JP6427523B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with operation means operable by a player.

  For example, in a pachinko machine which is one of the representative examples of game machines, a game area where a pachinko ball as a game ball is launched is defined on the board surface of a game board set in the machine. A frame-shaped decorative member, also referred to as a center character, is disposed substantially at the center of the game area, and a plurality of symbols are variably displayed through the opening of the frame-shaped decorative member to perform symbol fluctuation effects. While making the liquid crystal display, the drum display, etc. symbol display device (symbol display means) face from the back, the variation in the symbol display device is started by winning of the pachinko ball at the lower position of the frame-shaped decoration member on the game board A number of arrangements have been proposed in which start-up winning devices (start-up winning means) are provided. The pachinko ball flowing down the game area starts the symbol variation device on the symbol display device by winning the start-up winning device, and is configured to pay out a predetermined number of pachinko balls as a winning ball. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect, when the symbol is stopped in a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same symbol, etc.) on the symbol display device, a hit game advantageous to the player occurs and a special winning opening of the special winning device Will be given the opportunity to open and win the prize ball.

  In this type of pachinko machine, the player operates the operation button (operation means) provided on the gaming machine to improve the player's interest, so that the volume of music being played as BGM or the like at the time of game play or the like. It is known that the sound quality is configured to be adjustable according to preference (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-124693 A

  In recent gaming machines, there is a demand to further enhance the interest of the game by adjusting the characteristics of a plurality of types of effects such as the amount of light as well as the sound. However, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 is not disclosed for adjusting the characteristics of a plurality of types of effects, so that the characteristics of a plurality of types of effects can be adjusted to match the gaming situation. There is a demand for a gaming machine that allows a player to adjust the characteristics of a plurality of effects.

  Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in gaming machines according to the prior art, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve this, and it is possible to appropriately adjust the output characteristics of sound and light. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming.

In order to solve the problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is:
It is provided with a hit judging means (60a) which is triggered by the establishment of the starting condition, and if the hit judging means (60a) judges that a hit is made, it is advantageous to the player after the hit display is displayed in symbol fluctuation. In the gaming machine to which the winning game is given,
Sound output means (19) for outputting an effect sound;
Light output means (18) for outputting the effect light;
Based on the operation of the operation means (36, 37 ) operable by the player, the aspect of the effect sound is adjusted by changing the volume, tone quality or tune of the effect sound in the sound output means (19). Adjusting the mode of the effect light by changing the color, light intensity, or blinking interval of the effect light in the light output means (18) based on the operation of the operation means (36, 37) operable by the adjusted effect sound and rendering light, so as to output in the symbol variation or per game, corresponding the sound output means for (19) and directing the execution control unit for controlling the light output means (18) and (65a) ,
Rendering mode control means (65a) for setting the rendering mode from among a plurality of types of rendering modes that determine the execution mode of the rendering ;
The selection effect capable of controlling the selected effect execution means (17) so as to execute the selected effect of displaying on the display unit (17a) an option indicating the type of effect mode available during the symbol change or during the hit game Control means (65a),
Display option determination means (65a) for determining a plurality of options to be displayed in the selection effect from among a plurality of types;
There are a plurality of effective periods in which the effect execution control means (65a) adjusts the aspect based on the operation of the operation means (36, 37),
The effect execution control means (65a) can adjust the mode based on the operation of the operation means (36, 37) in different effective periods according to the type of effect mode set by the effect mode control means (65a) is configured,
For the option, the display option is determined according to the normal option (A-1 to A-5) that can be determined by the display option determining means (65a) regardless of the result of the hit determination, and the result of the hit determination. Specific options (B-1 to B-3, C) that can be determined by means (65a) are provided;
The display option determining means (65a) determines an option including the specific option (B-1 to B-3, C) in a specific case, and normally selects an option (A-1) in a nonspecific case. ~ A-5) is set to determine the choice from
The selection effect control means (65a) is configured to cause the selection effect execution means (17) to execute a selection effect which displays the option determined by the display option determination means (65a).
The effect execution control means (65a) determines the option selected by the operation of the operation means (36, 37) from the options displayed in the selection effect, and the effect mode of the type indicated by the determined option The gist is that it is configured to execute an effect .

Thus, the validity period may adjust the effect sound and rendering light. Thus may vary depending on the effect mode, it is tailored to produce sound-rendering light to the player's preference by the player status It is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, since it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the hit game is provided by the type of option displayed in the selection effect for selecting the effect mode, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. That is, it is possible to give a surprise to the player and to enhance the interest by suggesting the degree of expectation that the hit game is provided in the selection effect that does not normally indicate the degree of expectation that the hit game is provided.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
After the end of the hit game is configured to be able to give the player an advantageous bonus state than the normal gaming state,
The effect execution control means (65a) is configured not to adjust at least one characteristic of the effect sound and the effect light based on the operation of the operation means (36, 37) in the bonus state Do.
As described above, the control load can be reduced by restricting the adjustment of the effect sound or the effect light in the situation where the bonus state in which the player is unlikely to change is given.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
In the effective period, there is a non-symbol variation effective period set in a period in which the symbol variation is not executed.
As described above, since the non-symbol variation effective period in which the symbol variation with high interest to the player regarding whether or not the winning game is given is not performed is provided, the adjustment of sound and light in the non-symbol variation effective period It can be done with time.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The operation means includes a first operation means (36) and a second operation means (37).
The effect execution control means (65a) can adjust the characteristics of the effect sound in the sound output means (19) based on the operation of the first operation means (36), and the second operation means (37) Is configured to be able to adjust the characteristics of the effect light in the light output means (18) based on the operation of the second aspect of the invention, and based on the operation of the second operation means (37) outside the non symbol variation effective period, The gist is configured to be able to select an effect from a plurality of different types and execute the selected type of effect.
As described above, since the second operation means can select the effect mode during the period other than the non-pattern variation effective period in which the characteristic of the effect light can be adjusted, the number of required operation means is reduced. be able to.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately adjust the output characteristics of sound and light to improve the interest of the game.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on Example 1, Comprising: The special figure display part, the special figure reservation display part, the common drawing display part, and the common drawing reservation display part are expanded and shown. It is an explanatory view showing the kind of big hit game. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of special drawing input processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B19 of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a fluctuation pattern and an effect pattern. It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch command setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows pre-reading starting reservation information storage processing. It is a flowchart which shows pre-reading advance notice determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the option in a music selection effect, Comprising: (a) shows a normal option, (b) shows the said specific option (specific choice for the said big hit), (c) shows the specific option for prefetching. ing. It is explanatory drawing which shows roughly the display part of the symbol display apparatus on which the music selection presentation was displayed, Comprising: (a) shows the state as which only the option was normally displayed, (b) is the said option for the said option with an option normally. FIG. 6C shows a state in which (the specific option for the big hit) is displayed, and FIG. 7C shows a state in which the specific option for prefetching is displayed together with the normal option. When music selection production is executed during design fluctuation production, it is the explanation drawing which shows the ratio of execution possibility of additional choice of particular choice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the additional selection lottery table referred when adding a specific choice. When a music selection presentation is performed during a big hit game, it is an explanatory view showing the ratio of the executability of additional selection of a specific choice. It is a flow chart which shows sound adjustment start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen for sound adjustment displayed on a symbol display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows light adjustment start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen for light adjustment displayed on a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effective * invalid period of a sound adjustment function and a light adjustment function. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing a relationship of enabling / disabling of a sound adjustment function and a light adjustment function with respect to the gaming state and the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the flame | frame in the music selection presentation of Example 2, Comprising: (a) shows the said specific display mode (specific display mode for the said big hit), (b) shows the specific display mode for prefetching. It shows. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection lottery table referred when selecting a specific display mode.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail by way of preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. As a game machine, a general pachinko machine will be described as an example. In the following description, "front", "rear", "left", and "right" refer to the pachinko machine viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise noted. It refers to.

(About the pachinko machine 10)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, is formed in a rectangular frame and is described later on the opening front side of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame fixed to an installation frame not shown While the middle frame 12 as a main body frame for holding (supporting) the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) that can be attached and detached is assembled in an open / close and detachable manner, A symbol display device (selection effect execution means) 17 as an executable effect execution means is disposed so as to be detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as a decorative frame provided with a transparent member 13b for protecting the game board 20 in a transparent manner at the window 13a is assembled in an openable and closable manner The lower ball receptacle 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled so as to be able to open and close. In the first embodiment, the upper ball receptacle 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at the lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball receptacle 14 is also integrally opened and closed according to the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Configured to

  The symbol display device 17 causes the display portion (image display surface) 17a to variably display a symbol for presentation (sometimes referred to as a decoration drawing) triggered by winning of a pachinko ball in a start winning opening 30, 31 described later. It is configured to make the change. Further, in the symbol display device 17, various display effects to be executed in relation to symbol variation can be displayed on the display unit 17a. In the following description, it may be referred to as a symbol variation effect including the symbol variation of the symbol (decorative figure) executed by the symbol display device 17 and the display effect displayed in association with the symbol variation. In the first embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which liquid crystal panels capable of displaying various symbols are housed in a housing case is adopted as the symbol display device 17. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A variety of conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a matrix type display device can be adopted.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means, light output means, effect means) capable of outputting effect light so as to surround the window 13a. At the upper position, a speaker (sound output means, effect means) 19 capable of outputting an effect sound such as a sound or a sound effect is disposed. Then, various lights to be performed in the symbol display device 17 by lighting and blinking light emitters (not shown) such as LEDs provided in the lamp device 18 or outputting appropriate presentation sound from the speaker 19 It is configured to be able to perform an effect by light (effect light) and an effect by sound (effect sound) in accordance with a display effect (design fluctuation effect, etc.). That is, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 have a function as effect executing means (selection effect executing means) as the symbol display device 17 does. Further, the upper ball receiving tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled so as to be openable and closable relative to the middle frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with an operating handle 16 on the right side of the lower ball receiving tray 15 for operating a hitting and launching device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12. The operating handle 16 is provided with an operating lever 16a biased in the left rotation direction, and the player rotates the operating lever 16a so as to rotate the operating lever 16a to the right, whereby the ball striking device is activated. Pachinko balls stored in the ball receptacle 14 are to be emitted toward the game board 20. Here, the ball striking force of the pachinko ball by the ball striking and launching apparatus is changed in strength according to the pivoting amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the pivoting amount. The so-called "left-hand" in which pachinko balls flow down the first ball flow down path formed on the game board 20 described later, and the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow down path formed on the game board 20 described later It is possible to distinguish the so-called "right strike".

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14, operation means 36 and 37 operable by the player are provided. In the first embodiment, the operation means 36 and 37 include a first operation button 36 as a first operation means and a second operation button 37 as a second operation means. Each operation button 36, 37 is connected to an effect control board 65 described later. Then, when each operation button 36, 37 is pressed, an operation signal is output to the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65, and the effect control CPU 65a performs various effects based on the input operation signal. It is configured to control various effect execution means. The control configuration of various effect execution means by the effect control CPU 65a will be described later. Although not shown, a lamp device provided with a light emitter such as an LED is disposed inside the first operation button 36 and the second operation button 37, and the lamp device emits light to allow the operation buttons 36, 37 to It is comprised so that an operation time etc. can be notified.

  On the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, although not shown, a dispensing control board (dispensing control means) for driving and controlling the ball dispensing apparatus, a firing control board for driving and controlling the batting and launching apparatus, etc. are disposed. The payout control board is connected by wiring to a main control board (see FIG. 4) 60 disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and a control signal output from the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 is A required number of pachinko balls are paid out as a winning ball by being input to the payout control board and the payout control board controlling the ball dispenser based on the control signal.

(About the game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 can be detachably attached to the rear side of the game board 20. It is assembled. A guide rail 21 curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and is ejected from the ball striking device into a substantially circular game area 20a defined by the guide rail 21. The game is to be played by hitting the pachinko ball. In addition, mounting slots (not shown) penetrating in the front and back direction are opened at appropriate positions in the game board 20, and various game board installation parts (specifically, frame shapes to be described later) are provided for each mounting slot. A decorative body 25, a special winning device 40, a gate member 48, a normal winning device 45, etc.) is attached from the front side, and at the lowermost position of the game area 20a, a pachinko ball ejected to the game area 20a is ejected A mouth 22 has been opened. Note that the number of the mounting ports formed is appropriately changed according to the number, arrangement position, and the like of various game board installation components attached to the game board 20.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, in the gaming board 20 according to the first embodiment, a display window 25 a that opens in the front and back is at a mounting opening that opens substantially at the center of the gaming area 20 a surrounded by the guide rails 21. A frame-shaped decorative body 25 also referred to as a formed center role is attached, and the display portion 17a of the symbol display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. It is done. In addition, a special winning device having a special winning opening (special winning means) 41 in which pachinko balls flowing down the gaming area 20a can win in the mounting opening opened at the lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the gaming board 20. (Winning means) 40 is attached. In the game board 20, a large number of game nails 23 are provided in the game area 20a, and a rotation guide member 24 which is rotated with the contact of pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a is rotatably supported. The flowing direction of the pachinko ball is irregularly changed by the contact with the game nail 23 and the rotation guide member 24. The rotation guide member 24 is a member called a so-called "wind turbine" having a plurality of contact pieces radially from the center of rotation, and the rotation guide member 24 rotates with the contact of the pachinko ball with the contact pieces. In order to play the pachinko ball in the left and right direction is released. In the first embodiment, the rotation guide member 24 is disposed on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (that is, the first flow down path).

  Here, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is formed so as to project forward from the front surface of the game board 20 along the entire circumference thereof, and is configured to partition the game area 20a and the display window 25a. The pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20 a does not enter the inside of the display window 25 a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. That is, the game area 20a of the first embodiment includes a first ball flow down path defined on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and a second ball flow down path defined on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The pachinko balls flow down the first ball flow-down path or the second ball flow-down path in accordance with the position and the firing intensity of the pachinko balls shot into the game area 20a of the game board 20.

  The gaming board 20 is provided with winning openings 30, 31, 41 and 46 where pachinko balls flowing down the gaming area 20a can be won at appropriate positions, and each of the winning openings 30, 31, 41 and 46 is Pay balls of pachinko balls (specifically, detection of each of the winning detection sensors 34, 35, 44, 47a, 47b described later) as the payout condition of the winning balls, the payout balls of the number of payouts determined for each winning opening are paid out Are configured to In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a winning ball payout condition is established upon winning of a pachinko ball and a start condition of symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display described later) is established. A special winning opening that allows pachinko balls to be won with the occurrence of a hit game (big hit game) as a special game to be described later as a special game, which will be described later, as described below. Special winning means) 41 and a normal winning opening 46 in which the payout condition of the winning balls is satisfied triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball are provided. Specifically, the start winning openings 30, 31 are provided in each of the first ball flow down path and the second ball flow down path, and the special winning hole 41 is provided in the second ball flow down path of the game area 20a. The normal winning opening 46 is provided in each of the first ball flow down path and the second ball flow down path of the game area 20a (see FIG. 2).

(About the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31)
A first start winning opening (starting winning means) 30 is provided at the center position in the left-right direction of the game board 20 below the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and at a right position from the first start winning opening 30 A starting winning opening (starting winning means) 31 is provided. The first start winning opening 30 is a always open type winning opening that is always open upward in the gaming area 20a, and is a pachinko that flows down the gaming area 20a (first ball flow down path) below the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The ball is configured to be winning possible. The second start winning opening 31 is provided on the start winning device 29 disposed on the lower right side of the frame-shaped decoration 25 on the game board 20, as shown in FIG. The game area 20a (second ball flow down path) to be created is opened. Further, the start winning device 29 is provided with a start opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 33 for opening and closing the second start winning opening 31 and is started with driving of the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 4) as a drive means. The opening / closing member 33 is configured to be displaced to a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 31 and an open position for opening the same.

  That is, in the first embodiment, the first starting winning opening 30 is configured such that pachinko balls flowing down the gaming area 20a (first ball flow down path) can always win with a certain probability, and the second starting winning opening 31 is By driving the start-up winning solenoid 32, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be varied. Here, with the start-up opening / closing member 33 displaced to the closed position, winning of a pachinko ball to the second start-up winning opening 31 is prevented, and flows down the game area 20a (first ball flow down path) The probability that a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow down path of the game area 20a falls to the second start winning opening 31 is set lower than the probability that the pachinko ball will win the first starting winning opening 30 There is. On the other hand, when the start-up opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the open position, the pachinko ball received by the start-up opening / closing member 33 is guided to the second start winning opening 31, thereby The probability that a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow down path of the game area 20a will win a prize to the second start winning hole 31 than the probability that a pachinko ball flowing down the 1 ball falling path) wins to the first start winning hole 30 Is set to be higher. In the first embodiment, the pachinko ball is prevented from winning to the second starting winning opening 31 when the starting opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the closing position (winning probability 0%), but the pachinko ball is winning The second start winning opening 31 may be opened as much as possible.

  The first and second start winning openings 30, 31 are start winning detection sensors 34, 35 as winning detection means for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning openings 30, 31 (see FIG. 4) is provided. The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are connected by wires to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 4) disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning balls under the payout condition of the winning balls that the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 34, 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. ing. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as award ball number determination means for determining the number of award balls in accordance with the establishment of the predetermined payout condition. Specifically, when the payout condition of the winning balls is established triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the starting winning detection sensor 34 corresponding to the first starting winning opening 30 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the first starting winning opening 30). , The main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, when the payout condition of the winning balls is established triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the starting winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the second starting winning opening 31 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31). The main control CPU 60a is designed to pay out a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of award balls. It should be noted that the number of payout balls at the time of winning of the pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 may be made different.

  In addition, the main control CPU 60a uses the detection of pachinko balls by the start winning detection sensor 34, 35 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning openings 30, 31) as a game start condition. It is configured to acquire various random number information such as a random number for judgment for a special drawing per), and to draw a lottery for a special drawing described later (a judgment on a big hit, a judgment on a big hit) based on the acquired information. Then, based on the result of the drawing per lottery, the symbol display effect is executed in the symbol display device 17, and the special view fluctuation is executed in the special view display portions 50A, 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol variation production in the symbol display device 17, the decoration drawing is stopped with the symbol combination (for example, three sets of the same decoration drawing, etc.) to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 as predetermined hit display (big hit display). By being displayed, a winning game advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as a big hit game) is awarded, and a big hit game is performed in which the special winning opening 41 is opened under a predetermined opening condition along with the occurrence of the big hit game. The player is configured to be given an opportunity to win a winning ball.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are provided for each of the start winning openings 30 and 31, and in the following description, the sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 is the first start winning The sensor corresponding to the second start winning opening 31 is referred to as a second start winning detection sensor 35 by referring to the detection sensor 34. Further, when the detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 is input, the main control board 60 outputs a control signal to a payout control board (not shown), It is configured to cause the ball dispensing device to dispense a predetermined number of winning balls. In addition, the number of winning balls to be paid out from the ball payout device is set in advance for each starting opening at which the pachinko ball has won, as described above.

(About special winning device 40)
The special winning device 40 is, as shown in FIG. 2, disposed in the game area 20 a at the lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 on the game board 20. The special winning device 40 includes a special opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 43 for closing the special winning opening 41 as special winning means opened in the game area 20a so as to be able to open and close. The special opening and closing member 43 is configured to be displaced to a closed position where it closes and an open position where it opens in response to the drive of the solenoid 42 (see FIG. 4). Further, the special winning device 40 is provided with a special winning detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 4) as a special winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 41. The special prize detection sensor 44 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and when the special prize detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, it outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a Using the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as the payout condition of the winning ball, the control signal is output to the payout control board, and the number (15 in the first embodiment) preset in the ball dispensing device It is made to pay out a prize ball. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 receives a jackpot game of opening the special winning opening 41 triggered by the pachinko ball winning to the first and second starting winning openings 30, 31 as a trigger type. The drive control is performed by the main control board 60 in accordance with a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the above.

(About normal winning device 45)
The normal winning opening 46 provided in the normal winning device 45 is, as shown in FIG. 2, a normally open type winning opening which is always open upward in the gaming area 20a of the gaming board 20, the gaming area Pachinko balls flowing down 20a are configured so that they can always win with a certain probability. Further, the ordinary winning device 45 is provided with ordinary winning detection sensors 47a and 47b (see FIG. 4) as ordinary winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball which has won in the ordinary winning opening 46.

  Here, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning device 45 is provided with a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of normal winning openings 46 in the first ball flow down path of the gaming area 20a. And a regular winning device 45 provided with a predetermined number (one in the first embodiment) of regular winning openings 46 in the second ball flow down path of the gaming area 20a. Also, the normal winning detection sensors 47a, 47b are provided for each of the left and right normal winning devices 45, 45, and in the following description, the sensor corresponding to the normal winning device 45 on the left is referred to as the first normal winning detection sensor 47a. A sensor corresponding to the normal winning device 45 on the right side is referred to as a second normal winning detection sensor 47b. The two ordinary winning detection sensors 47a and 47b are connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and the detection signals from the ordinary winning detection sensors 47a and 47b are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning balls as the payout condition of. Specifically, the prize ball is triggered by detection of a pachinko ball by the first ordinary prize detection sensor 47a corresponding to the ordinary prize device 45 on the left (ie, winning of a pachinko ball to the ordinary prize port 46 of the ordinary prize device 45 on the left). When the payout condition of 3 is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (7 in the first embodiment) of award balls. In addition, the detection of pachinko balls by the second ordinary prize detection sensor 47b corresponding to the normal prize device 45 on the right (ie, the winning of the pachinko ball to the ordinary prize hole 46 of the ordinary prize device 45 on the right) When the condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (eight in the first embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, the payout number of balls at the time of winning of the pachinko ball to the normal winning openings 46, 46 of the left and right normal winning devices 45, 45 may be the same.

(About gate member 48)
As shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided a gate member 48 through which pachinko balls flowing down the second flow-down path of the game area 20a can pass. A gate sensor 49 (see FIG. 4) is disposed on the gate member 48, and the gate sensor 49 detects a pachinko ball passing through the gate member 48. The gate sensor 49 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring, and an input of a sphere detection signal from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (that is, detection of a pachinko sphere of the gate sensor 49 ( Various passage detection information (random number information such as a random number for determination per common drawing to be described later) is acquired along with the passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 48, and based on the acquired information In accordance with the result of the drawing per drawing, the start-up winning solenoid 32 is controlled to drive and the start-up opening / closing member 33 is opened / closed. The main control CPU 60a of the first embodiment determines whether to open the second start winning opening 31 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49. It is functioning as a prize opening open determination means.

(About the game information display unit M)
At a predetermined position of the gaming board 20 (in the first embodiment, at the lower right position outside the gaming area 20a), a gaming information display section M for displaying various gaming information determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided. By visually observing the game information display section M, it is possible to appropriately confirm the game information necessary for the game. Here, in the game information display unit M according to the first embodiment, the special view display units 50A and 50B, the special view reserve display units 52 and 53, and the common view display unit 55 are used as the game state display units for displaying the game information. And a right-handed display unit 58 are provided. Note that the front face of the game information display unit M is covered and protected by the light transmissive cover body Ma, so that various game information displayed on the game state display unit M can be confirmed via the cover body Ma. It is configured.

(About special view display parts 50A and 50B)
The special view display portions (display means) 50A and 50B indicate the results of the determination per special view (lottery drawing per special view) triggered by winning on the first start winning opening 30 and the second start winning opening 31. It is a display part which displays a special symbol for notification (hereinafter, referred to as a special view) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special view display units 50A, 50B are variably displayed (following special view variation) triggered by winning on the first start winning opening 30 (detection by the first start winning detection sensor 34). The first special view display unit 50A that starts display) and the second special view variation display that is triggered by winning on the second start winning opening 31 (detection by the second start winning detection sensor 35) The special view display unit 50B is formed, and each of the special view display units 50A and 50B is configured by a plurality of (eight in the first embodiment) light emission display units. Then, with the pachinko ball winning in the first start winning opening 30, as a trigger, the special display variation display is performed in which the light emission display unit of the first special view display unit 50A is sequentially turned on / off, and finally the light emission display unit Is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special views according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) at which the light is definitely turned on. In addition, the special display fluctuation display is performed in which the light emission display unit of the second special view display unit 50B is turned on / off with the pachinko ball winning the second start winning opening 31 as a trigger, and finally the light emission display unit The lighting position (lighting pattern) which is definitely lighted is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special drawings. Although each light emitting display unit in the first embodiment is configured of an LED, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as the display mode can be changed by appropriately changing the lighting position, and a seven-segment display or dot matrix A display, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying a special figure can be employed.

  Here, the special figure is a symbol for notification showing the result of the internal lottery such as whether it is a hit (big hit) or not, and in each of the special figure display parts 50A, 50B, plural kinds of lighting positions of the light emitting display part It is possible to display the special view of. Specifically, as special views that can be displayed on each special view display 50A, 50B, 100 types of special views as a hit display (per symbol, big hit symbol) capable of recognizing a big hit can be recognized. One type of special drawing as an out-of-registration display (deterioration symbol) is set corresponding to each of the special drawing display portions 50A, 50B, and one special drawing is determined according to the result of the drawing per special drawing, As a result of the special view variation display, the determined special view is displayed on each of the special view displays 50A and 50B as a fixed stop. In addition, the number of the special figures as a big hit symbol which can be displayed in each special figure display part 50A, 50B mentioned above, and an exfoliation symbol is an example, and it can change it suitably. Then, by displaying a special view as a hit display on any of the special view display units 50A and 50B, a big hit game corresponding to the hit display is continuously awarded to the player. The big hit game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described in detail later. In the following description, the special view fluctuation display performed by the first special view display unit 50A is referred to as "first special view fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special view fluctuation display, the first special view display unit 50A In some cases, a special figure that is displayed as a fixed stop may be referred to as a special figure 1. Similarly, the special view variation display performed in the second special view display unit 50B is referred to as "the second special view variation display", and as a result of the second special view variation display, the second special view display unit 50B has a determined stop display The special figure to be made may be called special figure 2.

(Regarding the special view hold display 52, 53)
The special drawing reserve display units 52 and 53 are the winning information acquired when the pachinko ball is won in the first starting winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 (a variety of random numbers for determination for a special drawing, which will be described later) When the random number information is stored as the special view start suspension information (start suspension information) in the storage means (in the first embodiment, the main control RAM 60c) inside the machine, the number of suspension of the special diagram start suspension information can be specified It is a display part to display. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special view reserve display sections 52, 53 are main control RAM 60c for winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball is won in the first starting winning opening 30. The first special view reserve display unit 52 displaying the number of reservations stored as the first special view start reserve information, and winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball is won in the second starting winning opening 31 The second special view hold display unit 53 displays the number of holdings the main control RAM 60c stores as the second special view start hold information, and each of the special view hold display units 52 and 53 is plural (example 1) In this case, the light emitting display unit is configured by two). While the first special view reserve display unit 52 is configured to have a light emission display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment) for displaying the number of reservations of the first special view start reserve information, A second special view hold display unit 53 is provided in which a light emission display unit is configured from a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment) for displaying the number of pending drawing start information. That is, according to the display contents of the first and second special view reserve display portions 52, 53, the number of the first special view change display and the second special view change display being held (the number of symbol variation effects) is notified Ru.

  Here, the pending number of first special view start pending information displayed on the first special view pending display unit 52 is incremented by one when the pachinko ball is won to the first start winning entry 30, and It is decremented by 1 each time the special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect) is performed. Similarly, the pending number of second special view start pending information displayed on the second special view pending display unit 53 is incremented by one when the pachinko ball is won to the second start winning entry 31, and It is decremented by 1 each time the special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect) is performed. Note that a predetermined upper limit number ("4" for any of the first embodiment) is set as the number of reservations for the first and second special view start suspension information, and the first and second upper limit numbers are set. It is set to be able to add the number of holdings of the special view start holding information. Each of the first and second special view reserve display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of (two in the first embodiment) LEDs adjacent to each other, and the number of start reserve memories is “1” to “1. In the case of 2 ′ ′, the corresponding special view hold display units 52 and 53 light sequentially from the left, and when the number of start reserve memories is “3” to “4”, the corresponding special view hold display units 52 and 53 By blinking in order from the left, the player can grasp the number of holdings of the holding information.

