JP6473380B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a special game that is advantageous to a player is generated by a winning determination being a winning determination result.

  A pachinko machine, one of the representative examples of gaming machines, is detachably provided with a game board in which a game area in which a pachinko ball can flow down is formed on the front side of a main frame that is assembled to a fixed frame. The game area of the game board is provided with a plurality of winning portions each having a winning opening through which a pachinko ball can be won. And, if the result of the hit determination executed when the pachinko ball is won at the winning opening such as the start winning opening becomes the winning determination result, a winning game advantageous to the player is generated. It has become. Pachinko machines are equipped with various devices for production such as display devices that can display images such as symbols, light-emitting devices equipped with light-emitting parts such as LEDs, and sound output devices that can output sound, etc. In response to the winning of a pachinko ball in the prize opening, the display device is controlled so as to display the variation of the symbol, and the light emitting device and the sound output device are controlled so as to perform light emission and sound output in accordance with the variation display of the symbol. It is configured as follows. In recent years, pachinko machines configured to perform special effects at a predetermined time have begun to spread (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-188288 A

  Here, in recent years, a plurality of pachinko machines that perform the special effects are installed side by side in the amusement store, so that a plurality of pachinko machines collaborate to produce one effect by a common special effect executed at a common time. Attempts have been made to extend the staying time of players and increase the ability to attract customers.

Here, the special Starring and out is not be said to be exhibit sufficient effect in order to increase the interest of the player, there is still room for improvement.

  Therefore, in view of the problems inherent in the prior art, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve these problems, and there is provided a gaming machine capable of increasing a player's interest in the gaming machine by performing an effect. The purpose is to provide.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application is:
A special game advantageous to the player is provided by having a hit determination means (60a) for performing a hit determination when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, and the hit determination by the hit determination means (60a) becomes a hit determination result. In gaming machines configured to be
Timekeeping means (65a, S201, S1201) for acquiring timekeeping information (tm1 to tm6),
Production means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) capable of performing production,
Effect determining means (65a, S305, S309, S1203) for determining the effect to be executed by the effect means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45),
Execution control means (65a, S306, S310, S311, S1204) for causing the effecting means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) to execute the effect based on the determination of the effect determining means (65a, S305, S309, S1203) , S1302) and
State determination means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308, S1202) for determining whether the operating state of the gaming machine is a game execution state,
Special effects (Ax to Ex) as effects that can be determined by the effect determining means (65a, S305, S309, S1203) when the time measuring means (65a, S201, S1201) acquires specific time information (tm1 to tm6) , Ay ~ Ey) is set,
Whether the state determination means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308, S1202) is in the game execution state, the time measurement means (65a, S201, S1201) has specific time measurement information (tm1 to tm6) And the special production (Ax to Ex, Ay to Ey) during the production period can be determined,
Regardless of whether it is in the game execution state, the timing means (65a, S201, S1201) acquires specific timing information (tm1 to tm6), and according to the acquisition of the specific timing information (tm1 to tm6) The special performance is executed,
The production determining means (65a, S305, S309, S1203), when the time measuring means (65a, S201, S1201) acquires specific time information (tm1 to tm6), the state determination means (65a, S302, Based on the determination result of S303, S304, S307, S308, S1202), the special effect to be executed by the effect means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) is determined from a plurality of types , and the special effect ( Based on the determination result of the state determination means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308, S1202) during the production period of Ax to Ex, Ay to Ey), the production means (17, 18, 19, 24) , 45), it is configured to be able to determine the change from the special performance (Ax to Ex, Ay to Ey) performed in other types (Ax to Ex, Ay to Ey). And
According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the timing means acquires specific timing information, the effect executed by the effect means can be varied depending on whether the operating state of the gaming machine is the game execution state. The player's interest in playing a game on the gaming machine can be enhanced by the effect executed based on the time information acquired by the time measuring means.
In addition, the player can be encouraged to continue the game even during the special performance period.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Special effects (A to F) as effects that the effect means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) can execute when the time measuring means (65a, S1201) acquires specific time information (tm1 to tm6) Is set,
When the time determination means (65a, S1201) determines that the state determination means (65a, S1202) is in the game execution state, triggered by the acquisition of the specific time measurement information (tm1 to tm6), the effect When the determining means (65a, S1203) determines the special effects (A to F) and the state determining means (65a, S1202) determines that it is in the non-game execution state, the effect determining means (65a, S1203) ) Is configured not to determine special effects (A to F).
According to the above configuration , the result of the determination triggered by the time measuring means acquiring specific time information can vary the effect executed by the effect means depending on whether the operating state of the gaming machine is a game execution state. Can do. Here, a special effect is executed when the operating state of the gaming machine is determined as a game execution state, while a special effect is not executed when it is determined as a non-game execution state, thereby playing a game with the gaming machine. The player's interest in can be enhanced by special effects.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Special effects (A to E) as effects that the effect means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) can execute when the time measuring means (65a, S201) acquires specific time information (tm1 to tm5) Is set multiple times,
The effect based on the determination result of the state determination means (S302, S303, S304, S307, S308) triggered by the time measurement means (65a, S201) acquiring the specific time measurement information (tm1 to tm5) The gist is that the determining means (65a, S305, S309) is configured to determine one of a plurality of types of special effects (Ax to Ex, Ay to Ey).
According to the above configuration , the result of the determination triggered by the time measuring means acquiring specific time information can vary the effect executed by the effect means depending on whether the operating state of the gaming machine is a game execution state. Can do. Here, by configuring so that different special effects can be executed based on the determination result of the operating state of the gaming machine, the player's interest in playing a game on the gaming machine can be enhanced by the special effects.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The special effect is composed of a plurality of effect elements,
The state determination means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308) is in the game execution state when the time measurement means (65a, S201) acquires the specific time measurement information (tm1 to tm5). When it is determined that the execution control means (65a, S1204, S1302) performs a special effect (Ax to Ex) including a specific effect element on the effect means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45). And when the state determination means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308) is determined to be in a non-game execution state, the execution control means (65a, S1204, S1302) The gist is that the effect means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) is configured to execute a special effect (Ay to Ey) that does not include the specific effect element.
According to the above configuration, when the determination result triggered by the timing means acquiring specific timing information determines that the operating state of the gaming machine is the game execution state, the special effect including the specific effect element When the non-game execution state is determined, the player is interested in performing a game on the gaming machine by causing the effector to execute a special effect that does not include a specific effect element. Can be enhanced by special effects.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
As the production means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45), a sound production means (18) for performing production by outputting sound,
The special effect (A, B, D) is composed of a plurality of effect elements including an effect of sound by the sound effect means (18) as an effect element,
When it is determined that the state determination means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308) is in the game execution state, the execution control means (65a, S306, S310, S311) is the sound effect means (18). A special effect (Ax, Bx, Dx) including an execution of a specific music by the effect means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) is configured to be executed, and the state determination means (65a , S302, S303, S304, S307, S308), it is determined that the execution control means (65a, S306, S310, S311) The gist is that the effect means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) is configured to execute a special effect (Ay, By, Dy) in a mode not including execution.
According to the above configuration, when the determination result triggered by the timing means acquiring specific timing information determines that the operating state of the gaming machine is the gaming execution state, a special feature that includes the execution of a specific music piece A player who plays a game on the gaming machine by causing the directing means to execute a special effect that does not include the execution of a specific piece of music when the directing means causes the directing means to execute. Can be enhanced by special effects. Here, when the non-game execution state is determined, the special production performed by the production means does not include the execution of the specific music, so that the specific music is wasted in the gaming machine where the player is not playing the game. It can be prevented from being executed.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The state determination means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308) is configured to be able to determine whether or not it is in a game execution state during the effect period of the special effects (A to E),
Based on the determination result of the state determination means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308) during the effect period of the special effect (A to E), the effect means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) The special effect (Ax to Ex, Ay to Ey) to be executed in (1) is changed.
According to the above configuration , it is possible to prompt the player to continue the game even during the special effect production period.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The special effect is composed of a plurality of effect elements,
The effect determining means (65a, S305, S309) is configured to determine an effect element constituting the special effect (A to E) and to determine whether or not the determined effect element can be executed,
When the state determination means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308) determines that the state is a game execution state, the effect means for the specific effect element determined by the effect determination means (S305, S309) ( 17, 18, 19, 24, 45) by allowing execution by the execution control means (65a, S306, S310, S311) the special effects (Ax to Ex) of the aspect including the specific effect element It is configured to cause the production means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) to execute,
When the state determination means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308) is determined to be in a non-game execution state, the effect means of the specific effect element determined by the effect determination means (S305, S309) By restricting execution by (17, 18, 19, 24, 45), the execution control means (65a, S306, S310, S311) special effects (Ay to Ey) that do not include the specific effect element The gist is that the production means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) is executed.
According to the above configuration, when the determination result of the state determination means is the game execution state, the execution of the specific effect element by the effect means is allowed, and when the determination result of the state determination means is the non-game execution state, the specific effect element by the effect means When the result of the determination triggered by the timing means acquiring specific time information is determined as the game execution state, the execution of the game is controlled to include a specific effect element. While the special effect is executed by the effect means, when it is determined that the non-game execution state, the effect means does not include a specific effect element.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the player's interest in the gaming machine can be increased by the effect.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment 1 of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on Example 1, Comprising: The special figure display part, the special figure reservation display part, the common figure display part, and the general figure reservation display part are expanded and shown. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of special figure 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. The pattern of the interruption effect mode which concerns on Example 1 is shown. The contents of special effects according to the first embodiment are shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the normal process which the presentation control CPU which concerns on Example 1 performs. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of time information confirmation processing according to the first embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of special effect execution processing according to the first embodiment. The contents of special effects according to the second embodiment are shown. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of time information confirmation processing according to the second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of special effect execution processing according to the second embodiment. The pattern of the interruption effect mode which concerns on Example 3 is shown. The production contents of the special production according to the third embodiment are shown. FIG. 10 is an effect pattern determination table referred to by the effect control CPU according to the third embodiment, in which FIG. The production pattern determination table referred to by the production control CPU during the second production period is shown.

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

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

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

  At the lower right position of the middle frame 12, there is provided an operation handle 16 for operating the ball launcher 12 </ b> A disposed on the middle frame 12. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the ball launching device 12A is operated, and the upper Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 20 a of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the ball launching device 12A changes in strength according to the rotation amount of the operation lever 16a. The operation handle 16 is provided with a firing stop button 16b that can be pressed, and the player can stop the firing operation of the ball launching device 12A by pressing the launch stop button 16b. Has been. Here, the player rotates the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 clockwise to adjust the amount of rotation so that the pachinko ball launched by the ball launcher 12A is guided to an appropriate position in the game area 20a. . Then, when the hit pachinko ball wins a starting winning port 30, 31 (to be described later) of the game area 20a, a special figure hit determination (hit determination) is executed in response to the win (establishment of the hit determination condition). As a result of the hit determination being a win determination, a special game (win game) advantageous to the player is generated.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a first operation button 36 and second operation buttons 37a and 37b are provided on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14 as operation means that can be operated by the player. In the first embodiment, the first operation button 36 is a push button type having one button, and the second operation buttons 37a and 37b are a push button type and provided on the left and right sides. The operation buttons 36, 37a, 37b are configured to output a press signal to an effect control board 65 (described later) when pressed.

  As will be described in detail later, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment (specifically, an effect control CPU 65a described later) indicates that the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is “game execution state” when the operation handle 16 is operated. On the other hand, when the operation handle 16 is not operated, it is determined that the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is the “non-game execution state”. Then, based on the determination result of whether the pachinko machine is in the game execution state or the non-game execution state, the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the movable body as the rendering means It is comprised so that the production | presentation performed by 45 (after-mentioned) can be determined. The “game execution state” is an operating state in which a specific state that may occur when a game (pachinko game) is being performed, and the “non-game execution state” is the occurrence of the specific state. It is a state that has not been done. That is, in the first embodiment, a state in which the operation handle 16 is operated (a detection state of a touch sensor 81 to be described later (a state in which a detection signal of the touch sensor 81 is output)) is set as a specific state, which is a game execution state. Whether or not is determined. It is not always necessary to determine whether or not the game execution state is based on the operation state of the operation handle 16. (1) The state in which the ball launching device 12A is performing the launch operation is determined as the game execution state. (2) The state where the symbol variation effect is continuously performed is determined as the game execution state, or (3) the game state is a specific game state (per game (special game) execution state, probability change state, (Variable state) is determined as a game execution state, or (4) a state in which the ball payout device 12B is performing a payout operation of a pachinko ball (prize ball or rental ball) is determined as a game execution state, (5) The state in which the operation buttons 36, 37a, 37b are operated can be determined as the game execution state. Further, a sensor for detecting a pachinko ball is provided in the upper ball tray 14 so that a state in which the pachinko ball is stored in the upper ball tray 14 is determined as a game execution state, or a pachinko ball launched by the ball launcher 12A. A sensor for detecting a pachinko ball is provided in a launch passage 21a and an out port 22 (described later) through which the player passes, and a state in which the pachinko ball passes through the launch passage 21a and the out port 22 is determined as a game execution state. A means for detecting whether or not the player is seated (camera, human sensor, temperature sensor, distance sensor, etc.) is provided on the front surface of the inner frame 12 or the game board 20, and the player is seated. It is possible to determine that the game is in the game execution state.

  On the rear surface side of the pachinko machine 10, a ball storage mechanism (not shown) for storing pachinko balls replenished from a ball supply mechanism (not shown) in the game store is disposed, and a ball storage section provided in the ball storage mechanism; The upper ball tray 14 and the lower ball tray 15 provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 are connected by a ball passage (not shown). Further, the ball storage mechanism is provided with a ball payout device 12B (see FIG. 3) for paying out pachinko balls, and the pachinko balls stored in the ball storage mechanism are moved according to the driving of the ball payout device 12B. The upper ball tray 14 and the lower ball tray 15 are configured to be paid out.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 60 that performs overall control on the pachinko game is disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and based on a control signal from the main control board 60. An effect control board 65 that performs control related to effects is provided. Further, on the rear surface side of the pachinko machine 10, a control signal from the effect control board 65 and a control signal from the effect control board 65 and a display control board 70 for controlling the display contents of the symbol display device 17 are received. A lamp control board 72 for controlling the light emission mode of the frame lamp 19 and a game board lamp 24 to be described later, and a sound control board 73 for receiving a control signal from the effect control board 65 to control the audio output mode of the speaker 18 are arranged. It is installed. Further, on the rear surface side of the pachinko machine 10, a payout control board 75 that drives and controls the ball payout device 12B and a launch control board 76 that drives and controls the ball launcher 12A based on the operation state of the operation handle 16 are arranged. The launch control board 76 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 via the payout control board 75.

  Here, the effect control board 65 includes an effect control CPU 65a described later. Then, the effect control CPU 65a controls the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 on the basis of the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60, and controls the effect control board 65. The movable body 45 connected to the wiring is directly controlled. Thereby, the effect control CPU 65a provides effects (specifically, display effects, frame light emission) executed by the symbol display device 17 as the effect means, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24 (described later) and the movable body 45. Production, board lighting production, sound production and movable production) can be controlled centrally. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, the effect control CPU 65a provided in the effect control board 65 functions as an effect determining means for determining the effect to be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45, and based on the determination. It functions as an execution control means for causing the rendering means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 to execute the rendering. The effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65 a) is electrically connected to the launch control board 76 via the payout control board 75 and the main control board 60, and relates to the operation state of the operation handle 16 from the launch control board 76. An operation signal (described later) is input to the effect control CPU 65a. Further, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to change the effect mode by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 based on the operation signal.

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

  A guide rail 21 that is curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and is disposed on the middle frame 12 in a substantially circular game area 20 a defined by the guide rail 21. A game is played by launching a pachinko ball launched from the ball launching device 12A (see FIG. 3). Further, the game board 20 has an opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at an appropriate position, and various game board installation parts (specifically, a frame shape to be described later) with respect to each installation opening. A decorative body 25, a start winning device 29, a special winning device 40, a gate member 47, a normal winning device 49, etc.) are attached from the front side, and at the lowest position of the game area 20a, a pachinko machine that is launched into the game area 20a. An outlet 22 for discharging the sphere is established. Here, the frame-shaped decorative body 25, the start winning device 29, the special winning device 40, and the normal winning device 49 are provided with game board lamps (light emitting means) 24, respectively, which are provided on the game board lamps 24. Further, a light emitting effect can be performed in accordance with the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 by turning on and blinking a light emitter (not shown) such as an LED. That is, the game board lamps 24 arranged in the frame-shaped decorative body 25, the start winning device 29, the special winning device 40, and the normal winning device 49 function as an effect means capable of executing an effect (a board light emission effect). .

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

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

  The gaming board 20 is provided with winning holes 30, 31, 41, 49a where the pachinko balls flowing down the gaming area 20a can be awarded at appropriate positions. With the winning of a pachinko ball (specifically, detection by each of the winning detection sensors 34, 35, 44, and 49b described later) as the payout condition of the winning ball, the number of winning balls determined for each winning mouth is paid out. It is configured. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a start winning opening (start winning means) where a payout condition for a winning ball is satisfied and a starting condition for a symbol variation effect (a special symbol variation display described later) is satisfied is triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball. 30, 31, a special winning opening (special winning means) 41 that allows a pachinko ball to be won with the occurrence of a winning game, and a payout condition for the winning ball is established with the winning of the pachinko ball, and a pachinko ball There is provided a normal winning port 49a in which a winning ball payout condition is established in response to winning. Specifically, the start winning ports 30, 31 are respectively provided on the lower side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the special winning port 41 is provided in a second ball flow path of the game area 20a. The normal winning opening 49a is provided in each of the first ball flow path and the second ball flow path in the game area 20a. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as a winning game, in addition to the big hit game in which the gaming state after the winning game is determined according to the type of the winning game, the small hit game that does not change the gaming state before and after the winning game. To include.

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

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

  In addition, start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (see the figure) as ball detecting means for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning openings 30 and 31 are first and second start winning openings 30 and 31, respectively. 31 is provided. The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are connected to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 3) disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control CPU 60a uses a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of the winning ball payout condition that the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 34, 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. And the main control CPU 60a outputs a control signal to the payout control board 75, and the payout control CPU 75a of the payout control board 75 causes the ball payout device 12B to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. It is like that. In addition, you may make it make the number of payout prize balls at the time of winning the pachinko ball to the 1st start winning opening 30 and the 2nd starting winning opening 31 differ.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a uses the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 to detect pachinko balls (that is, the winning of pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 30, 31) as a game start condition, and the main control CPU 60a performs various information (described later). And a lottery per special figure (determination per special figure), which will be described later, is performed based on the acquired information. Based on the result of lottery per special figure, the symbol change effect is executed in the symbol display device 17, and the special figure change is executed in special figure display units 50A and 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, the symbol display device 17 is decorated with a symbol combination (for example, a set of three identical decorative drawings) that provides a predetermined hit display (big hit display and small hit display). When the figure is confirmed and stopped, a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) advantageous to the player is given, and the special winning opening 41 is opened under a predetermined opening condition as the winning game is generated. A game is performed and the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are provided corresponding to the start winning ports 30 and 31, respectively. Therefore, in the following description, the sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 is referred to as the first start winning detection sensor 34, and the sensor corresponding to the second start winning opening 31 is referred to as the second start winning detection sensor 35. Shall. When the main control board 60 receives a detection signal from the first start prize detection sensor 34 or the second start prize detection sensor 35, the main control board 60 outputs a control signal to the payout control board 75 (see FIG. 3), and the ball The payout device is configured to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out from the ball payout device is set in advance for each starting port where a pachinko ball has won as described above.

(About the special prize device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device 40 is arranged in a game area 20 a at a lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. The special winning device 40 includes an opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 43 that opens and closes a special winning opening 41 serving as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a, and a special winning solenoid 42 (a driving means). With the driving of FIG. 3), the opening / closing body 43 is configured to be displaced between a closed position in which it closes and an open position in which it opens. The special winning device 40 is provided with a special winning detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 3) as a ball detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is wired to the main control board 60. When the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, the special winning detection sensor 44 outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a Then, using the input of the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as a winning ball payout condition, a control signal is output to the payout control board 75 to give a predetermined number (15 in the first embodiment) of the ball payout device 12B. The ball is paid out. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 is given a winning game (a big hit game and a small hit game) that opens the special winning port 41 when a pachinko ball wins the first and second starting winning ports 30, 31. In this case, the drive is controlled by the main control board 60 according to a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the type of hit.

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not the big hit or the small hit, and each of the special figure display units 50A and 50B has a plurality of types depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display unit. The special figure of can be displayed. Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed on each of the special chart indicators 50A and 50B include 100 special charts as a big hit display (big hit symbol) that can recognize a big hit, and a small hit that can recognize a small hit. Two types of special symbols as a display (small hit symbol) and one type of special symbol as a misalignment indicator (missing symbol) capable of recognizing a deviation are set corresponding to each special symbol display unit 50A, 50B. Then, one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure, and the determined special figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on each special figure display 50A, 50B as a result of the special figure variation display. The number of special symbols as the big hit symbol, the small bonus symbol, and the off symbol that can be displayed on each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. A special figure as a win display (big hit display and small win display) is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, so that a win game corresponding to the win display (big hit game and small hit game) ) Is subsequently given to the player. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

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

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

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

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

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

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c that can display the decorative illustrations in a variable manner, and the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning award. The decoration of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is started to change with the winning of the mouth 31 as a trigger. In the symbol display device 17 of the first embodiment, as a result of the symbol variation effect, an effective stop position 27 at which one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed is set in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. The symbol combinations of the decorations that are confirmed and stopped on the stop symbol effective line 28 that combines the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are derived. In the symbol display device 17 of the first embodiment, three symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a horizontal and horizontal arrangement, and the decorative drawing effective stop position 27 is set for each symbol row 26a, 26b, and 26c. Are determined one by one, and one stop symbol effective line 28 is set by combining the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. In the following description, the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c may be referred to in order from the left side.

