JP6235994B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to be able to execute a winning game when a winning determination is made in accordance with the winning of a game ball in a start winning portion.

  For example, a pachinko machine as a gaming machine has a game board where a pachinko ball (game ball) can flow down is defined on the game board where the pachinko ball can win and the display pattern for production is displayed in a variable manner. A symbol display device (effect display means) such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that provides a symbol variation effect is provided, and a symbol variation effect is displayed on the symbol display device when a pachinko ball flowing down the game area wins a winning prize opening. Configured to start. In such a pachinko machine, a winning determination is made with the winning of the pachinko ball at the start winning opening as the determination condition is satisfied, and the symbol for the effect is a combination of a predetermined hit display on the symbol display device as a result of the symbol variation effect. By displaying (for example, triples of the same symbol, etc.), a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) advantageous to the player is given. In such a winning game, the opening / closing member of the special prize section that closes the special prize opening so as to be openable / closable is opened / closed in an appropriate opening / closing pattern to give a chance to win a pachinko ball to the special prize opening. It is configured to win a prize ball.

JP 2004-97661 A

  By the way, each time a hit determination is made in response to a winning at the start winning opening, an effect such as a reach effect is performed at an appropriate ratio in the symbol variation effect, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. However, many pachinko machines are set to win a winning game with a probability of about 1/100 to 1/400 in the hit determination (results in a hit determination result). Since it is not tied to a game, there is a concern that the production becomes redundant and hinders the interest of the game.

  In view of the above-described problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve this problem, and provides a gaming machine capable of adjusting the progress speed of the game. The purpose is to do.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
A hit determination means (60a) that performs a hit determination with a winning of a game ball to the start winning section (30) and a symbol variation effect triggered by the hit determination being executed by the hit determination means (60a) An executable symbol display means (17), and a special winning portion (40) in which the opening / closing means (43) is opened and closed so that a game ball can be won in the special winning opening (41) in a winning game. The symbol display means (17) can display a winning display indicating that the winning game is performed when the determination of the winning determination means (60a) is a winning determination result as a result of the symbol variation effect. In addition, a winning game is given by displaying the winning display, and a missed display indicating that the winning game is not performed when the judgment of the hit judging means (60a) is a missed judgment result. Displayed on the symbol display means (17) as a result of the symbol variation effect Game ball winning possible opening starting portion in obtaining as constructed gaming machine and (96),
An opening operation determining means (60a) capable of determining opening / closing operation of the special winning part (40) without performing the hit determination with the winning of a game ball to the opening starting part (96),
The opening operation determining means (60a) is special before displaying the result of the symbol variation effect executed on the occasion that the determination of the hit determination means (60a) becomes a judgment result of losing on the symbol display means (17). When the opening / closing operation of the winning portion (40) is determined, the symbol change effect is forcibly stopped before the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion (40) is executed, and the above-mentioned display is displayed on the symbol display means (17). The gist is to be obtained.
In this way, the time that the symbol variation effect is performed can be shortened by configuring the symbol variation effect in which the determination of the hit determination is out of order in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the open start part. Thus, the progress speed of the game can be increased. In addition, by making it possible to forcibly stop the symbol variation effect that will be disengaged upon winning a prize to the opening start part, by appropriately configuring the ease of winning the game ball to the opening start part, It is possible to prevent the variation effect from being forcibly stopped more than once, and to easily balance the progress of the game.

In the invention according to claim 2,
The opening operation determining means (60a) is configured to open the special winning portion (40) when a game ball wins the opening starting portion (96) in a state where the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion (40) is not executed. When opening and closing operation of the special winning part (40) is executed and opening and closing operation of the special winning part (40) is executed, when the game ball wins the opening start part (96), the special winning part (40) is opened and closed The gist is that it is configured not to be determined to operate.
In this way, even if game balls win consecutively at the opening start part, it is possible to prevent the special winning part from being opened and closed continuously and to keep the balance of the game.

In invention of Claim 3,
When the opening operation determining means (60a) decides to open / close the special winning unit (40) triggered by the winning of a game ball to the opening starting unit (96), the opening starting unit (96) The symbol display means (17) is configured to forcibly stop and display the off display in a display mode that can identify that the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion (40) is performed in response to the winning of the game ball to Is the gist.
In this way, the symbol display means forcibly stops and displays the deviation display in a display mode that can identify that the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion is performed with the winning of the game ball to the opening start portion. Thus, the player does not feel distrustful that the symbol variation effect suddenly stops at the display. Moreover, since the display mode of the symbol display means can be diversified, it leads to improvement of the interest of the game.

In the invention according to claim 4,
A forced stop effect that can be displayed on the symbol display means (17) is set when the off display is forcibly stopped.
When the opening operation determining means (60a) decides to open / close the special winning part (40) when the game ball wins the opening starting part (96), the special winning part (40) The gist of the present invention is that, after executing the forced stop effect in the symbol variation effect before the opening / closing operation is performed, the above-mentioned display is displayed on the symbol display means (17).
Thus, after executing the forced stop effect in the symbol variation effect, the player's distrust to the fact that the symbol variation effect that has been executed suddenly stops with the error display is displayed on the symbol display means. Is not invited. Moreover, since the display mode of the symbol display means can be diversified, it leads to improvement of the interest of the game.

In the invention according to claim 5,
Variation time determining means (60a) for determining the variation time of the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display means (17),
Time measuring means (60d) for measuring the time from the start of variation of the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display means (17),
When the time measuring means (60d) measures the lapse of the variation time determined by the variation time determining means (60a), the hit display or the error display is displayed according to the determination result of the hit determination means (60a). Configured to display on the symbol display means (17),
As the missed display, when the time measuring means (60d) times the lapse of the variation time, the normal display that is displayed on the symbol display means (17) and the winning of the game ball to the opening starter (96) When the opening operation determining means (60a) decides to open / close the special winning portion (40) with the trigger as an opportunity, the forced disagreement displayed on the symbol display means (17) is set. And
In this way, when the time measuring means measures the passage of the fluctuation time, the forced deviation display different from the normal deviation display displayed on the symbol display means is displayed, so that the symbol variation effect that has been executed is suddenly lost. There is no inconvenience of the player to stop at the display. Moreover, since the display mode of the symbol display means can be diversified, it leads to improvement of the interest of the game.

In invention of Claim 6,
As the special winning portion (40, 100), a special winning portion (40) that can be opened and closed in the winning game given by the determination of the winning determination means (60a) being a winning determination result, and the opening start portion The gist is that a special winning section (100) that can be opened and closed is provided separately when a game ball is won in (96).
In this way, the special winning part that can be opened and closed in the winning game given when the judgment of the hit judging means becomes the winning judgment result, and the opening and closing action that can be triggered by the winning of the game ball to the opening start part By separately providing a special winning section, the winning probability of the game ball can be adjusted according to the opening opportunity of the special winning section. Moreover, it can identify with the kind of special winning part which acted the opening opportunity of the special winning part.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the progress speed of the game can be adjusted in response to the winning of the game ball to the opening starter.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. It is a front view of the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The game information display part is expanded and shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of winning game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B19 of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a special figure fluctuation pattern, a forced stop (forced stop process), and a timing interruption (time keeping interruption process). (a) is a flow chart showing the flow of the open start part winning process, (b) is a flow chart showing the flow of the forced stop process, and (c) is a flow chart showing the flow of the timing interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol fluctuation production performed with a symbol display apparatus, Comprising: (a) shows the case where a fluctuation | variation time passes and a normal deviation display is displayed, (b) that a forced stop process is performed Shows the case where the forced stop effect and the forced off display are displayed, and (c) shows the case where the special opening effect is displayed by executing the timing interruption process. (a) is explanatory drawing which shows the state of a special figure display part, a symbol display apparatus, and a special winning part in the case of forcibly stopping a special figure fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation production), (b) is a special figure fluctuation display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of a special figure display part, a symbol display apparatus, and a special prize-winning part in the case of interrupting the measurement of the variation time of (symbol fluctuation effect). It is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the suggestion effect was displayed on the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the result of special figure determination, the kind of special figure, and the possibility of execution of a suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production execution timing of the suggestion production | presentation set between the fluctuation | variation start of a pattern fluctuation production | presentation, and a fluctuation stop. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the result of special figure determination, and the production execution timing of a suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the result of the special figure determination by the pachinko machine which concerns on 1st another Example, the kind of special figure, a forced stop process, and a time interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the forced stop execution availability determination process performed with the pachinko machine which concerns on 1st Example. It is a front view which shows the game board of the pachinko machine which concerns on a 2nd another Example.

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

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described later on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is formed in a rectangular frame shape and fixed to an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement store. A middle frame 12 as a main body frame that detachably holds the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and a symbol display device capable of executing a symbol variation effect on the rear side of the game board 20 ( A symbol display means) 17 is arranged to be detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as a decorative frame configured to cover the window 13 b opened front and rear with a transparent member 13 a that protects the game board 20 so as to be seen through is assembled to be openable and closable. A lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. In the embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also opened and closed integrally with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. It is configured as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front side of the bachinko machine 10 (the front frame 13 in the embodiment), a ball hitting device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided on the right side of the lower ball tray 15. An operating handle 16 is provided that operates. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball shooting device is operated, and the upper handle 16a is operated. Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are launched toward the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device changes in strength according to the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the turning amount. The so-called “left-handed” where a pachinko ball flows down a first ball falling area 75a (described later) formed in the game board 20, and a second ball flowing area 75b (described later) formed in the game board 20 is pachinko. The so-called “right-handed” where the ball flows down can be distinguished. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the operation handle 16 is provided with a firing strength change button 16b for changing the firing strength of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launcher. The firing strength change button 16b is provided at a position where the player can operate (press) with the operation handle 16 held. When the firing strength change button 16b is operated in a state where “left-handed” is performed, the hitting ball launching device sets the firing strength to “right-handed” even if the rotation amount of the operation lever 16a is not changed. It is comprised so that it may change to intensity. When the operation of the firing strength change button 16b is released, the firing strength of the hitting ball launching device is configured to return to the firing strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a. That is, “left-handed” and “right-handed” can be distinguished by operating the firing intensity change button 16b and releasing the operation without changing the rotation amount of the operation lever 16a. It is possible to suppress the generation of a lot of useless balls even when switching to "."

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

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is detachably assembled to the back side of the game board 20. ing. A guide rail 21 curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20. The guide rail 21 is launched from the ball hitting device into a substantially circular game area 75 defined by the guide rail 21. A game is played by launching a pachinko ball. In addition, the game board 20 is provided with installation holes (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at appropriate positions, and various game board installation parts are arranged for the respective installation openings, and a game area. At the lowermost position of 75, an out port 22 for discharging a pachinko ball launched into the game area 75 is opened. Here, in the gaming board 20 of the embodiment, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and various winning parts (starting winning part 29, special winning part 40, gate part 48, normal winning parts 82 and 87, open) as game board installation parts. A mounting opening for installing the starter 96 and the like is formed. That is, a pachinko ball that is launched from the hitting ball launching device and flows down the game area 75 is provided in the game board 20 (starting winning part 29, special winning part 40, gate part 48, normal winning part 82, 87, opening starter 96, etc.), a predetermined game process such as paying out a winning ball according to the entered ball entering part or executing a symbol variation effect is performed. The pachinko balls that have flowed down to the bottom of the machine are configured to be discharged to the outside through the out port 22. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, in the game board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a center having a display window portion 25 a formed at a mounting opening that is opened at the approximate center of the game area 75 surrounded by the guide rail 21. A decorative member 25, also referred to as a role, is attached, and the display portion 17 a of the symbol display device 17 can be viewed from the front of the game board 20 through the display window portion 25 a of the decorative member 25. Here, in the embodiment, the decorative member 25 facing the display portion 17a of the symbol display device 17 so as to be visible is formed in a frame shape that opens back and forth, and the display window portion 25a is formed by the opening portion of the decorative member 25. Is formed. In the following description, the decorative member provided with the display window portion 25a is referred to as a frame-shaped decorative body 25. That is, the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17 is located behind the display window unit 25 a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. Note that the frame-shaped decorative body 25 does not need to have a frame shape that opens back and forth, and a part or the front of the opening can be covered with a transparent panel. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 75, and rotates on the side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 with the contact of the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75. The so-called “windmill” rotating guide member 24 is rotatably supported, and the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75 come into contact with the game nail 23 and the rotating guide member 24, so that the flow-down direction is irregular. It is configured to change. In addition, a start winning portion 29 having a start winning opening 30, 31 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 can win a mounting opening opened at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20 and a special prize. A special winning part 40 having a mouth 41 is attached.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 75 defined outside the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is a first ball flow-down area 75 a where a pachinko ball flowing down the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 reaches the out port 22. The pachinko ball that has flowed down to the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is divided into a second ball flow-down region 75b that reaches the out port 22, and the pachinko ball that is launched into the game region 75 by the hitting ball launcher is Depending on the reaching position, either the first sphere falling area 75a or the second sphere falling area 75b is configured to flow down. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a stage 28 below the display window portion 25a (the inner peripheral lower edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25), and opens to the game area 75 and communicates with the stage 28. The ball introduction portion 28a is provided so that the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 can be taken into the inside of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (stage 28). Then, the pachinko ball guided to the stage 28 from the ball introducing portion 28a rolls left and right on the stage 28 and is then discharged to the game area 75 at a position above the start winning portion 29.

(About the Start Prize 29)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a start winning section 29 having start winning openings (special start openings) 30 and 31 through which pachinko balls can be won as the winning section. The start winning portion 29 is provided with two start winning ports 30 and 31 in a vertical positional relationship. Here, the first start winning opening 30 located on the upper side is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the gaming area 75. Starting opening / closing members (opening / closing members) 33, 33 configured to be able to open and close the second starting winning opening 31 are provided on both the left and right sides of the second starting winning opening 31 positioned on the lower side. A pair of start opening / closing members 33, 33 are configured to be displaced between a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 31 and an open position for opening the second start winning opening 31 in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 8). .

  That is, in the embodiment, the first start winning opening 30 is configured such that a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 can always win with a certain probability, and the second start winning opening 31 drives the start winning solenoid 32. Thus, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be varied. Thus, in the start winning section 29 of the embodiment, the first start winning opening 30 located on the upper side functions as a fixed starting opening that cannot change the winning aspect of the pachinko ball, and the second starting winning opening located on the lower side. 31 is configured to function as a variable start opening provided with opening / closing means capable of changing the winning mode of the pachinko ball. In addition, when the start opening / closing members 33, 33 are displaced to the closed position, the pachinko ball winning in the second start winning opening 31 is blocked and the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 is the first start. It is set so that the probability of winning in the second start winning port 31 is lower than the probability of winning in the winning port 30. On the other hand, in a state where the start port opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the open position, the pachinko balls received by the start port opening / closing member 33 are guided to the second start winning port 31 and flow down the game area 75. The probability that the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 is set to be higher than the probability that the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30. In the embodiment, the pachinko ball is configured not to win the second start winning port 31 when the start port opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the closed position (winning probability 0%), but the pachinko ball can be won. The second start winning opening 31 may be opened to the extent.

