JP6310896B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured so that a symbol can be displayed deterministically after starting a symbol variable display in a symbol display section.

  A pachinko machine, one of the representative examples of gaming machines, is detachably provided with a game board in which a game area in which a pachinko ball can flow down is formed on the front side of a main frame that is assembled to a fixed frame. It is installed. The game area is provided with a winning opening through which a pachinko ball can be won, and the interest of the player is enhanced by whether or not the pachinko ball wins the winning hole. The pachinko machine starts the symbol variation display on the symbol display section triggered by the game ball entering the starting prize opening as one of the prize winning slots, and when the set variation time has elapsed, the symbol display section The symbol is configured to be displayed in a fixed manner in the stop display area set to “1”. In the symbol display section, the symbol is continuously determined and displayed over a predetermined period so that the player can easily distinguish the boundary between the symbol variation display and the next symbol variation display. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-110984 A

  Here, in the conventional pachinko machine, various effects are performed during the change display of the symbols. However, the interval period from the fixed display of the symbol until the start of the next symbol variation display is constant, and no consideration is given to enhancing the fun of the game using the interval period. It was. That is, the conventional pachinko machine has only been considered to produce during a limited period of time when the design is changing, and is still insufficient to enhance the fun of the game.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed to solve these problems in view of the problems inherent in the prior art, and enhances the interest of the game by using the interval period after the symbols are variably displayed. An object is to provide a gaming machine to obtain.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application is:
With game ball can win a starting winning opening and (30, 31), above start dynamic winning opening (30, 31) can vary the display of symbols in response to winning the game balls to a symbol display section (17), A special game advantageous to the player according to the form of the symbol that is displayed deterministically by displaying the symbol definitely by the fact that the variation stop condition is satisfied after starting the symbol variation display in the symbol display unit (17) In a gaming machine configured to be able to notify the occurrence of a state and configured to be able to start the next symbol variation display or special gaming state after an interval period has elapsed since the establishment of the variation stop condition ,
A plurality of periods with different set times are set as the interval period,
Period determining means for determining one of the plurality of interval periods on the basis of the establishment of Period determination conditions (60a, B32, B46),
Probability change state giving means (60a) for giving a probability change state that the probability that the determination result of the hit determination triggered by winning in the start winning opening (30, 31) is a win is high,
Easy-to-win state giving means (60a) for giving an easy-to-win state that makes it easy to increase winnings to the start winning opening (30, 31),
As the gaming state, a first gaming state in which neither the probability changing state nor the easy winning state is given, and a second gaming state in which only the winning easy state is given among the probability changing state and the winning easy state, A gaming state for discriminating between a third gaming state in which only the probability changing state is given out of the probability changing state and the easy winning state and a fourth gaming state in which both the probability changing state and the easy winning state are given Discrimination means (60a, B51, B56);
The first common effect mode is set in the first gaming state and the third gaming state where the easy winning state is not given, and the second gaming state and the fourth are given the easy winning state. Production mode setting means (65a) for setting the second common production mode in the gaming state of
When the first common production mode is set, the specific time interval that is different from the interval time when the first condition is not satisfied is determined when the first condition as the time determination condition is satisfied. When the means (60a, B32, B46) is determined and the second common effect mode is set, when the second condition as the period determining condition is satisfied, when the second condition is not satisfied The gist is that the period determining means (60a, B32, B46) is configured to determine a specific interval time different from the interval time .
According to the first aspect of the invention, the length of the interval period after the symbol is variably displayed can be changed according to the situation, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced by using the interval period. It becomes.
The invention according to claim 2
Production determining means (65a) for determining an interval production to be executed at the specific interval time,
The gist is that the effect determining means (65a) is configured to be able to determine the interval effects different between the first common effect mode and the second common effect mode.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
A hit determination means (60a, B22) for performing a hit determination triggered by the establishment of a predetermined determination condition,
The gist is that the period determining means (60a, B32, B46) is configured to determine the interval period based on the result of the hit determination by the hit determination means (60a, B22).
According to the said structure , the expectation that a special game state will arise after progress of this interval period can be heightened according to the length of an interval period, and the interest of a game can be improved.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
As the interval period, a first interval period and a second interval period having a set time longer than the first interval period are set,
When the result of the hit determination by the hit determination means (60a, B22) is a win, the frequency with which the period determining means (60a, B32, B46) determines the second interval period is not equal to the result of the determination. The gist is that it is configured to be higher than the frequency of determining the second interval period.
According to the above configuration , when a state in which the symbol is definitely displayed continues even after the first interval period elapses, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation that a special gaming state will be generated. Can improve the interest of

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Provided with game state discriminating means (60a, B51, B56) for discriminating the game state,
The gist is that the period determining means (60a, B32, B46) is configured to determine the interval period based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determining means (60a, B51, B56).
According to the above configuration , it is possible to make the player recognize what kind of gaming state is based on the length of the interval period, and to improve the interest of the game.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
It has a start storage means (60c) for storing information acquired as a trigger for entering a game ball into the entrance (30, 31) as start hold information,
When the start hold information is stored in the start storage means (60c), the period determining means (60a, B32, B46) is configured to be able to determine an interval period of a specific length, and When the start hold information is not stored in the start storage means (60c), the period determining means (60a, B32, B46) is configured not to determine the interval period of the specific length. Is the gist.
According to the above-described configuration , it is configured that the interval display period of the specific length is determined by configuring the variable display of the symbols based on the start-pending information after the interval period of the specific length has elapsed. Can be surely noticed.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Start storage means (60c) for storing information acquired as a trigger for entering a game ball at the entrance (30, 31) as start hold information;
Production determining means (65a) for determining an interval production to be executed during the interval period,
The effect determining means (65a) is configured to notify or suggest the result of the symbol variation display performed after the interval period has elapsed based on the start suspension information stored in the start storage means (60c). The gist is that the production can be determined.
According to the said structure , the expectation with respect to the fluctuation | variation display of the symbol performed after progress of an interval period can be heightened beforehand by interval production.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Production execution means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) for performing interval production during the interval period,
As the interval period, a first interval period and a second interval period having a set time longer than the first interval period are set,
When the period determining means (60a, B32, B46) determines the second interval period, the effect executing means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) is after the second interval period has elapsed. The interval effect relating to the result of the variable display of symbols performed in the above, the interval effect relating to the gaming state after the second interval period has passed, or the interval effect relating to the gaming state during the second interval period, The gist is that it is configured to be executed after the time corresponding to the first interval period has elapsed since the start of the second interval period.
According to the above configuration , the state in which the symbols are deterministically displayed is continued even after the first interval period elapses, whereby the player can be expected to execute the interval effect.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by using the interval period after the symbols are variably displayed.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment 1 of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on Example 1, Comprising: The special figure display part, the special figure reservation display part, the common figure display part, and the general figure reservation display part are expanded and shown. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure input process which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure start process which concerns on Example 1. FIG. (a) is a flowchart which shows the process following step B15 of FIG. 5, (b) is a flowchart which shows the process following step B19 of FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of interval determination processing according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of special figure end processing according to the first embodiment. (a) is a time chart showing a change in display contents when the first interval period is determined in the first gaming state, and (b) is a second interval period determined in the first gaming state. (C) is a time chart showing changes in display contents in the second gaming state, and (d) is a display of changes in display contents in the third gaming state. It is a time chart which shows a change, (e) is a time chart which shows a change of the contents of a display at the time of determining the 3rd interval period in the 4th gaming state, (f) is the 4th gaming state 5 is a time chart showing a change in display contents when a second interval period is determined in FIG. (a) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the interval determination process based on Example 2, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the probability of the interval lottery performed by step B64 and step B65. (a) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the interval determination process based on Example 3, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the determination probability of the interval effect for every special figure fluctuation pattern determined by step B73. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of interval determination processing according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a change start prefetch process according to Embodiment 4. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of interval change processing according to the fourth embodiment.

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

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens forward and backward, and is an outer frame as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. 11, a middle frame 12 as a main body frame that detachably holds the game board 20 is detachably assembled to the front surface side of the opening 11, and an effect (display effect) can be executed on the back side of the game board 20. A symbol display device (symbol display unit) 17 as an effect execution means is detachably disposed. In this symbol display device 17, a symbol variation effect is displayed by variably displaying an effect symbol (hereinafter referred to as a decoration diagram) triggered by the establishment of a predetermined determination condition (pachinko ball winning in a start winning opening 30, 31 described later). Is supposed to do. In addition, the front side of the middle frame 12 is configured to cover the window 13a opening front and rear with a glass plate that protects the game board 20 from see-through and a see-through protection plate (not shown) formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. A front frame 13 as a decorative frame is assembled so as to be openable and closable, and a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. Further, 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 configured to be integrally opened and closed as the front frame 13 is opened and closed. ing. An operation button 36 is provided on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14 as an operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 36 is a push button type having one button, and is configured to output a press signal to an effect control board 65 (described later) when pressed. The upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled to the middle frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. In the first embodiment, as the symbol display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various designs, characters, and the like in addition to the decorative drawing is accommodated in the accommodation case is used. Instead, various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a drum-type symbol display device and a dot matrix-type symbol display device can be adopted.

  The front frame 13 is provided with a frame lamp (light emitting means) 19 so as to surround the outer periphery of the window 13a, and a speaker (sound that can output sound and sound effects) at the upper corner of the front frame 13. (Output means) 18 is disposed. That is, a light emitter (not shown) such as an LED provided on the frame lamp 19 is turned on and blinking, or an appropriate sound is output from the speaker 18, so that it matches the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17. In this way, a light emission effect and a sound effect can be performed. That is, the frame lamp 19 provided in the front frame 13 functions as an effect executing means capable of executing an effect (frame light emission effect), and the speaker 18 provided in the front frame 13 is an effect (sound effect). Is functioning as an effect execution means capable of executing. Note that the frame lamp 19 or the speaker 18 may be arranged on the upper ball tray 14 or the lower ball tray 15.

  An operation handle 16 for operating a ball launcher (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided at a lower right position of the middle frame 12. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player rotates the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the ball launching device is activated, and the upper ball Pachinko balls stored in the tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 20a of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the ball launching device changes in strength according to the rotation amount of the operation lever 16a. Here, the player rotates the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 clockwise to adjust the amount of rotation, thereby guiding the pachinko ball launched by the ball launcher to an appropriate position in the game area 20a. Then, when the hit pachinko ball wins a starting winning port 30, 31 (to be described later) of the game area 20a, a special figure hit determination (hit determination) is executed in response to the win (establishment of the hit determination condition). As a result of the hit determination being a win determination, a special game (win game) advantageous to the player is generated.

  On the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, a main control board 60 (see FIG. 3) that performs overall control relating to pachinko games is disposed, and a main control CPU 60a (see FIG. 3) provided on the main control board 60 is provided. An effect control board 65 (see FIG. 3) for controlling the effect based on the control signal is provided. Further, on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, a display control board 70 (see FIG. 3) that receives a control signal from the effect control board 65 and controls the display content of the symbol display device 17, and an effect control board 65 In response to a control signal, a sound is output from the speaker 18 in response to a control signal from the lamp control board 72 (see FIG. 3) for controlling the light emission mode of the frame lamp 19 and a game board lamp 24 to be described later. A sound control board 73 (see FIG. 3) for controlling the mode is provided.

  Here, the effect control board 65 includes an effect control CPU 65a described later. The presentation control CPU 65a controls the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and The movable body 45 wired to the effect control board 65 is directly controlled. As a result, the effect control CPU 65a performs effects (specifically, display effects, frames, etc.) executed by the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24 (described later) and the movable body 45 as the effect execution means. Light emission effect, board light emission effect, sound effect and movable effect) can be controlled in an integrated manner. In other words, in the pachinko machine 10, the effect control CPU 65a provided in the effect control board 65 functions as an effect determining means for determining the effects to be executed by the effect executing means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45, and based on the determination. The function execution means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 functions as execution control means for executing the effect.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member made of veneer material or synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is detachable on the rear side of the game board 20. It is assembled to. In addition, the game board 20 is provided with a movable body 45 that can execute an appropriate operation. Based on the control of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a), the game display 20 can be used for the symbol variation effect. The movable body 45 is configured to perform a movable effect that moves together. That is, the movable body 45 disposed on the game board 20 functions as an effect execution means capable of executing an effect (movable effect). In the first embodiment, a movable body 45 is provided below the symbol display device 17 so as to be movable up and down.

  A guide rail 21 that is curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and is disposed on the middle frame 12 in a substantially circular game area 20 a defined by the guide rail 21. A game is played by launching a pachinko ball launched from the ball launching device. Further, the game board 20 has an opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at an appropriate position, and various game board installation parts (specifically, a frame shape to be described later) with respect to each installation opening. A decorative body 25, a start winning device 29, a special winning device 40, a gate member 47, a normal winning device 49, etc.) are attached from the front side, and at the lowest position of the gaming area 20a, a pachinko machine that has been launched into the gaming area 20a. An outlet 22 for discharging the sphere is established. Here, the frame-shaped decorative body 25, the start winning device 29, the special winning device 40, and the normal winning device 49 are provided with game board lamps (light emitting means) 24, respectively, which are provided on the game board lamps 24. Further, a light emitting effect can be performed in accordance with the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 by turning on and blinking a light emitter (not shown) such as an LED. That is, the game board lamps 24 arranged in the frame-shaped decorative body 25, the start winning device 29, the special winning device 40, and the normal winning device 49 function as an effect executing means capable of executing an effect (a panel light emission effect). Yes.

  Here, in the gaming board 20 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a display window 25 a that opens in the front and rear is provided at the mounting opening that opens at the approximate center of the gaming area 20 a surrounded by the guide rail 21. A formed frame-shaped decorative body 25 also called a center role is attached, and the image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. It is configured. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 20a. When the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a come into contact with the game nails 23, the flow direction is irregular. It is configured to change.

  The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is formed so as to protrude forward from the front surface of the game board 20, and is configured to partition the game area 20a and the display window 25a, and a pachinko ball that flows down the game area 20a. Does not enter the inside of the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. That is, the gaming area 20a of the first embodiment includes a first ball flow path defined on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and a second ball flow path defined on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The pachinko balls flow down the first ball flow path or the second ball flow path in accordance with the position and launch strength of the pachinko balls launched into the game area 20a of the game board 20.

  The gaming board 20 is provided with winning holes 30, 31, 41, 49a where the pachinko balls flowing down the gaming area 20a can be awarded at appropriate positions. With the winning of a pachinko ball (specifically, detection by each of the winning detection sensors 34, 35, 44, and 49b described later) as the payout condition of the winning ball, the number of winning balls determined for each winning mouth is paid out. It is configured. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a start winning opening (start winning means) where a payout condition for a winning ball is satisfied and a starting condition for a symbol variation effect (a special symbol variation display described later) is satisfied is triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball. 30, 31, a special winning opening (special winning means) 41 that allows a pachinko ball to be won with the occurrence of a winning game, and a payout condition for the winning ball is established with the winning of the pachinko ball, and a pachinko ball There is provided a normal winning port 49a in which a winning ball payout condition is established in response to winning. Specifically, the start winning ports 30, 31 are respectively provided on the lower side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the special winning port 41 is provided in a second ball flow path of the game area 20a. The normal winning opening 49a is provided in each of the first ball flow path and the second ball flow path in the game area 20a.

(Regarding the first start prize opening 30 and the second start prize opening 31)
A first start winning opening 30 is provided at a central position in the left-right direction of the game board 20 below the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and a second starting winning opening 31 is located on the right side of the first start winning opening 30. Is provided. The first start winning opening 30 is a normally open winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a, and is configured such that a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 can win a prize. The As shown in FIG. 2, the second start winning opening 31 is provided on the lower right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20 and is defined on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. It opens toward the ball flow path. In addition, an opening / closing member 33 for opening and closing the second start winning opening 31 is provided, and the opening / closing member 33 closes the second starting winning opening 31 in accordance with driving of the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 3) as a driving means. It is configured to be displaced between a closed position that opens and an open position that opens.

  That is, in the first embodiment, the first start winning opening 30 is configured to maintain a certain opening width dimension in which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can win. Further, the second start winning opening 31 is configured such that the opening width dimension can be varied by driving the start winning solenoid 32 to open and close the opening / closing member 33. Here, in a state in which the opening and closing member 33 is displaced to the closed position, the first start winning opening 30 is more than the second starting winning opening 31 by preventing the pachinko ball from winning the second start winning opening 31. It is set so that is easier to win. On the other hand, in the state where the opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the open position, the pachinko ball received by the opening / closing member 33 is guided to the second start winning opening 31 so that it is second than the first starting winning opening 30. The start winning opening 31 is set to make it easier to win. In the first embodiment, the pachinko ball is configured not to win the second start winning port 31 in a state where the opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the closed position. The mouth 31 may be opened.

  Further, start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (see FIG. 3) as ball detecting means for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning openings 30 and 31 are provided for the first and second start winning openings 30. , 31 are provided. The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are connected to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 3) disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control CPU 60a uses a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of the winning ball payout condition that the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 34, 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. Is determined to be paid out, and a control signal is output to a payout control board (not shown) so as to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls to a ball payout device (not shown) disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. It has become. In addition, you may make it make the number of payout prize balls at the time of winning the pachinko ball to the 1st start winning opening 30 and the 2nd starting winning opening 31 differ.

  Further, triggered by the detection of pachinko balls by the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 30 and 31), the main control CPU 60a receives various information (various random numbers to be described later). Information), and a lottery per special figure (determination per special figure), which will be described later, is performed based on the acquired information. Based on the result of lottery per special figure, the symbol change effect is executed in the symbol display device 17, and the special figure change is executed in special figure display units 50A and 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, if the decorative figure is confirmed and displayed (decision stop display) in the symbol combination that becomes a predetermined hit display (big hit display) on the symbol display device 17, the player A winning game that is advantageous to the player is given, and a winning game is performed in which the special winning opening 41 is opened under a predetermined opening condition with the occurrence of the winning game, so that the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. It is configured. In the first embodiment, as a symbol combination to be a winning display, a special symbol combination (the same symbol combination as the outlier display) described later is set in addition to the symbol combination consisting of three sets of the same decorative drawing.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are provided corresponding to the start winning ports 30 and 31, respectively. Therefore, in the following description, the sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 is referred to as the first start winning detection sensor 34, and the sensor corresponding to the second start winning opening 31 is referred to as the second start winning detection sensor 35. Shall.

(About the special prize device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device 40 is arranged in a game area 20 a at a lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. The special winning device 40 includes an opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 43 that opens and closes a special winning opening 41 serving as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a, and a special winning solenoid 42 (a driving means). With the driving of FIG. 3), the opening / closing body 43 is configured to be displaced between a closed position in which it closes and an open position in which it opens. The special winning device 40 is provided with a special winning detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 3) as a ball detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is wired to the main control board 60. When the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, the special winning detection sensor 44 outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a The control signal is output to the payout control board using the input of the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as a payout condition for the winning ball, and a predetermined number (15 in the first embodiment) of the winning balls are given to the ball payout device. It is supposed to be paid out. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 is used when a winning game is given to open the special winning opening 41 in response to the winning of a pachinko ball in the first and second starting winning openings 30, 31. Is driven and controlled by the main control board 60 in accordance with a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the above.

