line), the same number of “16 symbols” as the “7 symbols” stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27 are displayed. "The design of the numeral 16 as a design)" is displayed on the roulette display device 60. At this time, the same number of “4 symbols (designs obtained by designing the number 4)” is displayed on the roulette display device 60 as the number of “★ symbols” stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27. If the selection of “16 symbols” is confirmed as a result of the switching display, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and if the selection of “4 symbols” is confirmed, the 4R jackpot game is executed. At this time, as the number of “7 symbols” displayed on the effect display device 27, that is, the number of “16 symbols” displayed on the roulette display device 60 increases, the selection of “16 symbols” is confirmed and the 16R big hit Suppose that the probability that a game will be executed becomes high. In this way, the above-described effects can be achieved even in a configuration capable of executing a plurality of types of big hit games with different numbers of round games. Note that the above-described effects of the modification 4 are also executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as in the embodiment, and are executed based on the variation pattern selected at the start of the symbol variation game.

  Here, in the above-described modification 4, when all the identification symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol variation effect, the same number of “16 symbols” and “4 symbols” as the “7 symbols” and “★ symbols” that are stopped and displayed. "Is displayed on the roulette display device 60, but may be as follows. That is, in the case where the symbols of some variation areas (for example, six identification symbols) are stopped and the symbols of other variation areas (for example, three identification symbols) are being variably displayed in the symbol variation effect. The same number of “16 symbols” and “4 symbols” as “7 symbols” and “★ symbols” that are already stopped may be displayed on the roulette display device 60. In this way, during the execution of the symbol variation effect (before all the identifying symbols are stopped and displayed), the player can be made to pay attention to the “7 symbols” and “★ symbols” that are stopped and displayed.

  In the embodiment and the modification described above, the big hit start gate 37 is provided inside the roulette display device 60. For this reason, the player can put the jackpot start gate 37 and the roulette display device 60 in the same field of view, and therefore, “based on the fact that the game ball passes through the jackpot start gate 37, an advantageous jackpot in the roulette display device 60. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the gameability that “the possibility of starting a game (or 16R big hit game) is displayed”. Here, the “configuration in which the big hit start gate 37 is provided inside the roulette display device 60” is a configuration in which the big hit start gate 37 and the roulette display device 60 have the following positional relationship. That is, as shown in FIG. 38 (a), when the pachinko machine 1 is viewed from the front side, when a straight line passing through the center of the big hit start gate 37 (specific area) is drawn, the big hit big start gate 37 is sandwiched. In this configuration, both sides pass on the roulette display device 60. Of course, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), the configuration in which the roulette display device 60 is provided so as to surround the jackpot start gate 37 is also “the jackpot start gate 37 is provided inside the roulette display device 60. Configuration.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to these, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of operation prompting effects may be executable. For example, a first operation prompting effect (first input suggesting effect) that prompts the player to operate the effect button BT once, and a second operation prompting effect (second input) that prompts the player to repeatedly press the effect button BT. (Suggesting effect), a third operation prompting effect (third input suggesting effect) that prompts the player to press and hold the effect button BT may be executable. When a specific type (mode) of operation prompting effect is performed (for example, when the second operation prompting effect or the third operation prompting effect is performed), another type (mode) of the operation prompting effect (for example, There is a higher possibility that a selection confirmation display for confirming the selection of “V” is performed than when the first operation prompting effect is performed (possibly suggesting that there is a high possibility that a privilege will be given) Production may be performed). Further, when the operation prompting effect of a specific type (mode) is performed (third operation prompting effect), when the effect button BT is operated, “V” is displayed without performing the switching display. Selection confirmation display for confirming selection may be performed. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type (mode) of the operation prompting effect that is performed during the effective period (from when the identification information is displayed in a specific mode until the game ball passes through the specific area), It is possible to enhance the entertainment interest.

  In the second embodiment described above, it is determined whether or not the player is playing a game during the invalid period, but this determination is made only after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol. It may be performed in any period as long as it is a period before the production is performed. For example, it is determined whether or not the player is playing a game during a part of the invalid period, during a period spanning the invalid period and the valid period, or during a part of the valid period. Regardless of the period during which the determination of whether or not the player is playing a game is made until the period ends (until the determination of whether or not the player is playing a game) ), And after the period is over (after the determination of whether or not the player is playing) and when it is determined that the player is not playing, Similar processing is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the player is playing a game after the period is over (after a determination is made whether or not the player is playing a game), the second implementation Perform the same process as in the example.

  In the second embodiment described above, whether or not the player is playing a game is determined based on the number of shots, but various configurations can be employed. For example, it may be determined whether or not the player is playing a game (based on whether or not the player is in contact with the handle 8) based on detection of the touch switch 8a provided on the launch handle 8. Then, based on the detection of the firing stop switch 8b provided on the launching handle 8, it is determined whether or not the player is playing a game (based on whether or not the player has stopped firing during the game). Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not the player is playing based on a combination of these.

