JP6345624B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Pachinko machines, which are representative gaming machines, have a starting prize opening (starting prize means) and symbols that can be used to win pachinko balls on a game board where game areas where pachinko balls (game balls) can flow down are defined. A liquid crystal type or drum type symbol display device (display means) that displays variation and displays a variation is provided, and triggered by the pachinko ball flowing down the game area winning the winning prize opening It is configured to start a symbol variation effect. In such a pachinko machine, by winning a jackpot determination that is triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the start winning opening, a predetermined jackpot display (for example, a triple of the same pattern, etc.) is displayed on the symbol display device. As a result, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is awarded. In such a jackpot game, the opening / closing member of the special prize device that closes the special prize opening so as to be openable / closable is opened / closed in an appropriate opening pattern to give the player a chance to win a pachinko ball in the special prize opening. You can get a prize ball.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine, when a big hit game is won according to the result of the big hit determination, a probability change state is given in which the probability that the next big hit will occur after the big hit game ends is higher than the normal (non-probability change state). A game with a probable big hit game is known. And in such a pachinko machine equipped with a plurality of jackpot games with different probability of jackpot next time, it is finalized with a symbol variation effect that it is impossible to distinguish whether a probability variation big hit game or a non-probable variation big hit game is given A game with a game characteristic that makes it possible to guess whether the player is in a probable state by concealing that the probable state is given after the end of the big hit game has been proposed (e.g., patent Reference 1).

JP 2006-1116016 A

  As described above, in the case of a pachinko machine that does not notify that it is in a state advantageous to the player (for example, a probable variation state), if it takes a long time to win a big hit, it is advantageous for the player It is pointed out that the game motivation is lost due to anxiety that it may not be a state (for example, an uncertain change state), and the interest of the game is reduced.

  Therefore, in view of the problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve this, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game. And

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
A first hit determination means (60a) for executing a first hit determination triggered by winning a start winning means (30, 31) in which a game ball flowing down the game area (75) can win, and the start winning means ( The first display means (50A, 50B) for stopping and displaying the special symbol representing the result of the first hit determination, performing the special symbol variation that changes the special symbol in response to the winning of 30,31), and the starting prize The second display means (17) for changing the effect design in response to the winning of the means (30, 31), and the opening / closing means (43) for the special winning opening (41) where the game ball can be won. And a special winning portion (40) that opens and closes at the time, and when the first hit determining means (60a) determines that the winning is successful, the opening / closing means (43) is provided with a special winning opening (41) after the change of the special figure. In a gaming machine where a game is performed per opening,
A ball passage detection means (49) for detecting the passage of a game ball flowing down the game area (75);
The winning probability of the game ball flowing down the game area (75) can be varied by the operation of the variable means (37), and a variable winning portion (36) for generating a winning ball by winning,
Second hit determination means (60a) for executing second hit determination triggered by the ball detection of the ball passage detection means (49);
A plurality of types of operation patterns (WP1 to WP1) that specify the operation mode of the variable means (37) that influences the exit rate which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls thrown into the game area (75). An operation pattern determining means (60a) for determining an operation pattern (WP1 to WP6) from WP6),
A game mode (MA to MF) triggered by the establishment of a specific condition from three or more types of game modes (MA to MF) having different operation patterns (WP1 to WP6) that can be determined by the operation pattern determining means (60a ) Game mode determining means (60a) for determining
Counting means (81) for counting the number of times of the special figure change after winning game until the next winning game is performed;
An effect pattern determination that determines an effect pattern from a plurality of types of effect patterns that specify the contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the second display means (17) triggered by winning the start winning means (30, 31) Means (65a),
The effect pattern determining means (65a) is configured to be able to determine an effect pattern from the plurality of types of effect patterns regardless of the type of game mode (MA to MF) determined by the game mode determining means (60a),
The operation pattern determination means (60a) is configured to output the game mode when the determination result of the second hit determination means (60a) is a win in the game mode (MA to MF) determined by the game mode determination means (60a). It is configured to determine the operation pattern (WP1 to WP6) corresponding to (MA to MF),
The first display means (50A, 50B) includes a plurality of light emitting display portions, and a plurality of types of display patterns can be displayed by a combination of the light emitting display portions turned on and the light emitting display portions turned off in the plurality of light emitting display portions. The first display means (50A, 50B) is configured to display a special symbol with a display pattern corresponding to the result of the first hit determination (60a).
As for the special symbol, a plurality of types corresponding to the winning game are set,
The game mode determination means (60a) is displayed on the first display means (50A, 50B), assuming that the first specific condition is satisfied when the result of the determination by the first hit determination means (60a) is a win. is configured to determine a game mode (MA～MF) corresponding to the type of special symbol was Rutotomoni, said counting means (81) counts the set number of times that is set in advance as the establishment of a second specific condition It is configured to determine the game mode (MB ~ MF)
When the game mode (MB to MF) is determined as the establishment of the second specific condition, the game mode (MA to MF) before the counting means (81) counts the set number of times If the operation pattern determining means (60a) determines the operation pattern having the highest rate (WP6), the game mode determining means (60a) determines the specific game mode (MF). On the other hand, if the game mode (MA to MF) before the counting means (81) counts the set number of times is a game mode (MA to ME) other than the specific game mode (MF), A game mode (MB to MF) in which the operation pattern determining means (60a) determines an operation pattern (WP2 to WP6) having a one-step higher than the game mode (MA to ME) is set to the game mode determining means ( 60a) is configured to determine,
The game mode determining means (60a) determines the game mode (MA to MF) in which the operation pattern determining means (60a) is capable of determining the action pattern (WP1 to WP6) of the ball pitch rate that is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. The gist of each of the special symbol display patterns is that the light emitting display portions at a specific position common to the plurality of light emitting display portions are set in the same mode.

According to this, depending on the effect of the symbol variation effect that the player pays attention to, it is concealed without notifying the difference in the pitching rate, and the difference in the pitching rate is estimated by the operation pattern of the variable means in the variable winning portion. Therefore, it is possible to continue the game with a sense of security while leaving the game property to guess the level of the pitching rate of the gaming machine, and to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, from the display pattern of the special symbol, it can be inferred that the game mode has a game play rate of a predetermined value or more, and the player is given the joy of winning and the joy of being a game mode with a high game play rate. Can improve the interest of the game.
Further, when the winning game is not won, the game mode is shifted to a high game play rate, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

In the invention according to claim 2,
As the start winning means, a first start winning means (30) and a second start winning means (31) are provided,
As the first display means, a first special figure change is performed for changing the first special symbol in response to a winning in the first start winning means (30), and a first hit determination result representing the first hit determination result is obtained. A first type of first display means (50A) for stopping and displaying one special symbol, and a second special figure for changing the second special symbol triggered by winning the second start winning means (31) And a second type of first display means (50B) for changing and stopping and displaying the second special symbol representing the result of the first hit determination,
The first display pattern displayed on the first type first display means (50A) and the second display pattern displayed on the second type first display means (50B) include a plurality of light emission. The gist is that there is a display pattern in which the lighting pattern of the display unit overlaps.
The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The gist is that the first winning determination means (60a) is configured not to perform the first winning determination in response to winning in the variable winning portion (36).
According to this, the player who is watching with the most attention to the symbol variation effect, because it suggests a difference in the starting rate due to the operation pattern of the variable means in the variable winning portion that is not related to the winning game. It is possible to prevent the player from easily recognizing the level of the pitching rate, and to improve the interest of the game without deteriorating the game performance that makes the level of the rate of pitching guessed.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
A plurality of fluctuation patterns that define the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation in the first display means (50A, 50B) are set,
Triggered by winning to the start winning means (30, 31), it is provided with a variation pattern determining means (60a) for determining a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation pattern determining means (60a), the game mode The gist is that the determining means (60a) is configured to determine a variation pattern from the plurality of types of variation patterns regardless of the type of game mode (MA to MF) determined.
According to this, since it is not possible to discriminate the difference in the starting pitch from the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the game performance for estimating the level of the starting pitch.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
A third display means (55) for changing the pass / fail symbol in response to the ball detection of the ball passage detecting means (49) and stopping and displaying the pass / fail symbol representing the result of the second hit determination;
The gist of the present invention is that the variation time of the design for success / failure in the third display means (55) is set to be constant.
According to this, since it is not possible to determine the difference in the pitching rate from the variation time of the winning / failing symbol, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the game performance that causes the level of the pitching rate to be estimated.

In invention of Claim 6,
The first display means (50A, 50B) is configured to display a special symbol in a display pattern corresponding to the result of the first hit determination,
As for the special symbol, a plurality of types corresponding to the winning game are set,
The game mode determining means (60a) is configured to display a special symbol displayed on the first display means (50A, 50B), assuming that a specific condition is met when the result of the determination by the first hit determination means (60a) is a win. Configured to determine the game mode (MA-MF) corresponding to the type of
Each of the special symbol display patterns corresponding to the game modes (MA to MF) for determining the operation patterns (WP1 to WP6) of the ball pitch rate at which the operation pattern determining means (60a) is equal to or greater than a predetermined value is partially The gist is that they are set to be common.
According to this, from the display pattern of the special symbol, it can be inferred that the game mode is a game rate with a predetermined rate or more, and the joy of winning and the joy of being a game mode with a high game rate Can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. It is a front view of the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The game information display part is expanded and shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of winning game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B19 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the symbol input process for right and wrong. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the symbol start process for right and wrong. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between game mode and an operation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a game mode determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a special figure display pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a special figure fluctuation pattern and an effect pattern.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with an operation handle 16 on the right side of the lower ball tray 15 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on 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 shooting device is operated, and the upper handle 16a is operated. Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are launched toward the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device changes in strength according to the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the turning amount. The driving position for the game area 75 formed on the game board 20 can be changed. Further, the front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the outer periphery of the window, and sound and sound effects can be output to the upper left and right corners of the front frame 13. A speaker (sound output means) 19 is provided. That is, a light-emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 is turned on and blinked, or an appropriate sound is output from the speaker 19, so that the symbol variation effect on the display device 17 to be described later is achieved. It is configured to be able to perform a light emission effect and a sound effect according to the situation.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and a guide that is curved in a substantially circular shape on the front surface of the game board 20. A rail 21 is provided, and a game is played when a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device is launched into a substantially circular game area 75 defined by the guide rail 21. . 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 portion 29, the variable winning portion 36, the special winning portion 40, the ball passing portion 48, etc.) are attached from the front side, and the game region 75 is punched into the lowermost position. 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 the mounting opening that opens at the approximate center of the gaming area 75 surrounded by the guide rail 21. A frame-shaped decorative body 25 also called a center role is attached, and the image display surface 17a of the display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. ing. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 75 and is rotated to the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in accordance with the contact of a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75. The so-called “windmill” rotating guide member 24 is rotatably supported, and the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75 come into contact with the game nail 23 and the rotating guide member 24, so that the flow-down direction is irregular. It is configured to change.

  A start winning portion 29 having a entrance 29 a into which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 can enter is attached below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20, and below the start winning portion 29. A special winning portion 40 having a special winning opening 41 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 can be won is attached. Further, on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20, there are a ball passing portion 48 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 can pass and a variable winning opening 36a where a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 can win. The variable winning portion 36 is attached in order from the top. Further, the game board 20 is provided with a normal winning portion 45 having a normal winning port 46 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 can be won.

