JP6317311B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that outputs an information signal indicating gaming state information to the outside.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, opens and closes an inner frame as a main body frame on which various members such as a game board and a control device are installed on an outer frame as a fixed frame installed on an installation frame base of a game store The front frame as a decorative frame provided with a glass plate for see-through protection of the game board is assembled to the front side of the middle frame so as to be opened and closed. The game board is provided with a display device (display means) such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type in which a game area where a pachinko ball (game ball) flows down is defined and a symbol is changed and displayed. The symbol display effect is started in the symbol display device when the pachinko ball flowing down the game area wins the winning opening of the starting prize device (starting prize means) arranged on the game board. It has become. A winning game is given when the symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display device become a specific combination (for example, a triple of the same symbols, etc.), and the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball. Such a pachinko machine is disclosed in Patent Document 1.

  Further, in the pachinko machine, the probability of a big hit when the pachinko ball wins the winning opening (the probability of winning) is higher than usual, and the winning rate of the pachinko balls to the winning opening is A “variable state” (a winning rate improvement state) that is higher than usual can be given. As a result, a plurality of game states (“low / no change”, “low / no change”, “high / no change”, “high / change” “There is a change”), and when winning a big hit, it is configured to determine the gaming state after the big hit. In the pachinko machine, information such as the gaming state of the pachinko machine is output to the outside (hall computer) as an information signal. Such a pachinko machine is disclosed in Patent Document 1.

JP 2011-72520 A

  By the way, in the conventional pachinko machine, as the information signal to be output to the hall computer, “low accuracy / no change”, “low accuracy / no change”, “high accuracy / no change”, “high accuracy / change” In general, only five types in total corresponding to the gaming states of “short” and “big hit” are set. However, in recent pachinko machines, even in the same gaming state (for example, “variable state”), a plurality of states with different winning percentages of the pachinko balls to the winning opening may occur, There may be a case where different effects are performed for each gaming state. However, as described above, since one type of information signal corresponding to the gaming state that combines the probabilistic state and the short state is output to the hall computer, the operation management and the start management of the pachinko machine are appropriately performed. There is a problem that cannot be done.

  In view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in conventional gaming machines, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve this problem, and has made it possible to accurately notify the outside of a gaming machine that a game is being played. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application provides:
The winning winning means (31a) that the game ball can win, the variable starting winning means (31b) that can be opened and closed by the opening and closing means (33), and the winning to each of the starting winning means (31a, 31b) are triggered. A first hit determination means (60a) for determining whether or not, a display means (17) for displaying a symbol variation effect triggered by winning the respective start winning means (31a, 31b), and a game ball A ball entry means (47) capable of making a ball, a second hit judgment means (60a) for judging whether or not the ball enters the ball entry means, and an information signal for outputting an information signal to the outside of the gaming machine and output means (60a), as Yu technique condition, and likely probability variation state will hit determination result of the first per determination means (60a) than the normal game state, the variable start winning means than the normal game state with (31b) to the game ball may confer and easily winning rate improving state prize, Oyo identifiable information signal the application of the probability variation state In the gaming machine in which the information signal outputting means a plurality of types of information signals including identifiable information signal the application of the win ratio improved state (60a) is configured to output to the game machine outside,
When the determination result of the second hit determining means (60a) that is triggered by entering the ball entering means (47) is a hit, a plurality of the opening / closing means (33) are provided after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. Configured to open based on any of the types of opening and closing patterns,
With determinable said variable time and determinable the opening and closing pattern of at least one of the plurality of types as out balls rate of winning balls are different depending on the difference between the gaming mode of the is set, the game mode for forming standing In accordance with the transition conditions of the plurality of types of game modes, it is configured to shift to a different game mode,
The plurality of types of game modes are provided with the first game mode and the second game mode corresponding to the game state to which the winning rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given, and the winning rate improvement state. A third gaming mode corresponding to a gaming state in which the probability variation state is not given,
Corresponding to the first game mode, the second game mode, and the third game mode, a common effect mode is determined among a plurality of effect modes having different display contents on the display means (17). In the first, second, and third game modes, it is difficult for the player to determine the difference in game content from the display content of the display means (17). The average effect time of the symbol variation effect in the first game mode and the second game mode is set to be different,
The first game mode, the second game mode, and the third game mode are set such that the variable time that can be determined is different from each other, and the first game mode and the second game are set. The open / close operation pattern that can be determined differs between modes, and the open / close operation pattern that can be determined is common between the second game mode and the third game mode,
Distinguishable information signals each game mode is set, the front information signal corresponding to the game mode Symbol information signal outputting means (60a) is summarized in that configured to output to the game machine outside.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the information signal that can distinguish a plurality of types of game modes in which it is difficult for the player to determine the difference in game content is set, and the information signal corresponding to the game mode is output by the information signal output means. Output to the outside of the gaming machine. Thereby, the granting status of the game mode in the gaming machine can be appropriately managed outside the gaming machine. Accordingly, it is possible to accurately obtain various data such as the start rate and base in the gaming machine outside the gaming machine.

The invention according to claim 2 of the present application is
Fluctuation pattern determining means (60a) for determining a variation pattern that determines the time of the effect to be displayed on the display means (17) triggered by winning to each start winning means (31a, 31b),
A variation pattern table (PT1 to PT6) is determined according to the game mode,
And summarized in that the variation pattern determining unit from the variation pattern table according to the prior SL game mode (PT1~PT6) (60a) is configured to determine the variation pattern.
According to the second aspect of the invention, since the variation pattern is determined according to the game mode from the variation pattern table in which the variation pattern that determines the duration of the performance is set, the variation time of the symbol variation effect on the display means changes. Thus, the start rate and the winning rate of the prize ball can be varied. Further, the average variation time (effect time) of each game mode can be managed externally based on the information signal corresponding to the game mode.

The invention according to claim 3 of the present application is
An open / close operation pattern determining means (60a) for determining an open / close operation pattern (MP1 to MP4) defining an open / close condition of the open / close means (33) in the variable start winning means (31b);
According to the game mode, the opening / closing operation pattern determining means (60a) is determined an opening / closing operation pattern table (PT10) that can determine the opening / closing operation pattern (MP1 to MP4),
Wherein the opening and closing operation pattern table (PT10) opening and closing operation pattern determination means (60a) is summarized in that configured Let 's that determine the opening and closing operation pattern corresponding to the prior SL game mode.
According to the invention of claim 3, the opening / closing operation pattern determining means determines the opening / closing operation pattern from the opening / closing operation pattern table corresponding to the game mode, so that the opening / closing means performs the opening / closing operation corresponding to the opening / closing operation pattern. Thus, it is possible to vary the winning rate of prize balls in each game mode.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The game mode is set with a plurality of types that are different in the ease of winning the game ball to the variable start winning means (31b) in the winning rate improvement state,
The gist is that the information signal capable of distinguishing the respective game modes is output to the outside of the gaming machine by the information signal output means (60a).
According to the above configuration , since the information signal for distinguishing the types of the plurality of game modes having different eases of winning the game ball to the variable start winning means is output to the outside of the gaming machine, it can be grasped outside the gaming machine. it can.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to output information signals corresponding to a plurality of types of gaming modes to the outside of the gaming machine, so that it is possible to accurately notify the gaming machine outside of the situation. is there.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The special figure display, the special figure holding | maintenance display part, the common figure display, and the general figure holding | maintenance display part are expanded and shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of normal game execution following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of normal game execution following step B19 of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the effective stop position and effective line in the image display surface of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each upper and lower symbol row | line | column. It is explanatory drawing which shows the ornament stop pattern of each upper and lower symbol row, (a) shows the ornament stop pattern of the upper symbol row, (b) shows the ornament stop pattern of the middle symbol row. (C) shows the decoration stop pattern of the lower symbol row. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation aspect of a middle symbol sequence. It is drawing which shows the outline of a fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting content of each game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement aspect of each opening / closing operation pattern set to the opening / closing operation pattern table. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of game mode and production mode.

  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 pachinko machine in which a game is played using a pachinko ball as a gaming ball will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” are states when the pachinko machine is viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. It points at.

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

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

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

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is detachably assembled to the back side of the game board 20. It has been. 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 a hitting ball launching device (not shown). 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. The decorative body 25, the start winning device 30, the special winning device 40, the ball passing gate 47, the normal winning opening member, etc.) are attached from the front side, and the game area 20a is punched into the gaming area 20a. An outlet 22 for discharging pachinko balls is established. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, in the gaming board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a display window 25 a that opens back and forth is formed at a mounting opening that opens at the approximate center of the gaming area 20 a surrounded by the guide rail 21. A frame-shaped decorative body 25 also referred to as 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. Has been. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 20a, and rotates on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in accordance with the contact of a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a. A so-called “windmill” rotating guide member 24 is rotatably supported, and pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a come into contact with the game nail 23 and the rotating guide member 24 so that the flow direction is irregular. It is configured to change. In addition, a start winning device (start winning means) having start winning ports 31a and 31b in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can win a prize at a mounting opening opened below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. ) 30 and a special winning device (special winning means) 40 having a special winning opening is attached.

(About the start winning device 30)
As shown in FIG. 2, the start winning device 30 is provided with two start winning ports 31a and 31b in a vertical positional relationship. Here, the first starting winning opening (first starting winning means) 31a located on the upper side is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a. Opening / closing members 33 configured to be able to open and close the second start winning port 31b are arranged on both the left and right sides of the second start winning port (second start winning unit, variable start winning unit) 31b located on the lower side. A pair of opening and closing members 33, 33 are displaced between a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 31b and an open position for opening the second start winning opening 31b in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 8) as a driving means. It is configured as follows. In the embodiment, a pair of opening and closing members 33 and 33 for opening and closing the second start winning opening 31b are arranged on the left and right sides sandwiching the second starting winning opening 31b, The opening / closing members 33 and 33 are swung so as to approach and separate from each other.

  That is, in the embodiment, the first start winning opening 31a is configured such that the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can always win with a certain probability, and the second starting winning opening 31b drives the start winning solenoid 32. Thus, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be varied. Here, in the state where the opening and closing members 33, 33 are displaced to the closed position, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31b is blocked, and the probability that the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 31a. On the other hand, the probability that the pachinko ball will win the second start winning opening 31b is set to be low, while the pachinko balls received by the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are in a state where the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are displaced to the open position. The ball is set to have a higher probability than the probability that the ball is guided to the second start winning port 31b and the pachinko ball wins the first start winning port 31a. In the embodiment, the pachinko ball is configured not to win the second start winning opening 31b when the opening and closing members 33, 33 are displaced to the closed position (winning probability 0%).

  The start winning device 30 is provided with start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b (see FIG. 8) as start winning detection means for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning ports 31a and 31b. ing. The start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b are wired to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 8) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, and the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b detect pachinko balls ( That is, a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of winning balls is paid out in response to the pachinko ball winning in the first and second starting winning ports 31a and 31b. In addition, various information (various random number information to be described later) is acquired along with the detection of pachinko balls by the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 31a and 31b), Based on the acquired information, a lottery per special figure (big hit determination), which will be described later, is performed. Based on the result of lottery per special figure, the symbol change effect is executed in the symbol display device 17, and the special figure change is executed in special figure indicators 50A and 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, the decoration figure is confirmed and stopped with a symbol combination (for example, a set of three same ornament drawings) that becomes a predetermined hit display (big hit display) on the symbol display device 17. By being displayed, a winning game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is given, and a winning game is performed in which the special winning device 40 is released under a predetermined opening condition as the winning game is generated. Is provided with an opportunity to win a prize ball. Here, in the embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b are provided for each start winning opening 31a and 31b. In the following description, the sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 31a is detected as the first start winning detection. The sensor 34a is designated, and the sensor corresponding to the second start prize opening 31b is designated as the second start prize detection sensor 34b.

(About the special prize device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device (special winning means) 40 is an open / close door (opening / closing member) that opens and closes a special winning opening (not shown) as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a. , Opening / closing means) 43 and is configured to be displaced between a closed position where the open / close door 43 is closed and an open position where the door 43 is opened in accordance with the driving of the special prize solenoid 42 (see FIG. 8) as the driving means. In the embodiment, the opening / closing door 43 is configured to open and close the special winning opening by swinging in the front-rear direction, and the state where the special winning opening is closed by the opening / closing door 43 is shown in FIG. The special prize device 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 8) as special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special prize opening. The special prize detection sensor 44 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and a predetermined number (15 in the embodiment) is input in accordance with the input of a prize detection signal from the special prize detection sensor 44 to the main control board 60. The award ball is paid out. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 corresponds to the type of winning when a winning game (big hit game) for releasing the special winning device 40 is given in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the start winning device 30. The drive is controlled by the main control board 60 in accordance with a predetermined opening / closing condition.

(About special figure display 50A, 50B)
As shown in FIG. 2, at the predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, the left side position in the game area 20a), to the start winning device 30 (first and second start winning ports 31a, 31b). Special figure display devices (special figure display means) 50A and 50B that are activated when a prize is received are provided. Here, the special figure indicators 50A and 50B are triggered by the first special figure display 50A for starting the variable display upon the winning at the first starting winning opening 31a and the winning at the second starting winning opening 31b. The special figure display 50B that starts the variable display as shown in FIG. 5A. Each of the special figure displays 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality (eight in the embodiment) of light emitting display units. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 31a, a special figure change display is performed in which the light emission display section of the first special figure display 50A is turned on and off sequentially, and finally the display is changed. A plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as special graphics) are displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emitting display section is steadily lit. Also, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the second start winning opening 31b, a flashing variation display is performed in which the light emission display portion of the second special figure indicator 50B is turned on / off, and finally the light emission portion is A special figure is displayed by a lighting position (lighting pattern) that is definitely lit. In addition, each light emission display part of an Example is comprised by the 7 segment display which can display a decimal point, However, Not only this but the form which can change a lighting position suitably may be sufficient, and it comprised by several LED. A display device, a dot matrix display device, a small liquid crystal display device, or other display means capable of displaying a special figure can be employed.

