JP6201247B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A gaming machine in which one of the first identification information and the second identification information has a higher variation display frequency than the other variation display frequency. Provided is a gaming machine in which a player can easily recognize a variable display of “identification information with low frequency of change display” while displaying larger than “identification information”. The gaming machine of the present invention displays "identification information with high variation display frequency" larger than "identification information with low variation display frequency", while "identification information with low variation display frequency" is displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the “identification information with a low variation display frequency” is displayed larger than before the “identification information with a low variation display frequency” is variably displayed. [Selection] Figure 22

Description

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

  When a game ball enters the first start port, the first identification information (so-called decorative symbol) is displayed in a variable manner. When a game ball enters the second start port, the second identification information (so-called decorative symbol) is displayed in a variable manner, 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine that performs a specific game in which a variable entrance is in a state where it can enter a ball is known when the first identification information or the second identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner (for example, a doublet). In such a gaming machine, it is common to set one of the first identification information and the second identification information to have a variable display frequency higher than the other variable display frequency (Patent Document 1).

  Among such gaming machines, a game that displays both the first identification information and the second identification information, and displays “identification information with high fluctuation display frequency” larger than “identification information with low fluctuation display frequency”. There is a machine. This makes it easy for the player to recognize the variable display of “identification information with high frequency of variable display”.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-091446

  However, the above-described conventional technique has the following problems. That is, even if the variation display frequency of one of the first identification information and the second identification information is higher than the variation display frequency of the other, the other variation display, that is, “identification information with a low variation display frequency” Fluctuation display may be performed. In such a case, “identification information with low variation display frequency” is displayed smaller than “identification information with high variation display frequency”, so that the player recognizes the variation display of “identification information with low variation display frequency”. There was a problem that it was difficult to do.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and is a gaming machine in which one of the first identification information and the second identification information has a variable display frequency higher than the other variable display frequency. To provide a gaming machine that makes it easy for a player to recognize a variable display of "identification information with low variation display frequency" while displaying "identification information with high variable display frequency" larger than "identification information with low variation display frequency" With the goal.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
First identification information display means for variably displaying the first identification information;
Second identification information display means for variably displaying the second identification information;
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a state in which entry is possible when the first identification information or the second identification information is displayed in a specific manner;
With
A gaming machine in which the variation display frequency of one identification information of the first identification information and the second identification information is higher than the variation display frequency of the other identification information,
At least until a predetermined end condition is satisfied after a predetermined start condition is satisfied,
If the other identification information is not variably displayed, the one identification information is displayed larger than the variation display of the other identification information,
When the other identification information is variably displayed, the other identification information is displayed larger than before the other identification information is variably displayed.

  In such a gaming machine, when “identification information with high fluctuation display frequency” is displayed larger than “identification information with low fluctuation display frequency” and “identification information with low fluctuation display frequency” is displayed in a variable manner, “Identification information with low variation display frequency” is displayed larger than before “variation display frequency with low variation display frequency” is variably displayed. As a result, even when “identification information with a low variation display frequency” is displayed in a variable manner, the player can easily recognize the variable display.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The other identification information may be displayed larger at the timing when the other identification information starts to be changed than before the other identification information is changed and displayed.

  In such a gaming machine, “identification information with low variation display frequency” is displayed large at the timing of the start of variation display, so that the variation display can be made easier for the player to recognize.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The number of times of displaying the number-of-times information related to the sum of the variable display count of the first identification information and the variable display count of the second identification information from when the predetermined start condition is satisfied until the predetermined end condition is satisfied Comprising information display means,
The frequency information display means may update and display the frequency information when the first identification information is variably displayed and when the second identification information is variably displayed.

  In such a gaming machine, the number information is updated even when the variation display of “identification information with a low variation display frequency” is performed. In such a case, if the player cannot recognize the variation display of “identification information with a low variation display frequency”, the player feels that the number information has been updated even though the variation display has not been performed. Makes you distrust. In this regard, the gaming machine of the present invention can make the player easily recognize the variable display of “identification information with low variable display frequency” as described above, and thus can suppress the above-mentioned distrust.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
When the other identification information is variably displayed, a suggestion image suggesting that the number of times information is updated by displaying the other identification information variably may be displayed.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the number information is updated by variably displaying the other identification information, and to further suppress the above-mentioned distrust. it can.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
It may be provided with a game state setting means for setting a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game state until the predetermined end condition is satisfied after the predetermined start condition is satisfied.

  In such a gaming machine, the number of times information is displayed in an advantageous gaming state, and in such an advantageous gaming state, the variation display of “identification information with a low variation display frequency” is performed. The number information is updated even if it exists. In such a case, if the player cannot recognize the variation display of “identification information with a low variation display frequency”, the number of times of variation display until the advantageous game state is completed even though the variation display is not performed is reduced. It causes the player to feel distrust and further distrusts the player. In this regard, the gaming machine of the present invention can make the player easily recognize the variable display of “identification information with low variable display frequency” as described above, and thus can suppress the above-mentioned distrust.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
It is good also as providing the production execution means which performs a specific production until the predetermined end condition is satisfied after the predetermined start condition is satisfied.

  In such a gaming machine, the number of times information is displayed in a period during which a specific effect is performed. In such a period during which the specific effect is performed, the variable display of “identification information with a low variable display frequency” is displayed. Even if this is done, the number of times information is updated. In such a case, if the player cannot recognize the variable display of “identification information with low variable display frequency”, the number of variable displays until the end of the period during which the specific performance is performed even though the variable display is not performed. Makes the player feel as if he has been reduced, and further distrusts the player. In this regard, the gaming machine of the present invention can make the player easily recognize the variable display of “identification information with low variable display frequency” as described above, and thus can suppress the above-mentioned distrust.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The variation display of the first identification information and the variation display of the second identification information may be executed in parallel.

  In such a gaming machine, there may be a case where variable display of “identification information with low variation display frequency” is started during variable display of “identification information with high variation display frequency”. In this case, since it is highly likely that the player is paying attention to the “identification information with high fluctuation display frequency”, it is more difficult for the player to recognize the fluctuation display of “identification information with low fluctuation display frequency”. Become. In this respect, the gaming machine of the present invention can make the player easily recognize the variable display of “identification information with low frequency of display of fluctuation” as described above, so the variable display of the first identification information and the second identification Even if the information fluctuation display can be executed in parallel, the above-mentioned distrust can be suppressed.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
Until the predetermined end condition is satisfied after the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the variable display time of the first identification information and the variable display time of the second identification information are before the predetermined start condition is satisfied. It may be shorter.

  In such a gaming machine, the fluctuation display time of “identification information with low fluctuation display frequency” is also shortened, so that it becomes more difficult for the player to recognize the fluctuation display of “identification information with low fluctuation display frequency”. In this respect, the gaming machine of the present invention can make the player easily recognize the variable display of the “identification information with low variation display frequency” as described above. Even if the display time is short, it is possible to suppress the above-mentioned distrust.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine in which one of the first identification information and the second identification information has a higher variation display frequency than the other variation display frequency, the “identification information having a high variation display frequency” is changed to “ While displaying larger than “low identification information”, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the variable display of “identification information with low variable display frequency”.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board 20 of a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part 50 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the production display apparatus 41 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a mode that the decoration symbol with a high fluctuation display frequency of a present Example carries out a variable display. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the reach production of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the advancing mode of the game in the "normal state" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the advancing aspect of the game in the "time-short state" and "ST state" of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process performed by CPU201 of the main control board 200 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the reception command etc. of CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production mode of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation mode transfer process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation mode transfer process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation mode transfer process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the frequency display area 46 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the design change effect start process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the design change effect start process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a mode that the 2nd decoration symbol 43a, 43b, 43c with a low fluctuation display frequency carries out a variable display. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a mode that the 2nd decoration symbol 43a, 43b, 43c with a low fluctuation display frequency carries out a variable display. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a mode that the 1st decoration symbol 42a, 42b, 42c with a low fluctuation display frequency carries out a variable display. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a mode that the 1st decoration symbol 42a, 42b, 42c with a low fluctuation display frequency carries out a variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 2. FIG.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of a type called “seven machine” or “digipachi” will be described. In the embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the right side of the pachinko machine front is expressed as “right” and the left side is expressed as “left”.

The following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Configuration of control circuit:
B. Game contents:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
D-1. Outline of production control process:
D-2. Processing related to design variation production:
E. Main effects obtained by the pachinko machine of this embodiment:
F. Variations:
F-1. Modification 1:
F-2. Modification 2:

A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front portion of the pachinko machine 1. A window portion 4a is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a synthetic resin transparent plate 4b is fitted into the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed at the lower right of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display part of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window part 4c (transparent plate 4d). As will be described in detail later, the segment display unit is a display unit that displays information related to a game by a combination of a plurality of LEDs.

  An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a, and a left side is provided on the left side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. An upper speaker 6a is provided at the upper left and right of the window 4a, and a lower speaker 6b is provided below the front frame 4 (lower front of the main body frame described later). The upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c, the upper speaker 6a, and the lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance a game effect.

  An upper plate part 7 is provided below the window part 4 a in the front frame 4. The upper plate portion 7 stores game balls lent out through a card unit 60 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. In addition, a lower tray portion 8 is provided below the upper tray portion 7, and a game ball lent out beyond the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 or a game paid out exceeding the capacity of the upper tray portion 7. The ball is stored.

  A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotating shaft of the launching handle 9 is connected to the launching device unit mounted on the back side of the launching handle 9, and a game ball stored in the upper plate part 7 is supplied to the launching device unit. When the player rotates the launching handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launching device unit, the launching motor built in the launching device unit rotates, and the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle.

  Further, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided at the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and a jog shuttle that can be pressed and rotated by the player on the left side of the lower plate portion 8. 10b is provided. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the direction button 10c is provided in the edge part of the top plate part 7, and the left side of the production button 10a. The direction button 10c includes four buttons (up button, down button, left button, and right button) corresponding to the up, down, left, and right directions. These effect buttons 10a, jog shuttle 10b, and direction button 10c are all effect operation units operated by the player, and when operated by the player when a predetermined condition is established, a predetermined game effect is performed. .

  An inner frame and a main body frame are provided on the back side of the front frame 4, and one end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the inner frame. (Left side in FIG. 1) is pivotally supported with respect to the main body frame. The main body frame is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and the pachinko machine 1 is installed in the game hall by attaching the main body frame to the island facility. A game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame, and the game board 20 is exposed when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame. It becomes a state.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 20. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed at the center of the game board 20. A game ball launched from the launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) passes between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23 and is released to the game area 21, and flows down from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is naturally recognized by the player through the window portion 4a.

  A central device 40 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 21, and an effect display device 41 is provided in the approximate center of the central device 40. The effect display device 41 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen. The detailed display contents of the effect display device 41 will be described later.

  Below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, there is provided a first start port 24 which is a start port in which the size of the opening is unchanged (constant) and a game ball can always enter. ing. The game ball that has entered the first start port 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided therein. A first start port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first start port 24, and a game ball that has entered the first start port 24 can be detected.

  Further, below the first start port 24, there is provided a second start port 25 which is a ball entrance (start port) where the possibility of entering a game ball changes. The second start opening 25 is provided with an opening / closing door 26 (hatched portion in the figure) that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 26 is substantially upright so that a game ball cannot enter (or enter). It is possible to change between a closed state in which the ball is difficult) and an open state in which the open / close door 26 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can enter (or easily enter). FIG. 2 shows a state where the second start port 25 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the second start opening 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second start port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second start port 25, and a game ball that has entered the second start port 25 can be detected.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate 27 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, and a game ball is provided inside the normal symbol operation gate 27. A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided for detecting the passage of.

  In the game area 21, a first big prize opening 28 that is largely opened in a substantially rectangular shape is provided at the lower right of the second start opening 25. The first grand prize winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 (hatched portion in the figure) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright and closed so that a game ball cannot enter. The state can be changed to an open state in which the open / close door 29 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can enter (the “enterable state” in the present invention). FIG. 2 shows a state in which the first grand prize winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first grand prize opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first big prize opening 28, and a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 28 can be detected.

  In addition, a second big prize opening unit 33 is provided below the second start opening 25 in the game area 21 (lower right corner of the game area 21) and protrudes forward (player side) from the front of the game board 20. ing. The upper surface of the second big prize opening unit 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and is a rolling surface 34 on which the game ball can roll from the right side to the left side (the pachinko machine 1 center side). In the middle part of this rolling surface 34 (the middle part in the rolling direction of the game ball), a second grand prize opening 35 is provided. The second big prize opening 35 is provided with an opening / closing door 36 (hatched portion in the drawing) that can slide (movable) in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 36 slides (moves) forward. ) And a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter, and an open state in which the open / close door 36 slides (moves) to the rear side and the game ball can enter (the “enterable state” in the present invention). It can change. Inside the second big prize opening unit 33, a passage connected to the non-specific opening 37 and the specific opening 38 is provided, and a movable member 39 is provided above the specific opening 38 in the passage. The movable member 39 has a blocking state that prevents the game ball from entering the specific port 38 (passed toward the specific port 38), and the game ball enters the specific port 38 (passed toward the specific port 38). It is possible to change to an allowable state that allows this. A game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 enters the non-specific port 37 if the movable member 39 is in the blocked state, and enters the specific port 38 if the movable member 39 is in the permitted state.

  Since at least a part of the front wall of the second big prize opening unit 33 is formed of a transparent plate (because it has light transmittance), the player can pass through the front wall of the second big prize opening unit 33, It is possible to visually recognize how the movable member 39 operates and how the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 is guided to the non-specific port 37 or the specific port 38.

  A second big prize opening sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the second big prize opening 35, and a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 can be detected. Further, a non-specific mouth sensor 37s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the non-specific port 37, and a game ball that has entered the non-specific port 37 can be detected. Furthermore, a specific port sensor 38s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the specific port 38, and a game ball that has entered the specific port 38 can be detected.

  Around each gaming device described above, there are provided a general entrance 30 through which a game ball can enter, a windmill wheel 31 that affects the flow path of the game ball, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown). Yes. In addition, an out port 32 is provided at the bottom of the game area 21, and the first start port 24, the second start port 25, the first big winning port 28, the second big winning port 35, and the general winning ball described above. The game balls that have not entered any of the mouths 30 are discharged from the out mouth 32 to the back side of the game board 20.