(About the common drawing display unit 55)
The common drawing display unit 55 is a notification normal indicating a result of the common drawing judgment (lottery drawing per drawing) performed with detection of the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 48) It is a display part which displays a symbol (henceforth a common drawing) so that identification is possible. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, in the common view display unit 55, one or more common drawings are varied to trigger detection of the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 48). A variable display for deriving a common drawing (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a common drawing fluctuation display) is performed. In the first embodiment, common drawings of a plurality of types (two types in the first embodiment) are displayed in the light emission mode of the two LEDs. Specifically, a general view is shown according to a light emission mode in which only the left side LED lights up and a light emission mode in which only the right side LED lights up. In the following, it is assumed that a common drawing shown by turning on only the right side LED is a common drawing "0" and a common drawing shown by turning on only the left LED is called a common drawing "1". Then, it is possible to recognize a common drawing or an outlier from the final lighting result of the common drawing display unit 55. Specifically, a common drawing “1” is displayed on the common drawing display unit 55 in the case of a common drawing, and a common drawing “0” is displayed in the case of a disconnection. That is, a common drawing which can recognize this common drawing becomes a display result of common drawing, and a common drawing which can recognize an off-set becomes a display result of common-out. That is, the common-diagram display unit 55 of the first embodiment performs symbol variation along with the detection of the gate sensor 49 (ball passage detection means), and displays the determination result of the common-diagram hit determination (second hit determination) It functions as a symbol display means of 2.

(About the stock map display section 56)
The common drawing reservation display unit 56 stores the ball passage detection information (various random number information such as the judgment random number per common drawing) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48, storage means (implementation inside of the machine) The first example is a display unit that can specify the number of pending general drawing start pending information in a case where the main control RAM 60c) stores the common drawing start pending information (start pending information). Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the common view suspension display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the first embodiment) light emission display units, and the display contents of the common view suspension display unit 56 are displayed. The number of changes in the pending normal map is notified. When the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48, the common drawing start holding memory number displayed by the common drawing reservation display unit 56 is incremented by one, and is decremented by one when the common drawing variation display is started. A predetermined upper limit number ("4" in the first embodiment) is set as the common drawing start reservation memory number, and the common drawing start reservation memory number can be added to the upper limit number. Specifically, when the common drawing start holding memory number is 1 to 2, the common drawing hold display unit 56 of the first embodiment lights in order from the left, and the common drawing start holding memory number is In the case of 3 to 4, the common drawing reservation display unit 56 blinks in order from the left, so that the number of holdings on which the common drawing fluctuation display is performed can be grasped.

(About the right-handed display unit 58)
The right-handed display unit 58 is a display unit that can specify that a specific game state in which a right-handed game to launch a pachinko ball into the second ball flow down path is scheduled is identifiable. In the first embodiment, the opening / closing member 33 for starting is triggered by a gaming state in which a big hit is given in the pachinko machine 10 in which the special winning device 40 is disposed in the second ball flow down path The game state to which the variation state (described later) in which the opening operation of the is allowed is permitted corresponds to the specific game state. The right-handed display unit 58 is configured of one LED lamp. Then, in the case of the specific gaming state, notification is made by turning on the right strike display unit 58, and in the case of the non-specific gaming state which is not the specific gaming condition, notification is made by turning off the right strike display unit 58. The right-handed display unit 58 is turned on at the same time as the transition to the specific gaming state, and is turned off at the same time as the specific gaming state ends. Also, while the specific game state (big hit gaming state, variation state) is continuously lit the right hitting display portion 58, while the non-specified gaming state (non-shortening state) continues the right hitting display portion 58 The main control CPU 60a controls the light emission of the right-handed display unit 58 to turn off the light.

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of symbol rows 26a, 26b and 26c capable of fluctuating display of the decoration are set in the symbol display device 17, and the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning combination is made. In the wake of the winning on the mouth 31, the decoration of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c is started to change. In the symbol display device 17 according to the first embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions 27 capable of stopping and displaying one decoration as a result of symbol variation effects are respectively set, and each symbol row 26a, 26b is generated by symbol variation effects. , 26c are combined to derive the symbol combination of the decoration displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 in combination with the effective stop position 27 of FIG. In the symbol display device 17 according to the first embodiment, three symbol rows 26a, 26b and 26c are set horizontally and horizontally, and the symbol positions 26a, 26b and 26c for each symbol row 26a, 26b and 26c. Are defined one by one, and a symbol variation effect consisting of three rows of decorative drawings is to be performed. That is, one stop symbol effective line 28 is set in the symbol display device 17 of the first embodiment. In the following description, the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c may be referred to sequentially from the left side.

  Moreover, the display area of the decoration figure in each symbol column 26a, 26b, 26c of the said symbol display apparatus 17 is comprised by a big area | region compared with the 1st special figure display part 50A and the 2nd special figure display part 50B, The decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. Therefore, the player can recognize a big hit or a break from the symbol combination stop-displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 of the symbol display device 17.

  The symbol display device 17 is variably displayed so that the decorative drawing moves along a predetermined variation direction (in the first embodiment, from the top to the bottom in the vertical direction) along with the start of the symbol variation production. The decoration that is variably displayed in a predetermined stop order is stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b and 26c. In Example 1, at the start of the symbol variation effect, the decoration figure starts to change in the order of the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c, and the left symbol row 26a, the right symbol row 26c, and the middle symbol On the basis of the fluctuation timing of the decoration that is stopped and displayed in the order of the row 26b, according to the contents of the effect of the symbol fluctuation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 and the number of stored special drawing start and hold information (described later) The fluctuation timing is configured to be appropriately changed.

  Further, in the symbol display device 17, the decoration drawing is temporarily displayed temporarily at the effective stop position 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c before the symbol variation effect is finished, and each symbol row 26a, 26b, When the decoration figure of 26c is decided and stopped and displayed, one time of symbol fluctuation production ends. That is, the symbol fluctuation effect (the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display) is decided from the start of the fluctuation of the decoration figure (special figure 1 and special figure 2) to be performed based on one special drawing start reservation information. It is designed to be executed once before stopping. The "variation display" is a state in which the decorative drawings displayed at the effective stop position 27 change in a predetermined order in the respective symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. And "decision stop" of the decoration figure is a state where the decoration figure is continuously stopped and displayed for a predetermined special figure fluctuation interval time at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. . In the first embodiment, 500 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special figure fluctuation interval time of the symbol fluctuation effect (the first special figure fluctuation display) based on the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34, and the second start prize detection As special figure fluctuation interval time of the design fluctuation production (the 2nd special figure fluctuation indication) based on the detection of sensor 35 500ms is set. In addition, with the “temporary stop” of the decoration drawing, the decoration drawing displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c does not stop continuously for the special drawing fluctuation interval time. is there. That is, the temporary stop of the decoration drawing includes the state in which the decoration drawing is displayed in the fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and the state in which the display is stopped and displayed in a shorter time than the special drawing fluctuation interval time.

  Here, in the first special view display unit 50A and the symbol display device 17, the first special view change display and the symbol change presentation relating to the first special view change display are started, and the special view 1 and the decoration view are stop display Be done. Similarly, in the second special view display unit 50B and the symbol display device 17, the second special view change display and the symbol change presentation relating to the second special view change display are started, and the special view 2 and the decoration view are confirmed stop display Be done. In the case where the special view variation display is not simultaneously performed in the first and second special view display units 50A and 50B, and the special view variation display is performed in one of the special view display units 50A and 50B, It is reserved and stored as first or second special drawing start reservation information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c.

  Here, in the symbol display device 17 according to the first embodiment, ten kinds of numerals of “0” to “9” are set as basic decoration drawings in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b and 26c. The decoration drawing is displayed so as to be sequentially changed in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. In addition, as a decoration figure, it is not restricted to this, and it is set as the form which a player can distinguish and distinguish each decoration figure like arbitrary numbers, characters, patterns, etc. The decoration figure of the first embodiment can be given a definite change state after the end of the big hit game, and a first identification symbol that the player can definitely recognize that the positive change state (described later) is given after the end of the big hit game. It is classified into the second identification symbol that can nondeterminately recognize that there is a sex. In the present embodiment, the probability change state that can be provided after the end of the big hit game will be described in detail later. Here, as the first identification symbol, even if appropriately set from among the basic decoration drawings, special decoration drawings defined in addition to the basic decoration drawings can be used. In Example 1, the odd symbols of "1", "3", "5", "7" and "9" are the first identification symbols, and "0", "2", "4", and so on. An example in which the even symbols of "6" and "8" are used as the second identification symbol will be described.

  And the decoration figure of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c displayed as a definite stop at the effective stop position 27 (stop symbol effective line 28) of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c in the symbol display device 17 is a big hit (hit) When it is a symbol combination of, it can be grasped that the big hit game is granted. Here, in the first embodiment, a symbol combination (for example, "222", "777", etc.) is set such that the same decoration figure is fixedly stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row as the symbol combination of big hit. There is. The symbol combination of the decoration that can recognize the big hit becomes the big hit display displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a big hit game advantageous to the player is given after the end of the symbol variation effect. Moreover, in Example 1, it is set so that a special decoration figure (special symbol) can be displayed separately from the above-mentioned basic decoration figure variably displayed by the symbol display device 17, and the effective stop position of each symbol row By displaying the special decoration figure in any one of the twenty-seven (for example, the effective stop positions of the middle symbol row) in a fixed stop display, it is possible to recognize that a predetermined big hit game is provided. The symbol combination of the decoration which can recognize the possibility that this big hit game occurs is a hit indication displayed on the symbol display device 17. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all the rows displayed in the fixed stop position 27 of the symbol display device 17 are different from one another even if they are displayed in different types, the symbol combination (for example From the above, it can be recognized that, in principle, a jackpot game is not awarded. The symbol combination of the decoration which can recognize this detachment is the display of the symbol display device 17 being detached. However, it is also possible to use a specific symbol combination as an opportunity for a predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined big hit game) to be executed among symbol combinations in which all of the three rows of decoration drawings are not identical. The specific symbol combination is one in which the player can recognize or associate some rules or meanings from the symbol combination. As a specific example of a specific symbol combination, a symbol combination (for example, "123", "321") in which three lines of decoration figures are arranged in a continuous ascending or descending order, a decoration figure of the left symbol column 26a and the middle symbol column 26b Are the same, and the symbol combination (for example, "778") in which the value of the decoration of the right symbol column 26c is shifted by one (for example, "758" (Nagoya) Etc.). In this way, the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination of a decoration that can be selected not only as a result of off display but also as a result of big hit display.

  Also, in the symbol variation effect, among the plurality of symbol rows, the same decoration drawing is stopped and displayed on a specific symbol row (in the first embodiment, the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c), and the remaining symbol rows ( In the first embodiment, the player can recognize that the reach has been generated by the display (reach display) in which the middle symbol row 26 b is variably displayed. As an example of a specific reach display, it becomes a symbol combination ("1 1 1", "4 4 4", etc.) in which the same decoration figure is stopped and displayed on the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c. Note that “「 ”indicates that it is in motion. In addition, the decoration figure of the particular design line (the left design line 26a and the right design line 26c) which forms reach indication is made the state of temporary stop indication, the decoration figure stops in the remaining design line (the middle design line 26b) After being displayed (provisional stop display), the decoration figures of all the symbol rows are to be displayed as a fixed stop.

  Further, as a result of the special view variation display performed by the first special view display unit 50A and the second special view display unit 50B, the symbol display device 17 displays the symbol combination of the decoration according to the special view to be displayed. Be done. That is, the special views displayed on the first special view display unit 50A and the second special view display unit 50B correspond to the symbol combinations of the decoration displayed on the symbol display device 17, respectively, and the symbol variation effect is When it is finished, the special figure is decided and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, and the decoration figure is decided and displayed on each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b and 26c of the symbol display device It is supposed to be. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration figure for the special symbol is not limited to one to one, and the symbol combination with one decoration figure is to be selected from the symbol combinations with a plurality of decoration figures for one special symbol There is.

(About a definite change state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is provided with a function of granting the first bonus game state as a game state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. In the first bonus game state, it is possible to increase the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 by changing the probability per special drawing from the low probability to the high probability. In the following description, the first bonus game state is referred to as a "probable change state" for the sake of convenience.

  The probability change function is a jackpot probability (big hit) after the end of the big hit game, provided that the type of the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) displayed as the fixed stop is a predetermined definite hit symbol (specific symbol) The probability is a function of giving a probability change state in which the probability changes from low probability (168/65536 in the first embodiment) to high probability (1516/65536 in the first embodiment). Note that a state in which a definite change state is not given is referred to as a non-positive change state. In the first embodiment, the big hit to which the positive change state is given after the big hit is over is the positive change big hit, and the big hit where the positive change state is not given is the non positive change big hit. As described above, when the probability change state is given, the probability of winning the big hit fluctuates to a high probability and the hit is likely to occur, so the probability change state is advantageous for the player, and the player becomes the probability change big hit Playing games while expecting Further, in the first embodiment, in the case of a big hit where a definite change state is given, it is set to be given a positive change state continuously until the next big hit is generated after the big hit game is over (see FIG. 3). In addition, as a period when a definite change state is provided, it is not restricted to said thing. For example, the definite change state may be continuously applied while the definite change state is applied and until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the transition to the non-positive change state may be performed on the condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, as the predetermined condition, it is possible to set the number of symbol variation effects (special figure variation display) to be executed after the probability variation state is given. In addition, it is determined based on the random number acquired on the occasion of the pachinko ball's winning to the start winning means (falling lottery) to determine whether to shift to the non-probability state for each symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) It is also possible to shift to the non-deterministic state on condition of winning.

(About the change state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment has a function of providing the second bonus gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as the second bonus game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31 is increased compared to the state (first game state) in which the second bonus game state is not provided. It is an improvement state of the prize rate. Specifically, in the second bonus game state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the spread map fluctuation display, (2) changing the probability per spread map from low to high probability, (3) once per spread map By increasing the opening time of the start-up opening / closing member 33 for opening the second start winning opening 31, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31 can be increased. In the second bonus game state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 for start which opens the second start winning opening 31 per one common drawing, the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 is simply extended. Alternatively, it can be realized by increasing the number of times of opening / closing member 33 for start, or these may be combined. In the first embodiment, the second bonus game state is referred to as a variable state, and the variable state of the first embodiment is set by combining the above (1) to (3). Further, a state in which no variable state is given is referred to as a non-variable state. That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning percentage of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31 is improved.

  In the first embodiment, it is performed by the spread map display unit 55 in the variable reduction state rather than the fluctuation time of the spread map fluctuation display performed by the spread map display unit 55 in the non-changed state The fluctuation time of the general drawing fluctuation display (variable fluctuation general drawing fluctuation time) is set to a shorter time, and the fluctuation time of the general drawing fluctuation display performed by the general drawing display unit 55 with the addition of the fluctuation state. It is supposed to be shortened. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the non-shortening variation drawing time is set to 2000 ms, and the variation drawing time variation time is set to 820 ms. In addition, the probability per common drawing in the non-shortened state is set to a low probability (1/65536 in the first embodiment), and the probability per common drawing in the variable short state is a high probability (65535/65536 in the first embodiment) And the probability per common figure changes from low to high with the addition of the variation state. In the first embodiment, 700 ms is set for the interval between the display of the spread map being determined and stopped and the next spread map change being performed (a spread map fluctuation interval).

  Further, in the state where the variable short state is applied, the start-up opening / closing member 33 is opened and closed in an operation pattern different from the state where the variable short state is not applied. Specifically, in a state in which the fluctuation state is not given, when a win is made in the common drawing fluctuation display (per common drawing), a predetermined time (200 ms in the first embodiment) after the opening and closing member 33 is opened. The release operation is performed once to maintain the release state until the elapse of. On the other hand, in the state where the fluctuation state is given, when the common drawing fluctuation display is won (in the case of the common drawing), the opening member 33 is opened until the predetermined opening time elapses. The opening operation for maintaining the state is performed five times. Specifically, the open operation of 896 ms, 960 ms, 960 ms, 960 ms, 1024 ms is performed, and the interval time during which the start-up opening / closing member 33 is held between the open operations is 640 ms, 560 ms, 560 ms, 560 ms It is set to. That is, in the state in which the variable short state is applied, the total opening time of the start opening / closing member 33 is longer than in the state in which the variable short state is not applied, and the player is set to operate advantageously. ing. It should be noted that the upper limit number of winnings (three in the first embodiment) is set to allow winning in the second start winning opening 31 per one common drawing, and the opening / closing member 33 for starting is opened. When the winning number reaches the winning upper limit number (closing condition), the opening / closing operation of the starting opening / closing member 33 is forcibly ended and closed.

  Here, a period (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of variation) in which the variation state is given is determined according to the type of the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) that has won the big hit. Specifically, when the type of the big hit symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol A, symbol B, symbol a, symbol b described later in the first embodiment), the probability change state is The number of times of variation is set so that the variation state is continuously applied while being applied. In addition, when the type of big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is another symbol which is decided beforehand (the symbol C and symbol c which it mentions later in example 1), the number of times of variation given after the big hit game end Is set to 50 times. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is another symbol (symbol D, symbol d described later in the first embodiment) defined in advance, the variation state is given after the end of the jackpot game It is set not to be.

(About the game state)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, there are provided a plurality of types of gaming states having different game control conditions such as the lottery probability of the big hit and the probability of spreading per game, and the main control CPU 60a has a plurality of types. It is configured to set the gaming state from the gaming state. In the pachinko machine 10, as the gaming state, the normal gaming state in which the definite change state and the variable short state are not provided, and the positive change / non-short change gaming state in which the short change state is not given. There is provided a non-probability-change gaming state in which a variation-prolonged state is provided while a probability-modification state is not provided, and a probability-variation-varied short gaming state in which a probability modification state and a variation-prolonged state are provided . Among these four types of gaming states, the probability variation / non-variation short gaming status, the non-probability variation / variation short gaming status and the probability variation / variation short gaming status are advantageous to the player with respect to the normal gaming status (normal gaming status) It is a gaming state in which a bonus state (probability state, variation state) is given. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, although the probability variation / non-variation short gaming state is not provided, the probability variation / non-variation short gaming state can be provided.

(About the big hit game)
Next, the big hit game provided by the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to be started after the jackpot symbol is displayed on the first special view display unit 50A or the second special view display unit 50B as a result of the special view change display, and the big hit game is won The special opening and closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened and closed in accordance with the type of jackpot symbol). In the big hit game of the first embodiment, the big hit game is ended by executing the round game for opening the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 for the prescribed number of rounds (four times or 16 times in the first embodiment). It is supposed to be. One round game is ended when a specified number (for example, seven) of pachinko balls are won in the special winning opening 41 or a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, during each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds in which the special opening / closing member 43 is held in the closed state for a predetermined time is set.

  Here, the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the above-mentioned big hit game continuously fired pachinko balls at a predetermined firing interval (interval of 0.6 seconds in the first embodiment) In the condition, a long time opening operation in which the predetermined number of pachinko balls defined in the round game continue to be open for a time that can be won in one opening operation (operation from opening to closing), and the long time The special open / close member 43 can be configured so as to have an open time shorter than the open operation, or it can be configured by appropriately combining the long open operation and the short open operation. In this short-time opening operation, under the condition that the pachinko ball is continuously fired at a predetermined shooting interval, the pachinko ball is set to a time substantially impossible to win in one opening operation, or Even if it is an open time in which the player can win a prize, it is possible to set a time when the winning of the pachinko balls of the specified number is substantially impossible. In the big hit game of the first embodiment, only the opening operation for a long time is set as the opening operation of the opening / closing member 43 for special use, and the special opening / closing member 43 is opened for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long opening operation. Are set to In addition, the interval time between rounds of the big hit game is set to "2.0 (seconds)".

(About the type of big hit game)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the jackpot determination is won, one big hit game is determined from among a plurality of types of big hit games having different values to be given to the player. Big hit game is granted. Here, which big hit game is awarded among multiple types of big hit games is determined based on the type of big hit symbol (special figure 1 and special figure 2) determined when winning the big hit judgment. It has become so. The special figure 1 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A in the first embodiment is classified into four groups of a symbol A, a symbol B, a symbol C, and a symbol D. A big hit game according to the special figure 1 as a big hit symbol displayed on the special figure display unit 50A as a decision stop is given. Similarly, in the first embodiment, the special figure 2 as 100 types of big hit symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is classified into four groups of a symbol a, a symbol b, a symbol c, and a symbol d. A big hit game according to the special figure 2 as a big hit symbol displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B as a fixed stop is given. Here, in the special figure 1 as 100 types of big hit symbols, 20 types are assigned to the symbol A, 30 types to the symbol B, 30 types to the symbol C, and 20 types to the symbol D, respectively. The special figure 2 as 100 types of big hit symbols is divided into 50 types for the symbol a, 10 types for the symbol b, 30 types for the symbol c, and 10 types for the symbol d. In addition, there is a case that only the big hit game is won after that the big hit judgment is decided and the big hit game is determined.

(About the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the jackpot game)
If the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special view start reservation information (the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start winning opening 30) is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines a plurality of predetermined big hits One of the symbols is set to determine the big hit symbol. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, four types of big hit symbols (symbol A) based on the random numbers for special drawing determination obtained when the pachinko ball is won to the first start winning opening 30 One big hit design is to be determined from the design B, the design C, and the design D). In the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special view start reservation information is affirmative, the symbol A as the big hit symbol is selected at a ratio of 20%, and the big hit symbol at a ratio of 30% The symbol B as is selected, the symbol C as a big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 30%, and the determination value for special figure determination is assigned such that the symbol D as a big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 20%. Similarly, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the second special view start reservation information (the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31) is a positive determination, the main control CPU 60a is predetermined It is set to determine one big hit design out of a plurality of types of big hit design. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, three types of big hit symbols (symbol a) based on the random numbers for special drawing determination obtained when the pachinko ball is won to the second starting winning opening 31 One of the big hit symbols is selected from the symbol b, the symbol c and the symbol d). In the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the second special view start reservation information is affirmed determination, the symbol a as the big hit symbol is selected at 50% rate, and the big hit at 10% rate The symbol b as a symbol is selected, the symbol c as a big hit symbol is selected at a ratio of 30%, and the determination value for special drawing determination is assigned so that the symbol d as a big hit symbol is selected at a ratio of 10% There is. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit design mentioned above is an example, and it is not restricted to this.

  Here, with regard to the jackpot game corresponding to the symbols A to D and the symbols a to d, common parts will be described first, and configurations specific to each jackpot game will be individually described. That is, each big hit game corresponding to the symbols A to D and the symbols a to d is set to cause the opening / closing member 43 to open the special winning opening 41 continuously from the start to the end of each round game. It is done. That is, all round games of the big hit game are configured by a full open round game in which the opening / closing member 43 for special operation performs an opening operation to open from the start to the end of the round game. Therefore, in the big hit game, the special open / close member 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the special open / close member 43 repeats the open / close operation a predetermined number of times (prescribed number of rounds) in the entire big hit game . In each big hit game, as shown in FIG. 3, "25.0 (seconds)" is set as the round game time of one round game, and the special opening / closing member 43 is maximum at each round game. The open operation is performed over "25.0 (seconds)". In addition, the interval time between rounds in the big hit game is set to "2.0 (seconds)". In the big hit game, “6.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time.

(About the first big hit game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the first big hit game, the first big hit game corresponding to the symbol A and the symbol a is given a definite change state and a change short state after the end of the first big hit game. It is set as a big hit game. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol A or the symbol a (first big hit game) is determined, the next big hit game is won after the end of the first big hit game. While the definite variation state is continuously applied, the variation state is set to be continuously applied while the definite variation state is continued. That is, in the first jackpot game, after the end of the jackpot game, the probability change state and the fluctuation state are continuously awarded until the next jackpot game winning. In other words, the first big hit game is a big hit game in which the game state after the end of the big hit game is changed to a probability change / short game state. Further, the first big hit game is a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16 times”, and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to “7”.

(About the second big hit game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the second big hit game, the second big hit game corresponding to the symbol B and the symbol b is given a definite change state and a change short state after the end of the second big hit game. It is set as a big hit game. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol B or the symbol b (second big hit game) is determined, the next big hit game is won after the end of the second big hit game. While the definite variation state is continuously applied, the variation state is set to be continuously applied while the definite variation state is continued. That is, in the second big hit game, after the end of the big hit game, the probability change state and the change state are continuously awarded until the next big hit game winning. In other words, the second big hit game is, like the first big hit game, a big hit game in which the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is changed to the odd change gaming state. In addition, the second big hit game is a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “four times”, and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to “7”. As described above, in the second big hit game, as compared with the first big hit game, the bonus given to the player in one big hit game is set smaller.

(About the third big hit game)
The third big hit game corresponding to the symbol C and the symbol c is set as a big hit game which does not give a definite change state after the end of the third big hit game when the main control CPU 60a determines the third big hit game. ing. In addition, the third jackpot game is set to be continuously given a variable state until 50 symbol fluctuation effects (special figure fluctuation display) are executed after the end of the third jackpot game. It is done. That is, in the third big hit game, only the variable state is given only for a predetermined period after the end of the big hit game. In other words, the third big hit game is a big hit game in which the game state after the end of the big hit game is changed to a non-probability change / short game state. Further, the third big hit game is a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “four times”, and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to “7”. As described above, the third big hit game has less benefits to be given to the player in one big hit game than the first big hit game, and the big hit game ends compared to the second big hit game. It is set as a big hit game with less benefits to be awarded later.

(About the fourth big hit game)
The fourth big hit game corresponding to the symbol D and the symbol d is a big hit that does not give a definite change state and a change short state after the end of the fourth big hit game when the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth big hit game. It is set as a game. That is, the fourth big hit game is a big hit game that returns to the normal game state after the end of the big hit game. Further, the fourth big hit game is a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “four times”, and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to “7”. As described above, the fourth big hit game has less bonus to be given to the player in one big hit game compared to the first big hit game, and the big hit compared to the second and third big hit games. The bonus awarded after the end of the game is small (in the first embodiment, the bonus is not awarded) and is set as a big hit game.

  That is, in the first embodiment, the first to third big hit games are specific hit games in which the bonus state is given after the end of the hit game, and the fourth big hit game does not give the bonus state after the hit game It is a non-specific per game.

(About the production mode)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment has a plurality of effect modes (four in the first embodiment) in which the contents of the effect of the symbol variation effect (the execution mode (display contents) of the effect) of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 Have. Here, the effect mode indicates or informs the player whether or not the gaming state at that time is a definite change state, and suggests or informs the player whether or not the change state is the short state. An image is displayed on the symbol display device 17 to perform a game effect. Then, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the rendering mode can be changed when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. Specifically, when the mode transition condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to set the effect mode according to the gaming state from among a plurality of effect modes.

  In the effect mode according to the first embodiment, there is a normal mode in which a probability change state and a variation state are not given, and a normal mode in which a normal variation state is given and a game state in which a probability change state is given The odd change mode that becomes the variable short game state), and the hidden state that becomes the game state that suggests that the positive change state is given (that is, there is a state where the positive change state is given or not given) In the non-probable changing state, the time-shortening mode in which the non-probable changing and changing short game state is given is set. Then, on the symbol display device 17, game state suggestion images different in content corresponding to the effect mode are displayed. Specifically, the background image projected on the back of the decoration of the symbol display device 17 is set to be different for each effect mode, so that the player can recognize the current effect mode from the type of the background image. It has become. Further, in each effect mode, part or all of the effect contents (a change pattern or effect pattern to be described later) of the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 is different, and an effect unique to each effect mode may be executed It is set up.

(About control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, a control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a main control board (main control means) 60 as a control means for controlling the pachinko machine 10 as a whole and a control signal from the main control board 60. Sub control boards (sub control means) 65 and 70 are provided as control means for controlling each control target based on the above. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are obtained. It is output to the sub control boards 65 and 70.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as a sub control board, an effect control board 65 for overall control of game effects, a display control board 70 for controlling the display content in the symbol display device 17, and a pachinko machine A lamp control board 72 for performing light emission control of various light emission effect means (the lamp device 18 and the like) included in 10 and a sound control board 73 for performing sound output control of the speaker 19 included in the pachinko machine 10 are provided. That is, the effect 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 the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60, and a pachinko machine It is possible to control various game effects (design variation effects, light emission effects, voice effects) to be executed in 10 in an integrated manner. Here, based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65, the display control board 70 displays a symbol variation effect such as a symbol (decorative drawing) or a background image displayed on the symbol display device 17. Configured to control content. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the timing of lighting and extinguishing of various light emitting effects provided in the pachinko machine 10, the light emission intensity and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. There is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing, the output content, and the like of the sound output from each of the speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(About the main control board 60)
The main control board 60 is, as shown in FIG. 4, a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing control programs to be executed by the main control CPU 60a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c etc. which can be read out are provided. And various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34, 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensors 47a, 47b, the gate sensor 49, etc. are connected to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a, each display unit of the game information display unit M (the first and second special view display unit 50A, 50B, the first and second special view reserve display unit 52, 53, the common view display unit 55 , The normal drawing reserve display unit 56, the right-handed display unit 58) 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, 44, 48, 47a, 47b. The display control of each display unit 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58 of the game information display unit M is executed. The main control CPU 60a also includes a start winning solenoid 32 connected to the opening / closing member 33 for opening and closing the second start winning opening 31 and a special winning solenoid 42 connected to the special opening / closing member 43 for opening and closing the special winning opening 41. Are connected, and the corresponding opening and closing members 33 and 43 are opened and closed by driving the solenoids 32 and 42 based on the control processing result of the main control CPU 60a. Then, the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the special winning solenoid 42 so that the special opening and closing member 43 opens and closes in an opening and closing manner according to the type of big hit game, and opens the special opening and closing member 43 for a long time Configured to perform control.