(Regarding the regular winning device 49)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning port 49 a provided in the normal winning device 49 is a normally open type winning port that always opens upward in the game area 20 a of the game board 20. The normal winning device 49 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor 49b (see FIG. 3) as a ball detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball winning in the normal winning opening 49a. The normal winning detection sensor 49b is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and a detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor 49b is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 as a prize ball payout condition. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of a predetermined number (seven in the first embodiment) of prize balls.

  Here, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning device 49 is provided with a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of normal winning openings 49a in the first ball flow path of the gaming area 20a. And a normal winning device 49 provided with a predetermined number (one in the first embodiment) of normal winning ports 49a is provided in the second ball flow down path of the gaming area 20a. Also, a normal winning detection sensor 49b is provided for each of the left and right normal winning devices 49, 49. The normal winning detection sensor 49b is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and a detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor 49b is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 as a prize ball payout condition. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of prize balls. Specifically, the payout of the winning ball is triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the normal winning detection sensor 49b corresponding to the left normal winning device 49 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the normal winning port 49a of the left normal winning device 49). When the condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (seven in the first embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, the payout condition of the winning ball is triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the normal winning detection sensor 49b corresponding to the right normal winning device 49 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the normal winning port 49a of the right normal winning device 49). When established, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (eight in the first embodiment) of prize balls. It should be noted that the number of paid-out winning balls at the time of winning the pachinko balls to the normal winning ports 49a, 49a of the left and right normal winning devices 49, 49 may be the same.

(About gate member 47)
As shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate member 47 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path of the game area 20a can pass is provided. The gate member 47 is provided with a gate sensor 48 (see FIG. 3) as a sphere detecting means, and is configured to detect a pachinko ball passing through the gate member 47 by the gate sensor 48. The gate sensor 48 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a ball detection signal is input from the gate sensor 48 to the main control board 60 (that is, the pachinko sphere is detected by the gate sensor 48). ), Various passage detection information (random number information such as random numbers for determining per map described later) is acquired, and based on this acquired information, per-map determination (lottery per general map) described later is performed. Has been. The start winning solenoid 32 is driven and controlled according to the result of the lottery per lot, so that the opening / closing member 33 is opened / closed. That is, the main control CPU 60a according to the first embodiment functions as a winning opening determination unit that determines whether or not to open the second start winning opening 31 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 48.

(About the game information display part M)
As shown in FIG. 2, a game information display for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a at a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the first embodiment, a lower right position outside the game area 20a). A part M is provided, and by checking the game information display part M, game information necessary for the game can be appropriately checked. Here, the game information display unit M of the first embodiment includes special figure display units 50A and 50B, special figure hold display units 52 and 53, and a general figure display unit 55 as game state display units for displaying the game information. An ordinary map display unit 56 and a status display unit 58 are provided. The front surface of the game information display unit M is covered with a light-transmitting cover body Ma so that various game information displayed on the game state display unit M can be confirmed via the cover body Ma. It is configured.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The special figure display sections (display means) 50A and 50B show the result of special figure determination (lottery per special figure) that is performed when the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 are won. It is a display unit that displays a special symbol for notification (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display units 50A and 50B display a change display (hereinafter, special figure fluctuation) triggered by winning the first start winning opening 30 (detected by the first start winning detection sensor 34). The first special figure display section 50A for starting the display (which may be referred to as a display) and the second special start display starting with the winning of the second start winning opening 31 (detection by the second start winning detection sensor 35). Each of the special figure display parts 50A, 50B is composed of a plurality of (eight in the first embodiment) light emitting display parts. Then, in response to the winning of the pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 30, a special figure variation display in which the light emission display section of the first special figure display section 50 </ b> A is sequentially turned on / off is performed, and the special figure fluctuation stop condition Based on the above, one of a plurality of types of special figures is displayed (the special figure is confirmed and displayed) by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emission display section is definitely turned on. In addition, when a pachinko ball is won in the second start winning opening 31, a special figure change display is performed in which the light emission display part of the second special figure display part 50 </ b> B is turned on / off. Based on the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emission display section is steadily lit, one of a plurality of types of special figures is displayed (the special figure is confirmed and displayed). In addition, although each light emission display part of Example 1 is comprised by LED, what is necessary is just a form which can change a display mode by changing a lighting position suitably, and is not limited to this. A small liquid crystal display and other display means capable of displaying special figures can be employed.

  The main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 starts the special figure fluctuation display in the special figure display sections 50A and 50B when a predetermined fluctuation start condition is satisfied, and the special figure specified by a special figure fluctuation pattern described later. Is started, and a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, which will be described later, indicating the fluctuation time of the special figure is output to the production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65. Here, the “special chart fluctuation start condition” is not the fluctuation prohibition state in which the start of the special chart fluctuation display is prohibited, and the start winning prize obtained by the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 is used. This is established when the information is stored as special figure start hold information in the main control RAM 60c as a storage means. In addition, during the hit game, during the special figure fluctuation display, or during the special figure interval period corresponds to the “fluctuation prohibited state”. That is, the special figure variation start condition is not during the hit game period, during the special figure variation display period, and not during the special figure interval period, and corresponds to the following special figure variation display. It is established when the figure start hold information is held. Here, the main control CPU 60a is in the process of changing flag indicating whether or not the special figure change display is in progress, the in-interval flag indicating whether or not it is in the special figure interval period, and whether or not the hit game is in progress. It is determined whether or not the variation is prohibited based on the value of a flag set in the main control RAM 60c, such as a hitting flag indicating the status or a pending flag indicating whether or not the special figure start hold information is held. It is configured as follows.

  The main control CPU 60a also displays the special figure on the special figure display units 50A and 50B when the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed, and also displays an all symbol stop designation command indicating that the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed. Is output to the effect control CPU 65a. In other words, the special chart fluctuation time elapses from the start of the special chart fluctuation display as the “special chart fluctuation stop condition”.

  In addition, the special figure display units 50A and 50B determine the special figure determined based on the start winning information (various random number information) when the special figure fluctuation stop condition is satisfied (the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed). And is controlled by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 so as to continue the lighting state for at least the special figure interval period. In other words, the main control CPU 60a determines that the next special chart fluctuation display or the winning game start condition is passed when the special figure interval period elapses from the end of the special chart fluctuation display (that is, when the fluctuation stop condition is satisfied). Is configured to hold. As will be described later, the main control ROM 60b as one of the storage means provided in the main control board 60 includes a plurality of special figure interval periods for special figure fluctuation display based on the detection of the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35. The set time of the type is stored, and the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine any special figure interval period based on a predetermined period determining condition (described later). In the first embodiment, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed in the same period in the first and second special figure display parts 50A and 50B, and the special figure fluctuation display is performed in one special figure display part 50A and 50B. In other cases, the other special figure display units 50A and 50B wait for execution of special figure fluctuation display. In addition, when one special figure display unit 50A, 50B is in a state corresponding to the special figure interval period, the special figure display is not started in the other special figure display unit 50A, 50B. The execution of the special figure variation display is waited until after the special figure interval period ends.

  The special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not it is a win (big hit), and each special figure display unit 50A, 50B has a plurality of types of special figures depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display unit. Can be displayed. Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed in each of the special chart display units 50A and 50B include 100 special charts as hit displays (winning symbols) for recognizing hits, and outlier displays that can recognize a break ( One type of special figure is set for each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure. As a result of the display, the determined special figure is fixedly displayed on each special figure display unit 50A, 50B. Note that the number of special symbols as the winning symbols and the off symbols 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 winning display (big hit display) is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, so that a winning game corresponding to the winning display (big hit game) is subsequently given to the player. It has come to be. 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 that is fixedly displayed in FIG. 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 display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure hold display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 store start winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 in an internal memory. Means (in the first embodiment, the main control RAM 60c provided on the main control board 60), when storing as special figure start hold information (start hold information), display the number of hold of the special figure start hold information can be specified It is a display part to do. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 mainly control start winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30. The first special figure hold display unit 52 that displays the number of holds stored as the first special figure start hold information in the RAM 60c, and the start winning information (various random numbers) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31. Information) and a second special figure hold display section 53 for displaying the number of holds stored in the main control RAM 60c as the second special figure start hold information. In Example 1, each of them is composed of two light emitting display portions. There is provided a first special figure hold display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information. A second special figure hold display unit 53 is provided in which a light emitting display unit is configured from a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment) that display the number of hold of the 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 change display and the second special figure change display that are held (the number of symbol change effects). The

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

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

(Regarding the general map hold display 56)
The usual figure hold display unit 56 stores the ball passage detection information (various random number information such as a random number for judgment per common figure) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 47 in the internal storage means (implementation). In the first example, when the main control RAM 60c) is stored as general-purpose start hold information (start-start hold information), the display unit displays the number of hold of the general-purpose start stop information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the universal map hold display unit 56 includes a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment), and is held by the display content of the general map hold display unit 56. You will be notified of the number of fluctuations in the usual map. The number of reserved general-purpose drawings displayed on the general-purpose map display unit 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 47, and is subtracted by 1 when the map-variable display is started. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the first embodiment) is set as the number of normal start reserved memories, and the normal start reserved memory number can be added up to the upper limit number. Specifically, in the general map hold display unit 56 of the first embodiment, the general map hold display unit 56 lights in order from the top when the general map start hold memory number is 1 to 2, and the general map start hold memory number is In the case of 3 to 4, the general map hold display unit 56 blinks in order from the top, so that the number of holds on which the normal map change display is performed can be grasped.

(About the status display 58)
The state display unit 58 is a display unit that displays a plurality of types of game states that can be specified when a plurality of types of game states in which a game is performed in the pachinko machine 10 is set. 3) LEDs. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, since the probability variation state and the variation state are set as described later as the gaming state in which the game is performed, the LEDs of the state display unit 58 are lit with different lighting patterns. By doing so, the probability variation state and the variation state as the gaming state are specified. Here, the status display unit 58 of the first embodiment is the winning symbol selected when the special symbol display units 50A and 50B are lit with the lighting pattern representing the winning symbol (big winning symbol) or when the winning game is performed at the same time or thereafter. It is set to light up in a pattern that displays the game state after the end of the hit game corresponding to. In addition, the state display unit 58 is set to maintain the lighting pattern until the next special figure change display is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B.

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows (variable regions) 26a, 26b, and 26c capable of variably displaying the decoration diagram. With the winning of the 2 start winning opening 31 as a trigger, the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is started to change. In the symbol display device 17 of the first embodiment, as a result of the symbol variation effect, an effective stop position 27 at which one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed is set in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. The symbol combinations of the decorative symbols that are fixedly displayed (determined stop display) on the stop symbol effective line 28 that combines the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are derived. In the symbol display device 17 of the first embodiment, three symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a horizontal and horizontal arrangement, and the decorative drawing effective stop position 27 is set for each symbol row 26a, 26b, and 26c. Are determined one by one, and one stop symbol effective line 28 is set by combining the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. In the following description, the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c may be referred to in order from the left side.

  In addition, the display area of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the symbol display device 17 is configured with a larger area than the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B. The decorative figure is displayed much larger than the special figures (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2).

  The symbol display device 17 is configured to display a variation so that the decoration moves along a predetermined variation direction (vertical direction from top to bottom in the first embodiment) with the start of the symbol variation effect. The decorative drawings that are variably displayed in a predetermined stop order are stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. In Example 1, at the start of the symbol variation effect, the decorative symbols start to vary in the order of the left symbol column 26a, the middle symbol column 26b, and the right symbol column 26c. The left symbol column 26a, the right symbol column 26c, and the middle symbol Based on the variation timing of the decorative drawing that is stopped and displayed in the order of the column 26b, the variation timing of the decorative drawing is determined according to the effect contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17, the number of stored special drawing start hold information, and the like. It is comprised so that it may change suitably.

  Further, in the symbol display device 17, before the symbol variation effect is finished, the ornamental figure is temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c, and the ornamental symbol is displayed in a predetermined symbol combination. It will be in the state which constitutes. Then, the decorative drawing that is temporarily stopped and displayed is confirmed (determined and stopped), thereby completing one symbol variation effect. That is, in the symbol variation effect, after the variation display of the ornamental diagrams (Special Fig. 1 and Special Fig. 2) is started based on one special symbol start hold information, the ornamental diagram (the symbol combination by the ornamental diagram) is confirmed and displayed. The process is executed once. Here, when the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 receives a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command (control signal) from the main control CPU 60a, the decoration start condition is established, and the special figure fluctuation is established. When the symbol variation effect corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the pattern designation command is started and the all symbol stop designation command (control signal) is input from the main control CPU 60a, the decoration variation variation condition is satisfied. The design variation effect is finished (decorative display is displayed). The “variable display” is a state in which the decorations displayed on the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are changing. Further, the “temporary stop display” of the decoration diagram is a state in which 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 stationary. The “determined display” of the decoration diagram is a state in which 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 stationary. Here, the “still state” is a state in which the decorative drawing does not change over the shortest special drawing interval period in which the break of the symbol change effect (decorative display of the decorative drawing) can be identified.

  In the symbol display device 17, 10 types of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic ornamental drawings, and the basic ornamental drawings are displayed in a variable manner in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. It has come to be. In the first embodiment, in the game state after the winning game is ended (an altered state described later), whether or not the probability of the hit determination result in the special figure determination is a high probability (an estimated changed state described later). Or non-probability change state) cannot be recognized from the decorative display of the final display, but is not limited to this, and a probabilistic change state (described later) is given after the hit game is over. Even if you set a combination of decorations that can be recognized by the player deterministically, or a combination of decorations that can be recognized nondeterministically that there is a possibility that a certain change state may be given after the winning game Good. In addition, the decoration drawing is not limited to this, and the player can distinguish and identify each decoration drawing such as an arbitrary number, character, or picture.

  Further, in the first embodiment, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is fixedly displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is a winning symbol combination. At least one of the decorative figures set and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is different from other decorative figures (for example, “123”, “445”, “787”, etc.) ) Is set as an out-of-order symbol combination. In the symbol display device 17, a special symbol determination (lottery per special symbol) performed in response to winning in the first start winning port 30 and the second start winning port 31 becomes a winning determination result. Only in this case, the decorative drawing constituting the winning symbol combination can be fixedly displayed at the effective stop position 27 (stop symbol effective line 28) of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c as a result of the variable display, By confirming the symbol combination, it is possible to grasp that a winning game is given. On the other hand, when the judgment per special figure becomes a judgment result of detachment, as a result of the variation display of the decoration diagram on the symbol display device 17, the decoration diagram constituting the symbol combination of the detachment is confirmed and displayed, It is possible to grasp that no winning game is awarded.

  Here, in the first embodiment, when the per-special symbol determination becomes a hit determination result, the out-of-order symbol combination is displayed. Therefore, in the following description, an out-of-order symbol combination that can be displayed when the special symbol hit determination results in a hit determination result is referred to as a “special symbol combination”. It should be noted that all outlier symbol combinations may be special symbol combinations, or some of the outlier symbol combinations may be special symbol combinations. In the first embodiment, the decorations that are stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c are the same, and only the decorations that are stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of the middle symbol row 26b. Different out of symbol combinations (for example, “121”, “313”, “737”, etc.) are set as special symbol combinations. In other words, the special symbol combination is displayed when the judgment per special symbol results in a winning judgment, but it can be recognized as an outlier symbol combination (same as the outlier symbol combination). In other words, it can be said that it is a hit display in which it is not possible to grasp that a winning game occurs or to misidentify that a winning game does not occur. On the other hand, the winning symbol combination is a winning display that definitely notifies that a winning game will occur.

  Further, in the symbol variation effect, the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol row (in the first 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 first embodiment, the middle symbol row 26b) is displayed in a variably displayed manner (reach display) so that the player can recognize that the reach has occurred. A specific example of reach display is a combination of symbols (“1 ↓ 1”, “4 ↓ 4”, etc.) in which the same decorative figure (reach symbol) is stopped and displayed in the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c. . In addition, “↓” indicates that it is changing. In addition, the decorations of the specific symbol rows (the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c) that form the reach display are in a temporarily stopped display state, and the decoration symbols are stopped in the remaining symbol rows (middle symbol row 26b). After the display (temporary stop display), the decorations of all symbol rows are fixedly displayed. When a reach display is displayed on the symbol display device 17, a reach effect (a normal reach effect, a super reach effect, and a premium effect) can be performed on the symbol display device 17 so as to increase the expectation of the result of the symbol variation effect. It has become. Here, in Example 1, even if the result of the special figure determination (lottery per special figure) that is performed in response to winning at the start winning ports 30 and 31 is a win, the result of the super reach production As shown in FIG. 2, the decorative symbols constituting the off-set symbol combinations (specifically, the above-described special symbol combinations) can be fixedly displayed at the effective stop positions 27 (stop symbol effective lines 28) of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. Is set.

  In addition, the decoration figure (design combination of decoration figures) that is finalized and displayed on the symbol display device 17 is displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B as a result of the special figure variation display. Corresponds to the special figure. That is, when a special symbol indicating a winning symbol (winning display) is finalized and displayed on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B, a winning symbol combination (winning display) or a special symbol combination (winning display) is displayed on the symbol display device 17. Is displayed in a definite manner. In addition, when a special figure indicating an out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display) is finalized and displayed on the special-article display units 50A and 50B, the decorative symbols constituting the out-of-order symbol combination (out-of-order display) are finalized and displayed on the symbol display device 17. It has come to be. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration pattern with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and one symbol combination is selected from a plurality of symbol combinations by a decoration diagram for one special symbol. Then, the symbol display device 17 starts a symbol variation effect (decorative variation) corresponding to the timing at which the special symbol variation display is started, and displays the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special diagram display unit 50B. The symbol variation effect ends in response to the timing at which the special figure is confirmed and displayed. That is, in the first special symbol display unit 50A and the symbol display device 17, after the first special symbol variation display and the symbol variation effect relating to the first special symbol variation display are started at the same time, Are displayed at the same time. 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 at the same time, and the special symbol 2 and the decorative diagram are displayed. At the same time, the confirmation is displayed.

  Here, on the symbol display device 17, a decorative figure is definitely displayed over at least the special symbol interval period (a period during which the special graphic 1 and the special graphic 2 are confirmed and displayed) from the end of the symbol variation effect. The In other words, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is such that the player can recognize which decoration diagram has been determined as a result of the design variation effect by continuing the state in which the decoration diagram is definitely displayed. Yes. Here, the next symbol variation effect (variation display of the next decorative drawing) based on the special symbol start hold information (start hold information) stored in the main control RAM 60c is the special symbol interval determined by the main control CPU 60a. Starts after the period has elapsed. Further, when a winning game is generated corresponding to the decorative display that is confirmed and displayed, the winning game starts after a special figure interval period determined by the main control CPU 60a has elapsed. In addition, when the special figure start hold information is not held and the winning game is not generated, the state in which the same decorative figure is confirmed and displayed after the special figure interval period has elapsed in the symbol display device 17 is continued. When the variation start condition is satisfied, the symbol variation effect (decorative display variation display) is started.