  The start winning section 29 is provided with start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (see FIG. 8) as winning detection means for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning ports 30 and 31. The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are wired to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 8) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, and the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 detect pachinko balls ( That is, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out in response to the pachinko ball winning in the first and second start winning holes 30, 31). Further, the main control CPU 60a uses the start winning detection sensors 34, 35 to detect pachinko balls (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 30, 31), and the main control CPU 60a performs various winning information ( Various random number information (to be described later) is acquired, and special figure hit determination (big hit determination) is performed based on the acquired winning information. Then, based on the result of the special symbol determination, the symbol display effect is executed in the symbol display device 17 and the special symbol change display is executed in the first or second special symbol display units 50A and 50B described later. It has become. That is, the symbol display device 17 is triggered by a special symbol hit determination (hit determination) performed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the first and second start winning holes 30, 31. The production is configured to be executable. Then, as a result of the special figure fluctuation display on the first or second special figure display unit 50A, 50B, a predetermined special figure display (big hit display) is displayed on the first or second special figure display unit 50A, 50B. When the special figure is confirmed and stopped, a game per special figure (winning game) advantageous to the player is given, and the special winning portion 40 is released under a predetermined release condition with the occurrence of the game per special figure. A game per special figure is performed, and the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  In addition, in connection with the special symbol variation display on the first or second special symbol display unit 50A, 50B, a symbol variation effect is performed on the symbol display device 17, and the first or second special symbol display unit 50A, 50B In accordance with the result of the special figure variation display, the symbol display device 17 is configured so that the decorative figure is fixedly stopped and displayed in a predetermined symbol combination (for example, three sets of the same decorative figure). ing. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the special symbol per game (win determination) is a win determination result, a special symbol display indicating that a game per special symbol is performed is displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a result of the symbol variation effect. It is displayed. The pachinko machine 10 is configured to receive a winning game by displaying a special symbol display on the symbol display device 17. Here, the game per special figure includes a big hit game in which the game state (probability change state and short change state) may change with the occurrence of a game per special figure, and a game state ( It is possible to set a small hit game that does not cause a change in the probability variation state or the variation state. In the embodiment, as described later, a plurality of types of jackpot games are set as games per special figure, and one of the big hit games is generated according to the result of the judgment per special figure. Further, when the determination per special symbol by the main control CPU 60a is a determination result of losing, it is possible to display on the symbol display device 17 as a result of the symbol variation effect, the losing display described later indicating that the big hit game is not performed. It is configured. Here, in the embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 34, 35 are provided for each start winning opening 30, 31, and in the following description, a sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 is detected as the first start winning detection. The sensor 34 is designated as a sensor, and the sensor corresponding to the second start prize opening 31 is designated as a second start prize detection sensor 35. Further, when the main control board 60 receives a detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35, the main control board 60 outputs a control signal to a payout control board (not shown) to the ball payout device. Configured to pay out a number of prize balls.

(About the special prize winning section 40)
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a special winning portion 40 having a special winning opening 41 through which a pachinko ball can be won as the winning portion. The special prize opening 41 of the special prize winning unit 40 is configured to be opened and closed by a special prize opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 43. The special winning opening / closing member 43 is connected to a special winning solenoid 42 (see FIG. 8) as a driving means, and the special winning opening / closing member 43 drives the pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 by driving the special winning solenoid 42. It is configured to move between a closed position that prevents the winning of a prize and an open position that allows the pachinko ball to win the special winning opening 41. The special winning unit 40 is provided with a special winning detection sensor 44 as a special winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring (see FIG. 8). When the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60. A predetermined number (15 in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out under the control of the main control board 60. The special prize winning section 40 is configured to always close the special prize opening 41 by the special prize opening / closing member 43 (a state in which a prize cannot be made), and a special prize is awarded in accordance with the occurrence of a game per special figure (win game) to be described later. It is configured to open the mouth 41 (to be able to win a prize). That is, the special winning unit 40 functions as a winning device that can be opened in the winning game state (special game state). The special prize opening / closing member 43 is hit as a result of the special control judgment on the main control board 60 when the pachinko ball is awarded to the first start prize opening 30 or the second start prize opening 31 of the start prize winning unit 29. In the embodiment, the predetermined condition for opening the special prize opening / closing member 43 is determined by the determination result of the special figure determination in the main control board 60 being a win. It is set to hold.

(About open start part 96)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with an open starter 96 having an open start opening 97 through which a pachinko ball can be won. The opening start part 96 is a normally open type entrance where the opening start opening 97 is always open in the game area 75. In the embodiment, the open starter 96 is provided at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow down area 75 b of the game board 20 can win the open start opening 97. The opening start unit 96 is provided with an opening start detection sensor 98 (see FIG. 8) as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won a prize at the opening start port 97. The open start detection sensor 98 is wired to the main control board 60, and a predetermined number of prize balls are triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the open start detection sensor 98 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the open start port 97). Will be paid out. Further, triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the open start detection sensor 98 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the open start port 97), the main control CPU 60a activates the special winning unit 40 without making a determination per the special figure. An opening / closing operation (specifically, an opening / closing operation of the special prize opening / closing member 43) can be performed. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is triggered by the fact that the special figure determination performed in accordance with the winning of the pachinko ball to any one of the first and second start winning ports 30 and 31 becomes a winning determination result. As described above, the main control CPU 60a is not only configured to be able to determine that the special winning portion 40 is opened / closed, but the main control CPU 60a does not perform determination per special figure in accordance with the winning of the pachinko ball to the opening start portion 96. The control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine that the special winning portion 40 is opened and closed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 in which the opening starter 96 is disposed in the second sphere falling area 75b, when the pachinko sphere flows down the second sphere falling area 75b (right-handed), the pachinko sphere falls into the first sphere falling area 75b. Compared with the case of flowing down 75a (left-handed), the pachinko ball is configured to be more likely to win the open start opening 97 of the open start portion 96. In other words, the player intentionally categorizes “left-handed” and “right-handed” so that the pachinko ball can win or not win the open start opening 97. Specifically, when the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow down region 75a, the winning probability of the pachinko ball to the open start port 97 of the open start unit 96 becomes 0%, and the second ball flow down region 75b When the pachinko ball flows down, the pachinko ball can be awarded to the open start port 97 of the open start unit 96. In other words, in the embodiment, the player can intentionally win a pachinko ball in the open start port 97 of the open start unit 96 by making a “right strike”.

(About decoration units 81 and 86)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a first decoration unit 81 on the left side of the start winning portion 29 and a second decoration unit 86 on the right side of the start winning portion 29. It is installed. The first decoration unit 81 is provided with a plurality of first normal winning portions 82 having a first normal winning port 85 through which a pachinko ball can be won as the winning portion, and a plurality of first normal winning ports 85 are provided. A first normal winning detection sensor 84 for detecting a winning pachinko ball is provided. In addition, the second decoration unit 86 is provided with a plurality of second normal prize winning portions 87 each having a second normal prize winning opening 88 through which a pachinko ball can be won as the ball entering portion. A second normal winning detection sensor 89 for detecting the winning pachinko ball is provided. The first and second ordinary winning detection sensors 84 and 89 are wired to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 8), and the ball detection signal from the ordinary winning detection sensors 84 and 89 to the main control board 60 is detected. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the input.

(About the gate part 48)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a gate part 48 through which a pachinko ball can pass (enter) as the entrance part on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The gate portion 48 is a normally-open type entrance where the entrance and exit of the ball passage port 48a are always open in the first ball flow down region 75a (game region 75), and the entrance of the ball passage port 48a. The pachinko ball that has entered enters the first ball flow-down area 75a (game area 75) through the exit as it is. A gate sensor 49 (see FIG. 8) is disposed in the gate portion 48, and the pachinko ball passing through the gate portion 48 is detected by the gate sensor 49. The gate sensor 49 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and inputs a ball detection signal from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (that is, detection of a pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49 (pachinko of the gate section 48). Various passage detection information (random number information such as random numbers for universal maps, which will be described later) is acquired along with the passage of the sphere), and based on this acquired information, the universal map determination (lottery per universal map) described later is performed. It is configured to be done. Then, the start winning solenoid 32 of the start winning portion 29 is driven and controlled according to the result of the normal hit determination, so that the start opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed.

(About the game information display part M)
A game information display unit M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, a lower right position outside the game area 75). By visually observing the game information display unit M, the player can appropriately check game information necessary for the game. Here, in the game information display unit M of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, as the game state display units for displaying the game information, special figure display units 50A, 50B, special figure hold display units 52, 53, A general map display unit 55, a general map hold display unit 56, a round display unit 57, and the like are provided. The front surface of the game information display unit M is covered with a light-transmitting cover body Ma so that various game information displayed on the game state display unit M can be confirmed via the cover body Ma. It is configured.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The special figure display portions 50A and 50B operate in response to winning in the start winning portion 29 (first and second start winning ports 30, 31). In the embodiment, the first start winning port The first special figure display unit 50A as the first display means for starting the variable display triggered by the winning of 30 (detection by the first starting winning detection sensor 34) and the winning (second second) to the second starting winning opening 31 The second special figure display unit 50B as the second display means that starts the variable display triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensor 35), and each of the special figure display units 50A, 50B is plural (in the embodiment, 8 light emitting display units). Then, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 30, there is a variable display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special map variable display) in which the light emission display section of the first special figure display section 50 </ b> A is sequentially turned on and off. This is performed, and one of a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “special diagrams”) is displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emission display section is finally lit. In addition, when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31, a change display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special view change display) is performed in which the light emission display portion of the second special view display portion 50 </ b> B is turned on / off. Thus, one of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emitting unit is finally lit. In addition, although each light emission display part of an Example is comprised by LED, it should just be a form which can change a lighting position suitably not only this but 7 segment display, a dot matrix, a small-sized liquid crystal display In addition, a display means capable of displaying a special figure can be employed.

  Here, the special figure is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not the special figure is met, and each special figure display unit 50A, 50B has a plurality of types depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display unit. A special figure can be displayed. Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed in the special chart display units 50A and 50B are 100 types of special charts that can be recognized per special figure (big hit symbol) and are recognized as out of place. One type of special figure as an off-line display (offset symbol) to be obtained is set corresponding to each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of the judgment per special figure. As a result of the special figure variation display, the determined special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B in a fixed stop state. Note that the number of special symbols per special symbol and off symbol that can be displayed on each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, a special figure as a special figure display is displayed on either of the special figure display units 50A and 50B, so that a game per special figure corresponding to the special figure display (big hit game) continues. To be granted. The jackpot game set as the game per special figure in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described in detail later. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure hold)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 is stored in storage means (main control RAM 60c in the embodiment). It is stored as first special figure start hold information (first start hold information). Similarly, information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the storage means (in the embodiment, main control RAM 60c) in the second special figure start hold information. It is stored as (second start hold information). The game information display section M has a first special figure hold display section 52 in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information. A second special figure hold display section 53 is provided which is provided with a light emitting display section from a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the second special figure start hold information. That is, the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53 notify the number of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display held (number of symbol fluctuations). .

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

(About the general map display 55)
The normal map display unit 55 is a normal notification for showing the result of the universal map determination (lottery per standard map) triggered by the pachinko ball detection of the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate unit 48). It is a display unit that displays a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a general figure) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, in the general-purpose display unit 55, a plurality of types of general-purpose drawings are changed in response to detection of pachinko balls by the gate sensor 49 (passing through the pachinko balls of the gate unit 48). Fluctuation display for deriving general maps (hereinafter sometimes referred to as general map variation display) is performed. In the embodiment, multiple types (three types in the embodiment) of common maps are displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, three types of common diagrams are shown according to a light emitting mode in which only the right LED is lit, a light emitting mode in which only the left LED is lit, and a light emitting mode in which the left and right LEDs are lit. In the following, the common figure shown when only the right LED is lit is normal figure A, the general figure shown when only the left LED is lit is normal figure B, and the left and right LEDs are lit. The common figure to be made is assumed to be a common figure C. Then, from the final lighting result of the general map display section 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. Specifically, when the result of the universal map hit determination is out of place, the universal map A is displayed on the universal map display unit 55, and when the hit is successful, the universal map B or C is displayed on the universal map display unit 55. It is configured as follows. In other words, the common figure that can recognize this per unit map is displayed as the per unit map, and the normal figure that can recognize the outage is displayed as the misplaced display.

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

(About round notification)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when winning per special figure determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games described later. In this jackpot game, a plurality of types having different prescribed round numbers for each type of jackpot game are determined, and the round display unit 57 for notifying the prescribed round number of the won jackpot game is the game information display unit M. Is provided. The round display unit 57 includes a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (eight in the embodiment). In this embodiment, one type of “16 times” is set as the specified number of rounds of the jackpot game, the LED to be lit is determined for each specified number of rounds, and the specified number of rounds is determined according to the lighting position of the LED. It is to be notified. In addition, when all the prescribed round numbers of the jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 are the same as in the embodiment, the round display unit 57 can be omitted.

  Here, the special figure hold display sections 52 and 53, the universal figure display section 55, the universal figure hold display section 56, the round display section 57, and the like are provided with a plurality of LEDs as long as the corresponding information can be displayed or notified. A 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means can be used.

(About the symbol display device 17)
In the symbol display device 17, as shown in FIG. 2, three symbol rows of a left symbol row 26a, a middle symbol row 26b, and a right symbol row 26c capable of variably displaying the decorative drawing are set in a horizontal and horizontal manner. In response to the winning at the first start winning opening 30, the decorations of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c are started to fluctuate. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, an effective stop position 27 where one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect is set, and each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is enabled by the symbol variation effect. The symbol combination of the decorative figure displayed on the stop symbol effective line combining the stop position 27 is displayed. That is, one stop symbol effective line is set in the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment.

  In addition, in the symbol display device 17, before the symbol variation effect ends, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c, and the symbol rows 26a, 26b, When the decorative drawing of 26c is displayed in a fixed stop state, one symbol variation effect is finished. That is, the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is executed once from the variation start to the fixed stop of the decoration diagram (special diagram) performed based on one start hold information.

  Here, the “variation display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop position 27 are changed in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The “decision stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c for a predetermined special figure variation interval time. . In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decoration diagram means that the decoration diagram displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is not continuously stopped for the special figure variation interval time. is there. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing change interval time.

  Here, in the first special figure display unit 50A and the symbol display device 17, the first special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the first special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative figure are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. Similarly, in the second special symbol display unit 50B and the symbol display device 17, the second special symbol variation display and the symbol variation effect relating to the second special symbol variation display are started, and the special diagram 2 and the decorative diagram are confirmed and stopped. Is done. In the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed at the same time. It is stored on hold as first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c. In addition, the display area of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the symbol display device 17 is configured with a larger area than the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B. The decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. For this reason, the player can recognize whether it is a special symbol or not from the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the stopped symbol effective line of the symbol display device 17.

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

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

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

  On the symbol display device 17, as a result of the special symbol variation display on the first or second special symbol display units 50A and 50B, the symbol combination of the decoration diagram corresponding to the displayed special symbol is displayed. That is, the special symbol 1 displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A and the symbol combination of the decorative symbol displayed on the symbol display device 17 correspond to each other. The special figure 1 is fixedly stopped on the special figure display section 50A, and the decorative figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c of the symbol display device 17. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing 1 is not necessarily one-to-one, so that the combination of symbols with one decorative drawing is selected from the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing 1. It has become.

(About probabilistic state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the game per special figure (specifically, the big hit game) is completed. Here, as a 1st privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 is a state which increases compared with the state where the said 1st privilege game state is not provided. Specifically, in the 1st privilege gaming state, the chance to win a pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 is increased by changing the probability per special figure (probability to win a game per special figure) from low probability to high probability. can do. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probability change function changes the lottery probability per special figure (probability per special figure) from a low probability (219/65536 in the example) to a high probability (441/65536 in the example) after the game per special figure ends. This is a function that makes it possible to assign a certain change state. Note that a state to which the probability variation state is not given is referred to as a non-probability variation state (normal state). The low probability and the high probability are examples, and the present invention is not limited to this. In the embodiment, when the probability variation state is given, it is set so that the probability variation state is continuously given after the game per special figure ends until the next game per special figure is generated (FIG. 3). In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of lottery per special figure fluctuates with a high probability, and a game per special figure is likely to occur, so the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player Playing games while expecting a big hit. Note that the period during which the probability variation state is given (hereinafter, the number of variations of the symbol variation effect (special variation variation display) in which the probability variation state continues is referred to as the probability variation number) is not limited to the above. For example, the probability variation state can be continuously given until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the probability variation state is imparted, and the transition to the non-probability variation state can be made on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The probability variation state can be continuously given until the (predetermined number of times) symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is executed.

  Here, as will be described later, when the probability change state is given after the game per special figure is finished, “1” is set to the probability change flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the probability change state is not given. In this case, the probability variation flag is set to “0”. In addition, when the number of times of probability change is set to the specified number of times, the number of times of probability change is set in the number of times of probability change set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the counter value is decremented by 1 for each symbol change effect (for each special figure change display). The probability variation flag may be set to “0” when “0” is reached.

