JP6609767B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays a variation effect in a divided area obtained by dividing a display area.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that displays a variation effect in a divided area obtained by dividing a display area is known. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a variable display is displayed using almost the entire display screen as a display unit. When the variable display reaches reach, a plurality of divided screens obtained by dividing the display unit are displayed. Each divided screen undergoes symbol variation. Each divided screen is selected according to a certain order, and the selected divided screen is displayed in an enlarged manner from the other divided screens. In the selected and enlarged divided screen, the symbols are stopped and displayed. If the stop-displayed symbol is out of the design, the enlarged display of the divided screen is returned to the original size. Further, other divided screens are selected and enlarged according to a certain order, and the symbols are stopped and displayed. In this way, enlargement of a plurality of divided screens and stop display of symbols are repeated.

JP 2002-136720 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, a split screen with a low expectation level may be selected and enlarged, and the expansion of the divided area is repeated many times. There was a possibility that the player's interest would fade.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can entertain a player with an effect of a new aspect in an effect of displaying a divided area.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the game ball passes through the start area provided in the game board, the determination means for determining whether or not it is a chance to generate an advantageous state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player And determining the result of determination by the determination means by displaying a confirmed symbol that is a combination of the symbols after displaying a variation effect that is provided on the gaming board and performs a symbol variation that varies a plurality of symbols. A display unit capable of displaying a notification effect indicating storage, storage means for storing a plurality of the variable effects with different expectation levels for winning, and a divided region obtained by dividing the display region of the display unit into a plurality of the notification effect A determination means for determining whether to execute a divided effect, which is an effect for displaying the varying effect on each of the memory, and the memory when the determination means determines that the divided effect is to be executed. From the fluctuation effect in which a plurality stored in stages, a first shift effect is one of the variations effect to be displayed on the display unit, one or more the expected degree of the variation effect is lower than the first shift effect a second change effect and a decision determining means, in the notification effect, the first divided region is one of the pre-Symbol divider region, to display the first shift effect which is determined by the determining means and a second divided region other than the first divided region among the divided regions, by displaying the second variation effect, and dividing effect means for executing said split effect, in the notification effect, the first An enlargement control means for displaying an enlarged area in which only the divided area is enlarged on the display unit, and executing an enlargement effect that is an effect of erasing the second divided area from the display unit, and the enlargement control means in the notification effect By table In the expansion region which is, and a definite display control means for displaying the determined symbol to stop the symbol variation in the first shift effect.

  In this case, after the variable effect is executed in each of the divided areas, only the first divided area having the highest expected degree of winning is enlarged. For this reason, it becomes easier for the player to grasp that the divided area with the highest expectation has been expanded compared to the case where the second divided area with the second highest expected level of hit is expanded. The interest of the player when the divided area is expanded is improved. Further, compared to the case where the expansion of the divided area is repeated many times, it becomes difficult for the player to feel redundancy, and the interest of the player is improved. Therefore, the gaming machine can entertain the player by producing a new aspect.

  In the notification effect, the gaming machine includes reach effect means for displaying a reach effect that is an effect indicating a reach state in the first divided area where the first variation effect is displayed by the split effect means, The enlargement control means executes the enlargement effect after the reach effect is displayed in the first divided area by the reach effect means, and the confirmation display control means performs the symbol variation in the reach effect in the enlargement area. May be stopped and the determined symbol may be displayed. In this case, since the first divided area is enlarged when the reach effect is being executed in the first divided area where the first variation effect with the highest expectation is displayed, it is enlarged before the reach effect is executed. Compared to the case, the player's sense of expectation is increased, and the player pays attention to the display unit. Therefore, the gaming machine can attract the player's attention and entertain the player.

  In the gaming machine, the expansion control unit may execute the expansion effect before the symbol variation in the second variation effect displayed by the division effect unit stops. In this case, since the expansion effect is executed before the symbols to be stopped in the second variation effect are determined, the player who has watched the symbol variation between the first divided region and the second divided region expands first. Keep an eye on the divided areas. Therefore, the gaming machine can attract the player's attention and entertain the player.

  The gaming machine includes stop means for stopping the symbol variation in the second variation effect displayed by the division effect means in the notification effect, and the expansion control means is configured to stop the second variation effect by the stop means. The expansion effect may be executed after the symbol variation in is stopped. In this case, after the player pays attention to the first divided region where the symbol variation is not stopped, the watched first divided region is enlarged. For this reason, the player further watches the first divided area. Therefore, the gaming machine can attract the player's attention and entertain the player.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. It is a perspective view of the center ornament 8. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation | movement of the ordinary electric accessories 16-19 when a game ball passes the 1st symbol action | operation gate 11. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a first ordinary hit relation information storage area of a RAM 52. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of a first variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram of a fourth variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing performed in the main board 41. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. 5 is a conceptual diagram of an expectation degree table stored in a ROM 583. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of sub control board processing performed in a sub control board 58; It is a flowchart of the 1st alert | report effect process performed in the sub control board | substrate 58. FIG. It is a flowchart of the 1st alert | report effect process performed in the sub control board | substrate 58. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect displayed on the display screen 28 in a 1st alerting | reporting effect process. It is a figure which shows another example of the notification effect displayed on the display screen 28 in a 1st notification effect process. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect of the continuation of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect of the continuation of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect of the continuation of FIG. It is a figure which shows another example of the notification effect displayed on the display screen 28 in a 1st notification effect process. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect of the continuation of FIG.

  Hereinafter, a so-called general electric type pachinko machine 1 which is an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. The upper side, the lower side, the right side, the left side, the front side, and the back side of FIG. 1 are respectively the upper side, the lower side, the right side, the left side, the front side, and the rear side of the pachinko machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a game board 2 is provided in the upper half of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 has a plate shape with a substantially square shape when viewed from the front (see FIG. 2), and the front surface is protected by a front frame 10 holding a transparent glass plate. An upper plate 5 is provided at the lower part of the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies a game ball made of metal to the game ball launching device 37 (see FIG. 5) and receives a prize ball. On the upper surface of the upper plate 5, an operation button 9 for inputting an operation input by a player is provided. A lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided immediately below the upper plate 5. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided. The launch handle 7 is provided so that the player can rotate the game handle. When the player rotates the launch handle 7 and performs the launch operation, the game ball launching device has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 7. A game ball is fired by 37. Speakers 48 are respectively provided at the left and right corners of the upper portion of the front frame 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by a guide rail 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. The game balls launched by the game ball launching device 37 (see FIG. 5) are guided to the game area 4 by the guide rail 3 and flow down in the game area 4. The game area 4 includes a first game area 4L and a second game area 4R that have different degrees of flow of game balls depending on the firing strength of the launch handle 7. The first game area 4L is located on the left side of the game area 4 when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine 1, and the second game area 4R is located on the right side of the game area 4 when viewed from the player. . The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. A game ball that has been launched with a firing strength greater than or equal to a predetermined strength by the firing handle 7 flows down the second game area 4R (see, for example, an arrow R in FIG. 2), and a game ball that has been launched with a launch strength less than a predetermined strength is The first game area 4L flows down (see, for example, the arrow L in FIG. 2). Hereinafter, launching a game ball as indicated by an arrow L is referred to as “left-handed” and launching a game ball as indicated by an arrow R is referred to as “right-handed”.

  A center ornament 8 for performing various effects is provided at the approximate center of the game area 4. The center ornament 8 mainly includes a display screen 28, a movable accessory 30, a warp passage 31, a croon 33, a fourth symbol operating port 12, and a fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. The display screen 28 is arranged in the approximate center of the center decoration 8. The display screen 28 is configured by an LCD and displays various videos. The display screen 28 can display a first notification effect (see FIGS. 22 to 28) and a second notification effect. In the first notification effect, after displaying a symbol variation that varies a plurality of symbols in each of the plurality of display regions 801 to 806, a stop symbol displayed by stopping the symbols in each of the plurality of display regions 801 to 806 is displayed. Display and display a fixed symbol (see FIGS. 22B, 22C, 26M, and 26N) that is a combination of stop symbols in the plurality of display areas 801 to 806. This is an effect showing the result of the first normal hit determination. Although not shown, the second notification effect is an effect indicating the result of the determination for the fourth ordinary by displaying the confirmed symbol after displaying the symbol variation.

  The movable accessory 30 is provided above the display screen 28 in the center ornament 8. The movable accessory 30 performs various effects by operating the movable part. The warp passage 31 is provided on the left side of the display screen 28 in the center decoration 8. The warp passage 31 is a passage for guiding a part of the game ball flowing down the first game area 4L from the outside to the inside of the center decoration 8. The croon 33 is provided below the display screen 28 in the center decoration 8. The crune 33 is a game member having a dish-like shape with an upper opening and a substantially U-shape when viewed from the front. The game ball guided through the warp passage 31 is guided to the inside of the croon 33. The fourth symbol operating port 12 is provided inside the croon 33 in the center ornament 8. The game balls that can be awarded to the fourth symbol operating port 12 are game balls that are mainly left-handed and flow down the first game area 4L. It is difficult for a game ball that is hit right and flows down the second game area 4R to win the fourth symbol operation port 12. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is provided on the right side of the display screen 28 in the center decoration 8. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 includes an opening / closing member, and the game ball can win the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 only when the opening / closing member is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the warp passage 31 includes a warp inlet 311, a passage portion 312, and a warp outlet 313. The warp inlet 311 is provided at the approximate center on the left side of the center ornament 8 and can receive a part of the game ball flowing down the first game area 4L into the warp passage 31. The passage portion 312 extends from the warp inlet 311 while being inclined downward to the right, and forms a passage for game balls that have entered from the warp inlet 311. The warp outlet 313 is provided at an end portion of the passage portion 312 opposite to the end portion where the warp inlet 311 is provided, and can discharge game balls that have passed through the passage portion 312. The center ornament 8 further includes a guide portion 32. The guide portion 32 connects the warp outlet 313 and the croon 33 while tilting downward from the warp outlet 313 to guide the game ball that has passed through the warp passage 31 to the inside of the croon 33. In FIG. 3, the display screen 28, the movable accessory 30 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are not shown.