  In addition, the display area of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the symbol display device 17 is configured with a larger area than the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B. The decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit, the small hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 of the symbol display device 17.

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

  In addition, in the symbol display device 17, before the symbol variation effect ends, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c, and the symbol rows 26a, 26b, When the decorative drawing of 26c is displayed in a fixed stop state, one symbol variation effect is finished. In other words, the symbol variation effect (the first special diagram variation display and the second special diagram variation display) is determined from the start of the variation of the decorative drawing (special diagram 1 and special diagram 2) performed based on one special diagram start hold information. The process is executed once until the stop. The “variable display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop position 27 are changing in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The “decision stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c for a predetermined special figure variation interval time. . In Example 1, 500 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display) based on the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize detection is detected. 500 ms is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (second special diagram variation display) based on the detection of the sensor 35. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decoration diagram means that the decoration diagram displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is not continuously stopped for the special figure variation interval time. is there. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in the fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing fluctuation interval time.

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

  Then, the decorative symbols of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c that are confirmed and stopped at the effective stop position 27 (stop symbol effective line 28) of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c in the symbol display device 17 are the winning symbol combinations. In this case, it is possible to grasp that a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is given. Here, in the first embodiment, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is fixed and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row is set as the jackpot symbol combination. Yes. The symbol combination of the decorations that can recognize the jackpot becomes a jackpot display displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given after the symbol variation effect is completed. Further, in the first embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned basic decoration drawing that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 17, it is set to be able to display a special decoration drawing (special design), and the effective stop position of each symbol row It is configured to recognize that a predetermined big hit game or a small hit game is given by displaying a special decorative drawing at any one of 27 (for example, an effective stop position of the middle symbol row).

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

  In addition, the symbol display device 17 displays a symbol combination of decorations corresponding to the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B as a result of the special symbol variation display. . That is, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B and the symbol combination of the decorations displayed on the symbol display device 17 correspond to each other, and the symbol variation effect is provided. When the process is completed, the special figure is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, and the decoration figure is confirmed and stopped on the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the symbol display device 17. It is like that. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration figure with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration figure is selected from among the symbol combinations by a plurality of decoration figures for one special symbol. Yes. Here, in the first special symbol display unit 50A and the symbol display device 17, the first special symbol variation display and the symbol variation effect relating to the first special symbol variation display are started at the same time. At the same time, a fixed stop is displayed. Similarly, in the second special symbol display unit 50B and the symbol display device 17, the second special symbol variation display and the symbol variation effect relating to the second special symbol variation display are started at the same time, and the special symbol 2 and the decorative diagram are displayed. At the same time, a fixed stop is displayed. In the first embodiment, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed in the same period in the first and second special figure display parts 50A and 50B, and the special figure fluctuation display is performed in one special figure display part 50A and 50B. In the case where it is displayed, the other special figure display units 50A and 50B do not perform the special figure fluctuation display and wait for the execution of the special figure fluctuation display.

(About the probability variation state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. In the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probability change function is the probability of winning per special symbol after the jackpot game is over, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol (specific symbol). This is a function for giving a probability change state in which the (big hit probability) varies from a low probability (for example, 168/65536) to a high probability (for example, 1516/65536). Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the first embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which no probability variation state is imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot. In this way, if the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the jackpot will fluctuate with a high probability, and the jackpot game is likely to occur. Playing games while expecting. Further, in the first embodiment, in the case of a big hit to which a probability change state is given, after the big hit game is finished, the probability change state is continuously given until the next big hit occurs. The period during which the probability variation state is given is not limited to the above. For example, the probability variation state may be continuously applied until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the probability variation state is provided, and the transition to the non-probability variation state may be made on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined condition may be the number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) executed after the probability variation state is given. Also, whether to shift to the uncertain change state for each symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is determined based on a random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning means (falling lottery), and falls into the falling lottery It is also possible to shift to a non-probable change condition on the condition of winning.

(About variable state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a function of giving a second bonus game state, which is a game state advantageous to the player, after the big hit game. The second privilege game state is an easy-to-win state where it is easier to increase the number of pachinko balls won in the second start winning opening 31 compared to a state where the second privilege game state is not given. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 that opens the second start winning opening 31, it is possible to increase the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 for opening the second start winning port 31 once per normal figure, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening / closing member 33. It can also be realized by increasing the number of times the member 33 is opened, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the second privilege gaming state is referred to as a shortened state, and the shortened state in the embodiment is set by combining the above (1) to (3). In addition, a state where the variable state is not assigned is referred to as a non-variable state.

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

  The first embodiment is configured such that the number of changes to which a change state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of changes) is changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the winning determination. Specifically, it is configured such that the number of times of change varies according to the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2).

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

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

(About small hit games)
Next, the small hit game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. The small hit game is set to start after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure variation display, and the opening / closing operation according to the type of the small hit game generated. Thus, after the opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened / closed, an ending effect indicating the end of the small hit game is set. Here, in the small hit game, on the condition that the pachinko ball is continuously fired at the firing interval, an opening / closing operation is performed in which the opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened only for a time when the pachinko ball is difficult to win or cannot win. To be configured. In other words, the small hit game constitutes a hit game in which the opening / closing body 43 of the special winning device 40 performs an opening operation including a short-time opening operation. In the small hit game, the gaming state after the end of the small hit game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit determination. That is, if the probability change state is given at the time of winning the small hit determination, the probability change state is continuously given even after the small hit game is finished, while if the probability change state is not given, the probability change state is also given after the small hit game is finished. It will not be granted. In addition, if the short state is given at the time of winning the small hit determination, the short state is continuously given even after the end of the small hit game. No variable state is given.

(About control board of pachinko machine)
Here, the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, the payout control board 75, and the launch control board 76 provided in the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

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

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

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

  The winning determination random number is a random number used in the special figure determination (hit determination) as to whether or not a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In the first embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for hit determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the special figure determination random number is either a special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or a special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the determination per special figure. It is a random number used when making a decision. Here, in the first embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values from “0” to “100” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). ing. Each value of the special figure determining random number includes a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure indicating the above-mentioned deviation, a random number corresponding to two kinds of special figures indicating the winning of the small hit, and 100 indicating the winning of the big hit. A random number corresponding to the type of special figure is set, and depending on the value of the special figure determining random number, the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is stopped. The special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped is specified. That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize is obtained. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 35, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified for each type of jackpot game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so The type of jackpot game to be given after the end is specified. Similarly, the special figure 1 and special figure 2 as the small hit symbols are classified for each kind of small hit game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so that after the symbol variation effect is ended. The type of small hit game to be given is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of winning game (big hit game or small hit game). In addition, as described above, whether or not a probability change state and a variable state are given after a big hit game is uniquely determined for each type of big hit game, and the special figure determining random number is a probability change state and a variable state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not to give. Furthermore, one or a plurality of variable state grant periods (number of variable times) given after the big hit game are determined for each type of big hit game, and the special figure determining random number determines the variable period grant period. It also has a function as a random number.

  In addition, the random number for effect execution determination is displayed as a win display when the determination result in the special figure hit determination (hit determination) described above is negative (in the case of a loss that was not won for the big hit and the small hit). This is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination) as to whether or not to perform the performance that suggests the possibility of being performed. In the first embodiment, 239 kinds of integer values from “0” to “238” are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Here, as an effect suggesting the possibility that a win display is displayed, a reach effect that is displayed with the reach display displayed in the process of symbol variation on the symbol display device 17, or a variation stop from the start of the decoration diagram variation A continuous announcement effect (pre-reading announcement effect) that allows a variable cycle to be executed once a plurality of times, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of being displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a frame It includes a notice effect that suggests to the player that light from the lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24, sound output from the speaker 18, and the possibility of a winning display being displayed by the operation of the movable body 45 are displayed. The special pattern variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used to determine the variation pattern of the symbol variation in the symbol variation effect. In the first embodiment, all 100 integer values from “0” to “99” are set as random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). ing.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the hit determination random number, the special figure determination random number, the production execution determination random number, and the special figure variation pattern distribution random number are sent to the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31. Temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c when a pachinko ball is won (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 detects a pachinko ball). The main control CPU 60a acquires each random number at the same timing. Each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 Are used in common, and the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers corresponding to the winning timings to the start winning ports 30, 31.

  The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate member 47 (more specifically, the gate sensor 48 detecting the pachinko ball). ing. Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a upon detection of the gate sensor 48, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure and a random number for determining a normal pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the first embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, A random number is acquired in accordance with the timing when the detection signal of the gate sensor 48 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes timer update processing for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

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

  The random number for determining the normal figure is a random number used in the determination for the normal figure (lottery per general figure) as to whether or not the second start winning opening 31 is opened (per normal figure) as a result of the normal figure fluctuation. . In the first embodiment, 65536 kinds of integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). . The random number for allocating a general pattern variation is a random number used for determining a general pattern variation pattern that defines a variation time of a general variation in a general variation display. In the first embodiment, nine integer values from “0” to “8” are set as random numbers for normal pattern variation pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). ing. Then, triggered by the passage of the pachinko sphere through the gate member 47 (more specifically, when the gate sensor 48 detects the pachinko sphere), the passage detection information (usually stored in the main control RAM 60c). The main control CPU 60a obtains a hit determination random number, a normal fluctuation pattern distribution random number, and the like) at the same timing.

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

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

  Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a small hit determination value (determined value per special figure) indicating that a small hit game is caused after the symbol variation effect ends. The small hit determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not a small hit is made using the hit determination random number (hit determination), and is a numerical value (“0” to “ A predetermined number (9 in the first embodiment) of determination values are determined from 65536 ”integers up to 65535”. The big hit determination value and the small hit determination value are set to different values. Further, as the hit determination random number, a big hit determination random number for big hit determination and a small hit determination random number for small hit determination can be individually set. Here, the small winning determination value is the start winning information triggered by the detection of the first starting winning detection sensor 34 or the start winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired or triggered by the detection of the second starting winning detection sensor 35. The set number of judgment values differs depending on whether (Randomness for winning judgment) is acquired. Specifically, the number of small hit determination values (222 in the first embodiment) that is set when the start winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired triggered by the detection of the first starting winning detection sensor 34 is More than the number of small hit determination values (one in the first embodiment) set when the start winning information (random number for hit determination) is acquired triggered by the detection of the second start winning detection sensor 35. ing. That is, a small hit game is more likely to occur when triggered by the detection of the first startup prize detection sensor 34 than when triggered by the detection of the second startup prize detection sensor 35.

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

  Here, the performance execution determination value is the performance execution performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 (more specifically, when the first start winning detection sensor 34 detects the pachinko ball). In the case of determination, and in the case of effect execution determination performed in response to the pachinko ball winning the second start winning opening 31 (more specifically, the second start winning detection sensor 35 detecting the pachinko ball) Therefore, the number of judgment value settings is different. Further, the effect execution determination value is set according to whether or not the above-described certainty change state is assigned at the time of performing the effect execution determination and whether or not the variable state is assigned at the time. The number is different.

  That is, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30, it is set when the non-probability change state is set rather than the number of effect execution determination values set in the probability change state. The number of production execution determination values to be performed is set to be larger. Moreover, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30, the number of performance execution determination values set in the variable speed state is not in the variable speed state. It is set so that the number of effect execution determination values set to is larger. In the first embodiment, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30, 35 performance execution determination values in the non-probable change state and the non-change state. Is set, one production execution determination value is set in the non-probable change state and the variable state, and two production execution determination values are set in the case of the probability change state and the variable state. In the case of the production execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30, the production is performed according to the number of stored first special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60 c. The set number of execution determination values may be changed. Specifically, the set number can be set such that the set number of effect execution determination values decreases as the number of first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. That is, when the stored number of first special figure start hold information is “4”, the set number of production execution determination values is minimized.

  And in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 31, the number of the performance execution determination values set in the variable speed state is in the non-variable state. Is set so that the number of effect execution determination values set in is smaller. In the first embodiment, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31, five performance execution determination values are obtained in the uncertain change state and the variable state. It is set, and one effect execution determination value is set when the probability variation state and the variation state are established. In addition, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31, the performance execution determination value is set to 0 in the non-probable change state and the non-change variable state. In the case of the production execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 31, the production is performed according to the storage number of the second special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60 c. The set number of execution determination values may be changed. Specifically, the set number can be set so that the set number of effect execution determination values decreases as the number of stored second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. That is, when the stored number of first special figure start hold information is “4”, the set number of production execution determination values is minimized.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for specifying the fluctuation contents, and stores special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values corresponding to the special figure fluctuation patterns. Here, the special figure variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the symbol variation effect, which is executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the display of the fixed stop display. The basic contents of the light emission effect mode and the sound effect mode) are specified. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time (design fluctuation effect and special figure from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display until the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is displayed in a fixed stop state. The time of fluctuation display) is specified. Special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern using the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern to which the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern stored in the main control ROM 60b is classified into a special figure fluctuation pattern for winning and a special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment. A special figure variation pattern distribution determination value is defined. The special figure fluctuation pattern for winning is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the result of the special figure hit determination is affirmative. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment is a special figure fluctuation pattern that is selected when the result of determination per special figure is negative. In the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment, the reach reach variation pattern that can be determined when the result of the effect execution determination to be finally made a divergence after the reach effect is performed, and the reach are not formed. There is a deviation variation pattern that can be determined when the result of the effect execution determination as a deviation is negative. In the reach effect, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol that becomes the hit display (big hit display or the small hit display) or the off display after the symbol combination of the effective symbols that will be the reach display in the symbol variation effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17. This is an effect performed until is stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

(About production control board)
Next, the effect control board 65 will be described. The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 3, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, temporarily stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the values before the update, A random number value for production (specifically, randomness of random numbers for production pattern determination) according to the timing at which a control signal from the main control CPU 60a (specifically, a special figure variation pattern designation command) is input to the production control CPU 65a. (Numerical value) is acquired. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute a timer update process for measuring time. The effect control RAM 65c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The effect control board 65 is provided with a real time clock (hereinafter referred to as RTC) 65d for measuring the current time (current year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, second). The RTC 65d is connected to the effect control CPU 65a. The RTC 65d is configured to operate upon receiving power supply from a unique backup power source provided in the effect control board 65. Thereby, RTC65d always measures the present time continuously even in the time zone in which the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Here, the production control CPU 65a according to the first embodiment acquires time information (current time) measured by the RTC 65d after the power supply to the production control CPU 65a is started (after the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is started) and the RTC 65d. Is stored (set) in storage means such as the effect control RAM 65c. The effect control CPU 65a starts updating (measurement) of the current time by the timer with the stored current time as a starting point, and acquires the measured value of the timer at a predetermined control cycle (in the embodiment, the measured value of the timer every 16 ms). To get). That is, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to function as a time measuring means for acquiring time information. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is the game execution state when the current time measured by the timer becomes a specific time (when specific time information is acquired). Based on whether or not 16 is operated, it is possible to determine an effect to be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. In Example 1, a plurality of types of time are set as the specific time.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the effect control CPU 65a is in a game execution state when a specific time tm1 to tm5 at which an interrupt effect mode described later is started, and based on the result of the determination, the interrupt effect is determined. Which of the plurality of types of special effects A to E executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 during the mode (specifically, any of the special effects Ax to Ex or the special effects Ay to Ey) To determine). In the first embodiment, the special effects F are provided by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 even in the interrupt effect mode that is started when the time tm6 is different from the specific times tm1 to tm5. Although it is executed, when it is another time tm6, it is not determined whether or not it is in a game execution state, and there is only one type of special effect F (specifically, a special effect of an allowed mode) Fx only) is set. In the following description, times tm1 to tm6 at which the interruption effect mode is started may be referred to as “mode start times”.

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

  The effect control ROM 65b stores a plurality of interrupt effect patterns A to F as shown in FIG. The interrupt effect patterns A to F specify the specific contents of the effects (interrupt effects) executed during the setting period of the interrupt effect mode, and the specific effect contents of the special effects A to F are specified. Contains identifying information. Specifically, the interrupt effect patterns A to F are the contents of the display effect (special display effect LC) displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the interrupt effect mode and the sound effect (special sound) output from the speaker 18 in the interrupt effect mode. Content of effect SP), content of light emission effect (special frame effect WL, special board effect YL) performed by causing lamps 19 and 24 to emit light in interrupt effect, and movable effect (moving effect 45 performed by operating moving body 45 in interrupt effect) The content of the special movable effect MA) is specified. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the interrupt effect patterns A to F are associated with a plurality of patterns of mode start times (timing information) tm1 to tm6 stored in the effect control ROM 65b, respectively. Specifically, six interrupt production patterns A to F corresponding to the mode start times tm1 to tm6 in a one-to-one relationship are set, and the mode start times tm1 to tm6 correspond. Interruption effect patterns A to F are determined by the effect control CPU 65a. The interrupt effect pattern A corresponding to the mode start time tm1 includes information for specifying the effect contents of the special effect A (a plurality of types of special effects Ax and Ay described later), and the mode start time tm2 The corresponding interruption effect pattern B includes information for specifying the effect contents of the special effect B (a plurality of types of special effects Bx and By described later). Similarly, the information specifying the contents of the effects of the corresponding special effects C, D, E, F also in the interrupt effect patterns C, D, E, F corresponding to the other mode start times tm3, tm4, tm5, tm6 Are included respectively. The interrupt effect pattern F corresponding to the mode start time tm6 includes information for specifying the effect content of one type of special effect F (special effect Fx).

  That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines the pattern of the interrupt effect mode (interrupt effect patterns A to F) based on the timekeeping information, and the movable body at the timing and operation mode according to the determined interrupt effect patterns A to F. Control is performed to operate 45. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a sends an effect designating instruction (control command) for designating an effect according to the determined interrupt effect patterns A to F to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. The control is executed so that the output is directed. On the other hand, the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 control the symbol display device 17, the lamps 19, 24, and the speaker 18 based on the input interruption effect designation command (control command). Run.

  The effect control ROM 65b stores a control program for comprehensively controlling the movable body 45, the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. When the effect control CPU 65a inputs various control commands, the effect control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the control program.

(Display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described. The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU (not shown). A display control ROM (not shown) and a display control RAM (not shown) are connected to the display control CPU. In addition, the symbol display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU). The display control ROM stores a plurality of types of display control programs for controlling the display contents of the symbol display device 17. In this display control program, the special effects A to F are executed by controlling the display of the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the effect pattern specified by the interrupt effect designation command (control command) from the effect control CPU 65a. A display control program is included. The display control ROM stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Further, the display control RAM stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. Here, based on the control command (control signal) output from the effect control board 65, the display control board 70 displays a symbol variation effect such as a symbol (decorative diagram) displayed on the symbol display device 17 or a background image. Configured to control content.

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

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

(About payout control board 75)
Next, the payout control board 75 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 75 has a payout control CPU 75a for executing control processing, a payout control ROM 75b for storing a control program executed by the payout control CPU 75a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the payout control CPU 75a. A payout control RAM 75c that can be read out is provided. The payout control CPU 75a is electrically connected to the main control board 60 and the ball payout device 12B. The payout control CPU 75a receives the control signal output from the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and controls the ball payout device 12B based on the control signal to control a predetermined number of pachinko balls (prize balls). Is configured to pay out. The payout control board 75 is connected to a lending device (not shown) outside the machine via a lending device connection board (not shown) disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. The payout control CPU 75a controls the ball payout device 12B based on the control signal when the control signal output from the lending device is input via the lending device connection board, and a predetermined number of pachinko balls. It is configured to pay out (rented balls). The payout control CPU 75a has paid out a pachinko ball as a winning ball or a rental ball based on an input of a detection signal from a payout ball detection sensor (not shown) disposed in the ball payout device 12B. It is configured to check.

(About launch control board)
Next, the launch control board 76 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the launch control board 76 includes a launch control CPU 76a that executes control processing, a launch control ROM 76b that stores a control program executed by the launch control CPU 76a, and data necessary for processing by the launch control CPU 76a. Is provided with a firing control RAM 76c and the like. The launch control CPU 76a is electrically connected with a touch sensor 81, a launch stop switch 82 and an angle detector 83 that are built in the operation handle 16, and is electrically connected with the ball launcher 12A. Yes.

  The touch sensor 81 is electrically connected to the operation lever 16a, and inputs a detection signal to the firing control CPU 76a when a player (human body) is in contact with the operation lever 16a. The firing stop switch 82 is configured to switch from an off state to an on state when the firing stop button 16b (see FIG. 1) exposed on the outer surface of the operation handle 16 is pressed by the player. In this case, a detection signal (press signal) is input to the firing control CPU 76a. The angle detector 83 employs, for example, an encoder or a potentiometer, and inputs a detection signal corresponding to the rotation amount (rotation angle) of the operation lever 16a to the firing control CPU 76a.

  The firing control CPU 76a outputs an operation signal including information on whether or not the operation handle 16 is operated based on detection signals input from the touch sensor 81, the firing stop switch 82, and the angle detector 83. It is configured to Here, in the first embodiment, the launch control CPU 76a outputs information on whether or not the detection signal from the touch sensor 81 is input as an operation signal, so that the effect control CPU 65a to which the operation signal is input operates. Based on the signal, it is determined whether or not the game is being executed, and the special effects A to E can be determined from a plurality of types (special effects Ax to Ex and special effects Ay to Ey) based on the determination result. I have to.

