JP6721274B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with operating means that can be operated by a player.

A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has a game board that defines a game area where pachinko balls (gaming balls) can flow down, and a starting winning slot (starting winning means) that allows the pachinko balls to win and a design. A display device (display means) such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that performs variable display and symbol variation production is provided, and the symbol variation of the display device is triggered by the pachinko ball flowing down the game area winning the starting winning opening It is configured to start directing. In such a pachinko machine, by winning the hit determination that is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the starting winning opening, a predetermined hit display (e.g., three sets of the same symbol etc.) is displayed on the display device, As a result, an advantageous winning game is given to the player. In such a winning game, the opening/closing member of the special winning device that opens and closes the special winning opening is opened/closed in an appropriate opening pattern to give the player a chance to win a pachinko ball to the special winning opening. You will be able to win prize balls.

In the pachinko machine, in order to increase the player's motivation to participate in the game, the player operates an operation button (operating means) provided on the game machine, so that a display device (direction means) provided in the game machine is provided. ) Is known in which the effect executed in () can be switched (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2005-195893, A

In the gaming machine configured to switch the effect by the operation of the operation button, an operation effect in which the effect proceeds each time the operation button is operated is performed, and a specific effect (notification effect) is executed in the operation effect. By doing so, it is configured to notify the player that an advantageous game state is given. However, there is a lack of variation in the pattern of the effect until the specific effect is executed, and there is a problem that the interest of the game is reduced.

That is, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve these problems in view of the problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the related art, and to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest by the operation effect. To aim.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
In a gaming machine that can give a specific game state based on the establishment of a specific condition,
An operation means (80) that can be operated by the player,
A period setting means (65a) capable of setting a valid period (N1) for validating the operation detection of the operating means (80) and an invalid period (N2, N3) for invalidating the operation detection of the operating means (80), ,
Based on the operation detection of the operation means (80) in the effective period (N1) set by the period setting means (65a), the operation determination (E1, E2, E3) can be determined from a plurality of types of effect determination Means (65a),
The production determining means (65a) and the production effect execution means (17) for executing the operation effect (E1, E2, E3) determined,
The operation effect (E1, E2, E3) is an effect that adds effect values related to whether or not the specific game state is given, and the operation effect (E1, E2, E3) is the effect. a first operation effect the sum of the values is set to the first addition value (E1), the sum of the effect value is set Rutotomoni second sum value to a larger second addition value than the first addition value Multiple types of second operation effects (E2, E3) with different values are set,
As the specific game state, a plurality of types of the specific game state different privilege to be given to the player is set,
The period setting means (65a), as the ineffective period (N2, N3) after the end of the effective period (N1), when the effect determination means (65a) determines the first operation effect (E1), When a longer invalid period (N3) is set than when the second operation effect (E2, E3) is executed and the effect determining means (65a) determines the second operation effect (E2, E3), As the invalid period after the end of the valid period (N1), set a shorter invalid period as the value of the second addition value increases ,
The period setting means (65a), when the cumulative value of the effect value does not reach the threshold for notifying that the specific game state is to be given, the valid period (N2, N3) after the set invalid period (N2, N3) N1) is configured,
The gist is that the threshold differs depending on the type of the specific game state given.

According to the invention of claim 1, since the pattern of the subsequent effect is different depending on the type of the operation effect executed based on the operation of the operation means, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect. Further, it is possible to notify the type of the specific game state to be given, depending on the type of the threshold value.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to diversify the effect pattern in the operation effect and improve the interest of the effect.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a front view showing the game board according to the first embodiment, and shows a special figure display section, a special figure reservation display section, a general figure display section, a general figure reservation display section, etc. in an enlarged manner. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of big hit game. 3 is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a flow chart which shows the flow of special figure input processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. 7 is a flowchart showing a process following step B15 in FIG. 6. 7 is a flowchart showing a process following step B19 of FIG. 6. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of operation effect of Example 1, the addition value and invalid period set to each operation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the effective period and ineffective period which are set when the basic operation effect and the specific operation effect are determined in Example 1. It is an explanatory view showing a first effect lottery table. It is an explanatory view showing a second effect lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display part of a symbol display device. It is a flow chart which shows the flow of operation notice production processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of operation effect of Example 2, the addition value and invalid period set to each operation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the effective period and ineffective period which are set when the basic operation effect and the specific operation effect are determined in Example 2.

Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings with reference to preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine that performs a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” refer to a pachinko machine viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1, unless otherwise specified. Is referred to as.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described later on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is formed in a rectangular frame shape and is fixed to an installation frame base (not shown) of a game store. A middle frame 12 as a main body frame that detachably holds (supports) the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) that can be opened and closed and is detachably assembled is attached, and on the rear side of the game board 20, there is an effect of variably displaying symbols. A symbol display device (display means) 17 as an executable effect executing means is arranged so that it can be attached and detached. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as a decorative frame having a transparent member 13b that protects the game board 20 in a see-through manner is installed to be openable and closable, and below the front frame 13. The lower ball tray 15 for storing the pachinko balls is assembled to be openable and closable. In the first embodiment, the upper ball tray 14 that stores the pachinko balls is integrally attached to the lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also opened and closed in accordance with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Is configured to.

The symbol display device 17 variably displays symbols for production (sometimes referred to as decorations) on the display unit (image display surface) 17a triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball to the starting winning opening 30, 31 described later. It is configured to perform a variable effect. Further, in the symbol display device 17, various display effects executed in association with the symbol variation can be displayed on the display unit 17a. In the first embodiment, as the symbol display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various symbols is housed in a housing case is adopted, but the invention is not limited to this, and a drum type display device or a dot is used. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a matrix type display device can be adopted.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with an operation handle 16 on the right side of the lower ball tray 15 for operating a hitting ball launching device (not shown) arranged in the middle frame 12. The operation handle 16 is provided with an operation lever 16a biased in the leftward rotation direction, and the player can rotate the operation lever 16a to the right to operate the hitting ball launching device so that The pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are launched toward the game board 20. Here, the striking force of the pachinko ball by the striking ball launching device is configured to change in intensity depending on the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the amount of rotation. , A so-called "left hitting" in which a pachinko ball flows down a first ball flow-down path 21a described later formed on the game board 20, and a second ball flow-down path 21b described below formed on the game board 20 is a pachinko ball. It is designed so that it can be separated from the so-called "right-handed" that flows down.

Although not shown, a payout control board (payout control means) for driving and controlling the ball payout device, a launch control board for drivingly controlling the hitting ball launching device, and the like are arranged on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. The payout control board is wired and connected to a main control board (see FIG. 4) 60 arranged on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and a control signal output from the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 is The payout control board is input to the payout control board, and the payout control board controls the ball payout device based on the control signal to pay out a required number of pachinko balls as prize balls.

(About operation button 80)
In the pachinko machine 10, an operation button 80 as an operation means that can be operated by a player is provided on the upper ball tray 14. The operation button 80 of the first embodiment is of a push button type, and the operation button 80 is provided with an operation detection switch 81 (see FIG. 4) as an operation detection unit that detects a pressing operation of the operation button 80. .. The operation detection switch 81 is hard-wired to a production control board 65 (production control CPU 65a) described later, and the operation detection switch 81 outputs a detection signal when the pressing operation of the operation button 80 is detected to the production control board 65. It is configured to output to the control CPU 65a. Then, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to receive the detection signal in an effective period N1 described later.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 can be attached to and detached from the rear surface side of the game board 20. It is assembled. On the front surface of the game board 20, there is arranged a guide rail 22 which is curved in a substantially circular shape, and is shot from the hitting ball launching device to a substantially circular game area 21 defined by the guide rail 22. A game is played by hitting a pachinko ball. Further, the game board 20 is provided with mounting holes (not shown) penetrating in the front and rear at appropriate positions, and various game board installation parts (specifically, frame-like members to be described later) are provided for the respective mounting openings. Decorative body 25, starting prize device 29, special prize device 40, gate member 48, normal prize portion 45, etc.) are attached from the front side, and at the lowest position of the game area 21, the pachinko machine that is launched into the game area 21. An outlet 24 for discharging balls is opened. Note that the number of the mounting openings formed is appropriately changed depending on the number of various game board installed parts to be mounted on the game board 20 and the arrangement positions thereof.

Here, in the game board 20 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a display window 25a that is opened in the front and rear is provided in a mounting opening that is opened substantially at the center of the game area 21 surrounded by the guide rails 22. A frame-shaped ornament 25, which is also called a center role, is attached, and the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the display window 25a of the frame-shaped ornament 25. To be done. In addition, a special winning device having a special winning opening (special winning means) 41 in which a pachinko ball flowing down in the game area 21 can win in a mounting opening provided on the lower right side of the frame-shaped ornament 25 on the game board 20. (Prize winning means) 40 is attached. In addition, in the game board 20, a large number of game nails 23 are provided in the game area 21, and a rotation guide member 23a that is rotated by contact with a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 is rotatably supported. Therefore, it is configured such that the flow direction of the pachinko ball changes irregularly by contact with the game nail 23 and the rotation guide member 23a. The rotation guide member 23a is a member also referred to as a so-called "windmill" having a plurality of contact pieces radially from the center of rotation, and the rotation guide member 23a rotates as the pachinko ball comes into contact with the contact pieces. It is designed to emit in the left and right directions like a pachinko ball. In the first embodiment, the rotation guide member 23a is arranged on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (that is, the first sphere flow-down path 21a).

(About the frame-shaped ornament 25)
The frame-shaped ornament 25 is an annular frame-shaped base portion (not shown) extending along the inside of the mounting opening, and is provided on the frame-shaped base portion and is located in front of the front surface of the game board 20. And an eaves-like portion 25b which projects the game area 21 and separates the display portion 17a of the symbol display device 17, and a thin plate-like base plate portion 25c which extends outward from the rear edge of the eaves-like portion 25b ( (See Figure 2). Then, while inserting the frame-shaped base portion into the mounting opening and fixing the base plate portion 25c to the front surface of the game board 20, the base plate portion 25c is fixed to the game board 20 by a fixing means such as a screw. The frame-shaped ornament 25 is attached to the game board 20, and the pachinko ball flows down on the outside of the frame-shaped ornament 25, specifically, between the eaves-shaped portion 25b and the guide rail 22 (the game area 21 (first The first and second sphere flow-down paths 21a and 21b) are defined. In the state where the frame-shaped ornament 25 is attached to the game board 20, a base plate portion 25c extending outward from the rear end edge of the eaves-shaped portion 25b extends along the front surface of the game board 20, A pachinko ball can pass through the front side of the base plate portion 25c.

The eaves-shaped portion 25b of the frame-shaped ornament 25 is provided so as to continuously extend from a substantially middle position of the left side edge of the frame-shaped ornament 25 (base plate portion 25c) to the upper edge and the lower right edge. Therefore, the pachinko ball is regulated from flowing down (falling) across the front surface side of the display portion 17a in the symbol display device 17. Further, the eaves-shaped portion 25b is formed so as to incline downward from the uppermost position in the left-right direction, and the pachinko ball hit in the game area 21 does not stay on the eaves-shaped portion 25b, but on the left side of the frame-shaped ornament 25 or It is formed so as to be guided and guided to the right side. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the game area 21 defined on the outer side of the frame-shaped ornament 25 includes the first ball flow-down path 21a and the frame-shaped ornament where the pachinko balls flow down on the left side of the frame-shaped ornament 25. The right side of the body 25 is divided into a second ball downflow path 21b through which the pachinko ball flows down, and the pachinko ball fired toward the inside of the game area 21 by the hitting ball launching device is the first ball downflow depending on the arrival position. It is configured to flow down either the path 21a or the second ball downflow path 21b. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball downflow path 21b (in the case of right hitting), compared to the case where the pachinko ball flows down the first ball downflow path 21a. The special winning opening 41 of the special winning device 40 is configured to increase the possibility that a pachinko ball wins.

As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped ornament 25 is provided with a stage 26 below the display window 25a (the inner peripheral lower edge of the frame-shaped ornament 25), and on the left side of the display window 25a. A ball introducing portion 27 is provided which takes in a pachinko ball that flows down the first ball falling path 21a (game area 21) and flows down the first ball falling path 21a into the frame-shaped ornament 25 (stage 26). The ball introducing portion 27 is configured to communicate with the stage 26. Then, the pachinko ball passed from the ball introducing portion 27 to the stage 26 rolls to the left and right on the stage 26, and then is discharged to the game area 21 in which the start winning holes 30 and 31 are provided.

The game board 20 is provided with prize holes 30, 31, 41, 46 at which the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can be prized at appropriate positions, and the prize holes 30, 31, 41, 46 are connected to the prize holes. With the winning of pachinko balls (specifically, detection of each prize detection sensor 34, 35, 44, 47 described later) as the prize ball payout condition, the number of prize balls determined for each prize hole will be paid out. It is configured. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the start winning opening (starting winning means) in which the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball and the start condition of the symbol variation effect (special figure variation display described later) is satisfied A special winning opening (special winning means) in which a winning of a pachinko ball becomes possible with the occurrence of a hit game as a special game described later as 30, 31 and a payout condition of the winning ball is established with the winning of a pachinko ball as a trigger. 41 and an ordinary winning opening 46 in which a payout condition for a prize ball is established when a pachinko ball wins. Specifically, the starting winning openings 30 and 31 are provided at the confluence of the first ball downflow path 21a and the second ball downflow path 21b (just above the outlet 24), and the special winning opening 41 is The normal winning port 46 is provided in the first ball downflow path 21a of the game area 21 while being provided in the second ball downflow path 21b of the game area 21. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as a winning game, a big hit game in which the gaming state after the winning game is determined according to the type of the winning game is set.

