JP6941349B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, there are known gaming machines having a plurality of effect modes for determining the type of effect (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the player performs a predetermined input operation during the change of the symbol, the effect mode is switched and the effect is executed at the start of the next change of the symbol. Further, a gaming machine having a plurality of production symbols is known (for example, Patent Document 2). The gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 includes a first effect symbol and a second effect symbol, and the other can be changed while one of them is changed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-223501 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-198443

For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, when the above technique described in Patent Document 1 is applied, if a predetermined input operation is performed during the fluctuation of the first effect symbol, the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are applied. The types of are displayed by switching to the types according to the effect mode at the next start of fluctuation of the first effect symbol. By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, since one of the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol can be changed while the other is changed, the next change of the first effect symbol is the second effect. It may be started during the change of the symbol. In this case, the type of the second effect symbol is switched during the change of the second effect symbol, and the player may feel a sense of discomfort.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a plurality of effect symbols can be changed in parallel, and when the effect mode is switched, the type of the effect symbol can be switched at an appropriate timing.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a first determination means for performing a first collision determination when the first start condition is satisfied, and a first design for producing to notify the result of the first collision determination. The first symbol variation control means for executing the first symbol variation that fluctuates the effect symbol and the first effect symbol corresponding to the result of the first collision determination after the execution of the first symbol variation are displayed in the first definite display. The first definite control means that confirms and displays for a period of time, the second determination means that makes a second hit determination when a second start condition different from the first start condition is satisfied, and the result of the second hit determination. The second symbol variation control means for executing the second symbol variation that fluctuates the second effect symbol, which is a symbol for the effect for notifying, and the result of the second collision determination after the execution of the second symbol variation. A second definite control means for confirming and displaying the corresponding second effect symbol during the second definite display time is provided, and even during execution of either the first symbol variation or the second symbol variation. It is set in a gaming machine that can execute either one of the first symbol variation and the second symbol variation and can set any one of a plurality of effect modes, which is a mode for determining the type of effect. When the player operates the operation unit to input the mode switching instruction, which is an instruction for switching the effect mode, to the gaming machine, the acquisition means for acquiring the input mode switching instruction and the first method. When the mode switching instruction is acquired within at least a part of the specific period during the execution of the symbol change, the type of the first effect symbol is set to the mode switching instruction at a timing during which the first symbol change is not being executed. The first switching means for switching according to the effect mode at a predetermined first timing after the elapse of the specific period when is acquired, and the mode switching instruction when the mode switching instruction is acquired within the specific period, the first (Ii) The effect is set to the type of the effect at a predetermined second timing corresponding to the symbol control state relating to the change and stop of the second effect symbol at the first timing among the timings during which the second symbol change is not being executed. It is provided with a second switching means for switching according to the mode.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol can be changed in parallel. Further, when the mode switching instruction is acquired within the specific period during the execution of the first symbol change, the gaming machine according to the present invention is determined after the lapse of the specific period at the timing during which the first symbol change is not being executed. The type of the first effect symbol can be switched according to the effect mode at the first timing of. On the other hand, when the mode switching instruction is acquired within a specific period, the gaming machine according to the present invention responds to the symbol control state of the second effect symbol at the first timing among the timings during which the second symbol variation is not being executed. The type of the second effect symbol can be switched according to the effect mode at a predetermined second timing. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can switch the type of the effect symbol at an appropriate timing in consideration of the symbol control state of the second effect symbol when switching the effect mode.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the second switching means, the symbol control state of the second effect symbol at the first timing is executed, and the second symbol variation is executed by the second symbol variation control means. In the case of the state, as the second timing, the type of the second effect symbol may be switched at the timing when the execution of the second symbol variation is completed. In this case, when the symbol control state of the second effect symbol at the first timing is the fluctuation state in which the second symbol variation is executed, the gaming machine according to the present invention ends the execution of the second symbol variation. The type of the second effect symbol can be switched at the same timing. As a result, the gaming machine according to the present invention can suppress that the type of the second effect symbol is switched when the second effect symbol is in a fluctuating state, giving the player a sense of discomfort. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can switch the type of the effect symbol at an appropriate timing when switching the effect mode.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the second switching means is said to be said when the symbol control state of the second effect symbol at the first timing is deterministically displayed by the second definite control means. As the second timing, after the lapse of the second finalized display time, the type of the second effect symbol may be switched at the timing when the execution is started earlier among the first symbol variation and the second symbol variation. For example, if the type of the second effect symbol is switched when the symbol control state of the second effect symbol is the confirmed display state in which the confirmation display is performed, the player may mistakenly recognize that the second symbol change has started. .. When the symbol control state of the second effect symbol at the first timing is the definite display state, the gaming machine according to the present invention has the first symbol variation and the second symbol variation after the lapse of the second definite display time. The type of the second effect symbol can be switched at the timing when the execution is started first. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the type of the second effect symbol is switched and the second symbol change is started when the symbol control state of the second effect symbol is the definite display state. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can switch the type of the effect symbol at an appropriate timing when switching the effect mode.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the second switching means, the symbol control state of the second effect symbol at the first timing is executed, and the second symbol variation is executed by the second symbol variation control means. When neither the state nor the state confirmed and displayed by the second definite control means is used, the type of the second effect symbol may be switched at the first timing as the second timing. In this case, when the symbol control state of the second effect symbol at the first timing is neither the variable state nor the definite display state, the gaming machine according to the present invention has the first timing (that is, the type of the first effect symbol). Can be switched at the same timing as when it is switched. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can suppress the time when the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol of different types coexist and are displayed. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can switch the type of the effect symbol at an appropriate timing when switching the effect mode.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first timing may be the timing at which the execution of the first symbol variation when the mode switching instruction is acquired by the acquisition means is completed. For example, when the first timing is set as the timing for starting the execution of the next first symbol change, the first timing will not arrive for a long time unless the next first symbol change is executed. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention can switch the type of the first effect symbol at the timing when the execution of the first symbol variation when the mode switching instruction is acquired is completed. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, as compared with the case where the type of the first effect symbol is switched at the timing of the next execution start of the first symbol change, for example, the first effect symbol is displayed after the mode switching instruction is acquired. The time until the type is switched can be shortened.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the second symbol variation is not executed until the predetermined display time elapses after the elapse of the second final display time, the second effect is performed after the elapse of the display time. A termination means for ending the display of the symbol may be provided. For example, when the first timing and the second timing are different, the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol of different types are displayed together. However, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, if the second symbol change is not executed until the predetermined display time elapses after the fixed display time elapses, the display of the second effect symbol ends. It is possible to prevent the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol of different types from coexisting and being displayed for more than the display time. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can suppress giving the player a sense of discomfort due to the switching of the effect mode.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a front view of the game board 2. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation of the ordinary electric accessory 16 to 19 when a game ball passes through the 1st symbol actuating gate 11. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st ordinary hit relation information storage area of a RAM 52. It is a conceptual diagram of the first variation pattern determination table stored in ROM 53. It is a conceptual diagram of the 4th variation pattern determination table stored in ROM 53. It is a flowchart of the main processing performed on the main control board 41. It is a flowchart of the first ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 4th ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the second ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 3rd ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 3rd ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol control state and the type of the 1st effect symbol 100. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol control state and the type of the 2nd effect symbol 200. It is a timing chart for explaining the switching timing of each type of the 1st effect symbol 100 and the 2nd effect symbol 200. It is a flowchart of the sub-control board processing performed in the sub-control board 58. It is a flowchart of the sub-control board processing performed in the sub-control board 58. It is a flowchart of the sub-control board processing performed in the sub-control board 58. It is a flowchart of the switching process performed in the sub-control board process. It is a flowchart of the first notification effect start processing performed in the sub-control board processing. It is a flowchart of the first symbol change processing performed in the sub-control board processing. It is a flowchart of the processing at the end of the first notification effect performed in the sub-control board processing. It is a flowchart of the process at the start of the second notification effect performed in the sub-control board process. It is a flowchart of the processing at the end of the second notification effect performed in the sub-control board processing.