  Main control CPU 60a that the pachinko ball has won the first starting winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 (more specifically, the first starting winning detection sensor 34 or the second starting winning detection sensor 35 is pachinko ball It is set to acquire various random numbers as prize information as a trigger when it is detected. Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensors 34, 35, a random number for determination for special drawing, a random number for special figure determination, a random number for effect execution determination (random number for reach determination), Various random numbers such as a random number for determining a special pattern fluctuation pattern, a random number for determining a common color, a random number for determining a common color are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the first embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60 c, and rewrites the value before updating. A random number is acquired according to the timing when the detection signal of the first or second start winning detection sensor 34, 35 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process that measures time. In the main control RAM 60c, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 is stored (set).

  In addition, the winning information (various random number values) acquired when the pachinko ball has won in the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 corresponds to the corresponding first special view start reservation information and the second special view It is configured to be temporarily stored and held in a predetermined special map storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as start pending information. The first special drawing start reservation information and the second special drawing start reservation information have a special drawing storage area to be stored in the order to be stored in the main control RAM 60c, and symbol variation effect (special When executing (variation display), the special control start reservation information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the first embodiment, the main control RAM 60c is separately stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to distinguish between the first special view start reservation information and the second special view start reservation information, and the second special view start reservation information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. If it is, the main control CPU 60a preferentially reads out the second special view start suspension information over the first special view start suspension information, and is set to execute the symbol variation effect (special figure variation display).

  The special figure determination random number is a random number used in the big hit determination (hit determination) whether or not to generate a big hit game as a result of the symbol variation effect. In the first embodiment, a total of 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per special drawing, and are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). . In addition, the special figure determination random number determines the special figure 1 for which the special figure 1 or the second special figure display section 50B is made to perform the decision stop display so as to make the first special figure display unit 50A make a decision stop display according It is a random number used at the time. Here, in the first embodiment, a total of 124 integer values from “0” to “123” are set as random numbers for special drawing determination, and are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). ing. For each value of the special drawing determination random number, a random number corresponding to one kind of special drawing display showing the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 kinds of special drawing display showing the winning of the big hit are set, Based on the value for the special drawing determination random number, the special drawing 1 displayed on the first special drawing display unit 50A as a fixed stop is specified, and the special drawing 2 displayed on the first special drawing display unit 50B. ing. That is, according to the value of the special drawing determination random number acquired triggered by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34, the special drawing 1 to be displayed on the first special view display unit 50A as a fixed stop is specified, and the second start winning The value of the special drawing determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 35 identifies the special drawing 2 that is displayed on the second special drawing display unit 50B in a fixed stop manner. Also, as described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the big hit symbol are classified according to the type of the big hit game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so that the symbol variation effect is The type of jackpot game to be awarded after the end is specified. That is, the special drawing determination random number has a function as a random number that determines the type of the big hit game. In addition, as described above, whether or not a definite change state and a change short state are given after the big hit game is uniquely determined for each type of the big hit game, and the random number for special figure determination is the fixed change state and the short change state It also has a function as a random number that determines whether to assign or not. Furthermore, the grant period (number of variations) of the variable state to be granted after the big hit game is determined for each type of big hit game, and the random number for special drawing determination functions as a random number to determine the grant period of the variable state. Also have.

  In addition, the effect execution judgment random numbers perform effects that indicate the possibility that the hit display will be displayed when the judgment result in the above-mentioned big hit judgment is negative (when the big hit is not won). It is a random number used in the presentation execution determination (reach determination) of whether or not. In the first embodiment, all 239 integer values from "0" to "238" are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Here, as the production that suggests the possibility that the hit display will be displayed, the reach display performed in response to the reach display displayed in the process of the symbol change on the symbol display device 17 or the change stop from the change start of the decoration drawing Continuous notice effect (previous notice effect) that enables the fluctuation cycle to be performed several times in a row, and notice effect that indicates the possibility of being displayed on the symbol display device 17 or the lamp device 18 It includes a notice effect that indicates to the player the possibility that the hit display will be displayed by the light or the sound outputted from the speaker 19.

  The special figure variation pattern determination random number is a random number used when determining one special figure variation pattern from a plurality of special figure variation patterns specifying the contents of the effect in the symbol variation production. In the first embodiment, a total of 229 integer values from “0” to “228” are set as random numbers for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination, and are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). There is.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the random number for the special figure determination, the special figure determination random number, the effect execution determination random number, and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number are the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31. Temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c, triggered by the fact that the pachinko ball has won (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 has detected the pachinko ball) The main control CPU 60a is configured to acquire each random number at the same timing. In addition, each random number acquired with the pachinko ball winning at the first start winning opening 30 is the same as each random number obtained with the pachinko ball winning at the second starting winning opening 31 Is commonly used, and the main control CPU 60a acquires a random number corresponding to the timing of winning on each start winning opening 30, 31.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate member 48 (more specifically, the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko ball). ing. Here, as random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of the gate sensor 49, various random numbers such as a random number for determination per common part and a random number for common part variation pattern determination are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the first embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60 c, and rewrites the value before updating. A random number is acquired according to the timing when the detection signal of the gate sensor 49 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process that measures time. In the main control RAM 60c, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 is stored (set).

  In addition, passage detection information (various random number values) acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the gate sensor 49 is temporarily stored in a predetermined common drawing storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as common drawing start reservation information. It is configured to be stored in memory. The common drawing start reservation information is stored in the main control RAM 60c when the common drawing storage area to be stored in the order to be stored in the main control RAM 60c is determined and the common drawing fluctuation display is executed based on the common drawing start reservation information. The normal drawing start suspension information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in order.

  The random number per common drawing determination is a random number used in the per common drawing determination (lottery per common drawing) whether or not the opening of the second start winning opening 31 (per common drawing) is generated as a result of the common drawing fluctuation. . In the first embodiment, a total of 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common drawing, and are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). . The random number for determining the common drawing fluctuation pattern is a random number used to determine the common drawing fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the common drawing fluctuation in the common drawing fluctuation display is determined. In the first embodiment, all nine integer values from “0” to “8” are set as random numbers for determining the common pattern fluctuation pattern, and are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). There is. When the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48 (more specifically, the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko ball), passage detection information temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c (general drawing The main control CPU 60a is configured to acquire the hit determination random number, the common pattern variation pattern determination random number, etc.) at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a big hit determination value indicating that a big hit is to be generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The big hit judgment value is a judgment value used in judgment (big hit judgment) whether it is a big hit or not using the judgment random number per special drawing, and it can be taken from "0" to "65535" which can be taken by the special random number per judgment. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from among the total of 65,536 integers. Here, as the jackpot determination value, the set number of determination values differs depending on whether or not the above-described probability change state is given at the time of performing the jackpot determination. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values (1516 in the first embodiment) set in the positive change state is the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability state (168 in the first embodiment). More than set. That is, by increasing the setting number of the jackpot determination value in the definite change state, the jackpot game is easily generated.

  Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a determination value for determining a special figure. When the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the special figure determination use decision value causes the first special figure display unit 50A to display the fixed stop display on the special figure 1 or the second special view display unit 50B as the big hit symbol. It is a judgment value determined using a special figure determination random number for special figure 2 as a big hit design. Here, in the first embodiment, an integer value of “0” to “123” corresponding to the above-mentioned 124 types of special drawing determination random numbers is set as the special drawing determination determination value, and it is for special drawing determination The special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are individually associated with each of the determination values.

  Further, the main control ROM 60b stores an effect execution determination value (reach determination value). The effect execution determination value indicates whether or not to execute an effect such as reach effect that suggests that the hit display may be displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the result of the hit determination (big hit determination) is negative. It is a determination value used in determination (reach lottery), and is determined from among all possible 239 integers from "0" to "238" that can be taken by the effect execution determination random number. That is, when the value of the acquired effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value, the main control CPU 60a determines to execute the effect such as the reach effect.

(About special figure fluctuation pattern)
Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. The special figure fluctuation pattern is the contents of the effect (display contents of symbol fluctuation effect, light emission effect mode, and the like that are executed from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display to the determination stop display , And the basic content of the voice presentation mode). In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time from when the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display starts until the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is determined stop display (design fluctuation effect and special drawing The time of fluctuation display is specified.

  Here, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, a special figure fluctuation pattern for plural types of big hit, a special figure fluctuation pattern for multiple types of reach loss for which reach effect is performed, and a normal function for which reach effect is not performed A special figure fluctuation pattern is provided. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern for the big hit is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the big hit judgment is affirmative, and the special figure fluctuation pattern for the reach deviation is a result of the presentation execution judgment The special control fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a in the case of affirmation, and the special drawing fluctuation pattern for deviation normally is a special control fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the presentation execution determination is negative is there. In addition, the reach effect is an effect performed from when the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 until the symbol combination of the decoration that is the big hit or the off is stopped and displayed.

  Here, the special figure fluctuation pattern (variation pattern) set specifically for the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 9, the special figure fluctuation pattern for music selection and the fluctuation pattern for music output are set as the special figure fluctuation patterns selectable by the main control CPU 60a. The music selection variation pattern is a special figure variation pattern capable of executing a song selection effect to be described later during a big hit game, and the song output special figure variation pattern is a song selected for a music selection effect during a big hit game Is a special pattern fluctuation pattern that specifies that the speaker 19 is output. In the variation pattern for music selection and the special pattern variation pattern for music output, the big hit special variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the big hit decision is affirmative, and the result of the big hit decision is negative. In this case, special pattern fluctuation patterns for disconnection which can be selected by the main control CPU 60a are set respectively.

(Judgment value for determining special pattern fluctuation pattern)
Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a determination value for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern determination determination value is a determination value for determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from among a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns, and “0” which can be taken by the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number A total of 229 integers of “228” are assigned a predetermined number of determination values for determining a special pattern variation pattern for each special pattern variation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is assigned, whereby the contents and effect time of the effect executed in the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure The fluctuation pattern is identified.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined by the one-step lottery process, but the special figure fluctuation pattern may be determined by the two-step lottery process. For example, a plurality of special figure fluctuation pattern groups in which a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns are grouped according to the characteristics of the fluctuation mode are set in the main control ROM 60b, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined as a random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern. A random number for type determination and a random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination are set. Then, after the special drawing fluctuation pattern group is determined using the special drawing fluctuation pattern type determination random number, any special drawing fluctuation included in the determined special drawing fluctuation pattern group using the special drawing fluctuation pattern determining random number Determine the pattern. When the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process, a predetermined number for the special figure fluctuation pattern type determination corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern type determination random number is allocated for each special figure fluctuation pattern group. In addition, as described above, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination determination value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is allocated by a predetermined number for each special figure fluctuation pattern included in each special figure fluctuation pattern group. Determine special pattern fluctuation pattern by lottery process. As described above, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined in the two-step lottery process, the special figure fluctuation pattern group is determined on the basis of the special figure fluctuation pattern type determination random number, so that it is easy to select By adjusting the special pattern fluctuation pattern from each special pattern fluctuation pattern group based on the random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination, the special pattern fluctuation pattern is selected easily It can be adjusted. In addition, as a special figure change pattern group, it is possible to group by types of reach such as normal reach and super reach, and to group by other types of notice etc.

  Further, the main control ROM 60b stores, as a result of the common drawing change effect, a common drawing determination value indicating that the common drawing is to be generated. The judgment value per common drawing is a judgment value used in the judgment (common judgment per common drawing) whether or not per common drawing using the judgment random number per common drawing, “0” which can be taken by the random number per judgment per common drawing A predetermined number of determination values are determined from among the total of 65,536 integers from '65535'. Here, the determination value per common drawing is different from the set number of determination values depending on whether or not the above-described variable state is applied at the time of making the determination per common drawing. Specifically, the number of judgment values per common drawing (65535 in the first embodiment) set in the case of the variable short state is the number of judgment values per common drawing set in the case of the non-shortening state (implementation In Example 1, it is set more than one. That is, by increasing the set number of determination values per common drawing in the variable / short state, the common drawing can easily occur.

  The main control ROM 60b stores plural types of common drawing fluctuation patterns, and stores common drawing fluctuation pattern determination determination values corresponding to the common drawing fluctuation patterns. Here, the common drawing fluctuation pattern specifies a fluctuation time of the common drawing fluctuation display from when the common drawing fluctuation display is started to when the common drawing is decidedly stopped. The determination value for determining the common drawing variation pattern is a determination value used to determine the common drawing variation pattern using the random number for determining the common drawing variation pattern, and the numerical value “0” to “possible” of the random number for determining the common drawing variation pattern. It is determined from among all nine integers up to 8 ". Then, a predetermined determination value is assigned to each of the common drawing fluctuation patterns, and the common drawing fluctuation pattern to which the common drawing fluctuation pattern determining judgment value corresponding to the acquired common drawing fluctuation pattern determining random number is assigned is the main control It is specified by the CPU 60a. Here, the determination value for determining the common drawing fluctuation pattern is the type and number of the common drawing fluctuation patterns to be assigned depending on whether the gaming state at the time of making the judgment per common drawing is the variable state or the non-shortening state. Are different. Specifically, in the first embodiment, in the case of the non-shortening state, the determination value for determining the common drawing fluctuation pattern is assigned to one common drawing fluctuation pattern, and the common time to determine the fluctuation time (for example, 2000 ms) for a predetermined time. While the figure variation pattern is determined, in the case of variation state, determination values for determination of the figure variation pattern are allocated to a plurality (two in the first embodiment) of the figure variation patterns, and each figure is determined A common drawing fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time (for example, 820 ms) for a predetermined time and a fluctuation time that is different from this (for example, 200 ms) at a ratio according to the allocation number of determination values for common drawing fluctuation pattern determination relative to fluctuation patterns. Any spread pattern of the pattern is determined.

(About effect control board 65)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. The effect control ROM 65b and the effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a as shown in FIG. Further, the effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers every predetermined cycle, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the value before updating.

  Here, the effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern that specifies specific effect contents of the symbol change effect to be executed in the symbol change effect. The effect pattern is associated with the special figure variation pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines a 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 fluctuation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, and a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one special figure fluctuation pattern. In the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decoration of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c is determined in the symbol variation effect, and the decoration is stopped in each row according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. At the same time, appropriate sound effects are output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stop of the decorative drawing, and the lamp device 18 performs appropriate light emission.

(About the presentation pattern)
Here, an effect pattern for specifying the content of the symbol variation effect set specifically for the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 9, an effect pattern for music selection and an effect pattern for music output are set as effect patterns that can be selected by the effect control CPU 65a. The music selection performance pattern is a performance pattern that can be selected by the production control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines the music selection special pattern variation pattern, and the music output presentation pattern is for the main control CPU 60a to output music It is an effect pattern that can be selected by the effect control CPU 65a when the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined. In addition, the music selection effect pattern is an effect pattern capable of executing the music selection effect described later during the symbol change effect, and the music output effect pattern is the music selected by the music selection effect during the symbol change effect Is an effect pattern that specifies that the speaker 19 is output. When the effect control CPU 65a determines the music selection effect pattern, the music selection effect can be executed at a predetermined timing (when the condition for executing the music selection effect described later is satisfied) during the symbol variation effect It is done.

(About the jackpot production pattern)
Further, during the big hit game, when the big hit determination is given with the big hit determination triggered by the pachinko ball winning to the first and second start winning openings 30, 31 being given to the effect control ROM 65b. As a big hit effect pattern (hit effect pattern) for specifying the specific content of the effect to be executed by the symbol display device 17, a big hit effect pattern for music selection and a big hit effect pattern for music output are set (FIG. 10) reference). The song selection jackpot effect pattern is a jackpot effect pattern capable of executing a song selection effect described later during a jackpot game, and the song output jackpot effect pattern is a song selected for song selection effect during a jackpot game It is a big hit rendering pattern output from the speaker 19. In addition, as a big hit effect pattern, there are provided a plurality of big hit effect patterns of a kind different from the music selection big hit production pattern and the music output big hit production pattern, and the production control CPU 65a starts the big hit game (input of opening command At the time), it is designed to determine the jackpot effect pattern from among a plurality of types. And, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the jackpot effect pattern for music selection, the music selection effect can be executed in a specific round (for example, the first round or the last round) in the jackpot game. .

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

(About display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described based on 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. Further, a symbol display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). A display control program for controlling the display content of the symbol display device 17 is stored in the display control ROM 70b. The display control ROM 70 b stores various image data (image data such as a pattern, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Furthermore, various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the display control RAM 70 c. In addition, the display control ROM 70b includes a plurality of types of music pieces A-1 to A-5, B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3, as options selectable in a music selection effect described later. Display data corresponding to E is stored. The details of these songs will be described later, but they are roughly divided into display data indicating a plurality of songs A-1 to A-5 as normal options, and a plurality of B-1 to B-3 as specific options, Two types of display data indicating C, D-1 to D-3, and E are stored, and these plural types of songs A-1 to A-5 according to the specific case and the non-specific case described later. A plurality of types of display data determined from among display data of B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3, E are selected as options selectable by the music selection effect of the symbol display device 17 The display unit 17a is configured to be able to display. The display data of the music pieces A-1 to A-5, B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3, E displayed on the display unit 17a will be simply referred to as music pieces A-1 to It may be referred to as A-5, B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3, E.

(About the lamp control board 72)
The lamp control board 72 includes a lamp control CPU, and a lamp control ROM and a lamp control RAM are connected to the lamp control CPU. A lamp device 18 is connected to the lamp control board 72 (lamp control CPU). Further, the lamp control ROM stores a light emission pattern for specifying the contents of light emission effects such as lighting and blinking of the lamp device 18 which is executed in symbol fluctuation effects and big hit effects in a large hit game. The light emission pattern is associated with the effect pattern, and the lamp control CPU determines the corresponding light emission pattern based on the effect pattern determined by the effect control CPU 65a.

(About the sound control board 73)
The sound control board 73 includes a sound control CPU for executing a sound control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sound control ROM for storing a sound control program to be executed by the sound control CPU, and data necessary for processing the sound control CPU. A sound control RAM or the like capable of writing and reading is provided. A speaker 19 is connected to the sound control board 73 (sound control CPU). The sound control CPU executes various controls based on the sound control program when various control commands are input. Further, various sound data and music data are stored in the sound control ROM. Specifically, the sound control ROM stores a plurality of types of music pieces A-1 to A-5 and B-1 to B-3 as options selectable in the music selection effect described later stored in the display control ROM 70b. , C, D-1 to D-3, E music data corresponding to the display data is stored. Then, the sound control CPU reads the music data corresponding to the music selected (decided) in the music selection effect from the sound control ROM, and outputs the music selected during the symbol variation effect or during the big hit game from the speaker 19 The sound control CPU is configured to control the speaker 19. The sound control ROM also stores a sound pattern for specifying the contents of the sound effect by the effect sound output from the speaker 19 which is executed in the symbol variation effect or the big hit effect in the big hit game. The sound pattern is associated with the effect pattern, and the sound control CPU determines the corresponding sound pattern based on the effect pattern determined by the effect control CPU 65a, and the speaker based on the sound data corresponding to the determined sound pattern The sound control CPU controls the speaker 19 so as to output the effect sound from 19. In the first embodiment, a sound control CPU that causes the speaker 19 to output a rendering sound functions as a sound control unit, and a sound control ROM that stores music data functions as a music data storage unit. In addition, the output of the music from the speaker 19 corresponds to the music output effect.

  That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as random number acquiring means for acquiring various random numbers triggered by winning on the start winning opening 30, 31 and at the start of the symbol variation effect, the random numbers acquired by the random number acquiring means A function as a hit judging means for making a hit judgment whether or not a hit game (big hit game) is given by judging whether the value matches a predetermined hit judgment value (big hit judgment value) or not Is equipped. In addition, the hit determination means, which determines whether or not to be hit in response to a winning on the start winning openings 30, 31; a hit determining means for determining a hit type to be awarded from a plurality of types of hits; The main control CPU 60a has respective functions as a winning game awarding means for granting a hitting game after the end of the special figure change display (after the end of the symbol change production). The main control CPU 60a determines a special figure fluctuation pattern from among a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns (variation patterns) stored by the main control ROM 60b based on winning on the start winning hole 30, 31. It has a function as fluctuation pattern determination means (variation pattern determination means). Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as a probability change determination means for determining whether or not to apply a probability change state in which the probability that a hit occurs (the probability that the determination result by the hit determination means is positive) is higher than usual. At the same time, it is configured to function as a probability variation giving means for giving a probability variation state after the end of the hit game. Here, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine whether or not to apply the positive change state only when a hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is positive). In addition, it is set that satisfaction of the starting condition is established that the pachinko ball is won in the starting winning opening 30, 31 and the main control CPU 60a as the judging means hits and judges when the starting condition is met. .

  Furthermore, the main control CPU 60a, when a hit occurs (if the determination result of the hit determination means is positive), the probability that the pachinko ball will win the second starting winning opening 31 is a high probability of improving the winning rate state ( It functions as a winning rate improvement state determination unit that determines whether or not to apply variation state), and when a winning rate improvement state is applied, a winning rate improvement state provision period for determining a period for applying a winning rate improvement state It functions as a determination means, and also functions as a variable state provision means for providing a variable short state only during a period of giving a winning rate improvement state determined after the end of the winning game. Here, the main control CPU 60a waits until the special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect presentation) is performed a predetermined number of times after the end of the hit game, or until the next hit game is awarded. One of the periods is selected as the winning rate improvement state provision period. As described above, when the hit determination is a positive determination, the main control CPU 60a determines a benefit state (probable change state, change state) advantageous to the player after the hit game based on the winning on the start winning opening 30, 31. It has a function as a privilege state determination unit that determines whether to grant or not. Then, the main control CPU 60a that determines whether or not to give the player a benefit state (probable change state, change state) advantageous to the player after the winning game is a game state from among a plurality of types of game states provided in the pachinko It has a function as game state control means to set. Further, the main control RAM 60c is acquired while the symbol variation effect is being performed by the symbol display device 17 (that is, while the special view variation display is being performed by the first and second special view display portions 50A and 50B). It functions as a hold storage unit capable of storing a plurality of winning combination information as start hold information. Specifically, while the variable display is being performed by the display means (the symbol display device 17 and the first special view display unit 50A), the winning information acquired triggered by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34 is Triggered by the detection of the second start winning detection sensor 35 while the fluctuation display is being performed by the first hold storage means and the display means (the symbol display device 17 and the second special view display unit 50B) which store as start hold information It functions as a second hold storage unit that stores the acquired winning information as second start hold information.

(About processing with main control board)
Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be described. The main control CPU 60a executes an initial setting process such as a security check upon power-on of the pachinko machine 10, and then shifts to a state in which the pachinko machine 10 can play a game. In this state, normal processing is performed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 milliseconds). Here, in the normal processing executed by the main control CPU 60a, random number updating processing for updating various random numbers, timer updating processing for measuring time, command input / output processing for inputting / outputting various commands, game information display unit M In addition to processing concerning display contents in, setting processing of flag, processing concerning execution of big hit game, etc., regarding special figure input processing concerning winning in the start part (start winning opening) and judgment per special figure (big hit judgment) Special map start processing is to be executed. Hereinafter, the special view input process and the special view start process will be specifically described.

(About special map input processing)
In the special view input process, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a pachinko ball has won in the first starting 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 is input. If the determination result in step A11 is negative, the process proceeds to step A15. If the determination result in step A11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of reservations of the first special view start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result in step A12 is negative (that is, the number of reservations of the first special view start suspension information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

  If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of reservations for the first special view start reservation information <4), the number of the first special view start reservation information is increased by one and the first special information stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of pendings of the figure start pending information is rewritten (step A13). Subsequently, winning information (value of random number for determination for special figure, value of random number for determining special figure, value of random number for effect execution determination, value of various random numbers such as random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination) from main control RAM 60c The main control CPU 60a reads out and sets the winning information (value of random number) in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holdings as first special drawing start holding information (step A14). Thus, the process proceeds to step A15.

  Further, in step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won in the second starting 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 is input. When the determination result in step A15 is negative, the special map input process is ended. If the determination result in step A15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of reservations of the second special view start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number 4 ( Step A16). If the determination result in step A16 is negative (that is, the number of reservations for the second special view start suspension information is 4), the main control CPU 60a ends the special view input process.

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of reservations of the second special view start suspension information <4), the number of the second special view start suspension information is increased by one, and the second special function stored by the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of pendings of the start-up pending information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, winning information (value of random number for determination for special figure, value of random number for determining special figure, value of random number for effect execution determination, value of various random numbers such as random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination) from main control RAM 60c The main control CPU 60a reads out and sets the winning information (value of random number) in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holdings as second special drawing start holding information (step A18). Thus, the special map input process is ended.

(About special processing start processing)
Next, special drawing start processing will be described based on FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the special drawing start process every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the first embodiment). In the special view start process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the special view 1 or the special view 2 is being variably displayed in the special view display portions 50A, 50B and the symbol display device 17, or whether the big hit is in play. To do (step B11). If the determination result in step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special drawing start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B11 is negative, the number of reservations for the second special view start suspension information is read (step B12), and the number of reservations for the second special view startup suspension information is greater than "0". It is determined (step B13). If the determination result in step B13 is negative (if the number of holdings of the second special view start suspension information is 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. Further, when the determination result in step B13 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special view start suspension information> 0), the main control CPU 60a stores the special view stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. In the variation processing flag, a value "1" indicating that the second special figure variation presentation is to be performed is set. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts one from the number of reservations of the second special view start reservation information (step B14), and the second special information stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of reservations. The main control CPU 60a acquires the figure start reservation information (value of random number for determination for special figure, value of random number for special figure determination, value of random number for presentation execution determination, value of various random numbers such as special figure variation pattern determination random number) (Step B15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires second special view start reservation information (random number) from the first special view storage area in which the second special view start reservation information stored earliest is stored. Then, after the main control CPU 60a acquires the random number associated with the second special view start reservation information, the second special view storage area in which the second special view start reservation information stored second earlier is stored is stored. 2) The special view start reservation information (random number) is stored in the first special view storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores second special view start reserve information (random number) of the third special view storage area in which the second special view start reserve information stored third earlier is stored. The second special view start reserve information (random number) of the fourth special view storage area in which the second special view start reserve information stored in the area and stored the fourth fastest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special It is stored in the figure storage area. That is, the second special view start suspension information is read out 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 view suspension display unit 53 so as to correspond to the number of suspension of the second special view start suspension information after subtraction.

  When various random numbers as the second special view start reservation information are acquired by the process of the step B15, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines the acquired value of the per-special-figure determination random number in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination is performed to determine whether it matches the stored big hit determination value (step B22). As described above, the probability (that is, the jackpot probability) that the judgment result of the big hit judgment is positive in the non-probability state (in the low probability state) is set to 168/65536, and it is in the positive state (high probability) The probability (big hit probability) that the judgment result is positive at the time of (1) is set to 1516/65536. Then, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), "1" is set in the big hit flag indicating that the variation is a big hit (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines a final stop symbol (special figure 2) to be a big hit symbol to be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B as a decision stop based on the acquired special figure determination random number for special figure determination (step B24). ). Here, since the big hit design of the special figure 2 is associated with the value of the special figure determination random number, the main control CPU 60a selects the special figure 2 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number. It will decide the jackpot design by making a decision. Further, in the case of the big hit symbol giving a positive variation state, the main control CPU 60a sets a positive variation flag indicating a positive variation state to “1” after the end of the big hit game and in the case of a big hit symbol not giving a positive variation state. Set the definite change flag to "0". Also, in the case of a big hit symbol giving a variable state short jackpot symbol, set the variable short flag showing the variable short state to "1" after the end of the big hit game, in the case of a big hit symbol not giving a variable short state Set the variable short flag to "0". The variable short flag is set to “0” when the condition for ending the variable short is satisfied. When the jackpot symbol (special drawing) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special drawing fluctuation pattern from among the special drawing fluctuation patterns for hitting based on the value of the special drawing fluctuation pattern determining random number (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 effect execution determination (reach determination) to determine whether or not reach effect is to be executed ( Step B27). In the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a makes a winning determination based on whether or not the value of the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c in the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. Then, if the determination result in step B27 is affirmative (in the case of performing reach effect), the main control CPU 60a sets the final stop symbol (special symbol for the stop symbol displayed on the second special view display unit 50B) It determines as FIG. 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern out of the special figure fluctuation patterns for out-of-reach reach based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determining random number (step B29).