(About the starting winning device 29)
A starting winning device 29 is provided below the frame-shaped ornament 25 at a center position in the left-right direction of the game board 20. The starting winning device 29 is provided with a first starting winning opening (starting winning means) 30 on the upper side, and a second starting winning opening (starting winning means) 31 under the first starting winning opening 30. ing. The first start winning port 30 is a normally open type winning port that always opens upward in the game area 21, and a pachinko ball flowing down in the game area 21 below the frame-shaped ornament 25 can be won. It The starting winning device 29 is provided with starting opening/closing members (opening/closing members) 33 for opening and closing the second starting winning opening 31, and accompanying the driving of the starting winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 4) as a driving means. The opening/closing members 33, 33 for starting are configured to be displaced to the closed position for closing the second starting winning opening 31 and the opening position for opening, and the pachinko that flows down the game area 21 by opening the opening/closing members 33, 33 for starting. The ball is configured to be able to win the second starting winning opening 31.

That is, in the first embodiment, the first start winning opening 30 is configured such that the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 can always win with a certain probability, and the second starting winning opening 31 drives the starting winning solenoid 32. By doing so, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be changed. Here, in a state where the opening/closing members 33, 33 for starting are displaced to the closed position, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31 is blocked, and the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 is the first. It is set so that the probability of a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 to the second starting winning opening 31 is lower than the probability of winning the starting winning opening 30. On the other hand, in the state where the opening/closing members 33, 33 for starting are displaced to the open position, the pachinko ball received by the opening/closing members 33, 33 for starting is guided to the second starting winning opening 31 to thereby play the game. The probability that a pachinko ball flowing down the area 21 will win the first starting winning opening 30 is higher than a probability that a pachinko ball flowing down the gaming area 21 will win the second starting winning opening 31. .. In the first embodiment, when the opening/closing members 33, 33 for starting are displaced to the closed position, the pachinko balls are not won into the second starting winning opening 31 (winning probability 0%). The second starting winning opening 31 may be opened to such an extent that the player can win the prize.

Further, the first and second starting winning openings 30, 31 are starting winning detection sensors 34, 35 as winning detecting means for detecting the pachinko balls winning the first and second starting winning openings 30, 31 (FIG. 4) is provided. The start-up winning detection sensors 34, 35 are wired and connected to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 4) arranged on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the prize balls on the condition that the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. ing. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a prize ball number determination means for determining the number of prize balls to be paid out when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. Specifically, in the case where the payout condition of the prize balls is satisfied triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the start prize detection sensor 34 corresponding to the first start prize hole 30 (that is, the prize of the pachinko ball to the first start prize hole 30). The main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, in the case where the payout condition of the prize balls is established when the detection of the pachinko ball by the start prize detection sensor 35 corresponding to the second start prize hole 31 (that is, the prize of the pachinko ball to the second start prize hole 31) is triggered. The main control CPU 60a is configured to pay out a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of prize balls. The number of payout prize balls at the time of winning the pachinko balls to the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 may be different.

In addition, the main control CPU 60a uses the detection information of the pachinko balls (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning holes 30 and 31) by the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 as the starting condition of the game, and the main control CPU 60a wins information ( Various random number information such as a random number for determining a special figure to be described later) is acquired, and a special figure per lottery (big hit determination) described below is performed based on the acquired information. Then, a symbol variation effect is executed on the symbol display device 17 based on the result of the special symbol per lottery, and a special symbol variation is executed on the later-described special symbol display portions 50A and 50B. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, the decorative pattern is fixedly stopped by the symbol combination (for example, three identical decorative patterns are aligned) that is a predetermined hit display (big hit display) on the symbol display device 17. By being displayed, a win game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is given, and a win game is performed in which the special winning opening 41 is opened under a predetermined opening condition in accordance with the occurrence of the hit game, and the player is played. Is configured to give an opportunity to win a prize ball.

Here, in the first embodiment, the start-up winning detection sensors 34, 35 are provided for each of the start-up winning openings 30, 31. The detection sensor 34 will be referred to, and the sensor corresponding to the second start winning opening 31 will be referred to as the second start winning detection sensor 35. Further, when the detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 is input, the main control board 60 outputs a control signal to the payout control board to the ball payout device. It is configured to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. Note that the number of prize balls paid out from the ball payout device is set in advance for each starting opening in which a pachinko ball wins, as described above.

(About special winning device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device 40 is arranged in the game area 21 (second ball downward passage 21b) at the lower right position of the frame-shaped ornament 25 on the game board 20. This special winning device 40 is provided with a special opening/closing member (opening/closing member) 43 for opening and closing a special winning opening 41 as a special winning means that opens in the game area 21, and a special winning solenoid as a driving means. The special opening/closing member 43 is configured to be displaced between a closed position where the special opening/closing member 43 is closed and an open position where the special opening/closing member 43 is opened according to the driving of 42 (see FIG. 4). Further, the special winning device 40 is provided with a special winning detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 4) as a special winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won a prize in the special winning opening 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is wired and connected to the main control board 60, and when the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, it outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a , A ball detection signal input from the special prize detection sensor 44 is used as a prize ball payout condition to output a control signal to the payout control board to set a predetermined number (15 in the first embodiment) to the ball payout device. The prize balls are to be paid out. Here, the special winning solenoid 42, when a winning game (big hit game) for opening the special winning opening 41 triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first and second starting winning openings 30, 31 is given. Drive control is performed by the main control board 60 according to a predetermined opening/closing condition according to the type of hit.

(Regarding the regular winning part 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a normal winning portion 45 at a lower left position of the game area 21 so that a normal winning opening 46 through which a pachinko ball can win (win) is opened. ing. The normal winning portion 45 is provided so that the normal winning opening 46 is opened in the game area 21 with a constant opening width, and the game area 21 (specifically, the first ball flowing down to the arrangement position of the normal winning portion 45). The pachinko ball flowing down the path 21a) can enter the regular winning opening 46 which is always open with a certain probability. In the first embodiment, the three normal winning openings 46 are provided in the first ball falling path 21a of the game board 20. Here, the normal winning portion 45 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor 47 (see FIG. 4) as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the normal winning opening 46. The wiring is connected to the control board 60. Then, the pachinko ball enters the normal winning opening 46 (detection of the pachinko ball by the normal winning detection sensor 47) is set so that the payout condition for the prize ball is established, and the main winning detection sensor 47 performs main control. A predetermined number (four in the first embodiment) of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the input of the detection signal to the substrate 60.

(About the gate member 48)
As shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the frame-shaped ornament 25, a gate member 48 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow-down path 21b of the game area 21 can pass is provided. A gate sensor 49 (see FIG. 4) is arranged on the gate member 48, and the gate sensor 49 is configured to detect a pachinko ball passing through the gate member 48. The gate sensor 49 is wire-connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and inputs a sphere detection signal from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (that is, detects a pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49 ( Various passage detection information (random number information such as a random number for determining a universal figure described later) is acquired in association with the passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 48), and based on the acquired information, a regular figure per lottery (universal figure) described below is used. It is configured so that the hitting figure is performed. Then, the starting winning solenoid 32 is drive-controlled according to the result of the lottery per ordinary drawing, and the opening/closing members 33, 33 for opening/closing are opened/closed. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the first embodiment functions as a winning opening opening determination means that determines whether or not to open the second starting winning opening 31, based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49.

That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, various winning information (various random number information described later) is acquired by the main control CPU 60a when any of the starting winning detection sensors 34, 35 detects a pachinko ball. The special figure hit determination (hit determination) is performed based on the acquired information. Specifically, various winning information acquired in accordance with the detection of the sensors 34, 35 is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c as the first special figure start pending information or the second special figure start pending information, and the predetermined special information start predetermined information is stored. It is configured that the first special figure start pending information or the second special figure start pending information stored in the main control RAM 60c is read at the timing of executing the special figure hit determination and the determination is performed. Then, based on the result of the special symbol hit determination, the special symbol change display is executed in the special symbol display portions 50A and 50B (described later), and the symbol change effect is executed in the symbol display device 17. .. Further, as a result of the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B, a symbol which is a predetermined hit display (big hit display) is fixedly stopped and displayed, and as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17. , The design display is fixedly displayed in the design display device 17 with a predetermined combination of designs (for example, three sets of the same design), so that a winning game advantageous to the player is given, With the occurrence of a game, the special winning apparatus 40 (special winning opening 41) is opened under a predetermined opening condition so that the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball.

(About the game information display section M)
At a predetermined position of the game board 20 (a lower left position outside the game area 21 in the first embodiment), a game information display section M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided. By visually observing the game information display section M, the player can appropriately confirm the game information necessary for the game. Here, in the game information display section M of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display sections 50A, 50B and the special figure reservation display sections 52, 53 are provided as the respective game state display sections for displaying the game information. A general figure display section 55, a general figure reservation display section 56, a right-handed display section 58, and the like are provided. The front surface of the game information display section M is covered and protected by a light-transmissive cover body, so that various game information displayed on the game information display section M can be confirmed through the cover body. ing.

(About special figure display section 50A, 50B)
The special figure display portions 50A and 50B are activated by the winning of the starting winning openings 30 and 31, and in the first embodiment, winning of the first starting winning opening 30 (first starting winning opening). 1st special figure display section 50A which starts fluctuation display with detection of detection sensor 34) as a trigger, and fluctuation display which is triggered by winning in the second starting winning opening 31 (detection of second starting winning detection sensor 35) And a second special figure display unit 50B. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start winning hole 31, the variation display of the first special figure display unit 50A (hereinafter sometimes referred to as special figure variation display) is performed, and finally a plurality of types. It is designed to display one of the special symbols (hereinafter referred to as the special symbol). In addition, with the pachinko ball winning in the second start winning opening 31 as a trigger, the variable display of the second special figure display unit 50B (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as special figure variable display) is performed, and finally, a plurality of types are displayed. Is configured to display one of the special maps.

Here, the special map is a symbol for informing showing the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit, and each of the special map display portions 50A and 50B can display plural kinds of special maps. There is. Specifically, as the special maps that can be displayed in each of the special map display units 50A and 50B, 100 kinds of special maps as a big hit display (big hit pattern) that can recognize a big hit, and a deviation display that can recognize a deviation ( One kind of special figure as a (defect pattern) is set for each special figure display unit 50A, 50B respectively, and one special figure is determined according to the result of the lottery per special figure, and the special figure fluctuation As a result of the display, the decided special figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on each special figure display section 50A, 50B. The numbers of special symbols as the big hit symbols and the outlier symbols that can be displayed on the above-mentioned special symbol display portions 50A and 50B are merely examples, and can be appropriately changed. Then, by displaying a special figure as a big hit display (hit display) on either of the special figure display parts 50A, 50B, a big hit game (hit game) corresponding to the big hit display is continuously given to the player. It is supposed to be done. The big hit game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described later. In the following description, the special figure variation display performed by the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as a "first special figure variation display", and as a result of the first special figure variation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special map which is fixedly stopped and displayed may be referred to as special map 1. Similarly, the special figure variation display performed on the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as "second special figure variation display", and as a result of the second special figure variation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special map created may be referred to as a special map 2.

(Regarding special figure reservation display parts 52, 53)
The winning information (various random number information) obtained when a pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30 is stored in the internal storage means (main control RAM 60c in the first embodiment) of the first special figure starting suspension information ( The first start hold information) is stored. Similarly, the information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the internal storage means (the main control RAM 60c in the first embodiment) of the second special figure start hold. The information (second start pending information) is stored. Then, in the game information display section M, a first special figure hold display section 52 for displaying the number of first special figure start pending information and a second special figure hold for displaying the number of second special figure start pending information. A display unit 53 is provided (see FIG. 4). That is, the number of times the first special figure variation display and the second special figure variation display are suspended (the number of symbol variation effects) is notified by the display contents of the first and second special figure suspension display sections 52 and 53. It

Here, the number of reservations of the first special figure start pending information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when a pachinko ball is won into the first start winning opening 30, and 1 is subtracted each time the special figure variation display (symbol variation effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of second special figure start pending information displayed on the second special figure hold display section 53 is incremented by 1 when a pachinko ball is won in the second start winning opening 31, and at the same time, the second 1 is subtracted each time the special figure variation display (symbol variation effect) is performed. It should be noted that a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "4") is set for the number of reservations of the first and second special figure start pending information, and the number of reservations of the first and second special figure start pending information is up to the upper limit number. Are set so that each can be added.

(About right-handed display section 58)
The right-hit display section 58 provided in the game information display section M is a display section that can be displayed to identify the right-hit game state in which a pachinko ball is hit on the second ball downflow path 21b to execute a game. is there. That is, in the right-handed gaming state, by launching a pachinko ball to the second ball downflow route 21b and playing a game, compared to the case of launching a pachinko ball to the first ball downflow route 21a and playing a game, more players can play. The right hit display section 58 informs that the right hit game state is in effect. Specifically, as described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment in which the special winning device 40 is arranged in the second ball downflow path 21b, a state in which a variable state is given and a big hit game (hit game) are given. The state in which is given corresponds to the right-handed gaming state. The right-handed display section 58 starts notification of the right-handed game state after the special figure is fixedly stopped on the special-character display sections 50A and 50B and shifts to the right-handed game state, and the right-handed game state ends. As it does, the notification is ended.

(About symbol display device 17)
In the symbol display device 17, as shown in FIG. 2, three symbol columns of a left symbol column L, a middle symbol column C, and a right symbol column R capable of variably displaying the decorative pattern are set side by side horizontally. Accordingly, the decoration of each of the symbol rows L, C, and R is started to change in response to the winning of the first starting winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31. In the symbol display device 17 of the first embodiment, an effective stop position capable of stopping and displaying one decorative pattern as a result of the symbol variation effect is set, and the symbol variation effect makes each symbol row L, C, R effective. It is designed to derive a symbol combination of a decorative pattern that is fixedly stopped and displayed on a stop symbol effective line in which stop positions are combined. That is, one stop symbol effective line is set in the symbol display device 17 of the first embodiment. In addition, the symbol display device 17 uses the winning (starting winning detection sensor 34, 35 ball detection by the starting winning detection sensor 34, 35) to the starting winning opening 30, 31, as a starting condition, and the variation of the symbol is triggered by the establishment of the starting condition. Is configured to perform.