  The croon 33 includes a recess inside which a game ball that has entered from the guide portion 32 can turn. At the bottom of the recess, two discharge ports 331 and a fourth symbol operation port 12 are formed. The two discharge ports 331 are provided on the front side of the bottom, and discharge the game ball that has moved to the bottom of the recess to the lower side of the croon 33. The fourth symbol operation port 12 is provided behind the two discharge ports 331 in the recess. The game ball that has entered the inside of the croon 33 turns on the concave portion, and when the turning force is weakened, the game ball falls from the two discharge ports 331 or wins the fourth symbol operation port 12. The game ball that has dropped from the two outlets 331 falls onto the stage unit 34 that is provided immediately below the crune 33. The stage part 34 is a slope part slightly inclined toward the front lower side at the lower part of the center ornament 8. The game ball that has fallen on the stage unit 34 rolls on the stage unit 34 and then falls from the front of the stage unit 34 to the game area 4. The diameters of the two discharge ports 331 and the fourth symbol operation port 12 are slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. Further, the diameters of the two discharge ports 331 are slightly larger than the diameter of the fourth symbol operation port 12. For this reason, of the game balls that have entered the crune 33 via the warp passage 31, the ratio of the game balls that win the fourth symbol operating port 12 is 1/3 or less. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with the warp passage 31 and the crune 33 to determine whether or not the game ball passes through the warp passage 31, and the game ball that has entered the crune 33 through the warp passage 31 enters the fourth pattern operation port 12. It is possible to increase the interest of the player as to whether or not to win a prize. The game balls that can pass through the warp passage 31 are game balls that are mainly left-handed and flow down the first game area 4L. It is difficult for a game ball that is hit right and flows down the second game area 4R to pass through the warp passage 31. Therefore, the game balls that can be won in the fourth symbol operating port 12 are game balls that are mainly left-handed and flow down the first game area 4L.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a first symbol operating gate 11 is provided substantially below the center of the center ornament 8, and a fourth symbol operating gate 13 is provided obliquely above and to the right of the first symbol operating gate 11. It has been. A first ordinary electric accessory 16 is provided obliquely above and to the right of the fourth symbol actuating gate 13, and a second ordinary electric accessory 17 is provided obliquely to the left of the first ordinary electric accessory 16. A third ordinary electric accessory 18 is provided diagonally to the left of the second ordinary electric accessory 17. Each of the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, and the third ordinary electric accessory 18 includes an opening / closing member, like the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. Only when the opening / closing members of the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, and the third ordinary electric accessory 18 are opened, the game ball is the first ordinary electric accessory 16, second It is possible to win the ordinary electric accessory 17 and the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Hereinafter, the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary electric accessory 18, and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are collectively referred to as ordinary electric actors 16 to 19. The open / close members of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are electrically opened / closed by solenoids. In addition to the above, the game board 2 is provided with various types of illumination lamps, winning holes, windmills, game nails, and the like.

  Since each gaming member is arranged in the gaming area 4 as described above, a gaming ball that has flowed down the first gaming area 4L by left-handed is more than a gaming ball that has flowed down the second gaming area 4R by right-handing. However, it is easy to pass through the first symbol operating gate 11. Further, most of the game balls that can pass through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 or win the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 whose opening and closing members are opened are mostly game balls that flow down the second game area 4R by hitting to the right. It is difficult for a game ball flowing down the first game area 4L by left-handed to win the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 having passed through the fourth symbol actuating gate 13 or having the open / close member opened. The player advances the game by hitting right during a jackpot game, which will be described later, and advances the game by hitting left otherwise.

  In the lower right part of the game board 2, a symbol display unit 24 that displays the results of the first ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit determination, the fourth ordinary hit determination, the number of held balls in each determination, and the like. Is provided. The symbol display unit 24 includes a first normal symbol display unit, a second normal symbol display unit, a third normal symbol display unit, a fourth normal symbol display unit, a first normal symbol memory number display LED, and a second normal symbol memory number display. LED, 3rd normal symbol memory number display LED, and 4th normal symbol memory number display LED are provided. Each of the first to fourth normal symbol display units is composed of one or a plurality of LEDs, and displays the first to fourth normal symbols indicating the results of the first to fourth normal hit determinations by turning on and off the LEDs. To do. The first to fourth ordinary symbol memory number display LEDs display the number of game balls (the so-called “reserved ball number”) for which the first to fourth ordinary hit determination results are not yet displayed.

  With reference to FIG. 4, one example of the game of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 shows a time chart of the basic operation of each electric accessory when the game is started by left-handed and the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11. It should be noted that the operation of each electric accessory when the game ball is won at the fourth symbol operating opening 12 or when the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 is also performed instead of the first ordinary electric accessory 16. Since the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is only opened and closed, this description is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11, a first normal hit determination is performed to determine whether or not an advantageous state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player occurs. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the first ordinary hit determination is approximately 1/60. In addition, the probability determined to be a hit in the first ordinary hit is not limited to about 1/60, and may be a probability other than 1/60. Hereinafter, the determination of winning in the first ordinary hit determination is also referred to as “first ordinary hit”. When the first normal hit determination is performed, the first normal symbol displayed on the first normal symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to change. In synchronism with the variation of the first normal symbol, a first notification effect for notifying the result of the first normal hit determination is performed on the display screen 28 or the movable accessory 30. If it is determined that the first normal hit determination is successful, the first normal electric accessory 16 is opened. Note that the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is released after the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary winning is fixedly displayed. When a game ball wins the opened first normal electric accessory 16, a first normal game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of game balls won. The player advances the subsequent game by right-handed in order to make the first ordinary electric accessory 16 win a game ball. Once opened, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “first opening time”) and any of four game ball winnings are satisfied. Is done.

  In addition, when the game ball wins the fourth symbol operation port 12 or when the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operation gate 13, the fourth normal hit determination is performed. When the game progresses by left-handed, the game ball flowing down the first game area 4L can pass through the first symbol operation gate 11 and can win the fourth symbol operation port 12. Therefore, when the game is advanced by left-handed, both the first ordinary hit determination and the fourth ordinary hit determination can be executed. Note that the pachinko machine 1 can execute the fourth normal hit determination even during the fluctuation of the first normal symbol. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the fourth ordinary hit determination is about 1/50. Hereinafter, the determination of winning in the fourth normal hit determination is also referred to as “fourth normal hit”. In the present embodiment, the probability that the fourth ordinary hit is determined in the fourth ordinary hit determination is higher than the probability that the first ordinary hit is determined in the first ordinary hit determination. The probability determined to be the fourth normal hit may be a probability other than 1/50, may be equal to the probability determined to be the first normal hit per first normal, or determined to be the first normal hit. It may be higher or lower than the probability of being played. When the fourth normal hit determination is performed, the fourth normal symbol displayed on the fourth normal symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to change. In synchronization with the variation of the fourth normal symbol, the second notification effect for notifying the result of the fourth normal hit determination is performed on the display screen 28 or the movable accessory 30. The second auxiliary notification effect is an effect different from the first notification effect. If it is determined that the winning is determined in the fourth normal hit determination, the fourth normal electric accessory 19 is opened. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is released after the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary hit is fixedly displayed. When a game ball wins the opened fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a fourth ordinary game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of won game balls. In order to win a game ball in the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, the player advances the subsequent game by right-handing. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 once opened is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “fourth opening time”) and any of four game ball winning conditions are satisfied. Is done.

  The first ordinary electric accessory 16 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are winning holes for acquiring game balls, and are operating holes for the second ordinary symbol. When a game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a second ordinary hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the second ordinary hit determination is 100%. Hereinafter, what is determined as winning in the second ordinary hit determination is also referred to as “second ordinary hit”. In addition, the probability determined to be the second normal hit is not necessarily 100%, and may be less than 100%. If it is determined that the second normal hit determination is successful, the second normal electric accessory 17 is opened. Note that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is released after the second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary winning is confirmed and displayed. When a game ball wins the opened second ordinary electric accessory 17, a second normal winning game is executed in which a predetermined number of award balls are paid out according to the number of won game balls. Once opened, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “second opening time”) and a winning of four game balls are satisfied. Is done. In the present embodiment, for the game balls that have won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a number that can hold the second ordinary hit determination and store a random number (maximum The second number of reserved balls) is “4”. Therefore, the second normal hit determination is performed four times at the maximum, and the second normal hit game is also performed four times at the maximum. Note that the second ordinary symbol does not change during the second ordinary winning game.

  The second ordinary electric accessory 17 is a winning opening for acquiring a game ball, and is an operation opening for a third ordinary symbol. When a game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 17, a third ordinary hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the third ordinary hit determination is 100%. Hereinafter, what is determined as winning in the third ordinary hit determination is also referred to as “third ordinary hit”. In addition, the probability determined to be the third ordinary hit is not necessarily 100%, and may be less than 100%. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit determination is successful, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. Note that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is released after the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary winning is fixedly displayed. When a game ball wins the opened third ordinary electric accessory 18, a third ordinary game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of won game balls. Once opened, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “third opening time”) and a winning of seven game balls are satisfied. Is done. In the present embodiment, for a game ball won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the number that can hold the third ordinary hit determination and store a random number (maximum third retained ball number) is “ 4 ". Since up to four game balls can be awarded to the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary hit determination is performed four times at a maximum, and the third ordinary game is also performed four times at a maximum. Is called. Hereinafter, the respective third ordinary games to be executed on the four game balls won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17 are collectively referred to as “a series of third ordinary games”. Note that the third ordinary symbol does not change during the third ordinary game.

  In addition, the game balls that have passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 can hold the first normal hit determination as a holding ball up to a total of four. Further, the fourth normal hit determination can be held as a hold ball for a total of four game balls having won a game ball at the fourth symbol operation port 12 or passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13. In order to acquire a prize ball, the player first advances the game by left-handed and passes the game ball through the first symbol operation gate 11 or wins the game ball through the fourth symbol operation port 12. If it is determined that the first ordinary hit, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened. If it is determined that the fourth ordinary hit, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened. The player can win a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the first ordinary electric combination 16 or the fourth ordinary electric combination 19. Here, it is assumed that the maximum number of four game balls wins the first ordinary electric accessory 16.