  A game ball flowing down the left region of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24, the second start port 25, and the normal symbol operation gate 27. On the other hand, the game balls flowing down the area on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can enter (or pass through) the first grand prize port 28 and the second grand prize port 35. is there. Hereinafter, launching a game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as “left-handed”, and the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball to flow down an area is also expressed as “right-handed”. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 24, three game balls are paid out to the player, and a game ball enters the second start port 25. In this case, four game balls are paid out to the player. When a game ball enters the general entrance 30, the five game balls are paid out to the player. Further, when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 28 or the second big prize opening 35, ten game balls are paid out to the player.

  On the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20, a segment display unit 50 for displaying information related to the game by a combination of LEDs is provided. The segment display part 50 is visually recognized by the player through the small window part 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. Detailed display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described later.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 includes a number of control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, the main control board 200 that controls the progress of the game, the sub control board 220 that controls the control of the game, and the control related to the display of images and the output of sound under the control of the sub control board 220. The image / sound control board 230 that controls the lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, the payout control board 240 that controls the lending and payout of the game ball, and the game ball It is composed of a launch control board 260 for controlling the launch. These control boards include a CPU (CPUs 201, 221, 231 and the like in FIG. 3) for executing various logical operations and calculation operations, and a ROM (ROMs 202 and 222 in FIG. 3) in which various programs and data executed by the CPU are stored. 232), a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data during program execution, and various peripheral LSIs such as input / output circuits are connected to each other via a bus. Has been.

  The main control board 200 includes a first start port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 24, a second start port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 25, A gate sensor 27s that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27, a first grand prize port sensor 28s that detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize port 28, and a second grand prize port 35 that have entered the ball. A second big prize opening sensor 35s for detecting a game ball, a non-specific mouth sensor 37s for detecting a game ball entering the non-specific port 37, a specific mouth sensor 38s for detecting a game ball entering the specific port 38, etc. It is connected. When a detection signal of a game ball is input from these sensors or the like, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sends a command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal is input, to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, Transmission is performed toward the launch control board 260 and the like.

  Further, the main control board 200 has a second start port for opening / closing the open / close door 26 provided in the second start port 25 (for opening and closing the second start port 25). A first big prize opening solenoid 28m (for opening and closing the first big prize opening 28) for causing the solenoid 26m and the opening / closing door 29 provided in the first big prize opening 28 to open and close. , A second big prize opening solenoid 35m for moving the opening / closing door 36 provided at the second big prize opening 35 to open and close (to make the second big prize opening 35 open and closed), a movable member A movable member solenoid 39m, a segment display unit 50, and the like for connecting 39 to a blocking state and an allowable state are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a drive signal to the second start opening solenoid 26m, the first large winning opening solenoid 28m, the second large winning opening solenoid 35m, the movable member solenoid 39m, and the segment display section 50. Control of these operations is performed.

  The sub-control board 220 is connected to an image / audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226, and an effect operation board 228. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 analyzes the contents of the command and performs effects according to the contents. That is, a command for designating an output image or output sound is transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, and an upper lamp 5 a, right side lamp 5 b, left side lamp 5 c (hereinafter “ By transmitting a command designating the light emission pattern of the various lamps 5a to 5c ", an effect of driving these lamps is performed. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 operates the player via the effect operation board 228 on the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c (hereinafter also referred to as “effect operation units 10a, 10b, 10c”). Is detected, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

  The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, ROM 232, and RAM 233. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, moving image data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 235, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. When the CPU 231 of the image / sound control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 reads out sound data corresponding to the command from the sound ROM 236. Then, audio based on the audio data is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as “various speakers 6a and 6b”) via the amplifier board 224.

  Connected to the payout control board 240 are a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper plate part 7, a card unit 242 provided in parallel with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240. The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 to rent out game balls while communicating data with the payout control board 240. Also, when a payout command for instructing payout of a game ball is received from the main control board 200, the payout motor 243 is driven to pay out the game ball.

  In addition, a launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the launch control board 260 detects that the launch motor 262 for launching a game ball or a player touches the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 and the like is connected. When the launch control board 260 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the launch control board 260 drives the launch motor 262, thereby playing the game ball with strength according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. Fire.

B. Game contents:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the launch handle 9 is rotated in a state where the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the stored game balls are supplied to the launch device unit 261 one by one, and the game area 21 described above with reference to FIG. Fired. Since the strength at which the game ball is launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9, the player can cause the game ball to flow down to a desired region by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. For example, a game ball is fired so as to flow down the left region of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) (left-handed), or the right region of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is displayed. A game ball can be fired (right-handed) to flow down.

<Fluctuation display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first start port 24. When the left-handed game ball enters the first start port 24 and the game ball thus entered is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a determination random number per special figure described later) , And a special figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the game is “big hit” or “miss” based on the determination random number. The first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “first special figure”) is variably displayed based on the result of the special figure determination, and then stopped and displayed. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can also enter the second starting port 25. When the left-handed game ball enters the second start opening 25 and the game ball thus entered is detected by the second start opening sensor 25s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a determination random number per special figure described later) , And a special figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the game is “big hit” or “miss” based on the determination random number. The second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “second special figure”) is variably displayed on the basis of the result of the special figure hit determination, and then stopped and displayed. Here, the first special drawing and the second special drawing will be described.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display unit 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 in the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player displays the segment through the small window 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display part 52 for displaying the second special figure. Nine LEDs are arranged on each of these display portions. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter referred to collectively as “special symbols” unless they are particularly distinguished from each other) are obtained by switching the lighted LED among the nine LEDs on each display unit. It is displayed in a variable manner and is stopped and displayed by turning on a predetermined LED among the nine LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, 200 types of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 101 to 300) and one type of off symbol (out of symbol symbol 101) can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. 200 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 401 to 600) and one type of off symbol (out symbol 401) can be stopped and displayed. These types of symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of LEDs to be lit.

  When the result of the special figure determination based on the game ball entering the first start port 24 (hereinafter also referred to as “special figure determination for the first special figure”) is “big hit”, the first special figure When the figure is stopped and displayed in any one of the big hit symbols 101 to 300 and the result of the special symbol hit determination for the first special figure is “out”, the first special figure is stopped and displayed in the off symbol 101. In addition, if the result of the special figure determination based on the game ball entering the second start opening 25 (hereinafter also referred to as “special figure determination for the second special figure”) is “big hit”, 2 special figure is stopped and displayed in any one of the big winning symbols 401 to 600, and when the result of the special symbol hit determination for the second special figure is “displaced”, the second special figure is stopped and displayed in the dismissed symbol 401. .

  When a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as either a big hit symbol or a missed symbol, a predetermined period of time elapses when the symbol is stopped and displayed in order to confirm the stopped symbol. The display is maintained until it is done (hereinafter also referred to as “definite display”). In the following, the game from when the special symbol is started to be displayed until it is fixedly displayed, that is, the game until the result of one variation display is obtained is also expressed as “symbol variable game”.

<Reservation of special design>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24, as described above, the special figure determination and the fluctuation display for the first special figure are performed. Rather than being performed immediately after entering the starting port 24, the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a first special figure hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, determination per special figure and fluctuation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure hold. Such first special figure hold is stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of first special figure hold (first special figure hold number) is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 53 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure hold display section 53, and both of the two LEDs are turned off in the first special figure hold display section 53. This indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is 0, and lighting one LED indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is 1, indicating that the two LEDs are turned on. It indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is two, blinks one LED, indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is three, and blinks two LEDs to indicate the first Indicates that the number of special figure hold is four.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start opening 25, as described above, the special figure determination and the fluctuation display for the second special figure are performed. Is not performed immediately after entering the second starting port 25, but the obtained determination random number is temporarily stored as the second special figure hold. Then, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the special figure determination or the fluctuation display of the second special figure is performed based on the stored second special figure hold. Such second special figure hold is also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of second special figure hold (second special figure hold number) is displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure hold display section 54, and both of the two LEDs are turned off in the second special figure hold display section 54. By indicating that the number of second special figure hold is zero, turning on one LED indicates that the number of second special figure hold is one, and turning on two LEDs It indicates that the number of second special figure hold is two, blinks one LED, indicates that the number of second special figure hold is three, and blinks two LEDs to indicate the second Indicates that the number of special figure hold is four.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored during the display of any special symbol change, during the final display of any special symbol, or during the big hit game. Even if it is done, the judgment per special figure and the change display related to these holdings are not performed. In addition, when only the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, the first figure special determination and the first special figure related to the first special figure hold stored first. When the second special figure hold is stored, whether or not the second special figure hold is stored, whether the first special figure hold is stored or not is determined. Displays special figure variation. That is, the second special figure is variably displayed in preference to the first special figure (having a so-called second special figure priority fluctuation function).

<Game state>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the gaming state, “a gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the determination per special figure” and “a gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25”. And are set as appropriate. Among these, “the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special figure determination” is set to the “low probability state” or the “high probability state”. The “low probability state” is a state where the probability of being judged as a big hit in the judgment per special figure is low (a probability of about 1/400), and the “high probability state” is judged as a big hit in the special figure judgment. The probability is high (the probability is about 1/100).

  Further, the “game state relating to the frequency of game balls entering the second start opening 25” is set to “non-electric support state” or “electric support state”. The “non-electric support state” is a state in which a game ball enters the second start port 25 at a low frequency, and the “electric support state” is a state in which a game ball enters the second start port 25 at a high frequency. It is. In this way, in the “non-electric support state”, the game ball is easier to enter the first start port 24 than in the second start port 25, and in the “electric support state”, the game ball is more in the second start port 24 than in the first start port 24. A game ball can easily enter the start opening 25. Therefore, in the “non-electric support state”, the player can aim to enter the first start port 24, and in the “electric support state”, the player can enter the second start port 25. It can be aimed.

  The segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 indicating that the electric support state described above is in progress. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged on the electric support display unit 58, and during the electric support state, the three LEDs are turned on to be in the electric support state. Is shown to the player.

<Big hit game>
When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with any one of the big winning symbols, the big winning game in which the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 are opened is performed a plurality of times. Start. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35, the right hit is performed during the big hit game. Become.

  FIG. 5 shows the types of jackpot games that can be executed in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, at least one of “the number of round games” and “the possibility of entering a game ball into the specific port 38” in one big hit game is determined depending on the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. Different. In FIG. 5, “10R” indicates that 10 round games are performed, and “16R” indicates that 16 round games are performed. “V long” indicates that a game ball can easily enter the specific port 38, and “V short” indicates that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the specific port 38. Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second big prize opening 35 is opened in the last round game in the big hit game, and at this time, the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 is the specific mouth 38. When the ball is entered, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to “high probability state and electric support state (hereinafter also referred to as“ ST state ”)”, and the gaming ball has not entered the specific port 38. In this case, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is set to a “low probability state and a power support state (hereinafter also referred to as“ time-short state ”)”.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by adjusting the operation mode of the movable member 39, a difference in “possibility of entering a game ball into the specific port 38” is made between the big hit games. That is, in the jackpot game to which “V long” shown in FIG. 5 is attached (hereinafter also referred to as “V long” jackpot game), the movable member is held for 10 seconds after the second big prize opening 35 is opened. By setting 39 to an allowable state, it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the specific port 38 (the “ST state” is easily set), and a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “V short”). In the “V short” jackpot game), the movable member 39 is allowed for 0.2 seconds after the second big prize opening 35 is opened, so that the game ball is more than the “V long” jackpot game. Is difficult to enter the specific port 38 (the “ST state” is difficult to be set). Therefore, it can be said that the “V long” jackpot game is a more advantageous (valued) jackpot game for the player than the “V short” jackpot game.

  If the “ST state” is set, this “ST state” means that if the big hit game is not played in the middle (if it is not judged as a big hit in the special figure judgment), 150 symbol variation games will be played. It continues until it is performed, and after that, a low probability state and a non-electric support state (hereinafter also referred to as “normal state”) are set. On the other hand, when the “short-time state” is set, the “short-time state” is 100 times if the big hit game is not performed in the middle (unless it is determined that the special hit per game is a big hit). The game is continued until the variable game is performed, and thereafter, the “normal state” is set.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 101 to 150 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol) 25% probability), a “16RV long” jackpot game, that is, 16 round games are played, and a jackpot game in which the “ST state” is easily set is played. In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 151 to 200 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big jackpot symbol, there is a probability of 25%), the big hit game of “10RV long”, that is, Ten round games are performed, and a big hit game in which the “ST state” is easily set is performed.

  In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 201-250 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a probability of 25%), the “16RV short” jackpot game, , 16 round games are played, and a big hit game in which the “ST state” is difficult to set is played. In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 251 to 300 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a probability of 25%), that is, the big hit game of “10RV short”, that is, Ten round games are performed, and a big hit game in which the “ST state” is difficult to set is performed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 401 to 480 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 40% probability). , "16RV Long" jackpot game is performed, and the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 481-560 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 40% probability) , "10RV long" jackpot game is performed. Also, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 561 to 580 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 20% probability), the big hit game of “16RV short” is performed. If the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 581 to 600 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a probability of 20%), a “10RV short” jackpot game is performed. Is called.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the big hit game in which the “ST state” is easily set is performed with a probability of 50%. When the figure is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol, a jackpot game in which the “ST state” is easily set is performed with a probability of 80%. Therefore, it can be said that the variation display of the second special figure is more advantageous for the player than the variation display of the first special figure.

  During the execution of the jackpot game described above, the number of round games of the jackpot game being executed is displayed on the round display section 55 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged on the round display unit 55, and in this round display unit 55, the number of round games is 10 times by turning off all three LEDs. A jackpot game is being executed, and all three LEDs are turned on to indicate that a jackpot game with 16 round games is being executed. The segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 59 indicating that right-handing is performed. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35. It is beneficial for the person. Therefore, during the big hit game, the player is encouraged to make a right strike by turning on the two LEDs arranged on the right strike display portion 59.

<Normal symbol variation display, games per regular symbol, normal symbol hold>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol operation gate 27 can pass a right-handed game ball. When the right-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined determination random number (determination random number per common figure described later) is acquired, and the determination random number is used as the determination random number. Based on the normal map, it is determined whether or not the map is normal. Then, based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a general-purpose display unit 56 for displaying normal symbols, and the general-purpose display unit 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal symbol is variably displayed by switching one of the two LEDs to be lit in the normal diagram display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed when a predetermined one of the two LEDs is lit. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a normal symbol, two types of symbols, that is, a symbol per symbol in which the left LED is lit out of two LEDs and an off-normal symbol symbol in which the right LED is lit are stopped. It can be displayed. When the result of the per-common symbol judgment is per ordinary symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per ordinary symbol, and when the result of per-general judgment is out of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a non-standard symbol. Is done. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol or a missing symbol, a display (confirmation display) is performed to maintain the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time elapses in order to determine the symbol that has been stopped and displayed. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per symbol, a game per symbol that is closed after the second start port 25 is in the open state is performed.

