JP6474758B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of displaying on a symbol display means a notice effect that suggests the possibility of whether or not a winning game occurs during a symbol variation effect.

  For example, a pachinko machine, which is one of the representative examples of gaming machines, has a gaming area where a pachinko ball as a gaming ball is launched on the surface of a gaming board set in the machine. A frame-shaped decorative member, also called a center accessory, is arranged at a substantially central position in the game area, and a plurality of symbols are displayed in a variable manner through the opening of the frame-shaped decorative member to produce a symbol variation effect. The symbol display device (symbol display means) such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type to be exposed is faced from the rear, and a variation in the symbol display device is started by a pachinko ball winning in a position below the frame-shaped decorative member on the game board. Many proposals have been made in which a start winning device (start winning means) is arranged. The pachinko balls flowing down the game area are configured to start a symbol variation effect on the symbol display device by winning a start winning device, and to pay out a predetermined number of pachinko balls as prize balls. As a result of the symbol variation effect, if the symbols stop in a predetermined combination on the symbol display device (for example, a triple of the same symbols, etc.), a winning game that is advantageous to the player occurs, and the special prize opening of the special prize winning device Will be given an opportunity to open and win a prize ball.

  In this type of pachinko machine, in order to improve the interest of the player, during the symbol variation effect, various effects that suggest the possibility of winning a game against the player are performed. As one of such effects, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, in a single symbol variation effect, is the symbol stopped a plurality of times (temporarily stopped) and the symbol variation effect is continuously executed? There is a pseudo-continuous notice effect that produces such an effect. In this quasi-continuous notice effect, the probability of becoming a winning game, that is, the expected level of winning increases as the number of symbol changes (pseudo-variable cycle) executed in a pseudo manner during one symbol change effect increases. Generally set. Therefore, in the conventional pseudo continuous notice effect, the player expects that many pseudo fluctuation cycles are executed even once.

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  As described above, in the pseudo-continuous notice effect, the expectation degree of the hit game is suggested by the number of times of execution of the pseudo-variable cycle. However, in recent pachinko machines, the pseudo-continuous notice effect is naturally performed, so the player's interest in executing the pseudo-continuous notice effect is reduced, and the interest of the game is reduced. There's a problem.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed to solve this problem in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and has increased interest in continuous notice effects and improved the interest of the game. An object is to provide a gaming machine to obtain.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
And start winning unit game ball capable prize (30, 31), and a symbol display unit (17) for displaying the symbol variation effect to one to a plurality of symbols is determined stopped after change, In a gaming machine in which a winning game that is advantageous to the player is executed after a preset winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation effect,
Hit determination means (60a) for determining whether or not to generate the winning game, triggered by winning of the game ball to the start winning means (30, 31),
Pseudo continuous notice variation that specifies a pseudo continuous notice effect that suggests whether or not the winning game will occur in the design variation effect, triggered by the winning of the game ball to the start winning means (30, 31) A variation pattern determining means (60a) for determining a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns including a pattern,
When the variation pattern determining means determines a pseudo continuous notice variation pattern, a pseudo continuous notice effect is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols fluctuate and temporarily stop in a single symbol variation effect. , and a presentation execution control unit capable of executing (65a) in said symbol display means (17),
The quasi-continuous notice variation pattern is set to have a plurality of different configurations of the quasi-variable cycle,
The production execution control means (65a) is configured to be able to execute a unit notice production that suggests the possibility that the winning game will occur once in the pseudo-variation cycle,
As viable effect in the pseudo variation cycle, the first effect associated with the unit advance notification effect to be executed in the pseudo variation cycle, that may be performed by the following pseudo variation cycle of the unit announcement attraction the second production and is set to suggest the type,
The pseudo-fluctuation cycle includes a normal pseudo-fluctuation cycle and a specific pseudo-fluctuation cycle in which the fluctuation time is set shorter than that of the normal pseudo-fluctuation cycle. The length is set so that the player cannot recognize the presence of a performance performed in a specific pseudo fluctuation cycle,
The presentation execution control means (65a) is
If the pseudo-first effect and the second effect in the variation cycle is executed to execute the second effect after the first effect, the can continuously execute the second effect and a first effect, When executing a plurality of different second effects at the end of the pseudo-variation cycle, the effect related to the last second effect is executed in the next pseudo-variation cycle,
When a quasi-continuous notice effect comprising a plurality of quasi-variable cycles including the specific quasi-variable cycle in a combination in which the specific quasi-variable cycle does not become the first and last is executed, Without running the notice effect,
In the pseudo-continuous notice effect, the notice effect related to the occurrence of a winning game is restricted between the second effect and the first effect executed immediately after the second effect. and summarized in that configured.

  In this way, since the execution of the notice effect between the second effect and the first effect is restricted, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming redundant by executing the notice effect, and the second effect and the first effect. By performing the production continuously, the entertainment can be enhanced by the production with a sense of speed.

Further , when the second effect related to the effect of the next pseudo-variation cycle is executed a plurality of times during the pseudo-change cycle, the effect related to the second effect executed last is executed in the next pseudo-change cycle. Therefore, it is possible to attract interest in the second performance executed until the end of the pseudo-variation cycle, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 2 of the present application is
A start winning means (30, 31) in which a game ball can be won, and a symbol display means (17) for displaying a symbol variation effect in which a plurality of types of symbols change until a fixed stop is made once In a gaming machine in which a winning game that is advantageous to the player is executed after a preset winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation effect,
Hit determination means (60a) for determining whether or not to generate the winning game, triggered by winning of the game ball to the start winning means (30, 31),
Pseudo continuous notice variation that specifies a pseudo continuous notice effect that suggests whether or not the winning game will occur in the design variation effect, triggered by the winning of the game ball to the start winning means (30, 31) A variation pattern determining means (60a) for determining a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns including a pattern,
When the variation pattern determining means determines a pseudo continuous notice variation pattern, a pseudo continuous notice effect is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols fluctuate and temporarily stop in a single symbol variation effect. The execution execution control means (65a) that can be executed by the symbol display means (17),
The quasi-continuous notice variation pattern is set to have a plurality of different configurations of the quasi-variable cycle,
The production execution control means (65a) is configured to be able to execute a unit notice production that suggests the possibility that the winning game will occur once in the pseudo-variation cycle,
A plurality of types of unit notice effects that can be executed in the pseudo-variation cycle are set so that the expectation level that a hit game will occur when executed for each unit notice effect is different,
As an effect that can be executed during the pseudo-variation cycle, a first effect that notifies the type of the unit notice effect that is executed in the pseudo-change cycle, and the unit notice that may be executed in the next pseudo-change cycle The second production suggesting the type of production is set,
Examples pseudo-continuous announcement attraction, a first pseudo-continuous announcement attraction of only the unit announcement attraction corresponding to suggest effect executed by the pseudo variation cycle that could be executed as a unit informational display of the next pseudo fluctuation cycle, pseudo wobble cycles in effect that does not correspond to the executed suggested effect pseudo variation cycles performed by the following pseudo variation cycle is set and the second pseudo-continuous announcement attraction that is at least one set, per the prior SL each unit announcement attraction The degree of expectation that a game will occur is set to be higher according to the order of unit notice effects executed in the first pseudo continuous notice effect ,
The pseudo-fluctuation cycle includes a normal pseudo-fluctuation cycle and a specific pseudo-fluctuation cycle in which the fluctuation time is set shorter than that of the normal pseudo-fluctuation cycle. The length is set so that the player cannot recognize the presence of a performance performed in a specific pseudo fluctuation cycle,
The production execution control means (65a)
When the first effect and the second effect are executed during the pseudo fluctuation cycle, the second effect can be executed after the first effect, and the second effect and the first effect can be continuously executed. When a plurality of second effects are executed in the pseudo-variation cycle, the corresponding second effects are executed in the order corresponding to the order of the unit notice effects executed in the first pseudo continuous notice effect,
When a quasi-continuous notice effect comprising a plurality of quasi-variable cycles including the specific quasi-variable cycle in a combination in which the specific quasi-variable cycle does not become the first and last is executed, Without running the notice effect,
In the pseudo-continuous notice effect, the notice effect related to the occurrence of a winning game is restricted between the second effect and the first effect executed immediately after the second effect. The summary is as follows.
In this way, since the execution of the notice effect between the second effect and the first effect is restricted, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming redundant by executing the notice effect, and the second effect and the first effect. By performing the production continuously, the entertainment can be enhanced by the production with a sense of speed.
Also, the types of unit notice effects that may be executed in the next pseudo-cycle cycle are suggested, so interest in what type of unit notice effects will be executed next will be raised and interest will be improved. obtain. In addition, since the second effect is executed in the order corresponding to the order of the unit notice effects in the pseudo-variable cycle, the unit notice effect of the type whose order is earlier than the type of unit notice effect suggested in the last second effect is provided. The fun of the game can be improved by a novel production that recognizes that it has been skipped. In addition, it is possible to recognize that the possibility that a winning game is awarded by skipping the unit announcement effect can be recognized all at once, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to increase interest in the continuous notice effect and improve the interest of the game.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment 1 of the present invention. 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 explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko machine. 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. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of variation pattern in Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination probability of the normal pseudo | simulation continuous notice variation pattern in Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the pseudo | simulation continuous notice variation pattern in Example 1, and a pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect pattern. (a) is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the execution time of a pseudo | simulation variation cycle in a normal pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect pattern, a continuous unit production | presentation, and a background color, (b) is a specific pseudo | simulation with the number of components of a pseudo variation cycle being 2 times. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the execution time of a pseudo | simulation variation cycle in a continuous notice effect pattern, a continuous unit effect, and a background color, (c) is a pseudo | simulation in the specific pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect pattern whose composition number of a pseudo change cycle is three. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the execution time of a change cycle, a continuous unit effect, and a background color. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of alerting | reporting unit image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of suggestion unit image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of the normal pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect based on the normal quasi-continuous notice effect pattern with the structure number of a pseudo | simulation variation cycle being 2 times. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of the normal pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect based on the normal quasi-continuous notice effect pattern whose composition number of a pseudo | simulation variation cycle is 3 times. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of the normal pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect based on the normal quasi-continuous notice effect pattern whose configuration number of a pseudo | simulation variation cycle is 4 times. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of the specific pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect in Example 1, Comprising: The number of composition of a pseudo | simulation variation cycle has shown the execution aspect of the specific pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect based on the specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern of 2 times. . It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of the specific pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect in Example 1, Comprising: The number of composition of a pseudo | simulation variation cycle has shown the execution aspect of the specific pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect based on the specific pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect pattern of 3 times. . It is explanatory drawing which shows the reliability suggestion time of the pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect in Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern in Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the quasi-continuous notice change pattern and the quasi-continuous notice effect pattern in Example 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of the specific pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect in Example 2, Comprising: The number of constituents of a pseudo | simulation fluctuation cycle has shown the execution aspect of the specific pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect based on the specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern of 2 times. . It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of the specific pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect in Example 2, Comprising: The number of constituents of a pseudo | simulation fluctuation cycle has shown the execution aspect of the specific pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect based on the specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern of 3 times. . It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination probability of the pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect pattern in Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of pseudo | simulation continuous notice variation pattern and pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect pattern in Example 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of the special pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect based on the special pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect pattern in which the structure number of the pseudo | simulation variation cycle in Example 3 is 3 times.

  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 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is fixed to an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement store. The middle frame 12 as a main body frame for holding (supporting) the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) to be detachable is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and an effect of variably displaying symbols on the rear side of the game board 20 is provided. A symbol display device (symbol display means) 17 as an executable effect executing means is arranged so as to be detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as a decorative frame provided with a transparent member 13b for protecting the game board 20 so as to be seen through can be opened and closed, and below the front frame 13 A lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled to be openable and closable. In the first embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also opened and closed integrally with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Configured to do.

  The symbol display device 17 variably displays on the display unit (image display surface) 17a an effect symbol (sometimes referred to as a decorative drawing) triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at a start winning opening 30, 31 described later. It is configured to perform variable effects. In addition, the symbol display device 17 can display various display effects (notification effects such as a notification effect and a suggestion effect) executed in association with the symbol variation on the display unit 17a. In the first embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various symbols is housed in a housing case is employed as the symbol display device 17. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a matrix type display device can be adopted.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the window 13a, and a speaker capable of outputting sound and sound effects at an upper position of the front frame 13. (Sound output means) 19 is provided. Then, various displays performed on the symbol display device 17 by turning on / flashing a light emitter (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 or outputting appropriate sound from the speaker 19. It is configured so that an effect by light and an effect by sound can be performed in accordance with the effect (symbol variation effect or the like). That is, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 have a function as an effect executing means, like the symbol display device 17. Further, the upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled to the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with an operation handle 16 on the right side of the lower ball tray 15 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball shooting device is operated, and the upper handle 16a is operated. Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are launched toward the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device changes in strength according to the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the turning amount. The so-called “left-handed” in which the pachinko ball flows down a first ball flow path, which will be described later, formed in the game board 20, and the pachinko ball flows down in a second ball flow path, which will be described later, formed in the game board 20. So-called “right-handed” can be distinguished.

  On the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, although not shown, a payout control board (payout control means) that drives and controls the ball payout apparatus, a launch control board that drives and controls the hitting ball launcher, and the like are disposed. The payout control board is wired to a main control board (see FIG. 4) 60 disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and a control signal output from the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 is received. The payout control board is input to the payout control board, and the payout control board controls the ball payout device based on the control signal, so that a required number of pachinko balls are paid out as prize balls.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is detachable on the rear side of the game board 20. It is assembled. 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 emitted from the ball hitting device to a substantially circular game area 20 a defined by the guide rail 21. A game is played by launching a pachinko ball. 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. Decoration body 25, special prize-winning device 40, gate member 48, normal prize-winning device 45, etc.) are attached from the front side, and the pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a is discharged to the lowermost position of the game area 20a. Mouth 22 is established. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, in the gaming board 20 of the 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 frame-shaped decorative body 25, which is also referred to as a center role, is attached, and the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the display window 25 a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. Has been. Further, a special winning device having a special winning opening (special winning means) 41 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can be won at a mounting opening opened at the lower right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. (Winning means) 40 is attached. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 20a, and a rotation guide member 24 that rotates with the contact of the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a is rotatably supported. The pachinko ball flow direction is irregularly changed by contact with the game nail 23 and the rotation guide member 24. The rotation guide member 24 is a member also called a “windmill” having a plurality of contact pieces radially from the center of rotation, and the rotation guide member 24 rotates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball with the contact pieces. It releases to the left and right as if playing a pachinko ball. In the first embodiment, the rotation guide member 24 is disposed on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (that is, the first ball flow path).

  Here, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is formed so as to protrude forward from the front surface of the game board 20 over the entire circumference thereof, and is configured to partition the game area 20a and the display window 25a. The pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a do 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 game board 20 is provided with winning holes 30, 31, 41, 46 at appropriate positions where pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can be won. With the winning of a pachinko ball (specifically, detection of each winning detection sensor 34, 35, 44, 47a, 47b, which will be described later) as a payout condition for the winning ball, the number of payout balls determined for each winning slot is paid out. It is configured to be. 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 and a special winning opening that allows a pachinko ball to be won by the occurrence of a hit game as a special game, which will be described later, and the payout condition of the winning ball is satisfied by the winning of the pachinko ball (special winning means) 41 and a normal winning opening 46 where a winning ball payout condition is established in response to the winning of a pachinko ball is provided. Specifically, the start winning ports 30 and 31 are provided in each of the first ball flow path and the second ball flow path, and the special winning port 41 is provided in the second ball flow path of the game area 20a. In addition, the regular winning opening 46 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 according to the first embodiment, as the winning game, a big hit game in which the gaming state after the winning game is determined according to the type of the winning game is set.

(Regarding the first start prize opening 30 and the second start prize opening 31)
A first start winning opening (start winning means) 30 is provided below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 at the center in the left-right direction of the game board 20, and a second start winning opening 30 is located on the right side of the first start winning opening 30. A start winning opening (start winning means) 31 is provided. The first start winning opening 30 is a normally open winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a, and the pachinko that flows down the game area 20a (first ball flow path) below the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The ball is configured to be able to win. As shown in FIG. 2, the second start winning opening 31 is provided in a start winning device 29 disposed on the lower right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20 and is displayed on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The game area 20a (second ball flow path) is opened. In addition, the start winning device 29 is provided with a start opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 33 for opening and closing the second start winning opening 31, and the start winning device 29 is started in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 4) as driving means. The opening and closing member 33 is configured to be displaced between a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 31 and an open position for opening.

  That is, in the first embodiment, the first start winning opening 30 is configured such that pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a (first ball flow path) can always win with a certain probability, and the second start winning opening 31 is The start winning solenoid 32 is driven so that the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be varied. Here, in the state where the start opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the closed position, the pachinko ball winning in the second start winning opening 31 is blocked and flows down the game area 20a (first ball flow path). The probability that the pachinko ball that flows down the second ball flow path in the game area 20a wins the second start winning port 31 is set lower than the probability that the pachinko ball wins the first start winning port 30. Yes. On the other hand, in the state where the start opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the open position, the pachinko ball received by the start opening / closing member 33 is guided to the second start winning prize port 31, so that the game area 20 a (first The probability that the pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path in the game area 20a wins the second start prize port 31 is higher than the probability that the pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path) wins the first start prize port 30. Is set to be higher. In the first embodiment, the pachinko ball is configured not to win the second start winning opening 31 when the start opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the closed position (winning probability 0%), but the pachinko ball is won. The second start winning opening 31 may be opened as much as possible.

  Further, the first and second start winning ports 30, 31 are start winning detection sensors 34, 35 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the first and second start winning ports 30, 31 (FIG. 4). The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are connected to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 4) disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball on the condition that the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. ing. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a prize ball number determining means for determining the number of prize balls to be paid out when a predetermined payout condition is established. Specifically, when the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the starting winning detection sensor 34 corresponding to the first starting winning port 30 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the first starting winning port 30). The main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, when the winning ball payout condition is satisfied triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the second start winning port 31 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning port 31) The main control CPU 60a pays out a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of prize balls. 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 detection of pachinko balls by the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 30 and 31) as a game start condition, and the main control CPU 60a receives winning information (described later). (Various random information such as a random number for determination per special figure) and lottery per special figure (big hit determination) 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 decoration figure is confirmed and stopped with a symbol combination (for example, a set of three same ornament drawings) that becomes a predetermined hit display (big hit display) on the symbol display device 17. By being displayed, a winning game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player is given, and a winning game is performed in which the special winning opening 41 is opened under a predetermined opening condition with the occurrence of the winning game. Is provided with an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 34, 35 are provided for each start winning opening 30, 31, and in the following description, the sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 is a first start winning prize. The sensor corresponding to the second start winning opening 31 is referred to as the detection sensor 34 and the second start winning detection sensor 35 is referred to as the sensor. The main control board 60 outputs a control signal to the payout control board (not shown) when the detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 is input. The ball 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 a special opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 43 for opening and closing a special winning opening 41 as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a, and a special winning solenoid as a driving means. With the drive of 42 (see FIG. 4), the special opening / closing member 43 is configured to be displaced between a closed position where it is closed and an open position where it is opened. Further, the special prize device 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 4) as special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special prize opening 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is wired to the main control board 60. When the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, the special winning detection sensor 44 outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a The control signal is output to the payout control board using the input of the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as a payout condition for the winning ball, and a predetermined number (15 in the first embodiment) is set in the ball payout device. The prize ball is paid out. Here, the special prize solenoid 42 is awarded when a winning game (a big hit game) for opening the special prize opening 41 is triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the first and second starting winning holes 30, 31. The main control board 60 controls driving according to a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the hit type.