  Here, the special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit. In the special figure indicators 50A and 50B, a plurality of types of special figures are displayed depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display section. A figure can be displayed. Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed on each of the special chart displays 50A and 50B include 100 special charts as hit displays that can recognize the big hit (big hit display), and outlier display results that can recognize the deviation. Is set as one special figure, and one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure. As a result of the special figure fluctuation display, the determined special figure is displayed on each special figure indicator. A fixed stop is displayed at 50A and 50B. The special figure display as a winning display is displayed on the special figure displays 50A and 50B, so that a big hit game is subsequently given to the player. In the following description, the first special figure indicator 50A and the second special figure indicator 50B may be simply referred to as special figure indicators 50A and 50B without being distinguished from each other. Further, the special figure fluctuation display performed on the first special figure display 50A is referred to as “first special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the fixed display on the first special figure display 50A is stopped. The special figure may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed on the second special figure display 50B is referred to as "second special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure hold)
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a is stored in the storage means (main control RAM 60c) in the first special figure start. It is stored as hold information (first start hold ball). Similarly, information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b is stored in the storage means (main control RAM 60c) in the second special figure start hold information (second start start information). It is to be stored as a holding ball). A first light-emitting display unit is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information at the left side position of the game area 20a in the gaming board 20. A special figure hold display section 52 is provided, and a second special figure hold display section in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information. 53 is provided. 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 31a, and the first 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of holds in 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 31b, 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. In addition, a predetermined upper limit number (in the embodiment, “4”) is set for the number of holds of the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special figure start hold information up to the upper limit number. It is set so that the number of holdings can be added respectively. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) arranged vertically, and each start hold storage number is “1” to “2”. In the case of “2”, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are lit in order from the top, and in the case where each start hold storage number is “3” to “4”, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are displayed. By blinking 53 in order from the top, the player can grasp the number of holds of the hold information.

(About round notification)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games described later. In this jackpot game, a plurality of types having different numbers of rounds are set, and a round display portion 57 for notifying the number of rounds of the won jackpot game is provided at the left side position of the game area 20a in the game board 20. It has been. The round display unit 57 includes a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (three in the embodiment). In the embodiment, two types of “15 times” and “2 times” are set as the number of rounds of the big hit game. In the round display portion 57, the two light emitting display portions on the middle side and the lower side are turned on. Thus, it is notified that the game is a big hit game with “15 rounds”, and when the upper one light-emitting display unit is lit, it is notified that the game is a big hit game with “2 rounds”. It has become.

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 9, the symbol display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 that can display the decorative illustrations in a variable manner. The decorative drawing of each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 is started to change in response to winning at the 2 start winning opening 31b. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions S1 to S9 capable of stopping and displaying one decoration as a result of the symbol variation effect are determined for each symbol row 81, 82, 83. Specifically, the symbol display device 17 is provided with three symbol rows 81, 82, 83 arranged vertically, and three effective stop positions in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83. Are arranged side by side, and a symbol variation effect consisting of three rows and three steps of decorative drawings is performed. In the following description, the upper symbol row 81, the middle symbol row 82, and the lower symbol row 83 are designated in order from the upper side, and the right effective stop positions S1 and S4 in order from the right effective stop position in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83. , S7, middle effective stop positions S2, S5, S8, and left effective stop positions S3, S6, S9.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of each of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 are linearly combined one by one and fixedly stopped at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 as a result of the symbol variation effect. Five effective lines L1 to L5 for deriving the symbol combination of the decoration to be displayed are set (see FIG. 9). In the following description, an upper and lower linear effective line that combines the right effective stop positions S1, S4, and S7 of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 is referred to as a right effective line L1, and the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83 A vertical effective line combining the middle effective stop positions S2, S5, S8 is referred to as a middle effective line L2, and a vertical straight line combining the left effective stop positions S3, S6, S9 of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83. The effective line may be referred to as the left effective line L3. Further, the first inclined effective line is defined as a left-sloped linear effective line obtained by combining the right effective stop position S1 of the upper symbol row 81, the middle effective stop position S5 of the middle symbol row 82, and the left effective stop position S9 of the lower symbol row 81. L2 is designated as the left effective stop position S3 in the upper symbol row 81, the middle effective stop position S5 in the middle symbol row 82, and the right effective stop position S7 in the lower symbol row 81. It may be referred to as a tilt effective line L5. Here, the display area of each of the effective stop positions S1 to S9 in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 is configured with a display capable of displaying a decorative drawing in a larger display mode as compared with the special figure indicators 50A, 50B. Thus, the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5 of the symbol display device 17.

  On the symbol display device 17, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner so as to move along a predetermined variation direction with the start of the symbol variation effect, and the symbol sequences 81, 82, 83 vary in a predetermined stop order. The displayed decoration is stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions S1 to S9. Here, in the embodiment, based on the variation mode in which the decorative drawing moves from the right to the left in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83, depending on the production contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17, etc. In each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83, the decorative drawing is configured to move in the opposite direction from left to right. In the following description, the variation mode in which the decorative drawing moves from the right to the left in each of the symbol columns 81, 82, and 83 is referred to as forward variation, and the variation mode in which the decorative drawing moves from the left to the right is reversed. May also be referred to. Further, in the embodiment, at the start of the design variation effect, the decorative symbols start to vary in the order of the upper symbol row 81, the middle symbol row 82, and the lower symbol row 83, and the upper symbol row 81, the lower symbol row 83, and the middle symbol row Based on the variation timing of the decorative figures that are stopped and displayed in the order of 82, the variation timings of the decorative drawings in the symbol columns 81, 82, and 83 are appropriately determined according to the effect contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17. It is configured to be changed.

  Further, in the symbol display device 17, before the symbol variation effect ends, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of the symbol columns 81, 82, 83, and the symbol columns 81, 82 are displayed. , 83 are displayed in a fixed stop display so that one symbol variation effect is completed. In other words, the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display and second special diagram variation display) is from the start of change to the final stop of decorations (special diagram 1 and special diagram 2) performed based on one start hold information. Is executed once. The “variable display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 are changed in a predetermined arrangement order (described later) in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, and 83. And, “decision stop” of the decorative drawing means that the decorative drawing has a predetermined special figure fluctuation interval time (variable within 1000 ms (millisecond or less in the embodiment) at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83. )) Continuously stopped and displayed. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decorative drawing means that the decorative drawing displayed so as to remain at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 does not stop for the special figure changing interval time continuously. State. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a fluctuation state at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing change interval time. .

  Here, in the first special symbol display 50A and the symbol display device 17, the first special symbol variation display and the symbol variation effect relating to the first special symbol variation display are started, and the special diagram 1 and the decoration diagram are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. Similarly, in the second special figure display 50B and the symbol display device 17, the second special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the second special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decorative drawing are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. In the special figure display devices 50A and 50B, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed at the same time. When one of the special figure display devices 50A and 50B is performing the special figure fluctuation display, the main control RAM 60c is used. The corresponding first or second special figure start hold information is stored on hold.

  Here, the decorative display variably displayed in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 of the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment includes a plurality of effective symbols capable of forming an effective symbol combination as a hit display or a reach display, and a hit display. A symbol array that defines the order of decorative drawings that are variably displayed for each of the symbol columns 81, 82, and 83 is set (see FIG. 10). ). Specifically, a symbol array in which the effective symbols and the blank symbols are alternately arranged is determined for each of the symbol columns 81, 82, 83, and the symbol columns 81, 82 are arranged in the order determined in the symbol array. An effective symbol and a blank symbol are displayed at 83 effective stop positions S1 to S9. Hereinafter, there is a case where a decorative drawing is distinguished as an effective symbol or a blank symbol as necessary.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the symbol array for the upper symbol row 81 has nine numbers (“1” to “9”) as the effective symbols and nine blank symbols alternately arranged. At the same time, the decorative drawings are set to appear in descending order (ie, “9” to “1”) at the right effective stop position S1 of the upper symbol row 81 in accordance with the symbol variation (forward variation). In addition, after the decoration figure “1” is displayed at the right effective stop position S1 of the upper symbol row 81, the decoration figure “9” is repeatedly displayed at the right effective stop position S1 across the blank pattern. It is like that. In addition, the symbol arrangement for the lower symbol row 83 includes nine numbers (“1” to “9”) as effective symbols and nine blank symbols alternately arranged, and symbol variation (forward variation). ), The decorative drawings are set to appear in the ascending order (ie, “1” to “9”) at the right effective stop position S7 of the lower symbol row 83. In addition, after the decoration drawing “9” is displayed at the right effective stop position S7 of the lower symbol row 83, it is repeated that the decoration drawing “1” is displayed at the right effective stop position S7 across the blank design. It is like that. Thus, the symbol arrangement for the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83 is composed of 18 decorative drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the symbol arrangement for the middle symbol row 82 includes 10 numbers (“1” to “9” and the second “4”) as the effective symbols and 10 blank symbols. In addition to being alternately arranged, a decorative drawing appears in ascending order (that is, “1” to “9”) at the right effective stop position S4 of the lower symbol row 83 in accordance with symbol variation (forward variation), and “9”. Is set so that the second “4” appears across the blank symbol. In addition, after the second “4” decoration is displayed at the right effective stop position S4 of the middle symbol row 82, the decoration “1” is displayed at the right effective stop position S4 across the blank pattern. To repeat. That is, the symbol array for the middle symbol row 82 is composed of 20 decorative drawings. Thus, the symbol arrangement for the middle symbol row 82 of the embodiment is set so that one more effective symbol is configured than the symbol arrangement for the upper and lower symbol rows 81 and 83, and the same effective symbol ( In the embodiment, it is set to include two “4”).

  That is, in the state where the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83, the display mode of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 is as two effective symbols. Either a display mode in which three decorations composed of numbers and one blank symbol are stopped and displayed at a time, or a display mode in which three decorations composed of one effective symbol and two blank symbols are stopped and displayed at a time (See FIG. 11). Here, the decorations that are stopped and displayed at once in the effective stop positions S1 to S3 of the upper symbol row 81, the effective stop positions S4 to S6 of the middle symbol row 82, and the effective stop positions S7 to S9 of the lower symbol row 83, respectively. Is set in advance as a symbol stop pattern (see FIGS. 11A to 11C), and by determining the symbol stop pattern for each symbol row 81, 82, 83, all effective stop positions are set. The decoration drawing to be stopped and displayed in S1 to S9 is determined.

  Further, in the following description, the decorations (including the effective symbols and the blank symbols) displayed at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 are the symbol arrays of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83. The variation mode of moving N pieces (N: natural number) in the variation direction according to the above is expressed as “the decorative drawing moves N frames”. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the middle symbol row 82 is moved so as to move two frames when the state in which the decorative drawing “2” is displayed at the middle effective stop position S5 in the middle symbol row 82 is used as a reference. Is changed to a state in which “3” is displayed in the middle effective stop position S5 of the middle symbol row 82, and if it is changed to move seven frames, “5” is set to the middle effective stop position S5 of the middle symbol row 82. A blank symbol between “6” is displayed.

  The decorations displayed in each of the symbol columns 81, 82, 83 are not limited to this, and the player distinguishes and identifies each decoration, such as an arbitrary number, character, or pattern. It is a form to obtain. In addition, the effective symbol of the decoration diagram is a first identification symbol that allows the player to definitely recognize that a probable change state (described later) is given after the big hit game when the winning combination is stopped and displayed. (Specific symbol) and the second identification symbol (normal symbol) that can be recognized indeterminately that there is a possibility that a probable change state may be given after the big hit game when it is stopped and displayed by a combination of hit indication It is classified. In addition, the probability change state which can be provided after the end of the big hit game in the embodiment will be described in detail later. Here, as the first identification symbol, even if it is set appropriately from the basic ornament (effective symbol), it shall be a special ornament that is determined other than the basic ornament (effective symbol). You can also. In the embodiment, odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are set as the first identification symbols, and “2”, “4”, “6”, “ An example in which the even symbol of “8” is the second identification symbol will be described.

  Then, the effective symbols of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 that are confirmed and stopped at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 (effective lines L1 to L5) of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 in the symbol display device 17 are hit. In the case of a symbol combination, it is possible to grasp that a winning game is given. Here, in the embodiment, as a winning symbol combination, a symbol combination in which the same effective symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 of the symbol columns 81, 82, and 83. (For example, “222”, “777”, etc., but “indicated in the order of“ upper symbol row 81, middle symbol row 82, lower symbol row 83 ”) is set. The symbol combination that can recognize the big hit becomes a win display, and a big hit game advantageous to the player is given after the end of the symbol variation effect. On the other hand, in the combination of symbols that are confirmed and stopped at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 on each of the effective lines L1 to L5 of the symbol display device 17, at least one different type of decoration (including effective symbols and blank symbols). Is included, it can be recognized from the symbol combinations (for example, “123”, “73 ·”, “1 · 1”, etc.) that it is an “out-of-game” in which no jackpot game is granted in principle. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize is displayed as an outlier display. “·” Indicates a blank symbol.

  Further, in the symbol variation effect, the effective lines L1 to L5 of any two predetermined symbol rows (in the embodiment, the upper symbol row 81 and the lower symbol row 83) among the plurality of symbol rows 81, 82, 83. Reach state (reach) has occurred because the same effective symbol is stopped and displayed, and the remaining symbol sequence (in the example, middle symbol sequence 82) is displayed in a variable manner (reach display). Can be recognized by the player. As a specific example of reach display, a combination of symbols in which the same effective symbols are stopped and displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 in a state where the effective symbols are stopped and displayed in the upper symbol row 81 and the lower symbol row 83 ( “1 ↓ 1”, “4 ↓ 4”, etc.). In addition, “↓” indicates that it is changing. Here, in the embodiment, the single reach that is the reach display on any one of the right and left effective lines L1, the middle effective line L2, and the left effective line L3, and 2 extending obliquely. It is possible to cause a double reach that simultaneously displays reach on the first and second effective slope lines L4 and L5. In addition, the decorations of the symbol rows (the upper symbol row 81 and the lower symbol row 83) forming the reach display are displayed until the decoration symbols are stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) on the remaining symbol rows (middle symbol row 82). During this time, the temporary stop display is set.

  In addition, the symbol display device 17 displays the symbol combination of the decoration according to the displayed special symbol as a result of the special symbol fluctuation display on the special symbol display devices 50A and 50B. That is, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display devices 50A and 50B and the symbol combination of the decorative graphic displayed on the symbol display device 17 correspond to each other, and when the symbol variation effect ends, the special symbol display device 50A. , 50B, the special figure is fixed and stopped, and the decorative figure is fixed and displayed in the symbol rows 81, 82, 83 of the symbol display device 17. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration figure with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration figure is selected from among the symbol combinations by a plurality of decoration figures for one special symbol. Yes.