Further, in the symbol display device 17, the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop position of each symbol row L, C, R before the symbol variation effect is finished, and each symbol row L, C, R is displayed. By the fixed stop display of the decorative drawing, the one-time symbol variation effect is completed. That is, the symbol variation effect (first special figure variation display and second special figure variation display) is determined from the start of variation of the decorative map (special figure 1 and special figure 2) performed based on one special figure start pending information. It is designed to be executed once until the stop. The "variable display" is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop positions in each of the symbol rows L, C, R are changing in a predetermined order. The "decision stop" of the decoration is a state in which the decoration is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position in each of the symbol rows L, C, and R for a predetermined special figure variation interval time. Further, the "temporary stop" of the decoration is a state in which the decoration displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position in each of the symbol rows L, C, R is not stopped continuously for the special figure variation interval time. .. That is, the temporary stop of the decoration includes a state in which the decoration is displayed in a fluctuation state at the effective stop position, and a state in which the decoration is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special figure change interval time.

Here, in the first special figure display unit 50A and the symbol display device 17, the first special figure variation display and the symbol variation effect relating to the first special figure variation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative figure are fixedly stopped and displayed. To be done. Similarly, in the second special figure display unit 50B and the symbol display device 17, the second special figure variation display and the symbol variation effect related to the second special figure variation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decorative figure are fixedly displayed. To be done. When the special figure variation display is not simultaneously performed on the first and second special figure display sections 50A and 50B, and the special figure variation display is performed on one of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, The first or second special figure start pending information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c is held and stored.

In the symbol display device 17 according to the first embodiment, 10 kinds of numbers “0” to “9” are set as the basic decorations in each of the symbol columns L, C, R, and the basic decorations are set. It is adapted to be displayed in a variable manner in order in each symbol row L, C, R. It should be noted that the decorative drawing is not limited to this, and may be a form such as an arbitrary number, character, or pattern that allows the player to distinguish and identify each decorative drawing.

And, the decorative pattern of each symbol row L, C, R that is fixedly stopped and displayed at the effective stop position (stop symbol effective line) of each symbol row L, C, R in the symbol display device 17 is a winning symbol combination. In this case, it is possible to understand that a big hit game (hit game) is awarded. Here, in the first embodiment, as the big hit symbol combination, a symbol combination (for example, "222", "777", etc.) in which the same decorative pattern is definitely stopped and displayed at the effective stop position of each symbol row is set. .. The design combination of the decorations that can recognize this big hit becomes the big hit display displayed on the design display device 17, and the big hit game advantageous to the player is given after the end of the symbol variation effect. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize the possibility that this jackpot game will occur becomes the jackpot suggestion display displayed on the symbol display device 17. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols in all the columns that are definitely stopped and displayed at the effective stop position of the symbol display device 17 are of different types, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) From this, in principle, it is possible to recognize that it is a "defeat" where a big hit game is not given. The symbol combination of the ornamental drawing that can recognize the deviation is the deviation display of the symbol display device 17.

Further, in the symbol variation effect, the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol row (in the first embodiment, the left symbol row L and the right symbol row R) among a plurality of symbol rows, and the remaining symbol rows ( In the first embodiment, the middle symbol row C) is variably displayed (reach display), so that the player can recognize that the reach has occurred. As a specific example of reach display, a symbol combination (“1↓1”, “4↓4”, etc.) in which the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in the left symbol row L and the right symbol row R is used. In addition, "↓" represents that it is changing. Further, the decoration pattern of the specific symbol row (left symbol row L and right symbol row R) forming the reach display is in the state of the temporary stop display, and the decoration symbol is stopped in the remaining symbol row (middle symbol row C). After the display (temporary stop display), the decorations of all the symbol rows are fixedly displayed.

On the symbol display device 17, as a result of the variation display of the special symbols on the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B, the symbol combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the displayed special symbols is displayed. That is, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B and the symbol combination of the decorative symbols displayed on the symbol display device 17 correspond to each other, and the symbol variation effect is produced. When finished, the special symbols are fixedly stopped on the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B, and the decorative symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed on each symbol row L, C, R of the symbol display device 17. It is like this. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative pattern for the special symbol is not limited to one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decorative symbol is selected from the symbol combination by a plurality of decorative symbols for one special symbol. There is.

(About the general drawing display section 55)
The game information display section M is provided with a universal figure display section 55 which is activated upon detection of a pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49 (see FIG. 2). In the public figure display unit 55, a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as "general figures") are changed in response to the detection of the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 48) Then, a universal figure variation display for deriving one universal figure is performed. Then, from the final display result of the public figure display unit 55, it is possible to recognize whether or not the general figure hits. That is, the public figure display unit 55 is a normal symbol display means for changing and stopping the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the general figure hit determination. In the first embodiment, the general figure display unit 55 is configured to display two types of general figure hits and one type of general figure failure.

(About the universal figure hold display section 56)
Further, in the game information display section M, information (various random number information described later) obtained when a pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48 is stored as start pending information in a storage means (main control RAM 60c) inside the machine. A general figure hold display section 56 that displays the number of pieces of the general figure hold information when stored is provided (see FIG. 2) and is held by the display content of the general figure hold display section 56. The number of fluctuations in the map is notified. The general figure start pending storage number displayed on the general figure reservation display unit 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48, and is decremented by 1 when the general figure variation display is started. It should be noted that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the first embodiment) is set for the number of universal figure start pending storage, and it is set so that the number of universal figure start pending storage can be added up to the upper limit number.

Here, the display areas of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B are set to be extremely small as compared with the display areas of the effects and the like executed by the symbol display device 17, and are executed by the symbol display device 17. It is difficult for a player who pays attention to various effects to easily recognize each information displayed on the special figure display portions 50A and 50B. The special map display units 50A and 50B, the special figure reservation display units 52 and 53, the general figure display unit 55, the general figure reservation display unit 56, the right-handed display unit 58, and the like can display or notify corresponding information. As long as it is a device, a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs whose lighting can be controlled individually, or a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, or other display means can be adopted.

(About the probability change state)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege game state as a game state (specific game state) advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, the first privilege game state is a state in which the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 increases as compared to a state in which the first privilege game state is not given. Specifically, in the first bonus game state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 can be increased by changing the probability of winning the special map from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege game state is referred to as a “probably changed state” for convenience.

Probability variation function, jackpot lottery probability after the jackpot game (big jackpot) after the jackpot game is complete, provided that the type of the jackpot pattern (special figure 1 or special figure 2) that has been confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol (specific symbol) This is a function of giving a probability variation state in which the probability changes from a low probability (168/65536 in the first embodiment) to a high probability (1516/65536 in the first embodiment). It should be noted that a state to which the probability variation state is not given is referred to as an uncertain variation state. The big hit to which the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is the probability variation big hit, and the big hit to which the probability variation state is not applied is the non-probability variation big hit. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of jackpot selection fluctuates with a high probability, and the jackpot game is likely to occur. Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous to the player, and the player becomes the probability variation jackpot. I am playing while expecting. Further, in the first embodiment, in the case of the big hit game to which the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state is set to be continuously given until the next big hit game occurs (see FIG. 3). .. The period in which the probability variation state is given is not limited to the above. For example, the probability variation state may be continuously applied from the time the probability variation state is applied until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the condition may be changed to the non-probability variation state. Here, the predetermined condition may be the number of symbol variation effects (special figure variation display) executed after the probability variation state is given. Also, for each symbol variation effect (special figure variation display), it is determined whether to shift to the indeterminate change state based on the random number acquired when the winning of the pachinko ball to the starting winning part is triggered (falling lottery), and the falling lottery It is also possible to make a transition to an indeterminate state on the condition of winning.

Here, as will be described later, when the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, "1" is set in the probability variation flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and when the probability variation state is not given. The probability variation flag is set to "0". When the period in which the probability variation state is given is the number of symbol variation effects (special figure variation display) (number of probability variations), the number of probability variation is set in the memory area of the main control RAM 60c, and the number of probability variation is set. The value may be subtracted by 1 for each symbol variation effect (every special symbol variation display), and the probability variation flag may be set to "0" when it becomes "0".

(About short and short state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment has a function of giving the second privilege game state (second game state) as a game state (specific game state) advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as the second privilege game state, the opportunity for winning a pachinko ball to the second start winning hole 31 is increased as compared to the state where the second privilege game state is not given (first game state). Yes (it becomes easier to win) It is in the easy winning state. Specifically, in the second bonus game state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the universal figure fluctuation display, (2) varying the probability of universal figure from low probability to high probability, (3) once per universal figure By increasing the opening time of the opening/closing members 33, 33 for opening the second starting winning opening 31, it is possible to increase the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31. In the second bonus game state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening/closing members 33, 33 for opening the second starting winning opening 31 per one time, it is realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening/closing members 33, 33 for starting. Alternatively, it may be realized by increasing the number of times the opening/closing members 33, 33 for starting are opened, or these may be combined. In the first embodiment, the second bonus game state is referred to as a short cut state, and the short cut state of the first embodiment is set by combining the above (1) to (3). Further, a state to which the variable state is not given is referred to as a non-variable state. That is, the variable length state is an easy winning state in which the pachinko ball easily wins the second start winning opening 31.

In the first embodiment, the fluctuation time of the general figure fluctuation display performed on the general figure display unit 55 in the non-variable short state is set to 2000 ms, and the fluctuation time of the general figure fluctuation display performed on the general figure display unit 55 in the variable short state is set. Is set to 240 ms, which is shorter than that in the non-constant short state, and the variation time of the general figure fluctuation display performed on the general figure display unit 55 is shortened with the addition of the variable short state. Further, the probability of hitting a universal figure in the non-variable state is set to a low probability (1/65536 in the first embodiment), and the probability of hitting a universal figure in the variable state is high (65535/65536 in the first example). ) Is set, and the probability of hitting a universal figure fluctuates from a low probability to a high probability with the addition of a short-shortened state. In the first embodiment, 500 ms is set from the time when the universal figure is fixedly stopped and displayed until the next universal figure variation is performed (general figure variation interval).

In addition, in the state in which the variable length state is provided, the opening/closing members 33, 33 for opening and closing are configured to open and close in an operation pattern different from that in the state in which the variable length state is not provided. Specifically, in a state in which the variable shortening state is not given, when the universal figure variation display is won (in the case of a universal figure), a predetermined time (in the first embodiment, after opening and closing members 33, 33) is opened. An opening operation for maintaining the open state is performed once until 200 ms) has elapsed. On the other hand, in the state in which the variable state is given, when the universal figure variation display is won (in the case of universal figure), the opening/closing members 33, 33 for start-up have a predetermined open time. The opening operation for maintaining the open state is performed 5 times. Specifically, while performing the opening operation of 896ms, 960ms, 960ms, 960ms, 1024ms, the interval time during which the opening/closing member 33 for starting is held in the closed state during each opening operation is 640ms, 560ms, 560ms. Is set to 560 ms. That is, in the state in which the variable state is given, the total opening time of the opening/closing members 33, 33 for starting is longer than that in the state in which the variable state is not given, so that the player operates advantageously. It is set. It should be noted that the maximum number of winnings (three in the first embodiment) that allows winning in the second starting winning opening 31 is set per one universal drawing, and the opening/closing members 33, 33 for starting are opened. When the number of winning a prize reaches the upper limit number of winnings (closing condition), the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing members 33, 33 for start is forcibly ended and closed.

Here, it is configured such that the period in which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the variable number of times) is determined according to the type of the jackpot pattern (special figure 1 or special figure 2) that is won for the big hit. Specifically, when the type of the big hit symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol A, symbol B, symbol a, symbol b, which will be described later in the first embodiment), the probability change state is The number of times of shortening and shortening is set so that the shortening state is continuously given during the giving. In addition, when the type of the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is another predetermined symbol (the pattern C and the pattern c which will be described later in the first embodiment), the number of variable lengths given after the big hit game ends Is set to 50 times.

Here, as will be described later, when the short cut state is given after the end of the big hit game, "1" is set to the short cut flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the short cut state is given. If not, the variable flag is set to "0". In addition, the number of times of shortening and shortening is set in the number of times of shortening and shortening set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the value of the counter is decremented by 1 for each symbol variation effect (for each special symbol variation display), and "0 If it is "," the variable length flag is set to "0".

(About jackpot game)
Next, a jackpot game provided by the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. The big hit game is set to be started after the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the second special figure display unit 50B as a result of the special figure variation display, and the winning big hit game ( The special opening/closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened/closed according to the type of the big hit pattern). In the jackpot game of the first embodiment, the jackpot game is completed by executing the round game for opening the special opening/closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 for a specified number of rounds (four or 16 times in the first embodiment). It is like this. One round game ends when a specified number (for example, 7) of pachinko balls enter the special winning opening 41 or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, during each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds in which the special opening/closing member 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time is set.

Here, in the opening operation of the special opening/closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the big hit game, the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 second interval in the first embodiment). Under the conditions, in one opening operation (operation from opening to closing), a long-time opening operation that continues to open for the time that the specified number of pachinko balls defined in the round game can win, and the long time It can be configured by any one of the short-time opening operation in which the opening time of the special opening/closing member 43 is set shorter than the opening operation, or can be configured by appropriately combining the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation. As this short-time opening operation, under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing interval, the pachinko ball is set to a time during which the winning of the pachinko ball is practically impossible in one opening operation, or the pachinko ball is operated. Even if the open time allows winning, the specified number of pachinko balls can be set to a time that is substantially impossible to win. In the jackpot game of the first embodiment, the opening operation of the special opening/closing member 43 is set to only the long-time opening operation, and the special opening/closing member 43 is opened for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time opening operation. Is set to The interval time between rounds of the big hit game is set to "2.0 (seconds)".