(About the frame-shaped decorative body 25)
The frame-shaped decorative body 25 includes a frame-shaped base portion (not shown) formed along the inside of the mounting opening, and a front portion of the game board 20 provided on the frame-shaped base portion. And a bowl-shaped part 25b that divides the game area 75 and the image display surface 17a of the display device 17, and a thin plate-like base plate part 25c that extends outward from the rear edge of the bowl-shaped part 25b. (See FIG. 2). Then, by inserting the frame-like base portion into the mounting opening and fixing the base plate portion 25c to the game board 20 with fixing means such as screws in a state where the base plate portion 25c is in contact with the front surface of the game board 20. When the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached to the game board 20, a game area 75 in which the pachinko balls flow down is defined on the outside of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, specifically between the bowl-shaped portion 25b and the guide rail 21. It is to be made.

  The flange-shaped portion 25b of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided so as to continuously extend from the substantially middle position of the left edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (base plate portion 25c) to the upper edge and the lower right edge. The pachinko ball is restricted from flowing down (falling) across the front side of the image display surface 17a of the display device 17. The bowl-shaped part 25b is formed so as to incline downward in the left-right direction from the uppermost position, so that the pachinko ball launched into the game area 75 does not stagnate on the bowl-shaped part 25b. It is formed to be guided to the right.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a stage 25d on the lower side of the display window 25a (the inner peripheral lower edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25), and on the left side of the display window 25a, A ball introduction part 25e is provided for taking a pachinko ball that opens into the game area 75 and flows down the game area 75 into the inside of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (stage 25d), and the ball introduction part 25e communicates with the stage 25d. Composed. Then, the pachinko balls passed from the ball introduction part 25e to the stage 25d roll left and right on the stage 25d and are then discharged to the game area 75 where the entrance 29a is provided.

(About the Start Prize 29)
The entrance 29 a of the start winning portion 29 is a normally open entrance that always opens upward in the game area 75, and the entrance 29 a is always used for pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75. It is configured to be able to enter with a certain probability. In the start winning section 29, a pachinko ball that has entered the entrance 29a is either a first start winning opening (start winning means) 30 or a second start winning opening (start winning means) 31 provided inside. A sorting means 80 is provided for sorting. In the embodiment, the pachinko ball that has entered the entrance 29 a is distributed alternately to the first start winning port 30 and the second starting winning port 31 by the distributing unit 80.

  The start winning section 29 includes a first start winning detection sensor 34 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has been distributed by the distribution means 80 and won in the first start winning opening 30. The first start winning detection sensor 34 is wired to a main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 10). A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out under the control of the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) triggered by the detection of the balls (that is, the winning of a pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 30). The start winning section 29 includes a second start winning detection sensor 35 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has been distributed by the distributing means 80 and won in the second start winning opening 31. The second start winning detection sensor 35 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) (see FIG. 10), and the second start winning detection sensor 35 detects the pachinko ball (that is, the second start winning prize). A predetermined number of award balls are paid out under the control of the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) when a pachinko ball is awarded to the mouth 31).

(About the special prize winning section 40)
The special winning opening 41 of the special winning section 40 is configured to be opened and closed by an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 43. The opening / closing member 43 is connected to a special winning solenoid 42 (see FIG. 10) as a driving means, and drives the special winning solenoid 42 to prevent the opening / closing member 43 from winning a pachinko ball in the special winning opening 41. Between the closed position and the open position that allows the pachinko ball to win the special winning opening 41. The special winning unit 40 is provided with a special winning detection sensor 44 as a special winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring (see FIG. 10), and the special winning detection sensor 44 detects the pachinko ball (that is, the pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41). As a trigger, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out under the control of the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). The special prize winning section 40 is configured to always close the special prize opening 41 by the opening / closing member 43 (a state where the prize winning is impossible), and the special prize opening 41 is opened in accordance with the occurrence of a big hit game (win game) described later. It is configured to (with a winning possible state). In other words, the special winning unit 40 functions as a winning device that can be opened in a big hit game (specific game).

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, various types of pachinko balls are detected by the first and second start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (pachinko balls are awarded to the first start winning port 30 or the second start winning port 31). Information (various random number information to be described later) is acquired, and a lottery per special figure (winning determination) to be described later is performed based on the acquired information. Based on the result of lottery per special figure, the display device 17 performs a symbol variation effect (symbol variation), and also executes special symbol variation display (special diagram variation) in the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described later. It has come to be. In addition, as a result of the special figure fluctuation display in the special figure display units 50A and 50B, a special figure that becomes a predetermined hit display (big hit display) is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B. A winning game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player is awarded, and a big hit game is performed in which the special winning opening 41 of the special winning unit 40 is opened under a predetermined opening condition in accordance with the occurrence of the winning game. It is configured to give you an opportunity to win. In addition, in connection with the special figure fluctuation display in the special figure display parts 50A and 50B, the symbol fluctuation effect is performed by the display device 17, and the display apparatus 17 is matched with the result of the special figure fluctuation display of the special figure display part 50. In addition, the decoration drawing is configured to be fixedly stopped and displayed with a symbol combination (for example, a set of three same decoration drawings) that becomes a predetermined winning display (big winning display). The special winning solenoid 42 is given a big hit game (win game) that opens the special winning opening 41 when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31. The main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) controls the driving according to a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the hit type.

(Variable winning part 36)
The variable winning portion 36 has a variable winning opening 36a through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 can win, and the variable winning opening 36a is configured to be opened and closed by opening and closing members 37 and 37 as variable means. The open / close members 37, 37 are displaced between a closed position for closing the variable winning opening 36a and an open position for opening the variable winning opening 36a in accordance with the driving of the variable winning solenoid 38 (see FIG. 10) as the driving means. That is, the variable winning opening 36a is configured to be able to vary the winning probability of the pachinko ball according to the operation mode of the opening and closing members 37, 37 that operate by driving the variable winning solenoid 38. In the embodiment, the variable means is composed of a pair of opening / closing members 37, 37, which are in the closed position (solid line position in FIG. 2) where the open ends are close to each other. The winning of the ball is blocked (the winning is impossible), and the pachinko ball is allowed to win the variable winning opening 36a at the opening position (the two-dot chain line position in FIG. 2) where the open ends are separated from each other (the winning is possible state). Configured to do. Further, the variable winning portion 36 is configured to always close the variable winning opening 36a by the opening and closing members 37, 37, and the determination result in the determination of winning / failing symbol (second winning determination) described later is per winning / failing symbol (winning). In this case, the opening and closing members 37, 37 are opened and closed in an operation pattern to be described later, so that a pachinko ball can be won in the variable winning opening 36a.

  The variable winning portion 36 is provided with a variable winning detection sensor 39 as variable winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the variable winning opening 36a. The variable winning detection sensor 39 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring (see FIG. 10). As a trigger, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out under the control of the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a).

(About the ball passage 48)
The ball passage portion 48 is provided with a ball passage detection sensor 49 as a ball passage detection means for detecting a pachinko ball passing through the ball passage portion 48. The sphere passage detection sensor 49 is wired to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 10), and a sphere detection signal is input from the sphere passage detection sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (ie, detection of a pachinko sphere). Accordingly, the winning / bad symbol determination (second winning determination) described later is performed, and when the determination result of the corresponding bad symbol determination is per winning symbol (win), the variable winning solenoid 38 of the variable winning portion 36 is driven. The opening / closing members 37, 37 are controlled to open / close. As shown in FIG. 2, the ball passing portion 48 is located on the upstream side (upper side) of the variable winning portion 36.

(Regular winning part 45)
The normal winning opening 46 of the normal winning portion 45 is a constantly open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 75, and the normal winning opening 46 has a constant pachinko ball flowing down the gaming area 75 at all times. It is configured to be able to win with a probability of. The normal winning portion 45 includes a normal winning detection sensor 47 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the normal winning opening 46. The normal winning detection sensor 47 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring (see FIG. 10), and the normal winning detection sensor 47 detects the pachinko ball (that is, the pachinko ball to the normal winning opening 46). As a trigger, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out under the control of the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a).

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

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The special figure display portions 50A, 50B operate in response to winnings in the first and second starting winning ports 30, 31, and in the embodiment, winning in the first starting winning port 30 (first The first special figure display unit 50A as the first display means for starting the fluctuation display (first special figure fluctuation) triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensor 34) and the second winning prize opening 31 (first) 2) the second special figure display unit 50B as the first display means for starting the variable display (second special figure fluctuation) triggered by the detection of the two start winning detection sensors 35). Each of these is constituted by a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) light emitting display portions. Then, when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30, the light emission display portion of the first special figure display portion 50A is sequentially turned on and off (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as special figure fluctuation display). After that, one of a plurality of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as special graphics) is displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern, display pattern) where the light emitting display section is finally lit. Yes. In addition, when the pachinko ball is won in the second start winning opening 31, a variable display (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a special map variable display) in which the light emission display section of the second special figure display section 50B is turned on / off is performed. Thus, one of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern, display pattern) where the light emitting unit is finally lit. In addition, although each light emission display part of an Example is comprised by LED, it should just be a form which can change a lighting position suitably not only this but 7 segment display, a dot matrix, a small-sized liquid crystal display In addition, a display means capable of displaying a special figure can be employed.

  Here, the special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit. In the special figure display units 50A and 50B, a plurality of types of special figures are displayed depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display unit. Can be displayed. Specifically, as the special charts that can be displayed in each of the special chart display units 50A and 50B, there are 100 special charts as a big hit display (big hit symbol) capable of recognizing a big hit, and an outlier display that can recognize a deviation ( One type of special figure is set for each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure. As a result of the display, the determined special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B in a fixed stop state. It should be noted that the numbers of special symbols as the jackpot symbol and the off symbol that can be displayed on each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above are examples, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, a special figure as a winning display (big hit display) is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, so that a winning game corresponding to the winning display (big hit game) is subsequently given to the player. It has come to be. The jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described in detail later. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display (special figure fluctuation) for changing the special figure performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and the first special figure fluctuation display. As a result, the special figure that is confirmed and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display (special figure fluctuation) for changing the special figure performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as "second special figure fluctuation display". 2 The special figure displayed on the fixed stop display 50B may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure hold display sections 52 and 53)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30 (when the first starting winning detection sensor 34 detects a ball) is used. It is stored in the internal storage means (in the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c) as first special figure start hold information (first start hold information). Similarly, information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins in the second start winning opening 31 (when the second start winning detection sensor 35 detects a ball) is stored in an internal storage means (example) The main control RAM 60c) is stored as second special figure start hold information (second start hold information). The game information display section M has a first special figure hold display section 52 in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information. A second special figure hold display section 53 is provided which is provided with a light emitting display section from a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the second special figure start hold information. That is, the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53 notify the number of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display held (number of symbol fluctuations). .

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

(About 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 prescribed round numbers may be set, and the game information display unit M is provided with a round display unit 57 for notifying the prescribed round number of the won jackpot game. Yes. The round display unit 57 includes a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (eight in the embodiment), LEDs that are turned on for each specified number of rounds are determined, and the specified number of rounds is notified by the lighting position of the LEDs. To get. In this embodiment, four types of “2 times”, “4 times”, “8 times”, and “16 times” are set as the specified number of rounds of the jackpot game. The specified number of rounds is notified when the set LED is lit. In addition, when all the prescribed round numbers of the jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 are the same, the round display part 57 can be omitted.