(About per game)
Next, the winning game (big hit game) given by the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. The winning game is determined when a special figure (winning symbol) indicating “winning (big hit)” is confirmed and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the second special figure display unit 50B as a result of the special figure variation display. The special figure (winning symbol) is set to start after the elapse of the special figure interval period in which the special symbol (winning symbol) is displayed, and the opening / closing body of the special winning device 40 according to the type of winning game (the type of winning symbol) 43 is opened and closed. In the winning game of the first embodiment, the winning game is completed by executing a round game for opening the opening / closing body 43 of the special prize winning device 40 for a specified number of rounds (15 times in the first embodiment). . One round game ends when a specified number (for example, seven) of pachinko balls wins in the special winning opening 41 or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, between each round game in a winning game, the interval time between rounds in which the opening-and-closing body 43 is hold | maintained in a closed state only for predetermined time is set. Here, in the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the winning game, the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing interval (100 balls per minute). Under the above-mentioned conditions, in a single opening operation (operation from opening until closing), a predetermined number of pachinko balls (for example, 7) determined for a round game will continue to open for a long time that can be won. The operation is configured by appropriately combining a short-time opening operation in which the opening time of the opening / closing body 43 is set shorter than that of the long-time opening operation. In the first embodiment, the opening / closing body 43 is set to open for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time opening operation, and the opening / closing body 43 is set to open for a maximum of 0.024 seconds in the short-time release operation.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when winning per special figure is determined, one winning game is determined from a plurality of types of winning games having different values to be given to the player, and the determined winning game is given. Is done. Here, among the multiple types of winning games, which winning game is awarded is based on the type of winning symbol (Special Fig. 1 and Special Fig. 2) determined when winning the special figure determination. It has come to be decided.

(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 winning game ends. In the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probability variation function is based on the fact that the type of the winning symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) that has been confirmed and displayed is a predetermined probability variation symbol (specific symbol). This is a function to give a probability change state in which the big hit probability) varies from a low probability (for example, 168/65536) to a high probability (for example, 1516/65536). Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the first embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the winning game is ended is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not given is a non-probability variation jackpot. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the winning probability of the big hit fluctuates with a high probability and the winning game is likely to occur, so the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player becomes the probability variation big hit. Play games while expecting. Further, in the first embodiment, in the case of a big hit to which a probability change state is given, after the hit game is finished, the probability change state is continuously given until the next big hit occurs. The period during which the probability variation state is given is not limited to the above. For example, the probability variation state may be continuously applied until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the probability variation state is provided, and the transition to the non-probability variation state may be made on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined condition may be the number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) executed after the probability variation state is given. Also, whether to shift to the uncertain change state for each symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is determined based on a random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning means (falling lottery), and falls into the falling lottery It is also possible to shift to a non-probable change condition on the condition of winning. In addition, although Example 1 is comprised so that it may determine whether a probable change state is provided after completion | finish of a hit game corresponding to the kind of hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) displayed definitely, In addition to the type of winning symbol, the winning symbol may be determined based on winning in the special winning opening 41 during the winning game. Specifically, a specific area through which the game ball won in the special prize opening 41 can pass is formed inside the special prize winning device 40, and the game ball that has won the special prize opening 41 passes through the specific area. If the game ball is not passed through the specific area, it is determined not to give a certain change state, so that the probability change is based on the winning to the special winning opening 41 during the winning game. It can be decided whether or not to give a state.

(About variable state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege game state, which is a game state advantageous to the player, after the game has ended. The second privilege game state is an easy-to-win state where it is easier to increase the number of pachinko balls won in the second start winning opening 31 compared to a state where the second privilege game state is not given. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 that opens the second start winning opening 31, it is possible to increase the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 for opening the second start winning port 31 once per normal figure, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening / closing member 33. It can also be realized by increasing the number of times the member 33 is opened, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the second privilege gaming state is referred to as a shortened state, and the shortened state in the embodiment is set by combining the above (1) to (3). In addition, a state where the variable state is not assigned is referred to as a non-variable state. In addition, although Example 1 is comprised so that it may determine whether to give a change state after completion | finish of a hit game corresponding to the kind of hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) displayed fixedly. In addition to the type of winning symbol, the determination may be made based on winning in the special winning opening 41 during the winning game. Specifically, a special area through which a game ball won in the special prize opening 41 can pass is formed in the special prize winning device 40, and the game ball that won in the special prize opening 41 passes through the specific area. Based on the winning to the special winning opening 41 during the winning game by deciding to give a short state and not deciding to give a variable state if the game ball does not pass through the specific area It is possible to determine whether or not to give the variable state.

  In addition, the maximum number of winnings (three in the first embodiment) that allows winning to the second start winning port 31 per one time is set, and the number of winnings after the opening and closing member 33 is opened. When the maximum number of winnings (closing condition) is reached, the opening / closing member 33 is closed.

  In the first embodiment, the number of fluctuations to which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is changed according to the type of winning symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2). In the first embodiment, the number of times of change varies according to the gaming state at the time of winning the winning determination.

(About the types of gaming state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a first gaming state (a normal gaming state) that is a gaming state in a non-probability changing state and a non-changing state, and a gaming state that is a non-probability changing state and a changing state as gaming states. 2 gaming state (advantageous gaming state), a 3rd gaming state (advantageous gaming state) that is a gaming state that is probabilistic and non-variable, and a fourth game that is a gaming state that is probable and variable. A state (advantageous gaming state) can be generated. The main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation flag indicating whether or not the probability variation state is set to “1” corresponding to the period during which the probability variation state is imparted, and the probability variation flag corresponding to the period during which the probability variation state is not imparted. Is set to “0”, and the value of the variable flag indicating whether or not the variable state is set is set to “1” corresponding to the period during which the variable state is provided, and the variable state is not provided. In the period, the variable flag is set to “0”. Then, the main control CPU 60a checks whether the setting values of the probability variation flag and the variation flag are “0” or “1”, so that the gaming state is changed from the first to the first as necessary. It is possible to determine which of the four gaming states.

  Here, in the first embodiment, when the probability variation state is imparted, it is determined that the probability variation state is continuously imparted until the next jackpot is generated, while for the variation state, the winning symbol ( The number of times of change according to the type of special figure 1 or special figure 2) is determined, and is determined even when the second game state or the fourth game state is given after the winning game is finished. As the number of times of change increases and decreases, the game state shifts from the second game state to the first game state, or from the fourth game state to the third game state. The display control board 70 that performs image control of the symbol display device 17 based on the control signal from the effect control CPU 65a is provided with a display control ROM (not shown) that stores image data. The display control ROM stores a plurality of types of background images that are displayed as the background of the decorative drawing as image data. The display control board 70 is configured to display an appropriate background image corresponding to the gaming state determined by the main control CPU 60a on the symbol display device 17 based on an instruction from the effect control CPU 65a. Here, in the first embodiment, a common background image is displayed in the case of the first and third gaming states (when a first common effect mode described later is set), and the second and fourth are displayed. A common background image is displayed in the gaming state (when a second common effect mode described later is set).

(About control board of pachinko machine)
Here, the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, and the display control board 70 provided in the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

(Main control board 60)
First, the main control board 60 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing and reading are provided. The main control CPU 60a is electrically connected to various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensor 49b, and the gate sensor 48. In addition, the main control CPU 60a includes display units of the game information display unit M (first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, first and second special figure holding display units 52 and 53, and a general figure display unit 55. Based on the control process executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each detection sensor 34, 35, 44, 48, 49b. The display control of each display unit 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58 of the game information display unit M is executed. The main control CPU 60a is electrically provided with a start winning solenoid 32 linked to the opening / closing member 33 for opening / closing the second start winning opening 31 and a special winning solenoid 42 linked to the opening / closing body 43 for opening / closing the special winning opening 41. It is connected, and the corresponding opening / closing member 33 and the opening / closing body 43 are opened and closed by driving the solenoids 32 and 42 based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. Then, the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the special prize solenoid 42 so that the opening / closing body 43 opens and closes in an opening / closing manner according to the type of winning game, and the long-time opening control and opening / closing body for opening and closing the opening / closing body 43 for a long time. The system is configured to execute short-time opening control for causing 43 to open for a short time.

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

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

  When the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 and the second start winning opening 31, the main control CPU 60a performs the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start stored in the main control RAM 60c. Update the number of holds (stored number) of hold information. Then, the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are changed according to the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information after the update, and after the update A start winning command including information on the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information is output to the effect control CPU 65a. Here, in the first embodiment, the start winning command includes information regarding the newly acquired special figure start suspension information (for example, information corresponding to the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the random number for special figure variation pattern distribution) Is included).

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

  In addition, the random number for effect execution determination is whether or not to perform a predetermined effect when the determination result in the special figure hit determination (hit determination) described above is negative (in the case of a failure to win the big hit) It is a random number used in the production execution determination. As the effect execution determination random number, 239 kinds of integer values from “0” to “238” are set, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). In the first embodiment, based on the result of the effect execution determination, the effect control CPU 65a performs a predetermined effect suggesting the possibility that the display is displayed on the symbol display device 17, and the light of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. A predetermined effect that suggests to the player that the winning display may be displayed by the sound output from the speaker 18 or the operation of the movable body 45 is determined. The random number for effect execution determination may be used for reach determination as to whether or not to perform reach effect when the determination result in the special figure determination is negative.

  The special pattern variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used for determining a variation pattern of symbol variation in a symbol variation effect. In the first embodiment, 251 kinds of integer values from “0” to “250” are set as random numbers for distributing special figure fluctuation patterns, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). ing.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the hit determination random number, the special figure determination random number, the production execution determination random number, and the special figure variation pattern distribution random number are sent to the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31. Temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c when a pachinko ball is won (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 detects a pachinko ball). The main control CPU 60a acquires 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 is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate member 47 (more specifically, the gate sensor 48 detecting the pachinko ball). ing. Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a upon detection of the gate sensor 48, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure and a random number for determining a normal pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the first embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, A random number is acquired in accordance with the timing when the detection signal of the gate sensor 48 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes timer update processing for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

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

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

  On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value (determination value per special figure) indicating that a winning game is generated after the symbol variation effect ends. The big hit determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not it is a win using the hit determination random number, and is a total of 65536 integers from “0” to “65535” that can be taken as a random number for determination per special figure. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from the inside. Here, the number of determination values set for the big hit determination value differs depending on whether or not the above-described probability variation state is given at the time of performing the special figure determination. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state (1516 in the first embodiment) is the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability variation state (168 in the first embodiment). Is set more than. That is, by increasing the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state, a winning game is likely to occur.

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

  The main control ROM 60b stores an effect execution determination value. The effect execution determination value is a determination used in the effect execution determination as to whether or not to execute a predetermined effect that suggests the possibility that the winning display is displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the result of the determination per special symbol is negative. This value is determined from 239 different integers from “0” to “238” that can be taken by the production execution determination random number. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines to execute a predetermined effect when the value of the acquired effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for specifying the fluctuation contents, and stores special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values corresponding to the special figure fluctuation patterns. Here, the special figure fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation time (design fluctuation effect and special figure from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display until the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is displayed. The time of fluctuation display) is specified. In addition, the special figure variation pattern is the content of the effect executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the final display (the display content of the symbol variation effect, the light emission effect). Content, which is a basic basis of the mode and the sound production mode). The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern using the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number, and a numerical value “0” that the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number can take. It is determined from a total of 251 kinds of integers up to "250". As the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value, a predetermined determination value is assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern, and the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is obtained. The assigned special figure variation pattern is specified.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern stored in the main control ROM 60b is classified into a special figure fluctuation pattern for winning and a special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment. A specific figure fluctuation pattern is specified for each special figure fluctuation pattern according to the symbol effect mode. A special figure variation pattern distribution determination value is defined. The special figure fluctuation pattern for winning is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the result of the special figure hit determination 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. The special figure variation pattern for detachment includes a divergence reach variation pattern that is finally deviated after the reach effect is performed, and a deviant variation pattern that is deviated without forming a reach. The reach effect is a period from when the symbol combination of the effective symbol that is the reach display in the symbol variation effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17 until the symbol combination of the decorative symbol that is the winning display or the off display is confirmed and displayed. It is an effect performed in

  Specifically, in the main control ROM 60b, a normal deviation fluctuation pattern P1 that specifies a fluctuation time of 12000 ms and a shortened deviation fluctuation pattern P1x that specifies a fluctuation time of 5000 ms are specified as a deviation fluctuation pattern (a special fluctuation pattern for loss). Are stored, and a normal reach deviation variation pattern that specifies a fluctuation time of 19000 ms and a super reach deviation variation pattern that specifies a fluctuation time of 32000 ms are stored as a deviation reach fluctuation pattern (a special figure fluctuation pattern for loss). Has been. Here, when the result of the special figure determination is negative, any one of the plurality of types of deviation variation pattern determination tables stored in the main control ROM 60b is referred to according to the gaming state, and the special figure start suspension information Any of the special pattern variation patterns P1, P1x, P2, and P3 for detachment to which the special pattern variation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the random number value for special pattern variation pattern distribution stored in the main control RAM 60c is distributed. Is determined as a special figure variation pattern.

  In the first embodiment, in the outlier variation pattern determination table referred to in the first gaming state and the third gaming state, the special figure variation pattern distribution determination value indicating the numerical values “0” to “220” is normal. The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values that are assigned to the deviation fluctuation pattern P1 and indicate the numerical values of “221” to “240” are assigned to the normal reach deviation fluctuation pattern P2 and indicate the numerical values of “241” to “250”. The fluctuation pattern allocation determination value is distributed to the super-reaching deviation fluctuation pattern P3. Also, in the deviation variation pattern determination table referred to in the second gaming state and the fourth gaming state, the special figure variation pattern distribution determination value indicating the numerical values “0” to “220” is a shortened deviation variation pattern. In addition to the distribution to P1x, the special figure variation pattern distribution determination values are distributed in the same manner as the loss variation pattern determination table referred to in the first game state and the third game state. It should be noted that the specific effect content executed when each special figure variation pattern P1, P2, P3 is determined is an effect pattern (described later) stored in an effect control ROM 65b as a storage means provided in the effect control board 65. ).

  The main control ROM 60b includes a normal reach big hit fluctuation pattern P4 for specifying a fluctuation time of 19500 ms, a super reach big hit fluctuation pattern P5 for specifying a fluctuation time of 32500 ms, and a 32000 ms fluctuation as special figure fluctuation patterns for winning. A pseudo-offset big hit fluctuation pattern P6 for specifying time and a premium big hit fluctuation pattern P7 for specifying a fluctuation time of 43000 ms are stored. Here, when the result of the special figure hit determination is affirmative, any one of a plurality of types of hit variation pattern determination tables stored in the main control ROM 60b is referred to according to the gaming state, and the special control RAM 60c is specially selected. Any of the special drawing variation patterns P4, P5, P6, and P7 for winning to which the special drawing variation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the random number value for special pattern variation pattern distribution stored as the figure start hold information is distributed. Is determined as a special figure variation pattern.

  In the first embodiment, in the hit variation pattern determination table referred to in the first gaming state, the special figure variation pattern distribution determination value indicating the numerical values “0” to “10” is distributed to the normal reach big hit variation pattern P4. The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values indicating the numerical values “11” to “220” are distributed to the super reach big hit fluctuation pattern P5, and the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution values indicating the numerical values “221” to “240” are allocated. The determination value is distributed to the pseudo-offset big hit fluctuation pattern P6, and the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value indicating the numerical values “241” to “250” is assigned to the premium big hit fluctuation pattern P7. Further, in the hit variation pattern determination table referred to in the game states (second to fourth game states) other than the first game state, the special figure variation pattern fluctuations indicating numerical values of “11” to “240” are used. The minute judgment value is assigned to the super reach big hit fluctuation pattern P5, and the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution judgment value is not assigned to the pseudo-offset big hit fluctuation pattern P6. Similar to the pattern determination table, special figure variation pattern distribution determination values are distributed. It should be noted that the specific effect content executed when each special figure variation pattern P4, P5, P6, P7 is determined is the effect pattern stored in the effect control ROM 65b as the storage means provided in the effect control board 65. (Described later).

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

  In the main control ROM 60b, a plurality of types of common map variation patterns are stored, and general map variation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to the respective general map variation patterns. Here, the normal map fluctuation pattern specifies the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display from when the normal map fluctuation display is started until the universal map is fixedly displayed. The normal variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining the general variation pattern by using the random number for distribution of the general variation pattern. It is determined from all 9 types of integers up to “8”. In addition, a predetermined judgment value is assigned to each of the usual pattern fluctuation patterns, and the usual figure fluctuation pattern to which the usual figure fluctuation pattern distribution judgment value corresponding to the obtained random number for normal figure fluctuation pattern distribution is assigned is the main. It is specified by the control CPU 60a. Here, the decision value for determining the usual figure variation pattern is determined depending on whether the gaming state at the time of making the decision per ordinary figure is the variable state or the non-variable state, and the number and number of assigned common figure variation patterns. Is different. Specifically, in the first embodiment, in the case of the non-varying state, a universal variation pattern determination value is assigned to one universal variation pattern to determine a variation time of a predetermined time (for example, 2000 ms). Whereas the figure variation pattern is determined, in the variable state, a decision value for determining the common pattern variation pattern is assigned to a plurality of (two in the first embodiment) common diagram variation patterns, and each diagram A typical figure variation pattern that defines a variation time of a predetermined time (for example, 820 ms) and a variation of a common figure that defines a different variation time (for example, 200 ms) at a rate corresponding to the number of allocations of decision values for determining the variation pattern for a common pattern with respect to the variation pattern Any of the common pattern variation patterns of the pattern is determined.

  That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a random number acquisition means for acquiring various random numbers triggered by winning at the start winning ports 30, 31, and the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means at the start of the symbol variation effect. It has a function as a hit judging means for judging whether or not a winning game is given by judging whether or not the value matches a predetermined judgment value per special figure (big hit judging value). ing. In addition, the main control CPU 60a receives a winning game determining means (winning determining means) for determining the type of winning game to be given from a plurality of types of winning games, and displays the determined type of winning game after the special figure variation display is finished (design). Each function is provided as a hit game granting means to be given after the end of the variation effect. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns (variation patterns) stored in the main control ROM 60b based on winning at the start winning ports 30, 31. It has a function as special figure variation pattern determining means (variation pattern determining means). Furthermore, the main control CPU 60a is a probability variation determining means for determining whether or not to give a probability variation state in which the probability that a hit will occur (the probability that the determination result by the hit determination means becomes affirmative) is higher than usual. In addition to functioning, it is configured to function as probability variation giving means for imparting a probability variation state after the winning game. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give the probability variation state only when a hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative).

  Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an easy winning state (variable state) that makes it easy to win a pachinko ball to the second start winning port 31 when a win occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative). It functions as an easy-to-win state determination unit that determines whether or not to win, and when giving an easy-to-win state, it functions as an easy-to-win state grant period determining unit that determines a period in which an easy-to-win state is to be granted, and the winning game ends It also functions as a change state providing means for providing a change state for a period in which the easy-to-win state determined later is provided. Here, the main control CPU 60a waits until a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect) is executed after the end of the winning game or until the next winning game is given. Is determined as a winning easy state grant period. As described above, the main control CPU 60a, when the determination per special figure is affirmative, is based on the winning at the start winning ports 30, 31, and the privilege gaming state (probable change state, short change) that is advantageous to the player after the winning game. A function as privilege state determining means for determining whether or not to provide (state). The main control RAM 60c also displays a special symbol variation display in the period during which the symbol variation production start condition (variation start condition) in the symbol display device 17 is not satisfied (that is, the first and second special diagram display units 50A and 50B). It functions as a starting storage means (holding storage means) capable of storing a plurality of start winning information acquired during the execution or while the winning game is given) as special figure starting hold information. Specifically, the start winning information acquired when triggered by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34 while the variable display is performed on the display means (the symbol display device 17 or the first special figure display unit 50A) Triggered by the detection of the second start winning detection sensor 35 while the variable display is being performed on the first start storage means and the display means (the symbol display device 17 and the second special figure display unit 50B) stored as the one start hold information. As the second start storage means for storing the start winning information acquired as the second start hold information.