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, one big hit from a plurality of kinds of big hit games (hit games) which are different in value given to the player when the big hit determination is won (hit). The game (hit game) is determined, and the determined big hit game is awarded. Here, which of the plurality of types of jackpot games will be given a jackpot game is determined based on the type of jackpot symbols (special figure 1 and special figure 2) determined when the big hit determination is won. It has become so. The special figure 1 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols which can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A in the first embodiment is classified into three groups of symbol A, symbol B, and symbol C, and the first special symbol display The big hit game according to the special figure 1 as the big hit symbol which is fixedly stopped and displayed in the section 50A is provided. Similarly, the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols which can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B in the first embodiment is classified into three groups of symbol a, symbol b, and symbol c, and The big hit game according to the special figure 2 as the big hit design which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special figure display portion 50B is provided. Here, in the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols, 20 kinds are assigned to the symbol A, 40 kinds are assigned to the symbol B, and 40 kinds are assigned to the symbol C, respectively. Further, the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols is distributed to 50 kinds for the symbol a, 10 kinds for the symbol b, and 40 kinds for the symbol c, respectively. In addition, about the fact that the big hit game is determined by winning the big hit determination, there is a case where the big hit game is simply won.

(About the relationship between the jackpot pattern and the jackpot game)
When the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start pending information (pachinko ball winning of the first start winning opening 30) is affirmative (hit), the main control CPU 60a is a plurality of predetermined It is set to determine one big hit symbol from the big hit symbols of the type. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, based on the random number for determining the special figure acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30, three types of jackpot symbols (symbol A , B, and C), one big hit symbol is determined. In the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, when the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the first special figure start pending information is affirmative, the symbol A as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 20%, and the jackpot symbol at a rate of 40%. The symbol B is selected, and the special figure determination determination value is assigned so that the symbol C as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 40%. Similarly, when the result of the jackpot determination based on the second special figure starting suspension information (pachinko ball winning in the second starting winning opening 31) is a positive determination, the main control CPU 60a is determined in advance. It is set to determine one big hit symbol from a plurality of kinds of big hit symbols. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, based on the random number for special figure determination acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second starting winning opening 31, three types of jackpot symbols (symbol a , One of the symbols b and c) is determined as a big hit symbol. In the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the second special figure start pending information is a positive determination (hit), the symbol a as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 50%, and is 10%. The special figure determination determination value is assigned such that the symbol b as the big hit symbol is selected at a ratio and the symbol c as the big hit symbol is selected at a ratio of 40%. The distribution ratio of the big hit symbols described above is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

Here, with regard to the big hit game corresponding to the symbols A to C and the symbols a to c, the common part will be described first, and the configuration peculiar to each big hit game will be individually described. That is, each jackpot game corresponding to the symbols A to C and the symbols a to c is set to cause the special opening/closing member 43 to perform the opening operation of continuously opening the special winning opening 41 from the start to the end of each round game. Has been done. That is, all the round games of the big hit game are configured by the full open round game that causes the special opening/closing member 43 to perform the opening operation to open from the start to the end of the round game. Therefore, in the big hit game, the special opening/closing member 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the special opening/closing member 43 repeats opening/closing operations a predetermined number of times (a specified round number) in the entire big hit game. .. Further, in each jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 3, "25.0 (seconds)" is set as the round game time of one round game, and the special opening/closing member 43 is maximum in each round game. The opening operation is performed for "25.0 (seconds)". The interval time between rounds in the big hit game is set to "2.0 (seconds)". In the big hit game, "6.0 (seconds)" is set as the opening effect time and "10.0 (seconds)" is set as the ending effect time.

(About the first big hit game)
The first big hit game corresponding to the symbol A and the symbol a, when the main control CPU 60a determines the first big hit game, the probability variation state and the variable state are given after the end of the first big hit game. It is set as a jackpot game. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol A or the symbol a (first big hit game) is determined, the next big hit game is won after the end of the first big hit game. The probability variation state is continuously given up to, and while the probability variation state continues, the variable state is continuously given. That is, in the first big hit game, after the big hit game is finished, the certainty variation state and the short variation state are continuously given until the next big hit game is won. The first big hit game is a big hit game in which the specified round number is set to "16 times", and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to "7".

(About the second jackpot game)
The second big hit game corresponding to the symbol B and the symbol b, when the main control CPU 60a determines the second big hit game, the probability variation state and the variable state are given after the end of the second big hit game. It is set as a jackpot game. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol B or the symbol b (second jackpot game) is determined, the next jackpot game is won after the end of the second jackpot game. The probability variation state is continuously given up to, and while the probability variation state continues, the variable state is continuously given. That is, in the second big hit game, after the big hit game is finished, the probable variation state and the short variation state are continuously given until the next big hit game is won. The second big hit game is a big hit game in which the prescribed round number is set to "4 times", and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to "7". In this way, in the second big hit game, the privilege given to the player in one big hit game is set to be smaller than that in the first big hit game.

(About the third jackpot game)
The third big hit game corresponding to the symbols C and c is set as a big hit game that does not give a positive change state after the end of the third big hit game when the main control CPU 60a determines the third big hit game. ing. In addition, the third big hit game is set so that the variable length state is continuously given until after the completion of the third big hit game, until 50 times the symbol variation effect (special figure variation display) is executed. Has been done. That is, in the third big hit game, after the big hit game is finished, only the variable state is given for a predetermined period. The third big hit game is a big hit game in which the prescribed round number is set to "4 times", and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to "7". As described above, the third big hit game is less privileged to the player in one big hit game than the first big hit game, and the big hit game is finished compared to the second big hit game. It is set as a big hit game with few benefits given later.

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

In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as a sub-control board, a production control board 65 that controls the game production as a whole, a display control board 70 that controls the display content on the symbol display device 17, and a pachinko machine. A lamp control board 72 that controls the light emission of various light emitting effect means (such as the lamp device 18) included in the 10 and a sound control board 73 that controls the sound output of the speaker 19 included in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the effect control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60. Various game effects executed in 10 (design variation effect, light emission effect, voice effect) can be comprehensively controlled. Here, the display control board 70, based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65, the display of the design (decoration) and the pattern variation effect such as the background image displayed on the design display device 17. Configured to control content. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the timing of turning on/off various light emitting effect means included in the pachinko machine 10, the light emission intensity, etc., based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. There is. Then, the sound control board 73 controls the timing and the output content of the sound output from each speaker 19 included in the pachinko machine 10, based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(About main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 60 has a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and writing of data necessary for the processing of the main control CPU 60a. A readable main control RAM 60c and the like are provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34, 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensor 47, and the gate sensor 49 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, in the main control CPU 60a, each display section of the game information display section M (first and second special figure display sections 50A, 50B, first and second special figure reservation display sections 52, 53, public figure display section 55). , The universal figure reservation display section 56, the right-handed display section 58) are connected, and based on the control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of the respective detection sensors 34, 35, 44, 47, 49, the game is played. The display control of each display unit 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58 of the information display unit M is executed. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a special winning prize which is connected to a starting winning prize solenoid 32 which is connected to the opening and closing members 33 and 33 for opening and closing the second starting prize hole 31 and a special opening and closing member 43 which is to open and close the special winning hole 41. A solenoid 42 is connected, and by driving each solenoid 32, 42 based on the control processing result by the main control CPU 60a, the corresponding opening/closing member 33, 43 is opened/closed. Then, the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the special winning solenoid 42 so that the special opening/closing member 43 opens and closes in an opening/closing manner according to the type of big hit game, and opens the special opening/closing member 43 for a long time. Is configured to perform control.

(About fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. The special figure variation pattern, the effect content (display content of the symbol variation effect, light emission effect mode, which is executed from the start of the first special figure variable display or the second special figure variable display to the fixed stop display , Audio production mode), which is the basic basis of the content. In addition, the special figure variation pattern, the variation time from the start of the first special figure variation display or the second special figure variation display to the fixed stop display of special figure 1 or special figure 2 (design variation effect and special figure (Variable display time) is specified.

Here, as the special figure variation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns for big hits, a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns for which reach production is performed, and a special figure variation pattern for which no reach production is performed. And a special figure variation pattern are provided. The special figure variation pattern for big hit is a special figure variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, and the special figure variation pattern for out-of-reach is for effect execution determination described later. When the result is affirmative, it is a special figure fluctuation pattern that the main control CPU 60a can select. Normally, the special figure fluctuation pattern for deviation is a special figure fluctuation pattern that the main control CPU 60a can select when the result of the performance execution determination is negative. It is a pattern. It should be noted that the reach effect is an effect that is performed from when the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 to when the symbol combination of the decorative design which is a big hit or is out of order is stopped and displayed.

Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of universal figure fluctuation patterns. The universal figure fluctuation pattern specifies the variation time of the universal figure fluctuation display from the start of the universal figure fluctuation display to the final stop display of the universal figure fluctuation display.

(About random numbers)
The main control CPU 60a determines that a pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 (more specifically, the first starting winning detection sensor 34 or the second starting winning detection sensor 35 detects the pachinko ball. It is set to acquire various random numbers as winning information when triggered. Here, as the random numbers that the main control CPU 60a acquires upon detection of the start winning detection sensors 34, 35, there are random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for effect execution determination (random numbers for reach determination), Various random numbers such as random numbers for determining the special figure variation pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the first embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number value in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the value before update. Random numbers are obtained according to the timing when the detection signals of the first or second start winning detection sensors 34, 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer updating process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c is configured to store (set) various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

In addition, the winning information (various random number values) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 is the corresponding first special map start pending information and second special drawing. The start suspension information is temporarily stored and held in a predetermined special figure storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure start pending information and the second special figure start pending information have a special figure storage area that is stored in the order in which they are stored in the main control RAM 60c. When executing the (variation display), the special control start pending information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the first embodiment, the first special figure start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information are separately stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the second special figure start suspension information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. In this case, the main control CPU 60a preferentially reads the second special figure start pending information rather than the first special figure start pending information to execute the symbol variation effect (special figure variation display).

The special figure hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit determination (hit determination) whether or not a big hit game is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In the first embodiment, a total of 65536 integer values from "0" to "65535" are set as the random numbers for determining the special figure, and they are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). .. Further, the special figure determination random number determines the special figure 1 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display section 50A or the special figure 2 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display section 50B according to the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number used at that time. Here, in the first embodiment, a total of 124 integer values from “0” to “123” are set as the random numbers for determining the special figure, and they are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). ing. For each value of the random number for special figure determination, a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 kinds of special figure display indicating a big hit are set, According to the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the special figure 1 fixedly displayed in the first special figure display section 50A or the special figure 2 fixedly displayed in the second special figure display section 50B is specified. ing. That is, the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34 is used to specify the special figure 1 that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A, and the second start prize is determined. The value of the special figure determination random number acquired upon detection by the detection sensor 35 specifies the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. Further, as described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the big hit symbols are classified according to the type of the big hit game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so that the symbol variation effect is produced. The type of jackpot game to be given after the end is specified. That is, the special figure determination random number has a function as a random number that determines the type of the big hit game. Further, as described above, it is uniquely determined for each type of big hit game whether the probability variation state and the variation short state are given after the jackpot game, and the random numbers for determining the special figure are the variation probability state and the variation short state. It also has a function as a random number that determines whether or not to add. Furthermore, the period of variation (shortening times) of the short and short state given after the big hit game is defined for each type of big hit game, and the random number for special figure determination functions as a random number that determines the period of giving the short and short state. I also have.

In addition, the random number for effect execution determination performs an effect that suggests that a hit display may be displayed when the determination result in the above-described big hit determination is negative (in the case of a big hit not hit). It is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination). In the first embodiment, a total of 239 integer values “0” to “238” are set as the random numbers for effect execution determination, and they are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Here, as an effect that suggests the possibility that a hit display is displayed, a reach effect that is displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the process of a symbol variation is used as a trigger, or a variation start to a variation stop of the decorative pattern. Up to once, a continuous notice effect (pre-read notice effect) that makes it possible to continuously execute a variable cycle a plurality of times continuously, a notice effect that suggests a possibility of being displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a lamp device 18 This includes a notice effect that suggests to the player that the hit display may be displayed by the light or the sound output from the speaker 19.

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

In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the random numbers for determining the special figure, the random numbers for determining the special figure, the random numbers for determining the execution of special effects, and the random numbers for determining the special figure variation pattern are the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31. Hepinball balls have been won (more specifically, the first start prize detection sensor 34 or the second start prize detection sensor 35 has detected a pachinko ball) and temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a acquires each random number at the same timing. Moreover, each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 is the same as each random number which is acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second starting winning opening 31. Is commonly used, and the main control CPU 60a acquires a random number according to the winning timing of each of the starting winning openings 30 and 31.

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

Further, the passage detection information (various random number values) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48 is temporarily stored in a predetermined general-purpose figure storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as general-purpose figure start suspension information. It is configured to be stored and retained in. The universal figure start pending information is stored in the main control RAM 60c when the universal figure start-up information is stored in the main control RAM 60c in the order in which it is stored. The universal figure starting suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in order.

The random number for determining the universal figure hit is a random number used in the universal figure hit determination (lottery per universal figure) for determining whether to open the second starting winning opening 31 (per universal figure) as a result of the variation of the universal figure. .. In the first embodiment, a total of 65536 integer values of "0" to "65535" are set as the random number for universal figure determination, and they are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). .. The random number for determining the universal figure variation pattern is a random number used to determine the universal figure variation pattern that defines the variation time of the universal figure variation in the universal figure variation display. In the first embodiment, all nine integer values of “0” to “8” are set as the random number for determining the universal figure fluctuation pattern, and they are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). There is. Then, triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate member 48 (more specifically, the gate sensor 49 detecting the pachinko ball), the passage detection information temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c (normal figure). The main control CPU 60a is adapted to acquire a random number for hitting determination, a random number for determining a universal figure fluctuation pattern, etc.) at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, in the main control ROM 60b, a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is to be generated is stored as a result of the symbol variation effect. The big hit judgment value is a judgment value used in the judgment (big hit judgment) of whether or not it is a big hit using the special figure hit judgment random number, and it can be from "0" to "65535" that the special figure hit judgment random number can take. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers. Here, the jackpot determination value differs in the set number of determination values depending on whether or not the above-described probability variation state is given at the time of performing the jackpot determination. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state (1516 in the first embodiment) is the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability variation state (168 in the first embodiment). Is set more than. That is, by increasing the number of set jackpot determination values in the probability variation state, jackpot games are likely to occur.

Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a special figure determination determination value. When the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the special figure determination determination value is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and fixedly displayed on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B as the big hit symbol. It is a judgment value for determining the special figure 2 as a big hit symbol by using a special figure determining random number. Here, in the first embodiment, an integer value of “0” to “123” corresponding to the above-mentioned 124 types of random numbers for special figure determination is set as the determination value for special figure determination, and the determination value for special figure determination is set. Toku-zu 1 and Toku-zu 2 are individually associated with each of the determination values.

Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a performance execution determination value (reach determination value). If the result of the hit determination (big hit determination) is negative, the effect execution determination value is an effect execution whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect that suggests that the hit display may be displayed on the symbol display device 17. It is a determination value used in the determination (reach lottery), and is determined from all 239 integers from the numerical values “0” to “238” that the production execution determination random numbers can take. That is, when the value of the acquired random number for effect execution determination matches the set effect execution determination value, the main control CPU 60a determines to execute an effect such as a reach effect.

Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a determination value for determining a special figure variation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern determination judgment value is a judgment value for determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns, and the possible random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination is “0”. A total of 229 integers of "228" are assigned to each of the special figure variation patterns by a predetermined number of determination values for determining the special figure variation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the obtained random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern is assigned, so that the effect contents and the effect time (special effect Fluctuation pattern) is specified.

Further, in the main control ROM 60b, a figure hit determination value indicating that a figure hit is generated as a result of the figure change effect is stored. The universal figure hit determination value is a determination value used in the determination as to whether or not it is a universal figure (public figure hit determination) using the above-mentioned universal figure hit determination random number, and "0" that can be taken by the universal figure hit determination random number. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers from "65535" to "65535". Here, the number of judgment values set for the universal figure is different depending on whether or not the above-mentioned variable state is given at the time of performing the judgment for general figure hit. Specifically, the number of determination values per public figure set in the variable state (65535 in the first embodiment) is the number of determination values per universal figure set in the non-variable state (implemented). The number is set to more than one in Example 1. That is, by increasing the set number of the universal figure hit determination value in the variable state, the universal figure hit is likely to occur.

Further, the main control ROM 60b stores determination values for determining a universal figure variation pattern corresponding to a plurality of types of universal figure variation patterns. The determination value for determining the universal figure fluctuation pattern is a determination value used for determining the universal pattern variation pattern using the random number for determining the universal figure variation pattern, and the possible values "0" to "" of the random number for determining the universal figure variation pattern. It is determined from all nine integers up to 8”. A predetermined judgment value is assigned to each general pattern fluctuation pattern, and the general pattern fluctuation pattern to which the general pattern fluctuation pattern determination judgment value corresponding to the obtained random number for general pattern fluctuation pattern determination is allocated is the main control. It is specified by the CPU 60a. Here, the judgment value for determining the universal figure fluctuation pattern is the type and the number of allocation of the universal figure fluctuation pattern depending on whether the gaming state at the time of performing the universal figure permutation is the variable short state or the non-variable short state. Are different. Specifically, in the first embodiment, in the case of the non-variable short state, the judgment value for determining the universal figure variation pattern is assigned to one universal figure variation pattern, and the variation time of a predetermined time (for example, 2000 ms) is determined. While the figure variation pattern is determined, in the case of the variable state, the determination values for determining the figure variation pattern are assigned to a plurality (two in the first embodiment) of the figure variation patterns, and each figure variation pattern is determined. A general pattern fluctuation pattern that determines the fluctuation time for a predetermined time (for example, 820 ms) and a general pattern fluctuation that determines a different fluctuation time (for example, 200 ms) at a ratio according to the number of allocations of the judgment value for determining the general pattern fluctuation pattern for the fluctuation pattern The universal pattern variation pattern of any of the patterns is determined.

(About production control board 65)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 4, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. Further, the effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the value before update. The operation button 80 is connected to the effect control CPU 65a. Specifically, the operation button 80 includes the operation detection switch 81 that outputs a detection signal when the operation button 80 is operated (pressed), and the operation detection switch 81 is connected to the effect control CPU 65a. Then, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to cause the symbol display device 17 to execute an operation effect described later based on the input of the detection signal from the operation detection switch 81.

Here, the effect control ROM 65b stores effect patterns that specify specific effect contents of the symbol change effect executed in the symbol change effect. The effect pattern is associated with the special figure variation pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the effect pattern is not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one special figure variation pattern. Further, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decoration of each symbol row L, C, R in the symbol variation effect is set, and the decoration row is decorated in each symbol row L, C, R according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. As the drawing is stopped, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 and the lamp device 18 emits an appropriate light when the decoration is stopped.

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

That is, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) has a function as a random number acquisition unit that acquires various random numbers triggered by winning at the starting winning openings 30 and 31, and at the start of the symbol variation effect, a random number acquisition unit. By determining whether or not the value of the random number acquired by matches the predetermined hit determination value (big hit determination value), it is determined whether or not the hit game (big hit game) is awarded. It has a function as a hit determination means. In addition, the hit determination means for determining whether or not to win with the winning to the start winning hole 30, 31, the hit game determining means for determining the kind of the hit game to be given from a plurality of types of hit games, and the decided type The main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is provided with each function as a hit game giving means for giving a hit game after the special figure variation display is finished (after the symbol variation effect is finished). The main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), based on the winning of the start winning port 30,31, one special figure fluctuation pattern (variation pattern) stored in the main control ROM60b. It has a function as a special figure variation pattern determining means (variation pattern determining means) for determining a pattern. Further, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) determines whether or not to give a positive change state in which the probability of a hit (probability that the judgment result by the hit judging means is a hit) is higher than usual. It is configured to function as a probability variation determining means for performing, and also as a probability variation imparting means for imparting a probability variation state after the end of the winning game. Here, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) determines whether or not the probability variation state is given only when a hit occurs (when the result of the hit determination means is a hit). There is. It should be noted that winning of a pachinko ball in the starting winning opening 30, 31 is set as the satisfaction of the starting condition, and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) determines the winning judgment as the hit judging means when the starting condition is met. I am supposed to do it.

Further, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) has a high probability that a pachinko ball wins the second starting winning opening 31 when a hit occurs (when the judgment result of the hit judging means is a hit). It functions as a winning rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not to give a winning rate improvement state (shortening state), and when giving a winning rate improvement state, determines a period for giving the winning rate improvement state. It also functions as a winning rate improvement state giving period determining means, and also functions as a short-shortening state giving means for giving a short-shortening state only for a period for giving the decided high winning rate after the end of the winning game. Here, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), from the end of the winning game until the predetermined number of special figure variation display (symbol variation effect) is executed, or the next winning game Any period until the award is given is determined as the winning rate improvement state giving period. In this way, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), when the hit judgment is a hit (affirmative judgment), based on the winning to the start winning hole 30,31, a privilege state advantageous to the player after the hit game It is provided with a function as privilege state determining means for determining whether or not to provide (probably changed state, changed state). After the winning game, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) that determines whether or not to give an advantageous privilege state (probably changed state, changed/shortened state) to the player is a plurality of types of games provided in the pachinko machine 10. It has a function as a game state control means for setting a game state from the states.

(About processing on the main control board)
Next, a process executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be described. The main control CPU 60a performs an initial setting process such as a security check when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, and then shifts to a state in which the pachinko machine 10 can play a game. In this state, normal processing is executed every predetermined control cycle (4 ms). Here, in the normal process executed by the main control CPU 60a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input/output process for inputting/outputting various commands, and a game information display section M In addition to performing processing related to display contents in, flag setting processing, processing related to jackpot game execution, etc., special figure input processing related to winning at the starting part (starting winning opening) and special figure hit determination (big hit determination) The special figure start process is executed. The special figure input process and the special figure start process will be specifically described below.

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

If the determination result of step A12 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information <4), the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information is incremented by 1, and the first special feature stored in the main control RAM 60c. The number of reservations in the figure starting reservation information is rewritten (step A13). Next, winning information (a random number value for determining the special figure, a random number value for determining the special figure, a random number value for determining the performance execution, a random number value for determining the special figure variation pattern, etc.) is output from the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a reads out and sets the winning information (random number value) as the first special figure start suspension information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the suspension number (step A14). As a result, the process proceeds to step A15.

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

If the determination result of step A16 is affirmative (the number of reservations of the second special figure start pending information <4), the number of reservations of the second special figure start pending information is incremented by 1, and the second special feature stored in the main control RAM 60c. The number of reservations in the figure starting reservation information is rewritten (step A17). Next, prize information (values of random numbers for special figure determination, random values for special figure determination, random number values for production execution determination, random number for special figure variation pattern determination, etc.) from the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a reads out and sets the winning information (random number value) as the second special figure start suspension information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the suspension number (step A18). This completes the special figure input process.

(About special figure start processing)
Next, the special figure start processing will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure starting process at predetermined intervals (4 ms in the embodiment). In the special figure start processing, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is being variably displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the symbol display device 17, or whether it is a big hit game. (Step B11). When the determination result of step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step B11 is negative, the number of reservations of the second special figure start pending information is read (step B12), and whether or not the number of reservations of the second special figure start pending information is larger than "0". It is determined (step B13). When the determination result of step B13 is negative (when the number of reservations in the second special figure start suspension information=0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. If the determination result of step B13 is affirmative (the number of reservations in the second special map start suspension information>0), the main control CPU 60a stores the special characters stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value "1" indicating execution of the second special figure variation effect is set in the variation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of reservations of the second special figure start suspension information (step B14), and the second special feature stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of reservations. The main control CPU 60a acquires the figure starting suspension information (the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the effect of execution, the value of various random numbers for determining the special figure changing pattern) (Step B15).

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

When various random numbers as the second special figure start suspension information are acquired by the processing of step B15, the main control CPU 60a causes the main control ROM 60b to store the value of the acquired special figure per-judgment random number as shown in FIG. A big hit determination is made to determine whether or not it matches the stored big hit determination value (step B22). As described above, the probability that the jackpot judgment result is positive in the non-probability variation state (when the probability is low) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 168/65536, and in the probability variation state (high probability). The probability that the determination result is positive (big hit probability) is set to 1516/65536. Then, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (when the big hit occurs), "1" is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit has changed (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines a final stop symbol (special symbol 2) which is a jackpot symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display portion 50B, based on the value of the acquired random number for special symbol determination (step B24). ). Here, since the value of the random number for special figure determination is associated with the big hit symbol of the special figure 2, the main control CPU 60a sets the special figure 2 associated with the value of the random number for special figure determination acquired. By determining, the jackpot design will be determined. In addition, the main control CPU60a, in the case of the big hit symbol that the big hit symbol gives the probability variation state, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set to "1" after the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the big hit symbol which does not give the probability variation state. The probability change flag is set to "0". In addition, in the case of the big hit symbol which gives the short hit state, the short hit flag indicating the short hit state is set to "1" after the big hit game, and in the case of the big hit symbol which does not give the short hit state. The variable flag is set to "0". The variable short flag is set to "0" when the ending condition of the variable short state is satisfied. When the big hit symbol (special figure) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern from the special figure variation patterns for the hit based on the value of the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern (step B25).

On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is negative (when it is not the big hit), the main control CPU 60a makes an effect execution determination (reach determination) to determine whether or not to reach. Step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. When the determination result of step B27 is affirmative (when performing the reach effect), the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (the special stop symbol) to be the deviating symbol which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display portion 50B. 2)) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern from the special figure variation patterns for the outlying reach based on the value of the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern (step B29).

Moreover, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B27 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a causes the second special figure display unit 50B to be displayed as the fixed stop display, which is a missing pattern. Is determined as the final stop design (special figure 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for deviation based on the value of the random number for determining special figure fluctuation patterns (step B31).

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

On the other hand, if the determination result in step B13 is negative (the number of second special figure start pending information is 0), the number of first special figure start pending information is read (step B16). It is determined whether the number of reservations in the figure start reservation information is larger than "0" (step B17). When the determination result of step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure starting suspension information>0), the main control CPU 60a stores the special figure variation stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value "0" indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of reservations of the first special figure start pending information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start pending information. The main control CPU 60a acquires the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the performance of execution, and the value of the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern (step B19), and then The hit determination process is executed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the second special figure start suspension information acquired upon the winning of the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first starting winning opening is obtained. Even if the first special figure start pending information obtained upon winning the prize of 30 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start pending information is preferentially executed. It has become.

Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the first special figure start pending information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the earliest stored first special figure start pending information is stored. Then, the main control CPU 60a acquires the random number associated with the first special figure start pending information and then stores the second special figure storage area in which the first special figure starting pending information stored second fastest is stored. The first special figure start suspension information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the first special figure start suspension information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the first special figure start suspension information stored third fastest is stored in the second special figure storage. The first special figure start pending information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the first special figure start pending information stored in the area 4th (that is, the latest) is stored in the area It is stored in the diagram storage area. That is, the first special figure start pending information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure reservation display section 52 so as to correspond to the number of reserved pieces of the first special figure start pending information after the subtraction.

When various random numbers as the first special figure start suspension information are acquired by the process of step B19, the main control CPU 60a causes the main control ROM 60b to store the value of the acquired special figure per-judgment random number as shown in FIG. A big hit determination is made to determine whether or not it matches the stored big hit determination value (step B32). When the result of the big hit determination in step B32 is a big hit (when a big hit game occurs), the big hit flag is set to "1" indicating that the big hit is changed (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 1) which is the jackpot symbol which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display portion 50A, based on the value of the acquired special symbol determination random number (step B34). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the big hit symbol of the special figure 1, the main control CPU 60a, the special figure 1 associated with the value of the acquired special figure determination random number. By determining, the jackpot design will be determined. When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern from the special figure variation pattern for big hits based on the value of the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern. (Step B35).