  Further, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B27 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a is an out-of-design symbol that is displayed on the second special view display unit 50B as a fixed stop Is determined as the final stop symbol (special figure 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern out of the special figure fluctuation patterns for outliers based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determining random number (step B31).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure fluctuation pattern and the final stop symbol (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, B31 sets a predetermined control command (step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates the determined special figure fluctuation pattern and instructs the start of the symbol fluctuation and also designates the special figure 2 to be the final stop pattern. 2 Set the specified command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special drawing start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step B13 is negative (if the number of reservations for the second special view start suspension information = 0), the number of suspension of the first special view startup suspension information is read (step B16). It is determined whether the number of holdings of the figure start reservation information is larger than "0" (step B17). If the determination result in step B17 is affirmative (the number of reservations for the first special view start suspension information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special view fluctuation stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. The processing flag is set to a value “0” indicating that the first special figure fluctuation effect is to be performed. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special view start reservation information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special view start reservation information. The main control CPU 60a acquires the value of the judgment random number per special drawing, the value of the special drawing determination random number, the value of the effect execution judgment random number, and the value of the special drawing fluctuation pattern determination random number (step B19). Execute hit determination processing. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the second special view start suspension information acquired triggered by the winning of the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning combination is performed. Even if the first special drawing start reservation information acquired triggered by the winning of the mouth 30 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special drawing start reservation information is preferentially executed. It is supposed to be.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires first special view start reservation information (random number) from the first special view storage area in which the first special view start reservation information stored earliest is stored. Then, after the main control CPU 60a acquires the random number associated with the first special view start reservation information, the second special view storage area in which the first special view start reservation information stored second earlier is stored is stored. (1) The special drawing start reservation information (random number) is stored in the first special drawing storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the first special view start reserve information (random number) of the third special view storage area in which the first special view start reserve information stored third earlier is stored. The first special drawing start reservation information (random number) of the fourth special drawing storage area in which the first special drawing start reservation information stored in the area and stored fourth fastest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special It is stored in the figure storage area. That is, the first special view start suspension information is read out 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 view hold display unit 52 so as to correspond to the hold number of the first special view start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers as first special view start reservation information are acquired by the process of the step B19, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 60a determines the acquired value of the judgment random number per special view in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination is performed to determine whether it matches the stored big hit determination value (step B32). Then, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step B32 is a big hit (if a big hit game occurs), "1" is set in the big hit flag to indicate that it is a big hit variation (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines a final stop symbol (special figure 1) to be a big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A as a decision stop based on the acquired special figure determination random number value (step B34). ). Here, since the big hit symbol of the special figure 1 is associated with the value of the special figure determination random number, the main control CPU 60a selects the special figure 1 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number. The big hit design will be determined by deciding the. Then, when the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern from among the special figure variation patterns for big hit based on the value of the special figure variation pattern determination random number. To do (step B35).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step B32 is negative (if it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs effect execution determination (reach determination) to determine whether or not reach effect is to be executed ( Step B37). In the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a performs the winning determination based on whether or not the value of the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c at the time of the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. Then, if the determination result in step B37 is affirmative (in the case of performing reach effect), the main control CPU 60a sets the final stop symbol (special symbol for the stop symbol displayed on the first special view display unit 50A) It determines as FIG. 1) (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern out of the special figure fluctuation patterns for out-of-reach reach based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determining random number (step B39).

  Further, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B37 is negative (in the case where the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a is an out pattern that is displayed on the first special view display unit 50A as a fixed stop Is determined as the final stop symbol (special figure 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern out of the special figure fluctuation patterns for outliers based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determining random number (step B41).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure fluctuation pattern and the final stop symbol (special figure 1) in steps B35, B39, B41 sets a predetermined control command (step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates the determined special figure fluctuation pattern and instructs the start of the symbol fluctuation and also designates the special figure 1 to be the final stop design. 1 Set the specified command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special drawing start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step B17 is negative (if the number of reservations in the first special view start suspension information is 0), has the main control CPU 60a already output a demonstration designation command to start execution of the demonstration effect? It is determined whether the determination is negative (step B20), and if the determination result is negative, the demonstration designation command is output and the special view start process is ended (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 view start process.

  Here, each control command set in the special view start process is output to the effect control board 65 by the main control CPU 60a in the command input / output process in the above-described normal process, and in the special view fluctuation pattern in the timer update process. Main control CPU 60a starts measurement of the identified fluctuation time, and at the same time, main control CPU 60a controls corresponding special view display portions 50A and 50B to start special view fluctuation display. Then, the main control CPU 60a instructs the fluctuation stop of the decoration drawing based on the fluctuation time defined in the designated special drawing fluctuation pattern, and effects control of all the symbol stop commands for displaying the symbol combination in the decision stop display Output to the substrate 65.

  Here, in the case of the big hit symbol (big hit symbol A, B, a, b) of the type to which the main control CPU 60a gives the big hit symbol a definite change state, a probability change indicating the positive change state after the end of the hit game in the flag setting process Set the flag to "1". The main control CPU 60a is configured to set the probability change flag to “0” in the flag setting process when the probability change state end condition is satisfied. In the first embodiment, the termination condition of the probability change state is satisfied when the next big hit game starts, and the main control CPU 60a sets the probability change flag to “0” at the timing when the big hit game starts. It has become. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the game state by referring to the probability change flag as the game state specification information.

(About presentation control)
Next, the process performed by the effect control board 65 will be described. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 specifies the game state with reference to the probability change flag or the variable short flag as the game state specification information, and the mode control command corresponding to the game state is displayed on the display control board 70, the lamp control It outputs to the board | substrate 72 and the sound control board 73 grade | etc.,. Thereby, in the various effect executing means 17, 18, 19, effects in the effect mode corresponding to the game state are executed. Further, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the change pattern designating command input from the main control CPU 60a, and specifies an effect pattern determined. The designation command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73 and the like. The effect control ROM 65b stores a plurality of effect patterns that specify effect contents corresponding to each effect mode, and stores effect pattern distribution determination values corresponding to each effect pattern. The judgment value for effect pattern distribution is a judgment value used by the effect control CPU 65a to determine the effect pattern using the effect pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined judgment value is assigned for each effect pattern, and is acquired. The effect pattern to which the determination value for effect pattern distribution corresponding to the effect pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designating command input from the main control CPU 60a according to the effect mode specified from the game state specifying information (the probability change flag or the variation flag). That is, the effect control CPU 65a has a function as effect pattern determination means for determining a predetermined effect pattern from among a plurality of effect patterns according to the effect mode based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. There is. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a mode designation command corresponding to the gaming state to the effect executing means 17, 18, 19 and causes the effect executing means 17, 18, 19 to execute the effect in the effect mode corresponding to the gaming state. Has a function as effect mode control means for setting an effect mode from among a plurality of effect modes that determine the execution mode of the effect.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as described above, three types of gaming states are provided: normal gaming state, probability changing / changing short gaming state, and non-probability changing / changing short gaming state. The normal rendering mode, the probability variation rendering mode, and the variation rendering mode are set as rendering modes corresponding to (see FIG. 24). In addition, the effect mode corresponding to each gaming state can be made to recognize the gaming state by the background image etc. displayed on the display section 17a of the symbol display device 17, but it is a definite change state It is possible to provide a latent presentation mode in which a background image or the like that can not be identified is displayed. Further, the effect mode corresponding to the game state is not limited to one to one. For example, a plurality of types of characters having the same background image and different types of displayed characters may be provided, and the effect control CPU 65a may select by lottery.

  In addition, when the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a causes each symbol row to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the final stop manner according to the stop figure designation of the special figure corresponding to the command. Decide the decoration of 26a, 26b, 26c. That is, when the symbol designated by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is a big hit symbol, the effect control CPU 65a makes each symbol row 26a, 26b, and so on to be a symbol combination of a decoration that will be a big hit display. Decide the decoration figure (big hit design) of 26c. Then, at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, the decoration 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. Do. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring the time by the sub timer means (not shown) at the same time as the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, and at each predetermined timing set in the determined effect pattern, A temporary stop symbol designation command for temporarily stopping the decoration of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c is output. Then, when the all symbol stop command is output from the main control CPU 60a, the decoration figure is decided to stop.

(Display control)
In the display control board 70, when the effect pattern specification command is input from the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect contents corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display pattern is selected as the effect pattern. The symbol display device 17 is controlled to execute the symbol variation effect with the corresponding display content. Then, the display control CPU 70a counts an elapsed time from the start of the effect along with the start of the symbol variation production, and a predetermined image is displayed on the symbol display device 17 so that an image based on the effect pattern is displayed for each measured time. Switch every cycle of Then, when the temporary stop symbol designation command of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is input from the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 70a designates temporary stop symbols at the valid stop positions 27 of the corresponding symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. The temporary display of the decoration specified by the command is stopped, and when all the symbols stop command is input, the decoration display specified by the decoration specification command at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is displayed on the symbol display device The display contents of the symbol display device 17 are controlled so as to display a fixed stop on the display 17, and the symbol variation effect is ended. In addition, when the mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a causes the background image corresponding to the instructed rendering mode to be displayed.

(About pre-read notice effect)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured to be capable of executing a music selection effect described later as a pre-reading advance notice effect as a pre-reading advance notice that suggests the possibility that a big hit display will be displayed on the symbol display device 17. In addition, about a plurality of special drawing start reservation information (1st special drawing start reservation information, 2nd special drawing start reservation information) stored in the main control RAM 60c, specify the said symbol fluctuation production when the symbol fluctuation production is performed The special view start hold information for specifying is referred to as fluctuation start special view start hold information, and other special view start hold information for which start (start) of the symbol change effect is held special prize start hold information It may be distinguished by referring to The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment receives the special prize start hold information corresponding to the prize information acquired each time the prize information (random number value) is acquired triggered by the detection of the start prize detection sensor 34, 35 It is configured to create a prefetch command based on the figure startup reserve information), and to determine whether or not to perform preview advance notice effect based on information (prefetch startup reserve information described later) specified by the prefetch command. There is. In other words, when the winning symbol information (random number value) acquired triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensor 34, 35 is used as the fluctuation start time special drawing start pending information when the symbol variation effect (preliminary notice effect of this variation effect) is performed It is configured to be able to suggest in advance the possibility that a big hit display will be displayed on the symbol display device 17 (a possibility of occurrence of a big hit).

(About pre-reading command setting processing)
Here, a prefetch command setting process for executing the above-described prefetch notice effect will be described. The preread command setting process is performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 (when the special map input process is executed). That is, before the next symbol variation effect (first or second special view variation display) is started after the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 (special figure (special figure Pre-read command setting processing is executed (before the start processing is performed). In other words, the pre-read command setting process is configured to be executed before the symbol variation effect. Here, the prefetch command setting process is based on the winning special-figure start hold information corresponding to the acquired winning information every time winning information (random number value) is acquired triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensors 34, 35. The main control CPU 60a sets a prefetch command (specific information) to be transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. That is, every time when the main control CPU 60a of the first embodiment acquires winning information triggered by winning on the start winning opening 30, 31, the specific information for specifying the prefetch command (specific information) based on the acquired winning information It functions as setting means.

  FIG. 11 shows prefetch command setting processing. The main control CPU 60a is based on the first or second winning special drawing start reservation information corresponding to the winning information acquired with the winning of the first starting winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 as a trigger. Before making time special view start suspension information into fluctuation start special view start suspension information (before symbol fluctuation effect (symbol fluctuation) is started based on fluctuation start special view start suspension information), effect control CPU 65a changes, A look-ahead command is created to determine in advance whether or not the big hit display is displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a result of the symbol change effect (first or second special view change display) based on the start time special view start hold information. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a sets the gaming state (a positive or negative state) at the time of obtaining the winning information as the preliminary gaming state information (step C11). Further, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure big hit determination random number corresponding to the special view big hit determination random number stored in the main control RAM 60c when the win information is obtained, and the gaming state at the time when the win information is obtained. Pre-qualification information (whether a big hit or not) is set (step C12). Further, when winning information is acquired, prior special drawing information (type of special drawing) is set from the special drawing determination random number and the special drawing determination determination value stored in the main control RAM 60c (step C13), and the winning information is Prior effect execution information (whether or not to reach) is set from the effect execution determination random number and the effect execution determination determination value stored in the main control RAM 60c at the time of acquisition (step C14), and the winning information is acquired Prior special drawing fluctuation pattern information is set from the special drawing fluctuation pattern distribution random number and the special drawing fluctuation pattern distributing determination value stored in the main control RAM 60c (step C15), and the prefetch command setting processing is ended. As a result, when the special-pattern start suspension information at the time of winning is set as the variable-start special diagram start suspension information, a prefetch command including various information necessary to specify the symbol variation effect (symbol variation) is set. Then, the prefetch command is output from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control board 65 before the special drawing start process is performed next, so that various information is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a.

  Here, in the pre-read command, when the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 is won, the storage number of the corresponding first or second special view start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. It includes special drawing type information indicating which of the first starting winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 is a prefetch command based on winning of a pachinko ball to the number-of-retentions information. The number-of-holds information specified by the pre-read command is the number-of-stored number information of the special view start pending information corresponding to the first or second start winning opening 30, 31 specified by the special view type information. Therefore, when it is specified by the special view type information that the prefetch command is triggered by the winning of the first start winning opening 30, the number-of-holds information indicates the storage number of the first special view start-hold information. When it is specified that the prefetch command is triggered by the winning of the second start winning opening 31 by the special figure type information, the number-of-holds information indicates the number of stored second special-figure start-pending information There is.

(About pre-reading start reservation information storage processing)
Next, prefetching start suspension information storage processing for storing the prefetch command as prefetching startup suspension information will be described with reference to FIG. When the pre-reading command output from the main control CPU 60a is input (step D11), the effect control CPU 65a stores the pre-reading command as pre-reading start hold information in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 65 c (step D12). Then, the pre-reading start suspension information stored in the effect control RAM 65c is read out in the pre-reading advance notice determination described later, and it is determined in advance whether the pre-reading advance notice is to be executed.

  In the effect control RAM 65c, a plurality of storage areas for storing pre-reading start suspension information are set. In the first embodiment, a number (eight) of storage areas corresponding to the sum of the upper limit numbers of the first special view start reservation information and the second special view start reservation information are set, and the effect control CPU 65a is set in the storage area. The prefetch start reservation information is stored in the order in which the prefetch command is input. Specifically, in the effect control RAM 65c, the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, the fourth storage area, the fifth storage area, the sixth storage area, the seventh storage area, and the eighth storage area The prefetch start reservation information is set in the order of the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, the fourth storage area, the fifth storage area, the sixth storage area, the seventh storage area, and the eighth storage area. It is memorized. Then, the effect control CPU 65a is responsive to the special view start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c being read earlier by the special view start process of the main control CPU 60a, the effect control RAM 65c The prefetch start reservation information is erased in the order of the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, the fourth storage area, the fifth storage area, the sixth storage area, the seventh storage area, and the eighth storage area, The remaining prefetch start pending information is sequentially shifted to the younger storage area. That is, when the prefetch start reservation information in the first storage area is erased along with the special view start process, the prefetch start reservation information stored in the second storage area is stored in the first storage area and stored in the third storage area. Stored in the second storage area, stored in the third storage area, and... Stored in the eighth storage area. Shifting is sequentially performed so as to store the prefetch start reservation information in the seventh storage area. Regarding the prefetch start reservation information, the information stored in the first storage area is stored in the first prefetch start reservation information, the information stored in the second storage area is stored in the second prefetch start reservation information, and the third storage area The third pre-reading start reservation information, the fourth pre-reading start holding information stored in the fourth storage area, the fifth pre-reading start holding information information stored in the fifth storage area, the sixth The sixth prefetch start suspension information stored in the storage area, the seventh prefetch start suspension information stored in the seventh storage area, and the eighth prefetch startup hold in the eighth storage area It may be distinguished as information.

  Here, the pre-reading start reservation information (pre-reading command) is set based on the special-figure start holding information at the time of winning corresponding to the winning information acquired when winning in the first starting winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31. Also, the advance gaming state information, the advance pass / fail information, the advance special view information, the advance effect execution information, and the advance special view fluctuation pattern information are included. Therefore, the effect control CPU 65a uses the winning information acquired when winning in the first starting winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 as the fluctuation start special view starting holding information by referring to the prefetch start holding information. Whether or not a big hit occurs in the symbol change effect (first or second special view change display) to be performed can be identified based on the prior gaming state information and the prior win / fail information, and in the symbol change effect, reach effect is performed The effect control CPU 65a can identify based on the pre-effect execution information whether or not it is determined. Further, the effect control CPU 65a can identify the effect contents and the change time of the symbol change effect based on the prior special view change pattern information.

(About the music selection effect)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the effect executing means 17, 18, 19 can execute various effects determined by the effect control ROM 65b during the symbol change effect (pattern change) or during the big hit game. There is. As various effects that can be executed during this symbol variation effect (pattern variation) or during a big hit game, it is configured to be able to perform a music effect that outputs various music from the speaker (rendering means) 19. In the pachinko machine 10, the player can select from among a plurality of types of music (types of effect mode) that are output from the speaker 19 during the symbol variation effect or during the big hit game. ) Can be done. That is, the effect control ROM 65b stores the effect pattern for selecting the music and the big hit effect pattern for selecting the music for specifying the content of the music selection effect, and the effect control ROM 65b is used during or during the symbol change effect When the effect pattern for music selection or the jackpot effect pattern for music selection is selected (decided) as an effect pattern specifying the contents of effects that can be executed during the game, the corresponding music selection effect is executed in the symbol display device 17 It is configured as follows. Specifically, when the music selection effect pattern or the music selection big hit effect pattern is selected, the music selection effect pattern specification command (control command) specifying the music selection effect pattern or the music selection big hit effect pattern A song selection jackpot effect pattern specification command (control command) to be specified is output to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). Then, in the display control board 70, when the music selection effect pattern specification command or the music selection jackpot effect pattern specification command is input, the command corresponds to the music selection performance pattern or the music selection jackpot effect pattern specified by the command. The display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the content of the effect to be performed, and controls the symbol display device 17 so as to display the display content corresponding to the music selection effect pattern or the music selection big hit effect pattern.

  Here, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the music selection effect pattern specification command or the music selection jackpot effect pattern specification command, as well as a music selection start period during which the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is enabled (start Possible period) is set during the symbol variation production or during the big hit game (during big hit production). Then, the display control board 70 controls the symbol display device 17 based on display data corresponding to a music selection effect pattern specification command or a music selection big hit effect pattern specification command, whereby the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17 is performed. , The images of the operation buttons 36 and 37 are displayed at a predetermined timing, and it is suggested that an effect of selecting the type of music output from the speaker 19 by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37 can be performed . Then, when the player presses the operation buttons 36 and 37 before the music selection start effective period elapses, that is, the operation signals from the operation buttons 36 and 37 are input to the effect control CPU 65 a within the music selection start effective period. In this case, the image of the music selection effect is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, and one music can be selected from the plurality of types of displayed music. When the operation signals from the operation buttons 36 and 37 are not input to the effect control CPU 65a within the music selection start effective period, the image of the music selection effect is not displayed on the display unit 17a, and the music selection effect is performed. It is not supposed to. That is, establishment of the execution condition under which the music selection effect in the first embodiment is executed means that the operation signals from the operation buttons 36 and 37 are input to the effect control CPU 65a within the music selection start effective period. In the first embodiment, the execution condition of the music selection effect is satisfied regardless of the operation signal from any of the first operation button 36 and the second operation button 37. However, the first operation button 36 or the first operation button 36 It may be determined by the operation signal from one of the two operation buttons 37 that the condition for executing the music selection effect is satisfied.

  The image displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 when the execution condition is satisfied will be specifically described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the music selection effect, a plurality of types of music (options indicating the type of effect mode) and images of the operation buttons 36 and 37 are displayed on the display unit 17a, and pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37 It is suggested that the music can be selected. In the first embodiment, the image of the second operation button 37 is displayed in the music selection effect, and it is suggested that the music can be selected by pressing the second operation button 37. In FIGS. 15 (a), (b) and (c), the image of the operation button displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is indicated by the reference numeral 37.

  In the music selection effect, as a music selectable by the player, music A-1 as a normal option always selectable, music A-2, music A-3, music A-4, and music A-5 are provided. (See FIG. 14 (a)). Also, in the music selection effect, as shown in FIGS. 14 (b) and 14 (c), the music B-1 and the music B-2 are specified options that are added as music that can be selected by the player only in the specific case. , Music B-3, music C, music D-1, music D-2, music D-3, and music E are set. The music B-1, the music B-2, the music B-3, and the music C as specific options shown in FIG. 14B start to change corresponding to the symbol fluctuation effect of which the fluctuation is disclosed by the symbol display device 17 When the music selection effect is executed based on the time special view start suspension information, it is the specific option for the selection, and the music D-1, the music D-2, as the specific option shown in FIG. The music D-3 and the music E are specified for prefetching that can be selected when the music selection effect is executed based on the winning special image start and hold information obtained by prefetching the special drawing start and hold information in which the symbol variation effect is on hold It is an option. Then, when the music selection effect is executed based on the fluctuation start time special view start hold information corresponding to the symbol fluctuation effect of which the fluctuation is disclosed in the symbol display device 17, the effect is selected in the additional selection of the specific option described later The specific option selected by the control CPU 65a from the plurality of specific options is added as an option selectable by the player in the music selection effect (see FIG. 15B). In addition, when the music selection effect is executed based on the winning time special view start pending information obtained by prefetching the start pending information pending symbol fluctuation effect, the effect control CPU 65a is for multiple types of prefetching in the additional selection of the specific option The prefetch specific option selected from the specific option is added as an option selectable by the player in the music selection effect (see FIG. 15C). That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a as the hit determination means based on the winning information corresponding to the symbol variation effect whose change is started is determined as the hit determination, and as the advance determination means It is set as a specific case where the case where the predetermination of start and hold information is performed by the main control CPU 60a is set as a specific case, and in this specific case, the effect control CPU 65a is a music item including the specific option It can be determined as an option selectable (displayable on the symbol display device 17) by the player in the selection effect. The numbers and types of the normal options and the specific options shown in FIGS. 14 (a), (b) and (c) are merely an example, and can be set arbitrarily. Further, in the following description, in a specific case, the case where the music selection effect is executed based on the fluctuation start time special view start hold information corresponding to the symbol fluctuation effect of which the fluctuation is disclosed in the symbol display device 17 The second specific case refers to the case where the music selection effect is executed based on the winning start suspension information obtained by prefetching the start suspension information for which the symbol variation effect is on hold, referring to the first specific case. There is.

  Here, when the execution condition of the music selection effect is satisfied, the effect control CPU 65a starts counting the selection effective time, and outputs a selection effect command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). Then, in the display control board 70, when the selection effect command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect contents corresponding to the music selection effect specified by the command, and corresponds to the music selection effect The symbol display device 17 is controlled to display the contents of the effect. Specifically, in the music selection effect, as shown in FIG. 15, a panel 76 indicating each selectable music is displayed side by side on the inside of the frame 75 as an image on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 When the second operation button 37 is pressed (every time the operation signal is input to the effect control CPU 65a), the color of the panel 76 is changed to the selected color in a predetermined order, and the selected effective time has elapsed. Assuming that the music indicated by the panel 76 in the selected color is selected, the effect control CPU 65a determines the music as the music to be output during the symbol variation effect or during the big hit game. The mode of selecting the music in the music selection effect is not limited to the above, and the color of the panel 76 is automatically changed to the selected color in a predetermined order, and the player presses the second operation button 37 ( The music shown on the panel 76 in the selected color may be determined at the timing when the operation signal is input to the effect control CPU 65a.

(About the execution possibility decision lottery of additional choice of specific choice)
In the non-specific case other than the specific case, the effect control CPU 65a does not add the type of music in the music selection effect, and plays only the musics A1 to A5 which are the normal options in the music selection effect It is determined as an option that can be selected by the person (displayable on the symbol display device 17). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a, in the specific case, as described above, the type of music in the music selection effect, music B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-which is a specific option It is possible to select from 3 and E and add it as an option selectable by the player in the music selection effect (displayable on the symbol display device 17) separately from the normal option. However, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, in a specific case, it is first determined by lottery whether or not the additional selection of the specific option is to be performed, and the specific option may be added when it is determined to be performed. It has become. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, since the music selection effect can be executed during the symbol change effect and during the big hit effect, the specification in the case where the music selection effect is executed during the symbol change effect The flow of additional selection of options and the flow of additional selection of specific options when the music selection effect is performed during the jackpot effect will be separately described. In the first embodiment, it is determined by lottery whether or not the additional selection of the specific option is to be performed, and the specific option may be added when it is determined to be performed, while it is determined not to be performed. Since it is configured so as not to add a specific option to S, it is a non-specific case also when it becomes negative in the drawing whether or not the additional selection of the specific option is executed. Also, in the non-specific case, when the symbol variation effect is not executed (state), when the big hit game is not executed (state), the case where the demonstration effect is executed (state, during demonstration) is included. It is.

(When the music selection effect is executed during the symbol change effect)
In the case of the first specific case, the effect control CPU 65a determines the music selection effect pattern as the effect pattern for identifying the content of the symbol change effect, in the music selection effect executed during the symbol change effect. An executability determination lottery whether or not to add the specific option (music B-1 to B-3, music C) as the option to be displayed is performed. The executability determining lottery is configured to be performed using the executability determining random number and the executability determining value stored in the effect control ROM 65b. In the first embodiment, all 100 integer values from "0" to "99" are set as the executability determining random numbers, and the effect control CPU 65a sets the executability determining random number at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). It is configured to update one by one, temporarily store the updated value in the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrite the value before the update. Then, the effect control CPU 65a compares the executability determination random number acquired when the music selection effect pattern is determined with the executability determination value for adding or not adding the specific option for the selection. Then, it is configured to determine whether to perform additional selection of the specific option. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (big hit), the execution of the additional selection of the specific option is determined at a rate of 80%, and The non-execution of the additional selection of the specific option is determined at a percentage rate, and the execution of the additional selection of the particular option is determined at a rate of 30% when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (missing) At the same time, the non-execution of the additional selection of the specific option is determined at a rate of 70%. That is, the music selection effect to which the specific option is added is set to be more easily performed by the symbol display device 17 in the case of affirmation than in the case of no hit in the big hit determination.

  Further, when it is determined that the specific options for music B-1 to B-3, music C, etc. are to be executed in the executability determination lottery, an option for selecting a music selection effect in the additional selection lottery for specific options described later While there is a possibility that it will be selected, if non-execution is determined in the executability determination lottery, there is no possibility that it will be selected as an option of music selection effect by not performing additional selection lottery of a specific option (0 %) And since the executability determination lottery is determined to be performed or not performed according to the determination result of the big hit determination, the specific options for the songs B-1 to B-3, the song C, etc. The effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a is an option that can be determined according to the result of the hit determination. On the other hand, the normal options such as the songs A-1 to A-5 are always displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as options of the song selection effect when execution of the song selection effect is determined. The normal option is an option that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a regardless of the result of the hit determination.

  Here, in the second specific case, the executability determination lottery whether or not to add the pre-reading specific option (music D-1 to D-3, music E) executed by the effect control CPU 65a is: It is basically the same as the first specific case. However, in the second specific case, when a prefetch command is input to the effect control board 65 from the main control CPU 60a, the prefetch specific option (music D-1 to D-3, music on the basis of the prefetch command) E) It differs in the point which performs the executability decision lottery whether or not to add. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a compares the executability determination random number acquired when the prefetch command is input with the executability determination decision value to which the prefetch specific option is added and not added. Then, it is configured to determine whether to perform the additional selection of the read ahead specific option or not. Then, when the effect control board 65 decides to execute the additional selection for the specific option for prefetching, it sets the prefetch start suspension information including the information for executing the additional selection, stores the information in the effect control RAM 65 c, and specifies the prefetch for reading When it is determined that the addition selection of the option is not performed, pre-reading start suspension information including information not to execute the addition selection is set and stored in the effect control RAM 65 c. In the first embodiment, the execution / non-execution ratio of the additional selection for the prefetch specific option is set to be the same as the execution / non-execution ratio of the additional selection for the specific option. That is, when the prior information is positive (big hit), the execution of the additional selection for the read ahead specific option is determined at a rate of 80%, and the non execution of the additional selection for the read ahead specific option is at a rate of 20%. Determined, if prior affirmation information is negative (drop), it is decided that the execution of the additional selection for the read-out specific option is determined at a rate of 30% and the non-execution of the additional selection for the read-out specific option at a rate of 70% Is determined (see FIG. 16). Note that the execution / non-execution ratio of the additional selection of the specific option for the selection may be set to be different from the execution / non-execution ratio of the additional selection for the prefetch specific option.