Hereinafter, a so-called general electric service type pachinko machine 1, which is an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the front side, the back side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of FIG. 1 are referred to as the front side, the rear side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of the pachinko machine 1, respectively.

The mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 1, a game board 2 is provided in the upper half portion of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 has a substantially square plate shape in front view (see FIG. 2), and its front surface is protected by a front frame 10 holding a transparent glass plate. An upper plate 5 is provided at the lower part of the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies a metal game ball to the game ball launcher 37 (see FIG. 4) and receives a prize ball. An operation button 9 operated by the player is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 5. Immediately below the upper plate 5, a lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided. The launch handle 7 is provided so that the player can rotate the launch handle 7, and when the player rotates the launch handle 7 to perform the launch operation, the game ball launching device 37 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 7. A game ball is fired. Speakers 48 are provided at the left and right corners of the upper part of the front frame 10.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by a guide rail 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. A center decoration 8 for executing various effects is provided at substantially the center of the game area 4. The game ball launched by the game ball launching device 37 (see FIG. 4) is guided to the game area 4 by the guide rail 3 and flows down in the game area 4. A game ball fired with a firing intensity less than a predetermined strength flows down the left side of the center decoration 8 (see arrow L), and a game ball fired with a firing intensity higher than the predetermined strength flows down the right side of the center decoration 8 (see arrow L). See arrow R). Hereinafter, firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left side of the center decoration 8 as shown by the arrow L is "left-handed", and the game ball flows down the right side of the center decoration 8 as shown by the arrow R. Launching a game ball as if it were done is called "right-handed".

The center decoration 8 includes a display screen 28, a movable accessory 30, and the like. The display screen 28 is arranged substantially at the center of the center decoration 8. The display screen 28 is composed of an LCD and displays various images. The display screen 28 can execute the first notification effect and the second notification effect. The first notification effect is the result of the first ordinary hit determination after executing the first symbol variation that changes the first effect symbol 100 (see FIG. 14), which is a symbol for the effect showing the result of the first ordinary hit determination. This is an effect of notifying the player of the result of the first normal hit determination by confirming and displaying the combination of the first effect symbols 100 indicating the above. The second notification effect is the result of the first ordinary hit determination after executing the second symbol variation that changes the second effect symbol 200 (see FIG. 15), which is a symbol for the effect showing the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination. This is an effect of notifying the player of the result of the fourth normal hit determination by confirming and displaying the combination of the second effect symbols 200 indicating the above.

The movable accessory 30 is provided above the display screen 28 in the center decoration 8, and various effects (first notification effect, second notification effect, etc.) are performed by operating the movable portion.

In the game area 4, the first symbol operating gate 11 is provided below the center of the center decoration 8. A fourth symbol operating gate 13 is provided diagonally above the right side of the first symbol operating gate 11. The first symbol operating gate 11 and the fourth symbol operating gate 13 are regions for detecting a game ball, respectively. A first ordinary electric accessory 16 is provided diagonally above the right side of the fourth symbol operating gate 13. A second ordinary electric accessory 17 is provided diagonally downward to the left of the first ordinary electric accessory 16. A third ordinary electric accessory 18 is provided diagonally downward to the left of the second ordinary electric accessory 17. A fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is provided above the first ordinary electric accessory 16. Each of the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary electric accessory 18, and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 includes an opening / closing member. The game ball is the first only when the opening / closing members of the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary electric accessory 18, and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are opened. You can win a prize in the ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary electric accessory 18, and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. Hereinafter, when the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary electric accessory 18, and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are collectively referred to, they are referred to as ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19. Each opening / closing member of the ordinary electric accessory 16 to 19 is electrically opened / closed by a solenoid. Further, the game board 2 is provided with various illumination lamps, winning openings, windmills, game nails, and the like in addition to the above.

Since each game member is arranged in the game area 4 as described above, the left-handed game ball is more likely to pass through the first symbol operating gate 11 than the right-handed game ball. In addition, most of the game balls that can win a prize in the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 that have passed through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 or whose opening / closing member is open are right-handed game balls. It is difficult for a left-handed game ball to pass through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 or to win a prize in the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 in which the opening / closing member is opened. The player advances the game by hitting right during the jackpot game, which will be described later, and advances the game by hitting left at other times. In the following, a game other than the jackpot game is referred to as a "normal game".

At the lower right of the game board 2, a symbol display unit 24 that displays the results of the first ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit determination, the fourth ordinary hit determination, the number of reserved balls in each determination, and the like. Is provided. The symbol display unit 24 includes a first ordinary symbol display unit, a second ordinary symbol display unit, a third ordinary symbol display unit, a fourth ordinary symbol display unit, a first ordinary symbol storage number display LED, and a second ordinary symbol storage number display. It includes an LED, a third ordinary symbol storage number display LED, and a fourth ordinary symbol storage number display LED. The first to fourth ordinary symbol display units are each composed of one or a plurality of LEDs, and the first to fourth ordinary symbols indicating the result of the first to fourth ordinary hit determination are displayed by turning on and off the LEDs. do. The 1st to 4th ordinary symbol storage number display LEDs display the number of game balls (so-called "holding ball number") for which the result of the 1st to 4th ordinary hit determination has not yet been displayed.

A game example of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows a time chart of the basic operation of each electric accessory when the game is started by left-handed and the game ball passes through the first symbol operating gate 11. Regarding the operation of each electric accessory when the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating gate 13, the only difference is that the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened and closed instead of the first ordinary electric accessory 16. Therefore, this description will be omitted.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first symbol operating gate 11, the first normal hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the first ordinary hit determination is about 1/134. The probability of being determined to be a hit in the first ordinary hit is not limited to about 1/134, and may be a probability other than 1/134. Hereinafter, what is determined to be a hit in the first ordinary hit determination is also referred to as "first ordinary hit". In the present embodiment, the number (maximum number of first reserved balls) that can hold the first normal collision determination and store random numbers for the game balls that have passed through the first symbol operating gate 11 is "4. ". The maximum number of first reserved balls is not limited to "4", and may be "5" or more, or "3" or less, that is, "0". When the first ordinary hit determination is performed, the first ordinary symbol displayed on the first ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to fluctuate. The first notification effect is performed by the display screen 28 and the movable accessory 30 in synchronization with the fluctuation of the first ordinary symbol. When it is determined to be a hit in the first ordinary hit determination, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened. The first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened after the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary hit is confirmed and displayed. When a game ball wins a prize in the opened first ordinary electric accessory 16, a first ordinary hit game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of the winning game balls. When the first ordinary hit game is executed, the player advances the subsequent games by right-handed in order to make the first ordinary electric accessory 16 win the game ball. The first ordinary electric accessory 16 once opened is closed when any of the conditions of the predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as "first opening time") and the winning of four game balls are satisfied. Will be done. The first ordinary symbol does not change while the first ordinary hit game is being executed.

Further, when the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating gate 13, the fourth normal hit determination is performed. Since the game ball is hit right during the jackpot game, the fourth normal hit determination can be executed during the jackpot game by passing the right-handed game ball through the fourth symbol operating gate 13. The pachinko machine 1 can execute the fourth normal collision determination even while the first normal symbol is changing. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the fourth ordinary hit determination is about 1/134. Hereinafter, what is determined to be a hit in the fourth ordinary hit determination is also referred to as "fourth ordinary hit".