(About variable state)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving the second privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the game per special figure (specifically, the big hit game) ends. I have. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said 2nd start winning opening 31 increases compared with the state (1st game state) where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. The winning rate is improved. In other words, the winning rate improvement state is a state in which the ratio determined to be per unit time per unit time is improved in the per unit determination made in accordance with the detection of the gate sensor 49. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the start opening / closing members 33 and 33 that open the second start winning opening 31, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31 can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the start opening and closing members 33 and 33 for opening the second start winning opening 31 for one time per usual figure, the opening time of the start opening and closing members 33 and 33 is simply extended. This may be realized, or may be realized by increasing the number of opening of the start opening / closing members 33, 33, or may be combined. In the embodiment, the second privilege gaming state is referred to as a variable state, and the variable state in the example is set by combining the above (1) to (3). In addition, a state where the variable state is not assigned is referred to as a non-variable state. That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko balls to the second start winning opening 31 is improved.

  In the variable state of the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map change display performed in the normal map display section 55 after the game per special figure is shortened and the probability per universal figure is low (in the embodiment, 14563 / 65536) to a high probability (in the embodiment, 65535/65536). It should be noted that the interval from the time when the normal map is displayed in a fixed stop until the next normal map change is performed (the normal map change interval) is set to 500 ms.

  In addition, an upper limit number of winnings (10 in the embodiment) that allows winning to the second starting winning award 31 per one ordinary figure is set, and after opening the opening opening and closing members 33, 33, When the number of winnings reaches the upper limit number of winnings, the opening / closing operations of the start port opening / closing members 33, 33 are forcibly terminated and closed. Here, in the embodiment, according to the type of the special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) won in the game per special figure, the period during which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) It is configured to change. Specifically, when the type of symbol per special symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol A and symbol a described later in the embodiment), after the game per special symbol is finished, It is set so that a variable state is continuously given until the next game per special figure is generated, and the special symbol type (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is a different type ( In the case of the symbol B and symbol b) described later in the embodiment, the symbol variation effect (the total number of times of the first special symbol variation display and the second special diagram variation display) is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the embodiment). In the meantime, the variable state is set to be given (see FIG. 3). The condition for giving the variable state is determined for each type of game per special figure (design per special figure), which will be described in detail later.

  Here, as described later, when the variable state is given after the game per special figure, “1” is set in the variable flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the variable state If is not added, the variable flag is set to “0”. Further, the number of times of change is set in a change number of times counter set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the value of the counter is decremented by 1 for each symbol change effect (for each special figure change display). "", The variable flag is set to "0".

(About jackpot games)
Next, the big hit game as the special figure game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special chart display portions 50A and 50B as a result of the special chart fluctuation display, and after the opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game, The game is composed of a round game that is repeated by a specified number of rounds to be performed (16 rounds in the embodiment) with an interval time between rounds, and an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game. In the round game, the special prize opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning unit 40 is opened / closed by an opening / closing operation corresponding to the type of the jackpot game that has occurred, and a predetermined number (for example, nine) is provided in the special prize opening 41 in one round game. ) Pachinko balls win, or one round game ends when a specified time (round game time) has elapsed since the start of each round game. Note that, during each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds in which the special prize opening / closing member 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time is set. That is, in the big hit game, the special prize opening / closing member 43 performs an open / close operation for the number of rounds of each big hit game.

  Here, the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the special winning opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 in each round game of the jackpot game includes one opening operation under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined interval. A long-time opening operation in which a predetermined number of pachinko balls (for example, nine) determined for a round game in the (operation from opening to closing) continue to open for a time that can be won, and the long-time opening operation Also, the special winning opening and closing member 43 is appropriately combined with a short time opening operation in which the opening time is set short. In the embodiment, the special prize opening / closing member 43 is set to open for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time opening operation, and the special prize opening / closing member 43 is set to open for a maximum of 0.04 seconds in the short-time opening operation. (See figure). The interval time between rounds is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the winning per special figure is won, one jackpot game is determined from a plurality of types (four in the embodiment) of jackpot games having different values to be given to the player, and the determination is made. The jackpot game that was played is awarded. Here, among the four types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined as shown in FIG. It is determined based on the type of 2). In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as the jackpot symbol that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A (100 kinds of special figures 1 in the embodiment) is classified into two groups, the symbol A and the symbol B. When the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the one special figure display unit 50A is a big hit symbol, a big hit game corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol (design A, B) is given. In the embodiment, the special figure 2 (100 kinds of special figures 2 in the embodiment) as the jackpot symbol that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is classified into two groups, the symbol a and the symbol b. When the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is a big hit symbol, a big hit game corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol (the symbols a and b) is given. The jackpot symbol is determined using a random number and a determination value, which will be described later. In the embodiment, the special symbol 1 as the jackpot symbol is determined at a ratio of 70%, Symbol B is determined at a rate of 30%, and special figure 2 as a jackpot symbol is set so that symbol a is determined at a rate of 70% and symbol b is determined at a rate of 30%.

(About the first jackpot game)
When the special figure 1 as the big hit symbol classified as the symbol A is displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A, the first big hit game is given as the big hit game. The first jackpot game is set as a jackpot game to which a probability variation state and a variable state are given after the end of the first jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined, the probability variation state is reached after the first jackpot game is over until the next jackpot. And the variable state is set to be continuously given.

  The first jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round is set to “9”. In the first jackpot game, in the first to fourth rounds, the special prize opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning section 40 opens for a long time, and in the fifth to sixteenth rounds, the special prize winning section 40 The special winning opening and closing member 43 is set to open for a short time. That is, the opening time (0.04 (seconds)) of the special prize opening / closing member 43 in the short-time opening operation in the first jackpot game is the number of pachinko balls that can win the special prize opening 41 in one round game. The time is set so that the number does not satisfy the maximum number of winnings. In this way, the first jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which pachinko balls can be won up to the maximum number of winnings in only four rounds and around 500 prize balls can be obtained.

(About the second jackpot game)
When the special figure 1 as the big hit symbol classified as the symbol B is displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A, the second big hit game is given as the big hit game. The second jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which the probability change state is not given after the second jackpot game is finished when the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game. Further, 100 is set as the granting period (number of times of change) of the change state given when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined.

  The second jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round is set to “9”. In the second jackpot game, in the first to fourth rounds, the special prize opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning section 40 is opened for a long time, and in the fifth to sixteenth rounds, the special prize winning section 40 The special winning opening and closing member 43 is set to open for a short time. That is, also in the second jackpot game, the number of rounds in which the special prize opening / closing member 43 performs the opening operation for a long time is four times as in the first jackpot game, and the jackpot that can obtain around 500 prize balls. It is set as a game. The number of winning balls that can be obtained for the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game is substantially the same. However, in the first jackpot game, the probability variation state and the shortage state are continuously given until the next jackpot game. This is a big hit game that is more advantageous to the player than the second big hit game.

(About the third jackpot game)
When the special figure 2 as the big hit symbol classified as the symbol a is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B, the third big hit game is given as the big hit game. The third jackpot game is set as a jackpot game to which a probability variation state and a variable state are given after the end of the third jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the third jackpot game. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol a (third jackpot game) is determined, the probability variation state is reached after the third jackpot game is over until the next jackpot. And the variable state is set to be continuously given.

  The third jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round is set to “9”. In the third jackpot game, the special prize opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning unit 40 is set to open for a long time in all rounds from the first to the 16th. In other words, the third jackpot game is set as a jackpot game that can win up to the maximum number of winnings in all rounds and can obtain around 2000 prize balls.

(About the fourth jackpot game)
When the special figure 2 as the big hit symbol classified as the symbol b is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B, the fourth big hit game is given as the big hit game. The fourth jackpot game is set as a jackpot game to which a probability variation state is not given after the end of the fourth jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth jackpot game. Further, 100 is set as the grant period (number of times of change) of the change state given when the symbol b (fourth big hit game) is determined.

  The fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round is set to “9”. In the fourth jackpot game, the special prize opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning unit 40 is set to open for a long time in all rounds from the first to the 16th. That is, in the fourth jackpot game, the special prize opening / closing member 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation in all rounds, and is set as a jackpot game in which around 2000 prize balls can be obtained. Note that the number of winning balls that can be earned in the fourth jackpot game and the third jackpot game is substantially the same, but in the third jackpot game, the probability variation state and the shortage state are continuously given until the next jackpot game. This is a big hit game that is more advantageous to the player than the fourth big hit game.

  Here, in the embodiment, when it is determined that the winning per special figure is triggered by winning at the first start winning opening 30, either the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game is given. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a win in the special figure perception triggered by the winning at the second start winning opening 31, either the third jackpot game or the fourth jackpot game is awarded. It is comprised so that. Further, as described above, the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player in the first and second jackpot games is about 500, whereas the player can be won by the third and fourth jackpot games. The number of winning balls is about 2000, and the third and fourth jackpot games are set as jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than the first and second jackpot games in terms of the number of winning balls that the player can acquire. ing. In other words, the jackpot game (third or fourth jackpot game) that is awarded when it is determined to be a win in the special figure perception triggered by winning at the second start winning opening 31 is the first start winning slot 30. This is set to be more advantageous for the player than the jackpot game (first or second jackpot game) that is awarded when it is determined to be a win in the special figure determination based on the winning of the prize. Note that the type of jackpot game is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

(About the game production mode)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a plurality of (three in the embodiment) game effect modes in which the effect contents (display contents) of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 are different. Here, in the game effect mode, the game state suggestion image is displayed on the symbol display device 17 to suggest to the player whether or not the game state at that time is a certain change state or a change state. It has become. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the game effect mode can be changed when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. Here, in the embodiment, the mode transition condition is the occurrence of the big hit game and the number of changes (100 times in the embodiment) of the symbol change effect (the total of the first and second special figure change displays) after the big hit game. .

  The game effect mode according to the embodiment includes a normal mode corresponding to a game state (non-probability change / non-change state) determined to be given neither a probability change state nor a change state by the main control CPU 60a, and a probability change state. And a probability change mode corresponding to a gaming state (probability change / short change state) for which it is decided to give both a change state and a change state, and it is decided not to give a probability change state and also gives a change state. A change mode corresponding to the played game state (non-probable change / change state) is set. Note that the types of game effect modes are not limited to these, and other game effect modes can be set. Further, the game state suggestion image displayed on the symbol display device 17 in each of the game effect modes (the normal mode, the probability change mode, and the speed change mode) does not have to be one type, and there are a plurality of types for each game effect mode. The game state suggestion image can be set.

  The symbol display device 17 displays a game state suggestion image having contents corresponding to the game effect mode. Specifically, the background image displayed on the back of the decorative display of the symbol display device 17 is set to be different for each game effect mode, and the player recognizes the current game effect mode from the type of the background image. To get. In addition, in each game effect mode, some or all of the effect contents (special pattern change pattern and effect pattern described later) of the symbol change effect performed on the symbol display device 17 are different, and each game effect mode is unique. It is set so that the production can be executed.

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

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

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 60 has a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c that can be read is provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the open start detecting sensor 98, the normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b, and the gate sensor 49 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a includes the first and second special figure display parts 50A and 50B, the first and second special figure hold display parts 52 and 53, the common figure display part 55, the universal figure hold display part 56, and the like. The display unit is connected, and the display control of each display unit 50A, 50B, 55 is executed based on the control process executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each sensor 34, 35, 49. ing. The main control CPU (open control means) 60a is connected to solenoids 32 and 42 provided in the start winning section 29 and the special winning section 40, and based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. When the solenoids 32 and 42 are driven, the corresponding opening and closing members 33 and 43 are opened and closed. The main control CPU 60a drives and controls the special prize solenoid 42 so that the special prize opening / closing member 43 opens and closes in an opening / closing manner according to the type of game per special figure, and opens the special prize opening / closing member 43 for a long time. The system is configured to execute long-time release control and short-time release control that causes the special prize opening / closing member 43 to open for a short time.

  The main control board 60 is provided with a variation timer (time measuring means) 60d. The variation timer 60d is configured to measure the time from the start of variation of the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17. Specifically, the variation timer 60d is set with the variation time specified by the special symbol variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the variation timer 60d subtracts the variation time from the variation start of the symbol variation effect, When the variation time becomes “0”, the main control CPU 60a outputs an all symbol stop command to the effect control CPU 65a, and displays a predetermined effect result on the symbol display device 17 based on the all symbol stop command ( It is configured to stop display (hit display and missed display). When the fluctuation time counted by the fluctuation timer 60d becomes “0”, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure designation command, and the special figure display units 50A and 50B are output based on the special figure designation command. A predetermined special figure is stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

  The special figure variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when one special figure variation pattern is determined from a plurality of special figure variation patterns that specify the production time in the symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, all 100 integer values from “0” to “99” are set as random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes.

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

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

  Further, the passage (entrance) detection information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate sensor 49 is stored in a predetermined normal map storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as general figure start hold information. ) Is temporarily stored and held. In the case where the general map storage area is stored in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the general map display unit 55 executes the variable map display based on the general map start hold information. In the order stored in the main control RAM 60c, the general-purpose start suspension information is read out by the main control CPU 60a.

  The random number for determining per common figure is a per standard figure that allows the pachinko ball to be awarded to the second start winning opening 31 by opening the start opening and closing member 33 of the start winning section 29 as a result of the fluctuation of the normal figure. This is a random number that is used in a normal hit determination (ordinary hit determination) for determining whether or not. In the embodiment, 65536 integer values of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). The random number for determining the normal figure variation pattern is a random number used for determining the normal figure fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time of the normal figure fluctuation in the normal figure fluctuation display. In the embodiment, nine types of integer values from “0” to “8” are set as random numbers for normal pattern variation pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes. Then, the passage detection information (usually stored in the main control RAM 60c) triggered by the passage of the pachinko sphere through the gate portion 48 (more specifically, when the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko sphere). The main control CPU 60a acquires a hit determination random number and a normal variation pattern determination random number) at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, in the main control ROM 60b, a special figure hit determination value indicating that a big hit is generated as a result of the special figure change display (design change effect) is stored. The judgment value per special figure is a judgment value used in the judgment (whether judgment per special figure) using the special random number for judgment per special figure, and “0” to “ A predetermined number of determination values are defined from 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the determination value per special figure differs depending on whether or not the above-described probability variation state is given at the time of determination per special figure. Specifically, the number of determination values per special figure (441 in the embodiment) set in the probability variation state is the number of determination values per special figure (219 in the embodiment) set in the non-probability variation state. Is set more than. That is, by increasing the number of determination values per special figure in the probability variation state, per special figure (big hit) is likely to occur.

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

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

  The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns) for specifying the fluctuation contents (see FIG. 9). The distribution determination value is stored. Here, the special figure fluctuation pattern is a display content (contents of the special figure fluctuation display, which is executed between the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display and the final stop display. The basic content of the design variation display content, the light emission effect mode, and the sound effect mode) is specified. Also, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time (the special figure fluctuation display and the pattern from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display until the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is displayed in a fixed stop state. The time of variation production is specified. Special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern using the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern to which the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified. Here, in the embodiment, an integer value of “0” to “99” corresponding to the above-described 100 types of random numbers for special pattern fluctuation pattern distribution is set as the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value. A special figure fluctuation pattern is individually associated with each of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values.

  The special figure fluctuation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b are classified into special figure fluctuation patterns for each special figure and special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment, and the special figure fluctuation pattern according to the game effect mode. A specific special figure variation pattern distribution determination value is determined for each. It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern for a special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the result of the special figure judgment is affirmative. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment is a special figure fluctuation pattern that is selected when the result of determination per special figure is negative. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment includes a reach special figure fluctuation pattern which is finally made a deviation after the reach effect is performed, and a special figure fluctuation pattern which is a deviation without forming a reach. . In the reach effect, after the symbol combination of the effective symbols that will be reach display in the symbol variation effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol that will be a win display (big hit display) or a dismissal display is stopped and displayed. It is an effect that is performed in the meantime.