On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step B32 is negative (when it is not the big hit), the main control CPU 60a makes an effect execution determination (reach determination) to determine whether or not the reach effect is executed (reach determination). Step B37). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. When the determination result of step B37 is affirmative (when performing the reach effect), the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (the special stop symbol) as the final symbol which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display section 50A. 1) is determined (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern from the special figure variation patterns for the outlying reach based on the value of the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern (step B39).

Moreover, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B37 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a causes the first special figure display unit 50A to show a fixed stop display, which is a missing pattern. Is determined as the final stop design (special figure 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for deviation based on the value of the random number for determining special figure fluctuation pattern (step B41).

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

On the other hand, when the determination result of step B17 is negative (when the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information=0), the main control CPU 60a has already output the demonstration designating command for starting the execution of the demonstration effect. Whether or not it is determined (step B20), and if the determination result is negative, a demonstration designation command is output and the special figure start processing is ended (step B21). When the determination result of step B20 is affirmative (when the demonstration designation command has already been output), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

Here, each control command set in the special figure start process is output to the effect control board 65 by the main control CPU 60a in the command input/output process in the above-described normal process, and in the special figure variation pattern in the timer update process. The main control CPU 60a starts measurement of the specified fluctuation time, and at the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the corresponding special figure display parts 50A and 50B so as to start the special figure change display. Then, the main control CPU 60a directs the all symbol stop command for instructing the variable stop of the decorative pattern based on the change time set in the specified special figure change pattern, and causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed. Output to the substrate 65.

Here, the main control CPU60a, in the case of a big hit symbol of the type that the big hit symbol is given a positive change state (big hit symbols A, B, a, b), a positive change indicating the positive change state after the end game in the flag setting process. Set the flag to "1". The probability control flag is set to "0" by the main control CPU 60a in the flag setting process when the condition for ending the probability change state is satisfied. In the first embodiment, the end condition of the probability variation state is adapted to be satisfied when the next big hit game starts, and the main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation flag to "0" at the timing of starting the big hit game. It has become. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the game state by referring to the probability variation flag as the game state identification information.

(About production control)
Next, a process executed by the effect control board 65 will be described. The production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65 identifies the game state by referring to the probability variation flag and the variation short flag as the game state identification information, and issues the mode designation command corresponding to the game state to the display control board 70 and the lamp control. It is output to the board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. As a result, the various effect executing means 17, 18, 19 execute effects in the effect mode corresponding to the game state. In addition, the production control CPU65a of the production control board 65 determines the production pattern to be executed in the symbol variation production based on the variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU60a, and designates the determined production pattern. The designated command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. The effect control ROM 65b stores a plurality of types of effect patterns that specify effect contents for each effect mode, and an effect pattern allocation determination value is stored for each effect pattern. The effect pattern distribution determination value is a determination value that the effect control CPU 65a uses to determine an effect pattern using effect pattern allocation random numbers, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each effect pattern and is acquired. The effect pattern to which the effect pattern allocation determination value corresponding to the effect pattern allocation random number is assigned is specified. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designating command input from the main control CPU 60a, according to the effect mode specified from the game state specifying information (probability change flag or variable short flag). That is, the effect control CPU 65a has a function as an effect pattern determination unit that determines a predetermined effect pattern from a plurality of effect patterns according to the effect mode based on the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. There is. In addition, a production control CPU 65a that outputs a mode designation command corresponding to the game state to the production execution means 17, 18, 19 to cause the production execution means 17, 18, 19 to execute the production in the production mode corresponding to the game state. Has a function as a production mode control unit that sets a production mode from a plurality of types of production modes that determine the execution mode of production.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as the game state, there are provided three types of normal game state (non-probability variable/non-variable short game state), probability variation/variable short game state and non-probability variation/variable short game state. As the effect mode corresponding to each gaming state, the normal effect mode, the probability variation effect mode, and the variable variation effect mode are set. The effect mode corresponding to each game state can be made to recognize the game state by the background image or the like displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, but it may be in a sudden change state. It is possible to provide a latent effect mode in which a background image or the like that cannot be identified is displayed. Further, the effect mode corresponding to the game state is not limited to one-to-one, and for example, a plurality of kinds in which the background image is the same and the type of the displayed character is different may be provided, and the effect control CPU 65a may select by lottery.

In addition, when the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a causes each symbol sequence to be finally stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 according to the stop symbol designation of the special figure corresponding to the command. Determine the L, C, and R decorations. That is, the effect control CPU 65a, when the symbol designated by the special diagram 1 designation command or the special diagram 2 designation command is a big hit symbol, each of the symbol columns L, C, so as to be a symbol combination of the decorative patterns which is a big hit display. Determine the R decoration (big hit pattern). Then, at the stop timing of the decoration of each of the design rows L, C, R specified by the effect pattern, the decoration designating command of each row is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc. To do. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring the time by the sub-timer means (not shown) at the same time when the variation pattern designation command is input, and at each predetermined timing set in the determined effect pattern. A temporary stop symbol designating command for temporarily stopping the decorative patterns of the symbol rows L, C, R is output. Then, when the all-symbol stop command is output from the main control CPU 60a, the decorative pattern is fixedly stopped.

(Display control)
In the display control board 70, when an effect pattern designation command is input from the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating effect contents corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and selects the display data. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to execute the symbol variation effect with the corresponding display content. Then, the display control CPU 70a measures the elapsed time from the start of the effect along with the start of the symbol variation effect, and a predetermined image is projected on the symbol display device 17 so that an image based on the effect pattern is displayed for each measured time. Switch every cycle. Then, the display control CPU 70a, when the temporary stop symbol designating command of each symbol sequence L, C, R is input from the effect control CPU 65a, the temporary stop symbol designating command at the effective stop position of the corresponding symbol sequence L, C, R. When the decorative design specified by is temporarily stopped and the all symbol stop command is input, the decorative design designated by the decorative design command at the effective stop position of each design row L, C, R is confirmed on the display unit 17a. The display content of the symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to be stopped and displayed, and the symbol variation effect is ended. Further, when the mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a displays a background image corresponding to the instructed effect mode.

(About operation notice production)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment detects the operation of the operation button 80 (specifically, the operation detection as a noticeable effect that can be executed from the start of fluctuation of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) to the stop of fluctuation. Based on the input of the detection signal from the switch 81), the operation notice effect capable of executing the operation effect is set. In the first embodiment, in the symbol display device 17 as the effect execution means, the operation notice effect is used as a notice effect indicating a state in which the big hit display (hit display) is displayed in the symbol variation effect. Further, in the first embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure variation pattern in which the reach effect is performed as the special figure variation pattern, the effect control CPU 65a can determine the production pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern. An operation notice effect is set as one of the specified notice effects.

The operation effect that can be executed in the operation notice effect is set to effect contents that add effect values related to whether or not the jackpot display is displayed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a determines the type of operation effect based on the operation detection of the operation button 80 (input of the detection signal from the operation detection switch 81), and the effect value set in the determined operation effect. The added value of is sequentially added, and the cumulative value is displayed on the symbol display device 17. Then, when the cumulative value reaches a specified value (threshold value), a big hit display is displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect. In other words, when the cumulative value of the effect values becomes the specified value, the fact that the big hit game (specific game state) is given is notified. Further speaking, the effect of displaying the specified value on the symbol display device 17 is a notification effect of notifying that the big hit game will be given. That is, when the cumulative value reaches the specified value, the execution condition of the notification effect is satisfied.

Here, the effect control CPU 65a outputs an operation notice effect start command for starting the operation notice effect at a predetermined timing set in the decided effect pattern. When the operation notice effect start command is input, the display control CPU 70a causes the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 to display a button image (indicated by the same reference numeral 80 as the operation button in FIG. 13) indicating the start of the operation notice effect. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to be displayed. As a result, the player is made aware that the operation notice production has started, and the player is prompted to operate the operation button 80. In addition, an effective period (time) N1 for validating the operation detection of the operation button 80 (accepting a detection signal from the operation detection switch 81) is set by the effect control CPU 65a, and the operation detection switch 81 during the effective period N1 is set. Based on the input of the detection signal from, the effect control CPU65a determines the operation effect from a plurality of types, and causes the symbol display device 17 to execute the determined operation effect. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the effect process maximum period (time) in which the operation notice effect can be executed is set by the special figure variation pattern. Then, when the detection signal from the operation detection switch 81 is input during the effective period N1 within the effect processing maximum period, the effect control CPU 65a ends the effective period N1 and invalidates the operation detection of the operation button 80. The effect processing is to set the invalid periods (time) N2, N3 (which does not accept the detection signal from the operation detection switch 81) and set the valid period N1 again after the set invalid periods N2, N3 have passed. It is configured to be repeatable until the maximum period has elapsed. In other words, when the maximum effect processing period elapses during the valid period N1 or the ineffective periods N2, N3 in the operation notice effect, the operation notice effect is finished. The operation notice effect of the first embodiment is a so-called “button continuous hit effect” in which the player operates the operation button 80 a plurality of times within the effect process maximum period, and the accumulated value of the effect values is set within the effect process maximum period. It is an effect that enhances the interest depending on whether or not it can be set to a prescribed value. The valid period N1 set within the maximum effect process period varies depending on the timing at which the player operates the operation button 80, while the invalid periods N2 and N3 are described later, but the effect control CPU 65a. Different fixed values are set for the types of operation effects determined by.

The effect control CPU 65a sets a value "1", which is a value indicating that the operation notice effect is being executed, to the effect flag when the operation notice effect is started, and starts a timer from the start of the operation notice effect. Is configured to set the value of the effect flag to "0" when the effect processing maximum period is timed, and by confirming the value of the effect flag, it is possible to recognize whether or not the operation notice effect is being executed. It has become.

(Regarding control configuration related to operation notice production)
Next, a control configuration specific to the operation notice presentation will be described. When the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure variation pattern for the operation notice production as the special figure variation pattern based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the starting winning opening 30, 31, the special figure variation for the operation notice production. A variation pattern designation command for designating a pattern is output to the effect control CPU 65a. Then, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern for the operation notice effect and instructs the display control CPU 70a to issue the operation notice effect specification command for specifying the effect pattern for the operation notice effect. Output. When the operation notice effect designating command for specifying the operation notice effect is input, the display control CPU 70a reads out the effect data specified by the operation notice effect specifying command from the display control ROM 70b and displays an image based on the effect data as a symbol. It is displayed on the display unit 17a of the device 17.

Further, the effect control CPU65a, when the detection signal from the operation detection switch 81 is input during the effective period N1 set in the operation notice effect started when the reach display in the symbol variation effect is displayed, As described later, an operation effect determination process for determining an operation effect from a plurality of types is executed, and an operation effect designation command for specifying the operation effect determined by the process is output to the display control CPU 70a. Then, when the operation effect designation command for specifying the operation effect is input, the display control CPU 70a reads the effect data specified by the operation effect specification command from the display control ROM 70b, and an image based on the effect data is displayed on the symbol display device. It is displayed on the display unit 17 a of 17.

(About operation effects)
In the effect control ROM 65b of the effect control board 65, a plurality of types of operation effects E0 to E3 that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a in the operation notice effect are set. In the first embodiment, the aspect of the operation effect is the basic operation effect E1 as the first operation effect in which the added value of the effect values is set to the first added value, and the added value of the effect values is larger than the first added value. The specific operation effects E2 and E3 as the second operation effects set to the second addition value are set. Further, in the first embodiment, as the specific operation effects E2 and E3, two types of operation effects, that is, a first specific operation effect E2 and a second specific operation effect E3 in which the value of the second addition value is different are set. .. Further, in the first embodiment, the mode of the operation effect is set to the invalid operation effect E0, which is set so that the effect value is not added. That is, in the first embodiment, as the mode of the operation effect, the invalid operation effect E0 set to the content that does not add the effect value and the plurality of types of operation effects E1 to E3 set to the content that adds the effect value are set. Has been done. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the addition value of the basic operation effect E1 is set to "100", the addition value of the first specific operation effect E2 is set to "1000", and the addition value of the second specific operation effect E3 is set. The value is set to "2000". In addition, in the case of the invalid operation effect E0, the additional value is not set, but the additional value will be described as “0” for convenience. Further, the added value set in each of the operation effects E1 to E3 set to the content for adding the effect value is an example, and is arbitrarily changed within a range in which the second added value is larger than the first added value. You can

Here, the effect control CPU 65a, as the ineffective period N2, N3 set after the end of the effective period N1 in the operation pre-effect effect, the ineffective period N2, which has a different length depending on the type of the determined operation effect E0 to E3. It is configured to set N3. In the first embodiment, when the basic operation effect E1 is determined, the effect control CPU 65a sets the first invalid period N2 as an invalid period, and when the specific operation effects E2 and E3 are determined, the effect control CPU 65a determines the invalid period. It is configured to set a second invalid period N3 that is longer than the first invalid period N2. Further, in the first embodiment, when the invalid operation effect E0 in which the effect value is not added is determined, the same period as when the basic operation effect E1 is determined is set as the invalid period. As a specific example of the invalid period set by the effect control CPU 65a corresponding to each operation effect E0 to E3, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, in the case of the invalid operation effect E0 and the basic operation effect E1, “0.2. "Second", and in the case of the first specific operation effect E2 and the second specific operation effect E3, it is set to "2.0 seconds". That is, comparing the case where the basic operation effect E1 is determined as the operation effect with the case where the specific operation effects E2 and E3 are determined as the operation effect, as shown in FIG. 10, the detection signal input from the operation detection switch 81 is input. Thus, the specific operation effects E2 and E3 are longer than the basic operation effect E1 in the time (period) from the expiration of the effective period N1 to the setting of the next effective period N1. Note that the specific value of the invalid period is an example, and may be arbitrarily changed within a range in which the second invalid period N3 is longer than the first invalid period N2.