  The non-electric support state and the electric support state described above are set by changing the mode for determining the normal figure, the mode for displaying the variation of the normal symbol, and the mode of the game for the normal figure. In other words, the probability of being determined to be per base map in the per-base determination is 1/100 in the non-electric support state and 99/100 in the electric support state. In addition, as the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol, a long time is easily selected in the non-electric support state (any one of 1000 msec, 2000 msec, and 3000 msec is selected equally), and a short time in the electric support state. Easy to select (any of 1000 ms, 1252 ms, and 1500 ms is selected equally). In addition, as a game per game, a game per game where the second start port 25 is opened for a short time (16 ms × 1 time) in the non-electric support state is performed. A game per game is performed in which the start port 25 is opened for a long time (840 msec × 2 times). As a result, during the non-electric support state, the frequency at which the second start opening 25 is opened is reduced, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start opening 25 is also reduced. On the other hand, during the electric support state, the frequency at which the second starting port 25 is opened is increased, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is also increased.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the non-electric support state, when it is determined that the normal map is determined to be based on the normal map, it is at a predetermined rate (for example, one half of the case of the normal map). A game per game is performed in which the second start opening 25 is open for a long time (840 msec × 2 times). When such a game per game is performed, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 temporarily increases even in the non-electric support state, so that the game entertainment can be enhanced. .

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed. Rather than being performed, the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a general figure hold. When a predetermined condition is established, the base symbol determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed based on the stored general symbol hold. Such usual figure hold is also stored with an upper limit of four. The memorized number of ordinary drawings (the number of ordinary drawings retained) is displayed on the ordinary diagram holding display portion 57 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the general-purpose hold display portion 57, and in the general-purpose hold display portion 57, both of the two LEDs are turned off so that the normal state is displayed. Indicates that the number of holds is 0, turns on one of the two LEDs, indicates that the number of hold is 1, and turns on two LEDs Indicates that the number of holds is two, blinks one LED, indicates that the number of pending orders is three, and blinks two LEDs, the number of pending orders is four Indicates that there is. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the ordinary figure hold is stored, if it is not any of the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol fixed display, or the game per regular symbol, it is the first. The stored per-map hold determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed.

<Display contents of effect display device 41>
Processing for performing the game as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an effect of displaying various images on the effect display device 41 is performed in accordance with the game as described above. Processing for performing such an effect is mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220.

  For example, in the effect display device 41, an effect (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol variation effect”) is performed in accordance with the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure or the second special figure. As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol are used as symbols for performing the symbol variation effect. The second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c to be displayed, and large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c larger than these decorative symbols are displayed. Among these, the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are displayed at the upper left part of the display screen, and the variable display is started in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variable game) of the first special diagram. Then, the display is changed in various manners until the change display time of the first special figure elapses, and is stopped and displayed in synchronization with the end timing of the change display of the first special figure (stop display of the first special figure). The second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c are displayed in the upper right part of the display screen, and the variable display is started in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variable game) of the second special diagram. Then, the display is changed in various manners until the change display time of the second special figure elapses, and is stopped and displayed in synchronization with the end timing of the change display of the second special figure (stop display of the second special figure). Thus, by displaying both the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c and the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c, both the first and second special symbols are displayed in a variable manner (variably displayed. And the like, the start timing of the variable display, the end timing of the variable display, the symbols to be stopped, etc.) can be easily recognized by the player.

  The large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c are displayed at the center of the display screen. The large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c are displayed larger than the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c and the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c. It corresponds to special symbols with high frequency (variable display frequency). Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the frequency of entering the first start port 24 is higher than that of the second start port 25 during the non-electric support state, the first special feature is higher than the second special view. The fluctuation display frequency of the figure is higher. On the other hand, since the frequency of entering the second start port 25 is higher than that of the first start port 24 during the electric support state, the variation display frequency of the second special view is higher than the first special view. high. Accordingly, the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c correspond to the first special figure during the non-electric support state and correspond to the second special figure during the electric support state. That is, the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b and 44c start the variable display in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variable game) of the first special diagram during the non-electric support state. Then, the display is changed in various manners until the change display time of the first special figure elapses, and is stopped and displayed in synchronization with the end timing of the change display of the first special figure (stop display of the first special figure). On the other hand, during the electric support state, the variation display is started in synchronization with the start timing of the variation display (symbol variation game) of the second special figure. Then, the display is changed in various manners until the change display time of the second special figure elapses, and is stopped and displayed in synchronization with the end timing of the change display of the second special figure (stop display of the second special figure). In other words, the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c display the same variation display as the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c during the non-electric support state, and the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b during the electric support state. , 43c, the same variation display is performed. As described above, the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c correspond to the special symbols having the high variation display frequency in the first special diagram and the second special diagram, so that the variation display (variation) of the special symbols having the high variation display frequency is performed. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize whether or not the information is being displayed, the start timing of the variable display, the end timing of the variable display, the symbols to be stopped and the like.

  The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment can display a design in which nine numbers from “1” to “9” are designed as the above-described decorative design. In FIG. 6, since the state in which the decorative symbols are displayed during the non-electric support state is illustrated, the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c and the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c have the same numbers. Stopped display with the design (design of the same type).

  In FIG. 7 (a), the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c and the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c are simultaneously displayed corresponding to the fact that the first special symbol is displayed in a non-electric support state. Is shown in a variable display. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of these variable displays, the “left first decorative symbol 42a” and the “left large decorative symbol 44a” are first stopped and then the “right first decorative symbol 42c” is displayed. And “right large decorative symbol 44c” are stopped and displayed, and finally “middle first decorative symbol 42c” and “middle large decorative symbol 44c” are stopped and displayed. “Combination of first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c” and “Combination of large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c” that are stopped and displayed on these effect display devices 41 are stopped on the first special symbol display unit 51 described above. It is comprised so that it may correspond with the 1st special figure displayed. For example, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the “combination of the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c” and the “combination of the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c” of the effect display device 41 are the same. The display is stopped with a symbol combination (hereinafter, also referred to as “horizontal”). In addition, when the first special symbol is removed and stopped and displayed as a symbol, the “combination of the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c” and the “combination of the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c” do not have the same symbol. Stopped and displayed in combination (hereinafter also referred to as “break”). The first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c and the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c that are stopped and displayed in this manner are stopped and displayed (definitely displayed) until the fixed display time of the first special symbol elapses. . Even in the non-electric support state, the second special figure (second special figure with a low fluctuation display frequency) may be displayed in a variable manner. The display content of the effect display device 41 in this case will be described later. This will be described in the section “D-2.

  In FIG. 7 (b), the second decorative symbol 43a, 43b, 43c and the large decorative symbol 44a, 44b, 44c are simultaneously displayed in response to the second special symbol being variably displayed during the electric support state. The state of the fluctuation display is shown. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of these variable displays, first, the “left second decorative symbol 43a” and the “left large decorative symbol 44a” are stopped and displayed, and then the “right second decorative symbol 43c. ”And“ right large decorative symbol 44 c ”are stopped and displayed, and finally“ middle second decorative symbol 43 c ”and“ middle large decorative symbol 44 c ”are stopped and displayed. “Combination of second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c” and “Combination of large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c” that are stopped and displayed on these effect display devices 41 are stopped at the second special symbol display unit 52 described above. It is comprised so that it may correspond to the 2nd special figure displayed. For example, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, “the combination of the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c” and “the combination of the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c” of the effect display device 41 are “ Stops at “Troublesome”. In addition, when the second special symbol is out of place and stopped and displayed, the “combination of the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c” and the “combination of the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c” are stopped at the “break”. Is displayed. The second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c and the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c that are stopped and displayed in this manner are stopped and displayed (definitely displayed) until the fixed display time of the second special symbol elapses. . Even in the electric support state, the first special figure (first special figure with a low fluctuation display frequency) may be variably displayed. In this case, the display contents of the effect display device 41 will be described later. This will be described in the section “D-2.

  As described above, the display contents of the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c correspond to the first special graphic, and the display contents of the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c correspond to the second special graphic. . The large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c are special symbols having a high frequency of display among the first special diagram and the second special diagram (the first special diagram is in the non-electric support state and the special support state is in the electric support state). The display content corresponds to (second special figure). Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position that is more visible than the first special figure display unit 51 and the second special figure display unit 52 (segment display unit 50). Since the screen is large and the display content is easy to understand, it is normal for a player to play a game while viewing the screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, when the non-electric support state is in effect, as shown in FIG. 8A, the “first left decorative pattern 42a” and the “left large display” that are first stopped on the display screen of the effect display device 41 are displayed. If the “decorative symbol 44a” and the “right first decorative symbol 42c” and “right large decorative symbol 44c” that are subsequently displayed in a stopped state are the same symbols, The first decorative symbol 42b and the middle large decorative symbol 44b are also stopped at the same symbol, and the player displays a variation display of the decorative symbol (design variation effect) that “a big hit game may be started”. Will be watched. Further, if the power support state is in effect, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the “left second decorative symbol 43a” and the “left large decorative symbol 44a” which are first stopped and displayed, and then the stop display are performed. When the “right second decorative symbol 43c” and the “right large decorative symbol 44c” are the same symbol, the “second second decorative symbol 43b” and “ The “large decoration symbol 44b” also stops at the same symbol, and the player pays attention to the variation display (design variation effect) of the decoration symbol, “Wouldn't the big hit game be started?”. In this way, the decorative symbols excluding one decorative symbol in the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to one special symbol are stopped at the same symbol (a mode that can be a doublet), and the one decorative symbol is variably displayed. The production performed in the state is called “reach production”, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach production.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6 etc., in the lower part on the display screen of the effect display device 41, in order to show the 1st reservation display area 45a for showing the 1st special figure reservation number, and the 2nd special figure reservation number The second hold display area 45b is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first reserved figure number (the smaller circular pattern in the figure) is displayed in the first reserved display area 45a as many as the first reserved figure number. The upper limit number is 4), and the same number of “pending symbols” as the second special figure reservation number (the upper limit number is 4) is displayed in the second hold display area 45b to indicate the second special figure hold number. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 6, it is shown that the first special figure reservation number is four and the second special figure reservation number is four. Needless to say, the number of holds indicated by the hold symbol displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special figure hold display unit 53 and the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50 It matches the number of holds shown.

<Main game modes>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game is progressed mainly in the following manner. During the “normal state”, the frequency of entering the first start port 24 is higher than that of the second start port 25 because the frequency of the second start port 25 being in the open state is low (first than the second special view). The frequency of the special figure fluctuation display is high). Accordingly, during the “normal state”, as shown in FIG. 9, games aiming to enter the first starting port 24 (hereinafter also referred to as “games mainly of the first special figure”) are mainly performed. Then, when a game ball enters the first start port 24 (ev. 1), the fluctuation display of the first special figure is performed (ev. 2). In the judgment per special figure in the “normal state”, it is judged as “big hit” with a probability of about 1/400, so in most cases, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with an out symbol (ev.3). . While repeating the display of the variation of the first special figure, if it is determined as “big hit” in the special figure determination for the first special figure, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (ev. 4), A big hit game is played (ev. 5).

  When the big hit game ends, if the game ball does not pass through the specific port 38 during the big hit game, the game state is set to “short-time state” (ev. 6), and the game ball passes through the specific port 38. In this case, the gaming state is set to “ST state” (ev. 7). In these game states, when the game progresses in the manner shown in FIG. 10 described later, when the “short-time state” is set (ev. 6), the big hit game is not performed (the determination result per special figure is When the symbol variation game is performed 100 times (without a big hit), the “normal state” is set again (ev. 8). In this case, the game described above with reference to FIG. 9 is performed again. On the other hand, when the “ST state” is set (ev. 7), the symbol variation game is performed 150 times while the big hit game is not performed (the determination result per special figure is not the big hit). Then, the “normal state” is set again (ev. 9). Also in this case, the game of the aspect mentioned above using FIG. 9 will be performed again.

  On the other hand, during the “short-time state” or “ST state”, the frequency of the second start port 25 being open is high, so that the frequency of entering the second start port 25 is higher than the first start port 24 ( The fluctuation display frequency of the second special figure is higher than that of the first special figure). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, a game aiming to enter the second starting port 25 (hereinafter also referred to as “a game mainly based on the second special drawing”) is mainly performed. Then, when a game ball enters the second start opening 25 (ev. 11), the variation display of the second special figure is performed (ev. 12). In this case, the probability of being determined as “big hit” in the special figure hit determination is about 1/400 in the “short-time state” and about 1/100 in the “ST state”. Therefore, in the “ST state” as well as in the “short-time state”, in most cases, the second special figure is stopped and displayed with an out symbol (ev. 13). While repeating the display of the variation of the second special figure, if it is determined as “big hit” in the special figure determination for the second special figure, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (ev. 14). A big hit game is played (ev. 15).

  When the big hit game ends, if the game ball does not pass through the specific port 38 during the big hit game, the game state is set to “short-time state” (ev. 16), and the game ball passes through the specific port 38. In this case, the gaming state is set to “ST state” (ev. 17). In these game states, when the game proceeds in the manner described above with reference to FIG. 10, if the “short-time state” is set (ev. 16), the big hit game is not performed (judgment result per special figure). When the symbol variation game is performed 100 times (without a big hit), the “normal state” is set again (ev. 18). That is, the game of the aspect mentioned above using FIG. 9 will be performed. On the other hand, when the “ST state” is set (ev. 17), the symbol variation game is performed 150 times while the big hit game is not performed (the determination result per special figure is not the big hit). Then, the “normal state” is set again (ev. 19). Also in this case, the game of the aspect mentioned above using FIG. 9 will be performed again.

C. Game control processing:
The progress of the game as described above is realized by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executing a game control process. Below, this game control process is demonstrated using the flowchart shown in FIG. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 4 msec). In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt permission process are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 11, when starting the game control process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first performs an output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), a process for transmitting the various commands stored in the output buffer to the various control boards is performed. In this way, for example, the sub control board 220 controls the effect in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 performs drive control of the payout motor 243 (payout of game balls). It will be.