(About the ball passage gate 47)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a ball passage gate 47 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20 a can pass is provided on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The ball passage gate 47 is provided with a passage ball detection sensor 48 (see FIG. 8), and the passage ball detection sensor 48 detects a pachinko ball passing through the ball passage gate 47. The passing sphere detection sensor 48 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and an input of a sphere detection signal from the passing sphere detection sensor 48 to the main control board 60 (that is, detection of a pachinko sphere by the passing sphere detection sensor 48). (Passing pachinko balls through the ball passage gate 47)), various types of information (random numbers for determining the per-standard figure described later) are acquired, and based on the acquired information, the per-standard figure determination described later (lottery per standard figure) Is configured to be performed. The start winning solenoid 32 of the start winning device 30 is driven and controlled in accordance with the result of the lottery per game, so that the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed.

(About the general-purpose display 55)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a general-purpose display 55 having a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) at the left side position of the game area 20a. It is arranged. In this general-purpose indicator 55, there are cases where a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal”) are triggered by the detection of pachinko spheres by the passing sphere detection sensor 48 (passage of pachinko spheres by the ball passage gate 47). ) Is changed, and a universal map change display for deriving one common map is performed. In the embodiment, two types of common diagrams are shown in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, a general diagram is shown by a light emitting mode in which only the upper LED is lit and a light emitting mode in which only the lower LED is lit. In the following description, the general map shown by turning on only the upper LED is referred to as “0”, and for convenience of explanation, the general map shown by turning on only the lower LED is referred to as “1”. To do. Then, from the final display result of the general map display 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. More specifically, the universal map “1” is displayed on the universal map display 55 in the case of hitting 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 hold)
Also, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has information acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the ball passage gate 47 at the left side position of the game area 20a (various random number information to be described later). Is stored as start hold information in the internal storage means (main control RAM 60c), a light emitting display unit is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) that display the number of hold of the usual map hold information. In addition, a general figure hold display unit 56 is provided, and the number of fluctuations of the general figure held by the display content of the general figure hold display unit 56 is notified. The number of the reserved map start display displayed in the map holding display unit 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the ball passing gate 47, and is decremented by 1 when the map variation display is started. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the general-purpose start reserved memory number, and the general-purpose start reserved memory number can be added up to the upper limit number. The general map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and the general map hold display unit 56 starts from the top when the number of general map start hold memories is 1-2. Lights in sequence, and when the general-purpose chart start hold storage number is 3 to 4, the general-purpose hold display section 56 blinks in order from the top, so that the number of hold on which the normal map change display is performed can be grasped. Yes.

(About probability change)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, the first privilege gaming state is a state in which the chance to win a pachinko ball in the special prize opening of the special prize winning device 40 is increased as compared with a state where the first privilege gaming state is not given. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball in the special winning opening 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 jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol (specific symbol). This is a function for giving a probability change state in which the probability is changed from a low probability (2211/65536 in the embodiment) to a high probability (2210/65536 in the embodiment). Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the embodiment, the jackpot to which the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is the probability variation jackpot, and the jackpot to which the probability variation state is not imparted is the non-probability variation jackpot. Further, in the embodiment, in the case of a big hit to which a probability change state is given, after the big hit game is finished, the probability change state is given continuously until the next big hit occurs. Specifically, in the case of a big hit that is given a probability change state, the probability change state is given until 10,000 symbol fluctuation effects (special figure change display) are performed after the big hit game ends, so The next big hit will be generated. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur.Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous to the player, and the player will become a probability variation big hit. Playing games while expecting. 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 from when the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. Also, whether to shift to the uncertain change state for each symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is determined based on a random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning means (falling lottery), and falls into the falling lottery It is also possible to shift to a non-probable change condition on the condition of winning.

(About variable state)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving the second privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game ends. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said 2nd start winning opening 31b increases compared with the state (1st game state) where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. The winning rate is improved. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the opening and closing members 33 and 33 that open the second start winning opening 31b, the pachinko ball winning opportunity to the second starting winning opening 31b can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening and closing members 33 and 33 for opening the second start winning port 31b once per map, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening and closing members 33 and 33. It can also be realized by increasing the number of times the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened, or they may be combined. In the embodiment, the above-mentioned (1) to (3) are combined as the second privilege gaming state, and in the following description, the combined state of (1) to (3) is referred to as “changed state” for convenience. ". That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31b is improved.

  That is, in the embodiment, only one type of state where the variable state is not given (non-variable state) is set, and the state where the variable state is given (variable state) is the above (1). A plurality of types (5 types in the embodiment) of variable states (variable 1 to 5 with variation) are set. In the embodiment, the probability of hitting a common figure in each variable state is constant (same), and the usual figure change time or the opening time of the opening and closing members 33 and 33 is different, so that the pachinko ball enters per unit time. The number is different. The variation function of the embodiment is a function of shortening the variation time of the variation map display performed on the map display 55 after the end of the big hit game and varying the probability per map from a low probability to a high probability. . In the embodiment, the variation time of the normal map change display is set to 30000 ms from the start of the general map change in a state where the variable state is not given, and the start of the normal figure change is given in a state where the short state is given. To 5000-15000 ms (see FIG. 14). It should be noted that the time from when the normal map is displayed in a fixed stop to when the next normal map change is performed (the general map change interval time) is set to 600 ms.

  In the state where the variable state is applied, the open / close members 33 and 33 are opened and closed with an operation pattern different from the state where the variable state is not applied. That is, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the opening and closing members 33, 33 of the start winning device 30 is set longer than in the state where the variable state is not given. It works to be advantageous to the person. Specifically, the total opening time of the open / close members 33, 33 is set to 300 ms in a state where the variable state is not applied, and the total open of the open / close members 33, 33 is set in a state where the variable state is applied. The time is set to 1000 to 4500 ms. That is, in the embodiment, as will be described later, there are a plurality of (in the embodiment, five types) state of change (change 1, change 2, change 3, change 4, change 5) ) Is set, and one kind of state without change (no change) is set, and the opening time of the opening and closing members 33 and 33 is set in the state without change and the state with each change. Is different. In addition, when the variable state is not given and the certain change state is given, the start winning device 30 (second start) is compared to the case where the short state is not given and the certain change state is not given. There is a state in which the total opening time of the opening and closing members 33, 33 of the winning opening 31b) is set to be long, and the player operates advantageously for the player.

  In addition, a maximum number of winnings (10 in the embodiment) that allows a winning to the second start winning port 31b per one time is set, and the winning after the opening and closing members 33, 33 are opened is set. When the number reaches the upper limit number of winnings, the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are closed even before the opening time and the number of opening times are satisfied. Here, the embodiment is configured such that the period during which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is changed according to the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is won in the big hit. ing. Specifically, when the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is a predetermined probability variation symbol, a variable state is given until the next big jackpot occurs. If the type of jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is a predetermined non-probable variable symbol, the symbol variation effect (first special symbol variation) is performed a predetermined number of times (80 in the embodiment). It is set so that the variable state is given until the total number of times of display and second special figure variation display) is executed.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the big hit game is set to start after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure fluctuation display, and an opening indicating the start of the big hit game is shown. An effect OP, a round game that is repeated by a specified number of rounds (4 rounds, 8 rounds, 12 rounds, or 16 rounds in the embodiment) after the opening stage is finished, and an ending indicating the end of the jackpot game It consists of production ED. In the round game, the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize-winning device 40 opens and closes in an opening operation according to the type of jackpot that has occurred, and a predetermined number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls in the special prize opening in one round game. One round game is ended when a predetermined time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, during each round game in the jackpot game, an interval time between rounds in which the open / close door 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time is set. That is, in the jackpot game, the opening / closing door 43 performs an opening / closing operation that is equal to or more than the prescribed round number of each jackpot game.

  Here, the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the opening / closing door 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the jackpot game includes one opening operation (opening) under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at predetermined intervals. For a long period of time during which the specified number of pachinko balls determined for the round game are opened for a time that can be won, and the opening time of the open / close door 43 rather than the long-time opening operation. Is configured by appropriately combining a short-time opening operation set to be short.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when winning the jackpot determination, one jackpot game is determined from a plurality of kinds (seven kinds in the embodiment) of jackpot games having different values to be given to the player. And the determined jackpot game is awarded. Here, of the seven types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. In the embodiment, 100 special jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display 50A include seven groups of symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D, symbol E, symbol F, symbol G. One of the seven types of big hit games is given according to the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A. Similarly, the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display 50B in the embodiment includes a pattern a, a design b, a design c, a design d, a design e, a design f, and a design g. The game is classified into seven groups, and one of the seven types of big hit games is awarded according to the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 50B.

  Here, the special figure 1 as the jackpot symbol is assigned to 25 types of symbols A and E, and 10 types are assigned to symbols B to D, F and G respectively. The special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol is assigned to 25 types of symbols a and e, and 10 types are assigned to symbols b to d, symbols f and g, respectively.

(About special probability variation game)
Here, the special figure 1 classified into the symbols A to C is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A, or the special figure 2 of the kind classified into the symbols a to c is designated as the second special figure indicator 50B. When displayed, a special probability variable big hit game (special hit game) is given as a big hit game. In the special probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, after the big hit game is finished, it shifts to the game state to which the promiscuous state and the variable state are given until the next big hit game is generated. It is like that. In each round game of the special probability variable big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation for continuously opening the special winning opening from the start to the end of the round game. That is, all the round games of the special probability variable big hit game are constituted by a fully open round game in which the open / close door 43 performs a long-time opening operation for opening from the start to the end of the round game. Accordingly, in the special probability variable big hit game, the open / close door 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the open / close door 43 repeats the opening / closing operation for a predetermined number of times (specified number of rounds) in the whole big hit game.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a plurality of (three types in the embodiment) special probability variable big hit games with different prescribed round numbers are set. Specifically, the first special probability variable jackpot game with a specified round number of “16”, the second special probability variable jackpot game with a specified round number of “12 times”, and the specified round number of “12 times” And the third special probability variable big hit game is set, and depending on the type of symbols displayed on the first special figure display 50A and the second special figure display 50B, one of the special probability variable big hit games is set. Is to be granted. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 classified as the symbol A is displayed on the first special figure display 50A, or the special figure 2 classified as the symbol a is displayed on the second special figure display 50B. In the case where the first special probability variation jackpot game is given, the special figure 1 classified as the symbol B is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A, or the special figure 2 of the kind classified as the symbol b is displayed. When displayed on the second special figure display 50B, the second special probability variable big hit game is given, and the special figure 1 classified as the symbol C is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A or the symbol c When the special figure 2 to be classified is displayed on the second special figure display 50B, the third special probability variable big hit game is given. Further, in each special probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number (specified number) of winning for each round game is set to “9”.

  In each special probability variation big hit game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and the opening / closing door 43 is “25.0 (seconds)” at the maximum in each round game. The opening operation is performed over a period of time. Note that in the special probability variable big hit game, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “9.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls is won. Therefore, in each special probability variable big hit game, “25.0 (seconds)” that is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. In addition, the interval time between rounds in the special probability variable big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. And when the 1st special probability change big hit game is determined, it sets so that it may transfer to the probability change mode (refer FIG. 16) mentioned later as an effect mode after a big hit game, and the 2nd special probability change big hit game is determined. In this case, and when the third special probability variable big hit game is determined, the first latent mode (see FIG. 16) described later is set as an effect mode after the big hit game. As described above, the first special probability variable big hit game and the second and third special probability variable big hit games are common in that the probability change state is given after the big hit game ends, but the prescribed round numbers are different. This is a big hit game in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one big hit game is different and the value (privilege amount) given to the player is different.

(About shortened probability variation big hit game)
When the special figure 1 classified as the symbol D is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A or the special figure 2 of the kind classified as the symbol d is displayed on the second special figure indicator 50B, As a big hit game, a shortened probability change big hit game (game per shortened game) is given. The shortened probability variable jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “9”. In the shortened probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, the probability changed state is given until the next big hit game is started after the big hit game is finished. On the other hand, in the shortened probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, the short state is not given after the big hit game ends. In each round game of the shortened probability variation big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a short-time opening operation for continuously opening the special winning opening from the start to the end of the round game. In the shortened probability variation big hit game, the open / close door 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the open / close door 43 repeats the open / close operation four times in the whole big hit game.

  Here, in the shortened probability variation big hit game, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In these jackpot games, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. In addition, the interval time between rounds of these jackpot games is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In other words, each round game time (2.04 (seconds)) in the shortened probability variation big hit game, the number of pachinko balls that win the special prize device 40 in one round game satisfies the prize upper limit number (specified number). There is no set time. When the shortened probability variation big hit game is determined, it is set to shift to a second latent mode (see FIG. 16) described later as an effect mode after the big hit game. As described above, the winning ball in the shortened probability variation big hit game hardly occurs, and the shortened probability variation big hit game has the possibility of winning the upper limit number of pachinko balls in each round game. The game is set as a big hit game with less value (privilege amount) given to the player when the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one big hit game is set as a standard compared to the special probability variable big hit game. In addition, the shortened probability variation big hit game is set so that only the probability variation state is given, and compared with the first to third special probability variation big hit games to which the probability variation state and the variable state are given, after the winning game is finished. When the gaming state to be given is used as a reference, it is set as a big hit game with a small value (privilege amount) given to the player.