  In the present embodiment, a game in which a series of opening / closing operations of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is started by being determined as “winning” by the first ordinary winning determination or the fourth ordinary winning determination. It is said to be a game.

  The first second normal hit determination is performed for the game ball winning the first ordinary electric accessory 16. If it is determined that the second ordinary hit is obtained in the first second ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened. The player can obtain a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. Next, a series of third ordinary games are started. Specifically, a first third normal hit determination is performed for the first winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is determined in the first third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player can acquire a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, a second third ordinary hit determination is performed for the second winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is determined in the second third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player can acquire a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, a third third normal hit determination is performed for the third winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is obtained in the third third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player can acquire a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, a fourth ordinary winning determination is performed for the fourth winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is obtained in the fourth third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player obtains a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. A series of games per third ordinary game ends.

  Further, the second second normal hit determination is performed for the game ball winning in the first ordinary electric accessory 16. If it is determined that the second ordinary hit, the second ordinary hit game in which the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened is performed. Further, a series of third ordinary games are performed for winning a game ball to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. In addition, a third second ordinary game and a series of third ordinary games are played, a fourth second ordinary game and a series of third ordinary games are performed, and the player can obtain a large number of prize balls. In the following, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19) is released in accordance with the first ordinary hit (and the fourth ordinary hit), the second ordinary hit determination, and the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is released. A series of third normal games are called “big hit games”. One jackpot game is from the opening of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 until the opening operation of the third ordinary electric accessory 18 executed at the maximum 16 times is completed. It is a game.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 can execute the first ordinary hit determination and the fourth ordinary hit determination even during the jackpot game. The player advances the game by hitting right during the jackpot game. A game ball that is hit to the right and flows down the second game area 4R can pass through the fourth symbol operation gate 13. When the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 during the big hit game, the fourth normal hit determination is performed. If it is determined that the fourth ordinary hit is determined by the fourth ordinary hit determination, the jackpot game is continuously executed, and the player can be entertained.

  The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The control unit 40 of the pachinko machine 1 mainly includes a main board 41, a sub control board 58, a lamp driver board 46, an effect control board 43, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, and a power board 42.

  The main board 41 controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1. The main board CPU unit 50 of the main board 41 is provided with a CPU 51 that performs various arithmetic processes, a RAM 52 that temporarily stores data, and a ROM 53 that stores a control program and the like. An interrupt signal generation circuit 57 is connected to the main board CPU unit 50. The main board 41 executes a program each time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57. The main board 41 is connected to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the output port 55 via the I / O interface 54. The output port 55 outputs information of the pachinko machine 1 to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  The sub control board 58 includes a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583, and is connected to the lamp driver board 46, the effect control board 43, the operation buttons 9, and the speaker 48. The sub control board 58 performs comprehensive control such as effects according to the command transmitted from the main board 41. The lamp driver board 46 controls operations of various illuminations of the rendering device 8, operations of the movable accessory 30, and the like. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 431, a CGROM 432, and the like, and controls display of the display screen 28 in accordance with a command received from the sub-control board 58. The payout control board 45 includes a CPU 45a and the like. The payout control board 45 controls the operation of the prize ball payout device 49 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main board 41, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

  The relay board 47 includes a first ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 61, a second ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 62, a third ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 63, a fourth ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 64, and a first symbol operation. Gate switch 65, fourth symbol actuating gate switch 66, fourth symbol actuating port switch 67, first ordinary electric accessory switch 68, second ordinary electric accessory switch 69, third ordinary electric accessory switch 70, and fourth An ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is connected. The first ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 61 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 during the first ordinary hit game. The second ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 62 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the second ordinary electric accessory 17 during the second ordinary winning game. The third ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 63 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the third ordinary electric accessory 18 during the third ordinary hitting game. The fourth ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 64 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 during the fourth ordinary winning game. The first symbol operation gate switch 65 detects a game ball that has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11. The fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 detects a game ball that has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13. The fourth symbol operation port switch 67 detects a game ball won in the fourth symbol operation port 12. A game ball won in the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 and the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is detected. The second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 detects a game ball won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17. The third ordinary electric accessory switch 70 detects a game ball won in the third ordinary electric accessory 18. The fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 detects a game ball won in the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19.

  The power supply board 42 is connected to the main board 41 and the game ball launching device 37, and supplies DC stabilized power to each board and the game ball launching device 37. The game ball launching device 37 launches one game ball to the game area 4 at regular intervals (in this embodiment, 0.6 seconds).

  With reference to FIG. 6, the first ordinary hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described. Since the configuration of the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area is the same as that of the first ordinary hit relation information storage area, the description will be simplified. The first ordinary hit relation information storage area is used in a first ordinary symbol process (see FIG. 10) of the main process described later. A plurality of storage areas are provided in the first normal hit relation information storage area. When the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11, if the first reserve ball number due to the passage of the game ball to the first symbol operation gate 11 is less than 4 (0 to 3), Random numbers are stored in order from the storage area with the smallest number. In the present embodiment, the number (maximum first reserved ball number) that can hold the first normal hit determination and store a random number for the game ball won in the first symbol operation gate 11 is “4”. Is. The CPU 51 uses the storage area with the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that has not yet been processed as a determination area, and performs various processes such as a first normal hit determination on the random number stored in the determination area. When the process related to the random number stored in the determination area (specifically, the notification effect for informing the determination result and the first normal winning game executed when the determination result is the first normal winning) is finished, The storage area having a smaller number is set as the determination area, and the process such as the first normal hit determination is repeated. Note that the random numbers in the storage area that has been processed may be deleted as appropriate.

  Each storage area is provided with a first ordinary random number field for storing the value of the first ordinary winning determination counter, and a first variation pattern determining random number field for storing the value of the first ordinary symbol variation pattern determining counter. ing. When the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The first ordinary random number is used for determining the first ordinary hit. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a first variation pattern indicating the variation time of the first ordinary symbol displayed on the first ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the variation time of the first normal symbol is equal to the production time of the first notification effect for notifying the player of the result of the first normal hit determination. The sub-control board 58 controls the first notification effect according to the first variation pattern determined by the main board 41. Specifically, the main board 41 starts the fluctuation of the first normal symbol according to the first fluctuation pattern. The sub-control board 58 starts symbol variation of the symbol 81 (see FIG. 22 etc.) in synchronization with the start of variation of the first normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol that has started to change ends, the main board 41 displays the changed first normal symbol for a predetermined time (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment). . The sub-control board 58 synchronizes with the confirmation display of the first normal symbol, and a confirmed symbol (FIG. 22B, FIG. 22C, FIG. 26M) and FIG. )) Is displayed. Further, the sub-control board 58 executes a notification effect synchronized with the first normal symbol variation pattern not only by the symbol 81 but also by the display screen 28, the movable accessory 30, the speaker 48, and the like.

  The RAM 52 includes a second ordinary hit relation information storage area and a third ordinary hit relation information storage area. The second ordinary hit relation information storage area and the third ordinary hit relation information storage area are configured in the same manner as the first ordinary hit relation information storage area. In the present embodiment, since the variation time of the second ordinary symbol and the variation time of the third ordinary symbol are set to fixed times, respectively, the second ordinary hit relation information storage area and the third ordinary hit relation information storage. In the area, the second variation pattern determination random number column and the third variation pattern determination random number column are not provided.

  The first to fourth ordinary random numbers and the first to fourth ordinary random numbers for which the first to fourth ordinary hit determinations are held in the state stored in the first to fourth ordinary hit relation information storage areas. The various random numbers acquired together with the first to fourth ordinary hit relation information storage areas are collectively referred to as a pending random number. The number of first reserved random numbers stored in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the number of first reserved balls. The number of second reserved random numbers stored in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the second number of reserved balls. The number of third reserved random numbers stored in the third ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the third number of reserved balls. The number of fourth reserved random numbers stored in the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the number of fourth reserved balls.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the pachinko machine 1, a first variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 and a fourth variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8 are stored.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the first variation pattern determination table is provided with a plurality of tables according to the result of the first hit determination (first normal hit or deviation). Each table is assigned a plurality of types of variation patterns, and each variation pattern is associated with a variation pattern determination random number value (0 to 511). When the first ordinary hit determination is performed, a table corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the first variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the first ordinary hit random number is determined.

  In the first variation pattern determination table, as a variation pattern when the result of the first ordinary hit determination is the first ordinary hit, “normal reach”, “reach effect A”, “reach effect B”, “reach effect C”, “Division effect D” and “Division effect E” are registered. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, the display screen 28 includes a two-line display area 801 including three upper display areas 801 to 803 described later and three lower display areas 804 to 806 described later. ˜806 are displayed. A predetermined group of symbols 81 (in this embodiment, a combination of three predetermined symbols 81) is aligned in both the upper display areas 801 to 803 and the lower display areas 804 to 806, so that the first ordinary The player is notified that it is a win. In “normal reach” and “reach effect”, for example, a predetermined set of symbols 81 is aligned in the left-right direction in the display areas 801 to 803, and a symbol constituting a part of the predetermined set of symbols 81 in the display areas 804 and 805. 81 is a notification effect for executing an effect indicating that there is a possibility of the first normal hit, in which a display state 806 is stopped and only the display area 806 constitutes a reach state in which the symbol fluctuates. Normal reach is the least anticipated effect among the effects that reach the reach state. The reach productions A to C are productions in which special productions are performed as compared with normal reach, and are the productions that give the player a greater expectation than normal reach. The split effect is a notification effect different from normal reach, reach effect, and non-reach described later, and the split effect includes a plurality of display areas of the display screen 28 (in this embodiment, the entire display screen 28 shown in FIG. 23). In this embodiment, the divided regions 821 to 824 divided into four (for example, four) are displayed, and the effect includes an effect of displaying a variable effect in each divided region 821 to 824 (see FIG. 23E).

  In the first variation pattern determination table, as the variation pattern when the result of the first normal hit determination is out of place, “non-reach”, “normal reach”, “reach effect A”, “reach effect B”, “reach” "Production C", "Division effect F", and "Division effect G" are registered. In the present embodiment, the “non-reach” variation pattern is a notification effect in which the effect ends without reaching the reach state, and is determined only when the result of the first normal hit determination is out of place. Moreover, the division effects D and F are division effects in which an expansion effect described later is executed before the symbol variation in the second variation effect described later is stopped (see FIGS. 25J to 25L). ). The division effects E and G are division effects in which an enlargement effect described later is executed after the symbol variation in the second variation effect described later is stopped (see FIGS. 27 (O) to 28 (R)).