(About special figure interval period)
The main control CPU 60a has a function of determining any of the plurality of special figure interval periods set in the main control ROM 60b with different set times. Here, the main control ROM 60b includes a first interval period (indicated as “INT1” in FIG. 9A) corresponding to a set time of 1000 ms as the special figure interval period, and the first interval period. A second interval period (shown as “INT2” in FIGS. 9B and 9F) corresponding to a longer set time of 3000 ms, and a shorter set time of 500 ms than the first interval period Is set as a third interval period (shown as “INT3” in FIGS. 9C, 9D, and 9E), and a predetermined period determining condition (described later) is set. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine any special figure interval period based on the above. Then, when the determined special figure interval period elapses, the state shifts to a state in which the next special figure change display (and the next symbol change effect) or the winning game can be started. That is, the player determines whether a predetermined period determination condition is satisfied depending on which of a plurality of types of special figure interval periods is set after the end of the special figure change display (and the symbol change effect by the decorative drawing). Can be identified.

  Here, in Example 1, the period determination condition (first to third period determination conditions regarding the gaming state) on the condition whether or not the gaming state is a predetermined gaming state, and the result of determination per special figure At least one special figure in the special figure storage area of the main control RAM 60c (special figure starting storage means) and the period decision condition (fourth period decision condition relating to the special figure judgment), on the condition whether or not A period determination condition (fifth period determination condition relating to special figure start hold information) on the condition whether or not start hold information is stored, and a predetermined special figure variation pattern among a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns A period determination condition (sixth period determination condition related to the special figure variation pattern) is determined based on whether or not it is determined, and the set time is determined based on at least one of these period determination conditions 3 types of special drawings with different The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine any one of the interval periods.

(About the 1st-3rd period decision conditions regarding a game state)
In the first embodiment, as described above, as the gaming state, the first gaming state (the non-probability changing state and the non-changing state), the second gaming state (the non-probability changing state and the changing state), and the third gaming state (Probability change state and non-change state) and 4th game state (Probability change state and change state) can be set. The main control CPU 60a confirms whether the setting values of the probability variation flag and the variation flag are “0” or “1”, so that the gaming state is the first to fourth gaming states. It is configured to determine which one is, and based on whether the determined gaming state is any of the first to fourth gaming states, any special interval interval (set time) of a plurality of types is determined (See FIG. 9).

  Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines that the gaming state is the first gaming state (normal gaming state) by confirming that both the setting values of the probability variation flag and the variation flag are “0”. The gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state by confirming that at least one of the set values of the probability variation flag and the variation flag is “1”. (That is, it is one of the second to fourth gaming states (advantageous gaming state)). When the gaming state is the first gaming state (the non-probable variation state and the non-variable variation state) (when the first period determination condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 60a includes three types of special figure interval periods. The first interval period (1000 ms) is determined most frequently, and the first interval period is determined more frequently than in the second to fourth gaming states (FIG. 9 ( a) and FIG. 9 (b)). On the other hand, when the gaming state is one of the second to fourth gaming states (when the second period determination condition is satisfied), the third interval period (500 ms) is determined most frequently, and the The third interval period is determined more frequently than in the first gaming state (see FIGS. 9C to 9F). The main control CPU 60a does not determine the third interval period when the gaming state is the first gaming state (when the first period determining condition is satisfied), and sets the second interval period to the first interval. It is comprised so that it may determine less frequently than a period. The main control CPU 60a does not determine the first interval period when the gaming state is any of the second to fourth gaming states (when the second period determining condition is satisfied), and the second interval The period is determined at a lower frequency than the third interval period.

  Also, the main control CPU 60a confirms that both the set values of the probability variation flag and the variation flag are “1”, so that the gaming state is the advantageous gaming state (any one of the second to fourth gaming states). It can be determined that the game state is the fourth game state (probability change state and change state). Then, when the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth gaming state (when the third period determining condition is satisfied), as shown in FIGS. 9 (e) and 9 (f), the main control CPU 60a If any one of the interval periods is determined, and if any of the second and third gaming states is determined, as shown in FIG. 9 (c) and FIG. 9 (d), as a special figure interval period The third interval period is always determined (the second interval period is not determined).

  That is, the special figure interval period that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a includes the first gaming state (non-probability changing state and non-changing state) and the third gaming state (probability changing state and non-changing state) to which the changing state is not given. ) In each gaming state, the player determines whether the gaming state is the first gaming state or the third gaming state (whether or not the probable variation state is given in the non-variable state). It can be recognized by the length of. In addition, the special figure interval period that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a includes the second gaming state (non-probability changing state and changing state) and the fourth gaming state (probability changing state and changing state) to which the changing state is given. In each gaming state, the player determines whether the gaming state is the second or fourth gaming state (whether or not the probable variation state is given in the variable state), and the length of the special figure interval period. By this, it can be recognized.

  As will be described in detail later, in each of the first game state (non-probability change state and non-change state) and the third game state (probability change state and non-change state) to which the change state is not given, The effect control CPU 65a sets the first common effect mode as the symbol effect mode (described later), so that the player cannot recognize from the effect whether the player is in the first or third gaming state (or To be difficult to recognize). In each of the second game state (non-probability change state and change state) to which the change state is given and the fourth game state (probability change state and change state), the effect control CPU 65a performs the symbol effect. By setting the second common effect mode as a mode (described later), control is performed so that the player cannot recognize from the effect whether the player is in the second or fourth gaming state (or difficult to recognize). Is done.

(About the 4th period determination condition regarding judgment per special figure)
As described above, the main control CPU 60a according to the first embodiment has a function of making a judgment per special figure triggered by winning at the first start winning opening 30 and winning at the second starting winning opening 31. Then, as described above, the main control CPU 60a changes the special symbol variation display (design variation effect by decorative drawing) corresponding to the special determination result when the special symbol determination is a hit determination result. And after a special figure interval period passes, it is comprised so that a hit game advantageous to a player may be provided. Here, the main control CPU 60a is configured to perform a first distribution process for determining any special figure interval period (set time) among a plurality of types based on the result of the special figure determination (see FIG. 9 (a) and FIG. 9 (b)). The first embodiment is limited to a predetermined state (specifically, when the first period determination condition described above is satisfied and when a fifth period determination condition described later is satisfied). Although it is configured to perform the first distribution process, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured to perform the first distribution process regardless of the gaming state, or the second to fourth gaming states. The first distribution process may be performed only in any of the above cases, and when the fifth period determination condition to be described later is not satisfied (when the number of special figure start hold information stored is “0”) You may comprise so that 1 distribution process may be performed.

  In the first distribution process, the main control CPU 60a, when the result of the determination per special figure is a determination result of losing (when the fourth period determination condition is not satisfied), the main control CPU 60a corresponds to the determination result of the detachment. The first interval period (1000 ms) of the three types of special figure interval periods is determined most frequently as the special figure interval period after the figure variation display (design variation effect by decorative drawing) (FIG. 9A). reference). On the other hand, when the result of determination per special figure becomes the result of determination of hit (when the fourth period determination condition is satisfied), the special figure variation display (design variation effect by decorative drawing) corresponding to the corresponding determination result As the later special figure interval period, the second interval period (3000 ms) is determined most frequently (see FIG. 9B). Here, since the ratio at which the result of the determination per special figure becomes the determination result of the deviation is set to be extremely larger than the ratio at which the result of determination per special figure becomes the determination result of the hit, in the first sorting process, Basically, the first interval period is determined as the special figure interval period, and the second interval period is determined less frequently than the first interval period.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 60a can determine only the first interval period as the special figure interval period when the result of the special figure determination in the first distribution process is a non-existent determination result. At the same time, when the result of the special figure hit determination is the hit determination result, only the second interval period is determined as the special figure interval period. In other words, in the first embodiment, when it is in a limited predetermined state (when the first period determination condition described above is satisfied and when a fifth period determination condition described later is satisfied), the result of determination per special figure The second interval that is different from the first interval period that is set when the determination per hit is a result of the determination that the special figure determination is out of order when the winning is a win (when a winning game is generated) A period is set. As a result, the player recognizes in advance (before the start of winning game) whether or not a winning game will be given after the end of the special symbol change display (design variation effect by decorative drawing) according to the length of the special figure interval period. To get.

  Here, in the first embodiment, when the symbol display effect is performed in the symbol display device 17 based on the fact that the determination per special symbol is a hit determination result, as a result, a winning symbol combination or a special symbol is obtained. The decorative drawing that constitutes one of the combinations is fixedly displayed, and even if the judgment per special figure is a winning judgment result, the symbol display device 17 has the same symbol combination as the deviation. A symbol combination (that is, a special symbol combination) may be fixedly displayed. In other words, in the first embodiment, the game can be generated even when the same symbol combination as the out-of-order symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display device 17, so that the interest in the game can be maintained for a long time. To get. Here, in the first embodiment, it is not always possible to accurately recognize whether or not a winning game is given in the symbol combination as a result of the symbol variation effect. On the other hand, since the special figure interval period is set to the second interval period when the above-mentioned fourth period determination condition (judgment per special figure is true) is satisfied, the special symbol combination is added to the symbol display device 17. In the case of confirming display, the player can recognize in advance (before the start of winning game) that the winning game will be awarded after the elapse of the special drawing interval period depending on the length of the special drawing interval period.

  Further, in the first distribution process, the second interval period determined when the result of the determination per special figure becomes the result of determination of hit (when the fourth period determination condition is satisfied) This is set to a time longer than the first interval period determined when the result of the determination is an outlier determination result (when the fourth period determination condition is not satisfied). In other words, when the result of the special figure hit determination is a win (when a hit game is generated), the special figure interval period with a longer set time than when the special figure hit determination result is out of place. Is set. As a result, if the special figure interval period does not end even after the time corresponding to the first interval period has elapsed after the special figure variation display (design variation effect by the decorative drawing) has been completed, It is clear that two interval periods have been set, and the player can identify that a winning game is awarded when the time corresponding to the first interval period has elapsed.

  Although described in detail later, in the first embodiment, an interval effect (such as a hit notification effect) described later is performed in the special figure interval period. Here, for the interval effect, a predetermined period determination condition (fourth period determination condition) is established in the first distribution process (a process for determining the special figure interval period based on the determination result of the special figure determination). In the case (when a special figure interval period (second interval period) having a specific length is determined), execution of the effect is determined. In this case, the interval effect is a special figure interval period (first interval) determined when the predetermined period determination condition is not satisfied during a special figure interval period (second interval period) of a specific length. (Time period) until the end of the special figure interval period having a specific length. Therefore, in the following description, the specific period may be referred to as an “effect execution period”.

(About the 5th period determination condition regarding special figure start hold information)
As described above, the main control CPU 60a of the first embodiment acquires various random number information as the start winning information when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31. The start winning information is stored as special figure hold information in a special figure storage area of the main control RAM 60c (special figure start storage means). The main control CPU 60a, when at least one special figure start suspension information is stored in the special figure storage area of the main control RAM 60c (special figure start storage means) (when the fifth period determination condition is satisfied). When the second interval period (interval period of a specific length) can be determined as the figure interval period and no special figure start hold information is stored in the special figure storage area (when the fifth period determination condition is not satisfied) The second interval period cannot be determined as the special figure interval period. That is, when the special symbol start suspension information is suspended, the symbol display device 17 performs the standby time (special symbol interval period) until the next symbol variation effect is started after the symbol variation effect is ended. Since it is easy to maintain the player's attention to the display, the player is surely aware that the special interval period has become the second interval period, and a state that occurs after the second interval period (Example) In 1, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the winning game). In the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine the special figure interval period when the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied, but the main control CPU 60a is configured when the special figure fluctuation stop condition is satisfied. The CPU 60a may be configured to determine the special figure interval period.

(About the 6th period determination condition regarding the special figure fluctuation pattern)
Further, the main control CPU 60a of the first embodiment performs the special figure interval period performed after the special figure fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation effect) based on the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect by the decorative drawing). Is configured to perform a second distribution process that determines a plurality of types. Specifically, in the second distribution process, a predetermined special figure fluctuation pattern (in the first embodiment, the super reach deviation fluctuation pattern P3) is mainly used as the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect by decorative drawing). When the control CPU 60a determines (when the sixth period determination condition is satisfied), the second interval period is determined as a special figure interval period after the special figure change display (see FIG. 9 (f)). When the main control CPU 60a determines a special figure fluctuation pattern other than the predetermined special figure fluctuation pattern as the special figure fluctuation pattern of the figure fluctuation display (when the sixth period determination condition is not satisfied), The third interval period is determined as the special figure interval period (see FIG. 9E). Here, the super-reaching deviation variation pattern P3 is a result of the judgment per special figure being lost (the value of the random number for hit judgment not corresponding to the big hit judgment value is acquired), and the value of the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern random number Is set to be determined in any of “241” to “250”. Then, the main control CPU 60a uses the value of the hit determination random number and the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution among the start winning information corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect by the decorative drawing) to be started based on the establishment of the fluctuation start condition. By confirming each of the random number values, it is possible to determine whether or not the super reach deviation fluctuation pattern P3 is determined as the special figure fluctuation pattern. The first embodiment is configured to perform the second distribution process only in a limited predetermined state (specifically, when the second and third period determination conditions are satisfied). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second distribution process may be performed regardless of the gaming state, or the second distribution process is performed only in any of the first to third gaming states. You may comprise. Further, the second distribution process may be performed when any of the other fluctuation patterns P1, P1x, P2, P4, P5, P6, and P7 is determined as the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  That is, in the first embodiment, as described above, as the gaming state to which the variable state is given, the second gaming state (non-probability variable state and variable state) and the fourth game state (probability variable state and variable state). ) Can be generated, and the special figure interval periods that can be determined in each of the second and fourth gaming states are set to be different (FIGS. 9C, 9E, and 9F). )reference). In the second gaming state, the second interval period is not determined, while in the second distribution process performed in the fourth gaming state (when the third period determining condition is satisfied) The main control CPU 60a determines the second interval period as the special figure interval period on the condition that the main control CPU 60a determines a predetermined special figure variation pattern as the pattern (satisfaction of the sixth period determination condition), Whether the game state is the second game state or the fourth game state, which are common in that the variable state is given, can be recognized by the length of the special figure interval period.

  Further, in the second distribution process, the second determined when the predetermined special figure fluctuation pattern (super-reaching deviation fluctuation pattern P3) is determined as the special figure fluctuation pattern (when the sixth period determination condition is satisfied). The interval period is set to a time longer than the third interval period determined when a special figure fluctuation pattern other than the predetermined special figure fluctuation pattern is determined (when the sixth period determination condition is not satisfied). Yes. As a result, if the special figure interval period does not end even after the time corresponding to the first interval period has elapsed after the special figure variation display (design variation effect by the decorative drawing) has been completed, It becomes clear that two interval periods have been set.

  Although details will be described later, in the first embodiment, an interval effect (such as a probability change notification effect) described later is performed in the special figure interval period. Here, the interval effect is determined when a predetermined period determining condition (sixth period determining condition) is satisfied in the second distribution process (a process for determining the special figure interval period based on the special figure variation pattern) (specification). When the special figure interval period (second interval period) is determined, the execution of the effect is determined. In this case, the interval effect is a special figure interval period (second interval period) that is determined when the predetermined period determining condition is not satisfied during the special figure interval period (second interval period) having a specific length. It is executed in a specific period (effect execution period) from the time when the time corresponding to (period) elapses until the end of the special figure interval period of a specific length.

(About the production control board)
Next, the effect control board 65 will be described. The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 3, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, temporarily stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the values before the update, A random number value for production (specifically, randomness of random numbers for production pattern determination) according to the timing at which a control signal from the main control CPU 60a (specifically, a special figure variation pattern designation command) is input to the production control CPU 65a. (Numerical value) is acquired. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute a timer update process for measuring time. The effect control RAM 65c 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 effect control ROM 65b stores a control program for comprehensively controlling the movable body 45, 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 control program.

  The effect control ROM 65b stores a winning symbol combination and a deviant symbol combination (special symbol combination) as symbol pattern combinations that are finalized and displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a result of the symbol variation effect. Yes. Then, the effect control CPU 65a transmits the information related to the type of the special figure transmitted by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command output by the main control CPU 60a and the special figure variation pattern designation command output by the main control CPU 60a. Based on the value of the random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern distribution to be performed, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 is determined. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a functions as a symbol determining means for determining a symbol (decorative symbol combination) to be definitely displayed on the symbol display device 17. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a as the symbol determining means is a symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination as a symbol combination to be definitely displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the determination result of the special symbol determination is successful. It is configured to be able to determine an off-line symbol combination).

  Here, the effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern for specifying the specific effect contents of the symbol variation effect. The effect pattern is associated with the special figure variation pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. The effect pattern is not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, and a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one special figure variation pattern. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern according to the random number value of the effect pattern determination random number from the effect pattern group (effect pattern determination table) specified by the special figure variation pattern specification command output from the main control CPU 60a. And an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the decided effect pattern is set, and the effect pattern designation command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. Yes. In the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c in the symbol variation effect is determined, and the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in each column according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. In accordance with the stop of the decoration drawing, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24 emit appropriate light.

  Specifically, in the effect control ROM 65b, as the effect pattern corresponding to the normal deviation fluctuation pattern P1 and the shortened deviation fluctuation pattern P1x as the special figure fluctuation pattern, the left symbol row 26a is displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation. The decorative drawing temporarily stops at the effective stop position 27 (effective stop line 28), and after the temporary stop of the decorative drawing in the left symbol row 26a, a decorative drawing different from the decorative drawing stopped in the left symbol row 26a is shown in the right symbol row After temporarily stopping at the effective stop position 27 (effective stop line 28) of 26c and temporarily stopping the decorative drawing in the right symbol row 26c, the decorative drawing is shown at the effective stop position 27 (effective stop line 28) of the middle symbol row 26b. An effect pattern that temporarily stops is stored. In this effect pattern, the decorative drawings that temporarily stop on the effective stop line 28 and constitute a dissimilar symbol combination are normally set to a variation time (corresponding to a normal variation pattern in Example 1) corresponding to the variation pattern P1. P1 is 12000 ms, and the shortening deviation variation pattern P1x is set to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 when 5000 ms) elapses.

