JP6200015B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with display means for producing an effect in accordance with winning of a game ball to a start winning means.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, is designed to display a variety of symbols, such as a liquid crystal display and a drum display, through the opening of a frame-shaped decorative member located in the game area defined on the game board. Start winning device (start winning prize) that causes the device (display means) to face from the rear and starts the symbol variation on the symbol display device by winning a pachinko ball (game ball) at a position below the frame-shaped decorative member on the game board And a special prize device that is opened at the time of a big hit has been proposed. In such a pachinko machine, when the pachinko ball launched into the game area wins the start winning device, various game effects such as a reach effect accompanying a symbol change are made on the symbol display device, and the symbol display A so-called jackpot is generated when the symbols stop in a predetermined combination on the device, and a special winning device provided on the game board is opened to obtain a large number of prize balls.

  Also, in recent years, in order to differentiate it from a pachinko machine that only performs planar game effects on a symbol display device, pachinko balls (effect balls) taken from the game area into the effect area, or previously enclosed in the effect area There has been proposed a pachinko machine that can perform an effect using a pachinko ball (effect sphere) that is present (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-278916 A

  However, the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1 takes a pachinko ball that flows down the game area into a storage part from the intake port, and the pachinko ball stored in the storage part is subjected to a symbol variation effect performed by a symbol display device. Therefore, it is only allowed to flow down when the predetermined condition is established, and the improvement of the interest of the game is limited. Therefore, more innovative and impactful production is required.

  In view of the above problems inherent in the prior art, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve these problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of performing a novel and impactful production. Objective.

In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 1 of the present application ,
And Yu technique ball prize can start winning means (30, 31), determines per determination means for determining those Rika not triggered by the winning of the above start moving prize means (30, 31) and (60a), start winning means (30, 31) comprising a display means (17) for performing a symbol variation effect upon winning a prize, and a gaming machine capable of executing a winning game after the symbol variation effect at the display means (17) ends.
Distribution means (98) capable of distributing game balls to a plurality of ball paths (103, 104),
Operation pattern execution control means for causing the distribution means (98) to execute an action according to the action pattern determined by the operation pattern determination means (65a) based on the determination result of the hit determination means (60a). (65a)
When the action according to the action pattern is executed by the assigning means (98), and a game ball is assigned to a predetermined ball path (103) among the plurality of ball paths (103, 104), the assigning means (98 ) Is configured to execute an effect different from the case where the game ball is not distributed to the predetermined ball path (103) as an effect after the game ball is distributed by
A start hold information display means (17) capable of displaying a start hold display (112) based on the start hold information acquired upon winning the start winning means (30, 31),
A hold notice effect that suggests the possibility that the distribution means (98) operates by changing at least one of the display color and display shape of the start hold display (112) in the start hold information display means (17), together configured to perform, based on the pre-read result of the start pending information,
Provided with another effect control means (65a) for controlling the execution of an effect different from the hold notice effect , the distribution means (65a) according to the other effect executed according to the control of the another effect control means (65a) 98) is designed to suggest the possibility of operation.
According to the first aspect of the invention, it is possible to produce a novel and impactful production, and to improve the interest of the game.
Further, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the distribution unit operates by the change in the display mode of the start hold information display unit, which can enhance the interest.
The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Start winning means (30, 31) in which a game ball can be won, hit determination means (60a) for determining whether or not the winning of the starting winning means (30, 31) is a win, and start winning means ( (30, 31) with a display means (17) for performing a symbol variation effect upon a winning to the game machine, and in a gaming machine capable of executing a winning game after the symbol variation effect at the display means (17) ends,
Distribution means (98) capable of distributing game balls to a plurality of ball paths (103, 104),
Operation pattern execution control means for causing the distribution means (98) to execute an action according to the action pattern determined by the operation pattern determination means (65a) based on the determination result of the hit determination means (60a). (65a)
When the action according to the action pattern is executed by the assigning means (98), and a game ball is assigned to a predetermined ball path (103) among the plurality of ball paths (103, 104), the assigning means (98 ) Is configured to execute an effect different from the case where the game ball is not distributed to the predetermined ball path (103) as an effect after the game ball is distributed by
A start hold information display means (17) capable of displaying a start hold display (112) based on the start hold information acquired upon winning the start winning means (30, 31),
A hold notice effect that suggests the possibility that the distribution means (98) operates by changing at least one of the display color and display shape of the start hold display (112) in the start hold information display means (17), It is configured to be executable based on a prefetch result of the start hold information,
When performing the hold notice effect, the prefetch result does not cause the distribution means (98) to execute when the prefetch result corresponds to causing the distribution means (98) to execute the operation. The gist of the present invention is that the start hold display (112) is changed to a specific display color or a specific display shape with a higher probability than the case corresponding to the above.
According to the above configuration, it is possible to produce a novel and impactful production, and to improve the entertainment of the game.
Further, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the distribution unit operates by the change in the display mode of the start hold information display unit, which can enhance the interest.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to perform a novel and impactful production, and to improve the interest of the game.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The special figure display, the special figure holding | maintenance display part, the common figure display, and the general figure holding | maintenance display part are expanded and shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B19 of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is a schematic perspective view shown in the state which looked at the game board concerning an example from the front side. It is a principal part schematic perspective view which expands and shows the arrangement | positioning site | part of the ball play unit in the game board which concerns on an Example. It is a schematic front view which shows the ball | bowl play unit which concerns on an Example in the state which removed the cover member. It is a schematic diagram which shows the start hold display displayed on the symbol display apparatus which concerns on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the upper limit display aspect of the start hold display set with a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the kind of precursor effect pattern, and the expected value which develops to a reservation notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery table for the sign effect used for the lottery process of a sign effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of pending command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a pending | holding notice effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a notice effect start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content which a display mode changes when an upper limit display mode of a start hold display and a ball game are successful. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a fluctuation pattern and an operation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery table for the number of effect balls used for the lottery process of the number of effect balls. It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution lottery table for rank up used for the rank up lottery process in the production performed by the 1st production means.

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

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens front and rear, and an outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. An inner frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding the game board 20 is detachably assembled to the front side of the opening, and a predetermined condition is established on the back side of the game board 20 (start winning prize opening described later) The symbol display device (display means) 17 as an effect execution means for effecting a pattern change effect by variably displaying an effect design (hereinafter referred to as a decorative drawing) triggered by the pachinko ball winning (30, 31) is detachable. It is arranged. Further, the front side of the middle frame 12 is covered with a glass plate for transparently protecting the game board 20 or a transparent protective plate (not shown) formed of a transparent synthetic resin material so as to cover the window 13a opened forward and backward. The constructed front frame 13 as a decorative frame is assembled so as to be openable and closable, and a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. In the embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also opened and closed integrally with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Configured to do.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, an operation button 36 as an operation means is provided on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14. The operation button 36 is used not only as a means for actuating movable bodies 91 and 91 described later, but also as a means for inputting a pressing signal related to effects in the first effect means 83 and the second effect means 84 described later. Configured to be.

  The operation button 36 is disposed on the front side of the front frame 13 where a player's hand can reach, and is an operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 36 functions according to the state of the pachinko machine 10 described later (a state in which a first effective period is set, a state in which a second effective period is set, and a state in which a third effective period is set). Is controlled by the overall control CPU 65a. The operation button 36 is configured to output a press signal to the overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 when pressed. In addition, a lamp device (not shown) provided with a light emitter such as an LED is disposed inside the operation button 36, and the operation time of the operation button 36 can be notified by emitting light from the lamp device. Has been.

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

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member made of veneer material or synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is attached to the back side of the game board 20. An installation member 37 (see FIG. 9) is assembled in a detachable manner. A guide rail 21 that is curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and is disposed on the middle frame 12 in a substantially circular game area 20 a defined by the guide rail 21. A game is played when a pachinko ball launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) is launched. Further, the game board 20 has an opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at an appropriate position, and various game board installation parts (specifically, a frame shape to be described later) with respect to each installation opening. Decoration body 25, special winning device 40, gate member 47, normal winning device 49, etc.) are attached from the front side, and the pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a is discharged to the lowermost position of the game area 20a. Mouth 22 is established. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, in the game board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 9, a display window that opens back and forth at the mounting opening that opens at the approximate center of the game area 20 a surrounded by the guide rail 21. A frame-shaped decorative body 25 also called a center role in which 25a is formed is attached. It is configured to face. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 20a. When the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a come into contact with the game nails 23, the flow direction is irregular. It is configured to change. Further, a special winning device having a special winning opening (special winning means) 41 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can be won at a mounting opening opened at the lower right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. (Winning means) 40 is attached.

(About the frame-shaped decorative body 25)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 9, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 arranged on the game board 20 is an upper frame that defines a display window 25 a that faces the image display surface 17 a of the symbol table device 17 to the front side. Under the part 38a, a lower frame part 38b is provided which defines an effect window 25b that allows a sorting member 98 and effect means 83, 84 of the ball play unit 80 described later to face the front side. The lower frame portion 38b is set to have a small size in the left-right direction with respect to the upper frame portion 38a, and the special winning device 40 and the normal winning device 49 are installed in the game areas 20a on both the left and right sides of the lower frame portion 38b. Configured to ensure space to play. Further, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a stage 39 extending in the left-right direction between the display window 25a and the production window 25b, and a pachinko that has won the first start winning opening 30 as will be described later. A ball is guided to the stage 39.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (upper frame portion 38a and lower frame portion 38b) is formed so as to protrude forward from the front surface of the game board 20 over the entire circumference thereof. The game area 20a is divided into the display window 25a and the production window 25b so that pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a do not enter the windows 25a and 25b of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. It has become. In other words, the game area 20a of the embodiment includes a first ball flow path defined on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and a second ball flow path defined on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The pachinko balls flow down the first ball flow path or the second ball flow path according to the position and launch intensity of the pachinko balls that are partitioned and launched into the game area 20a of the game board 20.

(About stage 39)
As shown in FIG. 9, the stage 39 of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 has a concave shape in which a rolling surface 39a on which a pachinko ball rolls extends in the left-right direction and the entire rolling surface 39a protrudes downward. It is formed. At the front edge of the rolling surface 39a, a front regulating wall 45 that rises at a predetermined height over the entire length in the left-right direction is provided, and the pachinko ball that rolls on the rolling surface 39a moves forward. This is prevented by the front ruler wall 45 (see FIG. 10). Further, a rear regulating wall 46 that rises at a predetermined height toward the upper side over the entire length in the left-right direction is provided at the rear end edge of the rolling surface 39a, and a pachinko ball that rolls on the rolling surface 39a is provided. The rear regulating wall 46 prevents the rearward movement. However, the central part in the left-right direction of the rear regulating wall 46 is notched with a predetermined length in the left-right direction, and the pachinko ball on the rolling surface 39a can be moved rearward from the stage 39 through the notch 46a. It is configured. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, all the pachinko balls that have won the first start winning opening 30 and are guided to the stage 39 are moved backward from the stage 39 and introduced into a ball play unit 80 described later. Is done. Then, the pachinko balls used for a predetermined ball play game by the ball play unit 80 are configured to be discharged out of the machine without being discharged to the game area 20a again. In addition, the rolling surface 39a of the stage 39 is formed with an inclined surface 39b inclined downward toward the rear at a portion corresponding to the formation position of the notch 46a of the rear regulating wall 46 (see FIG. 10). The pachinko ball on the rolling surface 39a can move smoothly backward without stagnation at the center in the left-right direction (most position).

  The gaming board 20 is provided with winning holes 30, 31, 41, 49a through which the pachinko balls flowing down the gaming area 20a can win, and the winning holes 30, 31, 35a, 41 are provided at appropriate positions. With the winning of a pachinko ball (specifically, detection by each of the winning detection sensors 34, 35, 44, and 49b described later) as the payout condition of the winning ball, the number of winning balls determined for each winning slot is paid out. It is configured to be. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a winning prize opening (starting prize means) 30 is established in which a winning condition of a prize ball is established and a starting condition of a symbol variation effect (a special figure fluctuation display described later) is established in response to a winning of a pachinko ball. , 31 and a special winning opening (special winning means) 41 that allows a pachinko ball to be won by the occurrence of a hit game as a special game, which will be described later, and a payout condition for the winning ball is established by taking the pachinko ball as a trigger. And a normal winning port 49a where a payout condition for the winning ball is established in response to the winning of the pachinko ball. Specifically, the start winning ports 30, 31 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the special winning port 41 is provided in the second ball flow path of the game area 20a. The normal winning opening 49a is provided in each of the first ball flow path and the second ball flow path in the game area 20a. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a big hit game in which the game state after the hit game is determined according to the type of the hit game is set as the win game, and may be displayed as a big hit game hereinafter.

(Regarding the first start prize opening 30 and the second start prize opening 31)
The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a first start winning port (start winning unit) 30 and a second start winning port (start winning unit) 31. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 9, the first start winning opening 30 is provided in the lower left portion of the upper frame portion 38 a in the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The first start winning opening 30 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens toward the game area 20a (first ball flow path) defined on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. A pachinko ball that flows down the game area 20a on the left side of 25 is configured to be able to win a prize. A pachinko ball that has won the first start winning opening 30 is led to the stage 39 as an effect ball used in a ball play game to be described later. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 9, the second start winning opening 31 is provided at the lower right portion of the upper frame portion 38 a in the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The second start winning opening 31 is provided so as to open toward the game area 20a (second ball flow path) defined on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. Further, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with an opening / closing member 33 for opening and closing the second start winning opening 31, and the opening / closing member 33 is moved to the second opening in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 8) as driving means. It is comprised so that it may displace to the closed position which closes the start winning opening 31, and the open position which opens. In FIG. 2, the opening position of the opening / closing member 33 is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

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

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

  Further, the main control CPU 60a uses the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 to detect pachinko balls (that is, win the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 30 and 31), and the main control CPU 60a performs various information (described later). (Various random number information) to be acquired, and a lottery per special figure (winning determination) to be described later is performed based on the acquired information. Based on the result of lottery per special figure, the symbol change effect is executed in the symbol display device 17, and the special figure change is executed in special figure indicators 50A and 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, the decorative symbols are displayed on the symbol display device 17 in a predetermined combination (for example, a set of three identical decorative drawings), so that the player is stopped. An advantageous winning game (a big winning game) is given, and a winning game is performed in which the special winning opening 41 is opened under a predetermined opening condition in accordance with the occurrence of the winning game, and there is an opportunity for the player to win a prize ball. Configured to be given.

  Here, in the embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 34, 35 are provided for each start winning opening 30, 31, and in the following description, a sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 is detected as the first start winning detection. The sensor 34 is designated as a sensor, and the sensor corresponding to the second start prize opening 31 is designated as a second start prize detection sensor 35. When the main control board 60 receives a detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35, the main control board 60 outputs a control signal to a payout control board (not shown), and the ball payout The apparatus is configured to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out from the ball payout device is set in advance for each starting port where a pachinko ball has won as described above.

(About the special prize device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special prize device 40 is disposed in the game area 20 a on the right side of the lower frame portion 38 b in the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The special winning device 40 includes opening / closing bodies (opening / closing members) 43 and 43 for opening and closing a special winning opening 41 as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a, and a special winning solenoid as a driving means. With the drive of 42 (see FIG. 8), the open / close bodies 34, 34 are configured to be displaced between a closed position in which they close and an open position in which they open. In the embodiment, the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 are provided on both the left and right sides of the special winning opening 41, and the pair of opening / closing bodies 43, 43 swings as the special winning solenoid 42 is driven. The mouth 41 is configured to open and close. Further, the special prize device 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 8) as special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special prize opening 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is wired to the main control board 60. When the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, the special winning detection sensor 44 outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a The control signal is output to the payout control board using the input of the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as a payout condition for the winning ball, and a preset number (14 in the embodiment) of the ball payout device is set. The ball is paid out. Here, the special prize solenoid 42 is awarded when a winning game (a big hit game) for opening the special prize opening 41 is triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the first and second starting winning holes 30, 31. The main control board 60 controls driving according to a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the hit type.

(Regarding the regular winning device 49)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 9, the normal winning port 49 a provided in the normal winning device 49 is a normally open type winning port that always opens upward in the game area 20 a of the game board 20. The pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a are always configured to win with a certain probability. Further, the normal winning device 49 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor 49b (see FIG. 8) as a normal winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening 49a. The normal winning detection sensor 49b is wired to the main control board 60, and a winning ball payout condition is that a detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor 49b is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of prize balls. Specifically, when the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied when the pachinko ball is detected by the normal winning detection sensor 49b (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the normal winning port 49a), the main control board 60 has a predetermined number ( In the embodiment, the payout of 5) prize balls is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes a normal winning device 49 provided with a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of normal winning holes 49a in the first ball flow path of the game area 20a. It is arranged so as to be positioned below the first start winning opening 30, and prioritizes securing a chance to win a pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 30 and wins the first start winning opening 30. The pachinko balls that did not exist can win the normal winning opening 49a. Further, the second ball flow path of the game area 20a is provided with a normal winning device 49 provided with a predetermined number (in the embodiment, one) of normal game winning holes 49a, and the normal of the second ball flow path is normal. The winning opening 49a is configured to be positioned below the second starting winning opening 31, and the second starting winning opening is secured while preferentially securing the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31. Pachinko balls that did not win 31 can win the normal winning opening 49a. Further, the normal winning device 49 is provided with a game information display unit M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a. By checking the game information display unit M, the game is displayed. Necessary game information can be confirmed appropriately. Here, in the game information display unit M of the embodiment, as the respective displays for displaying the game information, special figure display parts 50A and 50B, special figure hold display parts 52 and 53, a common figure display part 55, a universal figure display part 55, A figure hold display unit 56, a round display unit 57, and a right-handed display unit 58 are provided. The game information display unit M is a see-through board 49c (see FIG. 2) provided in the normal winning device 49 disposed in the first ball flow path so as to be positioned substantially on the same plane as the board of the game board 20. ) On the back side.

(About gate member 47)
As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 9, a gate member 47 through which pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow path of the game area 20a can pass is provided on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. . The gate member 47 is provided with a gate sensor 48 (see FIG. 8). The gate sensor 48 detects pachinko balls passing through the gate member 47. The gate sensor 48 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a ball detection signal is input from the gate sensor 48 to the main control board 60 (that is, detection of a pachinko ball of the gate sensor 48 ( Various passage detection information (random number information such as a random number for determining a common figure, which will be described later) is acquired along with the passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 47, and a universal figure determination (normal figure, which will be described later) based on the acquired information. In accordance with the result of the lottery per drawing, the start winning solenoid 32 is driven and controlled so that the opening / closing member 33 is opened / closed. The main control CPU 60a of the example determines whether or not to open the second start winning opening 31 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 48. Functions as a determination means.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The special figure display sections (display means) 50A, 50B are for notification indicating the result of special drawing lottery (big hit determination) that is performed when the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 are won. It is a display unit that displays a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special view display units 50A and 50B start the variable display in response to winning (detection by the first starting winning detection sensor 34) at the first starting winning opening 30. The special figure display unit 50A and a second special figure display unit 50B that starts a variable display triggered by winning at the second start winning prize port 31 (detection by the second start prize winning detection sensor 35). Each of the parts 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) light emitting display parts. Then, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 30, there is a variable display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special map variable display) in which the light emission display section of the first special figure display section 50 </ b> A is sequentially turned on and off. This is performed, and one of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emission display section is finally lit. In addition, when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31, a change display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special view change display) is performed in which the light emission display portion of the second special view display portion 50 </ b> B is turned on / off. Thus, one of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emitting unit is finally lit. In addition, although each light emission display part of the Example was comprised by the 7 segment display part which can display a decimal point, it should just be a form which can change a lighting position suitably not only this but was comprised by several LED. A display unit, a dot matrix display unit, a small liquid crystal display unit, or other display means capable of displaying special figures can be employed.

  Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed on the special chart display units 50A and 50B are 100 types of special charts as a winning display (big hit symbol) that can recognize the winning winning combination, and the misalignment that can recognize the deviation. One type of special figure as a display (out of symbol) is set corresponding to each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure. As a result of the figure fluctuation display, the determined special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B in a fixed stop display. In addition, the number of special symbols as a jackpot symbol or off symbol that can be displayed in each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, a special figure as a big hit display is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, so that a big hit game corresponding to the win display is continuously given to the player. The jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described in detail later. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure hold display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure hold display units 52 and 53 store the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning port 30 and the second starting winning port 31 in the internal storage means. (In the embodiment, when storing as special figure start hold information (start hold information) in the main control RAM 60c), the display unit displays the number of hold of the special figure start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure hold display units 52, 53 receive the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 as the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure hold display unit 52 that displays the number of holds stored as the first special figure start hold information, and winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 The main control RAM 60c includes a second special figure hold display unit 53 that displays the number of holds stored as the second special figure start hold information, and each of the special figure hold display units 52, 53 includes a plurality of (in the embodiment, 2) each of the light emitting display sections. A first special figure hold display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is provided, and the second special figure is displayed. A second special figure hold display section 53 is provided in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the start hold information. That is, the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53 notify the number of the first special figure change display and the second special figure change display that are held (the number of symbol change effects). The

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

(About the general map display 55)
The normal map display unit 55 is a normal notification for showing the result of a lottery per map (judgment per standard map) triggered by the pachinko ball detection of the gate sensor 48 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 47). It is a display unit that displays a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a general figure) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, in the general-purpose display unit 55, a plurality of types of general-purpose figures are changed in response to the detection of the pachinko sphere of the gate sensor 48 (passage of the pachinko sphere of the gate member 47). The universal map change display for deriving the universal map is performed. In the embodiment, two types of common maps are displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the general diagram is shown by the light emitting mode in which only the left LED is lit and the light emitting mode in which only the right LED is lit. In the following description, a common figure indicated by lighting only the right LED is referred to as a general figure “0”, and a common figure indicated by lighting only the left LED is referred to as a common figure “1”. Then, from the final lighting result of the general map display section 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. Specifically, the universal map “1” is displayed on the universal map display unit 55 in the case of the universal map, and the universal map “0” is displayed in the case of a deviation. In other words, the universal map that can recognize this universal map is the display result of the universal map, and the universal map that can recognize the disparity is the display result of the disparate map.

(Regarding the general map hold display 56)
The usual figure hold display unit 56 stores the ball passage detection information (various random number information such as a random number for judgment per common figure) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 47 in the internal storage means (implementation). In the example, in the case where it is stored in the main control RAM 60c as general-purpose start hold information (start-start hold information), it is a display unit that displays the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light-emitting display units, and the general map hold display unit 56 holds depending on the display contents of the general map hold display unit 56. The number of changes in the usual map is informed. The number of reserved map start reserved displayed in the map hold display unit 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 47, and is subtracted by 1 when the map variation display is started. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the general-purpose start reserved memory number, and the general-purpose start reserved memory number can be added up to the upper limit number. Specifically, in the general-purpose hold display unit 56 of the embodiment, when the general-purpose start storage number is 1 to 2, the general-purpose hold display unit 56 is lit in order from the top, and the general-purpose start storage number is 3 In the case of .about.4, the usual figure hold display section 56 blinks in order from the top, so that the number of holds on which the usual figure change display is performed can be grasped.

(About the round display part 57)
The round display unit 57 is a display unit that displays the number of rounds of the winning jackpot game in an identifiable manner when the jackpot determination is won. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games as will be described later, and a predetermined number of rounds ( A plurality of types having different prescribed round numbers) are set, and are displayed on the round display section 57 for notifying the prescribed round number of the winning jackpot game. The round display unit 57 includes a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (three in the embodiment). In the embodiment, three types of “2 times”, “4 times”, and “16 times” are set as the specified number of rounds of the big hit game, and an LED to be lit is determined for each specified number of rounds. The specified number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot game won in accordance with the lighting position is notified. A numerical value representing the specified number of rounds indicated by each LED is displayed at a position corresponding to each LED of the round display part 57 on the see-through plate 45a covering the front surface of the game information display part M. The specified number of rounds corresponding to the lighting position can be directly recognized.

(Right-handed display 58)
The right-handed display unit 58 is a display unit that displays in a identifiable manner that a right-handed gaming state in which a pachinko ball is launched to the second ball flow path and a game is executed. In other words, in the right-handed game state, by playing the pachinko ball in the second ball flow path and playing the game, the player has more benefits than in the case of playing the game by launching the pachinko ball in the first ball flow path. Is given, and the right-handed display 58 is informed that it is in the right-handed gaming state. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment in which the second start winning port 31 and the special winning device 40 are arranged on the second ball flow path as described above, a state in which a variable state described later is given and a jackpot game The state to which is given corresponds to the right-handed gaming state. The right-handed display unit 58 of the embodiment is composed of a predetermined number of LEDs (one in the embodiment), and a light-emitting display unit is formed. This is reported. The right-handed display 58 is turned on after the special figure is confirmed and stopped in the first special-figure display 50A or the second special-figure display 50B and the right-handed gaming state is entered. It turns off as it ends.

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

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

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

  In addition, in the symbol display device 17, before the symbol variation effect ends, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c, and the symbol rows 26a, 26b, When the decorative drawing of 26c is displayed in a fixed stop state, one symbol variation effect is finished. In other words, the symbol variation effect (the first special diagram variation display and the second special diagram variation display) is determined from the start of the variation of the decorative drawing (special diagram 1 and special diagram 2) performed based on one special diagram start hold information. The process is executed once until the stop. The “variable display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop position 27 are changing in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The “decision stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c for a predetermined special figure variation interval time. . In the embodiment, 600 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display) based on the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize detection sensor. 600 ms is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (second special diagram variation display) based on the detection of 35. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decoration diagram means that the decoration diagram displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is not continuously stopped for the special figure variation interval time. is there. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in the fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing fluctuation interval time.

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

  Here, in the symbol display device 17 according to the embodiment, 10 types of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic ornamental drawings in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The figure is variably displayed in order in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. In addition, as a decoration drawing, it is not restricted to this, It is set as the form which a player can distinguish and identify each decoration drawing like arbitrary numbers, a character, a design, etc. The decoration diagram of the embodiment has a first identification pattern that can be definitely recognized by the player to give a certain change state (described later) after the jackpot game is finished, and a possibility that the probability change state is given after the jackpot game is finished. Is classified into a second identification symbol that can be recognized indefinitely. In this embodiment, the probability variation state that can be given after the end of the big hit game will be described in detail later. Here, as a 1st identification design, even if it sets suitably from the basic decoration drawings, the special decoration drawing determined in addition to the basic decoration drawings can also be used. In the embodiment, odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are set as the first identification symbols, and “0”, “2”, “4”, “ An example in which the even symbols “6” and “8” are the second identification symbols will be described.

  Then, the decorative symbols of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c that are confirmed and stopped at the effective stop position 27 (stop symbol effective line 28) of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c in the symbol display device 17 are the winning symbol combinations. In this case, it is possible to grasp that a winning game (big hit game) is given. Here, in the embodiment, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is fixed and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row is set as the big hit symbol combination. . The symbol combination of the decorations that can recognize the jackpot becomes a jackpot display displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given after the symbol variation effect is completed. In the embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned basic decoration drawing that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 17, it is set to be able to display a special decoration drawing (special symbol), and the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row is set. Any of the above (for example, the effective stop position of the middle symbol row) is displayed in a fixed stop manner so that it can be recognized that a predetermined big hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize the possibility of occurrence of the jackpot game is the jackpot suggestion display displayed on the symbol display device 17. On the other hand, if even one of the symbols in all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed at the effective stop position 27 of the symbol display device 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) ), In principle, it can be recognized that the game is “out of play” where no big hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing which can recognize this deviation becomes a deviation display of the symbol display device 17. However, it is also possible to use a specific symbol combination as a trigger for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined jackpot game) among the symbol combinations in which all three rows of decorative drawings are not the same. A specific symbol combination means that a player can recognize or associate some kind of law or meaning from the symbol combination. Specific examples of specific symbol combinations include symbol combinations in which three rows of decorative symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order (for example, “123” and “321”), and left and right symbol rows 26a and 26b. Are the same, and the symbol combination of the right symbol column 26c is shifted by one (for example, “778”), and the symbol combination in which the three rows of ornamental symbols are a predetermined word alignment (for example, “758” (Nagoya)). ) And the like. In this way, the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination of a decorative pattern that can be selected not only as a disappointing display result but also as a jackpot display result.

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

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

(About the installation member 37)
The installation member 37 is formed in a box shape opened forward from a substantially rectangular back plate and an image wall portion protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the back plate, and an opening front end portion of the image wall portion The game board 20 and the installation member 37 are fixed with screws in a state where the game board 20 is in contact with the back surface of the game board 20. Then, in the space defined between the game board 20 in the installation member 37, the movable effect device 110, the ball play unit 80, and various light emitting devices are installed, and the installation member 37 is used as a base material 1 It can be handled as one unit. In addition, on the back plate of the installation member 37, an opening 37a having a substantially rectangular shape is opened at the front and rear at a position aligned with the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 at the front and rear. In addition, the symbol display device 17 is detachably attached to the back side of the back plate, and the image display portion 17a of the symbol display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the opening 37a. ing.

(About the ball play unit 80)
The installation member 37 is provided with a ball play unit 80 capable of executing a ball play game using a pachinko ball after winning the first start winning opening 30 and detected by the first start winning detection sensor 34. Has been. As shown in FIGS. 9 to 10, the ball play unit 80 has a pair of movable bodies 91 and 91 that can be operated by a player operating (pressing) the operation button 36 and a sorting operation for distributing pachinko balls ( A distribution member 98 capable of performing (specific production), and a plurality (two in the embodiment) of production means 83 and 84 disposed on the left and right sides of the distribution member 98 to which pachinko balls are distributed by the distribution member 98, 85. In the state where the ball play unit 80 is disposed on the installation member 37, the movable bodies 91 and 91 are arranged on the game board via the display window 25a in the frame-shaped decorative body 25 as shown in FIGS. The sorting member 98 and the production means 83 and 84 are configured to be visible from the front side of the game board 20 via the production window 25b. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as described above, all the pachinko balls guided to the stage 39 of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 are introduced into the ball play unit 80. The pachinko sphere introduced in is sometimes referred to as a production ball.

(About switching stage 86)
The ball play unit 80 is provided with a switching stage 86 so as to be positioned behind the stage 39. As shown in FIG. 10, the switching stage 86 extends in the left-right direction, and a front ball rolling section (ball path) in which the effect ball passed through the notch 46a of the stage 39 can roll rearward. ) And an effect ball moved (lifted) by the movable bodies 91 and 91 from the front ball rolling portion 87 to the left and right. It has a two-stage configuration including a rear ball rolling part (specific ball path) 88 that can roll in the direction.

  The front ball rolling portion 87 is positioned one step down from the rolling surface 39a of the stage 39 of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and is inclined downward from the front end toward the rear end. The effect ball moved to the rolling portion 87 is configured to roll backward. In the switching stage 86, an opening 87a (see FIG. 11) is formed in the rear wall that rises upward from the rear end edge of the front ball rolling portion 87 so as to open in the front-rear direction. Further, a common passage 89 extending in the left-right direction is formed in the base 85 of the ball play unit 80 at a position below the rear ball rolling portion 88, and the front ball rolling portion 87 is formed on the rear wall. It communicates with the common passage 89 through the opened opening 87a. That is, the effect ball passed from the stage 39 to the front ball rolling part 87 is configured to be able to enter the common passage 89 through the opening 87a.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a ball passage hole 88 a that opens in the vertical direction is formed at the center in the left-right direction of the rear ball rolling portion 88, and the ball passage hole 88 a communicates with the common passage 89. Composed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the effect balls that have moved to the ball rolling portions 87 and 88 before and after the switching stage 86 are configured to finally enter the common passage 89. Further, an effect ball detection sensor (effect ball detection means) 90 (see FIG. 8) is provided on the lower surface of the rear ball rolling portion 88 to detect an effect ball that has passed (passed through) the ball passage hole 88a. The effect ball detection sensor 90 is wired to the overall control board 65, and is configured such that a signal that the effect ball detection sensor 90 detects a pachinko ball is input to the overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65. . The rear ball rolling portion 88 is formed such that portions located on both the left and right sides of the ball passage hole 88 a are inclined downward toward the ball passage hole 88 a, and the effect ball moved to the rear ball rolling portion 88. Can quickly enter the common passage 89 from the ball passage hole 88a without stagnation in the rear ball rolling portion 88.

(About movable body 91)
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the pair of movable bodies 91 and 91 are disposed on the left and right above the front ball rolling portion 87 with the center in the left-right direction interposed therebetween. Each movable body 91 includes a decorative portion 91a that imitates a character that is a motif of the pachinko machine 10, and a lifting portion 91b that extends from the decorative portion 91a toward the other movable body 91. The decorative portion 91a is a ball. The play unit 80 is pivotally supported by the base 85. A first solenoid 92 (see FIG. 8) as drive means for swinging each movable body 91 is disposed on the rear surface of the base body 85 of the ball play unit 80, and each first solenoid 92 corresponds to the corresponding movable body 91. It is connected to. Both the first solenoids 92 and 92 are wired to the overall control board 65, and both are input by the overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 when a pressing signal is input from the operation button 36 during a first effective period described later. The first solenoids 92 and 92 are controlled to operate in synchronization. Then, by operating both the first solenoids 92 and 92 in synchronization, the pair of movable bodies 91 and 91 are in a lowered position where the tips of the lifting portions 91b and 91b are positioned below the rolling surface 39a of the stage 39. And an ascending position located above the rear ball rolling portion 88.

  Lifting portions 91b and 91b of the pair of movable bodies 91 and 91 are located below the notch portion 46a in the stage 39 at the lowered position, and a performance ball that protrudes rearward from the notch portion 46a. Configured to accept one. Then, by swinging the pair of movable bodies 91, 91 to the raised position, the stage balls received by the pair of lifting parts 91b, 91b are lifted to the position of the rear ball rolling section 88, and the stage balls are It is comprised so that it can move toward the rear ball rolling part 88. In addition, in a state where the pair of movable bodies 91 and 91 are positioned at the ascending position, the effect ball that passes backward from the notch 46a of the stage 39 passes through the lower side of the lifting portions 91b and 91b and rolls forward. It can move to the part 87. That is, a pair of movable bodies 91 and 91 are arranged at a timing when a pachinko ball that wins the first start winning opening 30 and rolls left and right on the rolling surface 39a of the stage 39 passes rearwardly from the notch 46a. Can be lifted from the lowered position to the raised position by the pair of lifting portions 91b and 91b to the rear ball rolling portion 88, while the pair of movable bodies 91 and 91 are moved from the lowered position. When the timing of moving to the ascending position does not coincide with the timing at which the effect ball on the stage 39 passes rearward from the notch 46a, the effect ball is not lifted by the pair of lifting portions 91b and 91b. The moving part 87 passes through the common passage 89. In this way, by swinging the pair of movable bodies 91, 91 between the lowered position and the raised position, the effect ball that passes backward from the notch 46a of the stage 39 is moved to the front ball rolling portion 87 and the rear ball. It can be moved to any of the ball rolling parts 88, and the movable bodies 91 and 91 function as means for switching the ball path in which the effect sphere flows down.

  The common passage 89 is inclined downward to the left, and an outlet 89a through which an effect ball flowing down the common passage 89 passes forward is provided at the lower end of the inclination (see FIG. 11). The outlet 89 a communicates with a stop passage 93 provided in the base 85, and is configured to temporarily stop the pachinko ball flowing down the common passage 89 in the stop passage 93. The stopping path 93 is configured such that a specified number (four in the embodiment) of production balls can be stopped side by side in the left-right direction, and the production balls exceeding the prescribed number pass through the discharge path 94 formed in the base body 85. It is configured to be discharged out of the machine.

(About the stop member 95)
The stopping path 93 is inclined downward toward the right, and a stopping member (stopping means) 95 is disposed on the front side of the inclined lower end of the stopping path 93. The retaining member 95 is a member that is pivotally supported with respect to the base body 85 and is recessed so that a cutout portion 95a capable of receiving one effect ball on the outer periphery opens upward and rearward. is there. The stop member 95 is configured so that the cutout portion 95a is always faced to the front side of the inclined lower end portion of the stopway 93 so that one effect ball can be received from the stopway 93 into the cutout portion 95a. Then, it is comprised so that sending of the production | presentation ball | bowl received in the cut-out part 95a to the delivery path 97 mentioned later may be controlled. As shown in FIG. 11, the stationary member 95 is connected to a second solenoid 96 as an operating means disposed on the base body 85. The second solenoid 96 is connected to the overall control board 65 by wiring, and the second solenoid 96 is operated under the control of the overall control CPU 65 a of the overall control board 65, so that the stopping member 95 becomes the stopping path 93. From the stop state in which one effect ball can be received by the cutout portion 95a and the stop release state in which the effect ball received by the cutout portion 95a is sent to the delivery path 97. The stop member 95 is configured to receive the effect ball from the stop path 93 in the cutout portion 95a that is empty by sending out the effect ball by returning from the stop release state to the stop state. That is, the stop member 95 is configured to be able to cut out the effect balls one by one by swinging between the stop state and the stop release state.

(About the transmission path 97)
On the right side of the position where the stop member 95 is disposed, a delivery path 97 is formed through which a production ball sent out from the cut-out portion 95a when the stop member 95 is in the stop release state can flow down. The base body 85 is formed with a receiving portion 99 in which a sorting member (sorting means) 98 is slidably accommodated below the delivery path 97, and a discharge port formed at the inclined lower end of the delivery path 97. Is configured to communicate with the upper portion of the accommodating portion 99. The delivery path 97 is provided with a cut-out sensor 100 (see FIG. 8) that detects a production ball flowing down the delivery path 97. The cut-out sensor 100 is connected to the overall control board 65 by wiring, and is configured such that a signal that the cut-out sensor 100 detects the effect ball is input to the overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65. The overall control CPU 65 a can recognize the number of effect balls sent from the stop path 93 to the sorting member 98 by inputting a ball detection signal from the cutout sensor 100. The accommodating portion 99 and the delivery path 97 are defined by a cover member 85b disposed on the front surface of the base body 85.