  Here, the reach effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of a winning display being displayed, and is performed in response to a reach display that is displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the process of symbol variation. In addition to the reach effect, the effect that suggests the possibility of the winning display being displayed is a pseudo-in which a decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is temporarily stopped a plurality of times in one symbol combination effect. It is displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a continuous notice effect, a continuous notice effect (pre-reading notice effect) that makes it possible to continuously execute a variation cycle with one change from the start of change to the stop of the decoration diagram once. There is a notice effect that suggests the possibility, and a notice effect that suggests to the player that the hit display may be displayed by the light of the lamp device 18 or the sound output from the speaker 19.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a performs a hit per special figure when a pachinko ball wins the opening starter 96 in a state where the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening / closing member 43 in the special winning unit 40 is not executed. The special prize opening / closing member 43 in the special prize winning unit 40 is determined to open and close without being operated. Here, when the pachinko ball wins the opening start unit 96 in a state where the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening / closing member 43 is being performed in the special winning unit 40, the special winning opening / closing member 43 in the special winning unit 40 is concerned. It is comprised so that it may not decide to open / close. That is, the pachinko ball wins the opening start unit 96 in a state where the special winning opening / closing member 43 is opened / closed so as to open the special winning opening 41 of the special winning unit 40 with the occurrence of the big hit game (win game). Even so, the main control CPU 60a is configured not to open / close the special winning opening / closing member 43 in response to a winning at the opening start unit 96. Further, as in the case where the pachinko ball continuously wins the opening start unit 96, the main control CPU 60a controls the special winning solenoid 42 to open and close the special winning opening / closing member 43 in response to the previous winning. In the state, the main control CPU 60a is configured not to open / close the special winning opening / closing member 43 in response to a later winning. When the main control CPU 60a opens and closes the special winning portion 40 with the winning of the opening start unit 96 as a trigger, and the main control CPU 60a controls to open and close the special winning portion 40 by a big hit game, The opening / closing operation control triggered by winning the opening start unit 96 may be referred to as special opening / closing control, and the opening / closing operation control based on the big hit game may be referred to as hit opening / closing control. A gaming state in which the special winning portion 40 is opened / closed when the pachinko ball wins the opening start portion 96 may be referred to as a special game.

(About special games)
Here, a special game given when the pachinko ball wins the opening starter 96 will be described. The special game is set to start after the symbol is forcibly stopped from the special figure display portions 50A and 50B or the time of the fluctuation time is interrupted as described later, and the special game is started. Start waiting time for performing the process for performing, opening / closing operation time for causing the special prize opening / closing member 43 to perform a predetermined number of opening operations after the start waiting time elapses, and end for performing the process for terminating the special game And waiting time. Here, the one-time opening time of the special prize opening / closing member 43 in the special game is set to a time during which the pachinko ball is hardly expected to win the special prize opening 41 under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at predetermined intervals. Has been. Specifically, in the special game, the time for opening the special prize opening / closing member 43 once is set to 0.04 seconds as in the short-time opening operation in the big hit game. It should be noted that the one-time opening time of the special prize opening / closing member 43 in the special game can be set to a time during which a plurality of pachinko balls can win. In the embodiment, the start standby time and the end standby time are set to 5 seconds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be set to any time. In addition, the number of times of opening / closing the special prize opening / closing member 43 in the special game is not limited to two times, but can be set to one time or three times or more.

  The specific opening / closing operation of the special prize opening / closing member 43 during the opening / closing operation time of the special game will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 60a is triggered by the winning at the opening start portion 96 (open start opening 97). When it is determined to forcibly stop the change or stop timing the change, the special prize opening / closing member 43 at the closed position is displaced to the open position after the start waiting time has elapsed, and is held at the open position for the open time. Then, when the special winning opening / closing member 43 is displaced to the closed position as the opening time elapses, the first opening / closing operation of the special winning opening / closing member 43 is completed. In addition, the special winning opening and closing member 43 is opened for the second time after an elapse of a preset interval time (for example, 2 seconds), and the end waiting time elapses after the end of the second opening and closing operation. Is configured to end. In the embodiment, a special opening effect described later is displayed on the symbol display device 17 while the special opening / closing control is performed by the main control CPU 60a (from the start of the start standby time to the end of the standby time). It has come to be.

  Further, when the main control CPU 60a decides to open / close the special prize winning unit 40 in response to a prize at the opening start unit 96, the main control CPU 60a is set to output a special opening / closing control command to the effect control CPU 65a. . Then, when the special opening / closing control command is input, the effect control CPU 65a displays a special opening effect that allows the symbol display device 17 to recognize that the special winning portion 40 is in the open / close operation, as will be described later. The symbol display device 17 is configured to be controlled.

(About production control board)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 8, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the value before the update. The effect control CPU 65a acquires various random numbers when a special figure variation pattern designation command (variation start command) is input from the main control CPU 60a.

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

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

  That is, a hit determination means for performing a hit determination (determination per special figure) triggered by winning at the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31, a winning game to be given from a plurality of types of winning games ( Each function as a hit game determining means (hit determining means) for determining the type of big hit game and a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special figure change display (after the end of the pattern change effect) Is included in the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment has a function as special figure determination means for determining per special figure when the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 is won. The main control CPU 60a determines a special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b based on winning in the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31. A function as a pattern determining means (variation pattern determining means) is provided. Further, the main control CPU 60a for determining the special symbol variation pattern in which the variation time of the symbol variation effect is specified has a function as a variation time determining means for determining the variation time of the symbol variation effect. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as probability change determining means for determining whether to give a probability change state in which the probability that a big hit will occur (the probability that the determination result by the hit determination means is a big hit) is higher than usual. And, it is configured to function as a probability change giving means for giving a probability change state after the end of the big hit game. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the probability variation state is to be applied only when a big hit occurs (when the determination result of the special figure hit determination means is a big hit). Furthermore, the main control CPU 60a serves as an opening operation determination means capable of determining opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 without performing a hit determination (determination per special figure) with the winning of the opening start portion 96 as a trigger. It has a function.

  In addition, the main control CPU 60a receives a winning with a high probability that the pachinko ball will win the second start winning opening 31 when a special figure hit occurs (when the determination result of the special figure determining means is a hit). It functions as a winning rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not a rate improvement state (shortening state) is to be given, and also gives a shorting state only for a period for which a winning rate improvement state determined after the game per special figure is given. It also functions as a variable state giving means. Here, the main control CPU 60a sets a period from the end of the game per special figure until a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect) is executed as a winning rate improvement state granting period. It comes to decide. In this way, the main control CPU 60a provides a bonus state that is advantageous to the player after a winning game based on winning in the first starting winning port 30 or the second starting winning port 31 when the determination result of the hit determination is a win. It has a function as a privilege state determination means for determining whether to give (probable change state, variable state). The main control RAM 60c is acquired while the symbol variation effect is being performed on the symbol display device 17 (that is, while the special symbol variation display is being performed on the first and second special symbol display units 50A and 50B). It functions as a holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of received winning information as starting hold information. Specifically, the winning information acquired by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34 while the variable display is being performed on the display means (the symbol display device 17 or the first special symbol display unit 50A) is the first. Triggered by detection of the second start winning detection sensor 35 while the variable display is being performed on the first hold storage means and display means (the symbol display device 17 and the second special figure display unit 50B) stored as start hold information. It functions as a second hold storage means for storing the acquired winning information as the second start hold information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern in the steps B25, B29, B31 outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 65 at a predetermined timing (step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a sets a variation time set in the determined special symbol variation pattern in the variation timer 60d provided in the main control RAM 60c, specifies the special symbol variation pattern, and starts symbol variation. A special figure fluctuation pattern designation command is output to indicate the above, and the time (subtraction) by the fluctuation timer 60d is started. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display unit 50B so as to start the second special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 2 designation command for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the fluctuation time set in the designated special figure fluctuation pattern. The display contents of the display unit 50B are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. . Specifically, when the variation timer 60d times the variation time (when the variation timer 60d reaches “0”), the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol. While controlling the display content of the 2nd special figure display part 50B, it instruct | indicates the change stop of a decoration drawing and outputs all the symbol stop commands. When the end condition of the probability change state or the variable state is satisfied, a probability change end command or a variable end command is output.

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control CPU 60a which has determined the special figure variation pattern in the steps B35, B39, B41 outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 65 at a predetermined timing (step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a sets a variation time determined in the determined special symbol variation pattern in the variation timer 60d provided in the main control RAM 60c, specifies the special symbol variation pattern, and starts symbol variation. A special figure fluctuation pattern designation command is output to indicate the above, and the time (subtraction) is started by the fluctuation timer 60d. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display unit 50A so as to start the first special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 1 designation command for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the designated special figure variation pattern. The display content of the display unit 50A is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. . Specifically, when the variation timer 60d times the variation time (when the variation timer 60d reaches “0”), the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol. While controlling the display content of the first special figure display section 50A, it instructs the decorative drawing to stop changing and outputs an all symbols stop command. When the end condition of the probability change state or the variable state is satisfied, a probability change end command or a variable end command is output.

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

(About the Opening Start Department winning process)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when a winning is made to the opening start unit 96 before the result of the changing symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is displayed on the symbol display device 17, Before the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening / closing member 43 in the special winning section 40 triggered by the winning to the opening start section 96 is executed, the changing symbol changing effect (special drawing changing display) is forcibly stopped or timed. Since it is configured to perform the opening start unit winning process to be interrupted, the opening start unit winning process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the opening start unit winning process shown in FIG. 10 (a), it is determined whether or not the special winning unit 40 is opened and closed in response to a winning at the opening starting unit 96 (step C11). In the negative case, the main control CPU 60a ends the open start part winning process. That is, the special winning unit 40 is controlled by the main control CPU 60a in the big hit game, and the special winning unit 40 is controlled by the main control CPU 60a in accordance with the previous winning to the opening start unit 96. In (special game state), the determination result in step C11 is negative, and the opening start unit winning process is terminated without determining that the special winning unit 40 is opened / closed with the winning of the opening start unit 96 as a trigger. On the other hand, when the determination result of step C11 is affirmative, it is determined that the special winning unit 40 is opened / closed with the winning of the opening start unit 96 as a trigger. Then, when it is determined that the special winning unit 40 is opened and closed in response to a winning at the opening start unit 96, the changing symbol changing effect (special drawing changing display) is forcibly stopped (forcibly stopping changing). Alternatively, the main control CPU 60a determines whether to stop the timing of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) during the variation (interruption of variation timing) (step C12). In the embodiment, as will be described later, whether to decide to forcibly stop the change or to decide to stop timing the change is determined to open / close the special winning unit 40 with the winning of the opening start unit 96 as a trigger. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine according to the timing. Specifically, the special winning portion 40 is triggered by a winning at the opening start portion 96 during a predetermined period (a start interruption period TU1 or a stop interruption period TU2 to be described later) of the changing symbol change effect (special change display). When it is determined to open / close the main control CPU 60a, the main control CPU 60a determines to interrupt the timing of the fluctuation. In this case, the main control CPU 60a can determine to forcibly stop the fluctuation. And when it is decided to open / close the special winning portion 40 with the winning of the opening start portion 96 in another predetermined period (selection period TK described later) of the changing symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) as a trigger In the special symbol start process at the time of starting the changing symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display), the main control CPU 60a determines whether to forcibly stop the variation or interrupt the timing of the variation based on the special variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine whether or not. Note that the relationship between the timing for opening and closing the special prize winning section 40 triggered by the winning of the opening start section 96 and the determination of the timing interruption (or forced suspension of fluctuation) by the main control CPU 60a is as follows. Will be described in detail. Similarly, the relationship between the type of the special figure variation pattern and the determination of the variation timing stop (or the variation forced stop) by the main control CPU 60a will be described in detail later.

  If the main control CPU 60a determines to forcibly stop the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) in step C12, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step C13 and executes the forcible stop processing. Further, when the main control CPU 60a determines to stop the timing of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) in Step C12, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to Step C14 and executes the timing interruption processing. The main control CPU 60a outputs a forced stop process command to the effect control CPU 65a when executing the forced stop process, and outputs a time interrupt process command to the effect control CPU 65a when executing the time interrupt process. Configured to do. The effect control CPU 65a is set to output a control command corresponding to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) so that the symbol display device 17 performs an effect corresponding to the input command.

(Forcible stop processing)
As shown in FIG. 10B, in the forced stop process, the subtraction of the variation timer 60d is stopped and the time of the variation timer 60d is set to “0” (step C15). And, if the result of the special symbol per judgment based on the winning information in the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is a win, the winning judgment result is forcibly changed to a judgment result of losing and the special symbol display The special figure display units 50A and 50B are controlled so that the special figures are stopped by the deviation display in the parts 50A and 50B. In addition, when the result of the determination per special figure based on the winning information in the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is out of order, the special symbol display is made to stop the special diagram in the special symbol display units 50A and 50B. The units 50A and 50B are controlled (step C16). Further, the symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to display a shift display on the symbol display device 17 (step C16). Specifically, before the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 based on the special opening / closing control by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the winning to the opening start unit 96 is executed, the main control CPU 60a displays the off symbol (missing display). ) Is output to the effect control CPU 65a, and the symbol display device 17 outputs all symbol stop commands for definitely displaying the symbol combination (outlier display) of the misplaced decorations. To do.

  Here, in the forced stop process, if the changing symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) that is won by the big hit, the judgment result of the special symbol per unit determination The main control CPU 60a forcibly determines that the big hit symbol (displayed per special symbol) determined on the basis of the special symbol is the special symbol of the off symbol (out of symbol display), and the special symbol display units 50A, 50B. Configured to display. In other words, a special prize is triggered by a prize at the opening start unit 96 while a symbol variation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is being executed when the judgment per special figure becomes a hit judgment result. When it is decided to open / close the part 40, the main control CPU 60a forcibly rewrites the determination result of the special figure determination to the determination result of the deviation, and the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is displayed as a deviation display. Is forcibly stopped.

(Timekeeping interruption processing)
In the time measurement interruption process, the subtraction (measurement of fluctuation time) of the fluctuation timer 60d is stopped (interrupted) (step C17). In the time measurement interruption process, while the time measurement of the variation timer 60d is stopped (interrupted), the main control CPU 60a continues the fluctuation in the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, and also issues a special figure designation command and all symbol stop commands. Without output, the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is apparently continued. That is, while the time of the variation timer 60d is stopped, a special opening effect described later is displayed on the symbol display device 17 (see FIGS. 11 (c) and 12 (b)). In a state where the timing of the variable timer 60d is stopped (interrupted), the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the special opening / closing control for opening / closing the special winning unit 40 based on the winning to the opening start unit 96 is completed. Determine (step C18). If the determination result of step C18 is negative, the main control CPU 60a repeats the process of step C18. On the other hand, if the determination result of step C18 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a restarts the time measurement of the variable timer 60d that has stopped (interrupted) the time measurement in step C17 (step C19), and ends the time measurement interruption process. When the time of the variation timer 60d is restarted, the symbol display device 17 resumes the symbol variation effect with the content specified by the special diagram variation pattern, and when the variation timer 60d measures the elapsed variation time (variation timer 60d). When the time of the time becomes “0”), the main control CPU 60a outputs a special symbol designation command and all symbol stop commands, and displays a predetermined effect result display or special symbol on the symbol display device 17 and the special symbol display units 50A and 50B. The figure is stopped. That is, when the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) for which the variation is interrupted is a winning symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display), the symbol display device 17 displays a hit display and a special symbol display. A special symbol as a jackpot symbol is displayed on the parts 50A and 50B, and if the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) for which the variation has been interrupted is an outlier symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display), the symbol display is displayed. A deviation display is displayed on the device 17, and a special figure as a deviation symbol is displayed on the special figure display portions 50A and 50B.

  Here, when the time measurement of the variation timer 60d is resumed with the end of the special opening / closing control, the variation time specified by the special figure variation pattern at the time of timing interruption may be counted again from the beginning. In this case, the content of the effect can be accurately recognized by repeating the design variation effect that interrupted the time measurement from the beginning. In addition, when the time of the variation timer 60d is restarted with the end of the special opening / closing control, the remaining variation time at the time when the timing is interrupted may be measured. In this case, it is possible to prevent the symbol variation effect that has been executed once from being repeated with the restart, and to prevent the effect from being delayed.