<Input processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, a game ball is placed in any one of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, the general entrance port 30, the first major winning port 28, and the second major winning port 35. When the ball enters, game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), sensors for detecting these balls (the first start port sensor 24s, the second start port sensor 25s, the first big prize port sensor 28s, the second big prize port sensor 35s, etc.). ), It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected. As a result, when a game ball is detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a random number update process (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the special figure determination or the common figure determination is performed based on a predetermined determination random number. Specifically, the determination per special figure is performed based on “random number determined per special figure”, and the determination per common figure is performed based on “random determination per general figure”. In addition, the variation display of the special symbol in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is performed based on a variation pattern described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on a “variation pattern selection random number”. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the determination result per special figure is “big hit”, any one of the 200 big hit symbols (the first special figure and the second special figure each has 200 types). However, the symbol type is selected based on the “symbol selection random number”. In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. These random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also in the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (the period until the next timer interrupt). It may be done. Further, a dedicated circuit for updating the random number may be provided, and the random number may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Starting port sensor detection processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a start port. In the sensor detection process (S400) such as the start port, a process for storing the general figure hold, the first special figure hold, and the second special figure hold is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of ordinary symbols held has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of pending drawings does not reach four, a decision random number per drawing is acquired and the decision random number per drawing is stored as a reserved drawing. The common map hold is stored in a general map hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. If the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 or if the number of reserved general symbols has already reached four, the new reserved general symbol is not stored.

  After performing the process related to the storage of the normal map in this manner, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 24 based on the detection result of the first start port sensor 24s. As a result, when a game ball enters the first start port 24, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of first special figure reservations does not reach four, a determination random number per special figure, a variation pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired and stored as the first special figure reservation. The first special figure hold is stored in a first special figure hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

  Here, the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure is performed based on the determination random number per special figure, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Further, the effect (symbol variation effect) performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the determination random number per special figure, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. . Therefore, when the first special figure hold is stored, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure hold is not yet started (even if the change start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure hold is stored. It is possible to determine the mode of variation display and effect based on (design variation game or symbol variation effect based on the first special figure hold). For example, even before the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, It can be determined whether or not. Such determination is referred to as pre-determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure hold is stored, the pre-determination is performed for the first special figure hold, and the pre-determination result Is stored in association with the first special figure hold.

  In this way, when the first special figure hold is stored and the predetermination result for the first special figure hold is stored, the predetermination result command indicating the predetermination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The prior determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure hold. If the game ball has not entered the first start opening 24, or if the number of the first special figure hold has already reached four, the new first special figure hold is not stored and is not stored in advance. No judgment is made.

  When the processing related to the first start port sensor 24s is thus performed, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 25 based on the detection result of the second start port sensor 25s. As a result, when a game ball enters the second start opening 25, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding number has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of second special figure reservations does not reach four, a determination random number per special figure, a variation pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired, and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure reservation. The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. When the second special figure hold is stored, the same prior determination as described above is performed for the second special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure hold. In this way, when the second special figure hold is stored and the predetermination result for the second special figure hold is stored, the predetermination result command indicating the predetermination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The prior determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure hold. If the game ball has not entered the second start opening 25, or if the number of the second special figure reservation has already reached four, the new second special figure reservation is not stored and is not stored in advance. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs normal operation processing (S500). In the normal operation process (S500), a process of displaying a normal symbol in a variably manner or executing a game per normal figure is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether the game per game is in the normal symbol variation display or the normal symbol fixed display. As a result, if it is not during the game per game, during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, or during the fixed display of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the universal symbol hold is stored in the above-mentioned general diagram hold storage area. . As a result, when the general-purpose hold is stored in the general-purpose hold storage area, the stored general-purpose hold is read out among the stored general-purpose holds. Then, based on the read common map hold, that is, based on the general map determination random number, the standard map determination is performed. Specifically, when in the non-electric support state, the probability of “per normal map” is 1/100 (99/100 of the random numbers determined per general map that can be acquired as a general map hold). If the base map is judged and the power support state is active, the probability of “per base map” is 99/100 (of the base map judgment random numbers that can be acquired as a base map hold) A per-figure judgment is performed (99/100 random number is assumed to be per ordinary figure).

  If the per-normal map determination is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the per-normal map determination is per standard map. As a result, when the result of the normal symbol determination is that of the normal symbol, the symbol per symbol is stored as a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the current normal symbol variation display. That is, it memorizes that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the general symbol display section 56 is turned on as a result of the normal symbol variation display this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is out of the normal symbol, the extraordinary symbol is stored as a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the current normal symbol variation display. That is, it stores that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the general-purpose display unit 56 is lit as a result of the normal symbol variation display this time.

  Thus, if it is stored that the left LED of the general symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the current normal symbol variation display or the right LED of the general symbol display unit 56 is illuminated, the normal symbol variation display is performed. Set the time. Specifically, if it is in the non-electric support state, any one of 1000 milliseconds, 2000 milliseconds, and 3000 milliseconds is set, and if it is in the electric support state, any one of 1000 milliseconds, 1252 milliseconds, and 1500 milliseconds is set. Once the normal symbol fluctuation display time is set, the normal symbol fluctuation display is started. Then, the determination random number per universal figure (general map hold), which is the target of the normal map determination this time, is deleted from the storage area.

  The above is a description of the processing when the game is not in a game per game, during normal symbol variation display, or during normal symbol fixed display. On the other hand, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being performed, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the normal symbol during the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed, the normal symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed in a previously stored manner. In other words, if the result of the normal figure hit is that of the normal figure, the LED on the left of the normal figure display portion 56 is turned on (the symbol per common figure is stopped and displayed), and the result of the normal figure hit determination is lost. If it is, the right LED of the general figure display unit 56 is turned on (the off symbol is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbol is started, so the fixed display time of the normal symbol is set.

  On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being displayed, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (determined display) this time is a symbol per symbol (lighting of the left LED of the common symbol display unit 56). As a result, when the normal symbol that has been stopped and displayed is a symbol per ordinary symbol, an opening pattern (number of times of opening, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second start port 25 in the game per symbol is set. Specifically, an opening pattern is set in which the second starting port 25 is opened for a short time (16 msec × 1 time) when in the non-electric support state, and when the second support port 25 is in the electric support state, An opening pattern is set for a long time (840 msec × 2 times). In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the non-electric support state, when it is determined that the normal map is determined to be based on the normal map, it is at a predetermined rate (for example, one half of the case of the normal map). (With probability), an opening pattern is set in which the second start port 25 is open for a long time (840 msec × 2 times). Once the opening pattern is set in this way, the game is started per usual figure.

  On the other hand, when a game is being played per game, the opening / closing door 26 is controlled by controlling the second start opening solenoid 26m so that the second start opening 25 is in the open / closed state in the above-described opening pattern. Make it work. When the control according to the release pattern is finished, the game per usual figure is finished.

<Special action processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a special operation process (S600). In this special action process (S600), a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) is displayed in a variable manner or a big hit game is executed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first displays a special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) while the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) is being displayed during the jackpot game. It is judged whether it is any of these. As a result, if none of these is found, it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area. As a result, when the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area, the second special figure hold stored first among the stored second special figure hold (per special figure) Read the determination random number, variation pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, the special figure determination is performed based on the special figure determination random number included in the read second special figure hold. Specifically, if it is in the low-probability state, the probability of being a “big hit” is 1/400. Yes, if it is in a high probability state, the probability of being a “big hit” is 1/100 (of the random numbers determined per special figure that can be acquired as the second special figure hold) A special figure judgment is performed (a random number of 1 is a big hit).

  On the other hand, if the second special figure hold is not stored, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area. As a result, when the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area, the first special figure hold stored in the first of the stored first special figure hold (per special figure) Read out the determination random number, symbol selection random number, variation pattern selection random number). Then, the special figure determination is performed based on the special figure determination random number included in the read first special figure hold. Specifically, if it is in the low probability state, the probability of being a “big hit” is 1/400 (a random number of 1/400 of the random numbers determined per special figure that can be acquired as the first special figure hold is a big hit. Yes, if it is in a high probability state, the probability of being a “big hit” is 1/100 (of the random number per 1 special figure that can be acquired as the first special figure hold) A special figure judgment is performed (a random number of 1 is a big hit).

  If the result of the special symbol hit determination is “big hit”, based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold read this time, the change display (design) Select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed in (Variable game). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols 101 to 300 can be stopped and displayed as the first special figure, and the jackpot symbols 401 to 600 as the second special figure. Can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the first special symbol hold is read, the symbol selection random number read as the first special symbol hold is referred to with reference to the big hit symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the big hit symbols 101 to 300. The jackpot symbol corresponding to is selected as a symbol to be stopped. When the second special symbol hold is read, the symbol selection random number read as the second special symbol hold is referred to with reference to the jackpot symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are allocated to the jackpot symbols 401 to 600. The jackpot symbol corresponding to is selected as a symbol to be stopped. The jackpot symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  On the other hand, in the case where the result of the special figure determination is “out”, when the first special figure hold is read out, the off symbol 101 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and the second special figure hold is read out. The off symbol 401 is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. The jackpot symbol or the off symbol selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed is stored in a stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

  When the symbol to be stopped and displayed is selected in this way, the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (design variation game) is selected. The variation pattern is the time (variation display time) from when the special symbol (first special diagram or second special diagram) starts displaying the variable until it stops displaying (variable display time). Information (variation pattern ID) for identification is attached. In the process of selecting the variation pattern, the variation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation display time). In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selection random number read this time as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is referred to such a fluctuation pattern selection table, and the current fluctuation pattern is selected. Choose as. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of random numbers assigned to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

  The variation pattern selected in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 by transmitting a variation pattern designation command described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 recognizes the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command, and uses the (corresponding) effect pattern based on the recognized variation pattern. Perform fluctuating effects.

  In the above-described process of selecting a variation pattern, the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress situations is referred to instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the type of special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), the currently set gaming state, the result of judgment per special figure, and the stored first special figure. Reference is made to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the number of on-hold and second special figure hold. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress situations, and as a result, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute a symbol variation effect with the effect patterns corresponding to the various game progress situations. For example, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect in which a combination of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed after a reach effect if the result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”. In addition, if the predetermined variation pattern (variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect) is selected when the result of the special symbol per-judgment is out of place, the pattern that causes the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Perform fluctuating effects.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the “short time state” or “ST state”, the variation pattern selection table in which a variation pattern having a shorter variation display time than the “normal state” is set is referred to. As a result, during the “short time state” or “ST state”, the variation display time of the special symbol becomes shorter than the “normal state”.

  Thus, when the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current special symbol variation display is selected and the variation pattern for the current special symbol variation display is selected, the variation display of the special symbol is started. Then, a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). Further, the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, which is the target of the current special figure determination, is deleted from the first special figure hold storage area or the second special figure hold storage area.

  In the above, the processing when the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is not displayed during the big hit game, and the special symbol is not displayed during the fixed display has been described. On the other hand, when the special symbol variation display is being performed, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the special symbol during the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed, the special symbol being variably displayed is stopped and displayed with the symbol previously stored in the stop symbol storage area (determined display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, since the special symbol confirmation display is started, the special symbol confirmation display time is set. Then, a change stop command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  The above is a description of the processing when the special symbol variation display is in progress. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being confirmed and displayed, it is determined whether or not the confirmed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the definite display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol that has been stopped (determined) this time is a jackpot symbol or a missing symbol. As a result, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is out of the design, it is also determined whether or not the “ST state” or the “short time state” is set. When the “ST state” is set, the remaining number of symbol variable games (hereinafter also referred to as “the remaining ST number”) until the “ST state” is ended is subtracted once. As a result, when the “remaining ST count” becomes zero, “normal state” is set. When the “normal state” is set as described above, a gaming state designation command indicating that the “normal state” is set is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  On the other hand, when the “short-time state” is set, the remaining number of symbol variable games (hereinafter “remaining short-time state”) until the “short-time state” ends is subtracted once. As a result, when the “remaining short number of times” becomes zero, “normal state” is set. Even when the “normal state” is set as described above, a gaming state designation command indicating that the “normal state” is set is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed in a stopped state is a jackpot symbol, the opening pattern of the first big prize opening 28 and the second big prize opening 35 in the jackpot game (number of times opened, opening time, closing time, etc.) Alternatively, the operation pattern of the movable member 39 is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the “number of round games” during the big hit game varies depending on the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. Further, depending on the type of the jackpot symbol that is displayed in a stopped state, “whether a game ball can enter the specific slot 38”, that is, whether it is a “V long” jackpot game or a “V short” jackpot game. Different. Accordingly, the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 and the operation pattern of the movable member 39 are set in accordance with the type of the big hit symbol displayed in a stopped state.

  Thus, when the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 and the operation pattern of the movable member 39 are set, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game start command includes information indicating the type of jackpot game to be started this time (see FIG. 5). The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  The above is a description of the processing when the special symbol is being confirmed. On the other hand, when the big hit game is being played, the first big prize opening solenoid 28m or the first big prize opening solenoid 28m or so that the first big prize opening 28 or the second big prize opening 35 is in the open / closed state in the above-described opening pattern. The second large winning opening solenoid 35m is controlled to operate the open / close door 29 or the open / close door 36. In addition, the movable member solenoid 39m is controlled so that the movable member 39 operates in the above-described operation pattern.

  At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. To do. The round game start command and the round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). Further, when a game ball entered from the second grand prize opening 35 enters the specific port 38 during the big hit game (during the last round game), a specific entrance ball command indicating that is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. To do. The specific entrance ball command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  Control of the first big prize opening solenoid 28m and the second big prize opening solenoid 35m according to the above-mentioned opening pattern (operations of the open / close door 29 and the open / close door 36) and control of the movable member solenoid 39m according to the above-mentioned operation pattern (movable member 39). When the operation is completed, the big hit game is terminated. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the big hit game ends, the game state is set according to the type of the big hit game and whether or not the game ball has entered the specific port 38 (see FIGS. 9 and 10). Further, when the gaming state is set to “ST state”, the “remaining ST number” is set, and when the gaming state is set to “short time state”, the “remaining short time number” is set (FIG. 9, FIG. 9). 10). Then, a game state designation command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  The “big hit game” corresponds to the “specific game” in the present invention. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the jackpot game corresponds to the “specific game execution means” in the present invention. Further, the “time saving state” and the “ST state” correspond to “advantageous gaming state” in the present invention. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 for setting the “time saving state” and the “ST state” corresponds to the “game state setting means” in the present invention. In addition, the start condition of the “short time state” or “ST state” in the present embodiment corresponds to the “predetermined start condition” in the present invention, and the end condition of the “short time state” or “ST state” in the present embodiment is This corresponds to the “predetermined end condition” in the present invention.

<Hold count processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a reservation number process (S700). In the number-of-holds processing (S700), the number of first special figure holds stored in the first special figure hold storage area and the number of second special figure holds stored in the second special figure hold storage area , And a pending number transmission command indicating these numbers is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The hold number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 displays various symbols on the effect display device 41 such as displaying the reserved symbols corresponding to the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold on the effect display device 41. Can be executed.