(About the sorting member 98)
The distributing member 98 is pivotally supported by the base body 85 in the accommodating portion 99, and a retaining portion 98a capable of retaining a plurality of effect balls is recessed in the outer periphery of the distributing member 98. . A first driving motor 101 (see FIG. 8) such as a stepping motor as driving means disposed on the base body 85 is linked to the sorting member 98. The first drive motor 101 is wired to the overall control board 65, and when the first drive motor 101 is driven under the control of the overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65, the distribution member 98 is A receiving position where the stage sphere released from the discharge port of the delivery path 97 can be received by the holding unit 98a, and a first stage ball that can hold the stage sphere held in the holding unit 98a to the first ball passage 103a described later. It is configured to swing between a distribution position (distribution position) and a second distribution position (distribution position) that can be passed to a second ball passage 104a described later.

  The sorting member 98 of the embodiment is configured to be able to hold a maximum of four effect balls (the same number as the upper limit of the number of stored start hold information) in the holding unit 98a, and in the receiving position, the holding unit 98a All the production balls held are in a state in which they cannot enter the first ball passage 103a and the second ball passage 104a, and all the productions held in the holding section 98a at the first distribution position and the second distribution position. The sphere is configured to be able to go out to the corresponding first sphere entrance 103a and the second sphere entrance 104a. Further, the distribution member 98, based on an operation pattern described later, between the first distribution position and the second distribution position, that is, the effect ball held in the holding unit 98a, the first ball entrance 103a and the second ball. A swinging motion that swings in the left-right direction can be performed within a range that does not pass through the inlet 104a.

  The distribution member 98 is provided with a detection piece (not shown) that can be detected by a position detection sensor 102 (see FIG. 8) connected to the overall control board 65 by wiring. In the embodiment, the position detection sensor 102 is configured to detect the detection piece at the reception position, and the overall control CPU 65a is configured to be able to recognize the reception position of the distribution member 98 based on the detection signal from the position detection sensor 102. Is done. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to operate the distribution member 98 in an operation pattern to be described later by performing pulse control of the first drive motor 101 with the receiving position as the origin position.

(About ball discharge passages 103 and 104)
As shown in FIG. 11, the base 85 is provided with a first ball discharge path (ball path) 103 that opens the first ball passage 103 a into the housing portion 99 on the left side of the sorting member 98. On the right side of the sorting member 98, a second sphere discharge path (sphere path) 104 that opens the second sphere entrance 104 a into the housing portion 99 is provided. That is, by rotating the sorting member 98 from the receiving position to the first sorting position, the holding unit 98a communicates with the first ball passage 103a, and the effect ball held by the holding unit 98a is the first ball. The retaining portion 98a communicates with the second ball passage 104a by passing through the passage 103a into the first ball discharge path 103 and rotating the sorting member 98 from the receiving position to the second sorting position. The effect ball held in the holding section 98a enters the second ball discharge path 104 through the second ball entrance 104a. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the effect ball that has entered the ball play unit 80 is distributed to one of a plurality of ball paths (the first ball discharge path 103 and the second ball discharge path 104) by the distribution member 98. It is configured so that it can be distributed. The effect balls that have entered the first ball discharge path 103 and the second ball discharge path 104 are discharged outside the machine without being returned to the game area 20a.

(About the first effector 83)
The base 85 is provided with a first rendering means 83 on the left side of the sorting member 98 (the side corresponding to the first ball discharge path 103). As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the first effecting unit 83 has a plurality (four in the embodiment) of the light emitting portions 105a, 105b, 105c, and 105d and the back side of these light emitting portions 105a, 105b, 105c, and 105d. An effect light-emitting device 106 (see FIG. 8) is provided that includes a light-emitting substrate that is disposed and has a light-emitting body such as an LED mounted at a position corresponding to each of the light-emitting portions 105a, 105b, 105c, and 105d. The effect light emitting device 106 is wired to the lamp control board 72, and the effect light emitting device 106 is controlled by the lamp control board 72 based on the control command input to the lamp control board 72 from the overall control CPU 65a. By doing so, it is configured to be able to execute a light emission effect described later. The light emitters corresponding to the respective light emitting portions 105a, 105b, 105c, and 105d are configured to be individually controllable to emit light, and each of the light emitting portions 105a, 105b, 105c, and 105d can be individually brightened. .

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, four light emitting portions 105a, 105b, 105c, and 105d are provided side by side in the vertical direction, and the first light emitting portion 105a and the second light emitting portion are sequentially arranged from the lower side. 105b, the third light emitting unit 105c, and the fourth light emitting unit 105d. The sizes of the light emitting units 105a, 105b, 105c, and 105d are set to increase in order from the lower side to the upper side, and the light emitting units 105a, 105b, 105c, and 105d light up in order from the lower side to the upper side. As a result, the bright region gradually increases. In this embodiment, the first light emitting unit 105a changes from the bright state to the second light emitting unit 105b to the bright state, and the second light emitting unit 105b changes from the bright state to the third light emitting unit 105c to the bright state. In other words, there is a case where it is designated that the third light emitting unit 105c has changed from the bright state to the bright state of the fourth light emitting unit 105d to be ranked up. In the embodiment, when the rank is increased, the light emitting section that is bright before the rank is increased (in the state in which the rear light emitter is lit) is also maintained in the bright state. That is, when the first light emitting unit 105a ranks up from a bright state, the first light emitting unit 105a and the second light emitting unit 105b change to a bright state. In addition, when the second light emitting unit 105b ranks up from a bright state, the first to third light emitting units 105a, 105b, and 105c change to a bright state. And when it ranks up from the state where the 3rd light emission part 105c was bright, it has comprised so that all the light emission parts of the 1st-4th light emission parts 105a, 105b, 105c, and 105d may change to the bright state. When the rank is increased, the lower light emitting unit may not be brightened. That is, at the time of ranking up, the upper light emitting unit may be brightened (the rear light emitter is turned on) while the lower light emitting unit is not brightened (the rear light emitter is turned off).

(About the 2nd production means 84)
The base 85 is provided with second rendering means 84 on the right side of the sorting member 98 (the side corresponding to the second ball discharge path 104). As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the second rendering means 84 is a disk-like rotating body 107 that imitates a roulette pivotally supported by the base body 85, and a driving means that rotationally drives the rotating body 107. The second drive motor 108 is connected to the overall control board 65 by wiring. On the front surface of the rotator 107, a first display unit 107a on which a character suggesting a hit is displayed and a second display unit 107b on which a picture suggesting a disconnection is displayed are defined. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the base member 85 is provided with an indicating member 109 so as to be positioned on the front side of the rotating body 107, and the tip portion of the indicating member 109 is a part of the rotating body 107. It is located so as to overlap. That is, when the rotating body 107 is rotated and then stopped, the tip of the pointing member 109 is configured to point to one of the first display portion 107a and the second display portion 107b displayed on the rotating body 107. . In this embodiment, when the pointing member 109 points to the first display unit 107a when the rotation of the rotating body 107 is stopped, the big hit is set to be notified, and the effect executed by the second effect means 84 is performed. Is a so-called one-shot announcement effect.

(About movable effect device 110)
The movable effect device 110 disposed on the installation member 37 includes a movable member 111 that moves in the vertical direction, and the movable member 111 is arranged on the rear side of the ball play unit 80 by driving means such as a motor (not shown). It is comprised so that it may move between the lower retreat position located in and the upper operation position. In the retracted position of the movable member 111, substantially the entire movable member 111 is located on the rear side of the ball play unit 80 and is not visible from the front side, whereas in the operating position of the movable member 111, the movable member 111 Extends upward from the upper edge of the ball play unit 80 and is positioned on the front side of the image display unit 17a in the display window 25a so as to be visible from the front side (see the two-dot chain line in FIG. 9). Can be done.

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

  The probability change function is a lottery probability (hit a big hit) after the jackpot game is over, provided that the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability change pattern (specific symbol). This is a function for giving a probability change state in which the probability is changed from a low probability (219/65536 in the embodiment) to a high probability (441/65536 in the embodiment). Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the embodiment, the jackpot to which the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is the probability variation jackpot, and the jackpot to which the probability variation state is not imparted is the non-probability variation jackpot. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the jackpot will fluctuate with a high probability and the jackpot game is likely to occur, so the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player will be the probability variation jackpot. Playing games while expecting. In addition, in the embodiment, in the case of a big hit game to which a probability variation state is given, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is continuously given until a predetermined number of symbol variation effects (special figure variation display) is executed. Is done. In the embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is continuously given until 200 symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) are executed. The period during which the probability variation state is given is not limited to the above. For example, it is possible to continue to give a certain probability state after the probability variation state is given until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and to shift to the non-probability variation state on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The probability variation state may be continuously given until the big hit game is generated. Also, whether to shift to the uncertain change state for each symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is determined based on a random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning means (falling lottery), and falls into the falling lottery It is also possible to shift to a non-probable change condition on the condition of winning.

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

  That is, in the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map change display performed on the general map display unit 55 in the non-changed state is set to 5000 ms, and the change of the normal map change display performed on the general map display unit 55 in the variable state. The time is set to either 600 ms or 1500 ms, which is shorter than the non-changeable state, and the change time of the normal figure change display performed in the normal view display unit 55 is shortened with the provision of the changeable state. ing. In addition, the probability per base figure in the non-variable state is set to a low probability (1125/65536 in the embodiment), and the probability per base figure in the variable state is set to a high probability (65535/65536 in the embodiment). It is set, and the probability per universal figure varies from a low probability to a high probability with the provision of the variable state. Note that, in the embodiment, the interval between the normal map being displayed in a fixed stop state and the next normal map change (the normal map change interval) is set to 500 ms.

  In the state where the variable state is applied, the opening / closing member 33 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from the state where the variable state is not applied. Specifically, in a state in which the variable state is not given, when a win is selected in the normal map display (in the case of a normal map), a predetermined time (300 ms in the embodiment) has elapsed after the opening / closing member 33 is opened. An opening operation is performed once to maintain the opening state until the time has elapsed. On the other hand, in a state in which the variable state is given, when the normal map change display is won (in the case of the normal map), a predetermined time (1800 ms in the embodiment) elapses after the opening / closing member 33 is opened. The opening operation for maintaining the open state is performed three times. That is, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the opening and closing member 33 is longer than in the state where the variable state is not given, and it is set to operate advantageously for the player. . In addition, a maximum number of winnings (10 in the embodiment) that allows a winning to the second start winning award 31 is set per one ordinary figure, and the number of winnings after opening the opening / closing member 33 is set. The opening / closing member 33 is closed when the upper limit number of winnings (closing condition) is reached.

  In the embodiment, the number of changes to which a change state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of changes) is changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit determination. Specifically, the number of fluctuations to which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is changed in accordance with the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2). Specifically, the probability variation state is given when the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol B, symbol c, symbol d described later in the embodiment). The number of times of change (200 in the embodiment) is set so that the change state is continuously given. In addition, when the type of jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is another predetermined symbol (symbol f which will be described later in the embodiment), the probability variation state grant period (200 times in the embodiment) The number of times of change (100 times in the embodiment) is set so that a short change state is given. In addition, when the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is a predetermined specific symbol (symbol A or symbol E described later in the embodiment), it is given according to the gaming state at the time of the big hit. It is set to change the number of times of change. Specifically, in the embodiment, the number of times of change is set to be 33 times, 100 times, or 200 times according to the gaming state at the time of the big hit. Here, the condition for granting the variable state is determined for each type of jackpot game (big hit symbol).

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special chart display section 50A or the second special chart display section 50B as a result of the special chart fluctuation display, and the winning jackpot game ( The opening / closing bodies 43, 43 of the special prize device 40 are opened / closed according to the type of the jackpot symbol). In the big hit game of the embodiment, the big hit game is completed by executing the round game for opening the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 of the special winning device 40 for the prescribed number of rounds (in the embodiment, 2, 4 and 16 times). It is supposed to be. One round game ends when a specified number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls wins a special winning opening 41 or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, between each round game in jackpot game, the interval time between rounds in which the opening-and-closing bodies 43 and 43 are hold | maintained in a closed state only for predetermined time is set. Here, the open / close mode (open / close pattern) of the open / close bodies 43, 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the jackpot game includes one open operation under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined interval. A long-time opening operation in which a predetermined number of pachinko balls (for example, nine) determined for a round game in the (operation from opening to closing) continue to open for a time that can be won, and the long-time opening operation Also, the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 are configured by appropriately combining a short-time opening operation in which the opening time is set short. In the embodiment, the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 are set to open for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time opening operation, and the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 are set to open for a maximum of 0.06 seconds in the short-time release operation. Is done.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the jackpot determination is won, one jackpot game is determined from among a plurality of types of jackpot games having different values to be given to the player. A jackpot game is awarded. Here, which jackpot game is awarded among a plurality of types of jackpot games is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is classified into three groups of a symbol A, a symbol B, and a symbol E. The first special figure display unit A jackpot game according to Special Figure 1 as a jackpot symbol displayed as a fixed stop at 50A is given. Similarly, the special figure 2 as 100 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B in the embodiment is classified into three groups of a symbol c, a symbol d, and a symbol f. The jackpot game according to the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol displayed on the figure display unit 50B is confirmed and stopped. Here, the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols is divided into 74 types for the pattern A, 16 types for the pattern B, and 10 types for the pattern E. Further, in the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols, 18 kinds are assigned to the pattern c, 72 kinds are assigned to the design d, and 10 kinds are assigned to the design f.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination performed based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first to second start winning holes 30, 31 is affirmative, the big hit determined for each big hit symbol A game is determined. In the embodiment, for a specific jackpot symbol (symbols A and E), a period in which a variable state is given after the jackpot game according to the gaming state when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative ( The number of times of change is changed. The gaming state that becomes the distribution condition of this number of times of change is a low probability unchangeable short state (a game state in which neither a probability change state nor a change state is given), a low probability change short state (while a probability change state is not given) (Game state with variable state), unchanging short state with high probability (gaming state with a certain variable state but no variable state) and highly variable state (probable state and short state) Game state).

(About jackpot game based on the first special figure start hold information)
When the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the first start winning opening 30) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is a plurality of predetermined types It is set to determine one jackpot symbol from the jackpot symbols. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, three types of jackpot symbols (symbol A, symbol A, One jackpot symbol is determined from symbols B and E). In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol A as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 74%, and the big hit symbol at a rate of 16% The symbol B is selected, and the determination value for special figure determination is assigned so that the symbol E as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 10%. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this.

(About the first jackpot game)
The first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A is a jackpot game to which a probability variation state and a variable state are given after the end of the first jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game. Is set. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined, a predetermined number of fluctuations (200 times in the embodiment) after the end of the first jackpot game. The probability variation state is set to be continuously given until the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed. Also, when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined. It is set to be variable according to the short state. In other words, in the first jackpot game, the game state that transitions after the jackpot game changes step by step due to the difference in the game state (provided state of probability change or shortage) at the time of winning the first jackpot game. It is set as a specific jackpot game (game per specific game).

  Specifically, when the gaming state at the time when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined is a low-probability unchanging short state, the granting period of the shortening state given after the first jackpot game 33 is set as the (variable number of times). In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined is the high-definition unchangeable short state, the grant period of the variable state after the first big hit game (number of times of change) ) Is set to 100 times. Furthermore, if the game state at the time when the symbol A (first big hit game) is determined is a change state (low probability change short state or high probability change short state), the change after the first big hit game is changed. 200 is set as the state grant period (number of times of change).

  Further, the first jackpot game in the embodiment is the special winning of the special winning device 40 regardless of the gaming state (the probability variation state and the variation state) when the first jackpot game (symbol A) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the first jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. In the first jackpot game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. For 2 seconds) ". The interval time between rounds in the first jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In the first jackpot game, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time.

(About the second jackpot game)
The second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B is a jackpot game to which a probability change state and a variable state are given after the second jackpot game ends when the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game. Is set. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, a predetermined number of fluctuations (200 times in the embodiment) after the end of the second jackpot game. The probability variation state is set to be continuously given until the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed. In addition, when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined. Regardless of the short state), 200 times of the short state is set.

  Further, the second jackpot game in the embodiment is the special prize of the special prize winning device 40 regardless of the game state (the probability variation state and the variable state) at the time when the second jackpot game (symbol B) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the second jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “9”. In the second jackpot game, “0.06 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In the second jackpot game, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the second jackpot game is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. In other words, each round game time (0.06 (seconds)) in the second jackpot game is such that the number of pachinko balls won in the special prize opening 41 does not satisfy the maximum number of winnings in one round game. Set to time. Thus, the second big hit game is set as a big hit game with few winning balls and the smallest number of winning balls.

(About the third jackpot game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the third jackpot game corresponding to the symbol E, the third jackpot game is not given a certain change state after the third jackpot game is finished, but is given a change state. Is set as a big hit game (see FIG. 3). In addition, when the symbol E (third jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol E (third jackpot game) is determined. It is set to be variable according to the short state. In other words, in the third jackpot game, the game state that transitions after the big hit game changes in stages due to the difference in the game state (provided state of probability change or shortage) at the time of winning the third jackpot game. It is set as a specific jackpot game.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is a low probability unchanging short state, it is given after the third jackpot game. 33 times is set as an application period (number of times of change) of the change state. In addition, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is the high-definition unchangeable short state, the granting period of the variable state after the third big hit game (the number of times of change) ) Is set to 100 times. Further, if the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is a variable state (a low probability variable short state or a high probability variable short state), the short circuit after the third big hit game is changed. 100 is set as the state grant period (number of times of change).

(About jackpot game based on the 2nd special figure start hold information)
If the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 31) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is a plurality of predetermined types One jackpot symbol is set to be determined from the jackpot symbols (see FIG. 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, three types of jackpot symbols (symbol c, symbol d, symbol f) are based on the special symbol determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning award 31. One big hit symbol is decided from the inside. In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol c as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 18%, and the big hit symbol at a rate of 72% The symbol d is selected, and a special figure determination value is assigned so that the symbol f as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 10%. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this.

(About 4th and 5th big hit games)
The fourth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol c and the fifth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol d are the fourth or fifth jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth or fifth jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game in which a probable change state and a short change state are given after the game ends (see FIG. 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, when the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined, a predetermined number of fluctuations (200 times in the embodiment) after the end of the fourth or fifth jackpot game. ), The probability variation state is set to be continuously given until the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed. In addition, when the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined, the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined for the granting period of the variable state. Regardless of the gaming state (probability changing state and changing state) at the time of the change, 200 changing states are set to be given.

  In addition, the fourth and fifth jackpot games in the embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (probability change state and variable state) at the time when the fourth and fifth jackpot game (symbols c, d) is determined, The special winning opening 41 of the special winning device 40 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the fourth and fifth jackpot games are jackpot games in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. . In the fourth and fifth jackpot games, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In the fourth and fifth jackpot games, “6.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the fourth and fifth jackpot games is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In this way, in the fourth and fifth jackpot games, the profits obtained by each jackpot game are set to be equal, and the profit most awarded among the types of jackpot games set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment. Is set as a big jackpot game.