  Further, in the effect control ROM 65b, as the effect patterns corresponding to the normal reach deviation variation pattern P2 and the super reach deviation variation pattern P3, the effective stop position 27 (effective stop) of the left symbol row 26a is obtained when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation. The decorative drawing is temporarily stopped in line 28), and after the temporary stop of the decorative drawing in the left symbol row 26a, the same decorative drawing as the decorative drawing stopped in the left symbol row 26a is the effective stop position 27 (valid in the right symbol row 26c) The reach line 28) is temporarily stopped and a reach display including a reach symbol is displayed, and a reach effect (normal reach effect or super reach effect) is performed. As a result of the reach effect, the left symbol column 26a and the right symbol column 26c are displayed. An effect pattern in which a decoration different from the decoration temporarily stopped is temporarily stopped at the effective stop position 27 (effective stop line 28) of the middle symbol row 26b. Emissions are stored. In this effect pattern, each decorative drawing constituting a combination of symbols that are temporarily stopped on the effective stop line 28 has a variation time set corresponding to the special-figure variation patterns P2 and P3 (normal reach in Example 1 is deviated). The fluctuation pattern P2 is 19000 ms, and the super-reaching deviation fluctuation pattern P3 is set to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 when 32000 ms) elapses.

  Further, in the effect control ROM 65b, as the effect patterns corresponding to the normal reach big hit fluctuation pattern P4, the super reach big hit fluctuation pattern P5, and the premium big hit fluctuation pattern P7, the left symbol row 26a is effective when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation. The decorative drawing temporarily stops at the stop position 27 (effective stop line 28), and after the temporary stop of the decorative drawing in the left symbol row 26a, the same decorative drawing as the decorative drawing stopped in the left symbol row 26a is in the right symbol row 26c. A reach display including a reach pattern is temporarily displayed at the effective stop position 27 (effective stop line 28), and a reach effect (normal reach effect, super reach effect or premium effect) is performed, and as a result of reach effect, The same decorative drawing as the decorative drawing (reach display) temporarily stopped in the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c is the middle symbol row 26b. Effect pattern temporarily stopped to enable the stop position 27 (effective stop line 28) is stored. This effect pattern has a variation time (in the first embodiment) in which each decorative drawing constituting the symbol combination is temporarily stopped on the effective stop line 28 and corresponding to the special-figure variation patterns P4, P5, and P7. The normal reach big hit fluctuation pattern P4 is 19500 ms, the super reach big hit fluctuation pattern P5 is 32500 ms, and the premium big hit fluctuation pattern P7 is 43000 ms). Yes.

  Here, in the first embodiment, when the pseudo-offset big hit fluctuation pattern P6 is determined as one of the special figure fluctuation patterns for winning that can be determined when the result of the determination per special figure is affirmative, the symbol display is performed. In the device 17, the decorative figures constituting the out-of-order symbol combinations are displayed after being temporarily stopped at the symbol rows 26 a, 26 b, 26 c. Specifically, in the effect control ROM 65b, an effective stop position 27 (effective stop line 28) of the left symbol row 26a as an effect pattern corresponding to the pseudo-offset big hit fluctuation pattern P6 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of fluctuation. After the temporary stop of the decorative drawing at the left symbol row 26a, the same decorative drawing as the one stopped at the left symbol row 26a is the effective stop position 27 (effective stop line 28 of the right symbol row 26c). ) Is temporarily stopped and the reach display including the reach symbol is displayed, and the reach effect (super reach effect) is performed, and as a result of the reach effect, the left symbol column 26a and the right symbol column 26c are temporarily stopped. An effect pattern in which a decoration different from the decoration is temporarily stopped at the effective stop position 27 (effective stop line 28) of the middle symbol row 26b is stored. In this effect pattern, each decorative drawing constituting the above-described special symbol combination by temporarily stopping on the effective stop line 28 has a variation time set according to the special diagram variation pattern P7 (32000 ms in the first embodiment). Is set so as to be confirmed and displayed on the symbol display device 17 when elapses.

  In other words, if the pseudo-offset big hit fluctuation pattern P6 is determined as the special figure fluctuation pattern, the special figure hit judgment result is affirmative, and a winning game may be given after the interval period has elapsed. In spite of being confirmed, as a result of the super reach effect on the symbol display device 17, a special symbol combination that is apparently the same as the outlier symbol combination is displayed. Here, in the first embodiment, as described later, the set time determined as the interval period is different between the case where the determination result per special figure is affirmative and the case where the result is negative. Even if the special symbol combination is confirmed and displayed in response to the determination of the effect pattern corresponding to the big hit variation pattern P6, the interval period of the interval period is determined depending on the length of the interval period in which the special symbol combination is confirmed and displayed. The player can predict whether or not a winning game will be awarded after the elapse of time.

  The effect patterns stored in the effect control ROM 65b corresponding to the normal reach deviation variation pattern P2 and the normal reach big hit variation pattern P4 (effect patterns including the normal reach effect) are displayed on the display control board 70. It is set so as to specify image data relating to the normal reach effect stored in the control ROM. That is, when an effect pattern designation command corresponding to each special figure variation pattern P2, P4 is output from the effect control CPU 65a to the display control board 70, the display content of the normal reach effect is specified on the display control board 70. The As the normal reach effect displayed on the symbol display device 17, a background image dedicated to the reach effect is not displayed, and a background image corresponding to the gaming state is continuously displayed. That is, after each decorative drawing that becomes a reach symbol temporarily stops at the effective stop position 27 of the left and right symbol rows 26a, 26c, a series of decorative drawings are displayed in a variable manner at a low speed on the middle symbol row 26b without changing the background image. Display contents are set.

  Further, each effect pattern (effect pattern including the super reach effect) stored in the effect control ROM 65b corresponding to the super reach deviation variation pattern P3, the super reach big hit variation pattern P5, and the pseudo outbreak big hit variation pattern P6 is as follows. The image data relating to the super reach effect stored in the display control ROM provided in the display control board 70 is specified. That is, when an effect pattern designation command corresponding to each special figure variation pattern P3, P5, P6 is output from the effect control CPU 65a to the display control board 70, the display content of the super reach effect is displayed on the display control board 70. Identified. In addition, as a super reach effect displayed on the symbol display device 17, each decorative figure that becomes a reach symbol at the effective stop position 27 of the left and right symbol rows 26 a and 26 c in a state where a background image corresponding to the gaming state is displayed. After the temporary stop, the background image is changed to a background image for super reach production, and a series of display contents are displayed in the middle symbol row 26b in a state where the changed background image is displayed and displayed in a variable manner at a low speed. ing.

  Further, each effect pattern (effect pattern including the premium effect) stored in the effect control ROM 65b corresponding to the premium jackpot variation pattern P7 is stored in a display control ROM provided in the display control board 70. When the display control board 65 outputs an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the special figure variation pattern P7 from the effect control CPU 65a to the display control board 70, the premium effect is displayed on the display control board 70. The display content of is specified. Here, the premium effect displayed on the symbol display device 17 displays the reach effect having the same contents as the above-described super reach effect, and each of the symbols constituting the out-of-order combination as a result of the reach effect (super reach effect). After the decorative drawings are temporarily stopped, these decorative drawings start to re-variate in the vertical direction at the same time, resulting in a series of display contents in which each decorative drawing constituting the winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed. Is set.

(About the pattern production mode)
The effect control CPU 65a is configured to be able to set a plurality of types of symbol effect modes having different effect tendencies in the first to fourth game states in which the symbol variation effect is performed. In the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a determines any one of a plurality of kinds of symbol effect modes according to the gaming state, and instructs the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to provide the symbol display device. 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, the movable body 45, and the like are caused to perform a game state suggesting effect peculiar to each symbol effect mode to determine which symbol effect mode the game is in. Make it recognizable. Here, the production control CPU 65a according to the first embodiment has a first common production mode corresponding to a gaming state to which a shortage state is not given and a gaming state to which a shortage state is given as a plurality of symbol production modes. A corresponding second common effect mode can be set.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a performs the symbol effect in the case of the first game state (non-probability change state and non-change state) and the third game state (probability change state and non-change state). The first common performance mode is set as the mode, and the game state suggesting effects peculiar to the first common performance mode are effect execution means 17, 18, 19, 24 (one or a plurality including at least the symbol display device 17). To run. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a is the second symbol effect mode in the second gaming state (non-probability changing state and variable state) and in the fourth gaming state (probability changing state and variable state). The common execution mode is set, and the game execution suggesting effects peculiar to the second common production mode are executed by the production execution means 17, 18, 19, 24 (one or more including at least the symbol display device 17). The symbol display device 17 displays a gaming state suggestion effect having contents corresponding to each symbol effect mode. Specifically, a dedicated background image that is displayed as the background of the decorative drawing is set corresponding to each symbol effect mode, so that the player can recognize the current symbol effect mode from the type of background image It has become. In the first embodiment, when the production control CPU 65a has set the first common production mode, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state is given (that is, whether the game state is the third game state or the first game state). A common background image is displayed regardless of whether or not it is in a gaming state, and it cannot be determined from the background image as the gaming state suggestion effect displayed on the symbol display device 17 whether or not the probability variation state is given. It becomes a state. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a has set the second common effect mode, whether or not the probability change state is given (that is, whether the game state is the fourth game state or the second game state). ), A common background image is displayed, and the background image as the gaming state suggestion effect displayed on the symbol display device 17 is in a state where it cannot be determined whether or not the probability variation state is given.

  Note that the types of symbol effect modes are not limited to the types described above. For example, it is determined that the game state (non-probability change / non-change state) in which neither the probability change state nor the change state is given is determined. A mode in which it is possible to discriminate a game state (non-probability variation / variation state) in which another variation effect mode in which a symbol variation production is performed in a possible manner or a variation state is not imparted. The symbol effect mode that performs the symbol variation effect in the game mode, and other variations that perform the symbol variation effect in a manner that can determine whether the game state (probability variation / shortening state or probability variation / non-variation short state) is given It is also possible to provide a symbol effect mode.

  The effect control CPU 65a includes the types of winning symbols (special drawings) instructed by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command output by the main control CPU 60a, and the designation commands relating to the start and end of the variable state. Based on the set value of the symbol effect mode flag, the type of the symbol effect mode is determined, and the symbol effect mode flag is updated to a value indicating the determined symbol effect mode. The symbol effect mode flag includes information that can identify the symbol effect mode in which the user is currently staying, and is set in the effect control RAM 65c. Specifically, the symbol effect mode flag is a probability change information flag in which the set value is “1” when the probability variation state is given, and the setting value is “0” in the state where the probability variation state is not given, The setting value is “1” when the variable state is assigned, and the variable information flag is set to “0” when the variable state is not assigned. When the design effect mode flag is updated, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a mode designation command for designating the design effect mode to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

  The effect control ROM 65b stores a control program for comprehensively controlling the movable body 45, 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 control program.

(About interval production)
The effect control ROM 65b stores an interval effect pattern that specifies the specific effect contents of the interval effect performed during the special figure interval period determined by the main control CPU 60a. The interval effect pattern is associated with the contents of all symbol stop designation commands output from the main control CPU 60a. The all symbol stop designation command specifies the end timing of the symbol variation effect being performed on the symbol display device 17 (that is, the timing at which the symbol combination is confirmed and displayed), and the special symbol interval determined by the main control CPU 60a. It includes information on the period (information indicating one of the first to third interval periods). The effect control CPU 65a has a second interval period (interval period of a specific length) among the first interval period (1000 ms), the second interval period (3000 ms), and the third interval period (500 ms). When it is grasped from the all symbol stop designation command that it has been determined as the special figure interval period, the execution of the interval effect is determined, and one of a plurality of types of interval effect patterns stored in the effect control ROM 65b is determined. (See FIG. 9B and FIG. 9F).

  In the effect control ROM 65b, as a plurality of types of interval effect patterns, a hit notification effect (interval effect relating to the game state after the second interval period elapses) for notifying that a winning game is generated is specified. The first interval effect pattern and the second interval effect pattern to be performed, and the probability change notification effect (second interval period) for notifying that the probability variation state is imparted in the gaming state to which the variation state is imparted A third interval effect pattern for specifying an interval effect related to the game state in the middle is stored. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the second interval period is determined as the special figure interval period and the set value of the variable information flag is “0” (that is, in the non-variable state, When the main control CPU 60a determines the second interval period based on the one distribution process), one of the first and second interval effect patterns is determined by a predetermined lottery process. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the second interval period is determined as the special figure interval period and the set value of the variable information flag is “1” (that is, in the variable state, the second When the main control CPU 60a determines the second interval period based on the distribution process), the third interval effect pattern is determined. Note that the lottery process may not be performed with only one type of interval effect pattern for specifying the effect for notification of winning, and the interval effect pattern for specifying the effect for notification of probability variation may be set as a plurality of types. Either may be determined by a lottery process.

  Specifically, the first interval effect pattern is a display that displays a display image representing a state in which a character having a signboard with a sign of “hit confirmed” passes in front of the decorative drawing that is confirmed and displayed. An effect and a sound effect corresponding to the display effect, a frame light emission effect, a panel light emission effect, and a movable effect are specified as effect contents, and within a time corresponding to the second interval period (ie, 3000 ms) Is stored in the effect control ROM 65b as an interval effect pattern that can be executed at the same time. The second interval effect pattern includes a display effect that displays a specific background image as a background image that is displayed as the background of the decoration drawing that has been confirmed, a sound effect corresponding to the display effect, a frame light emission effect, The board light emission effect and the movable effect are specified as effect contents, and are stored in the effect control ROM 65b as an interval effect pattern that can be executed within a time corresponding to the second interval period. Further, the third interval effect pattern includes a display effect that displays a character image of “definite change confirmation” around the decoration drawing that is confirmed, a sound effect corresponding to the display effect, a frame light emission effect, and a panel light emission effect. And the movable effect are specified as effect contents, and are stored in the effect control ROM 65b as an interval effect pattern that can be executed within a time corresponding to the second interval period.

  Then, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal (control command) indicating the determined interval effect pattern to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, so that the determined interval effect pattern is displayed. Corresponding effects (display effects, sound effects, frame light effects, board light effects, and movable effects) are executed on the symbol display device 17, speaker 18, frame lamp 19, game board lamp 24, and movable body 45 as effect execution means. It is comprised so that it can be made. Note that the interval effect may be executed by at least one effect executing means among the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the movable body 45 (display effect, sound effect, All the effect execution means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 need not execute the interval effect, as long as the effect is composed of at least one of the frame light effect, the panel light effect, and the movable effect.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 9 (b) and 9 (f), the effect control CPU 65a changes the design depending on the decoration when the main control CPU 60a determines the second interval period as the special figure interval period. In the production execution period after the time of 1000 ms corresponding to the first interval period (or the time of 500 ms corresponding to the third interval period) has elapsed since the production (special drawing fluctuation display) has ended. An interval effect specified by any one of the first to third interval effect patterns is configured to be executed. Specifically, the first to third interval effect patterns are the interval effect after 1000 ms (500 ms) has elapsed since the end of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) (specifically, when 1500 ms has elapsed). Is set to end the interval effect until 3000 ms elapses after the end of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display).

(Display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described. The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU (not shown). A display control ROM (not shown) and a display control RAM (not shown) are connected to the display control CPU. In addition, the symbol display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU). The display control ROM stores a plurality of types of display control programs for controlling the display contents of the symbol display device 17. The display control ROM stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Further, the display control RAM stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. Here, based on the control command (control signal) 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.

(About the lamp control board 72)
Next, the lamp control board 72 will be described. The lamp control board 72 is provided with a lamp control CPU (not shown). A lamp control ROM (not shown) and a lamp control RAM (not shown) are connected to the lamp control CPU. Further, the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24 are connected to the lamp control board 72 (lamp control CPU). The lamp control ROM stores a plurality of types of control programs for controlling the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. Further, the lamp control ROM stores light emission patterns of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24 corresponding to various production patterns. Further, the lamp control RAM stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the lamp control board 72 determines a light emission pattern based on the control command (control signal) output from the effect control board 65, the timing of turning on / off the various light emission effect means provided in the pachinko machine 10, and the light emission intensity. And so on.

(About sound control board 73)
Next, the sound control board 73 will be described. The sound control board 73 is provided with a sound control CPU (not shown). A sound control ROM (not shown) and a sound control RAM (not shown) are connected to the sound control CPU. A speaker 18 is connected to the sound control board 73 (sound control CPU). A control program for controlling the speaker 18 is stored in the sound control ROM. The sound control ROM stores sound output patterns of the speaker 18 corresponding to various production patterns. Further, the sound control RAM stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. And the sound control board 73 determines a sound output pattern based on the control command (control signal) output from the production control board 65, and the timing of the sound output from each speaker 18 provided in the pachinko machine 10, the output contents, etc. Configured to control.

(Control by the main control CPU 60a)
Here, a process executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be described. The main control CPU 60a shifts to the normal operation state after completing the initialization process such as the security check when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on. In this normal operation state, normal processing is executed periodically (every 4 ms). Here, in the normal process executed by the main control CPU 60a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, and a game information display unit M In addition to executing processing related to the display contents in FIG. 4, a special figure input process (see FIG. 4), a special figure start process (see FIGS. 5 and 6), an interval determination process (see FIG. 7), and a special figure end process (see FIG. 8) is executed. Hereinafter, the special figure input process, the special figure start process, the interval determination process, and the special figure end process will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

(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. When 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, starting winning information (value of random numbers for winning determination, random value for determining special figure, random value for determining execution execution, and various random values such as random number for distributing special pattern variation pattern) from the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a reads and sets the start winning information (random number value) as first special figure start hold information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number (step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

  In Step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not 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 of 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, start winning information (value of random number for winning determination, random value for determining special figure, random value for determining execution execution, and various random values such as random number for distributing special pattern variation pattern) from main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a reads and sets the start winning information (random number value) as second special figure start hold information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number (step A18). Thereby, the special figure input process is terminated.

(Special drawing start process)
Next, the special figure starting process will be described with reference to FIGS. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure start process every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the first embodiment). As shown in FIG. 5, in the special symbol starting process, the main control CPU 60a is displaying the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B (during the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17). Then, it is determined whether the game is in the hit game or during the special figure interval (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). When the determination result of step B13 is negative (when the number of holdings of the second special figure start holding information = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. Further, when the result of determination in step B13 is affirmative (when the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information> 0), the main control CPU 60a determines that the change start condition is satisfied. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a value “1” indicating that the second special figure variation effect is to be executed in the special figure variation processing flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. Next, the main control CPU 60a decrements the hold number of the second special figure start hold information by 1 (step B14), and the second special figure stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. The main control CPU 60a acquires figure start hold information (values of random numbers for hit determination, random numbers for determination of special figure, random values for determination of performance execution, and random numbers of random numbers for distribution of special figure variation pattern). (Step B15).

  Here, in step B15, 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. Then, 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 in the second special figure storage area 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 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 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 the step B15, as shown in FIG. 6A, the main control CPU 60a determines that the acquired hit determination random number value is the main control ROM 60b. A special figure determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not it matches the determination value per special figure stored in (Step B22). As described above, the probability that the judgment result of the special figure determination is a big hit (that is, the big hit probability) in the non-probable change state (low probability) is set to 168/65536, and the probability change state ( The probability (hit probability) that the determination result is a big hit (when the probability is high) is set to 1516/65536. When the determination result of the special figure hit determination at step B22 is a big hit, “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the change is a big hit (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2), which is the winning symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B, based on the acquired special symbol determining random number value (step B24). . Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the winning symbol of the special figure 2, the main control CPU 60a displays the special figure 2 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining, the winning symbol will be determined. When the winning 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). Note that the main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state to “1” after the end of the game when the symbol is a winning symbol for which the probability variation state is imparted, The probability variation flag is set to “0”. If the winning symbol is a winning symbol that gives a variable state, the variable flag indicating the variable state is set to “1” after the winning game, and the winning symbol does not give a variable state. Set the variable flag to "0". The variable flag is set to “0” when the variable condition end condition is satisfied.