  In the embodiment and the modification described above, the first starting port 17a, the normal symbol operating gate 36, the second starting port 17b, and the big winning port 31d are game balls (left-handed) that flow down to the left of the effect display device 27. The game ball that has flown down the right side of the effect display device 27 (the game ball that has been hit to the right) can be entered. It was set as the structure provided. In the non-electric support state, in the electric support state, during the big hit game, the left-handed is performed, and during the effective period (when the game ball is passed through the big hit start gate 37), the right-handed is performed. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following configuration may be used. In other words, the first start port 17a is provided at a position where a game ball (left-handed game ball) flowing down to the left of the effect display device 27 can enter, and the normal symbol operation gate 36, the second start The mouth 17b, the big winning opening 31d, and the big hit start gate 37 may be provided at a position where a game ball that flows down to the right of the effect display device 27 (a right-handed game ball) can enter. Needless to say, in this case, the left hand is made during the non-electric support state, and the right hand is made during the electric support state, the big hit game, and the effective period. Also, in this case, when shifting from the electric support state to the non-electric support state, the game shifts from “right-handed game” to “left-handed game”. When making the transition to “Left-handed production”. With the above configuration, after the validity period has elapsed, the “right-handed game” continues until the end of the electric support state through the big hit game, thus reducing the player's operational burden. Can do.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, the advantageous big hit game or the disadvantageous big hit game is performed based on the big hit symbol determined at the start of the symbol variable game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, at the timing when the game ball passes through the big hit start gate 37, a display area in which the selection is confirmed by the roulette display device 60 is determined (by a predetermined lottery), and “V symbol” is displayed in the display area. If so, an advantageous big hit game may be performed. This makes it possible for the player to further consider the timing of passing the big hit start gate 37 through the game ball.

  In the above-described embodiment and modification, the “privilege” in the present invention adopts that the gaming state is set to “high probability / electric support state” and that 16R big hit gaming is performed (Modification 4). did. Not limited to these, the gaming state is set to a high probability state, the gaming state is set to an electric support state, a more highly accurate number of times is set, and a larger number of electric support times are set. This may be adopted as the “privilege” in the present invention.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, when a game ball passes the V region during the seventh round game of the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is set to “high probability / electric support state”. It was decided. Not limited to this, the game state after the big hit game may be set to “high probability / electric support state” according to the type of the big hit symbol that triggered the start of the big hit game. For example, if the jackpot symbol 1-80 is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is set to "high probability / electric support state", and if the jackpot symbol 81 to 100 is stopped, the gaming state is set to "low probability / non-electric support state". It may be set.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in addition to the big hit game, the small winning game may be executed such that the opening time of the big winning opening 31 is shorter than the big hit game (for example, 0.2 seconds × 2 times). For example, as a special symbol type, a small hit symbol may be provided in addition to the big hit symbol and the off symbol, and the small hit symbol may be played when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variable game.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the game state is set to “high probability / electric support state” with the end of the big hit game, the game is executed when 80 symbol variation games are executed without the big hit game being played. The state is set to “low probability / non-electric support state”. Not limited to this, if the gaming state is set to “high probability / electric support state” at the end of the big hit game, the gaming state remains set to “high probability / electric support state” until the next big hit game is played. It is good also as composition to do. In addition, after the game state is set to “high probability / electric support state” at the end of the big hit game, the game state is set to “high probability state and non-electric support state” when a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed. Or it is good also as a structure set to a "low probability state and an electric support state".

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port 17a, first game port provided on the game board) are used. 2) A pachinko machine that gives a player a profit (game value) as a result of a game by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the game balls entering the start opening 17b, the big prize opening 31d, etc. Although the example in which the present invention is applied to 1 has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”. For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning holes, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM of the main control unit or the payout control unit. Thus, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that gives a player a game profit (game value), and in this case, the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained. . As a pachinko machine of the type in which game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  The present invention can be used for a gaming machine used in a game hall.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 17a ... 1st starting port, 17b ... 2nd starting port, 27 ... Production display device, 28 ... 1st symbol display device, 32 ... 2nd symbol display device, 31d ... Grand prize opening (Variable entrance), 37 ... jackpot start gate (specific area), 60 ... roulette display device, 200 ... main control board, 201 ... CPU (identification information display means, privilege granting means), 202 ... ROM, 203 ... RAM , 220... Sub-control board, 221... CPU (possibility suggesting means, detecting means, input suggesting means, judging means), 222.

Claims (4)

A game that includes identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information, and that executes a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a state in which the ball can enter when the game ball passes through the specific area after the identification information is displayed in a specific manner. In the machine
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player;
Detection means for detecting input made by the player;
Possibility suggesting means capable of performing a possibility suggesting effect suggesting the possibility that the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means;
An input suggestion means for suggesting to the player to perform the input, an input suggestion means executable until the game ball passes through the specific area after the identification information is displayed in the specific mode;
Determining means for determining whether or not the player is playing a game until the game ball passes through the specific area after the identification information is displayed in the specific mode;
With
The possibility suggestion means is
If it is determined by the determining means that the player is not playing, when the input is detected by the detecting means in response to the execution of the input suggesting effect, the possibility suggesting effect is started.
The game machine characterized by starting the possibility suggesting effect even if the input is not detected by the input detection means when the determination means determines that the player is playing a game. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The determining means determines whether or not the player is playing before the input suggestion effect is started,
The input suggestion means is:
If it is determined by the determination means that the player is not playing, the input suggestion effect is executed,
The game machine characterized by not performing the input suggestion effect when the determination means determines that the player is playing a game. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
When the game ball passes through the specific area before the possibility suggesting effect is started after the identification information is displayed in the specific mode,
The possibility suggestion means executes the possibility suggestion that is simplified compared to the case where the input is detected by the detection means in response to the execution of the input suggestion effect. . In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the input suggesting unit executes an effect indicating that the possibility suggesting effect is not started until the input is detected by the detecting unit as the input suggesting effect.

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