In the present embodiment, the number of game balls that have passed through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 (maximum number of fourth reserved balls) that can hold the fourth normal collision determination and store random numbers is "4. ". The maximum number of fourth reserved balls is not limited to "4", and may be "5" or more, or "3" or less, that is, "0". In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as the fourth ordinary hit in the fourth ordinary hit determination is equal to the probability of being determined as the first ordinary hit in the first ordinary hit determination. The probability of being determined as the fourth ordinary hit may be a probability other than 1/134, and may be higher or lower than the probability of being determined as the first ordinary hit. When the fourth ordinary collision determination is performed, the fourth ordinary symbol displayed on the fourth ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to fluctuate. The second notification effect is performed by the display screen 28 and the movable accessory 30 in synchronization with the fluctuation of the fourth ordinary symbol. When it is determined to be a hit in the fourth ordinary hit determination, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is released. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened after the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary hit is confirmed and displayed. When a game ball wins a prize in the opened fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a fourth ordinary hit game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of the winning game balls. When the fourth ordinary hit game is executed, the player advances the subsequent games by right-handed in order to win a game ball in the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 once opened is closed when any of the conditions of the predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as "fourth opening time") and the winning of four game balls are satisfied. Will be done. The fourth ordinary symbol does not change while the fourth ordinary hit game is being executed.

The first ordinary electric accessory 16 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are winning openings for acquiring a game ball, and are operating openings for the second ordinary symbol. When the game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, the second ordinary hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the second ordinary hit determination is 100%. Hereinafter, what is determined to be a hit in the second ordinary hit determination is also referred to as "second ordinary hit". The probability of being judged as a second normal hit may be less than 100%. When it is determined to be a hit in the second ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened. The second ordinary electric accessory 17 is released after the second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary hit is confirmed and displayed. When a game ball wins a prize in the opened second ordinary electric accessory 17, a second ordinary winning game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of the winning game balls. The second ordinary electric accessory 17 once opened is closed when any of the conditions of the predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as "second opening time") and the winning of four game balls are satisfied. Will be done. In the present embodiment, the number of game balls that have won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 can hold the second ordinary hit detection and store random numbers (maximum). The number of second reserved balls) is "4". Therefore, the second normal hit detection is performed up to four times, and the second normal hit game is also performed up to four times. The second normal symbol does not change while the second normal hit game is being executed.

The second ordinary electric accessory 17 is a winning opening for acquiring a game ball, and is an operating opening of the third ordinary symbol. When the game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the third ordinary hit determination is 100%. Hereinafter, what is determined to be a hit in the third ordinary hit determination is also referred to as "third ordinary hit". The probability of being determined to be the third ordinary hit may be less than 100%. When it is determined to be a hit in the third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is released. The third ordinary electric accessory 18 is released after the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary hit is confirmed and displayed. When a game ball wins the opened third ordinary electric accessory 18, a third ordinary winning game is executed in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out according to the number of the winning game balls. The third ordinary electric accessory 18 once opened is closed when any of the conditions of the predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as "third opening time") and the winning of seven game balls are satisfied. Will be done. In the present embodiment, the number of game balls that have won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (maximum number of third reserved balls) that can hold the third normal hit detection and store random numbers is ". 4 ". Since a maximum of four game balls can be won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary hit detection will be performed a maximum of four times, and the third ordinary hit game will also be performed a maximum of four times. Will be. Hereinafter, each of the third ordinary hit games executed for the four game balls that have won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 will be collectively referred to as a "series of third ordinary hit games". The third ordinary symbol does not change while the third ordinary hit game is being executed. In the present embodiment, the first to fourth opening times are all 5.7 seconds.

It should be noted that up to a total of four game balls that have passed through the first symbol actuating gate 11 can be reserved for the first normal collision detection. In addition, up to a total of four game balls that have passed through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 can be reserved for the fourth normal collision detection. In order to win the prize ball, the player first advances the game by left-handing, and then passes the game ball through the first symbol actuating gate 11. If it is determined to be the first ordinary hit, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is released. If it is determined to be the fourth ordinary hit, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is released. The player can obtain a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls in the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. Here, it is assumed that the maximum number of four game balls wins in the first ordinary electric accessory 16.

The first second ordinary hit determination is performed for the game ball winning the first ordinary electric accessory 16. If it is determined to be the second ordinary hit in the first second ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is released. The player can obtain a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls in the second ordinary electric accessory 17. Then, a series of third normal hit games is started. Specifically, the first third ordinary hit determination is performed for the first prize in the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined as the third ordinary hit in the first third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is released. The player can obtain a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls in the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, the second third ordinary hit determination is performed for the second prize in the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined as the third ordinary hit in the second third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is released. The player can obtain a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls in the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, the third ordinary hit determination is performed for the third prize in the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined as the third ordinary hit in the third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is released. The player can obtain a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls in the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, the fourth ordinary hit determination is performed for the fourth prize in the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined to be the third ordinary hit in the fourth third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is released. The player acquires a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls in the third ordinary electric accessory 18. A series of third normal hit games is completed.

Further, the second normal hit determination is performed for the game ball winning the first normal electric accessory 16. If it is determined to be the second ordinary hit, the second ordinary hit game in which the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is released is performed. Further, a series of third ordinary hit games are performed for winning a game ball in the second ordinary electric accessory 17. Further, a third second ordinary hit game and a series of third ordinary hit games and a fourth second ordinary hit game and a series of third ordinary hit games are performed, and the player can win a large number of prize balls. Hereinafter, the opening of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19), the second ordinary hit determination, and the opening of the second ordinary electric accessory 17 accompanying the first ordinary hit (and the fourth ordinary hit). , A series of third collision detection games is called "big hit detection games". One jackpot game is from the opening of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 to the end of the opening operation of the third ordinary electric accessory 18 which is executed up to 16 times. It is a game. In the pachinko machine 1, while any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is open, the first to fourth ordinary games are used for reasons such as avoiding duplication of the first to fourth hit games. The fluctuation time of the symbol is not measured.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 can execute the first ordinary hit determination and the fourth ordinary hit determination even during the big hit game. The player advances the game by hitting right during the jackpot game. The right-handed game ball can pass through the fourth symbol operating gate 13. The fourth normal hit determination is performed when the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating gate 13. If it is determined to be the fourth ordinary hit by the fourth ordinary hit determination, the jackpot game will be continuously executed, and the player can be entertained.

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

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

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

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

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

The first ordinary hit relationship information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described with reference to FIG. Since the configuration of the fourth ordinary hit-related information storage area is the same as the configuration of the first ordinary hit-related information storage area, the description will be simplified. The first ordinary hit relationship information storage area is used in the first ordinary symbol processing (see FIG. 9) of the main processing described later. In the first ordinary hit-related information storage area, a plurality of storage areas corresponding to the maximum number of first reservations are provided. When the game ball passes through the first symbol operating gate 11, if the number of first reserved balls due to the passage of the game ball through the first symbol operating gate 11 is less than 4 (0 to 3) among the number of reserved balls. Random numbers are stored in order from the storage area with the smallest number. The CPU 51 uses the storage area with the smallest number as the determination area among the random numbers in the storage area that have not been processed yet, and performs various processing such as the first normal collision determination on the random numbers stored in the determination area. When the processing related to the random numbers stored in the judgment area (specifically, the variable display of the first normal symbol and the first normal hit game executed when the judgment result is the first normal hit) is completed, the next The storage area with a small number is used as the determination area, and processing such as the first normal hit determination is repeated. The random numbers in the storage area for which processing has been completed may be deleted as appropriate.

Each storage area is provided with a first ordinary hit random number column in which the value of the first ordinary hit determination counter is stored and a first fluctuation pattern determination random number column in which the value of the first ordinary symbol variation pattern determination counter is stored. .. When the game ball passes through the first symbol operating gate 11, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The first ordinary hit random number is used for the first ordinary hit determination. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine the first variation pattern indicating the variation time of the first ordinary symbol displayed on the first ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol is equal to the production time of the first notification effect (execution time of the first symbol variation) for notifying the player of the result of the first normal hit determination. The sub control board 58 controls the first notification effect according to the first variation pattern determined by the main control board 41. Specifically, the main control board 41 starts the fluctuation of the first ordinary symbol according to the first fluctuation pattern. The sub-control board 58 starts the variation display (first symbol variation) of the first effect symbol 100 in synchronization with the start of the variation of the first ordinary symbol. When the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol that started the fluctuation ends, the main control board 41 displays the changed first normal symbol for a predetermined first final display time (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment). , Confirm display. The sub-control board 58 causes the first effect symbol 100 to be confirmed and displayed during the first confirmed display time in synchronization with the confirmed display of the first ordinary symbol. Further, the sub-control board 58 executes the first notification effect synchronized with the first normal symbol variation pattern by the display screen 28, the movable accessory 30, the speaker 48, etc., in addition to the first effect symbol 100.