  As shown in FIG. 8, the fourth variation pattern determination table is provided with a plurality of tables according to the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination (fourth ordinary hit or miss). Each table is assigned one or a plurality of types of variation patterns, and each variation pattern is associated with a variation pattern determining random number value (0 to 511). When the fourth ordinary hit determination is performed, a table corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the fourth variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the fourth ordinary hit random number is determined.

  In the fourth variation pattern determination table, when the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit, one of the variation patterns of “short variation per hit” and “long variation per hit” is determined. The rate at which the “long hit fluctuation” is determined is lower than the rate at which the “short hit fluctuation” is determined. If the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is out of place, a variation pattern of “out-of-range variation” is determined.

  The main board 41 transmits to the sub-control board 58 a fluctuation pattern designation command that is a command for designating the decided fluctuation pattern. The sub-control board 58 controls the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like according to the variation pattern specified by the command. Further, the main board 41 changes the first normal symbol or the fourth normal symbol for the change time determined according to the determined change pattern.

  The operation of the main board 41 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Main control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by the CPU 51 in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main process of the control program (see FIG. 9) is executed by the CPU 51 when the CPU 51 senses an interrupt signal generated every 4 ms by the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 5). Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as “S”.

  The flags used in the main process will be described. The RAM 52 has a jackpot gaming state flag, a first operation end flag, a fourth operation end flag, a first variation flag, a second variation flag, a third variation flag, a fourth variation flag, a first release flag, a second release flag, A third release flag, a fourth release flag, and the like are stored. The jackpot game state flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the jackpot game, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the jackpot game is not being played. As the first operation end flag, “1” is stored and “ON” is stored when the opening of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 by the first ordinary hit (first ordinary hit game) is finished, and the first ordinary end If the winning game has not ended, “0” is stored and “OFF” is set. The fourth operation end flag stores “1” and becomes “ON” when the release of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 by the fourth ordinary hit (the fourth ordinary hit game) is finished, and becomes the fourth ordinary If the winning game has not ended, “0” is stored and “OFF” is set.

  The first fluctuation flag stores “1” when the first normal symbol is fluctuating (during fluctuation) and becomes “ON”, and stores “0” when the first normal symbol is not fluctuating. Is turned OFF. The second variation flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the variation of the second ordinary symbol, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the second ordinary symbol is not varying. The third variation flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the variation of the third ordinary symbol, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the third ordinary symbol is not varying. The fourth variation flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the variation of the fourth ordinary symbol, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the fourth ordinary symbol is not varying. The first opening flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed. It becomes. The second opening flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed. It becomes. The third opening flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed. It becomes. The fourth open flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed. It becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the main process is started, a command output process is first performed (S10). In the command output process, a control command is output to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is a control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main process executed last time.

  Next, a switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, the game is determined from the detection results of the switches (see FIG. 5) provided in the first symbol operating gate 11, the fourth symbol operating port 12, the fourth symbol operating gate 13, and the ordinary electric accessories 16-19. Processing for detecting a sphere is performed.

  Next, a counter update process is performed (S12). In the counter update process, the values of the random number acquisition counter stored in the RAM 52 are added, and the first to fourth normal symbol variation times are timer counters for measuring the variation times of the first to fourth ordinary symbols. The counter value is subtracted.

  Next, a first ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S13). As will be described in detail later, in the first ordinary electric accessory processing, when the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the first ordinary winning game operation (mainly the first ordinary Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 16 is performed (see FIG. 11).

  Next, a first normal symbol process is performed (S14). Although details will be described later, in the first normal symbol processing, processing such as determination of the first normal hit and determination of the first variation pattern are performed (see FIG. 10).

  Next, a fourth ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S15). Although the details will be described later, in the fourth ordinary electric equipment processing, when the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the fourth ordinary winning game (mainly the fourth ordinary Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 19 is performed (see FIG. 13).

  Next, a fourth normal symbol process is performed (S16). Although details will be described later, in the fourth normal symbol process, the fourth normal hit determination, the fourth variation pattern determination, and the like are performed (see FIGS. 10 and 12).

  Next, the second ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S17). Although details will be described later, in the second ordinary electric accessory processing, when the second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the second ordinary winning game (mainly the second ordinary winning game) Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 17 is performed (see FIG. 15).

  Next, the second normal symbol process is performed (S18). Although details will be described later, in the second ordinary symbol processing, processing such as second ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 14).

  Next, a third ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S19). Although the details will be described later, in the third ordinary electric accessory processing, when the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the third ordinary winning game (mainly the third ordinary Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 18 is performed (see FIG. 17).

  Next, a third normal symbol process is performed (S20). Although details will be described later, in the third ordinary symbol process, a process such as third ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 16).

  Next, a payout process (S21), an error check (S22), and an information output process (S23) are performed. In the payout process, payout of prize balls is controlled. In the error check, when an error occurs, the error is notified using the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like. In the information output process, various types of information are output to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  Details of the first normal symbol process (S14, see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, when the first normal symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 (S31). When the first symbol actuating gate switch 65 provided in the first symbol actuating gate 11 detects the passing of the game ball, it corresponds to the first symbol actuating gate switch 65 in the main process switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 9). Flag to be “ON”. If this flag is not “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has not passed (S31: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S41. If the flag is “ON” and a game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 (S31: YES), it is determined whether or not the first reserved ball count is “4” ( S32). If the first reserved ball number is “4” (S32: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S41 because the first reserved ball number has reached the maximum first reserved ball number.

  When the first reserved ball number is not “4” (S32: NO), “1” is added to the first reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S33). Next, the first ordinary hit random number and the first variation pattern determining random number are acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area (see FIG. 6). S34). Specifically, the value of the first ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the first ordinary random number column, and the value of the first variation pattern determining counter is stored in the first variation pattern determining random number column. Random numbers obtained with the first normal random number are not limited to the first variation pattern determination random number, but other types of random numbers such as the first normal symbol determination random number used to determine the first normal symbol It may be acquired together with a hit random number. The process proceeds to S41.

  Next, it is determined whether or not any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S41). If at least one of the first to fourth opening flags is “ON”, it is determined that any of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 is open (S41: NO), and the processing returns to the main processing. For example, in the case of the first ordinary hit, and then the second ordinary hit or the third ordinary hit, the first to third ordinary electric accessories 16 to 18 are released in the jackpot game. In this case, it is considered that the first normal hit determination for the next first holding ball is performed while the first to third ordinary electric accessories 16 to 18 are opened, and the variation of the first ordinary symbol is started. . The pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol during the opening of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19, so that even if the normal electric actors 16 to 19 are opened, The first normal electric accessory 16 can be prevented from being opened.

  If any of the first to fourth open flags is “OFF”, it is determined that all of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are closed (S41: YES), and the first ordinary symbol is changing. It is determined whether or not (S42). If the first fluctuation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first normal symbol is not changing (S42: NO), and whether or not the first reserved ball number is “1” or more (S43). If the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “0” (S43: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  When the number of first reserved balls is “1” or more (S43: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S44). The determination area of the first ordinary hit relation information storage area (see FIG. 6) is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S45). Next, a first normal hit determination is performed (S46). In S46, the first ordinary hit determination table is referred to, and whether or not the first ordinary hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S45 corresponds to “first ordinary hit” or “out of”? Is determined. Thereby, the first ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined first ordinary hit random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the first ordinary hit random numbers are stored.

  Next, the first variation pattern determination table is referred to, and one of the variation patterns according to the determination result of the first normal hit determination is determined by the value of the first variation pattern determination random number. A first variation pattern designation command for designating the determined first variation pattern is stored in the RAM 52 (S47). The first variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 9) of the main process to be executed next time, and the start of the first notification effect on the display screen 28, And instructing the start of fluctuation of the first normal symbol. The variation time of the first normal symbol determined according to the determined first variation pattern is set in the first normal symbol variation time counter (S48). “1” indicating that the first normal symbol is changing is stored in the first change flag (S49), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the first variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S42, it is determined that the variation time of the first ordinary symbol has elapsed, assuming that the first ordinary symbol is varying (S42: YES). (S61). If the value of the first ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S48 is not “0”, the variation time of the first ordinary symbol is determined that the variation time of the first ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S61: NO). Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the first normal symbol variation time counter is “0”, the first ordinary symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52, assuming that the variation time of the first normal symbol has elapsed (S61: YES) (S62). ). This command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 9), and instructs the end of the first notification effect on the display screen 28 and the stop of the fluctuation of the first normal symbol. “0” indicating that the first normal symbol is not changing is stored in the first changing flag (S63).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the first hit determination performed in S46 is the first normal hit (S64). If the result of the first normal hit determination is out of order (S64: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit (S64: YES), the big hit game state flag is set to “ON” (S65), and the first operation end flag is set to “OFF” (S66). Next, a jackpot game start notification command for notifying the sub control board 58 that the jackpot game is started is stored in the RAM 52 (S67), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 11, the detail of a 1st normal electric accessory process (S13, refer FIG. 9) is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 11, when the first ordinary electric accessory processing is started, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S71). If the jackpot game state flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (S71: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the jackpot game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S71: YES), and it is determined whether or not the first normal hit game has ended (S72). If the first operation end flag is “ON”, it is determined that the first normal winning game is ended (S72: YES), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the first operation end flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first normal winning game has not ended (S72: NO), and control relating to the first normal winning game is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is being opened (S73). If the first opening flag is “OFF”, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 for opening the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened because the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed (S73: NO). The command is stored in the RAM 52 (S91). Next, the first opening time (5.7 seconds in the present embodiment) is stored in the first ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S92). Next, the first release flag is set to “ON” (S93), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the first release flag is “ON”, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is being opened (S73: YES), so that the processing of the game ball won to the first ordinary electric accessory 16 and the first A process for closing one ordinary electric accessory 16 is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the first opening time has elapsed (S74). If the value of the first ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in the process of S92 is not “0”, it is determined that the first opening time has not yet passed (S74: NO), and the first ordinary electric accessory 16 It is determined whether or not a game ball has been won (S75). If the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S75: NO), and processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S77.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S75: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the first winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S76). Next, it is determined whether or not the first winning ball number is equal to or greater than “4”, which is the maximum second reserved ball number (S77). If the first winning ball number is less than “4” (S77: NO), the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is continuously opened, and the process returns to the main process as it is.