(About the symbol display unit 55)
The game information display section M is provided with a winning / no-go symbol display section 55 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment). In this success / failure symbol display unit 55, a single success / failure symbol is obtained by changing a plurality of types of success / failure symbols triggered by the detection of pachinko spheres by the ball passage detection sensor 49 (passage of pachinko spheres by the ball passage portion 48). The design change display for determining whether or not is derived is performed. In the embodiment, two types of success / failure symbols are displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs arranged side by side. Specifically, the design for success / failure is indicated by a light emitting mode in which only the left LED is lit and a light emitting mode in which only the right LED is lit. In addition, the pass / fail symbol indicated by only the left LED being lit is set as the pass / fail symbol “0”, and the pass / fail symbol indicated by only the right LED being lit is the pass / fail symbol “1”. Then, from the final lighting result of the success / failure symbol display section 55, it is possible to recognize the success or failure of the success / failure symbol. Specifically, the success / failure symbol “1” is displayed on the success / failure symbol display unit 55 in the case of per winning / inhibition symbol, and the success / failure symbol “0” is displayed in the case of a loss. In other words, the success / failure symbol that can recognize the permissible symbol per unit becomes the display result per permissible symbol, and the success / failure symbol that can recognize the detachment becomes the misregistration display result. That is, the right / wrong symbol display unit 55 is a third display unit that fluctuates and stops the right / wrong symbol indicating the determination result of the right / wrong symbol determination.

(About the design hold display unit 56)
In the game information display section M, information (various random information described later) acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the ball passage section 48 (when the ball passage detection sensor 49 detects a ball) is stored in the machine. A light emitting display unit is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of holding of the corresponding start / hold information of the corresponding failure when it is stored in the means (main control RAM 60c) as the start / stop information for the corresponding determination. Further, a winning / holding symbol hold display section 56 is provided, and the number of fluctuations of the winning / holding symbol held by the display contents of the corresponding reject / design hold display portion 56 is notified. The number-of-success-symbol-start-holding stored number displayed on the symbol-for-speech display unit 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the ball passing unit 48, and is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation display is started. . Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the number of design start / holding storages for success / failure, and the number of designation / holding storage numbers for success / failure can be added up to the maximum number. The success / failure symbol hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) LEDs arranged on the left and right, and when the success / failure symbol start reservation storage number is 1 to 2, the success / failure symbol is displayed. The hold display unit 56 is lit in order from the left, and when the number of stored symbols for start / stop holding is 3 to 4, the design symbol display unit for success / failure blinks in order from the left, thereby performing the symbol change display for success / failure. The number of holds can be grasped.

  Here, the special figure hold display units 52 and 53, the right / fail symbol display unit 55, the right / left symbol hold display unit 56, the round display unit 57, and the like provided in the game information display unit M display corresponding information. As long as the information can be notified, not only a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs, but also a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means can be adopted.

(Display device 17)
The display device (second display means) 17 is configured to execute a symbol variation effect that is open to a special diagram variation display executed by the special diagram display units 50A and 50B. In the display device 17, three symbol rows, a left symbol row 26a, a middle symbol row 26b, and a right symbol row 26c, which are capable of variably displaying the decoration diagram, are set in a horizontal and horizontal manner. With the winning of 31, the decorations of the symbol rows 26a, 26b and 26c are started to change. In the display device 17 of the embodiment, effective stop positions L, C, and R at which one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect are set, and each symbol row 26a, 26b, The symbol combination of the decorative figure displayed on the stop symbol effective line combining the effective stop positions L, C, and R of 26c is derived. That is, one stop symbol effective line is set in the display device 17 of the embodiment.

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

  Here, the “variation display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop positions L, C, and R are changed in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. And, “decision stop” of the decoration drawing means that the decoration drawing is continuously stopped and displayed over the predetermined special figure fluctuation interval time at the effective stop positions L, C, R in the respective symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. It is in the state. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decorative drawing means that the decorative drawing displayed so as to remain at the effective stop positions L, C, and R in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is continuously stopped for the special drawing variation interval time. It is not in a state. In other words, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes the state where the decorative drawing is displayed in the fluctuation state at the effective stop positions L, C, and R and the state where the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing fluctuation interval time. Yes.

  In the first special figure display section 50A and the display device 17, the first special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect related to the first special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative drawing are displayed in a fixed stop state. The Similarly, in the second special figure display section 50B and the display device 17, the second special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect related to the second special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decoration drawing are confirmed. Stopped display. In the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed at the same time. When one of the special figure display units 50A and 50B is performing the special figure fluctuation display, The other winning information is stored in the main control RAM 60c as corresponding first or second special figure start holding information. In addition, the display area of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the display device 17 is configured with a larger area than the special drawing display portions 50A and 50B, and the decorative drawing is compared with the special drawing. It is displayed much larger. For this reason, the player can recognize the winning or losing from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the stopped symbol effective line of the display device 17.

  Here, in the display device 17 according to the embodiment, 10 kinds of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic decoration drawings in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. Are displayed in a variable manner in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. In addition, as a decoration drawing, it is not restricted to this, It is set as the form which a player can distinguish and identify each decoration drawing like arbitrary numbers, a character, a design, etc. And the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c that has been confirmed and stopped at the effective stop positions L, C, R (stop symbol effective line) of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c in the display device 17 is hit. In the case of a symbol combination, it is possible to grasp that a winning game (big hit game) is given. Here, in the embodiment, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative figure is fixedly stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions L, C, R of each symbol row is a jackpot symbol combination. Is set. The symbol combination of the decorative figure that can recognize the jackpot becomes a jackpot display displayed on the display device 17, and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given after the symbol variation effect on which the jackpot display is displayed. Further, in the embodiment, in addition to the basic decorative drawing described above that is variably displayed on the display device 17, it is set to be able to display a special decorative drawing (special symbol), and the effective stop positions L, It is configured to recognize that a predetermined big hit game is given by displaying the special decoration drawing at any one of C and R (for example, the effective stop position C in the middle symbol row). The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize the possibility of the occurrence of the big hit game becomes the hit suggestion display displayed on the display device 17. On the other hand, if even one of the symbols in all the columns that are confirmed and stopped at the effective stop positions L, C, and R of the display device 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “ 171 "etc.), it can be recognized that in principle, it is a" out of game "to which no big hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing which can recognize this deviation becomes a deviation display of the display device 17. However, it is also possible to use a specific symbol combination as a trigger for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined jackpot game) among the symbol combinations in which all three rows of decorative drawings are not the same. A specific symbol combination means that a player can recognize or associate some kind of law or meaning from the symbol combination. As specific examples of the specific symbol combinations, three symbol combinations such as “123” and “321”, which are arranged in a continuous ascending or descending order, the left symbol column 26a, and the inner symbol column 26b, A combination of symbols that have the same decorative drawing and the value of the decorative symbol in the right symbol row 26c is shifted by one (for example, “778”), and a symbol combination in which the three rows of decorative drawings become a predetermined word (for example, “758”). (Nagoya)). In this way, the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination of decorations that can be selected not only as an outlier display result but also as a win display result (big hit display result).

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

  As a result of the special figure variation display in the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, the display device 17 displays the symbol combination of the decorative drawing corresponding to the special figure displayed. That is, the special figure displayed on the special figure display parts 50A and 50B and the symbol combination of the decorative picture displayed on the display device 17 correspond to each other, and when the symbol variation effect ends, the special figure display part 50A, The special figure is fixed and stopped at 50B, and the decorative drawing is fixed and displayed on the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the display device 17. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The big hit game is set to start after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the second special figure display unit 50B as a result of the special figure variation display, and indicates the start of the big hit game. Opening effect (OP), round game repeated for the specified number of rounds (10 rounds in the embodiment) performed after the opening effect is ended, with an interval time (int) between rounds, and an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game (EN ). In the round game, the opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 opens and closes in an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit game that has occurred, and a predetermined number (9 in the embodiment) is provided in the special winning opening 41 in one round game. Round game time is completed when a certain number of pachinko balls win or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, between each round game in jackpot game, the interval time between rounds in which the opening-and-closing member 43 is hold | maintained in a closed state only for predetermined time is set.

  Here, the opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 in each round game of the jackpot game is a single opening operation (operation from opening until closing) under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined interval. ), A predetermined number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls determined for the round game are configured to perform a long-time release operation that continues to open for a time that can be won. In the embodiment, the opening / closing member 43 is set to open for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time opening operation. In addition, the interval time between rounds of the big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds) as the ending effect time. ) ”Is set (see FIG. 3). As the opening / closing mode (opening pattern) of the opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 in each round game of the big hit game, the long-time opening operation and the opening time of the opening / closing member 43 are set shorter than the long-time opening operation. It may be configured by appropriately combining the short-time opening operation.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the jackpot determination is won, one jackpot game is determined from among a plurality of types of jackpot games having different values to be given to the player. A jackpot game is awarded. Here, which jackpot game is awarded among a plurality of types of jackpot games is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. In the embodiment, special symbols 1 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A are classified into six groups of symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D, symbol E, symbol F. The big hit game according to the special figure 1 as the big hit symbol displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is confirmed and stopped. Similarly, the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B in the embodiment includes six groups of a symbol b, a symbol c, a symbol d, a symbol e, a symbol f, and a symbol g. The big hit game according to the special figure 2 as the big hit symbol displayed on the second special figure display section 50B is confirmed and stopped. Here, Special Figure 1 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols is 50 types for Symbol A, 15 types for Symbol B, 15 types for Symbol C, 10 types for Symbol D, 5 types for Symbol E, and 5 types for Symbol F Are distributed. In addition, special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols includes 50 types for symbol b, 15 types for symbol c, 15 types for symbol d, 10 types for symbol e, 5 types for symbol f, and 5 types for symbol g. Each is distributed. The number of jackpot symbols and the proportion of jackpot symbols are examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination performed based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first or second start winning opening 30, 31 is affirmative, the big hit determined for each big hit symbol A game is determined. In the embodiment, there are a plurality of game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF, which will be described later, and according to the type of jackpot game, the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF can be changed. Details of the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF will be described later.

(About the first jackpot game)
The first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A is a jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “2”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. The first jackpot game is set as a jackpot game with the smallest profit among the types of jackpot games set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment. The first jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which the game mode after the end of the first jackpot game is shifted to the first game mode MA when the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game. ing.

(About the second jackpot game)
The second jackpot game corresponding to the symbols B and b is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. . The second jackpot game is set as a jackpot game that has a larger profit than the first jackpot game. The second jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which the game mode after the end of the second jackpot game is shifted to the second game mode MB when the second jackpot game is determined by the main control CPU 60a. ing.

(About the third jackpot game)
The third jackpot game corresponding to the symbols C and c is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. . The third jackpot game is set as a jackpot game having the same profit as the second jackpot game. The third jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which the game mode after the end of the third jackpot game is transferred to the third game mode MC when the main control CPU 60a determines the third jackpot game. ing.

(About the fourth jackpot game)
The fourth jackpot game corresponding to the symbols D and d is a jackpot game with the specified number of rounds set to “8”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “9”. . The fourth jackpot game is set as a jackpot game that has a larger profit than the second and third jackpot games. Further, the fourth jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which the game mode after the end of the fourth jackpot game is shifted to the fourth game mode MD when the fourth jackpot game is determined by the main control CPU 60a. ing.