The fourth ordinary hit relationship information storage area is used in the fourth ordinary symbol processing (see FIG. 10) of the main processing described later. Similar to the first ordinary hit-related information storage area, the fourth ordinary hit-related information storage area is provided with a plurality of storage areas corresponding to the maximum fourth hold number. When the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating gate 13, if the number of fourth reserved balls due to the passage of the game ball through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 is less than 4 (0 to 3) among the number of reserved balls. Random numbers are stored in order from the storage area with the smallest number. The CPU 51 uses the storage area with the smallest number as the determination area among the random numbers in the storage area that have not been processed yet, and performs various processing such as the fourth normal collision determination on the random numbers stored in the determination area. When the processing related to the random numbers stored in the judgment area (specifically, the variable display of the fourth normal symbol and the fourth normal hit game executed when the judgment result is the fourth normal hit) is completed, the next The storage area with a small number is used as the determination area, and processing such as the fourth normal hit determination is repeated. The random numbers in the storage area for which processing has been completed may be deleted as appropriate.

Each storage area is provided with a fourth normal hit random number column in which the value of the fourth ordinary hit determination counter is stored, and a fourth fluctuation pattern determination random number column in which the value of the fourth fluctuation pattern determination counter is stored. When the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating gate 13, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The fourth ordinary hit random number is used for the fourth ordinary hit determination. The fourth variation pattern determination random number is used to determine the variation pattern indicating the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol displayed on the fourth ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation time of the fourth normal symbol is equal to the production time of the second notification effect (execution time of the second symbol variation) for notifying the player of the result of the fourth normal collision determination. The sub control board 58 controls the second notification effect according to the fourth variation pattern determined by the main control board 41. Specifically, the main control board 41 starts the fluctuation of the fourth ordinary symbol according to the fourth fluctuation pattern. The sub-control board 58 starts the variation display (second symbol variation) of the second effect symbol 200 in synchronization with the start of the variation of the fourth normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the fourth normal symbol that started the fluctuation ends, the main control board 41 displays the changed fourth normal symbol for a predetermined second final display time (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment). , Confirm display. The sub-control board 58 causes the second effect symbol 200 to be confirmed and displayed during the second confirmed display time in synchronization with the confirmed display of the fourth ordinary symbol. Further, the sub-control board 58 executes the second notification effect synchronized with the fourth normal symbol variation pattern by the display screen 28, the movable accessory 30, the speaker 48, etc., in addition to the second effect symbol 200.

The RAM 52 is provided with a second ordinary hit-related information storage area and a third ordinary hit-related information storage area. The second ordinary hit relation information storage area and the third ordinary hit relation information storage area are also configured in the same manner as the first ordinary hit relation information storage area. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second ordinary symbol and the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol are set to fixed times, respectively, so that the second ordinary hit relation information storage area and the third ordinary hit relation information storage are stored. The area is not provided with a second variation pattern determination random number column and a third variation pattern determination random number column.

The first to fourth ordinary hit random numbers and the first to fourth ordinary hit random numbers, in which the first to fourth ordinary hit judgments are held in the state of being stored in the first to fourth ordinary hit relation information storage areas, and the first to fourth ordinary hit random numbers. The various random numbers that are acquired together with and stored in the 1st to 4th ordinary hit relationship information storage areas are collectively called "holding random numbers". Of the reserved random numbers, the number of the first reserved random numbers stored in the first ordinary hit relationship information storage area corresponds to the number of first reserved balls. Of the reserved random numbers, the number of the second reserved random numbers stored in the second ordinary hit relationship information storage area corresponds to the number of second reserved balls. Of the reserved random numbers, the number of the third reserved random numbers stored in the third ordinary hit relationship information storage area corresponds to the number of third reserved balls. Of the reserved random numbers, the number of the fourth reserved random numbers stored in the fourth ordinary hit relationship information storage area corresponds to the number of the fourth reserved balls.

The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. The variation pattern determination table includes the first variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 and the fourth variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7.

As shown in FIG. 6, the first variation pattern determination table includes a plurality of tables according to the result of the first hit determination (first normal hit or miss). A plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are assigned to each table. In each variation pattern, the value of the variation pattern determination random number (0 to 511) and the variation time of the first ordinary symbol (the effect time of the first notification effect) are associated with each other. When the first ordinary hit determination is performed, the table corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the first variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the first ordinary hit random number is determined.

As shown in FIG. 7, the fourth variation pattern determination table includes a plurality of tables according to the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination (fourth ordinary hit or miss). One type of variation pattern is assigned to each table. Each variation pattern is associated with the value of the variation pattern determination random number (0 to 511) and the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol (effect time of the second notification effect). A plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are assigned to each table, and each fluctuation pattern and the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number may be associated with each other. When the fourth ordinary hit determination is performed, the table corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the fourth variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the fourth ordinary hit random number is determined.

In the fourth variation pattern determination table, when the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit, the variation pattern of "hit variation" is determined. The fluctuation time of "hit fluctuation" is 45 seconds. If the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is out of order, the fluctuation pattern of "out of place fluctuation" is determined. The fluctuation time of "off-the-shelf fluctuation" is 2 seconds.

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

The operation of the pachinko machine 1 by the main control board 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 13. The main control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by the CPU 51 according to the control program stored in the ROM 53. The main process of the control program (see FIG. 8) is executed by the CPU 51 when the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 4) detects an interrupt signal generated every 4 ms. Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as "S".

The flags used in the main process will be described. The RAM 52 has a jackpot game state flag, a first operation end flag, a fourth operation end flag, a first variation flag, a second variation flag, a third variation flag, a fourth variation flag, a first open flag, and a second open flag. , The third open flag, the fourth open flag, etc. are stored. As for the jackpot game status flag, "1" is stored during the jackpot game and becomes "ON", and when the jackpot game is not in progress, "0" is stored and becomes "OFF". The first operation end flag is set to "ON" when the opening of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 by the first ordinary hit (game per first ordinary hit) is completed, and the first ordinary When the winning game is not completed, "0" is stored and becomes "OFF". When the opening of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 by the fourth ordinary hit (the fourth ordinary hit game) is completed, the fourth operation end flag is memorized as "1" and becomes "ON", and the fourth ordinary When the winning game is not completed, "0" is stored and becomes "OFF".

As for the first fluctuation flag, "1" is stored and turned "ON" when the first normal symbol is changing (during change), and "0" is stored when the first normal symbol is not changing. It becomes "OFF". As for the second fluctuation flag, "1" is stored during the fluctuation of the second normal symbol and becomes "ON", and when the second normal symbol is not changing, "0" is stored and becomes "OFF". As for the third fluctuation flag, "1" is stored during the fluctuation of the third normal symbol and becomes "ON", and when the third normal symbol is not changing, "0" is stored and becomes "OFF". As for the fourth fluctuation flag, "1" is stored during the fluctuation of the fourth normal symbol and becomes "ON", and when the fourth normal symbol is not changing, "0" is stored and becomes "OFF". As for the first open flag, "1" is memorized and becomes "ON" while the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is open, and "0" is memorized and "OFF" while the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed. It becomes. As for the second open flag, "1" is memorized and becomes "ON" while the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is open, and "0" is memorized and "OFF" while the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed. It becomes. As for the third open flag, "1" is memorized and becomes "ON" while the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is open, and "0" is memorized and "OFF" while the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed. It becomes. As for the fourth open flag, "1" is memorized and becomes "ON" while the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is open, and "0" is memorized and "OFF" while the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed. It becomes.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the main process is started, the command output process is first performed (S10). In the command output process, the control command is output to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is a control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main process executed last time.