(About the sixth jackpot game)
In the sixth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol f, when the main control CPU 60a determines the sixth jackpot game, the probability change state is not given after the sixth jackpot game is finished, while the variable state is given. Is set as a big hit game (see FIG. 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, when the symbol f (sixth jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state given when the symbol f (sixth jackpot game) is determined is the game at the time when the symbol f (sixth jackpot game) is determined. Regardless of the state (probability change state and change state), it is set so that 100 change states are given.

  Further, the sixth jackpot game in the embodiment is not limited to the special winning of the special winning device 40 regardless of the gaming state (the probability variation state and the variation state) at the time when the sixth jackpot game (symbol f) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the sixth jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. In the sixth jackpot game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In the sixth jackpot game, “6.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the sixth jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. As described above, the sixth jackpot game is the jackpot having the largest number of winning balls among the types of jackpot games set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment in the same manner as the fourth and fifth jackpot games described above. It is set as a game.

  Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information triggered by winning the first start winning opening 30 is affirmative, the prescribed round number is Special figure 1 (symbol A, symbol B, symbol E) as a big hit symbol is assigned to the first to third jackpot games set to “2” or “four times”, whereas the second symbol When the determination result of the hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information triggered by winning at the start winning opening 31 is affirmative, the specified number of rounds is set to “16”. Special figures 2 (symbol c, symbol d, symbol f) as jackpot symbols are assigned to the jackpot game. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, no matter which symbol is determined as the big hit symbol, when the determination result of the hit determination based on the winning to the second start winning port 31 is affirmative, The main control CPU 60a determines the type of jackpot game so that the number of winning balls (awarded amount of bonus) can be increased as compared to the case where the determination result of winning determination based on winning at the 1st winning prize opening 30 is positive. It is set to determine the jackpot symbol).

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is based on a main control board (main control means) 60 as a control means for controlling the pachinko machine 10 as a whole, and control signals from the main control board 60. Sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 are provided as control means for controlling each control object. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. It is output to the sub-control boards 65 and 70.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an overall control board 65 that controls overall game effects, a display control board 70 that controls display contents on the symbol display device 17, and the pachinko machine 10. Are provided with a lamp control board 72 for performing light emission control of various light emission effecting means (such as the lamp device 18 and the effect light emitting device 106) and a sound control board 73 for performing sound output control of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10. . That is, the overall control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60. Various game effects (design variation effects, light emission effects, and sound effects) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65, the display control board 70 displays a design change effect such as a design (decorative drawing) or a background image displayed on the design display device 17. Configured to control content. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting and extinguishing timings and the light emission intensities of the various light emitting effect units included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65. It is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing of voice output from the various speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10, the output content, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing and reading are provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensor 49b, and the gate sensor 48 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a includes display units of the game information display unit M (first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53, and general figure display unit 55). , General map hold display unit 56, round display unit 57, right-handed display unit 58) are connected, and the control process executed by main control CPU 60a triggered by detection of each detection sensor 34, 35, 44, 48, 49b Based on the above, display control of each display unit 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58 of the game information display unit M is executed. Also connected to the main control CPU 60a are a start winning solenoid 32 linked to an opening / closing member 33 for opening / closing the second start winning opening 31 and a special winning solenoid 42 linked to opening / closing bodies 43, 43 for opening / closing the special winning opening 41. The corresponding opening / closing member 33 and the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 are opened / closed by driving the solenoids 32, 42 based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a controls the special winning solenoid 42 to open and close the open / close bodies 43 and 43 for a long time so as to open and close the open / close bodies 43 and 43 in an open / close manner according to the type of jackpot game. The control and the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 are configured to execute short-time opening control for opening the opening / closing bodies 43, 43 for a short time.

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

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

  The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the winning determination (big hit determination) as to whether or not a winning game (big hit game) is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In this embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for hit determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the special figure determining random number determines the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values from “0” to “100” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one type of special figure indicating the above-mentioned loss and a random number corresponding to 100 types of special figures indicating the winning of the big hit. The special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the random number for figure determination. . That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize is obtained. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 35, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified for each type of jackpot game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so The type of jackpot game to be given after the end is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number functions as a random number for determining the type of winning game (big hit game). In addition, as described above, whether or not the probability variation state and the variable state are given after the big hit game is uniquely determined for each type of the big hit game, and the special figure determining random number is the probability variation state and the variable state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not to give. Furthermore, one or a plurality of variable state grant periods (number of variable times) given after the big hit game are determined for each type of big hit game, and the special figure determining random number determines the variable period grant period. It also has a function as a random number.

  In addition, the random number for effect execution determination has the possibility that a win display is displayed when the determination result in the above-mentioned hit determination (big hit determination) is negative (in the case of a failure to win the big hit game). It is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination) as to whether or not to perform the suggested performance. In the embodiment, 239 kinds of integer values from “0” to “238” are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Here, as an effect suggesting the possibility that a win display is displayed, a reach effect that is displayed with the reach display displayed in the process of symbol variation on the symbol display device 17, or a variation stop from the start of the decoration diagram variation A continuous notice effect (pre-read notice effect) that allows a variable cycle to be executed multiple times continuously, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of being displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a lamp This includes a notice effect that suggests to the player that the hit display may be displayed by the light of the device 18 or the sound output from the speaker 19. The special figure variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used to determine the special pattern variation pattern of the symbol variation in the symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, all 100 integer values from “0” to “99” are set as random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes.

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

  The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate member 47 (more specifically, the gate sensor 48 detecting the pachinko ball). ing. Here, as the random numbers that the main control CPU 60a acquires upon the detection of the gate sensor 48, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure and a random number for determining a normal pattern variation pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, thereby A random number is acquired in accordance with the timing when the detection signal of the sensor 48 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Further, passage detection information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate sensor 48 is temporarily stored in a predetermined map storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as the map start hold information. It is configured to be stored in memory. The general-purpose map storage area is stored in the main control RAM 60c in the order in which it is stored in the main control RAM 60c. The normal start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in order.

  The random number for determining the normal figure is a random number used in the determination for the normal figure (lottery per general figure) as to whether or not the second start winning opening 31 is opened (per normal figure) as a result of the normal figure fluctuation. . In the embodiment, 65536 integer values of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). The random number for allocating a general pattern variation is a random number used for determining a general pattern variation pattern that defines a variation time of a general variation in a general variation display. In the embodiment, nine types of integer values from “0” to “8” are set as random numbers for normal pattern variation pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes. Then, triggered by the passage of the pachinko sphere through the gate member 47 (more specifically, when the gate sensor 48 detects the pachinko sphere), the passage detection information (usually stored in the main control RAM 60c) is temporarily stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a hit determination random number, a normal variation pattern distribution random number, and the like) at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The big hit determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not the big hit is made using the hit determination random number (big hit determination). There are a total of 65536 possible hit determination random numbers from “0” to “65535”. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from integers. Here, the number of determination values set for the jackpot determination value differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state described above is applied at the time when the jackpot determination is performed. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state (441 in the embodiment) is larger than the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability variation state (219 in the embodiment). Many are set. In other words, by increasing the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state, a jackpot game is likely to occur.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The determination value for special figure determination is displayed on the fixed stop display on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B as a big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special drawing display unit 50A when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol using the special figure determining random number. In this embodiment, the special figure determination value is set to an integer value of “0” to “100” corresponding to the 101 types of special figure determination random numbers described above. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are associated with each value individually.

  In addition, an effect execution determination value (reach determination value) is stored in the main control ROM 60b. The performance execution determination value is an execution of whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect that suggests that the winning display may be displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the result of the hit determination (big hit determination) is negative. This is a determination value used in the determination (reach lottery), and is determined from among 239 integers from the numerical values “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random number for effect execution determination. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines that an effect such as a reach effect is to be executed when the value of the obtained effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for specifying the fluctuation contents, and special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to the special figure fluctuation patterns. Here, the special figure variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the symbol variation effect, The basic content of the light emission effect mode, the sound effect mode, and the operation mode of the distribution member 98) is specified. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time (design fluctuation effect and special figure from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display until the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is displayed in a fixed stop state. The time of fluctuation display) is specified. Special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern using the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern to which the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure change effect. The determination value per universal figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not it is per universal figure (determination per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure, and “0” that can be taken as a random number for determination per universal figure. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described variable state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the variable speed state (65535 in the embodiment) is the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the non-variable state (example). In this case, more than 1125) are set. In other words, by increasing the number of determination values per common map in the variable state, it is easy for the normal map to occur.

  In the main control ROM 60b, a plurality of types of common map variation patterns are stored, and general map variation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to the respective general map variation patterns. Here, the general map variation pattern specifies the fluctuation time of the general map variation display from when the general diagram variation display is started until the fixed map is displayed in a fixed stop state. The normal variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining the general variation pattern by using the random number for distribution of the general variation pattern. It is determined from all 9 types of integers up to “8”. A predetermined decision value is assigned to each universal pattern variation pattern, and the universal map variation pattern to which the universal variation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired random number for distribution of the common diagram variation is assigned is the main. It is specified by the control CPU 60a. Here, the decision value for determining the usual figure variation pattern is determined depending on whether the gaming state at the time of making the decision per ordinary figure is the variable state or the non-variable state, and the number and number of assigned common figure fluctuation patterns. Is different. Specifically, in the embodiment, in the non-variable short state, a common figure fluctuation pattern determination value is assigned to one common figure fluctuation pattern, and a normal time figure that defines a fluctuation time (for example, 5000 ms) for a predetermined time. Whereas the variation pattern is determined, a decision value for determining the general variation pattern is assigned to multiple (two in the embodiment) general variation patterns in the variable state, and each normal variation pattern is assigned. Of the normal figure fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of a predetermined time (for example, 600 ms) and a different fluctuation time (for example, 1500 ms) at a ratio according to the number of assigned decision values for determining the normal fluctuation pattern for One of the common map fluctuation patterns is determined.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives the winning information (the value of random numbers for winning determination, the value of random numbers for determining special figures, the value of random numbers for determining execution execution, and the values of various random numbers such as random numbers for distributing special pattern fluctuation patterns). The control CPU 60a reads out and sets the winning information (random number value) as second special figure start hold information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number (step A18). Thereafter, the main control CPU 60a executes based on the first or second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning opening 30, 31. The pending command process for transmitting information related to the notice effect during the symbol variation effect is executed (step A19), and the special symbol input process is terminated.

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

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

  When various random numbers as the second special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired value of the random number for hit determination in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit determination value matches (step B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive in the non-probable change state (low probability) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 219/65536, and the probability of the jackpot determination is high (high probability) The probability (big hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 441/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit changes (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2), which becomes a big hit symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B, on the basis of the acquired value of the special symbol determination random number (step B24). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2, the main control CPU 60 a displays the special figure 2 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining, the jackpot symbol will be determined. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state to “1” after the end of the big hit game when the symbol pattern is a big hit symbol that gives a probability variation state, and the main control CPU 60a is a jackpot symbol that does not impart a probability variation state. The probability variation flag is set to “0”. Also, if the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol that gives a variable state, set the variable flag indicating the variable state to "1" after the jackpot game ends, and if the jackpot symbol does not give a variable state Set the variable flag to "0". The variable flag is set to “0” when the variable condition end condition is satisfied. When the big hit symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special symbol variation pattern from the special symbol variation patterns for winning based on the value of the random number for special symbol variation pattern distribution ( Step B25).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is negative (if it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination) ( Step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B27 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the second special symbol display unit 50B to display the outlier symbol as a final stop symbol (special feature). 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment reach based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B29).

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B27 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the error symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special drawing 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B31).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, and B31, outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display unit 50B so as to start the second special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 2 designation command for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the variation time set in the designated special figure variation pattern. The display contents of the display unit 50B are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. . When the end condition of the variable state is satisfied, a variable end command is output.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B13 is negative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information = 0), the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding information is read (step B16), It is determined whether or not the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result in step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the hit determination random number, the value of the special figure determination random number, the value of the effect execution determination random number, and the value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number (step B19), and then hits Execute the judgment process. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning opening Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired with the winning of 30 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. It has become.

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

  When various random numbers are acquired by the processing of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired hit determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not (step B32). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive in the non-probable change state (low probability) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 219/65536, and the probability of the jackpot determination is high (high probability) The probability (big hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 441/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination at step B32 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) that becomes the big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A based on the acquired special figure determination random number (Step B34). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol for each special figure 1, the main control CPU 60a displays the special figure 1 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. The jackpot symbol is determined by determining. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets a probability variation flag and a variation flag indicating the gaming state after the big hit game specified by the big hit symbol according to the determined big hit symbol after the big hit game. When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation pattern for winning based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution. (Step B35).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step B32 is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination) ( Step B37). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B37 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display unit 50A as a final stop symbol (special stop symbol). FIG. 1) is determined (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for loss reach based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution (step B39).

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B37 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the off symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for losing based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B41).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 1) in steps B35, B39, and B41 outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display unit 50A so as to start the first special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 1 designation command for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the designated special figure variation pattern. The display content of the display unit 50A is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. . When the end condition of the variable state is satisfied, a variable end command is output.

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

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

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

  Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, the decorative drawing designation command of each row is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc. To do. Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, and the left decoration at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of the left symbol row 26a. A figure designation command is output, a right decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the right design row 26c, and an interior decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the middle design row 26b.

  Further, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. Further, the general control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing a detachment including a reach formation symbol when a special figure variation pattern for a detachment reach effect is instructed. On the other hand, the general control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a detachment that does not include a reach formation symbol when a special-figure variation pattern for the detachment effect is instructed. Further, when the overall control CPU 65a inputs an all symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 65a outputs the command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

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

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

(Operation control of the ball play unit 80)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a first effective period for receiving a pressing signal from the operation button 36 for operating the movable bodies 91 and 91 used for the ball play game executable by the ball play unit 80, A second effective period for receiving a press signal from the operation button 36 when performing the effect of the first effect means 83, and a third effective period for receiving a press signal from the operation button 36 when performing the effect of the second effect means 84 Is configured to be set by the overall control CPU 65a. Then, when the operation of the operation button 36 by the player is detected (input of a press signal) within the first effective period, the overall control CPU 65a drives the first solenoids 92, 92 at the timing when the operation is detected. And the movable bodies 91 and 91 are configured to operate. Further, when the operation of the operation button 36 by the player is detected (input of a press signal) within the second effective period, the overall control CPU 65a counts the number of presses and emits the light emitting units 105a to 105 in the first effect unit 83. It is configured to determine whether or not a rank increase to be described later is performed to change the brightness mode of 105d, and to perform control to brighten the corresponding light emitting units 105a to 105d when affirmative (a predetermined condition is satisfied). The Further, when the operation of the operation button 36 by the player is detected (input of a press signal) within the third effective period, the overall control CPU 65a controls the second drive motor 108 based on the timing at which the operation is detected. It is configured to stop control and stop the rotation of the rotating body 107. In the embodiment, the first effective period is set in the second effective period, the third effective period, and a period other than the case where various effects are performed by operating the other operation buttons 36, and the operation button 36 is set outside the first effective period. Depending on the operation, the movable body 91 is not operated.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 65a functions as an effective period setting unit capable of setting an effective period for enabling the operation of the operation button 36 (specifically, reception of a press signal by operating the operation button 36). Have.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, on the front surface of the transparent wall 85a extending upward from the rear end edge of the switching stage 86 in the ball play unit 80, a picture showing an operation button and “Try to put a ball by pressing the button”. A sticker or the like on which a message “is displayed is affixed, and the player can be prompted to operate the operation button 36. Further, the overall control CPU 65a, based on the start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c earliest, when the symbol variation effect is started with the start hold information, the first effect means 83 or the second effect means. An operation valid command for validating the operation of the operation button 36 for a predetermined time (second valid period or third valid time) is output to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) at the timing when the effect is executed in 84. Set to do. In the display control board 70, when an operation valid command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the content of the effect corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display content corresponding to the effect pattern. It is configured to control the symbol display device 17 so as to display the image. Specifically, during the second effective period and the third effective period, an image indicating an operation button (sometimes referred to as an operation button image) and an effect are executed on the image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17. A command for displaying an image indicating an operation request message corresponding to the effects of the effect means 83 and 84 (sometimes referred to as an operation request message image) is output. In the embodiment, when the first effect means 83 performs an effect, an operation request message “Strike the button repeatedly” is displayed, and when the second effect means 84 performs an effect, “Press the button and roulette. Operation request message is displayed. The display of the operation button image and the operation request message image displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the second effective period and the third effective period is a button operation promotion effect executed to prompt the player to operate the operation button 36. is there.

(About the start hold display by the symbol display device 17)
In the pachinko machine 10, in addition to displaying the number of stored special figure start hold information (start start hold ball number) on the first and second special figure hold display sections 52, 53 of the special figure displays 50, 51, The number of starting reserved balls is displayed as an image of a pachinko ball in the first holding display area 17b and the second holding display area 17c set in the symbol display device 17, and the number of stored hold information is indicated to the player. It is comprised so that it can alert | report (refer FIG. 12). In addition, the display of the number of starting reserved balls displayed in the holding display areas 17b and 17c may be referred to as a start holding display 112. The first hold display area 17b is an area for displaying the number of start hold balls corresponding to the number of stored special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52, and the second hold display area 17c is This is an area for displaying the number of starting and holding balls corresponding to the number of stored special figure starting and holding information displayed on the second special figure and holding display section 53.

  In the case where the number of starting and holding balls is displayed in the first holding display area 17b with the display mode of the starting and holding balls, when the number of starting and holding balls is one, as shown in FIG. If one pachinko ball image (starting hold display 112) is displayed in the holding display area 17b, and there are two starting holding balls, the first holding display area 17b is displayed as shown in FIG. When two pachinko balls are displayed (start-up hold display 112) and there are three start-up hold balls, the pachinko balls are put on the first hold display area 17b as shown in FIG. 12 (c). When three images (start hold display 112) are displayed and there are four start hold balls, as shown in FIG. 12D, an image (start hold display 112) with a pachinko ball on the first hold display area 17b. Are displayed. In addition, the symbol display device 17 not only informs the number of start-pending balls by the start-pending display 112 displayed in the first hold display area 17b, but also changes the display mode so that the sorting member 98 performs the sorting operation. It is possible to execute a hold notice effect that suggests the possibility of executing. In addition, the aspect which displays the number of starting reservation balls in the 2nd reservation display area 17c is the same as the display aspect in the 1st reservation display area 17b. Further, changing the display mode of the start hold display 112 may be hereinafter referred to as a hold notice effect.