(Regarding the regular winning device 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning opening 46 provided in the normal winning device 45 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a of the game board 20, and the game area The pachinko ball that flows down 20a is configured so that it can always win with a certain probability. Further, the normal winning device 45 is provided with normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b (see FIG. 4) as normal winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening 46.

  Here, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning device 45 in which a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of normal winning ports 46 are provided in the first ball flow path of the gaming area 20 a. And a normal winning device 45 provided with a predetermined number (one in the first embodiment) of normal winning ports 46 is provided on the second ball flow path of the gaming area 20a. Further, the normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b are provided for the left and right normal winning devices 45 and 45, and in the following description, the sensor corresponding to the left normal winning device 45 is designated as the first normal winning detection sensor 47a. The sensor corresponding to the right normal winning device 45 is referred to as a second normal winning detection sensor 47b. Both the normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b are connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and the prize balls indicate that the detection signals from the normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. As the payout conditions, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of prize balls. Specifically, the winning ball is triggered by the detection of a pachinko ball by the first normal winning detection sensor 47a corresponding to the left normal winning device 45 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the normal winning port 46 of the left normal winning device 45). When the payout 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. The payout of the winning ball is triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the second normal winning detection sensor 47b corresponding to the right normal winning device 45 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the normal winning port 46 of the right normal winning device 45). When the condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (eight in the first embodiment) of prize balls. It should be noted that the number of paid-out prize balls at the time of winning a pachinko ball to the normal winning ports 46, 46 of the left and right normal winning devices 45, 45 may be the same.

(About the gate member 48)
As shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate member 48 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path of the game area 20a can pass is provided. The gate member 48 is provided with a gate sensor 49 (see FIG. 4). The gate sensor 49 detects a pachinko ball passing through the gate member 48. The gate sensor 49 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a ball detection signal is input from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (that is, the pachinko sphere detection of the gate sensor 49 ( Various passage detection information (random number information such as a random number for determination per map to be described later) is acquired along with pachinko balls passing through the gate member 48, and a lottery per map (to be described later) based on the acquired information. The start winning solenoid 32 is driven and controlled according to the result of the lottery per drawing so that the start opening / closing member 33 is opened / closed. The main control CPU 60a of the first embodiment determines whether or not to open the second start winning opening 31 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49. It is functioning as a prize opening open determination means.

(About the game information display part M)
A game information display section M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the first embodiment, a lower right position outside the game area 20a). By visually observing the game information display part M, game information necessary for the game can be appropriately confirmed. 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. In addition, a general-purpose hold display unit 56 and a right-handed 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 display, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying a special figure can be employed.

  Here, the special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit. In the special figure display units 50A and 50B, a plurality of types of special figures are displayed depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display unit. Can be displayed. Specifically, as the special charts that can be displayed on each of the special figure displays 50A and 50B, there are 100 kinds of special figures as a hit display that can recognize the big hit (big hit symbol), and an outlier display that can recognize the deviation ( One type of special figure is set for each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure. As a result of the display, the determined special figure is displayed on each special figure display 50A, 50B in a fixed stop state. It should be noted that the numbers of special symbols as the jackpot symbol and the off symbol that can be displayed on each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above are examples, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, a special figure as a win display is displayed on either of the special figure display units 50A, 50B so that a big hit game (win game) corresponding to the win display is continuously given to the player. It has become. The jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described in detail later. 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 holding display units 52 and 53 are configured to receive winning information (a variety of random numbers for determination per special figure, which will be described later) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31. When storing random number information) as special figure start hold information (start hold information) in the storage means (main control RAM 60c in the first embodiment), the number of hold of the special figure start hold information can be specified. It is a display part to display. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure hold display units 52, 53 receive the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 as the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure hold display unit 52 that displays the number of holds stored as the first special figure start hold information, and winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 The main control RAM 60c includes a second special figure hold display unit 53 that displays the number of holds stored as the second special figure start hold information, and each of the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 includes a plurality of (Example 1). In this case, it 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 49 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 48). It is a display unit that displays a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a general figure) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, in the general-purpose display unit 55, a plurality of types of general-purpose figures are changed in response to the detection of the pachinko sphere of the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko sphere of the gate member 48). 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. In other words, the universal symbol display unit 55 of the first embodiment performs symbol variation in accordance with the detection of the gate sensor 49 (ball passage detection means) and displays the determination result of the universal symbol determination (second hit determination). It functions as the second symbol display means.

(Regarding the general map hold display section 56)
The usual figure hold display unit 56 stores ball passage detection information (various random number information such as random numbers for judgment per common figure) acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48 in an internal storage means (implemented). In the first example, the display unit displays the number of holdings of the general-purpose map start hold information in an identifiable manner when the main control RAM 60c) stores the general-purpose map start hold information (start-up hold information). Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the universal map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the first embodiment) light emitting display units, depending on the display contents of the general map hold display unit 56. The number of changes in the usual map that is put on hold is notified. The number of reserved general-purpose drawings stored in the general-purpose map display 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48, and decremented 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, when the general map start hold memory number is 1 to 2, the general map hold display unit 56 is lit in order from the left, 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 left, so that the number of hold on which the normal map change display is performed can be grasped.

(Right-handed display 58)
The right-handed display unit 58 is a display unit that displays in a identifiable manner that a right-handed game in which a right-handed game for launching a pachinko ball to the second ball flow path is scheduled. In the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 in which the special winning device 40 is arranged in the second ball flow path is started in response to a gaming state in which a winning game (big hit game) is given or a winning in the second starting winning port 31. A gaming state to which a variable state (described later) in which the opening operation of the opening / closing member 33 is allowed corresponds to the specific gaming state. The right-handed display unit 58 is composed of one LED lamp. In the case of a specific gaming state, the right-handed display unit 58 is turned on for notification, and in the case of a non-specific gaming state that is not in the specific gaming state, the right-handed display unit 58 is turned off for notification. Further, the right-handed display 58 is turned on at the same time as the transition to the specific game state, and is turned off at the same time as the specific game state is finished. In addition, the right-handed display unit 58 is continuously lit during the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state, variable state), and the right-handed display unit 58 is continued during the non-specific gaming state (non-variable state). Then, the main control CPU 60a controls the light emission of the right-handed display portion 58 so that the light is turned off.

(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, a plurality of effective stop positions 27 capable of stopping and displaying one ornament as a result of the symbol variation effect (design variation) in which the ornament is variably displayed are set. By the symbol variation effect, a symbol combination of decorations to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 combining the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is 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 defined one by one, and a symbol variation effect consisting of three rows of decorative drawings is performed. That is, one stop symbol effective line 28 is set in the symbol display device 17 of the first embodiment. In the following description, the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c may be referred to 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 a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the stopped 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 first special figure display unit 50A and the symbol display device 17, the first special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the first special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative figure are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. 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, and the special diagram 2 and the decorative diagram are confirmed and stopped. Is done. In the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed at the same time. When one of the special figure display units 50A and 50B is performing the special figure fluctuation display, The first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c is held and stored.

  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) 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 is given by displaying a special decoration drawing at any one of 27 (for example, an effective stop position of the middle symbol row). The symbol combination of the decoration drawing that can recognize the possibility of the big hit game is a hit suggestion display displayed on the symbol display device 17. On the other hand, if even one of the symbols in all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed at the effective stop position 27 of the symbol display device 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) ) In principle, it can be recognized that the game is “out of play” in which no hit game (big hit game) is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing which can recognize this deviation becomes a deviation display of the symbol display device 17. However, it is also possible to use a specific symbol combination as a trigger for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined jackpot game) among the symbol combinations in which all three rows of decorative drawings are not the same. A specific symbol combination means that a player can recognize or associate some kind of law or meaning from the symbol combination. Specific examples of specific symbol combinations include symbol combinations in which three rows of decorative symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order (for example, “123” and “321”), and left and right symbol rows 26a and 26b. Are the same, and the symbol combination of the right symbol column 26c is shifted by one (for example, “778”), and the symbol combination in which the three rows of ornamental symbols are a predetermined word combination (for example, “758” (Nagoya) ) And the like. In this way, the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination of a decorative pattern that can be selected not only as a disappointing display result but also as a jackpot display result.

  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 displayed special symbol as a result of the special symbol variation display performed by the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B. Is done. 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.

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

  The probability variation function is based on the fact that the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol (specific symbol). This is a function for giving a probability change state in which the probability is changed from a low probability (168/65536 in the first embodiment) to a high probability (1516/65536 in the first embodiment). Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the 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, when 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, so the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player will be the probability variation jackpot. 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)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said 2nd start winning opening 31 increases compared with the state (1st game state) where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. The winning rate is improved. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the start 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 start opening / closing member 33 for opening the second start winning opening 31 for one time per normal figure, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening opening / closing member 33. Alternatively, it can be realized by increasing the number of times of opening / closing of the start opening / closing member 33, or these may be combined. In the first embodiment, the second privilege gaming state is referred to as a variable state, and the variable state in the first example 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. That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko balls to the second start winning opening 31 is improved.

  In the first embodiment, it is performed in the general map display unit 55 in the variable state rather than the variation time of the normal map variation display (non-variable normal map variation time) performed in the general map display unit 55 in the non-variable state. The fluctuation time of the normal map change display (the normal map change time at the time of change) is set to a shorter time, and the change time of the normal figure change display performed in the general figure display unit 55 in accordance with the provision of the change state. It has been shortened. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the non-variable normal time fluctuation time is set to 2000 ms, and the variable time normal time fluctuation time is set to 820 ms. In addition, the probability per base figure in the non-variable state is set to a low probability (in the first embodiment, 1/65536), and the probability per base figure in the variable state is high (in the first embodiment, 65535/65536). ) And the probability per universal figure varies from low probability to high probability with the provision of the variable state. In the first embodiment, 700 ms is set between the time when the normal map is confirmed and stopped and the next normal map change is performed (the normal map change interval).

  In addition, in the state where the variable state is applied, the start opening / closing member 33 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from the state where the variable state is not applied. Specifically, in a state where the variable state is not given, a predetermined time (200 ms in the first embodiment) after the opening / closing member 33 is opened in the case of winning in the normal map change display (in the case of the normal map). The opening operation for maintaining the opening state is performed once until elapses. On the other hand, in the state where the variable state is given, when the normal map change display is won (in the case of the normal map), the start opening / closing member 33 is opened until a predetermined opening time elapses. The opening operation for maintaining the state is performed five times. Specifically, the opening operation of 896 ms, 960 ms, 960 ms, 960 ms, and 1024 ms is performed, and the interval time during which the start opening / closing member 33 is held in the closed state during each opening operation is 640 ms, 560 ms, 560 ms, and 560 ms. Is set to In other words, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the start opening / closing member 33 is longer than in the state where the variable state is not given, and it is set so as to operate advantageously for the player. ing. In addition, the upper limit number of winnings (three in the first embodiment) that allows winning to the second starting winning opening 31 is set per time, and after the start opening / closing member 33 is opened, When the number of winnings reaches the maximum number of winnings (closing condition), the opening / closing operation of the start opening / closing member 33 is forcibly ended and closed.

  Here, according to the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) won in the jackpot, the period during which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is determined. Specifically, when the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol A, symbol B, symbol a, symbol b described later in the first embodiment), the probability variation state is The number of times of change is set so that the change state is continuously given while it is given. In addition, when the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is another predetermined symbol (Symbol C or Symbol c, which will be described later in the first embodiment), the number of times of change given after the jackpot game ends. Is set to 50 times.

(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 special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened / closed in accordance with the type of the jackpot symbol). In the big hit game of the first embodiment, the big hit game is completed by executing the round game for opening the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 for the specified number of rounds (four or sixteen times in the first embodiment). It is like that. 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, during each round game in the jackpot game, an interval time between rounds in which the special opening / closing member 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time is set.

  Here, in the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the jackpot game, the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 second interval in the first embodiment). In a condition, a long-time opening operation in which a predetermined number of pachinko balls determined for a round game continue to be opened in a single opening operation (operation from opening until closing), and the long-time opening operation The special opening / closing member 43 can be configured by any one of the short-time opening operations in which the opening time of the special opening / closing member 43 is set shorter than the opening operation, or by appropriately combining the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation. As the short-time release operation, the pachinko ball can be set at a time during which the pachinko ball is substantially impossible to win in one release operation under the condition that the pachinko ball is continuously fired at a predetermined firing interval. Can be set to a time in which the prescribed number of pachinko balls can be won, even if it is the opening time in which the prize can be won. In the big hit game of the first embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the special opening / closing member 43 is configured only by the long-time opening operation, and the special opening / closing member 43 is opened for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time opening operation. Set to do. The interval time between rounds of the big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when a big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from among a plurality of types of big hit games having different values to be given to the player. A big hit game is awarded. Here, which jackpot game is awarded among a plurality of types of jackpot games is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. The special figure 1 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A in the first embodiment is classified into three groups of a symbol A, a symbol B, and a symbol C. The first special figure display A jackpot game according to the special figure 1 as a jackpot symbol displayed as a fixed stop on the part 50A is given. Similarly, the special figure 2 as 100 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B in the first embodiment is classified into three groups of a symbol a, a symbol b, and a symbol c. A jackpot game is awarded according to the special chart 2 as the jackpot symbol displayed on the special chart display section 50B. Here, special graphics 1 as 100 types of jackpot symbols are assigned 20 types for symbol A, 40 types for symbol B, and 40 types for symbol C. Further, as for the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols, 50 types are assigned to the symbol a, 10 types are assigned to the symbol b, and 40 types are assigned to the symbol c. In addition, when the jackpot determination is won and the jackpot game is determined, there are cases where the jackpot game is simply won.

(About the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the jackpot game)
If the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the first start winning opening 30) is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines a plurality of types of predetermined big hits It is set to determine one big hit symbol from among symbols. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, three types of jackpot symbols (symbol A) are used based on the special symbol determination random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30. , Symbol B, symbol C), one big hit symbol is determined. In the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information is affirmative, the symbol A as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 20%, and the big hit symbol at a rate of 40% The symbol B is selected, and the determination value for determining the special symbol is assigned so that the symbol C as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 40%. Similarly, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 31) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is determined in advance. One jackpot symbol is set to be determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, three types of jackpot symbols (symbol a) are used based on the special symbol determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning port 31. , Symbol b, symbol c), one big hit symbol is determined. In the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol a as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 50%, and the big hit at a rate of 10% The symbol b as the symbol is selected, and the determination value for determining the special symbol is assigned so that the symbol c as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 40%. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this.

  Here, regarding the jackpot game corresponding to the symbols A to C and symbols a to c, common portions will be described first, and configurations unique to each jackpot game will be described individually. That is, each jackpot game corresponding to symbols A to C and symbols a to c is set to cause the special opening / closing member 43 to perform an opening operation to continuously open the special winning opening 41 from the start to the end of each round game. Has been. That is, all the round games of the big hit game are constituted by all open round games that cause the special opening / closing member 43 to perform an opening operation for opening from the start to the end of the round game. Therefore, in the big hit game, the special opening / closing member 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the special opening / closing member 43 repeats the opening / closing operation a predetermined number of times (the prescribed number of rounds) in the whole big hit game. . In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, each jackpot game is set to “25.0 (seconds)” as the round game time of one round game, and the special opening / closing member 43 is maximum in each round game. The opening operation is performed for “25.0 (seconds)”. The interval time between rounds in the big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In the big hit game, “6.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time.

(About the first jackpot game)
The first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A and the symbol a is given a probabilistic state and a variable state after the first jackpot game ends when the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when symbol A or symbol a (first jackpot game) is determined, the next jackpot game is won after the end of the first jackpot game. The probability variation state is continuously provided until the probability variation state continues, and the variable state is continuously imparted while the probability variation state continues. That is, in the first jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends, the probability variation state and the variable state are continuously given until the next winning of the jackpot game. The first jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “7”.

(About the second jackpot game)
The second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B and the symbol b is given a probabilistic state and a variable state after the end of the second jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when symbol B or symbol b (second jackpot game) is determined, the next jackpot game is won after the end of the second jackpot game. The probability variation state is continuously provided until the probability variation state continues, and the variable state is continuously imparted while the probability variation state continues. That is, in the second jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends, the probability variation state and the variable state are continuously given until the next winning of the jackpot game. The second jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. In this way, the second jackpot game is set with fewer privileges given to the player in one jackpot game than the first jackpot game.

(About the third jackpot game)
The third jackpot game corresponding to the symbols C and c is set as a jackpot game that does not give a probable change state after the end of the third jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the third jackpot game. ing. In addition, the third jackpot game is set so that after the third jackpot game is finished, a variable state is continuously given until 50 symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) are executed. Has been. That is, in the third jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends, only the variable state is given for a predetermined period. The third jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “7”. In this way, the third jackpot game has fewer privileges given to the player in one big hit game than the first jackpot game, and the end of the big hit game compared to the second jackpot game It is set as a big hit game with few privileges given later.

(About the game production mode)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a plurality of game effect modes in which the effect contents (display contents) of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 are different. Here, the game effect mode is a game state that suggests or informs the player whether or not the game state at that time is a probable change state and suggests or notifies the player whether or not the game state is a variable state. A suggestion image is displayed on the symbol display device 17 to perform a game effect. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the game effect mode can be changed when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. 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 game effect mode, and the background image is changed in accordance with the change of the game effect mode. The player can recognize the current game effect mode from the type of the background image. In addition, in each game 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 game effect mode has a unique effect. Is set to run.