Next, the switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, a process for detecting a game ball from the detection results of the switches (see FIG. 4) provided on the first symbol operating gate 11, the fourth symbol operating gate 13, and the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19. Is done.

Next, the counter update process is performed (S12). In the counter update process, the value of the random number acquisition counter stored in the RAM 52 is added, and the fluctuation time of the first to fourth normal symbols is a timer counter for measuring the fluctuation time of the first to fourth normal symbols. The value of the counter is subtracted.

Next, the first ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S13). In the first ordinary electric accessory processing, when the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary hit is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the first ordinary hit game (mainly the opening and closing of the first ordinary electric accessory 16). A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the member) is performed. The first ordinary electric accessory 16 once opened is closed when any of the conditions of the elapse of a predetermined opening time and the winning of four game balls are satisfied. The first open flag is set to "ON" while the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is open, and the first open flag is set to "OFF" while the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed.

Next, the first ordinary symbol processing is performed (S14). Details will be described later, but in the first ordinary symbol processing, processing such as first ordinary hit determination and determination of the first variation pattern is performed (see FIG. 9).

Next, the fourth ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S15). In the fourth ordinary electric accessory processing, when the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary hit is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the fourth ordinary hit game (mainly the opening and closing of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19). A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the member) is performed. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 once opened is closed when any of the conditions of the elapse of a predetermined opening time and the winning of four game balls are satisfied. The fourth open flag is set to "ON" while the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is open, and the fourth open flag is set to "OFF" while the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed.

Next, the fourth ordinary symbol processing is performed (S16). Although the details will be described later, in the fourth ordinary symbol processing, processing such as the fourth ordinary hit determination and the determination of the fourth fluctuation pattern is performed (see FIG. 10).

Next, the second ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S17). In the second ordinary electric accessory processing, when the second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary hit is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the second ordinary hit game (mainly the opening and closing of the second ordinary electric accessory 17). A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the member) is performed. The second ordinary electric accessory 17 once opened is closed when any of the conditions of the elapse of a predetermined opening time and the winning of four game balls are satisfied. The second open flag is set to "OFF" while the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed.

Next, the second ordinary symbol processing is performed (S18). Details will be described later, but in the second ordinary symbol processing, processing such as a second ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 11).

Next, the third ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S19). In the third ordinary electric accessory processing, when the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary hit is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the third ordinary hit game (mainly the opening and closing of the third ordinary electric accessory 18). A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the member) is performed. The third ordinary electric accessory 18 once opened is closed when any of the conditions of the elapse of a predetermined opening time and the winning of seven game balls are satisfied. The third open flag is set to "OFF" while the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed.

Next, the third ordinary symbol processing is performed (S20). Details will be described later, but in the third ordinary symbol processing, processing such as a third ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIGS. 12 and 13).

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

The details of the first ordinary symbol processing (see S14 and FIG. 8) will be described with reference to FIG. When the first normal symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the first symbol operating gate 11 (S31). When the first symbol actuating gate switch 65 provided on the first symbol actuating gate 11 detects the passage of the game ball, it corresponds to the first symbol actuating gate switch 65 in the switch reading process (see S11 and FIG. 8) of the main process. The flag to be turned on is "ON". If this flag is not "ON", it is determined that the game ball has not passed (S31: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S41. If the flag is "ON" and the game ball has passed through the first symbol operating gate 11 (S31: YES), whether the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "4". It is determined (S32). If the number of first reserved balls is "4" (S32: YES), the number of first reserved balls has reached the maximum number of first reserved balls, so the process proceeds to the determination of S41.

If the number of first reserved balls is not "4" (S32: NO), "1" is added to the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S33). Next, the first ordinary hit random number and the first fluctuation pattern determination random number are acquired as the first reserved random numbers, and among the empty storage areas in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area (see FIG. 5), the storage area having the smallest number is obtained. Is stored in (S35). Specifically, the value of the first ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the first ordinary hit random number column, and the value of the first fluctuation pattern determination counter is stored in the first variation pattern determination random number column. As the first reserved random number, other kinds of random numbers such as the first ordinary symbol determination random number used for determining the first ordinary symbol may be included. The process shifts to S41.

Next, it is determined whether any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S41). If at least one of the first to fourth open flags is "ON", it is assumed that any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is open (S41: NO), and the process is the main process (see FIG. 8). ) Return. For example, if it becomes the first ordinary hit and then the second ordinary hit or the third ordinary hit, the first to third ordinary electric accessories 16 to 18 are released in the big hit game. The pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol while the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are open, and even if the pachinko machine 1 hits the first ordinary hit while the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are open. , The first ordinary electric accessory 16 is not opened.

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

When the number of first reserved balls is "1" or more (S43: YES), the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S44). The determination area of the first ordinary hit relationship information storage area (see FIG. 5) is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S46). Next, the first normal collision determination is performed (S47). In S47, the first ordinary hit determination table is referred to, and it is determined whether the first ordinary hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S46 corresponds to "first ordinary hit" or "missing". Will be done. As a result, the first ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined first ordinary hit random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the first ordinary hit random numbers are stored.

Next, the first variation pattern determination table is referred to, and one of the first variation patterns according to the determination result of the first ordinary hit determination is determined by the value of the first variation pattern determination random number. A first variation pattern specification command for designating the determined first variation pattern is generated (S48). The generated first variation pattern designation command is stored in the RAM 52. The stored first variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process to be executed next time, and the first notification effect is started and the first notification effect is started. Instructs the start of fluctuation of the first ordinary symbol. The fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol determined according to the determined first fluctuation pattern is set in the first ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter (S49). "1" indicating that the first ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the first fluctuation flag (S50), and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, in the judgment of S42, if the first fluctuation flag is "ON", it is assumed that the first normal symbol is changing (S42: YES), and the first normal symbol fluctuation time counter set in the process of S49 4 ms is subtracted from the value (S60). Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol has elapsed based on the value of the first ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter (S61). If the value of the first normal symbol fluctuation time counter set in the process of S49 is not "0", it is assumed that the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol has not yet elapsed (S61: NO), and the fluctuation of the first normal symbol Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the first normal symbol fluctuation time counter is "0", the first normal symbol stop command is generated in the RAM 52 (S62), assuming that the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol has elapsed (S61: YES). , Stored in RAM 52. This command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8), and instructs the end of the first notification effect and the stop of the fluctuation of the first normal symbol. “0” indicating that the first ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the first fluctuation flag (S63).

Next, it is determined whether the result of the first hit determination performed in S47 is the first ordinary hit (S64). If the result of the first normal hit determination is incorrect (S64: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit (S64: YES), the jackpot game state flag is set to "ON" (S65), and the first operation end flag is set to "OFF" (S66). Next, a jackpot game start command for notifying the sub-control board 58 that the jackpot game is started is generated (S67). The generated jackpot game start command is stored in the RAM 52, and the process returns to the main process. The stored jackpot game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process executed next time, and instructs the start of the jackpot game effect executed during the jackpot game. do.

The details of the fourth ordinary symbol processing (see S16 and FIG. 8) will be described with reference to FIG. When the fourth normal symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 (S101). When the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operating gate switch 66 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 (S101: NO), and the process is S111. Move to the judgment of.

On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operating gate switch 66 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has passed through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 (S101: YES), and the game ball is stored in the RAM 52. It is determined whether the number of fourth reserved balls is "4" (S102). If the number of fourth reserved balls is "4" (S102: YES), the number of fourth reserved balls has reached the maximum number of fourth reserved balls, so the process proceeds to the determination of S111. If the number of fourth reserved balls is not "4" (S102: NO), "1" is added to the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S107). Next, the fourth ordinary hit random number and the fourth fluctuation pattern determination random number are acquired as the fourth reserved random number, and the value of the fourth ordinary hit determination counter and the value of the fourth variation pattern determination counter are set in the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area. Of the empty storage areas in the above, the storage area having the smallest number is stored (S108).