  While the detection signal from the touch sensor 81 is input, the launch control CPU 76a continuously outputs a high signal as an operation signal, while in the period when the detection signal from the touch sensor 81 is not input. The low signal is continuously output as the operation signal. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, whether an operation signal is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the operation handle 16 is operated depending on whether the operation signal is a high signal or a low signal (game execution). The effect control CPU 65a determines whether the effect is in a state, and the effect control CPU 65a generates effects (special effects A to F described later) executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 based on the result of the determination. It is configured to have overall control.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the launch control board 76, the payout control board 75, the main control board 60, and the effect control board 65 are connected in series. The operation signal output by the launch control CPU 76a is input to the effect control CPU 65a via the circuit of the payout control board 75 and the main control board 60.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When various random numbers as the second special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired value of the random number for hit determination in the main control ROM 60b. A judgment per special figure (hit lottery) for judging whether or not it matches the judgment value per special figure is performed (step B22). As described above, the probability that the judgment result of the special figure determination is a big hit (that is, the big hit probability) in the non-probable change state (low probability) is set to 168/65536, and the probability change state ( The probability (hit probability) that the determination result is a big hit (when the probability is high) is set to 1516/65536. In addition, when the start winning information (random number for hit determination) is acquired triggered by the detection of the second start winning detection sensor 35, the probability that the determination result of the special figure determination is a small hit (that is, the small hit probability) is It is set to 1/65536. Then, when the determination result of the special figure determination in step B22 is a big hit, “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating the fluctuation of the big hit, and when the determination result of the special figure determination is the small hit. Is set to “1” in the small hit flag indicating that the fluctuation is a small hit (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2) to be the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol that is confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B based on the acquired special symbol determining random number value. (Step B24). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol of special figure 2, the main control CPU 60a is associated with the acquired value of the special figure determination random number. By determining the special figure 2, a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol is determined. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state to “1” after the end of the big hit game when the symbol success symbol is a large bonus symbol that gives a probability variation state, The probability variation flag is set to “0”. Also, if the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol that gives a variable state, set the variable flag indicating the variable state to "1" after the jackpot game ends, and if the jackpot symbol does not give a variable state Set the variable flag to "0". The variable flag is set to “0” when the variable condition end condition is satisfied. The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured to maintain the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag at the time of the small hit determination, and is configured not to change the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag at the small hit. Has been. Then, when the small hit symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects one of the special symbol variation patterns for winning (scoring variation pattern) based on the random number value for special symbol variation pattern distribution. The special figure fluctuation pattern is determined. When the big hit symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special symbol variation pattern from the special symbol variation pattern for winning based on the value of the random number for special symbol variation pattern distribution ( Step B25).

  When the determination result of the special figure hit determination in Step B22 is negative (that is, when it is not big hit or small hit), the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination). (Step B27). In the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B31 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the second special symbol display unit 50B to display the outlier symbol as a final stop symbol (special feature). 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for outlier reach (outlier reach fluctuation pattern) based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B29). ). Note that the reach effect is not limited to an effect in which two identical decorative drawings are arranged and the remaining one is changing, and includes a state in which a specific symbol change is performed.

  In addition, 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 does not display the fixed symbol displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special drawing 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment (outlier fluctuation pattern) based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B31).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 2) in steps B25, B30, B29, and B31 sets a predetermined control command for the effect control board 65 (step B26). ). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a specifies a special figure fluctuation pattern and sets a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display unit 50B so as to start the second special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets a special figure 2 designation command for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the designated special figure variation pattern. The display contents of the display unit 50B are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a instructs the decorative drawing to stop changing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all symbols stop command for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. . When the end condition of the variable state is satisfied, a variable end command is output.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B13 is negative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information = 0), the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding information is read (step B16), It is determined whether the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). If the determination result in step B17 is affirmative (the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the hit determination random number, the value of the special figure determination random number, the value of the effect execution determination random number, and the value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number (step B19), and then hits Execute the judgment process. In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning prize is obtained. Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired in response to winning in the mouth 30 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. It is like that.

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

  When various random numbers are acquired by the process of the step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines the per hit value of the special figure (big hit) in which the acquired random number for hit determination is stored in the main control ROM 60b. A special figure judgment (hit lottery) for judging whether or not the judgment value or the small hit judgment value) is matched (step B36). As described above, the probability that the judgment result of the special figure determination is a big hit (that is, the big hit probability) in the non-probable change state (low probability) is set to 164/65536, and the probability change state ( The probability (hit probability) that the determination result is a big hit (when the probability is high) is set to 1516/65536. In addition, when the start winning information (random number for hit determination) is acquired triggered by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34, the probability that the determination result of the determination per special figure is a small hit (that is, the small hit probability) is It is set to 222/65536. When the determination result of the special figure determination in step B36 is a big hit, “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating the fluctuation of the big hit, and the determination result of the special figure determination is a small hit. Is set to “1” in the small hit flag indicating that the change is small hit (step B37). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 1) to be the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A based on the acquired special symbol determining random number value. (Step B38). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol for each special figure 1, the main control CPU 60 a displays the special figure 1 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. The big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is determined by determining. Further, when determining the big hit symbol, the main control CPU 60a determines the symbol effect mode flag (that is, the probability change) after the big hit game specified by the big hit symbol according to the determined big hit symbol. Flag, variable flag). The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured to maintain the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag at the time of the small hit determination, and is configured not to change the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag at the small hit. Has been. When the small hit symbol (special diagram 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects one of the special symbol variation patterns for hitting (the hit variation pattern) based on the value of the special diagram variation pattern distribution random number. Determine the special figure variation pattern. When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation pattern for winning based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution. (Step B39).

  Further, when the determination result of the special figure determination in step B36 is negative (when it is not the big hit or the small hit), the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach execution). (Step B41). In the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B45 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display unit 50A as a final stop symbol (special stop symbol). 1) is determined (step B42). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for outlier reach (outlier reach fluctuation pattern) based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B43). ).

  In addition, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B41 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a does not display the fixed symbol displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special diagram 1) (step B44). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment (outlier fluctuation pattern) based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B45).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 1) in steps B39, B44, B43, and B45, sets a predetermined control command for the effect control board 65 (step B40). ). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a specifies a special figure fluctuation pattern and sets a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display unit 50A so as to start the first special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets a special figure 1 designation command for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the designated special figure variation pattern. The display content of the display unit 50A is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a instructs to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and sets an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. , Is supposed to output. Also, when the end condition of the variable state is satisfied, a variable end command is set and output.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step B17 is negative (when the number of second special figure start hold information = 0 and the number of first special figure start hold information = 0), the main control CPU 60a waits for a game Processing relating to the state (period during which the demonstration effect can be executed) is executed (step B20), and the special figure start processing is terminated. Here, in step B20, the main control CPU 60a first measures the time by the timer (measurement of the demo transition standby time) when the number of stored first and second special figure start hold information becomes “0”. To start. Further, the main control CPU 60a measures the demonstration transition waiting time by the timer when the detection by the ball detecting means (the gate sensor 48 or the normal winning detection sensor 49b) is detected during the demonstration transition waiting time by the timer. Reset. Then, when the time measured by the timer reaches the demonstration transition standby time (30 seconds), a demonstration designation command for transmitting the transition to the game standby state to the effect control CPU 65a is set, and the demonstration transition standby time by the timer is set. When the measurement is finished, the value indicated by the game waiting flag is set to “1”. Note that the main control CPU 60a sets the value indicated by the game standby flag to “0” when the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 detect during the demonstration transition standby time measurement by the timer (for example, FIG. 4). In step A14 or step A18). In this case, the main control CPU 60a ends the time measurement by the timer and starts the variable display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 based on the start winning information. The production control CPU 65a according to the first embodiment is configured to determine whether or not the game execution state is based on whether or not the operation handle 16 is being operated. Thus, a state other than the game standby state may be determined as a game execution state, and the game standby state may be determined as a non-game execution state.

(Regarding the control by the effect control CPU 65a)
Next, processing executed by the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 based on the control program will be described. The effect control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and displays and controls an effect pattern designation command for designating the decided effect pattern. The data is output to the board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a displays each symbol row 26a to be finally stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special figure corresponding to the command. The decorative drawings of 26b and 26c are determined. In other words, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 65a displays each symbol row 26a, 26b, When the decorative pattern 26c is determined and the symbol specified by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a small hit symbol, each symbol column 26a is set to be a symbol combination of the decorative symbol to be displayed as a small hit. , 26b, 26c are determined. In addition, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is an outlier symbol, the ornamental symbols of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are displayed so as to be a symbol combination of the ornamental symbol that is displayed as an outlier. It is determined.

  The effect control CPU 65a sets the probability variation information flag and the variation information flag based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the jackpot symbol to which the probability variation state is assigned, the probability variation information flag indicating the probability variation state is set to “1”. ”And the probability variation information flag is set to“ 0 ”when the jackpot symbol corresponding to the probability variation state is not applied. In addition, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the jackpot symbol to which the variable state is given, the variable information flag indicating the variable state is set to “1”. ”And the variable information flag is set to“ 0 ”when it corresponds to a big hit symbol that does not give a variable state.

  Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, the decorative drawing designation command of each row is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc. To do. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer at the same time as the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, and outputs the left decoration figure designation command at the stop timing of the decoration pattern of the left symbol row 26a. The right decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decorative drawing in the right design row 26c, and the intermediate decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decorative drawing in the middle design row 26b.

  In addition, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. The effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing a detachment including a reach formation symbol when the special figure variation pattern for the detachment reach effect is instructed. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a detachment that does not include a reach formation symbol when a special-figure variation pattern for the detachment effect is instructed. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a receives all symbol stop commands, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the commands to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

(Control in game standby state)
The effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute a demonstration effect during the game standby state. In the demonstration production, the character or the still image showing the character used as the motif of the pachinko machine 10, the presentation of the production adopted in the pachinko machine 10, the explanation of the specifications regarding the game on the pachinko machine 10, etc. It is displayed on the display device 17.

  The effect control CPU 65a sets the value indicated by the game standby information flag to “1” based on the control command (demonstration designation command) output from the main control CPU 60a and indicating the start of the game standby state, The value indicated by the game standby information flag is set to “0” based on the control command indicating the end (the start winning command input to the effect control CPU 65a in a state where the setting value of the game standby information flag is “1”). Configured to set. Then, when the set value of the game standby information flag becomes “1”, a demonstration effect designation command is output to the display control board 70, and the display control board 70 is instructed to start executing the demonstration effect on the symbol display device 17. To do. Thereby, in the symbol display device 17, the demonstration effect is started when the effect control CPU 65a sets the value indicated by the game standby information flag to “1”.

  In the display control board 70, when a demonstration effect designation command is input, the display control CPU selects display data indicating the contents of the effect corresponding to the demonstration effect pattern specified by the command, and the display corresponding to the demonstration effect pattern is displayed. The symbol display device 17 is controlled to execute the content effect. The display control board 70 displays a symbol after a predetermined time has elapsed after the symbol display device 17 starts executing a demonstration effect with a specified time (for example, 1 minute) in response to an input of a demonstration effect designation command. When the device 17 finishes the demonstration effect, the symbol display device 17 starts to execute the demonstration effect again after a predetermined demo interval period (for example, 15 seconds), and thereafter, the symbol interval period and the demonstration effect are alternately repeated. The display device 17 is controlled. In the demo interval, the symbol combination of the decoration as a result of the symbol variation effect immediately before entering the game standby state is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17.

  The production control CPU 65a is configured to output a demonstration production designation command to the lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73 in the same manner as the display control board 70, triggered by the input of the demonstration designation command. The lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73 provide the lamps 19 and 24 and the speaker 18 with effects corresponding to the demonstration effects corresponding to the period in which the display control board 70 executes the demonstration effects on the symbol display device 17. It is configured to run.

(About the pattern production mode)
The effect control CPU 65a is configured to be able to set a symbol effect mode, a hit effect mode, and an interrupt effect mode as effect modes in which the effect tendency of the display effect on the symbol display device 17 is different. In the symbol effect mode, the symbol display device In FIG. 17, a symbol (decorative drawing) is displayed in a variable manner or stopped, or a demonstration effect is displayed during the game standby state. The effect control CPU 65a can discriminate that the game state (non-probability change / non-change state) in which neither the probability change state nor the change state is given as a plurality of design effect modes with different display tendency of the design change effect. Normal mode for performing symbol variation effects in various modes, probability variation mode for performing symbol variation effects in a manner that can be identified as a gaming state (probability variation / shortening state) to which a probability variation state is given, and probability variation / shortening It is possible to set a latent mode in which a symbol variation effect is performed in such a manner that it is difficult or impossible to discriminate whether the game state is assigned or not. Note that the types of symbol effect modes are not limited to these. For example, it is determined that a gaming state (non-probability variation / shortening state) in which a probable state is not given and a shortage state is given It is also possible to provide a time reduction mode in which the design variation effect is performed in a possible manner.

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

  The symbol display device 17 displays a gaming state suggestion image having contents corresponding to each symbol effect mode. Specifically, the background image displayed on the back of the decorative drawing of the symbol display device 17 is set to be different for each symbol effect mode, and the player can recognize the current effect mode from the type of the background image. It is like that. In addition, in each symbol effect mode, some or all of the effect contents (variation patterns and effect patterns to be described later) of the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display device 17 are different, and each symbol effect mode has a unique effect. Is set to run. Note that the game state suggestion image displayed on the symbol display device 17 in each of the symbol effect modes (normal mode, probability change mode, and latent mode) does not need to be one type, and there are a plurality of types for each symbol effect mode. A game state suggestion image can be set.

(About the hit production mode)
The effect control CPU 65a is configured to set the hit effect mode as the effect mode corresponding to the period in which the hit game occurs. The hit effect mode is set corresponding to the period in which the big hit game or the small hit game is generated, and different hit effects according to the type of the big hit game or the type of the small hit game are effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 is executed. The effect control CPU 65a shifts the effect mode from the symbol effect mode to the hit effect mode based on the control command (the hit game start command) indicating the start of the hit game output from the main control CPU 60a, and outputs from the main control CPU 60a. Based on the control command indicating the end of the hit game (hit game end command), the effect mode is shifted from the hit effect mode to the symbol effect mode.

(About interrupt mode)
The effect control CPU 65a is configured to set an interrupt effect mode capable of executing an interrupt effect (a prior effect or special effects A to F described later) as one of the effect modes. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a corresponds to the mode start times tm1 to tm6 when it acquires timekeeping information indicating that the current time measured by the timer is one of the mode start times tm1 to tm6. Interrupt production patterns A to F are determined. Then, the effect control CPU 65a causes the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 to execute the interrupt effect based on the interrupt effect patterns A to F. That is, the interruption effect mode is set regardless of which other effect mode is being performed when the mode start times tm1 to tm6 are reached. In other words, the interrupt effect mode is set with priority over the symbol effect mode and the hit effect mode. For the game information display unit M (special display units 50A and 50B, special figure hold display units 52 and 53, general map display unit 55, general figure hold display unit 56 and state display unit 58) Even during the set period, the main control CPU 60a can perform display control as in the case where the set period is not reached.

  In the interruption effect mode, the effect control CPU 65a performs, as an interrupt effect, special effects A to F as main effects and a prior effect that suggests that the special effects A to F are performed based on the control program. The production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 are executed. In this interruption effect mode, a pre-effect is first executed, and any one of a plurality of special effects A to F is executed following the pre-effect. Therefore, in the following description, the period in which the pre-production is performed is referred to as “first production period”, and the period in which the special productions A to F are performed is described as “second production period”. Here, in Example 1, the period until 20 seconds elapse from the start time of the interrupting effect mode (mode start times tm1 to tm6) is set as the first effect period, and the end point of the first effect period The period from the end of the interruption effect mode to the end time of the interrupt effect mode is set as the second effect period. In the first embodiment, the end point of the interrupt effect mode is determined for each interrupt effect pattern A to F in accordance with the effect time of the interrupt effect (specifically, the special effects A to F). Note that the length from the start point to the end point of the interrupting effect mode may be constant, or may be varied according to the game situation or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 65a performs mode start times tm1 (10:59:40), tm2 (12:59:40), tm3 (14:59:40), tm4 (16:59). Minutes 40 seconds), tm5 (18:59:40), and tm6 (20:59:40) as an opportunity (time information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm6 is acquired) As described above, interrupt effect patterns A to F corresponding to the mode start times tm1 to tm6 are determined, and an interrupt effect (interrupt effect mode) is started according to the determined interrupt effect patterns A to F. When the effect control CPU 65a determines the interrupt effect patterns A to E, the effect control CPU 65a ends the interrupt effect mode when 3 minutes and 20 seconds have elapsed from the mode start times tm1 to tm5, and displays the interrupt effect pattern F. If determined, the interruption effect mode is terminated when 15 minutes and 20 seconds have elapsed from the mode start time tm6. More specifically, when the time measured by the timer reaches 10:59:40 (mode start time tm1), the presentation control CPU 65a responds to an interrupt corresponding to the acquisition of timing information indicating the mode start time tm1. When the effect pattern A is determined, the pre-effect is executed over the first effect period of 20 seconds, and then the special effect A is executed in the second effect period of 3 minutes from 11:00:00. . In addition, when the measurement time by the timer reaches 12:59:40 (mode start time tm2), the interrupt control pattern B corresponding to the effect control CPU 65a is triggered by the acquisition of the time measurement information indicating the mode start time tm2. When it is determined, the special effect B is executed in the second effect period of 3 minutes from 13:00:00 after the pre-effect is executed over the first effect period of 20 seconds. Similarly, when the time measured by the timer reaches the mode start time tm3, tm4, tm5, tm6 and the effect control CPU 65a determines the interrupt effect patterns C, D, E, F, during the first effect period. After the pre-effects are executed, the special effects C, D, E, and F corresponding to the interrupt effect patterns C, D, E, and F are executed in the second effect period. As described above, in the interruption effect mode, the special effects A to F executed after the first effect period are 11:00:00, 13:00:00, 15:00:00, 17:00 It starts from 00 seconds, 19:00:00, and 21:00:00. In Example 1, the length of the second effect period in the interrupt effect mode (the execution time of the special effects A to F) is not unified with the interrupt effect patterns A to F (interrupt effect patterns A to E). Is 3 minutes and 15 minutes in the interrupt effect pattern F), but the length of the second effect period may be the same in all the interrupt effect patterns A to F. Moreover, you may vary the length of the 2nd production period between all the interruption production patterns AF.

  In the interruption effect mode, as effect means for executing the interrupt effect, the symbol display device 17 for executing the symbol variation effect, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24 for executing the effect according to the symbol variation effect, and the movable At least one of the body 45 is used. As shown in FIG. 9, the interrupt effect mode (that is, the interrupt effect patterns A, B, C) set when the effect control CPU 65a obtains the timing information indicating the mode start times tm1, tm2, tm3, tm6. , F in the interruption effect mode), the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the movable body 45 are used as effect means. Further, in the interrupt effect mode (that is, the interrupt effect mode when the interrupt effect patterns D and E are determined) set when the effect control CPU 65a obtains the timing information indicating the mode start times tm4 and tm5. The symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24 are used as effect means, and the movable body 45 is not used as effect means.

  In response to the determination of the interrupt effect patterns A, B, C, and F, the effect control CPU 65a moves according to the effect contents defined by the interrupt effect patterns A, B, C, and F (special movable effects MAa, MAb, MAc, MAf) is executed by the movable body 45. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a sets an interrupt effect designation command corresponding to the interrupt effect patterns A to F at the timing when the mode start times tm1 to tm6 are timed, and displays the set interrupt effect designation command on the display control board. 70, by causing the symbol display board 17 to execute display effects (special display effects LCa to LCf) corresponding to the interrupt effect patterns A to F by outputting the signals to the lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73. A sound effect (special sound effects SPa to SPf) corresponding to the effect patterns A to F is executed by the speaker 18, and a frame light emission effect (special frame light effects WLa to WLf) corresponding to the interrupt effect patterns A to F is set to a frame lamp. 19, the game board lamp 24 is caused to execute a board light emitting effect (special board light emitting effects YLa to YLf) according to the interrupt effect patterns A to F. That is, on the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, the interrupt effects (preliminary effects and special effects A to F) corresponding to the interrupt effect patterns A to F specified by the interrupt effect designation command. Are executed in the first effect period and the second effect period by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24. Then, the CPUs (display control CPU, sound control CPU, and lamp control CPU) of each of the boards 70, 72, and 73 read out the corresponding control program according to the contents of the effect specified by the input interrupt effect specifying command. Then, the production means 17, 18, 19, 24 are caused to execute the interruption production.

(About pre-production)
The pre-production is an interruption production that suggests that the special productions A to F are performed and also suggests the remaining time until the special productions A to F are started. In common effect patterns A to F, a common (one type) prior effect can be executed over the first effect period. In this pre-production, “20”, “19”, “18”... “4”, “3”, “2”, “1” indicating the remaining time (seconds) until the special effects A to F are started. ”Is sequentially switched and displayed as the remaining time elapses on the symbol display device 17 so that a countdown of 20 seconds is performed. Further, in the pre-production, the number image indicating the remaining number of seconds is set to be gradually displayed on the symbol display device 17 as the number of remaining seconds until the special effects A to F are started decreases. That is, “10” corresponding to the remaining time of 10 seconds is displayed larger on the symbol display device 17 than “20” corresponding to the remaining time of 20 seconds, and the “10”. Compared with, “1” corresponding to the remaining time being 1 second is displayed larger on the symbol display device 17. As described above, in the pre-production in the interruption production mode, the remaining time until the special productions A to F are started is notified by the countdown, and the numerical image displayed as the countdown is gradually enlarged and displayed. As the start of the special effects A to F approaches, the player's expectation for the special effects A to F is increased. The display image of the pre-effect (that is, a number from “20” to “1”) is one of the display effect images (background image, symbol image, character image, etc.) in the symbol effect mode or the hit effect mode. It is displayed on the symbol display device 17 so that it can be seen as if it is overwritten on the part.