  In addition, when the number of first winning balls is “4” or more (S77: YES), or when the first opening time has elapsed (S74: YES), a first ordinary for closing the first ordinary electric accessory 16 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S81). Next, “0” is stored in the first release flag and set to “OFF” (S82), and “1” is stored in the first operation end flag and set to “ON” (S83). The process returns to the main process.

  Details of the fourth normal symbol process (S16, see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, when the fourth normal symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13 (S101). When the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13 (S101: NO), and the fourth symbol is operated. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the operating opening 12 (S105). When the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation port switch 67 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the fourth symbol operation port 12 (S105: NO), and the process is S111. Move on to judgment.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13 (S101: YES), and the process is determined in S102. Migrate to If the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation port switch 67 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the fourth symbol operation port 12 (S105: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S102. Transition.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fourth reserved ball number is “4” (S102). If the number of the fourth reserved balls is “4” (S102: YES), since the number of the fourth reserved balls has reached the maximum number of the fourth reserved balls, the process proceeds to the determination of S111. When the number of the fourth reserved balls is not “4” (S102: NO), “1” is added to the number of the fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S107). Next, the fourth ordinary hit random number and the fourth variation pattern determination random number are acquired, and the value of the fourth ordinary hit determination counter and the value of the fourth variation pattern determination counter are empty storage areas in the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area Are stored in the storage area having the smallest number (S108).

  Next, it is determined whether or not any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S111). If at least one of the first to fourth opening flags is “ON”, it is determined that any of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 is open (S111: NO), and the processing returns to the main processing. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the variation time of the fourth normal symbol while the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are opened, and the fourth ordinary symbol is detected while the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are opened. Even if it becomes, it can prevent the 4th normal electric accessory 19 being opened.

  On the other hand, if any of the first to fourth opening flags is “OFF”, it is assumed that all of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are closed (S111: YES), and the fourth ordinary symbol is changing. It is determined whether or not there is (S112). If the fourth variation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first ordinary symbol is not changing (S112: NO), and whether or not the fourth reserved ball number is “1” or more (S113). If the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “0” (S113: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  When the number of the fourth reserved balls is “1” or more (S113: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of the fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S114). Next, the determination area of the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S115). Next, a fourth ordinary hit determination is performed (S116). The fourth ordinary hit determination is performed by referring to the fourth ordinary hit determination table. The fourth ordinary hit determination table is stored in the ROM 53. In the fourth ordinary hit determination table, random numbers of the fourth ordinary hit random numbers respectively corresponding to “fourth ordinary hit” and “out of” are defined. With reference to the fourth ordinary hit determination table, it is determined whether the fourth ordinary hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S115 corresponds to “fourth ordinary hit” or “out of”. The As a result, the fourth ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined fourth ordinary random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the fourth ordinary random numbers are stored.

  Next, referring to the fourth variation pattern determination table, one of the variation patterns corresponding to the determination result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is determined by the value of the fourth variation pattern determination random number. A fourth variation pattern designation command for designating the determined fourth variation pattern is stored in the RAM 52 (S117). The fourth variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 9) of the main process to be executed next time, and the start of the second notification effect on the display screen 28, And instructing the start of variation of the fourth ordinary symbol. The variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol determined according to the determined fourth variation pattern is set in the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter (S118). “1” indicating that the fourth normal symbol is changing is stored in the fourth change flag (S119), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the fourth variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S112, it is determined that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has passed, assuming that the fourth ordinary symbol is changing (S112: YES). (S121). If the value of the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S118 is not “0”, the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is determined that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S121: NO). Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter is “0”, the fourth ordinary symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S122: YES), assuming that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has elapsed (S121: YES). ). This command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 9), and instructs the end of the second notification effect on the display screen 28 and the stop of the variation of the fourth normal symbol. “0” indicating that the fourth ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the fourth changing flag (S123).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the fourth hit determination performed in S116 is a fourth normal hit (S124). If the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is out of order (S124: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit (S124: YES), the big hit gaming state flag is set to “ON” (S125), and the fourth operation end flag is set to “OFF” (S126). Next, a jackpot game start notification command for notifying the sub control board 58 that the jackpot game is started is stored in the RAM 52 (S127), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the details of the fourth ordinary electric accessory process (see S16, FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, when the fourth ordinary electric accessory process is started, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S131). If the jackpot game state flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (S131: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the jackpot game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S131: YES), and it is determined whether or not the fourth normal hit game has ended (S132). If the fourth operation end flag is “ON”, it is determined that the fourth normal winning game is ended (S132: YES), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the fourth operation end flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first normal winning game has not ended (S132: NO), and control related to the fourth normal winning game is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is being opened (S133). If the fourth opening flag is “OFF”, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 for opening the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened because the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed (S133: NO). The command is stored in the RAM 52 (S151). Next, the fourth opening time (5.7 seconds in the present embodiment) is stored in the fourth ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S152). Next, the fourth release flag is set to “ON” (S153), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the fourth release flag is “ON”, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is being opened (S133: YES), so that the processing of the game ball won to the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 and the fourth A process for closing the four ordinary electric accessories 19 is performed. First, it is determined whether the fourth opening time has elapsed (S134). If the value of the fourth ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in the process of S152 is not “0”, it is determined that the fourth opening time has not yet passed (S134: NO), and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 It is determined whether or not a game ball has been won (S135). When the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S135: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination of S137.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S135: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the fourth winning ball counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S136). Next, it is determined whether or not the fourth winning ball number is “4” or more which is the maximum second reserved ball number (S137). If the fourth winning ball number is less than “4” (S137: NO), the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is continuously released, and the process returns to the main process as it is.

  Further, when the number of fourth winning balls is “4” or more (S137: YES), or when the fourth opening time has elapsed (S134: YES), the fourth ordinary for closing the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S141). Next, “0” is stored in the fourth release flag and set to “OFF” (S142), “1” is stored in the fourth operation end flag and set to “ON” (S143). The process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the detail of a 2nd normal symbol process (S18, refer FIG. 9) is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 14, when the second ordinary symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S161). When the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S161: NO), and the first It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the four ordinary electric accessories 19 (S163). When the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S163: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S171.

  On the other hand, if the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S161: YES), and the process is S162. Move on to judgment. If the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “ON”, it is determined that a game ball has won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S163: YES), and the process proceeds to S162. Move on to judgment. Next, it is determined whether or not the second reserved ball number is “4” (S162). If the fourth reserved ball number is “4” (S162: YES), the second reserved ball number has reached the maximum second reserved ball number, and the process proceeds to the determination of S171. If the second reserved ball number is not “4” (S162: NO), “1” is added to the second reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S166). Next, the second ordinary hit random number is acquired, and the value of the second ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area (S167). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second normal symbol is changing (S171). If the second variation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is open (S172), assuming that the second ordinary symbol is not varying (S171: NO). If the second release flag is “OFF”, it is determined whether or not the second number of retained balls is “1” or more, assuming that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed (S172: NO). (S173). When the second reserved ball number is “1” or more (S173: YES), “1” is subtracted from the second reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S174). Next, the determination area of the second ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S175). Next, a second normal hit determination is performed (S176). It is determined whether the second normal random number stored in the determination area shifted in S175 corresponds to “second normal hit” or “out of”. Thus, the second ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined second ordinary hit random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the second ordinary hit random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the second ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary hit is determined with a probability of 100%.

  Next, a second ordinary symbol variation start command for starting variation of the second ordinary symbol is stored in the RAM 52 (S177). Next, a predetermined second ordinary symbol variation time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds) is set in the second ordinary symbol variation time counter (S178). “1” indicating that the second normal symbol is changing is stored in the second change flag and becomes “ON” (S179), and the process returns to the main process. If the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is open (S172: YES), or the second reserved ball number is “0” (S173: YES), the second ordinary symbol is not changed, and the process is performed. Return to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the second variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S171, it is determined that the second ordinary symbol is varying (S171: YES), and whether or not the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has elapsed. (S181). If the value of the second ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S178 is not “0”, the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has not yet elapsed (S181: NO), and the variation of the second ordinary symbol Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the second ordinary symbol variation time counter is “0”, it is determined that the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has elapsed (S181: YES), and the second ordinary symbol for stopping the variation of the second ordinary symbol. The symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S182). Next, “0” indicating that the second normal symbol is not changing is stored in the second change flag and becomes “OFF” (S183).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the second hit determination performed in S176 is a second normal hit (S184). If the result of the second normal hit determination is out of order (S184: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the second ordinary hit determination is the second ordinary hit (S184: YES), a second ordinary electric accessory release command for opening the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is stored in the RAM 52 (S185). . Next, the second opening time (in this embodiment, 5.7 seconds) is stored in the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S186). Next, “1” is stored in the second release flag to be “ON” (S187), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 15, details of the second ordinary electric accessory processing (see S <b> 17 and FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, when the second ordinary electric accessory process is started, it is first determined whether or not the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being opened (S191). If the second release flag is “OFF”, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed (S191: NO), and the process directly returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the second release flag is “ON”, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being opened (S191: YES), so that the processing of the game ball won to the second ordinary electric accessory 17 and the first A process for closing the two ordinary electric accessories 17 is performed. First, it is determined whether the second opening time has elapsed (S192). If the value of the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S186 (see FIG. 14) is not “0”, the second opening time has not yet passed (S192: NO), and the second ordinary electric driving It is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize 17 (S193). When the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S193: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S195.

  If the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S193: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the second winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S194). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of second winning balls is equal to or greater than “4” which is the maximum number of third reserved balls (S195). If the number of second winning balls is less than “4” (S195: NO), the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is continuously released, so that the process directly returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the second release flag is “ON”, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being opened (S191: YES), so that the processing of the game ball won to the second ordinary electric accessory 17 and the first A process for closing the two ordinary electric accessories 17 is performed. First, it is determined whether the second opening time has elapsed (S192). If the value of the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S186 (see FIG. 14) is not “0”, the second opening time has not yet passed (S192: NO), and the second ordinary electric driving It is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize 17 (S193). When the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S193: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S195.