D. Production control process:
D-1. Outline of production control processing:
As described above, the progress of the game is realized by the game control process being performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. However, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs the effect control process in accordance with the progress of the game. It is realized by executing. Below, this effect control process is demonstrated. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 10 msec). In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt permission process are omitted.

  When the effect control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first performs a command analysis process. Here, every time the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200 or each time it receives a detection signal from various boards, the received command and detection signal are stored in the RAM 223 as external interrupt processing. Stored in the received command storage area. In the command analysis processing, commands and detection signals stored in the received command storage area, that is, effects corresponding to the received commands and detection signals are determined, and the image / audio control board 230 and the lamp control board are used to perform the effects. A command to be transmitted to 226 and the like is stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

  Subsequently, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs output processing. In this processing, the command stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 is transmitted to the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. When receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the audio / video control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41, and outputs audio corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b, etc. To do. The lamp control board 226 causes the various lamps 5a to 5c to emit light with a light emission pattern corresponding to the received command.

  As described above, the sub-control board 220 executes various effects in cooperation with the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. In this specification, for convenience of explanation, the sub-control board 220 executes such various effects. This is simply expressed as “the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects”.

  FIG. 14 shows effects performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 in response to various commands. As illustrated in FIG. 14, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a prior determination result command, the CPU 221 performs a prior effect that is an effect based on the prior determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the reserved symbol displayed in the first hold display area 45a or the second hold display area 45b of the effect display device 41 is determined in advance. Or a mode corresponding to the result. Note that the prior performance need not always be performed when the prior determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

  Further, when the hold number transmission command is received, the same number of hold symbols as the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number indicated by this command are displayed in the first hold display area 45a of the effect display device 41 or the second hold. Displayed in the display area 45b. In addition, it is not necessary to always display both the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold. For example, in the “normal state” where the game of the first special figure is performed, the first special figure hold number is displayed. In the “short time state” and “high probability / electric support state” in which the game of the second special figure is performed, the second special figure holding number may be displayed.

  When the variation pattern designation command is received, the symbol variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command is started in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special diagram or second special diagram). When the change stop command is received, the symbol change effect ends. The symbol variation effect will be described in detail in the section “D-2. Process related to symbol variation effect” described later.

  Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, the CPU 221 starts a jackpot game effect indicating that the jackpot game is being played. For example, at the timing when the jackpot game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is executed, and display of a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the jackpot game is being started is started. In addition, an effect that suggests the number of round games (either 10 times or 16 times) of the started big hit game, an effect that prompts the player to enter the game ball into the specific port 38, and the like are executed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as such a jackpot game effect, a plurality of jackpot game effects having different modes (for example, moving images to be displayed) can be executed, and which jackpot game effect is to be executed? It is determined according to a predetermined lottery result and the type of jackpot game.

  When the round game start command is received during the big hit game, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts a round game effect indicating that the round game is being played (for example, superimposed on the big hit game effect). For example, an effect (for example, an effect of displaying 1R, 2R, 3R,...) Indicating the number of round games in the big hit game being executed is started. When the round game end command is received, the round game effect is ended, and when the jackpot game end command is received, the jackpot game effect is ended.

  Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the specific entrance ball command, it performs an effect indicating that a game ball has entered the specific entrance 38. For example, an effect of displaying the letter “V” on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is performed. In addition, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the game state designation command, the CPU 221 starts an effect corresponding to the set game state. The effect corresponding to the gaming state will also be described in detail in the section “D-2.

  Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects the operation signal via the effect operation board 228, that is, when the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated, the effect corresponding to the operation is started.

D-2. Processing related to symbol variation production:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, different presentation modes (hereinafter also referred to as “production modes”) are set depending on the set gaming state, and the presentation is performed in the set presentation mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15A, during the setting of the “normal state”, the “normal effect mode” corresponding to the “normal condition” is set, and the effect is performed in the “normal effect mode”. Is called. Further, during the setting of the “short time state”, the “short time effect mode” corresponding to the “short time state” is set, and the effect is performed in the “short time effect mode”. Further, during the setting of the “ST state”, the “ST effect mode” corresponding to the “ST state” is set, and the effect is performed in the “ST effect mode”.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, while the short-time effect mode is being set (during the short-time mode), “number of remaining short times” is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the ST effect mode is being set ( In “ST effect mode”, “the number of remaining STs” is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, “special effect mode” and “normal effect mode” can be set as the “normal effect mode”, and “special effect mode” and “normal effect mode” Are different from each other. In other words, during the “normal state”, it is possible to set “special effect mode” and “normal effect mode” which have different effects. Among these, the “special effect mode” is set after the “short-time state” or “ST state” is completed, that is, after the “normal state” is set, until 20 symbol variation games are performed. . On the other hand, the “normal effect mode” is set after the “special effect mode” is completed, that is, when 20 symbol variation games are completed after the “normal state” is set. While the “special effect mode” is set, the remaining number of symbol variable games (hereinafter, also referred to as “remaining special number”) until the “special effect mode” ends is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41.

<Direction mode transition processing>
FIGS. 16-18 is a flowchart which shows the production mode transfer process for changing to each production mode mentioned above. This process is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 as part of the effect control process described above (for example, every 10 msec).

  When the effect mode transition process shown in FIG. 16 is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not a gaming state designation command is received (S800). As described above with reference to FIG. 11, the gaming state designation command is a command received when a new gaming state is set (when the gaming state has shifted). It is determined whether or not the state has been set (whether or not the gaming state has shifted). As a result of the determination process in S800, when it is determined that a new gaming state has been set (S800: yes), it is subsequently determined whether or not the newly set gaming state is the “normal state” ( S802).

  As a result, when the newly set gaming state is the “normal state” (S802: yes), the special effect flag is set to ON (S804). Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the above-described effect mode is being set, the effect flag corresponding to the effect mode is set to ON. Specifically, the special effect flag is set to ON when the “special effect mode” is set, the normal effect flag is set to ON while the “normal effect mode” is set, and the time effect is set while the “short-time effect mode” is set. The flag is set to ON, and the ST effect flag is set to ON while the “ST effect mode” is set. A storage area of these effect flags is secured in the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220.

  In the process of S804, in response to the newly set “normal state”, the special effect flag is set to ON to set the “special effect mode”. When the “special effect mode” is set in this way, the following processes of S806 to S814 are performed in order to start the effect in the “special effect mode”. That is, first, a background image for the “special effect mode” is displayed on the effect display device 41 (S806). For example, a character image of “special effect mode” or a moving image indicating that “special effect mode” is being set is displayed on the effect display device 41. Then, the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are displayed as symbols corresponding to the first special symbol that is currently stopped, and the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c are displayed as the second special symbol that is currently stopped. A corresponding symbol is displayed (S808, see FIG. 6). The large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c are displayed in a symbol corresponding to the first special symbol that is currently stopped (see S809 and FIG. 6). That is, since the “special effect mode” is an effect mode set during the “normal state”, the first special figure has a variable display frequency more than the second special figure during the setting of the “special effect mode”. high. Accordingly, during the setting of the “special effect mode”, the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c are displayed in a symbol corresponding to the first special symbol.

  Subsequently, “20” is set as the value of the remaining special counter (S812). The remaining special counter is a counter for counting the “remaining special number”, and the storage area is secured in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220. As described above with reference to FIG. 15B, the “special effect mode” ends when 20 symbol variation games are performed. Therefore, in the process of S812, “20” is set as the value of the remaining special counter so that the “remaining special number” is set to 20. Then, the “remaining special number” is displayed based on the remaining special counter value “20” (S814). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, a number display area 46 is set in the lower right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 41, and a character image “remaining 20 times” is displayed in the number display area 46.

  The above is a description of the processing when the newly set gaming state is the “normal state”. On the other hand, when the newly set gaming state is the “short time state” (S816: yes), the short time effect flag is set to ON to set the “short time effect mode” (S818). When the “time reduction effect mode” is set in this way, the following processes of S818 to S828 are performed in order to start the effect in the “time reduction effect mode”. That is, first, a background image for the “short time effect mode” is displayed on the effect display device 41 (S820). For example, a character image of “time reduction effect mode” or a moving image indicating that “time reduction effect mode” is being set is displayed on the effect display device 41. Then, the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are displayed as symbols corresponding to the first special symbol that is currently stopped, and the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c are displayed as the second special symbol that is currently stopped. The corresponding symbol is displayed (S822, see FIG. 6). Also, the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c are displayed in a symbol corresponding to the second special symbol that is currently stopped (S824, if FIG. 6 shows 8-5-7 as the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c). indicate). That is, since the “short-time effect mode” is an effect mode set during the “short-time effect mode”, during the setting of the “short-time effect mode”, the second special figure has a variable display frequency more than the first special figure. high. Therefore, during the setting of the “short-time effect mode”, the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c are displayed in a symbol corresponding to the second special symbol.

  Subsequently, “100” is set as the value of the remaining short time counter (S826). The remaining short time counter is a counter for counting the “remaining short time count”, and its storage area is secured in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220. Since the “short time effect mode” is an effect mode set during the “short time state”, the “short time effect mode” is ended when 100 symbol variation games are performed as in the “short time state”. Therefore, in the process of S826, “100” is set as the value of the remaining time counter, so that the “remaining short time count” is set to 100 times. Then, the “remaining short time count” is displayed based on the remaining short time counter value “100” (S828). Specifically, the character image “remaining 100 times” is displayed in the number display area 46 described above with reference to FIG.

  In the above, the process when the newly set gaming state is the “time saving state” has been described. On the other hand, when the newly set gaming state is the “ST state” (S816: no), the ST effect flag is set to ON to set the “ST effect mode” (S830). When the “ST effect mode” is set in this way, the following processes of S832 to S840 are performed in order to start the effect in the “ST effect mode”. That is, first, a background image for the “ST effect mode” is displayed on the effect display device 41 (S832). For example, a character image of “ST effect mode” or a moving image indicating that “ST effect mode” is being set is displayed on the effect display device 41. Then, the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are displayed as symbols corresponding to the first special symbol that is currently stopped, and the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c are displayed as the second special symbol that is currently stopped. The corresponding symbol is displayed (S834, see FIG. 6). Further, the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c are displayed in a symbol corresponding to the second special symbol that is currently stopped (S836, if FIG. 6 shows 8-5-7 as the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c). indicate). That is, since the “ST effect mode” is an effect mode set during the “ST state”, during the setting of the “ST effect mode”, the second special figure has a variable display frequency than the first special figure. high. Therefore, during the setting of the “ST effect mode”, the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c are displayed in a symbol corresponding to the second special symbol.

  Subsequently, “150” is set as the value of the remaining ST counter (S838). The remaining ST counter is a counter for counting the “number of remaining STs”, and its storage area is secured in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220. Since the “ST effect mode” is an effect mode set during the “ST state”, the “ST effect mode” is ended when 150 symbol variation games are performed as in the “ST state”. Therefore, in the process of S838, “150” is set as the value of the remaining ST counter in order to set the “remaining ST count” to 100. Then, the “remaining ST count” is displayed based on “150” which is the value of the remaining ST counter (S840). Specifically, the character image “remaining 150 times” is displayed in the number display area 46 described above with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to FIG. 17 to determine whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received (S842). The variation pattern designation command is a command received when the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure or the second special figure is started. Therefore, in the determination process of S842, the first special figure or the second special figure is received. It is determined whether or not the variable display of the figure has been started. As a result of the determination process in S842, when it is determined that the first special figure or the second special figure has started to be changed (S842: yes), whether or not the normal performance flag is set to ON, that is, “ It is determined whether or not the “normal production mode” is being set (S844). As a result, if the “normal effect mode” is not being set (S844: no), this time, whether or not the special effect flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the “special effect mode” is being set. Is determined (S846).

  When the “special effect mode” is being set (S846: yes), in response to the start of the change display (symbol change game) of the first special figure or the second special figure, In order to decrement the “number of times” by one, the value of the remaining special counter is decremented by “1” (S848). Then, the “remaining special number” is displayed in the number display area 46 based on the value of the remaining special counter after “1” is subtracted (S850). As a result, the “remaining special number” displayed in the number display area 46 is reduced by one (updated). As described above, when the “special effect mode” is being set, the “remaining special number” is reduced by one each time the first special figure or the second special figure is started to be displayed. ).

  If it is determined in S846 that the special effect flag is not set to ON (S846: no), this time, whether or not the time effect flag is set to ON, that is, the “time effect mode” "Is being set (S852). As a result, when the “short-time effect mode” is being set (S852: yes), in response to the fact that the first special figure or the second special figure variable display (design variable game) has started this time, In order to decrement the “short time count” by one time, “1” is subtracted from the value of the remaining short time counter (S854). Then, based on the value of the remaining time counter after the subtraction of “1”, the “remaining time number” is displayed in the number display area 46 (S856). As a result, the “remaining short time count” displayed in the count display area 46 is reduced by one (updated). As described above, when the “short-time effect mode” is being set, the “remaining short-time number” is reduced by one (updated) every time the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure is started. ).

  In the determination process of S852, if it is determined that the time reduction effect flag is not set to ON, since it is already determined that neither the normal effect flag nor the special effect flag is set to ON, in this case, This is a case where the ST effect flag is set to ON. Thus, when the ST effect flag is set to ON, that is, when the “ST effect mode” is being set (S852: no), the variation display (symbol variation) of the first special figure or the second special figure. In response to the start of (game) this time, the value of the remaining ST counter is decremented by “1” to reduce the “remaining ST count” by one (S858). Then, the “remaining ST count” is displayed in the count display area 46 based on the value of the remaining ST counter after “1” is subtracted (S860). As a result, the “remaining ST count” displayed in the count display area 46 is reduced (updated) by one. As described above, when the “ST effect mode” is being set, the “remaining ST count” is reduced by one (updated) every time the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure is started. ).

  Subsequently, the process moves to FIG. 18 to determine whether or not a change stop command is received (S862). Since the variable stop command is a command received when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed, in the determination process of S862, the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed. It is determined whether or not. As a result of the determination processing in S862, if it is determined that the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped (S862: yes), whether or not the normal production flag is set to ON, that is, “normal production” It is determined whether or not “mode” is being set (S864). As a result, if the “normal effect mode” is not being set (S864: no), then whether or not the special effect flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the “special effect mode” is being set. Is determined (S866).