  Here, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is a game execution state or a non-game execution state when the effect control CPU 65a acquires the timekeeping information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm5. judge. That is, the effect control CPU 65a functions as a state determination unit that determines whether the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is a game execution state. Then, the effect control CPU 65a can determine the effect to be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 based on the result of the determination as to whether or not the game is being executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the interrupt effect patterns A to E include a plurality of special effects A to E that can be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 during the second effect period. There are set types of special effects (special effects Ax to Ex, which are allowed modes whose effect modes are described later, and special effects Ay to Ey, which are limited modes whose effect modes are described later). Note that only one type of special effect Fx is set in the interrupt effect pattern F. Then, the effect control CPU 65a is based on the result of the determination as to whether the game execution state is triggered by the acquisition of the effect control CPU 65a with the time measurement information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm5, and the special effects Ax to Ex and the special effects. One of the effects Ay to Ey is determined. Here, the first effect period in the interrupt effect mode is set as a period for determining the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 (first state determination period). The effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the operation handle 16 is operated in the first state determination period (first effect period) (whether or not the player is in contact with the operation lever 16a). When the handle 16 is operated, it is determined that the game is being executed, while when the operation handle 16 is not being operated, it is determined that the game is being executed. The effect control CPU 65a periodically checks whether the operation signal from the launch control CPU 76a is input as a high signal or a low signal (in the first embodiment, every 16 ms), and operates the high signal. When the state in which the signal is input continues for the first time (0.8 seconds in the first embodiment), the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is determined as the game execution state, while at the first time. When the input state of the high signal is not confirmed in the first state determination period (first effect period), the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is determined as the non-game execution state.

  The effect control CPU 65a is configured to cause the symbol display device (effect means) 17 to execute a game promotion effect that prompts the player to start a game as one effect element of the prior effect. Specifically, in the first embodiment, a character image “Please operate the handle” is displayed on the symbol display device 17 to prompt the player to operate the operation handle 16. That is, the first effect period is set as a game promotion period that prompts the player to start the game. In the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to cause the effect means (symbol display device) 17 to execute the game promotion effect during the first effect period regardless of the game execution state. You may make it make the production | presentation means 17 perform a game promotion effect only in the execution state.

(About special effects A to F)
As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the presentation control CPU 65a obtains the time measurement information indicating that the current time measured by the timer has become the mode start times tm1 to tm6, the mode start times tm1 to tm1. By determining the interrupt effect patterns A to F corresponding to tm6, any one of the special effects A to F is determined as the special effect executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. Then, different interrupt effect designation commands for each of the interrupt effect patterns A to F are set at the mode start times tm1 to tm6 and directed to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. A command for specifying a production effect is output. Thereby, according to the interrupt effect patterns A to F specified by the interrupt effect specification command, the display effects and sound effects that are the effect elements of the special effects A to F specified by the interrupt effect patterns A to F The frame light emission effect, the board light emission effect, and the movable effect are executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the special effects A to F include a display effect (special display effect LC) by the symbol display device 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18 (special sound effect SP), and a frame by the frame lamp 19. A combination of a plurality of effect elements such as a light emission effect (special frame light emission effect WL), a light emission effect by the game board lamp 24 (special board light emission effect YL), and a movable effect by the movable body 45 (special movable effect MA). Thus, the effect can be executed in a composite manner during the same period. That is, the effect control CPU 65a displays the special display effect LC, which is the effect element of the special effects A to F, in accordance with the effect types (effect contents) of the special effects A to F determined by the interrupt effect patterns A to F. The special sound effect SP, which is the effect element of the special effects A to F, is executed by the speaker 18, and the special frame light emission effect WL, which is the effect element of the special effects A to F, is executed by the frame lamp 19. The game board lamp 24 is caused to execute a special board light emission effect YL which is an effect element of A to F. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a performs the special movable effect MA that becomes the effect element of the special effect according to the effect types (effect contents) of the special effects A, B, C, and F defined by the interrupt effect patterns A, B, C, and F. Is executed by the movable body 45.

  Among the special effects A to F, the special effects A to E are set as effects for executing effect elements such as specific music sounds, moving images, and light emission over the second effect period. In the interrupt effect mode in which the special effects A to E are executed, the second effect period as the execution period of the special effects A to E is set to 3 minutes, and is associated with the entire period of the second effect period. It is determined how and when the special effects A to E are advanced. That is, the special effects A to E can be performed as an integrated simultaneous effect (cooperation effect) in cooperation with the common special effects A to E executed by other similar pachinko machines at the same time (mode start times tm1 to tm5). It can be achieved. On the other hand, the special effect F is to change the effect pattern determination table (effect pattern group) referenced at the start of the symbol variation effect to an effect pattern determination table specific to the special effect F over the second effect period. In response to the special reach production pattern included in the production pattern determination table being decided as the production pattern, a special reach production (and related production) that is not determined except for the special production F is executed. The player can recognize a specific effect as the special effect F. The second effect period in the interrupt effect mode in which the special effect F is executed is set to 15 minutes.

  Here, the effect control ROM 65b is based on a control program for four types of special movable effects MAa, MAb, MAc, MAf as movable effects (special movable effects) that are effect elements of the special effects A, B, C, F. The movable body 45 is made to execute. Here, the special movable effects MAa, MAb, MAc, MAf are set so that the movable body 45 can be operated in accordance with a special display effect LC and a special sound effect SP described later.

  The effect control CPU 65a outputs six types of interrupt effect designation commands corresponding to any one of the mode start times tm1 to tm6 among the six types of interrupt effect designation commands to the display control board 70. Any one of the special display effects LCa, LCb, LCc, LCd, LCe, and LCf is designated. The special display effects LCa, LCb, LCc, LCd, and LCe are for displaying a moving image mainly composed of a specific person, animal, or cartoon character on the symbol display device 17, and different moving images are set. ing. In addition, in the special display effect LCf, a moving image including a change display of a symbol, a character display of a notice effect, and the like is set as a special reach effect.

  The effect control CPU 65a outputs an interrupt effect designation command corresponding to the mode start times tm1 to tm6 among the six types of interrupt effect designation commands to the sound control board 73, thereby producing six kinds of special sound effects SPa, Any one of SPb, SPc, SPd, SPe, and SPf is designated. The special sound effects SPa, SPb, SPc, SPd, SPe are for outputting specific music sound from the speaker 18, and different music sounds are set to each other. The special sound effect SPf is a sound output from the speaker 18 such as a fluctuating sound (related effect) in accordance with the movement of the symbol in the special display effect LCf (special reach effect).

  The effect control CPU 65a outputs an interrupt effect designation command corresponding to any one of the mode start times tm1 to tm6 among the six types of interrupt effect designation commands to the lamp control board 72, thereby producing six types of special frames. One of the light emission effects WLa, WLb, WLc, WLd, WLe, WLf is designated. The special frame light emission effects WLa, WLb, WLc, WLd, WLe, WLf are for displaying the frame lamps 19 with light emission timings and light emission colors according to the special display effects LC and the special sound effects SP, and are different from each other. The flash display is set.

  The effect control CPU 65a outputs an interrupt effect designation command corresponding to one of the mode start times tm1 to tm6 among the six types of interrupt effect designation commands to the lamp control board 72, thereby producing six kinds of special boards. One of the light emission effects YLa, YLb, YLc, YLd, YLe, and YLf is designated. Special board light emission effects YLa, YLb, YLc, YLd, YLe, YLf are used to display the game board lamp 24 with light emission timing and light emission color according to special display effects LC and special sound effects SP. Different flash display is set.

  The special effects A executed in response to the interrupt effect pattern A are the first special display effect LCa, the first special sound effect SPa, the first special frame light emission effect WLa, the first special board light emission effect YLa, and the first special effect A. The setting means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 is set so that it can be executed in a manner that includes one special movable effect MAa as an effect element. That is, the interrupt effect pattern A includes the first special display effect LCa, the first special sound effect SPa, the first special frame light emission effect WLa, the first special board light emission effect YLa, and the first special effect as the effect elements of the special effect A. The movable effect MAa is specified.

  The special effects B executed in response to the interrupt effect pattern B are the second special display effect LCb, the second special sound effect SPb, the second special frame light emission effect WLb, the second special board light emission effect YLb, and the second special effect. It is set so that the production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 can be executed in a manner that includes the movable production MAb as production elements. That is, the interrupt effect pattern B includes the second special display effect LCb, the second special sound effect SPb, the second special frame light emission effect WLb, the second special board light emission effect YLb, and the second special effect as the effect elements of the special effect B. The movable effect MAb is specified.

  The special effects C executed in response to the interrupt effect pattern C are the third special display effect LCc, the third special sound effect SPc, the third special frame light emission effect WLc, the third special board light emission effect YLc, and the third special effect. The production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 are set so as to be able to be executed in such a manner as to include the movable production MAc as production elements. That is, the interrupt effect pattern C includes the third special display effect LCc, the third special sound effect SPc, the third special frame light emission effect WLc, the third special board light emission effect YLc, and the third special effect C as effect elements of the special effect C. The movable effect MAc is specified.

  The special effects D executed in response to the interrupt effect pattern D include the fourth special display effect LCd, the fourth special sound effect SPd, the fourth special frame light emission effect WLd, and the fourth special board light emission effect YLd, respectively. It is set so that the production means 17, 18, 19, 24 can be executed in a manner including That is, the interrupt effect pattern D specifies the fourth special display effect LCd, the fourth special sound effect SPd, the fourth special frame light emission effect WLd, and the fourth special board light emission effect YLd as the effect elements of the special effect D. It has become.

  The special effects E executed in response to the interrupt effect pattern E include the fifth special display effect LCe, the fifth special sound effect SPe, the fifth special frame light emission effect WLe, and the fifth special board light emission effect YLe, respectively. It is set so that the production means 17, 18, 19, 24 can be executed in a manner including That is, the interrupt effect pattern E specifies the fifth special display effect LCe, the fifth special sound effect SPe, the fifth special frame light emission effect WLe, and the fifth special board light emission effect YLe as the effect elements of the special effect E. It has become.

  The special effects F executed in response to the interrupt effect pattern F are the sixth special display effect LCf, the sixth special sound effect SPf, the sixth special frame light emission effect WLf, the sixth special board light emission effect YLf, and the fourth special effect. Production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 are set so as to be able to be executed in such a manner as to include movable production MAf as production elements. That is, the interrupt effect pattern F is the sixth special display effect LCf, the sixth special sound effect SPf, the sixth special frame light emission effect WLf, the sixth special board light emission effect YLf, and the fourth special effect F as the effect elements of the special effect F. The movable effect MAf is specified. The sixth special display effect LCf, the sixth special sound effect SPf, the sixth special frame light emission effect WLf, the sixth special board light emission effect YLf, and the fourth special movable effect MAf, which are the elements of the special effect F, It is set as an effect element constituting a reach effect and a related effect.

  When the effect control CPU 65a determines that the game execution state is triggered by acquiring specific time information (time information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm5), the effect control CPU 65a is specified by the interrupt effect patterns A to E. When the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 are executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 in a mode (allowable mode) including all effect elements to be performed, The effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 are made to execute special effects Ay to Ey that do not include any of the effect elements specified by the included effect patterns A to E.

  The effect control CPU 65a, when acquiring the time information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm5, the effect elements (special display effect LC, special sound effect SP, special frame light effect WL, special board) constituting the special effects A to E The light emission effect YL and the special movable effect MA) are determined. The effect elements determined in this case are determined corresponding to the interrupt effect patterns A to E, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect elements specified by the interrupt effect patterns A to E. When the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect elements that constitute the special effects A to E in this way, the effect control CPU 65a, each CPU of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 determines the determined effect elements. Run the control program.

  Here, the production control CPU 65a causes the production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 to execute a specific production element among the decided production elements based on the control program, or regardless of the progress of the control program. The production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 are configured to determine whether to prevent them from being executed (whether they are not displayed as productions). That is, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine whether or not the effect elements constituting the special effects A to E can be executed based on the determination as to whether or not the game execution state is set. Specifically, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is the game execution state during the first state determination period (first effect period), the special effects A to E are specified. It is determined to execute in an allowable mode including the effect elements (execute special effects Ax to Ex). Thereby, it is determined that the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 execute all the effect elements constituting the special effects A to E. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a, the CPUs of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 make all the effect elements constituting the special effects A to E based on the control program. , 18, 19, 24, 45. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a allows the execution of all the determined effect elements when it is determined that the game is being executed. On the other hand, when the performance control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is the non-game execution state during the first state determination period (first effect period), the special effects A to E are limited. It is decided to execute (execute special effects Ay to Ey). As a result, the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 is not executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 among all effect elements constituting the special effects A to E (for example, the special sound effect as the effect element of the special effect A). It is determined that SPa is not executed. In this case, each CPU executes a control program for all the effect elements in the same manner as when the effect control CPU 65a determines that the game is in the game execution state, but the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, Do not let 45 execute (do not appear as production). In other words, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to restrict (limit) the execution of a specific effect element among all the determined effect elements when it is determined as a non-game execution state. Note that, among the multiple types of interrupt effect patterns A to F, the interrupt effect pattern F is associated with only the special effect Fx of the allowable mode, and whether or not the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is the game execution state. It is determined to execute the special effect Fx of the allowable mode without performing such determination. Therefore, in the following description, the description about the special effect F specified by the interrupt effect pattern F may be omitted.

  The interrupt effect pattern A is associated with a special effect Ax in an allowed mode and a special effect Ay in a restricted mode. Then, in the first state determination period (first effect period) set before the execution of the special effect A, when the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result that the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is the game execution state. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a starts the special effect Ax in the permitted mode in accordance with the second effect period. On the other hand, in the first state determination period (first effect period), when the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result that the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is the non-game execution state, the effect control CPU 65a The special effect Ay of the restriction mode is started in accordance with the 2 effect period.

  The special effects Ax are the first special display effects LCa, the first special sound effects SPa, the first special frame light-emitting effects WLa, and the first special board light-emitting effects that are effects elements of the special effects A specified by the interrupt effect pattern A. The execution of all the effect elements of YLa and the first special movable effect MAa is permitted, and is set to be executed by the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24 and the movable body 45. ing. On the other hand, the special effect Ay includes the first special display effect LCa, the first special sound effect SPa, the first special board light emission effect YLa, and the first special effect among the effect elements of the special effect A specified by the interrupt effect pattern A. It consists of production elements excluding the movable production MAa. That is, in the special effect Ay, only the first special frame light emission effect WLa as the effect element is allowed to be executed, and the execution of the other effect elements LCa, SPa, YLa, and MAa is restricted. In the special effect Ay, the display content of the symbol display device 17 is in a state of performing display corresponding to the symbol effect mode or the hit effect mode (hereinafter referred to as “normal display”). Further, the sound output from the speaker 18 is prohibited (hereinafter referred to as “silenced state”), the game board lamp 24 is not lighted, and the movable body 45 is not operated.

  Further, the special effect Bx in the allowable mode and the special effect By in the limited mode are associated with the interrupt effect pattern B. Then, in the first state determination period (first effect period) set before execution of the special effect B, when the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result that the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is the game execution state. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a starts the special effect Bx in the allowable mode in accordance with the second effect period. On the other hand, in the first state determination period (first effect period), when the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result that the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is the non-game execution state, the effect control CPU 65a The special effect By of the restriction mode is started in accordance with the 2 effect period.

  The special effect Bx is a second special display effect LCb, a second special sound effect SPb, a second special frame light emission effect WLb, and a second special board light emission effect which are effect elements of the special effect B specified by the interrupt effect pattern B. YLb and the second special movable effect MAb are all allowed to be executed, and are set to be executed by the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24 and the movable body 45. ing. On the other hand, the special effect By is composed of effect elements excluding the second special sound effect SPb among the effect elements of the special effect B specified by the interrupt effect pattern B. That is, in the special effect By, the second special display effect LCb, the second special frame light emission effect WLb, the second special board light emission effect YLb, and the second special movable effect MAb as the effect elements are allowed to be executed and other effects. The execution of the element SPb is regulated. In the special effect By, the speaker 18 is muted.

  The interrupt effect pattern C is associated with a special effect Cx in an allowable mode and a special effect Cy in a limited mode. And in the 1st state determination period (1st production period) set before execution of special production C, when production control CPU65a derives the judgment result that the operating state of pachinko machine 10 is a game execution state In this case, the effect control CPU 65a starts the special effect Cx in the permitted mode in accordance with the second effect period. On the other hand, in the first state determination period (first effect period), when the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result that the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is the non-game execution state, the effect control CPU 65a The special effect Cy in the restricted mode is started in accordance with the 2 effect period.

  The special effect Cx is a third special display effect LCc, a third special sound effect SPc, a third special frame light emission effect WLc, and a third special board light emission effect, which are effect elements of the special effect C specified by the interrupt effect pattern C. YLc and the third special movable effect MAc are permitted to be executed, and are set to be executed by the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the movable body 45. ing. On the other hand, the special effect Cy is composed of effect elements excluding the third special display effect LCc among the effect elements of the special effect C specified by the interrupt effect pattern C. That is, in the special effect Cy, execution of the third special sound effect SPc, the third special frame light emission effect WLc, the third special board light emission effect YLc, and the third special movable effect MAc as effect elements is permitted, and other effects are produced. The element LCc is restricted from being executed. In the special effect Cy, the symbol display device 17 is in a state of performing normal display.

  The interrupt effect pattern D is associated with a special effect Dx in an allowable mode and a special effect Dy in a limited mode. Then, in the first state determination period (first effect period) set before execution of the special effect D, when the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result that the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is the game execution state. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a starts the special effect Dx in the allowable mode in accordance with the second effect period. On the other hand, in the first state determination period (first effect period), when the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result that the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is the non-game execution state, the effect control CPU 65a The special effect Dy of the restriction mode is started in accordance with the two effect periods.

  The special effect Dx is a fourth special display effect LCd, a fourth special sound effect SPd, a fourth special frame light emission effect WLd, and a fourth special board light emission effect which are effect elements of the special effect D specified by the interrupt effect pattern D. All the performance elements of YLd are allowed to be executed, and are set to be executed by the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, and the game board lamp 24. On the other hand, in the special effect Dy, execution of all the effect elements LCd, SPd, WLd, YLd among the special effects D specified by the interrupt effect pattern D is restricted. That is, in the special effect Dy, the symbol display device 17 is in a normal display state, the speaker 18 is in a mute state, and the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24 are not in a light emission state.

  The interrupting effect pattern E is associated with a special effect Ex in an allowed mode and a special effect Ey in a restricted mode. Then, in the first state determination period (first effect period) set before the execution of the special effect E, the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result that the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is the game execution state. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a starts the special effect Ex of the allowable mode in accordance with the second effect period. On the other hand, in the first state determination period (first effect period), when the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result that the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is the non-game execution state, the effect control CPU 65a The special effect Ey of the restriction mode is started in accordance with the two effect periods.

  The special effect Ex is a fifth special display effect LCe, a fifth special sound effect SPe, a fifth special frame light emission effect WLe, and a fifth special board light emission effect that are effect elements of the special effect E specified by the interrupt effect pattern E. All the effect elements of YLe are allowed to be executed, and are set to be executed by the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, and the game board lamp 24. On the other hand, the special effect Ey is composed of effect elements excluding the fifth special frame light emission effect WLe and the fifth special board light emission effect YLe among the effect elements of the special effect E specified by the interrupt effect pattern E. That is, in the special effect Ey, the execution of the fifth special display effect LCe and the fifth special sound effect SPe as the effect elements is permitted, and the execution of the other effect elements LCe and SPe is restricted. In the special effect Ey, the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24 are not in a light emitting state.

  Only the special effect Fx in the allowable mode is associated with the interrupt production pattern F, and when the interrupt production pattern F is determined, the special production Fx in the allowable mode is executed. Here, in the special effect Fx, the special reach is one of the individual symbol variation effects that starts during the second effect period (specifically, from 21:00 to 21:15:00). When the effect is executed, the sixth special display effect LCf, the sixth special sound effect SPf, the sixth special frame light emission effect WLf, and the sixth special effect which are the effect elements of the special effect F specified by the interrupt effect pattern F The special reach effect is executed in such a manner that all of the board light emission effect YLf and the fourth special movable effect MAf are included as effect elements. In order to notify the execution state of the special effect F (interrupt effect mode), for example, as the sixth special board light emission effect YLf, the game board lamp 24 is set to a special light emission mode during the second effect period. May be.

  Here, the production control CPU 65a determines whether the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is the game execution state or the non-game state during the second production period (second state determination period) as the execution period of the special productions A to E. Based on the result of the determination, the production mode of the special productions A to E is changed from one of the allowed mode and the limited mode to the other. That is, the effect control CPU 65a changes from the game execution state to the non-game execution state during the second state determination period (second effect period), so that the special effects A to E to be executed are the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowable mode. To change to the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode (that is, to determine that the execution is restricted to a specific effect element that has been allowed to be executed). Moreover, the special effects A to F to be executed are changed from the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode to the special in the allowed mode by changing from the non-game executing state to the game executing state in the second state determination period (second effect period). It is determined to change to the effects Ax to Ex (that is, it is determined to change the specific effect element whose execution is restricted to allow execution). In this way, by determining whether or not the game is being executed in the second effect period, even if the special effects A to F are being executed, the special effects A to F with the effect elements that match the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 are obtained. It can be switched to F. In the interrupt effect mode (interrupt effect pattern F) that is set when the effect control CPU 65a obtains timing information indicating another mode start time tm6, the effect aspect of the special effect F is single (allowable aspect). Special effects Fx only). Therefore, when the special effect F is executed, the special effect Fx in the allowable mode is always executed over the second effect period.