(Normally non-probable big hit games)
The special figure 1 classified into the symbols E to F is displayed on the first special figure display 50A, or the special figure 2 of the kind classified into the symbols ef is displayed on the second special figure display 50B. In this case, a non-probability big hit game is usually given as a big hit game. Normally, in non-probability big hit games, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit judgment, a probable change state is not given after the big hit game ends (it is assumed to be a non-probable change state), and the number of variable times determined from the end of the big hit game The variable state is given only until the special figure fluctuation display (80 times in the embodiment) is performed. Note that the opening / closing mode of the open / close door 43 in each round game in the normal non-probability big hit game is the same as that in the special probability big hit game described above. That is, in each round game of a normal non-probability big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation for continuously opening the special winning opening 41 from the start to the end of the round game. That is, all the round games of the normal non-probability big hit game are constituted by a full-open round game in which the open / close door 43 performs a long-time opening operation that opens from the start to the end of the round game. Therefore, in the normal non-probability big hit game, the open / close door 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the open / close door 43 repeats the opening / closing operation a predetermined number of times (the prescribed number of rounds) in the whole big hit game.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a plurality of (two types in the embodiment) normal non-probability big hit games with different prescribed round numbers are set. Specifically, a first normal non-probability large hit game with a specified number of rounds of “12” and a second normal non-probability variable big hit game with a specified number of rounds of “8” are set, Depending on the type of symbols displayed on the first special figure display 50A and the second special figure display 50B, one of the normal non-probability big hit games is given. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 classified as the symbol E is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A, or the special figure 2 of the type classified as the symbol e is displayed on the second special figure indicator 50B. The first normal non-probability big hit game is awarded when the special figure 1 classified as the symbol F is displayed on the first special symbol display 50A or the special symbol 2 classified as the symbol f. Is displayed on the second special figure display 50B, the second normal non-probability big hit game is given. In each normal non-probability big hit game, the upper limit number (specified number) of winning for each round game is set to “9”.

  In addition, in a normal non-probable big hit game, the opening stage time is “10.0 (seconds)”, and the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25.0 (seconds)”. As “9.5 (seconds)”. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls is won. For this reason, in the normal non-probability big hit game, “25.0 (seconds)” which is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Note that the interval time between rounds in the normal non-probability big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. When the first normal non-probability big hit game is determined, the effect mode after the big hit game is set to shift to a first latent mode (see FIG. 16), which will be described later, and the second normal non-probability big change game is set. When the big hit game is determined, the effect mode after the big hit game is set to shift to a change mode (see FIG. 16) described later. In this way, each normal non-probable big hit game is common in that only the variable state is given after the big hit game ends, but the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one big hit game with different prescribed rounds As a result, the value (privilege amount) given to the player is a big hit game with different values. That is, the normal non-probability big hit game of the embodiment has a higher value (privilege amount) given to the player by one big hit game in the order of the second normal non-probability big hit game <the first normal non-probability big hit game. It is set to be.

  In addition, the first normal non-probability variable jackpot game has a value given to the player in comparison with the second and third special probability variable jackpot games based on the number of award balls that can be obtained in one jackpot game. (Bonus amount) is set to be equal. In addition, the first normal non-probability big hit game is not given a probable change state after the big hit game is finished, and the second and second are limited in that the upper limit number of symbol variation effects is set in the given short state. The game is set as a big hit game with less value (privilege amount) given to the player when the game state given after the end of the win game is used as a reference compared to the special probability variable big hit game of No. 3.

(About shortened non-probable big hit games)
When the special figure 1 classified as the symbol G is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A or the special figure 2 of the kind classified as the symbol g is displayed on the second special figure indicator 50B, As a big hit game, a shortened non-probable big hit game (a game per shortened game) is given. The abbreviated non-probability big hit game is a round big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4 times”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. In the shortened probability change big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, neither the probability change state nor the short state is given after the big hit game ends. In each round game of the shortened non-probable big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a short-time opening operation for continuously opening the special winning opening from the start to the end of the round game. In the shortened probability variation big hit game, the open / close door 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the open / close door 43 repeats the open / close operation four times in the whole big hit game.

  Here, in the shortened non-probable big hit game, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In these jackpot games, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. In addition, the interval time between rounds of these jackpot games is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In other words, each round game time (2.04 (seconds)) in the shortened non-probable big hit game is the number of pachinko balls to be awarded to the special prize device 40 in one round game is the upper limit number (specified number) of winnings. The time is set so as not to satisfy. When the shortened uncertain change big hit game is determined, it is set to shift to the second latent mode or the normal mode (see FIG. 16) described later as the effect mode after the big hit game. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 65a can determine whether to set the second latent mode or the normal mode for each jackpot.

  In this way, almost no winning ball is generated in the shortened non-probable big hit game, and the shortened non-probable big hit game has the possibility of winning the upper limit number of pachinko balls in each round game. The game is set as a big hit game with less value (privilege amount) given to the player when the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one big hit game is set as a standard compared to a game or a normal non-probable big hit game. In addition, a shortened non-probability large hit game in which neither a probable change state nor a variable state is given after the big hit game is finished is a special non-variable big hit game in which either a probable change state or a short change state is given after the big hit game is completed. The game is set as a big hit game with less value (privilege amount) given to the player when the game state given after the end of the win game is used as a reference in comparison with the probability variation big hit game. Also, the shortened non-probable big hit game will have the same value (privilege amount) to the player when compared to the shortened probable big hit game based on the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one big hit game. Is set. In addition, the shortened non-probability big hit game is based on the game state given after the winning game is compared to the shortened probable big hit game in that the probable state and the short state are not given after the big hit game is over. In addition, it is set as a big hit game with less value (privilege amount) given to the player.

(Direction mode)
As shown in FIG. 16, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a plurality of (5 in the embodiment) effect modes with different effect contents (display contents) of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17. Yes. Here, the effect mode is such that a game effect is performed by displaying on the symbol display device 17 a game state suggestion image that suggests to the player whether or not the game state given by the main control CPU 60a is a probability change state. It has become. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the production mode can be changed when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. Here, in the embodiment, the mode transition condition is the number of fluctuations (80 in the embodiment) of the occurrence of the big hit and the symbol fluctuation (first or second special figure fluctuation display) after the big hit game.

  In the embodiment, a normal mode, a variable speed mode, a first latent mode, a second latent mode, and a probability variable mode are set as the effect mode. The normal mode is a mode corresponding to a gaming state (a low probability / no change state) in which neither the probability change state nor the change state is given by the main control CPU 60a. The variable mode is a mode corresponding to a gaming state (a low probability / variable state) in which the probability variation state is not imparted and the variation state is imparted. In addition, the latent mode is a mode in which the gaming state cannot be determined or difficult from the contents of the effects performed on the symbol display device 17. In the embodiment, a gaming state to which a probability variation state and a variation state are given (high probability / variation) and a gaming state to which a probability variation state is not imparted and a variation state is imparted (low probability / variation) ) The first latent mode common to) and a gaming state (highly accurate / non-changing) in which a probability change state is given and a change state is not assigned, and neither a probability change state nor a change state is assigned. A second latent mode common to the gaming state (low probability / no change) is set. In addition, the first latent mode is configured to correspond to the case where the game modes described later (game modes 2 and 3) are different in the same game state (high accuracy / variation in the embodiment). It is a latent mode in which the game mode (game modes 2 and 3) is indistinguishable or difficult from the contents of the effects performed by the symbol display device 17. Thus, the latent mode of the embodiment is a mode corresponding to a gaming state (that is, there is a state in which the probability variation state is granted and a state in which the probability variation state is not granted) which suggests that the probability variation state has been granted. is there. The probability variation mode is a mode corresponding to a gaming state (high probability / variable state) in which both a probability variation state and a variation state are given. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a plurality of types (5 types in the embodiment) of gaming states having different privilege amounts are set.

  In the embodiment, as an effect mode of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17, as shown in FIG. 16, a probability change mode corresponding to a game mode 1 (“high probability / variable 1”), which will be described later, First corresponding to game mode 2 (“high accuracy / variable 2”), game mode 3 (“high accuracy / variable 3”) and game mode 5 (“low accuracy / variable 4”) A latent mode, a second latent mode corresponding to game mode 4 (“high accuracy / no change”) and game mode 7 (“low accuracy / no change”), and game mode 6 (“low accuracy / change”). A short / short mode corresponding to 5 ”) and a normal mode corresponding to game mode 7 (“ low / unchangeable ”) are set. In the probability changing mode, the first latent mode, the second latent mode, the variable mode and the normal mode, different symbol variation effects are displayed on the symbol display device 17. That is, in the probability changing mode, a game effect is performed by displaying on the symbol display device 17 a game state suggestion image that suggests to the player whether or not the gaming state given by the main control CPU 60a is a probability changing state. It has become. The probability variation mode, the first latent mode, and the second latent mode are set such that the background image displayed on the back of the decorative drawing of the symbol display device 17 is different, and the probability variation mode is determined based on the type of the background image. The player can recognize the first latent mode and the second latent mode. In addition, the probability variation mode, the first latent mode, the second latent mode, the variable speed mode, and the normal mode are different in part or all of the effect contents of the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display device 17. It is set so that a specific effect can be executed for each effect mode.

  Further, in the embodiment, in the effect mode of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17, a game state ("high probability / variable" described later) in which both the probability variation state and the variation state shown in FIG. Probability change mode corresponding to short 1 ”), game state in which both probability change state and change state are given (“ high accuracy / with change 2 ”), and probability change state and change state are given. In the first latent mode corresponding to the gaming state (“high probability / variable 3”), a different background image is set to be displayed on the back of the decorative drawing on the symbol display device 17. In addition, in the first latent mode corresponding to the gaming state (“highly probable / variable 2”) and the first latent mode corresponding to the gaming state (“highly probable / variable 3”), symbol variation The production contents of the production are set to be the same. Therefore, both the first latent modes are set such that the player cannot judge or cannot judge the difference in the game content (game mode) from the background image displayed on the symbol display device 17 or the effect content of the symbol variation effect. Yes. Further, in the embodiment, in the effect mode of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17, a gaming state in which the probability variation state is given and the variation state is not imparted (“high probability / no variation”). In the second latent mode corresponding to “)” and the normal mode corresponding to the gaming state in which neither the probability variation state nor the variation state is given (“low probability / no variation”), the symbol display device 17 The same background image is set to be displayed on the back of the decorative drawing. In the second latent mode, the effect contents of the symbol variation effect are set to be the same. Therefore, in the second latent mode and the normal mode, the player is set to make it difficult or impossible to determine the difference in game content from the background image displayed on the symbol display device 17 and the effect contents of the symbol variation effect. .

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

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

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing and reading are provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b, the special winning detection sensor 44, and the passing ball detection sensor 48 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a includes the first and second special figure displays 50A and 50B, the first and second special figure hold display parts 52 and 53, the common figure display 55, the universal figure hold display part 56, etc. Display devices are connected, and display control of each display device 50A, 50B is executed based on control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by detection of each detection sensor 34a, 34b, 44, 48. It has become. The main control CPU 60a is connected to the solenoids 32 and 42 provided in the start winning device 30 and the special winning device 40. Based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a, each of the solenoids 32 and 42 is connected. Drive control is performed. Then, the main control CPU 60a controls the special winning solenoid 42 according to the type of the winning game, and controls the opening / closing door 43 to open for a long time and opens the opening / closing door 43 for a short time. Configured to perform control.

(About random numbers for judgment)
The main control CPU 60a uses various random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number, a special figure determination random number, an effect execution determination random number (reach determination random number), a variation pattern distribution random number, a universal pattern determination random number, etc. Is updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c to rewrite the value before the update. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The jackpot determination random number is a random number used in the jackpot determination (hit lottery) as to whether or not a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as the jackpot determination random numbers, 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 displayed on the first special figure display 50A for fixed stop or the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display 50B depending on the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values from “0” to “100” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display showing the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 kinds of special figure display showing the big hit. The special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A or the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 50B is specified by the random number for figure determination. . As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified for each type of jackpot game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so The kind of jackpot given after the end can be specified. In addition, as described above, whether or not the probability change state and the variable state are given after the big hit game is uniquely determined for each type of the big hit, and the special figure determining random number indicates the probability change state and the variable state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not to assign.

  In addition, the random number for determining the execution of the effect indicates an effect that suggests that a win display may be displayed when the determination result in the jackpot determination described above is negative (in the case of a failure to win the jackpot). It is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination) of whether or not to perform. In the embodiment, 241 kinds of integer values from “0” to “240” are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used to determine a variation pattern of symbol variation in a symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, 240 random numbers from “0” to “239” are set as the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). The random number for determining the normal map is a random number used in the determination for the normal map (lottery for the normal map) as to whether or not the normal map is generated as a result of the fluctuation of the normal map. In the embodiment, 65536 integer values of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms).

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the big hit determination random number, the special figure determination random number, the production execution determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number are sent to the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b. Each random number temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c is triggered by the fact that the player has won a prize (more specifically, the first start prize detection sensor 34a or the second start prize detection sensor 34b has detected a pachinko ball). Are acquired at the same timing by the main control CPU 60a. Each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b. Are used in common, and the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers corresponding to the winning timings to the start winning ports 31a and 31b. It should be noted that the random number for determining the hit per map is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c when the pachinko ball passes through the ball passage gate 47 (more specifically, when the passing ball detection sensor 48 detects the pachinko ball). The main control CPU 60a obtains random numbers stored in the memory.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not the jackpot is determined by using the jackpot determination random number (a jackpot determination), and there are a total of 65536 possible values from “0” to “65535” that the jackpot determination random number can take. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from integers. Here, the number of determination values set for the jackpot determination value differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state described above is applied at the time when the jackpot determination is performed. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state (2210 in the embodiment) is larger than the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability variation state (221 in the embodiment). Many are set. That is, the big hit is likely to occur by increasing the set number of big hit judgment values in the probability variation state.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The special figure determination value is displayed on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display 50B as a big hit symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol using the special figure determining random number. Here, in the embodiment, integer values of “1” to “100” corresponding to the above-described 100 kinds of special figure determining random numbers indicating the big hits are set as the special figure determining determination values. 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 (reach determination value). The effect execution determination value is an effect execution determination as to whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect that suggests the possibility that the winning display is displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the result of the big hit determination is negative (reach lottery ), Which is determined from among 241 integers from “0” to “240” that can be taken by the random number for determining execution execution. Here, the production execution determination value differs in the number of determination values set depending on whether or not the probability variation state or the variation state described above is applied at the time of performing the performance execution determination.