(About the fifth jackpot game)
The fifth jackpot game corresponding to the symbols E and e is a jackpot game with the specified number of rounds set to “8”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “9”. . The fifth jackpot game is set as a jackpot game having the same profit as the fourth jackpot game. Further, the fifth jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which the game mode after the end of the fifth jackpot game is shifted to the fifth game mode ME when the main control CPU 60a determines the fifth jackpot game. ing.

(About the sixth jackpot game)
The sixth jackpot game corresponding to the symbols F and f is a jackpot game with the specified number of rounds set to “8”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “9”. . The sixth jackpot game is set as a jackpot game having the same profit as the fourth and fifth jackpot games. The sixth jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which the game mode after the end of the sixth jackpot game is shifted to the sixth game mode MF when the main control CPU 60a determines the sixth jackpot game. ing.

(About the seventh jackpot game)
The seventh jackpot game corresponding to the symbol g is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. The seventh jackpot game is set as a jackpot game having the largest profit among the types of jackpot games set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment. The seventh jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which the game mode after the end of the seventh jackpot game is transferred to the sixth game mode MF when the main control CPU 60a determines the seventh jackpot game. ing.

  The types of jackpot games are not limited to seven, and can be set as appropriate. In the jackpot game set for the pachinko machine 10, the first jackpot game with the least number of winning balls is won by the jackpot determination based on the winning at the first start winning opening 30 (see FIG. 1). On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a can determine only in the event that the seventh big hit game with the most prize balls is won in the big hit determination based on the winning (special figure 2) to the second start winning opening 31. Only in such a case, the main control CPU 60a can be determined. That is, when comparing the first start prize opening 30 and the second start prize opening 31, the second start prize opening 31 is set as a start prize opening that is more advantageous to the player than the first start prize opening 30.

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

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes an effect control board 65 for overall control of game effects, a display control board 70 for controlling display contents on the display device 17, and a pachinko machine 10 as sub-control boards. There are provided a lamp control board 72 that performs light emission control of various light emission effects means (lamp device 18 and the like) provided, 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, the display control board 70 displays the display contents of a design variation effect such as a design (decorative drawing) and a background image displayed on the display device 17 based on a control signal (control command) output from the performance control board 65. Configured to control. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting / extinguishing timing, light emission intensity, and the like of various light emission effecting units included in the pachinko machine 10 based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. It is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing of audio output from the various speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10, the output content, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 10, the main control board 60 has a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing control programs executed by the main control CPU 60a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c that can be read is provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, the variable winning detection sensor 39, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensor 47, and the ball passing detection sensor 49 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a includes display units of the game information display unit M (first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, first and second special figure holding display units 52 and 53, and a corresponding / unusual symbol display unit. 55, the right and wrong symbol hold display unit 56 and the round display unit 57) are connected, and based on the control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each detection sensor 34, 35, 39, 44, 47, 49. Thus, the display control of each display unit 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57 of the game information display unit M is executed. The main control CPU 60a is connected to a variable prize solenoid 38 linked to the opening / closing members 37, 37 for opening / closing the variable prize opening 36a and a special prize solenoid 42 linked to the opening / closing member 43 for opening / closing the special prize opening 41. The corresponding opening / closing members 37 and 37 and the opening / closing member 43 are opened and closed by driving the solenoids 38 and 42 based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. Then, the main control CPU 60a controls the special winning solenoid 42 so as to open and close the opening / closing member 43 in an opening / closing manner according to the type of the big hit game, and executes long-time opening control for opening / closing the opening / closing member 43 for a long time. It is configured as follows.

  Further, the main control board 60 has a counting means 81 for counting the number of changes (number of times) of a later-described special-figure display (design fluctuation effect performed by the display device 17) performed by the special-figure display units 50A and 50B. I have. The counting means 81 is set to add 1 to the count value every time the special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect) is executed. In addition, when the main control CPU 60a determines that it is a big hit in the big hit determination (hit determination), the counting means 81 starts counting the special figure variation display (symbol variation effect) after the big hit game based on the winning information determined to be the big hit. It is set to do. Then, when the count value of the counting means 81 reaches a preset number of times of switching (set number of times), the main control CPU 60a has multiple types of game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, which will be described later. The game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF are determined from the ME and MF. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function capable of determining the game mode when the specific condition is satisfied when the number of changes in the special figure change display (design change effect) is the number of changes. Note that the main control CPU 60a is set to reset the count value when the determination result of the big hit determination is successful before the count value of the counting means 81 reaches the number of switching times. That is, the counting means 81 is configured to count the number of changes in the special figure change display (symbol change effect) after the big hit game (win game) until the next big hit game (win game) is performed.

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

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

  The random number for special figure determination is a random number used in a hit determination (big hit determination) as to whether or not a hit game (big hit game) is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In this embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per special figure, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the special figure determining random number determines the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values “0” to “100” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one type of special figure indicating the above-mentioned loss and a random number corresponding to 100 types of special figures indicating the winning of the big hit. The special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the random number for figure determination. . That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize is obtained. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 35, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified for each type of jackpot game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so The type of jackpot game to be given after the end is specified. In other words, the special figure determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of winning game (big hit game). In addition, game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF that are shifted after the jackpot game (determined by the main control CPU 60a) are uniquely determined for each type of jackpot game. It also has a function as a random number for determining MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF.

  In addition, the random number for effect execution determination has the possibility that a win display is displayed when the determination result in the above-mentioned hit determination (big hit determination) is negative (in the case of a failure to win the big hit game). It is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination) as to whether or not to perform the suggested performance. In the embodiment, 239 kinds of integer values from “0” to “238” are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Here, as an effect suggesting the possibility of a winning display being displayed, a reach effect that is displayed on the display device 17 in the process of symbol variation or a reach effect that is triggered by a reach display, or from a variation start to a stop of decorations A continuous notice effect (pre-reading notice effect) that allows a variable cycle to be executed once a plurality of times, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of being displayed on the display device 17, and a lamp device 18 This includes a notice effect that suggests to the player that the hit display may be displayed by the light output from the speaker 19 or the sound output from the speaker 19. The special figure variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used to determine the special pattern variation pattern of the symbol variation in the symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, as the random numbers for distributing the special figure variation pattern, 101 kinds of integer values from “0” to “100” are set, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes.

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

  Further, the main control CPU 60a acquires various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the ball passage portion 48 (more specifically, the ball passage detection sensor 49 detects the pachinko ball). It is set as follows. Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a upon detection by the ball passage detection sensor 49, various random numbers such as a random number for determining whether or not the winning symbol is determined and a random number for determining the changing symbol pattern for determining or not are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values in a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. A random number is acquired according to the timing when the detection signal of the passage detection sensor 49 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Further, the passage detection information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko sphere passes through the ball passage detection sensor 49 is a predetermined success / failure symbol storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as the failure start / stop information. ) Is temporarily stored and held. The right / left symbol start suspension information is determined in the order in which it is stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the right / left symbol storage area is determined. The main control CPU 60a reads out the correct / unsuccessful symbol start suspension information in the order stored in the RAM 60c.

  The random number for determination per winning / bad symbol is a random number used in determining whether or not the variable winning opening 36a is to be opened (per winning / failing) as a result of variation in the winning / failing symbol (whether or not per second determination). is there. In the embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per success / failure symbol, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). . The random number for distributing the design pattern for success / failure is a random number used to determine the design variation pattern for success / failure that defines the variation time of the design variation for success / failure in the design variation display for success / failure. In the embodiment, all the nine integer values from “0” to “8” are set as the random numbers for distributing the design variation pattern for success / failure, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). ing. Then, the passage detection information temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c triggered by the passage of the pachinko sphere through the sphere passage portion 48 (more specifically, when the sphere passage detection sensor 49 detects the pachinko sphere). The main control CPU 60a obtains the random number for determining whether or not to win / fail and the random number for distributing the pattern changing pattern for the right and wrong at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not a big hit is made using the determination random number per special figure (big hit determination), and is a value from “0” to “65535” that the random number for determination per special figure can take A predetermined number of determination values are determined from a total of 65536 integers. In the embodiment, the number of jackpot determination values is set to 656, and the jackpot game is set to occur with a probability of 656/65536. The number of jackpot determination values is an example, and can be set to an arbitrary number.

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

  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 display device 17 when the result of the hit determination (big hit determination) is negative. This is a determination value used in (reach lottery), and is determined from a total of 239 kinds of integers from “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random number for effect execution determination. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines that an effect such as a reach effect is to be executed when the value of the obtained effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns) for specifying fluctuation contents, and special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to the special figure fluctuation patterns. ing. Here, the special figure fluctuation pattern is a display content executed between the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display and the final stop display (display contents of the special figure fluctuation display). , The content that is the basic basis of the design variation effect content, the light emission effect mode, and the sound effect mode). Also, the special figure fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation time from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display to the final stop display of the special figure 1 or special figure 2 (the time of the special figure fluctuation display). And design variation production time). Special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern using the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern to which the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a winning / bad symbol determination value indicating that a winning / failing is generated as a result of the winning / bad symbol variation effect. The judgment value per success / failure symbol is a judgment value used in the judgment (whether per success / failure judgment) using the random number for judgment per success / failure design, and can be taken as a random number for judgment per design for success / failure. A predetermined number of determination values are defined from 65536 integers from “0” to “65535”. In the embodiment, the number of determination values per success / failure symbol is set to 32767, and a game per success / failure symbol in which the opening / closing members 37 and 37 of the variable winning portion 36 are opened / closed with a probability of 32767/65536. It is set to occur. The number of determination values per winning / bad symbol is an example, and can be set to an arbitrary number.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of right / left symbol variation patterns, and stores the corresponding symbol variation pattern distribution determination values corresponding to the respective success / failure symbol variation patterns. Here, the success / failure symbol variation pattern is the variation of the success / failure symbol variation display from the start / abuse symbol variation display executed by the success / failure symbol display unit 55 until the success / failure symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. Time is specific. The decision pattern allocation decision value for success / failure is a determination value used for determining the symbol variation pattern for success / failure using the random number for pattern variation pattern assignment for success / failure. It is determined from nine integers from “0” to “8”. Then, a predetermined determination value is assigned to each of the right and wrong symbol variation patterns, and the right and wrong symbol to which the right and wrong symbol variation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired random number for distribution of right and wrong symbols is allocated. The variation pattern is specified by the main control CPU 60a. In the embodiment, all the determination symbols for determining whether or not the symbol variation pattern is determined for one symbol pattern for determining whether or not the symbol is correct is determined to determine a variation time for a predetermined time (for example, 240 ms). Is set to That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the variation time of the design variation display for success / failure is set to be constant. In addition, by assigning determination values for determining whether or not the symbol variation pattern for success / failure is assigned to each of a plurality of symbol variation patterns for determining whether or not the variation time is different, the variation time of the symbol variation display for determining whether or not the variation may be different. it can.

(About the production control board)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 10, 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.