  Further, when it is determined that the specific options for prefetching, such as music D-1 to D-3 and music E, are to be executed in the executability determination lottery, an option for selecting a music selection effect in the additional selection lottery of specific options described later While there is a possibility that it will be selected, if non-execution is determined in the executability determination lottery, there is no possibility that it will be selected as an option of music selection effect by not performing additional selection lottery of a specific option (0 %) And since the executability decision lottery is determined to be performed or not performed according to the result (decision result) of the prior determination in the prior pass / fail information, music D-1 to D-3, music E, etc. The presentation control CPU (display option determination means) 65a determines the pre-reading specific option according to the result of the prior determination in the prior pass / fail information (the determination result of the previous determination by the main control CPU 60a) It is a function choice. On the other hand, the normal options such as the songs A-1 to A-5 are always displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as options of the song selection effect when execution of the song selection effect is determined. Options that can be determined by the presentation control CPU (display option determination means) 65a regardless of the result of prior determination in the prior pass / fail information (the determination result of the prior decision by the main control CPU 60a) It is.

(About additional choice of specific choice)
If it is determined that the additional selection of the specific option (the specific option for that purpose, the specific option for pre-reading) is determined in the executability determination lottery, the effect control CPU 65a determines the selection random number and the determination for selection stored in the effect control ROM 65b. The value is used to execute an additional selection lottery that determines the type of specific option to be added. In addition, since the additional selection lottery for the specific option for the selection and the additional selection lottery for the specific option for prefetching are the same, the additional selection lottery for the specific option for the selection will be mainly described.

  In the first embodiment, all 100 integer values from "0" to "99" are set as random numbers for selection, and the effect control CPU 65a updates the random numbers for selection by 1 at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). The value after the update is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and the value before the update is rewritten. FIG. 17 shows an additional selection lottery table T1 used for additional selection of a specific option (specific option for that purpose, specific option for pre-reading), and the determination value for selection is the determination result of the big hit determination (previous on / off information Content) and the type of big hit game (content of advance special figure information) different integer values as specific selection values: music B-1 to B-3, music C (music D-1 to D-3, music E) It is divided into Specifically, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the prior qualification information is removed) (in the case of removal), 60 selection determination values are distributed to music B-1 (music D-1), and the music Twenty-five selection determination values are allocated to B-2 (music D-2), and fifteen selection determination values are allocated to music B-3 (music D-3), and music C (music E) The judgment value for selection is not distributed. In addition, when the determination result of the big hit decision is affirmative (previous information is a big hit) (in the case of big hit), and when the main control CPU 60a decides to grant the first big hit game (the prior special information information In the case of symbols A and a), 15 selection determination values are allocated to music B-1 (music D-1), and 25 selection determination values are allocated to music B-2 (music D-2) The 55 selection determination values are allocated to the music B-3 (music D-3), and the five selection determination values are allocated to the music C (music E). Also, if the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (if the preliminary pass / fail information is a big hit) (if it is a big hit), and if the main control CPU 60a decides to give the second big hit game (the prior special information information is In the case of symbols B and b), 20 selection determination values are allocated to music B-1 (music D-1), and 27 selection selection values are allocated to music B-2 (music D-2) The fifty selection determination values are distributed to the music B-3 (music D-3), and the three selection determination values are distributed to the music C (music E). In addition, when the determination result of the big hit decision is positive (previous information is big hit) (in case of big hit), and when main control CPU60a decides to grant the 3rd big hit game (before advance special information information In the case of symbols C and c), 25 selection determination values are allocated to music B-1 (music D-1), and 32 selection determination values are allocated to music B-2 (music D-2) The 45 selection determination values are allocated to the music B-3 (music D-3), and the two selection determination values are allocated to the music C (music E). Furthermore, if the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (if the prior pass / fail information is a big hit) (if it is a big hit) and if the main control CPU 60a decides to give the fourth big hit game (the prior special information information is In the case of symbols D and d), 50 selection determination values are allocated to music B-1 (music D-1), and 30 selection determination values are allocated to music B-2 (music D-2) 20 selection determination values are allocated to music B-3 (music D-3), and no selection determination is allocated to music C (music E). Then, the effect control CPU 65a acquires the selection random number when execution of the additional selection of the specific option is determined, and the value of the acquired selection random number is set in the additional selection lottery table T1. The type of specific option to be added is determined in comparison with the determination value.

  As shown in the additional selection lottery table T1, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (in the case of out), the determination value for selection is not distributed to the music C, and in the case of out, the music C is concerned While the determination result of the big hit judgment is positive (big hit) and the first to third big hit games are awarded while being not added as a specific option for selection, the selection value for selection is also distributed to the music C When the music C is set as the specific option for the music selection effect, it is determined that the big hit game is provided. That is, the music piece C as the specific option for the selection is a notification option which can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines that a hit occurs. Moreover, while the determination value for selection is distributed to the music C when the first to third big hit games are awarded, the determination value for selection is distributed when the fourth big hit game is awarded. It is not done. The fourth big hit game is a big hit game that does not give a definite change state or a change state that is a bonus state after the end of the fourth big hit game, as described above, whereas the first to third big hit games are , As mentioned above, it is a big hit game (specific per game) that grants a definite change state or a change state that is a bonus state after the end of the first to third big hit games, and music as the specific option for the music selection effect When C is set, it is determined that a jackpot game to which a bonus state is awarded is to be awarded. That is, the music C as the specific option for the selection is a bonus notification option (informing option) that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines the specific hit game as the hit game.

  Here, when the distribution ratio of the determination values for selection in the songs B-1 to B-3 as the specific option is compared, if the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (in the case of a gap), the song B-3 The distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of B-2 and B-1, but the determination result of the big hit determination is positive (when the first to third big hit games are awarded). The distribution ratio of the determination value for selection is set to increase in the order of the music pieces B-1, B-2, and B-3. In other words, if the jackpot determination result is affirmative, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the music pieces B-1 to B-3 is higher in the order of music piece B-1 <music piece B-2 <music piece B-3. It is set. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is negative, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the music pieces B-1 to B-3 is set to be higher in the order of music piece B-3 <music piece B-2 <music piece B-1. It is done. Thus, by setting the probability of determining each of the music pieces B-1 to B-3, the reliability (expected degree) to the player's jackpot is as follows: music piece B-1 <music piece B-2 <music piece B-3 In the order of That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines one piece of music from a plurality of kinds of music B-1 to B-3 and music C different in the jackpot expectation. In addition, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection in the case where the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative and the fourth big hit game is awarded is the determination value for selection in the order of the music B-3, B-2 and B-1. The distribution ratio of the selection judgment value for the music B-1 when the fourth big hit game is awarded is larger than that of the big hit determination, as compared with the case where the distribution ratio is high but the determination result of the big hit determination is negative. The distribution ratio of the determination value for selection to music B-3 when the determination result is smaller than when the determination result is negative and the fourth big hit game is given is set so that the determination result of the big hit determination is larger than when the determination result is negative. It is done. That is, even when the determination result of the big hit determination is positive and the fourth big hit game is given, it is difficult to select the music B-1 and the music B-3 compared to the case where the determination result of the big hit determination is negative. It is easy to be selected. As described above, the music pieces B-1 to B-3 and C have different reliabilities (expected degrees) for which the jackpot determination result is positive, and any one of the music pieces B-1 to B-3 and C is different. The music pieces B-1 to B-3, C, which are determined as options, are determined as the music selection effect, as shown in FIG. When it is displayed together with the symbol selection effect, the music selection effect suggests the degree of expectation that the big hit display is displayed in the symbol variation effect during fluctuation.

  In addition, when the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection in the songs B-1 to B-3 as the specific option for the case where the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the first to third big hit games are awarded. If the fourth jackpot game is awarded while the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of the music B-1, B-2 and B-3, the music B-3, The distribution ratio of the determination value for selection is set to increase in the order of B-2 and B-1. In other words, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the music pieces B-1 to B-3 when a big hit game of a type that gives a benefit state such as a definite change state or a change short state is given after the end of the big hit game is It is set to become higher in the order of music B-1 <music B-2 <music B-3. On the other hand, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the music pieces B-1 to B-3 is a music piece when a big hit game of a type not giving a benefit state such as a definite change state or a change state is given after the end of the big hit game. It is set so that it may become high in order of B-3 <music B-2 <music B-1. As described above, the reliability (expected degree) of the jackpot game to which the bonus state in the music C is given is 100%. Thus, the music pieces B-1 to B-3, C are different in the degree of reliability (expected degree) to which the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game, and among the music pieces B-1 to B-3, C The music pieces B-1 to B-3, C determined as any one of the options are determined as the music selection effect as shown in FIG. When it is displayed together, the music selection effect suggests the degree of expectation that the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game.

  Here, as shown in the additional selection lottery table T1, when the preliminary success or failure information is a release, the selection determination value is not distributed to the music E, and when the preliminary success or failure information is a release, the music E is read ahead While it is not added as a special option for the case, in the case of prior hit or miss information is a big hit, the prior special view information is the symbols A, B, C, a, b, c (the symbols corresponding to the first to third big hit games) The selection value for selection is also distributed to the music E, and when the music E is set as the pre-reading specific option in the music selection effect, the special drawing start pending information on hold holds the information at the time of winning It is informed that there is information to be a big hit display in the symbol variation effect based on the special drawing start suspension information. That is, music E as a specific option for prefetching is a notification option which can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines in advance that it is a big hit. Also, in the case of the music E, while the prior special image information is the symbols A, B, C, a, b, c (the symbols corresponding to the first to third big hit games), the selection determination value is assigned. In the case where the prior special view information is the symbols D and d (the symbol corresponding to the fourth big hit game), the selection determination value is not distributed. The fourth big hit game is a big hit game that does not give a definite change state or a change state that is a bonus state after the end of the fourth big hit game, as described above, whereas the first to third big hit games are , As mentioned above, it is a big hit game (specific per game) that grants a definite change state or a change state that is a bonus state after the end of the first to third big hit games, and music as a specific option for prefetching in music selection effect When E is set, it is informed that there is information on winning the big hit game in which the bonus state is given to the special figure start holding information during the on-hold prize. That is, music E as a specific option for prefetching is a bonus notification option (informing option) that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines a specific hit game as a hit game.

  Moreover, when the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection in the music D-1 to D-3 as the specific option for pre-reading is compared, the music D-3, D-2, D-1 is obtained in the case where the prior approval information is out. While the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of, in the case where the prior hit / not information is a big hit (when the first to third big hit games are awarded), music D-1, D-2, The distribution ratio of the determination value for selection is set to increase in the order of D-3. In other words, when the prior success or failure information is a big hit, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the music D-1 to D-3 is higher in the order of music D-1 <music D-2 <music D-3. It is set. On the other hand, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the music pieces D-1 to D-3 is set to be higher in the order of music D-3 <music D-2 <music D-1 when the prior success / failure information is the release. It is done. Thus, by setting the probability of determining each music D-1 to D-3, the reliability (expected degree) to the player's jackpot for suspension is: music D-1 <music D-2 <music D It will increase in the order of -3. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines one piece of music from a plurality of kinds of music D-1 to D-3 and music E having different degrees of jackpot expectation. In addition, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection in the case where the prior jackpot information is a big hit and the fourth big hit game is given, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection in the order of the music D-3, D-2 and D-1. There is a lot, but compared with the case where prior success or failure information is a release, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection to the music D-1 in the case where the fourth big hit game is given is the case where the prior success or failure information is a loss The distribution ratio of the determination value for selection to the music D-3 when smaller and when the fourth big hit game is awarded is set so as to be larger than in the case of the preliminary success or failure information. That is, even when the prior success or failure information is a big hit and the fourth big hit game is given, the music D-1 is hard to be selected and the music D-3 becomes easy to be selected compared to the case where the prior success or failure information is out. ing. As described above, the music pieces D-1 to D-3, E have different reliabilities (expected degrees) that the prior success or failure information is a big hit, and any one of the music pieces D-1 to D-3, E is different. The music pieces D-1 to D-3, E of which one is determined as an option are determined as shown in FIG. 15 (c) on the display section 17a in the music selection effect. When it is displayed together with this, it is suggested that the music selection effect has an expectation that there is a big hit in the special-figure start-up pending information on hold pending.

  In addition, when the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection in the songs D-1 to D-3 as the above-mentioned specific options for prefetching is compared when the prior success / failure information is a big hit, the prior special information has the first to third big hit. When it is a symbol corresponding to a game, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of music D-1, D-2 and D-3, while the prior special information is the fourth big hit game In the case of the corresponding symbol, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection is set to increase in the order of the music D-3, D-2, and D-1. In other words, in the case of the symbol corresponding to the type of big hit game in which prior special view information is to give a bonus state such as a definite change state or a change state after the end of the big hit game, the effect control CPU 65a is music D-1 to D-3 The probability of determining is set to be higher in the order of music D-1 <music D-2 <music D-3. On the other hand, in the case where the prior special view information is a symbol corresponding to a type of big hit game which does not give a bonus state such as a definite change state or a short state after the end of the big hit game, the effect control CPU 65a performs the music D-1 to D-3. The probability to be determined is set to be higher in the order of music D-3 <music D-2 <music D-1. In addition, as described above, the reliability (expected degree), which is a symbol corresponding to the type of big hit game, to which special advance information in the music E gives a bonus state such as a definite change state or a change short state after the end of the big hit game It is 100%. In this manner, the music D-1 to D-3, E is a symbol corresponding to a type of big hit game in which advance special figure information provides a bonus state such as a definite change state or a change state after the end of the big hit game. Degree (expected degree) is different, one of the songs D-1 to D-3, E is determined as an option, and the determined songs D-1 to D-3, E are selected In the effect, when displayed along with the music pieces A-1 to A-5 on the display unit 17a as shown in FIG. The degree of expectation is suggested that there is a big hit to which the state is given.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, when the music selection effect is executed during the symbol variation effect, the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a is, in the case of a specific case, the specific option for reading or the specific option for prefetching Etc., and in the case of non-specification, determines the option from the normal option, and the effect control CPU (selection effect control means) 65a determines the selected option (the normal including the option) The symbol display device 17 is configured to display a selection effect for displaying the option or the specific option for pre-reading.

  Here, a music selection effect usually performed for the purpose of selecting a music, an effect or an award at the time of special drawing starting hold with anticipating the degree of expectation that the big hit display is displayed in the symbol fluctuation production during fluctuation When it is used as an effect that suggests an expectation that a big hit exists in the information, a song selection effect that suggests an expectation that a big hit display will be displayed during the same symbol variation effect, and a big hit at the special view start hold information at the time of winning It is possible to execute a song selection effect that suggests the existing degree of expectation. In this way, even if two music selection effects with different suggested expectations are performed, the type of the specific option indicating the expectation indicates the music selection effect that indicates the expectation with which the big hit display is displayed, and the special drawing at the time of winning Since the setting is different depending on the music selection effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the big hit exists in the start reservation information (music B-1 to B-3, C and music D-1 to D-3, E), The player does not get lost that suggests the degree of expectation of When it is determined that the additional selection for the specific option and the specific option for pre-reading is to be performed in the executability determination lottery of the additional selection for the specific option, the additional selection for any specific option is performed. Can be determined by lottery.

(When the music selection effect is executed during the jackpot effect)
The music selection effect executed during the big hit game is the same as the music selection effect executed during the symbol variation effect described above. In addition, in the music selection effect during the big hit game, the music B-1 to B-1 and C, which are the specific options for the said concerned, indicate whether or not the bonus state is given after the end of the running big hit game. The jackpot is used as the jackpot specific option (specific option) to be notified. Then, in the effect control CPU 65a, when the jackpot effect pattern for music selection is determined as the jackpot effect pattern specifying the contents of the jackpot effect, it is displayed in the music selection effect to be executed during the jackpot game (big hit effect) An execution determination lottery as to whether or not the jackpot specific option (music B-1 to B-3, music C) is added as an option is performed. The executability determining lottery is performed using the executability determining random number and the executability determining value. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines the executability determination random number acquired when the music selection jackpot effect pattern is determined and the executability determination determination value to which the particular option for the big hit is added and not added. The comparison is configured to determine whether to perform the additional selection of the jackpot specific option or not. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, when the running big hit game is the first to third big hit games, execution of additional selection of the specific option for the big hit is performed at a rate of 80%. When it is determined, non-execution of additional selection of the particular option for the big hit is determined at a rate of 20%, and if the running big hit game is the fourth big hit game, the specific for the big hit at a rate of 30% The execution of the additional selection of options is determined, and the non-execution of the additional selection of the specific option for the jackpot is determined at a rate of 70%. That is, the music selection effect to which the specific option for the big hit is added is the symbol display device 17 in the case where the type of the big hit game is the first to third big hit games than in the case of the fourth big hit game. It is set to be easy to execute.

  In addition, when it is decided that the particular option for big hit such as music B-1 to B-3 and music C is to be executed in the executability decision lottery, it is selected as an option of music selection effect in additional selection lottery of specific option While there is a possibility of being selected, when non-execution is determined in the executability determination lottery, there is no possibility of being selected as an option of music selection effect by not performing an additional selection lottery of a specific option (0% The music B-1 is because it is determined that the executability decision lottery is executed or not executed according to the type of the big hit game (first to third big hit game or fourth big hit game?) The specific options for the big hit such as ~ B-3 and the music C are options that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a according to the type of the big hit game. Furthermore, as mentioned above, while the fourth big hit game is a big hit game that does not give a definite change state or a change state that is a bonus state after the end of the fourth big hit game, the first to the fourth The big hit game of 3 is a big hit game (specific specified game) that grants a definite change state or a change state that is a bonus state after the end of the first to third big hit games, and the type of big hit game in the executability decision lottery Since whether or not to execute the additional selection lottery of the specific option is selected by (a big hit game to which a privilege state is given and a big hit game not to be granted), the specific options for the big hit such as music B-1 to B-3 and music C are selected. The effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a is an option that can be determined according to whether or not the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, when the execution of the music selection effect during the big hit is determined, the normal options such as the music pieces A-1 to A-5 are always displayed on the symbol display device 17 as the music selection effect options. It is set to be displayed in the section 17a, and the normal option is an option which can be determined by the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a regardless of whether or not the bonus state is given after the big hit game is over. is there.

(On additional selection of specific options in jackpot production)
In the executability determination lottery, if it is determined to execute additional selection to add a specific option (the specific option for the big hit, the specific option for pre-reading) as an option in the music selection effect executed during the big hit game The control CPU 65a executes an additional selection lottery that determines the type of the specific option to be added, using the selection random number and the selection determination value stored in the effect control ROM 65b. In addition, an additional selection lottery for adding a specific option as an option in the music selection effect executed during the big hit game is executed with reference to the additional selection lottery table T1. That is, when the execution of the additional selection of the specific option is determined, the effect control CPU 65a acquires the selection random number, and the value of the acquired selection random number is set in the additional selection lottery table T1. The type of specific option to be added is determined in comparison with the determination value.

  Here, when the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection in the songs B-1 to B-3 as the specific option for the big hit is compared, if the type of the big hit game is the first to third big hit games (the bonus state is In the case of a big hit game to be granted), while the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of music pieces B-1, B-2 and B-3, the type of the big hit game is the fourth big hit game In the case (a big hit game where a bonus state is not given), the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection is set to increase in the order of the music pieces B-3, B-2 and B-1. In other words, in the case of a big hit game in which a bonus state is given, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the songs B-1 to B-3 is as follows: song B-1 <song B-2 <song B-3 Is set to be high. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit game in which the bonus state is not given, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the music B-1 to B-3 is higher in the order of music B-3 <music B-2 <music B-1. Is set to be Thus, by setting the probability of determining each of the music pieces B-1 to B-3, the player's reliability (expected degree) with respect to the bonus state being given after the end of the big hit game is music B-1. It will increase in the order of <music B-2 <music B-3. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines one music from a plurality of kinds of music B-1 to B-3 and music C different in the degree of expectation to which a bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game. And, in the music selection effect in the big hit game, any one of the music B-1 to B-3, C is determined as an option, and the determined music B-1 to B-3, C is displayed as the above When displayed along with the music pieces A-1 to A-5 in the section 17a (see FIG. 15B), the music selection effect suggests the degree of expectation that the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game. In addition, when the music selection effect is executed as a pre-reading advance notice effect during a big hit production, the additional selection lottery for the specific option for pre-reading is a pre-reading when the music selection effect is executed as a pre-reading notice effect during the symbol variation effect mentioned above. It is performed similarly to the additional choice lottery of the specific option for.

  Here, the specific case of determining the option including the specific option as the option in the music selection effect executed during the big hit game is the case where the execution of the additional selection is determined in the executability decision lottery, and the execution The case where non-execution of additional selection is determined in the permission determination lottery is a non-specific case. And, in the first embodiment, when the music selection effect is executed during the big hit game, the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a, in the case of a specific case, such as the specific option for the big hit or the specific option for prefetching The option including the specific option is determined, and in the non-specific case, the option is determined from the normal option, and the presentation control CPU (selection effect control means) 65a determines the selected option (the normal option including the normal option) Alternatively, it is configured to cause the symbol display device 17 to display a selection effect for displaying the pre-reading specific option).

  In the first embodiment, when the music is selected in the music selection effect, the effect control CPU 65a selects the selected music A-1 to A-5, B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D. It is configured to store information (a flag etc.) indicating the type of -3 and E in the effect control RAM 65c, and during the symbol variation effect and during the big hit game (big hit effect), the music selected according to the information from the speaker 19 It can output. That is, the music selected by the player can be continuously output as long as the music selection effect is not changed. That is, for example, when the song A-1 is selected in the song selection effect, the main control CPU 60a determines a variation pattern for song output triggered by a winning on the start winning entry 30, 31 and a song output corresponding to the presentation control CPU 65a When the effect pattern is determined, the music A-1 is output from the speaker 19 in the symbol variation effect. Also, when the jackpot determination is affirmative, that is, when the jackpot is won, if the effect control CPU 65a determines the music output jackpot effect pattern, the music A-1 is output from the speaker 19 during the big hit game.

  That is, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) acquires winning information such as various random numbers triggered by the establishment of the starting condition with the winning of the starting winning opening 30, 31 being the establishment of the starting condition. It has a function as In addition, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) is executed symbol fluctuation (symbol fluctuation effect) based on start hold information (special figure start hold information at the time of winning) stored in the main control RAM 60c as hold storage means. It has a function as a prior determination means that determines in advance whether or not a hit display (big hit display) will be made by symbol change (pattern change effect) based on the start hold information (special figure start hold information at the time of winning). In addition, when the winning condition in the start winning opening 30, 31 is regarded as the establishment of the starting condition, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as the judging means is judged to be a hit when the starting condition is met. The main control CPU 60a controls the function as a game determination means to determine from among a plurality of types including a specific hit game which is awarded after the end of a game (big hit game) with a bonus state of positive change state or variable short state (big hit game). (Main control board 60) is provided.

  The effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) displays, on the display section 17a, an option indicating the type of effect mode (song) of effects (musical effect) that can be executed during the symbol variation effect or during the big hit game. It functions as selection effect control means capable of controlling the symbol display device 17 as selection effect execution means so as to execute the music selection effect). Further, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) is operated by the operation of the second operation button 37 as the operation means from the option displayed by the selection effect (music selection effect) executed during the symbol variation effect or during the big hit game It has a function as an option determination means for determining the selected option. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) is a pattern of effect (musical effect) of the effect mode (music) of the type indicated by the option determined by the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the option determining means. It has a function as effect execution control means that can be executed during a fluctuation effect or during a big hit game. Furthermore, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) has a function as display option determination means for determining a plurality of options to be displayed in the selected effect (music selection effect) from among a plurality of types. Then, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the display option determining means is a start hold information (special game start hold information during winning) by the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as the prior determination means as the specific case. If prior determination is made, the symbol variation (symbol variation effect) based on the start suspension information (special game start timing suspension information at the time of winning) determined by the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as the prior determination means. Judgment of main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as a prior judgment means as an option displayed by selection effect (music selection effect) executed during symbol fluctuation (pattern fluctuation effect) until reaching the start of) It is configured to determine an option including a specific option according to the result.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the display option determining means is the case of the first specific case, the second specific case, or the case where the execution of the additional selection is determined in the executability determination lottery. Decide the option including specific options (music B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3, E) such as the specific option for prefetching, the specific option for prefetching, and the specific option for the big hit At the same time, in the non-specific case, it is set to determine the option from the normal options (songs A-1 to A-5). Then, the presentation control CPU 65a (the presentation control board 65) as the selection presentation control means selects the selection presentation (music selection presentation) that displays the option determined by the presentation control CPU 65a (the presentation control board 65) as the display choice deciding means. It is configured to be executed by the symbol display device 17 as the effect execution means. In addition, in the first embodiment, in the selection effect to be executed during the symbol variation effect or during the big hit game, the type of the music effect output from the speaker 19 can be selected, and the selection effect (music selection effect) The speaker 19 functions as an effect means for executing an effect (music effect) of the effect mode (music) of the type indicated by the option displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as the selected effect execution means.

(About the adjustment function)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment adjusts the characteristics of the effect sound output from the speaker 19 which outputs various effect sounds according to the effect state of the game, etc., based on the operation of the operation buttons 36, 37. It has a sound adjustment function. The characteristics of the effect sound are not limited to the volume, the sound quality, etc., and there are various things such as the tempo and arrangement of the music when outputting the music selected (decided) by the music selection effect. Although the adjustment is possible, in the following description, the volume is described as the characteristic. Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment outputs the characteristics of the effect light output from the lamp unit 18 which outputs various effect lights according to the state of play of the game, etc., based on the operation of the operation buttons 36, 37. Adjust the light adjustment function. Note that there are various characteristics of the effect light such as light emission color, light amount, brightness, blinking interval, etc., and these various characteristics can be adjusted, but in the following description, the light amount will be described as the characteristics.

(About the adjustment function of the directing sound)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a adjusts the volume output from the speaker 19 through the sound control board 73 based on the operation of the first operation button 36. The volume of the sound indicated by the volume signal output from the effect control ROM 65b to the sound control board 73 is stored in the effect control ROM 65b as a volume value. That is, the effect control ROM 65b has a function as volume value storage means. In the first embodiment, ten-step volume values from "1" to "10" are stored in the effect control ROM 65b. Then, the effect control CPU 65a can change the volume value based on the volume value determined by the effect control CPU 65a. The volume value is set to a minimum value of “1”, and the volume increases in steps each time the value increases, and is set to a maximum volume of “10”.

  Whenever the operation signal from the first operation button 36 is input, the effect control CPU 65a changes the volume value from "1" to "2" to "3" to "8" to "9". → → "10" in order to change. Then, when the operation signal from the first operation button 36 is input when the volume value is "10", the effect control CPU 65a is set to return the volume value to "1". That is, when the player operates the first operation button 36, the volume output from the speaker 19 is adjusted stepwise. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 65 a performs initial setting to set the volume value to “5”.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the sound adjusting function is activated when the pachinko machine 10 is in the game enable state, and the volume characteristic is constantly adjusted based on the pressing (operation) of the first operation button 36. Configured to earn. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a executes an initialization setting process such as a security check in response to the power on (power on) of the pachinko machine 10, and the production control CPU 65a shifts to a state in which the pachinko machine 10 can play a game The sound adjustment function is set to be effective during the period from when the power is turned off until the power is turned off (see FIG. 23). However, if characters such as "You can adjust the sound volume" are always displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in order to make the player recognize that the sound adjustment function is effective, the symbol variation effect is produced. There is a possibility that it may interfere with the effect in the big hit game or the player may feel bothersome. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the first operation button 36 is operated in a preset operation mode, it can be recognized that the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 can adjust the sound. The display (sound adjustment notification display) is configured to be displayed. For example, the effect control CPU 65 a sets the volume control to “the sound adjustment informing condition” by setting the operation mode (when the operation signal from the first operation button 36 continues for 3 seconds or more) of holding the first operation button 36 for 3 seconds or more A sound adjustment notification display such as “Can be performed” is displayed on the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17. The sound adjustment notification condition is not limited to the long press of the first operation button 36, and various other operation modes such as the operation mode of continuous hitting in which the first operation button 36 is continuously pressed a predetermined number of times, etc. It can be a condition.