  In the overall control ROM 65b, a plurality of types (four types in the embodiment) are stored as types of display modes of the start hold display 112 that suggest the possibility that the distribution operation of the distribution member 98 is executed. In this embodiment, the color of the image is set as the display mode, and the overall control ROM 65b stores four color display modes of “white”, “blue”, “green”, and “red”. Then, the overall control CPU 65a suggests that the distribution unit 98 may execute the distribution operation by changing the color (display mode) of the start suspension display 112 based on the start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c. It has come to be able to do. Then, the overall control CPU 65a determines the color of the start hold display 112 based on a hold command (described later) set based on the start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when winning the pachinko ball into the start winning ports 30, 31. By changing the display mode), it is possible to suggest the possibility that the distribution unit 98 performs the distribution operation. In this embodiment, the expected value for the distribution means 98 to execute the distribution operation is set differently depending on the color of the start hold display 112. Specifically, “white” is a display mode that is determined when a start holding ball is generated as a basic color, and is gradually changed from “white” to “blue”, “green”, “red”. As the value changes, the expected value is set higher.

(About the upper limit of the start hold display 112)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the upper limit of the display mode (color) in which the start hold display 112 can be changed is that the pachinko ball wins the start winning ports 30 and 31 (specifically, the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35). Based on the information (random value) acquired at the time of detection of the sphere, it is specified by the variation pattern information specified in the hold command process (described later) executed by the main control CPU 60a. The display mode of the upper limit expected value specified by the main control CPU 60a may be referred to as the upper limit display mode.

  In the special figure variation pattern stored in the main control ROM 60b of the main control CPU 60a, as shown in FIG. In the case of executing the sorting operation at, the second variation pattern of the deviation, the third variation pattern of the hit when the sorting member 98 does not execute the sorting operation (non-operation), and the sorting member 98 performs the sorting operation In the case of no (non-operation), a fourth variation pattern of deviation is set. Furthermore, 100 first variation patterns are set as a whole, and as shown in FIG. 13A, 70 of the first variation patterns are displayed as upper limit display of the start hold display 112. “Red” is set as the mode, and 20 of the 100 first variation patterns are set as “green” as the upper limit display mode of the start hold display 112, and among the 100 first variation patterns 10 are set as “blue” as the upper limit display mode of the start hold display 112. In addition, 100 second variation patterns are set as a whole, and as shown in FIG. 13B, 60 of the 100 second variation patterns are displayed as the upper limit display of the start hold display 112. "Red" is set as the mode, and 25 of the 100 second variation patterns are set as "green" as the upper limit display mode of the start hold display 112, and among the 100 second variation patterns Are set to “blue” as the upper limit display mode of the start hold display 112. The third variation pattern is set to 100 in total, and as shown in FIG. 13C, 20 of the 100 third variation patterns are displayed as the upper limit display of the start hold display 112. “Green” is set as the mode, and “blue” is set as the upper limit display mode of the start hold display 112 in 80 of the 100 third variation patterns. In addition, the fourth variation pattern is set to 100 in total, and as shown in FIG. 13D, 10 of the 100 fourth variation patterns are displayed as the upper limit display of the start hold display 112. “Green” is set as the mode, and “blue” is set as the upper limit display mode of the start hold display 112 in 90 of the 100 fourth variation patterns. The number of the first to fourth variation patterns and the ratio of the upper limit display modes of “red”, “green”, and “blue” in each variation pattern are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to this.

  Then, in the overall control CPU 65a, a command for designating the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern in which “red” is set as the upper limit display mode is included in the pre-read start suspension information (hold command) described later. If the start hold display 112 corresponding to the pre-read start hold information is detected, the ball play game succeeds until the symbol change effect of the start hold display 112 is started (the effect ball detection sensor 90). Sphere detection) can be changed up to “red”. In addition, the first variation pattern, the second variation pattern, the third variation pattern, or the fourth variation pattern in which “green” is set as the upper limit display mode is designated in the pre-read start hold information (hold command) If the command to be included is included, the start-pending display 112 corresponding to the pre-read start-pending information is succeeded in the ball game until the start of the symbol change effect of the start-pending display 112 ( When the ball is detected by the effect ball detection sensor 90), it can be changed up to “green”. Similarly, the first variation pattern, the second variation pattern, the third variation pattern, or the fourth variation pattern in which “blue” is set as the upper limit display mode is added to the pre-read start hold information (hold command). If the command to be specified is included, the start-pending display 112 corresponding to the pre-read start-pending information is successful in the ball game until the symbol change effect of the start-pending display 112 is started. When the ball is detected by the effect ball detection sensor 90, it can be changed up to “blue”.

  That is, the display control CPU 70a has a function as start hold information display means capable of displaying the same start hold information stored in the hold storage means in a plurality of display modes. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the display mode of the start-up hold display 112 of the upper limit expected value that can be displayed on the symbol display device (start-up hold information display means) 17 in response to winning in the start winning ports 30, 31 (command It has a function as a display mode upper limit determination means to be specified). In addition, the overall control CPU 65a is capable of changing the display mode of the start hold information display unit from the display mode before detecting the ball to another display mode triggered by the detection of the ball by the effect ball detection sensor 90. As a function. Then, the overall control CPU 65a sets the display mode of the start hold display 112 displayed on the symbol display device 17 among the display modes of expected values below the expected value determined by the main control CPU 60a (display mode upper limit determining means). It is configured to be determined and changed from

(About sign production)
In the overall control ROM 65b, as shown in FIG. 14, a plurality of types of precursor effects (suggested effects) that indicate the possibility that an effect of changing the color of the start hold display 112 (holding notice effect) is performed. Predictive effect patterns (suggested effect patterns) OA1 to OA3 are stored. The sign effect is an effect that is displayed on the symbol display device 17 in a stage before the effect in which the color of the start hold display 112 is changed, and the color of the start hold display 112 is changed by performing the sign effect. The player can expect that a changing production will be executed. As shown in FIG. 14, the precursor effect patterns OA1 to OA3 are set with a plurality of types having different expected values of large, medium, and small that the effect of changing the color of the start hold display 112 is executed. In the precursor effect, a character serving as a motif of the pachinko machine 10 appears in the precursor display regions 17d and 17e (see FIG. 12) set in the vicinity of the reserved display regions 17b and 17c. It is an effect to perform an action. The first sign display area 17d is an area for displaying a sign effect corresponding to the start hold display 112 displayed in the first hold display area 17b, and the second sign display area 17e is a second hold display area 17c. This is an area for displaying the sign effect corresponding to the start hold display 112 displayed in FIG. As this indication effect, for example, the character performs an action such as punching out a specific start hold display 112 (for example, if there are four hold balls, the latest stored fourth hold ball), If the punch hits, the display mode of the start hold display 112 may be changed, but is not limited thereto. That is, the characters appear corresponding to all the start hold displays 112 that are displayed on hold and perform actions individually, and further, enemy characters appear separately from the start hold display 112, and battles between the characters are performed. Anything that can express the possibility of changing the display mode of the start hold display 112, such as what is performed. In the embodiment, the symbol display device 17 has a function as a suggestion effect means capable of executing a suggestion effect (a sign effect).

  In the lottery of the sign effect pattern executed by the overall control CPU 65a triggered by the ball detection of the effect ball detection sensor 90 in the ball play game, the random number for the sign effect pattern and the determination value for the sign effect pattern stored in the overall control ROM 65b The overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine a precursor effect pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 65a outputs to the display control board 70 a precursor effect pattern designation command for specifying the precursor effect pattern determined by the lottery drawing of the precursor effect pattern. In the display control board 70, the precursor effect pattern designation command is output. When input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the content of the effect corresponding to the sign effect pattern specified by the command, and the symbol display is executed so that the sign effect is executed with the display content corresponding to the sign effect pattern. The device 17 is controlled. That is, in the embodiment, the suggestion effect pattern determining means for determining one suggestion effect pattern from a plurality of suggestion effect patterns triggered by the ball detection of the effect sphere detection means, and the suggestion effect means specified by the suggestion effect pattern The overall control CPU 65a has a function as the suggestion effect execution control means to be executed in step S2.

  In this embodiment, for the precursor effect pattern random numbers and the precursor effect pattern determination values used for the precursor effect pattern distribution lottery executed by the overall control CPU 65a, the precursor effect pattern lottery random numbers and the precursor effect pattern lottery determination values Shall be referred to. In this embodiment, 100 kinds of integer values from “0” to “99” are set as the lottery random numbers for the sign effect pattern, and the overall control CPU 65a uses the lottery random numbers for the sign effect pattern for a predetermined period. It is configured to update one by one at (4 ms), temporarily store the updated value in the overall control RAM 65c, and rewrite the value before the update.

  Information for designating a variation pattern in which “red” is set as the upper limit display mode of the start hold display 112 in the start hold information pre-read in the hold command processing to be described later as a lottery table used for the distribution of the sign effect patterns 1st lottery table T1 for indication effect used when (command) is included, and information (command) for designating a variation pattern in which “red” is not set as the upper limit display mode of start hold display 112 is included The second lottery table T2 for a prelude effect used in the case of being displayed is set. In the first sign production pattern lottery table T1, as shown in FIG. 15A, as the distribution of the sign production pattern lottery determination value, the first sign production pattern OA1 is set to “0” to “79”. 80 signistic effect pattern lottery determination values are assigned, and 15 signage effect pattern lottery determination values “80” to “94” are assigned to the second predictive effect pattern OA2. For the pattern OA3, five kinds of sign effect pattern lottery determination values “95” to “99” are allocated. On the other hand, in the second lottery table T2 for the sign effect, as the distribution of the lottery determination value for the sign effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), “0” to “4” with respect to the first sign effect pattern OA1. Five kinds of precursor effect pattern lottery determination values are distributed, and 35 precursor effect pattern lottery determination values “5” to “39” are distributed to the second precursor effect pattern OA2, and the third precursor effect For the pattern OA3, 60 signage effect pattern lottery determination values “40” to “99” are allocated. As described above, in the first lottery table for precursor effect T1, the lottery determination values for the precursor effect pattern are distributed in the order of the third precursor effect pattern OA3, the second precursor effect pattern OA2, and the first precursor effect pattern OA1. The first precursor effect pattern OA1 is most easily selected. On the other hand, in the second lottery table T2 for a prelude effect, lottery determination values for a prelude effect pattern are distributed in the order of the first preamble effect pattern OA1, the second prelude effect pattern OA2, and the third prelude effect pattern OA3. The third precursor effect pattern OA3 is most easily selected. That is, when the warning effect is executed, the color of the start hold display 112 changes in the order of the third warning effect pattern OA3, the second warning effect pattern OA2, and the first warning effect pattern OA1 (holding notice effect). Is expected to be executed (see FIG. 14). The distribution of the lottery determination values for the sign effect pattern shown in the first lottery table T1 for the sign effect and the second lottery table T2 for the sign effect is an example, and is not limited thereto.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the notice effect determination process described later, the overall control CPU 6a may decide not to change the display mode of the start hold display 112 (do not execute the notice effect). Even if the player has succeeded in playing the ball game, the start hold display 112 does not change (because the basic color is “white”), so the player may be less willing to press the operation button 36. . Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the overall control CPU 65a determines not to change the display mode of the start hold display 112 in the notice effect determination process, if the ball play game is successful, the sign effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to produce an effect that does not reduce the willingness to press the operation button 36.

  That is, as the indication effect, the content of the effect that displays an image such as an aura around the character appearing in the indication display areas 17d, 17e is included, and the display mode of the start hold display 112 is changed. Regardless of whether or not the ball play game is successful, it is configured so that the player is given a sense of success in the ball play game by making a roaring effect and does not reduce the willingness to press the operation button 36. It is. Further, in addition to suppressing the player's willingness to operate the operation button 36 due to the display mode (color) of the start hold display 112 not changing when the ball play game is successful, It is also used as an effect suggesting the possibility that the display mode (color) 112 changes. That is, four colors set in the display mode of the start hold display 112 are stored in the overall control ROM 65b as the colors of the images (aura) displayed in the turning effect. Then, the expected value of the possibility that the display mode (color) of the start hold display 112 changes is set to increase in the order of “white” → “blue” → “green” → “red”, and the character's The player can expect the start hold display 112 to change depending on the color of the aura displayed in the surrounding area. In other words, in the embodiment, the distribution means 98 also provides a warning effect (including a turn effect) that suggests that the display mode of the start hold display 112 that suggests the possibility that the distribution means 98 performs the distribution operation. It is an effect that indirectly suggests the possibility of executing the sorting operation, and can be said to be a hold notice effect including an effect that changes the display mode of the start hold display 112 and a sign effect.

(About pending command processing)
Next, a hold command process for executing the above-described hold notice effect (change of the display mode of the start hold display 112) will be described. The hold command process is performed when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31 (when the special figure input process is executed). That is, after the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31, before the next symbol change effect (first or second special figure change display) is started (special figure). Prior to the start process being performed, pending command processing is performed. In other words, the hold command process is configured to be executed before the symbol variation effect.

  FIG. 16 shows a pending command process for specifying a command corresponding to the information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31. The main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the corresponding first or second special figure start hold information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 is a big hit. The time is determined (step C11). If the jackpot determination based on the first or second special figure start hold information is affirmative, the affirmative determination is made as long as the gaming state (more specifically, whether the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state) is changed. When the symbol variation effect is performed based on the special diagram start hold information, a big hit occurs.

(When the big hit judgment result is positive)
Then, if the determination result of the jackpot determination in step C11 is affirmative, based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired when winning the first start winning port 30 or the second starting winning port 31, Specify the type of jackpot (number of rounds, information on probability variation or non-probability variation, etc.) when the symbol variation effect is performed based on the corresponding first or second special figure start suspension information that has been affirmed (step) C12). If the determination result of the jackpot determination in step C11 is affirmative, the corresponding first or second special figure acquired when winning the first start winning port 30 or the second starting winning port 31. Based on the start hold information, the contents of the big hit variation effect specified at the time of winning are specified (the change pattern and the upper limit display mode are specified) (step C13).

(About the setting of the hold command when the big hit judgment result is positive)
When the big hit fluctuation effect content (fluctuation pattern or upper limit display mode) is specified in step C13, the main control CPU 60a sets a hold command in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and sends the hold command to the overall control CPU 65a. Transmit (step C14). Here, the hold command includes jackpot information indicating the determination result of the hit determination in step C11 at the time when the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31 is won. Further, as described above, the upper limit display mode of the start hold display 112 is associated with each special figure fluctuation pattern (see the first to second fluctuation patterns, see FIG. 13), and the special figure fluctuation pattern is specified. The hold command is a command including information for specifying the upper limit display mode of the start hold display 112 (upper limit display mode information). Therefore, by referring to the hold command, the symbol change effect (first or second special figure change) is based on the start hold information acquired when the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31 is won. It is possible to identify whether or not a big hit occurs when the (display) is executed, and to identify a variable upper limit display mode of the start hold display 112 based on the preread start hold information.

  The hold command indicates the number of stored first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c stored at the time of winning the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31. The number-of-holds information, special figure type information (winning information) indicating which one of the first starting winning port 30 and the second starting winning port 31 is a holding command based on a pachinko ball winning, and the jackpot determination result in step C11 are The jackpot game type information (hit game type information) indicating the type of jackpot (hit symbol) determined in the case of winning is included. Note that the number-of-holds information specified by the hold command is the number-of-holds information of the special figure start hold information corresponding to the first or second start winning prize ports 30, 31 specified by the special figure type information. Therefore, when the first start winning opening 30 is specified by the special figure type information, the number-of-holds information indicates the storage number of the first special figure start holding information, and the second start winning opening is indicated by the special figure type information. When 31 is specified, the hold number information indicates the number of stored second special figure start hold information. In the case of the hold command, if the jackpot determination in step C11 is affirmative, the gaming state at the time when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 (whether or not the probability change state is changed). Information about whether or not it is in short state.

(About the setting of the hold command when the big hit judgment result is negative)
If the result of the jackpot determination in step C11 is negative, the corresponding first or second special figure determination random number acquired when winning the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 Based on this value, the contents of the fluctuation variation effect identified at the time of winning are identified (the variation pattern and the upper limit display mode are identified) (step C15). When the deviation variation effect is specified in step C15, the main control CPU 60a sets a hold command in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c and transmits the hold command to the overall control CPU 65a (step C14). Here, the hold command set when the determination result of the jackpot determination in step C11 is negative, the jackpot information indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination in step C11 and the display mode of the start hold display 112 are the same as described above. Is a command including upper limit display mode information indicating an upper limit display mode that can be changed. The hold command set when the determination result of the jackpot determination in step C11 is negative is the hold number information indicating the stored number of the first or second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first Special figure type information (winning information) indicating whether the command is based on the winning of the pachinko ball to which of the starting winning port 30 and the second starting winning port 31 is included. Note that the number-of-holds information specified by the hold command is the number-of-holds information of the special figure start hold information corresponding to the first or second start winning prize ports 30, 31 specified by the special figure type information. Therefore, when the first start winning opening 30 is specified by the special figure type information, the number-of-holds information indicates the storage number of the first special figure start holding information, and the second start winning opening is indicated by the special figure type information. When 31 is specified, the hold number information indicates the number of stored second special figure start hold information. That is, the command configuration for the pending command is set to the same configuration regardless of the determination result of the jackpot determination at step C11.

(On hold notice effect judgment process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, a hold notice effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute a hold notice effect that changes the display mode of the start hold display 112 on the overall control board 65 will be described. The hold notice effect determination process is performed based on a hold command input from the main control CPU 60a. When a hold command is input from the main control CPU 60a (step D11), the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not to execute a hold notice effect that changes the display mode of the start hold display 112 in step D12. In other words, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the random number acquired when the hold command is input and the determination value assigned to “execute” or “not execute” at a predetermined ratio. Is configured to determine. If step D12 is negative, it is determined not to execute the hold notice effect, and the hold notice effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when step D12 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 65a sets “1” to the hold notice effect standby flag indicating that the execution of the hold notice effect is in the standby state (step D13), and the hold notice effect determination process. Exit. If step D12 is negative, the hold notice effect standby flag is “0”. That is, the display mode of the start hold display 112 is triggered by the success of the ball play game by the pair of movable bodies 91 and 91 (ball detection by the effect ball detection sensor 90) while waiting for the execution of the hold notice effect. Can be changed. In the determination of step D12, when the variation pattern identified by the hold command identifies the jackpot game (the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern in FIG. 13), the variation pattern identifies an out-of-game. (The third variation pattern and the fourth variation pattern in FIG. 13) More judgment values are assigned to “execute” than the case, and the variation pattern specifying the big hit game is the display mode of the start hold display 112 It is easy to change.

(About notice start process)
Next, the notice effect start process will be described with reference to FIG. The overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not the effect ball detection sensor 90 has detected a pachinko ball (step E11). If the determination result in step E11 is negative, the overall control CPU 65a ends the notice effect start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step E11 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not the hold notice effect execution standby flag is “1” (step E12). If step E12 is affirmative, one precursor effect pattern is determined from the first effect presentation first lottery table T1 (step E13), and control is performed so as to proceed to step E14 and change the start hold display 112. If step E12 is negative, the overall control CPU 65a determines one precursor effect pattern from the precursor effect second lottery table T2 (step E15), and ends the notice effect start process.