  In addition, the effect elements of special effects A to E (special movable effect MA, special sound effect SP, special frame light emission effect WL, special board light emission effect YL) are included in the effect elements of the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowable mode. On the other hand, specific effect elements that are not included in the effect elements of the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode are set. Here, during the execution period of the special effects Ay to Ey in a limited form not including a specific effect element, the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU, the sound control CPU, and the lamp control CPU control programs corresponding to the special effects A to E. Execution of specific effect elements (special movable effect MA, special sound effect SP, special frame light effect WL, special board light effect YL) by effecting means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 to be controlled while proceeding itself. In order to change the type of the special effects A to E being executed from the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode to the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowed mode. The processing time can be shortened.

  The determination as to whether the effect control CPU 65a is in the game execution state will be specifically described. In the effect control CPU 65a, in the second state determination period (second effect period), the operation signal from the firing control CPU 76a is a high signal. Whether the signal is input as a low signal or a low signal is checked periodically (every 16 ms in the first embodiment) continuously from the first effect period (first state determination period). Then, the effect control CPU 65a is the time during which the high signal operation signal is continuously input (high signal input time) in the second state determination period when the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode are executed. When the measurement of the high signal input time reaches the first time (0.8 seconds in the first embodiment), the game after the start of the special effects Ay to Ey in which the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is limited. It is determined that the state has been changed to an execution state (that is, a state in which the operation handle 16 is being operated). Thereby, the effect control CPU 65a determines the change from the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode to the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowed mode. Also, the production control CPU 65a receives the operation signal of the low signal over the production period (first production period and second production period) of the interruption production mode in which the special productions Ax to Ex of the allowable mode are executed. When the time (low signal input time) is measured and it is confirmed in the second state determination period that the low signal input time has reached the second time (20 seconds in the first embodiment), the pachinko machine 10 It is determined that the operating state has been changed to a non-game execution state (that is, a state in which the operation handle 16 is not operated) after the start of the interrupt effect mode. Thereby, the effect control CPU 65a determines the change from the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowable mode to the special effects Ay to Ey in the limited mode.

  Here, the case where the state where the speaker 18 executes the special sound effect SP and the state where the speaker 18 is not executed based on the determination result as to whether or not the game is executed will be specifically described by taking the special effect B as an example.

  When the player operates the operation handle 16 for 20 seconds (first production period) from the mode start time tm2 (12:59:40) to the time (13:00:00) when the special production B is started, Based on the fact that the effect control CPU 65a determines that it is in the game execution state, the special effect Bx in the allowable mode including the second special sound effect SPb as the effect element is determined. On the other hand, when the operation handle 16 is not operated in the first effect period, the restriction that does not include the second special sound effect SPb as an effect element based on determining that the effect control CPU 65a is in the non-game execution state. The special effect By of the aspect is determined. In the special effect By of this restriction mode, the sound of the second special sound effect SPb by the speaker 18 by the mute processing while the CPU (sound control CPU) of the sound control board 73 advances the control program itself of the second special sound effect SPb. Regulate output. Here, in the special effect By of the restriction mode, a moving image display (second special display effect LCb) in which a specific artist is playing the music piece X and the music piece Y, and the light emission of the lamps 19 and 24 related thereto (second operation). Since the special frame light emission effect WLb, the second special board light emission effect YLb) and the operation of the movable body 45 (second special movable effect MAb) are executed in the same manner as the special effect Bx in the allowable mode, other similar pachinko machines of the same type Can achieve an integrated production with other pachinko machines in cooperation with a common special production B executed at the same time (13:00:00 to 13:03:00). Expected to attract 10 customers. However, since the sound output from the speaker 18 is regulated by the mute processing, the second special sound effect SPb is not output even though the player does not play the game in the pachinko machine 10. The second special sound effect SPb is a sound output from the speaker 18 of specific music X and Y composed and played by a specific artist displayed as a moving image as the second special display effect LCb. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 in a state where no game is played, the specific music X, Y is prevented from being output unnecessarily, so that an effect suitable for the usage permission form of the specific music X, Y can be made possible. .

  In the pachinko machine 10, the first presentation period and the second time are set to the same time (20 seconds). Accordingly, the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result (determination result indicating that the game is being executed) that the player has continuously touched the operation lever 16a for the first time (0.8 seconds) or more during the first effect period. Then, at the time of the determination, the remaining time of the first effect period is shorter than the second time, and it is substantially derived that the determination result that the non-game execution state is reached by the start of the second effect period. It disappears. Thereby, when the player operates the operation handle 16 for 0.8 seconds or more during the first production period, the special productions A to E start with the special productions Ax to Ex in the allowable mode. ing. However, the production control CPU 65a can measure the first time and the second time within the entire period of the interruption production mode (from the start of the first production period to the end of the second production period). Therefore, in the production period including the second production period, a determination result different from the determination result derived once may be derived during the second production period. For example, after the presentation control CPU 65a derives a determination result (determination that it is in the game execution state) that the player has continuously touched the operation lever 16a for a first time (0.8 seconds) or more, the player Is not touching the operation lever 16a, and the second time has elapsed (when the effect control CPU 65a derives the determination result that it is in the non-game execution state), it is in the middle of the second effect period, In the middle of the second effect period, the special effects Ax to Ex of the allowed mode are changed to the special effects Ay to Ey of the limited mode. In addition, when the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result indicating that the game is being executed in the middle of the second effect period, the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricting mode are allowed in the middle of the second effect period. Change to special effects Ax-Ex.

  In the pachinko machine 10, the second time (20 seconds) is set to be less than the demonstration transition standby time (30 seconds). Here, if it is simply determined whether the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is a game execution state, the game standby state (a state in which a demonstration effect can be executed) may be determined as a non-game execution state. . However, when it is determined that the game standby state is the non-game execution state, the presence or absence of the pachinko ball detection by the ball detection means 34, 35, 48, 49b is a condition, so the game execution state is changed to the non-game execution state. It is necessary to set the demo transition standby time to be relatively long in order to determine the switching between the two. On the other hand, in the first embodiment, the second time is set to a shorter time than the demonstration transition waiting time by determining whether or not the game execution state is based on whether or not the operation handle 16 is operated. Even so, the effect control CPU 65a can derive an accurate determination result as to whether or not the game is being executed. The first time (0.8 seconds) is set to be less than the second time (20 seconds). That is, by setting the first time to a time shorter than the second time, the effect control CPU 65a can derive the determination result indicating that the game is being executed in a short time.

  When the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result indicating that the game execution state is being executed during execution of the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode (during the second state determination period), the display control board 70, the sound control An enabling command is output to the board 73 and the lamp control board 72. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result indicating that the game execution state is being executed during the execution of the special effects Ax to Ex of the allowable modes (during the second state determination period), the display control board 70, An invalidation command is output to the sound control board 73 and the lamp control board 72. Here, in the display control board 70, the sound control board 73, and the lamp control board 72, when an enabling command or an invalidating command is input from the effect control CPU 65a, specific effect elements LC, SP, WL, YL is changed from one state to the other state among the states in which the rendering means 17, 18, 19, 24 are not executed and the states to be executed (that is, the state in which the execution of a specific rendering element is restricted and is not expressed as a rendering) And a state in which the execution of a specific effect element is permitted and the effect is expressed as an effect is changed from one state to the other state).

  However, the first special frame light emission effect WLa that is the effect element of the special effect A is also set as the effect element of the special effect Ay in the restricted mode. For this reason, the lamp control board 72 does not change the first special frame light emission effect WLa even if an activation command or an invalidation command is input from the effect control CPU 65a (regardless of whether an activation command or an invalidation command is input). First, the directing means 19 is executed. Further, the second special display effect LCb, the second special frame light emission effect WLb, and the second special board light emission effect YLb, which are the effect elements of the special effect B, are also set as effect elements of the special effect By in the restricted mode. For this reason, the display control board 70 and the lamp control board 72 are provided with the second special display effect LCb, the second special frame light emission effect WLb, and the second special board even when the enable command or the disable command is input from the effect control CPU 65a. The light emission effect YLb is not changed (the effect means 17, 19, and 24 are executed regardless of whether the enable command or the disable command is input). Further, the third special sound display effect LCc, the third special frame light emission effect WLc and the third special board light emission effect YLc, which are effect elements of the special effect C, and the fourth special display, which is an effect element of the special effect Ey in the restricted mode. Similarly, the effect LCe and the fourth special sound display effect LCe are also set as effect elements of the special effect Cy and the special effect Ey in the restricted mode, and thus the display control board 70, the sound control board 73, and the lamp control board 72. The third special sound display effect LCc, the third special frame light emission effect WLc, the third special board light emission effect YLc, and the fourth special display effect LCe even if the enable command or the disable command is input from the effect control CPU 65a. Also, the fourth special sound display effect LCe is not changed (the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24 are executed regardless of whether the enable command or the disable command is input). It has become the jar.

  Next, a normal process, a time information confirmation process, and a special effect execution process will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12 as processes executed by the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 based on the control program. The effect control CPU 65a shifts to a normal process after completing an initialization process such as a security check when the power to the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. In the initialization process, the effect control CPU 65a acquires time information (current time) timed by the RTC 65d, and the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring the current time by a timer based on the acquired time information.

(Regarding normal processing)
In the normal process, as shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 65a executes a process related to command input / output (step S101). That is, in step S101, the effect control CPU 65a displays information indicated by the input control command if the various control commands (special pattern variation pattern command, special figure designation command, demonstration designation command, etc.) are input. Remember me. In step S101, the effect control CPU 65a, if an external output control command (effect pattern specifying command, hit effect specifying command, demo effect specifying command, interrupt effect specifying command, etc.) is set, The data is output toward the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. And production control CPU65a transfers to step S102.

  In step S102, the effect control CPU 65a updates various random numbers (such as effect pattern determination random numbers). When the effect control CPU 65a updates various random numbers, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the effect control CPU 65a updates various timers. That is, the effect control CPU 65a updates the time measurement information periodically (every process of step S103 executed once every 16 ms) to measure the current time. When the effect control CPU 65a updates various timers, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the effect control CPU 65a executes a process related to the symbol variation effect during the setting period of the symbol effect mode. Further, if the period is in the game standby state in the symbol effect mode, processing related to the effect in the game standby state is executed. In step S104, when the production control CPU 65a confirms the input of the demonstration designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the production control CPU 65a sets the value indicated by the game standby information flag to “1” and sets the demonstration production designation command. Further, when it is confirmed based on a control command from the main control CPU 60a that a pachinko ball has been won at the start winning opening 30, 31 during the game standby state, the value indicated by the game standby information flag is expressed as “ Set to “0”. Then, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the effect control CPU 65a executes a process related to the hit effect if the hit effect mode is set. In step S105, when the effect control CPU 65a confirms the input of the hit game start command from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a sets the hit effect mode and sets the hit effect designation command. Moreover, when the input of the winning game end command from the main control CPU 60a is confirmed, the winning effect mode is ended, and the design effect mode is entered. Then, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106, the effect control CPU 65a executes a time information confirmation process to be described later. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 65a executes a special effect execution process described later in step S107. And production control CPU65a transfers to step S108 after completion | finish of step S107. In step S108, the effect control CPU 65a executes processing such as confirmation of the input state of the press signal from the operation buttons 36, 37a, and 37b.

(Time information confirmation process)
As shown in FIG. 11, in the time information confirmation process, the effect control CPU 65a acquires time information indicating the current time measured by the timer, and the acquired time information indicates one of the mode start times tm1 to tm6. It is determined whether it is a thing (step S201). Then, when the determination result in step S201 is negative, the effect control CPU 65a ends the timing information confirmation process, and proceeds to the process in step S107 in the normal process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S201 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 65a determines the start of the interrupt effect mode by setting the value indicated by the execution flag to be “1” (step S202). Note that the execution flag is maintained at a set value indicating “1” over the period of the interrupt effect mode, and is set to a value indicating “0” at the end of the interrupt effect mode. Thereby, in response to the value indicated by the execution flag being “1”, the effect control CPU 65a executes the processes of steps S302 to S314 in the special effect execution process described later.

  In step S202, the effect control CPU 65a sets a pattern (any one of the interrupt effect patterns A to F) corresponding to the mode start times tm1 to tm6 indicated by the timing information acquired in step S201. For example, when the timing information indicating the mode start time tm1 (10:59:40) is acquired in step S201, the effect control CPU 65a determines the interrupt effect pattern A in step S202. As a result, during the setting period of the interruption effect mode (second effect period), it is determined that the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 execute the special effect A (either the special effect Ax or the special effect Ay). Is done. Further, for example, when the timing information indicating the mode start time tm2 (12:59:40) is acquired in step S201, the effect control CPU 65a determines the interrupt effect pattern B in step S202. As a result, during the setting period of the interruption effect mode (second effect period), it is determined that the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 execute the special effect B (either the special effect Bx or the special effect By). Is done. Similarly, when the timing information indicating any of the mode start time tm3 (14:59:40), tm4 (16:59:40), or tm5 (18:59:40) is acquired in step S201. In step S202, the effect control CPU 65a determines any one of the interrupt effect patterns C to E corresponding to the timing information of the acquired mode start times tm3 to tm5. Thereby, during the setting period of the interrupting effect mode (second effect period), any of the special effects C to E (any of the special effects Cx to Ex or any of the special effects Cy to Ey) 18, 19, 24, 45 is determined to be executed. Note that when the timing information indicating the mode start time tm6 (20:59:40) is acquired in step S201, the effect control CPU 65a determines the interrupt effect pattern F in step S202, and at the same time the interrupt effect mode is set. During the setting period (second effect period), it is determined to cause the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 to execute the special effect Fx. If the effect control CPU 65a determines the interrupt effect pattern F, steps S302 to S310 in the special effect execution process described later may not be performed.

  The effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S203 following step S202. In step S203, the effect control CPU 65a sets the value indicated by the determination flag to be “1”. Here, the determination flag is used as an index indicating whether the special effects A to E are executed in the allowable mode or the limited mode in the special effect execution process (steps S302 to S311) described later. When the setting value of the determination flag is “1”, it indicates that the special effects A to E are executed in an allowable manner. When the setting value of the determination flag is “0”, the special effects A to E are displayed. It is set to indicate that it is executed in a restricted manner. This determination flag is set to a set value indicating “1” at the start of the interrupt effect mode by the processing of step S203. And production control CPU65a transfers to step S204 following step S203.

  In step S204, the effect control CPU 65a sets an interrupt effect designation command for specifying the interrupt effect mode pattern (any of the interrupt effect patterns A to F) determined in step S202. That is, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the interrupt effect designation command set in step S204 toward the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 (output in step S101 in the normal process). The display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 specify the pattern of the interrupt production mode to be started based on the interrupt production command, and the production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 in the interruption production mode. The lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73 specify which of the special effects A to F is to be executed. When the process of step S204 ends, the effect control CPU 65a ends the time information confirmation process, and proceeds to the process of step S107 in the normal process.

(Special production execution process)
As shown in FIG. 12, in the special effect execution process, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the set value of the execution flag is “1” (step S301). If the determination result in step S301 is negative, the effect control CPU 65a ends the special effect execution process, and proceeds to step S108 in the normal process.

  Although illustration is omitted here, if the determination result in step S301 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 65a performs the processing of step S302 to step S310 if the interrupt effect pattern F is set. Instead, the process proceeds to step S311. That is, since only one type of special effect F (special effect Fx) is set in the interrupt effect pattern F, the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is a game execution state or a non-game execution state. Is not performed (determination processing in steps S302 to S310). On the other hand, when the determination result of step S301 described above is affirmative (that is, the execution flag set value is “1”) and any one of the interrupt effect patterns A to E is set, the effect control CPU 65a. Shifts to step S302.

  In step S302 to step S310, the effect control CPU 65a performs a process of determining whether the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is a game execution state or a non-game execution state. First, in step S302, it is determined whether or not the operation signal from the firing control CPU 76a input to the effect control CPU 65a is a high signal (H). That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the operation handle 16 is operated in steps S302 to S310. When the determination result of step S302 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S303. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S302 is negative, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S307.

  Here, although not shown in the drawings, the effect control CPU 65a measures the duration time during which the operation signal is a high signal (H) based on the determination result in step S302 (hereinafter referred to as “measurement of high signal input time”). And a function of executing a measurement of a duration time during which the operation signal is a low signal (L) (hereinafter referred to as “measurement of a low signal input time”). Specifically, when the determination result in step S302 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 65a causes the timer to start measuring the high signal input time if the timer does not start measuring the high signal input time. . On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S302 is negative, the effect control CPU 65a causes the timer to start measuring the low signal input time if the timer has not started measuring the low signal input time. If the determination result in step S302 is negative and the high signal input time is being measured, the measurement of the high signal input time is terminated.

  In step S303, the effect control CPU 65a checks the measurement time of the high signal input time by the timer, and determines whether or not the measurement time has reached the first time (0.8 seconds). If the determination result of step S303 is negative, the process proceeds to step S311 without performing the processes of steps S304 to S306. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S303 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 for a certain time (0.8 seconds) is the game execution state. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a ends the measurement of the high signal input time, and ends the measurement of the low signal input time if the low signal input time is being measured. Then, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step 304, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the setting value of the determination flag is “0”. That is, in step S304, it is determined whether or not the special effects A to E that are determined to be executed at the present time are limited. If the determination result in step S304 is negative (that is, the setting value of the determination flag is “1”), the effect control CPU 65a determines to maintain the execution determination of the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowable mode (that is, The determination flag setting value is determined to be maintained at “1”), and the process proceeds to step S311. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S304 is affirmative (that is, the setting value of the determination flag is “0”), the effect control CPU 65a changes the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 from the non-game execution state to the game execution state. Determine that. Then, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S305, and changes the set value of the determination flag from “0” to “1” in step S305. As a result, the effect control CPU 65a determines to execute the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowable mode. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S306.

  In step S306, the effect control CPU 65a sets an activation command. The set validation command is output to the CPUs of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 in the process of step S101 in the normal process described above. As a result, the effect control CPU 65a notifies the CPUs of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 that the execution of the special effects Ax to Ex in the permitted mode has been determined. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S311.

  In step S307, the effect control CPU 65a checks the measurement time of the low signal input time by the timer, and determines whether or not the measurement time has reached the second time (20 seconds). If the determination result in step S307 is negative, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S311 without performing the processes in steps S308 to S310. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S307 is positive, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 for a certain time (20 seconds) is a non-game execution state. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a ends the measurement of the low signal input time, and proceeds to step S308.

  In step 308, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the setting value of the determination flag is “1”. That is, in step S308, it is determined whether or not the special effects A to E that are determined to be executed at the present time are acceptable. If the determination result in step S308 is negative (that is, the setting value of the determination flag is “0”), the effect control CPU 65a determines to maintain the execution determination of the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode (that is, The determination flag setting value is determined to be maintained at “0”), and the process proceeds to step S311. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S308 is affirmative (that is, the setting value of the determination flag is “1”), the effect control CPU 65a changes the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 from the game execution state to the non-game execution state. Determine that. Then, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S309, and changes the set value of the determination flag from “1” to “0” in step S309. Thereby, the production control CPU 65a decides to execute the special productions Ay to Ey in the restricted mode. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S310.

  In step S310, the effect control CPU 65a sets an invalidation command. The set invalidation command is output to the CPUs of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 in the process of step S101 in the normal process described above. Thus, the effect control CPU 65a notifies the CPUs of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 that the execution of the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode has been determined. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S311.

  In step S311, the production control CPU 65a produces a common pre-production in each of the interruption production patterns A to F in the first production period until 20 seconds elapse from the mode start times tm1 to tm6. If the control program for causing 18, 19, 24, 45 to be executed and the second effect period is from the end point of the first effect period to the end point of the interrupt effect mode, the interrupt effect patterns A to F are displayed. A control program for causing the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 to execute the corresponding special effects A to F is executed.

  Here, the effect control CPU 65a controls the movable body 45 based on the control program in the first effect period, thereby causing the movable body 45 to perform an operation in accordance with the display content on the symbol display device 17. The display control board 70 sequentially switches and displays a numerical image that counts down the time until the special effects A to F are started on the symbol display device 17 in the first effect period, and “prompts the player to start the game”. As a game promotion effect, a character image “Please operate the handle” is displayed on the symbol display device 17 over the first effect period. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a is movable by operating the movable body 45 in accordance with the countdown display by the numerical image, or by operating the movable body 45 along the display position of the character image as the game promotion effect. The movement of the body 45 causes the player's line of sight to be directed to a countdown display or a game promotion effect.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a performs the first special movable effect MAa and the second special movable effect MAb during the second effect period of the interrupt effect mode when any one of the interrupt effect patterns A, B, C, and F is determined. Then, the movable body 45 is caused to execute either the third special movable effect MAc or the sixth special movable effect MAf based on the control program. The effect control CPU 65a refers to the setting value of the determination flag during the second effect period during the setting period of the interrupt effect mode when the interrupt effect pattern A is determined, and the setting value of the determination flag is “0”. Is determined as the execution period of the special effect Ay in the restricted mode. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a does not cause the movable body 45 to execute the first special movable effect MAa while proceeding with a control program for causing the movable body 45 to execute the first special movable effect MAa. As described above, the effect control CPU 65a changes the type of the special effects A to E being executed from the special effect Ay in the restricted mode to the special effect Ax in the permitted mode by causing the control program of the special effect A to proceed. The processing time for doing so can be shortened. The effect control CPU 65a corresponds to the interrupt effect patterns B and C during the second effect period in the interrupt effect mode when the interrupt effect patterns B and C are determined, regardless of the set value of the determination flag. The movable body 45 is caused to execute the second special movable effect MAb or the third special movable effect MAc. In addition, during the second effect period of the interrupt effect mode when the interrupt effect pattern F is determined, the effect control CPU 65a corresponds to the execution period of the special reach effect regardless of the setting value of the determination flag. The special movable effect MAf is executed by the movable body 45. Note that the special movable effect by the movable body 45 is not set as an effect element in the interrupt effect patterns D and E. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 65a does not execute the control program for the movable body 45 during the setting period of the interrupt effect mode when the interrupt effect patterns D and E are determined.