The effect control CPU 65a stores the effect values (addition values) corresponding to the determined operation effects E0 to E3 in the effect value storage area of the effect control RAM 60c, and also determines the operation effects E0 sequentially determined during the effective period N1. The effect value (addition value) corresponding to ~E3 is added to the effect value stored in the effect value storage area, and the cumulative value of the added effect values is stored in the effect value storage area. Then, in the first embodiment, in the case of a big hit judgment, the cumulative value of the effect values stored in the effect value storage area of the effect control RAM 60c becomes a preset specified value (“10000” in the first embodiment). When reaching, the display corresponding to the specified value is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17.

(About decision of operation effect in operation notice effect)
Next, the operation effect determination process executed by the effect control CPU 65a in the operation notice effect will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, in the operation notice effect, the effect control CPU 65a, based on the operation detection of the operation button 80 (input of the detection signal from the operation detection switch 81), a plurality of types of the operation effect E0. One of E3 is determined by referring to the effect lottery tables T1 and T2 described later. That is, the effect control CPU 65a, in the operation notice effect, during the execution of the variation cycle of the symbol variation effect during execution of the operation notice effect, the effect value related to whether or not the big hit game (specific game state) is given. It has a function as a definable effect value determination means.

(About production lottery tables T1 and T2)
In the effect control ROM 65b of the effect control board 65, effect lottery tables T1 and T2 in which a plurality of types of operation effects E0 to E3 that can be determined in the operation notice effect are set are set. As the effect lottery tables T1 and T2, a first effect lottery table T1 (see FIG. 11) that is referred to when the big hit determination is out and a second effect lottery table T2 (see FIG. 12) that is referred to when the big hit determination is win. (See) and are set. In the first embodiment, as the type lottery random number used for the type lottery of the operation effect, all 1000 integer values from “0” to “999” are set, and the effect control CPU 65a sets the type lottery random number in a predetermined cycle ( 4 ms), the value is updated one by one, the updated value is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and the value before the update is rewritten. Further, in each of the effect lottery tables T1 and T2, the type determination values made up of all 1000 integer values of "0" to "999" corresponding to the 1000 kinds of random number of type lottery, the effect lottery tables T1 and T2. Is assigned to each of the operation effects E0 to E3 set to. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines which one of the operation effects E0 to E3 to which the type determination value with which the value of the type lottery random number acquired when the detection signal from the operation detection switch 81 is input is assigned. It is like this.

In the first embodiment, the selection ratios of the operation effects E0 to E3 set in the effect lottery tables T1 and T2 are different according to the value of the cumulative value stored in the effect value storage area of the effect control RAM 65c. Is set. Specifically, in the first effect lottery table T1, the invalid operation effect E0, the basic operation effect E1, the first specific operation effect E2, and the second specific operation effect E3 are set as operation effects. Then, as shown in FIG. 11, when the cumulative value is 0 to 4900, no type determination value is assigned to the invalid operation performance E0, and 800 type determination values are assigned to the basic operation effect E1. 100 kinds of determination values are assigned to the first specific operation effect E2 and the second specific operation effect E3, respectively. When the cumulative value is 5000 to 5900, no type determination value is assigned to the invalid operation effect E0, 760 type determination values are assigned to the basic operation effect E1, and the first specific operation effect E2 and 120 type determination values are assigned to the second specific operation effect E3. If the cumulative value is 6000 to 6900, no type determination value is assigned to the invalid operation effect E0, 720 type determination values are assigned to the basic operation effect E1, and the first specific operation effect E2 and 140 type determination values are assigned to the second specific operation effect E3. When the cumulative value is 7000 to 7900, no type determination value is assigned to the invalid operation effect E0 and the second specific operation effect E3, and 900 type determination values are assigned to the basic operation effect E1. 100 type determination values are assigned to the first specific operation effect E2. Further, when the cumulative value is 8000 to 8900, no type determination value is assigned to the invalid operation effect E0, the first specific operation effect E2, and the second specific operation effect E3, and only 1000 pieces are included in the basic operation effect E1. The type judgment value of is assigned. In addition, when the cumulative value is 9000 to 9800, 900 type determination values are assigned to the invalid operation effect E0, 100 type determination values are assigned to the basic operation effect E1, and the first specific operation effect E2 and 2 The type determination value is not assigned to the specific operation effect E3. When the cumulative value is 9900, no type determination value is assigned to the basic operation effect E1, the first specific operation effect E2, and the second specific operation effect E3, and only 1000 types are included in the invalid operation effect E0. A judgment value is assigned. That is, in the first effect lottery table T1 which is referred to when the jackpot determination is out of order, when the cumulative value of the effect values is “8000” or more, when the addition value set in the operation effect is added, the regulation is defined. The type determination value is not assigned to the operation effect that may reach the value “10000”, and the execution condition of the notification effect is not satisfied.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, in the second effect lottery table T2, the invalid operation effect E0, the basic operation effect E1, the first specific operation effect E2, and the second specific operation effect E3 are set as operation effects. There is. In the second effect lottery table T2, the number of type determination values assigned to each operation effect E0 to E3 when the cumulative value is 0 to 9800 is set to be the same as in the case of the first effect lottery table T1. Then, in the second effect lottery table T2, when the accumulated value is 9900, 500 kinds of determination values are assigned to the invalid operation effect E0, and 500 kinds of determination values are assigned to the basic operation effect E1. No type determination value is assigned to the specific operation effect E2 and the second specific operation effect E3. That is, in the second effect lottery table T2 that is referred to when the big hit determination is a win, when the cumulative value of the effect values is "9900", the basic operation effect E1 in which the added value is set to "100" is determined. There is a possibility that the execution condition of the notification effect may be satisfied. Note that the above-described allocation ratios of the type determination values set in the respective effect lottery tables T1 and T2 are examples, and may be arbitrarily changed. Further, in the first embodiment, the types of operation effects that can be determined are the same with reference to the first and second effect lottery tables T1 and T2, but the types of operation effects that can be determined (types with different added values) Some may be different.

Here, in each of the effect lottery tables T1 and T2, when the accumulated value of the effect values is “8000” or more, the addition value is added to the accumulated value when the operation effect is determined, and thus the specified value is set all at once. No type determination value is assigned to the operation effect approaching “10000”, and it is necessary to determine a larger number of basic operation effects E1 in order to make the cumulative value reach the specified value. .. That is, after the cumulative value of the effect values reaches the preset second threshold value that is smaller than the specified value (threshold value), the player is allowed to operate the operation buttons 80 more often (state). There is.

(About effect value display on the pattern display device 17 in the operation notice effect)
In the first embodiment, when the operation notice effect is started, as shown in FIG. 13, in the upper right area of the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, a cumulative value display area (first value) for displaying an accumulated effect value is displayed. The effect value display area 82 is set, and the cumulative value of the effect values is displayed in the accumulated value display area 82 so that the player can recognize the status of the effect value application. Further, in the central area of the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, an added value display area (second effect value display area) 83 for displaying an added value of the effect values corresponding to the type of operation effect determined by the effect control CPU 65a. Is set and the added value is displayed in the added value display area 83, so that the added value determined by the button operation by the player can be visually recognized. In the first embodiment, the cumulative value display area 82 displays an initial value "0" at the start of the operation notice effect, and the effect value obtained by adding the additional value corresponding to the type of operation effect determined by the effect control CPU 65a. The cumulative value is configured to be displayed in the cumulative value display area 82. That is, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the operation effect, the effect value (addition value) set in the determined operation effect is stored in the effect value storage area of the effect control RAM 65c, and is stored in the effect value storage area. The effect control CPU 65a controls the symbol display device 17 via the display control CPU 70a so that the stored cumulative value is displayed in the cumulative value display area 82.

Regarding the flow of effect value display on the symbol display device 17, specifically, when the basic operation effect E1, the first specific operation effect E2, the second specific operation effect E3, and the invalid operation effect E0 are determined in this order. Described in. In the cumulative value display area 82, "0" is displayed at the start of the operation notice effect, and when the basic operation effect E1 is determined in this state, the value of the first addition value "100" is displayed in the additional value display area 83. Is displayed and the display of the cumulative value display area 82 is changed from “0” to “100”. Next, when the first specific operation effect E2 is determined, the numerical value of "1000" that is the second additional value is displayed in the additional value display area 83, and the cumulative value display area 82 is displayed from "100" to "1100". When the second specific operation effect E3 is determined, the addition value display area 83 displays the second addition value “2000” and the cumulative value display area 82 displays “1100”. The display is changed from "" to "3100". Then, when the invalid operation effect E0 is next determined, no numerical value is displayed in the added value display area 83, and the display in the cumulative value display area 82 is maintained at "3100". When the cumulative value of the effect values stored in the effect value storage area of the effect control RAM 65c is “10000”, the cumulative value display area 82 displays the numerical value of “10000” and then the big hit display. Is displayed. In the first embodiment, the button image (reference numeral 80 in FIG. 13) displayed on the display unit 17a at the start of the operation notice effect is continuously displayed during the valid period N1 and the first invalid period N2, The display is set to disappear during the second invalid period N3. That is, when the valid period N1 is set after the elapse of the second invalid period N3, the button image (reference numeral 80 in FIG. 13) is displayed again on the display unit 17a.

(About operation notice production processing)
Next, the operation notice effect process for executing the operation notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the operation notice effect process, as shown in FIG. 14, first, the timing of the effect process maximum period is started (specifically, the timer of the effect control CPU 65a starts counting), and the cumulative value in the effect value storage area of the effect control RAM 65c is calculated. It is cleared (to "0") (step C11). Further, by clearing the cumulative value in the effect value storage area, the cumulative value displayed in the cumulative value display area 82 is also set to "0" (initial value). Next, the effect control CPU 65a sets the effective period N1 (step C12), and determines whether or not the detection signal from the operation detection switch 81 is input during the effective period N1 (step C13). When the determination result in step C13 is negative (when the detection signal from the operation detection switch 81 is not input), it is determined whether or not the effect processing maximum period has elapsed by shifting to step C14, and the determination in step C14. When the result is affirmative (the maximum effect process period has elapsed), the valid period N1 is ended and the operation notice effect process is ended. If the determination result in step C14 is negative (the maximum effect process period has not elapsed), the process returns to step C13.

When the determination result in the step C13 is affirmative (when the detection signal from the operation detection switch 81 is input), the effect control CPU 65a refers to the effect lottery tables T1 and T2 to set the operation effects E0 to E3. It is determined (step C15). Further, the effect control CPU 65a stores the cumulative value obtained by adding the added value set for the determined operation effects E0 to E3 to the current cumulative value in the effect value storage area of the effect control RAM 65c. Further, the effect control CPU 65a ends the valid period N1 and sets the invalid periods N2 and N3 corresponding to the determined operation effects E0 to E3 (step C16). Moreover, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the invalid periods N2 and N3 have passed (step C17), and if the determination result in step C17 is negative (if the invalid periods N2 and N3 have not passed), the step is performed. It shifts to C18 and determines whether or not the maximum effect process period has elapsed. Then, if the determination result in step C18 is affirmative (the maximum effect process period has elapsed), the invalid periods N2 and N3 are ended, and the operation notice effect process is ended. If the determination result in step C18 is negative (the maximum effect process period has not elapsed), the process returns to step C17.

On the other hand, when the determination result in step C17 is affirmative (when the invalid periods N2 and N3 have elapsed), the effect control CPU 65a sets the cumulative value stored in the effect value storage area of the effect control RAM 65c to the specified value. It is determined whether or not it has arrived (step C19). When the determination result in step C19 is negative (when the cumulative value has not reached the specified value), the process returns to step C12 and the above processing is repeated. Further, when the determination result in step C19 is affirmative (when the cumulative value reaches the specified value), the operation notice effect process is ended.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, a big hit game (hit game) as a particular game state is defined as a specific condition is satisfied when the big hit judgment (hit judgment) is triggered by the winning of the starting winning opening 30, 31. ) Can be given. Further, the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a), the effective period N1 for validating the operation detection of the operation button 80 (input of the detection signal from the operation detection switch 81) as the operation means, and the operation button 80. It has a function as a period setting means capable of setting invalid periods N2 and N3 that invalidate the operation detection (input of the detection signal from the operation detection switch 81). Further, the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) detects the operation of the operation button 80 (detection from the operation detection switch 81) during the effective period N1 set by the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) as the period setting means. Based on (input of signal), it has a function as an effect determination means that can determine the operation effects E0 to E3 from a plurality of types. In addition, the production control board 65 (production control CPU 65a) causes the symbol display device 17 as production execution means to execute the operation productions E0 to E3 determined by the production control board 65 (production control CPU 65a) as production determination means. It has a function as execution control means. Further, in the first embodiment, the first operation in which the added value of the effect values is set to the first added value as the operation effect for adding the effect value related to whether or not the big hit game as the specific game state is given. The basic operation effect E1 as the effect and the specific operation effects E2, E3 as the second operation effect in which the added value of the effect values is set to the second added value larger than the first added value are set. When the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) as the period setting means determines the basic operation effect E1 as the first operation effect by the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) as the effect determining means. The first ineffective period N2 is set as an ineffective period after the end of the effective period N1, and the production control board 65 (production control CPU 65a) as the period setting means controls the production control board 65 (production control as the production determining means. When the CPU 65a) determines the specific operation effects E2, E3 as the second operation effect, the second ineffective period N3 is set as the ineffective period after the end of the effective period N1. That is, when the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) as the period setting means determines the specific operation effect E2, E3 as the first operation effect by the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) as the effect determining means. Is configured to set, as an invalid period after the end of the valid period N1, a longer invalid period than when the basic operation effect E1 as the first operation effect is executed. In addition, when the production control board 65 (production control CPU 65a) as the period setting means does not reach the specified value which is the threshold value for notifying that the cumulative value of the production value is to be awarded the big hit game as the specific game state, The valid period N1 is set after the set invalid periods N2 and N3 have elapsed.