  When the determination result of the special figure hit determination at Step B22 is negative (that is, when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined effect (Step B27). ). In the first 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 predetermined effect is to be performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the second special figure display unit 50B as a final stop symbol (special display). 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B29).

  In addition, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B27 is negative (when the predetermined effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a deviates from the deviated symbol displayed 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 the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B31). In Example 1, the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment that can be determined in Step B29 and Step B31 regardless of whether the determination result of the effect execution determination executed in Step B27 is affirmative or negative. Are set in common.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special symbol variation pattern and the final stop symbol (special symbol 2) in Steps B25, B30, B29, and B31 performs processing related to the symbol variation effect (Step B26). Here, the main control CPU 60a performs processing such as setting a predetermined control command for the effect control board 65 in step B26. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a specifies a special figure fluctuation pattern and sets a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display unit 50B so as to start the second special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets a special figure 2 designation command for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. When the process related to the symbol variation effect (step B26) ends, the main control CPU 60a performs an interval determination process described later (step B32) and ends the special figure start process.

  In the special figure starting process shown in FIG. 5, if the determination result in 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 first special figure start hold information is larger than “0” (Step B17). The main control CPU 60a determines that the change start condition is satisfied when the determination result of step B17 is affirmative (when the number of the first special figure start hold information> 0). Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is to be executed in the special figure variation processing flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the hit determination random number, the value of the special figure determination random number, the value of the effect execution determination random number, and the value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number (step B19), and then hits Execute the judgment process. In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first 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 prize is obtained. Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired in response to winning in the mouth 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 is like that.

  Here, in step B19, the main control CPU 60a reads the first special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a reads the random number associated with the first special figure start hold information, and then reads the second special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored second fastest is stored. One special figure start hold information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the first special figure start hold information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The first special figure start hold information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored in the area is stored fourth fastest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special feature. Store in the figure storage area. That is, the first special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure hold display section 52 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers as the first special figure hold information are acquired by the process of step B19, as shown in FIG. 6B, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired hit 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 (big hit determination value) (step B36). As described above, the probability that the judgment result of the special figure determination is a big hit (that is, the big hit probability) in the non-probable change state (low probability) is set to 164/65536, and the probability change state ( The probability (hit probability) that the determination result is a big hit (when the probability is high) is set to 1516/65536. When the determination result of the special figure hit determination at step B36 is a big hit, “1” is set to the hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B37). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special diagram 1), which is a winning symbol that is finalized and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A, based on the acquired special figure determining random number value (step B38). . Here, since the value of the special figure determining random number is associated with the symbol for each special figure 1, the main control CPU 60a has the special figure 1 associated with the acquired special figure determining random number value. The winning symbol is determined by determining. When the winning symbol (special symbol 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects one special symbol variation pattern from the special symbol variation patterns for winning on the basis of the random number for special symbol variation pattern distribution. Determine (step B39).

  In addition, when the determination result of the special figure determination in step B36 is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to execute a predetermined effect (reach determination). (Step B41). In the first 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 B45 is affirmative (when a predetermined effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display unit 50A as a final stop symbol (special 1) is determined (step B42). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B43).

  In addition, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B41 is negative (when the predetermined effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the error symbol that is confirmed and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special diagram 1) (step B44). 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 B45). In the first embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment that can be determined in step B43 and step B45 regardless of whether the determination result of the effect execution determination executed in step B41 is affirmative or negative. Are set in common.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special symbol variation pattern and the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) in Steps B39, B44, B43, and B45, performs processing relating to the symbol variation effect (Step B40). Here, the main control CPU 60a performs processing such as setting a predetermined control command for the effect control board 65 in step B40. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a specifies a special figure fluctuation pattern and sets a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display unit 50A so as to start the first special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets a special figure 1 designation command for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. When the process related to the symbol variation effect (step B40) ends, the main control CPU 60a performs an interval determination process described later (step B46), and ends the special figure start process.

  In the special figure starting process shown in FIG. 5, when the determination result in step B17 is negative (when the number of stored second special figure start hold information = 0 and the number of stored first special figure start hold information = 0) The main control CPU 60a executes a process related to the game standby state (a period during which the demonstration effect can be executed) (step B20), and ends the special figure start process.

(About interval determination processing)
Next, the interval determination process corresponding to the process of step B32 and step B46 in the special figure start process will be described with reference to FIG. In the interval determination process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the gaming state is the first gaming state (normal gaming state) (step B51). That is, in step B51, the main control CPU 60a determines that the set value of the probability change flag is “0” and the set value of the change flag is “0” (the first period determination condition described above is satisfied, On the other hand, if at least one of the set values of the probability variation flag and the variation flag is “1” (when the normal gaming state is determined), the above-described second period determination condition is satisfied, which is advantageous If the gaming state is determined, a negative determination is made.

  When the determination result in step B51 is affirmative (when the first period determination condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 60a receives at least one of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information in the main control RAM 60c. It is determined whether it is stored (step B52). If the determination result of step B52 is negative, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B55 and determines the special figure interval period. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B52 is affirmative (when the fifth period determination condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 60a reads the special figure read from the special figure storage area of the main control RAM 60c in step B15 and step B19 described above. It is determined whether or not the result of the special figure determination based on the value of the random number for determination of hit of the start hold information is a win (step B53). If the determination result of step B53 is negative, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step B55 and determines the special figure interval period. On the other hand, if the determination result of step B52 is affirmative (when the fourth period determination condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step B54 and determines the special figure interval period.

  Here, when all the determination results in step B51 to step B53 are affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines the second interval period (3000 ms) as the special figure interval period in step B54, and the second The second determination flag indicating that the interval period is determined is set to “1”. On the other hand, when the determination result of step B52 or the determination result of step B53 is negative, the main control CPU 60a determines the first interval period (1000 ms) as the special figure interval period in step B55, and A first definite determination flag indicating that one interval period has been determined is set to “1”. The first and second determination determination flags and the third determination determination flag, which will be described later, are confirmed in a special figure end process that will be described later, and are reset to “0” after the measurement time as the special figure interval period is set. It is. Then, when the process of step B54 or step B55 ends, the main control CPU 60a ends the interval determination process. Thus, the special figure start process (see FIGS. 5 and 6) is completed.

  That is, in the first embodiment, in the first gaming state (when the determination result of step B51 is affirmative), the third interval period is not determined as the special figure interval period. It is determined that any one of the interval periods is determined. Here, when the special figure start hold information is not held (when the determination result of step B52 is negative) and when the determination result per special figure is out of place (when the determination result of step B53 is negative) Moves to step B55, and the first interval period is determined as the special figure interval period. If the result of the special figure hit determination is a win (if the determination result in step B53 is affirmative), the process proceeds to step B54, and the second interval period is determined as the special figure interval period. As described above, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure interval period after the special figure change display (design change effect of the decorative drawing) performed in the first game state (normal game state) at Step B51 to Step B55. It is supposed to be. In addition, the process of step B53-step B55 performed by main control CPU60a is corresponded to the 1st distribution process mentioned above.

  When the determination result of step B51 is negative (when the second period determination condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 60a checks each set value of the probability change flag and the change flag, and the set value of each flag is “1”. Is determined (step B56). If the determination result of step B56 is affirmative (when the third period determination condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step B57. In addition, when the determination result of step B56 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines that the gaming state is the fourth gaming state. On the other hand, when the determination result of step B56 is negative (that is, when one of the set values of the probability variation flag and the variation flag is “1” and the other is “0”), the main control CPU 60a performs the step The process proceeds to B58.

  In step B57, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the super reach deviation variation pattern P3 is determined as the special figure variation pattern. The main control CPU 60a specifies the special figure fluctuation pattern to which the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is assigned when determining the special figure fluctuation pattern. Here, the super reach deviation fluctuation pattern P3 is set as a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the judgment per special figure is off, and the random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution can take "0" to Among the special figure variation pattern distribution determination values determined as integers up to “250”, numerical values “241” to “250” are assigned. Then, when the determination result of step B51 is affirmative (when the sixth period determination condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step B54 described above and determines the special figure interval period. That is, in step B54, the main control CPU 60a determines the second interval period (3000 ms) as the special figure interval period, and sets the second determination flag indicating that the second interval period has been set to “1”. Set. Then, the interval determination process is terminated and the special figure start process (see FIGS. 5 and 6) is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step B57 is negative (when a special figure fluctuation pattern other than the super-reaching deviation fluctuation pattern P3 is determined or when the judgment per special figure is successful), the main control CPU 60a performs step B58. To determine the special figure interval period. In step B58, the main control CPU 60a determines the third interval period (500 ms) as the special figure interval period and sets the third determination flag indicating that the third interval period has been determined to “1”. To do. Then, the interval determination process ends. In this way, the main control CPU 60a performs the special figure interval after the special figure variation display (decorative pattern variation effect) performed in the second to fourth gaming states (advantageous gaming state) by steps B56 to B58. The period is decided. Here, the processing of Step B57, Step B54, and Step B58 performed by the main control CPU 60a corresponds to the above-described second distribution processing. When the process of step B58 ends, the main control CPU 60a ends the interval determination process and ends the special figure start process (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

(Regarding special figure termination processing)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display set corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern has elapsed (step C11). When the determination result of step C11 is negative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step C11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure variation display on the first special figure display unit 50A or the second special figure display unit 50B and displays the final stop symbol. The display contents are controlled at the same time, and the process proceeds to step C12.

  Here, in step C12, the main control CPU 60a determines which one of the first to third fixed determination flags indicating the determined special figure interval period is “1” (that is, out of the first to third interval periods). And the special figure interval period corresponding to the fixed determination flag whose set value is “1” is set as the measurement time. That is, when the first determination determination flag is “1”, the main control CPU 60a determines that the first interval period is determined as the special figure interval period, and sets 1000 ms as the measurement time. When the second determination determination flag is “1”, the main control CPU 60a determines that the second interval period is determined as the special figure interval period, and sets 3000 ms as the measurement time. Further, when the third determination determination flag is “1”, the main control CPU 60a determines that the third interval period is determined as the special figure interval period, and sets 500 ms as the measurement time. Then, when the process of step C12 is completed, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step C13.

In step C13, the main control CPU 60a sets an all symbol stop designation command for confirming and displaying the symbol combination. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines, as the all symbol stop designation command, the determined special feature identified by the fixed determination flag whose set value is “1” among the first to third fixed determination flags confirmed in step C12. A symbol stop designation command corresponding to the figure interval period (any of the first to third interval periods) is set.
In step C13, the main control CPU 60a sets a speed change end command when the speed change end condition is satisfied. Then, when the process of step C13 is finished, the main control CPU 60a finishes the special figure ending process.

(Regarding control by the effect control CPU 65a)
Next, a process executed by the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 based on the control program will be described. The effect control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and displays and controls an effect pattern designation command for designating the decided effect pattern. The data is output to the board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. When the special figure variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command (the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command) are input, the effect control CPU 65a receives the winning symbol (special figure) included in the special figure designation command. ) And the symbol pattern 26a, 26b, 26c to be finally stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 based on the special symbol variation pattern distribution random number value included in the special symbol variation pattern designation command. Determine the figure. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a determines each decorative figure corresponding to the off symbol combination when the symbol designated by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is a missing symbol. On the other hand, when the symbol designated by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is a winning symbol, the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number value included in the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command is “221” to If it is a value indicating any one of “240”, each decorative figure corresponding to the special symbol combination is determined, and a value indicating any one of “0” to “220” and “241” to “250”. If there is, each decorative drawing corresponding to the winning symbol combination is determined.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a sets the probability variation information flag and the variation information flag based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the winning symbol to which the probability variation state is assigned, the probability variation information flag indicating the probability variation state is set to “1”. And the probability variation information flag is set to “0” when it corresponds to a winning symbol to which the probability variation state is not given. Further, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the hit symbol to which the variable state is given, the variable information flag indicating the variable state is set to “1”. ”And the variable information flag is set to“ 0 ”when it corresponds to a winning 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 at the same time as the special figure variation pattern designation command is input.

  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 the special figure variation pattern for the detachment reach 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. When the all-design stop designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the all-design stop designation command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Thereby, in the symbol display device 17, based on the control of the display control board 70, the set time corresponding to the type of the special figure interval period (any one of the first to third interval periods) determined by the main control CPU 60a. The symbol combination of the decoration drawing is confirmed and displayed.

[Operation of Example 1]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment configured as described above will be described.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is based on control commands (start winning prize command, special figure variation pattern designation command, special figure designation command, all symbol stop designation command, etc.) output from the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 executes the control program so that the effect control CPU 65a controls the effect of the pachinko machine 10 in an integrated manner. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 outputs control commands (effect pattern designation command, all symbol stop designation command, etc.) to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, and the control command Based on the above, the symbol display device 17, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24 and the speaker 18 as the effect execution means are controlled. The effect control CPU 65a directly controls the movable body 45 as the effect execution means based on the control program.

  The effect control CPU 65a (display control CPU of the display control device 70) of the effect control board 65 responds to establishment of the variation start condition of the decoration drawing (input of the special diagram variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a). A symbol variation effect corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is started in the symbol display device 17 and, in response to establishment of a decoration diagram variation stop condition (input of all symbol stop designation commands from the main control CPU 60a) Then, the decorative drawing is fixedly displayed in a predetermined symbol combination, and the symbol variation effect is terminated. The symbol display device 17 confirms the decoration drawing from the end of the symbol variation effect over the special symbol interval period (the period during which the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are determined and displayed) specified by the all symbol stop designation command. After the special figure interval period elapses, the next symbol variation effect (next ornamental variation display) or the display effect associated with the winning game is started. That is, the player can recognize which decoration figure has been determined as a result of the symbol variation effect by continuing the state in which the decoration figure is definitely displayed for a predetermined time. If there is no next symbol variation effect (change display of the next ornamental diagram) or winning game that can occur after the elapse of the special symbol interval period, the symbol display device 17 displays the ornament in the special symbol interval period. The display state that has been confirmed is continued.

  In addition, the production control CPU 65a (display control CPU) has at least one decorative drawing different from other decorative drawings as a combination of decorative drawings when the result of the determination by the main control CPU 60a is that the determination per special drawing is out of place. The symbol combination of detachment is confirmed and displayed on the symbol display device 17. On the other hand, if the judgment per special symbol is a hit judgment result, either a winning symbol combination consisting of all the same decorative drawings or a special symbol combination that is apparently the same as a symbol combination that is out of place, A fixed display is made on the symbol display device 17. In the special combination, when the pseudo-offset big hit fluctuation pattern P6 is determined by the main control CPU 60a as the special figure fluctuation pattern, the effect control CPU 65a (display control CPU) is the result of the super reach effect in the symbol variation effect. It is displayed on the display device 17. That is, even if the special symbol hit determination results in a hit determination result, after the super reach effect is performed in the symbol display device 17, the reach symbol is displayed at the effective stop position 27 of the middle symbol row 26b as a result. A different decorative drawing is stopped and displayed, and as a result, it may be fixedly displayed as a special symbol combination in the same mode as the out-of-order symbol combination. Therefore, the player cannot recognize that the winning game is given from the symbol combination of the decorative figure displayed in the final display, although the winning game is given after the symbol variation effect.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a according to the first embodiment determines the special figure interval period (set time) from among a plurality of types based on the result of the special figure determination by the main control CPU 60a. I do. In the first distribution process, when the result of the determination per special figure is an out-of-order determination result, the first interval period is determined as the special figure interval period (see FIG. 9A). On the other hand, when the result of the special figure hit determination is the hit determination result, the second interval period is determined as the special figure interval period (see FIG. 9B). That is, when the result of the determination per special figure is a win, a second interval period having a set time different from that when the determination result is out of date is determined. Moreover, the set time is longer in the second interval period than in the first interval period that is determined when the result of determination per special figure is out of sync. By doing so, the player can determine whether or not a winning game is given after the end of the symbol variation effect even when the special symbol combination is confirmed and displayed on the symbol display device 17. By this, it can be recognized in advance (before hitting the game). In addition, when the special figure interval period does not end even if the time corresponding to the first interval period elapses after the special figure change display (design variation effect by the decorative drawing) ends, the second special figure interval period is set as the second special figure interval period. It is clear that the interval period has been set, and when the time corresponding to the first interval period has elapsed, the player can identify that the winning game is given and the interest in the game is enhanced. .

  Further, the main control CPU 60a performs the first distribution process based on the result of determination per special figure, and at least one special figure start suspension information is stored in the special figure storage area of the main control RAM 60c (special figure start storage means). If you do. That is, when the special figure start hold information is held, the second interval period (interval period of a specific length) can be determined as the special figure interval period, and the special figure start hold information is not held. In this case, the second interval period cannot be determined as the special figure interval period.