  In addition, when the number of second winning balls is “4” or more (S195: YES), or when the second opening time has elapsed (S192: YES), the second normal for closing the second normal electric accessory 17 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S196). Next, “0” is stored in the second release flag to be “OFF” (S197), and the process returns to the main process.

  The details of the third ordinary symbol process (S20, see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, when the third ordinary symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201). When the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S205.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201: YES), and the third hold It is determined whether or not the number of balls is “4” (S202). If the number of the third reserved balls is “4” (S202: YES), since the third number of reserved balls has reached the maximum number of third reserved balls, the process proceeds to the determination of S205. When the third reserved ball number is not “4” (S202: NO), “1” is added to the third reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S203). Next, the third ordinary hit random number is acquired, and the value of the third ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the third ordinary hit relation information storage area (S204). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the third normal symbol is changing (S205). If the third variation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S206), assuming that the third ordinary symbol is not varying (S205: NO). If the third release flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed (S206: NO), and whether or not the third reserved ball number is “1” or more. (S207). When the number of third reserved balls is “1” or more (S207: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of third reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S208). Next, the determination area of the third ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S209). Next, a third ordinary hit determination is performed (S210). It is determined whether the third ordinary random number stored in the determination area shifted in S209 corresponds to “third ordinary hit” or “out of”. As a result, the third ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined third ordinary random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the third ordinary random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit is determined with a probability of 100%.

  Next, a third ordinary symbol variation start command for starting the variation of the third ordinary symbol is stored in the RAM 52 (S211). Next, a predetermined variation time of the third ordinary symbol (2 seconds in the present embodiment) is set in the third ordinary symbol variation time counter (S212). “1” indicating that the third normal symbol is changing is stored in the third change flag and becomes “ON” (S213), and the process returns to the main process. When the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is open (S206: YES), the third ordinary symbol is not changed, and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S205 that the third variation flag is “ON”, it is determined that the third ordinary symbol is varying (S205: YES), and whether or not the variation time of the third ordinary symbol has elapsed. (S231). If the value of the third ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S212 is not “0”, it is determined that the variation time of the third ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S231: NO), and the variation of the third ordinary symbol Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the third normal symbol variation time counter is “0”, it is determined that the variation time of the second normal symbol has elapsed (S231: YES), and the third ordinary symbol for stopping the variation of the third ordinary symbol. A symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S232). Next, “0” indicating that the third ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the third changing flag and becomes “OFF” (S233).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the third hit determination performed in S210 is the third normal hit (S234). If the result of the third ordinary hit determination is out of order (S234: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the third ordinary hit determination is the third ordinary hit (S234: YES), a third ordinary electric accessory release command for opening the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is stored in the RAM 52 (S235). . Next, the third opening time (in this embodiment, 5.7 seconds) is stored in the third ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S236). Next, “1” is stored in the third release flag to be “ON” (S237), and the process returns to the main process.

  In the processing of S207, when the number of third reserved balls is “0” (S207: NO), the third reserved balls that are the targets of the third normal hit determination are not stored, and a series of third reserved balls are not stored. The normal hit game ends. In this case, when the series of third normal winning games is ended, the big hit game may also be ended. In this case, it is necessary to perform a process for ending the big hit game. Therefore, it is first determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S221). If the jackpot gaming state flag is “OFF”, the jackpot gaming is not in progress (S221: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the jackpot game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S221: YES), and it is determined whether or not the first normal hit game has ended (S222). If the first operation end flag is “OFF”, the first normal winning game in the jackpot game has not ended (S222: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the first operation end flag is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the fourth normal winning game has ended (S223), assuming that the first normal winning game has ended (S222: YES). If the fourth end flag is “OFF”, the fourth normal winning game in the big hit game has not ended (S223: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the fourth end flag is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved balls is “1” or more (S224), assuming that the fourth normal winning game is ended (S223: YES). When the number of second reserved balls is “1” or more (S224: YES), there is a second reserved ball that has not yet been determined for the second normal hit. That is, here, only a series of third normal winning games are ended, and the big winning game is not ended. Therefore, when the number of second reserved balls is “1” or more (S224: YES), the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, when the number of the second reserved balls is “0” (S224: NO), there is no second reserved ball that has not yet been determined for the second normal hit, and all the normal electric appliances 16 to 19 are related. Since the winning game has ended, the jackpot game ends. Therefore, “0” is stored in the jackpot gaming state flag and is set to “OFF” (S225). Next, a jackpot game end notification command for notifying the sub control board 58 of the end of the jackpot game is stored in the RAM 52 (S226), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the details of the third ordinary electric accessory process (see S19, FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, when the third ordinary electric accessory process is started, it is first determined whether or not the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S241). If the third release flag is “OFF”, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed (S241: NO), and the process directly returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the third release flag is “ON”, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S241: YES). A process for closing the three ordinary electric accessories 18 is performed. First, it is determined whether the third opening time has elapsed (S242). If the value of the third ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S235 (see FIG. 16) is not “0”, it is determined that the third opening time has not yet elapsed (S242: NO), and the third ordinary electric operation is performed. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize 18 (S243). If the flag corresponding to the third ordinary electric accessory switch 70 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S243: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S245.

  When the flag corresponding to the third ordinary electric accessory switch 70 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S243: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the third winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S244). Next, it is determined whether or not the third winning ball number is “7” or more (S195). If the third winning ball number is less than “7” (S245: NO), the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is continuously released, and the process directly returns to the main process.

  In addition, when the number of third winning balls is “7” or more (S245: YES), or when the third opening time has elapsed (S242: YES), the third ordinary for closing the third ordinary electric accessory 18 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S246). Next, “0” is stored in the third release flag to be “OFF” (S247), and the process returns to the main process.

  The expectation degree table stored in the ROM 583 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, in the expectation degree table, the variation effect for the division effect and the expectation are associated with each other. The variation effect for the division effect is a variation effect displayed in any of the divided regions 821 to 824 (see FIG. 23E). The degree of expectation is set to 1-10. The variation effect with a large expectation value is a variation effect that allows the player to have a greater sense of expectation about the winning expectation. For example, a variation effect with a large expectation value may lead to a game in which a larger number of prize balls are paid out by a combination of symbols 81 arranged in the display areas 801 to 803 than a variation effect with a small expectation value. It is a fluctuating production that becomes a certain combination.

  With reference to FIGS. 19-21, the detail of the sub control board | substrate process and the 1st alert | report effect process which the sub control board | substrate 58 performs is demonstrated. In the sub-control board process and the first notification effect process, a process for controlling effects by the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like is performed in accordance with a command transmitted from the main board 41. The sub control board process and the first notification effect process are executed by the CPU 581 in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 583.

  Sub-control board processing performed on the sub-control board 58 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, when the sub control board process is started, it is determined whether or not the first variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 41 is received (S311). If the first variation pattern designation command has not been received (S311: NO), the process proceeds to the determination in S313. When the first variation pattern designation command is received (S311: YES), the first notification effect is executed based on the first variation pattern (S312). In S312, for example, the first notification effect execution flag M is set to “1” and stored in the RAM 582. Although details will be described later, when the first notification effect execution flag M is set to “1”, the first notification effect is executed in the first notification effect processing (see FIG. 20) (S332 of FIG. 20: YES). . The first notification effect process will be described later.

  After execution of S312, it is determined whether or not a fourth variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 41 has been received (S313). If the fourth variation pattern designation command has not been received (S313: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S315. When the fourth variation pattern designation command is received (S313: YES), the second notification effect is executed based on the fourth variation pattern (S314). Thus, the second notification effect is executed in the second notification effect processing (not shown), and when the fourth normal symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 41 is received, the confirmed symbol is displayed on the display screen 28.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game start notification command transmitted from the main board 41 has been received (S315). When the jackpot game start notification command has not been received (S315: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S317. When the jackpot game start notification command is received (S315: YES), the jackpot game is executed (S316).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end notification command transmitted from the main board 41 is received (S317). When the jackpot game end notification command has not been received (S317: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S319. When the jackpot game end notification command is received (S317: YES), the execution of the jackpot game is ended (S318).

  Next, it is determined whether another command has been received (S319). If no other command has been received (S319: NO), the process returns to the determination of S311. When another command is received (S319: YES), other processing is performed according to the received command (S320). For example, when a normal symbol stop command is received, the fluctuation is stopped. Next, the process returns to the determination in S311.

  The first notification effect process will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The CPU 581 executes parallel processing for executing the first notification effect processing while executing the sub control board processing. The first notification effect is displayed on the display screen 28 by executing the first notification effect process. In the first notification effect, after the symbol variation is displayed in each of the plurality of display areas 801 to 806 (see FIG. 22), a fixed symbol that is a combination of the stopped symbols 81 is displayed. It is an effect showing.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the display screen 28 displays two lines of display areas 801 to 806 including three upper display areas 801 to 803 and three lower display areas 804 to 806. More specifically, the plurality of display areas 801 to 803 are rectangular areas arranged in the right direction from the left in the upper part of the display screen 28. The plurality of display areas 804 to 806 are rectangular areas arranged below the display areas 801 to 803. The symbol variation in the present embodiment is a display in which a plurality of symbols 81 are varied in each of the plurality of display areas 801 to 806. In the symbol variation, the symbol 81 is displayed so that the type of the symbol 81 is switched while the symbol 81 rotates about the vertical direction as the central axis. The types of symbols 81 are, for example, numerals 1 to 9, $ mark, ¥ mark, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the first notification effect process, the first notification effect execution flag M is set to “0” and stored in the RAM 582 (S331). Next, it is determined whether or not to start the first notification effect (S332). Until S312 (see FIG. 19) is executed, the first notification effect execution flag M remains “0”. When the first notification effect execution flag M is “0”, it is determined that the first notification effect is not started (S332: NO), and the CPU 581 repeats the process of S332. When the first notification effect execution flag M is set to “1” in S312 (see FIG. 19), it is determined to start the first notification effect (S332: YES), and the first variation pattern designation received from the main board 41 is determined. The first variation pattern designated by the command is stored in the RAM 582 (S333).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first variation pattern stored in S333 is a division effect (S334). If it is not a divided effect (S334: NO), a variation effect according to the first variation pattern stored in S333 is executed (S335). As shown in FIG. 22A, in S335, the symbol variation is displayed on the display screen 28 by an effect other than the division effect (see FIGS. 23 to 28). Although not shown, in the case of reach productions A to C, a special production (for example, “Gekiatsu” is displayed) is performed as compared with normal reach. Next, it is determined whether or not the first normal symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 41 is received (S350). When the first normal symbol stop command has not been received (S350: NO), the process of S350 is repeated. Even while S350 is repeated, the symbol variation is continuously displayed. In addition, the design fluctuation of the display areas 801 to 805 may be stopped, and only the display area 806 may be changed to a design change state.