  In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the symbol variation executed in response to the determination per special figure executed by the main control CPU 60a being triggered by the winning at the start winning ports 30 and 31 is a trigger. Based on the special opening / closing control when the main control CPU 60a decides to open / close the special winning portion 40 in response to winning in the opening start portion 96 before displaying the result of the effect on the symbol display device 17. Before executing the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning unit 40, the symbol change effect is forcibly stopped and the display of the off display is displayed on the symbol display device 17, or before the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 based on the special opening / closing control is executed. After the time counting by the variation timer 60d is interrupted and the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning unit 40 is finished, the time counting by the variation timer 60d is resumed. Made. In addition, the symbol display device displays the result of the symbol variation effect that is executed when the special symbol determination executed by the main control CPU 60a becomes a winning determination result when the start winning ports 30, 31 are won. If the main control CPU 60a decides to open / close the special winning portion 40 in response to a winning at the opening start portion 96 before displaying the result at 17, the result of hit determination by the special figure hit determination is forcibly determined. In addition to changing to the determination result of detachment, the symbol change effect is forcibly stopped before the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 based on the special opening / closing control is executed, and the display of the detachment is displayed on the symbol display device 17 or Before performing the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 based on the special opening / closing control without changing the hit determination result by the determination, the time measurement by the variation timer 60d is performed. After the interruption and the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 is finished, the time counting by the variation timer 60d is resumed. That is, the main control CPU 60a executes a forced stop process for displaying a display on the symbol display device 17 in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the opening start unit 96 regardless of the determination result of the special figure determination, or Is the timing interruption process for restarting the timing by the variation timer 60d after the timing of the variation timer 60d is interrupted and the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning unit 40 is terminated when the pachinko ball wins the opening start unit 96? It has a function as an open start part winning process selection means for selecting. And before the pachinko machine 10 displays on the symbol display device 17 the result of the symbol variation effect triggered by execution of the special symbol hit determination by the main control CPU 60a, the main control CPU 60a has the special prize winning unit 40. When the opening / closing operation is determined, a forced stop process or a time-out process based on the selection of the main control CPU 60a is performed.

(About production control)
Next, processing executed on the effect control board 65 will be described. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the special diagram variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and designates the determined effect pattern. The designation command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Here, the effect patterns that can be selected by the effect control CPU 65a are classified for each game effect mode, and an effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is selected from the effect patterns that can be selected in the game effect mode. In addition, when the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a displays each symbol sequence to be finally stopped on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special figure corresponding to the command. The decoration drawing of 26a, 26b, 26c is determined. In other words, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 65a displays each symbol row 26a, 26b, The decorative drawing of 26c is determined.

  In addition, based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a, a game production mode (gaming state) serving as a reference for determining the production pattern when the next symbol variation production is executed. The effect control CPU 65a sets a game effect mode flag indicating "." Specifically, when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the jackpot symbol to which the probability variation state is given, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set to “1”. ”And the probability variation flag is set to“ 0 ”when the jackpot symbol that does not give the probability variation state is supported. Further, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the jackpot symbol to which the variable state is given, a variable flag indicating the variable state is set to “1”. ”And the variable flag is set to“ 0 ”when it corresponds to a big hit symbol that does not give a variable state.

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

  In addition, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. The effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing a detachment including a reach formation symbol when a special figure variation pattern for a reaper losing effect is instructed. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a detachment that does not include a reach formation symbol when a special-figure variation pattern for the detachment effect is instructed. In addition, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is an off symbol and the forced stop processing command is not input, the effect control CPU 65a wins a pachinko ball to the opening start unit 96. In the case where the special winning opening / closing member 43 in the special winning unit 40 cannot be identified as being triggered by the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40, the display of the normal deviation display, which will be described later, is determined and the forced stop processing command is input. Then, when the pachinko ball wins the opening start unit 96, the special display unit 43 determines whether the special winning opening / closing member 43 is opened or closed. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a receives all symbol stop commands, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the commands to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73 and the like.

  The effect control CPU 65a includes the types of jackpot symbols instructed by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command output by the main control CPU 60a, each designation command relating to the start and end of the probability variation state and the variation state, Based on the set value of the game effect mode flag, the type of the game effect mode is determined, and the game effect mode flag is updated to a value indicating the determined game effect mode. The game effect mode flag includes information that can identify the game effect mode in which the user is currently staying, and is set in the effect control RAM 65c. When the game effect mode flag is updated, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a mode designation command for instructing the game effect mode to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

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

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

(About special map fluctuation pattern)
Next, a special figure fluctuation pattern stored in the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment and a special figure fluctuation pattern group that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  The main control ROM 60b includes a plurality of types of special map variation patterns for each special map, a plurality of types of special map variation patterns for reaching reach, and a special pattern for non-reach that does not perform reach performance. A figure variation pattern is set. Here, the number of allocation of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value to each special figure fluctuation pattern is determined for each predetermined condition, and the type of special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a under the predetermined condition. In addition, the determination ratio of the special figure variation pattern by the main control CPU 60a is different.

  In the special figure starting process, the first and second are shown as the special figure fluctuation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a (special figure fluctuation patterns that can be decided in steps B31 and B41) when the main control CPU 60a determines that the reach is not performed. The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to the two types of deviation special figure fluctuation patterns P1 and P2, and the reach special figure fluctuation pattern (steps B29 and B39) is displayed after reaching in the special figure start processing. The special figure fluctuation pattern P3, the normal reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P3, the first super reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P4, and the second super reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P5. Main control when a variation pattern distribution judgment value is assigned and it is judged that it is a hit in the special figure start process As the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the CPU 60a (the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be decided in steps B25 and B35), the special figure fluctuation pattern P6 per normal reach, the first special figure fluctuation pattern P7 per super reach, the second supermarket Special map variation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to four types of special map variation pattern P8 per reach and special map variation pattern P9 per special reach. That is, in the embodiment, nine types of special figure fluctuation patterns are set as special figure fluctuation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a, and one special figure fluctuation pattern is set according to the judgment result of the special figure judgment and the judgment result of the performance execution judgment. The main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  In the embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values used for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern are 100 pieces of “0” to “99” corresponding to the above-mentioned 100 kinds of special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers. Are set, and the 100 special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, 50 special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to each of the first and second outlier special figure fluctuation patterns P1 and P2. That is, when both the special figure hit determination and the production execution determination are negative, the main control CPU 60a sets the ratio of the first off special figure fluctuation pattern P1 and the second off special figure fluctuation pattern P2 to 50%. It is set to be determined by. On the other hand, the special reach fluctuation special pattern fluctuation pattern P3, the first super reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P4, and the second super reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P5 correspond to the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values. 60, 30, and 20 are allocated. That is, when the special figure hit determination is a negative (out of) result and the performance execution determination is a positive determination result, the main control CPU 60a determines the normal reach off special figure fluctuation pattern P3 at a rate of 50%, The first super reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P4 is determined at a rate of 30%, and the second super reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P5 is decided at a rate of 20%. Further, the special map variation pattern P6 per normal reach, the special map variation pattern P7 per first super reach, the special map variation pattern P8 per second super reach, and the special map variation pattern P9 per special reach, Corresponding judgment values are assigned 10, 30, 55, and 5. That is, when the determination per special figure is a positive determination result, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern P6 per normal reach at a rate of 10%, and sets the first special figure fluctuation pattern P7 per super reach to 30. %, The second special figure fluctuation pattern P8 per super reach is decided at a percentage of 55%, and the special special figure fluctuation pattern P9 is decided at a percentage of 5%.

  Here, the effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern that specifically specifies the symbol variation effect specified by the special symbol variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. The reach effect specified by the effect pattern is such that the normal background is displayed as the background image, and the reach that is performed under the normal background and the reach that is executed after the normal reach effect. There is a super reach effect where a super reach effect image different from the normal background is displayed as a background image. Further, the super reach effect image is a background image that is one of the special backgrounds and is displayed in a mode different from the normal background, and allows the player to recognize that it is a super reach effect. As the super reach effect image, for example, an animation image (moving image) in which a specific character appears, a gradation image that changes the lightness, darkness, and color tone in stages are set. Further, the effect specified by the special effect pattern corresponding to the special hit special figure variation pattern P9 is a special effect different from the reach effect (normal reach effect, super reach effect) and different from the reach effect. Is configured to be recognized by the player.

(About the decision rate of forced stop processing and timing suspension processing)
When the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 is determined in accordance with the winning to the opening start unit 96, the symbol variation effect being executed (special symbol variation display) is forcibly stopped or the symbol variation effect being executed ( As shown in FIG. 9, the determination ratio for determining whether to stop the time measurement of the special figure fluctuation display (time measurement interruption process) is set for each special figure fluctuation pattern.

  Here, the determination ratio of whether to perform the forced stop process or the timing interruption process is determined using the random number for determining the open start part winning process and the open start part winning process determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. Composed. Specifically, a plurality of integer values are set for the open start part winning process determination random number, and the main control CPU 60a updates the open start part winning process determination random number one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). The updated value is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the value before the update is rewritten. Further, as the opening start part winning process determination value, a plurality of integers that can be taken by the opening start part winning process determination random number are assigned to “forced stop process” and “time counting interruption process”. Then, the main control CPU 60a confirms that the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 is Triggered when a pachinko ball is detected), obtains a random number for determining the open start part winning process, and assigns the obtained random number for determining the open start part winning process to the `` forced stop process '' and the `` time keeping interrupt process '' It is compared with the open start part winning process determination value. The main control CPU 60a determines the forced stop process when the open start part winning process determination random number matches the open start part winning process determination value assigned to the "forced stop process", and the open start When the random number for determining the winning prize process coincides with the open start part winning process determination value assigned to the “timing interruption process”, the timing interruption process is determined.

  A specific example of the determination ratio of the forced stop process and the timing interruption process set for each of the special figure fluctuation patterns will be described. In the first off-line special figure fluctuation pattern P1, the main control CPU 60a has a ratio of 90%. The forced stop process is determined and the timing stop process is determined at a rate of 10%. In the second outlier special figure variation pattern P2, the main control CPU 60a determines the forced stop process at a rate of 70% and 30%. The open start unit winning process determination value is assigned to the “forced stop process” and the “time measurement interrupt process” so as to determine the time interrupt process by the ratio. Further, in the normal reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P3, the main control CPU 60a decides the forced stop process at a rate of 90% and also decides the timing interruption process at a percentage of 10%, and the first super reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern. In P4, the main control CPU 60a determines the forced stop process at a rate of 50% and also determines the timing interruption process at a rate of 50%. In the second super reach deviation special figure variation pattern P5, the main control CPU 60a The open start portion winning process determination value is assigned to “forced stop process” and “timed interrupt process” so that the forced stop process is determined at a rate of 20% and the timed interrupt process is determined at a rate of 80%. Yes. Further, in the special map fluctuation pattern P6 per normal reach, the main control CPU 60a determines the forced stop process at a rate of 15% and also determines the timing interruption process at a rate of 85%. In P7, the main control CPU 60a determines the forced stop process at a rate of 10% and also determines the timing interruption process at a rate of 90%. In the second special reach variation pattern P8 per super reach, the main control CPU 60a The forced stop process is determined at a rate of 5% and the timing interruption process is determined at a rate of 95%. In the special hit special figure fluctuation pattern P9, the main control CPU 60a determines the timing interruption process at a rate of 100%. In addition, the open start part winning process determination value is assigned to the “forced stop process” and the “time stop process”.

  That is, when the first and second outlier special figure fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 are determined, and when the reach outlier special figure fluctuation pattern P3 is determined, the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation) is determined in the opening start portion winning process. The probability that the display is forcibly stopped is set higher than the probability that the timing stop process is performed. Further, when the first super-reach off special figure fluctuation pattern P4 is determined, the probability that the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is forcibly stopped and the timing interruption process are performed in the open start part winning process. Are set to the same. On the other hand, the second super-reach out special map variation pattern P5, the special map variation pattern per normal reach P6, the first super-reach special map variation pattern P7, the second super-reach special map variation pattern P8, the special hit special map When the variation pattern P9 is determined, the probability that the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is interrupted in the opening start portion winning process is set higher than the probability that the forced stop process is performed. In other words, if the timing of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is interrupted during the opening start part winning process, the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is likely to be won (expected value), and the symbol If the winning starter 96 is won during the execution of the variation effect (special symbol variation display), whether the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) being executed is forcibly stopped or the timing is interrupted Can play with interest and can improve interest.

  Here, in the plurality of reach-displacement special figure fluctuation patterns P3, P4, and P5 that can be determined as the deviation special figure fluctuation patterns to be displayed after reaching in the special figure start process, the second super-reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P5. The main control CPU 60a is easy to determine in the order of the first super-reaching deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P4 and the normal reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P3. In order, the probability that the forced stop process is determined in the open start part winning process is set to be low. On the other hand, the probability that the timing interruption process is determined in the open start part winning process is set so as to increase in the order of the reach off-special pattern fluctuation patterns P3, P4, and P5 that the main control CPU 60a can easily determine. That is, in the plurality of reach deviation special pattern fluctuation patterns P3, P4, and P5 to be displayed after reaching, the forced stop process is determined in the order of the reach deviation special figure fluctuation patterns P3, P4, and P5 that can be easily determined by the main control CPU 60a. The probability that the timing stop processing is determined is set to be high while the probability of being stopped is reduced. In other words, the reach-offset special map fluctuation pattern with a low probability determined by the main control CPU 60a is set to make it easier to determine the timing interruption process than the reach-offset special map fluctuation pattern with a high probability determined by the main control CPU 60a. Yes. It should be noted that the fluctuation times set for the reach deviation special figure fluctuation patterns P3, P4, and P5 are set longer in the order of the reach deviation special figure fluctuation patterns P3, P4, and P5 that are easily determined by the main control CPU 60a. The long reach-out special map fluctuation pattern makes it easier to determine the timing interruption process than the reach-out special figure fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time.

  Further, in the plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns P6, P7, and P8 that can be determined in the special figure starting process, the special figure fluctuation pattern P6 per normal reach, the first special figure fluctuation pattern P7 per super reach, the second The special control variation pattern P8 per super reach is easily determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the special control variation pattern P8, P7, P6 per reach that is easy to determine by the main control CPU 60a is compulsory in the open start unit winning process. The probability that the stop process is determined is set to be high. On the other hand, the probability that the timing interruption process is determined in the open start part winning process is set so as to decrease in the order of the out-of-reach special figure variation patterns P8, P7, and P6 that the main control CPU 60a can easily determine. That is, in the plurality of special map variation patterns P6, P7, and P8 per reach, the probability that the forced stop process is determined increases in the order of the special map variation patterns P8, P7, and P6 per reach that the main control CPU 60a can easily determine. On the other hand, the probability that the timing stop processing is determined is set to be low. In other words, the reach special figure variation pattern with a high probability determined by the main control CPU 60a is set to make it easier to determine the timing interruption process than the special map variation pattern with a low probability determined by the main control CPU 60a. Yes. It should be noted that the variation times determined in the special map variation patterns P6, P7, and P8 per reach are set shorter in the order of the special map variation patterns P8, P7, and P6 that are easily determined by the main control CPU 60a. The special fluctuation pattern per long reach makes it easier to determine the timing interruption process than the special fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation time is short.

  Here, in the reach production specified by the special figure variation patterns P3 to P8, the expectation degree indicating the degree of possibility of being displayed on the symbol display device 17 is the normal reach production, the first super reach production, the first It is set to be higher in the order of 2 super reach production. In the embodiment, it is set so that the main control CPU 60a can easily determine the timing interruption process when the reach display with high expectation is executed by the symbol display device 17. That is, when the timing of the design variation effect is once interrupted and then resumed, the expectation for winning can be enhanced and the interest can be improved.

  Further, the special hit special figure fluctuation pattern P9 that can be determined in the special figure starting process is determined by the main control CPU 60a when the special control special figure fluctuation pattern P9 is determined by the main control CPU 60a. In the winning process, the timing interruption process is set to be determined at a rate of 100%. That is, when the symbol variation effect specified by the special hit special symbol variation pattern P9 is displayed on the symbol display device 17, it is determined that the result of the symbol variation effect is a win, The main control CPU 60a does not determine the forced stop for the hit special figure fluctuation pattern P9. That is, although the symbol variation effect specified by the special hit special symbol variation pattern P9 is displayed on the symbol display device 17, the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped despite the player's expectation of winning. It is possible to prevent the player's willingness to play from being reduced.