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

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

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

  That is, a first hit determination means for performing a first hit determination as to whether or not the winning winning opening 30 or 31 is a win, and when the determination result of the first hit determination is a win, a plurality of types of hit games are determined. As a per game determination means (hit determination means) for determining the type of hit game to be given from the inside, and as a per game grant means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special figure variation display (after the end of the symbol variation effect) The main control CPU 60a has the respective functions. Further, the main control CPU 60a selects one of a plurality of special figure variation patterns (variation patterns) stored in the main control ROM 60b on the basis of winning in the start winning portion 29 (start winning portion openings 30, 31). It has a function as special figure fluctuation pattern determining means (variation pattern determining means) for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 60a performs the first winning determination for determining whether or not to give a big hit game (win game) in which the special winning opening 41 of the special winning unit 40 is opened by the opening and closing member 43, the variable winning unit 36. It is configured not to be triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a second hit determination means for executing a second hit determination as to whether or not a win is made at the variable winning opening 36a (ball detection by the ball passage detection sensor 49). I have. The main control RAM 60c is acquired while the symbol variation effect is being performed on the display device 17 (that is, while the special symbol variation display is being performed on the first and second special symbol display units 50A and 50B). It functions as a holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of winning information as starting hold information. Specifically, the prize-holding information acquired when triggered by the detection of the prize-winning detection sensors 34, 35 while the variable display is being performed on the display means (display device 17 and special figure display units 50A, 50B) is the start-pending information. It functions as a hold storage means for storing as.

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

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

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

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

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives the winning information (random number for special figure determination, random value for determination of special figure, random value for determination of performance execution, and various random values such as random number for distribution of special figure variation pattern). Is read by the main control CPU 60a, and the winning information (random number value) is set as the second special figure start hold information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number (step A18). Thereafter, the main control CPU 60a executes based on the first or second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning opening 30, 31. The pre-reading notice process for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect during the symbol variation effect is executed (step A19), and the special figure input process is terminated.

(Special drawing start process)
Next, the special figure start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure start process every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the special figure starting process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is variably displayed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the display device 17, or whether the big hit game is being played. (Step B11). If the determination result of step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B11 is negative, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is read (step B12), and whether the number of hold in the second special figure start hold information is greater than “0”. Is determined (step B13). If the determination result of step B13 is negative (if the number of second special figure start hold information hold = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. The main control CPU 60a also stores the special chart stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c if the determination result in step B13 is affirmative (the number of the second special figure start hold information> 0). A value “1” indicating that the second special figure variation effect is executed is set in the variation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a decrements the hold number of the second special figure start hold information by 1 (step B14) and stores the second special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. The main control CPU 60a stores figure start hold information (value of random number for determination per special figure, value of random number for determination of special figure, value of random number for effect execution determination, and random number value for distribution of special figure variation pattern). Obtain (step B15).

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

  When various random numbers as the second special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired value of the random number for hit determination in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit determination value matches (step B22). If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit changes (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2), which becomes a big hit symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B, on the basis of the acquired value of the special symbol determination random number (step B24). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2, the main control CPU 60 a displays the special figure 2 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining, the jackpot symbol will be determined. When the big hit symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special symbol variation pattern from the special symbol variation pattern for winning based on the value of the random number for special symbol variation pattern distribution ( Step B25).

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

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination at 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 unit 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special drawing 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B31).

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

  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 random number for special figure determination, the value of the random number for special figure determination, the value of the random number for performance execution determination, and the value of the random number for special figure variation pattern distribution (step B19) Next, a hit determination process is executed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning opening Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired with the winning of 30 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. It has become.

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

  When various random numbers are acquired by the processing of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired hit determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not (step B32). If the determination result of the big hit determination at step B32 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) that becomes the big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A based on the acquired special figure determination random number (Step B34). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol for each special figure 1, the main control CPU 60a displays the special figure 1 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. The jackpot symbol is determined by determining. Further, when the big hit symbol (special diagram 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects one special symbol variation pattern from the special symbol variation patterns for winning based on the value of the special symbol variation pattern distribution random number. Determine (step B35).

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

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

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

  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.

  Next, the determination symbol input process and the determination symbol 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 correct / bad design input processing)
In the right / unsuccessful symbol input process, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has passed through the ball passage portion 48 (step C11). That is, in step C11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the ball passage detection sensor 49 detects a pachinko ball has been input. And when the determination result of step C11 is negative, the main control CPU 60a ends the determination symbol input process. If the determination result in step C11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of retained symbols in the corresponding design start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step). C12). When the determination result of step C12 is negative (that is, the number of holdings of the on / off symbol start holding information is 4), the main control CPU 60a ends the on / off symbol input process.

  If the determination result of step C12 is affirmative (the number of holding of the start / stop symbol for correct / incorrect design <4), the number of hold of the design start / hold information for correct / incorrect is incremented by 1, and the main control RAM 60c stores the correct / invalid symbol start / hold. The number of information hold is rewritten (step C13). Subsequently, the main control CPU 60a reads out the winning information (values of random numbers for determination per winning / failing symbols and various random numbers such as random numbers for determining whether or not the winning pattern variation pattern is distributed) from the main control RAM 60c, and the winning information (random number of random numbers). (Value) is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds as the design start hold information for right and wrong (step C14). Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the winning / bad symbol input process.

(About the design start / fail process)
Next, the winning / bad symbol starting process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the success / failure symbol start process every predetermined period (4 ms in the embodiment). In this right / wrong symbol start process, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the right / left symbol is being variably displayed on the right / left symbol display section 55 (step D11). Then, if the determination result of step D11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the right / left symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step D11 is negative, the number of holdings of the design start hold information for right and wrong is read (step D12), and whether or not the number of hold of the design start hold information for correctness is larger than “0”. Determination is made (step D13). When the determination result of step D13 is negative (when the number of holdings of the on / off symbol start holding information = 0), the main control CPU 60a ends the on / off symbol starting process. The main control CPU 60a also determines whether or not the winning symbol is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c if the determination result in step D13 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the corresponding symbol start holding information> 0). A value “1” is set in the variation processing flag to indicate that the design variation display for success / failure is executed. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the winning / failing symbol start holding information (step D14), and the corresponding winning / failing symbol start stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the holding number. The main control CPU 60a obtains the hold information (values of random numbers for determination per winning / bad symbol and values of various random numbers such as random numbers for distributing symbol variation pattern for determining whether or not) (step D15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the design start hold information (random number) for the success / failure from the first design pattern storage area for storing the design for start / stop information for the success / failure stored earliest. Then, the main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the success / failure symbol start suspension information, and then the second success / failure symbol storage area for storing the success / failure symbol start suspension information stored therein is stored. The symbol start hold information (random number) is stored in the first winning / bad symbol storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the second symbol design use hold information (random number) in the third symbol design storage area in which the design symbol design decision suspension information stored third time is stored. In the area, and the fourth winning / failing symbol start holding information (random number) stored in the fourth winning / failing symbol storage area stored in the fourth earliest (that is, the newest) winning / failing symbol start holding information is stored. Store in the symbol storage area. That is, the correct / failure symbol 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 success / failure symbol hold display section 56 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the success / failure symbol start hold information after subtraction.

  When various random numbers as the right / left symbol start hold information are acquired by the processing of step D15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired random number for determination per right / left symbol is stored in the main control ROM 60b. A hit / fail symbol determination (second hit determination) for determining whether or not the hit determination value matches is performed (step D16). When the determination result of the determination for success / failure symbol determination in step D16 is affirmative (per success / failure symbol) (when the opening and closing members 37, 37 are opened), the main control CPU 60a displays the determination symbol for success / failure 55. The final stop symbol that is the winning / failing symbol displayed at the final stop is determined (step D17). Note that the main control CPU 60a determines the success / failure symbol “1” as the final stop symbol in the case of the success / failure symbol.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the determination for success / failure symbol determination in step D16 is negative (in the case of a loss), the main control CPU 60a finally stops the failure symbol that is confirmed and displayed on the failure symbol display unit 55. It is determined as a symbol (design for failure / prohibition) (step D18). Note that the main control CPU 60a determines the success / failure symbol “0” as the final stop symbol in the event of a loss. Then, when the winning / failing symbol (whether / unsuccessful symbol) or the out-of-order symbol is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one of the winning / failing symbol variation patterns based on the random number for determining whether or not the symbol is correct / unsuccessful. A symbol variation pattern is determined (step D19).

  The main control CPU 60a, which has determined the success / failure symbol variation pattern in Step D19, proceeds to Step D20 and executes various processes relating to the success / failure symbol variation display. That is, the variation time set for the determined symbol variation pattern for success / failure provided in the main control RAM 60c is set in the variation timer for the symbol for success / failure, and the main control CPU 60a starts the symbol variation display for failure / prohibition. The right / wrong symbol display unit 55 is controlled. In addition, the main control CPU 60a, when the variation timer times the variation time (when the variation timer time becomes “0”), the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol so as to display the final stop symbol. Control display content.

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

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

  In addition, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. The effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing a detachment including a reach formation symbol when the special figure variation pattern for the detachment reach effect is instructed. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a detachment that does not include a reach formation symbol when a special-figure variation pattern for the detachment effect is instructed. 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.

(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 display device 17 is controlled so as to execute the symbol variation effect. Then, the display control CPU 70a measures the elapsed time from the start of the effect with the start of the design variation effect, and displays an image displayed on the display device 17 so that an image based on the effect pattern is displayed for each measured time. Switch every cycle. When the symbol stop command for each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is input, the display control CPU 70a designates the effective stop position L, C, R of the corresponding symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c with the decoration designation command. When the decorated decorations are temporarily stopped and all symbol stop commands are input, the decorations designated by the decoration designating commands are displayed at the effective stop positions L, C, and R of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The display content of the display device 17 is controlled so as to display the confirmation stop at 17, and the symbol variation effect is ended.

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

(About game mode)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is provided with a plurality of types (6 types in the embodiment) of game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF with different starting rates, and the main control CPU 60a establishes a specific condition. As an opportunity, one game mode MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF can be determined from a plurality of types of game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the specific condition (first specific condition) is satisfied when the determination result of the big hit determination (first hit determination) is a win. In other words, a big hit game is given when the result of the big hit determination is a win, and the game mode can be changed after the big hit game is over. Further, the main control CPU 60a has determinable game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF depending on the type of jackpot game to be given. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when the first jackpot game is awarded, the first game mode MA is determined, and when the second jackpot game is awarded, the second game mode MB is decided. When the third jackpot game is awarded, the third game mode MC is determined, and when the fourth jackpot game is awarded, the fourth game mode MD is determined and the fifth jackpot game is awarded. In this case, the fifth game mode ME is determined, the sixth game mode MF is determined when the sixth jackpot game is awarded, and the sixth game mode MF is decided when the seventh jackpot game is awarded. Is set to be. The number of game modes is an example, and an arbitrary number can be set.

  Here, in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, game mode flags corresponding to the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF are set, and the game modes MA, MB, determined by the main control CPU 60a are set. The game mode flags corresponding to MC, MD, ME, and MF are set to “1”, and other game mode flags are set to “0”. The main control CPU 60 a The game mode can be recognized.

  The ball-out rate is the ratio of the number of prize balls (M) to the number of pachinko balls (N) that are thrown into (entered in) the game area 75 in the normal game state other than the big hit game state (M / N). More specifically, the number of pachinko balls driven into the game area 75 per unit time, and the variable prize opening 36a, the first start prize opening 30, the second start prize opening 31 and the normal prize opening 46 during the unit time. It is the ratio of the number of award balls that were won and paid out.