  Then, in the state where the sound adjustment notification display is displayed on the display unit 17a, the effect control CPU 65a executes the sound adjustment processing based on the fact that the first operation button 36 is operated (pressed). FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the sound adjustment start process for starting the execution of the sound adjustment process, and the effect control CPU 65a determines whether the first operation button 36 is operated in the above-described operation mode (sound It is determined whether the adjustment notification condition is satisfied (step F11). If the step F11 is negative, the sound adjustment start process is ended. If step F11 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 60a outputs a sound adjustment notification command to the display control board 70, whereby the sound adjustment notification display is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 under the control of the display control CPU 70a. It is displayed (step F12). Next, the effect control CPU 60a determines whether the first operation button 36 has been operated (step F13). If the step F13 is negative, the sound adjustment start process is ended. On the other hand, if step F13 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 60a executes a sound adjustment process. In the determination process of the step F13, when the first operation button 36 is not operated before the sound adjustment execution notification effective time when the effect control CPU 60a starts counting from the time when the sound adjustment notification condition is satisfied. When the operation signal is not input to the effect control CPU 60a, the determination result is negative and the sound adjustment start process is ended.

  Next, the sound adjustment processing will be specifically described below. In the following description, it is assumed that the volume value is "5" which is the initial state.

  When the operation signal is input to the effect control CPU 65 a by operating (depressing) the first operation button 36 in the display state of the sound adjustment notification display, the effect control CPU 65 a displays the sound adjustment command as the display control board 70. And the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 controls the symbol display device 17 to display an image for sound adjustment on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, whereby the sound adjustment effect is started. Be done. FIG. 20 schematically shows an image displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 by sound adjustment effect, and a sound meter 80 indicating the volume of the sound volume is displayed on the display unit 17a. . At this time, it is shown that the current volume value is “5” (in FIG. 20, the frame indicating the volume value is hatched to indicate that the volume value is “5”). In addition, pressing the first operation button 36 suggests that the volume can be adjusted. Further, the effect control CPU 65 a outputs a volume adjustment start command to the display control board 70, and the display control CPU 70 a of the display control board 70 starts counting the sound adjustment operation effective time of the first operation button 36.

  Every time the player presses the first operation button 36, the volume value of the displayed sound meter 80 is "5" → "6" → "7" ... "10" → "1" → "2" Since the change in the order of..., The player presses the first operation button 36 while looking at the sound meter 80 until the volume value becomes the taste value. If the first operation button 36 is not pressed again (the operation signal is not input) until the predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the first operation button 36 whose volume value is set to "4" is depressed, The control CPU 65a outputs a sound adjustment end command to the display control board 70, whereby the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 controls the symbol display device 17 to switch the image on the display section 17a of the symbol display device 17. The sound adjustment effect is ended by that. Then, the effect control CPU 65a selects "4" from the volume value stored in the effect control ROM 65b, and based on the volume value ("4") indicated by the volume signal output from the effect control CPU 65a, from the speaker 19 The sound adjustment process is completed by changing the output volume. Note that the volume value selected in the sound adjustment process is stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and thereafter the effect sound is output from the speaker 19 at the volume at the selected volume value.

  Here, when the sound adjustment process is executed during the symbol variation effect, the image for sound adjustment is displayed so as not to overlap the variation regions of the three symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c in variation on the display unit 17a. The image for sound adjustment is displayed in a part of the area of the part 17a or the image for sound adjustment is displayed on the foremost side using the flare technique and the image of the symbol variation effect displayed on the background side is displayed in a transmitting manner Configured As a result, the player can pay attention to the symbol variation effect while performing the volume adjustment operation, and the image of the sound adjustment does not disturb the progress of the game.

  The sound adjustment function is set to be effective even during the music selection effect, and in the music selection effect, the second operation button 37 is used to select the music, and the first operation button 36 is used to select the music. By adjusting the volume, it is possible to preferably select the music and volume that match the player's preferences. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to output from the speaker 19 a sound of a volume that changes stepwise each time the first operation button 36 is operated in the sound adjustment process. As a result, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 19 changes, so the player can perform the sound adjustment operation while listening to the volume of the actual effect sound.

  In addition, with pachinko machine 10, during the symbol variation production or during the big hit production, as the production which indicates or notifies that the big hit game is granted, or the bonus state such as the probability change state is given after the big hit game is over, Operation effects using the operation buttons 36 and 37 other than the music selection effect can be performed. The effect control CPU 65a does not accept an operation on the first operation button 36 as a sound adjustment operation when an operation effect is included in the symbol change effect or the big hit effect, while the effect control CPU 65a operates the symbol change effect or the big hit effect. When the effect is not included, the operation to the first operation button 36 is received as the sound adjustment operation. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a responds to the player's button operation to the effect pattern that specifies the content of the symbol change effect being executed or the content of the big hit effect during the symbol change effect or during the big hit effect. When the operation effect to be performed is not included, the operation on the first operation button 36 by the player is accepted as the sound adjustment operation, and the sound adjustment processing is performed. In other words, when an operation effect performed in response to the player's button operation is included in the symbol variation effect or the jackpot effect being executed, the sound adjustment process is not performed, and the player operates the first operation button 36 Even if this is done, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 19 is not changed.

(About the adjustment function of the directing light)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a adjusts the amount of light output from the lamp device 18 via the lamp control board 72 based on the operation of the second operation button 37. The effect control ROM 65b stores the brightness of light indicated by the light amount signal output from the effect control CPU 65a to the lamp control board 72 as a light amount value. That is, the effect control ROM 65b has a function as light amount value storage means. In the first embodiment, four-step light amount values “1” to “4” are stored in the effect control ROM 65 b. The effect control CPU 65a can change the light amount value based on the light amount value determined by the effect control CPU 65a. Note that the light amount value is set to a minimum at “1”, and the light amount gradually increases each time the numerical value increases, and reaches a maximum light amount at “4”.

  Every time the operation signal from the second operation button 37 is input, the light quantity value is changed in the order of “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” by the effect control CPU 65a. It is supposed to be. Then, when the operation signal from the second operation button 37 is input when the light amount value is “4”, the effect control CPU 65 a is set to return the light amount value to “1”. That is, when the player operates the second operation button 37, the amount of light output from the lamp device 18 is adjusted stepwise. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 65a performs initialization and sets the light amount value to "2."

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the light adjustment function is enabled only during a preset common effective period, and based on the pressing (operation) of the second operation button 37 during the common effective period. It is configured to be able to adjust the characteristics of the light quantity (see FIG. 23). Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a is set so that the light adjustment function becomes effective only when the gaming state is the normal gaming state (non-shortening state). However, even in the normal gaming state, during the symbol variation effect and the music selection effect (while the second operation button 37 is used for music selection) triggered by the winning of the start winning opening 30, 31; The light adjustment function is set to be disabled. In the state where the symbol variation effect is not executed in the normal gaming state except during the music selection effect, since the demonstration effect is executed in the pachinko machine 10, in Example 1, the light adjustment function is It is effective only during the demonstration.

  In addition, if characters such as "You can adjust the amount of light" are always displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, for example, in order to make the player recognize that the light adjustment function is effective, symbol variation effect There is a possibility that it may interfere with the effect in the big hit game or the player may feel bothersome. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the second operation button 37 is operated in a preset operation mode, it can be recognized that the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 can adjust light. The display (light adjustment notification display) is configured to be displayed. For example, the effect control CPU 65 a sets “the light amount adjustment is to be performed, with the operation mode (when the operation signal from the second operation button 37 continues for 3 seconds or more) in which the second operation button 37 is held for 3 seconds or longer. A light adjustment notification display such as “Can be performed” is displayed on the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17. The light adjustment informing conditions are not limited to the long press of the second operation button 37, and various other operation modes such as the operation mode of continuous hitting in which the second operation button 37 is continuously pressed a predetermined number of times, etc. It can be a condition.

  The effect control CPU 65a is configured to start the light adjustment process based on the fact that the second operation button 37 is operated (pressed) while the light adjustment notification display is displayed on the display unit 17a. . FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the light adjustment start process for starting the execution of the light adjustment process, and the effect control CPU 65a determines whether the second operation button 37 is operated in the above-described operation mode (light It is determined whether the adjustment notification condition is satisfied (step G11). If the step G11 is negative, the light adjustment start process is ended. If step G11 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 60a outputs a light adjustment notification command to the display control board 70, whereby the light adjustment notification display is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 under the control of the display control CPU 70a. It is displayed (step G12). Next, the effect control CPU 60a determines whether the second operation button 37 has been operated (step G13). If the step G13 is negative, the light adjustment start process is ended. On the other hand, if step G13 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 60a executes the light adjustment process. In the determination process of step G13, when the second operation button 37 is not operated until the light adjustment execution notification effective time when the effect control CPU 60a starts counting from the time when the light adjustment notification condition is satisfied. (When the operation signal is not input to the effect control CPU 60a), the determination result is negative and the light adjustment start process is ended.

  Next, the light adjustment processing will be specifically described below. The light amount value will be described as being "2" which is the initial state.

  When the operation signal is input to the effect control CPU 65a by operating (depressing) the second operation button 37 in the display state of the light adjustment notification display, the effect control CPU 65a displays the light adjustment command on the display control board 70. The light control effect is started by controlling the symbol display device 17 so that the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 displays the light adjustment image on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. Ru. FIG. 22 schematically shows an image displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 by light adjustment effect, and the light meter 81 indicating the magnitude of the light quantity is displayed on the display unit 17a. . At this time, it is shown that the current light quantity value is "2" (in FIG. 22, hatching is applied to a frame indicating the light quantity value to indicate that the light quantity value is "2"). In addition, it is suggested that the light amount adjustment is possible by pressing the second operation button 37. Furthermore, the effect control CPU 65 a outputs a light amount adjustment start command to the display control board 70, and the display control CPU 70 a of the display control board 70 starts counting the light adjustment operation effective time of the second operation button 37.

  Each time the player presses the second operation button 37, the light quantity value in the displayed light meter 81 changes in the order of “2” → “3” → “4” → “1”... While watching the light meter 81, the player presses the second operation button 37 until the light amount value becomes the preference. If the second operation button 37 is not pressed again (the operation signal is not input) until the predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the second operation button 37 whose light amount value is set to "4" is depressed, The control CPU 65a outputs a light adjustment end command to the display control board 70, whereby the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 controls the symbol display device 17 to switch the image on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. End the light adjustment effect. Then, the effect control CPU 65a selects "4" from the light amount value stored in the effect control ROM 65b, and based on the light amount value ("4") indicated by the light amount signal output from the effect control CPU 65a, the lamp device 18 The light adjustment process is completed by changing the amount of light output from. Note that the light amount value selected in the light adjustment process is stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and thereafter the effect light is output from the lamp device 18 with the light amount at the selected light amount value.

  Here, when the start winning detection sensor 34, 35 detects a pachinko ball during the light amount adjustment, the effect control CPU 65a ends the light adjustment effect (light adjustment processing), and the start winning detection sensor 34, Priority is given to pattern variation effects etc. based on the 35 ball detections. In this case, the light amount value adjusted when the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 detect the pachinko ball is set and stored as a new light amount value. When the operation signal from the second operation button 37 is not input within the light adjustment operation effective time, the effect control CPU 65a ends the light adjustment effect (light adjustment process) without changing the light amount value. .

  Here, as shown in FIG. 23, the sound adjustment function is enabled when the pachinko machine 10 is in the game enable state, and in this state, the volume adjustment with the first operation button 36 is always possible, while the light adjustment is As for the function, the light amount adjustment with the second operation button 37 is possible only during the demonstration. That is, in the first embodiment, the volume adjustment of the effect sound by the first operation button 36 and the light amount adjustment of the effect light by the second operation button 37 are possible during the demonstration, and the demonstration is during the common effective period. It has become. On the other hand, the period other than the demonstration is a specific effective period in which only the characteristics of either one of the rendering sound and the rendering light (in the first embodiment, the rendering sound) can be adjusted based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37 ing. In other words, the volume adjustment of the effect sound can be adjusted based on the operation of the first operation button (operation means) 36 in the common effective period and the specific effective period, while the light amount adjustment of the effect light is only in the common effective period Adjustment can be performed based on the operation of the second operation button (operation means) 37. In addition, since it is a period when symbol variation production is not performed during a demonstration, the said common effective period set during the demonstration is a non-design fluctuation effective period.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24, whether or not the sound adjustment function and the light adjustment function can be executed is set according to the game state and the effect mode. That is, in the normal gaming state (normal effect mode), both the sound adjusting function and the light adjusting function are set effectively, and in the probability variation / shortening game state (probability changing effect mode), the sound adjusting function is effective and the light adjusting function is The sound adjustment function is enabled and the light adjustment function is disabled in the non-probability change / short game mode (variable short effect mode). Specifically, the sound adjustment function is effective regardless of the type of gaming state, and sound adjustment can be performed in all the gaming states that can be set by the pachinko machine 10, while the light adjustment function is Valid or invalid is set according to the type. That is, the light adjustment function is invalid in the gaming state to which the bonus state such as the probability variation state or the variation state is given, and is set to be effective in the gaming state (normal gaming state) to which the bonus state is not given. The amount of light of the effect light can be adjusted only in the normal gaming state. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a is configured not to adjust the characteristics (light amount) of at least one of the effect sound and the effect light (the effect light in the first embodiment) based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37 in the bonus state. ing.

  In addition, as for the light adjustment function, it is effective during the common effective period in which the symbol variation effect is not executed in the normal gaming state, but the probability variation / variation short gaming status and the non-probability variation / variation short that the bonus status is provided In the gaming state has become invalid for the entire period in the state, the effective period that can adjust the light amount (characteristics) of the effect light, the normal gaming state, probability change · short game state and non-probability change · short game It is different from the state. In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, it can be said that there are a plurality of types of effective periods in which the light amount (characteristic) is adjusted based on the operation of the operation means (second operation button 37). Then, the effect control CPU 65a can adjust the light amount (characteristic) of the effect light based on the operation of the operation means (second operation button 37) in different effective periods depending on the type of the game state.

  The light adjustment function is effective during the common effective period in which the symbol variation effect is not executed in the normal effect mode, but in the probability change effect mode and the change effect effect mode in which the privilege state is provided. The effective period in which the light amount (characteristic) of the effect light can be adjusted is invalid in the entire period in the mode, and the effective period in which the light amount (characteristic) of the effect light can be adjusted is different between the normal effect mode, the probability change effect mode and the variable effect mode. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, there are a plurality of effective periods in which the light amount (characteristic) is adjusted based on the operation of the operation means (second operation button 37). Then, the effect control CPU 65a can adjust the light amount (characteristic) of the effect light based on the operation of the operation means (the second operation button 37) in different effective periods depending on the type of the effect mode.

  That is, the effect control CPU 65a adjusts the characteristics of the effect sound at the speaker 19 or the characteristics of the effect light at the lamp device 18 based on the operation of the first operation button 36 or the second operation button 37 as operation means, and performs adjustment It has a function as effect execution control means for controlling the corresponding speaker 19 or lamp device 18 so as to output the produced effect sound and the effect light in the symbol variation effect or the big hit game. Then, the effect control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means can adjust the characteristics of the effect sound based on the operation of the first operation button 36 as the operation means in the common effective period and the specific effective period, and only in the common effective period. The characteristic of the effect light can be adjusted based on the operation of the second operation button 37 as an operation means. Further, the second operation button 37 as the second operation means is configured to be used for selection of music in the music selection effect and also used for adjustment of the light amount in light adjustment effect, and the light amount adjustment is effective. Based on the operation of the second operation button 37 as the second operation means outside the common effective period (non-pattern variation effective period), the effect control CPU 65a as the effect control means performs the effect (from a plurality of different effect modes ( It has a function of selecting a music) and outputting the selected type of effect (music) from the speaker 19 as the effect means.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a as effect execution control means has characteristics based on the operation of the operation buttons 36, 37 as operation means in different effective periods according to the type of gaming state set by the main control CPU 60a as game state control means. Configured to be able to make adjustments. Furthermore, the effect control CPU 65a as effect execution control means has characteristics based on the operation of the operation buttons 36, 37 as operation means in different effective periods according to the type of effect mode set by the effect control CPU 65a as effect mode control means. It is configured to be able to make adjustments.

(Operation of Example 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described.

(About the case where the music selection effect is executed during the symbol variation effect)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed during the symbol variation production, and it is suggested that the type of the music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, the music selection The music selection effect is executed in response to the player pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37 within the start effective period. In this music selection effect, as shown in FIG. 15, a plurality of panels 76 showing selectable types of music are displayed on the inside of the image of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 At the same time, the image of the second operation button 37 is displayed, and it is suggested that the music can be selected by pressing the second operation button 37. In the music selection effect, the panel 76 indicating the music selected in the previous music selection effect is in the selection color, and the panel 76 in the selection color changes every time the player presses the second operation button 37. Go. Then, when the selection effective time elapses in a state where the panel 76 serving as the selected color does not change, the effect control CPU 65 a determines that the music is subject to pattern variation, assuming that the music indicated on the panel 76 serving as the selected color is selected. Determined as music to be output during the middle or big hit game. That is, the effect control CPU 65a stores information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the selected music in the effect control RAM 65c. Thereby, when the effect control CPU 65a executes the effect of outputting the music from the speaker 19, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the music selected by the player in the music selection effect based on the music information stored in the effect control RAM 65c. The speaker 19 is controlled via the sound control board 73.

  In the music selection effect, musics A-1 to A-5 as normal options set as the type of music displayed on the display section 17a of the symbol display device 17 are not related to the judgment result of the big hit judgment It is set as a music displayed on the display unit 17a. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15 (a) on the display section 17a in the music selection effect, when only the music pieces A-1 to A-5 are displayed, in the symbol variation effect during fluctuation due to the music selection effect Regardless of the degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed, the music selection effect is simply an effect for the player to select a favorite music. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the music B-1 to B-3, C as the specific option for the purpose set as the type of the music displayed on the display section 17a of the symbol display device 17 is the big hit judgment In accordance with the determination result of the above, it is set as the music displayed on the display unit 17a. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15 (b) on the display section 17a in the music selection effect, in addition to the music A-1 to A-5, any one of the music B-1 to B-3, and C. When one is displayed, the music selection effect suggests the degree of expectation that the big hit display is displayed in the symbol variation effect during fluctuation. That is, when any one of the music pieces B-1 to B-3 and C is displayed in the music selection effect, the music selection effect is not only an effect for the player to select a favorite music, but also The expectation that the big hit display is displayed, that is, the expectation that the big hit game is given, is suggested. As described above, the degree of expectation that the big hit display is displayed in the symbol variation effect during fluctuation depending on the type of the option displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect, As suggested, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In other words, it is possible to give surprise to the player and enhance interest by suggesting the degree of expectation that the big hit game is given in the music selection effect that does not usually indicate the degree of expectation that the big hit game is given. it can.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the music C as the specific option for selection can be determined to be displayed as an option on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 only when it is determined to be a hit in the big hit determination. It is an option (an option for notification). Therefore, by displaying the panel 76 indicating the music C on the display section 17a in the music selection effect, it is informed that the big hit display is displayed (the big hit game is provided) in the symbol variation effect during fluctuation Therefore, the player's interest can be further enhanced. Further, the music piece C is a display unit of the symbol display device 17 only in the case where the big hit game is a type (first to third big hit games (specific hit games)) to which either or both of a definite change state and a change short state are given. It is a specific option (informing option) that can be determined to be displayed as an option on 17a. Therefore, the panel 76 showing the music C is displayed on the display section 17a in the music selection effect, and it is informed that the bonus state is given after the big hit game is over, so the player's interest can be further enhanced. it can.

  In addition, as described above, the music selection effect is suggested that the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed during the symbol variation effect, and that the type of music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37. It is started on condition that the operation buttons 36 and 37 are pressed within the effective period. That is, there is a possibility that the player may indicate the degree of expectation that the big hit game is given in the music selection effect started by pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37. When the specific option such as 3 or C is displayed on the display unit 17a, if the player contributes to the jackpot determination, it is possible to give a surprise such as to enhance the interest. In addition, in the case of the music selection effect started by pressing (operation) the operation buttons 36 and 37 of the player, only the normal options such as the music A-1 to A-5 are displayed on the display unit 17a, and Since there is a case where the specific option related to the big hit determination of the music B-1 to B-3, C, etc. is displayed separately from the normal option, the interest for the music selection effect is enhanced to improve the interest of the game be able to.

  Here, since the music selection effect may be executed as a pre-reading notice, an operation related to the case where the music selection effect is performed as a pre-reading notice will be described.

  In the music selection effect, the music A-1 to A-5 as a normal option set as the type of music displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is the result of the determination of the prior determination. It is set as a music displayed on the display unit 17a regardless of the relationship. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15 (a) on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect, when only the music pieces A-1 to A-5 are displayed, the special drawing at the time of winning is held by the music selection effect. The music selection effect is merely an effect for the player to select a favorite music, regardless of the degree of expectation of whether or not there is a hit in the start reservation information. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the music D-1 to D-3, E as specific options for prefetching set as the type of music displayed on the display section 17a of the symbol display device 17 It is set as a music displayed on the display unit 17a according to the determination result of the determination. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15 (c) on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect, in addition to the music A-1 to A-5, any one of the music D-1 to D-3, E When one is displayed, the music selection effect indicates the expectation that the hit special-pattern start-hold information on hold is present. That is, when any one of the music D-1 to D-3, E is displayed in the music selection effect, the music selection effect is not only an effect for the player to select a favorite music, but also This is an effect that suggests an expectation that a hit exists in the special figure start pending information at the time of the pending prize. As described above, the type of option displayed on the display section 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect suggests an expectation that a hit is present in the on-time prize special drawing start and hold information, so that the game is entertaining Can be improved. In other words, it is suggested that there is an expectation that a hit exists in the on-time prize special drawing start pending information in the music selection effect that does not indicate the expected degree that the hit is on the on-time prize special reservation start pending information. By doing this, it is possible to give the player a surprise and to enhance the interest.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17, music E as a specific option for prefetching can be determined to be displayed as an option on the display section 17a of the symbol display device 17 only when it is determined to be a hit in advance. It is an option (an option for notification). Therefore, by displaying the panel 76 indicating the music E on the display section 17a in the music selection effect, it is informed that there is a big hit in the special figure start / hold information during the on-hold, so the player enjoys It can be raised more. Further, when the music piece E includes information in which the prior special image information is a type (first to third big hit games (specific hit games)) to which either or both of a definite change state and a change short state are given. It is a specific option (benefit notification option) that can be determined to be displayed as an option on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 only. Therefore, the panel 76 indicating the music E is displayed on the display section 17a in the music selection effect, so that there is information to which the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game in the on-time prize drawing special drawing start suspension information. Is notified, so that the player's interest can be further enhanced.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the music selection effect usually performed as a selection effect not related to the jackpot determination or the prior determination is being changed in the musical instrument selection effect performed during the symbol variation effect. As it can suggest the degree of expectation that the big hit display is displayed (that is given the big hit game) in the symbol variation production, or it can indicate the degree of expectation that the hit exists in the special figure start hold information at the time of winning. , It is possible to further enhance the interest for the selection effect.

(About the case where the music selection effect is executed during the big hit game (big hit effect))
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed during the big hit game and it is suggested that the user can select the type of music by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, music selection start The music selection effect is executed in response to the player pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37 within the effective period. Since the display mode in the music selection effect and the music selection mode are the same as in the case of being executed during the symbol variation effect described above, the description will be omitted. In this music selection effect, the music A-1 to A-5 as a normal option set as the type of music displayed on the display section 17a of the symbol display device 17 has a bonus state (probable change after the big hit game is over) It is set as a music displayed on the display unit 17a regardless of whether or not the state or the variation state is given. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15 (a) on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect, when only the music pieces A-1 to A-5 are displayed, the bonus state after the end of the big hit game by the music selection effect The music selection effect is simply an effect for the player to select a favorite music regardless of the degree of expectation of being given. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the music B-1 to B-3, C as the specific option for the big hit set as the type of music displayed on the display section 17a of the symbol display device 17 is the big hit It is set as music to be displayed on the display unit 17a according to the type of game (whether or not a bonus state is given). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15 (b) on the display section 17a in the music selection effect, in addition to the music A-1 to A-5, any one of the music B-1 to B-3, and C. When one is displayed, the music selection effect indicates an expectation that the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game. That is, when any one of the music pieces B-1 to B-3 and C is displayed in the music selection effect, the music selection effect is not only an effect for the player to select a favorite music, but also This is an effect that suggests an expectation that the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game. As described above, the type of option displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect suggests the degree of expectation that the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game, thus improving the interest of the game Can. In other words, the player is surprised by the expectation that the bonus state is given in the music selection effect that does not usually indicate the expectation that the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game. It can enhance interest.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17, the music C as the specific option for the big hit is a type in which the big hit game gives either or both of a definite change state or a change short state (first to third big hit games (specific hit It is a specific option (benefit notification option) that can be determined to be displayed as an option on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 only in the case of game). Therefore, the panel 76 showing the music C is displayed on the display section 17a in the music selection effect, and it is informed that the bonus state is given after the big hit game is over, so the player's interest can be further enhanced. it can.

  In addition, as described above, the music selection effect is suggested that the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed during the symbol variation effect, and that the type of music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37. It is started on condition that the operation buttons 36 and 37 are pressed within the effective period. That is, in the case of the music selection effect started by the player pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37, there may be a case where an expectation is given that the bonus state is given after the big hit game is over. In the case where the jackpot specific option such as -1 to B-3, C, etc. is displayed on the display section 17a, it is surprising that the player is contributing to the determination of the type of the jackpot game. It can enhance interest. In addition, in the case of the music selection effect started by pressing (operation) the operation buttons 36 and 37 of the player, only the normal options such as the music A-1 to A-5 are displayed on the display unit 17a, and Since there is a case where the jackpot specific option related to whether or not the bonus state of the music B-1 to B-3, C, etc. is given separately from the normal option may be displayed, the interest for the music selection effect is It can be enhanced to improve the interest of the game.

  Here, the music selection effect may be executed as a preview advance notice in the big hit game, but the effect in the case where the music selection effect is executed as the advance notice in the big hit game is during the symbol variation effect Same as when it is executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a music selection effect usually executed as a selection effect not related to the type of big hit game (whether the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game) About, the musical instrument selection effect executed during the big hit game suggests the degree of expectation that the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game, or the bonus state after the big hit game is over to the special figure start pending information on hold Because it can indicate the degree of expectation that a hit is given, it is possible to further enhance the interest in selection effects.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, a sound adjustment function in which the player can adjust the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 19 is effective when the pachinko machine 10 is capable of playing a game. That is, not only during the demonstration but also during the execution of the symbol variation effect and during the big hit game, the player can adjust the volume arbitrarily, so the volume can be adjusted according to the player's preference according to the gaming situation , Can improve the interest of the game. Further, during the common effective period, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 19 and the light amount of the effect light output from the lamp device 18 can be adjusted based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37. Therefore, the characteristics of the plurality of effects (sound and light) can be adjusted to the player's preference, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, since the volume (characteristics) of the effect sound that is more closely related to the interest of the game can be adjusted over a long period over the common effective period and the specific effective period, the volume can be more freely played according to the game situation. It can be adjusted to suit the taste of the person and can further enhance the interest. Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is configured to be able to execute the music selection effect of selecting the music output from the speaker 19 during the symbol variation effect and during the big hit game. The volume can be adjusted according to the selection, which can further improve the interest. In addition, since the effect control CPU 65a selects the music by the operation of the second operation button 37 in the music selection effect and performs the volume adjustment by the operation of the first operation button 36, the music selection and the volume adjustment are performed. It can be done at the same time.

  In addition, since the music selection can be performed based on the operation of the second operation button 37 using a period other than the common effective period in which the light amount of the effect light can be adjusted, one operation button 37 It can be used for both selection and light amount adjustment, and the number of operation buttons required for selection and adjustment can be reduced.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, while both the sound adjusting function and the light adjusting function are effectively set in the normal gaming state (normal effect mode), the probability variation / shortness gaming state (probability variation effect mode) and the non-probability variation The sound adjustment function is enabled and the light adjustment function is disabled in the variable short game state (variable short effect mode). That is, the period (effective period) in which the light amount can be adjusted by the gaming state or the effect mode is changed. In this way, by making it possible to adjust the volume of the effect sound that is more closely related to the interest of the game regardless of the type of the game state or the effect mode, the volume can be freely adjusted according to the game situation to enhance the interest be able to. In particular, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is characterized by the effect of outputting the music from the speaker 19. Therefore, by adjusting the volume of the music to the preference of the player, it is possible to further improve interest and to increase the gaming intention. it can. On the other hand, for adjusting the light amount of the effect light whose relationship to the interest of the game is lower than the volume, since the effective period is changed according to the game state and the effect mode, the control load is increased compared to the case where adjustment is always possible. Therefore, the amount of light can be adjusted in accordance with the game situation according to the game state or the effect mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the light adjustment function is configured to be effective only in the normal gaming state (normal effect mode), and the probability variation state or the variation short gaming state in which the probability variation state or variation state is provided. It is configured to be invalid in the (probable effect production mode) and the non-probability / changed short game state (variable production mode). That is, the control load can be reduced by regulating the adjustment of the effect light in a situation where a bonus state such as a probability change state or a variation state is rare in which the player is unlikely to change. In addition, in a situation where the player does not change, it is not a situation in which the adjustment of the effect light is frequently performed, so even if the adjustment of the effect light in the situation where the bonus state is granted is restricted, the effect for the player in the game There is no loss of effectiveness.