(Forcible stop effect and forced off display)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a decides to open / close the special winning unit 40 in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the open starting unit 96, The symbol display device 17 is configured to be able to forcibly stop and display the misalignment display in a display mode in which the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening / closing member 43 in the special winning portion 40 is performed in response to the winning of the pachinko ball. Yes. As a distinguishable display mode, a special forced stop effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17 before the shift display is forcibly stopped on the symbol display device 17. There is a mode in which a forced off display is displayed, and both modes can be combined or only one mode can be performed. In the embodiment, it is set so that the forced stop effect and the forced off display are combined and displayed on the symbol display device 17 (see FIG. 11B).

  As shown in FIG. 12A, the forced stop effect and the forced off display are performed before the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening / closing member 43 in the special winning portion 40 triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the open starting portion 96 is performed. It is set to be executed (before special opening / closing control is started). FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a display mode of the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the case where the off display is forcibly stopped and displayed. With reference to FIG. The forced stop effect and the forced off display will be described in detail. In the forced stop effect, an image of an explosion and the characters “BANG!” Are displayed on the entire display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, and then a decorative drawing is displayed. It is set to stop display with detachment display. In addition, in the forced stop off display, an image of an explosion is superimposed on the background on which the decorative drawing is displayed off. It should be noted that the forced stop effect and the forced off display are not limited to the illustrated examples, and various forms can be adopted.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the fluctuation timer 60d that times the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern times the passage of the fluctuation time, it is not normally displayed on the symbol display device 17. Displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the main control CPU 60a determines to forcibly stop the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) that is set in a mode different from the display and the normal deviation display. The forced off display is provided. In other words, the forced off display is a special display that can be executed when the main control CPU 60a decides to forcibly stop the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) in the opening start portion winning process, and is forced off. When the display or the off-normal display is displayed on the symbol display device 17, the player changes whether the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is stopped by the winning of the opening start unit 96 or a preset variation. It is configured so that it can be recognized whether it has been stopped over time. The forced stop effect is a special effect that can be executed when the main control CPU 60a decides to forcibly stop the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) in the opening start unit winning process. By displaying the effect on the symbol display device 17, the player can recognize that the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) has been stopped by the winning of the opening start unit 96.

  The forced outlier display will be described in more detail. The compulsory outlier display is a display of the hit display and the per special figure judgment displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the judgment result of the special figure judgment becomes a hit judgment result. When the determination result is an outlier determination result, when the fluctuation timer 60d that times the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern has timed the passage of the fluctuation time, it is normally displayed on the symbol display device 17. The display mode is set to be different from the display mode. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), in the normal display, three decorative drawings are simply displayed side by side, while the forced display is shown in FIG. 11 (b). As shown in the figure, a special image (an image of an explosion) is superimposed on the background of the three decorative drawings that are displayed side by side, so that it can be distinguished from a normal display and a forced display. It has become. It should be noted that the forced off display only has to be a mode that can be distinguished from the normal display and the hit display, and the displayed decorative drawing itself (color, size, etc.) may be different.

  Here, the normal shift display information for specifying the content of the normal shift display is stored in the effect control ROM 65b. The main control CPU 60a determines a special figure fluctuation pattern when the result of the judgment per special figure is a judgment result, and outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern command for specifying the special figure fluctuation pattern. Then, when the special figure variation pattern command corresponding to the determination result of the deviation is input, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the normal deviation display information command for specifying the deviation display information to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). It is set as follows. In the display control board 70, when a normal deviation display information command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the content corresponding to the normal deviation display information specified by the information command, and the normal deviation display information is displayed. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to display an image of the corresponding display content.

  Further, the forced stop effect information for specifying the content of the forced stop effect and the forced error display information for specifying the content of the forced error display are stored in the effect control ROM 65b. When the forced stop processing command output from the main control CPU 60a is input, the effect control CPU 65a receives a forced stop effect information command that specifies forced stop effect information and a forced deviation display information command that specifies forced deviation display information. Is output to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). In the display control board 70, when each information command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the content corresponding to the forced stop effect information and the forced off display information specified by the information command, and the forced stop is performed. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to display an image of display contents corresponding to the effect information and the forced off display information. In addition, in the display control board 70, when the forced display information command is input after the display information command is normally input, the display content corresponding to the forced display that is specified by the forced display information command is displayed. The symbol display device 17 is controlled to display an image. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as the error display to be displayed on the symbol display device 17, the forced error display to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the forced stop process and the variation time specified by the special symbol variation pattern. The normal deviation display to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 is set as time passes, and the effect control CPU 65a performs a forced deviation display or a normal deviation display on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with a command input from the main control CPU 60a. Configured to display.

(About special opening effects)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the special winning portion 40 is opened / closed based on the special opening / closing control by the main control CPU 60a (specifically, the special winning opening / closing member 43 is opened / closed), The symbol display device 17 can be configured to display a special opening effect that can identify that the closing / closing operation is being performed (the main control CPU 60a is performing special opening / closing control / special game is being performed). Has been. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the symbol display device extends from the start of the special opening / closing control (special game) by the main control CPU 60a to the end of the special opening / closing control (special game). A special opening effect is displayed at 17.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a special opening effect pattern for specifying the contents of the special opening effect is stored in the effect control ROM 65b. Then, when the special opening / closing control command output from the main control CPU 60a is input, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a special opening effect pattern command for specifying the special opening effect pattern to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). Is set. In the display control board 70, when a special opening effect pattern command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the contents of the effect corresponding to the special opening effect pattern specified by the command, and the special opening effect pattern is selected. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to display an image of the corresponding display content.

  The special opening effect is set to have a display content that is distinguishable from the special symbol effect displayed on the symbol display device 17 while the game per special figure (big hit game) is being executed. When the winning section 40 is opened and closed, the special winning section 40 is opened when the special figure determination becomes the winning determination result, and the special winning section 40 is accompanied by the pachinko ball winning the opening starting section 96. The player is configured not to be confused with the opening of the game. Specifically, in the embodiment, in the special opening effect, a special character is displayed on the symbol display device 17 so as to be distinguished from other effects. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the symbol display device 17 is configured to simultaneously display the symbol variation effect and the special opening effect. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 is determined in accordance with the winning to the opening start unit 96, the first display area 17b that can change and stop the decorative drawing is displayed. The second display area 17c capable of displaying the special opening effect is set in the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, and the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the first display area 17b. The special opening effect is executed in the display area 17c. Here, in the embodiment, the second display area 17c is set to occupy a larger area than the first display area 17b in the entire display area of the display unit 17a in the symbol display device 17, It is configured to attract the player's interest in special opening effects. It is also possible to set the first display area 17b to be larger than the second display area 17c, or to set both display areas 17b and 17c to be equal areas. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11C, the upper left corner area of the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is set as the first display area 17b, and the remaining area is the second display area. 17c is set. In this way, by displaying the symbols in the first display area 17b in a variable manner, the player is notified that the symbol variation effect is apparently continued even while the special winning portion 40 is opened and closed. It has become.

  Then, when the main control CPU 60a determines the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 in accordance with the winning to the opening start unit 96 and the main control CPU 60a determines to stop the timing of the variable timer 60d, FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the special opening effect is displayed in the second display area 17c of the display unit 17a while displaying the symbol variation effect in the first display area 17b of the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. It has become. When the time measurement of the variation timer 60d is resumed (that is, the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 based on the special opening / closing control is finished), the symbol variation effect displayed in the first display area 17b is displayed on the display portion 17a. The display mode can be changed so as to be displayed as a whole. That is, it is configured so that the player can recognize that the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 being executed is triggered by the winning of the opening start portion 96 and that the symbol variation effect is changing. Has been. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 60a determines the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 in accordance with the winning to the opening start unit 96 and the forced stop of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) being executed is determined. The special display effect is displayed in the second display region 17c of the display unit 17a while displaying the dislocation display in the first display region 17b of the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. That is, the player recognizes that the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 being executed is triggered by winning the opening start portion 96 and that the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is forcibly stopped. It is comprised so that it can be made.

(Indication suggestion (selective effect))
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as described above, there is a possibility that the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) being executed is forcibly stopped by winning the open start unit 96. Therefore, a suggestion effect (selection effect) for notifying that there is a possibility that the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) may be forcibly stopped in response to a prize at the opening start unit 96 is displayed. During the execution of (display), the symbol display device 17 can be displayed. That is, the suggestion effect pattern for specifying the suggestion effect is stored in the effect control ROM 65b. An effect specified by this suggestive effect pattern will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 13, the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17 displays a symbol change effect “Is it possible to forcibly stop the symbol change? "Is set to be displayed.

(Determining whether or not to suggest suggestions)
Whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed is determined by the suggestion effect execution feasibility determination executed by the effect control CPU 65a using the suggested effect execution determination random number and the suggestion effect execution determination value stored in the effect control ROM 65b. Is done. Specifically, a plurality of integer values are set for the suggestion effect execution determination random number, and the effect control CPU 65a updates the suggestion effect execution determination random number one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms), and The value is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and the value before update is rewritten. In addition, as for the suggestion effect execution determination value, a plurality of possible integers that can be taken by the suggestion effect execution determination random number are “execution of suggestion effect” and “ Assigned to "Never execute". When the special control variation pattern designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a acquires the suggested effect execution determination random number, and uses the acquired value of the suggested effect execution determination random number as “execution of suggestion effect” and It is compared with the suggestion effect execution determination value assigned to “non-execution of suggestion effect”. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines to execute the suggestion effect when the suggestion effect execution determination random number matches the suggestion effect execution determination value assigned to “execution of suggestion effect”, and executes the suggestion effect execution. When the determination random number matches the suggestion effect execution determination value assigned to “non-execution of suggestion effect”, the execution of the suggestion effect is not determined.

  Here, in the determination of whether or not the suggestion effect can be performed, the probability that the suggestion effect is executed is set to be different depending on the result of the determination per special figure and the type of special figure determined. That is, as shown in FIG. 14, in the case where the special symbol determined as the big hit symbol is a special symbol classified into symbols A and a when winning in the special symbol determination (winning case), the effect control is performed. The CPU 65a determines the execution of the suggestion effect at a rate of 15% and determines whether the suggestion effect is executed at a rate of 85%. Assigned to Execute. In addition, if the special symbol determined as the big hit symbol is a special symbol classified into symbols B and b when winning in the special symbol determination, the effect control CPU 65a executes the suggested effect at a rate of 30%. And the implied presentation execution determination value are assigned to “execution of implied presentation” and “non-execution of suggested presentation”. On the other hand, in the case where the win per special figure is not won (in the case of losing), the effect control CPU 65a determines the execution of the suggestion effect at a rate of 50% and does not execute the suggestion effect at a rate of 50%. As determined, the suggestion effect execution determination value is assigned to “execution of suggestion effect” and “non-execution of suggestion effect”. That is, the probability that execution of the suggestion effect is determined is higher in the case of winning in the hit per special figure than in the case of not winning in the hit per special figure.

(About the execution timing of suggestion production)
When the execution of the suggestion effect is determined in the determination of whether or not the suggestion effect can be performed, the effect control CPU 65a determines an effect execution timing for executing the suggestion effect, and the effect control CPU 65a performs the suggestion effect at the determined effect execution timing. Is configured to run.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in a single symbol variation effect specified by the special diagram variation pattern, a plurality of suggestion effects can be executed from the start of variation to the variation stop (final stop) (five ways in the embodiment). Production execution timings TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, and TK5 are set. Specifically, the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation to each effect execution timing is set to be longer in the order of TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, and TK5. In the following description, the first effect execution timing TK1, the second effect execution timing TK2, the third effect execution timing TK3, the fourth effect execution timing TK4, and the like in the order from the shortest elapsed time from the start of change to the effect execution timing. It may be distinguished from the fifth performance execution timing TK5. The performance execution timing at which the suggestion effect can be executed in one symbol variation effect specified by the special diagram variation pattern is not limited to five. Further, the time interval between the plurality of performance execution timings may be constant or different.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in one symbol variation effect specified by the special diagram variation pattern, a period until a preset time elapses from the start of variation is set as the start interruption period TU1. In addition, the stop period TU2 is set from the time before the change stop to the change stop for a preset time. If there is a prize for the opening start unit 96 during the start interruption period TU1 and the stop interruption period TU2, the main control CPU 60a performs a timing interruption process in the opening start part winning process (step C12). It is set to determine. In other words, in the embodiment, the predetermined period immediately after the start of the symbol variation and immediately before the end (the suspension period at start TU1, the suspension period at stop TU2) is not dependent on the special pattern variation pattern, and the symbol variation effect being executed (the special diagram) Processing to interrupt the timing of (variable display) is executed. Then, regarding the selection period TK from the end of the start time interruption period TU1 to the start of the stop time interruption period TU2, if there is a win to the open start part 96, the open start part winning process ( In step C12), the main control CPU 60a is set to decide whether to forcibly stop or stop timing the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) being executed according to the special diagram variation pattern.

  The production execution timings TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, and TK5 are set in the selection period TK from the end of the start interruption period TU1 to the start of the stop interruption period TU2. . In other words, the production execution timings TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, and TK5 at which the suggestion production can be executed are set before the symbol variation production fluctuates and stops according to the passage of the variation time set in the special figure variation pattern. And the suggestion effect before the result of the symbol variation effect executed on the basis of the determination result of the special symbol determination (becomes a determination result of hit or determination result) is displayed on the symbol display device 17. Can be executed by the symbol display device 17.

(About determining the execution timing)
The effect execution timing is configured to be determined by an execution timing determination executed by the effect control CPU 65a using a timing determination random number and a timing determination value stored in the effect control ROM 65b. Specifically, a plurality of integer values are set for the timing determination random number, and the effect control CPU 65a updates the timing determination random number one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms), and effects control the updated value. It is configured to temporarily store it in the RAM 65c and rewrite the value before update. In addition, the timing determination value includes a plurality of possible integers that can be taken by the timing determination random number, and the first to fifth effect execution timings TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, which are set in the timing determination table used in the execution timing determination. Assigned to each of TK5. The effect control CPU 65a acquires the suggested effect execution determination random number when a special figure variation pattern designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a. Then, when the execution control CPU 65a determines execution of the suggestion effect in the determination of whether or not the suggestion effect can be performed, the value of the acquired timing determination random number is assigned to each effect execution timing TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, TK5. It is configured to determine the matching performance execution timing in comparison with the timing determination value.

  Here, in the execution timing determination, the probabilities of determining the production execution timings TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, and TK5 are set to be different depending on the result of the determination per special figure. That is, as shown in FIG. 16, when winning in the special figure determination (when winning), the effect control CPU 65a determines the first effect execution timing TK1 at a rate of 5% and at a rate of 20%. The second effect execution timing TK2 is determined, the third effect execution timing TK3 is determined at a rate of 30%, the fourth effect execution timing TK4 is determined at a rate of 40%, and the fifth effect execution timing is determined at a rate of 5%. Timing determination values are assigned to the production execution timings TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, and TK5 so as to determine TK5. On the other hand, if the winning per special figure is not won (in the case of losing), the effect control CPU 65a determines the first effect execution timing TK1 at a rate of 40% and the second effect execution timing TK2 at a rate of 30%. The third effect execution timing TK3 is determined at a rate of 20%, the fourth effect execution timing TK4 is determined at a rate of 10%, and the fifth effect execution timing TK5 is determined at a rate of 0%. The timing determination value is assigned to each effect execution timing TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, TK5. In other words, when execution of the suggestion effect is determined when the determination per special figure is a determination result, the effect control CPU 65a has a high ratio of determining the execution execution timing that is late (long elapsed time) from the start of the fluctuation, When execution of the suggestion effect is determined when the hit determination is a determination result of the loss, the effect control CPU 65a is set to have a higher rate of determining the effect execution timing that is earlier (shorter elapsed time) from the start of the fluctuation. In other words, if the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation effect to the display of the suggestion effect is short, the result of the symbol variation effect has a high probability of losing, and from the start of the symbol variation effect until the suggestion effect is displayed. When the elapsed time is long, the probability of winning the result of the symbol variation effect is high.

  In addition, when winning is determined by the special figure determination, the fifth effect execution timing TK5 may be determined. On the other hand, when the winning is not determined by the special figure determination, the fifth effect execution timing TK5 is determined. Since there is no possibility of being played (0%), when the suggestion effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17 at the fifth effect execution timing TK5, it is definitely notified that the result of the symbol variation effect is a hit. Will be.