  Here, the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75 win a certain percentage at the first start winning opening 30, the second starting winning opening 31 and the normal winning opening 46 provided in the gaming board 20. On the other hand, the rate at which the pachinko ball wins the variable winning opening 36a changes depending on the operating mode of the opening and closing members 37, 37. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a plurality of types for specifying the operation modes of the opening and closing members 37 and 37 that are set so that the opening times of the opening and closing members 37 and 37 that open the variable winning opening 36a are different for each determination of success / failure. The determination result of the winning / bad symbol determination (second hit determination) triggered by the ball detection of the ball passage detection sensor 49 in each game mode MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF By specifying an operation pattern that can be determined in the case of a win, the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF are different from each other.

  In the embodiment, as the operation patterns of the opening and closing members 37, 37, there are six operation patterns WP1, WP2, WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 corresponding to the types of game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF. Is set, and each operation pattern WP1, WP2, WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 corresponds to each game mode MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF (see FIG. 11). That is, in the first game mode MA, the main control CPU 60a determines the first operation pattern WP1 as the operation pattern of the opening and closing members 37, 37 when the determination result of the determination of success / failure symbol determination is successful, In the game mode MB, the main control CPU 60a determines the second operation pattern WP2 as the operation pattern of the opening and closing members 37, 37 when the determination result of the success / failure determination is win, and in the third game mode MC, The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine the third operation pattern WP3 as the operation pattern of the opening and closing members 37, 37 when the determination result of the success / failure determination is a win. Similarly, in each of the fourth game mode MD, the fifth game mode ME, and the sixth game mode MF, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the opening / closing members 37, 37 The fourth operation pattern WP4, the fifth operation pattern WP5, and the sixth operation pattern WP6 corresponding to the operation patterns are determined.

  Here, in the embodiment, by changing the opening time of the opening and closing members 37 and 37 for opening the variable winning opening 36a for one determination per success / failure determination, the ratio of the pachinko ball winning in the variable winning opening 36a per unit time is obtained. However, when changing the opening time of the opening and closing members 37 and 37, it may be realized by simply changing the opening time of the opening and closing members 37 and 37, and the opening times of the opening and closing members 37 and 37 may be changed. It can be realized by changing, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, by simply changing the opening time of the opening and closing members 37, 37 set in each operation pattern WP1, WP2, WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6, the winning percentage of the pachinko balls to the variable winning opening 36a is changed. ing. The opening times WP1t, WP2t, WP3t, WP4t, WP5t, and WP6t set in the operation patterns WP1, WP2, WP3, WP4, WP5, and WP6 have a relationship of WP1t <WP2t <WP3t <WP4t <WP5t <WP6t. Once set, the release time is increased in the order of the first game mode MA, the second game mode MB, the third game mode MC, the fourth game mode MD, the fifth game mode ME, and the sixth game mode MF. The sphere rate is also set to increase in order. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the first game mode MA has a pitch rate of 96%, the second game mode MB has a pitch rate of 98%, the third game mode MC has a pitch rate of 100%, Each of the opening times WP1t, WP2t, WP3t, so that the game play rate in the 4 game mode MD is 106%, the game play rate in the fifth game mode ME is 110%, and the game play rate in the sixth game mode MF is 120%. WP4t, WP5t, and WP6t are set. In addition, although the ball-out rate converges to the set ball-out rate by continuing the game over the unit time, the first game mode MA or the second game in which the ball-out rate is particularly lower than 100%. In the game mode MB, it is preferable that the game is converged to the set turnout rate by continuing the game in units of several hours.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines one game mode MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF from a plurality of types of game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF. As the establishment of the specific condition, in addition to the case where the determination result of the big hit determination is a win (establishment of the first specific condition), as described above, the counting means 81 counts the number of times of switching is satisfied. (Satisfaction of the second specific condition) is set. That is, the main control CPU 60a is configured to change (determine) the game mode when the first specific condition is satisfied or when the second specific condition is satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 60a, when the first specific condition is satisfied (when the determination result of the big hit determination is a win), as described above, the game mode MA, corresponding to the type of the big hit game (type of special figure), When MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF are determined, when the second specific condition is satisfied (when the counting means 81 counts the number of times of switching), before the second specific condition is satisfied (that is, The game mode MA, MB, MC in which the main control CPU 60a determines the operation patterns WP1, WP2, WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 having a high ball exit rate from the game mode until the counting means 81 counts the number of times of switching). , MD, ME, MF are determined. Specifically, in the embodiment, when the second specific condition is satisfied, a game mode in which the starting rate is one step higher than the current game mode (the game mode before the counting means 81 counts the number of times of switching) is set. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine. For example, if the current game mode is the first game mode MA, the main control CPU 60a determines the second game mode MB when the second specific condition is satisfied, and the current game mode is the second game mode MB. Then, when the second specific condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a determines the third game mode MC. However, in the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine the sixth game mode MF when the current game mode is the sixth game mode MF with the highest turn-out rate.

(About game mode decision processing)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game mode determination process executed by the main control CPU 60a. In the game mode determination process shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the big hit determination executed by the main control CPU 60a is a win (step E11). The main control CPU 60a determines the game mode MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF corresponding to the type of the big hit game (special figure) (step E12), and ends the game mode determination process.

  If the determination result of step E11 is negative, the process proceeds to step E13, and the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the count value of the counting means 81 has reached the number of times of switching, and if negative, step E11. Return to. If the determination result in step E13 is affirmative (if the count value of the counting means 81 is the number of switching times), the process proceeds to step E14, and the main control CPU 60a determines the current game mode MA, MB, MC. , The game mode MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF having a one-step higher rate than the MD, ME, and MF are determined, and the game mode determination process ends. However, when the current game mode is the sixth game mode MF with the highest ball-out rate, the main control CPU 60a determines the same sixth game mode MF so that the ball-out rate does not decrease.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a determines that the specific condition is satisfied when the determination result in the big hit determination (first hit determination) is successful, and a plurality of types of game modes MA, MB, and MC are triggered when the specific condition is satisfied. , MD, ME, MF is provided with a function as a game mode determining means for determining the game mode MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF. In addition, as described above, when the determination result of the big hit determination is a win, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as a big hit symbol displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B are displayed for each type of the big hit game. By specifying the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, the type of jackpot game given after the end of the symbol variation effect is specified. When the determination result of the big hit determination is a win, the main control CPU 60a, as shown in FIG. 3, the game mode MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, corresponding to the type of the big hit game, that is, the special figure type. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine the MF, and when the determination result in the big hit determination (first hit determination) is a win (when the specific condition is met), Means) It also has a function as game mode determining means for determining the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF corresponding to the types of special figures (special symbols) displayed on 50A and 50B. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the specific condition that the counting means 81 counts the number of times of switching, and the main control CPU 60a as the action pattern determining means has an operation pattern with a higher ball exit rate than the game mode before the number of times of switching. The game mode determining means for determining the game mode for determining the game mode is provided.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a operates the opening / closing members 37, 37 of the variable winning portion 36, which affects the exit rate which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of pachinko balls thrown into the game area 75. It has a function as an operation pattern determining means for determining the operation patterns WP1, WP2, WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 from a plurality of types of operation patterns WP1, WP2, WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 to be specified. Then, the main control CPU 60a as the operation pattern determining means is the main control CPU 60a triggered by the ball detection of the ball passing detection sensor 49 in the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF determined by the main control CPU 60a. When the determination result of the determination of success / failure to be executed (determination for success / failure symbol determination) is a success, the operation patterns WP1, WP2, WP3, WP4, WP5, WP5 corresponding to the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF, It is configured to determine WP6.

(Special drawing display patterns of special drawing display units 50A and 50B)
A special figure display pattern (display pattern) for specifying a special figure displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B will be described in detail. FIG. 13 shows an example of a special figure display pattern for specifying a special figure as a big win displayed on the special figure display sections 50A and 50B. The illuminated light emitting display section is hatched and turned off. This is distinguished from the light-emitting display portion.

  FIG. 13A shows an example of the first special figure display pattern for specifying the special figure 1 displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A, and the lighting patterns (displays) of the eight light emitting display units are displayed. The special figure 1 is displayed according to the pattern). 50 types of special figures 1 (numbers 1 to 50) classified into the symbol A, 15 types of special figures 1 (numbers 51 to 65) classified into the design B, and 15 types of special figures classified into the symbol C The 1st special figure display pattern by the some light emission display part showing 1 (numbers 66-80) is comprised by the lighting pattern of the 6 light emission display parts except the right and left ends in 8 light emission display parts. . That is, the symbols A to C are special diagrams 1 in which the main control CPU 60a determines the first game mode MA to the third game mode MC as the game mode after the big hit game, and is classified into the symbols A to C. The first special figure display pattern for displaying the special figure 1 is a lighting pattern in which the left and right light emitting display parts of the eight light emitting display parts are not lit. On the other hand, 10 types of special figures 1 (numbers 81 to 90) classified as symbol D, five types of special figures 1 (numbers 91 to 95) classified as symbol E, and five types classified as symbol F The first special figure display pattern by a plurality of light emitting display parts representing the special figure 1 (numbers 96 to 100) of FIG. 1 is constituted by a lighting pattern in which at least one of the left and right ends of the eight light emitting display parts is lit in common. ing. That is, the symbols D to F are special diagrams 1 in which the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth game mode MD to the sixth game mode MF as the game mode after the big hit game, and is classified into the symbols D to F. The first special figure display pattern for displaying the special figure 1 is a lighting pattern in which at least one light emitting display part at the left and right ends of the eight light emitting display parts is lit.

  FIG. 13B shows an example of the second special figure display pattern for specifying the special figure 2 displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B, and the lighting patterns (displays) of the eight light emitting display units are displayed. The special figure 2 is displayed according to the pattern). 2nd special figure by the some light emission display part which represents 15 types of special figures 2 (numbers 51-65) classified into 50 types of special figures 2 (numbers 1-50) classified into the said design b The display pattern is configured by lighting patterns of six light emitting display portions excluding left and right ends in the eight light emitting display portions. That is, symbols b to c are special diagrams 2 in which the main control CPU 60a determines the second game mode MB to the third game mode MC as the game mode after the big hit game, and is classified into the symbols b to c. The second special figure display pattern for displaying the special figure 2 is a lighting pattern in which the left and right light emitting display parts of the eight light emitting display parts are not lit. On the other hand, 15 types of special figures 2 (numbers 66 to 80) classified as symbol d, 10 types of special figures 2 (numbers 81 to 90) classified as symbol e, and five types classified as symbol f The second special figure display pattern by a plurality of light emitting display parts representing the five special figures 2 (numbers 96 to 100) classified into the special figure 2 (numbers 91 to 95) and the symbol g is eight light emitting displays. At least one of the left and right ends of the part is configured by a lighting pattern that lights in common. That is, the symbols d to g are special diagrams 2 in which the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth game mode MD to the sixth game mode MF as the game mode after the big hit game, and is classified into the symbols d to g. The second special figure display pattern for displaying the special figure 2 is a lighting pattern in which at least one of the left and right light emitting display parts of the eight light emitting display parts is lit. In addition, the lighting pattern which a light emission display part lights may overlap in a 1st special figure display pattern and a 2nd special figure display pattern.

  Here, in the first game mode MA to the third game mode MC, the game play rate is 100% or less, and a game mode in which more prize balls than the pachinko balls thrown into the game area 75 cannot be obtained. is there. On the other hand, the game play rate in the fourth game mode MD to the sixth game mode MF is larger than 100%, and a game that can acquire more prize balls than the pachinko balls thrown into the game area 75. Mode. In other words, a special view corresponding to a game mode (a game mode in which the main control CPU 60a determines an operation pattern of a turn-out rate in which the main control CPU 60a is equal to or higher than a predetermined value) can acquire more prize balls than the pachinko balls thrown into the game area 75. The special figure display pattern of (Special figure 1 and Special figure 2) is partially shared by turning on at least one light emitting display part at the left and right ends of the eight light emitting display parts. By confirming the display pattern, it is possible to infer that the game mode to be transferred after the big hit game is an advantageous game mode for the player.