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

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

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 60 has a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c that can be read is provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b, and the gate sensor 49 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a includes display units of the game information display unit M (first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53, and general figure display unit 55). , The general-purpose hold display unit 56 and the right-handed display unit 58) are connected, and based on the control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each detection sensor 34, 35, 44, 48, 47a, 47b. The display control of each display unit 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58 of the game information display unit M is executed. The main control CPU 60a also has a start prize solenoid 32 linked to the start opening / closing member 33 that opens and closes the second start prize opening 31 and a special prize solenoid 42 linked to the special opening / closing member 43 that opens and closes the special prize opening 41. Are connected to each other, and the corresponding opening / closing members 33 and 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 winning solenoid 42 so that the special open / close member 43 opens and closes in an open / close manner according to the type of the big hit game, and opens the special open / close member 43 for a long time. Configured to perform control.

  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 winning information when triggered by (detected). Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, a random number for special figure determination, a random number for special figure determination, a random number for performance execution determination (random number for reach determination), Various random numbers such as special figure variation pattern determining random numbers, universal figure determining random numbers, universal figure determining random numbers 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 at which the detection signals of the first or second start winning detection sensors 34, 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

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

  The random number for special figure determination is a random number used in a hit determination (big hit determination) as to whether or not a hit game (big hit game) is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In the first embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per special figure, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). . Further, the special figure determining random number determines the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the first embodiment, 124 integer values from “0” to “123” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). ing. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 kinds of special figure display indicating the winning of the big hit, Based on the value of the special figure determination random number, the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. ing. 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. That is, the special figure determining random number functions as a random number for determining the type of winning game (big 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. In addition, for each type of jackpot game, the grant period (number of times of change) given after the jackpot game is defined, and the special figure determination random number functions as a random number that determines the grant period of the change state Also have.

  In addition, the random number for effect execution determination suggests that the winning indication may be displayed when the result of the determination in the big hit determination (hit determination) is negative (in the case of a failure to win the big hit). This is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination) as to whether or not to perform the performance to be 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 notice effect (pre-read notice effect) that allows the variable cycle to be executed once more repeatedly, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of being displayed on the symbol display device 17, and the lamp device 18 This includes a notice effect that suggests to the player that the winning display may be displayed by light or sound output from the speaker 19.

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

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

  The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate member 48 (more specifically, when the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko ball). ing. Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a when the gate sensor 49 is detected, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure and a random number for determining a normal pattern variation 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 at which the detection signal of the gate sensor 49 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The passage detection information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko sphere passes through the gate sensor 49 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 normal start suspension 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 determining the normal figure variation pattern is a random number used for determining the normal figure fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time of the normal figure fluctuation in the normal figure fluctuation display. In the first embodiment, nine integer values from “0” to “8” are set as random numbers for determining the normal variation pattern, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes. Then, the passage detection information (usually stored in the main control RAM 60c) triggered by the passage of the pachinko sphere through the gate member 48 (more specifically, when the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko sphere). The main control CPU 60a acquires a hit determination random number and a normal variation pattern determination random number) at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not a big hit is made using the determination random number per special figure (big hit determination), and is a value from “0” to “65535” that the random number for determination per special figure can take. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from a total of 65536 integers. Here, the number of determination values set for the jackpot determination value differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state described above is applied at the time when the jackpot determination is performed. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state (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 determination value for special figure determination is displayed on the fixed stop display on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B as a big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special drawing display unit 50A when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol using the special figure determining random number. Here, in the first embodiment, the special value for determination of special figure is set with integer values of “0” to “123” corresponding to the 124 types of random numbers for determination of special figure described above. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are individually associated with each determination value.

  In addition, an effect execution determination value (reach determination value) is stored in the main control ROM 60b. The performance execution determination value is an execution of whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect that suggests that the winning display may be displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the result of the big hit determination (hit determination) is negative. This is a determination value used in the determination (reach lottery), and is determined from among 239 integers from the numerical values “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random number for effect execution determination. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines that an effect such as a reach effect is to be executed when the value of the obtained effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value.

(About special map fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. The special figure variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the symbol variation effect, light emission effect mode) executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the final stop display. , Which specifies the basic content of the sound production mode). 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 to be confirmed and stopped The time of fluctuation display) is specified.

  Here, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for jackpots, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for reach reach to be performed, and a normal deviation pattern for which reach production is not performed. A special figure variation pattern is provided. The special figure fluctuation pattern for big hit is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. The special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result is affirmative, and the special figure fluctuation pattern for normal deviation is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the performance execution determination is negative. is there. The reach effect is an effect that is performed from when the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 until when the symbol combination of the decorative drawing that is a big hit or lost is stopped and displayed.

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

  Here, in the first embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined by a one-stage lottery process, but the special figure fluctuation pattern may be determined by a two-stage lottery process. For example, in the main control ROM 60b, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation pattern groups obtained by grouping a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns according to the characteristics of the fluctuation mode are set, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is used as a random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern. A type determining random number and a special figure variation pattern determining random number are set. Then, after determining the special figure fluctuation pattern group using the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern type, any special figure fluctuation included in the determined special figure fluctuation pattern group using the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern Determine the pattern. When the special figure variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process, a predetermined number of special figure variation pattern type determination determination values corresponding to the special figure variation pattern type determination random number are assigned to each special figure variation pattern group. At the same time, by assigning a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation pattern determining judgment values corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determining random numbers to each special figure fluctuation pattern included in each special figure fluctuation pattern group, two steps as described above are performed. A special figure variation pattern is determined by a lottery process. Thus, when determining the special figure fluctuation pattern by the two-stage lottery process, the special figure fluctuation pattern group is determined based on the special figure fluctuation pattern type determination random number, so that the production contents can be easily selected for each system. The ease of selecting each special figure variation pattern is determined by determining the special figure fluctuation pattern from each special figure fluctuation pattern group based on the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern. Can be adjusted. Note that the special figure variation pattern group can be grouped according to the type of reach such as normal reach or super reach, or can be grouped by the number of times of re-variation (pseudo variation cycle) of a pseudo-series described later.

  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 a determination value for determining a general map variation pattern is stored in correspondence with each common map variation pattern. 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 determination value for determining the normal variation pattern is a determination value used for determining the normal variation pattern using the random number for determining the normal variation pattern, and the numerical values “0” to “ It is determined from all 9 types of integers up to “8”. Then, a predetermined judgment value is assigned to each ordinary fluctuation pattern, and the ordinary fluctuation pattern assigned with the decision value for determining the ordinary fluctuation pattern corresponding to the acquired random number for determining the ordinary fluctuation pattern is the main control. It is specified by the 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 each diagram A typical figure variation pattern that defines a variation time of a predetermined time (for example, 820 ms) and a variation of a common figure that defines a different variation time (for example, 200 ms) at a rate corresponding to the number of allocations of decision values for determining the variation pattern for a common pattern with respect to the variation pattern Any of the common pattern variation patterns of the pattern is determined.

(About the production control board 65)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 4, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the value before the update.

  Here, the effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern for specifying the specific effect contents of the symbol variation effect executed in 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. In Example 1, as will be described later, the effect pattern is associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one special figure variation pattern. They may be associated with each other. Further, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c is determined in the symbol variation effect, and the decorative drawing is stopped in each column according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. At the same time, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stoppage of the decoration drawing, or the lamp device 18 emits light appropriately. Moreover, although mentioned later, the execution timing of various effects, such as a notification effect and a suggestion effect, is defined in the effect pattern, and the corresponding effect is executed at each execution timing.

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

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

  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 at the start of the symbol variation effect, the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means. A function as a hit judging means for judging whether or not a winning game (big hit game) is given by judging whether or not the value matches a predetermined hit judgment value (big hit judgment value) It has. Further, a hit determination means for determining whether or not a winning is made at the start winning opening 30 or 31, a hit game determination means for determining a type of a winning game to be given from a plurality of types of winning games (a hit determination means) And the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the special symbol change display is finished (after the symbol change effect is finished). 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. A function as a variation pattern determining means (variation pattern determining means) is provided. The main control CPU 60a functions as a probability change determining means for determining whether or not to give a probability change 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 normal. At the same time, it is configured to function as a probability change giving means for giving a probability change 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, when a win occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative), the winning rate improvement state in which the probability that the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 becomes high ( It functions as a winning rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not to give a (variable state), and when giving a winning rate improvement state, a winning rate improvement state granting period for determining a period for giving a winning rate improvement state is determined. In addition to functioning as a determining means, it also functions as a shortened state giving means for giving a shortened state only during a period in which a winning rate improvement state determined after the winning game is finished. Here, the main control CPU 60a waits for a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation displays (design fluctuation effects) to be executed after the winning game ends or until the next winning game is given. Is determined as a winning rate improvement state granting period. In this way, the main control CPU 60a, when the winning determination is affirmative, makes a privilege state (probability changing state, changing state) advantageous to the player after winning a game based on winning in the start winning ports 30, 31. It has a function as a privilege state determining means for determining whether to grant or not. 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 and 50B). It functions as a holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of received winning information as starting hold information. Specifically, the winning information acquired by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34 while the variable display is being performed on the display means (the symbol display device 17 or the first special symbol display unit 50A) is the first. 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 start hold information. It functions as a second hold storage means for storing the acquired winning information as second start hold information.

(About processing on the main control board)
Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be described. The main control CPU 60a shifts to a state in which a game on the pachinko machine 10 is possible after executing an initial setting process such as a security check in accordance with power-on of the pachinko machine 10. In this state, normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 milliseconds). Here, in the normal process executed by the main control CPU 60a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, and a game information display unit M In addition to executing processing related to display content, flag setting processing, processing related to the execution of jackpot games, special figure input processing related to winning in the starting part and special figure start processing related to special signal determination (hit determination) It is supposed to run. Hereinafter, the special figure input process and the special figure start process will be specifically described.

(Special drawing input process)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30 (step A11). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start winning detection sensor 34 corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 detects a pachinko ball has been input. And when the determination result of step A11 is negative, it transfers to step A15. If the determination result of step A11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result of step A12 is negative (that is, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

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

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

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives the winning information (value of random number for determination per special figure, value of random number for determination of special figure, value of random number for determination of performance execution, value of various random numbers such as random number for determination of special figure variation pattern). The main control CPU 60a reads out and sets the 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 or not the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is variably displayed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the symbol display device 17, or whether the big hit game is being played. (Step B11). If the determination result of step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B11 is negative, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is read (step B12), and whether the number of hold in the second special figure start hold information is greater than “0”. Is determined (step B13). If the determination result of step B13 is negative (if the number of second special figure start hold information hold = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. The main control CPU 60a also stores the special chart stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c if the determination result in step B13 is affirmative (the number of the second special figure start hold information> 0). A value “1” indicating that the second special figure variation effect is executed is set in the variation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a decrements the hold number of the second special figure start hold information by 1 (step B14) and stores the second special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. The main control CPU 60a obtains figure start hold information (values of random numbers for determination per special figure, random values for determination of special figures, random values for determination of performance execution, random values for determination of special figure fluctuation pattern, etc.). (Step B15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the second special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the second special figure start hold information, and then stores the second special figure start hold information stored second fastest in the second special figure storage area. 2. The special figure start hold information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the second special figure start hold information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The second special figure start hold information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored in the area is stored the fourth earliest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special figure. Store in the figure storage area. That is, the second special figure start hold information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the second special figure 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. A big hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not it matches the stored big hit determination value (step B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive when the non-probability change state (low probability) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 168/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability (positive hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 1516/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit changes (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2), which becomes a big hit symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B, on the basis of the acquired value of the special symbol determination random number (step B24). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2, the main control CPU 60 a displays the special figure 2 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining, the jackpot symbol will be determined. 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 pattern is a large bonus symbol that gives a probability variation state, and the main control CPU 60a 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. 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 determining the special symbol variation pattern (step) B25).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is negative (if it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination) ( Step B27). In the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B27 is affirmative (when a 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 loss reach based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination (step B29).

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

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, and B31, sets a predetermined control command (step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates the determined special figure variation pattern and designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and the special figure for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. 2 Set the designated command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

  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). When the determination result of step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of 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 holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the performance execution, and the value of the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern (step B19). A hit determination process is executed. In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired in response to winning in 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 acquires the first special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the first special figure start hold information, and then stores the first special figure start hold information stored in the second special figure storage area in the second special figure storage area. One special figure start hold information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the first special figure start hold information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The first special figure start hold information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored in the area is stored fourth fastest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special feature. Store in the figure storage area. That is, the first special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure hold display section 52 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers as the first special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B19, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 60a stores the value of the acquired random number for special figure determination in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not it matches the stored big hit determination value (step B32). Then, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step B32 is a big hit (when a big hit game is generated), “1” indicating a big hit variation is set in the big hit flag (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) that becomes the big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A based on the acquired special figure determination random number (Step B34). ). Here, since the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1 is associated with the value of the special figure determining random number, the main control CPU 60a associates with the acquired special figure determining random number value. The jackpot symbol is determined by determining. When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the big hit special figure fluctuation patterns based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number. (Step B35).

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

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

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 1) in steps B35, B39, and B41, sets a predetermined control command (step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates the determined special figure variation pattern and designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and the special figure for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. 1 Set a designated command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

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

  Here, each control command set in the special figure start process is output by the main control CPU 60a to the effect control board 65 in the command input / output process in the normal process, and specified by a special figure variation pattern in the timer update process. The main control CPU 60a starts measuring the changed time, and at the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the corresponding special figure display units 50A and 50B so as to start the special figure fluctuation display. Then, the main control CPU 60a instructs the stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the fluctuation time set in the specified special-figure fluctuation pattern, and controls the production of all symbol stop commands for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. Output to the substrate 65.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, in the case of a big hit symbol (big hit symbol A, B, a, b) of the type that the big hit symbol gives a probable change state, the probability change indicating the probable change state after the hit game is ended in the flag setting process. Set the flag to “1”. The probability variation flag satisfies the probability variation state termination condition, so that the main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation flag to “0” in the flag setting process. In the first embodiment, the end condition of the probability change state is established when the next big hit game starts, and the probability change flag is set to “0” at the timing when the main control CPU 60a starts the hit game. It has become. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the gaming state by referring to the probability change flag as the gaming state specifying information.

(About production control)
Next, processing executed on the effect control board 65 will be described. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the special diagram variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and designates the determined effect pattern. The designation command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. In the effect control ROM 65b, a plurality of types of effect patterns for specifying the effect contents are stored corresponding to each effect mode, and determination values for effect pattern distribution are stored corresponding to each effect pattern. The effect pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used by the effect control CPU 65a to determine the effect pattern using the effect pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each effect pattern and acquired. An effect pattern to which an effect pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the effect pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a based on the set value of the input effect mode flag. That is, the effect control CPU 65a has a function as an effect pattern determining means for determining a predetermined effect pattern from a plurality of effect patterns according to the effect mode based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. doing.

  In addition, when the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a displays each symbol sequence to be finally stopped on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special figure corresponding to the command. The decoration drawing of 26a, 26b, 26c is determined. In other words, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 65a displays each symbol row 26a, 26b, Decide the decorative figure of 26c (big hit symbol). 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 sub-timer means (not shown) at the same time when the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, and at a predetermined timing set in the determined effect pattern. Then, a temporary stop symbol designation command for temporarily stopping the decoration of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is output. Then, when the all symbols stop command is output from the main control CPU 60a, the decoration drawing is fixedly stopped.

(Display control)
In the display control board 70, when an effect pattern designation command is input from the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the contents of the effect corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the effect pattern is selected as the effect pattern. The symbol display device 17 is controlled to execute the symbol variation effect with the corresponding display contents. Then, the display control CPU 70a counts the elapsed time from the start of the effect with the start of the design variation effect, and predetermines an image to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 so that an image based on the effect pattern is displayed for each measured time. Switch every cycle. When the temporary stop symbol designation command of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is input from the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 70a designates the temporary stop symbol at the effective stop position 27 of the corresponding symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. When the decoration designated by the command is temporarily stopped and all the symbol stop commands are input, the decoration designated by the decoration designation designation command is displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The display content of the symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to make the confirmation stop display at 17, and the symbol variation effect is ended. Further, when a mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a displays a background image corresponding to the designated effect mode.

(Variation pattern types)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as a symbol variation effect that can be executed based on winning at the start winning ports 30 and 31, a symbol variation effect in which a plurality of types of symbols change until a fixed stop is made once. , A pseudo-continuous notice effect is set in which a variation cycle of one time from the start of symbol variation to a temporary stop is continuously executed a plurality of times. In other words, in the case of one symbol variation effect accompanied by a pseudo continuous notice effect, by executing the variation cycle continuously a plurality of times, one symbol variation effect is continuously performed a plurality of times. It will produce as if it were. And in the pachinko machine 10 of Example 1, it shows in FIG. 9 as the said special figure fluctuation pattern (henceforth a fluctuation pattern) which specifies the content and fluctuation | variation time of the symbol fluctuation effect in which pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect etc. are performed. Multiple types are set. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 9 indicates a main variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a.

  The types of variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a based on winning in the start winning ports 30, 31 will be described with reference to FIG. Normally, a deviation variation pattern P1 is set as a variation pattern for a loss effect that can be determined when the big hit determination at the start winning opening 30 or 31 is a negative determination (out). In the symbol variation effect executed with the variation pattern P1 for the off-direction effect, a normal background (normal variation image) is displayed as a background image. The normal background is a basic background image that is displayed with a normal symbol variation effect without a special effect, and is displayed with an irrelevant effect without a reach effect. It means what is displayed until the next symbol variation effect is started. In addition, the normal background is displayed in the symbol variation effect accompanied by the reach effect between the start of the change and the reach display. The effect pattern that defines the specific content of the normal shift effect that is normally specified by the shift variation pattern P1 is normally stored in the effect control ROM 65b as a shift effect pattern. Then, when a variation pattern designation command that normally designates the deviation variation pattern P1 is input, the production control CPU 65a normally determines a deviation production pattern as the production pattern, and normally performs display control of the production pattern designation command that designates the deviation production pattern. It outputs to CPU70a.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect that can be determined on the basis of the winnings at the start winning ports 30 and 31 is the normal reach deviation fluctuation in which the off symbol is confirmed and stopped after the normal reach effect (described later) is executed. After the pattern P2 and the normal reach effect, the super reach effect (to be described later) is executed, the super reach error variation pattern P3 is confirmed and stopped, and after the pseudo-continuous notice effect is executed, the reach effect is finally obtained. A plurality of types of normal pseudo continuous notice shift patterns P4 to P6 and specific pseudo continuous notice shift patterns P7 to be confirmed and stopped are set.