  If the “special effect mode” is being set (S866: yes), whether or not the value of the remaining special counter is “0”, that is, the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure ( It is determined whether or not the “remaining special number” has become 0 in response to the fact that the symbol variation game) has been performed this time (S868). As a result, when the “remaining special number” becomes zero (S868: yes), the special effect flag is set to OFF to end the “special effect mode” (S870), and the “remaining special number” Is terminated (S872). When the “special effect mode” is thus completed, the normal effect flag is set to ON to set the “normal effect mode” (S874). Note that the above-described processes of S870 and S872 are also performed when the big hit game is started. That is, the “special effect mode” is also ended when the big hit game is started.

  If it is determined in S866 that the special effect flag is not set to ON (S866: no), it is determined whether or not the time effect flag is set to ON. "Is being set (S876). As a result, when the “short time effect mode” is being set (S876: yes), whether or not the value of the remaining short time counter is “0”, that is, the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure. In response to the fact that (symbol changing game) was performed this time, it is determined whether or not the “remaining short number of times” has become zero (S878). As a result, when the “remaining short number of times” becomes zero (S878: yes), the time reduction effect flag is set to OFF to end the “short time effect mode” (S880), and the “remaining short time number” Is terminated (S882). Note that the processing of S880 and S882 described above is also performed when a big hit game is started. That is, when the big hit game is started, the “short time effect mode” is also ended.

  If it is determined in S876 that the time reduction effect flag is not set to ON, since it is already determined that neither the normal effect flag nor the special effect flag is set to ON, in this case, This is a case where the ST effect flag is set to ON. Thus, when the ST effect flag is set to ON, that is, when the “ST effect mode” is being set (S876: no), whether or not the value of the remaining ST counter is “0”, That is, it is determined whether or not the “remaining ST count” has become 0 in response to the fact that the change display (symbol change game) of the first special figure or the second special figure has been performed this time (S884). As a result, when the “remaining ST number” becomes 0 (S884: yes), the ST effect flag is set to OFF to end the “ST effect mode” (S886), and the “remaining ST number” Is terminated (S888). Note that the processing of S886 and S888 described above is also performed when a big hit game is started. That is, the “ST effect mode” is also ended when the big hit game is started.

<Design variation production start processing>
20 and 21 are flowcharts showing a symbol variation effect start process for starting a symbol variation effect. This process is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 as part of the effect control process described above (for example, every 10 msec).

  When the symbol variation effect start process shown in FIG. 20 is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received (S900). As a result, when the variation pattern designation command is received (S900: yes), it means that the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure or the second special figure has been started. Based on the change pattern designation command, the change pattern of the started change display (symbol change game) is detected (recognized) (S902).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the normal effect flag or the special effect flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the “normal effect mode” or the “special effect mode” is being set (S904). Note that the “normal effect mode” and the “special effect mode” are set during the “normal state”, and therefore, in the determination process of S904, it is assumed that it is determined whether or not the “normal state” is being performed. You can also.

  As a result of the determination processing in S904, when the “normal effect mode” or the “special effect mode” is being set (S904: yes), the change display is started this time based on the change pattern designation command received this time. It is determined whether or not it is the first special figure (S906). Here, the “normal effect mode” and the “special effect mode” are effect modes set during the “normal state”, and during the “normal state”, the first special figure is displayed more variably than the second special figure. The frequency is high. Therefore, in the determination process of S906, whether or not the variable display is started this time is “the special symbol with the higher frequency of the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure (here, the first special figure)”. Will be judged.

  As a result of the determination process in S906, when it is determined that the first special figure with high fluctuation display frequency is displayed this time (S906: yes), the following effect pattern determination process (S908, S910) is performed. Thus, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect that starts this time is determined.

  In this effect pattern determination process, first, in the current symbol variation effect, the symbols to be stopped and displayed as the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b and 42c and the symbols to be stopped and displayed as the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b and 44c are selected ( S908). That is, the “normal effect mode” or the “special effect mode” is set in the “normal state”. As described above with reference to FIG. 6, the large decorative symbols 44a and 44b are set in the “normal state”. , 44c correspond to the first special figure having a high fluctuation display frequency. Therefore, in the process of S908, in response to the start of the variable display of the first special symbol, not only the symbols that are stopped and displayed as the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c, but also the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c. Select the symbols to be stopped. At this time, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (when the result of the special figure judgment is a big hit), that is, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the first special figure started this time is per special figure. In the case of the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit determined in the determination, the “combination of the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c” and the “combination of the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c” have a doublet. Select. On the other hand, when the first special figure is out-of-order and displayed in a stopped state (when the result of judgment per special figure is out), that is, the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure started this time is special. In the case of the variation pattern corresponding to the fact that it has been determined to be out of the figure determination, the “combination of the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c” and the “combination of the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c” Select a design. In the case of selecting a design that will be disjointed, when a reach effect is performed (when a variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is received), the “left first decorative pattern 42a” and the “right first decoration” are selected. The same symbols are selected as the symbols 42c, and the same symbols are selected as the left large decorative symbol 44a and the right large decorative symbol 44c. When the reach effect is not performed, different symbols are selected as the “left first decorative symbol 42a” and the “right first decorative symbol 42c”, and the “left large decorative symbol 44a” and the “right large decorative symbol 42a” are selected. Different symbols are selected as the decorative symbol 44c.

  When the symbols to be stopped and displayed as the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b and 42c and the symbols to be stopped and displayed as the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b and 44c are selected in this way (S908), other effects of the current symbol variation effect are selected. Determine (S910). That is, an image to be displayed during the variable display of the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c and the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c, sound to be output, light emission patterns of the various lamps 5a to 5c, and the like are determined. For example, a character to be displayed, a display position thereof, a moving image to be reproduced, and the like are determined. Such an effect mode may be a mode corresponding to the effect mode being set.

  As described above, by performing the processing of S908 and S910, the effect pattern of the current symbol variation effect is determined (effect pattern determination processing is performed). When the effect pattern is determined in this way (S908, S910), the symbol variation effect is started with the effect pattern (S912). That is, after the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c and the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c are variably displayed in the manner determined in the process of S910 (see FIG. 7A), these decorative symbols are displayed. Stop display with the symbol selected in the processing of S908.

  In the above, the process in the case where the first special figure having a high variation display frequency is variably displayed while the “special effect mode” or the “normal effect mode” is set has been described. On the other hand, when the second special figure with low fluctuation display frequency is variably displayed during the setting of the “special effect mode” or the “normal effect mode” (S906: no), the following effect pattern determination process: By performing (S914, S916), the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect to be started this time is determined.

  In this effect pattern determination process, first, a symbol to be stopped and displayed as the second decorative symbol 43a, 43b, 43c in the present symbol variation effect is selected (S914). That is, the “normal effect mode” or the “special effect mode” is set in the “normal state”. As described above with reference to FIG. 6, the large decorative symbols 44a and 44b are set in the “normal state”. , 44c correspond to the first special figure having a high fluctuation display frequency. Therefore, in the process of S914, in response to the start of the variable display of the second special graphic with a low variable display frequency, the second decorative graphic is not selected as the large decorative graphic 44a, 44b, 44c and is not selected. Only symbols to be stopped and displayed are selected as symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c. At this time, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol (when the result of the special figure hit judgment is a big hit), that is, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the second special figure started this time is In the case of the variation pattern corresponding to the determination that the game has been determined to be a big hit, a symbol whose “combination of the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c” is a doublet is selected. On the other hand, when the second special figure is out of place and displayed in a stopped state (when the result of determination per special figure is out), that is, the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure started this time is special. In the case of a variation pattern corresponding to the fact that it has been determined to be out of the determination per figure, a symbol whose “combination of the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c” is a piece is selected. In the case of selecting a design that will be a piece of disparity, if a reach effect is to be performed (if a variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is received), the “left second decorative pattern 43a” and the “right second decoration” When the same symbol is selected as the symbol 43c and the reach effect is not performed, different symbols are selected as the second left decorative symbol 43a and the second right decorative symbol 43c.

  When the symbols to be stopped and displayed are selected as the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c (S914), other effects of the current symbol variation effect are determined (S916). That is, an image to be displayed during the variation display of the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c, sound to be output, light emission patterns of the various lamps 5a to 5c, and the like are determined. For example, a character to be displayed, a display position thereof, a moving image to be reproduced, and the like are determined. In addition, as an effect mode in this case, the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c are more variably displayed than when the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c are not variably displayed (before the second special symbol starts variably displaying). It is also determined that 43b and 43c are displayed large. Further, when the “special effect mode” is being set, the number of times is displayed rather than when the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c are not variably displayed (before the second special symbol starts variably displaying). It is also determined that the “remaining special number” displayed in the area 46 is displayed large. The reason why the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c and the “remaining special number” are displayed large will be described later. It should be noted that such a production mode may be a mode corresponding to the production mode being set.

  As described above, by performing the processing of S914 and S916, the effect pattern of the current symbol variation effect is determined (effect pattern determination processing is performed). When the effect pattern is determined in this way (S914, S916), the symbol variation effect is started with the effect pattern (S918). That is, after the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c are variably displayed in the manner determined in S916, these decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol selected in S914.

  FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 are explanatory diagrams illustrating the symbol variation effect when the second special diagram is displayed in a variable manner while the “special effect mode” or the “normal effect mode” is set. That is, it is an explanatory diagram illustrating the symbol variation effect performed in the effect pattern determined in the effect pattern determination process (S914, S916) described above.

  When the second special figure (special symbol with low fluctuation display frequency) is variably displayed during the setting of the “special effect mode” or the “normal effect mode”, first, as shown in FIG. 22, the second decorative symbol 43a, The second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c are displayed larger than when the symbols 43b and 43c are not variably displayed (before the second special figure starts variably displaying). At this time, the display area image 47 is displayed so as to overlap the front of the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c, and the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c are displayed so as to overlap the front of the display region image 47. Further, the second decorative symbol 43a is moved so as to move to the center side of the display screen than when the second decorative symbol 43a, 43b, 43c is not variably displayed (before the second special symbol starts variably displaying). , 43b, 43c are displayed.

  If the “special effect mode” is being set, since the “remaining special number” is displayed in the number display area 46, the “remaining special number” is changed by the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c. It is displayed larger than the case where it is not displayed (before the second special figure starts the variable display). At this time, the display area image 48 is displayed, and the “remaining special number” is displayed so as to overlap the front surface of the display area image 48.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), the variable display of the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c displayed in large size is started. If the “special effect mode” is being set, the greatly displayed “remaining special number” is reduced by one. The display for reducing the “remaining special number” by one is realized by performing the process of S850 described above with reference to FIG.

  Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 23B, the display of the display area image 47 is terminated and the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c are restored to the original. Return to the size and continue the variable display. If the “special effect mode” is being set, the display of the display area image 48 is terminated, and the “remaining special number” is returned to the original size and displayed in the number display area 46.

  Thereafter, when the variation display time based on the variation pattern has elapsed, the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c are stopped and displayed. During the variation display of the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c, the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c and the “remaining special number” may not be restored to the original size as described above (largely). You can leave it displayed.)

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the second special figure (special symbol with a low fluctuation display frequency) is variably displayed while the “special effect mode” or the “normal effect mode” is set, 2 The second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c and the “remaining special number of times” are larger than when the decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c are not variably displayed (before the second special symbol starts variably displaying). It is supposed to be displayed.

  In the above, the processing when the “normal effect mode” or the “special effect mode” is being set has been described. On the other hand, when the “normal effect mode” or the “special effect mode” is not being set, that is, when the “time reduction effect mode” or the “ST effect mode” is being set (S904 in FIG. 20: no). Referring to FIG. 21, based on the variation pattern designation command received this time, it is determined whether or not it is the second special diagram that has started the variation display this time (S920). Here, the “short-time effect mode” is set during the “short-time state”, the “ST effect mode” is an effect mode set during the “ST state”, and during the “short-time state” or “ST state”. The second special figure is more frequently displayed than the first special figure. Therefore, in the determination process of S920, whether or not the variable display is started this time is “the special symbol with the higher frequency of the variable display (the second special diagram in this case)” of the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Will be judged.

  As a result of the determination process in S920, if it is determined that the variable display of the second special figure having a high variable display frequency has started this time (S920: yes), the following effect pattern determination process (S922, S924) is performed. Thus, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect that starts this time is determined.

  In this effect pattern determination process, first, in the current symbol variation effect, the symbols to be stopped and displayed as the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b and 43c and the symbols to be stopped and displayed as the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b and 44c are selected ( S922). That is, the “short-time effect mode” or “ST effect mode” is set during the “short-time state” or “ST state”, and during the “short-time state” and “ST state”, the large decorative pattern 44a. , 44b, 44c correspond to the second special figure having a high fluctuation display frequency. Therefore, in the process of S922, in response to the start of the variable display of the second special symbol, not only the symbols that are stopped and displayed as the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c, but also the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c. Select the symbols to be stopped. At this time, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol (when the result of the special figure hit judgment is a big hit), that is, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the second special figure started this time is In the case of the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit determined in the determination, the “combination of the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c” and the “combination of the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c” have a doublet. Select. On the other hand, when the second special figure is out of place and displayed in a stopped state (when the result of determination per special figure is out), that is, the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure started this time is special. In the case of the variation pattern corresponding to the fact that it is determined to be out of the figure determination, “the combination of the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c” and “the combination of the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c” Select a design. In the case of selecting a design that will be a piece of disparity, if a reach effect is to be performed (if a variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is received), the “left second decorative pattern 43a” and the “right second decoration” The same symbols are selected as the symbols 43c, and the same symbols are selected as the left large decorative symbol 44a and the right large decorative symbol 44c. When the reach effect is not performed, different symbols are selected as the “left second decorative symbol 43a” and the “right second decorative symbol 43c”, and the “left large decorative symbol 44a” and the “right large decorative symbol 43c” are selected. Different symbols are selected as the decorative symbol 44c.

  When the symbols to be stopped and displayed as the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b and 43c and the symbols to be stopped and displayed as the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b and 44c are selected in this way (S922), other effects of the current symbol variation effect are selected. Determine (S924). In other words, the image to be displayed during the variation display of the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c and the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c, the sound to be output, the light emission patterns of the various lamps 5a to 5c, and the like are determined. For example, a character to be displayed, a display position thereof, a moving image to be reproduced, and the like are determined. Such an effect mode may be a mode corresponding to the effect mode being set.

  As described above, by performing the processing of S922 and S924, the effect pattern of the current symbol variation effect is determined (effect pattern determination processing is performed). When the effect pattern is determined in this way (S922, S924), the design variation effect is started with the effect pattern (S926). That is, after the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c and the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c are variably displayed in the manner determined in the process of S924 (see FIG. 7B), these decorative symbols are displayed. Stop display with the symbol selected in the process of S926.