  Here, the overall control CPU 65a that has determined the sign effect pattern in Steps E13 and E15 outputs a sign effect pattern designation command for designating the corresponding sign effect pattern to the display control board 70 at a predetermined timing. In the display control board 70, when a precursor effect pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect content corresponding to the precursor effect pattern specified by the command, and corresponds to the precursor effect pattern. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to execute the precursor effect with the display content. Further, if step E12 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 65a designates the display mode of the start hold display 112 at a predetermined timing after outputting the indication effect pattern designation command to the display control board 70. Outputs the mode specification command. In the display control board 70, when a display mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data of the display mode specified by the command, and changes the display mode of the start hold display 112 based on the display data. Thus, the symbol display device 17 is controlled.

  Here, with respect to the relationship between the upper limit display mode specified in the hold command process in the main control CPU 60a and the change in the actual display mode, as shown in FIG. Specific explanation will be given. In FIG. 19, the start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c earliest is the start hold information 1, the start hold information stored second fastest is the start hold information 2, and start hold information stored third fastest is the start hold information. The start hold information 3 is displayed as the start hold information 4 as the start hold information stored as the fourth earliest (that is, newest) start hold information. An upper limit display mode in which the upper limit of the expected value included in the start hold information 1 is “blue”, an upper limit display mode in which the upper limit of the expected value included in the start hold information 2 is “green”, and an expectation included in the start hold information 3 Assume that the upper limit of the value is “red” and the upper limit of the expected value included in the start hold information 4 is “blue”. The color given to the start hold display 112 when winning at the start winning ports 30 and 31 is the basic color “white”.

  If the ball play game is successful in this state (ball detection by the effect ball detection sensor 90), the overall control CPU 65a displays a command for changing the colors of all the start hold displays 112 corresponding to the start hold information 1 to 4 by the display control CPU 70a. The display control CPU 70a to which the command is input changes the start hold display 112 corresponding to the start hold information 1 to 4 from “white” to “blue”. Next, when the ball play game is successful (ball detection by the effect ball detection sensor 90), the overall control CPU 65a outputs a command for changing the color of the start hold display 112 corresponding to the start hold information 2 and 3 to the display control CPU 70a. Then, the display control CPU 70a to which the command is input changes the start hold display 112 corresponding to the start hold information 2 and 3 from “blue” to “green”. That is, in the start hold information corresponding to the start hold information 1 and 4, since the upper limit of the expected value is determined to be “blue”, even if the ball play game is successful (ball detection by the effect ball detection sensor 90), the color Is not changed.

  Further, when the ball play game is successful (ball detection by the effect ball detection sensor 90), the overall control CPU 65a outputs a command for changing the color of the start hold display 112 corresponding to the start hold information 3 to the display control CPU 70a. The display control CPU 70a to which the command is input changes the start hold display 112 corresponding to the start hold information 3 from “green” to “red”. That is, in the start hold information 2, since the upper limit of the expected value is determined to be “green”, the color is not changed even if the ball play game is successful (ball detection by the effect ball detection sensor 90).

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the ball play game is successful (ball detection by the effect ball detection sensor 90), the indication effect is executed regardless of whether or not the display mode of the start hold display 112 is changed. The change in the display mode is executed after the precursor effect is executed. If the upper limit display mode is different in the start hold information 1 to 4, the start hold display 112 that cannot change the display mode even if the ball play game is successful is generated as described above. The production is executed.

(Regarding different types of reservation notice)
The overall control CPU 65a executes a type of hold notice effect (notice effect) different from the hold notice effect, which suggests that the distribution member 98 performs a distribution operation by changing the start hold display 112, by the notice effect means. Configured to be able to. This another type of hold notice effect is referred to as another kind of hold notice effect. As this different kind of reservation notice effect, for example, a “conversation notice” that displays a character string such as “Movement member may operate” in a form in which characters displayed on the symbol display device 17 communicate with each other, and the pachinko machine 10 Various things are set such as a “lamp notice” for causing the lamp device 18 provided to blink in a different pattern or lighting in a different color, and a “sound notice” for outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 19. Then, the main control CPU 60a specifies whether or not a different kind of hold notice effect can be executed in the hold command process triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball at the start winning opening 30 or 31. In addition, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not to execute another type of hold notice effect when a hold command is input, and a plurality of types of different kinds of hold notices based on the hold command input to the overall control CPU 65a. One of the effects is determined, and the determined different kind of reservation notice effect is configured to be executed by controlling the corresponding symbol display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19. In the embodiment, the symbol display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 function as a notice effect unit for executing a notice effect.

  The lottery for determining one different type of reserved notice effect from a plurality of types of different types of reserved notice effect is performed using a random number and determination value for another type of reserved notice effect stored in the overall control ROM 65b. In other words, the overall control ROM 65b stores a plurality of types of different type of reserved notice effect patterns for specifying the specific contents of the different types of reserved notice effect, and a determination value for the different type of reserved notice effect for each different type of reserved notice effect pattern. Is distributed. Then, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine the different kind of hold notice effect by comparing the random number for the different kind of hold notice effect acquired when the hold command is input and the determination value for the different kind of hold notice effect. The

  The overall control CPU 65a, when it is determined to execute the different kind of hold notice effect, gives the hold notice effect (effect that changes the display mode of the sign effect and the start hold display 112) due to the success of the ball game. If it is determined to be executed, it is determined which of the different types of hold notice effect and hold display effect is to be preferentially executed with the success of the ball game (ball detection by the effect ball detection sensor 90) as a trigger. Configured to be able to. That is, for example, when execution of “conversation notice” is determined as another type of hold notice effect, the sign effect displayed on the image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17 and the “conversation notice” effect overlap. If executed, the player cannot recognize which effect was executed due to the success of the ball play game, and there is a possibility that the willingness to play the ball play game is reduced. Therefore, in the embodiment, even when it is determined that the execution of another kind of hold notice effect is decided, the sign effect that is executed due to the success of the ball play game is preferentially executed so that the ball play is performed. The player's willingness to play a game is prevented from declining.

  Here, a layer processing method of the symbol display device 17 can be cited as a method for determining the priority order of the effects and causing the player to recognize only the effects that are actually prioritized. Specifically, the symbol display device 17 includes a plurality of layers for displaying images, and is configured so that only images that the player wants to visually recognize can be visually recognized. The player can visually recognize the “conversation notice” image so that the player can visually recognize only the image with high priority. In this layer process, although the “conversation notice” effect is also executed, it is in a state that is not visible to the player, so it is equivalent to not being executed by the player. . Note that the method for determining the priority order of effects and allowing the player to recognize only the effects that are actually prioritized is not limited to layer processing, but only the effects that are actually prioritized are executed, and the lower priority effects are executed. Various methods such as canceling can be adopted.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 65a has a function as a notice effect determining means for determining one of a plurality of types of different types of reserved notice effects (notice effects). In addition, a notice effect execution control means for causing the determined different kind of notice notice effect (notice effect) to be executed by the notice effect means such as the symbol display device 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19, and an effect ball detection sensor (effect ball detection means) 90. The overall control CPU 65a has a function as an execution order determination means for determining the priority for executing the change of the display mode of the start hold display 112 and another type of hold notice effect (notice effect) triggered by the detection of the ball. .

(Regarding the production of the sorting member 98)
In this embodiment, the variation pattern (first variation pattern and second drive pattern, see FIG. 13) for specifying that the distribution member 98 stored in the main control ROM 60b operates is the first type variation. It is classified into a pattern and a second type variation pattern. The first type variation pattern is set as a pattern in which the directing member 98 distributes the effect sphere to the left first effect means 83 and the first effect means 83 executes the suggestion effect, and the second type change pattern is assigned The pattern is set as a pattern in which the effect ball is distributed to the second effect means 84 on the right by the member 98 and the second effect means 84 executes the suggestion effect. Then, in the overall control CPU 65a, the first type variation output from the main control CPU 60a when the symbol variation effect based on the start suspension information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 30, 31 is executed. When a command corresponding to a pattern or a second type variation pattern is input to the overall control CPU 65a, an operation pattern to be executed by the distribution member 98 is determined from a plurality of types, and an operation specified by the operation pattern The first drive motor 101 is driven and controlled so as to be executed by the distribution member 98. That is, a route for distributing the effect sphere by the distribution member 98 is specified by the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the distribution route of the effect sphere by the distribution member 98 (the first route) Route information indicating a route to the first effect means 83 or a route to the second effect means 84 is included. In the embodiment, based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit, an operation pattern determination unit for determining one of a plurality of operation patterns for specifying the operation to be executed by the distribution unit, and the operation pattern determination unit The overall control CPU 65a has a function as an operation pattern execution control unit that causes the distribution unit to execute an operation specified by the operation pattern determined by the above.

(About the operation pattern of the sorting member 98)
In the operation pattern, as shown in FIG. 20, a plurality of types of first type operation patterns corresponding to the first type variation pattern are set. In the present embodiment, the first type operation pattern of the sorting member 98 is the effect ball received by the holding unit 98a at the receiving position with reference to the receiving position where the holding unit 98a is positioned below the ball outlet in the delivery path 97. Is moved to the first sorting position for passing through the first ball passage 103a and then returned to the receiving position after the first type movement pattern PA1, and the effect held on the holding section 98a with reference to the receiving position. After the sphere tilts to the left at an angle that does not pass through the first sphere entrance 103a, the effect sphere that tilts in the opposite direction and is held in the holding section 98a does not pass through the second sphere entrance 104a at the right First movement pattern PA2 that causes the first sphere entrance 103a to pass through the effect ball after performing a swinging motion that swings to the left and right within a smaller angle range in a state of being tilted to the next and then returned to the receiving position. 3 kinds of the one operation pattern PA3 operation time of the rocking motion is different said one operation pattern PA2 as a basic is set. In the embodiment, the swing operation time of the first type operation pattern PA2 is set to 2 s, whereas the swing operation time of the first type operation pattern PA3 is set to 4 s.

  In the operation pattern, as shown in FIG. 20, a plurality of types of second type operation patterns corresponding to the second type variation pattern are set. In the present embodiment, the second type operation pattern of the sorting member 98 is the effect ball received by the holding unit 98a at the receiving position with reference to the receiving position where the holding unit 98a is positioned below the discharge port in the delivery path 97. And the second type operation pattern PB1 that returns to the receiving position after rotating to the second distribution position that passes through the second ball passage 104a, and the effect that is held in the holding section 98a on the basis of the receiving position After the sphere tilts to the right at an angle that does not pass through the second sphere entrance 104a, the production sphere that tilts in the opposite direction and is held in the holding portion 98a is left at an angle that does not pass through the first sphere entrance 103a. The second type operation pattern PB2 that causes the second sphere entrance 104a to pass through the effect ball after performing a swinging motion that swings to the left and right within a smaller angle range in a state of being tilted to 3 kinds of the second type operation pattern PB3 operation time of the rocking motion is different second type operating pattern PB2 as a basic is set. In the embodiment, the swing operation time of the second type operation pattern PB2 is set to 2 s, whereas the swing operation time of the second type operation pattern PB3 is set to 4 s. The forms and numbers of the first and second type operation patterns are examples, and are not limited thereto.

(Regarding the lottery for the production ball)
In the overall control CPU 65a, distribution is performed according to the variation pattern output from the main control CPU 60a when the symbol variation effect based on the start suspension information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 30, 31 is executed. When it is specified that the member 98 is to be operated, the lottery for the number of effect balls is executed. In the effect lottery distribution lottery, the number of effect balls to be sent from the stop 93 to the distribution member 98 is determined using the effect ball random number and the effect ball determination value stored in the overall control ROM 65b. Configured to do. In other words, in the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a has a function as effect ball number determination means for determining the number of effect balls sent to the distribution means based on the variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, with regard to the random number for effect balls and the determination value for effect balls used for the lottery for the distribution of effect balls executed by the overall control CPU 65a, the lottery random number for effect balls and the lottery determination value for effect balls are designated as designation numbers. It shall be. In this embodiment, 100 kinds of integer values from “0” to “99” are set as the lottery random numbers for effect balls, and the overall control CPU 65a uses the lottery random numbers for effect balls for a predetermined period. It is configured to update one by one at (4 ms), temporarily store the updated value in the overall control RAM 65c, and rewrite the value before the update.

  As the lottery table used for the distribution lottery of the effect balls, the lottery table for winning effect balls used when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmed and the lottery table used when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative A production effect ball number lottery table T4 is set. Then, in the lottery table for winning effect balls, as shown in FIG. 21A, “0” to “4” are assigned to “1” of the effect balls as the distribution of the lottery determination values for the effect balls. "" 5 kinds of effect ball lottery determination values are distributed, and "5" to "19" effect ball number lottery determination values are distributed to "2" of effect balls. Twenty effect ball lottery determination values “20” to “39” are assigned to “three” balls, and “40” to “99” are assigned to “four” effect balls. The 60 lottery determination values for the number of effect balls are distributed. On the other hand, in the lottery table for offending effect balls, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), “0” to “59” are assigned to the effect ball number lottery determination value as shown in FIG. “60” lottery determination values for the number of production balls are assigned, and “60” to “79” lottery determination values for the number of production balls are assigned to “2” of the production balls. Fifteen types of effect ball lottery determination values “80” to “94” are assigned to “3” balls, and “95” to “99” are assigned to “4” effect balls. The five types of effect ball lottery determination values are distributed. The overall control CPU 65a is a command for specifying a variation pattern from the main control CPU 60a when a symbol variation effect based on the start suspension information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 30, 31 is executed. Effect lottery random number for the effect ball number is acquired when the value is input, and the value of the acquired effect ball number lottery random number is set in the effect ball number lottery tables T3 and T4 for win or miss Compared to the lottery determination value for the number of balls, one of “1” to “4” is determined.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b), in the lottery table for winning effect balls, as the number of effect balls increases, the number of distribution of the effect ball number lottery determination value increases. The lottery table for offending effect balls is set so that the number of assigned lottery determination values for effect balls increases as the number of effect balls decreases. That is, as the number of production balls increases, the probability of winning a big hit (reliability) increases. The distribution of the lottery determination values for the number of effect balls shown in the lottery table for winning effect balls and the lottery table for number of effect balls for deviation T4 is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

  The overall control CPU 65a controls the operation of the second solenoid 96 at a predetermined timing to set the stopping member 95 to the stop state when the number of the effect balls sent to the distributing member 98 is determined by the lottery drawing of the effect balls. By reciprocating between the stop release state, the number of effect balls determined by lottery is sent to the sorting member 98. The operation pattern for specifying the operation of the distribution member 98 is output from the main control CPU 60a when the symbol variation effect based on the start suspension information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 30, 31 is executed. Since it is specified by the variation pattern, the overall control CPU 65a has a function as an operation control unit that controls the operation unit so as to operate the stopping unit in accordance with the operation of the distribution unit specified by the operation pattern.

(Regarding the production of the first production means 83)
An effect by the first effect means 83 arranged on the left side of the distribution member 98 will be described. When the first control pattern is determined by the main control CPU 60a and the effect in the first effect means 83 is determined, the overall control CPU 65a causes the distribution member 98 to direct the effect ball to the first ball discharge path. After passing to 103, the counting of the second effective period is started, and when the second effective period elapses, the second effective period is reset. Whether or not to rank up the light emitting units 105a, 105b, 105c, and 105d can be determined according to the number of operation buttons 36 pressed during the second effective time. Here, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to be able to count a press signal transmitted when the operation button 36 is pressed only during the second effective period as the number of presses described later. The count of the second effective period is started at the timing when the general control CPU 65a determines that the distribution member 98 rotated by the first drive motor 101 that is pulse-controlled by the general control CPU 65a has reached the first distribution position. The

  In the present embodiment, the state where all the four light emitting units 105a, 105b, 105c, and 105d are not bright is the lowest stage, the state where only the first light emitting unit 105a is bright is the first stage, and the first light emitting unit 105a. The state where the second light emitting unit 105b is bright is referred to as a second stage, and the state where the first light emitting part 105a to the third light emitting part 105c are bright is referred to as a third stage. The number of times the operation button 36 is pressed to rank up from the current stage to the upper stage is determined by lottery, and the overall control CPU 65a determines the operation button 36 at the current stage. When the number of times of pressing is operated (when a pressing signal of the number of pressings is input), the button success command is output to the display control CPU 70a, and the display control CPU 70a to which the button success command is input is in the upper stage. It is set to execute control to emit light from a corresponding light emitter so as to brighten the light emitting section. Further, when the button success command is output, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine the number of pressings of the operation button 36 necessary to rank up to the next stage by lottery.

  That is, the overall control CPU 65a outputs the first effect output from the main control CPU 60a when the symbol variation effect is executed based on the start hold information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 30, 31. A rank-up random number is acquired when a command for executing an effect in the means 83 is input, and the light-emitting part is ranked up in the first effect means 83 using the rank-up random number and the rank-up determination value. It is configured to perform a rank-up sorting lottery to determine whether or not. In the present embodiment, the rank-up random numbers and rank-up determination values used in the rank-up distribution lottery are referred to as uncook-up lottery random numbers and rank-up lottery determination values. In this embodiment, 100 kinds of integer values from “0” to “99” are set as rank-up lottery random numbers, and the overall control CPU 65a assigns rank-up lottery random numbers to a predetermined cycle (4 ms). ) Is updated one by one, the updated value is temporarily stored in the overall control RAM 65c, and the value before the update is rewritten.

  In other words, the overall control CPU 65a has a success rank-up distribution used for the rank-up distribution lottery of the first effect means 83 when the big hit determination is affirmed by the winning of the pachinko ball at the start winning ports 30, 31. The lottery table T5 (see FIG. 22 (a)) and the failure rank-up distribution lottery table T6 (see FIG. 22 (b)) used for the rank-up distribution lottery of the first effect means 83 when the big hit determination is negative. Is set. Then, when the symbol variation effect based on the start suspension information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 30, 31 is executed, the command input from the main control CPU 60a specifies the big hit The overall control CPU 65a performs a rank-up distribution lottery using the success rank-up distribution lottery table T5, and the symbol variation effect based on the start-pending information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 30,31. When the command input from the main control CPU 60a is to specify a deviation, the rank-up distribution lottery is performed using the failure rank-up distribution lottery table T6.

  Since the rank-up distribution lottery method using the success rank-up distribution lottery table T5 and the failure rank-up distribution lottery table T6 is the same, the rank-up distribution lottery using the success rank-up distribution lottery table T5 Only the case will be described.

  In the success rank-up distribution lottery table T5, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), as the distribution of rank-up lottery determination values, when the current stage is the lowest stage, the number of presses is “1”. In contrast, 100 rank-up lottery determination values “0” to “99” are allocated. Then, the overall control CPU 65a outputs the first effect means 83 output from the main control CPU 60a when the symbol variation effect based on the start hold information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning ports 30, 31 is executed. The rank-up lottery random number acquired when the command for performing the production at is input is compared with the rank-up lottery determination value set in the success rank-up distribution lottery table T5 and ranked up. Configured to determine whether or not. That is, if the current stage is the lowest stage, it is possible to rank up to the first stage where the first light emitting unit 105a shines on condition that the operation button 36 is pressed once during the second effective period. It is configured.