  As shown in FIG. 9, as a variation pattern for the big hit effect that can be determined when the big hit determination at the start winning opening 30 or 31 is an affirmative determination (win), as shown in FIG. Normal reach jackpot variation pattern P8 for confirming and stopping the symbol, super reach jackpot variation pattern P9 for confirming and stopping the jackpot symbol after executing the super reach effect after the normal reach effect, and reach effect after executing the pseudo continuous notice effect Normal pseudo continuous notice big hit fluctuation patterns P10 to P12 and specific pseudo continuous notice big hit fluctuation patterns P13 to P14 for finalizing and stopping the big hit symbol are set. In the first embodiment, the reach effect (normal reach effect and super reach effect) is executed after the pseudo continuous notice effect is executed. Further, in the following description, the normal pseudo-continuous advance notice variation pattern P4 to P6 and the normal pseudo-continuous advance notice jackpot change pattern P10 to P12 are collectively referred to as a normal pseudo-continuous notice change pattern (normal pseudo-continuous notice change pattern). The specific pseudo-continuous advance notice variation pattern P7 and the specific pseudo-continuous advance notice jackpot change patterns P13 to P14 may be collectively referred to as a specific pseudo-continuous advance notice change pattern (specific pseudo-continuous notice change pattern).

  The symbol variation effect specified by the normal reach deviation variation pattern P2 is executed after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and the reach display is displayed in the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c. Then, after the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol row 26b and the deviated symbol is derived, the deviated symbol is confirmed and stopped. Further, in the normal reach effect, the normal background is displayed as the background image in the same manner as the above-described normal deviation effect, and the reach effect is performed under the normal background. That is, the normal reach effect means a reach effect that is executed under a normal background. The effect pattern that defines the specific contents of the symbol variation effect specified by the normal reach deviation variation pattern P2 is stored in the effect control ROM 65b as a normal reach deviation effect pattern. Then, when the variation pattern designation command for designating the normal reach deviation variation pattern P2 is input, the production control CPU 65a determines the normal reach deviation production pattern as the production pattern, and the normal reach displays the production pattern designation command for designating the deviation production pattern. Output to the control CPU 70a.

  Similar to the normal reach deviation variation pattern P2, the symbol variation effect specified by the super reach deviation variation pattern P3 is temporarily stopped in the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c, and the normal reach effect is executed. The Then, the background image is switched from the normal background to the reach effect image, and the super reach effect is executed. The reach effect image is a background image that is one of the special backgrounds and is displayed in a mode different from the normal background, and allows the player to recognize that it is a super reach effect. As the reach effect image, for example, an animation image (moving image) in which a specific character appears, a gradation image in which lightness, darkness, and color tone are changed in stages are set. Then, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol row 26b, and the off symbol is derived, and the off symbol is fixed and stopped. In other words, the super reach effect is a reach effect that is developed after the normal reach effect, and means that the reach effect image is displayed as the background image. The effect pattern that defines the specific contents of the symbol variation effect specified by the super reach deviation variation pattern P3 is stored in the effect control ROM 65b as a super reach deviation effect pattern. Then, when the variation pattern designation command for designating the super reach deviation variation pattern P3 is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines the super reach deviation production pattern as the production pattern, and the super reach designates the deviation production pattern. The command is output to the display control CPU 70a.

  The symbol variation effect specified by the normal reach big hit variation pattern P8 is executed after the reach display is displayed, like the normal reach deviation variation pattern P3. Then, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol row 26b, the big hit symbol is derived, and the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped. The effect pattern that specifies the specific content of the symbol variation effect specified by the normal reach jackpot variation pattern P8 is stored in the effect control ROM 65b as a normal reach jackpot effect pattern. Then, when the variation pattern designation command for designating the normal reach big hit variation pattern P8 is input, the production control CPU 65a determines the normal reach big hit production pattern as the production pattern, and displays and controls the production pattern designation command for designating the normal reach production pattern. It outputs to CPU70a.

  As for the symbol variation effect specified by the super reach big hit variation pattern P9, the normal reach effect is executed first, and then the super reach effect is executed similarly to the super reach deviation variation pattern P3. Then, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol row 26b, and the big hit symbol is derived, and the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped as a result of the super reach effect. The effect pattern that defines the specific contents of the symbol variation effect specified by the super reach jackpot variation pattern P9 is stored in the effect control ROM 65b as a super reach jackpot effect pattern. Then, when the variation pattern designation command for designating the super reach big hit variation pattern P9 is input, the production control CPU 65a determines the super reach big hit production pattern as the production pattern and designates the super reach big hit production pattern. The command is output to the display control CPU 70a.

(Regarding normal pseudo continuous notice fluctuation pattern)
The pseudo continuous notice effect is configured by combining one or more pseudo fluctuation cycles (fluctuation cycles) each having a predetermined fluctuation time. In the first embodiment, a plurality of types of pseudo-continuous notice effects are set with different numbers of pseudo-variable cycles (2 to 4 in the first embodiment). In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, as the normal pseudo continuous notice change pattern for specifying the pseudo continuous notice effect, the normal pseudo two-time deviation change pattern P4 configured by two pseudo change cycles and the normal pseudo two times are provided. The jackpot fluctuation pattern P10, the normal pseudo three-offset fluctuation pattern P5 composed of three pseudo fluctuation cycles, the normal pseudo three-time big hit fluctuation pattern P11, and the normal pseudo four-time deviation fluctuation pattern constituted of four pseudo fluctuation cycles P6 and the normal pseudo 4 big hit variation pattern P12 are set. The pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the normal pseudo continuous notice variation patterns P4 to P6 and P10 to P12 may be referred to as a normal pseudo continuous notice effect.

  In the normal pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the normal pseudo continuous notice fluctuation patterns P4 to P6 and P10 to P12, the reach display (reach symbol) is displayed in the last pseudo change cycle in any fluctuation pattern, and the normal reach is displayed. Production is to be executed. Then, it is set to develop from a normal reach production to a super reach production, and finally stop after the final symbol is derived and temporarily stopped. In the normal pseudo two-time deviation fluctuation pattern P4, the normal pseudo three-time deviation fluctuation pattern P5, and the normal pseudo four-time deviation fluctuation pattern P6, the deviation symbol is finally stopped and the normal pseudo two-time big hit fluctuation pattern P10, In the normal pseudo 3 big hit variation pattern P11 and the pseudo 4 big hit variation pattern P12, the big hit symbol is finally stopped.

  In the quasi-continuous notice effect, a continuous unit effect (unit notice effect) in which one quasi-variable cycle from the start of the change of the symbol to the temporary stop is executed a plurality of times in a single symbol change effect. It has become. In other words, one symbol variation effect accompanied by a pseudo-continuous notice effect is performed by continuously executing the continuous unit effect a plurality of times, so that one symbol variation effect is continuously performed a plurality of times. The production is performed as if it were broken. In the pseudo-continuous notice effect, each continuous unit effect is set as an effect suggesting the possibility of a big hit game. Further, in the pseudo continuous notice effect of the first embodiment, a rush effect (described later) for notifying execution of the pseudo continuous notice effect is executed prior to the continuous unit effect. The pseudo continuous notice effect is an effect executed only by the symbol display device 17 in one symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 and the special symbol display units 50A and 50B. In addition, the symbol variation start in the pseudo variation cycle after the first pseudo variation cycle constituting the pseudo continuous notice effect is the symbol variation start from the temporarily stopped state.

  Here, with respect to the variation time in one symbol variation production, the time from the symbol variation start to the temporary stop in a plurality of pseudo variation cycles (continuous unit production) executed in the one symbol variation production, Hereinafter, it will be distinguished from the pseudo fluctuation time. In the normal pseudo two-time deviation fluctuation pattern P4 and the normal pseudo two-time big hit fluctuation pattern P10 of the first embodiment, the pseudo fluctuation time of the first (first) pseudo fluctuation cycle is 4000 ms, and the second (last) pseudo fluctuation. The pseudo fluctuation time of the cycle is set to 10,000 ms, and in the normal pseudo three-time deviation fluctuation pattern P5 and the normal pseudo three-time big hit fluctuation pattern P11, the pseudo fluctuation time of the first pseudo fluctuation cycle is 4000 ms, and the second pseudo fluctuation cycle. , The pseudo fluctuation time of the third (last) pseudo fluctuation cycle is set to 10000 ms, and in the normal pseudo four-time deviation fluctuation pattern P6 and the normal pseudo four-time big hit fluctuation pattern P12, the first pseudo fluctuation time is set. The pseudo fluctuation time of the fluctuation cycle is 4000 ms, and the second pseudo fluctuation cycle is simulated. Dynamic time at 3000 ms, the pseudo variation time the third pseudo variation cycle at 3000 ms, the pseudo variation time of the pseudo variation cycles fourth (last) is set to 10000ms. In other words, in the normal pseudo continuous notice variation patterns P4 to P6 and P10 to P12, the pseudo variation time of the first pseudo variation cycle is 4000 ms, the pseudo variation time of the last pseudo variation cycle is 10,000 ms, The pseudo fluctuation time of the fluctuation cycle is set to 3000 ms. The pseudo fluctuation time in each pseudo fluctuation cycle is an example, and can be arbitrarily set. Further, the pseudo fluctuation time may be changed for each normal pseudo continuous notice fluctuation pattern P4 to P6, P10 to P12. Specific contents such as a combination of continuous unit effects specified by the pseudo continuous notice variation pattern will be described later.

  Here, in the first embodiment, for a single symbol variation effect accompanied by a normal pseudo continuous notice effect based on the normal pseudo continuous notice variation pattern, a big hit symbol (hit display result) is displayed according to the number of components of the pseudo variation cycle. The possibility of whether or not is set to change. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the big hit determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines that the number of pseudo-variable cycles is less than the normal pseudo-continuous notice variation pattern in which the number of pseudo-variable cycles is small. It is set so that it is easy to determine the normal quasi-continuous notice change pattern. On the other hand, when the big hit determination result is negative, the main control CPU 60a determines a normal pseudo continuous notice fluctuation pattern having a smaller number of pseudo fluctuation cycles than a normal pseudo continuous notice fluctuation pattern having a large number of pseudo fluctuation cycles. Easy to set.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when the big hit determination result is affirmative, the probability that the main control CPU 60a determines the normal pseudo 2 times to normal pseudo 4 times big hit fluctuation patterns P10, P11, P12 (in FIG. 10). (Decision probability) is set so as to increase in the order of normal quasi-2 big hit fluctuation pattern P10 <normal quasi-3 big hit fluctuation pattern P11 <normal quasi-4 big hit fluctuation pattern P12. On the other hand, when the big hit determination result is negative, the probability that the main control CPU 60a determines the deviation variation patterns P4, P5, P6 from the normal pseudo 2 times to the normal pseudo 4 times is the normal pseudo 4 times deviation fluctuation pattern P6 <normal pseudo 3 The deviation deviation pattern P5 is set to be higher in order of the deviation fluctuation pattern P4 <normally twice. In this way, by setting the probability of determining each of the normal pseudo continuous notice variation patterns P4 to P6, P10 to P12, the reliability (expected degree) of the player's jackpot is the pseudo change cycle in the normal pseudo continuous notice effect. It will increase as the number of components increases.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, in each pseudo-variation cycle constituting the pseudo-continuous notice effect, it is executed in the first effect (related effect) related to the effect executed in the pseudo-change cycle and the next pseudo-variable cycle. The symbol display device 17 can be configured to execute a second effect (related effect) related to the effect to be performed under the control of the effect control CPU 65a. Specifically, the first effect is a notification effect that informs the type of continuous unit effect executed in the pseudo-variation cycle, and the second effect is a continuous unit that may be executed in the next pseudo-change cycle. The suggestion effect suggesting the type of effect, and the notification effect and the suggestion effect are executed by the symbol display device 17 to allow the player to recognize the type of the continuous unit effect (execution times described later). The type of continuous unit effect (execution times described later, etc.) that may be executed in the next pseudo-variation cycle can be recognized. In addition, the notification effect is set to be executed at the start (beginning) of the pseudo variation time of the pseudo change cycle, and the suggestion effect is executed at the end (end) of the pseudo change time of the pseudo change cycle. Is set to That is, the suggestion effect (second effect) is executed after the notification effect (first effect) during the pseudo-variation cycle, and the suggestion effect executed in the previous pseudo-change cycle in two consecutive pseudo-change cycles The notification effect executed in the subsequent (next) pseudo fluctuation cycle is continuously executed. Further, the notification effect and the suggestion effect are set to be executed in one pseudo fluctuation cycle, and in the first embodiment, the related effects are executed a plurality of times during the pseudo fluctuation cycle. The suggestion effect is also an effect suggesting that the pseudo-variation cycle (continuous unit effect) is executed following the pseudo-variation cycle (continuous unit effect). It can be said that it is a continuation production that suggests continuing. Specific aspects of the notification effect and the suggestion effect will be described later.

  Here, the rush effect executed at the start of the pseudo continuous notice effect (the first (first) pseudo fluctuation cycle) displays a pseudo continuous notification image for notifying the rush of the pseudo continuous notice effect for a predetermined time. In the first embodiment, the rush effect displays the image of “pseudo continuous rush” to notify the rush of the pseudo continuous notice effect. Further, in the pseudo continuous notice effect, the pseudo continuous notice notice effect for notifying that the pseudo continuous notice effect is finished is displayed before the reach display in the last (final) pseudo fluctuation cycle (continuous unit effect). It is supposed to be executed in. In the first embodiment, the pseudo continuous end notification effect is displayed by displaying an image of “pseudo continuous end” (pseudo continuous end image) to notify the end of the pseudo continuous notice effect. It should be noted that images relating to the entry effect and the pseudo-continuous end notification effect are stored in the display control ROM 70b. 17 is displayed.

(Regarding specific pseudo continuous notice fluctuation pattern)
Next, a specific pseudo-continuous notice change pattern (specific pseudo-continuous notice change pattern) as a pseudo-continuous notice change pattern for specifying a pseudo-continuous notice effect will be described. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, as a specific pseudo continuous notice fluctuation pattern, a specific pseudo two-time deviation fluctuation pattern P7 and a specific pseudo two-time big hit fluctuation pattern P13 configured by two pseudo fluctuation cycles, and three pseudo pseudo continuous fluctuation patterns. A specific pseudo 3 big hit variation pattern P14 configured by a variation cycle is set. In the pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the specific pseudo continuous notice change pattern, the continuous unit effects are executed in an order different from the order of the continuous unit effect executed in the pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the normal pseudo continuous notice change pattern. Configured to be. The pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the specific pseudo continuous notice variation pattern P7, P13, P14 may be referred to as a specific pseudo continuous notice effect.

  Here, the pseudo fluctuation time of each pseudo fluctuation cycle in the specific pseudo two-time deviation fluctuation pattern P7 and the specific pseudo two-time big hit fluctuation pattern P13 is the normal pseudo two-time deviation fluctuation pattern P4 and the normal pseudo two-time big hit fluctuation pattern P10. Set to the same. The pseudo fluctuation time of each pseudo fluctuation cycle in the specific pseudo three-time big hit fluctuation pattern P14 is set to be the same as that of the normal pseudo three-time big fluctuation pattern P5 and the normal pseudo three-time big hit fluctuation pattern P11. The pseudo fluctuation time in each pseudo fluctuation cycle is an example, and can be arbitrarily set. Further, the normal pseudo continuous notice fluctuation patterns P4, P5 corresponding to the same pseudo continuous notice fluctuation patterns P7, P13, P14 or the same pseudo continuous number as the specific pseudo continuous notice fluctuation patterns P7, P13, P14. , P10, P11 can change the pseudo fluctuation time. Specific contents such as a combination of continuous unit effects specified by the specific pseudo continuous notice variation pattern will be described later.

(Pseudo continuous notice effect pattern)
When the pseudo continuous notice variation pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 65a determines a pseudo continuous notice effect pattern D4 from a plurality of types of pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D4 to D7 and D10 to D14 that specify the contents of the pseudo continuous notice effect. ~ D7, D10 ~ D14 are configured to be determined. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when the main control CPU 60a determines the pseudo continuous notice variation patterns P4 to P7, P10 to P14, the effect control CPU 65a performs the corresponding pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D4 to D7, D10. D14 is determined. The pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D4 to D7 and D10 to D14 corresponding to the pseudo continuous notice change patterns P4 to P7 and P10 to P14 are shown with corresponding pattern names as shown in FIG. Specifically, in the case of the normal pseudo two-time deviation variation pattern P4, the normal pseudo-two-time deviation production pattern D4 is determined, and in the case of the normal pseudo three-time deviation variation pattern P5, the normal pseudo-three-time deviation production pattern D5 is determined. In the case of the normal pseudo four-time deviation variation pattern P6, the normal pseudo-four-time deviation production pattern D6 is determined, and in the case of the specific pseudo two-time deviation variation pattern P7, the specific pseudo-two-time deviation production pattern D7 is determined, and the normal pseudo two times. In the case of the big hit variation pattern P10, the normal pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern D10 is determined. In the case of the normal pseudo three-time big hit variation pattern P11, the normal pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern D11 is determined, and the normal pseudo four-time deviation variation pattern P12 is determined. In the case of the case, the normal pseudo 4 big hit effect pattern D12 is determined, and the specific pseudo 2 big hit variation pattern is determined. For P13 is specific pseudo twice jackpot demonstration pattern D13 is determined, in the case of certain pseudo three jackpot variation pattern P14 specific pseudo three jackpot performance pattern D14 is determined. In the following description, the normal pseudo two-time effect pattern D4, the normal pseudo three-time effect pattern D5, the normal pseudo four-time effect pattern D6, the normal pseudo two-time jackpot effect pattern D10, and the normal pseudo three-time jackpot effect pattern D11, the normal pseudo four-hit effect pattern D12 is collectively referred to as a normal pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern (normal pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern). The specific pseudo 3 big hit effect pattern D14 may be collectively referred to as a specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern (specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern). In the first embodiment, the pseudo continuous notice variation pattern and the pseudo continuous notice effect pattern are set in a one-to-one relationship. However, the pseudo continuous notice variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types of pseudo continuous notice effect patterns for one pseudo continuous notice variation pattern. One may be determined (see Example 2).

  The effect pattern determined by the effect control CPU 65a corresponding to the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a is that the effect contents of the symbol variation effect are specified by the effect pattern, and the effect pattern is the effect control. It can be said that this is a sub variation pattern (variation pattern) determined by the CPU 65a. That is, the pseudo continuous notice effect pattern that specifies the content of the effect of the pseudo continuous notice effect is a pseudo continuous notice variation pattern determined by the effect control CPU 65a. The pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the normal pseudo continuous notice effect pattern is a normal pseudo continuous notice effect, and the pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern is a specific pseudo continuous notice effect.