  In the above, the process in the case where the second special figure with high fluctuation display frequency is variably displayed during the setting of the “short time effect mode” or the “ST effect mode” has been described. On the other hand, when the first special figure with a low variable display frequency is displayed in a variable manner during the setting of the “short-time effect mode” or the “ST effect mode” (S920: no), the following effect pattern determination process: By performing (S928, S930), the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect that starts this time is determined.

  In this effect pattern determination process, first, a symbol to be stopped and displayed as the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c in the current symbol variation effect is selected (S929). That is, the “short-time effect mode” or “ST effect mode” is set during the “short-time state” or “ST state”, and during the “short-time state” and “ST state”, the large decorative pattern 44a. , 44b, 44c correspond to the second special figure having a high fluctuation display frequency. Therefore, in the process of S928, in response to the start of the variable display of the first special graphic with a low variable display frequency, the first decorative pattern is not selected as the large decorative graphic 44a, 44b, 44c and is not selected. Only symbols to be stopped and displayed are selected as symbols 42a, 42b and 42c. At this time, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (when the result of the special figure judgment is a big hit), that is, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the first special figure started this time is per special figure. In the case of a variation pattern corresponding to the determination that the game has been determined to be a big hit, a symbol whose “combination of the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c” is a doublet is selected. On the other hand, when the first special figure is out-of-order and displayed in a stopped state (when the result of judgment per special figure is out), that is, the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure started this time is special. In the case of a variation pattern corresponding to the fact that it has been determined to be out of the figure determination, a symbol whose “combination of the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c” is broken is selected. In the case of selecting a design that will be disjointed, when a reach effect is performed (when a variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is received), the “left first decorative pattern 42a” and the “right first decoration” are selected. When the same symbol is selected as the symbol 42c and the reach effect is not performed, different symbols are selected as the first left decorative symbol 42a and the first right decorative symbol 42c.

  Thus, when the symbols to be stopped and displayed are selected as the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c (S928), other effects of the current symbol variation effect are determined (S930). That is, the image displayed during the variable display of the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c, the sound to be output, the light emission patterns of the various lamps 5a to 5c, and the like are determined. For example, a character to be displayed, a display position thereof, a moving image to be reproduced, and the like are determined. In addition, as an effect mode in this case, the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c are more variably displayed than when the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c are not variably displayed (before the first special symbol starts variably displaying). It is also determined to display 42b and 42c in a large size. Furthermore, if the “short time effect mode” is being set, the number of times is displayed rather than the case where the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c are not variably displayed (before the first special figure starts variably displaying). It is also determined that the “remaining short time count” displayed in the area 46 is displayed large. Further, if the “ST effect mode” is being set, the number of times is displayed rather than the case where the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c are not variably displayed (before the first special figure starts the variability display). It is also determined that the “remaining ST count” displayed in the area 46 is displayed larger. The reason why the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c, the “remaining short number of times”, and the “remaining ST number” are displayed large will be described later. It should be noted that such a production mode may be a mode corresponding to the production mode being set.

  As described above, by performing the processes of S928 and S930, the effect pattern of the current symbol variation effect is determined (effect pattern determination processing is performed). When the effect pattern is determined in this way (S928, S930), the design variation effect is started with the effect pattern (S932). That is, after the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are variably displayed in the manner determined in the process of S930, these decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the symbols selected in the process of S928.

  FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 are explanatory diagrams illustrating the symbol variation effect when the first special figure is variably displayed during the setting of the “time reduction effect mode” or the “ST effect mode”. That is, it is an explanatory view illustrating the symbol variation effect performed in the effect pattern determined in the effect pattern determination process (S928, S930) described above.

  When the first special figure (special symbol with low fluctuation display frequency) is displayed in a variable manner during the setting of the “short-time effect mode” or the “ST effect mode”, first, as shown in FIG. The first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are displayed larger than when the variables 42b and 42c are not variably displayed (before the first special figure starts variably displaying). At this time, the display area image 47 is displayed so as to overlap the front surface of the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c, and the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c are displayed so as to overlap the front surface of the display region image 47. Further, the first decorative design 42a is moved to the center side of the display screen as compared with the case where the first decorative design 42a, 42b, 42c is not variably displayed (before the first special graphic starts the variably display). , 42b, 42c are displayed.

  Further, if the “short time effect mode” is being set, “the remaining short number of times” is displayed in the number display area 46, and the “decreased short number of times” is changed in the first decorative symbols 42 a, 42 b, 42 c. It is displayed larger than when it is not displayed (before the first special figure starts the variable display). At this time, the display area image 48 is displayed, and “the remaining number of short times” is displayed so as to overlap the front surface of the display area image 48. Further, if the “ST effect mode” is being set, the “remaining ST number” is displayed in the number display area 46, and therefore, the “remaining ST number” varies in the first decorative symbols 42 a, 42 b, 42 c. It is displayed larger than when it is not displayed (before the first special figure starts the variable display). At this time, the display area image 48 is displayed, and the “remaining ST count” is displayed so as to overlap the front surface of the display area image 48.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), the variable display of the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c displayed in large size is started. Further, if the “short time effect mode” is being set, the “remaining short time number” that is displayed large is reduced by one. In this way, the display for reducing the “remaining short time count” by one is realized by performing the process of S856 described above with reference to FIG. If the “ST effect mode” is being set, the “remaining ST count” that has been displayed is reduced by one. In this way, the display for reducing the “remaining ST number” by one is realized by performing the process of S860 described above with reference to FIG.

  Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses, as shown in FIG. 25B, the display of the display area image 47 is ended and the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are restored to the original. Return to the size and continue the variable display. If the “short time effect mode” is being set, the display of the display area image 48 is terminated, and the “remaining short time number” is returned to the original size and displayed in the number display area 46. If the “ST effect mode” is being set, the display of the display area image 48 is terminated, and the “remaining ST number” is returned to the original size and displayed in the number display area 46.

  Thereafter, when the variation display time based on the variation pattern has elapsed, the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are stopped and displayed. During the variation display of the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c, the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c, the “remaining short number of times”, and the “remaining ST number” are returned to their original sizes as described above. It may be absent (you may leave it displayed larger).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure (special symbol with a low fluctuation display frequency) is variably displayed during the setting of the “short time effect mode” or the “ST effect mode”, More than the case where one decorative symbol 42a, 42b, 42c is not variably displayed (before the first special symbol starts variably displaying), the first decorative symbol 42a, 42b, 42c, “the remaining number of short times”, The “remaining ST count” is displayed large.

  Of the “first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c”, “second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c”, and “large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c” according to the present embodiment, the decorative symbols having a high variation display frequency. Corresponds to “one identification information of the first identification information and the second identification information” in the present invention, and the decorative pattern having a low variable display frequency is the “of the first identification information and the second identification information in the present invention. This corresponds to “the other identification information”. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that displays these decorative symbols in a variable manner corresponds to the “first identification information display means” and the “second identification information display means” in the present invention. In addition, the start conditions of the “special effect mode”, the “short time effect mode”, and the “ST effect mode” in the present embodiment correspond to the “predetermined start conditions” in the present invention. The end conditions of “mode” and “ST effect mode” correspond to “predetermined end conditions” in the present invention. In addition, the effects performed in the “special effect mode”, “time reduction effect mode”, and “ST effect mode” in the present embodiment correspond to “specific effects” in the present invention. Accordingly, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 that executes the effects performed in the “special effect mode”, “time reduction effect mode”, and “ST effect mode” corresponds to the “specific effect execution means” in the present invention. Further, the “remaining special number”, “remaining short time number”, and “remaining ST number” correspond to “number information” in the present invention. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that displays “remaining special number”, “remaining short number of times”, and “remaining ST number” corresponds to “number information display means” in the present invention.

E. Main effects obtained by the pachinko machine of this embodiment:
The main effects obtained by the pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment will be described. As described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c corresponding to the first special symbol are displayed, and the second decorative symbols corresponding to the second special symbol are displayed. 43a, 43b, and 43c are displayed. Then, the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are variably displayed in accordance with the fluctuation display of the first special figure, and the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c are variably displayed in accordance with the fluctuation display of the second special figure. Therefore, the player recognizes the fluctuation display of both the first special figure and the second special figure (whether or not the fluctuation display is made, the start timing of the fluctuation display, the end timing of the fluctuation display, the symbols to be stopped, etc.). Can be made easier.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a special symbol having a high variation display frequency among the first special symbol and the second special symbol, that is, the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c and the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, The large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c corresponding to the decorative symbols having a high variation display frequency among 43c are displayed. Then, the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c are variably displayed in accordance with the variability display of the special symbols with high variability display frequency (decorative symbols with high variability display frequency). For example, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), during setting of the “special effect mode” or the “normal effect mode” (in the “normal state”), the first special figure (the first decorative pattern 42a) having a high fluctuation display frequency. , 42b, 42c), large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c are displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), the second special figure having a high fluctuation display frequency is set while the "short-time effect mode" or the "ST effect mode" is being set (in the "short-time state" or "ST state"). Large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c corresponding to (second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c) are displayed. Since these large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c are displayed larger than the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c and the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c, special symbols (variable) It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize variation display (decoration display with high display frequency) (whether or not variation display is performed, variation display start timing, variation display end timing, stop display symbol, etc.). .

  However, the variation display frequency of one special symbol (one decorative symbol) is high among the first special symbol and the second special symbol (first decorative symbol 42a, 42b, 42c and second decorative symbol 43a, 43b, 43c). Even in such a case, there may be a case where a variable display of a special symbol with a low variation display frequency (decorative design with a low variation display frequency) is performed. In such a case, the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b and 44c are not variably displayed. Therefore, there arises a problem that it is difficult for the player to recognize the variable display of a special symbol with a low variable display frequency (decorative symbol with a low variable display frequency). For example, while the “special effect mode” or the “normal effect mode” is being set (in the “normal state”), the second special figure (the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c) having a low variable display frequency is displayed in a variable manner. However, the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b and 44c are not displayed in a variable manner. In such a case, there arises a problem that it is difficult for the player to recognize the variable display of the second special figure (second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c). Further, during the setting of the “short-time effect mode” or the “ST effect mode” (in the “short-time state” or “ST state”), the first special figure (first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c) having a low display frequency is displayed. ) Does not display the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c. In such a case, there arises a problem that it is difficult for the player to recognize the variable display of the first special figure (the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c).

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a special symbol with a low variation display frequency (decorative symbol with a low variation display frequency) is displayed in a variable manner, a special symbol with a low variation display frequency (decorative symbol with a low variation display frequency) is displayed. It is decided to display a large decorative pattern with a low variation display frequency compared to the case where is not variable display. Therefore, even when a special symbol with a low variation display frequency (decorative symbol with a low variation display frequency) is displayed in a variable manner, the player can easily recognize the variable display.

  For example, as described above with reference to FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, the second special figure (second display) with low variation display frequency is set while the “special effect mode” or the “normal effect mode” is being set (in the “normal state”). When the decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c) are displayed in a variable manner, the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c are displayed in a variable manner than when the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c are not displayed in a variable manner (before the second special symbol starts the variable display). 2 The decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c are displayed large. At this time, the display area image 47 is displayed so as to overlap the front of the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c, and the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c are displayed so as to overlap the front of the display region image 47. did. Further, the second decorative symbol 43a is moved so as to move to the center side of the display screen than when the second decorative symbol 43a, 43b, 43c is not variably displayed (before the second special symbol starts variably displaying). 43b and 43c are displayed. Therefore, even when the second special figure (second decorative symbol 43a, 43b, 43c) with low fluctuation display frequency is displayed in a variable manner, the player can easily recognize the variable display.

  On the other hand, as described above with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25, while the “short-time effect mode” or “ST effect mode” is being set (in the “short-time state” or “ST state”), the variable display frequency is changed. The first special figure (first decorative symbol 42a, 42b, 42c) having a lower display is variably displayed than when the first decorative symbol 42a, 42b, 42c is not variably displayed. The first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are displayed in a larger size than before starting. At this time, the display area image 47 is displayed so as to overlap the front of the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c, and the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c are displayed so as to overlap the front of the display region image 47. did. Further, the first decorative design 42a is moved to the center side of the display screen as compared with the case where the first decorative design 42a, 42b, 42c is not variably displayed (before the first special graphic starts the variably display). 42b and 42c are displayed. Therefore, even when the second special figure (second decorative symbol 43a, 43b, 43c) with low fluctuation display frequency is displayed in a variable manner, the player can easily recognize the variable display.

  During the setting of the “short-time effect mode” or “ST effect mode” (in the “short-time state” or “ST state”), the first special figure (first decorative symbol 42a, 42b, 42c) having a low frequency of display of fluctuations. ), The variation display time of the first special figure (first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c) with a low variation display frequency may be difficult to recognize by the player. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first special figure (the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c) having a low fluctuation display frequency is variably displayed in the above-described manner. Can be easily recognized.

  Here, any one of “special effect mode”, “time reduction effect mode”, and “ST effect mode” is set, that is, any of “remaining special times”, “remaining short times”, and “remaining ST times” During display, even when a special symbol with a low fluctuation display frequency (decorative symbol with a low fluctuation display frequency) is displayed, the number of times is reduced and displayed. In such a case, if the player cannot recognize the variable display of a special symbol with a low variable display frequency (decorative pattern with a low variable display frequency), the above-described number of times (in each effect mode) The period during which the production is performed) is felt to have been reduced, causing the player to feel distrust. In particular, the “remaining short number of times” or “remaining ST number” indicates the remaining number of times until the gaming state advantageous to the player (“short time state” or “ST state”) is completed. If the player feels that the number of games has been reduced, the player may feel that the number of advantageous game states has been reduced, and the player may be distrusted. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the variation display of the special symbol having a low variation display frequency (decorative symbol having a low variation display frequency). The occurrence of distrust can be suppressed. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIGS. 22 to 25, when the variable display of the special symbol with low variation display frequency (decorative symbol with low variation display frequency) is performed, the variation is performed. "Remaining special times", "Remaining short times" than when special symbols with low display frequency (decorative symbols with low fluctuation display frequency) are not variably displayed (before the second special diagram starts variable display) ”And“ number of remaining STs ”are displayed large. Specifically, the display area image 48 is displayed, and the “remaining special number”, “remaining short number of times”, and “remaining ST number” are displayed large so as to overlap the front surface of the display area image 48. Therefore, also from this, a special symbol with a low variable display frequency (decorative symbol with a low variable display frequency) is displayed, and as a result, by performing the variable display, the “remaining special times”, “remaining short times”, It can be made easier for the player to recognize that the “remaining ST count” is reduced, and the above-mentioned distrust can be further suppressed.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one special symbol (one of the first special symbols and the second special symbols (the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c and the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c)) Even when the variation display frequency of the decorative symbol) is high, the special symbol having a low variation display frequency (decorative symbol having a low variation display frequency) has a timing at which it can be easily displayed in a variable manner. For example, even when the “special effect mode” or the “normal effect mode” is being set (in the “normal state”), the second start port 25 is open for a long time (840 ms × 2 times). A game may be played. When such a game per game is performed, the frequency of entering the second starting port 25 temporarily increases, and as a result, the second special figure (second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c) can be easily displayed in a variable manner. In addition, after the big hit game is started while the “special effect mode” or the “normal effect mode” is set (in the “normal state”), the “time effect mode” or the “ST effect mode” (the “time effect state” or “ When the “ST state”) is set, the first special figure (first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c) having a low fluctuation display frequency is easily displayed in a variable manner. That is, while the first special figure hold stored during the setting of “special effect mode” or “normal effect mode” (during “normal state”) remains, “time effect mode” or “ST effect mode” (“ When the “short-time state” or “ST state”) is set, the first special figure (first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c) with low fluctuation display frequency changes until the second special figure hold is stored. indicate. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even when the special symbol with a low variation display frequency (decorative symbol with a low variation display frequency) is easily variably displayed, that is, at the timing at which the above distrust is likely to occur. Even if it exists, it can suppress that this distrust occurs.