Next, it is determined whether any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S111). If at least one of the first to fourth open flags is "ON", it is assumed that any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is open (S111: NO), and the process is the main process (see FIG. 8). ) Return. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol while the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are open, and the pachinko machine 1 hits the fourth ordinary hit while the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are open. Even so, it is possible to prevent the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 from being opened.

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

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

Next, the fourth variation pattern determination table is referred to, and one of the variation patterns according to the determination result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is determined by the value of the fourth variation pattern determination random number. A fourth variation pattern specification command for designating the determined fourth variation pattern is generated (S117). The generated fourth variation pattern designation command is stored in the RAM 52. The stored fourth variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process to be executed next time, and the second notification effect is started and the second notification effect is started. Instructs the start of fluctuation of the fourth ordinary symbol. The fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol determined according to the determined fourth fluctuation pattern is set in the fourth ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter (S118). "1" indicating that the fourth ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the fourth fluctuation flag (S119), and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, in the judgment of S112, if the fourth fluctuation flag is "ON", it is assumed that the fourth normal symbol is changing (S112: YES), and the fourth normal symbol fluctuation time counter set in the processing of S118 4 ms is subtracted from the value (S120). Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has elapsed based on the value of the fourth ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter (S121). If the value of the fourth normal symbol fluctuation time counter set in the processing of S118 is not "0", it is assumed that the fluctuation time of the fourth normal symbol has not yet elapsed (S121: NO), and the fluctuation of the fourth normal symbol Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the fourth normal symbol fluctuation time counter is "0", the fourth normal symbol stop command is generated in the RAM 52 (S122), assuming that the fluctuation time of the fourth normal symbol has elapsed (S121: YES). , Stored in RAM 52. The fourth normal symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (see S10 and FIG. 8), and instructs the end of the second notification effect and the variable stop of the fourth normal symbol. "0" indicating that the fourth ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the fourth fluctuation flag (S123).

Next, it is determined whether the result of the fourth hit determination performed in S116 is the fourth ordinary hit (S124). If the result of the fourth normal hit determination is incorrect (S124: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the fourth normal hit determination is the fourth normal hit (S124: YES), the jackpot game state flag is set to "ON" (S125), and the fourth operation end flag is set to "OFF" (S126). Next, a jackpot game start command for notifying the sub-control board 58 that the jackpot game is started is generated (S127). The generated jackpot game start command is stored in the RAM 52, and the process returns to the main process.

The details of the second ordinary symbol processing (see S18 and FIG. 8) will be described with reference to FIG. When the second ordinary symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S161). When the flags corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 are both "OFF", the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch. It is determined that the game ball has not won a prize to 19 (S161: NO), and the process shifts to the determination of S169.

On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is "ON", the game is played to the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. When it is determined that the ball has won a prize (S161: YES), the process shifts to the determination of S162. Next, it is determined whether the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "4" (S162). If the number of fourth reserved balls is "4" (S162: YES), the number of second reserved balls has reached the maximum number of second reserved balls, so the process proceeds to the determination of S169. If the number of second reserved balls is not "4" (S162: NO), "1" is added to the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S163). Next, the second ordinary hit random number is acquired as the second reserved random number, and the value of the second ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area. (S167).

Next, it is determined whether any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S169). If at least one of the first to fourth open flags is "ON", it is assumed that any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is being opened (S169: NO), and the process returns to the main process. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the second ordinary symbol while the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are open.

On the other hand, if all of the first to fourth open flags are "OFF", it is assumed that all of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are closed (S169: YES), and the second ordinary symbol is changing. It is determined whether or not there is (S171). If the second fluctuation flag is "OFF", it is determined whether the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is open (S172), assuming that the second ordinary symbol is not changing (S171: NO). If the second open flag is "OFF", it is assumed that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed (S172: NO), and the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more. Is determined (S173). When the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more (S173: YES), the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S174). Next, the determination area of the second ordinary hit relationship information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S176). Then, the second normal collision determination is performed (S177). It is determined whether the second ordinary hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S176 corresponds to "second ordinary hit" or "missing". As a result, the second ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined second ordinary hit random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the second ordinary hit random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the second ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary hit is determined with a 100% probability.

Next, a second normal symbol fluctuation start command for starting the fluctuation of the second normal symbol is generated (S178) and stored in the RAM 52. The second normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (see S10 and FIG. 8) of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 starts the fluctuation of the second ordinary symbol. Next, a predetermined variation time of the second ordinary symbol (10 seconds in the present embodiment) is set in the second ordinary symbol variation time counter (S179). "1" indicating that the second normal symbol is changing is stored in the second fluctuation flag and becomes "ON" (S180), and the process returns to the main process. When the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is open (S172: YES) or when the number of second reserved balls is "0" (S173: NO), the second ordinary symbol is not changed and the processing is performed. Return to main processing.

On the other hand, in the judgment of S171, if the second fluctuation flag is "ON", it is assumed that the second normal symbol is changing (S171: YES), and the second normal symbol fluctuation time counter set in the process of S179 4 ms is subtracted from the value (S181). Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol has elapsed based on the value of the second normal symbol fluctuation time counter (S182). If the value of the second normal symbol fluctuation time counter set in the process of S178 is not "0", it is assumed that the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol has not yet elapsed (S182: NO), and the fluctuation of the second normal symbol Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the second normal symbol fluctuation time counter is "0", it is assumed that the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol has elapsed (S182: YES), and the second normal symbol for stopping the fluctuation of the second normal symbol is stopped. A symbol stop command is generated (S183) and stored in the RAM 52. The second normal symbol fluctuation stop command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (see S10 and FIG. 8) of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 stops the fluctuation of the second ordinary symbol. Next, "0" indicating that the second normal symbol is not changing is stored in the second fluctuation flag and becomes "OFF" (S184).

Next, it is determined whether the result of the second hit determination performed in S177 is the second ordinary hit (S185). If the result of the second normal hit determination is incorrect (S185: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the second ordinary hit determination is the second ordinary hit (S185: YES), the second ordinary electric accessory release command for releasing the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is generated (S186) and stored in the RAM 52. Will be done. The second ordinary electric accessory release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process to be executed next time. The second ordinary electric accessory solenoid 62, which has received the second ordinary electric accessory release command via the relay board 47, opens the opening / closing member of the second ordinary electric accessory 17. Next, the second opening time is stored in the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S187). Next, "1" is stored in the second open flag and set to "ON" (S188), and the process returns to the main process.

The details of the third ordinary symbol processing (see S20 and FIG. 8) will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. As shown in FIG. 12, when the third ordinary symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201). When the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201: NO), and the process is performed. Moves to the judgment of S206 (see FIG. 13).

On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201: YES), and the game ball is stored in the RAM 52. It is determined whether the number of third reserved balls being held is "4" (S202). If the number of third reserved balls is "4" (S202: YES), the number of third reserved balls has reached the maximum number of third reserved balls, so the process proceeds to the determination of S206. If the number of third reserved balls is not "4" (S202: NO), "1" is added to the number of third reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S203). Next, the third ordinary hit random number is acquired as the third reserved random number, and the value of the third ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the third ordinary hit relation information storage area. (S205).

Then, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S206). If at least one of the first to fourth open flags is "ON", it is assumed that any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is open (S206: NO), and the process is the main process (see FIG. 8). ) Return. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol while the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are open.