(About the continuous unit effect based on the pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern)
The continuous unit effect executed in the pseudo continuous notice effect based on the pseudo continuous notice effect pattern will be described. In the first embodiment, a plurality of continuous unit effects that can be executed in a pseudo-variable cycle are set. In the first embodiment, in the normal pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D4 to D6 and D10 to D12, the continuous unit effect executed in the pseudo change cycle corresponding to the execution time of the pseudo change cycle in one symbol change effect. The type of is decided. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12A, the first continuous unit effect is executed in the first pseudo-variation cycle, the second continuous unit effect is executed in the second pseudo-change cycle, and the third pseudo-change effect is executed. The third continuous unit effect is executed in the variation cycle, and the fourth continuous unit effect is executed in the fourth pseudo variation cycle.

  In each continuous unit effect specified by the normal pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D4 to D6 and D10 to D12, an image that can specify each continuous unit effect is displayed as a background image. Specifically, in the first embodiment, each continuous unit effect is configured to be specified by the background color in the background image of each continuous unit effect being different. That is, as shown in FIG. 12A, the background color of the first continuous unit effect is set to “white”, the background color of the second continuous unit effect is set to “blue”, and the background of the third continuous unit effect is set. The color is set to “green”, and the background color of the fourth continuous unit effect is set to “red”. In this way, by changing the background color according to the execution time of the continuous unit effect (pseudo-variable cycle), the player can recognize the execution time of the continuous unit effect currently being executed.

  Here, as a method of making the player recognize the execution times of the continuous unit effects currently being executed, not only the background color is different, but a characteristic effect is performed for each continuous unit effect of each execution time. It may be. For example, “dog” appears as a character in the first continuous unit effect, “pheasant” appears as a character in the second continuous unit effect, “monkey” appears as a character in the third continuous unit effect, and fourth continuous In the unit effect, “Oni” may appear as a character. In addition, the continuous unit effect corresponding to each execution time of the pseudo-variable cycle is not limited to one type. If the characteristic effect (character, etc.) is common, a plurality of types with different specific contents are set, You may make it determine from them.

(About notification production)
In the notification effect, the notification unit image set as the notification effect in each continuous unit effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17. The notification unit image as the notification effect is set with a plurality of types that can be determined by the effect control CPU 60a based on the type of the pseudo continuous notice effect pattern. The notification unit image as the notification effect is set with a plurality of types that can be determined by the effect control CPU 60a based on the type of the pseudo continuous notice effect pattern. In the first embodiment, as notification unit images that can be determined by the effect control CPU 60a, as shown in FIG. 13, four types of first notification unit image, second notification unit image, third notification unit image, and fourth notification unit image are provided. Is set. More specifically, each notification unit image is displayed with a white “pseudo 1” character in the first notification unit image, a blue color with a “pseudo 2” character in the second notification unit image, In the 3 notification unit image, the “pseudo 3” character is displayed in green, and in the fourth notification unit image, the “pseudo 4” character is displayed in red. That is, the continuous unit effect (pseudo variation cycle) in the symbol variation effect of the continuous unit effect (pseudo variation cycle) by the numerical value displayed in the notification unit image (notification effect) and the color corresponding to the background color for displaying the character ) Execution times can be notified. In the first embodiment, since the background colors when a plurality of types of continuous unit effects are executed by the symbol display device 17 are set in a one-to-one relationship, the background color is notified by the notification unit image. It can be said that the type of the corresponding continuous unit effect is notified.

  Here, the execution time of the continuous unit effect (pseudo fluctuation cycle) means that when the main control CPU 60a determines the normal pseudo continuous notice change pattern as the pseudo continuous notice change pattern, the effect control CPU 65a performs the normal pseudo continuous notice change. This is the number of executions of the continuous unit effect (pseudo-variable cycle) set in the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern determined corresponding to the pattern. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the order in which a plurality of types of continuous unit effects (pseudo-variable cycles) set in the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern is executed is set as a reference, and the reference order is set. The corresponding notification unit image (notification effect) is set to be executed during the pseudo fluctuation cycle.

(Suggested production)
In the suggestion effect, the suggestion unit image set as the suggestion effect in each continuous unit effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17. The suggestion unit image as the suggestion effect is set with a plurality of types that can be determined by the effect control CPU 60a based on the type of the pseudo continuous notice effect pattern. In Example 1, as suggested unit images that can be determined by the effect control CPU 60a, three types of second suggested unit images, third suggested unit images, and fourth suggested unit images are set as shown in FIG. Specifically explaining each suggestion unit image, the second suggestion unit image is displayed with the characters “pseudo 2 continuation” in blue, and the third suggestion unit image is displayed with the characters “pseudo 3 continuation” in green. In the fourth suggestion unit image, the characters “pseudo 4 continuation” are displayed in red. That is, it is possible to suggest the execution time (type) of the continuous unit effect (pseudo-variable cycle) by the numerical value displayed in the suggested unit image (suggested effect) and the color corresponding to the background color for displaying the character. ing. In Example 1, since the background color when a plurality of types of continuous unit effects are executed by the symbol display device 17 is set in a one-to-one relationship, by suggesting the background color by the suggested unit image, It suggests the type of corresponding continuous unit production.

  The images related to the notification effect and the suggestion effect are stored in the display control ROM 70b. Under the control of the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 70a calls the corresponding image data from the display control ROM 70b to the symbol display device 17. It is supposed to be displayed. Further, since the notification effect and the suggestion effect only need to notify or suggest the type of continuous unit effect executed in the pseudo-variation cycle, a character unique to each continuous unit effect appears as described above. If it is a thing, you may make it display the image of a corresponding character as a notification effect or a suggestion effect.

  Here, in the pseudo continuous notice effect pattern corresponding to the pseudo continuous notice change pattern, the types of notification effects and suggestive effects that can be executed in each pseudo change cycle are determined. The types of effects and suggestive effects will be specifically described with reference to FIG. That is, in the normal pseudo two-off stage effect pattern D4 and the normal pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern D10, as shown in FIG. 15A, the first pseudo change cycle in which the first continuous unit effect is executed is started at the beginning (beginning). The second time when the second continuous unit effect is executed after the first informing unit image (“pseudo 1”) is displayed and the second suggestion unit image (“pseudo 2 continuation”) is displayed at the end (end). The second notification unit image (“pseudo 2”) is displayed at the start (start) of the pseudo fluctuation cycle. Then, a pseudo continuous end image (“pseudo continuous end”) is displayed during the final second pseudo fluctuation cycle. Further, in the normal pseudo three-time off effect pattern D5 and the normal pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern D11, as shown in FIG. 15B, the first pseudo change cycle in which the first continuous unit effect is executed is started (beginning). The second pseudo unit image (“pseudo 1”) is displayed and the second suggestion unit image (“pseudo 2 continuation”) is displayed at the end (end) and the second continuous unit effect is executed. After the second notification unit image (“pseudo 2”) is displayed at the start (start) in the fluctuation cycle and the third suggestion unit image (“pseudo 3 continuation”) is displayed at the end (end), The third notification unit image (“pseudo 3”) is displayed at the start (beginning) in the third pseudo fluctuation cycle in which the three continuous unit effects are executed. Then, during the third pseudo fluctuation cycle, which is the last, a pseudo continuous end image (“pseudo continuous end”) is displayed. Further, in the normal pseudo four-time off effect pattern D6 and the normal pseudo four-time big hit effect pattern D12, as shown in FIG. 15C, the first pseudo-variable cycle in which the first continuous unit effect is executed is started (beginning). The second pseudo unit image (“pseudo 1”) is displayed and the second suggestion unit image (“pseudo 2 continuation”) is displayed at the end (end) and the second continuous unit effect is executed. After the second notification unit image (“pseudo 2”) is displayed at the start (start) in the fluctuation cycle and the third suggestion unit image (“pseudo 3 continuation”) is displayed at the end (end), After the third notification unit image (“pseudo 3”) is displayed at the start (start) in the third pseudo-variation cycle in which the three continuous unit effects are executed, the fourth continuous unit effect is executed. At the beginning (beginning) of the pseudo fluctuation cycle, the fourth notification unit The position image (“pseudo 4”) is displayed. Then, a pseudo continuous end image (“pseudo continuous end”) is displayed during the last fourth pseudo fluctuation cycle. In FIG. 15, the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are shown together as the reach effect.

(About the characteristic structure of the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern)
Next, a characteristic configuration of the specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern will be described. In the first embodiment, the pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern is different from the order of the continuous unit effects executed by the pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the normal pseudo continuous notice effect pattern. A continuous unit effect is configured to be executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12B, in the specific pseudo second off effect pattern D7 and the specific pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern D13, the first continuous unit effect is executed in the first pseudo fluctuation cycle, and the second time. In the pseudo fluctuation cycle, the third continuous unit effect is executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12C, in the specific pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern D14, the first continuous unit effect is executed in the first pseudo-variation cycle, and the second continuous unit effect is shown in the second pseudo-change cycle. It is executed, and the fourth continuous unit effect is executed in the third pseudo fluctuation cycle. Further, the background color in each continuous unit effect specified by the specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern D7, D13, D14 is set to correspond to the type of continuous unit effect. That is, as shown in FIG. 12B, in the specific pseudo two-off stage effect pattern D7 and the specific pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern D13, the background color of the first continuous unit effect executed in the first pseudo fluctuation cycle is “ The background color of the third continuous unit effect that is set to “white” and executed in the second pseudo-variation cycle is set to “green”. Also, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), in the specific pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern D14, the background color of the first continuous unit effect executed in the first pseudo-variation cycle is set to “white”, and the second time The background color of the second continuous unit effect executed in the pseudo variation cycle is set to “blue”, and the background color of the fourth continuous unit effect executed in the third pseudo variation cycle is set to “red”. .

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, in the specific pseudo two-time deviation effect pattern D7 and the specific pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern D13, the normal pseudo three-time deviation effect pattern D5 and In the normal pseudo three-time jackpot effect pattern D11, a continuous unit effect (third continuous unit effect) and a background color ("green") of the type executed in the third pseudo-variable cycle are displayed, and a specific pseudo three-time jackpot effect pattern is displayed. In D14, in the third pseudo-variation cycle, the continuous unit effect of the type (fourth continuous unit effect) and the background color of the type executed for the fourth time in the normal pseudo four-time off effect pattern D6 and the normal pseudo four-time big hit effect pattern D12. ("Red") is displayed. In other words, in the pseudo-continuous notice effect specified by the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern, different types of continuous unit effects are executed in the same fluctuating cycle of the pseudo-continuous notice effect specified by the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern. Is done. Specifically, in the pseudo-variation cycle of the same execution times, in the pseudo-continuous notice effect specified by the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern, the order determined in the pseudo-continuous notice effect specified by the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern Continuous unit effects in the order of later (after the execution times) are executed. In this way, the same type of continuous unit effect is different in the pseudo-variation of the execution times for the pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the normal pseudo continuous notice effect pattern and the pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern. By executing in a cycle, it is possible to improve the interest of the production by making it appear as if a predetermined continuous unit production has been skipped.

  In the first embodiment, a normal pseudo-continuous notice effect (pseudo continuous notice effect) specified by a normal pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern in which a plurality of types of continuous unit effects are executed in a standard order is the first pseudo-continuous notice effect. In the normal pseudo continuous notice effect, the continuous unit effect of the type suggested by the suggested effect (suggested unit image) executed in the pseudo change cycle is executed in the next pseudo change cycle. On the other hand, the specific pseudo continuous notice effect (pseudo continuous notice effect) specified by the specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern in which a plurality of types of continuous unit effects are not executed in the order of the reference is the second pseudo continuous notice effect, In the specific pseudo continuous notice effect, a type of continuous unit effect that does not correspond to the type suggested in the suggestion effect (suggested unit image) executed in the pseudo change cycle is executed in the next pseudo change cycle. In the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect, the continuous unit effects in the order after the order determined in the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect are executed in the next pseudo-variation cycle, and the continuous unit effect that should be in order is skipped. There is a case where the continuous unit effect skips this.

  In the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect specified by the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern, in each pseudo-variable cycle, the notification effect and the suggestive effect are the same as the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect specified by the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern. Is executed. However, the types of notification effects and suggestive effects that are executed in the pseudo-variation cycle are the same as those in the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern. It is set to be different from the type executed in the pseudo fluctuation cycle. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, in the specific pseudo-offset effect pattern D7 and the specific pseudo-double big hit effect pattern D13, at the start of the first pseudo-variation cycle in which the first continuous unit effect is executed (beginning ), The first notification unit image (“pseudo 1”) is displayed and the second suggestion unit image (“pseudo 2 continuation”) is displayed at the end (end), and then the third continuous unit effect is executed. The third notification unit image (“pseudo 3”) is displayed at the start (start) of the second pseudo fluctuation cycle. Then, a pseudo continuous end image (“pseudo continuous end”) is displayed at the end (end) of the second pseudo fluctuation cycle which is the last. Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, in the specific pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern D14, the first notification unit image (“pseudo 1”) is displayed at the start of the first pseudo fluctuation cycle in which the first continuous unit effect is executed. And the second suggestion unit image (“pseudo 2 continuation”) is displayed at the end, and then the second notification unit image (“pseudo 2”) is started at the start of the second pseudo variation cycle in which the second continuous unit effect is executed. ) Is displayed and the third suggestion unit image (“pseudo 3 continuation”) is displayed at the end, and then the fourth notification unit image ( “Pseudo 4”) is displayed. Then, during the third pseudo fluctuation cycle, which is the last, a pseudo continuous end image (“pseudo continuous end”) is displayed. In FIG. 16, the normal reach production and the super reach production are shown together as the reach production.

  In this way, the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect specified by the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern is different from the type of continuous unit effect suggested by the suggestive effect (suggested unit image) executed during the pseudo-variable cycle ( (Incompatible type) continuous unit effect is executed in the next pseudo-variation cycle, and in the next pseudo-change cycle, the corresponding notification effect (notification unit image) is the suggested effect (executed in the previous pseudo-change cycle) ( (Suggested unit images). Also, in the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern, a continuous unit effect of a type that does not correspond to the type of continuous unit effect suggested in the suggested effect (suggested unit image) executed during the pseudo-variable cycle is displayed in the next pseudo-variable cycle. When performing, the execution order of the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern (normal pseudo-continuous notice effect) follows the type of continuous unit effect after the type of continuous unit effect suggested by the suggestion effect (suggested unit image). It is set to execute in the pseudo fluctuation cycle. Specifically, when suggesting the second continuous unit effect by the suggestive effect, when executing the third continuous unit effect in the next pseudo-variable cycle, or suggesting the third continuous unit effect by the suggestive effect, The fourth continuous unit effect is executed in the pseudo fluctuation cycle. Accordingly, the normal pseudo continuous notice effect in which the continuous unit effects are executed in order based on the normal pseudo continuous notice effect pattern, and the continuous unit effect in the order of the normal pseudo continuous notice effect based on the specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern. Is able to improve the interest of the production by the difference from the specific pseudo-continuous notice production executed in a different order.

  Here, when the main control CPU 60a determines the normal pseudo continuous notice change patterns P4 to P6, P10 to P12, the effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding normal pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D4 to D6, D10 to D12. . Thereby, in the symbol display device 17, a normal pseudo continuous notice effect that is executed in order without skipping a plurality of continuous unit effects is executed. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 60a determines the specific pseudo continuous notice variation patterns P7, P13, P14, the effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding specific pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D7, D13, D14. Thereby, in the symbol display apparatus 17, the specific pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect which skips a part of several continuous unit effects and performs is performed. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines the specific pseudo-continuous notice fluctuation pattern P7, P13, P14, that is, the effect control CPU 65a displays the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern D7, D13, D14. If determined, the suggestion effect (second effect) executed at the end of the pseudo change cycle, and the notification effect (first effect) executed at the start of the next pseudo change cycle executed immediately after the suggestion effect. The execution of the skipped continuous unit effect (notice effect related to the occurrence of a winning game) is restricted. Specifically, for example, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific pseudo-offset effect pattern D7, as shown in FIG. 16A, the second suggested unit image (suggested effect) executed at the end of the first pseudo fluctuation cycle. ) And the third notification unit image (notification effect) executed immediately thereafter, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the normal pseudo three-time deviation effect pattern D5, the second suggestion unit image (suggestion effect) A second continuous unit effect (a type of continuous unit effect suggested by the second suggestion unit image (suggesting effect)) that is allowed to be executed between the first notification unit image and the third notification unit image (notification effect). It can be said that it is regulated.

(Reliability of pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern)
As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes the normal pseudo 2 times to the normal pseudo 4 times deviation fluctuation patterns P4, P5, and P6 and the normal pseudo 2 times to the normal pseudo 4 times big hit fluctuation patterns P10, P11, and P12. Is set so that it is easier to determine a normal pseudo-continuous notice fluctuation pattern having a larger number of pseudo-variable cycles than a normal pseudo-continuous notice fluctuation pattern having a smaller number of pseudo-variable cycles. That is, in the normal pseudo 2 times to the normal pseudo 4 times deviation fluctuation patterns P4, P5, P6 and the normal pseudo 2 times to the pseudo 4 times big hit fluctuation patterns P10, P11, P12, the number of components of the pseudo fluctuation cycle and the player's big hit The reliability (expectation) is set to correspond. In the first embodiment, since the normal pseudo continuous notice effect pattern is determined in a one-to-one relationship with the normal pseudo continuous notice change pattern, the normal pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D4, D5, D6, Regarding D10, D11, and D12, the reliability (expectation) that the big hit game is generated is higher when the number of continuous unit effects to be executed is larger. In other words, the reliability (expectation) of occurrence of the jackpot game in each type of continuous unit effect executed in the normal pseudo continuous notice effect is the order of the continuous unit effects (order of the order) executed in the normal pseudo continuous notice effect. The number of continuous unit effects to be executed last in the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect is larger in the order of the continuous unit effects set in the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern. One (the one after the run times) has a higher reliability (expectation) that the big hit game is generated. In addition, in each of the normal pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D4, D5, D6, D10, D11, and D12, since the type of the continuous unit effect to be executed last is determined, a plurality of types of continuous unit effects (first continuous unit effect) It can be said that the reliability (expectation) at which the big hit game is generated when each of the continuous unit effects is executed is different.

  Here, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when the big hit determination result is negative, the specific pseudo-twisted deviation variation pattern P7 is set as the specific pseudo continuous notice variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a. When the big hit determination result is affirmative, the specific pseudo two-time big hit fluctuation pattern P13 is set as the specific pseudo continuous notice fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the big hit determination result is either positive or negative. However, there is a possibility that the specific pseudo-notice effect in which the continuous unit effect is skipped in the second pseudo-variation cycle is executed. On the other hand, the specific pseudo three-time big hit variation pattern P14 for specifying the specific pseudo notice effect that skips the continuous unit effect in the third pseudo fluctuation cycle can be determined by the main control CPU 60a only when the big hit determination result is affirmative. In the first embodiment, the specific pseudo-notice effect in which the continuous unit effect is skipped in the third pseudo-variable cycle is set as the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect for determining the big hit.