  That is, in the case of the execution execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 31a and the second start winning opening 31b, the execution execution determination set when the variable state is given. It is set so that the number of effect execution determination values set in the non-variable state where the variable state is not given is larger than the number of values. In the embodiment, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a and the second starting winning opening 31b, the non-probable state and the variable state are not present (low probability + 37 performance execution determination values are set in the case of no change), and 6 performance execution determination values are set in the case of the non-probability change state and the change state (low probability + change), and the probability change state. In addition, when there is a variable state (high probability + variable), three effect execution determination values are set. Further, in the case of an effect execution determination that is performed when a pachinko ball has won a prize at the first start winning opening 31a and the second starting winning opening 31b, the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The set number of production execution determination values is set to vary according to the number of holds and the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information. Specifically, in the case of the production execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a, the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information is “0” to “2” 37 production execution determination values are set, and 23 production execution determination values are set when the number of holds is “3” to “4”. In addition, in the case of an effect execution determination performed when a pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information and the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information are added together. When the number of holds is “0” to “2”, 37 performance execution determination values are set, and when the total number of holds is “3” to “4”, 23 effect execution determination values are set. ing.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure change effect. The determination value per universal figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not it is per universal figure (determination per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure, and “0” that can be taken as a random number for determination per universal figure. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described variable state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of standard values per map (65535 in the embodiment) set when there is a variable state is the number of standard values per map (65535 in the example) that is set when there is no variable state. More than 1125). In other words, by increasing the number of determination values per common figure when there is a variable state 1 to 5, it is easier for a normal figure to occur than when there is no variable.

  Furthermore, the main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns that specify variation details, and stores variation pattern distribution determination values corresponding to the variation patterns. Here, the variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the symbol variation effect, light emission effect) executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the fixed stop display. Pattern, which serves as a basic basis of the sound mode and sound production mode), 176 types of variation patterns are set in the embodiment. The variation pattern is the variation time (design variation production effect time) from when the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display is started until the special diagram 1 or special diagram 2 is confirmed and stopped. I have identified. The variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used to determine the variation pattern using the variation pattern distribution random number, and the random number value that the variation pattern distribution random number can take is a predetermined number of variations for each variation pattern. A pattern judgment value is assigned.

  The variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b are classified into variation patterns for jackpot effects and variation patterns for outlier effects, and specific variation pattern determination values are determined for each variation pattern. . Note that the variation pattern for the big hit effect is a variation pattern that can be selected when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. Further, the variation pattern for the offending effect is a variation pattern that is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is negative. The variation pattern for the offending effect includes a variation pattern for the offending reach effect that is finally set to be a deviation after the reach effect is performed, and a fluctuation pattern for the offending effect that is set as a deviation without forming the reach. is there.

  In addition, the symbol variation effect performed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is developed so that the reach effect is executed in the middle of the symbol variation effect, and finally the symbol combination of the effective symbol that will be the big hit is confirmed and stopped. A reachable jackpot effect with a reach and a reachable jackpot effect that is unfolded so that the symbol combination of the effective symbol that will eventually become a big hit is displayed in a fixed stop without executing the reach effect in the middle of the symbol variation effect. ing. Out-of-bounds reach production is an effect that is developed so that the reach combination is executed in the middle of the design variation production, and the symbol combination of the decorative figure (including the effective design and the blank design) that will eventually become out of place is confirmed and stopped. . The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the decorative figure (including the effective symbol and the blank symbol) that will eventually be lost without performing the reach effect in the middle of the symbol variation effect is displayed in a fixed stop state. Note that 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 jackpot display or off display is stopped and displayed. It is an effect performed in

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

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

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

  In other words, it is determined whether or not a win is made when the start winning device 30 is won, and a winning game granting means (winning granting means) for determining a type of winning game to be given from a plurality of types of winning games is determined. The main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving a big hit game of a kind after the special figure change display is finished (after the symbol change effect is finished). The main control CPU 60a has a function as a variation pattern determining means for determining one variation pattern from a plurality of variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b based on winning in the start winning device 30. Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to function as a probability change giving means for giving a probability change state in which the probability that a big hit will occur (the probability that the determination result by the big hit determination means is affirmative) is higher than usual. . Here, the main control CPU 60a gives the probability variation state only when a big hit occurs (when the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative). Further, the main control CPU 60a has a variable state (winning) in which the probability that a pachinko ball will win the second start winning opening 31b is high when a big hit occurs (when the result of the big hit determination means is affirmative). It functions as a winning rate improvement state granting means that grants (rate improvement state), and when giving a winning rate improvement state, a special number variation display (symbol variation effect) is executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game The variable state that is the winning rate improvement state is given for any period until the next big hit game is given. As described above, the main control CPU 60a gives a privilege state (probability change state, variable change state) advantageous to the player after winning a game based on winning in the start winning device 30 when the winning determination is affirmative. It is provided with a function as privilege state giving means for determining whether or not. Further, the main control RAM 60c has a first holding storage means for storing a pachinko ball won in the first start winning opening 31a as a first start holding ball and a second start of the pachinko ball won in the second start winning opening 31b. It functions as a second holding storage means for storing as a holding ball.

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

(About special map processing)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the first start winning port 31a of the start winning device 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 34a corresponding to the first start winning opening 31a detects a pachinko ball has been input. And when the determination result of step A11 is negative, it transfers to step A15. If the determination result of step A11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result of step A12 is negative (that is, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

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

  In Step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 31b of the start winning device 30. 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 34b corresponding to the second start winning opening 31b detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the determination result in step A15 is negative, the special figure input process is terminated. If the determination result of step A15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A16). If the determination result of step A16 is negative (that is, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure input process.

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

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

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires a random number from the second special figure storage area MB1 in which the second special figure start holding information stored earliest is stored. Then, after acquiring the random number associated with the second special figure start hold information, the main control CPU 60a stores the second special figure start hold information stored in the second special figure start storage information MB2 in the second special figure storage area MB2. Information (random numbers) is stored in the second special figure storage area MB1. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores in the second special figure storage area MB2 the information (random number) of the third special figure storage area MB3 in which the second special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The information (random number) of the fourth special figure storage area MB4 in which the second special figure start hold information stored in the fourth earliest (that is, the newest) is stored is stored in the third special figure storage area MB3. That is, the second special figure start hold information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the second special figure display 50B so as to correspond to the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not (step B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative at the time of non-probability change (when the probability is low) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 221/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability that the determination result is affirmative (hit probability) is set to 2210/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit changes (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 2) that becomes the big hit symbol that is confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display 50B based on the acquired special figure distribution random number (Step 2). B24). Here, since the value of the special figure distribution random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2 separately, the main control CPU 60a is associated with the acquired special figure distribution random number value. By determining the special figure 2, the jackpot symbol is determined. When the jackpot symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from among the variation patterns for the jackpot effect based on the random number value for variation pattern distribution (step B25).

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

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

  Here, the main control CPU that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special drawing 2) in steps B28, B29, B30, and B31 outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a specifies a variation pattern, outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation, and starts measuring the production time specified by the variation pattern. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display 50B so as to start the second special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 2 designation command for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the production time determined in the designated variation pattern. The display content of 50B is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped.

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

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires a random number from the first special figure storage area M1 in which the first special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the first special figure start hold information, and then stores the first special figure start hold information stored second fastest in the second special figure storage area M2. Information (random numbers) is stored in the first special figure storage area M1. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the information (random number) in the third special figure storage area M3 in which the first special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored in the second special figure storage area M2. The information (random number) of the fourth special figure storage area M4 in which the first special figure start hold information stored fourth (that is, the newest) is stored is stored in the third special figure storage area M3. That is, the first special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure hold display section 52 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers are acquired by the process of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not (step B32). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative at the time of non-probability change (when the probability is low) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 221/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability that the determination result is affirmative (hit probability) is set to 2210/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination at step B32 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines a final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) that becomes a big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display 50A based on the acquired special figure distribution random number value (Step 1). B34). Here, the special control distribution random number value is associated with the special figure distribution random number value because the big hit symbol is individually associated with the special figure 1 in FIG. The jackpot symbol is determined by determining the special chart 1. When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the big hit effect based on the random number value for variation pattern distribution (step B35).

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

  In addition, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B37 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a deviates from the fixed symbol displayed on the first special figure display 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern out of the variation patterns for normal performance based on the variation pattern distribution random number (step B41).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol (special diagram 1) in steps B38, B39, B40, and B41 outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a first outputs a variation pattern designation command designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation, and starts measuring the production time specified by the variation pattern. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display 50A so as to start the first special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 1 designation command for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the production time determined in the designated variation pattern. The display content of 50A is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped.

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

(About production control)
Next, processing executed on the effect control board 65 will be described. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the change pattern specifying command input from the main control CPU 60a, and specifies the determined effect pattern. (Control command) is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Here, the effect patterns that can be selected by the effect control CPU 65a are classified for each effect mode, and correspond to the variation pattern from the effect patterns that can be selected based on the set value of the effect mode flag input to the effect control board 65. An effect pattern to be selected is selected. In addition, when the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a displays each symbol sequence to be finally stopped on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special figure corresponding to the command. The decorative drawings 81, 82 and 83 (stop symbols) and the planned stop positions of the decorative symbols (stop symbols) are determined. In other words, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 65a sets the symbol columns 81, 82, The 83 stop symbols are determined, and the effective lines L1 to L5 in which the symbol combinations of the effective symbols to be displayed are displayed are determined. Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row 81, 82, 83 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 60a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) simultaneously with the input of the variation pattern designation command, and designates the left decoration drawing at the stop timing of the decoration drawing in the upper symbol row 81. A command is output, a right decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decorative drawing in the lower design row 83, and an intermediate decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decorative drawing in the middle design row 82.

  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. In addition, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the symbol combinations including the reach formation symbols can be displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a disregard that does not include a reach formation symbol when a variation pattern for the disapproval effect is instructed. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a receives all symbol stop commands, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the commands to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 65a determines the type of jackpot symbol instructed by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a, and each designation command relating to the operation / non-operation (end) of the variable state. And the type of effect mode is determined based on the set value of the effect mode flag, and the effect mode flag is updated to a value indicating the determined effect mode. The effect mode flag includes information that can identify the effect mode in which the user is currently staying, and is set in the effect control RAM 65c. When the effect control CPU 65a updates the effect mode flag, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a mode designation command instructing the effect mode to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

(About display control)
In the display control board 70, when an effect pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display content corresponding to the effect pattern. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to execute the symbol variation effect. Then, the display control CPU 70a counts the elapsed time from the start of the effect with the start of the design variation effect, and predetermines an image to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 so that an image based on the effect pattern is displayed for each measured time. Switch every cycle. Then, when the symbol stop command of each symbol sequence 81, 82, 83 is input, the display control CPU 70a is designated by the decoration designating command at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of the corresponding symbol sequence 81, 82, 83. When the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and all the symbol stop commands are input, the decorative symbol designated by the decorative symbol designation command is confirmed in the symbol display device 17 at the effective stop positions S1 to S9 of the symbol rows 81, 82, 83. The display content of the symbol display device 17 is controlled to stop display, and the symbol variation effect is ended. Further, when a mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a displays a background image corresponding to the designated effect mode.

(About the gaming state after the big hit game)
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 14, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has three kinds of game states given after the end of the special probability variable big hit game, and a shortened probability change big hit as the game state given after the big hit game ends. One kind of game state given after the game is finished, two kinds of game states given after the first and second normal non-probability variable big hit games, and one given after the short non-probability big hit game is finished Different game states are set. Here, the gaming state of the first to third special probability variation jackpots is “highly probable / variable” to which both the probability variation state and the variation state are imparted, and the same probability variation state is imparted. However, the setting contents of the attached variable state are different. That is, the gaming state given after the end of the first special probability variation jackpot is “high probability / variable 1”, and the gaming state given after the second special probability variation jackpot is “high probability / variation”. The game state given after the end of the third special probability variation jackpot is “high probability / short variation 3”. In addition, the first and second normal non-probability big hit game states are given only the shortage state without being given the probable change state, but the setting contents of the shortage state are different. That is, the gaming state given after the end of the first normal non-probability big hit is “low probability / variable 4”, and the gaming state given after the second normal non-probability big hit is “low / It is 5 ”. Therefore, the change state in the gaming state given after the end of the first to third special probability change big hits and the change state in the game state given after the end of the first and second normal non-probability change big hits are respectively The settings are different. In the embodiment, the gaming state given after the end of the jackpot game is dependent only on the symbol (type of special figure) at the time of the jackpot, and is configured not to depend on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot, The game state (game mode) after the big hit may be determined according to the combination of the special figure type and the big win game state.

  On the other hand, the gaming state given after the end of the shortened probability change big hit is “high probability / no change” in which the probability change state is given and the change state is not given. In addition, the gaming state given after the end of the shortened non-probability change big hit game is “low probability / no change” in which neither the probability change state nor the change state is assigned. That is, the non-changing state in the gaming state given after the end of the shortened probability variable big hit and the non-changing state in the gaming state given after the end of the shortened non-probable big hit game are the same.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is in the same gaming state regarding whether or not the probability variation state and the winning rate improvement state are given, and the contents of the symbol variation effect displayed on the symbol display device 17 or the prize ball A plurality of types of game modes with different launch rates are set. Then, a plurality of game mode transition conditions are satisfied (in the embodiment, occurrence of jackpot and the number of changes in the symbol variation after the jackpot game (the first or second special figure variation display) (80 in the embodiment)). The game mode is configured to shift to a different game mode among the types of game modes. Here, in the embodiment, four types of game states are set by combining whether or not the probability change state and the change state, and so that the transition to any one of the game states is triggered by the end of the big hit game. It has become. A plurality of game modes are set when the presence / absence of probability change state (probability change / non-change probability) and the presence / absence of change state (change / non-change) are the same. That is, as shown in FIG. 14, the gaming state given after the first to third special probability variable big hit games has a high probability of hit judgment by special drawing lottery (big hit judgment) executed by the main control CPU 60a. Although a certain point is the same, even in the same variable state, a plurality of game modes are set in which the variation time of the symbol variation effect and the winning rate of the winning ball are different. In addition, the gaming state given after the first and second normal non-probability big hit games is the same in that the hit judgment probability by the special drawing lottery (big hit judgment) executed by the main control CPU 60a is low. However, even in the same variable state, a plurality of game modes are set in which the variation time of the symbol variation effect and the winning rate of the winning ball are different. In the embodiment, only one type of gaming state is given after the shortened probability variation big hit game, but the hit judgment probability by the special drawing lottery (big hit judgment) executed by the main control CPU 60a is high. A plurality of types of game modes can be set. In addition, only one type of game state is given after the shortened uncertain change big hit game, but the hit determination probability by the special drawing lottery (big hit determination) executed by the main control CPU 60a is low and there are a plurality of types. It is possible to set the game mode.