(About special figure variation pattern and production pattern)
Next, the special figure variation pattern stored in the main control ROM 60b and the effect pattern stored in the effect control ROM 65b will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  As the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when the special figure starting process is determined not to perform reach (the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be decided in steps B31 and B41), the special figure fluctuation pattern is shown. Is set. In addition, a reach misalignment special figure variation pattern is set as a reach misregistration special pattern variation pattern (a special diagram variation pattern that can be determined in steps B29 and B39) to be displayed after reaching in the special diagram start process. Furthermore, the big hit special figure fluctuation pattern is set as the big hit special figure fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern that can be decided in steps B25 and B35) that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when it is determined that the big hit is in the special figure start processing. ing.

  The effect pattern stored in the effect control ROM 65b includes an outlier effect pattern group in which a plurality of effect patterns having different effect contents corresponding to the outlier special map variation pattern are defined, and an effect corresponding to the reach off special map variation pattern. A reach-offset effect pattern group in which a plurality of effect patterns having different contents are defined and a jackpot effect pattern group in which a plurality of effect patterns having different effect contents corresponding to the jackpot special figure variation pattern are set. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines one effect pattern from the effect patterns included in the outlier effect pattern group based on the special figure change pattern designation command for designating the off-set special figure change pattern from the main control CPU 60a. Composed. Further, the effect control CPU 65a determines one effect pattern from the effect patterns included in the reach error effect pattern group based on the special figure change pattern designation command for designating the reach error special figure change pattern from the main control CPU 60a. It is configured as follows. Further, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern from the effect patterns included in the jackpot effect pattern group based on the special figure change pattern designation command for designating the big hit special figure change pattern from the main control CPU 60a. Is done.

  The main control CPU 60a does not depend on the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF, based on the determination result of the jackpot determination. In addition to determining one corresponding special figure fluctuation pattern from among the figure fluctuation pattern and the jackpot special figure fluctuation pattern), the effect control CPU 65a is independent of the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF, A corresponding production pattern is determined based on the input special figure variation pattern designation command. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a specifies a plurality of symbol variation effects to be executed by the display device (second display means) 17 in response to winning at the start winning section 29 (start winning ports 30, 31). A function as an effect pattern determining means for determining an effect pattern from the types of effect patterns is provided. The effect control CPU 65a as the effect pattern determining means is configured to determine the effect pattern from a plurality of types of effect patterns regardless of the types of game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF determined by the main control CPU 60a. The game mode MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF cannot be determined from the effect of the symbol variation effect executed on the display device 17.

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

  When a player rotates the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the front frame 13, a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device is launched into the game area 75. When the pachinko balls enter the entrance 29a of the start winning section 29, the pachinko balls are distributed to the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31 by the distribution means 80. When the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 and is detected by the first start winning detection sensor 34, the main control CPU 60a acquires various information (various random number information), and the acquired winning information is included in the acquired winning information. Based on this, a big hit determination (first hit determination) is executed. Based on the determination result of the big hit determination, under the control of the main control CPU 60a, the first special figure fluctuation display on the first special figure display unit 50A is started and the symbol fluctuation effect on the display device 17 is started. The Then, as a result of the first special figure change display (design change effect), when a predetermined big hit symbol (special figure) is displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is displayed. A jackpot game according to the type of FIG. 1 is awarded. That is, the opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 opens and closes according to an operation pattern corresponding to the type of the big hit game, so that the player can acquire many prize balls. When the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 and is detected by the second start winning detection sensor 35, the main control CPU 60a acquires various information (various random number information), and the acquired winning is obtained. A big hit determination (first hit determination) is executed based on the information. Based on the determination result of the big hit determination, under the control of the main control CPU 60a, the second special figure change display on the second special figure display unit 50B is started and the symbol change effect on the display device 17 is started. The As a result of the second special figure variation display (design variation effect), when a predetermined big win symbol (special figure) is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B, the special symbol displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is displayed. A jackpot game corresponding to the type of FIG. 2 is awarded. That is, the opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 opens and closes according to an operation pattern corresponding to the type of the big hit game, so that the player can acquire many prize balls.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a corresponds to one of a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns based on the determination result of the jackpot determination regardless of the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF. While determining the special figure variation pattern, the effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding effect pattern based on the input special figure variation pattern designation command regardless of the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF. Is configured to determine. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern from a plurality of common effect patterns regardless of the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF. It is not possible to determine which game mode MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF from the contents of the effects. Therefore, depending on the effect of the symbol variation effect that the player pays attention to, it can be concealed without notifying the difference in the pitch rate. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines a special figure variation pattern from a plurality of common special figure fluctuation patterns that specify the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation regardless of the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF. Therefore, it is not possible to discriminate the difference in the starting rate from the variation time of the special figure variation display, and the game performance for estimating the level of the starting rate does not deteriorate.

  When a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 passes through the ball passage portion 48 and is detected by the ball passage detection sensor 49, the main control CPU 60a executes a pass / fail symbol determination (second hit determination). On the basis of the determination result of the appropriate / unusable symbol per unit determination, the appropriate / unusable symbol variation display on the appropriate / unusable symbol display unit 55 is started under the control of the main control CPU 60a. Then, as a result of the success / failure symbol variation display, when a predetermined success / failure symbol (the success / failure symbol) is displayed on the success / failure symbol display unit 55, the main control CPU 60a Among the plural types of operation patterns WP1, WP2, WP3, WP4, WP5, and WP6 that specify the operation mode, the operation patterns WP1, WP2, WP3, according to the current game mode MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF, WP4, WP5, and WP6 are determined. That is, as shown in FIG. 11, if the current game mode is the first game mode MA, the first operation pattern WP1 is determined, and if the current game mode is the second game mode MB, the second operation pattern WP2 is determined. If the current game mode is the third game mode MC, the third operation pattern WP3 is determined. If the current game mode is the fourth game mode MD, the fourth operation pattern WP4 is determined, and the current game mode If is the fifth game mode ME, the fifth operation pattern WP5 is determined, and if the current game mode is the sixth game mode MF, the sixth operation pattern WP6 is determined. The operation modes of the open / close members 37, 37 set in the respective operation patterns WP1, WP2, WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 determined corresponding to the respective game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF are respectively provided. Since it is different, it is concealed without notifying the difference in the starting rate depending on the contents of the design variation effect, while the difference in the starting rate is caused by the operating mode of the opening and closing members 37, 37 in the variable winning portion 36. Therefore, it is possible to continue the game with a sense of security and to improve the interest of the game while leaving the game characteristics to guess the level of the ball-off rate of the pachinko machine 10. That is, there is a sense of security compared to a case where the game is performed in a state in which the game mode related to the play rate of the pachinko machine 10 being played is completely unknown.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the difference in the starting rate due to the difference in the operation mode (difference in the operation pattern) of the opening and closing members 37 and 37 in the variable winning portion 36 which is not related to the determination whether or not the jackpot game is given. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player who is watching with the most attention to the symbol variation effect from easily recognizing the level of the pitching rate, and to reduce the game performance to guess the level of the pitching rate. You can improve the fun of the game without letting. Further, the variation time of the symbol for success / failure for deriving the determination result of the symbol determination for success / failure executed by the main control CPU 60a is set to be constant regardless of the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF. Therefore, it is not possible to discriminate the difference in the starting rate from the variation time of the corresponding not-use symbol, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the game performance that makes the level of the starting rate guess.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination is a win, the main control CPU 60a determines the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, and MF corresponding to the type of the big hit game to be given. On the other hand, when the counting means 81 counts the number of times of switching, the game modes MA, MB, MC, MD, having a higher starting rate than the current game mode before the counting means 81 counts the number of times of switching. ME and MF are determined by the main control CPU 60a. In other words, when the state where the big hit game is not won continues, the game mode shifts to a game mode with a high ball-off rate, so that it is possible to prevent the player from quitting the game even if the big hit game is not won. This can improve the operating rate of the pachinko machine 10.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the special figure display pattern representing the special figure in which the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth game mode MD to the sixth game mode MF having a ball pitch rate of not less than a predetermined value advantageous to the player is as follows. Since some of them are common, by checking the special display pattern, it can be assumed that after the big hit game, the fourth game mode MD to the sixth game mode MF with a predetermined turnout rate or higher will be assumed. It is possible to give the player the joy of winning and the joy of shifting to the game mode with a high game play rate, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  By the way, the jackpot game generated based on the winning (special figure 2) to the second start winning opening 31 includes the first jackpot game having the fewest prize balls set in the symbol A of the special figure 1 On the other hand, in the jackpot game generated based on the winning to the first start winning opening 30 (Special Figure 1), the seventh winning ball set in the symbol g of Special Figure 2 is the most. Does not include jackpot games. That is, the jackpot game that is generated based on the winning at the second start winning opening 31 is set so that the profit given to the player is likely to be larger than the jackpot game that is generated based on the winning at the first starting winning opening 30. ing. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired by winning the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning opening Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired with the winning of 30 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. It has become. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, since a big hit game advantageous to the player based on the winning at the second start winning opening 31 may be given preferentially, the player is prevented from being dissatisfied. Can do.

(Example of change)
The present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, and other configurations can be appropriately employed.
(1) In the embodiment, the case where the jackpot probability does not change has been described. However, as a gaming state that is advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is finished, a probability change state that can change the jackpot probability from a low probability to a high probability can be provided. Also good. This probability change state is given when the type of special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped on the special figure display part is a predetermined probability variable pattern (specific symbol). If it is not a symbol, it may be prevented from being given. Note that it is preferable that the difference between the low probability and the high probability is small. In addition, in a configuration that can assign a probability variation state, the period during which the probability variation state is imparted is the period (the number of probability variation) until a predetermined number of symbol variation effects (special variation variation display) is executed after the big hit game ends. The probability variation state can be continuously applied until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the probability variation state is given, and the transition to the non-probability variation state can be made on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The probability variation state may be continuously given until the game is started. Furthermore, in the configuration in which the probability variation state can be assigned, the same game mode is set for the period during which the probability variation state is imparted, and the fact that the probability variation state is no longer imparted (that the probability variation count has been reached) is satisfied as a specific condition. The main control CPU can determine one game mode from a plurality of game modes. The game mode that can be determined by the main control CPU when the probability change state is no longer given may be a game mode with a higher or lower pitch than the game mode being given the probability change state. .