  Here, the player pays attention to the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) performed on the symbol display device 17 with the expectation that the decorative diagram is fixedly displayed with the winning symbol combination (winning display). When the symbol variation effect ends with an out of symbol combination (out-of-order display), if the special figure start hold information is held in the special figure storage area, the next is started corresponding to the special figure start hold information. It will be expected in the design variation production. In other words, when the special figure start hold information is held in the special figure storage area, the player is in a waiting time (the special figure interval period) from the end of the symbol variation effect to the start of the next symbol variation effect. Without leaving the pachinko machine 10, it is easy to maintain the player's attention to the display on the symbol display device 17 until the waiting time is over and the next symbol variation effect is started. Therefore, by determining the second interval period as the special figure interval period when the special figure start hold information is stored in the special figure storage area of the main control CPU 60a, the special figure interval period becomes the second interval period. The player can be surely noticed that this has happened, and the expectation for the state (hit game in the first embodiment) that occurs after the second interval period can be increased.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 determines the gaming state according to the type of the winning symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) when the special symbol hit determination results in a hit determination result. To decide. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a has a first game state (normal game state) that is a non-probability change state and a non-change state game state, and a second game that is a non-probability change state and a change state game state. A state (advantageous gaming state), a third gaming state (advantageous gaming state) that is a gaming state that is both probable and non-variable, and a fourth gaming state that is a gaming state that is both probable and variable (advantageous). The gaming state is determined from the gaming state. Further, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the probability variation state is given according to the type of the winning symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) when the special symbol hit determination results in a hit determination result, the main control CPU 60a The state is continuously granted until the next jackpot is generated. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines the number of times of change according to the type of winning symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2). That is, it is determined when any of the first to fourth gaming states is generated after the winning game is finished, and the second gaming state or the fourth gaming state accompanied by the variable state is given. With the lapse of the number of times of change, the game state shifts from the second game state to the first game state, or from the fourth game state to the third game state.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a determines either the first or second interval period as the special figure interval period in the first gaming state (non-probability change state and non-change state), and the first interval The period is determined more frequently than the second interval period (see FIGS. 9A and 9B). In the second gaming state (non-probability changing state and variable changing state) and the third gaming state (probability changing state and non-changing state), the third interval period is determined (FIG. 9C and FIG. 9). 9 (d)). In the fourth gaming state (probability variation state and variable variation state), one of the second and third interval periods is determined, and the third interval period is set more frequently than the second interval period. Determine (see FIG. 9 (e) and FIG. 9 (f)). Thereby, the main control CPU 60a is different in each of the first gaming state (non-probability changing state and non-changing state) and the third gaming state (probability changing state and non-changing state) to which the changing state is not given. Determine the special figure interval period. That is, the player recognizes whether the gaming state is the first gaming state or the third gaming state (whether or not the probability variation state is given in the non-variable state) by the length of the special figure interval period. be able to. Further, the main control CPU 60a has different special features in each of the second game state (non-probability change state and change state) to which the change state is given and the fourth game state (probability change state and change state). Determine the interval period. That is, the player recognizes whether the gaming state is the second or fourth gaming state (whether or not the probability variation state is given in the variation state) by the length of the special interval period. Can do.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a according to the first embodiment performs a second distribution process for determining the special figure interval period from a plurality of types based on the determination of the predetermined special figure fluctuation pattern as the special figure fluctuation pattern. It is configured as follows. In the second distribution process, specifically, when the main control CPU 60a determines the super reach deviation variation pattern P3 as the special diagram variation pattern of the special diagram variation display (design variation effect by decorative drawing), the special diagram variation display is performed. The second interval period is determined as the special figure interval period after (see FIG. 9F), and when the main control CPU 60a determines a special figure fluctuation pattern other than the super reach deviation fluctuation pattern P3, Is determined (see FIG. 9E). Here, the second interval period determined as the special figure interval period when the super reach deviation variation pattern P3 is determined is a special interval when the special reach variation pattern other than the super reach deviation variation pattern P3 is determined. The set time is longer than the third interval period determined as the figure interval period. In this way, the player can determine whether the gaming state is the second or fourth gaming state depending on the length of the special figure interval period (whether or not the probability variation state is given in the variation state). Can) be recognized. In addition, when the special figure interval period does not end even after the time corresponding to the third interval period has elapsed after the special figure change display (design variation effect by the decorative drawing) has ended, the second special figure interval period is set as the second special figure interval period. It is clear that the interval period is set, and when the time corresponding to the third interval period elapses, the player has the gaming state in the fourth gaming state (the probability variation state is given). And the interest in games is enhanced.

  In addition, when the second control period is determined by the main control CPU 60a (the special-purpose interval period of a specific length), the effect control CPU 65a (display control CPU) performs the effect execution means in the second interval period. 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 45 are caused to perform predetermined interval effects. Here, when the second interval period is determined based on the first distribution process (determination of whether or not the determination per special figure is a hit determination result), the effect control CPU 65a A hit notification for determining that either the first interval effect pattern or the second interval effect pattern is determined by a predetermined lottery process, and that a winning game is generated according to the determined interval effect pattern. An effect (interval effect relating to the gaming state after the second interval period elapses) is made to be performed by the effect execution means 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 45. In addition, when the second interval period is determined based on the second distribution process (determination of whether or not the specific special figure variation pattern P3 is determined), the effect control CPU 65a 3 interval effect patterns are determined, and according to the interval effect pattern, a probability change notification effect (interval effect related to the game state during the second interval period) for notifying that the probability change state is given is generated. The execution means 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 45 is made to perform.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9B, the hit notification effect (interval effect) corresponding to the first and second interval effect patterns is the first of the 3000 ms corresponding to the second interval period. It is executed during an effect execution period from a time point of 1000 ms corresponding to the time point corresponding to one interval period to a time point of 3000 ms corresponding to the time point when the second interval period ends. Specifically, the hit notification effect is executed in a period from the elapse of 1500 ms to the elapse of 3000 ms in the second interval period. Further, the probability change notification effect (interval effect) corresponding to the third interval effect pattern is, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), the third interval period in the time of 3000 ms corresponding to the second interval period. It is executed in an effect execution period from a time point of 500 ms corresponding to the time point corresponding to lapse of time to a time point of 3000 ms corresponding to the time point when the second interval period ends. Specifically, the probability variation notification effect is executed in a period from the time point of 1500 ms to the time point of 3000 ms in the second interval period. As a result, the player is given a surprise due to the fact that the special figure interval period does not end even after the time corresponding to the first interval period has elapsed since the end of the symbol change production (special figure change display). After improving, the interest can be further improved by interval production.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes the symbol display device 17 capable of variably displaying symbols, and the variation stop condition is established after the symbol display device 17 starts the symbol variation effect by the decorative drawing. While displaying a decorative figure definitely, it is comprised so that it can alert | report that the hit game advantageous to a player arises with the aspect of the decorative figure displayed definitely. In addition, when the special figure interval period elapses from the establishment of the fluctuation stop condition, the next symbol fluctuation effect or winning game can be started. As the special figure interval period, there are a first interval period corresponding to a set time of 1000 ms, a second interval period corresponding to a set time of 3000 ms, and a third interval period corresponding to a set time of 500 ms. The main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 sets one of the first to third interval periods based on a predetermined period determination condition (any one of the first to sixth period determination conditions). Is configured to determine. That is, since the length of the special figure interval period can be changed according to whether or not a predetermined period determining condition is satisfied, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game using the special figure interval period. Become.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 makes the per-special determination when the pachinko ball is awarded to the start winning ports 30, 31, and the result of the per-special determination is determined. Based on the above, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine the special figure interval period. More specifically, as the special figure interval period, a first interval period corresponding to a set time of 1000 ms and a second interval period corresponding to a set time of 3000 ms longer than the first interval period are set. When the result of the judgment per special figure by the main control CPU 60a is a hit, the frequency with which the main control CPU 60a determines the second interval period is the second when the judgment per special figure is out of sync. It is comprised so that it may become higher than the frequency which determines 2 interval periods. That is, depending on the length of the special figure interval period, it is possible to increase the expectation that a game will occur after the special figure interval period elapses, thereby improving the interest of the game. In addition, when the state in which the decorative drawing is confirmed and displayed continues even after the first interval period elapses, it is possible to increase the expectation that a winning game will occur, and to improve the interest of the game Can do.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment stores the start winning information acquired in response to the winning of the pachinko ball at the start winning ports 30 and 31 as special figure start hold information in the special figure storage area of the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a can determine the second interval period (interval period of a specific length) when special figure start hold information is stored in the special figure storage area of the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a can determine the second interval period (interval period of a specific length) when the special figure start suspension information is not stored in the special figure storage area of the main control RAM 60c. Is not configured. In other words, by configuring the symbol variation effect based on the start hold information after the second interval period has elapsed, the player can be surely aware that the second interval period has been determined. .

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured such that the main control CPU 60a can determine the first to fourth gaming states as the gaming state, and the main control CPU 60a is based on the gaming state determined by the main control CPU 60a. Is configured to determine a special figure interval period. That is, according to the length of the special figure interval period, the player can recognize which of the first to fourth gaming states, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment also includes effect execution means 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 45 for executing an interval effect during the special figure interval period, and corresponds to a set time of 1000 ms as the special figure interval period. A first interval period to be set and a second interval period corresponding to a set time of 3000 ms that is longer than the first interval period are set. And the production execution means 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 45 is a time corresponding to the first interval period from the start of the second interval period in the second interval period determined by the main control CPU 60a. After the elapse of (1000 ms), it is configured to execute an interval effect (effect corresponding to the first and second interval effect patterns) related to the winning game being awarded after the second interval period has elapsed. ing. In addition, the effect execution means 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 45 is a time corresponding to the first interval period from the start of the second interval period in the second interval period determined by the main control CPU 60a. (1000 ms) has elapsed, the interval effect relating to whether the gaming state during the second interval period is the second or fourth gaming state (whether or not the probability change is given in the variable state). It is configured to execute (effect corresponding to the third interval effect pattern). That is, it is possible to make the player expect the interval effect to be executed by continuing the state in which the decorative drawing is confirmed and displayed even after the first interval period has elapsed.

  Next, a pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b). In the pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment, the contents of the interval determination process performed in step B32 (see FIG. 6A) and step B46 (see FIG. 6B) of the special figure start process are the same as those in the first embodiment. It differs from the pachinko machine 10 which concerns on this, and it is the same as the pachinko machine 10 of Example 1 about another structure. More specifically, the pachinko machine 200 of the second embodiment replaces the first distribution process (the processes of steps B53 to B55 shown in FIG. 7) with the third distribution process (the process of steps B53 to B55 shown in FIG. 7). Steps B53, B64, and B65 shown in FIG. 10 (a) are performed. As a result of the third distribution process, a special figure interval period (second interval period) having a specific length can be determined regardless of whether the result of the special figure judgment is a win or a miss. Has been. In Example 2, the interval effect is not performed in the special figure interval period. Therefore, in the following description, the interval determination process (see FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B) in the pachinko machine 200 of the second embodiment will be described, and the same configuration as the pachinko machine 10 described in the first embodiment will be described. Are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment includes a main control CPU 60a that performs a third distribution process of determining any special figure interval period (set time) among a plurality of types based on the result of the special figure determination. . In the second embodiment, as in the first distribution process in the first embodiment, the third distribution process is performed only in a limited predetermined state (when the first and fifth period determination conditions are satisfied). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the third distribution process may be performed regardless of the gaming state, or only in any of the second to fourth gaming states. You may comprise so that a 3rd distribution process may be performed, and you may comprise so that a 3rd distribution process may be performed when the 5th period determination condition mentioned later is not satisfied.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, the main control CPU 60a determines that the determination result in step B53 is affirmative (the determination result per special figure is the determination result corresponding to the hit). In the case where the determination is made in step B64, an interval lottery A is performed to determine the special figure interval period, and the determination result in step B53 is negative (the determination result per special figure becomes a determination result of losing). In step B65, an interval lottery B is performed to determine the special figure interval period. The main control CPU 60a determines the first interval period with a probability of 10% and the second interval period with a probability of 90% in the interval lottery A in step B64 (see FIG. 10B). Then, the set value of the determination flag indicating the determined special figure interval period is set to “1”. That is, when the result of the judgment per special figure becomes the result of the hit judgment, the second interval period is determined with high probability, but the first interval period is determined with low probability. It has become. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a determines the first interval period with a probability of 99% in the interval lottery B of step B65, and determines the second interval period with a probability of 1% (see FIG. 10B). Then, the set value of the determination flag indicating the determined special figure interval period is set to “1”. In other words, when the result of the determination per special figure is an outlier determination result, the first interval period is determined with high probability, but the second interval period is determined with low probability. It has become.

  As described above, in the third distribution process performed by the main control CPU 60a in the second embodiment, when the result of the determination per special figure is a determination result of deviation, the special figure fluctuation display corresponding to the determination result of deviation ( The first interval period (1000 ms) of the three types of special figure interval periods is determined most frequently as the special figure interval period after the symbol variation effect by the decorative drawing. On the other hand, when the result of determination per special figure becomes the result of determination of hit (when the fourth period determination condition is satisfied), the special figure variation display (design variation effect by decorative drawing) corresponding to the corresponding determination result As the later special figure interval period, the second interval period (3000 ms) is determined most frequently.

[Operation of Example 2]
That is, in the pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment, the frequency with which the main control CPU 60a determines the second interval period as a result of the interval lottery A when the result of the determination per special figure by the main control CPU 60a is successful. When the judgment per special figure is lost, it is configured to be higher than the frequency of determining the second interval period as a result of the interval lottery B. That is, depending on the length of the special figure interval period, it is possible to increase the expectation that a game will occur after the special figure interval period elapses, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  Next, a pachinko machine 300 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b). In the pachinko machine 300 according to the third embodiment, the contents of the interval determination process performed in step B32 (see FIG. 6A) and step B46 (see FIG. 6B) of the special figure start process are the same as those in the first embodiment. It differs from the pachinko machine 10 which concerns on this, and it is the same as the pachinko machine 10 of Example 1 about another structure. More specifically, the pachinko machine 300 of the third embodiment replaces the first distribution process (the processes of steps B53 to B55 shown in FIG. 7) in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment with a fourth distribution process ( Steps B73, B54, and B55 shown in FIG. And, as a result of the fourth distribution process, the special figure interval period (second interval period) having a specific length can be determined in both cases where the result of the special figure determination is a hit or a case of a deviation. In addition, as the interval effect performed in the interval period of the specific length, a hit expectation degree suggestion effect is performed. Therefore, in the following description, the interval determination process (see FIG. 11A) in the pachinko machine 300 of the third embodiment and the hit expectation suggestion effect (see FIG. 11B) performed during the special figure interval period will be described. And about the same structure as the pachinko machine 10 demonstrated in Example 1, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the pachinko machine 300 according to the third embodiment, any one of a plurality of types can be selected based on whether or not the special figure fluctuation pattern determined based on the start winning information (special figure start hold information) is a specific special figure fluctuation pattern. There is provided a main control CPU 60a for performing a fourth distribution process for determining the special figure interval period (set time). As in the first embodiment, the third embodiment is configured to perform the fourth distribution process only in a limited predetermined state (when the first and fifth period determination conditions are satisfied). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fourth distribution process may be performed regardless of the gaming state, or the fourth distribution process is performed only in any of the second to fourth gaming states. Alternatively, the fourth distribution process may be performed when a later-described fifth period determination condition is not satisfied.

  In the pachinko machine 300 according to the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11A, the main control CPU 60a uses a special reach fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a as the super reach deviation fluctuation pattern P3 and the pseudo deviation big hit fluctuation pattern. In step B73, it is determined whether or not any of P6. If the determination result in step B73 is affirmative (when the special figure variation patterns P3 and P6 are determined), the second interval period is determined as the special figure interval period, and the second interval period is determined. The set value of the second deterministic determination flag indicating that this has been done is set to “1”. If the determination result in step B73 is negative (when a special figure fluctuation pattern other than the special figure fluctuation patterns P3 and P6 is determined), the first interval period is determined as the special figure interval period, and the first The set value of the first confirmation determination flag indicating one interval period is set to “1” (see FIG. 11A). That is, in the fourth distribution process, the pseudo-offset big hit fluctuation pattern P6 (which can be determined when the hit per special figure is hit) as the special figure fluctuation pattern for winning, and the special figure fluctuation pattern for losing As described above (which can be determined when the judgment per special figure is off), the affirmative judgment is made when any of the super-reach fluctuation patterns P3 is determined. Note that the special figure variation patterns P3 and P6 specify a series of contents that are finalized and displayed in a symbol combination (or special combination) in which the decorative drawing is out of place after the super reach effect is performed in the symbol variation effect. When the special figure fluctuation patterns P3 and P6 are determined, the special figure interval pattern (first interval period) when the other special figure fluctuation patterns P1, P2, P4, P5, and P7 are determined is determined. A second interval period is determined as the long special figure interval period.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 300 according to the third embodiment, the effect control ROM 65b stores an interval effect pattern for specifying the specific effect contents of the interval effect performed during the special figure interval period determined by the main control CPU 60a. . Then, the effect control CPU 65a selects the second interval period (interval period of a specific length) among the first interval period (1000 ms), the second interval period (3000 ms), and the third interval period (500 ms). ) Is determined as the special figure interval period from the all symbol stop designation command, the execution of the interval effect is determined, and one of a plurality of types of interval effect patterns stored in the effect control ROM 65b. Is configured to determine. In the effect control ROM 65b, a hit expectation suggestion effect (interval effect relating to the game state after the second interval period elapses) indicating an expectation level for the occurrence of the hit game is specified as a plurality of types of interval effect patterns. The fourth to sixth interval effect patterns (interval effect patterns corresponding to interval effects A to C) are stored. The effect control CPU 65a determines that the second interval period is determined as the special figure interval period and the set value of the variable information flag is “0” (that is, the main control CPU 60a performs the fourth distribution process to determine the second interval period). When the second interval period is determined), any one of the fourth to sixth interval effect patterns is determined by a predetermined lottery process. When the second interval period is determined as the special figure interval period and the set value of the variable information flag is “1”, the effect control CPU 65a performs the interval effect as in the first embodiment. It is determined to perform a certain change notification effect.

  Specifically, the fourth interval effect pattern displays a display image representing a state in which a character having a sign with “reliability 85%” passes through in front of the finalized decorative drawing. Interval effect A as a display effect is specified as effect content, and is stored in the effect control ROM 65b as an interval effect pattern that can be executed within a time corresponding to the second interval period (ie, 3000 ms). . Further, the fifth interval effect pattern is a display that displays a display image representing a state in which a character having a sign with “30% reliability” crosses in front of the decoration drawing that is confirmed and displayed. The interval effect B as the effect is specified as the effect content, and is stored in the effect control ROM 65b as an interval effect pattern that can be executed within a time corresponding to the second interval period (ie, 3000 ms). Further, the sixth interval effect pattern displays a display image representing a state in which a character having a sign with “100% reliability” passes through in front of the decorative drawing that is confirmed and displayed. The interval effect C as the effect is specified as the effect content, and is stored in the effect control ROM 65b as an interval effect pattern that can be executed within a time corresponding to the second interval period (ie, 3000 ms). Then, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal (control command) indicating the determined interval effect pattern to the display control board 70, thereby displaying the interval effects A to C corresponding to the determined interval effect pattern. The apparatus 17 is configured to be executed. The interval effect may be executed by at least one of the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the movable body 45 as the effect execution means.

  Here, the 4th to 6th interval effect patterns are set so as to specify a time point of 1500 ms from the end of the special symbol change display (design change effect by decorative drawing) as the timing of starting the corresponding interval effects A to C. ing. That is, when the second interval period is determined as the special figure interval period by the main control CPU 60a, the production control CPU 65a performs the first interval period after the symbol variation production (special figure fluctuation display) by the decorative drawing ends. The interval effects A to C specified by any one of the fourth to sixth interval effect patterns are executed at a timing after the time of 1000 ms corresponding to the time elapses.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, in the effect control CPU 65a, the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a in the process of step B73 (see FIG. 11A) is the pseudo-offset big hit variation pattern P6 ( When the main control CPU 60a determines the second interval period as the special figure interval period in step B54, the fourth corresponding to the interval effect A with a probability of 60% by a predetermined lottery. The fifth interval effect pattern corresponding to interval effect B is determined with a probability of 35%, and the sixth interval effect pattern corresponding to interval effect C is determined with a probability of 5%. It is supposed to be. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a responds that the special figure variation pattern determined in the process of step B73 (see FIG. 11A) by the main control CPU 60a is the super reach deviation variation pattern P3 (determined affirmatively). When the main control CPU 60a determines the second interval period as the special figure interval period in step B54, the fourth interval effect pattern corresponding to the interval effect A is determined with a probability of 10% by a predetermined lottery. While the fifth interval effect pattern corresponding to the interval effect B is determined with a probability of%, the sixth interval effect pattern corresponding to the interval effect C is not determined. The effect control CPU 65a determines the special figure fluctuation determined by the main control CPU 60a based on the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command output from the main control CPU 60a in response to the special figure fluctuation display (satisfaction of the special figure fluctuation start condition). The main control CPU 60a specifies the pattern and, based on the all symbol stop designation command output from the main control CPU 60a according to the passage of the fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern (satisfaction of the special figure fluctuation stop condition). The determined special figure interval period is specified.