  That is, the effect control CPU 65a has a function as timing determination means for determining an effect execution timing for executing the suggestion effect from a plurality of effect execution timings set between the start and end of the symbol variation effect. Then, when the design variation effect is performed in response to the result of the hit determination performed by the main control CPU 60a being out of sync, the effect control CPU 65a has an effect execution timing with a short elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation effect. Is set to be determined at a high rate. In addition, when the design variation effect is performed when the result of the hit determination executed by the main control CPU 60a is a chance, the effect control CPU 65a performs an effect execution timing with a long elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation effect. Is set to be determined at a high rate.

(Operation of Example)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described.

  When a player rotates the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the front frame 13, a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device is launched into the game area 75. At this time, the launch position of the pachinko ball changes according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow-down area 75a or the second ball flow-down area 75b of the game area 75 according to the launch position. . Then, when the pachinko ball flowing down the ball flow down areas 75a and 75b wins the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 In response to the ball detection, the main control CPU 60a acquires various information (various random number information), and the special figure determination is performed based on the acquired winning information.

  When the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a win determination result, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for winning based on the winning information. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a variation time set in the determined special symbol variation pattern to the variation timer 60d and outputs a special diagram variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation. The timer 60d starts time counting (subtraction). When the special design variation pattern designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a outputs a corresponding production pattern command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), whereby the symbol variation production on the symbol display device 17 is performed. Be started. When the fluctuation timer 60d has elapsed the set fluctuation time, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure designation command and all symbol stop commands, which are predetermined in the special figure display sections 50A and 50B. The special symbol of the big hit is stopped and displayed, and the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 as the hit display. When the winning display is displayed on the symbol display device 17, the big hit game is started.

  If the determination result of the special figure determination is an outlier determination result, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for deviation based on the winning information. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets the variation time set in the determined special diagram variation pattern in the variation timer 60d, similarly to the case where the determination result of the special diagram determination is the winning determination result. Then, a special figure variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation is output, and time measurement (subtraction) by the variation timer 60d is started. When the special design variation pattern designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a outputs a corresponding production pattern command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), whereby the symbol variation production on the symbol display device 17 is performed. Be started. When the fluctuation timer 60d has elapsed the set fluctuation time, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure designation command and all symbol stop commands, which are predetermined in the special figure display sections 50A and 50B. As shown in FIG. 11A, the decorative figure is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 in a normal deviation display.

  While the symbol change effect executed at the start winning opening 30 and 31 is changed in the symbol display device 17, the rotation amount of the operation lever 16a is changed or the firing strength change button 16b is operated. Thus, the main control CPU 60a determines that the special winning portion 40 is opened / closed when the pachinko ball flowing down the second ball falling area 75b wins the opening start opening 97. In this case, when the main control CPU 60a decides to open / close the special winning portion 40 with the winning of the opening start portion 96 as an opportunity, the start interruption period TU1 or the stop interruption period TU2 Determines the interruption of the timing of the change. On the other hand, when the timing at which the main control CPU 60a determines to open and close the special winning portion 40 in response to a winning at the opening start portion 96 is the selection period TKT, the main control CPU 60a is changing. Depending on the special pattern variation pattern that identifies the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display), the symbol variation effect during the variation (special symbol variation display) is forcibly stopped or the symbol variation effect during the variation (special symbol variation display) It is determined whether to stop the timing (see FIG. 10A).

(When forcibly stopping the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display))
When the main control CPU 60a determines to forcibly stop the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display), the main control CPU 60a sets the time during which the variation timer 60d is measuring “0”. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12A, the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display portions 50A and 50B is stopped, and the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 is stopped. In this case, when the determination result of the special symbol determination based on the winning information in the symbol variation effect (special variation display) to be forcibly stopped is the determination result of the winning, the main control CPU 60a compulsorily determines the winning determination result. The result is changed to a determination result of deviation. Then, before the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning unit 40 based on the special opening / closing control of the main control CPU 60a is performed, the special drawing is stopped by the shift display on the special drawing display units 50A, 50B. Further, in the symbol display device 17, before the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 based on the special opening / closing control of the main control CPU 60a is performed, as shown in FIGS. 11 (b) and 12 (a), the forced stop effect is performed. After that, forcible deviation display is displayed as deviation display.

  While the special display portion 17 is displayed on the symbol display device 17 and the special winning portion 40 is opened / closed based on the special opening / closing control of the main control CPU 60a (while the special game is being performed), As shown in FIG. 12A, a special opening effect that can recognize that the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 is based on the special opening / closing control (that is, winning to the opening start unit 96) is provided on the symbol display device 17. It is displayed on the display unit 17a. Then, when the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 based on the special opening / closing control of the main control CPU 60a is finished, the special display portions 50A, 50B and the symbol display device 17 are triggered by winning in the start winning openings 30, 31. Special figure change display and symbol change effect are executed.

(When interrupting the timing of the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation production (special figure fluctuation display))
When the main control CPU 60a decides to interrupt the timing of the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) (the timing suspension process), the main control CPU 60a stops the timing of the variation timer 60d. In the time measurement interruption process, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), only the time measurement by the fluctuation timer 60d is stopped, and the special figure fluctuation display on the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the first display area of the symbol display device 17 are displayed. In 17b, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Thus, the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is completed for the player by apparently continuing the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B and the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17. It can prevent misunderstanding. When the timing of the variation timer 60d is stopped and the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 based on the special opening / closing control of the main control CPU 60a is started, the display unit 17a in the symbol display device 17 is shown in FIG. The symbol change effect is displayed in a small size in the second display area 17c, and the special opening effect is displayed in the first display area 17b of the display unit 17a. When the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 based on the special opening / closing control of the main control CPU 60a is completed, the time measurement of the variation timer 60d is resumed, and the symbol variation effect is displayed on the entire display portion 17a on the symbol display device 17.

  When the variation time set by the variation timer 60d is restarted, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special symbol designation command and an all symbols stop command, and the main control CPU 60a determines based on the winning information. The special symbol and the result of the symbol variation effect are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B and the symbol display device 17.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, while the symbol variation effect executed by the fact that the determination result of the special symbol determination in the main control CPU 60a becomes the winning determination result is performed, the opening start unit 96 is performed. When it is decided to open / close the special winning portion 40 in response to the winning of the pachinko ball, the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped as a result of losing, or the timing by the variation timer 60d is temporarily Since it interrupted, it can avoid that the opening opportunity of the special winning part 40 overlaps.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a, when the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 is being executed, when a pachinko ball wins the open starting unit 96, wins the pachinko ball to the open starting unit 96. As a trigger, the special winning portion 40 is set so as not to be opened or closed. Thereby, the state in which the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning unit 40 is executed in association with the big hit game being given when the determination result of the special figure determination by the main control CPU 60a becomes the winning determination result, In a state in which the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 is executed in response to the pachinko ball winning at the opening start unit 96, even if the pachinko ball wins the opening start unit 96, the winning is triggered. The special winning portion 40 is not opened and closed, and it is possible to avoid the occurrence of the opening of the special winning portion 40 in duplicate. Further, even if the pachinko ball wins in succession at the opening start portion 96, the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 can be prevented from being executed continuously, and the game balance can be maintained.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the determination result of the special symbol determination by the main control CPU 60a is a determination result of deviation, the symbol change effect triggered by the determination result of the deviation is an opening start unit 96. Since the pachinko ball can be forcibly stopped in accordance with the winning of the pachinko ball, it is possible to shorten the time during which a single symbol variation effect is performed and to increase the game progress speed. In addition, since it is configured to be able to forcibly stop the symbol variation effect that becomes off when the winning to the opening start unit 96 is triggered, the ease of winning the pachinko ball to the opening start unit 96 is moderately configured By doing so, it is possible to prevent the symbol variation effect from being forcibly stopped more than once, and to easily balance the progress of the game. Further, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the special symbol per unit is out of place, the pachinko ball to the open starter 96 is used to measure the variation time of the symbol variation effect triggered by the out of state determination result. Since it can be temporarily interrupted with the winning of, it is possible to make use of the result of determination per special figure.

  In addition, the symbol display device 17 forcibly stops and displays the shift display forcibly with a forced shift display that can identify that the opening / closing operation of the special winning section 40 is performed when the pachinko ball wins the opening start unit 96. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful that the symbol variation effect that has been executed suddenly stops and stops. In other words, the off display displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped is the normal deviation display that is displayed when the variation timer 60d times the preset variation time. Since the display mode is forcibly out of display (see FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b)), the player is distrusted by the fact that the symbol variation effect that has been executed suddenly stops at the off display. Can be suppressed. Moreover, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, before displaying the forced off display on the symbol display device 17, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the special winning portion is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the open starting portion 96. Since the forcible stop effect that can identify that the opening / closing operation of 40 is performed is displayed on the symbol display device 17, the player can respond to the fact that the symbol variation effect that has been executed suddenly stops with a display error. It is possible to more surely prevent distrust. Moreover, since the display mode of the symbol display device 17 can be diversified, it leads to improvement of the interest of the game.

  In the example pachinko machine 10, while the symbol change effect is being performed on the symbol display device 17, as shown in FIG. 13, the symbol change effect is forcibly triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the open starter 96. Since it is configured to be able to execute a suggestion effect that suggests that it can be stopped, whether to enjoy the effect until the end without forcibly stopping the symbol variation effect by forcing the open starter 96 to win the symbol variation effect Can be appropriately selected by the player. In addition, by executing the suggestion effect, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful that the symbol variation effect that has been executed suddenly stops with a display error. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the opening starter 96 is positioned so as to open to the second ball flow down region 75b. Need to do. In other words, as long as the player is “left-handed”, the open starter 96 is configured not to win a pachinko ball. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the player cannot select whether to forcibly stop the symbol variation effect or to enjoy the effect until the end without compulsorily stopping the symbol variation effect.

  The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is provided with a firing intensity change button 16b on the operation handle 16, and without changing the turning amount of the operation lever 16a in the state of "left-handed", the firing intensity change button “Right-handed” can be performed simply by operating 16b. In addition, if the operation of the firing intensity change button 16b is canceled, it is configured to return to “left-handed” again. Therefore, after the pachinko ball is awarded to the opening starter 96, the operation of the firing intensity change button 16b is performed. If you cancel, you can return to the firing strength when you were originally left-handed, and when you return from "right-handed" to "left-handed", there will be a lot of wasted spheres by adjusting the firing strength Can be suppressed.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the symbol variation effect that is performed when the determination result of the determination per special symbol of the main control CPU 60a becomes the determination result of winning, the symbol variation effect from the start of the symbol variation effect is While the suggestion effect is likely to be performed at the effect execution timing when the elapsed time is late, in the symbol variation effect performed when the determination result of the special control per determination of the main control CPU 60a becomes the determination result of hit, The suggestion effect is easily performed at the effect execution timing when the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation effect is late. Therefore, depending on the timing at which the suggestion effect is displayed by deliberately letting the opening starter 96 win a pachinko ball during the variation of the symbol variation effect, it may not be true that the changing symbol variation effect is a hit. It is possible to create a novel gameability that allows the player to guess whether there is any.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the opening start is performed while the symbol variation effect that is executed in response to the determination result of the special symbol determination by the main control CPU 60a being the winning determination result is performed. When it is determined to open and close the special winning portion 40 in response to the winning of a pachinko ball to the portion 96, the symbol variation effect can be forcibly stopped as a result of the loss. When the suggestion effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17, it is possible to intentionally make the open start unit 96 win a pachinko ball and make the winning symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) off. That is, based on the contents of the symbol variation effect, the symbol variation effect is a symbol variation effect that is executed when the determination result of the special symbol determination becomes a hit determination result, and the hit is not advantageous to the player. (For example, when a player is guessed that the second jackpot game is awarded), the player expects the jackpot game that is more advantageous for the player, by defeating the hit by the player himself. It is possible to create a novel gameability that can be performed, and to improve the interest.

(About the first alternative embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a first alternative embodiment will be described. In the first alternative embodiment, the process for determining whether to forcibly stop the symbol change effect (special drawing change display) or to stop timing is different, and the other configurations are the same as those in the above-described embodiment. In the above-described embodiment, it is configured to select whether the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is forcibly stopped or timed and interrupted in response to the winning at the opening start unit 96. The pachinko machine 10 in the example is configured to perform a forced stop execution determination process for selecting whether to perform a forced stop process or a timing interruption process for a symbol change effect (special pattern change display) when a specific condition is satisfied.

  In the first alternative embodiment, it is compulsory that the special condition is satisfied as a result of the determination per special figure triggered by winning at the starting winning ports 30 and 31 (ball detection of the starting winning detection sensors 34 and 35). The main control CPU 60a is configured to execute the stop execution availability determination process. That is, after the determination per special figure is performed and before the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is started, the opening start unit 96 is performed while the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is being executed. When the pachinko ball wins and the opening operation of the special winning portion 40 is determined (special game is determined), the main control CPU 60a determines whether to forcibly stop or to stop timing. In other words, in the first alternative embodiment, when the special game is determined in response to the winning to the opening start unit 96, the currently executing symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is forcibly stopped or is being performed. The main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to stop the timing of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) every time the per symbol determination is executed. Further, in the first alternative embodiment, whether to perform a forced stop process or a timing interruption process is selected according to the type of special figure determined based on the winning information acquired with the winning at the start winning opening 30, 31. Configured to do.

  Here, the determination ratio of the forced stop process or the timing interruption process set for each type of the special figure is determined using the opening start unit winning process determination random number and the opening start unit winning process determination value described above. It is determined in the same manner as the determination ratio determination method set for each special figure variation pattern. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, when the special symbol determined as the big hit symbol is a special symbol classified into symbols A and a when winning in the determination per special symbol (when winning), The main control CPU 60a selects the forced stop process at a rate of 10% and selects the timed interrupt process at a rate of 90%, so that the open start unit winning process determination value is “forced stop process” and “timed interrupt process”. Assigned to "Process". In addition, if the special symbol determined as the big hit symbol is a special symbol classified into symbols B and b when winning by the special symbol determination, the main control CPU 60a performs the forced stop process at a rate of 30%. The open start part winning process determination value is assigned to the “forced stop process” and the “time measurement interruption process” so that the timing interruption process is selected at a ratio of 70%. On the other hand, if the winning per special figure is not won (in the case of losing), the main control CPU 60a selects the forced stop process at a rate of 50% and selects the timing stop process at a rate of 50%. In addition, the open start part winning process determination value is assigned to the “forced stop process” and the “time measurement interruption process”. That is, the probability that the timing interruption process is selected is set higher in the case of winning in the special figure determination than in the case of not winning. In addition, in the first jackpot game in which the special figure is given in the type of the symbol A and the second jackpot game in which the special figure is given in the type of the symbol B, the probability variation state is given as described above. The first jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the second jackpot game, and the third jackpot game in which the special figure is given in the type of the symbol a, and the special figure has the symbol b. The fourth jackpot game given by type is a jackpot game where the third jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the fourth jackpot game in that the probability variation state is given as described above. That is, in the case where a big hit game advantageous to the player is given, the probability that the timing interruption process is selected is set higher.

  The forced stop execution possibility determination process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. In the forced stop execution determination process, when a pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 30,31, the main control CPU 60a forces a symbol change effect (special figure change display) triggered by winning the open start unit 96. The forced stop process is executed to display the off display on the symbol display device 17 (special symbol display units 50A and 50B), or the timing by the variation timer 60d is interrupted when the winning to the opening start unit 96 is triggered. Then, it is selected whether or not to execute a timing interruption process for resuming timing after the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 is completed (step D11). Then, the main control CPU 60a selects whether to perform forced stop processing or timing stop processing according to the ratio shown in FIG. 17, and sets the forced stop flag to “1” when the forced stop processing is selected (step D12). On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets the forced stop flag to “0” when the timing interruption process is selected. By setting the forced stop flag, the main control CPU 60a ends the forced stop execution determination process. That is, the main control CPU 60a functions as an open start unit winning process selection means for selecting whether to execute the forced stop process or the timing interruption process when the pachinko ball wins the open start unit 96. Have.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first alternative embodiment, before the result of the symbol variation effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17, the pachinko ball wins the open starter 96, and the main control CPU 60a receives the special prize. When the opening / closing operation of the unit 40 is determined, the main control CPU 60a checks the forcible stop flag. If the forcible stop flag is “1”, the main control CPU 60a executes the forcible stop process. If it is “0”, the timing interruption process is executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first alternative embodiment, the special display unit 40 is opened and closed when the symbol display device 17 performs the symbol variation effect while the winning at the opening start unit 96 is triggered. When the determination is made, the forced stop process or the timing interruption process based on the selection of the main control CPU 60a is performed, so that variations of the game can be enriched and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the combination of the case where the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped and the case where the timing by the variation timer 60d is temporarily interrupted may be uniformly determined by the determination result of the special symbol determination or the special diagram variation pattern. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the determination result of the determination per special figure from being identified. Further, since the selection of the forced stop process or the timing interruption process is performed before the symbol variation effect is started on the symbol display device 17, even if the symbol variation effect with a short variation time is performed, there is a margin. Forcible stop processing or timing interruption processing can be executed reliably.