On the other hand, if all of the first to fourth open flags are "OFF", it is assumed that all of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are closed (S206: YES), and the third ordinary symbol is changing. It is determined whether or not there is (S207). If the third fluctuation flag is "OFF", it is determined whether the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is open (S208), assuming that the third ordinary symbol is not changing (S207: NO). If the third open flag is "OFF", it is assumed that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed (S208: NO), and the number of third reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more. Is determined (S209). When the number of third reserved balls is "1" or more (S209: YES), the number of third reserved balls is subtracted by "1" (S211). Next, the determination area of the third ordinary hit relationship information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S213). Next, the third normal collision determination is performed (S215). It is determined whether the third ordinary hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S213 corresponds to "third ordinary hit" or "missing". As a result, the third ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined third ordinary hit random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the third ordinary hit random number is stored. In the present embodiment, in the third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit is determined with a 100% probability.

Next, a third normal symbol fluctuation start command for starting the fluctuation of the third normal symbol is generated (S216) and stored in the RAM 52. The third normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (see S10 and FIG. 8) of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 starts the fluctuation of the third ordinary symbol. Next, a predetermined variation time of the third ordinary symbol (2 seconds in the present embodiment) is set in the third ordinary symbol variation time counter (S218). "1" indicating that the third ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the third fluctuation flag and becomes "ON" (S219), and the process returns to the main process. When the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is open (S208: YES), the third ordinary symbol is not changed and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, in the judgment of S207, if the third fluctuation flag is "ON", it is assumed that the third normal symbol is changing (S207: YES), and the third normal symbol fluctuation time counter set in the process of S218 4 ms is subtracted from the value (S230). Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol has elapsed based on the value of the third ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter (S231). If the value of the third normal symbol fluctuation time counter set in the process of S218 is not "0", it is assumed that the fluctuation time of the third normal symbol has not yet elapsed (S231: NO), and the fluctuation of the third normal symbol Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the third normal symbol fluctuation time counter is "0", it is assumed that the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol has elapsed (S231: YES), and the third normal symbol for stopping the fluctuation of the third normal symbol is stopped. A symbol stop command is generated (S232) and stored in the RAM 52. The third normal symbol fluctuation stop command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (see S10 and FIG. 8) of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 stops the fluctuation of the third ordinary symbol. Next, "0" indicating that the third ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the third fluctuation flag and becomes "OFF" (S233).

Next, it is determined whether the result of the third hit determination performed in S215 is the third ordinary hit (S234). If the result of the third normal hit determination is incorrect (S234: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the third ordinary hit determination is the third ordinary hit (S234: YES), the third ordinary electric accessory release command for releasing the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is generated (S235) and stored in the RAM 52. Will be done. The third ordinary electric accessory release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process to be executed next time. The third ordinary electric accessory solenoid 63, which has received the third ordinary electric accessory release command via the relay board 47, opens the opening / closing member of the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, the third opening time is stored in the third ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S236). Next, "1" is stored in the third open flag and set to "ON" (S237), and the process returns to the main process.

Further, in the judgment of S209, when the number of third reserved balls is "0" (S209: NO), the third reserved ball to be the target of the third ordinary hit determination is not stored, and a series of thirds The normal hit game ends. In this case, when the series of third ordinary hit games is completed, the jackpot game may also be terminated. In this case, it is necessary to perform a process of ending the jackpot game. Therefore, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S221). If the jackpot game status flag is "OFF", the jackpot game is not in progress (S221: NO), so the process returns to the main process.

If the jackpot game status flag is "ON", it is determined that the first normal hit game has ended (S222), assuming that the jackpot game is in progress (S221: YES). If the first operation end flag is "OFF", the first normal hit game during the big hit game has not ended (S222: NO), so the process returns to the main process. If the first operation end flag is "ON", it is determined whether the fourth normal hit game has ended (S223), assuming that the first normal hit game has ended (S222: YES). If the fourth end flag is "OFF", the fourth normal hit game during the big hit game has not ended (S223: NO), so the process returns to the main process. If the fourth end flag is "ON", it is determined that the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more, assuming that the fourth normal hit game is completed (S223: YES). (S224). When the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more, there is a second reserved ball for which the second normal collision determination has not yet been performed. That is, here, only a series of third ordinary hit games ends, and the big hit games do not end. Therefore, when the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more (S224: YES), the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, when the number of second reserved balls is "0" (S224: NO), there is no second reserved ball for which the second normal collision detection has not been performed yet, and all the normal electric accessories 16 to 19 are normal. Since the hit game is finished, the jackpot game is finished. Therefore, "0" is stored in the jackpot game state flag and becomes "OFF" (S225). Next, a jackpot game end command for notifying the sub-control board 58 that the jackpot game is finished is generated (S226). The generated jackpot game end command is stored in the RAM 52, and the process returns to the main process. The stored jackpot game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process executed next time, and instructs the end of the jackpot game effect executed during the jackpot game. do.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, the symbol control state relating to the fluctuation and stop of the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment controls symbols on the display screen 28 regarding fluctuations, stops, etc. of the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200. The display screen 28 includes a first display area 281 and a second display area 282. The second display area 282 has a substantially rectangular shape and is arranged at the lower center of the display screen 28. The first display area 281 is an area other than the second display area 282 in the display screen 28.

As shown in FIG. 14, the first effect symbol 100 includes a plurality of symbols (L1 symbol 101, L2 symbol 102, L3 symbol 103). The first effect symbol 100 may include one or two symbols, or may include four or more symbols. Each symbol is arranged side by side in the order of L1 symbol 101, L3 symbol 103, and L2 symbol 102 from the left. Further, as will be described in detail later, the type (shape, pattern, color, etc.) of the first effect symbol 100 differs depending on the effect mode described later. In the first effect symbol 100, symbol control is performed in the first display area 281.

As shown in FIG. 14A, when the first notification effect starts, the variation of the first effect symbol 100 (first symbol variation) starts. As shown in FIG. 14B, when a predetermined initial fluctuation time elapses from the start of the first symbol variation, the variation ends in the order of the L1 symbol 101 and the L2 symbol 102. The initial fluctuation time is predetermined according to the fluctuation pattern. After that, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern elapses, the fluctuation of the L3 symbol 103 ends, and the first effect symbol 100 of the combination showing the result of the first normal hit determination is displayed. The stop display is displayed, and the first notification effect (first symbol change) ends. After that, the first effect symbol 100 is fixedly displayed for the first fixed display time (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment). Needless to say, the first finalized display time is not limited to 0.8 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 14D, if the next first notification effect is not executed after the lapse of the first final display time, the first effect symbol 100 is stopped and displayed on the display screen 28.

As shown in FIG. 15, the second effect symbol 200 includes a plurality of symbols (D1 symbol 201, D2 symbol 202, D3 symbol 203). The second effect symbol 200 may include one or two symbols, or may include four or more symbols. Each symbol is arranged side by side in the order of D1 symbol 201, D3 symbol 203, and D2 symbol 202 from the left. Further, as will be described in detail later, the type (shape, pattern, color, etc.) of the second effect symbol 200 differs depending on the effect mode described later. In the second effect symbol 200, symbol control is performed in the second display area 282.

As shown in FIG. 15A, when the second notification effect starts, the variation of the second effect symbol 200 (second symbol variation) starts. After that, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern elapses, the fluctuation is completed in the order of D1 symbol 201, D2 symbol 202, and D3 symbol 203, and the result of the fourth normal collision determination is obtained. The second effect symbol 200 of the combination shown is stopped and displayed, and the second notification effect (second symbol variation) ends. After that, the second effect symbol 200 is fixedly displayed for the second fixed display time (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment). The second finalized display time of the present embodiment is set shorter than the first finalized display time. The second finalized display time is not limited to 0.5 seconds, and may be equal to the first finalized display time or longer than the first finalized display time. Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, when the next second notification effect is not executed after the lapse of the second confirmation time, the second effect is performed for a predetermined display time (30 seconds in this embodiment). The symbol 200 is stopped and displayed on the display screen 28. Further, as shown in FIG. 15D, unlike the first effect symbol 100, the second effect symbol 200 is deleted from the second display area 282 and is hidden when the display time elapses.