  In the success rank-up distribution lottery table T5, when the current stage is the first stage, 30 rank-up lottery determinations of “0” to “29” with respect to the number of times of pressing “1” are performed. Values are distributed, 35 rank-up lottery determination values from “30” to “64” are distributed for the number of times of pressing “4”, and “65” for the number of times of pressing “7”. ”To“ 99 ”35 rank-up lottery determination values are assigned. Then, in the overall control CPU 65a, when the lamp success command is output to the display control CPU 70a when the rank is raised from the lowest stage to the first stage, the rank-up use acquired at the start of the production by the first production means 83 Compare the lottery random number with the rank-up lottery determination value set in the success rank-up distribution lottery table T5, and determine the number of presses required to rank up from the first stage to the second stage. Configured to do. That is, if the current stage is the first stage, the first light emitting unit 105a and the second light emitting unit are provided on the condition that the operation button 36 is pressed once, four times, or seven times during the second effective period. It is configured to be able to be ranked up to the second stage where 105b is bright.

  Further, in the success rank-up sorting lottery table T5, when the current stage is the second stage, 20 rank-up lotteries of “0” to “19” with respect to the number of times of pressing “1”. The determination value is distributed, and the number of times of pressing “4 times” is assigned to 24 rank-up lottery determination values “20” to “43”, and the number of times of pressing is “7 times”. 44 rank-up lottery determination values from “44” to “83” are allocated, and 15 rank-up lottery determination values from “84” to “98” are allocated to the number of times of pressing “11 times”. Thus, one rank-up lottery determination value “99” is assigned to the number of times of pressing “15 times”. Then, in the overall control CPU 65a, when the lamp success command is output to the display control CPU 70a when the rank is raised from the first stage to the second stage, the rank-up use acquired at the start of the presentation by the first presentation means 83 Compare the lottery random number value with the rank-up lottery determination value set in the success rank-up distribution lottery table T5, and determine the number of presses required to rank up from the second stage to the third stage. To do. That is, if the current stage is the second stage, the first light emitting unit is provided on the condition that the operation button 36 is pressed once, four times, seven times, eleven times or fifteen times during the second effective period. 105a to the third light emitting unit 105c are configured to be able to be ranked up to the third stage where the brightness is bright.

  Further, in the rank-up distribution lottery table T5 for success, when the current stage is the third stage, there are five rank-up lotteries of “0” to “4” for the number of times of pressing “1”. The determination value is distributed, and for the number of times of pressing “4 times”, 10 rank-up lottery determination values “5” to “14” are distributed, and for the number of times of pressing “7 times”, “ 15 rank-up lottery determination values from “15” to “29” are distributed, and 30 rank-up lottery determination values from “30” to “59” are allocated to the number of times of pressing “11 times”. 35 rank-up lottery determination values “60” to “94” are assigned to the number of times of pressing “15 times”, and “96” to “96” for the number of times of pressing “200 times”. 99 ”rank-up lottery determination values are distributed. Then, in the overall control CPU 65a, when the lamp success command is output to the display control CPU 70a when the rank is raised from the second stage to the third stage, the rank-up use acquired at the start of the presentation by the first presentation means 83. Compare the lottery random number with the rank-up lottery determination value set in the success rank-up distribution lottery table T5, and determine the number of presses required to rank up from the third stage to the fourth stage. To do. That is, if the current stage is the third stage, on the condition that the operation button 36 is pressed once, four times, seven times, eleven times, fifteen times or 200 times during the second effective period. The 1st light emission part 105a-the 4th light emission part 105d are comprised so that a rank up can be carried out to the 4th stage where it shines.

  Here, in the failure rank-up sorting lottery table T6, when the current stage is the third stage, all the ranks (100 from “0” to “99”) for “200 times” are pressed. The lottery determination value for up is distributed. In this embodiment, the number of times “200 times” is pressed is the number of times that the operation button 36 cannot be pressed during the second effective period, and the first effect means 83 during the outlier symbol variation effect. As an effect, it is substantially impossible to execute an effect that ranks up to the fourth stage. The rank-up lottery determination values shown in the success rank-up distribution lottery table T5 and the failure rank-up distribution lottery table T6 are only examples and are not limited to this.

(About the production of the second production means 84)
Next, an effect by the second effect means 84 disposed on the right side of the distribution member 98 will be described. When the second type variation pattern is determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the effect in the second effect means 84 is determined, in the overall control CPU 65a, the effect ball is sent to the second ball discharge path by the distribution member 98. After passing to 104, the count of the third valid period for validating the operation of the operation button 36 is started, and the count of the third valid period is reset when the third valid period elapses. The count of the third effective period is started at the timing when the general control CPU 65a determines that the distribution member 98 rotated by the first drive motor 101 pulse-controlled by the general control CPU 65a has reached the second distribution position. The Further, the overall control CPU 65a starts the rotation of the second drive motor 108 and rotates the rotating body 107 at the timing of starting the counting of the third effective period.

  Then, when the operation button 36 is operated during the third effective period and the press signal is input to the overall control CPU 65a, the overall control CPU 65a performs the second drive so as to stop the rotation of the rotating body 107. The motor 108 is configured to stop control. However, the display units 107a and 107b pointed to by the indicating member 109 perform main control when the symbol variation effect based on the start hold information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 30 or 31 is executed. It is determined by a command specified by the variation pattern input from the CPU 60 a, and the pressing signal of the operation button 36 is used as a timing signal that triggers the rotation of the rotating body 107. Further, when the pressing signal of the operation button 36 is not input to the overall control CPU 65a during the third effective period, the overall control CPU 65a indicates the display units 107a and 107b determined by the variation pattern by the instruction member 109. The second drive motor 108 is controlled to stop so as to stop the rotating body 107 at the position.

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

  When a player rotates an operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the front frame 13, a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launcher is launched into the game area 20a. At this time, the launch position of the pachinko ball changes according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path or the second ball flow path of the game area 20a according to the launch position. When the pachinko machine 10 is in a state other than a specific state such as a big hit state, a probable change state, a variable change state, or the like, the player strikes the pachinko ball so as to be “left-handed” in which the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path. Then, when the pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path wins the first start winning opening 30 provided on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, triggered by the ball detection by the first start winning detection sensor 34, The main control CPU 60a acquires various types of information (various random number information), and a lottery per special figure (winning determination) is performed based on the acquired information. In addition, when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30, the main control CPU 60 a performs the symbol variation effect based on the first special figure start hold information acquired when winning the first starting winning opening 30. When it is executed, it determines whether the jackpot display is displayed on the symbol display device 17 and executes a hold command process for specifying a hold command (see FIG. 16).

  When a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30, one start hold display 112 imitating the pachinko ball is displayed in the first hold display area 17b of the symbol display device 17 (see FIG. 12A). . In this case, the display form of the start hold display 112 displayed in the first hold display area 17b is “white” as a basic color. Then, when the symbol variation effect based on the start hold information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 is executed, the corresponding start hold display 112 is erased from the first hold display area 17b. The display control CPU 70a controls the symbol display device 17.

  The pachinko ball that has won the first start winning opening 30 is guided to the stage 39 of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, rolls left and right on the rolling surface 39a of the stage 39, and the pachinko ball whose momentum has weakened is The stage 39 moves rearward from the notch 46a at the center. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a press signal is input to the overall control CPU 65a by operating the operation button 36 within the first effective period, the overall control CPU 65a controls the operation of the first solenoids 92, 92, The pair of movable bodies 91, 91 shown in FIGS. 2, 9, and 10 operate so as to swing in the vertical direction. The pair of movable bodies 91, 91 are provided with lifting portions 91 b, 91 b that move up and down behind the notches 46 a, and are lifted at the timing when the pachinko balls move backward from the stage 39 via the notches 46 a. If the parts 91b and 91b can be moved from the lowered position to the raised position, the pachinko balls (effect balls) can be lifted up to the rear ball rolling part 88 by the pair of lifting parts 91b and 91b. However, if the timing of moving the lifting portions 91b, 91b from the lowered position to the raised position does not match the timing of the pachinko ball moving backward from the stage 39 via the notch 46a, the pachinko ball (production ball) is The pair of lifting portions 91b and 91b are not lifted by the front ball rolling portion 87 and enter the common passage 89. The effect ball that has entered the common passage 89 enters the stop path 93 and stops in the stop path 93. However, since only a predetermined number (four in the embodiment) of the production balls can be stopped on the stopping path 93, the production balls that have entered the common passage 89 exceeding the predetermined number are sent from the discharge path 94. It is discharged outside the machine.

  When the effect ball that has moved to the rear ball rolling section 88 enters the ball passage hole 88a, a ball detection signal from the effect ball detection sensor 90 that has detected the effect ball is input to the overall control CPU 65a. When the ball detection signal from the effect ball detection sensor 90 is input in a state where the start hold display 112 is displayed in the first hold display area 17b, the overall control CPU 65a is specified by the hold command process. Whether or not to change the display mode of the start hold display 112 is determined based on the input of the hold command.

  The upper limit display mode of the variation pattern designated by the hold command corresponding to all the start hold displays 112 displayed in the first hold display area 17b is “blue” which is a color of an expected value higher than the “white”. , “Green” or “red”, and when the pending notice execution standby flag is “1”, the overall control CPU 65a is triggered by the ball detection of the effect ball detection sensor 90 to trigger the symbol display device 17 A command for changing the color of all start hold displays 112 displayed in the first hold display area 17b is output to the display control CPU 70a, and the display control CPU 70a to which the command is input controls the symbol display device 17 to start. The color of the hold display 112 is changed. That is, when the start hold display 112 displayed in “white” changes to “blue”, the player operates the operation button 36 and succeeds in the ball play game (ball detection by the effect ball detection sensor 90). I can feel that I did it, and I can improve the fun of the game. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the movable body 91 that is movable by actually operating the operation button 36 by the player using the pachinko ball (direction ball) won in the first start winning opening 30. , 91 can provide a novel and impactful production that can switch the flow direction of the production ball, and can be differentiated from other models.

  In addition, if the upper limit display mode of the variation pattern specified by the hold command is the color of the expected value in a plurality of stages from the current display mode, the player operates the operation button 36 and succeeds in the ball play game (production) Every time the sphere detection sensor 90 detects a sphere), the color (display mode) of the start hold display 112 changes. For example, if the current start hold display 112 color is “white” and the upper limit display mode is “red”, the start hold display 112 color changes from “white” to “blue” every time a ball game is successful. → Since it changes from “green” to “red”, the player can feel more strongly that he / she is participating in the game compared to a configuration in which the display is changed with an internally set pattern. Can be motivated to play ball games.

  Moreover, the change in the color of the start hold display 112 is a hold notice effect that suggests the possibility that the distribution member 98 performs the distribution operation, and “white” → “blue” → “green” → “ In the order of “red”, since the expected value of the possibility that the distribution member 98 performs the distribution operation is set higher, it is possible to make the player more motivated to play the ball game. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, since the distribution member 98 performs the distribution operation is set as an effect suggesting the possibility that a big hit game is given, the player is actively playing ball games. Can be performed.

  Further, the upper limit display mode of the start hold display 112 is specified by a variation pattern (hold command) that specifies whether or not the distribution member 98 executes the distribution operation. The display mode of the start hold display 112 executed based on the hold command specified based on the start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c at the time of winning the ball is changed to a display mode of an expected value that is equal to or higher than the expected value of the upper limit display mode. The relationship between the expected value of the display mode and the distribution operation of the distribution member 98 can be maintained. That is, the display mode of the start hold display 112 is that the success of the ball game continues even though it is determined that the distribution operation of the distribution member 98 is not executed by the lottery at the time of winning the first start winning opening 30. Becomes the “red” with the highest expected value, and even if the ball game is successful and changed to a display mode with a high expected value, the distribution member 98 does not operate, so that Decreasing the willingness to play games can be suppressed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the symbol effect relating to whether or not the display mode of the start hold display 112 changes is triggered by the success of the ball game (ball detection by the effect ball detection sensor 90). Since the display device 17 is configured to be executable, it can be expected to further improve the effect. Moreover, for the indication effect, the display mode of the start pending display 112 is expected to change depending on the indication effect patterns OA1 to OA3 determined by the lottery drawing of the indication effect pattern that is executed with the ball detection of the effect ball detection sensor 90 as a trigger. Since the values are set to be different, the ball play game can be performed in the hope that the sign effect displayed when the ball play game is successful is a highly expected effect. That is, if the expected value at which the display mode of the start hold display 112 changes is constant even if the type of the indication effect is different, there is no sharpness, which may lead to the player's willingness to play ball games. By changing the expected value depending on the type of sign production, the player can be motivated to play a ball game.

  Here, the overall control CPU 65a changes the display mode of the start hold display 112 based on the hold command specified based on the start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when winning the pachinko ball into the start winning ports 30, 31. When it is determined to execute the effect to be changed, and when it is determined to execute the different-type hold notice effect, the sign effect that is executed before the start hold display 112 is executed is preferentially executed. Is set. That is, the display mode of the start hold display 112 is changed after the precursor effect is executed by the player having succeeded in the ball play game, and the display mode of the start hold display 112 is changed by the success of the ball play game. Can be surely recognized by the player, and the player's willingness to play a ball game can be motivated.

Next, operations related to the sorting operation of the sorting member 98 will be described.
In both cases where the pachinko ball won in the first start winning opening 30 succeeds or fails in the ball play game by the pair of movable bodies 91, 91, the effect ball is stopped from the common passage 89. 93, and a predetermined number of production balls are stopped on the stopping path 93. The effect ball that first enters the stop 93 is received and stopped by the cutout portion 95a of the stop member 95 that is in the stop state, and four other effect balls stop on the stop 93. Is done.

  The overall control CPU 65a designates a variation pattern output from the main control CPU 60a when a symbol variation effect is executed based on the start suspension information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30. When it is specified that the sorting member 98 is operated by the command to perform, the lottery for lottering the effect balls is executed. The overall control ROM 65b controls the operation of the second solenoid 96 so that the number of effect balls determined by the lottery selection of the effect balls is discharged to the delivery path 97. That is, when the number of effect balls is determined to be one by the lottery of the effect balls, the overall control CPU 65a controls the operation of the second solenoid 96 to set the stop member 95 between the stop state and the stop release state. Reciprocating times. As a result, one effect ball is sent out from the stop member 95 to the delivery path 97, and the effect ball falls into the accommodating portion 99 from the discharge port of the delivery path 97. In the housing portion 99, the sorting member 98 is located at the receiving position, and the effect ball is received in the holding portion 98a of the sorting member 98. Further, when the number of effect balls is determined to be 2 to 4 by the lottery distribution of the effect balls, the overall control CPU 65a controls the operation of the second solenoid 96 so that the stop member 95 is between the stop state and the stop release state. By reciprocating 2 to 4 times, the number of effect balls determined by lottery can be sent to the holding portion 98a of the sorting member 98 located at the receiving position.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the production balls are cut out one by one by the stopping member 95, so that the number of production balls determined by the lottery of the production balls is surely sent to the distribution member 98. Can do. Further, since the effect ball sent from the stop member 95 to the delivery path 97 is detected by the cutout sensor 100, the overall control CPU 65a is sent to the distribution member 98 based on the ball detection signal of the cutout sensor 100. The number of effect balls can be grasped, and the distribution member 98 can be operated in a state in which the number of effect balls determined by the distribution lottery of the effect balls is sent to the distribution member 98. That is, the number of performance balls sent to the distribution member 98 (the number of performance balls distributed by the distribution member 98) relates to the expected value of the possibility of being awarded a big hit game. Thus, it is possible to prevent the relationship in which the big hit game is actually given from being in conflict with the preset relationship. Further, as shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and (b), by assigning the lottery determination values for the number of effect balls in the lottery table T3 for winning effect balls and the lottery table T4 for losing effect balls, Since the probability (reliability) of winning the jackpot is set higher as the number of effect balls to be sent increases, the player's interest in the effect balls sent to the sorting member 98 can be increased. .

  In addition, by controlling the second solenoid 96 that operates the stopping member 95, it is possible to stop the effect ball on the upstream side of the distributing member 98 and to arbitrarily send it to the distributing member 98. obtain. Furthermore, since the number of effect balls distributed by the distribution member 98 can be arbitrarily changed, combinations of the relationship between the number of effect balls distributed by the distribution member 98 and the ball discharge paths 103 and 104 to be distributed are diversified. This can improve the production effect. In the embodiment, the maximum number of effect balls that can be determined by lottery drawing of the effect balls is set to four, whereas the stop path 93 and the cutout portion 95a of the stop member 95 in the stopped state are included. Since the five effect balls can be stopped on the upstream side of the distribution member 98, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation where the effect balls sent to the distribution member 98 are insufficient. Furthermore, since the production balls of the maximum production ball number +1 that can be determined by the lottery of lottery of the production balls are stopped, even if the lottery for the lottery is consecutively won, at least 1 The sphere can be used as a production sphere. And it can be shown that the production | presentation in the corresponding production | presentation means 83 and 84 is started by the opportunity that a production | presentation ball | bowl is taken out to the said ball entrances 103a and 104a by the distribution operation of the distribution member 98. FIG.

  The overall control CPU 65a corresponds to the variation pattern output from the main control CPU 60a when the symbol variation effect based on the start suspension information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 is executed. When the command is input to the overall control CPU 65a, the operation member to be executed by the distribution member 98 is determined from one of a plurality of types, and the operation specified by the operation pattern is executed by the distribution member 98. The first drive motor 101 is driven and controlled. That is, when the overall control CPU 65a determines the first type operation pattern PA1, PA2, PA3 corresponding to the first type variation pattern, the effect ball held in the holding unit 98a of the sorting member 98 is used as the first ball. The first drive motor 101 is drive-controlled so as to execute a sorting operation that passes through the discharge path 103. On the other hand, when the overall control CPU 65a determines the second type operation patterns PB1, PB2, and PB3 corresponding to the second type variation pattern, the effect ball held in the holding unit 98a of the sorting member 98 is displayed as the first ball. The first drive motor 101 is driven and controlled so as to execute a sorting operation that passes through the two-ball discharge path 104.

  Since there are a plurality of types of the first type action pattern and the second type action pattern, the player can determine which effect ball is held in the holding part 98a of the sorting member 98 depending on the difference in the action pattern. The operation of the sorting member 98 can be enjoyed with an interest in whether the balls are sorted into the ball discharge paths 103 and 104. In particular, in the first type operation patterns PA2 and PA3 and the second type operation patterns PB2 and PB3, the production balls held in the holding unit 98a do not pass through the first ball entrance 103a and the second ball entrance 104a. Since the sorting member 98 performs a swinging motion that swings left and right at an angle, it is possible to attract interest in which of the ball discharge paths 103 and 104 the production sphere is distributed to, so that interest can be improved.

  The first effect means 83 corresponding to the first ball discharge path 103 side where the effect sphere is distributed by the distribution member 98 and the second effect means 84 corresponding to the second ball discharge path 104 side are executed. Since the contents are different, it is possible to prevent the game effect from becoming monotonous. That is, the player can enjoy the effect of distributing the effect sphere by the distribution member 98 and the effect executed by the effect means 83 and 84 on the side where the effect sphere is distributed, and can improve the interest of the game. The effect ball distributed by the distribution member 98 uses the pachinko ball that has won the first start winning opening 30, and therefore the symbol variation started by the symbol display device 17 by winning the first start winning opening 30. The production can be related to the distribution game of the pachinko ball (production ball) won in the first start winning opening 30, and the player can be more interested in the distribution game of the production ball. That is, it is possible to produce a novel and impactful production using the production ball, and to differentiate from other models.