  In the first embodiment, when the big hit determination result is negative, the main control CPU 60a is set so that the normal pseudo continuous notice fluctuation pattern P4 to P6 can be determined more easily than the specific pseudo continuous notice fluctuation pattern P7. In addition, when the big hit determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a is set so that the normal pseudo continuous notice variation patterns P10 to P12 can be determined more easily than the specific pseudo continuous notice variation patterns P13 and P14. That is, in both cases of positive and negative jackpot determination results, the normal pseudo continuous notice change patterns P4 to P6 and P10 to P12 in which the continuous unit effects are executed in the determined order without skipping the continuous unit effects are provided. The specific pseudo continuous notice variation pattern P7, P13, P14 that skips the continuous unit effect is set more easily. In the first embodiment, the normal pseudo continuous notice effect pattern and the specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern are determined in a one-to-one relationship with the normal pseudo continuous notice change pattern and the specific pseudo continuous notice change pattern. Therefore, the normal pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the normal pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D4 to D6, D10 to D12 is more easily executed than the specific pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the specific pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D7, D13, and D14. It has become.

  Here, when the big hit determination result is negative, the main control CPU 60a determines the specific pseudo two-hit fluctuation pattern P13 when the main control CPU 60a determines the specific pseudo two-time deviation fluctuation pattern P7 and when the big hit determination result is affirmative. The probability that the main control CPU 60a determines the normal pseudo three-time deviation fluctuation pattern P5 when the big hit determination result is negative and the main control CPU 60a sets the normal pseudo three big hit fluctuation pattern P11 when the big hit determination result is affirmative. It is set to be approximately the same as the probability of determination. That is, in the configuration of the first embodiment in which the normal pseudo continuous notice effect pattern and the specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern are determined in a one-to-one relationship with the normal pseudo continuous notice change pattern and the specific pseudo continuous notice change pattern, the normal pseudo continuous notice change pattern is determined. Comparing the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect specified by the notice variation pattern with the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect specified by the specific pseudo-continuous notice change pattern, the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect having three pseudo-variation cycles is executed. The reliability (expected degree) in which the big hit game is generated is set to be approximately the same between the case where the game is executed and the case where the specific pseudo continuous notice effect is executed with the number of the pseudo variation cycles being twice. In other words, the reliability in the specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern is higher in the specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern than the normal pseudo continuous notice effect pattern, and the specific pseudo continuous notice effect is provided, as long as the number of pseudo variable cycles is the same. The reliability in the pattern is set to be equivalent to the reliability of the normal pseudo continuous notice effect pattern in which the number of constituents of the pseudo variation cycle in the normal pseudo continuous notice effect pattern is one. Furthermore, even if the number of pseudo-variable cycles is the same, the reliability (expectation) that the consecutive unit production skips is more likely to generate a big hit game than the one that does not skip (one that is executed in order) Is set high. Therefore, by skipping the continuous unit effect, it is possible to give the player a sense that the reliability (expectation) at which the big hit game is generated is increased at once, and to improve the interest.

  Specifically, the reliability (expectation) of the specific pseudo two-time deviation fluctuation pattern P7 is set to correspond to the reliability (expectation) of the normal pseudo three-time deviation fluctuation pattern P5. Further, the reliability (expectation) of the specific pseudo two-hit variation pattern P13 corresponds to the reliability (expectation) of the normal pseudo three-hit variation pattern P11, and the reliability of the specific pseudo three-hit variation pattern P14. The (expected degree) is set so as to correspond to the reliability (expected degree) of the normal pseudo 4 big hit variation pattern P12. More specifically, when the big hit determination result is negative, the probability that the main control CPU 60a determines the normal pseudo three-time deviation fluctuation pattern P5 and the probability that the specific pseudo two-time deviation fluctuation pattern P7 is determined are set equal. When the jackpot determination result is affirmative, the probability that the main control CPU 60a determines the normal pseudo three-time big hit fluctuation pattern P11 and the probability that the specific pseudo two-time big hit fluctuation pattern P13 is determined are set to be equal to each other. The probability of determining the fourth big hit variation pattern P12 and the probability of determining the specific pseudo three big hit variation pattern P14 are set to be equal. It should be noted that the normal pseudo-continuous notice variation patterns P6 and P12 having four pseudo-variation cycles can be determined regardless of whether the jackpot determination result is negative or affirmative. Although the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect in which the unit effects are executed in the order of the standard is not a pseudo-continuous notice effect of determining the big hit, the determination probability of the normal pseudo four-time fluctuation pattern P6 and the normal pseudo four-time big hit fluctuation pattern P12 is adjusted. Thus, when a normal pseudo-continuous notice effect in which four consecutive unit effects are executed in a standard order is executed, a big hit game is generated with an extremely high probability.

(Regarding the control configuration related to the pseudo continuous notice effect)
Next, a control configuration unique to the pseudo continuous notice effect will be described. When the main control CPU 60a determines a quasi-continuous notice change pattern as a change pattern based on the winning of a pachinko ball at the start winning opening 30, 31, the effect control is performed on a change pattern specifying command for specifying the quasi-continuous notice change pattern. It outputs to CPU65a. Then, when the change pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding pseudo continuous notice effect pattern shown in FIG. 11 based on the change pattern designation command.

  Next, the effect control CPU 65a determines a decoration to be temporarily stopped at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in each pseudo variation cycle of the pseudo continuous notice effect. The determined decoration drawing is stored in the effect control RAM 65c. Note that the decorative drawing temporarily stopped at the effective stop position 27 is determined in consideration of the fixed stop symbol in the pseudo-continuous notice effect, and the decorative drawing same as the fixed stop symbol is determined or a different decorative drawing is determined. Then, the effect control CPU 65a outputs an effect pattern designation command for designating the determined pseudo continuous notice effect pattern to the display control CPU 70a. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a temporary stop symbol designation command for designating the determined decoration to the display control CPU 70a at the timing when the pseudo variation cycle specified by the pseudo continuous notice variation pattern ends.

  When an effect pattern designation command for designating a pseudo continuous notice effect pattern is input, the display control CPU 70a executes a symbol variation effect in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c, and a temporary stop symbol designation command is input. Then, the decorative drawing data designated by the temporary stop designating command is read from the display control ROM 70b, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped at the effective stop position 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. Further, the display control CPU 70a, based on the effect pattern designation command for designating the pseudo continuous notice effect pattern, the type of continuous unit effect designated in each pseudo fluctuation cycle, various notice effects (inrush effect, notification effect, suggestive effect). , Pseudo continuous end notification effect) data is read from the display control ROM 70b at a corresponding timing and displayed on the symbol display device 17.

  In other words, the main control CPU 60a is a pseudo-continuous notice that suggests whether or not a big hit game will occur when the pachinko ball is won at the start winning opening (start winning means) 30, 31 during the symbol variation effect. It has a function as a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns including a pseudo continuous notice variation pattern for specifying an effect. The pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern corresponding to the pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern specifies the pseudo-continuous notice effect, and the pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern is used to specify the pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern. In other words, it can be said that the effect control CPU 65a that determines a pseudo continuous notice effect pattern from a plurality of types has a function as a variation pattern determining means.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 65a performs a pseudo continuous notice effect in which a pseudo variation cycle in which a plurality of types of symbols fluctuate and temporarily stops in a single symbol variation effect is performed a plurality of times, as a symbol display device 17 as a symbol display means. It has a function as an effect execution control means to be executed. Then, the effect control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means, during the pseudo variation cycle, the notification effect (first effect) for informing the type of the continuous unit effect (unit notice effect) executed in the pseudo change cycle and the next The suggestion effect (second effect) suggesting the type of continuous unit effect (unit notice effect) that may be executed in the pseudo-variation cycle is executed by the symbol display device 17 and the suggestion effect that is executed in the pseudo-change cycle. (Second effect) and a notification effect (first effect) executed in the next pseudo-variation cycle are provided. Further, the effect control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means specifies the normal pseudo continuous notice effect (first pseudo continuous notice effect) specified by the normal pseudo continuous notice effect pattern and the specification specified by the specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern. It is set to be easier to execute than the pseudo continuous notice effect (second pseudo continuous notice effect). In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a performs the effect control CPU 65a based on the order of the plurality of types of continuous unit effects set in the normal pseudo continuous notice effect that is easily determined by the effect control CPU 65a. In the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect that is difficult to determine, the effect of the effect can be improved by executing the pseudo-continuous notice effect in an effect form that skips the continuous unit effect.

  The production control CPU 60a can have all the functions of the main control CPU 60a. Therefore, whether or not a big hit game is generated when a pachinko ball is won at the start winning opening (starting winning means) 30, 31. A function as a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns including a pseudo continuous notice variation pattern that specifies a pseudo continuous notice effect that suggests such a possibility during the symbol variation effect is provided. Further, when the main control CPU 60a or the effect control CPU 65a as the change pattern determining means determines the pseudo continuous notice change pattern, the pseudo change cycle in which the change starts and temporarily stops in a single change effect is performed a predetermined number of times. The effect control CPU 65a has a function as effect execution control means to be executed. Then, the effect control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means is a continuous unit effect (units) that suggests that a big hit game may occur in each pseudo-variable cycle in the pseudo-continuous notice effect constituted by combining a plurality of pseudo-variable cycles. (Notification effect) is set to be executed once.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means, in the normal pseudo continuous notice effect (first pseudo continuous notice effect), the type of continuous unit effect (unit notice effect) suggested in the suggestion effect (second effect). Are executed in order so as to be executed in the next pseudo-fluctuation cycle, and a plurality of types of continuous unit effects (unit notice effects) are executed in order, and an implied effect (second effect) in the specific pseudo continuous notice effect (second pseudo continuous notice effect). ) The type of continuous unit effect (unit notice effect) that is later in the order of execution in the normal pseudo continuous notice effect (first pseudo continuous notice effect) than the type of continuous unit effect (unit notice effect) A plurality of types of continuous unit effects (unit notice effects) are executed so as to be executed in a pseudo-variable cycle. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means causes the notification effect (first effect) to be executed at the beginning of the pseudo-variation cycle, and causes the suggestion effect (second effect) to be executed at the end of the pseudo-change cycle. ing.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means, when the effect control CPU 65a as the change pattern determining means determines the normal pseudo continuous notice change pattern, the number of components set in the normal pseudo continuous notice change pattern. When the continuous control unit effect (unit advance notice effect) is executed in a preset order for each pseudo change cycle, and the effect control CPU 65a as the change pattern determining means determines a specific pseudo continuous notice change pattern, It is set so that the continuous unit effect (unit notice effect) can be executed in an order different from the order in the normal quasi-continuous notice change pattern for every number of pseudo change cycles set in the pseudo continuous notice change pattern. Then, the effect control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means, when the effect control CPU 65a as the change pattern determining means determines a specific pseudo continuous notice change pattern, the pseudo change cycle before and after the continuous pseudo change cycle, Thus, it is set to execute a continuous unit effect (unit notice effect) of a type in which the order in the normal pseudo-continuous notice variation pattern is skipped.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the suggestion effect executed at the end of each pseudo-variation cycle and the reliability (expectation degree) of occurrence of the big hit game in the type of continuous unit effect suggested by the suggestion effect. ) Is the same. That is, for example, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the normal pseudo-offset effect pattern D4 or the normal pseudo two-hit effect pattern D10, in the normal pseudo continuous notice effect executed based on the effect patterns D4 and D10. The execution time of the suggestion effect executed at the end of the first pseudo-variation cycle (display time of the second suggestion unit image) and the execution time of the second continuous unit effect executed in the next pseudo-change cycle (pseudo-variation) The sum of (time) and the time becomes a normal reliability suggestion time (implicit effect time) during which an effect indicating the reliability of the second continuous unit effect is performed (see FIG. 17A). On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific pseudo-offset effect pattern D7 or the specific pseudo two-hit effect pattern D13, in the specific pseudo continuous notice effect that is executed based on the effect patterns D7 and D13. Since the second continuous unit effect is skipped, the effect indicating the reliability of the second continuous unit effect is the execution time of the suggested effect executed at the end of the first pseudo-variation cycle (display of the second suggested unit image) Time), and the execution time of the suggestion effect becomes a specific reliability suggestion time (implicit effect time) during which an effect indicating the reliability of the second continuous unit effect is performed (see FIG. 17B). As described above, in the first embodiment, even when the number of the pseudo-variable cycle constituting the pseudo continuous notice effect is the same, the effect that displays the reliability of the same type of continuous unit effect can be executed at different times. Yes. That is, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting the reliability of the same type of continuous unit effect at different times without changing the pseudo variation time of the basic pseudo variation cycle specified by the pseudo continuous notice variation pattern. In addition, since the execution timing and execution time of the suggestion effect can be controlled by the effect control CPU 65a, when the effect suggesting the reliability of the same type of continuous unit effect is executed at different times, the pseudo fluctuation of the pseudo fluctuation cycle is performed. It is not necessary to store a plurality of types of pseudo continuous notice variation patterns with different times in the main control ROM 60b, and the control load on the main control board 60 (main control means, main control CPU 60a) can be reduced. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a plurality of types of unit notice effects with different degrees of expectation in which a big hit game (win game) is generated, and an effect suggesting a unit notice effect with the same expectation is executed. There are multiple types of suggestion production times with different times.

(Operation of Example 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, during the pseudo-variable cycle in which the continuous unit effects having different expectations for the occurrence of the big hit game are executed in the pseudo-continuous notice effect, the types of the continuous unit effects executed in the pseudo-variable cycle. Is displayed on the symbol display device 17 and a suggestion effect (suggested unit image) suggesting the type of continuous unit effect that may be executed in the next pseudo-variation cycle is displayed. Since it is comprised so that it may display on the display apparatus 17, an interest can be improved by a notification effect and a suggestion effect. That is, at the start of the pseudo-variation cycle, the type of continuous unit effect executed in the pseudo-variable cycle can be known by the notification effect, and interest in the continuous unit effect can be increased. Further, by performing the suggestion effect during the pseudo-variation cycle, it is possible to enhance interest by attracting interest in the continuous unit effect executed in the next pseudo-change cycle. Furthermore, since the effect control CPU 65a continuously executes the suggestion effect that is executed at the end of the pseudo-variation cycle and the notification effect that is executed at the start of the next pseudo-change cycle, it is interesting to have an effect with a sense of speed. Can be increased.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect patterns D4 to D6 and D10 to D12, the effect patterns are set based on the effect patterns D4 to D6 and D10 to D12. A continuous unit effect is executed in the order set in advance for each pseudo-variation cycle, and a notification effect for notifying the type of continuous unit effect executed in the pseudo-change cycle in each pseudo-change cycle, and the next pseudo-change cycle The suggestion effect that suggests the type of continuous unit effect that is executed is executed (see FIGS. 15A, 15B, and 15C). On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect patterns D7, D13, D14, a plurality of continuous unit effects are skipped based on the patterns D7, D13, D14. Are continuously executed (see FIGS. 16A and 16B). That is, in the normal pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the normal pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D4 to D6 and D10 to D12, the continuous unit effect of the type corresponding to the suggested effect executed in the pseudo change cycle is the next pseudo change cycle. On the other hand, in the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect specified by the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect patterns D7, D13, and D14, the type of continuous unit effect that does not correspond to the suggestive effect executed in the pseudo-variation cycle is the next pseudo-variation. Since it is executed in a cycle, it is possible to enhance the interest by increasing the player's interest in what kind of performance is executed next. That is, it is possible to increase interest in continuous continuous unit effects (notice effects) and improve the interest of the game. In addition, since the suggestion effect and the notification effect are continuously performed, it is possible to immediately recognize that the kind of effect that does not correspond to the suggestion effect is performed. In particular, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect is executed, the continuous unit effect that is supposed to be executed continuously is skipped in the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect, and the suggested effect is suggested. Since the continuous unit effect of the type that is later in order than the continuous unit effect of the type that is performed is executed, the game's interest is enhanced by a novel effect that recognizes that the type of continuous unit effect suggested in the suggestion effect has been skipped. Can be improved.

  In addition, the reliability (expectation) that the big hit game occurs when the pseudo continuous notice effect is executed is different for each continuous unit effect executed in the pseudo variable cycle, and the continuous unit in the normal pseudo continuous notice effect It is set so that the reliability (expectation) at which the big hit game is generated is higher in the type of the performance execution order (execution times) later. That is, when a specific pseudo-continuous notice effect is executed, the continuous unit effect is skipped, and a continuous unit effect of the type whose execution order is later is performed in the next pseudo-variable cycle, so that a big hit game can occur Since it can be recognized that the nature has increased at once, the interest of the game can be further improved. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the second suggestion unit image that suggests the second continuous unit effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17 at the end of the first pseudo-variation cycle, the player displays the next pseudo-variation. It is assumed that the second continuous unit effect is executed in the cycle, and it is determined that the reliability (expected degree) in which the big hit game is generated when the second continuous unit effect is executed is obtained. However, the third notification unit image that notifies the third continuous unit effect in the next pseudo-variation cycle is displayed on the symbol display device 17 and the third continuous unit effect is executed, so that the player can receive a big hit game. It is possible to give great surprise and joy due to the sudden increase in the possibility of occurrence and improve the interest of the game. Further, when the continuous unit effect is skipped, the second suggestion unit image (second effect) and the third notification unit image (first effect) are displayed in succession. The relationship with the notification unit image becomes clearer, and it is possible to clearly inform the player that the second continuous unit effect has been skipped and to enhance the interest.

  Here, for example, when another notice effect is executed between the second suggestion unit image and the third notification unit image, the player thinks that the other notice effect is the second continuous unit effect. It is not possible to give a big surprise by recognizing that the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect has been executed. However, in Example 1, when the continuous unit effect is skipped, another notice effect is executed between the suggestion effect executed in the pseudo-variation cycle and the notification effect executed in the next pseudo-change cycle. Since it is regulated, the relationship between the continuous suggestion effect and the notification effect is clarified and it is surely notified that the continuous unit effect has been skipped. It is possible to enhance the interest by directing with a sense of speed.

  Next, a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 2 will be described. In addition, about the pachinko machine of Example 2, only a different part from the pachinko machine 10 of Example 1 mentioned above is demonstrated, and the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected to the already same or same kind member.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the variation pattern type that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a and the production pattern type that can be determined by the production control CPU 65a have a one-to-one relationship. In the machine, with respect to one type of variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a, a plurality of types of effect patterns that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a are set, and the effect control CPU 65a selects from the plurality of types of effect patterns. It is configured.