(About variation pattern table PT)
As shown in FIG. 13, the main control ROM 60b includes a variation pattern table in which variation patterns used for symbol variation effects executed during each gaming state given after the end of the big hit game are set. Yes. In the embodiment, six types of variation pattern tables PT (PT1 to PT6) corresponding to the seven types of game modes are stored. Here, each of the first to third variation pattern tables PT1, PT2, PT3 is a gaming state given after the first to third special probability variation big hit games (“high probability / variable 1”, This table is selected in each of the game modes 1, 2, and 3 of “high accuracy / variable 2” and “high accuracy / variable 3”). Further, the fourth variation pattern table PT4 is provided after the game mode 4 in the gaming state (“high probability / no change”) given after the shortened probability variation big hit game is finished and after the shortened non-probability big hit game is finished. This table is selected in the gaming mode 7 in the gaming state (“low probability / no change”). In addition, the fifth to sixth variation pattern tables PT5 and PT6 are stored in the gaming state (“low probability / variable 4”, “low” given after the first and second normal non-probability large hit games are completed. The table is selected in each of the game modes 5 and 6 of 5 ”) with certainty / variation. That is, the fourth variation pattern table PT4 is selected in common in the gaming mode 4 in the gaming state (“high probability / no change”) and the gaming mode 7 in the gaming state (“low probability / no change”). It is a table.

  In each of the first to sixth variation pattern tables PT1 to PT6, a predetermined number of variation patterns among a plurality (176 in the embodiment) having different variation times are set. A predetermined number of variation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to each variation pattern included in each variation pattern table PT1 to PT6.

(Average change time)
As shown in FIG. 13, the main control ROM 60b stores an average variation time calculated based on the variation times of the variation patterns set in the first to sixth variation pattern tables PT1 to PT6. Has been. This average variation time is calculated by calculating based on the variation time of each variation pattern set for each variation pattern table PT to PT6 and the number of variation pattern distribution determination values allocated to each variation pattern. The That is, the value obtained as the expected value of the variation time when the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern tables PT to PT6 is the average variation time. Here, in the first variation pattern table PT1, the average variation time of each variation pattern that has been set is 4.0 seconds. The second variation pattern table PT2 has an average variation time of 5.0 seconds for each set variation pattern, and the third variation pattern table PT3 has an average variation time for each variation pattern that has been set. Is 7.0 seconds, and in the fourth variation pattern table PT4, the average variation time of each variation pattern set is 20 seconds. In the fifth variation pattern table PT5, the average variation time of each variation pattern set is 8 seconds, and in the sixth variation pattern table PT6, the average variation time of each variation pattern set is 10. Seconds. That is, the relationship between the average variation times of the variation pattern tables PT1 to PT6 is PT6>PT5>PT4>PT3>PT2> PT1.

  Therefore, in the game mode 1 in the gaming state given after the first special probability variation big hit game is finished, the average variation time of the first variation pattern table PT1 is the shortest, so the variation time in one symbol variation effect is It becomes the shortest and the start rate of the design variation production becomes the highest. In game mode 4 and game mode 7, since the average variation time of the fourth variation pattern table PT4 is the longest, the variation time in one symbol variation effect is the longest, and the start rate of the symbol variation effect is the lowest. . That is, the start rate of the symbol variation effect in the game modes 1 to 7 has a relationship of game mode 1> game mode 2> game mode 3> game mode 5> game mode 6> game mode 4 = game mode 7. In other words, the game state of “high accuracy / variable” has a high start rate of symbol variation production, followed by “low probability / variation” has a high start rate of symbol variation production, “high accuracy / no variation” "And" Uncertain / No change "have the lowest start rate of the design variation effect. This is because, in the game state of “high accuracy / variation”, the number of symbol variation effects increases and the chance of being awarded is increased, and in the game state of “low accuracy / no variation”, the symbol variation Since the number of performances is small, it means that there are few opportunities for winning games.

(Regarding normal time)
In the embodiment, during the seven kinds of game modes given after the end of the big hit game, the fluctuation time of the usual figure change display performed by the usual figure indicator 55 is set as follows. That is, as shown in FIG. 14, in the game mode 1 (high probability / variable 1) given after the end of the first special probability variation big hit game, the usual figure variation time is 5.0 seconds. In the game mode 2 of the gaming state (high probability / variable 2) that is set and given after the end of the second special probability variation big hit game, the usual figure variation time is set to 8.0 seconds, and the third In the game mode 3 of the gaming state (high probability / variable 3) given after the end of the special probability variation big hit game, the normal variation time is set to 10 seconds. In the game mode 4 in the gaming state (high probability / no variation) given after the end of the shortened probability variation big hit game, the usual figure variation time is set to 30 seconds. In addition, in the game mode 5 of the gaming state (low probability / variable 4) given after the first normal non-probability big hit game is finished, the normal fluctuation time is set to 12 seconds, and the second normal In the game mode 6 of the game state (low probability / variable 5) given after the end of the non-probable big hit game, the usual fluctuation time is set to 15 seconds. Further, in the game mode 7 in the game state (low probability / no change) given after the shortened non-probable change big hit game, the normal fluctuation time is set to 30 seconds.

  Therefore, the game mode 1 in the gaming state given after the end of the first special probability variable big hit game has the shortest variation time in one ordinary figure variation effect and the highest start rate of the ordinary figure variation effect. . In addition, since the game mode 4 and the game mode 7 have the longest usual figure change time, the change time in one normal figure change effect is the longest, and the start rate of the normal figure change effect is the lowest. That is, the start rate of the usual figure change effect in the game modes 1 to 7 has a relationship of game mode 1> game mode 2> game mode 3> game mode 5> game mode 6> game mode 4 = game mode 7. In other words, a game state of “high accuracy / variable” has a high start rate of the normal variation production, and then “low accuracy / variation” has a high start rate of the normal variation production, “high accuracy / variation”. “No shortness” and “Low accuracy / No change” have the lowest start rate of ordinary figure movement production. This is because, in the game state of “1-5 with short and short”, the number of times of normal variation variation increases, and the opening and closing members 33 and 33 have more opportunities to open, and the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b. This means that the starting rate of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 is increased as well as the pitching rate is increased. Further, in the game state of “no change”, since the probability per base figure is low, the chances of opening and closing members 33 and 33 are small, and it is difficult for the pachinko ball to win the second start winning opening 31b. Means that the start rate of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 is low.

(Regarding the probability per map)
In the embodiment, in the seven types of gaming states given after the end of the big hit game, the probability of hitting the normal figure in the base figure hit determination executed by the main control CPU 60a is set as follows. That is, as shown in FIG. 14, in the gaming modes 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 in the gaming state of “1-5 with variation”, the probability per normal figure is set to 25/30, and “no variation” In the game modes 4 and 7 in the game state of “”, the probability per ordinary figure is set to 1/30. This is because, in the game state of “variable 1 to 5”, since the probability per game is high, the opening and closing members 33 and 33 have more opportunities to open, and the pachinko ball can easily win the second start winning opening 31b. Therefore, it means that the starting rate of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 is increased while the ball-out rate is increased. Further, in the game state of “no change”, since the probability per base figure is low, the chances of opening and closing members 33 and 33 are small, and it is difficult for the pachinko ball to win the second start winning opening 31b. Means that the start rate of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 is low.

(Regarding the opening and closing control of the opening and closing member in the start winning device)
Next, the opening / closing control of the opening / closing members 33 and 33 in the start winning device 30 (second start winning port 31b) performed when the pachinko ball passes through the ball passing gate 47 will be described. The opening / closing control of the opening / closing members 33, 33 is the ratio of the base (pachinko that has been launched to the game board and the pachinko that has been paid out as a prize ball, and has been paid out when 100 pachinko balls have been launched. It is possible to vary the number of pachinko balls). However, the change of the base value does not depend only on the opening / closing control of the opening / closing members 33, 33, and as described above, the base value is also determined by the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, the probability per base map, and the like. Change.

(Types of opening / closing operation patterns of the opening / closing member 33)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when winning is made per the above-mentioned common chart, a plurality of types (four types in the embodiment) of opening / closing operation patterns MP1 to MP4 that vary the value given to the player (different the base). (See FIG. 15) The main control CPU 60a determines one opening / closing operation pattern from among the opening / closing operation patterns MP1 to MP4, and the opening / closing member 33 of the start winning device 30 (second start winning port 31b). , 33 are set to open and close. That is, the main control CPU 60a in the embodiment functions as an opening / closing condition determining means capable of determining the opening / closing operation patterns MP1 to MP4 as the opening / closing conditions for opening / closing the opening / closing members 33 and 33. Here, the opening / closing operation patterns MP1 to MP4 are set in the opening / closing operation pattern table PT10 (see FIG. 15), and specify the opening time and the number of opening times for opening the opening / closing members 33 and 33 when hitting the map. It is. Then, the four types of opening / closing operation patterns MP1 to MP4 are determined by the main control CPU 60a according to the set game mode of the game state.

  Here, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the opening / closing operation pattern MP1 is set so that the opening / closing members 33 and 33 perform the opening operation of “0.3 seconds” once, and the opening / closing operation pattern MP2 is The opening and closing members 33 and 33 are set to perform the opening operation of “1.0 second” once. The opening / closing operation pattern MP3 is set to cause the opening / closing members 33, 33 to perform the opening operation of “1.3 seconds” once, and the opening / closing operation pattern MP4 is set to “1.5 seconds” on the opening / closing members 33, 33. Is set to be performed three times. In the opening / closing operation pattern MP4, the interval time from when the opening / closing members 33, 33 are closed to when they are opened next is set to “0.98 seconds”. As described above, the opening / closing operation pattern MP1 is set to have an extremely short opening time of the opening / closing members 33 and 33 compared to the opening / closing operation patterns MP2 to MP4, and the opening / closing operation pattern MP4 is compared to the opening / closing operation patterns MP1 to MP3. Thus, the opening time of the opening and closing members 33, 33 is set to be extremely long. Therefore, by observing the opening and closing members 33 and 33, it is set so that the player can recognize that the opening and closing members 33 and 33 have been opened and closed by the opening and closing operation pattern MP1 and the opening and closing operation pattern MP4.

  The opening / closing operation patterns MP1 to MP4 selected by the main control CPU 60a are determined according to the seven types of game modes in the game state given after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, in gaming mode 1 in the gaming state given after the end of the first special probability variation big hit game, the opening / closing operation pattern MP4 having an opening time of 4.5 seconds is associated. In the game mode 2 in the gaming state given after the end of the second special probability variable jackpot game, the opening / closing operation pattern MP4 having an opening time of 4.5 seconds is associated, and after the third special probability variable jackpot game is ended. In the game mode 3 in the game state to be given, an opening / closing operation pattern MP3 having a release time of 1.3 seconds is associated. In the game mode 4 in the game state given after the end of the shortened probability variation big hit game, the opening / closing operation pattern MP1 having an opening time of 0.3 seconds is associated. In addition, in the game mode 5 in the gaming state that is given after the first normal non-probability big hit game is ended, the opening / closing operation pattern MP3 having an opening time of 1.3 seconds is associated with the end of the second normal normal change big hit game. In the gaming mode 6 in the gaming state to be given later, an opening / closing operation pattern MP3 having an opening time of 1.0 seconds is associated. Furthermore, in the game mode 7 in the game state given after the end of the shortened non-probability big hit game, the opening / closing operation pattern MP1 having a release time of 0.3 seconds is associated. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the opening / closing members 33 and 33 have different opening / closing conditions for the seven game modes 1 to 7, and the pachinko ball is moved to the second start winning opening 31b for each gaming state. As a result, a difference occurs in the winning percentages to be won. As a result, the seven types of game modes 1 to 7 have different bases, and a difference in the winning percentage also occurs.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the opening / closing conditions of the opening / closing members 33, 33 determined by the main control CPU 60a are different in a plurality of gaming states where the symbol display effect of the same effect content is performed in the symbol display device 17. It is configured. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the game mode 7 in which the game state (the low probability / no change 2) in which neither the probability change state nor the change state is given is determined when determining the normal variation pattern. And in the case of the game mode 4 in which only the probability change state is given (high probability / no change), the symbol display effect of the same effect content is performed on the symbol display device 17 and the main control is performed. The same opening / closing operation pattern 1 is set for the opening / closing operation pattern MP selected by the CPU 60a. In this way, in the gaming state in which the symbol change effect of the same effect content is performed in the symbol display device 17, the opening / closing members 33 and 33 have the same opening / closing conditions, so that the content of the symbol change effect performed in the symbol display device 17 is obtained. In a state where the gaming state cannot be directly recognized, the gaming state cannot be recognized from the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing members 33 and 33.

(About game mode 1)
As shown in FIG. 14, in the game mode 1 in the gaming state that is given after the first special probability variation big hit game is over, the average fluctuation time of the special figure is set to 4.0 seconds. In the game mode 1, the probability per ordinary figure is set to 25/30, and the average fluctuation time of usual figure is set to 5.0 seconds. Further, the total opening time of the open / close members 33, 33 disposed in the second start winning port 31b of the start winning device 30 is set to 4.5 seconds by the selection of the open / close operation pattern MP4. Thereby, in the game mode 1, the base is 95. Here, the game mode 1 is set to have the shortest average fluctuation time of the special figure as compared with the game modes 2 to 7, and the number of fluctuations of the special figure per unit time is maximized. The start rate is the highest. In the game mode 1, the probability per ordinary figure is set to the highest and the average fluctuation time of the ordinary figure is set to be the shortest, so that the opening / closing members 33 and 33 have an increased chance of opening / closing operation. The winning percentage of the pachinko balls to the second start winning opening 31b is set high. Thereby, in the game mode 1, the number of award balls is increased, the starting rate is increased, and the base value is also the highest.