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

In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 wins the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31, the ball detection by the corresponding start winning detection sensors 34, 35. With this as a trigger, the main control CPU 60a acquires various information (various random number information), and the special figure big hit determination is performed based on the acquired information. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure variation pattern based on the information acquired when the pachinko ball has won the start winning holes 30 and 31 and the result of the special figure big hit determination. When the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure change pattern for the operation notice effect, it outputs a change pattern designation command for specifying the special figure change pattern for the operation notice effect to the effect control CPU 65a. Then, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern for the operation notice effect, and causes the display control CPU 70a to issue the operation notice effect specification command for specifying the effect pattern for the operation notice effect. Output. The display control CPU 70a, when the operation notice effect designating command for specifying the operation notice effect is input, reads the effect data specified by the operation notice effect specifying command from the display control ROM 70b, and the symbol variation effect based on the effect data. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to be executed by the symbol display device 17.

After the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect, the operation notice effect is started in the symbol display device 17. That is, the cumulative value display area 82 is set in the display unit 17a, "0" is displayed as the initial value of the effect value in the area 82, and the timer of the effect control CPU 65a starts the timing of the effect process maximum period. To do. In addition, the production control CPU 65a sets the effective period N1 and controls the symbol display device 17 via the display control CPU 70a so as to display the button image (reference numeral 80 in FIG. 13) on the display unit 17a.

When the detection signal from the operation detection switch 81 is input to the effect control CPU 65a during the valid period N1, the effect control CPU 65a refers to the effect lottery tables T1 and T2 to determine the operation effects E0 to E3. To do. That is, when the variation pattern designating command input from the main control CPU 60 designates the special figure variation pattern for the out-of-control, the effect control CPU 65a operates by referring to the first effect lottery table T1 in the operation notice effect. When the effects E0 to E3 are determined and the variation pattern designating command specifies the special drawing variation pattern for winning, the effect control CPU 65a refers to the second effect lottery table T2 in the operation notice effect, and the operation effect E0. ~ Determine E3.

The effect control CPU 65a displays the added value set in the operation effects E0 to E3 determined by referring to the effect lottery tables T1 and T2, in the added value display area 83 of the display unit 17a. The symbol display device 17 is controlled via the control CPU 70a. In addition, the cumulative value obtained by adding the added value set for the determined operation effects E0 to E3 to the current cumulative value is stored in the effect value storage area of the effect control RAM 65c, and the cumulative value stored in the effect value storage area is stored. The symbol display device 17 is controlled via the display control CPU 70a so that it is displayed in the cumulative value display area 82 of the display section 17a.

When the detection signal from the operation detection switch 81 is input during the valid period N1, the effect control CPU 65a ends the valid period N1 and invalid period corresponding to the determined operation effects E0 to E3. Set N2 and N3. That is, when the basic operation effect E1 is determined, the effect control CPU 65a sets the first ineffective period N2 of 0.2 seconds after the end of the valid period N1 (see FIG. 10), and the first specific operation effect E2. Alternatively, when the second specific operation effect E3 is determined, the effect control CPU 65a sets the second invalid period N3 of 2.0 seconds after the end of the effective period N1 (see FIG. 10). Then, after the set invalid periods N2 and N3 have passed, the effect control CPU 65a sets the valid period N1 again. The effect control CPU 65a performs the process of setting the effective period N1, determining the operation effects E0 to E3 based on the input of the detection signal from the operation detection switch 81, and setting the ineffective periods N2 and N3, and the cumulative value reaches the specified value. Repeatedly until either one of the above condition or the condition in which the maximum effect processing period has elapsed is satisfied, and when any one of the conditions is satisfied, the effect control CPU 65a controls the display control CPU 70a to end the operation notice effect. The symbol display device 17 is controlled via the.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the addition value of the effect value to be added to the cumulative value is set to be different depending on the type of the operation effects E0 to E3 determined based on the operation detection of the operation button 80, so the determination is made. The effect pattern in which the cumulative value after the operation effects E0 to E3 change is different depending on the type of the operation effects E0 to E3, and the attraction of the effect can be improved without the effect pattern becoming monotonous. Further, as the specific operation effects E2 and E3, a plurality of types having different addition values of the effect values added to the cumulative value are set, so that the effect patterns can be more diversified and the interest of the effect can be further improved.

Here, in the first embodiment, when the basic operation effect E1 is determined as the operation effect, the added value of the effect values added to the cumulative value is small (“100”), but the effective period N1 ends. The invalid period set later is short (“0.2 seconds”), and the next valid period N1 is set early. On the other hand, when the first specific operation effect E2 or the second specific operation effect E3 is determined as the operation effect, the added value of the effect values added to the cumulative value is large (“1000” or “2000”). However, the invalid period set after the end of the valid period N1 is long (“2.0 seconds”), and the time until the next valid period N1 is set is long. That is, when the basic operation effect E1 is determined, the added value is small, but an opportunity to immediately determine the operation effect is given immediately, and when the specific operation effects E2 and E3 are determined, the added value is large. The time until the next opportunity to determine the operation effect is given is long, and the basic operation effect E1 or the specific operation effects E2, E3 are determined at the ratio set in the effect lottery tables T1, T2 in the operation notice effect. In some situations, the difference in the time required to reach the specified value is small. In other words, it is possible to reduce the degree of discouragement of the player when the basic operation effect E1 having a small addition value is determined.

Next, regarding the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, only the parts different from the pachinko machine 10 of the above-described first embodiment will be described in detail, and the same or similar members or the like will be denoted by the same reference numerals.

That is, in the second embodiment, as the operation effects that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a in the operation preview effect, as shown in FIG. 15, as in the first embodiment, the invalid operation effect E0, the basic operation effect E1, and the first specification. Four types of operation effect E2 and second specific operation effect E3 are set. Also in the second embodiment, the additional value when the basic operation effect E1 is determined is "100", the additional value when the first specific operation effect E2 is determined is "1000", and the second specific operation effect E3. The addition value when is determined is set to “2000”. However, in the second embodiment, when the specific operation effects E2 and E3 are determined, the effect control CPU 65a sets the first ineffective period N2 as the ineffective period, and when the basic operation effect E1 is determined, the effect control CPU 65a is ineffective. The second invalid period N3 longer than the first invalid period N2 is set as the period. Specifically, an invalid period of "2.0 seconds" is set for the basic operation effect E1, and an invalid period of "0.2 seconds" is set for the first specific operation effect E2 and the second specific operation effect E3. Is set. That is, comparing the case where the basic operation effect E1 is determined as the operation effect and the case where the specific operation effects E2 and E3 are determined as the operation effect in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. The basic operation effect E1 is longer than the specific operation effects E2 and E3 from the end of the effective period N1 due to the input of the detection signal to the setting of the next effective period N1.

Also in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the added value of the effect value added to the cumulative value is set to be different depending on the type of operation effects E0 to E3 determined based on the operation detection of the operation button 80. The effect pattern in which the cumulative value after the determined operation effects E0 to E3 change is different depending on the type of the operation effects E0 to E3, and the attraction of the effect can be improved without the effect pattern becoming monotonous. it can. Further, as the specific operation effects E2 and E3, a plurality of types having different addition values of the effect values added to the cumulative value are set, so that the effect patterns can be more diversified and the interest of the effect can be further improved.

Here, in the second embodiment, when the basic operation effect E1 is determined as the operation effect, the added value of the effect values added to the cumulative value is small (“100”) and set after the end of the effective period N1. The invalid period to be set is long (“2.0 seconds”), and the time until the next valid period N1 is set is long. On the other hand, when the first specific operation effect E2 or the second specific operation effect E3 is determined as the operation effect, the added value of the effect values added to the cumulative value is large (“1000” or “2000”). Moreover, the invalid period set after the end of the valid period N1 is short (“0.2 seconds”), and the next valid period N1 is set early. That is, when the basic operation effect E1 is determined, the addition value is small, and the time until the next opportunity to determine the operation effect is long, and when the specific operation effects E2 and E3 are determined, the addition is performed. The value is large and is set so that an opportunity to immediately determine the next operation effect is given, and the basic operation effect E1 or the specific operation effect E2, at the ratio set in the effect lottery tables T1, T2 in the operation notice effect In the situation where E3 is determined, the difference in the time required to reach the specified value becomes large. In other words, when the specific operation effects E2 and E3 having a large addition value are determined, the joy given to the player can be increased, and the player can determine (execute) the specific operation effects E2 and E3. You can improve your expectations.

(Example of change)
The present application is not limited to the configurations of the above-described embodiments (Embodiments 1 and 2), and other configurations can be appropriately adopted.
(1) In the embodiment, the cumulative value reaches the specified value (threshold value) so as to notify that the big hit game is given, but a plurality of different types of specified value (threshold value) are set, A configuration may be adopted that notifies that the type of jackpot game to be given differs depending on the type of the specified value that the cumulative value reaches. For example, when a plurality of big hit games with different benefits to be given to the player are set, such as the pachinko machine, the big hit game with a larger benefit may be notified as the specified value increases. ..
(2) As the specific game state, the big hit game (hit game) has been mentioned, but it is possible to set the certain variation state or the short variation state given after the big hit game as the particular game state. Then, when the certain variation state or the variation state given after the big hit game is set as the specific game state, the operation notice production is executed during the big hit production executed by the production execution means such as the symbol display device during the big hit game. A configuration may be adopted. That is, the operation notice effect is started at a predetermined timing during the big hit game, and the operation effect is performed in which the effect value is added based on the detection of the operation button operation to determine whether the probability variation state or the variation state is given. Try to get
(3) In the embodiment, two types are set as the specific operation effects (second operation effects), but three or more types of specific operation effects (second operation effects) with different added values can be set.

(4) In the embodiment, as the effect lottery table to be referred to when determining the operation effect, only two types, that is, for out-of-range and for win, are set. Different types of production lottery tables can be set. Regarding which production lottery table is referred to, it is possible to refer to a different production lottery table depending on the elapsed time from the start of the operation notice production (start of timing of the maximum production processing period), or from the operation detection switch. It is possible to determine the effect lottery table to be referred to by lottery when the detection signal is input.
(5) In the first embodiment, the invalid periods set when the first and second specific operation effects (second operation effects) are determined are the same, but the specific operation effects (second operation) with different added values are set. The invalid period to be set may be different depending on the type of effect. For example, the third ineffective period set when the second specific operation effect is determined is set to be longer than the second ineffective period (2.0 seconds) set when the first specific operation effect is determined ( For example, a configuration of setting to 3.0 seconds) can be adopted. That is, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the invalid period becomes proportionally longer as the added value becomes larger.
(6) In the second embodiment, the invalid periods set when the first and second specific operation effects (second operation effects) are determined are the same, but the specific operation effects (second operation) with different addition values are set. The invalid period to be set may be different depending on the type of effect. For example, the third ineffective period set when the second specific operation effect is determined is set to be shorter than the second ineffective period (0.2 seconds) set when the first specific operation effect is determined. A configuration of setting (for example, 0.1 seconds) may be adopted. That is, the invalid period can be proportionally shortened as the added value increases.
(7) In the second embodiment, the invalid period set when the invalid operation effect is determined is the same period (2.0 seconds) as when the basic operation effect is determined. In the specification in which a long invalid period is set for an operation effect with a small addition value, the specific operation effect is set as the invalid period set when the invalid operation effect that is set to the content that does not add the effect value is determined. The same period as determined (0.2 seconds) can be set.

(8) In the embodiment, all or some of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub control means (production control CPU), or conversely, all or some of the functions of the sub control means. A part of the main control means may be provided. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub-control board (effect control board) are separately provided, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit in the embodiment may be provided in the control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Furthermore, a separate control board may be provided so that all or part of the functions of the main control means and the sub-control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(9) Further, in the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or a part of the functions provided by the production control means (production control CPU). The production control means may be provided in whole or in part. In other words, either the effect control CPU or the display control CPU can be used as the effect determining means or the effect execution control means. In the embodiment, the effect control board (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control means and the display control means in the embodiment may be provided in the control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the effect control means can also be used for the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control.
(10) The game machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be an arrangement ball machine, a slot machine, or any other type of game machine.

17 symbol display device (production execution means)
65a Production control CPU (period setting means, production determination means)
80 operation buttons (operation means)
E1 basic operation effect (first operation effect)
E2 First specific operation effect (second operation effect)
E3 Second specific operation effect (second operation effect)
N1 valid period N2 first invalid period (invalid period)
N3 Second invalid period (invalid period)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can give a specific game state based on the establishment of a specific condition,
An operation means that can be operated by the player,
Period setting means capable of setting an effective period for which operation detection of the operating means is valid and an invalid period for invalidating operation detection of the operating means;
Based on the operation detection of the operation means during the effective period set by the period setting means, the effect determination means capable of determining the operation effect from a plurality of types,
And an effect executing means for executing the operation effect determined by the effect determining means,
The operation effect is an effect for adding effect values related to whether or not the specific game state is given, and in the operation effect, the addition value of the effect values is set to a first addition value. 1 operation effect and the value of the sum of effect value is set to a second addition value than the first addition value Rutotomoni second addition value is set and the second operation effect of different types,
As the specific game state, a plurality of types of the specific game state different privilege to be given to the player is set,
The period setting means, when the effect determination means determines the first operation effect, sets an invalid period longer than that when the second operation effect is executed, as an ineffective period after the end of the effective period. When the effect determining means determines the second operation effect, a shorter invalid period is set as the value of the second addition value increases as the invalid period after the end of the effective period ,
The period setting means is configured to set a valid period after the set invalid period has elapsed, when the cumulative value of the effect values has not reached the threshold for notifying that the specific game state is to be given,
A game machine characterized in that the threshold value is different depending on a type of a specific game state given.

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