  In the second embodiment, the types of variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a based on the winnings at the start winning ports 30, 31 will be described with reference to FIG. As a variation pattern for a loss production, which can be determined when the big hit determination at the start winning opening 30, 31 is a negative determination (out of), the normal variation variation pattern P1, the normal reach deviation variation pattern P2, and the super reach deviation. Fluctuation pattern P3, pseudo two-time deviation fluctuation pattern PB4 that executes a pseudo fluctuation cycle twice, pseudo three-time deviation fluctuation pattern PB5 that executes a pseudo fluctuation cycle three times, and pseudo four-time deviation fluctuation pattern that executes a pseudo fluctuation cycle four times PB6 is set. In addition, as a variation pattern for a big hit effect that can be determined when the big hit determination at the start winning opening 30 or 31 is affirmative (hit), a normal reach big hit fluctuation pattern P8, a super reach big hit fluctuation pattern P9, A pseudo 2 big hit fluctuation pattern PB10 for executing the pseudo fluctuation cycle twice, a pseudo 3 big hit fluctuation pattern PB11 for executing the pseudo fluctuation cycle 3 times, and a pseudo 4 big hit fluctuation pattern PB12 for executing the pseudo fluctuation cycle 4 times are set. ing. In addition, the rough content and variation time of the symbol variation effect specified by the variation patterns P1 to P3, PB4 to PB6, P8 to P9, PB10 to PB12 are the corresponding variation patterns P1 to P3 and P4 to P6 in the first embodiment. , P8 to P9 and P10 to P12.

  Next, in Embodiment 2, the types of pseudo continuous notice effect patterns that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines a pseudo continuous notice change pattern will be described with reference to FIG. When the main control CPU 60a determines the pseudo two-time deviation variation pattern PB4, the effect control CPU 65a performs the normal pseudo two-time deviation effect pattern D4, the first specific pseudo two-time deviation effect pattern DB 4a, or the second specific pseudo two-time deviation effect. One of the pattern DBs 4b is determined. When the main control CPU 60a determines the pseudo three-time deviation variation pattern PB5, the effect control CPU 65a performs the normal pseudo three-time deviation effect pattern D5, the first specific pseudo three-time deviation effect pattern DB 5a, or the second specific pseudo three-time deviation effect. One of the pattern DBs 5b is determined. When the main control CPU 60a determines the pseudo four-time deviation variation pattern PB6, the effect control CPU 65a determines the normal pseudo four-time deviation effect pattern D6. When the main control CPU 60a determines the pseudo two-hit variation pattern PB10, the effect control CPU 65a performs the normal pseudo two-hit effect pattern D10, the first specific pseudo two-hit effect pattern DB10a, or the second specific pseudo-twice. One of the big hit production patterns DB 10b is determined. When the main control CPU 60a determines the pseudo three-time big hit variation pattern PB11, the effect control CPU 65a performs the normal pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern D11, the first specific pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern DB 11a, or the second specific pseudo three-time big hit effect. One of the pattern DBs 11b is determined. When the main control CPU 60a determines the pseudo four-time big hit variation pattern PB12, the effect control CPU 65a determines the normal pseudo four-time big hit effect pattern D12. In the following description, the normal pseudo two-time effect pattern D4, the normal pseudo three-time effect pattern D5, the normal pseudo four-time effect pattern D6, the normal pseudo two-time jackpot effect pattern D10, and the normal pseudo three-time jackpot effect pattern D11, the normal pseudo four-hit effect pattern D12 is collectively referred to as a normal pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern (normal pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern), and the first specific pseudo two-time off effect pattern DB4a and the second specific pseudo-two-time off effect pattern are missed. Production pattern DB4b, first specific pseudo three-time outage effect pattern DB5a, second specific pseudo three-time outage effect pattern DB5b, first specific pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern DB10a, second specific pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern DB10b, first Specific pseudo 3 times big hit production pattern DB11a, 2nd specific pseudo 3 big hit production pattern May be referred finger with a specific pseudo-continuous announcement attraction pattern (specific pseudo-continuous announcement attraction pattern) are collectively DB 11 b. In addition, the first specific pseudo-two-time effect pattern DB4a, the first specific pseudo-three-time effect pattern DB5a, the first specific pseudo-two-time jackpot effect pattern DB10a, and the first specific pseudo-three-time jackpot effect pattern DB11a are grouped together. Designated as a specific pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern, the second specific pseudo two-time off effect pattern DB4b, the second specific pseudo three-time off effect pattern DB5b, the second specific pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern DB10b, the second specific pseudo three-time big hit effect The effect pattern DB 11b may be collectively referred to as a second specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern.

  The contents of the pseudo continuous notice effect based on the normal pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D4 to D6 and D10 to D12 are as described in the first embodiment. Further, the contents of the pseudo continuous notice effect based on the second specific pseudo two-time off effect pattern DB4b, the second specific pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern DB10b, and the second specific pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern DB11b will be described in the first embodiment. The specific pseudo two-time off effect pattern D7, the specific pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern D13, and the specific pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern D14 are the same. Furthermore, the content of the pseudo-continuous notice effect based on the second specific pseudo three-time off effect pattern DB 5b is basically the same as the specific pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern D14, and finally differs in that the off symbol is confirmed and stopped. ing.

  Next, a simulation based on the first specific pseudo two-time effect pattern DB4a, the first specific pseudo three-time effect pattern DB5a, the first specific pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern DB10a, and the first specific pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern DB11a. The contents of the continuous notice effect will be described. That is, in the first specific pseudo two-time off effect pattern DB4a and the first specific pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern DB 10a, as shown in FIG. 20A, the first pseudo-change cycle is executed at the start of the first pseudo fluctuation cycle. The second time after the first notification unit image (“pseudo 1”) is displayed and the second suggestion unit image (“pseudo 2 continuation”) and the third suggestion unit image (“pseudo 3 continuation”) are displayed at the end. The third notification unit image (“pseudo 3”) is displayed at the start of the pseudo fluctuation cycle. Then, a pseudo continuous end image (“pseudo continuous end”) is displayed during the final second pseudo fluctuation cycle. As shown in FIG. 20B, in the first specific pseudo three-time off effect pattern DB 5a and the first specific pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern DB 11a, the first notification is made at the start of the first pseudo fluctuation cycle in which the first continuous unit effect is executed. After the unit image (“pseudo 1”) is displayed and the second suggestion unit image (“pseudo 2 continuation”) is displayed at the end, the second notification unit image (“pseudo” is displayed) at the start of the second pseudo variation cycle. 2 ") is displayed and the second continuous unit effect is executed in the pseudo-variation cycle. Also, after the third suggestion unit image (“pseudo 3 continuation”) and the fourth suggestion unit image (“pseudo 4 continuation”) are displayed at the end of the second pseudo change cycle, the start in the third pseudo change cycle Sometimes the fourth notification unit image (“pseudo 4”) is displayed, and the fourth continuous unit effect is executed in the third pseudo variation cycle. Then, during the third pseudo fluctuation cycle, which is the last, a pseudo continuous end image (“pseudo continuous end”) is displayed. In this way, in the first specific pseudo two-time outright effect pattern DB4a, the first specific pseudo three-time outright effect pattern DB5a, the first specific pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern DB10a, and the first specific pseudo-three-time big hit effect pattern DB11a, effects In the pseudo fluctuation cycle of the specific number of times (the first or second time in the second embodiment, hereinafter referred to as a special pseudo fluctuation cycle in some cases), the control CPU 65a has a plurality of different types of suggestions at the end of the special pseudo fluctuation cycle. The production (second production) is set to be executed, and the corresponding type of continuous unit production (production) suggested in the last suggestion production is executed in the next pseudo-variation cycle.

  Here, in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, when the production control CPU 65a determines the first specific pseudo continuous notice production pattern DB4a, DB5a, DB10a, DB11a as the production pattern, the suggested production is performed a plurality of times during the same pseudo fluctuation cycle. When executed, the last executed type of continuous unit effect is executed in the next pseudo fluctuation cycle. That is, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when the suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times during the same pseudo-variation cycle, the type of continuous unit effect suggested by the suggestion effect executed before the last suggestion effect is the next. It is configured to restrict the execution in the pseudo fluctuation cycle.

  When a plurality of suggested effects are executed in the same pseudo-variation cycle, the effect control CPU 65a causes the corresponding suggested effects to be executed in the order corresponding to the order of the continuous unit effects executed in the normal pseudo continuous notice effect. Composed. Specifically, as described above, the third suggestion unit image is displayed after the second suggestion unit image is displayed on the symbol display device 17, or the fourth suggestion unit image is displayed after the third suggestion unit image is displayed. It is supposed to be. In other words, the second suggestion unit image is displayed after the third suggestion unit image is displayed, or the third suggestion unit image is displayed after the fourth suggestion unit image is displayed. The suggested effects are not executed a plurality of times in the reverse order of the continuous unit effects.

  Here, in Example 2, the effect control CPU 65a selects any one of the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect patterns D4, D5, D10, D11 or the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect patterns DB4a, DB4b, DB5a, DB5b, DB10aDB10b, DB11a, DB11b. Whether to decide is set so as to change depending on whether the jackpot determination result is affirmative or negative. That is, when the big hit determination result is negative, the production control CPU 65a can easily determine the normal pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D4, D5 from the specific pseudo continuous notice effect patterns DB4a, DB4b, DB5a, DB5b, and the big hit decision result is positive. In this case, the specific pseudo continuous notice effect patterns DB10a, DB10b, DB11a, DB11b are set more easily than the normal pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D10, D11. Further, when the first specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern DB4a, DB5a, DB10a, DB11a and the second specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern DB4b, DB5b, DB10b, DB11b are compared, the effect control CPU 65a is negative in the jackpot determination result. In this case, when the first specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern DB4a, DB5a is easier to determine than the second specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern DB4b, DB5b, and the big hit determination result is affirmative, the second specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern DB10b , DB11b is set more easily than the first specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern DB10a, DB11a. The probability that the main control CPU 60a determines the pseudo continuous notice variation patterns PB4 to PB6, PB10 to PB12 is the same as in the first embodiment, as the number of components of the pseudo change cycle in the pseudo continuous notice effect increases, the player's big hit The reliability (expectation) is set to increase.

  The effect control CPU 65a determines a pseudo continuous notice effect pattern distributed to each pseudo continuous notice effect pattern D4, D5, D10, D11, DB4a, DB4b, DB5a, DB5b, DB10a, DB10b, DB11a, DB11b. Based on the determination value, any one of the pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D4, D5, D10, D11, DB4a, DB4b, DB5a, DB5b, DB10a, DB10b, DB11a, DB11b is determined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, in the case of the pseudo-continuous notice effect patterns D4, DB4a, and DB4b in which the jackpot determination result is negative and the number of configurations of the pseudo-variable cycle is “2”, the determination probability is not normally pseudo-twice. The determination values are distributed so that the effect pattern D4 is 80%, the first specific pseudo-twisted effect pattern DB4a is 15%, and the second specific pseudo-twisted effect pattern DB4b is 5%. On the other hand, in the case of the pseudo continuous notice effect pattern D10, DB10a, DB10b in which the number of components of the pseudo fluctuation cycle is “2” when the jackpot determination result is affirmative, the decision probability is typically 10% for the pseudo double jackpot effect pattern D10. The determination values are distributed so that the first specific pseudo two-hit effect pattern DB10a is 20% and the second specific pseudo two-hit effect pattern DB10b is 70%. In addition, in the case of the pseudo-hit determination result is negative and the pseudo-variable cycle configuration number is “3”, the pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern D5, DB5a, DB5b has a decision probability that is usually out of the pseudo-three times effect pattern D5 is 80%. The determination values are distributed so that the first specified pseudo-offset effect pattern DB5a is 15% and the second specified pseudo-two times offset effect pattern DB5b is 5%. On the other hand, in the case of the pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern D11, DB11a, DB11b in which the jackpot determination result is affirmative and the number of components of the pseudo-variable cycle is “three times”, the decision probability is 10% of the normal pseudo-three-time jackpot effect pattern D11, The determination values are distributed so that the first specific pseudo three-hit effect pattern DB11a is 20% and the second specific pseudo three-hit effect pattern DB11b is 70%.

  Next, the reliability (expectation) at which the big hit game occurs in each specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern DB4a, DB4b, DB5a, DB5b, DB10a, DB10b, DB11a, DB11b in the second embodiment will be described. Note that the reliability (expectation) of the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect patterns D4 to D6 and D10 to D12 is the same as that of the first embodiment. The reliability (expectation) of each of the specific pseudo-continuous notice effect patterns DB4a, DB4b, DB5a, DB5b, DB10a, DB10b, DB11a, DB11b is determined with the determination probabilities of the pseudo-continuous notice change patterns PB4 to PB6, PB10 to PB12. The specific pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern DB4a, DB4b, DB5a, DB5b, DB10a, DB10b, DB11a, and DB11b are determined by the determination probabilities. In the second embodiment, the reliability of the second specific pseudo-two-time deviation effect pattern DB4b is determined. Corresponds to the reliability of the normal pseudo three-time deviation effect pattern D5, and the reliability of the second specific pseudo three-time deviation effect pattern DB5b is set to correspond to the reliability of the normal pseudo four-time deviation effect pattern D6. . Further, the reliability of the second specific pseudo two-hit effect pattern DB10b corresponds to the reliability of the normal pseudo three-time jackpot effect pattern D11, and the reliability of the second specific pseudo three-hit effect pattern DB11b is normal pseudo-4. It is set to correspond to the reliability of the big hit effect pattern D12. In addition, the reliability of the first specific pseudo-offset effect pattern DB4a is set between the reliability of the normal pseudo-double-offset effect pattern D4 and the second specific pseudo-double-offset effect pattern DB4b, and the first specific pseudo-3 The reliability of the off-stage effect pattern DB 5a is set between the reliability of the normal pseudo-three-time off effect pattern D5 and the reliability of the second specific pseudo-three-time off effect pattern DB 5b, and the reliability of the first specific pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern DB 10a. The degree is set between the reliability of the normal pseudo two-hit effect pattern D10 and the second specific pseudo two-hit effect pattern DB 10b, and the reliability of the first specific pseudo three-hit effect pattern DB 11a is normally three times pseudo. It is set between the reliability of the big hit effect pattern D11 and the second specific pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern DB11b. In other words, the reliability in the first and second specific pseudo-continuous notice variation patterns is greater in the first and second specific pseudo-continuous notice variation patterns than the normal pseudo-continuous notice variation pattern if the number of components in the pseudo-variation cycle is the same. And the reliability in the second specific pseudo continuous notice fluctuation pattern is set to be equal to the reliability of the normal pseudo continuous notice fluctuation pattern in which the number of pseudo fluctuation cycles in the normal pseudo continuous notice fluctuation pattern is one step higher. Yes.

(Regarding the control configuration related to the pseudo continuous notice effect in the second embodiment)
Next, a control configuration unique to the pseudo continuous notice effect in the second embodiment will be described. When the main control CPU 60a determines a quasi-continuous notice change pattern as a change pattern based on the winning of a pachinko ball at the start winning opening 30, 31, the effect control is performed on a change pattern specifying command for specifying the quasi-continuous notice change pattern. It outputs to CPU65a. Then, when the change pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a executes a pseudo continuous effect pattern determination process.

  In the pseudo continuous effect pattern determination process, first, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the change pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a specifies the pseudo continuous notice change pattern PB4, PB5, PB10, PB11. The corresponding pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D1 to D3, DB6, D8 to D9, and DB12 are determined when the pseudo continuous notice change patterns P1 to P3, PB6, P8 to P9, and PB12 are designated. On the other hand, when the change pattern designation command designates the pseudo continuous notice change pattern PB4, PB5, PB10, PB11, the effect control CPU 65a uses a pseudo continuous notice effect pattern determination random number for determining the pseudo continuous notice effect pattern. Acquired and stored in the effect control RAM 65c.

  The effect control CPU 65a, when the variation pattern designation command designates the pseudo variation variation pattern PB4, the obtained pseudo continuous notice effect pattern determination random number, the normal pseudo misalignment performance pattern D4, the first specific simulation. The determination value assigned to the twice-offset effect pattern DB 4a and the second specific pseudo-two-time off effect pattern DB4b is compared to determine one (see FIG. 21). In addition, when the variation pattern designation command designates the pseudo three-time deviation variation pattern PB5, the effect control CPU 65a, the obtained pseudo continuous notice effect pattern determining random number, the normal pseudo three-times deviation production pattern D5, the first identification The determination value assigned to the pseudo three-time deviation effect pattern DB 5a and the second specific pseudo three-time deviation effect pattern DB 5b is compared to determine one of them. Similarly, the effect control CPU 65a, when the change pattern designation command specifies the pseudo two-time big hit change pattern PB10, the acquired pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern determining random number, the normal pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern D10, the first The decision value distributed to the specific pseudo two-hit effect pattern DB10a and the second specific pseudo two-hit effect pattern DB10b is compared to determine one of them, and the variation pattern designation command is a pseudo three-hit variation pattern. When PB11 is designated, the obtained pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern determination random number, normal pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern D11, first specific pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern DB11a, and second specific pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern DB11b Is compared with the determination value assigned to each, and one of them is determined. When the effect control CPU 65a determines a predetermined pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determination process ends.

  In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the first specific pseudo continuous notice effect pattern DB4a, DB5a, DB10a, DB11a, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, The suggestion effect that suggests the type of continuous unit effect that can be executed in the pseudo-variable cycle is executed multiple times, so unlike the effect that only suggests that the pseudo-continuous notice effect is continued, Interest can be improved by raising interest in what kind of continuous unit production is executed in the pseudo-variable cycle. In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, since the continuous unit effect suggested by the suggestion effect executed last in the same pseudo-variation cycle is executed in the next pseudo-change cycle, it is executed until the end of the pseudo-change cycle. It is possible to attract interest in the types of suggested performances, and to improve the interest of the game. In other words, even if a suggestion effect suggesting a type of continuous unit effect different from the type of continuous unit effect expected by the player is executed, the type of continuous unit effect expected by the next suggestion effect is Since there is a possibility that it may be suggested, interest in the suggestive effect executed in the pseudo-variable cycle can be increased and the interest can be improved.