F. Modified example:
Next, a modified example of the present invention will be described.
F-1. Modification 1
In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 having the priority variation function of the second special drawing has been described. However, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine having a so-called simultaneous variation function.

  The simultaneous change function executes the change display of the first special figure (first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c) and the change display of the second special figure (second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c) in parallel. This is a function that is possible, and is realized by performing the following processing. That is, in the special operation process (S600) described above with reference to FIG. 11, the special figure hit determination and the fluctuation display based on the first special figure hold are not the fluctuation display or the final display of the first special figure. Even if the second special figure is either in the variation table or in the finalized display (regardless of the state of the second special figure), it is started. In addition, the judgment per special figure and the fluctuation display based on the second special figure hold are either the first special figure in the fluctuation table or the final display unless the second special chart is in the variable display or the final display. This is done (regardless of the state of the first special figure). In this way, the variation display of the first special figure is started regardless of the state of the second special figure, and the variation display of the second special figure is started regardless of the state of the first special figure. The change display of the first special figure (first decoration symbol 42a, 42b, 42c) and the change display of the second special figure (second decoration symbol 43a, 43b, 43c) can be executed in parallel. Of course, the variable display of the first decorative symbol 42a, 42b, 42c corresponding to the first special graphic and the variable display of the second decorative graphic 43a, 43b, 43c corresponding to the second special graphic can be executed in parallel. It becomes. In the pachinko machine having the simultaneous variation function as described above, the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c are made to correspond to special symbols having a high variation display frequency, as in the above-described embodiment. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 having such a simultaneous variation function, when a big hit game is performed when one of the first special figure and the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, During the big hit game, the variable display of the other special symbol may not be started, or the time display of the variable display may be stopped. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the big hit game from being repeated.

  In the pachinko machine having such a simultaneous variation function, it is difficult for the player to recognize the variation display of the special symbol whose variation display frequency is lower than in the above-described embodiment. That is, in a pachinko machine having a simultaneous variation function, a special symbol with a low variation display frequency is displayed during a variation display of a special symbol with a high variation display frequency (decorative symbol with a high variation display frequency) and a large decorative symbol 44a, 44b, 44c. There is a case where the variable display of the design (decorative design with a low display frequency) is started. In this case, since it is highly possible that the player is paying attention to the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c, it becomes more difficult for the player to recognize the variation display of the special symbol having a low variation display frequency.

  For example, while the “special effect mode” or the “normal effect mode” is being set (in the “normal state”), the first special symbols (first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c) and the large decorative symbols 44a having a high variation display frequency. , 44b, 44c, the display of the variation of the second special figure (the second decorative symbol 43a, 43b, 43c with the low variation display frequency) having a low variation display frequency may be started. In this case, since there is a high possibility that the player is paying attention to the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c, the second special symbol having a low variable display frequency (the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, and 43c having a low variable display frequency). ) Is more difficult for the player to recognize the change display. In addition, during the setting of the “short-time effect mode” or “ST effect mode” (during the “short-time state” or “ST state”), the second special figure (second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c) having a high fluctuation display frequency. ) And large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, and 44c, the variable display of the first special diagram with low variation display frequency (the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c with low variation display frequency) may be started. is there. In this case, since there is a high possibility that the player is paying attention to the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c, the first special symbol (the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c having a low variable display frequency) having a low variable display frequency. ) Is more difficult for the player to recognize the change display.

  Thus, in the first modification, as in the above-described embodiment, when a special symbol with a low variable display frequency (decorative symbol with a low variable display frequency) is displayed in a variable manner, a special symbol with a low variable display frequency (with a variable display frequency) is displayed. It is assumed that a decorative symbol having a low variation display frequency is displayed larger than a case where a low decorative symbol) is not variably displayed. In this way, even in a pachinko machine having a simultaneous variation function, a special symbol with a low variation display frequency (decorative symbol with a low variation display frequency) can be made easier for the player to recognize the variation display.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 26, while the “special effect mode” or the “normal effect mode” is being set (in the “normal state”), the second special figure (second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c) is variably displayed than the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c are not variably displayed (before the second special symbol starts variably displaying). , 43c are displayed large. At this time, the display area image 47 is displayed so as to overlap the front of the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c, and the second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c are displayed so as to overlap the front of the display region image 47. Further, the second decorative symbol 43a is moved so as to move to the center side of the display screen than when the second decorative symbol 43a, 43b, 43c is not variably displayed (before the second special symbol starts variably displaying). , 43b, 43c are displayed. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 26, during the variable display of the first special symbols (first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c) and the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c having a high variable display frequency, Even when the variable display of 2 special figures (second decorative symbols 43a, 43b, 43c with low variable display frequency) is started, the player can easily recognize the variable display.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27, during the setting of the “time reduction effect mode” or the “ST effect mode” (in the “time reduction state” or “ST state”), the first special figure having a low display frequency. When the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are variably displayed, the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are variably displayed (before the first special symbol starts variably displaying). ), The first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are displayed large. At this time, the display area image 47 is displayed so as to overlap the front surface of the large decorative symbols 44a, 44b, 44c, and the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c are displayed so as to overlap the front surface of the display region image 47. Further, the first decorative design 42a is moved to the center side of the display screen as compared with the case where the first decorative design 42a, 42b, 42c is not variably displayed (before the first special graphic starts the variably display). , 42b, 42c are displayed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27, during the variable display of the second special symbol (second decorative symbol 43a, 43b, 43c) and the large decorative symbol 44a, 44b, 44c having a high variable display frequency, Even when the variation display of one special figure (the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c with a low variation display frequency) is started, the variation display can be made easier for the player to recognize, and the above-mentioned distrust It is possible to further suppress the feeling.

  Also, in the first modification, similarly to the above-described embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol with the low variable display frequency (decorative symbol with the low variable display frequency) is performed, the special symbol with the low variable display frequency (the variable display) is displayed. The “remaining special number”, “remaining short number of times”, and “remaining ST number” are larger than when the low-frequency decorative pattern is not variably displayed (before the second special figure starts variably displaying). indicate. Specifically, the display area image 48 is displayed, and the “remaining special number”, “remaining short number of times”, and “remaining ST number” are displayed large so as to overlap the front surface of the display area image 48. Therefore, also from this, a special symbol with a low variable display frequency (decorative symbol with a low variable display frequency) is displayed, and as a result, by performing the variable display, the “remaining special times”, “remaining short times”, It can be made easier for the player to recognize that the “remaining ST count” is reduced, and the above-mentioned distrust can be further suppressed.

F-2. Modification 2
In the embodiment and the first modification described above, when a special symbol having a low variation display frequency (decorative symbol having a low variation display frequency) is displayed in a variable manner, a display area of the decorative symbol having a low variation display and the “remaining special number”, A predetermined image may be displayed between the “short remaining time count” and “remaining ST count” display areas. For example, as shown in FIG. 28, the “remaining special number”, “remaining short number of times”, and “remaining ST number” are displayed from the display area image 47 on which the first decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c with low variation display frequency are displayed. An effect image 49 extending to the display area image 48 to be displayed may be displayed. In this way, by performing the variable display of a special symbol with a low variation display frequency (decorative symbol with a low variation display frequency), the “remaining special number”, “remaining short number of times”, and “remaining ST number” are reduced. Furthermore, it can be made easy to make a player recognize, and it can further suppress that the above-mentioned distrust occurs.

  In the above configuration, the “effect image 49” corresponds to the “suggestion image” in the present invention. As the “suggestion image” in the present invention, in addition to the above “effect image 49”, a special symbol having a low variation display frequency (decorative symbol having a low variation display frequency) is displayed in a variable manner, thereby the “remaining special number of times”. ”,“ Remaining short number of times ”, and“ remaining ST number ”may be any images that suggest that the number is reduced, and various images can be adopted. For example, an arrow image displayed between a display area of a decorative pattern with low fluctuation display and a display area of “remaining special number of times”, “remaining short number of times”, and “remaining ST number of times” or a decorative pattern with low fluctuation display Examples include an image that moves from the display area toward the display area of “remaining special number of times”, “remaining short number of times”, and “remaining ST number of times”.

  In addition, when a special symbol with a low variation display frequency (decorative symbol with a low variation display frequency) is displayed in a variable manner, the “remaining special number”, “remaining short number of times”, and “remaining ST number” are updated before the variable display. It is good also as carrying out the variable display of the decorative design with a low frequency. In this way, for a player who feels that the “remaining special number”, “remaining short number of times”, and “remaining ST number” have been updated, the special symbol (the variable display frequency is low) with good timing. It is possible to recognize that the display is based on a variable display of a decorative pattern (fluctuating display frequency is low), and the above-described distrust can be further suppressed.

  Further, in the above-described modification example 1, when the special symbol with high variation display frequency (decorative symbol with high variation display frequency) and the large ornament symbol 44a, 44b, 44c are not variably displayed, the special symbol with low variation display frequency is used. Even if a symbol (decorative symbol with a low variation display frequency) starts a variable display, a decorative symbol with a low variation display frequency may not be displayed largely. Then, when the special symbol with high variation display frequency (decorative symbol with high variation display frequency) and the large ornament symbol 44a, 44b, 44c are variably displayed, the special symbol with low variation display frequency (decoration with low variation display frequency). If the symbol) starts to display the variation, the decorative symbol having a low variation display frequency may be displayed in a large size. In this way, it is possible to select a situation in which the variation display of the decorative symbol having a low variation display frequency is more difficult to recognize, and to make the player easily recognize the variation display.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, “normal state”, “short-time state”, and “ST state” can be set as the gaming state, but the high-probability state and the non-electric support state (hereinafter also referred to as “latent state”) May be settable. Then, the same effect mode (for example, the above-mentioned “special effect mode”) is set in the “latent state” and the “normal state”, and the number of times of change display in the effect mode (“number information” in the present invention). ) May be displayed. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether the game is in the “normal state” or the “latent state”, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  In the embodiment described above, it is preferable to display a large decorative pattern with a low variation display frequency at the timing of the start of variable display of a decorative pattern with a low variation display frequency. In this way, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the variation display of the decorative symbol having a low variation display frequency.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the “normal state”, a third starting port having a lower frequency of entering than the first starting port is provided, and a game ball enters the third starting port. The hold may be stored. In this way, during the setting of the “special effect mode” or the “normal effect mode” (in the “normal state”), the second special figure having the low variable display frequency (the second decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c having the low variable display frequency). ) Is often displayed in a variable manner, but the effects described above can be obtained even in such a pachinko machine.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “ST state” is continued until 150 symbol variation games are performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the “ST state” is continued until the next jackpot game is started. Also good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example was explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that provides gaming profits in a form different from “payout of gaming balls”. For example, game profits (games) are stored by storing data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the entrance of a game ball at various entrances. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type in which a value is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a pachinko machine of the type in which game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called encapsulated game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back of the game board through various entrances or outs to the launch position and launch it again.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 24 ... 1st start opening, 25 ... 2nd start opening, 28 ... 1st grand prize opening (variable entrance), 35 ... 2nd big prize opening (variable entrance) 42a, 42b, 42c ... first decorative symbol, 43a, 43b, 43c ... second decorative symbol, 44a, 44b, 44c ... large decorative symbol, 47 ... display region image, 48 ... display region image, 49 ... effect image ( Suggestion image), 200 ... main control board, 201 ... CPU (specific game execution means, game state setting means), 220 ... sub control board, 221 ... CPU (first identification information display means, second identification information display means, specification) Production execution means, number of times display means).

Claims (8)

First identification information display means for variably displaying the first identification information;
Second identification information display means for variably displaying the second identification information;
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a state in which entry is possible when the first identification information or the second identification information is displayed in a specific manner;
With
A gaming machine in which the variation display frequency of one identification information of the first identification information and the second identification information is higher than the variation display frequency of the other identification information,
At least until a predetermined end condition is satisfied after a predetermined start condition is satisfied,
If the other identification information is not variably displayed, the one identification information is displayed larger than the variation display of the other identification information,
When the other identification information is variably displayed, the other identification information is displayed larger than before the other identification information is variably displayed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine characterized in that the other identification information is displayed larger at the timing of starting the variable display of the other identification information than before the other identification information is displayed in a variable manner. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The number of times of displaying the number-of-times information related to the sum of the variable display count of the first identification information and the variable display count of the second identification information from when the predetermined start condition is satisfied until the predetermined end condition is satisfied Comprising information display means,
The number-of-times information display means updates and displays the number-of-times information when the first identification information is variably displayed and when the second identification information is variably displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
When the other identification information is variably displayed, a suggestion image indicating that the number-of-times information is updated by displaying the variability display of the other identification information is displayed. In the gaming machine according to claim 3 or claim 4,
A gaming machine comprising game state setting means for setting a gaming state that is more advantageous for a player than a predetermined gaming state from when the predetermined starting condition is satisfied until the predetermined ending condition is satisfied. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5,
A game machine comprising: an effect execution means for executing a specific effect until the predetermined end condition is satisfied after the predetermined start condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The gaming machine, wherein the first identification information variation display and the second identification information variation display can be executed in parallel. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
Until the predetermined end condition is satisfied after the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the variable display time of the first identification information and the variable display time of the second identification information are before the predetermined start condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by being shorter.

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