  When the first normal symbol stop command is received (S350: YES), the confirmed symbol is displayed on the display screen 28, and the result of the first normal hit determination is shown (S351). When the result of the first normal hit determination is a win, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), a winning fixed symbol is displayed in the display areas 801 to 806. As a result, the player is notified of the first normal hit. When the result of the determination for the first normal hit is out of place, as shown in FIG. 22C, the confirmed symbols of out of place are displayed in the display areas 801 to 806. As a result, the player is informed that it is out of place.

  After S351 is executed, the process returns to S331, and the process of S332 is repeated until the first notification effect execution flag M is set to “0” and the next first notification effect is started (S332: NO). ).

  In the process of S334, when it is determined that it is a divided effect (S334: YES), as shown in FIG. 21, a variable effect to be performed in each of the divided regions 821 to 824 is determined (S336). The process of S336 will be described in detail. The CPU 581 selects one variation effect (hereinafter referred to as “first variation effect”) from among the variation effects for the divided effects in the expectation degree table shown in FIG. Next, the CPU 581 selects three variation effects (hereinafter referred to as “second variation effect”) having a lower expectation level than the first variation effect from among the variation effects for the division effect in the expectation level table. Select one. In addition, in the divided areas 821 to 824, the CPU 581 determines divided areas 821 to 824 for displaying the selected first variation effect and second variation effect, respectively. In the present embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that it is determined that the first variation effect is displayed in the divided region 824 and the second variation effect is displayed in the divided regions 821 to 823.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 23D, the low-speed symbol variation is displayed in each of the plurality of display areas 801 to 806 on the display screen 28 (S337). The low-speed symbol variation is a symbol variation having a slower variation rate of the symbol 81 than the symbol variation displayed in S338 described later. While the low-speed symbol variation is displayed, the player can visually identify the type of the symbol 81 displayed in the display areas 801 to 806. It should be noted that the symbol variation displayed in S338 is a symbol variation that makes it difficult for the player to specify the type of the symbol 81 as compared to the low-speed symbol variation.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 23E, the CPU 581 displays divided areas 821 to 824 obtained by dividing the display area of the display screen 28 into a plurality of divided areas 821 to 824 according to the determination result in S336. Is displayed (S338). The divided areas 821, 822, 823, and 824 are displayed on the upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right of the display screen 28, respectively. In S338, the first variation effect is displayed in a divided area 824 that is one of the plurality of divided areas 821 to 824. In the following description, the divided area 824 where the first variation effect is displayed may be referred to as a first divided area 824. Further, the second variation effect is displayed in the divided areas 821 to 823 other than the first divided area 824. That is, the variation effect displayed in the lower right division region 824 among the plurality of division regions 821 to 824 is the variation effect with the highest expectation. In the following description, the divided regions 821 to 823 other than the first divided region 824 may be referred to as second divided regions 821 to 823.

  Next, in each of the divided regions 821 to 824, the symbol variation of the upper display regions 801 to 803 is stopped (S339). In the example shown in FIG. 23F, a predetermined set of symbols 81 are arranged in the upper display areas 801 to 803 of the divided areas 822 to 824. A predetermined set of symbols 81 is not aligned in the upper display areas 801 to 803 of the divided area 821.

  Next, it is determined whether or not to display a non-hit display (S340). The non-winning display is a display indicating that the symbol variation in the second variation effect is not connected to the confirmed symbol indicating the winning. In the present embodiment, as an example, when the CPU 581 stops changing the symbols in the upper display areas 801 to 803 in S339, a non-hit display is displayed when there is a divided area where the predetermined set of symbols 81 is not aligned. It is determined to be displayed on the screen 28. When it is determined that the non-hit display is not displayed (S340: NO), the process proceeds to S342 described later.

  In the example shown in FIG. 23F, the CPU 581 determines that a non-hit display is displayed because the predetermined set of symbols 81 is not aligned in the upper display areas 801 to 803 of the second divided area 821 (S340). : YES), a non-winning display is displayed in the second divided area 821 (S341). As shown in FIG. 24G, in the present embodiment, the second divided region 821 is made gray. In FIG. 24G, gray is indicated by diagonal lines. The player can recognize that the symbol variation in the second divided area 821 does not lead to the first normal hit by confirming the non-hit display. Even if the second divided region 821 is grayed out, the player can visually recognize the symbol variation and the symbol 81 in the display regions 801 to 806 in the second divided region 821. Further, the CPU 581 may display a non-winning display and stop all symbol variations in the display areas 801 to 806.

  Next, the special effect is displayed in the first divided area 824 (S342). The special effect is an effect indicating that the first variation effect displayed in the first divided region 824 has higher expectation than the second variation effect displayed in the second divided regions 821 to 823. In the present embodiment, as an example, as shown in FIG. 24H, a special effect in which a plurality of star marks 85 are displayed is executed. In the present embodiment, the star mark 85 is displayed for 2 seconds and then erased. However, the star mark 85 may be continuously displayed until the confirmed symbol is displayed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first variation pattern stored in S333 (see FIG. 20) is the division effect D or the division effect F (S343). That is, it is determined whether or not the first variation pattern stored in S333 (see FIG. 20) is a divided effect in which an expansion effect described later is executed before the symbol variation in the second variation effect is stopped. The When it is division production D or division production F (S343: YES), reach production is performed (S344). As shown in FIG. 24I, in the reach effect, the symbol variation is stopped in the display areas 804 and 805 of the divided areas 821 to 824, respectively. Then, as shown in FIG. 25J, the symbol variation in the display area 806 shifts to the low-speed symbol variation. When it is determined that the predetermined set of symbols 81 is not aligned in the display regions 804 to 806 as a result of the symbol variation being stopped in the display regions 804 and 805 of the second divided regions 822 and 823, S340 and As in S341, a non-hit display may be displayed.

  Next, an enlargement effect is executed (S345). The enlargement effect is a display screen of an enlargement region 83 in which only the first division region 824 in which the first variation effect with the highest expectation is displayed among the variation effects displayed in the plurality of division regions 821 to 824 in S338 is displayed. It is the effect which deletes the 2nd division area 821-823 displayed on 28 and the 2nd change effect was displayed. As shown in FIG. 25 (K), in S345, the first divided region 824 is gradually enlarged upward and leftward. Then, as shown in FIG. 25L, an enlarged area 83 in which the first divided area 824 is enlarged is displayed on the entire display screen 28. On the other hand, the second divided areas 821 to 823 are deleted from the display screen 28.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the first normal symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 41 is received (S350). When the first normal symbol stop command has not been received (S350: NO), the process of S350 is repeated. Even while S350 is repeated, the low-speed symbol variation is continuously displayed in the display area 806 in the enlarged area 83.

  When the first normal symbol stop command is received (S350: YES), the confirmed symbol is displayed on the display screen 28, and the result of the first normal hit determination is shown (S351). In the case of the division effect D (see FIG. 7), since it is the effect at the time of the first normal hit, as shown in FIG. 26 (M), a fixed symbol indicating the first normal hit is displayed. In the case of the division effect F (see FIG. 7), since it is an effect at the time of deviation, a confirmed symbol indicating the deviation is displayed as shown in FIG. Next, the process returns to S331, and the process of S332 is repeated until the first notification effect execution flag M is set to “0” and the next first notification effect is started (S332: NO).

  It is assumed that the first variation pattern stored in S333 (see FIG. 20) is the division effect E or the division effect G. In this case, the process of S336-S342 is performed and the same effect as FIG.23 (D)-FIG.24 (H) is performed. In S343, it is determined that it is not the division effect D or the division effect F (S343: NO), and the reach effect is executed (S346). Similar to the case shown in FIG. 24I, the symbol variation is stopped in the display areas 804 and 805 of the divided areas 821 to 824, respectively. Then, similarly to the case shown in FIG. 25J, the symbol variation in the display area 806 shifts to the low-speed symbol variation. When it is determined that the predetermined set of symbols 81 is not aligned in the display regions 804 to 806 as a result of the symbol variation being stopped in the display regions 804 and 805 of the second divided regions 822 and 823, S340 and As in S341, a non-hit display may be displayed.

  Next, the symbol variation in the second variation effect displayed in the second divided regions 821 to 823 is stopped (S347). As shown in FIG. 27 (O), as a result of the symbol variation being stopped in S347, the combinations of the symbols 81 that are out of place are displayed in the second divided regions 821 to 823, and only the first divided region 824 is subject to symbol variation. It will be in the state.

  Next, a non-hit display is displayed in the second divided areas 822 and 823 in which the combination of the symbols 81 out of place is displayed (S348). As shown in FIG. 27 (P), in the present embodiment, the second divided regions 822 and 823 are grayed out.

  Next, an enlargement effect is executed (S349). As a result, as shown in FIGS. 27Q and 28R, an enlarged area 83 in which only the first divided area 824 in which the first variation effect with the highest expectation is displayed is enlarged is displayed on the display screen 28. Then, the second divided areas 821 to 823 in which the second variation effect is displayed are deleted.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the first normal symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 41 is received (S350). When the first normal symbol stop command has not been received (S350: NO), the process of S350 is repeated. Even while S350 is repeated, the low-speed symbol variation is continuously displayed in the display area 806 in the enlarged area 83.