(About game mode 2)
As shown in FIG. 14, in game mode 2 in the gaming state given after the end of the second special probability variation big hit game, the average fluctuation time of the special figure is set to 5.0 seconds. In the game mode 2, the probability per ordinary figure is set to 25/30, and the average fluctuation time of the usual figure is set to 8.0 seconds. Further, the total opening time of the open / close members 33, 33 disposed in the second start winning port 31b of the start winning device 30 is set to 4.5 seconds by the selection of the open / close operation pattern MP4. Thereby, in the game mode 2, the base is 85. Here, the game mode 2 is set to have a longer average fluctuation time of the special figure than the game mode 1, but the average fluctuation time of the special figure is set to be shorter than the game modes 3 to 7. The number of fluctuations of the special figure per unit time can be generated after the game mode 1. In game mode 2, the opening and closing members 33, 33 can be opened and closed more frequently than in game mode 1, and the pachinko ball winning rate to the second start winning opening 31b is determined by the game. It is set high next to mode 1. Thereby, in the game mode 2, the base value is the second highest after the game mode 1.

(About game mode 3)
As shown in FIG. 14, in game mode 3 in the gaming state given after the end of the third special probability variable big hit game, the average fluctuation time of the special figure is set to 7.0 seconds. In the game mode 3, the probability per ordinary figure is set to 25/30, and the average fluctuation time of the usual figure is set to 10 seconds. Further, the total opening time of the opening / closing members 33, 33 arranged in the second starting winning port 31b of the starting winning device 30 is set to 1.3 seconds by the selection of the opening / closing operation pattern MP3. Thus, in the game mode 3, the base is 70. Here, the game mode 3 is set to have a longer average fluctuation time of the special figure than the game mode 2, but the average figure fluctuation time of the special figure is set to be shorter than the game modes 4 to 7. The number of fluctuations of the special figure per unit time can be generated after the game mode 2. In game mode 3, the opening and closing members 33, 33 can be opened and closed more frequently than in game mode 2, and the winning rate of the pachinko balls to the second start winning opening 31b is determined by the game. It is set high next to mode 2. Thereby, in the game mode 2, the base value is the second highest after the game mode 2.

(About game mode 4)
As shown in FIG. 14, in the game mode 4 in the game state given after the end of the shortened probability change big hit game, the average fluctuation time of the special figure is set to 20 seconds. In the game mode 4, the probability per ordinary figure is set to 1/30, and the average fluctuation time of usual figure is set to 30 seconds. Further, the total opening time of the open / close members 33, 33 disposed in the second start winning port 31b of the start winning device 30 is set to 0.3 seconds by the selection of the opening / closing operation pattern MP1. Thus, in the game mode 4, the base is 30. Here, the game mode 4 has a longer average variation time for the special figure than the game mode 6, but has a shorter average variation time for the special figure than the game mode 2. The number of special figure fluctuations per hour can be generated next to the game mode 6. In game mode 4, the opening and closing members 33, 33 can be opened and closed many times after game mode 6, and the winning rate of the pachinko balls to the second start winning opening 31b is determined by the game. It is set high next to mode 6. Thereby, in the game mode 4, the base value is the second highest after the game mode 6.

(About game mode 5)
As shown in FIG. 14, in the game mode 5 in the game state given after the end of the first normal non-probability big hit game, the average fluctuation time of the special figure is set to 8.0 seconds. In the game mode 5, the probability per ordinary figure is set to 25/30, and the average fluctuation time of the usual figure is set to 12 seconds. Further, the total opening time of the opening / closing members 33, 33 arranged in the second starting winning port 31b of the starting winning device 30 is set to 1.3 seconds by the selection of the opening / closing operation pattern MP3. Thereby, in the game mode 5, the base is 60. Here, the game mode 5 is set to have a longer average fluctuation time of the special figure than the game mode 3, but the average fluctuation time of the special figure is set to be shorter than the game modes 4, 6, and 7. The number of fluctuations of the special figure per unit time can be generated next to the game mode 3. In the game mode 5, the opening and closing members 33, 33 can be opened and closed many times after the game mode 3, and the pachinko ball winning rate to the second start winning port 31b is determined by the game. It is set high next to mode 3. Thereby, in the game mode 5, the numerical value of the base is the second highest after the game mode 3.

(About game mode 6)
As shown in FIG. 14, in the game mode 6 in the game state given after the end of the second normal non-probability big hit game, the average fluctuation time of the special figure is set to 10 seconds. In the game mode 6, the probability per ordinary figure is set to 25/30, and the average fluctuation time of the usual figure is set to 15 seconds. Further, the total opening time of the open / close members 33, 33 disposed in the second start winning port 31b of the start winning device 30 is set to 1.0 seconds by the selection of the open / close operation pattern MP2. Thereby, in the game mode 6, the base is 50. Here, the game mode 6 is set to have a longer average fluctuation time of the special figure than the game mode 5, but the average fluctuation time of the special figure is set to be shorter than the game modes 4 and 7. The number of fluctuations of the special figure per unit time can be generated next to the game mode 5. In the game mode 6, the opening and closing members 33, 33 can be opened and closed many times after the game mode 5, and the pachinko ball winning rate to the second start winning opening 31b is determined by the game. It is set high next to mode 5. As a result, in the game mode 6, the base value is the second highest after the game mode 5.

(About game mode 7)
As shown in FIG. 14, in the game mode 7 in the game state given after the end of the shortened uncertain change big hit game, the average fluctuation time of the special figure is set to 20 seconds. In the game mode 7, the probability per ordinary figure is set to 1/30, and the average fluctuation time for usual figure is set to 30 seconds. Further, the total opening time of the open / close members 33, 33 disposed in the second start winning port 31b of the start winning device 30 is set to 0.3 seconds by the selection of the opening / closing operation pattern MP1. Thus, in the game mode 7, the base is 20. Here, the game mode 7 is set so that the average fluctuation time of the special figure is the longest compared to the game modes 1 to 3, 5, and 6, and the number of fluctuations of the special figure per unit time is minimized. The start rate is the lowest. The game mode 7 has the lowest probability per base figure and the longest average fluctuation time of the base figure, so that the opening and closing members 33 and 33 have the least chance of opening and closing. And the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31b is set to be the lowest. As a result, in the game mode 7, the number of winning balls is increased, so the rate of appearance is low, and the base value is also the lowest.

(Relationship between game mode and production mode)
FIG. 16 shows the relationship between the game modes 1 to 7 and the effect mode for specifying the content of the effect display on the symbol display device 17. In this effect mode, an effect pattern that can be determined by the effect control CPU 60a is determined based on the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a, and a plurality of (in the embodiment, a probability change mode, a first latent mode, and a second latent mode are defined). There are five production modes: mode, variable mode, and normal mode. Here, the game mode 1 corresponds to the probability change mode, the game modes 2, 3 and 5 correspond to the first latent mode, and the game modes 4 and 7 correspond to the first mode. 2 latent modes are supported. The game mode 6 corresponds to the variable mode, and the game mode 7 corresponds to the normal mode.

  When the main control CPU 60a gives the game mode 1 that is “high probability / variable 1” as the game state, the main control CPU 60a outputs a control signal indicating the game mode 1 to the effect control CPU 65a. Thus, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern determined corresponding to the probability variation mode and displays the symbol variation effect that can recognize the provision of the probability variation mode. This is executed by the device 17. Further, when the main control CPU 60a gives the game mode 2 which is “high probability / variable 2” as the game state, a control signal indicating the game mode 2 is sent from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a. By outputting, when the change pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern determined corresponding to the first latent mode, and the first latent mode is given. The symbol display device 17 is caused to execute a symbol variation effect that suggests that the user is present. Further, when the main control CPU 60a gives the game mode 3 which is “high probability / variable 3” as the gaming state, the main control CPU 60a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the effect control CPU 65a. Thus, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern determined corresponding to the first latent mode when the change pattern designation command is input, and the first latent mode is given. The symbol display device 17 is caused to execute a symbol variation effect that suggests.

  When the main control CPU 60a gives the game mode 4 which is “high probability / no change” as the gaming state, the main control CPU 60a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the effect control CPU 65a. Thus, when the change pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern determined corresponding to the second latent mode, and the second latent mode is given. The suggested symbol variation effect is executed by the symbol display device 17. Further, when the main control CPU 60a gives the game mode 5 which is “low probability / variable 4” as a gaming state, the main control CPU 60a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the effect control CPU 65a. Thus, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern determined corresponding to the first latent mode when the change pattern designation command is input, and the first latent mode is given. The symbol display device 17 is caused to execute a symbol variation effect that suggests. Further, when the main control CPU 60a gives the game mode 6 which is “low probability / fluctuation 5” as the gaming state, the main control CPU 60a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the effect control CPU 65a. Thus, when the change pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern determined corresponding to the variable speed mode, and displays the symbol variable effect that can recognize the probability change state. The program is executed by the display device 17.

  Further, when the main control CPU 60a gives the game mode 7 which is “low probability / no change” as the gaming state, the main control CPU 60a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the effect control CPU 65a. Thus, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern determined corresponding to the second latent mode or the normal mode when the variation pattern designation command is input. The main control CPU 60a causes the symbol display device 17 to execute a symbol variation effect that suggests that the second latent mode or the normal mode is given.

(About the output of information signals outside the gaming machine)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the information signals 1 to 7 corresponding to the game modes 1 to 7 are used as information signal output means in the same gaming state regarding whether or not the probability changing state and the winning rate improvement state are given. The main control CPU 60a is configured to output to the hall computer HC outside the gaming machine. That is, a plurality of types (seven types in the embodiment) of information signals 1 to 7 individually corresponding to the gaming modes 1 to 7 of the gaming state given after the end of each jackpot game are set. When one of the seven game modes 1 to 7 is selected, the main control CPU 60a corresponds to the selected game modes 1 to 7 separately from the output of the control signal to the effect control CPU 65a. The information signal to be output is output to the hall computer HC which is an external input means. The information signal includes game state information and the like, and the hall computer HC can grasp the game execution state of the pachinko machine 10 based on the input information signal. Each information signal is stored in the main control RAM 60c of the main control board 60, and is output from the main control board 60 to the hall computer HC via the output terminal of the external terminal board 75 as shown in FIG. Is done.

  In the embodiment, as described above, after the big hit game, as the gaming state to be given, “high probability / variable 1” (game mode 1), “high certainty / variable 2” (game mode 2), “High accuracy / variable 3” (game mode 3), “low accuracy / variable 4” (game mode 5), “low accuracy / variable 5” (game mode 6), “high accuracy / variable” “No shortness” (game mode 4) and “low probability / no change” (game mode 7) are set. Accordingly, seven types of information signals (information signals 1 to 7) are set corresponding to the seven types of game modes 1 to 7 given after the big hit game (see FIG. 14). That is, the information signal 1 is set corresponding to the game mode 1 that is “highly probable / variable 1”, and the information signal 2 is set corresponding to the game mode 2 that is “highly probable / variable 2”. Then, the information signal 3 is set corresponding to the game mode 3 which is “high accuracy / variable 3”. Further, the information signal 5 is set corresponding to the game mode 5 which is “low probability / variable 4”, and the information signal 6 is set corresponding to the game mode 6 which is “low probability / variable 5”. The information signal 4 is set corresponding to the game mode 4 which is “high probability / no change”, and the information signal 7 is set corresponding to the game mode 7 which is “low probability / no change”. Yes. The information signals 1 to 7 are set in the main control RAM of the main control board 60. In addition to the information signals 1 to 7 corresponding to the gaming state, an information signal corresponding to the big hit and various other information signals are also set.

  Therefore, the main control CPU 60a reads the information signal 1 from the main control RAM 60c when giving the game mode 1 "high probability / variable 1" after the end of the first special probability variation big hit game. 1 is output to the hall computer HC. Then, the main control CPU 60a reads the information signal 2 from the main control RAM 60c when giving the game mode 2 of “high probability / variable 2” after the end of the second special probability variation big hit game, 2 is output to the hall computer HC, and when the game mode 3 which is “high probability / variable 3” is given after the end of the third special probability variation big hit game, the information signal 3 is read from the main control RAM 60c, The information signal 3 is output to the hall computer HC. The main control CPU 60a reads the information signal 4 from the main control RAM 60c and gives the information signal 4 to the hall computer when giving the game mode 4 of “high probability / no change” after the end of the shortened probability change big hit game. Output to HC. Further, the main control CPU 60a reads the information signal 5 from the main control RAM 60c when giving the game mode 5 of “low probability / variable 4” after the end of the first normal non-probability large hit game. The signal 5 is output to the hall computer HC, and the information signal 6 is read from the main control RAM 60c when the game mode 6 of “low probability / fluctuation 5” is given after the end of the second normal non-probability big hit game. The information signal 6 is output to the hall computer HC. Then, the main control CPU 60a reads out the information signal 7 from the main control RAM 60c and gives the information signal 7 to the hall when giving the game mode 7 of “low probability / no change” after the end of the shortened non-probability big hit game. Output to computer HC.

  Therefore, when the hall computer HC receives the information signals 1 to 7 output from the main control CPU 60a of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the game mode in the gaming state after the big hit game in the pachinko machine 10 is finished. Can be grasped appropriately. Thereby, in the hall computer HC, various information including the start rate and the base in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment can be obtained accurately and appropriately, and the pachinko machine 10 can be appropriately managed.

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

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the start winning solenoid 32 of the start winning device 30 is driven and controlled based on the opening / closing operation pattern MP1 before the big hit game is given. Therefore, when the determination for the normal drawing (lottery for the normal drawing) triggered by the passage of the pachinko ball to the ball passing gate 47 is affirmative, the start winning solenoid 32 of the start winning device 30 is based on the opening / closing operation pattern MP1. Under the drive control, the opening and closing members 33, 33 are opened under the condition of 0.3 second × 1 time. When the pachinko ball wins the first start winning port 31a of the start winning device 30 or when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning port 31b, the main control CPU 60a uses this as a trigger to make a big hit A determination process is performed, and a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the determination result of the big hit determination triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball with respect to the first starting winning port 31a of the starting winning device 30 is affirmative or the second starting winning port of the starting winning device 30 is When the determination result of the big hit determination with the winning of the pachinko ball for 31b is affirmative, as described above, the main control CPU 60a sets the big hit flag to 1 and the value of the acquired special figure distribution random number Based on the final stop symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) determined on the basis of "1st special probability variable big hit game", "Second special probability variable big hit game", "Third special probability variable big hit game" , “Abbreviated probabilistic big hit game”, “First normal non-probable big hit game”, “Second normal non-probable big hit game”, or “Abbreviated non-probable big hit game” is determined. As a result, the main control CPU 60a reads out the jackpot information signal from the main control RAM 60c and outputs the jackpot information signal to the hall computer HC.