  When the effect ball is distributed to the first ball discharge path 103 by the distribution member 98, the effect by the first effect means 83 is started. That is, the overall control CPU 65a starts counting the second effective period for accepting the pressing signal from the operation button 36 as the number of pressings at the timing when the effect ball is distributed to the first ball discharge path 103, and the operation button 36 Is counted as a signal for advancing the effect of the first effect means 83. In the 1st production | presentation means 83, the production which the brightness mode of the light emission parts 105a, 105b, 105c, 105d ranks up according to the frequency | count of pressing of the operation button 36 is performed, and the probability ( Since the (reliability) becomes high, the player can be motivated to participate in the game (press the operation button 36).

  When the effect ball is distributed to the second ball discharge path 104 by the distribution member 98, the effect by the second effect means 84 is started. That is, the overall control CPU 65a accepts a press signal from the operation button 36 as a signal related to the effect of the second effect means 84 at the timing when the effect ball is distributed to the second ball discharge path 104. Start counting. The second effect means 84 performs an effect of stopping the rotating body 107 that has started rotating due to the start of counting of the third effective period by inputting a pressing signal of the operation button 36. Then, when the rotating body 107 stops, the contents of the display portions 107a and 107b pointed to by the indicating member 109 suggest the possibility of winning a big hit game. That is, the effect executed by the second effect means 84 is also an effect suggesting the possibility that a big hit game is given in the same way as the effect of the first effect means 83, so that the player can participate in the game (the operation button Can be motivated to press 36). Moreover, although the effect of the 1st effect means 83 and the effect of the 2nd effect means 84 are effects which suggest the possibility that a big hit game is given, the effect form (effect content) is completely different. The game production does not become monotonous, and the player can entertain different productions.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, all of the first to fourth light emitting units 105a, 105b, 105c, and 105d are bright (successful game) in the first effect unit 83, and are rotated in the second effect unit 84. When the first display unit 107a is pointed to by the instruction member 109 when the body 107 is stopped (successful game), the driving means of the movable effect device 110 is controlled, and the image on the symbol display device 17 is controlled. Since the movable member 111 is operated to extend upward from the upper end edge of the ball play unit 80 on the front side of the display surface 17a (refer to the two-dot chain line in FIG. 9), it is possible to perform an impactful performance and to win a big hit game The player can be given a high expectation that the game will be given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the pachinko balls (production balls) won in the first start winning opening 30 are played by the pair of movable bodies 91, 91 in the ball play unit 80 arranged in the frame-shaped decorative body 25. In addition to being used for games, the production balls used in the ball play game of the movable bodies 91 and 91 are further used for the distribution game of the distribution member 98. It can provide an impactful production and can be differentiated from other models. In addition, the ball play game executed by the movable bodies 91 and 91 is related to the change of the display mode of the start hold display 112 that suggests the possibility that the distribution member 98 performs the distribution operation. The willingness to participate in the ball play game can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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It should be noted that the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, the following can be adopted.
(1) In the embodiment, the case where the color of the start hold display is changed as the change of the display mode of the start hold display (change of the display mode indicating the contents of the start hold information) has been described. In addition, for example, the shape of the start hold display may be changed, the size of the start hold display may be changed, or the display mode combining colors, shapes, sizes, and the like may be changed.
(2) In the embodiment, the case where there are four types of display modes that can be changed in the start hold display has been described, but there may be two types, three types, or five or more types.
(3) In the example, the display mode of the start hold display has been described in the case where the expected value at which the specific effect (the sorting operation of the sorting member) occurs is changed step by step each time the ball play game is successful. You may make it change 2 steps | paragraphs or 3 steps | paragraphs or more at once based on starting hold information. In addition, when the ball play game is successful, the display mode change lottery is performed using the display mode change table set so that the winning ratio of the number of stages for changing the display mode is different, and the display mode change lottery The display mode may be changed by the number of steps determined in (1). In this case, the display mode change table may include not only the number of steps (1 step, 2 steps, 3 steps,...) For changing the display mode, but also items that are not changed.
(4) In the embodiment, the display mode of the start hold display is changed to suggest the possibility that the sorting member operates. It may be a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a game being granted. Even in this case, the expected value to which the winning game is given may be different depending on the mode in which the start hold display changes. Moreover, it can also be used as an effect of notifying that a reach will be achieved when a symbol change effect based on the pre-read start hold information is executed, or an effect of notifying that a certain change state or change state is given.
(5) In the embodiment, the start hold display is configured to be displayed on the screen of the symbol display device. Further, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the display mode is changed depending on the light emission mode (off, on, flashing, etc.) of the light emitter.

(6) In the embodiment, the start hold display can be changed for all start hold displays displayed in the hold display area when the ball play game is successful (ball detection by the effect ball detection sensor). However, it is not limited to this. In other words, in a state where there are a plurality of start hold displays (start hold balls), a start hold display determined by lottery or a specific start hold display (for example, the highest upper limit display mode among a plurality of start hold displays) is targeted. When the ball play game is successful (ball detection by the effect ball detection sensor), the display mode of only the start hold display may be changed. Further, when the display mode is changed with respect to the start hold display determined by the lottery, it is only necessary to indicate that the start hold display is a target of the hold notice effect by the precursor effect.
(7) In the embodiment, as an effect suggesting the possibility that the display mode of the start hold display is changed, a roaring effect that displays an aura-like image around the character that appeared in the precursor effect is configured. The turn effect can be used as an effect that suggests the possibility that the distribution member performs the distribution operation. That is, a plurality of types of turning effect patterns with different expected values of the possibility of the sorting member performing the sorting operation are stored in the overall control ROM, and the ball play game by the movable body is successful (ball detection by the effect ball detection sensor). As a trigger, the roaring effect specified by the roaring effect pattern determined by lottery may be displayed on the symbol display device separately from the change in the display mode of the start hold display. It should be noted that the roaring effect is not limited to the effect of displaying an image such as an aura around the character, but there is an effect in which a movable effect device arranged in a pachinko machine operates, an effect by a lamp device or a speaker. It may be a production that combines them.
(8) In the embodiment, the effect of changing the display mode of the start hold display and the effect of the precursor are different effects, but any effect is an effect that is executed with the ball detection by the effect ball detection switch as an opportunity. The start hold display that displays the contents of the start hold information including both effects can be used. In other words, when it is decided to execute an effect due to a change in the display mode of the start hold display including the sign effect and another kind of hold notice effect (notice effect), the sign effect is included based on the priority order determined by the overall control CPU. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which an effect by changing the display mode of the start hold display and another type of hold notice effect (notice effect) are executed by corresponding means.
Here, executing an effect based on priority does not mean that only an effect with a high priority is executed and an effect with a low priority is not executed. As described in the embodiment, priority is given. While performing the production regardless of the level of the ranking, while displaying the production with a high priority in a state that can be visually recognized by the player by image processing, or while expanding the display to emphasize the high-priority production For effects with a low priority order, it includes a mode in which the display is reduced and made inconspicuous.
(9) In the embodiment, the allocation member represents the expected value of the possibility of executing the allocation operation by the change of the display mode of the start hold display, but the expected value is expressed by the change of the display mode of the start hold display. The specific effect is not limited to the distribution operation of the distribution member, but an effect in which another movable effect device arranged on the frame-shaped decorative body operates or a special effect (a big hit game is given by a lamp device or a speaker). For example).
(10) In the embodiment, the operation button is used as a signal related to the effects in the first effect means and the second effect means for the first effective period for receiving a press signal of the operation button for operating the movable body used in the ball game. However, the first effective period may be set as the entire period in which the pachinko machine is powered on. In other words, in the power-on state of the pachinko machine, the movable body always operates when the operation button is pressed, and the effects of the first effect means and the second effect means are also effective during the second effective period and the third effective period. Regardless, you can actuate the movable body to make the production more exciting.

(11) In (10), in the configuration in which the movable body is operated by the pressing signal from the operation button in the entire period when the power of the pachinko machine is in the ON state, the signal reception effective that can change the display mode of the start hold display A period may be set, and the ball detection signal of the effect ball detection sensor may be received only during the signal reception valid period. That is, during the signal reception valid period, the ball play game by the movable body can be used as an opportunity to change the display mode of the start hold display, and for the period other than the signal reception valid period, the start hold display display mode The player can entertain the player with a ball game using a movable body as a mini game using a directing ball, not as a game that creates an opportunity to change the game.
(12) In the embodiment, the ball path in which the production sphere flows down is switched by a pair of movable bodies. However, the configuration of the movable body in which the ball path in which the production sphere flows down is not limited to this. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the ball path along which the production ball flows down is switched by two movable bodies.
(13) In the embodiment, the ball rolling part (ball path) where the production ball can flow down is formed separately in the vertical and front-back directions, and the production ball moving from the stage is lifted to one ball rolling part by the movable body Although it was configured, the configuration in which the ball path along which the effect ball flows down is switched by the movable body is not limited to this. For example, a pachinko ball (production ball) that has won a start winning opening is provided with an inclined surface that can roll from the front to the rear or from the rear to the front, and the left and right sides of the inclined surface of the inclined surface are separated from each other. By changing the rolling direction of the pachinko sphere (effect sphere) by operating a movable body that can contact the pachinko sphere (effect sphere) rolling on the inclined surface by operating the operation button (pressing) It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the ball path to pass through changes.
(14) In the embodiment, the effect ball is caused to flow down to one of the two spherical paths by the movable body, but the number of the spherical paths switched by the movable body is not limited to two, and may be three or more. Good. In this case, the number of stages in which the display mode of the start hold display can be changed may be different according to the ball path on which the effect ball has flowed down. For example, when the production ball flows down on the first ball path, the display mode of the start hold display is not changed as a failure of the ball game, and when the production ball flows down on the second ball path, The display mode of the start hold display can be changed by one step as a success of the game, and when the effect ball flows down on the third ball path, the display mode of the start hold display can be changed by two steps as a success of the ball game. Can be adopted.
(15) In the embodiment, the pachinko ball won in the start winning opening provided in the frame-shaped decorative body is introduced into the ball play unit and used for the ball play game and the distribution effect, but is not limited to this. . For example, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a pachinko ball won in a start winning opening provided on the game board is introduced into the ball play unit through a passage formed on the front surface or the back surface of the game board.

(16) In the embodiment, only the pachinko balls won in the first starting prize opening provided in the frame-shaped decorative body are introduced into the ball play unit, but the pachinko balls won in the second starting prize opening are played in the ball. You may make it introduce into a unit.
(17) In the embodiment, it is configured to play a ball game using a pachinko ball (direction ball) after winning the start winning opening provided in the frame-shaped decorative body and detected by the start winning detection sensor. It is not limited to this. In other words, an effect device for an encapsulated effect ball that is configured so that the effect ball can be circulated between the upstream side and the downstream side of the switching position of the ball path by the movable body is provided on the game board and the installation member. The configuration may be such that a ball play game is performed by a production ball enclosed in the device. In this case, it is not necessary to provide the start winning opening (start winning means) on the frame-shaped decorative body, and a configuration provided on the board surface of the game board can be adopted. In addition, when the ball play game is configured to be performed using the enclosed ball directing device, the ball play game can be played with the ball regardless of the winning at the start winning opening. It is possible to play a ball game as a mini game regardless of the hold notice effect such as the change of the display or the symbol change effect.
(18) In the embodiment, the case where there are two ball discharge paths (ball paths) for distributing the production balls by the distribution member has been described. However, three or more ball discharge paths (ball paths) may be provided. It is only necessary to provide corresponding production means.
(19) In the embodiment, the case where the swinging configuration is adopted as the distribution member has been described. However, the configuration of the distribution member is not limited to this, and the configuration capable of distributing the production balls to a plurality of ball paths. If it is, a well-known structure is employable.
(20) In the embodiment, the pachinko ball (effect ball) after winning the start winning opening provided in the frame-shaped decorative body and detected by the start winning detection sensor is guided to the sorting member and distributed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, a production-type production device for a production ball that is configured to allow the production ball to circulate between the upstream side of the sorting member and the downstream side of the ball discharge path (ball route) to which the production ball is sorted It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the production balls enclosed in the production device for production balls are distributed by a distribution member. In this case, it is not necessary to provide the start winning opening (start winning means) on the frame-shaped decorative body, and a configuration provided on the board surface of the game board can be adopted.

(21) In the embodiment, the front ball rolling part (ball path) and the rear ball rolling part (ball path), which are switched by the movable body, are communicated with a common passage that leads the pachinko ball (production ball) to the sorting member. The same pachinko ball (production ball) is configured to be used for a ball game game with a movable body and a distribution game with a distribution member, but one is configured to use a pachinko ball introduced from the game area and the other is a production device. It is good also as a structure using the production | presentation ball | bowl enclosed with.
(22) In the embodiment, the overall control CPU determines the number of effect balls to be sent to the distribution member by lottery, but determines the number of effect balls to be sent to the distribution member in the hold command process executed at the time of winning the start winning opening. Then, the effect ball number information may be specified by a hold command. In other words, the hold command can include the distribution route information of the effect balls by the distribution member arranged in the ball play unit and the effect ball number information indicating the number of effect balls to be sent to the distribution member.
(23) In the embodiment, the start hold display (the content of start hold information) is displayed on the symbol display device, but the start hold display (the content of start hold information) is a dot that can be displayed by changing its display mode. A matrix display unit, small liquid crystal display unit, and other display means (start hold information display means) that can display start hold display (content of start hold information) are provided separately from the symbol display device that displays the decorative drawing in a variable manner. Can be adopted.
(24) In the embodiment, the symbol display device is configured to execute the suggestion effect (prediction effect), but the suggestion effect means that suggests that the display mode of the start hold information display means is changed is limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, a dot matrix display unit capable of changing the display mode, a small liquid crystal display unit, and other means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the start hold information display unit is changed (a suggestion effect unit) In addition, a configuration provided separately from the symbol display device that displays the decorative drawings in a variable manner can be adopted. Further, as the suggesting effect means, the display device is not changed, and a lamp device, a speaker or a movable effect device provided in the gaming machine can be adopted.
(25) In the embodiment, the first start winning means (first start winning opening) that allows a game ball to win with a certain probability, and the second start winning means (second start winning prize that can change the winning probability of the game ball). ) And a detection means (start winning detection sensor) is provided for each starting winning means to individually detect the winning of the game ball, the first and second starting winning means The winning detection means may be shared. In other words, the first start winning means may not be distinguished from the second start winning means.

(26) In the embodiment, all or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided by the sub-control means (overall control CPU). A part may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (overall control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Furthermore, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and sub-control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means. That is, the overall control CPU can function as a winning game execution means.
(27) In the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or a part of the functions provided in the overall control means (overall control CPU). The overall control means may be provided in whole or in part. In the embodiment, the overall control board (overall control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the overall control unit and the display control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the overall control unit can also be used for the lamp control unit that performs light emission control and the sound control unit that performs sound output control.
(28) In the embodiment, the state in which the first privilege gaming state is given is set as the probability variation state. It can also be in a state. In this case, a state in which neither the first privilege gaming state nor the second privilege gaming state is given can be set to the non-probable change state.
(29) The gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be other various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine or a slot machine using a pachinko ball.

Further, the present application includes the following technical ideas.
(A) A start winning means (30, 31) in which a game ball can be won and a hit judging means (60a) for determining whether or not it is a win when the start winning means (30, 31) is won. Control means (60a), display means (17) for changing a plurality of kinds of symbols triggered by winning the start winning means (30, 31), and control from the main control means (60a) Sub-control means (65a) for controlling the display means (17) based on the signal, and when the determination result of the hit determination means (60a) is affirmative determination, the winning game is played after the symbol variation effect is ended. In an executable game machine,
A distribution means (98) capable of distributing the production sphere to a plurality of ball paths (103, 104);
Production means (83, 84) provided at positions corresponding to the respective ball paths (103, 104) and capable of producing productions of different production contents suggesting the possibility that a winning game will be given after the symbol variation production is completed. Prepared,
The main control means (60a)
Fluctuation pattern determining means (60a) for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns for specifying the contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the display means (17) according to the determination result of the hit determination means (60a). ,
The sub-control means (65a)
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means (60a), an operation pattern determination means (65a) for determining one of a plurality of operation patterns for specifying an operation to be executed by the distribution means (98); ,
An operation pattern execution control unit (65a) for causing the distribution unit (98) to execute an operation specified by the operation pattern determined by the operation pattern determination unit (65a),
The action specified by the action pattern determined by the action pattern determining means (65a) is executed by the assigning means (98), and the effect corresponding to the ball path (103, 104) to which the effect sphere is assigned by the assigning means (98) Means (83,84) to perform the production,
A start hold information display means (17) capable of displaying the contents of the same start hold information acquired upon winning the start winning means (30, 31) in a plurality of display modes,
Based on the pre-read result of the start hold information, the display form of the start hold information display means (17) can be changed to a display form that suggests the possibility that the distribution means (98) operates. And
According to the above-described configuration, it is possible to produce a novel and impactful effect by using the directing effect of the directing ball by the operation of the distributing means and the directing effect by the directing means corresponding to the distributed ball path. Can improve.
Further, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the distribution unit operates by the change in the display mode of the start hold information display unit, which can enhance the interest.

17 Symbol display device (display means, start hold information display means)
30 First starting prize opening (starting winning means)
31 Second starting prize opening (starting prize means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means)
65a General control CPU (operation pattern determination means, operation pattern execution control means , separate effect control means )
98 Sorting member (sorting means)
103 1st ball discharge path (ball path)
104 Second ball discharge path (ball path)
112 Start hold display

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A start winning means that allows the game ball to win, a hit determining means for determining whether or not it is a win when the start winning means is won, and a display means for performing a symbol variation effect triggered by a win to the start winning means In a gaming machine capable of executing a winning game after the end of the symbol variation effect on the display means,
A distribution means capable of distributing game balls to a plurality of ball paths;
An operation pattern execution control unit that causes the distribution unit to execute an operation according to the operation pattern determined by the operation pattern determination unit based on the determination result of the hit determination unit;
When an operation according to the operation pattern is executed by the distribution unit and a game ball is distributed to a predetermined ball path among the plurality of ball paths, after the game ball is distributed by the distribution unit As an effect, it is configured to execute an effect different from the case where the game ball is not distributed to the predetermined ball path,
A start hold information display means capable of displaying a start hold display based on start hold information acquired in response to a winning to the start winning means,
Based on the pre-reading result of the start hold information, a hold notice effect that suggests the possibility of the distribution means to operate by changing at least one of the display color and display shape of the start hold display in the start hold information display means together adapted to perform Te,
There is provided another effect control means for controlling execution of an effect different from the hold notice effect, and suggests the possibility that the distribution means is operated by the other effect executed according to the control of the another effect control means. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to perform.

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