  In addition, in the non-design variation effective period in which the symbol variation production with high interest for the player regarding whether or not the big hit game is given is not performed, the volume and the light amount adjustment without worrying about the result of the symbol variation production Can be performed with ample margin, and can be adjusted to the volume and light quantity suited to the player's preference.

  Next, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, only portions different from the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment described above will be described, and the same or the same members as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a, in the specific case, selects the type of music in the music selection effect, music B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3 as specific options. , E, and can be added separately from the normal option as an option selectable (displayable on the symbol display device 17) as a player selectable (displayable on the symbol display device 17) in the music selection effect. In either of the case and the non-specific case, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to display only the common options (music pieces A-1 to A-5) as the type of music in the music selection effect. Then, in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, in a specific case, the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect is selected from a plurality of specific display modes. Configured The display mode of the frame 75 in the nonspecific case is set to the normal display mode Z. In the second embodiment, the display mode of the frame 75 will be described as a color representing the frame 75.

  As the types of specific display modes of the frame 75 selectable by the effect control CPU 65a, as shown in FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b), a specific display mode V-1, a specific display mode V-2, a specific display mode V- 3. Specific display mode W, specific display mode X-1, specific display mode X-2, specific display mode X-3, specific display mode Y are set. The specific display mode V-1, the specific display mode V-2, the specific display mode V-3, and the specific display mode W as the specific display mode shown in FIG. It is the said specific display mode which becomes selectable when music selection production is performed based on the fluctuation start time special figure start reservation information corresponding to the symbol fluctuation production of, as a specific display mode shown in Drawing 25 (b) The specific display aspect X-1, the specific display aspect X-2, the specific display aspect X-3, and the specific display aspect Y are the special drawing start holding information at the time of winning that the special drawing start holding information with symbol variation effect pending is pre-read Is a pre-reading specific display mode that can be selected when the music selection effect is executed based on the above. Then, when the music selection effect is executed based on the fluctuation start time special view start hold information corresponding to the symbol fluctuation effect of which the fluctuation is disclosed in the symbol display device 17, the effect is selected in the specific display mode to be described later The frame 75 is displayed in the specific display mode for control selected by the control CPU 65a from the plurality of specific display modes for control. In addition, when the music selection effect is executed based on the winning time special view start pending information obtained by prefetching the start pending information with symbol variation effect pending, the effect control CPU 65a is for multiple types of prefetching in the selection of the specific display mode The frame 75 is displayed in the prefetch specific display mode selected from the specific display mode. That is, even in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a as the hit determination means based on the winning information corresponding to the symbol variation production where the change is started is determined as the hit determination, and as the advance determination means The case where the predetermination of the start suspension information by the main control CPU 60a is performed is set as a specific case, and in this specific case, the effect control CPU 65a selects the specific display mode for specific use or the specific display mode for prefetching, The frame 75 is displayed in the specific display mode selected in the music selection effect. The number and type of specific display modes shown in FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b) are an example, and can be set arbitrarily.

  The specific display mode V-1 to V-3, W, and the specific display mode X-1 to X-3, Y will be described. In the specific display mode V-1, the frame 75 is displayed in blue and the specific display In mode V-2, frame 75 is displayed in yellow, in specific display mode V-3, frame 75 is displayed in green, in specific display mode W, frame 75 is displayed in red, and in specific display mode X-1, frame 75 is displayed. Is displayed in pink, the frame 75 is displayed in orange in the specific display mode X-2, the frame 75 is displayed in purple in the specific display mode X-3, and the frame 75 is displayed in gold in the specific display mode Y. It is set up. The normal display mode Z is set to display the frame 75 in white.

(About the executability decision lottery of the selection of the specific display mode)
In the non-specific case other than the specific case, the effect control CPU 65a displays the frame 75 in white of the normal display mode Z in the music selection effect. On the other hand, in the specific case, the effect control CPU 65a, as described above, displays the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect in the specific display mode V1 to V- as the specific display mode. The frame 75 is displayed in the selected special display mode on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 by selecting from 3, W, X-1 to X-3, Y in the music selection effect. However, also in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, in a specific case, it is first determined by lottery whether or not the selection of the specific display mode is to be executed, and the selection of the specific display mode is executed when it is determined to be executed. It is supposed to be able to Further, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, since the music selection effect can be executed during the symbol change effect and during the big hit effect, the specific display in the case where the music selection effect is executed during the symbol change effect The flow of selection of the mode and the flow of selection of the specific display mode in the case where the music selection effect is executed during the big hit effect will be separately described. In the second embodiment, it is determined by lottery whether or not the selection of the specific display mode is to be performed, and when it is determined that the selection is to be performed, it is determined that the specific display mode may not be performed. In this case, since the specific display mode is not selected, the non-specific case also occurs when the selection of the specific display mode is not selected. In the non-specific case, as in the first embodiment, the demonstration effect is executed when the symbol variation effect is not executed (state) or when the big hit game is not executed (state) Includes case (state, demo).

(When the music selection effect is executed during the symbol change effect)
In the case of the first specific case, the effect control CPU 65a determines the music selection effect pattern as the effect pattern for identifying the content of the symbol change effect, in the music selection effect executed during the symbol change effect. As a display mode of the frame 75 to be displayed, an execution determination lottery as to whether or not the specific display mode (specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W) is selected is performed. In addition, about the executability determination lottery whether to select the said specific display mode, since it is the same as the executability determination lottery whether to select the said specific option additionally, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted, In the second embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (big hit), the execution of the selection of the specific display mode is determined at a rate of 80%, and the specific display mode at the rate of 20%. When the non-execution of selection is determined and the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (off), the execution of selection of the specific display mode is determined at a rate of 30%, and the specific determination at a rate of 70% Non-execution of selection of the display mode is determined (see FIG. 16). That is, the music selection effect in which the frame 75 is displayed in the specific display mode is set so that it is easier to be executed by the symbol display device 17 in the positive case than in the negative case in the big hit determination.

  Further, when it is determined that the specific display mode for special display modes V-1 to V-3, music W, etc. is to be executed in the executability determination lottery, the frame 75 in the selection lottery for the specific display mode described later There is a possibility that it may be selected as the display mode of the frame 75 when the selection lottery of the specific display mode is not executed when non-execution is determined in the executability determination lottery. It is lost (0%), and since the executability determination lottery is determined to be executed or not executed according to the determination result of the big hit determination, the special display modes V-1 to V-3, the music W, etc. The specific display mode for display is a display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a according to the result of the hit determination. On the other hand, the normal display mode Z is set to be always displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as the display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect when execution of the music selection effect is determined. The normal display mode Z is a display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a regardless of the result of the hit determination.

  Here, in the second specific case, the executability decision whether or not to add the pre-reading specific display mode (specific display mode X-1 to X-3, music Y) executed by the effect control CPU 65a The lottery is basically the same as the first specific case. However, in the second specific case, when a prefetch command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control board 65, the prefetch specific display mode (specific display modes X-1 to X-X is selected based on the prefetch command). 3 and the music Y) is different in that an execution determination lottery as to whether or not to select is performed. In addition, about the executability determination lottery whether to select the specific display mode for pre-reading, since it is the same as the executability determination lottery whether to additionally select the specific option for pre-reading, detailed explanation is omitted, In the second embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (big hit), the execution of the selection of the specific display mode for prefetching is determined at a rate of 80%, and the specific display mode for prefetching at a rate of 20%. When the non-execution of selection is determined and the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (off), the execution of selection of the specific display mode for prefetching is determined at a rate of 30%, and the identification for prefetching at a rate of 70% Non-execution of selection of the display mode is determined (see FIG. 16). That is, the music selection effect in which the frame 75 is displayed in the pre-reading specific display mode is set so that it is easier to be executed by the symbol display device 17 in the positive case than in the negative case in the big hit judgment. The execution / non-execution ratio of the selection of the specific display mode may be set to be different from the execution / non-execution ratio of the selection of the pre-reading specific display mode.

  In addition, when it is determined that the specific display modes for the specific display modes X-1 to X-3 and the music Y etc. are to be executed in the executability determination lottery, the frame 75 in the selection lottery for the specific display mode described later. There is a possibility that it may be selected as the display mode of the frame 75 when the selection lottery of the specific display mode is not executed when non-execution is determined in the executability determination lottery. There is nothing (0%), and since the executability determination lottery is determined to be performed or not performed according to the result of the prior determination (the determination result) in the prior acceptance / rejection information, the specific display aspect X-1 to X- 3. The pre-reading specific display mode such as music Y is the effect control CPU (display mode decision according to the result of the prior decision in the prior pass / fail information (the decision result of the previous decision by the main control CPU 60a) Means) 65a is a display mode that can be determined. On the other hand, the normal display mode Z is set to be displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as the display mode of the frame 75 whenever the execution of the music selection effect is determined. The normal display mode Z is a display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a regardless of the result of the prior determination in the prior pass / fail information (the determination result of the previous determination by the main control CPU 60a).

(About the selection of the specific display mode)
When the execution of selection of the specific display mode (the specific display mode for that purpose, the specific display mode for prefetching) is determined in the executability determination lottery, the effect control CPU 65a selects the random number for selection and the selection stored in the effect control ROM 65b. A selection lottery is executed to determine the type of the specific display mode as the display mode of the frame 75 using the determination value for the screen. In addition, since the selection lottery of the said specific display mode and the selection lottery of the pre-reading specific display mode are the same, the selection lottery of the said specific display mode is mainly demonstrated.

  In the second embodiment, all 100 integer values from "0" to "99" are set as selection random numbers, and the effect control CPU 65a updates the selection random numbers one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). The value after the update is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and the value before the update is rewritten. FIG. 26 shows a selection lottery table T2 used for selecting a specific display mode (the specific display mode for that purpose, the specific display mode for pre-reading), and the determination value for selection is the determination result of the big hit determination Specific display mode V-1 to V-3, specific display mode W (specific display mode X-1 to specific display value as an integer value which varies depending on the content of information) and the type of big hit game (content of advance special drawing information) X-3, specific display mode Y). Specifically, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the prior success or failure information is removed) (in the case of loss), the selection display value of 60 types is selected in the specific display mode V-1 (specific display mode X-1) It is distributed, and the judgment value for selection of 25 ways is allocated to the specific display mode V-2 (specific display mode X-2), and the determination for 15 kinds of selection is specified to the specific display mode V-3 (specific display mode X-3) The values are assigned, and the selection display value is not assigned in the specific display mode W (specific display mode Y). In addition, when the determination result of the big hit decision is affirmative (previous information is a big hit) (in the case of big hit), and when the main control CPU 60a decides to grant the first big hit game (the prior special information information In the case of the symbols A and a), 15 selection determination values are distributed to the specific display mode V-1 (specific display mode X-1), and 25 for the specific display mode V-2 (specific display mode X-2) Judgment values for selection are distributed, and 55 judgment values for selection are distributed to the specific display mode V-3 (specific display mode X-3), and 5 methods for the specific display mode W (specific display mode Y) The judgment value for selection is distributed. Also, if the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (if the preliminary pass / fail information is a big hit) (if it is a big hit), and if the main control CPU 60a decides to give the second big hit game (the prior special information information is In the case of symbols B and b), the 20 selection determination values are distributed to the specific display mode V-1 (specific display mode X-1), and 27 for the specific display mode V-2 (specific display mode X-2). Judgment values for selection are distributed, and 50 judgment values for selection are distributed to the specific display mode V-3 (specific display mode X-3), and 3 ways to the specific display mode W (specific display mode Y) The judgment value for selection is distributed. In addition, when the determination result of the big hit decision is positive (previous information is big hit) (in case of big hit), and when main control CPU60a decides to grant the 3rd big hit game (before advance special information information In the case of the symbols C and c), 25 selection determination values are distributed to the specific display mode V-1 (specific display mode X-1), and 32 for the specific display mode V-2 (specific display mode X-2) The judgment values for selection are distributed, and the 45 judgment values for selection are allocated to the specific display mode V-3 (specific display mode X-3), and the two for the specific display mode W (specific display mode Y) The judgment value for selection is distributed. Furthermore, if the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (if the prior pass / fail information is a big hit) (if it is a big hit) and if the main control CPU 60a decides to give the fourth big hit game (the prior special information information is In the case of symbols D and d), 50 selection determination values are distributed to the specific display mode V-1 (specific display mode X-1), and 30 for the specific display mode V-2 (specific display mode X-2). Judgment values for selection are distributed, and 20 judgment values for selection are distributed to the specific display aspect V-3 (specific display aspect X-3), and selection for the specific display aspect W (specific display aspect Y) The judgment value is not assigned. Then, the effect control CPU 65a acquires the selection random number when the execution of the selection of the specific display mode is determined, and the value of the acquired selection random number is set in the selection lottery table T2 as the selection determination. The type of the specific display mode is determined in comparison with the value.

  As shown in the selection lottery table T2, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (in the case of out), the determination value for selection is not distributed in the specific display mode W, and in the case of out, the specific display mode When W is not selected as the specific display mode, but the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (big hit) and the first to third big hit games are awarded, the specific display mode W is also selected for selection. When the value is distributed and the frame 75 in the music selection effect is displayed in the specific display mode, it is determined that the big hit game is to be provided. That is, the specific display mode W as the specific display mode is a display mode for notification that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines that a hit occurs. Moreover, while the determination value for selection is distributed to the specific display mode W when the first to third big hit games are awarded, the determination value for selection when the fourth big hit game is awarded Is not distributed. The fourth big hit game is a big hit game that does not give a definite change state or a change state that is a bonus state after the end of the fourth big hit game, as described above, whereas the first to third big hit games are , As mentioned above, it is a big hit game (specific hit game) that grants a definite change state or a change state that is a bonus state after the end of the first to third big hit games, and the frame 75 in the music selection effect is the specific When displayed in the display mode, it is determined that a jackpot game to which a bonus state is to be awarded is to be awarded. That is, the specific display mode W as the specific display mode is a bonus notification display mode (indication mode for notification) that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines the specific hit game as the hit game. .

  Here, when the distribution ratio of the determination values for selection in the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 as the specific display mode is compared, if the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (in the case of a gap), the specification The distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of the display mode V-3, V-2 and V-1, but the determination result of the big hit determination is positive (the first to third big hit games are awarded Is set such that the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection is increased in the order of the specific display modes V-1, V-2, and V-3. In other words, when the jackpot determination result is positive, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific display aspect V-1 to V-3 is: specific display aspect V-1 <specific display aspect V-2 <specific display aspect V It is set to become higher in the order of -3. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is negative, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific display aspect V-1 to V-3 is: specific display aspect V-3 <specific display aspect V-2 <specific display aspect V- It is set to be higher in order of 1. By setting the probability of determining each of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 in this manner, the reliability (expected degree) of the player to the jackpot is determined as follows: specific display mode V-1 <specific display mode V- It will increase in the order of 2 <specific display mode V-3. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines one specific display mode from the plurality of types of specific display modes V-1 to V-3 and the specific display mode W having different degrees of jackpot expectation. In addition, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection in the case where the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative and the fourth big hit game is awarded is the determination for selection in the order of the specific display mode V-3, V-2 and V-1. The distribution ratio of the value is increased, but compared with the case where the judgment result of the big hit judgment is negative, the distribution ratio of the judgment value for selection to the specific display mode V-1 in the case where the 4th big hit game is given If the determination result of the big hit determination is smaller than if the determination result of the big hit determination is negative and the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection to the specific display mode V-3 in the case where the fourth big hit game is awarded, the determination result of the big hit determination is negative It is set to be larger. That is, even when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative and the fourth big hit game is awarded, the specific display mode V-1 is hard to be selected as compared with the case where the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, and the specific display mode V-3 is easy to select. Thus, the specific display manners V-1 to V to 3 and W differ in the reliability (expected degree) in which the big hit judgment result is positive, and among the specific display manners V to 1 to V to 3 and W In the case where one of the specific display modes is determined and the frame 75 is displayed in the determined specific display modes V-1 to V to 3, W, the symbol variation effect is being changed by the music selection effect The degree of expectation that the big hit display is displayed is suggested.

  In addition, when the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection in the specific display aspect V-1 to V-3 as the specific display aspect for the case in which the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the first to third big hit games When is awarded, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of the specific display mode V-1, V-2 and V-3, but when the fourth big hit game is awarded, The distribution ratio of the determination value for selection is set to increase in the order of the specific display mode V-3, V-2, and V-1. In other words, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 when a big hit game of a type that gives a benefit state such as a definite change state or a change short state is given after the end of the big hit game. Is set to be higher in the order of specific display mode V-1 <specific display mode V-2 <specific display mode V-3. On the other hand, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 when a big hit game of a type not giving a benefit state such as a definite change state or a change short state is given after the end of the big hit game is It is set so that it becomes high in order of specific display mode V-3 <specific display mode V-2 <specific display mode V-1. In addition, as mentioned above, the reliability (expected degree) by which the big hit game to which the privilege state in the specific display mode W is provided is granted (expected degree) is 100%. As described above, the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W have different reliabilities (expected degrees) to which the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 , W is selected as an option, and when the frame 75 is displayed in the determined specific display mode V-1 to V-3, W, after the end of the big hit game by the music selection effect concerned The degree of expectation that the reward status is given is suggested.

  Here, as shown in the selection lottery table T2, when the prior success or failure information is a release, the selection display value is not distributed to the specific display mode Y, and the specific display mode is a case where the prior success or failure information is a release While Y is not selected as a pre-reading specific display mode, the prior success / failure information is a big hit, and the prior special view information corresponds to the symbols A, B, C, a, b, c (first to third big hit games In the case of the symbol), the determination value for selection is also assigned to the specific display mode Y, and when the frame 75 in the music selection effect is displayed in the specific display mode Y, the on-hold special-purpose prize drawing is started It is informed that the hold information includes information to be a big hit display in the symbol variation effect based on the special view start hold information at the time of winning. That is, the specific display mode Y as the pre-reading specific display mode is a notification display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines in advance that it is a big hit. Further, in the specific display mode Y, in the case where the prior special drawing information is the symbols A, B, C, a, b, c (the symbols corresponding to the first to third big hit games), the determination value for selection is distributed On the other hand, when the prior special view information is the symbols D and d (the symbol corresponding to the fourth big hit game), the selection determination value is not distributed. The fourth big hit game is a big hit game that does not give a definite change state or a change state that is a bonus state after the end of the fourth big hit game, as described above, whereas the first to third big hit games are , As mentioned above, it is a big hit game (specific hit game) that grants a definite change state or a change state that is a bonus state after the end of the first to third big hit games, and the frame 75 in the music selection effect is a specific display mode When it is displayed in Y, it is informed that there is information of winning the big hit game in which the bonus state is given to the special figure start holding information during the on-hold prize. That is, the specific display mode Y as the pre-reading specific display mode is a bonus notification display mode (indication display mode) that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines the specific hit game as the hit game. .

  Moreover, when the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection in the specific display aspect X-1 to X-3 as the above-mentioned specific display aspect for pre-reading is compared, when the prior judgment information is a loss, the specific display aspect X-3, X- While the distribution ratio of the judgment value for selection increases in the order of 2 and X-1, the specific display mode X in the case where the prior hit / not information is a big hit (when the first to third big hit games are given) The distribution ratio of the determination value for selection is set to increase in the order of -1, X-2, and X-3. In other words, if the prior control information is a big hit, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific display aspect X-1 to X-3 is: specific display aspect X-1 <specific display aspect X-2 <specific display aspect X It is set to become higher in the order of -3. On the other hand, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific display aspect X-1 to X-3 when the prior success or failure information is disapproval is: specific display aspect X-3 <specific display aspect X-2 <specific display aspect X- It is set to be higher in order of 1. Thus, by setting the probability of determining each of the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, the reliability (expected degree) of the player to the jackpot against the hold is the specific display mode X-1 <the specific display mode. It will increase in the order of X-2 <specific display aspect X-3. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines one specific display mode from a plurality of types of specific display modes X-1 to X-3 and specific display modes Y having different degrees of jackpot expectation. Moreover, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection in the case where the prior jackpot information is a big hit and the fourth big hit game is given is the order of the specific display aspect X-3, the specific display aspect X-2, the specific display aspect X-1 The distribution ratio of the judgment value for selection is increased, but the distribution of the judgment value for selection with respect to the specific display mode X-1 in the case where the fourth jackpot game is awarded, as compared to the case where the prior success or failure information is disapproval The ratio is smaller than in the case of prior success or failure information being detached, and the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection with respect to the specific display mode X-3 in the case where the fourth big hit game is awarded is larger than in the case of prior failure information It is set to become. That is, even when the prior success or failure information is a big hit and the fourth big hit game is given, the specific display mode X-1 is hard to be selected as compared with the case where the prior success or failure information is released, and the specific display mode X-3 is It is easy to be selected. As described above, the specific display aspect X-1 to X-3, Y is different in the reliability (expected degree) at which the prior success or failure information is the big hit, and among the specific display aspect X-1 to X-3, Y When one of the display modes is determined as the specific display mode and the frame 75 is displayed in the determined specific display mode X-1 to X-3, Y, a special figure at the time of winning is held by the music selection effect concerned The degree of expectation that there is a big hit in the start pending information is suggested.

  Moreover, when the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection in the specific display aspect X-1 to X-3 as the above-mentioned specific display aspect for pre-reading in the case where the prior success / failure information is a big hit, When it is a symbol corresponding to the big hit game of 3, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of the specific display aspect X-1, X-2, X-3, while the prior special information information is the first When it is a symbol corresponding to the big hit game of 4, it is set so that the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection may increase in the order of the specific display aspect X-3, X-2, X-1. In other words, in the case of the symbol corresponding to the type of big hit game of giving special bonus state such as probability change state or loss state after the end of the special hit information prior special information information, effect control CPU65a is a specific display mode X-1 to X The probability of determining -3 is set to be higher in the order of specific display aspect X-1 <specific display aspect X-2 <specific display aspect X-3. On the other hand, in the case of the special special view information is a symbol corresponding to a type of big hit game that does not give a bonus state such as a definite change state or a change short state after the end of the big hit game, the effect control CPU 65a displays The probability of determining 3 is set to be higher in the order of specific display aspect X-3 <specific display aspect X-2 <specific display aspect X-1. In addition, as described above, the reliability (the degree of expectation (expected degree) is the symbol corresponding to the type of big hit game in which the prior special view information in the specific display mode Y gives a bonus state such as a probability change state or a change state after the end ) Is 100%. As described above, the specific display mode X-1 to X-3, Y is a symbol corresponding to a type of big hit game in which special special information is given a benefit state such as a definite change state or a change short state after the end of the big hit game. Certain reliability (expected degree) is different, and any one of the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y is determined as the specific display mode, and the specific display mode X-1 to X determined When the frame 75 is displayed at -3, Y, it is suggested the degree of expectation that there is a big hit for which the bonus state is given to the special-figure start-on-hold information on hold pending by the music selection effect.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when the music selection effect is executed during the symbol variation effect, the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a, in the case of a specific case, the specific display mode for the specification or the specification for prefetching The display mode including the specific display mode such as the display mode is determined, and in the non-specific case, the normal display mode is determined as the display mode, and the effect control CPU (selection effect control means) 65a determines the determined display mode. It is configured to cause the symbol display device 17 to display a selection effect for displaying the frame 75.

  Here, a music selection effect usually performed for the purpose of selecting a music, an effect or an award at the time of special drawing starting hold with anticipating the degree of expectation that the big hit display is displayed in the symbol fluctuation production during fluctuation When it is used as an effect that suggests an expectation that a big hit exists in the information, a song selection effect that suggests an expectation that a big hit display will be displayed during the same symbol variation effect, and a big hit at the special view start hold information at the time of winning It is possible to execute a song selection effect that suggests the existing degree of expectation. As described above, even if two music selection effects with different suggested expectations are performed, the type of the specific display mode indicating the expectation is a music selection effect that indicates the expectation with which the big hit display is displayed, and In the figure start reservation information, it is different in the music selection effect which suggests the expectation that the big hit exists (specific display aspect V-1 to V-3, W and specific display aspect X-1 to X-3, Y) Therefore, the player does not get lost as to which degree of expectation is suggested. In addition, in the executability determination lottery of the selection of the specific display mode, when it is determined to execute any selection of the specific display mode for specific and the specific display mode for pre-reading, the selection of any specific display mode is executed. It can be decided by lottery.

(When the music selection effect is executed during the jackpot effect)
The music selection effect executed during the big hit game is the same as the music selection effect executed during the symbol variation effect described above. In addition, in the music selection effect during the big hit game, whether or not the special display modes V-1 to V-3, W which are the above-mentioned specific display modes are provided with a bonus state after the end of the running big hit game. The jackpot is used as a specific display mode (specific display mode) for the jackpot that suggests or notifies. Then, in the effect control CPU 65a, when the jackpot effect pattern for music selection is determined as the jackpot effect pattern specifying the contents of the jackpot effect, it is displayed in the music selection effect to be executed during the jackpot game (big hit effect) As a display mode of the frame 75, an executability determination lottery is performed to determine whether or not the big hit specific display mode (specific display modes V-1 to V-3, specific display mode W) is selected. In addition, about the executability decision lottery whether or not to select the particular display mode for the big hit, since it is the same as the executability decision lottery whether or not the particular option for the big hit is additionally selected, the detailed description will be omitted. However, in the second embodiment, when the running big hit game is the first to third big hit games, the execution of the selection of the specific display mode for the big hit is determined at a rate of 80%, and 20% If non-execution of the selection of the specific display mode for the big hit is determined in proportion, and if the big hit game in progress is the fourth big hit game, the selection of the specific display mode for the big hit is determined at a rate of 30% And the non-execution of the selection of the specific display mode for the jackpot is determined at a rate of 70% (see FIG. 18). That is, the music selection effect in which the frame 75 is displayed in the particular display mode for the big hit is more symbolic than the case where the type of the big hit game is the first to third big hit games and the fourth big hit game. It is set so as to be easily executed by the display device 17.

  Further, when it is determined that the specific display mode for the big hit, such as the specific display mode V-1 to V-3, the specific display mode W, etc., is executed in the executability determination lottery, the music in the selection lottery of the specific display mode While there is a possibility of being selected as the display mode of the frame 75 in the selection effect, the frame 75 in the music selection effect is that the selection lottery of the specific display mode is not executed when non-execution is determined in the executability determination lottery. There is no possibility of being selected as the display mode of (0%), and the executability decision lottery is executed depending on the type of the big hit game (first to third big hit game or fourth big hit game), Since non-execution is determined, the specific display mode for the big hit, such as the specific display mode V-1 to V-3, the specific display mode W, etc., is the effect control CPU (display according to the type of the big hit game Is like determining means) 65a is determinable display mode. Furthermore, as mentioned above, while the fourth big hit game is a big hit game that does not give a definite change state or a change state that is a bonus state after the end of the fourth big hit game, the first to the fourth The big hit game of 3 is a big hit game (specific specified game) that grants a definite change state or a change state that is a bonus state after the end of the first to third big hit games, and the type of big hit game in the executability decision lottery Since whether or not to execute the selection lottery of the specific display mode is selected by (the big hit game and the big hit game which is not granted the privilege state), the big hit of the specific display mode V-1 to V-3, the specific display mode W, etc. The specific display mode for display is a display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determination means) 65a according to whether or not the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, the normal display mode Z is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as the display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect whenever the execution of the music selection effect in the big hit effect is determined. The normal display mode Z is a display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a regardless of whether the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game. .

(About the selection of the specific display mode in the jackpot effect)
In the executability determination lottery, the execution of the selection of the specific display mode (the specific display mode for the big hit, the specific display mode for prefetching) is determined as the display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect executed during the big hit game In this case, the effect control CPU 65a executes a selection lottery in which the type of the specific display mode is determined using the selection random number and the selection determination value stored in the effect control ROM 65b. In addition, the lottery which selects a specific display mode as a display mode of the flame | frame 75 in the music selection presentation performed during a big hit game is performed with reference to said selection lottery table T2. That is, when the execution of the selection of the specific display mode is determined, the effect control CPU 65a acquires the selection random number, and the value of the acquired selection random number is set in the selection lottery table T2 as the selection determination. The type of the specific display mode is determined in comparison with the value.