[Operation of Example 3]
In other words, the pachinko machine 300 according to the third embodiment sets the second interval period as the special figure interval period regardless of whether the result of the special figure judgment by the main control CPU 60a is winning or not. And determining a difference in the frequency with which a plurality of types of hit expectation suggestion effects (interval effects corresponding to the fourth to sixth interval effect patterns) performed in the second interval period are determined. The expectation that a hit game will occur after the figure interval period elapses can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, a pachinko machine 400 according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 12, FIG. 13, and FIG. The pachinko machine 300 according to the fourth embodiment produces a special figure interval period (and an interval production executed during the special figure interval period) based on special figure start suspension information stored in the special figure storage area of the main control RAM 60c. The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is that the control CPU 65a determines and notifies or suggests the result of the symbol variation effect performed after the special signal interval period elapses by the determined special signal interval period length and interval effect. Is different. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 400 of the fourth embodiment, the contents of the interval determination process performed in step B32 (see FIG. 6A) and step B46 (see FIG. 6B) of the special figure start process are the same as those in the first embodiment. The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is different from the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment in that the content of step A14 (see FIG. 4) performed in the special figure input process is different from the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment. It is the same. Therefore, in the following description, the interval determination process (FIG. 12 and FIG. 12) is performed on the configuration of the pachinko machine 400 according to the fourth embodiment that determines the special figure interval period and the interval effect to be performed in the special figure interval period based on the special figure start hold information. 13) and the process of step A14 of the special figure input process (interval change process, see FIG. 14). The same reference numerals are used for the same components as those of the pachinko machine 10 described in the first embodiment. Detailed description will be omitted.

  Here, the structure for determining the special figure interval period in the pachinko machine 400 of Example 4 is demonstrated first. In the pachinko machine 400 of the fourth embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure interval period based on the special figure start hold information that is held when the special figure change start condition is satisfied. Starting winning information is acquired in response to interval determination processing (refer to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13) including minute processing (hereinafter referred to as “variation start prefetching processing”) and winning at the starting winning ports 30, 31; When the acquired start winning information is stored as special figure start hold information in the special figure storage area of the main control RAM 60c, a special figure interval period is determined based on the special figure start hold information held. Interval change processing (see FIG. 14) including minute processing (hereinafter referred to as “pre-winning prefetch processing”) is performed. Note that the fourth embodiment is configured to perform the variation start prefetching process and the winning prefetching process regardless of which of the first to fourth gaming states the first to fourth gaming states are. The change start prefetch process and the winning prefetch process may be performed only in any of the four game states.

  In the interval determination process shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 60a checks the stored number of special figure start hold information (the total number of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information), and at least one special figure start hold information. It is determined whether the figure start hold information is held in the main control RAM 60c (step B81). And when the determination result of step B81 is affirmative (when the special figure start hold information is stored), the change start prefetch process is performed (see step B82, FIG. 13). On the other hand, when the determination result of step B81 is negative (when the special figure start hold information is not stored), the main control CPU 60a sets the first interval period (1000 ms) as the special figure interval period in step B83. At the same time, the setting value of the first determination flag indicating that the first interval period has been determined is set to “1”, and the interval determination process is terminated. That is, the main control CPU 60a performs the change start prefetch process when there is special figure start hold information that is subject to change start prefetch processing, while the special figure start hold information that is subject to change start prefetch processing. If no exists, the first interval period is determined as the special figure interval period without performing the change look-ahead process.

  In step B82, the main control CPU 60a performs a change start prefetch process. In the change start prefetching process, the main control CPU 60a holds the special figure start hold information (first special figure start hold information or second special figure start) that is held in the main control RAM 60c corresponding to the next special figure change display. The special figure interval period is determined based on the value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number included in the hold information) (see FIG. 13). That is, in the fourth embodiment, the random number for hit determination is not confirmed among the various random number values stored as the special figure start hold information corresponding to the next special figure fluctuation display, and the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution is used. Only the random value is checked.

  Here, in the main control ROM 60b, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for specifying fluctuation contents are stored, and special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the main control ROM 60b according to the fourth embodiment normally stores a deviation fluctuation pattern P1 as a deviation fluctuation pattern (a special figure fluctuation pattern for deviation) and also a deviation reach fluctuation pattern (a special figure fluctuation pattern for deviation). ), A normal reach deviation variation pattern and a super reach deviation variation pattern are stored. The main control ROM 60b also includes a normal reach big hit fluctuation pattern P4, a super reach big hit fluctuation pattern P5, a second super reach big hit fluctuation pattern P5x, and a premium big hit fluctuation pattern P7 as special figure fluctuation patterns for winning. It is remembered. The second super reach big hit fluctuation pattern P5x specifies the same fluctuation time as the super reach big hit fluctuation pattern P5, and the effect control CPU 65a receives the respective super reach big hit fluctuation patterns P5 and P5x. The same content (production pattern) is determined.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern distribution determination value indicating the numerical values “0” to “220” is normally distributed to the deviation variation pattern P1, and the numerical values “221” to “240” are assigned. The special figure variation pattern distribution determination value shown is distributed to the normal reach deviation variation pattern P2, and the special figure variation pattern distribution determination value indicating the numerical values "241" to "250" is distributed to the super reach deviation variation pattern P3. ing. Further, in the hit variation pattern determination table, special figure variation pattern distribution determination values indicating numerical values of “0” to “10” are distributed to the normal reach big hit variation pattern P4, and numerical values of “11” to “220” are assigned. The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value shown is distributed to the super reach big hit fluctuation pattern P5, and the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value indicating the numerical values "221" to "240" is the second super reach big hit fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values that are assigned to P5x and indicate the numerical values “241” to “250” are assigned to the premium jackpot fluctuation pattern P7.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the change start look-ahead process, the main control CPU 60a, in step B821, holds the special figure start hold information (first special hold) held in the main control RAM 60c corresponding to the next special figure change display. The figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information) is read out, and the value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number stored as the special figure start hold information is confirmed. Next, in step B822, it is determined whether the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution confirmed in step B821 corresponds to any one of the special figure fluctuation patterns P2, P3, P5x, and P7. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step B823 to determine the special figure interval period. If the determination result is negative, the process proceeds to step B824 to determine the special figure interval period. It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern distribution judgment values allocated to the special figure fluctuation patterns P2 and P3 that can be determined when the result of the special figure judgment is successful are “221” to “250”. The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution judgment values assigned to the special figure fluctuation patterns P5x and P7 that can be determined when the result of the hit determination is out of the range are "221" to "250". That is, when the value of the random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern distribution confirmed in step B821 is any one of “221” to “250”, the main control CPU 60a It is determined that the value corresponds to any one of the special figure fluctuation patterns P2, P3, P5x, and P7 (the determination result of step B822 is positive).

  In step B823, the main control CPU 60a determines the third interval period (500 ms) as the special figure interval period, and sets the third determination flag indicating that the third interval period has been determined to “1”. Set to. In step B824, the main control CPU 60a determines the first interval period (1000 ms) as the special figure interval period, and sets the first determination flag indicating that the first interval period has been determined to “1”. Set to. Then, when the processes of step B823 and step B824 are completed, the main control CPU 60a ends the interval determination process (variation start prefetching process). Thus, the special figure start process (see FIGS. 5 and 6) is completed.

  In the interval changing process shown in FIG. 14, the main control CPU 60a first starts start winning information (the value of random numbers for winning determination, the value of random numbers for determining special figures, the value of random numbers for effect execution determining, and the special figure fluctuation) from the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a reads out the values of various random numbers such as pattern distribution random numbers and the like, and the start winning information (random number values) is associated with the number of holds as the first special figure start hold information. A storage area is set (step A141). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A142. Next, in step A142, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not it is during the special figure fluctuation display period (fluctuation time is being measured). When the determination result of step A142 is negative, the main control CPU 60a ends the interval change process. Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15 of the special figure input process (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when the determination result in step A142 is affirmative (during the special figure variation display period), the main control CPU 60a performs a winning prefetch process (processes in steps A143 to A145).

  In the winning look-ahead process, the main control CPU 60a reads all the special figure start hold information (first special figure start hold information and second special figure start hold information) stored in the main control RAM 60c, and each special figure. The value of the random number for hit determination and the value of the random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern distribution in the start hold information is confirmed (step A143). Next, in step A144, the main control CPU 60a determines whether any of the special figure start hold information confirmed in step A143 is a predetermined special figure fluctuation pattern (in the fourth embodiment, special figure fluctuation patterns P3 and P4). , P5, p5x, or P7) (that is, whether or not it is a special pattern variation pattern corresponding to a highly anticipated symbol variation effect). If the determination result of step A144 is negative, the main control CPU 60a ends the interval change process. Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15 of the special figure input process (see FIG. 4).

  When the determination result of step A144 is affirmative (when the special figure variation display period is in progress), the main control CPU 60a determines the second interval period as the special figure interval period and sets the second confirmation determination flag in step A145. Set the value to “1”. Here, in step A145, the main control CPU 60a confirms the setting values of the first determination determination flag and the third determination determination flag, and changes any of the setting values set to “1” to “0”. To do. When the process of step A145 ends, the main control CPU 60a ends the interval changing process and proceeds to step A15 of the special figure input process (see FIG. 4).

  That is, in the fourth embodiment, the winning prefetching process (the processes of steps A143 to A145 in FIG. 14) is performed rather than the special figure interval period determined by the change start prefetching process (the processes of steps B821 to B824 in FIG. 13). Priority is given to the determined special figure interval period.

  Next, a configuration for determining an interval effect (prefetch effect) in the pachinko machine 400 of the fourth embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 400 according to the fourth embodiment, the effect control ROM 65b includes an interval effect pattern (seventh interval effect pattern) for specifying the specific effect contents of the interval effect performed during the special figure interval period determined by the main control CPU 60a. Is remembered. Then, the effect control CPU 65a selects the second interval period (interval period of a specific length) among the first interval period (1000 ms), the second interval period (3000 ms), and the third interval period (500 ms). ) Is determined as the special symbol interval period from the all symbol stop designation command, the execution of the interval effect is determined, and the seventh interval effect pattern stored in the effect control ROM 65b is determined. It is configured. The seventh interval effect pattern is one of the symbol variation effects performed after the second interval period has elapsed (that is, the symbol variation effect performed based on the reserved special figure start hold information). It is memorize | stored in production control ROM65b as an interval production pattern which specifies the prefetching production (interval production D) which suggests that a result becomes a winning symbol combination easily. Then, when the second interval period is determined as the special figure interval period (that is, when the second interval period is determined by the pre-reading process at the time of winning, the effect control CPU 65a determines the interval based on the seventh interval effect pattern. The effect D is determined to be displayed on the symbol display device 17. The effect control CPU 65a determines that the main control CPU 60a responds to the passage of the change time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern (the establishment of the special figure fluctuation stop condition). Based on the output all symbols stop designation command, the special figure interval period determined by the main control CPU 60a is specified.

  Specifically, the seventh interval effect pattern is a display effect that changes the display mode of the hold lamp displayed on the symbol display device 17 as an image representing the number of holds of each of the first and second special figure start hold information. The interval effect D is specified as the effect content, and is stored in the effect control ROM 65b as an interval effect pattern that can be executed within a time corresponding to the second interval period (ie, 3000 ms). Note that the hold lamp displayed on the symbol display device 17 includes four lamp images corresponding to the maximum number of holds of the first special figure start hold information and 4 corresponding to the maximum hold number of the second special figure start hold information. The lamp image is composed of a plurality of lamp images, and the number of lamp images corresponding to the number of the first and second special figure start hold information is displayed in a display mode showing white lighting. In the interval effect D, the lighting color of the holding lamp indicating lighting is changed to red, and the lighting is turned on and off every 400 ms. Here, the seventh interval effect pattern is set so as to specify a time point of 1500 ms from the end of the special symbol change display (design change effect by decorative drawing) as the timing of starting the corresponding interval effect D. That is, when the second interval period is determined as the special figure interval period by the main control CPU 60a, the production control CPU 65a performs the first interval period after the symbol variation production (special figure fluctuation display) by the decorative drawing ends. The interval effect D is configured to be executed at a timing after a time of 1000 ms corresponding to.

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That is, the pachinko machine 400 according to the fourth embodiment includes the symbol display device 17 that executes an interval effect during the special figure interval period, and the first interval period corresponding to the set time of 1000 ms as the special figure interval period, A second interval period corresponding to a set time of 3000 ms that is longer than the first interval period is set. Then, the symbol display device 17 performs the second interval period determined by the main control CPU 60a after the time (1000 ms) corresponding to the first interval period has elapsed from the start of the second interval period. Interval effect D related to the result of the symbol variation effect performed after the interval period of 2 has elapsed (interval effect regarding whether or not a highly anticipated symbol variation effect is performed after the time corresponding to the first interval period has elapsed) D) is configured to execute. That is, by the interval effect, it is possible to enhance in advance the expectation for the symbol variation display performed after the interval period has elapsed. Further, the state in which the decoration drawing is confirmed and displayed is continued even after the first interval period elapses, whereby the player can be expected to perform the interval effect.

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This application is not limited to the structure of Examples 1-4 mentioned above, The other structure can be employ | adopted suitably.
(1) In the first to fourth embodiments, all symbol stop designation commands indicating the interval period (special figure interval period) determined by the main control CPU (period determining means) are output to the effect control CPU (effect determining means). In this way, the determined interval period is transmitted to the effect control CPU. For example, the determined interval period is transmitted to the effect control CPU by a command such as a special figure variation pattern designation command or a special figure designation command. May be.
(2) In the first to third embodiments, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state (first gaming state), the main control CPU determines either the first interval period or the second interval period as the interval period. However, only the first interval period (or only the third interval period) may be determined, only the second interval period may be determined, or the first interval period may be determined. Any one of the third interval period may be determined.
(3) In the first to third embodiments, when the gaming state is the advantageous gaming state (second to fourth gaming state), the main control CPU determines which of the second interval period and the third interval period as the interval period. However, only the second interval period may be determined, or only the third interval period (or only the first interval period) may be determined. Alternatively, any one of the first to third interval periods may be determined.
(4) In the first to third embodiments, the type of interval period that can be determined by the main control CPU varies depending on whether the number of stored start hold information is “0” or “1” or more. However, the type of interval period that can be determined by the main control CPU may be different for each number of stored start hold information, or the number of start hold information stored is a predetermined integer equal to or greater than “2”. You may comprise so that the kind of interval period which the main control CPU can determine on the basis of whether it exists will differ.
(5) In the first to third embodiments, the main control CPU is configured to determine the interval period based on the gaming state (first to fourth gaming states) determined by the main control CPU. An interval period that can be determined by the main control CPU in a predetermined period (for example, until a predetermined number of symbol variation effects are performed) after the condition is satisfied (for example, switching of the gaming state) You may comprise so that it may differ from a period.
(6) In the first, third, and fourth embodiments, when the main control CPU determines the second interval period longer than the first interval period as the interval period, the effect control CPU performs the interval effect (in the first embodiment, In the third embodiment, it is configured to determine an interval effect pattern for identifying the hit notification effect and the probability change notification effect, in the third embodiment, the hit expectation degree suggestion effect, and in the fourth embodiment, the prefetch effect). When the main control CPU determines the first interval period longer than the period as the interval period, the effect control CPU may determine the interval effect (interval effect pattern), or the main control CPU determines Regardless of the interval period, an interval effect (interval effect pattern) may be determined.
(7) The effects control board (effect control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the main control board (main control CPU) in the first to fourth embodiments. The main control board (main control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the CPU.
(8) In Embodiments 1 to 4, the production control board, the display control board, the lamp control board, and the sound control board are provided separately, but the production control board and the other control board are controlled in a single manner. It can also be a substrate. That is, the presentation control board (production control CPU) has the functions of the display control board (display control CPU), the lamp control board (lamp control CPU), and the sound control board (sound control CPU) in the first to fourth embodiments. May be.
(9) In addition to the above-described modifications, the first to fourth embodiments may be appropriately combined.
(10) The gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, but may be various other gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine or a slot machine using a pachinko ball.
For example, a slot machine machine (rotating-type game machine) has a box-shaped housing that opens forward, and a front door that closes the front opening of the housing can be opened and closed, and a plurality of rotations in which symbols are arranged The symbol display unit comprising the body is disposed inside the housing so that it can be seen from the front side. Then, triggered by the player operating a predetermined start operation means in a game start standby state in which a predetermined number of game medals as game media are inserted into a predetermined slot (a variation start condition is established), The rotating body rotates and the symbol starts to fluctuate, and the determination of success / failure (winning determination) related to the success / failure of the changing game is performed. This is a gaming machine that is configured to execute symbol stop control based on the determination of success / failure in response to the fact that it has rotated for a long time (fulfillment of the variable stop condition). And if the determination of success or failure becomes a winning determination result, on condition that the symbols stop in a predetermined combination based on the operation of the stop operation means (provided that the special game occurrence condition is satisfied), a number of This is a gaming machine that is controlled so that a special game (such as a bonus game or a gaming state in which the probability of establishment of a specific winning combination is improved) capable of acquiring a game medal is generated.

17 Symbol display device (symbol display unit)
3 0 1st starting prize opening ( starting prize opening)
31 Second start prize opening ( start prize opening )
6 0a main control CPU (period determining means, Yu Technical state evaluation means, probability variation state providing means, winning easily state applying means)
6 5a Production control CPU ( production mode setting means, production determination means)

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A start winning opening that allows a game ball to win, and a symbol display unit that can display the symbols in a variable manner upon the winning of the game ball to the start winning port. When the variable stop condition is satisfied, the symbol is displayed deterministically, and it is configured to notify that a special gaming state advantageous to the player occurs by the definitely displayed symbol aspect, In the gaming machine configured to start the next symbol variation display or special gaming state after the interval period has elapsed since the establishment of the variation stop condition,
A plurality of periods with different set times are set as the interval period,
A period determining means for determining one of the plurality of interval periods on the basis of the establishment of Period determination condition,
A probability change state giving means for giving a probability change state in which a probability that a determination result of a hit determination triggered by winning in the starting winning opening becomes a win is high;
An easy-to-win state giving means for giving an easy-to-win state that makes it easy to increase winnings to the start winning opening;
As the gaming state, a first gaming state in which neither the probability changing state nor the easy winning state is given, and a second gaming state in which only the winning easy state is given among the probability changing state and the winning easy state, A gaming state for discriminating between a third gaming state in which only the probability changing state is given out of the probability changing state and the easy winning state and a fourth gaming state in which both the probability changing state and the easy winning state are given Discrimination means;
The first common effect mode is set in the first gaming state and the third gaming state where the easy winning state is not given, and the second gaming state and the fourth are given the easy winning state. Production mode setting means for setting the second common production mode in the gaming state of,
When the first common production mode is set, the specific time interval that is different from the interval time when the first condition is not satisfied is determined when the first condition as the time determination condition is satisfied. When the second common production mode is set while the means is determined, the specification is different from the interval time when the second condition is not satisfied when the second condition as the period determination condition is satisfied. A gaming machine , wherein the period determining means determines an interval time . An effect determining means for determining an interval effect to be executed at the specific interval time is provided,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the effect determining means is configured to be able to determine the interval effects that are different between the first common effect mode and the second common effect mode .

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