  After step S311, in step S312, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether it is the end timing of the setting period of the interrupt effect mode (the end timing of the second effect period as the execution period of the special effects A to F). . Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a, when the interrupt effect mode is set corresponding to any of the mode start times tm1 to tm5, that is, when 3 minutes have elapsed from the mode start times tm1 to tm5 (that is, 11:03:00, 13:03:00, 15:03:00, 17:03:00, or 19:03:00). Further, when the interruption effect mode is set corresponding to another mode start time tm6, it is determined whether or not 15 minutes have elapsed from the mode start time tm6. Then, when the determination result in step S312 is negative, the effect control CPU 65a ends the special effect execution process without performing the processes in steps S313 and S314. If the determination result from step S312 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S313. In step S313, the effect control CPU 65a changes the set value of the execution flag from “1” to “0” in accordance with the end of the interrupt effect mode (end of any of the special effects A to F). Subsequently, in step 314, the effect control CPU 65a sets the value indicated by the determination flag to “0”. Thereby, the effect control CPU 65a ends the special effect execution process, and proceeds to the process of step S108 in the normal process.

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

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

  The effect control board 65 is provided with an RTC 65d that measures the current time. The RTC 65d receives power from a power control board (not shown) when power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10, and receives power from its own backup power supply when power is not supplied to the pachinko machine 10. The current time is constantly measured. The effect control CPU 65a accesses the RTC 65d provided on the effect control board 65 in the initialization process after turning on the power to the pachinko machine 10, and acquires time information indicating the current time. The effect control CPU 65a stores the current time indicated by the timing information acquired from the RTC 65d in a storage unit such as the effect control RAM 65c, and starts measuring the current time from the current time stored in the effect control RAM 65c. Thereafter, in the pachinko machine 10, the presentation control CPU 65a updates the current time measured by the timer periodically (every 16 ms) until the power is turned off. Then, when the production control CPU 65a acquires timekeeping information indicating that the current time measured by the timer is any one of the mode start times tm1 to tm6, the production control CPU 65a is configured to display the production mode based on the control program. One interrupt production mode is set. Thereby, the effect control CPU 65a causes the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 to execute any one of the special effects A to F based on the control program during the setting period of the interrupt effect.

  In the effect control ROM 65b of the effect control board 65, six types of interrupt effect patterns A to F corresponding to the mode start times tm1 to tm6 are set as the effect patterns in the interrupt effect mode. Different special effects A to F are set for each F. The effect control CPU 65a determines the interrupt effect patterns A to F corresponding to the mode start times tm1 to tm6 when the effect control CPU 65a obtains timekeeping information indicating that any of the mode start times tm1 to tm6 has been reached. Thus, any of the special effects A to F is determined as an effect to be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. For example, when the effect control CPU 65a acquires timekeeping information indicating that it is 10:59:40 (mode start time tm1), the effect control CPU 65a determines the interrupt effect pattern A, As an effect to be executed by the means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45, a special effect A associated with the interrupt effect pattern A is determined. Thus, the special effect A (special effect Ax or special effect Ay) is executed from 11:00:00 to 11:03. Similarly, when the presentation control CPU 65a acquires timekeeping information indicating that the other mode start times tm2 to tm6 have been reached, the presentation means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 are interrupted as an presentation to be executed. The effect control CPU 65a determines any of the special effects B to F corresponding to the effect patterns B to F.

  In the interruption effect mode, the first effect period is set immediately before the second effect period in which the special effects A to F as the main effects are executed. Then, during the first effect period, the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 is caused to execute a pre-effect that counts down the time until the special effects A to F are executed. It is possible to increase the player's expectation for. Here, the effect control CPU 65a determines the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 in the first effect period when acquiring specific time information indicating that any one of the mode start times tm1 to tm5 has been obtained. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a is a game execution state in which the operation handle 16 is operated as the operating state of the pachinko machine 10, or a non-game execution state in which the operation handle 16 is not operated. Is determined in the first effect period, and based on the determination result, the contents of the effect to be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 in the second effect period are determined. Specifically, when the effect control CPU 65a acquires timing information indicating that any of the mode start times tm1 to tm5 has been obtained, the effect control CPU 65a receives a control signal from the firing control CPU 76a over the first effect period. Periodically (every 16 ms), depending on whether the operation signal is a high signal or a low signal (whether or not the player is touching the operation lever 16a) It is determined whether the state is a non-game execution state. Then, when the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result that it is in the game execution state, the effect contents of the special effects A to E corresponding to the interrupt effect patterns A to E are defined as the allowable effects Ax. To Ex. In addition, when the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result that it is in the non-game execution state, the effect contents of the special effects A to E corresponding to the interrupt effect patterns A to E are defined as the restriction modes. Ay to Ey are determined.

  For example, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the interrupt effect pattern A corresponding to the mode start time tm1 (10:59:40) as the interrupt effect mode pattern, the special effect corresponding to the interrupt effect pattern A A (special effect Ax or special effect Ay) is determined as the special effect to be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a determines the special effect A as a special effect that starts from 11:00:00. As a result, the effect control CPU 65a provides the effect elements (the first special display effect LCa, the first special sound effect SPa, and the effect elements constituting the special effect A as the effect elements that can be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. First special frame light emission effect WLa, first special board light emission effect YLa and first special movable effect MAa) are determined. Then, the effect control CPU 65a sets the execution flag as “1” at the mode start time tm1 and sets the interrupt effect mode, and executes the pre-effects on the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 over the first effect period. Let In addition, the effect control CPU 65a sets the determination flag to “1” at the mode start time tm1, and sets all effect elements LCa, SPa, WLa, YLa, and MAa set as effect elements of the special effect A in the first effect period. Is determined (temporarily determined) as an effect element to be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. Here, the effect control CPU 65a periodically checks the control signal from the firing control CPU 76a (every 16 ms) during the first effect period (first state determination period) in which the pre-effect is performed.

  Here, in the first state determination period (a period immediately before the special effects A to E are executed), the effect control CPU 65a is first to measure the time during which the operation signal is a high signal (high signal input time). Confirm that the time (0.8 seconds) has been reached. Then, when the state in which the high signal continues for the first time is not confirmed over the first effect period (20 seconds), the effect control CPU 65a operates the pachinko machine 10 in the first effect period. It is determined that the state is a non-game execution state, and the determination flag is changed to “0”. Thereby, it is determined that the special effect Ay in the restricted mode among the special effects A is caused to start to be executed by the frame lamp (effect means) 19 from the start of the second effect period. In this case, the first special display effect LCa, the first special sound effect SPa, the first special board light emission effect YLa, and the first special movable effect MAa that are set as the effect elements of the special effect A, At least at the start of the second effect period, it is determined that the effect means 17, 18, 24, 45 are not executed. That is, when the special effect Ax of the allowable mode is determined, all the effect elements (the first special display effect LCa, the first special sound effect SPa, the first special frame light emission effect WLa, the first effect A constituting the special effect A are determined. The execution of one special board light emission effect YLa and the first special movable effect MAa) is allowed. On the other hand, when the limited special effect Ay is determined, only the first special frame light-emitting effect WLa is allowed to be executed as the effect element, and the first special display effect LCa and the first special effect which are other effect elements. Execution of the sound effect SPa, the first special board light emission effect YLa, and the first special movable effect MAa is restricted. Then, the effect control CPU 65a sets an invalidation command in response to the determination flag becoming “0”, and sends the invalidation command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. By outputting, the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 are instructed to execute the contents corresponding to the special effect Ay of the restriction mode.

  On the other hand, if the measurement of the high signal input time reaches the first time in the first state determination period, the remaining time until the end of the first effect period (first state determination period) is the second time. Since the measurement of the low signal input time does not reach the second time during the first effect period because the time is shorter than the time (20 seconds), the determination flag is set during the remaining time of the first effect period. It is not changed to “0”. Thereby, the production control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 in the first production period is the game execution state, and the special production Ax of the allowable mode among the special production A is produced by the production means 17, 18, 19,. It is determined to start execution at 24 and 45 from the start of the second effect period. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines (tentatively) the effect determined at the mode start time tm1 (10:59:40) in response to the determination flag being maintained at “1” until the start time of the second effect period. The elements LCa, SPa, WLa, YLa, MAa (that is, all the effect elements set as effect elements of the special effect A) at least at the start of the second effect period are effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 is determined to be executed.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the movable body 45 as rendering means capable of performing the rendering. An effect control CPU 65a for controlling effects executed by 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 is provided. The effect control CPU 65a has a function as time measuring means for acquiring the current time measured by the timer from the current time measured by the RTC 65d as time information. This effect control CPU 65a has a function as an effect determining means for determining effects to be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45, and further, the determined effects are indicated by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. It has a function as an execution control means to be executed. Further, the effect control CPU 65a has a function as state determination means for determining whether the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is a game execution state (a state in which the operation handle 16 is operated). Then, when the specific control information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm5 is acquired as the time information indicating the current time measured by the timer, the effect control CPU 65a provides the effect means based on the determination result as to whether or not the game execution state is set. It is comprised so that the production | presentation performed by 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 can be determined. More specifically, the pachinko machine 10 is an effect that the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 can execute when the effect control CPU 65a acquires specific time information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm5. The game execution state triggered by the fact that the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowable mode and the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode are set and the effect control CPU 65a acquires specific timing information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm5. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine one of the allowable special effects Ax to Ex or the restricted special effects Ay to Ey based on the determination result. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 65a acquires specific timing information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm5, the pachinko machine 10 has the effect means 17, 18, depending on whether the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is a game execution state. The effects performed by 19, 24, and 45 can be varied. In other words, when the production control CPU 65a acquires specific timing information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm5, if the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is the game execution state, the production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 If the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is in a non-game execution state, the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowable mode are sent to the directing means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. By not performing (performing the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode), the player can be attracted by the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowable mode. That is, a player's interest in playing a game with the pachinko machine 10 can be increased.

  Here, the pachinko machine 10 includes an operation handle 16 that can be operated by the player, and the effect control CPU 65a is in a game execution state based on an operation signal from the launch control CPU 76a triggered by the operation of the operation handle 16. Therefore, it is possible to cause the production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 to execute the production based on the accurate determination result.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment performs special effects A to F including a plurality of effect elements such as a special display effect LC, a special sound effect SP, a special frame light emission effect WL, a special board light emission effect, and a special movable effect. The symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the movable body 45 as the production means can be executed. Then, when the production control CPU 65a determines that the production control CPU 65a is in the game execution state, when the production control CPU 65a acquires specific timing information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm5, the production control CPU 65a produces a specific production element ( For example, the allowance including the special sound effect SPa) as one of the effect elements in the special effect A that is executed when the effect control CPU 65a acquires specific timing information indicating the mode start time tm1 and the mode start time tm2 The effect control CPU 65a is configured so that the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 can execute the special effects Ax to Ex of the aspect, and the effect control CPU 65a determines that the effect control CPU 65a is in the non-game execution state. The directing means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 execute the special effects Ay to Ey in a restricted mode not including a specific effect element. Configured to get. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 65a acquires specific time information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm5, the pachinko machine 10 determines a specific effect element depending on whether the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is a game execution state. The production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 execute the special effects A to F in a manner that includes them, or the special effects A to F in a manner that does not include a specific production element, 18, 18, 19, 24, 45 can execute differently. In other words, when the production control CPU 65a acquires specific timing information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm5, if the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is a game execution state, the special production Ax including a specific production element is included. ~ Ex is executed by the production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45, while if the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is a non-game execution state, the special production Ay in a mode not including a specific production element ~ By executing Ey by the production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45, the player can be attracted by the special productions Ax to Ex in a form including specific production elements. That is, a player's interest in playing a game with the pachinko machine 10 can be increased.

  However, the pachinko machine 10 includes a speaker 18 that performs sound production by outputting sound as production means, and performs specific music X and Y by the speaker 18 as production elements of the special productions A to F. A special sound effect SP is provided. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to allow the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 to execute the special effects A to F including the special sound effect AP. Then, when it is determined that the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is the game execution state, the effect control CPU 65a performs the special effects A to F with the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, including the special sound effect SP. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is a non-game execution state, the special effects A to F are not included in the special sound effects SP, and the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24 , 45. That is, when the production control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is the non-game execution state, the special productions Ay and By that do not include the execution of the specific music pieces X and Y are executed. It is possible to prevent specific music from being used wastefully in the pachinko machine 10 in which the player is not playing a game.

  Furthermore, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a function for the effect control CPU 65a to determine the effect elements that constitute the special effects A to E, and a function to determine whether the determined effect elements can be executed. Then, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that the game is being executed, the specific effect element determined at the time of the mode start times tm1 to tm5 (for example, the specific timing information indicating that the effect control CPU 65a indicates the mode start time tm1). The effect control CPU 65a is specified by allowing the execution of the special sound effect SPa) as one of the effect elements in the special effect A executed with the acquisition by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. The effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 are allowed to execute the special effects Ax to Ex in an allowable mode including the effect elements. On the other hand, when the production control CPU 65a determines that the non-game execution state, the execution by the production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 of the specific production elements determined at the time of the mode start times tm1 to tm5 is restricted. As a result, the effect control CPU 65a causes the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 to execute the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode not including the specific effect element. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 permits the execution of the specific effect element by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 when the determination result of the game execution state by the effect control CPU 65a is the game execution state. In the non-game execution state, the production control CPU 65a regulates the execution of the specific production elements by the production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45, so that the production control CPU 65a performs the specific time measurement indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm5. When the result of the determination of the operating state of the gaming machine triggered by the acquisition of information is determined to be the game execution state, the special means Ax to Ex including the specific effect elements are included in the effect means 17, 18, 19 , 24, and 45, the player can be attracted to the player. On the other hand, if it is determined that the player is in a non-game execution state, special effects Ay to Ey in a limited mode that do not include a specific effect element are provided as effect means 17 and 1 By executing 8, 19, 24, 45, it is possible to increase the player's desire to experience a specific performance element, and to increase the player's interest in playing a game with the pachinko machine 10 .

  In the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a periodically checks the control signal from the firing control CPU 76a (every 16 ms) even in the second state determination period following the first state determination period, and the operation signal is high. Whether it is a game execution state or a non-game execution state is determined according to whether it is a signal or a low signal. Here, the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result that it is in the non-game execution state during the second effect period (second state determination period) in which any of the special effects Ax to Ex of the allowable mode is being executed. In such a case, the special effects A to E to be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 are changed from the special effects Ax to Ex to the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a derives a determination result that the game execution state is in the second effect period (second state determination period) in which any of the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode is being executed. In addition, the special effects A to E to be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 are changed from the special effects Ay to Ey to the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowable mode.

  For example, in the state where the special effect Ax in the allowable mode corresponding to the interrupt effect pattern A is being executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 in the second effect period (second state determination period), the effect The control CPU 65a confirms whether or not the input of the high signal as the operation signal continues for the first time. If the state in which the high signal continues for the first time is not confirmed for the second time (20 seconds) after the last confirmation after the mode start time tm1, The control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 has been changed to the non-game execution state after the start of the interrupt effect mode, and changes the determination flag from “1” to “0”. Thereby, it is determined that the special effect Ay in the restricted mode is executed by the frame lamp 19 as the effect means from the middle of the second effect period, instead of the special effect Ax in the allowable mode. In this case, the special effect Ax in the form including the effect elements LCa, SPa, WLa, YLa, MAa (that is, all the effect elements set as the effect elements of the special effect A) as the effect elements, It is determined to change from the state executed at 18, 19, 24, 45 to the state where only the first special frame light emission effect WLa is executed as the effect element. Then, the effect control CPU 65a sets an invalidation command in response to the determination flag becoming “0”, and sends the invalidation command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. By outputting, the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 are instructed to execute the contents corresponding to the special effect Ay of the restriction mode.

  In the state where the special effect Ay of the restriction mode corresponding to the interrupt effect pattern A is being executed by the frame lamp 19 in the second effect period (second state determination period), the effect control CPU 65a displays the operation signal as an operation signal. Check if the high signal input continues for the first time. And when the state where a high signal continues over the 1st time is confirmed in the 2nd production period, production control CPU65a is the operation state of pachinko machine 10 after the start of the 2nd production period. It is determined that the state has been changed, and the determination flag is changed from “0” to “1”. Thereby, it is determined that the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 is executed from the middle of the second effect period in place of the special effect Ay of the restricted mode. In this case, from the state in which the frame lamp 19 executes the special effect Ay that includes only the first special frame light emission effect WLa as the effect element, the effect elements LCa, SPa, WLa, YLa, MAa (that is, It is determined that the special effect Ax including all the effect elements set as the effect elements of the special effect A is changed to a state in which the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, and 45 are executed. Then, the production control CPU 65a sets an activation command in response to the determination flag being “1”, and sends the activation command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. By outputting, the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 are instructed for the execution content corresponding to the special effect Ax of the allowable mode.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured such that the effect control CPU 65a can determine whether or not it is in the game execution state during the second effect period (second state determination period) in which the special effects A to E are executed. The special means A, F are executed on the basis of the determination result as to whether or not the game execution state is in the effect period (during the second state determination period). The effects A to E can be changed from one of the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowable mode and the special effects Ay to Ey in the limited mode from the other. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 changes from one of the game execution state and the non-game execution state to the other after the mode start times tm1 to tm5 triggered by the special effects A to F being executed. Even if it is done, the production modes of the special productions A to E can be changed according to the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 after the change. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to continue the game even during the period of special effects A to F.

  Here, the effect control CPU 65a and the CPU of each of the boards 70, 72, and 73 that have received the invalid command from the effect control CPU 65a can perform the special effects A to E in the allowable mode or the limited mode during the second effect period. Regardless of whether the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 are executed, the control programs for the special effects AE are executed. Then, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 has been changed from the game execution state to the non-game execution state during the effect period of the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowable mode including the specific effect element, the special effect A It changes so that execution about the specific production | generation element which comprises -E may be controlled. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a and the CPU of each of the boards 70, 72, and 73 that have received the invalidation command from the effect control CPU 65a indicate the specific effect element displayed as the effect, It is changed so that it is not expressed as a production while maintaining. As a result, the special effects Ay to Ey in a limited form that do not include a specific effect element are executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. In addition, if the production control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 has been changed from the non-game execution state to the game execution state during the production period of the special productions Ay to Ey in a restricted mode not including a specific production element, the execution is performed. It changes so that execution about the said specific production | presentation element currently controlled is permitted. Specifically, the CPU of each of the boards 70, 72, and 73 that has received the effect control CPU 65a and the activation command from the effect control CPU 65a is executing a specific effect element that is not displayed as an effect. Based on the program, the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 are executed and changed so as to be expressed as effects. Thereby, the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowable mode including the specific effect element are executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. That is, even when the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode are executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45, the control program itself of the special effects A to E (special effects Ax to Ex in the allowable mode) is allowed to proceed. Since the processing time for changing the special effects A to E during execution from the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode to the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowed mode can be shortened, is the game running state? It is possible to cause the production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 to execute the special productions A to E according to the determination result.

  Next, a pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 13, 14, and 15. In the pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment, when the presentation control CPU determines that the operation state of the pachinko machine 200 is determined and the operation state is a game execution state, the special presentation is not determined. The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is different from the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, and the determination condition for determining whether or not the effect control CPU is in the game execution state is different from the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment. Is the same as the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment. Therefore, in the following description, the configuration related to the interrupt effect mode in the pachinko machine 200 of the second embodiment will be described, and the same configuration as the pachinko machine 10 described in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description will be given. Is omitted.

  The pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment includes a symbol display device 17, a speaker 18, a frame lamp 19, a game board lamp 24, and a movable body 45 as an effect means capable of executing an effect, and these effect means 17, 18, An effect control CPU 65a for controlling effects executed at 19, 24, and 45 is provided. The effect control CPU 65a has a function as time measuring means for acquiring the current time measured by the timer from the current time measured by the RTC 65d as time information. This effect control CPU 65a has a function as an effect determining means for determining effects to be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45, and further, the determined effects are indicated by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. It has a function as an execution control means to be executed. Further, the effect control CPU 65a has a function as state determination means for determining whether the operating state of the pachinko machine 200 is a game execution state (during the setting period of the effect mode other than the period of the game standby state).

  Here, if the main difference with the pachinko machine 10 of Example 1 mentioned above is mentioned concretely, the pachinko machine 10 of Example 1 will have specific timing information in which the production control CPU 65a indicates the mode start times tm1 to tm5. It was configured to determine which one of the special effects Ax to Ex in the allowable mode or the special effects Ay to Ey in the restricted mode is to be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 with the acquisition as an opportunity. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment uses the special effects A to F as the effect means 17, 18 when the effect control CPU 65 a acquires specific timing information indicating the mode start times tm 1 to tm 6. 19, 24, 45 is configured to be executed, or special effects A to F are determined to be not executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, based on whether the operation signal input from the launch control CPU 76a is a high signal or a low signal (whether the operation handle 16 is operated), Whereas the presentation control CPU 65a is configured to determine whether or not it is in the game execution state, the pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment is in the setting period of the presentation mode other than the period in which the pachinko machine 200 is in the game standby state ( That is, when the symbol effect mode or the hit effect mode is set), the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is determined to be a game execution state, while the pachinko machine 200 is set to a game standby state period. When it is in the middle, the operation state of the pachinko machine 200 is determined to be a non-game execution state. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment described above, the effect control CPU 65a periodically checks the operation signal input from the launch control CPU 76a, and the effect control CPU 65a determines whether the game execution state is in the interrupt mode setting period. In the pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment, the presentation control CPU 65a is configured to indicate the mode start times tm1 to tm6, while it is configured to be determined in the middle (first state determination period and second state determination period). Only when the time measurement information is acquired, the type of the set production mode is confirmed, and it is configured to determine whether the operating state of the pachinko machine 200 is a game execution state.