  Here, when the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection in the specific display mode V-1 to V-3 as the specific display mode for the big hit is compared, the type of the big hit game is the first to third big hit games ( In the case of a big hit game in which a bonus state is given), the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of the specific display modes V-1, V-2 and V-3, but the type of big hit game is In the case of 4 big hit games (in the case of big hit games where a bonus state is not given), it is set so that the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of the specific display mode V-3, V-2 and V-1. There is. In other words, in the case of a big hit game in which a bonus state is given, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific display aspect V-1 to V-3 is the specific display aspect V-1 <specific display aspect V-2 < It is set to become higher in the order of the specific display mode V-3. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit game in which the bonus state is not given, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific display aspect V-1 to V-3 is the specific display aspect V-3 <specific display aspect V-2 <specific display It sets so that it may become high in order of aspect V-1. By setting the probability of determining each of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 in this manner, the player's reliability (expected degree) for the bonus state being awarded after the end of the big hit game is specified display Aspect V-1 <specific display aspect V-2 <specific display aspect V-3 It will increase in order. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines one specific display mode from the plurality of specific display modes V-1 to V-3 and the specific display mode W which are different in the degree of expectation to which the bonus state is given after the big hit game is over There is. And, in the music selection effect during the big hit game, any one of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W is determined as the specific display mode, and the determined specific display mode V1 to V3, W When the frame 75 is displayed, the music selection effect suggests the degree of expectation that the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game. In addition, the selection lottery of the specific display mode for pre-reading when the music selection effect is executed as the pre-reading advance notice effect during the big hit production, the pre-reading when the music selection effect is executed as the pre-reading advance notice effect during the symbol variation effect It carries out similarly to the selection lottery of the specific display mode for.

  Here, in the specific case of determining the display mode including the specific display mode as the display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect executed during the big hit game, the execution of the selection is determined in the executability determination lottery This is the case where the non-execution of selection is determined in the executability determination lottery is the non-specific case. And, in the second embodiment, when the music selection effect is executed during the big hit game, the effect control CPU (display mode determination means) 65a, in the specific case, the specific display mode for the big hit or the specific display mode for prefetching The display mode including the specific display mode such as is determined, and the non-specific case determines the normal display mode, and the effect control CPU (selection effect control means) 65a displays the frame 75 in the determined display mode. The selected effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17.

  That is, in the second embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) is a display for determining the display mode (display mode of the frame 75) on the display unit 17a in the selection effect (music selection effect) from a plurality of types. It has a function as an aspect determination means. Further, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the display mode determining means is in the case of the first specific case, the second specific case, or when the execution of the selection is determined in the executability determination lottery. Is a specific display mode (specific display mode V-1 to V-3, W, X-1 to X-3, Y) such as the specific display mode for pre-reading, the specific display mode for pre-reading, the specific display mode for big hit etc. In addition to determining the included display mode, it is set to determine the normal display mode Z in the non-specific case. Then, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the selected effect control means is a selection effect displayed (in the frame 75) in the display mode determined by the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the display mode determining means. The (music selection effect) is configured to be executed by the symbol display device 17 as selection effect execution means. Further, as a display mode determining means, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) is, as a specific case, of the start pending information (special game start pending information at the time of winning) by the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as the prior decision means. If prior determination is made, the symbol variation (symbol variation effect) based on the start suspension information (special game start timing suspension information at the time of winning) determined by the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as the prior determination means. Of the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as a predetermination means as a display mode to be displayed by the selection effect (music selection effect) executed during the symbol change (pattern change effect) until the start of) According to the determination result, the display mode can be determined from the specific display mode.

(Operation of Example 2)
Next, regarding the action of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, the action unique to the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment different from the action exhibited by the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be mainly described.

(About the case where the music selection effect is executed during the symbol variation effect)
In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed during the symbol variation production and it is suggested that the type of the music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, the music selection start The music selection effect is executed in response to the player pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37 within the effective period. In this music selection effect, as shown in FIG. 15A, musics A-1 to A-5 as normal options are shown inside the image of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. The displayed panel 76 is displayed, and the image of the second operation button 37 is displayed, which indicates that the music can be selected by pressing the second operation button 37. Then, as described above, the player can select the music by pressing the second operation button 37.

  In the music selection effect, if the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is white which is the normal display mode Z, a big hit display is displayed in the symbol fluctuation effect during fluctuation by the music selection effect Regardless of the degree of expectation, the music selection effect is simply an effect for the player to select a favorite music. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the specific display aspect V-1 to V-3, W as the specific display aspect for the purpose set as the display aspect of the frame 75 displayed on the display section 17a of the symbol display device 17 Is set as determinable as the display mode of the frame 75 in accordance with the determination result of the big hit determination. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display section 17a in the music selection effect is any of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, blue, yellow, green, red, the music An expectation degree that a big hit display is displayed is suggested in the symbol variation production under fluctuation by the selection production. That is, if the display mode of the frame 75 is any of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W (blue, yellow, green, red) in the music selection effect, the music selection effect is simply the player's preference Not only the effect for selecting the music of, but also the expected degree that the big hit display is displayed, that is, the expected degree for which the big hit game is provided is suggested. As described above, the degree of expectation that the big hit display is displayed in the symbol variation effect during fluctuation depending on the type of the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect is provided. The degree of expectation is suggested, so the interest of the game can be improved. In other words, it is possible to give surprise to the player and enhance interest by suggesting the degree of expectation that the big hit game is given in the music selection effect that does not usually indicate the degree of expectation that the big hit game is given. it can.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26, it can be determined that the specific display mode W (red color) as the specific display mode for the display is displayed as the display mode of the frame 75 only when it is determined to be a hit by the big hit determination. It is a specific display mode (display mode for notification). Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is red which is the specific display mode W, a big hit display is displayed in the symbol variation effect during fluctuation (a big hit game is given Can be raised to further enhance the player's interest. Furthermore, the specific display mode W is a display mode of the frame 75 only in the case where the big hit game is a type (first to third big hit games (specific hit games)) to which either or both of the definite change state and the change state are given. It is a specific display mode (display mode for benefit information) that can be determined to be displayed as Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display section 17a in the music selection effect is red which is the specific display mode W, it is notified that the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game, so the player Can further enhance the interest of

  In addition, as described above, the music selection effect is suggested that the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed during the symbol variation effect, and that the type of music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37. It is started on condition that the operation buttons 36 and 37 are pressed within the effective period. In other words, the music displayed on the display unit 17a may indicate the degree of expectation that the big hit game is given in the music selection effect started by the player pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37. When the display mode of the frame 75 of the selection effect is the specific display mode for the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, etc., it is surprising that the player contributes to the jackpot determination. Can enhance the interest. In addition, in the music selection effect started by pressing (operation) the operation buttons 36 and 37 of the player, the display mode of the frame 75 is the normal display mode and the specific display modes V-1 to V related to the big hit determination. Since there is a case where the display mode is the specific display mode such as -3, W, etc., the interest in the music selection effect can be enhanced to improve the interest of the game.

  Here, since the music selection effect may be executed as a pre-reading notice, an operation related to the case where the music selection effect is performed as a pre-reading notice will be described.

  In the music selection effect, the normal display mode Z (white color) set as the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is a frame regardless of the result of the determination of the prior determination It is set to be determinable as the display mode of 75. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is white, which is the normal display mode Z, is there a hit in the winning special game start hold information during the music selection effect? The music selection effect is simply an effect for the player to select a favorite music, regardless of the degree of expectation of no. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the specific display aspect X-1 to X-3, Y as the preread specific display aspect set as the display aspect of the frame 75 displayed on the display section 17a of the symbol display device 17 Is set to be determinable as the display mode of the frame 75 in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is any of the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y as pink, orange, purple, or gold, The music selection effect suggests an expectation that a hit is present in the winning special prize pattern start reservation information. That is, if the display mode of the frame 75 is any of the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y (blue, yellow, green, red) in the music selection effect, the music selection effect is simply the player's preference In addition to the effect for selecting the music of, there is an effect that suggests an expectation that a hit is present in the on-hold special-pattern start-hold information. As described above, the type of display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect suggests an expectation that a hit exists in the special figure start suspension information during suspension. , The fun of the game can be improved. In other words, it is suggested that there is an expectation that a hit exists in the on-time prize special drawing start pending information in the music selection effect that does not indicate the expected degree that the hit is on the on-time prize special reservation start pending information. By doing this, it is possible to give the player a surprise and to enhance the interest.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26, the specific display mode Y as the pre-reading specific display mode can be determined as the display mode of the frame 75 only when it is determined that the big hit is made in advance (display mode for notification ). Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is gold which is the specific display mode Y, it is informed that a hit exists in the special figure start pending information on hold. Therefore, the player's interest can be further enhanced. Further, the specific display mode Y includes information in which the advance special drawing information is a type (first to third big hit games (specific hit games)) to which either or both of the definite change state and the change short state are given. This is a specific display mode (display mode for benefit notification) which can be determined as the display mode of the frame 75 only when the frame 75 is present. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display section 17a in the music selection effect is gold which is the specific display mode Y, the on-time special-figure start-on hold information indicates that the bonus state is after the big hit game is over. Since it is informed that there is information to be given, it is possible to further enhance the player's interest.

  As described above, also in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, the musical instrument selection effect executed during the symbol variation effect is being changed during the musical instrument selection effect for the music selection effect usually executed as the selection effect not related to the big hit judgment or the prior judgment. As it can suggest the degree of expectation that the big hit display is displayed (that is given the big hit game) in the symbol variation production, or it can indicate the degree of expectation that the hit exists in the special figure start hold information at the time of winning. , It is possible to further enhance the interest for the selection effect.

(About the case where the music selection effect is executed during the big hit game (big hit effect))
In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, it is suggested that the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed during the big hit and that the type of music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37. When being selected, the music selection effect is executed in response to the player pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37 within the music selection start effective period. The display mode in the music selection effect and the music selection mode are the same as in the case of being executed during the symbol variation effect described above. In this music selection effect, the normal display mode Z set as the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is a bonus state (probable state or change state) after the end of the big hit game Is set to be determinable as the display mode of the frame 75 regardless of whether or not is given. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display section 17a in the music selection effect is white which is the normal display mode Z, the degree of expectation that the bonus state is given after the big hit game is ended by the music selection effect Regardless, the song selection effect is simply an effect for the player to select a favorite song. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the specific display aspect V-1 to V-3, W as the specific display aspect for the big hit set as the display aspect of the frame 75 is the type of the big hit game (the bonus state is It is set to be determinable as the display mode of the frame 75 depending on whether or not it is given. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display section 17a in the music selection effect is any of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, blue, yellow, green, red, the music The selection effect suggests the degree of expectation that the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game. That is, if the display mode of the frame 75 is any of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W (blue, yellow, green, red) in the music selection effect, the music selection effect is simply the player's preference In addition to the effect for selecting the music of, the effect is suggested to be an expectation that the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game. As described above, the type of display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display section 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect suggests the degree of expectation that the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game. Can be improved. In other words, the player is surprised by the expectation that the bonus state is given in the music selection effect that does not usually indicate the expectation that the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game. It can enhance interest.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26, the specific display aspect W (red) as the specific display aspect for the big hit is a type (first to third) in which the big hit game gives either or both of a definite change state and a change short state. It is a specific display mode (display mode for notification) that can be determined to be displayed as a display mode of the frame 75 only in the case of a big hit game (specific hit game). Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display section 17a in the music selection effect is red which is the specific display mode W, it is notified that the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game, so the player Can further enhance the interest of

  In addition, as described above, the music selection effect is suggested that the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed during the symbol variation effect, and that the type of music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37. It is started on condition that the operation buttons 36 and 37 are pressed within the effective period. In other words, the music displayed on the display unit 17a may indicate the degree of expectation that the big hit game is given in the music selection effect started by the player pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37. When the display mode of the frame 75 of the selection effect is the specific display mode for the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, etc., it is surprising that the player contributes to the jackpot determination. Can enhance the interest. In addition, in the music selection effect started by the press (operation) of the operation buttons 36 and 37 of the player, it relates to the case of the normal display mode Z as the display mode of the frame 75 and whether or not the bonus state is given. Since there are cases where the display mode is the specific display mode for the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, etc., the interest in the music selection effect can be enhanced to improve the interest of the game.

  Here, the music selection effect may be executed as a preview notice in the big hit game, but the effect when the music selection effect is executed as the read notice in the big hit game is during the symbol variation effect Same as when it is executed.

  As described above, also in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the type of the big hit game (whether or not the bonus status is given after the end of the big hit game) is normally not selected. As for the music selection effect to be executed, the musical instrument selection effect to be executed during the big hit game suggests the degree of expectation that the bonus state is given after the big hit game is over, or to the special prize start pending information on hold Since it is possible to indicate the degree of expectation that a bonus state will be awarded after the end of the big hit game, it is possible to further enhance the interest for the selection effect.

(About another example)
Next, a pachinko machine of another embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine of another embodiment, only portions different from those of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment or the second embodiment described above will be described, and the same or the same members as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals.

(First alternative embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the music selection effect of selecting the music as the selection effect is performed in the symbol change effect or the big hit effect (big hit game), but in the first alternative embodiment, the symbol change is performed instead of the music. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that it is configured to execute a selection effect of selecting the type of effect sound output from the speaker 19 as the effect means in the effect or the big hit effect (big hit game). In the first alternative embodiment, the sound quality is described as a selectable type of the effect sound (rendering mode), and the selection effect for selecting the sound quality is referred to as the sound quality selection effect. In the first alternative embodiment, the form serving as a trigger for executing the sound quality selection effect and the form for selecting the sound quality are the same as in the first embodiment.

  In the sound quality selection effect, as the sound quality selectable by the player, the sound quality 1, the sound quality 2, and the sound quality 3 as usual options which can always be selected are provided, and the sound quality as a specific option which can be selected only in a specific case. 4 and sound quality 5 are set. The sound quality 1, the sound quality 2, and the sound quality 3 correspond to the music A-1 to the music A-5 in the first embodiment, and the sound quality 4 to the sound quality 5 are the music B-1 to B-3, C in the first embodiment. , And the sound quality 5 corresponds to the music C in the first embodiment. That is, also in the first alternative embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when only the sound quality 1, the sound quality 2, and the sound quality 3 can be selected in the sound quality selection effect, the sound quality selection effect is a mere selection effect of sound quality. There is an expectation that a big hit display is displayed in the symbol variation production or an expectation that a bonus state is given after a big hit game is ended by adding any of the sound 4 to the sound 5 as an option in the sound quality selection effect. This is an effect that suggests that the player's interest can be improved. In the first alternative embodiment as well, similar to the first embodiment, by setting the prefetch specific option, there is an effect that suggests an expectation that there is a hit or the like in the on-hold special figure start suspension information. Can be configured as In addition, the display mode of the frame 75 in the sound quality selection effect can be changed as in the second embodiment, and the display mode of the frame 75 can indicate various expectations. That is, the expectation is suggested in the selection effect of the effect mode of the sound not related to suggesting the expectation that the jackpot game or the bonus state is normally given, thereby giving the player a surprise and an interest. It can be enhanced. In the first alternative embodiment, the type of the effect sound is not limited to the sound quality as the effect mode, and may be any other sound.

(Second alternative embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the music selection effect of selecting the music as the selection effect is performed in the symbol change effect or the big hit effect (big hit game), but in the second alternative embodiment, the symbol change is performed instead of the music. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that it is configured to execute a selection effect of selecting the type of effect light output from the lamp device 18 as an effect means in an effect or a big hit effect (big hit game). In the second alternative embodiment, an illumination color is described as a selectable type of effect light (effect mode), and a selection effect for selecting the illumination color is referred to as an illumination color selection effect. In the second alternative embodiment, the mode serving as a trigger for executing the illumination color selection effect and the mode for selecting the illumination color are the same as in the first embodiment.

  In the illumination color selection effect, as the illumination colors selectable by the player, illumination color 1, illumination color 2 and illumination color 3 as usual options which can always be selected are provided, and can be selected only in specific cases. The illumination color 4 and the illumination color 5 are set as specific options. The illumination color 1, the illumination color 2, and the illumination color 3 correspond to the music A-1 to the music A-5 in the first embodiment, and the illumination colors 4 to 5 are the music B-1 to the first embodiment. The illumination color 5 corresponds to the music C in the first embodiment, corresponding to B-3 and C. That is, also in the first alternative embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when only the illumination color 1, the illumination color 2 and the illumination color 3 can be selected in the illumination color selection effect, the illumination color selection effect is simply It is a selection effect of the illumination color, but any of the illumination color 4 to the illumination color 5 is added as an option in the illumination color selection effect, and the degree of expectation that the big hit display is displayed in the symbol variation effect or the end of the big hit game This is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that a bonus state will be given later, and the interest of the player can be improved. In the first alternative embodiment as well, similar to the first embodiment, by setting the prefetch specific option, there is an effect that suggests an expectation that there is a hit or the like in the on-hold special figure start suspension information. Can be configured as Further, the display mode of the frame 75 in the illumination color selection effect can be configured to be changed as in the second embodiment, and various expectations can be suggested by the display mode of the frame 75. That is, the expectation is suggested in the selection effect of the light effect mode that is not related to suggesting the expectation that the jackpot game or the bonus state is normally given, thereby giving a surprise to the player. It can be enhanced. In the second alternative embodiment, the type of effect light is not limited to the illumination color as the effect mode, and any other light may be used.

(Modification example)
The gaming machine is not limited to the one described above, and various modifications are possible.
(1) In each embodiment, the music selected by the music selection effect is determined as the music when performing the music effect in the symbol change effect and the big hit effect, but either one of the symbol change effect and the big hit effect It may be determined as the music in the music production of
(2) In each embodiment, a music selection effect for selecting the type of music output from the speaker in the music effect is given as the selection effect, but as the selection effect, plural types of effect modes set for a pachinko machine are provided It may be selected from That is, the effect mode can be set as the effect mode. For example, a plurality of effect modes having different background images and appearing characters displayed on the display unit of the symbol display device in the symbol variation effect and the big hit game are provided, and a normal effect selectable in the nonspecific case as this effect mode. Set a mode and a specific effect mode that can be selected in a specific case, and set the mode selection effect to an effect that selects a mere effect mode, or an effect that indicates the degree of expectation that a big hit game or a bonus state is given Can.
(3) In each of the embodiments, an image such as an operation button is displayed on the display unit of the symbol display device at a predetermined timing in the symbol variation effect or the big hit effect, and the music selection effect is executed by pressing the operation button Although this is suggested, it is possible not to display a suggested image for executing the music selection presentation during the music selection start effective period set by the presentation control CPU. By configuring in this manner, a player who does not recognize that the music selection effect (selection effect) is executed by pressing the operation button happens to execute the music selection effect executed by pressing the operation button. Since the degree of expectation that a big hit game or a bonus state is given may be suggested in (selection effect), it is possible to give surprise to the player and to give great pleasure to improve interest.
(4) In each embodiment, the specific option for selection and the specific option for prefetching are displayed in different frames, but may be displayed in the same frame, and an expectation corresponding to one of the specific options is expected. It is possible to suggest only the degree or simultaneously indicate the degree of expectation corresponding to both specific options.

(5) In the first embodiment, in the music selection effect (selection effect) executed during the symbol change effect, the possibility of the symbol fluctuation effect during fluctuation becoming a big hit display by the music as the specific option being selectable In addition, in the second embodiment, the specific display mode is selected in the music selection effect (selection effect) executed during the symbol variation effect in the second embodiment so as to suggest the degree of expectation that the hit exists in the special figure start suspension information at the time of winning. The frame is displayed to indicate the degree of expectation that the bonus state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the degree of expectation that there is a hit in the special figure start hold information at the time of hold, The configurations of 1 and 2 can be combined. For example, while it is possible to select the music as a specific option, the symbol variation effect during fluctuation suggests the degree of anticipation that a big hit is displayed, but when a frame is displayed in a specific display mode, at the time of pending prize It is possible to indicate the degree of expectation that a hit exists in the special view start reservation information. In addition, while the music as a specific option can be selected, it indicates the degree of expectation that a hit exists in the special drawing start pending information on hold, while the frame is displayed in the specific display mode. It may be made to suggest the degree of expectation by which the symbol variation production in middle becomes a big hit display.
(6) In each of the embodiments, in the selection effect, it is indicated that the expectation degree that the bonus state including the probability variation state and the variation state is given, but the type of the bonus state, that is, the expectation that the probability variation state is given If you set multiple types of options and display modes with different degrees, or if you set multiple types of options and display modes with different degrees of expectation that variation states are given, expectation of the types of benefit states given in the selection effect Can suggest a degree.
(7) In each example, in the selection effect, it is intended to indicate the degree of expectation that the big hit game is granted, but to indicate the large and small of the amount of bonus (number of balls) obtained in the big hit game be able to. For example, when providing a large bonus amount option and a large bonus amount display mode that the presentation control CPU can easily determine as an option or a display mode when a big hit game of 16R is awarded, an option or the option when a big hit game of 4R is awarded It is sufficient to provide a small benefit amount option and a small benefit amount display manner that the effect control CPU can easily determine as the display manner.
(8) In the second embodiment, various expectation levels are suggested by changing the color (display mode) of the frame displayed on the display unit of the symbol display device in the selection effect, but the display unit of the selection effect As the display mode, various types such as a shape of a frame or a size and a place where a selection effect is displayed can be adopted.

(9) In each embodiment, the startable period of the selection effect (music selection effect) is not limited to one type, and a plurality of types can be set. For example, it is possible to set a plurality of startable periods at different timings in the symbol variation effect and the big hit game, and to set the selection effects suggesting various degrees of expectation only in a specific startable period, In the startable period, a selection effect is performed in which only a selection effect (normal option or normal display mode) for selecting a mere option regardless of whether or not a big hit game or a bonus state is given is displayed. it can.
(10) In each of the embodiments, one effect mode is set according to the game state, but plural effect modes are set for the same game state, and the sound adjustment function and the light adjustment are performed for each effect mode. It can be configured to have different effective periods for which the function is effective.
(11) In each embodiment, the effective period in which the sound adjustment function and the light adjustment function become effective is made different depending on the gaming state to which the privilege state is provided and the gaming state to which the privilege state is not provided. The effective period in which the sound adjustment function and the light adjustment function are effective can be made different depending on the type of the image. For example, it is substantially set by setting a plurality of types of gaming states different in the number of times of variation given as the probability variation / variation short game status under setting that light adjustment function is invalidated in the variation state. The game system can have a plurality of game states with different periods of time during which the light adjustment function is effective.
(12) In each of the embodiments, although the selection effect is executed by the symbol display device in which the symbol variation effect is executed, a display device (selection effect execution means) different from the symbol display device is provided and another display is provided. A configuration may be adopted in which the device performs the selection effect.
(13) The various probabilities (sorting of determination values) and the like described in the respective embodiments are merely examples, and it is needless to say that they can be set arbitrarily.
(14) The operation means is not limited to the button type, and various methods such as a dial type and an operation lever type such as joystick can be adopted.
(15) The selected effect can be configured to be executable only in a specific gaming state or effect mode. For example, the selection effect can be configured to be executable only in the probability change state or the variation state, or can be configured to be executable only in the specific effect mode in the effect mode in which a plurality of types are set in the variation state.

(16) In each embodiment, the probability per common drawing in the non-shortening state is set to 1/65536 and the probability of winning is described, but the probability per common drawing in the non-shorting state is 0% Even in this case, by changing from the non-shortening state to the short-circuiting state, it becomes a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate is improved.
(17) In each embodiment, in advance determination (pre-reading determination) by the main control CPU, the winning special image drawing start acquired as triggered by establishment of the start condition (ball detection by the start winning detection sensor) and stored in the suspension storage means Although it has been determined in advance based on the suspension information, the winning information acquired with the establishment of the start condition (detection of the start winning detection sensor) as a trigger is stored in storage means other than the suspension storage means, and the other storage means It may be determined in advance based on the winning combination information stored in.
(18) In each of the embodiments, the type of jackpot game (type of symbol) determined by the hit determination triggered by winning (starting detection sensor detects a ball) to the start winning means not giving a definite change state Although it is configured to be uniquely determined by the specific prize device, the special winning device is provided with a specific area, and the specific area entering ball detection sensor detects that the gaming ball has entered the specific area, after the end of the big hit game A configuration (a configuration of a so-called V-probability machine) that applies a probability change state can be adopted. In the configuration to decide not to grant the probability change state depending on the presence or absence of the game ball to the specific area in the big hit game, the method of providing a specific area in one special winning device, and two special Either a method of providing a winning device and providing a specific area on one side can be adopted. And, in the case of adopting the configuration of one special winning device provided with a specific area, a switching means capable of guiding a game ball which has won in a special winning opening to a specific area is provided. By changing the operation mode, it is configured to change the probability that the game ball enters the specific area, and the degree of expectation that a probability change state is given depending on the type of option or the type of display mode displayed in the selection effect Can be adopted. Also, in the case of adopting a configuration provided with two special winning devices including a special special winning device provided with a specific area and a normal special winning device not provided, the special special winning device is opened only in a predetermined round in the big hit game. Under the configuration in which the game ball can enter the specific area, a configuration is suggested that indicates the degree of expectation that the special special winning device opens in a predetermined round depending on the type of option or the type of display mode displayed in the selected effect. obtain.

(19) All or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be included in the sub control means (rendering control CPU). Conversely, all or part of the functions included in the sub control means The main control means may be provided. In each of the embodiments, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are separately provided. However, a single control board can be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit may be provided to 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 provided in the main control means and sub control means of each embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(20) In addition, the display control means (display control CPU) may have all or a part of the functions of the effect control means (effect control CPU), and the display control means (display control CPU) The effect control means (effect control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions provided. Then, the effect control means (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided, but a single control board can also be used. That is, the functions of the effect control board and the display control board may be shared by control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. In addition, similarly to the light emission control means for performing the light emission control and the sound control means for performing the sound output control, the effect control means can also be used.
(21) The special figure display means (special figure display portion) for displaying the special figure is provided independently of the symbol display means (pattern display device) for displaying the design (decorative figure) for effect. It is not limited to this. For example, both the decoration drawing and the special drawing may be displayed in the symbol display means. Further, the decoration drawing and the special drawing may be shared and displayed on the symbol display means.
(22) In each embodiment, a pachinko machine has been illustrated as a game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various game machines such as an arrange ball machine, a pinball machine, and a slot machine can be adopted.

17 Symbol Display Device (Selection Effect Execution Means)
17a Display 18 Lamp device (light output means)
19 Speaker (sound output means)
36 1st operation button (operation means)
37 2nd operation button (operation means)
60a Main control CPU (hit judging means)
65a Effect Control CPU (Selection Effect Control Means, Effect Execution Control Means, Display Option Determination Means)
Normal Option Music A-1 to A-5
Specific option (specific option for that, specific option for that big hit) Songs B-1 to B-3, C

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The game has a hit judging means which is triggered by the establishment of the start condition, and if the hit judging means judges that a hit is made, a hit game which is advantageous to the player is given after the hit display is displayed in the symbol change. Game machine,
Sound output means for outputting a rendering sound;
A light output means for outputting an effect light;
The player directing sound at the sound output means based on the operation of the operable operation manual stage volume, adjust aspects of the effect sound by varying the sound quality, or tune, the player operable operating means Adjust the aspect of the effect light by changing the light emission color, light intensity, or blinking interval of the effect light in the light output means based on the operation, and adjust the adjusted effect sound and the effect light to the pattern fluctuation or hit to output the gaming, a presentation execution control means for controlling the sound output unit and the light output means corresponding,
Production mode control means for setting a production mode out of a plurality of types of production modes that determine the execution mode of the production ;
Selection effect control means capable of controlling the selection effect execution means so as to execute a selection effect of displaying on the display unit an option indicating the type of effect mode that can be executed during the symbol change or during the hit game;
A display option determination unit configured to determine a plurality of options to be displayed in the selection effect from among a plurality of types;
There are a plurality of effective periods in which the effect execution control means adjusts the aspect based on the operation of the operation means,
The effect execution control means is configured to be able to adjust the aspect based on the operation of the operation means in different effective periods according to the type of effect mode set by the effect mode control means .
The option is provided with a normal option that can be determined by the display option determination unit regardless of the result of the hit determination, and a specific option that can be determined by the display option determination unit according to the result of the hit determination.
The display option determining means is set to determine an option including the specific option in a specific case and to determine an option from a normal option in a non-specific case.
The selection effect control means is configured to cause the selection effect execution means to execute a selection effect for displaying the option determined by the display option determination means.
The effect execution control means is configured to determine the option selected by the operation of the operation means from the options displayed in the selection effect, and execute the effect of the type of effect mode indicated by the determined option. <br/> A gaming machine characterized by:

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