(About the second alternative embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a second alternative embodiment will be described. In the second alternative embodiment, the winning portion that is opened when winning the opening start portion 96 is different, and other configurations are the same as those in the above-described embodiment. In the above-described embodiment, the special winning portion 40 that opens and closes to the big hit game is configured to open and close when triggered by the winning to the opening start portion 96. However, in the pachinko machine 10 of the second alternative embodiment, the special winning portion 40 is opened. Another special winning part 100 that can be opened and closed is provided in response to a winning in the starting part 96.

  That is, in the game board 20 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second alternative embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the special prize opening 41 is opened and closed by the special prize opening / closing member 43 as the special prize winning units 40 and 100. A special winning portion 40 and a second special winning portion 100 for opening and closing the special winning opening 101 with the special winning opening and closing member 102 are provided. The first special winning portion 40 is a special winning portion for a big hit game in which the special winning opening and closing member 43 is opened and closed when a big hit game is awarded, as in the above-described embodiment. The second special winning unit 100 is configured to open / close the special winning opening / closing member 102 when the main control CPU 60a determines to open / close in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the opening start unit 96. It is configured as a special winning section for opening.

  In this way, the first special prize unit 40 that can be opened and closed in the big hit game and the second special prize unit 100 that can be opened and closed when the pachinko ball is awarded to the opening start unit 96 are individually provided. By configuring, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be adjusted according to the opening opportunity of the special winning portions 40, 100. Moreover, the opening opportunity of the special prize winning portions 40 and 100 can be identified by the type of the special winning prize portions 40 and 100 that are activated.

(Example of change)
The present invention is not limited to the configurations of the above-described embodiments and other embodiments, and other configurations can be appropriately employed.
(1) In the embodiment, when the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped, the symbol display device (symbol display means) is configured to display the forced stop effect on the symbol display device before displaying the deviation display. It is possible to display the forced off display without displaying the forced stop effect, or to display the normal off display after displaying the forced stop effect.
(2) In the embodiment, the presentation execution timing at which the suggestion presentation can be executed is determined by lottery from a plurality. However, the presentation execution timing may be set in advance for each special figure variation pattern.
(3) In the embodiment, when the timing of the symbol variation effect (symbol variation display) is interrupted, the symbol variation effect is displayed on the symbol display device during the timing interruption, but the symbol display is displayed during the timing interruption. The device may not display the symbol variation effect.
(4) In the embodiment, when the timing of the symbol variation effect (symbol variation display) is interrupted, the symbol variation effect is variably displayed in the first display area of the symbol display device while the timing is interrupted. The image stopped at the display when the interruption of the time measurement is determined may be displayed in the first display area until the time measurement is resumed. When the display of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device is stopped, it may be displayed that the symbol variation continues with another display means.
(5) As a suggestive effect, the characters “May the symbol change be forcibly stopped?” Are displayed as in the example, and the symbol change effect can be forcibly stopped by winning the opening start section. Can be displayed down. That is, it is possible to set a compulsory stoppable period in accordance with the performance execution timing of the suggestion effect, display the characters at the start of the compulsory stoppable period, and count down the time until the compulsory stoppable period ends. .
(6) In the embodiment, the probability of execution of the suggestion effect is set so as to differ depending on the result of determination per special figure and the type of special figure determined, but the variation pattern and the effect control CPU determined by the main control CPU are You may set so that the probability of execution possibility changes with kinds of the determined production pattern. When changing the probability of execution of the suggested effect depending on the type of variation pattern or effect pattern, change the probability according to the effect content specified by the pattern, or change the probability according to the length of the change time specified by the pattern be able to. For example, the probability that the suggestion effect set in the variation pattern or the effect pattern in which the reach effect is executed is higher than the probability that the suggestion effect set in the variation pattern or the effect pattern in which the reach effect is not executed. Or conversely, the probability can be lowered. Also, depending on the type of reach production (normal reach and super reach), expect the probability that the change effect with a high expectation value to which a win will be given will be executed and the suggestion effect set in the production pattern will be executed It is possible to increase the probability that the suggestion effect set in the variation pattern or the effect pattern in which the reach effect with a low value is executed, or to lower the probability.
(7) The probability of execution of the suggestion effect can be set differently depending on the gaming state. For example, it is possible to set the probability that the suggestive effect is executed in the order of the normal state, the variable state, and the probability change state, or to set the probability to be low. In addition, a suggestion effect is executed in the game state in the probability change state and the non-change state and the game state in the probability change state and the change state in the other game state than in the case of one game state. Can be set high. Furthermore, the probability of execution of the suggestion effect can be set differently depending on the combination of the special figure type and the variation pattern type and the game state type.

(8) In the embodiment, when it is decided to open and close the special winning part in response to the winning of the opening start part during the selection period of the changing symbol changing effect (special figure changing display), Based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU in the special figure start process at the time of starting the symbol fluctuation production (special figure fluctuation display), the main control CPU performs either forced stop of fluctuation or interruption of timing of fluctuation. In the case where the specific period is set during the selection period and the timing at which the special winning part is opened / closed in response to the winning at the opening start part is the specific period, A configuration in which the control CPU determines to forcibly stop the fluctuation may be employed. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved by setting a specific period during which the fluctuating symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) can be forcibly stopped. Further, the specific period may be varied depending on the type of the special figure variation pattern that identifies the changing symbol variation effect.
(9) In the embodiment, when it is determined to execute the suggestion effect, the actual performance timing for executing the suggestion effect is determined by another lottery. May be determined simultaneously by the effect control CPU.
(10) The opening start unit is provided with a plurality of passages equipped with an open winning detection sensor capable of detecting pachinko balls (game balls), and distribution means capable of distributing the pachinko balls won in the opening start unit to the respective passages. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which it is determined whether the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped or the timing is interrupted by the path to which the pachinko balls are distributed.

(11) In the embodiment, it is configured to select whether to execute the forced stop process or the timing interruption process when the determination of the hit determination means is an out-of-order determination result. In the case of the determination result, it may be configured to determine to execute the forced stop process. In this way, it is configured to uniquely determine that the forced stop processing is executed when the determination of the hit determination means is a determination result of deviation, thereby suppressing the long-lasting symbol variation effect that is bothersome for the player. As a result, the progress of the game can be increased and the interest can be improved. Further, it may be configured to determine that the time measurement interruption process is executed when the determination of the hit determination means is an out-of-order determination result.
(12) In the embodiment, it is configured to select whether to execute the forced stop process or the timing interruption process when the determination of the hit determination means is a hit determination result. In the case of the determination result, it may be configured to determine to execute the forced stop process. Moreover, when the determination of the hit determination means is a hit determination result, it may be configured to determine to execute the timing interruption process. As described above, when the determination of the hit determination means is a win determination result, the determination result of the hit determination means that is advantageous to the player is discarded by uniquely determining that the timing interruption process is executed. It is possible to improve the fun of the game without using it effectively.
(13) In the embodiment, it is configured to select whether to execute the forced stop process or the timing interruption process in any case where the determination of the hit determination means is an outlier determination result or a hit determination result. In the case where the determination of the hit determination means is an outlier determination result, it is determined that the forced stop process is executed, and in the case where the determination of the hit determination means is a win determination result, it is determined that the time measurement interruption process is executed. You may comprise as follows. On the contrary, when the hit determination means is a hit determination result, it is determined to execute the forced stop process, and when the hit determination means is an out-of-judgment determination result, the time measurement interruption process is executed. You may comprise so that it may determine.

(14) When the determination by the hit determination means is a hit determination result, it is possible to adopt a configuration that uniquely determines whether to perform a forced stop process or a timing stop process depending on the type of hit (type of special figure). In other words, in the case of the first hit type that is highly valuable to the player (per hit that gives the probability variation state or short variation state), it is decided to execute the timing interruption process, and the value to be given to the player is In the case of a second hit type lower than the first hit type (a hit that does not give a probability change state or a variable state), it is configured to determine to execute the forced stop process.
(15) In the first alternative embodiment, it is configured to select at a predetermined rate whether to execute the forced stop process or the timing interruption process depending on the type of special figure. Or the structure by which a timing interruption process is determined uniquely may be sufficient. In addition, the selection ratio of forced stop processing and timing interruption processing is changed between the jackpot game to which the probability change state is given and the jackpot game to which the probability change state is not given, or the jackpot game to which the change state is given and the change state. It is possible to change the selection ratio of the forced stop process and the timing interruption process with the big hit game to which no is given.
(16) In the embodiment, the selection ratio of executing the forced stop process or the timing interruption process is different depending on the type of the special figure variation pattern, but it may be set differently depending on the gaming state. it can. For example, in the order of normal state, variable state, and probability change state, the ratio of forced stop processing to be selected is low, while the ratio of timing stop processing is selected to be high, or conversely the normal state In this order, the ratio of the forced stop process to be selected increases in the order of the variable state and the probability change state, while the ratio to select the timing interruption process can be set to be low. In addition, in the game state in the probabilistic state and in the non-variable state and the game state in the probabilistic state and in the variable state, the forced stop process or the timing is more in the case of the other game state than in the case of one game state. The rate at which interruption processing is selected can be set high. Furthermore, the selection ratio of the forced stop process and the timing interruption process can be set differently depending on the combination of the special figure type and the variation pattern type and the game state type.
In addition, the ratio at which the special figure variation pattern having different determination ratios for the forced stop process and the timing interruption process is determined can be set to be different depending on the gaming state. For example, the ratio that determines the special pattern variation pattern that has a higher selection ratio of the timing interruption processing in the gaming state that is more valuable to the player than the normal state, such as the probability variation state, than the gaming state that is less valuable to the player Can be raised or lowered. Furthermore, the special hit special figure fluctuation pattern set in the embodiment that can be determined in the case of the probability variation state can be determined from a plurality of types of special hit special figure variation patterns in the probability variation state, while the normal state and the non-variable The number of special figure fluctuation patterns that can be determined by the gaming state, such as allowing special special figure fluctuation patterns to be determined only from a smaller number of special hit special figure fluctuation patterns than the number that can be determined in the probability variation state. Can be different.

(17) In the embodiment, all or part of the functions provided in the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub-control means (production control CPU). A part may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are separately provided, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Furthermore, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and sub-control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(18) In the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions provided in the effect control means (effect control CPU). The production control means may be provided in whole or in part. In the embodiment, the effect control board (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control means and the display control means in the embodiment may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control can also be used as the effect control means.
(19) In the embodiment, the state in which the first privilege gaming state is given is set as the probability variation state, but is not limited to this, and the state in which the first privilege gaming state and the second privilege gaming state are combined is definitely varied. It can also be in a state. In this case, a state in which neither the first privilege gaming state nor the second privilege gaming state is given can be set to the non-probable change state.
(20) The gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine and may be other various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine or a slot machine using a pachinko ball.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
[Appendix 1]
The invention of appendix 1
A gaming machine having the configuration according to claim 1.
A suggestion effect suggesting that the symbol variation effect can be forcibly stopped with the winning of the game ball to the opening start part (96) is set,
Before displaying the result of the symbol variation effect executed on the occasion that the determination of the hit determination means (60a) becomes a determination result of losing on the symbol display means (17), the suggestion effect is displayed on the symbol display means ( The gist is that it can be executed in 17).
In this way, while the symbol variation effect is being performed, the suggestion effect suggesting that the symbol variation effect can be forcibly stopped by the winning of the game ball to the opening start part can be executed. Then, the player can appropriately select whether to win the opening start unit and forcibly stop the symbol variation effect, or to enjoy the effect until the end without forcibly stopping the symbol variation effect. In addition, by executing the suggestion effect, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful that the symbol variation effect that has been executed suddenly stops with a display error.

[Appendix 2]
The invention of appendix 2
Regarding a gaming machine having the configuration described in Appendix 1,
Provided with timing determination means (65a) for determining the execution execution timing (TK1 to TK5) for executing the suggested presentation from a plurality of production execution timings (TK1 to TK5) set between the start and end of the symbol variation production ,
When the symbol variation effect is performed in response to the determination of the hit determination means (60a) becoming a determination result of deviation, the execution execution timing (TK1 to TK5) with a short elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation effect is set. The gist is that the timing determining means (65a) is configured to increase the ratio.
In this way, in the symbol variation effect that is performed when the determination of the hit determination means becomes the determination result of the deviation, the suggestion effect is easily performed at an effect execution timing with a short elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation effect. From this, it is possible for the player to appropriately select whether or not the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped by winning the opening start unit.

17 Symbol display device (symbol display means)
29 Start winning section 40 Special winning section, first special winning section 41 Special winning opening 43 Special winning opening / closing member (opening / closing means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means, opening operation determination means, variation time determination means)
60d Fluctuation timer (time measuring means)
96 Opening start section 100 Special prize section, second special prize section

Claims (6)

A hit determination means for performing a hit determination with the winning of a game ball to the start winning section, a symbol display means for executing a symbol variation effect with the hit determination being executed by the hit determination means, and a hit And a special winning portion in which the opening / closing means is opened and closed so that a game ball can be won in a special winning opening in the game, and the winning game is performed when the determination of the winning determination means is a winning determination result. A winning display indicating that the winning symbol is displayed on the symbol display means as a result of the symbol variation effect, and a winning game is given when the winning indication is displayed. In a gaming machine configured to be able to display a loss display indicating that the winning game is not performed in the case of a determination result of a loss on the symbol display means as a result of the symbol variation effect. And an open start-up part of the game ball can win,
An opening operation determining means capable of determining to open and close the special winning portion without performing the hit determination with the winning of the game ball to the opening starting portion,
When the opening operation determining means determines the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion before displaying the result of the symbol variation effect executed on the occasion that the determination of the hit determination means becomes the determination result of losing In addition, the gaming machine is configured such that the symbol change effect is forcibly stopped before the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning portion is executed, and the display of the deviation is displayed on the symbol display means.   The opening operation determining means determines to open / close the special winning portion when a game ball wins the opening starting portion in a state where the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion is not executed, and the special winning portion 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the game ball wins the opening starter in a state where the opening / closing operation of the unit is being executed, it is not determined to open / close the special winning unit.   When the opening operation determining means decides to open and close the special winning portion when the game ball wins the opening start portion, the special winning portion is triggered by the winning of the game ball to the open starting portion. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the off-line display is forcibly stopped and displayed on the symbol display means in a display mode in which it is possible to identify that the opening / closing operation is performed. A forced stop effect that can be displayed on the symbol display means is set when the off display is forcibly stopped.
When the opening operation determining means decides to open / close the special winning portion when the game ball wins the opening starting portion, it is compulsory in the symbol variation effect before executing the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the game display is configured to display the off-line display on the symbol display means after executing a stop effect. A variation time determining means for determining a variation time of a symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display means;
A timing means for measuring the time from the start of variation of the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display means,
A configuration in which the winning display or the missed display is displayed on the symbol display means according to the determination result of the hit determining means when the time measuring means measures the passage of the changing time determined by the changing time determining means. As
The release operation determining means is triggered by a normal deviation display displayed on the symbol display means when the time measuring means has elapsed the variation time, and a winning of a game ball to the opening starter as the missed display. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein a forced off display displayed on the symbol display means when it is determined to open and close the special winning portion.   As the special winning portion, the special winning portion that can be opened and closed in the winning game given by the determination of the hit determination means being the winning determination result, and the winning of the game ball to the opening start portion The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a special winning portion that can be opened and closed.

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