  In the production control ROM 65b in the pachinko machine 200 of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, it can be determined when timekeeping information indicating that the current time measured by the timer has become the mode start times tm1 to tm6 is obtained. Interrupt production patterns A to F are set. Then, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the interrupt effect patterns A to F, the effect control CPU 65a determines any of the special effects A to F as a special effect to be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a sets different interrupt effect designation commands for each of the interrupt effect patterns A to F at the mode start times tm1 to tm6, and displays the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board. The interrupt production designation command is output to 73. Thereby, according to the interrupt effect patterns A to F specified by the interrupt effect specifying command, the special display effects LCa to be the effect elements of the special effects A to F specified by the interrupt effect patterns A to F LCf, special sound effects SPa to SPf, frame light emission effects WLa to WLf, board light emission effects YLa to YLf and movable effects MAa, MAb, MAc, MAf are executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. However, in the second embodiment, when the operation control CPU 65a determines the operating state of the pachinko machine 200, when it is determined that the non-game execution state, the interrupt effect patterns A to F are not determined. .

(Time information confirmation process)
In FIG. 14, the time information confirmation process which the production | presentation control CPU65a in the pachinko machine 200 of Example 2 performs is shown. In the timekeeping information confirmation process, the effect control CPU 65a acquires timekeeping information indicating the current time measured by the timer, and determines whether the acquired timekeeping information indicates any of the mode start times tm1 to tm6. Determination is made (step S1201). Then, when the determination result in step S1201 is negative, the effect control CPU 65a ends the timekeeping information confirmation process without performing the subsequent steps S1202 to S1204, and performs the steps in the normal process (see FIG. 10). The process proceeds to S107. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S201 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S1202.

  In step S1202, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the set value of the game standby information flag is “0”. The game standby information flag is set to “1” when the production control CPU 65a confirms the input of the demonstration designation command from the main control CPU 60a in the normal process (step S104) shown in FIG. It is set to “0” when the effect control CPU 65a confirms the input of the start winning command from the main control CPU 60a with the flag set value being “1”. That is, the game standby information flag is a flag that is set to “1” during the period of the game standby state. The effect control CPU 65a confirms that the operating state of the pachinko machine 200 is the game execution state when the game standby information flag is set to “0” (that is, when the determination result of step S1202 is affirmative). . In addition, when the game standby information flag is set to “1” (that is, when the determination result of step S1202 is negative), the effect control CPU 65a is in the non-game execution state. Is determined.

  If the determination result at step S1202 is negative, the timekeeping information confirmation process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S107 in the normal process (see FIG. 10). That is, if the game standby state is in effect at the time when the determination in step S1202 is made, it is determined that the interruption effect mode is not set. Therefore, if the determination result in step S1202 is negative, the interruption effect mode is not set, and the pre-effects and special effects A to F are not executed, and the effects in the game standby state (demonstration effects, etc.) Will continue to be executed by 17, 18, 19, 24, 45.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S1202 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step 1203. In step S1203, the value indicated by the execution flag is set to “1” to determine the start of the interrupt effect mode. The execution flag is maintained at a set value indicating “1” over the period of the interrupt effect mode, and is set to a value indicating “0” at the end of the interrupt effect mode.

  In step S1203, the effect control CPU 65a sets an interrupt effect mode of a pattern (any one of the interrupt effect patterns A to F) corresponding to the mode start times tm1 to tm6 indicated by the timing information acquired in step S1201. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a, when acquiring the timing information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm6, produces the effect elements (special display effects LC, special effects A to F (special effects Ax to Fx in the allowed mode)). The sound effect SP, the special frame light emission effect WL, the special board light emission effect YL, and the special movable effect MA) are determined as effect elements that the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 execute in the second effect period.

  And production control CPU65a transfers to step S1204 after completion | finish of step S1203. In step S1204, the effect control CPU 65a sets an interrupt effect designation command for specifying the interrupt effect mode pattern (any of the interrupt effect patterns A to F) determined in step S202.

(Special production execution process)
FIG. 15 shows special effect execution processing executed by the effect control CPU 65a in the pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment. In the special effect execution process, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the set value of the execution flag is “1” (step S1301). If the determination result in step S1301 is negative, the effect control CPU 65a ends the special effect execution process, and proceeds to step S108 in the normal process (see FIG. 10).

  Here, when the determination result of step S301 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S1302. In step S1302, the effect control CPU 65a responds that the determination in step S1202 of the timing information confirmation process (see FIG. 14) is affirmative (that is, the determination result that it is in the game execution state) Executes a control program for causing the production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 to execute any of the special productions A to F corresponding to the set interrupt production mode patterns (interrupt production patterns A to F) To do. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a performs the first special movable effect MAa and the second special effect during the second effect period of the interrupt effect mode when any of the interrupt effect patterns A, B, C, and F is determined. The movable body 45 is caused to execute one of the movable effect MAb, the third special movable effect MAc, and the sixth special movable effect MAf based on the control program.

  After step S1302, in step S1303, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether it is the end timing of the setting period of the interrupt effect mode (the end timing of the second effect period as the execution period of the special effects A to F). . Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a, when the interrupt effect mode is set corresponding to any of the mode start times tm1 to tm5, that is, when 3 minutes have elapsed from the mode start times tm1 to tm5 (that is, 11:03:00, 13:03:00, 15:03:00, 17:03:00, or 19:03:00). Further, when the interrupt production mode is set corresponding to the mode start time tm6, it is determined whether or not 15 minutes have elapsed from the mode start time tm6. Then, if the determination result in step S1303 is negative, the effect control CPU 65a ends the special effect execution process without performing the process in step S1304. If the determination result of step S1303 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 65a proceeds to step S1304. In step S1304, the effect control CPU 65a changes the set value of the execution flag from “1” to “0” in accordance with the end of the interrupt effect mode (end of any of the special effects A to F). Thereby, the effect control CPU 65a ends the special effect execution process, and proceeds to the process of step S108 in the normal process.

[Operation of Example 2]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment, when the effect control CPU 65a acquires specific time information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm6 as time information indicating the current time measured by the timer, the game execution state by the effect control CPU 65a Based on the determination result, it is configured so that an effect to be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 can be determined. More specifically, the pachinko machine 200 is specially provided as an effect that can be executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 when the effect control CPU 65a acquires specific timing information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm6. Production control is performed based on the determination result of whether or not the game execution state is triggered when the production control CPU 65a acquires specific timing information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm6. The CPU 65a is configured to determine the special effect A or determine to continue the demonstration effect without determining the special effect A. Therefore, the pachinko machine 200, when the production control CPU 65a acquires specific timing information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm6, the production means 17, 18, depending on whether the operation state of the pachinko machine 200 is the game execution state. The effects performed by 19, 24, and 45 can be varied. That is, when the production control CPU 65a acquires specific timing information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm6, if the operating state of the pachinko machine 200 is the game execution state, the production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 If the operation state of the pachinko machine 10 is a non-game execution state, the special means A to F are not allowed to be executed by the production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. Thus, the player can be attracted by the special effects A to F. That is, a player's interest in playing a game with the pachinko machine 200 can be increased.

  The pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment is configured to determine whether or not the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is a game execution state depending on whether or not the production mode is set during a period other than the period of the game standby state. ing. Therefore, if it is a pachinko machine capable of executing a demonstration effect, it is possible to reduce design changes for determining whether or not the game is running. Further, in the pachinko machine 200 according to the second embodiment, the operating state of the pachinko machine 200 is determined only when the effect control CPU 65a acquires specific timing information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm6 (whether it is a game execution state). To determine the setting of the production mode. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment that determines whether or not the game execution state is performed by checking whether the operation signal is a high signal or a low signal during the setting period of the interrupt effect mode. In comparison, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the effect control CPU 65a related to the determination as to whether or not the game is being executed.

  Next, a pachinko machine 300 according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16, 17, and 18. The pachinko machine 300 according to the third embodiment is basically the same as the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, and the effect control CPU performs normal processing (FIG. 10) and time information input processing according to the first embodiment. (FIG. 11) and special effect execution processing (FIG. 12) are executed. On the other hand, the pattern of the interrupting effect mode is different from that of the pachinko machine 10 according to the above-described first embodiment. Is different from the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment in that the control program itself is not executed. Therefore, in the following description, the configuration related to the interrupt effect mode in the pachinko machine 300 of the third embodiment will be described, and the same configuration as the pachinko machine 10 described in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description will be given. Is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 65a in the pachinko machine 300 according to the third embodiment obtains timing information indicating that the current time measured by the timer is the mode start times tm1 to tm6. Even at the mode start times tm1 to tm6, a common (one type) interrupt effect pattern G is determined. Here, the production control CPU 65a determines that the special production G is to be executed by the production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 in response to obtaining specific timing information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm6. . Further, the effect control CPU 65a sets a common (one type) interrupt effect designation command corresponding to the interrupt effect pattern G at the mode start times tm1 to tm6, and displays the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and The interruption effect designation command is output toward the sound control board 73. As a result, the special effect G is transmitted to each of the boards 70, 72, 73 as the contents of the effect executed by the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45. The second effect period in the interrupt effect mode in which the special effect G is executed is set to 15 minutes.

  Here, the special effect G is a premium mode effect that can derive a unique symbol variation effect triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the start winning opening 30, 31 and is produced when the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is determined. The effect pattern determination table TB1 (see FIG. 18A) used by the control CPU 65a is set to be changed to a special effect pattern determination table TB2 (see FIG. 18B) in the second effect period. Then, when the special reach effect patterns EXR1 to EXR1-4 included in the effect pattern determination table TB2 are determined as the effect patterns, the effect control CPU 65a performs the special reach effect (and special) according to the special reach effect patterns EXR1 to EXR1. The production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 are set to execute the related production according to the reach production). The special reach effect patterns EXR1 to EXR1 are set as reach effect patterns that are not determined except for the special effect G.

  Here, in FIG. 18A, as an example of the effect pattern determination table used by the effect control CPU 65a when the interrupt effect mode is not set, the effect pattern determination table TB1 used in the normal mode in the symbol effect mode. Is shown. In the effect pattern determination table TB1, when the hit determination by the main control CPU 60a is affirmative, the reach (big hit) reach effect corresponding to the special figure variation patterns P1 to P3 output by the main control CPU 60a is output. When the patterns NR1, SR1, SR2 and the small hit determination by the main control CPU 60a are affirmative, the effect pattern for hit (small hit) corresponding to the special figure variation pattern P4 for hit (small hit) output from the main control CPU 60a SB and the miss reach effect patterns NR2, SR3, SR4 corresponding to the miss reach variation patterns P5 to P7 output by the main control CPU 60a when the hit determination by the main control CPU 60a is negative and the effect execution determination is affirmative, The main control CPU 60a when the main control CPU 60a is negative in both hit determination and effect execution determination Off effect patterns NM1 corresponding to off variation pattern P8~P10 outputting, NM2, NM3 and are grouped as demonstration pattern in the normal mode.

  When the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern using the effect pattern determination table TB1, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the reach effect patterns NR1 and NR2 corresponding to the special figure variation patterns P1 and P5, the display control CPU. Displays the symbol variation effect including the reach effect on the symbol display device 17 over the variation time (30000 ms) determined by the special symbol variation patterns P1 and P5, and also displays the sound during the symbol variation effect period (30000 ms). The control CPU causes the speaker 18 to execute the related effect, the lamp control CPU causes the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24 to execute the related effect, and the effect control CPU 65a causes the movable body 45 to execute the related effect. When the effect control CPU 65a determines the reach effect patterns SR1 and SR3 corresponding to the special figure variation patterns P2 and P6, the display control CPU determines the symbol variation effect including the reach effect as a variation time (defined by the special figure variation patterns P2 and P6). Over the period of 50000 ms), the sound control CPU causes the speaker 18 to execute the related effect over the period of the design variation effect (50000 ms), and the lamp control CPU displays the related effect in the frame lamp 19 and The game board lamp 24 is caused to execute, and the effect control CPU 65a causes the movable body 45 to execute the related effect. When the effect control CPU 65a determines the reach effect patterns SR2 and SR4 corresponding to the special figure variation patterns P3 and P7, the display control CPU determines the symbol variation effect including the reach effect as a variation time (defined by the special figure variation patterns P3 and P7). 70000 ms), the sound control CPU causes the speaker 18 to execute the related effect over the period of the design variation effect (70000 ms), and the lamp control CPU displays the related effect in the frame lamp 19 and The game board lamp 24 is caused to execute, and the effect control CPU 65a causes the movable body 45 to execute the related effect. When the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern SB for winning (small hit) corresponding to the special figure variation pattern P4, the display control CPU special symbol changes including the special effect that suggests the occurrence of the small hit game. In addition to displaying on the symbol display device 17 over the variation time (12500 ms) determined by the pattern P4, the sound control CPU causes the speaker 18 to execute the related effect over the symbol variation production period (12500 ms), and the lamp control CPU. Causes the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24 to execute the related effects, and the effect control CPU 65a causes the movable body 45 to execute the related effects. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a determines any of the off-line effect patterns NM1 to NM3 corresponding to the special figure fluctuation patterns P8 to P10, the display control CPU displays the symbol fluctuation effects that do not include the reach effect as the special figure fluctuation patterns P8 to P10. Is displayed on the symbol display device 17 over a variation time corresponding to the sound, the sound control CPU causes the speaker 18 to execute the related effect over the period of the symbol variation effect, and the lamp control CPU displays the related effect in the frame lamp 19 and The game board lamp 24 is caused to execute, and the effect control CPU 65a causes the movable body 45 to execute the related effect.

  On the other hand, when the interruption effect mode in which the special effect G is executed is set during the normal mode of the symbol effect mode, the effect control CPU 65a extends over the second effect period in which the special effect G is executed. The effect pattern of the design variation effect is determined using the effect pattern determination table TB2 shown in FIG. In the effect pattern determination table TB1, when the hit determination by the main control CPU 60a is affirmative, the reach (big hit) reach effect corresponding to the special figure variation patterns P1 to P3 output by the main control CPU 60a is output. When the patterns NR1, EXR1, EXR2 and the small hit determination by the main control CPU 60a are affirmative, the corresponding hit (small hit) corresponding to the special figure variation pattern P4 for the hit (small hit) output by the main control CPU 60a Outlier reach effect patterns NR2, EXR3, EXR4 corresponding to the outlier reach fluctuation patterns P5 to P7 output by the main control CPU 60a when the hit determination by the effect pattern SB and the main control CPU 60a is negative and the effect execution determination is affirmative. And the main control CPU 60a determines that the hit determination and the effect execution determination are both negative. Off effect patterns NM1 corresponding to off variation pattern P8~P10 the control CPU60a outputs, NM2, NM3 and are grouped as demonstration pattern in the normal mode.

  Here, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern using the effect pattern determination table TB2, the special reach that is not determined when the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern using the effect pattern determination table TB1. The production patterns (specifically, the production patterns EXR1 and EXR2 for winning and the outlier reach production patterns EXR3 and EXR4) are determined, and the special reach production (and the special reach production corresponding to the special production G during the execution period of the special production G). Related production) is executed. That is, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the reach effect patterns EXR1 and EXR3 corresponding to the special figure change patterns P2 and P6, the display control CPU determines the symbol change effect including the special reach effect by the special figure change patterns P2 and P6. In addition to displaying on the symbol display device 17 over the variation time (50000 ms), the sound control CPU causes the speaker 18 to execute the related effect over the period of the symbol variation effect (50000 ms), and the lamp control CPU displays the related effect in the frame. The effect control CPU 65a causes the movable body 45 to execute the related effect by causing the lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24 to execute the effect. When the effect control CPU 65a determines the reach effect patterns EXR3 and EXR4 corresponding to the special figure change patterns P3 and P7, the display control CPU changes the symbol change effect including the special reach effect by the change time determined by the special figure change patterns P3 and P7. (70000 ms) is displayed on the symbol display device 17, and the sound control CPU causes the speaker 18 to execute the related effect over the period of the design variation effect (70000 ms), and the lamp control CPU displays the related effect in the frame lamp 19. And the game board lamp 24 causes the effect control CPU 65a to cause the movable body 45 to execute the related effect. When the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern corresponding to the input of the other special figure variation patterns P1, P4, P5, P8, P9, P10, the effect control CPU 65a is used using the effect pattern determination table TB1. Similar to the case of determining the production pattern, the symbol variation production and the related production are executed.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the special effect G is a part of the special effect G when the special reach effect patterns SR3 and SR4 (see FIG. 18B) are determined as the effect elements of the symbol variation effect as the effect elements. Effect elements LCga, SPga, WLga, YLga, Maga for reach production and mode notification production elements LCgb, SPgb for continuously informing the execution state of the special production G (interrupt production mode) It is set to be executed by the rendering means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 in a manner including WLgb, YLgb, MAgb. Here, in the interrupt production mode according to the second embodiment, the production elements LCga, SPga, WLga, YLga, and Maga for reach production are set as common production elements in the special production Gx of the allowable mode and the special production Gy of the restriction mode. Regardless of the result of determination as to whether or not the game is being executed by the effect control CPU 65a, the effect pattern determination table TB2 is the second effect as the execution period of the special effect G (special effect Gx and special effect Gy). It is set continuously during the period. On the other hand, the mode notification effect elements LCgb, SPgb, WLgb, YLgb, and MAgb are not specified as effect elements of the limited effect special effect Gy, although they are the effect elements of the allowable effect special effect Gx. .

  The display control CPU of the display control board 70 can output the special display effect LCga for reach and the special display effect LCgb for mode notification to the symbol display device 17 as the effect means as a display effect that can be an effect element of the special effect G. It is configured as follows. The reach special display effect LCga is displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a special reach effect corresponding to the special reach effect patterns EXR1 to EXR1. The mode notification special display effect LCgb is a game state suggestion image unique to the special effect G, and the special effect G is being executed (interrupt effect) by the background image displayed on the back of the decorative drawing of the symbol display device 17. The player can recognize that the mode is being set. Here, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 300 in the first state determination period (first effect period) is the game execution state, the effect control CPU 65a is an effect element of the special effect Gx in the allowable mode. It is determined to cause the symbol display device 17 to execute the mode display special display effect LCgb. On the other hand, when the performance control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 300 in the first state determination period (first effect period) is the non-game execution state, the execution control CPU 65a determines to execute the special effect Gy in the restricted mode. Accordingly, it is determined that the symbol display device 17 is not allowed to execute the mode notification special display effect LCgb. In the second embodiment, the display control board 70 that has received the invalidation command from the effect control CPU 65a in response to the effect control CPU 65a determining the special effect Gy of the restriction mode is displayed on the mode notification special display effect LCgb. The control program is not executed, and thereby, the symbol display device 17 is configured not to execute the mode notification special display effect LCgb. Further, the display control board 70 that has not input the invalidation command from the effect control CPU 65a in response to the fact that the effect control CPU 65a has determined the special effect Gx of the allowable mode is input in the second effect period. The display control program related to the mode notification special display effect LCgb is started at the start timing of the display or the input command of the activation command, thereby causing the symbol display device 17 to execute the mode notification special display effect LCgb. .

  The sound control CPU of the sound control board 73 is configured such that the reach special sound effect SPga and the mode notification special sound effect SPgb can be executed as a sound effect that can be an effect element of the special effect G. Yes. The reach special sound effect SPga is executed by the speaker 18 as a sound effect (related effect) related to the special reach effect corresponding to the special reach effect patterns EXR1 to EXR4. Also, the mode notification special sound effect SPgb is a sound effect including the execution of music unique to the special effect G, and allows the player to recognize that the special effect G is being executed (interrupt effect mode is being set). It is what you get. Here, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 300 in the first state determination period (first effect period) is the game execution state, the effect control CPU 65a is an effect element of the special effect Gx in the allowable mode. It is determined that the speaker 18 executes the special sound effect SPgb for mode notification. On the other hand, when the performance control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 300 in the first state determination period (first effect period) is the non-game execution state, the execution control CPU 65a determines to execute the special effect Gy in the restricted mode. Accordingly, it is determined not to cause the speaker 18 to execute the mode notification special sound effect SPgb. In the second embodiment, the sound control board 73 that has received the invalidation command from the effect control CPU 65a in response to the fact that the effect control CPU 65a has determined the special effect Gy of the restriction mode controls the special sound effect SPgb for mode notification. The program is not executed, and thereby, the speaker 18 is configured not to execute the mode notification special sound effect SPgb. In addition, the sound control board 73 that has not input the invalidation command from the effect control CPU 65a in response to the fact that the effect control CPU 65a has determined the special effect Gx of the allowable mode is input in the second effect period. The control program related to the mode notification special sound effect SPgb is started at the start timing or the input command of the activation command, thereby causing the speaker 18 to execute the mode notification special sound effect SPgb.