(2) The start winning part may be configured to open and close one start winning opening by an opening / closing member, and the opening / closing member detects the passage of a pachinko ball to the gate part provided on the game board. It is possible to adopt a configuration that opens when the determination result of the normal hit determination executed by the main control CPU by the ball detection of the gate sensor is a hit. And, in a configuration including a start winning portion that opens and closes the start winning opening with an opening and closing member, a winning rate improvement state (shortening state) is provided that increases the winning chance of the pachinko ball to the starting winning opening after the big hit game ends. It may be. In this winning rate improvement state, (1) Shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display, (2) Fluctuation probability per common figure from low probability to high probability, (3) Opening a prize winning opening once per universal figure By increasing the opening time of the opening and closing member to be opened, it is possible to increase the chance of winning the pachinko ball at the start winning opening. In addition, the winning rate improvement state is the same as the configuration in which the certainty change state is given, and the special figure (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) displayed on the special figure display unit is stopped in a predetermined variation. What is necessary is just to be provided when it is a symbol (specific symbol) and not when it is not a variable symbol (specific symbol). In addition, in the configuration in which the winning rate improvement state can be given, the period during which the winning rate improvement state is given is the period until the predetermined number of symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) is executed after the end of the big hit game. The number of short times) or after the winning rate improvement state is given until the predetermined condition is satisfied, the winning rate improvement state is continuously given, and the condition is shifted to the non-winning rate improving state if the predetermined condition is satisfied. It can also be so, or can be so continue to enter the prize-enhancing states until the next jackpot gaming is caused is applied. Furthermore, in the configuration in which the winning percentage improvement state can be given, the same gaming mode is set for the period in which the winning percentage improvement state is given, and the winning percentage improvement state is no longer given (the number of times of change has been reached). The main control CPU can determine one game mode from a plurality of game modes as the specific condition is satisfied. Note that the game mode that can be determined by the main control CPU when the winning rate improvement state is no longer given is a low gaming mode even if the game mode has a higher game play rate than the gaming mode in which the winning rate improvement state is given. There may be. In addition, it is desirable that the ball-out rate in the game mode during giving the winning rate improvement state is less than 100%.

(3) In the embodiment, the special figure variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU is determined from a plurality of types common to each game mode. If the difference is such that cannot be recognized, a configuration for determining a special figure variation pattern for each game mode may be employed.
(4) In the embodiment, the effect patterns that can be determined by the effect control CPU are determined from a plurality of types common to each game mode, but the most among the plurality of game modes set in the pachinko machine. For a game mode with a high game play rate, a dedicated effect pattern may be included in a plurality of types of effect patterns that can be determined by the effect control CPU in the game mode. That is, when the effect control CPU determines a dedicated effect pattern, it can indicate to the player that the current game mode is the game mode with the highest ball-out rate set for the pachinko machine. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by improving the player's willingness to play.
(5) The reach probability with which the main control CPU determines the reach deviation special figure variation pattern may be different for each game mode. For example, by setting so as to increase the reach probability as the turn-out rate increases, it is possible to add a game characteristic for estimating the game mode according to the appearance degree of reach.
(6) As a special figure fluctuation pattern table in which multiple types of special figure fluctuation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU are set, the number of fluctuations in the special figure fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation effect) has become a preset number of notifications. A special special figure fluctuation pattern table that the main control CPU references to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern, and a normal special figure fluctuation pattern table that the main control CPU references to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern at times other than the number of notifications And provide. And as a special figure fluctuation pattern set in the special special figure fluctuation pattern table, a special figure fluctuation pattern for notification that can notify the player of the current game mode in a recognizable manner is set, and the special special figure fluctuation pattern table For the game control mode, the main control CPU can refer to the game mode only when the game rate is greater than a predetermined value (game mode with a game rate greater than the fourth game mode in the embodiment). According to this configuration, if the symbol variation effect based on the notification special symbol variation pattern is executed when the number of notifications is reached, the player can be informed that the game mode is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, and the interest is enhanced. obtain.
(7) In the embodiment, as the establishment of the specific condition for determining the game mode by the main control CPU, the case where the determination result in the big hit determination (first hit determination) is a win, and the special figure fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation effect) Although the case where the number of times of change is the number of times of switching is set, only one of them may be set.

(8) In the embodiment, the main control CPU is configured to determine the game mode corresponding to the type of special figure (big hit game), but multiple types of game modes are determined by lottery using random numbers and determination values. You may do it. As described above, in the configuration in which the game mode is determined by lottery, the ratio of selecting each game mode may be different for each type of special figure (big hit game). For example, a jackpot game (special figure) with a large profit (number of winning balls) given to the player is more likely to determine a game mode with a higher rate of play than a jackpot game (special figure) with a small profit (number of winning balls). To do.
(9) In the embodiment, when the number of changes in the special figure change display (symbol change effect) becomes the number of times of switching, the main control CPU determines a game mode in which the starting rate is one step higher than the current game mode. Although configured, the game mode may be determined by lottery using a random number and a determination value from a plurality of types of game modes having a higher game play rate than the current game mode.
(10) In the embodiment, with respect to the special figure display pattern of the special figure displayed on the special figure display unit, a part of the special figure display pattern corresponding to the game mode in which the ball-out rate is a predetermined value or more is made common. Thus, the special figure display pattern is configured to suggest that the game mode is a game mode in which the turnout rate is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, but the special figure display patterns corresponding to all the game modes are set as unrelated display patterns. Thus, the game mode may not be determined by the special figure display pattern displayed on the special figure display unit.
(11) In the embodiment, when the main control CPU decides the game mode based on the establishment of the specific condition that the count value of the counting means is the number of times of switching, the current game mode is the game mode with the highest ball-out rate. In this case, the game mode is maintained (the game mode is not changed). However, the game mode may be changed to another game mode such as a game mode with the lowest ball-out rate.
(12) In the embodiment, in the special figure display pattern for displaying the special figure corresponding to the game mode in which the starting rate is a predetermined value or more, at least one of the left and right ends of the plurality of light emitting display parts is lit. However, the common part in the special figure display pattern is not limited to the left and right ends, and it is sufficient that the light emission display part at a specific position is turned on to make the common part common. In addition, the special figure display pattern which does not overlap with special figure 1 and special figure 2 can be set by increasing the number of the light emission display parts which comprise a special figure display part.
(13) In the embodiment, as a specific means for changing the opening time of the opening / closing member that opens the variable prize opening once per success / failure determination, simply changing the opening time of the opening / closing member, Although the change and the combination of these have been mentioned, the hit probability of the determination per winning / bad symbol may be changed.

(14) In the embodiment, a plurality of types with different prescribed round numbers are set as the types of jackpot games, but the number of prescribed rounds for all jackpot games may be the same. In this way, by setting the number of rounds for the big hit game as one, depending on the number of rounds, the type of the game mode to be transferred after the big hit game cannot be determined, and the interest is improved by the gaming ability to guess the changed game mode. be able to.
(15) In the embodiment, the game mode and the operation pattern are in a one-to-one relationship, but a plurality of operation patterns corresponding to one game mode are set, and the operation pattern determination means is the operation pattern determination means. When the determination result of the determination of success / failure (determination for success / failure symbol determination) executed in the game mode determined by the game mode is successful, a configuration in which an operation pattern is determined from a plurality of operation patterns corresponding to the game mode may be employed. .

(16) In the embodiment, all or part of the functions provided by the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided by the sub control means (production control CPU). A part may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are separately provided, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Furthermore, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and sub-control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(17) In the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions provided in the effect control means (effect control CPU). The production control means may be provided in whole or in part. In the embodiment, the effect control board (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control means and the display control means in the embodiment may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control can also be used as the effect control means.
(18) The gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be various other gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine or a slot machine using a pachinko ball.

17 Display device (second display means)
30 First starting prize opening (starting winning means)
31 Second starting prize opening (starting prize means)
36 Variable winning part 37 Opening / closing member (variable means)
40 Special prize winning part 41 Special prize winning opening 43 Opening / closing member (opening / closing means)
49 Sphere passage detection sensor (sphere passage detection means)
50A First special figure display section (first display means)
50B Second special figure display section (first display means)
60a Main control CPU (first hit judging means, second hit judging means, operation pattern determining means, game mode determining means)
65a Production control CPU (production pattern determining means)
75 Game area 81 Count means MA- ME 1st-5th game mode (game mode)
MF 6th game mode (game mode, specific game mode)
WP1-WP6 operation pattern

Claims (2)

A first hit determination means for executing a first hit determination triggered by a winning to a start winning means capable of winning a game ball flowing down the game area, and a special symbol for changing the special symbol triggered by the winning to the start winning means. First display means for performing a figure variation and stopping and displaying a special symbol representing the result of the first hit determination, and a second display for performing a symbol variation effect for varying the effect symbol in response to a winning to the start winning means And a special winning part that opens and closes a special winning opening through which the game ball can be won by the opening and closing means, and when the first hit determining means determines that the winning is successful, the opening and closing means In the gaming machine where the game is performed per opening the special prize opening,
Ball passage detection means for detecting the passage of a game ball flowing down the game area;
A variable winning portion in which a winning probability of a game ball flowing down the gaming area can be changed by an operation of a variable means, and a winning ball is generated by winning;
Second hit determination means for executing second hit determination triggered by the ball detection of the ball passage detection means;
Action pattern determination for determining an action pattern from a plurality of kinds of action patterns that specify an action mode of the variable means that influences a play rate which is a ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls thrown into the game area Means,
Game mode determining means for determining a game mode triggered by the establishment of a specific condition from three or more game modes having different operation patterns that can be determined by the operation pattern determining means;
A counting means for counting the number of times the special figure changes after a winning game until the next winning game is performed;
An effect pattern determining means for determining an effect pattern from a plurality of types of effect patterns specifying the contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the second display means, triggered by winning the start winning means,
The effect pattern determining means is configured to be able to determine an effect pattern from the plurality of types of effect patterns regardless of the type of game mode determined by the game mode determining means.
The operation pattern determination means is configured to determine an operation pattern corresponding to the game mode when the determination result of the second hit determination means is a win in the game mode determined by the game mode determination means,
The first display means includes a plurality of light emitting display units, and is configured to display a plurality of types of display patterns by combining a light emitting display unit that is lit and a light emitting display unit that is turned off in the plurality of light emitting display units. The first display means is configured to display a special symbol in a display pattern corresponding to the result of the first hit determination,
As for the special symbol, a plurality of types corresponding to the winning game are set,
The game mode determining means determines the game mode corresponding to the type of the special symbol displayed on the first display means, assuming that the determination result of the first hit determining means is a win and the first specific condition is satisfied. Rutotomoni configured to determine that, the counting means is configured to determine a game mode that counts the set number of times that is set in advance as the establishment of a second specific condition,
When the game mode is determined as the second specific condition is satisfied, the game pattern until the counting means counts the set number of times is the operation pattern with the highest exit rate. If it is a specific game mode to be determined, the game mode determination means determines the specific game mode, while the game mode before the count means counts the set number of times is other than the specific game mode. If it is a game mode, the game mode determination means is configured to determine a game mode in which the operation pattern determination means determines an operation pattern having a one-step higher than the game mode.
Each of the display patterns of the special symbols in which the game mode determination means determines a game mode in which the operation pattern determination means can determine an operation pattern of a ball turnout rate that is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, in the plurality of light emitting display portions. A gaming machine characterized in that a common light emitting display portion at a specific position is set to have the same mode. As the start winning means, a first start winning means and a second start winning means are provided,
As the first display means, a first special figure change is performed for changing the first special symbol in response to a winning in the first start winning means, and a first special sign representing a result of the first hit determination is performed. The first special determination is performed to change the second special symbol when the first type first display means for stopping and displaying the symbol and the second start winning means is triggered. And a second type of first display means for stopping and displaying the second special symbol representing the result of
In the first display pattern displayed by the first type of first display means and the second display pattern displayed by the second type of first display means, the lighting patterns of a plurality of light emitting display portions are The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein there are overlapping display patterns.

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