  When the first normal symbol stop command is received (S350: YES), the confirmed symbol is displayed on the display screen 28, and the result of the first normal hit determination is shown (S351). In the case of the division effect E (see FIG. 7), since it is the effect at the time of the first normal hit, the fixed symbol indicating the first normal hit is displayed as in the case shown in FIG. In the case of the division effect G (see FIG. 7), since it is an effect at the time of deviation, a confirmed symbol indicating a deviation is displayed as in the case shown in FIG. Next, the process returns to S331, and the process of S332 is repeated until the first notification effect execution flag M is set to “0” and the next first notification effect is started (S332: NO).

  As described above, the processing in this embodiment is executed. In the present embodiment, in S338, the first variation effect that is one variation effect is displayed in the first divided region 824, and the second division regions 821 to 823 have a lower expectation level than the first variation effect. A second variation effect is displayed (see FIG. 23E). In S345 and S349, an enlarged area 83 in which only the first divided area 824 in which the first variation effect with the highest expectation is displayed among the plurality of divided areas 821 to 824 is enlarged is displayed on the display screen 28. The second divided areas 821 to 823 in which the two-variation effect is displayed are deleted (see FIG. 25 (K), FIG. 25 (L), FIG. 27 (Q), and FIG. 28 (R)). In S351 (see FIG. 20), the symbol variation in the first variation effect displayed in the enlarged region 83 is stopped, and the confirmed symbol is displayed (see FIG. 26 (M) and FIG. 26 (N)).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, after the variable effect is executed in each of the divided regions 821 to 824, only the first divided region 824 having the highest expected degree of winning is enlarged. For this reason, compared with the case where the second divided areas 821 to 823 having the highest expected degree of winning are expanded, the player knows that the divided area having the highest expectation is expanded. And the interest of the player when the divided area is expanded is improved. Moreover, compared with the case where the expansion of the divided regions 821 to 824 is repeated many times, it becomes difficult for the player to feel redundancy, and the player's interest is improved. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can entertain the player by producing a new aspect.

  In S344 and S346, the reach effect is displayed in the first divided area 824 (see FIGS. 24I and 25J). Then, after the reach effect is displayed, the enlargement effect is executed in S345 and S349 (see FIGS. 25K, 25L, 27Q, and 28R). Then, in S351 (see FIG. 20), the symbol variation is stopped and the confirmed symbol is displayed (see FIGS. 26 (M) and 26 (N)). Since the first divided area 824 is enlarged when the reach effect is being executed in the first divided area 824 where the first variation effect with the highest expectation is displayed, it is enlarged before the reach effect is executed. Compared to the case, the player's sense of expectation increases and the player pays attention to the display screen 28. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the player's attention and entertain the player.

  Further, before the symbol variation in the second variation effect displayed in the second divided areas 821 to 823 in S338 is stopped, the expansion effect is executed in S345 (see FIG. 25 (J) and FIG. 25 (L)). ). In this case, since the expansion effect is executed before the symbol to be stopped in the second variation effect is determined, the player who has seen the symbol variation between the first divided region 824 and the second divided regions 821 to 823 , Pay attention to the first divided area 824 to be enlarged. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the player's attention and entertain the player.

  Further, the symbol variation in the second variation effect displayed in the second divided areas 821 to 823 in S338 is stopped in S347 (see FIG. 27 (O)). For this reason, the player pays attention to the first divided region 824 where the symbol variation is not stopped. After the symbol variation in the second variation effect is stopped, the expansion effect is executed in S349 (see FIGS. 27 (Q) and 28 (R)). That is, after the player gazes at the first divided area 824 where the symbol variation is not stopped, the first divided area 824 that is watched is enlarged. For this reason, the player watches the first divided area 824 further. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the player's attention and entertain the player.

  In addition, after a non-hit display is displayed in S341 or S348, an enlargement effect is executed in S345 or S349 (FIG. 24G, FIG. 25K, FIG. 25L, FIG. 27P, (See FIGS. 27Q and 28R). Since the non-hit display is displayed, the player can easily watch the divided area where the non-hit display is not displayed. Since the first divided area 824 is enlarged by the expansion effect among the divided areas watched by the player, the player further watches the first divided area 824. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the player's attention and entertain the player.

  In S342, a special effect that is an effect indicating that the first variation effect has a higher expectation than the second variation effect is displayed in the first divided region 824 (see FIG. 24H). For this reason, compared with the case where the special effect is not displayed in the first divided area 824, the player's sense of expectation increases and the player pays attention to the display screen 28. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the player's attention and entertain the player.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 51 that performs the process of S46 (see FIG. 10) is an example of the “determination unit” of the present invention. The display screen 28 is an example of the “display unit” in the present invention. In S338 (see FIG. 21), the CPU 581 that performs the process of displaying the first variation effect in the first divided region 824 is an example of the “division effect means” of the present invention. In S338, the CPU 581 that performs processing for displaying the second variation effect in the second divided regions 821 to 823 is an example of the “division effect means” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that performs the processes of S345 and S349 is an example of the “enlargement control unit” in the present invention. The CPU 581 that performs the process of S351 (see FIG. 20) is an example of the “deterministic display control unit” in the present invention. The CPU 581 that performs the processes of S344 and S346 (see FIG. 21) is an example of the “reach effect means” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that performs the process of S347 is an example of the “stop unit” in the present invention. The CPU 581 that performs the processes of S341 and S348 is an example of the “non-hit display control means” in the present invention. The CPU 581 that performs the process of S342 is an example of the “special effect means” of the present invention.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, A various change is possible. For example, the special effect displayed in S342 is not limited to the effect of displaying the star mark 85. For example, as a special effect, the entire first divided area 824 in which the first variation effect is displayed may be black for a moment, and the first variation effect may be displayed again. The timing at which the special effect is displayed is not limited, and for example, the special effect may be executed immediately after the divided areas 821 to 824 are displayed in S338. Further, the special effect may not be executed.

  Further, the non-winning display displayed on the display screen 28 in S341 and S348 is not limited to the effect in which the second divided regions 821 to 823 are grayed out. For example, a cross mark (x) may be displayed. Moreover, the timing at which the non-winning display is displayed may be before the expansion effect is executed. For example, the non-winning display may be displayed while the symbol variation in the upper display areas 801 to 803 is stopped in S340. Further, the non-hit display may not be displayed.

  Further, after the reach effect is executed in S344 and S346, the enlargement effect is executed in S345 and S349. However, the enlargement effect may be executed before the reach effect is executed.

  In the display screen 28, the plurality of display areas 801 to 806 are provided in two rows, ie, an upper stage and a lower stage. For example, a display area of one line may be provided, and a plurality of three or more lines may be provided. A display area may be provided. Further, the number of display areas per line is not limited and may be other than three. For example, one line and four display areas may be displayed side by side on the display screen 28 in the left-right direction.

  Moreover, although the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment performs the division effect at the time of the variable effect indicating the normal hit determination result using the normal symbol, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pachinko machine 1 performs the same processing as the first notification effect processing in the present embodiment at the time of the fluctuating effect indicating the result of the hit determination using the special symbol, and performs the divided effects shown in FIGS. You may go. That is, the pachinko machine 1 in which the variation effect in the present embodiment is performed is not limited to the so-called general electric role, and can be applied to the variation effect of various types of pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, all elements described in the claims, the description, and the drawings (for example, the display screen 28) may be physically single or plural unless there is a clear description that consciously limits the number. It is also possible to change the arrangement as appropriate. Further, the names (element names) given to the elements are merely given for convenience in describing the present case, and there is no particular awareness that a special meaning is caused thereby. Therefore, what is an element is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the element may be hardware alone or may include software.

  Furthermore, it is easy for a person skilled in the art to determine whether a plurality of elements among all the above elements should be integrally configured as appropriate, or whether one element is divided into a plurality of elements. Since it is clear that all patterns are within the expected range even if not all the patterns are described in the description etc., the statement that they are clearly excluded in the claims etc. Needless to say, all of these are included in the scope of the right according to the present invention. Therefore, merely adopting the difference in configuration within the range to the gaming machine because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention is avoided. . The same applies to other obvious differences in the configuration and shape of each element that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 28 Display screen 51, 581 CPU
821 to 823 Second divided area 824 First divided area 83 Enlarged area

Claims (4)

Determining means for determining whether or not an advantageous state, which is a gaming state advantageous to a player, occurs when a game ball passes through a starting area provided in the game board;
The determination result by the determination means is displayed by displaying a fixed symbol which is a combination of the symbols after displaying a variation effect which is provided on the game board and performs a symbol variation that varies a plurality of symbols. A display unit capable of displaying a notification effect;
Storage means for storing a plurality of the above-mentioned variation effects, each of which has a different expected degree of winning,
In the notification effect, a determination unit that determines whether to execute a divided effect that is an effect of displaying the variation effect in each of the divided areas obtained by dividing the display area of the display unit.
A first variation effect that is one of the variation effects displayed on the display unit from the variation effects stored in the storage means when the determination means determines that the divided effect is to be executed; and the expectation a determination unit configured degrees to determine one or a plurality of second variation effect is the variation effect is lower than the first shift effect,
In the notification effect, the first divided region is one of the pre-Symbol divider region, to display the first shift effect determined by the determination means, and other than the first divided region among the divided regions By displaying the second variation effect in the second divided region, a split effect means for executing the split effect;
In the notification effect, an enlargement control means for displaying an enlarged region in which only the first divided region is enlarged is displayed on the display unit, and executing an enlarged effect which is an effect of erasing the second divided region from the display unit;
In the notification effect, in the enlarged area displayed by the enlargement control means, characterized in that a confirmation display control means for displaying the determined symbol to stop the symbol variation in the first shift effect Gaming machine. The notification effect includes a reach effect means for displaying a reach effect that is an effect indicating a reach state in the first divided area where the first variation effect is displayed by the split effect means,
The enlargement control means executes the enlargement effect after the reach effect is displayed in the first divided area by the reach effect means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the fixed display control means displays the fixed symbol by stopping the symbol variation in the reach effect in the enlarged region.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the expansion control means executes the expansion effect before the symbol variation in the second variation effect displayed by the division effect means stops. . In the notification effect, provided with a stop means for stopping the symbol variation in the second variation effect displayed by the division effect means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the expansion control unit executes the expansion effect after the symbol variation in the second variation effect is stopped by the stop unit.

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