  The lamp control CPU of the lamp control board 72 causes the frame lamp 19 as the effect means to execute the reach special frame light emission effect WLga and the mode notification special frame light emission effect WLgb as the frame light emission effects that can be the effect elements of the special effect G. As a board light emitting effect that can be an effect element of the special effect G, the special board light emitting effect YLga for reach and the special panel light emitting effect YLgb for mode notification can be executed by the game board lamp 24 as effect means. It is configured. The reach special frame light effect WLga and the reach special board light effect YLga are executed by the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24 as light effect (related effects) related to the special reach effect corresponding to the special reach effect patterns EXR1 to EXR1-4. Is done. Further, the mode notification special frame light emission effect WLgb and the mode notification special panel light emission effect YLgb are unique frame light emission effects and panel light emission effects for notifying that the effect is the special effect G, and the special effect G is being executed. The player can recognize that (interrupt effect mode is being set). Here, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 300 in the first state determination period (first effect period) is the game execution state, the effect control CPU 65a is an effect element of the special effect Gx in the allowable mode. It is determined that the mode notification special frame emission effect WLgb and the mode notification special board emission effect YLgb are to be executed by the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. On the other hand, when the performance control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 300 in the first state determination period (first effect period) is the non-game execution state, the execution control CPU 65a determines to execute the special effect Gy in the restricted mode. Accordingly, it is determined that the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24 are not allowed to execute the mode notification special frame light emission effect WLgb and the mode notification special board light emission effect YLgb. In the third embodiment, the lamp control board 72 having received the invalidation command from the effect control CPU 65a in response to the determination that the effect control CPU 65a has determined the special effect Gy of the restricted mode is the mode notification special frame light emission effect WLgb and The control program for the mode notification special board light emission effect YLgb is not executed, thereby preventing the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24 from executing the mode notification special frame light emission effect WLgb and the mode notification special board light emission effect YLgb. Has been. In addition, the lamp control board 72 that has not received the invalidation command from the presentation control CPU 65a or has received the validation command in response to the fact that the special control Gx of the allowable mode has been determined by the presentation control CPU 65a is in the second presentation period. The control program related to the mode notification special frame light emission effect WLgb and the mode notification special board light emission effect YLgb is started at the start timing or the input command of the activation command, thereby causing the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24 to notify the mode. Special frame light emission effect WLgb and mode notification special board light emission effect YLgb are executed.

  The effect control CPU 65a is configured to cause the movable body 45 as the effect means to execute the reach special movable effect MAga and the mode notification special movable effect MAgb as the movable effects that can be the effect elements of the special effect G. The reach special movable effect Maga is executed by the movable body 45 as a movable effect (related effect) in accordance with the special reach effect corresponding to the special reach effect patterns EXR1 to EXR4. The mode notification special movable effect MAgb is executed in accordance with the special effect G as a movable effect in which the movable body 45 operates regardless of the execution of the symbol variation effect. The player can recognize that the mode is being set. Here, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 300 in the first state determination period (first effect period) is the game execution state, the effect control CPU 65a is an effect element of the special effect Gx in the allowable mode. It is determined to cause the movable body 45 to execute the mode notification special movable effect MAgb. On the other hand, when the performance control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 300 in the first state determination period (first effect period) is the non-game execution state, the execution control CPU 65a determines to execute the special effect Gy in the restricted mode. Accordingly, it is determined not to cause the movable body 45 to execute the mode notification special movable effect MAgb. In the third embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a that has determined the special effect Gy of the restriction mode does not execute the control program for the mode notification special movable effect MAgb, and thereby the mode notification special movable effect MAgb is given to the movable body 45. It is configured not to run. Further, the effect control CPU 65a that has determined the special effect Gx of the allowable mode starts execution of the control program related to the mode notification special movable effect MAgb at the start timing of the second effect period or the input timing of the activation command, and is thereby movable. The body 45 is configured to execute the mode notification special movable effect Maga.

[Operation of Example 3]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 300 according to the third embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 300 according to the third embodiment determines the operating state of the pachinko machine 110 by the presentation control CPU 65a when the presentation control CPU 65a acquires specific timing information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm6 (game execution state). If the production control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 110 is the game execution state, the production elements LC, SP, WL of the special production (the special production Gx in the allowed mode) are determined. , YL, MA to determine specific effect elements (mode notification effect elements LCgb, SPgb, WLgb, YLgb, MAgb), and the specific effect elements based on the control program (design display device 17, Speaker 18, frame lamp 19, game board lamp 24 or movable body 45), and the production control CPU operates pachinko machine 110. When it is determined that the state is a non-game execution state, a specific effect element (mode notification effect elements LCgb, SPgb, WLgb, YLgb, MAgb) is determined as an effect element of the special effect (special effect of the restriction mode) By not, the production control CPU, the display control CPU, the sound control CPU, and the lamp control CPU do not execute the control program itself for causing the production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 to execute the specific production element. It is configured. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment described above, when the effect control CPU 65a acquires specific timing information indicating the mode start times tm1 to tm5, the effect control CPU 65a configures the effect elements LC constituting the special effects A to E. , SP, WL, YL, MA are determined, and when the production control CPU 65a determines that the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is the non-game execution state, the execution of the specific production element is restricted, and the special production A to While executing E, the control program for causing the specific effect element to be executed by the effect means (the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24 or the movable body 45) is actually progressed. The production means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 do not execute a specific production element (not to be displayed as production).

  That is, the pachinko machine 300 according to the third embodiment can execute a special effect G composed of a plurality of effect elements, and the effect elements LCga, LCgb, SPga, SPgb, which constitute the effect control CPU 65a special effect G, WLga, WLgb, YLga, YLgb, MAga, MAgb are determined. When the production control CPU 65a determines that the operation control state of the pachinko machine 110 is triggered by the fact that the production control CPU 65a acquires the specific timing information tm1 to tm6, the production control CPU 65a By determining the specific effect elements LCgb, SPgb, WLgb, YLgb, and MAgb, the effect control CPU 65a generates the special effects Gx in the allowable mode including the specific effect elements LCgb, SPgb, WLgb, YLgb, and MAgb. , 19, 24, 45, and when it is determined that the effect control CPU 65a is in a non-game execution state, the effect control CPU 65a does not determine a specific effect element LCgb, SPgb, WLgb, YLgb, MAgb. Including specific production elements LCgb, SPgb, WLgb, YLgb, MAgb It is configured to execute the special effect Gy of gastric restriction embodiment on the representation section 17,18,19,24,45. Thereby, when it is determined that the operation state of the pachinko machine 110 is the game execution state as a result of the determination that the effect control CPU 65a acquires the specific time information tm1 to tm6, the specific effect element LCgb, When the effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45 are caused to execute the special effects Gx in the allowable mode including SPgb, WLgb, YLgb, and MAgb, while the non-game execution state is determined, the specific effect elements LCgb, SPgb , WLgb, YLgb, MAgb, the special effects Gy in a limited form can be executed by the effecting means 17, 18, 19, 24, 45.

[Example of change]
This application is not limited to the structure of Examples 1-3 mentioned above, The other structure can be employ | adopted suitably.
(1) In the first to third embodiments, the gate member, the special winning device, and the second start winning opening are provided in the second ball flow path (the game area on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body). Arranged in the one-ball flow path (the game area on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body), the second start prize opening is arranged below the first start prize opening, and further below the second start prize opening Arrangement positions of the gate member, the special winning device, and the second start winning port can be arbitrarily set such as a configuration in which the winning device is arranged.
(2) In the first to third embodiments, a first start winning port having a constant opening width dimension and a second starting winning port having a variable opening width dimension are separately provided, and a start winning detection sensor is provided for each start winning port. However, the start winning detection sensors of the first and second start winning openings may be made common. In other words, it may be configured not to distinguish between winning in the first start winning opening and winning in the second starting winning opening.
(3) The effects control board (effect control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the main control board (main control CPU) in the first to third embodiments. The main control board (main control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the CPU.
(4) In Embodiments 1 to 3, the production control board, the display control board, the lamp control board, and the sound control board are provided separately, but the production control board and the other control board are controlled in a single manner. It can also be a substrate. That is, the production control board (production control CPU) has the functions of the display control board (display control CPU), the lamp control board (lamp control CPU), and the sound control board (sound control CPU) in the first to third embodiments. May be.
(5) In Examples 1 and 3, the effect control CPU determines whether or not the operating state of the gaming machine is the game execution state based on information (operation signal) whether or not the operation handle is operated. In the second embodiment, whether or not the operating state of the gaming machine is the game execution state based on whether or not the effect control CPU is in the setting period of the effect mode other than the period of the game standby state. However, you may make it determine whether it is a game execution state as follows.
・ Passing ball detection that detects the game ball corresponding to the guide rail and the outlet so that it can detect the game ball that goes to the game area along the guide rail and the game ball discharged to the outside of the game area through the outlet A sensor is provided and information detected by the sensor is input to the effect control CPU. Then, when a game ball is detected by the passing ball detection sensor within a predetermined period (for example, 20 seconds), the effect control CPU determines that the game is running, and the game by the sensor is performed during the predetermined period. When the ball is not detected, the effect control CPU determines that it is in the non-game execution state.
・ A human sensor, a temperature sensor, and a distance measuring sensor that can detect a player in front of the gaming machine are provided on the middle frame, the front surface of the game board, etc. Configure to input. When the presence of the player is confirmed by the detection of the sensor, the effect control CPU determines that the player is in the game execution state. When the presence of the player is not confirmed, the effect control CPU determines that the player is in the non-game execution state. Like that.
A storage ball detection sensor for detecting game balls stored in the upper ball tray is provided, and information detected by the sensor is input to the effect control CPU. When the game ball is detected by the storage ball detection sensor, the effect control CPU determines that the game is in the game execution state, and when there is no game ball detection by the sensor, the effect control CPU determines that the game is in the non-game execution state. Like that.
(6) In the first to third embodiments, the RTC (real time clock) is provided in the effect control board, but other boards (for example, the payout control board, the main control board, the power supply control board, the relay board, etc.) You may comprise so that it may be provided.
(7) In the first to third embodiments, the presentation control CPU acquires the timing information (current time) timed by the RTC, and starts measuring the current time by the timer based on the timing information. You may comprise so that CPU may not acquire the timing information of RTC. In this case, the presentation control CPU may be configured to start measuring the current time by a timer in response to power-on of the gaming machine.
(8) In the first and second embodiments, when the presentation control CPU acquires timekeeping information indicating 20:59:40 as the mode start time, the special reach presentation is performed as the interrupt presentation mode pattern (production type). The interrupt effect pattern included as the effect element is determined, but another interrupt effect pattern that does not include the special reach effect as the effect element and the interrupt effect pattern employed in the third embodiment are determined. You may do it.
(9) In the first and third embodiments, when the high signal continues as the operation signal for the first time (0.8 seconds), the effect control CPU determines the game execution state, while the game execution state is determined. The effect control CPU is configured to determine that it is in the non-game execution state when the period not to be continued for the second time (20 seconds), the second time is longer than the first time, and the pre-effect is executed. However, the second time may be set to the same time as the first time or shorter than the first time, or the second time may be set. May be set to a time shorter than the first effect period or a time longer than the first effect period.
(10) In Embodiments 1 and 3, based on the determination result that the operating state of the gaming machine is the game execution state, the effect control CPU determines the special effect of the allowed mode as the special effect to be executed by the effect means, Based on the determination result that it is in the non-game execution state, the effect control CPU is configured to determine the special effect of the restriction mode as the special effect that the effect means executes, but based on the determination result that it is in the game execution state The effect control CPU may determine the special effect in the restricted mode, and may determine the special effect in the allowable mode based on the determination result that it is in the non-game execution state.
(11) In Embodiments 1 and 3, as a plurality of types of special effects that can be executed by the effect means when the effect control CPU acquires specific timekeeping information, a special effect of an allowable mode including specific effect elements and The effect control CPU is configured to allow the effect control CPU to determine a special effect in a restricted mode that does not include a specific effect element and includes other effect elements included in the special effect of the allowed mode, but there is a plurality that does not share any effect element The special effect of the type may be configured such that the effect means can be executed when the effect control CPU acquires specific timing information.
(12) In Examples 1 to 3, the special effects (at least the special effects of the allowable mode) include the special display effects, special sound effects, special frame light effects, special board light effects, and special movable effects. Although it was configured to be executed by each effect means in a mode, it may be configured to cause a predetermined effect element to execute a special effect by any (at least one) of these effect elements, or other effect elements May be configured to cause the production means to execute.
(13) In Example 3, each effect element for mode notification and reach is produced as a special display effect, special sound effect, special frame light emission effect, special board light emission effect and special movable effect as special effect effects elements. Although it is configured to be executed by the means, as the special display effect, the special sound effect, the special frame light emission effect, the special board light emission effect, or the special movable effect, only one of mode notification and reach is executed by the effect means. It may be configured such that other effect elements are executed by the effect means as a special display effect, a special sound effect, a special frame light effect, a special board light effect, or a special movable effect.
(14) In the first to third embodiments, the effect control CPU determines whether or not the game execution state is obtained when the mode start time is reached (the specific timing information is the effect control CPU). Further, it may be configured to determine whether the effect control CPU is in the game execution state before the mode start time is reached. For example, in the normal processing executed by the effect control CPU, it can be realized by providing the determination processing of steps S302 to S305 and steps S307 to S309.
(15) In Examples 1 and 3, the operating state of the gaming machine is determined in both the first effect period (first state determination period) and the second effect period (second state determination period) in the interrupt effect mode. And based on the determination result whether it is the game execution state in the second effect period, the special effect to be executed by the effect means is changed from one of the special effect in the permitted mode and the special effect in the limited mode to the other. However, it may be configured such that the effect control CPU determines whether or not the game execution state is in the first effect period (first state determination period) and does not perform the determination during the second effect period. . Moreover, it may be configured such that the effect control CPU determines whether or not the game execution state is in the second effect period (second state determination period) and does not perform the determination during the first effect period.
(16) In the first and third embodiments, in the interruption effect mode, the pre-effect of the same mode is determined regardless of the determination result as to whether or not the game is in the game execution state, but in the game execution state by the effect control CPU. Based on the determination result, it may be configured to determine which of a plurality of types of prior effects is to be executed. Moreover, you may make it not perform prior production.
(17) In the first and third embodiments, an operation signal output from the launch control CPU based on the detection signal of the touch sensor is input to the effect control CPU, and the effect control CPU is in the game execution state based on the operation signal. The launch control CPU inputs an operation signal output based on the signal value of the angle detector to the effect control CPU, and based on the operation signal, whether the effect control CPU is in the game execution state. You may comprise so that it may determine. In this case, when the signal value that changes according to the rotation angle of the operation lever is equal to or greater than the predetermined signal value, the firing control CPU outputs a high signal (or low signal) as the operation signal, while the signal value The firing control CPU may be configured to output a low signal (or a high signal) as an operation signal when is less than a predetermined signal value.
(18) In Examples 1 and 3, the launch control board (launch control CPU) and the effect control board (effect control CPU) are connected to each other via the payout control board and the main control board, and the launch control CPU outputs the result. The operation signal is configured to be input to the effect control CPU via the launch control board, the payout control board, the main control board, and the effect control board, but the launch control board (launch control CPU) and the effect control board (effect control CPU) The operation signal may be input from the launch control CPU to the effect control CPU via a wiring that directly connects to the effect control CPU.
(19) In the first and third embodiments, when the presentation control CPU acquires timing information indicating the mode start time, the presentation control CPU sets the interruption presentation mode during any production mode setting period. In the middle of the game state and production that the player is highly interested in (for example, the state in which a privilege game is occurring, or a symbol variation effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a privilege game will occur) The production control CPU may stop or wait for the production of the interruption production mode (preliminary production and special production) to be executed.
(20) In the first and third embodiments, the effect control CPU always determines the operating state of the gaming machine (game) when an interrupt effect pattern in which a plurality of types (allowable mode and limit mode) are set as the special effect is set. If the probability change mode and the latent mode set by the player playing are set, it is determined whether the player is in the game execution state. Without performing (or regardless of the determination result), the effect control CPU may be configured to determine the special effect in the allowable mode.
(21) In the third embodiment, by changing the effect pattern determination table to the special effect pattern determination table in the special effect execution period (second effect period), the special reach effect is performed only during the special effect execution period. Although configured so that it can be executed, an effect other than a special reach effect that indicates the possibility that a special effect will occur (for example, a notice effect by displaying a predetermined character or outputting a predetermined special sound) May be set as an effect element of the special effect, and the effect element may be determined.
(22) In the third embodiment, the effect pattern determination table is changed during the execution period of the special effect in the allowed mode, while the effect pattern determination table is not changed during the execution period of the special effect in the restricted mode. However, the production pattern determination table may be changed even during the execution period of the special production in the restricted mode. In addition, when changing the effect pattern determination table in both the execution period of the special effect in the allowed mode and the execution period of the special effect in the limited mode, the execution period of the special effect in the allowed mode is the special effect of the limited mode. The effect pattern determination tables may be different from each other so that the probability that the special reach effect pattern is determined is higher than the execution period of.
(23) In addition to the above-described modification example, the first to third embodiments may be appropriately combined.
(24) The gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be various other gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine or a slot machine using a pachinko ball.
For example, a slot machine machine (rotating-type game machine) has a box-shaped housing that opens forward, and a front door that closes the front opening of the housing can be opened and closed, and a plurality of rotations in which symbols are arranged It is disposed inside the housing so that the body can be seen from the front side. Then, triggered by the player operating a predetermined start operation means in a game start standby state in which a predetermined number of game medals as game media are inserted into a predetermined slot (a predetermined judgment condition is satisfied) , The rotating body rotates and the symbol starts to fluctuate. Also, the determination of success / failure (winning determination) related to the success / failure of the changing game is performed, and the symbol stop control based on the determination of success / failure is executed in response to the operation of a predetermined stop operation means. A gaming machine configured to do this. And if the determination of success or failure becomes a winning determination result, on condition that the symbols stop in a predetermined combination based on the operation of the stop operation means (provided that the special game occurrence condition is satisfied), a number of This is a gaming machine that is controlled so that a special game (such as a bonus game or a gaming state in which the probability of establishment of a specific winning combination is improved) capable of acquiring a game medal is generated.

  The present application includes, for example, the following technical ideas.

(1)
A gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 4,
The state determination means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308) is configured to be able to determine whether or not it is in a game execution state during the effect period of the special effect (A to F),
The execution control is performed by determining that the state determination means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308) is in a non-game execution state during an effect period of a special effect in a mode including the specific effect element. The means (65a, S306, S310, S311) is configured to cause the effect means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) to execute a special effect (Ay to Fy) in an aspect not including the specific effect element. This is the gist.
According to the configuration of (1) above, when a special effect in a mode including a specific effect element is being executed, the player can be encouraged to continue the game even during the effect period of the special effect.
(2)
A gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 4,
The state determination means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308) is configured to be able to determine whether or not it is in a game execution state during the special performance stage,
The execution control is performed by determining that the state determination means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308) is in a game execution state during a special effect effect period that does not include the specific effect element. The means (65a, S306, S310, S311) is configured to cause the effect means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) to execute the special effect (Ax to Fx) including the specific effect element. Is the gist.
According to the configuration of (2) above, when a special effect that does not include a specific effect element is being executed, it is possible to prompt the player to execute the game during the effect period of the special effect.
(3)
A gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 3,
The special effect (A to F) is composed of a plurality of effect elements,
The effect determining means (65a, S305, S309, S1203) is configured to determine the effect elements constituting the special effect (A to F),
The state determining means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308) triggered by the time measuring means (65a, S201) acquiring the specific time information (tm1 to tm6) is a game execution state. In the case of determining, the execution determining means (65a, S306, S310, S311) determines the specific effect element by determining the specific effect element (65a, S305, S309, S1203). It is configured to cause the effect means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) to execute a special effect in a mode including:
When the state determining means (65a, S302, S303, S304, S307, S308) determines that it is in a non-game execution state, the effect determining means (65a, S305, S309) does not determine a specific effect element The execution control means (65a, S306, S310, S311) is configured to cause the effect means (17, 18, 19, 24, 45) to execute a special effect that does not include the specific effect element. This is the gist.
According to the configuration of (3) above, when the determination result of the state determination means is the game execution state, the specific effect element is determined as the effect element of the special effect, and in the case of the non-game execution state, the special effect is determined. By not determining a specific production element as the production element, the result of the determination triggered by the timing means acquiring specific time information determines that the operating state of the gaming machine is the game execution state, On the other hand, when the effect means includes a special effect that includes an effect element, the effect means can execute a special effect that does not include a specific effect element.
(4)
A gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 1,
The operation means (16, 36, 37a, 37b) that can be operated by the player is provided, and based on the operation information triggered by the operation of the operation means (16, 36, 37a, 37b), the state determination means (65a , S302, S303, S304, S307, S308) is configured to determine whether or not it is in a game execution state.
According to the configuration of (4) above, it is configured so as to determine whether or not the game corresponding state is based on the operation information triggered by the operation of the operation means, thereby producing an effect on the effect means based on the accurate determination result. Can be executed.

17 Symbol display device (production means)
18 Speaker (Directing means, Sound directing means)
19 Frame lamp (Directing means)
24 Game board lamp (Direction)
45 Movable body (directing means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means)
65a effect control CPU (time measuring means, effect determining means, execution control means, state determination means)
tm1 to tm6 Mode start times A to F Special effects Ax to Ex Special effects for special aspects (special effects)
Ay ~ Ey Special production of restricted mode (Special production)

Claims (1)

Provided with hit determination means for performing a hit determination when a predetermined determination condition is met, and a hit determination by the hit determination means becomes a hit determination result, thereby generating a special game advantageous to the player In the gaming machine that was
A timekeeping means for obtaining timekeeping information;
Production means capable of performing production,
Effect determining means for determining an effect to be executed by the effect means;
Execution control means for causing the effect means to execute an effect based on the determination of the effect determination means;
State determination means for determining whether the operating state of the gaming machine is a game execution state,
A special effect is set as an effect that can be determined by the effect determining means when the time measuring means acquires specific time information,
The state determination means is configured to be able to determine whether the game execution state is in a case where the timekeeping means acquires specific timekeeping information and during an effect period of the special effect,
Regardless of whether it is in the game execution state, the time measuring means acquires specific time information, and the special effect is executed according to the acquisition of the specific time information,
The effect determination unit, when the clock means acquires the specific time information, and determines the special effect to be executed by the representation section based on a determination result of said state determining means from among a plurality of types, wherein Based on the determination result of the state determination means during the effect period of the special effect, the change from the special effect executed by the effect means to another type of special effect can be determined. A gaming machine.

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