  In addition, the multiple suggested effects that are executed during the same pseudo-variation cycle are executed in the order according to the order of the continuous unit effects determined in the normal pseudo-continuous notice effect, so it was suggested in the last suggested effect. The fun of the game can be improved by a novel effect that recognizes that the continuous unit effect of the type whose order is earlier than the type of continuous unit effect is skipped. In addition, the reliability (expectation) that a big hit game is generated by the type of continuous unit effect executed in the pseudo-variable cycle is set to be higher according to the order of the continuous unit effect normally determined in the pseudo continuous notice effect. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the possibility that the big hit game is given by skipping the continuous unit effect can be recognized at once, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment has a continuous unit effect of the type suggested by the suggestion effect executed before the last suggestion effect when the suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times during the same pseudo-variation cycle. Since it is controlled to be executed in the pseudo-variation cycle, the continuous unit effect of a type other than the type of continuous unit effect suggested in the last suggestion effect is executed in the next pseudo-change cycle. The player can be prevented from being confused. In addition, the order of the plurality of suggested effects executed during the same pseudo-variation cycle is executed in the order corresponding to the order of the continuous unit effects determined in the normal pseudo continuous notice effect. And since the reliability (expectation) that the big hit game of the continuous unit production occurs is set to increase according to the order, it is not the continuous unit production with high reliability suggested by the last suggestion production, but the last It is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged and reducing the game motivation by executing the continuous unit effect with low reliability suggested by the previous suggestion effect in the next pseudo-variation cycle.

  In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine one of a plurality of types of effect patterns for one type of variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. The number of variation patterns stored in the ROM 60b can be reduced, and the control burden on the main control board 60 side can be reduced. Of course, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment exhibits the various functions and effects exhibited by the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment.

  Next, a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 3 will be described. In addition, about the pachinko machine of Example 3, only a different part from the pachinko machine 10 of Example 1 mentioned above is demonstrated, and the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected to the same or same kind of already-explained member.

  In the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, the pseudo continuous notice variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a has the same number of pseudo variable cycles constituting the pseudo continuous notice effect, and the pseudo variation time of a specific pseudo variable cycle is the same. Different types are set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, the special pseudo three-time deviation fluctuation pattern PY5 corresponding to the normal pseudo three-time deviation fluctuation pattern P5 and the special pseudo three-times big hit fluctuation pattern corresponding to the normal pseudo three-time big hit fluctuation pattern P11. A pattern PY11 is set. As described above, in the normal pseudo three-time deviation fluctuation pattern P5 and the normal pseudo three-time big hit fluctuation pattern P11, the pseudo fluctuation time of the first pseudo fluctuation cycle is 4000 ms, and the pseudo fluctuation time of the second pseudo fluctuation cycle is 3000 ms. Thus, the pseudo fluctuation time of the third (last) pseudo fluctuation cycle is set to 10000 ms. In contrast, in the special pseudo three-time deviation fluctuation pattern PY5 and the special pseudo three-time big hit fluctuation pattern PY11, the pseudo fluctuation time of the first pseudo fluctuation cycle is 4000 ms, and the pseudo fluctuation time of the second pseudo fluctuation cycle is 20 ms. The pseudo fluctuation time of the third (last) pseudo fluctuation cycle is set to 1298 ms. In the description of the third embodiment, the normal pseudo three-time deviation fluctuation pattern P5 and the normal pseudo three-time big hit fluctuation pattern P11 are collectively referred to as a normal pseudo-continuous notice fluctuation pattern, and the special pseudo three-time deviation fluctuation pattern PY5 and the special pseudo three-time deviation fluctuation pattern P11. The pseudo three-time big hit variation pattern PY11 may be collectively referred to as a special pseudo continuous notice variation pattern.

  In the third embodiment, the pseudo variation time (variation time) in the second pseudo variation cycle specified by the special pseudo continuous notice variation patterns PY5 and PY11 indicates that the player has the presence of an effect executed in the pseudo variation cycle. The length is set so that it cannot be recognized. That is, when the pseudo continuous notice effect based on the special pseudo continuous notice change patterns PY5 and PY11 is executed by the symbol display device 17, the player cannot recognize the second pseudo change cycle, and the pseudo change cycle. Can be recognized by the player as two pseudo-continuous notice effects. In the third embodiment, in the normal pseudo continuous notice variation patterns P5 and P11, the first and second pseudo variation cycles are set to the pseudo variation time (variation time) in which the player can recognize the effect in the pseudo variation cycle. It is a normal pseudo fluctuation cycle, and the second pseudo fluctuation cycle in the special pseudo continuous notice fluctuation patterns PY5 and PY11 in which the pseudo fluctuation time is set shorter than the pseudo fluctuation time of these normal pseudo fluctuation cycles is a specific pseudo fluctuation. Cycle.

  In the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment, a special pseudo continuous notice effect pattern corresponding to the special pseudo continuous notice change pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a in a one-to-one relationship is set, and the special pseudo continuous notice effect is provided. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine the pattern. That is, as the special pseudo-continuous notice effect pattern that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a, the special pseudo three-time deviation effect pattern DY5 corresponding to the special pseudo three-time deviation variation pattern PY5 and the special pseudo three-time big hit variation pattern PY11 A pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern DY11 is set (see FIG. 22). In the description of the third embodiment, the special pseudo three-time off effect pattern DY5 and the special pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern DY11 may be collectively referred to as a special pseudo continuous notice effect pattern. Further, the normal pseudo three-time off effect pattern D5 and the normal pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern D11 may be collectively referred to as a normal pseudo continuous notice effect pattern.

  Here, the content of the pseudo continuous notice effect based on the normal pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D5 and D11 (see FIG. 15B) is as described in the first embodiment. Therefore, the contents of the pseudo continuous notice effect based on the special pseudo continuous notice effect patterns DY5 and DY11 will be described with reference to FIG. That is, the first notification unit image (“pseudo 1”) is displayed at the start of the first pseudo-variation cycle in which the first continuous unit effect is executed, and at the end, the second suggestion unit image (“pseudo 2 continuation”) is displayed. Is displayed, the second notification unit image, the second suggestion unit image, and the second continuous unit effect are not executed in the second pseudo variation cycle, and the second pseudo unit cycle is started at the start of the third pseudo variation cycle. Three notification unit images (“pseudo 3”) are displayed. Then, during the third pseudo fluctuation cycle, which is the last, a pseudo continuous end image (“pseudo continuous end”) is displayed. As described above, in the special pseudo continuous notice effect patterns DY5 and DY11, the effect control CPU 65a performs the second notification unit image corresponding to the execution time of the pseudo variation cycle in the specific pseudo variation cycle (second time in the third embodiment). The second suggestion unit image and the second continuous unit effect are not executed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment, the special pseudo continuous notice effect pattern DY5 including a plurality of pseudo fluctuation cycles including the specific pseudo fluctuation cycle in a combination in which the specific pseudo fluctuation cycle is not first and last. When the pseudo continuous notice effect specified by DY11 is executed, the effect control CPU 65a does not execute the continuous unit effect in the specific pseudo fluctuation cycle. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a executes the suggestion effect at the end of the pseudo-variation cycle other than the specific pseudo-change cycle, and continuously performs the pseudo-change cycle at the beginning of the next pseudo-change cycle. The notification effect for informing the type of the continuous unit effect executed in the above is executed. In the description in the third embodiment, the pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the special pseudo continuous notice effect patterns DY5 and DY11 is referred to as a special pseudo continuous notice effect, and the normal pseudo condition that does not include the specific pseudo fluctuation cycle is described. The pseudo continuous notice effect specified by the normal pseudo continuous notice effect patterns D5 and D11 having a variable cycle may be referred to as a normal pseudo continuous notice effect (normal pseudo continuous notice effect).

  Here, also in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the reliability (expectation) at which the big hit game is generated in each pseudo continuous notice effect is sequentially executed in the normal pseudo continuous notice effect in the last pseudo variation cycle. The execution order of the continuous unit effects is set to increase as the subsequent types of continuous unit effects are executed (the number of the order increases).

  In the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the special pseudo continuous notice effect patterns DY5 and DY11, as shown in FIG. 23, in the second pseudo variable cycle, which is a specific pseudo variable cycle, The notification effect, suggestion effect, and continuous unit effect corresponding to the execution time of the pseudo-variable cycle are not executed. Moreover, the pseudo fluctuation time in the second pseudo fluctuation cycle is set to a length that cannot recognize the effect executed in the pseudo fluctuation cycle. Therefore, after the second suggestion unit image is displayed on the symbol display device 17 at the end of the first pseudo fluctuation cycle, the third notification unit image is displayed on the symbol display device 17 immediately, so that the player can It is surprising that the third notification unit image is displayed suddenly when it is thought that the second continuous unit effect is executed by the two suggestion unit images, and the interest can be improved. Further, as in the first embodiment, it is possible to make it appear that the continuous unit effect corresponding to the specific pseudo-variable cycle is skipped, and the expectation of the possibility of being awarded a big hit game is increased at a time. This can further enhance the interest of the game. In addition, since the pseudo variation time of a specific pseudo variation cycle is set to a length that the player cannot recognize the production, by not performing the notification production and the suggestion production in the specific pseudo variation cycle, It is possible to eliminate the waste of performance in the specific pseudo fluctuation cycle. Of course, the pachinko machine of the third embodiment exhibits the various functions and effects achieved by the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment.

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Note that the gaming machine is not limited to those described above, and various modifications can be made.
(1) In each embodiment, the case where the number of pseudo-variable cycles is 2 to 4 has been described. However, the number may be 5 or more.
(2) In the first embodiment, in the specific pseudo three-time big hit effect pattern, skipping is performed at the transition from the second to the third pseudo variation cycle, but skipping is performed at the transition from the first to the second pseudo variation cycle. Also good. That is, the first continuous unit effect is executed at the first time and the third continuous unit effect is executed at the second pseudo-variation cycle, and then the fourth continuous unit effect is subsequently executed as in the specific pseudo two-time big hit effect pattern. Can be executed.
(3) In each embodiment, one continuous unit effect is skipped, but a plurality of continuous unit effects may be skipped. For example, the fourth continuous unit effect can be executed next to the first continuous unit effect. Also, if the number of pseudo-variable cycles is increased, after continuous unit effects are skipped, the continuous unit effects are executed in order, and then the continuous unit effects are combined so that the continuous unit effects are skipped again. be able to. Furthermore, the types of continuous unit effects may be combined so that the number of continuous unit effects to be skipped is one and plural.
(4) In Example 2, it was configured to execute two suggested effects in the special pseudo-variable cycle, but when the number of pseudo-variable cycles is increased, three or more suggested effects are executed in the special pseudo-variable cycle. You may make it do.
(5) In the third embodiment, the pseudo continuous notice effect has been described as including a specific pseudo fluctuation cycle once. However, the pseudo continuous notice effect may include a plurality of specific pseudo change cycles. . Moreover, a normal pseudo fluctuation cycle and a specific pseudo fluctuation cycle can be combined alternately.

(6) In each embodiment, the first notification unit image is displayed at the start of the first pseudo variation cycle. However, the first notification unit image is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the first pseudo variation cycle started. May be displayed. That is, the first notification unit image only needs to be displayed before the second suggestion unit image is displayed in the first pseudo fluctuation cycle.
(7) In each embodiment, it is configured to suggest the expectation degree that a winning game will be generated by the unit notice effect, but the expectation degree that the privilege state including the probable change state and the shortage state is given after the winning game is ended. It may be suggested. That is, what is necessary is just to set so that the expectation degree to which a privilege state is provided becomes high according to the order of the unit notice effect performed in the 1st pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect.
(8) In each of the embodiments, the probability per base figure in the non-variable short state is set to 1/65536 and there is a probability of winning, but the probability per base figure in the non-variable state is 0%. Even in this case, the winning rate improvement state where the winning rate is improved by changing from the non-changing state to the changing state.
(9) In each embodiment, the type of jackpot game (type of symbol) determined by the hit determination triggered by winning (start detection sensor ball detection) to the start winning means, which is not given to give the probability variation state However, after the big hit game is over, a special area is provided in the special prize-winning device, and the specific area entrance detection sensor detects that a game ball has entered the specific area. It is possible to adopt a configuration that imparts a probability variation state (a configuration of a so-called V probability variation machine).
(10) The various probabilities described in the embodiments are examples, and can be set arbitrarily.

(11) All or part of the functions provided in the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub-control means (production control CPU). Conversely, all or some of the functions provided in the sub-control means are provided. The main control means may be provided. In each embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control means and the sub control means may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or a part of the functions of the main control means and sub-control means of each embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(12) The display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the effect control means (effect control CPU). Conversely, the display control means (display control CPU) The effect control means (effect control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the provided functions. The production control means (production control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control board and the display control board may be shared by control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the production control means can also be used for the light emission control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control.
(13) Although special symbol display means (special symbol display unit) for displaying special symbols is provided independently of the symbol display means (symbol display device) for displaying symbols for presentation (decorative diagrams), It is not limited to this. For example, you may make it display both a decoration drawing and a special figure in a symbol display means. Moreover, you may make it display on a symbol display means in common with a decorative drawing and a special drawing.
(14) In each embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine, a pinball machine, and a slot machine machine can be adopted.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
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The gaming machine of claim 3,
The pseudo fluctuation cycle includes a normal pseudo fluctuation cycle and a specific pseudo fluctuation cycle in which a fluctuation time is set shorter than the normal pseudo fluctuation cycle,
The variation time of the specific pseudo variation cycle is set to such a length that the player cannot recognize the presence of the unit notice effect executed in the specific pseudo variation cycle,
The effect execution control means (65a) when a pseudo continuous notice effect comprising a plurality of pseudo variable cycles including the specific pseudo variable cycle in a combination in which the specific pseudo variable cycle is not first and last is executed. Is configured not to execute the first effect and the second effect in the specific pseudo fluctuation cycle.
According to this, by not performing the first effect and the second effect in the specific pseudo variation cycle, it is possible to eliminate the waste of the effect in the specific pseudo variation cycle.

17 Symbol display device (symbol display means)
30 First starting prize opening (starting winning means)
31 Second starting prize opening (starting prize means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means, fluctuation pattern determination means)
65a Production control CPU (production execution control means)

Claims (2)

And game ball can win a starting winning means, and a symbol display unit for displaying the symbol variation effect to the one to a plurality of symbols is determined stopped after change, is preset in the symbol variation effect In the gaming machine in which a winning game that is advantageous to the player is executed after the winning hit display result is displayed,
Hit determination means for determining whether or not to generate the winning game, triggered by the winning of a game ball to the start winning means,
Plural types including pseudo continuous notice variation patterns that specify pseudo continuous notice effects that suggest the possibility of whether or not the winning game will occur in the pattern change effects, triggered by the winning of the game ball to the start winning means A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern from among the variation patterns of
When the variation pattern determining means determines a pseudo continuous notice variation pattern, a pseudo continuous notice effect is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols fluctuate and temporarily stop in a single symbol variation effect. , and a presentation execution control unit capable of running on the symbol display unit,
The quasi-continuous notice variation pattern is set to have a plurality of different configurations of the quasi-variable cycle,
The production execution control means is configured to be able to execute a unit notice production that suggests the possibility that the winning game will occur once in the pseudo-variation cycle,
As viable effect in the pseudo variation cycle, the first effect associated with the unit advance notification effect to be executed in the pseudo variation cycle, that may be performed by the following pseudo variation cycle of the unit announcement attraction the second production and is set to suggest the type,
The pseudo-fluctuation cycle includes a normal pseudo-fluctuation cycle and a specific pseudo-fluctuation cycle in which the fluctuation time is set shorter than that of the normal pseudo-fluctuation cycle. The length is set so that the player cannot recognize the presence of a performance performed in a specific pseudo fluctuation cycle,
The production execution control means includes :
If the pseudo-first effect and the second effect in the variation cycle is executed to execute the second effect after the first effect, the can continuously execute the second effect and a first effect, When executing a plurality of different second effects at the end of the pseudo-variation cycle, the effect related to the last second effect is executed in the next pseudo-variation cycle,
When a quasi-continuous notice effect comprising a plurality of quasi-variable cycles including the specific quasi-variable cycle in a combination in which the specific quasi-variable cycle does not become the first and last is executed, Without running the notice effect,
In the pseudo-continuous notice effect, the notice effect related to the occurrence of a winning game is restricted between the second effect and the first effect executed immediately after the second effect. gaming machine, characterized in that configured <br/> as. And game ball can win a starting winning means, and a symbol display unit for displaying the symbol variation effect to the one to a plurality of symbols is determined stopped after change, is preset in the symbol variation effect In the gaming machine in which a winning game that is advantageous to the player is executed after the winning hit display result is displayed,
Hit determination means for determining whether or not to generate the winning game, triggered by the winning of a game ball to the start winning means,
Plural types including pseudo continuous notice variation patterns that specify pseudo continuous notice effects that suggest the possibility of whether or not the winning game will occur in the pattern change effects, triggered by the winning of the game ball to the start winning means A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern from among the variation patterns of
When the variation pattern determining means determines a pseudo continuous notice variation pattern, a pseudo continuous notice effect is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols fluctuate and temporarily stop in a single symbol variation effect. , and a presentation execution control unit capable of running on the symbol display unit,
The quasi-continuous notice variation pattern is set to have a plurality of different configurations of the quasi-variable cycle,
The production execution control means is configured to be able to execute a unit notice production that suggests the possibility that the winning game will occur once in the pseudo-variation cycle,
A plurality of types of unit notice effects that can be executed in the pseudo-variation cycle are set so that the expectation level that a hit game will occur when executed for each unit notice effect is different,
As viable effect in the pseudo variation cycle, the first effect of notifying the unit announcement attraction type to be executed in the pseudo variation cycle, the unit that may be executed in the following pseudo wobble cycles notice the second production and is set to suggest the kind of production,
As the pseudo continuous notice effect, only the unit notice effect corresponding to the suggestive effect executed in the pseudo change cycle can be executed as the unit notice effect of the next pseudo change cycle, and the pseudo change notice cycle. A second pseudo-continuous notice effect in which at least one pseudo-variable cycle in which an effect not corresponding to the executed suggestive effect is executed in the next pseudo-variable cycle is set, and the winning game in each unit notice effect is The expected degree of occurrence is set to be higher according to the order of the unit notice effects executed in the first pseudo continuous notice effect,
The pseudo-fluctuation cycle includes a normal pseudo-fluctuation cycle and a specific pseudo-fluctuation cycle in which the fluctuation time is set shorter than that of the normal pseudo-fluctuation cycle. The length is set so that the player cannot recognize the presence of a performance performed in a specific pseudo fluctuation cycle,
The production execution control means includes :
If the pseudo-first effect and the second effect in the variation cycle is executed to execute the second effect after the first effect, the can continuously execute the second effect and a first effect, When a plurality of second effects are executed in the pseudo-variation cycle, the corresponding second effects are executed in the order according to the order of the unit notice effects executed in the first pseudo continuous notice effect,
When a quasi-continuous notice effect comprising a plurality of quasi-variable cycles including the specific quasi-variable cycle in a combination in which the specific quasi-variable cycle does not become the first and last is executed, Without running the notice effect,
In the pseudo-continuous notice effect, the notice effect related to the occurrence of a winning game is restricted between the second effect and the first effect executed immediately after the second effect. gaming machine, characterized in that configured <br/> as.

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