  When the “first special probability variable big hit game” is awarded as the big hit game, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment receives the “high probability / A transition is made to the game mode 1, which is the game state of “1 with change”. Then, a control signal indicating the game mode 1 is output from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and an information signal 1 is output toward the hall computer HC. Thereby, the hall computer HC can grasp that the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has shifted to the gaming mode 1 which is the gaming state of “high accuracy / variable 1”. In addition, when the “second special probability variable big hit game” is given as a big hit game, when the “second special probability variable big hit game” is finished, Transition to a certain game mode 2. A control signal indicating the game mode 2 is output from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and an information signal 2 is output to the hall computer HC. Thereby, the hall computer HC can grasp that the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has shifted to the gaming mode 2 which is the gaming state of “high accuracy / variable 2”. In addition, when “third special probability variable big hit game” is given as a big hit game, when the “third special probability variable big hit game” is finished, Transition to a certain game mode 3. A control signal indicating the game mode 3 is output from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and an information signal 3 is output to the hall computer HC. Thereby, the hall computer HC can grasp that the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has shifted to the gaming mode 3 which is the gaming state of “high accuracy / variable 3”.

  Also, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when “shortened probability variation big hit game” is given as a big hit game, when the “shortened probability variation big hit game” is finished, the gaming state of “high probability / no change” The game mode 4 is shifted to. Then, a control signal indicating the game mode 4 is output from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and an information signal 4 is output toward the hall computer HC. Thereby, the hall computer HC can grasp that the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has shifted to the gaming mode 4 which is the gaming state of “high probability / no change”. In addition, when the “first normal non-probability variable big hit game” is given as the big hit game, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a “low probability” when the “first normal non-probability big hit game” is finished. / Transition to gaming mode 5, which is a gaming state of “variable 4”. Then, a control signal indicating the game mode 5 is output from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and an information signal 5 is output toward the hall computer HC. Thereby, the hall computer HC can grasp that the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has shifted to the gaming mode 5 which is the gaming state of “low probability / variable 4”. Further, when “second normal non-probability variable big hit game” is awarded as a big hit game, when the “second normal non-probability variable big hit game” is finished, a game with “low probability / fluctuation 5” The game mode 6 is entered. Then, a control signal indicating the game mode 6 is output from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and an information signal 6 is output toward the hall computer HC. Thereby, the hall computer HC can grasp that the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has shifted to the gaming mode 6 which is the gaming state of “low probability / fluctuation 5”. Further, when “shortened non-probability big hit game” is given as a big hit game, when the “short non-probability big hit game” is finished, the game mode 7 is a game state of “low probability / no change”. Migrate to A control signal indicating the game mode 7 is output from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and an information signal 7 is output to the hall computer HC. Thereby, the hall computer HC can grasp that the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has shifted to the gaming mode 7 which is the gaming state of “low probability / no change”.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the content of the symbol variation effect displayed on the symbol display device 17 or a plurality of types of gaming states in which the winning rate of winning balls is different, that is, “high probability / variable 1”. (Game Mode 1), “High Accuracy / Variation 2” (Game Mode 2), “High Accuracy / Variation 3” (Game Mode 3), “High Accuracy / Variation” (Game Mode 4), The game modes of “Low Probability / Variable 4” (Game Mode 5), “Low Probability / Variable 5” (Game Mode 6), and “Low Probability / Variable” (Game Mode 7) are set. At the same time, information signals 1 to 7 corresponding to the game modes are set. Information signals corresponding to the gaming modes 1 to 7 in the gaming state given after the big hit game are output from the main control CPU 60a to the hall computer HC. Thereby, the provision status of the gaming state in the pachinko machine 10 can be appropriately notified to the hall computer HC. Therefore, in the hall computer HC, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment can be properly grasped, and the start rate of the pachinko machine 10 and various base data can be accurately obtained.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the variation pattern tables PT1 to PT6 in which the variation patterns with different variation times are set are set, and the variation pattern tables PT1 to PT6 corresponding to the game modes 1 to 7 in each gaming state are set. By determining the variation pattern, the variation time of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 changes, and the display contents on the symbol display device 17 can be made different. Further, since the variation time of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 is different, the start rate can be changed and the award ball launch rate can be varied.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a plurality of opening / closing operation patterns MP1 to MP4 having different opening times and opening / closing times of the opening / closing members 33 and 33 that open and close the second start winning opening 31b of the start winning device 30 are set, Opening / closing operation patterns MP1 to MP4 are individually associated with the gaming modes 1 to 7 in the gaming state. Thereby, the winning rate of the game ball to the second start winning port 31b of the start winning device 30 is changed for each game mode 1 to 7, and the winning rate of the winning ball can be made different. Moreover, since the information signal corresponding to each gaming state in which the opening / closing operation patterns MP1 to MP4 are individually set is set, the information signals 1 to 7 corresponding to the gaming modes 1 to 7 of the selected gaming state are The main control CPU 60a can output to the hall computer HC.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a low accuracy / no change (normal mode), a high accuracy / With variation (probability variation mode) and low probability / variation variation (variation mode), some or all of the contents of the effect of the symbol variation effect performed on the symbol display device 17 are different, and the player determines the respective game state. It may be possible to recognize and distinguish directly. The first latent mode corresponding to the state with high accuracy / variation and the state with low accuracy / variation, and the second latent mode corresponding to the state with high accuracy / non-variation and low accuracy / non-variation Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from distinguishing and recognizing each gaming state or to make recognition difficult.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the control signals indicating the game modes 1 to 7 in the respective game states after the big hit game is output from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a. Therefore, the effect control CPU 65a With the effect mode corresponding to, the symbol variation effect corresponding to the gaming state can be displayed on the symbol display device 17, and the effect of the effect is enhanced. Further, since a plurality of types of game modes are set in the same game state with respect to whether or not the probability change state and the change state are given, it is possible to diversify the game modes and improve the interest.

(Example of change)
The configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiment or another embodiment, and various modifications are possible. For example, the following can be adopted.
(1) The symbol A to symbol G of the special symbol 1 and the symbol a to symbol g of the special symbol 2 do not have to have the same distribution value, and the distribution ratio of the jackpot determination value to the symbol A to symbol G and the symbol a -When the winning ratio based on the special figure 2 is won by differentiating the distribution ratio of the big hit judgment value with respect to the symbol g, it is advantageous that there are more prize balls than the case where the winning is made based on the special figure 1 A big hit game may be easily given. In addition, when winning a win based on special figure 2, even if the big hit judgment value is distributed so that it is easier to shift to a game mode with a higher ball-out rate than when winning a win based on special figure 1. Good.
(2) The type of jackpot is not limited to those exemplified in the embodiment, and the type and number can be arbitrarily set. The type of jackpot at the time of hitting in Special Figure 1 and the type of jackpot at the time of hitting in Special Figure 2 do not have to be the same, and some or all of them may be different.
(3) In the embodiment, in the game state after the big hit, the case where a plurality of game modes further subdivided for “high probability / variable” and “low probability / variable” is set is illustrated. A plurality of game modes that are further subdivided for “high accuracy / no change” and “low accuracy / no change” may be set. In addition, the number of game modes set in “high accuracy / variable”, “high accuracy / non-variable”, “low accuracy / variable” and “low accuracy / non-variable” depends on the game mode. Two or more types may be set.
(4) Average variation time of special figure in each game mode, probability per ordinary figure, average fluctuation time of ordinary figure, opening time of opening and closing member and base (game balls and award balls that have been launched to the game board) The ratio of the game balls) is not limited to those exemplified in the embodiment, and can be changed according to the game mode of the pachinko machine.
(5) The game mode may be set when the game mode is changed or not changed before and after the number of changes based on the number of changes of the symbol change effect executed from the end of the big hit. Here, the change of the game mode means that the reach probability in the symbol variation effect is varied, the variation time in the symbol variation effect is varied, or the like. For example, when different reach probabilities are set, the reach probability is set to be higher from the end of the big hit until the number of outlier fluctuations in the symbol variation effect reaches a predetermined number of times, and is executed after execution of the predetermined number of symbol variation effects. Lower reach probability than before.
(6) The set number of opening / closing operation patterns of the opening / closing means is not limited to the four types exemplified in the embodiment, and may be three types or less or five or more types.
(7) In the embodiment, when the production mode is the first latent mode, the case where the opening / closing time is different in the game mode that shifts to the first latent mode is illustrated, but the transition to the first latent mode is performed. The opening time of the opening / closing means may be the same in all the game modes. Alternatively, the opening / closing means opening time may be set by setting a different opening / closing operation pattern and selecting the distribution value.
(8) The opening / closing operation pattern of the opening / closing means in the game mode is set by assigning a determination value to each opening / closing operation pattern, and the main control CPU has a function as the opening / closing operation pattern determining means. Any one of the opening / closing operation patterns may be determined from the plurality of opening / closing operation patterns.
(9) In the embodiment, the gaming state given after the end of the big hit game is determined only by the type of the symbol (special illustrations A to G, special illustrations a to g) at the time of the big hit (the game state at the time of the big hit) (It does not depend on the type) The example is illustrated, but the game state (game mode) after the big hit may be determined according to the combination of the type of the symbol (special figure) at the big hit and the gaming state at the big hit Good.
(10) The types of jackpots are “first to third special probability variable jackpots”, “shortened probability variable jackpots”, “first and second normal non-probable variable jackpots”, and “shortened non-probable jackpots” illustrated in the embodiments. It is not limited to these seven types, and may be set to six types or less or eight or more types.
(11) The game mode in the game state may be a combination of a probability change state and a non-probability change state. Further, the gaming mode in the gaming state may be a combination of the variable state and the non-variable state.
(12) The production mode and the game mode may be set in the same number so that the production mode and the game mode are associated with each other in a one-to-one relationship.
(13) The maximum number of rounds for each jackpot game may be the same. And if each jackpot game has the same number of rounds and the number of balls is different for each jackpot game, a combination of jackpot game with long-time release operation only, long-time release operation and short-time release operation By setting a big hit game, the number of rounds can be made different by making the number of rounds the same. When the number of rounds of each big hit game is the same, the round number display means for displaying the number of rounds can be omitted.

(14) In each embodiment, all or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided by the sub control means (effect control CPU), and conversely all of the functions of the sub control means. Alternatively, a part of the main control means may be provided. In each embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control means and the sub control means in each embodiment may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and sub-control means of each embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(15) In the embodiment, the payout control board may be provided with all or part of the functions provided in the main control board, and conversely, the main control board may be provided with all or part of the functions provided in the payout control board. May be. In the embodiment, the main control board and the payout control board are provided separately, but a single control board may be used.
(16) In each embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions provided by the effect control means (effect control CPU), and conversely all the functions provided by the display control means. Alternatively, a part of the effect control means may be provided. In each embodiment, the effect control board (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control means and the display control means in each embodiment may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control can also be used as the effect control means.
(17) In the embodiment, a pachinko machine using a pachinko ball as a game medium is illustrated, but an arrangement ball machine may be used.

17 Symbol display device (display means)
31a First start prize opening (start prize winning means)
31b Second start prize opening (variable start prize means)
33 Opening / closing member (opening / closing means)
47 Ball passing gate 60a Main control CPU ( first hit judging means, second hit judging means, information signal output means, fluctuation pattern determining means, opening / closing operation pattern determining means)
HC Hall computer (external)
MP1 to MP4 Opening and closing operation patterns PT1 to PT6 First to sixth variation pattern tables

Claims (3)

A start winning means capable of winning a game ball, a variable start winning means that can be opened and closed by an opening and closing means, a first hit determining means that determines whether or not a winning is made when winning the respective starting winning means, Display means for displaying symbol variation effects triggered by winning each starting prize means, determination of whether or not a game ball can be entered, and whether or not a hit is triggered by entering the above-mentioned entry means to a second per determination unit, and an information signal outputting means for outputting the information signal to the gaming machine exterior, as Yu Technical state easily than normal game state will hit determination result of the first per determination means probability variation state and, than the normal game state to the variable start winning means with game ball may confer and easily winning rate improving state prize, application of the probability variation state identifiable information signal and the prize-enhancing conditions the application of Identifiable information In gaming machine a plurality of types of information signals wherein the information signal output means configured to output to the game machine outside including,
When the determination result of the second hit determining means triggered by entering the ball entering means is a hit, the opening / closing means is set to one of a plurality of types of opening / closing operation patterns after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. Configured to open based on
With determinable said variable time and determinable the opening and closing pattern of at least one of the plurality of types as out balls rate of winning balls are different depending on the difference between the gaming mode of the is set, the game mode for forming standing In accordance with the transition conditions of the plurality of types of game modes, it is configured to shift to a different game mode,
The plurality of types of game modes are provided with the first game mode and the second game mode corresponding to the game state to which the winning rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given, and the winning rate improvement state. A third gaming mode corresponding to a gaming state in which the probability variation state is not given,
Corresponding to the first game mode, the second game mode, and the third game mode, a common effect mode is determined among a plurality of kinds of effect modes with different display contents on the display means. In the first, second and third game modes, it is difficult for the player to determine the difference in game content from the display content of the display means, while the first game mode and The average effect time of the symbol variation effect in the second game mode is set to be different,
The first game mode, the second game mode, and the third game mode are set such that the variable time that can be determined is different from each other, and the first game mode and the second game are set. The open / close operation pattern that can be determined differs between modes, and the open / close operation pattern that can be determined is common between the second game mode and the third game mode,
Distinguishable information signals each game mode is set, a game machine, characterized in that the information signal corresponding to the game mode before Symbol information signal output means configured to output to the game machine outside. Fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern that determines the time of the effect to be displayed on the display means in response to winning at each start winning means,
A variation pattern table is defined according to the game mode,
Before Symbol gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the change pattern determination means is configured to determine the variation pattern from said variation pattern table corresponding to the game mode. An opening / closing operation pattern determining means for determining an opening / closing operation pattern defining an opening / closing condition of the opening / closing means in the variable start winning means;
In accordance with the game mode, an opening / closing operation pattern table that allows the opening / closing operation pattern determination means to determine an opening / closing operation pattern is defined,
The opening and closing operation pattern determination means gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the configured Let 's that determine the opening and closing operation pattern from the opening and closing operation pattern table according to the prior SL game mode.

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