Hereinafter, on the display screen 28, the symbol control state during the execution of the first symbol change or the execution of the second symbol change is referred to as a “variation state” (see FIGS. 14 (A), (B), and 15 (A)). ). Among the fluctuation states of the first effect symbol 100, the symbol control state from the start of the first symbol fluctuation to the end of the fluctuation of the L1 symbol 101 and the L2 symbol 102 is referred to as an "initial fluctuation state" (FIG. 14 (FIG. 14). See A)). Of the fluctuation states of the first effect symbol 100, the symbol control state from the end of the initial fluctuation state to the end of the first symbol variation is referred to as a "main fluctuation state" (see FIG. 14B). The symbol control state in which the first effect symbol 100 or the second effect symbol 200 is confirmed and displayed on the display screen 28 is referred to as a "confirmed display state" (see FIGS. 14 (C) and 15 (B)). A symbol control state in which the first effect symbol 100 or the second effect symbol 200 is neither in a fluctuating state nor in a confirmed display state is referred to as a "stop state" (see FIGS. 14 (D), 15 (C), and (D)). .. Among the stopped states of the second effect symbol 200, the symbol control state in which the second effect symbol 200 is stopped and displayed on the display screen 28 is referred to as a "stop display state" (see FIG. 15C). Among the stopped states of the second effect symbol 200, the symbol control state in which the second effect symbol 200 is not displayed on the display screen 28 is referred to as a “non-display state” (see FIG. 15 (D)).

Next, an effect mode in which the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment can be executed will be described. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of effect modes for determining the type of effect. The pachinko machine 1 sets any one of the plurality of effect modes, and executes the first notification effect, the second notification effect, the jackpot game effect, and the like according to the set effect mode. In the effect mode of the present embodiment, for example, the first effect pattern 100 and the second effect symbol 200 in which Arabic numerals are drawn in a rectangular frame are used to perform the first notification effect and the second notification effect. (See FIGS. 14A, 14B, 15A), the first notification effect and the second effect symbol 200 using the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200 in which Chinese numerals are drawn in a circular frame. (Ii) There are effect modes (FIGS. 14 (C), (D), FIGS. 15 (B), (C)) and the like in which the notification effect is performed.

In the present embodiment, the player can operate the operation button 9 (see FIG. 1) within a predetermined period to input a mode switching instruction for switching the set effect mode to the pachinko machine 1. Specifically, the player can select the effect mode by pressing the left button and the right button of the operation button 9. Needless to say, the operation method for inputting the mode switching instruction is not limited to this. The mode switching instruction of the present embodiment includes information for designating which of the plurality of effect modes to switch to. The predetermined period in the present embodiment includes a switchable period and a reservable period. The switchable period is a period when the jackpot game is not in progress and both the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200 are in the stopped state. The reservable period is a period when the jackpot game is not in progress and the first effect symbol 100 is in the initial variable state.

When the pachinko machine 1 acquires a mode switching instruction during the switchable period, the pachinko machine 1 switches the effect mode at the time of acquisition, and switches according to the effect mode in which the types of the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200 are switched. In this case, since both the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200 are in the stopped state, the player does not feel uncomfortable even if the type is switched at the timing when the mode switching instruction is acquired. After that, the pachinko machine 1 executes the first notification effect, the second notification effect, the jackpot game effect, and the like according to the effect mode after switching.

On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 1 acquires the mode switching instruction within the reservable period, the pachinko machine 1 sets a switching reservation for reserving the switching of the effect mode after the reservable period has elapsed. Further, in the present embodiment, the player can operate the operation button 9 within the reservation available period to input the reservation cancellation instruction for canceling the switching reservation setting to the pachinko machine 1. Specifically, the player switches by pressing the left button and the right button of the operation button 9 and selecting the same effect mode as the currently set effect mode (when the operation button 9 is pressed). Cancel the reservation setting. Needless to say, the operation method for inputting the reservation cancellation instruction is not limited to this, and the pachinko machine 1 may have a specification in which the switching reservation setting cannot be canceled. If the switching reservation is set when the reservation period has passed, the production mode can be switched. After that, the pachinko machine 1 executes the first notification effect, the second notification effect, the jackpot game effect, and the like according to the effect mode after switching. In addition, when the effect mode is switched, the types (effect modes) of the first notification effect, the second notification effect, the jackpot game effect, etc. are switched, and the types of the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200 are also changed. Each switch.

By the way, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment can execute the first symbol variation and the second symbol variation in parallel. Therefore, if the switching reservation is set when the reservable period elapses, assuming that the types of the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200 are always switched at the same time at a predetermined timing, the first effect symbol 100 and Depending on the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200, for example, when the first effect symbol 100 or the second effect symbol 200 is in a fluctuating state, the type is switched, which may give the player a sense of discomfort. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 solves this problem as described below.

With reference to FIG. 16, the switching timing of each type of the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200 when the switching reservation is set when the reservable period elapses will be described. Here, the "timing" not only represents the moment and the time, but also includes a range that can be said to be the moment and the time. For example, the "timing at which the symbol control state of the first effect symbol 100 switches from the fluctuating state to the confirmed display state" described below means that the symbol control state of the first effect symbol 100 switches from the fluctuating state to the confirmed display state. It is assumed that not only the moment but also the processing time for switching the symbol control state of the first effect symbol 100 from the fluctuating state to the definite display state is included. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of switching timings A to D. The switching timings A to D are timings at which the symbol control state of any of the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200 is switched, respectively.

The switching timing A is the timing at which the symbol control state of the first effect symbol 100 is switched from the variable state to the confirmed display state, which is the earliest after the reservable period has elapsed. That is, the switching timing A is the timing at which the first symbol variation ends when the switching reservation is set (when the mode switching instruction is acquired), and in the present embodiment, the timing at which the variation of the L3 symbol 103 ends. Is.

The switching timing B is the timing at which the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 is switched from the variable state to the confirmed display state, which is the earliest after the end of the first symbol change when the switching reservation is set. Is. That is, the switching timing B is the timing at which the second symbol variation ends first after the end of the first symbol variation when the switching reservation is set, and in the present embodiment, the variation of the D3 symbol 203 ends. It's timing.

The switching timing C is the timing when the switching reservation is set among the timings at which the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 is switched from the symbol control state (confirmed display state or stopped state) different from the variable state to the variable state. It is the timing that arrives first after the end of one symbol change. That is, the switching timing C is the timing at which the second symbol variation starts first after the end of the first symbol variation when the switching reservation is set.

The switching timing D is the timing when the switching reservation is set among the timings at which the symbol control state of the first effect symbol 100 is switched from the symbol control state (confirmed display state or stopped state) different from the variable state to the variable state. It is the timing that arrives first after the end of one symbol change. That is, the switching timing D is the timing at which the first symbol variation starts first after the end of the first symbol variation when the switching reservation is set.

As shown in FIG. 16A, when the switching reservation is set when the reservation period has elapsed, the pachinko machine 1 responds to the effect mode specified by the mode switching instruction at the switching timing A. The type of the first effect symbol 100 is switched. For example, if the type of the first effect symbol 100 is switched during the execution of the first symbol change (during the first notification effect), the player feels uncomfortable, but the pachinko machine 1 is the first. By switching the type of the first effect symbol 100 at the switching timing A when the symbol control state of the effect symbol 100 switches from the fluctuating state to the confirmed display state, the discomfort given to the player when the type of the first effect symbol 100 is switched is suppressed. can.

Further, for example, when the switching timing A is set as the timing for starting the execution of the next first symbol variation, the switching timing A will not arrive for a long time unless the next first symbol variation is executed. However, the pachinko machine 1 can switch the type of the first effect symbol 100 at the switching timing A at which the execution of the first symbol variation when the mode switching instruction is acquired ends. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 has, for example, the type of the first effect symbol 100 after the mode switching instruction is acquired, as compared with the case where the type of the first effect symbol 100 is switched at the timing of the next execution start of the first symbol change. Can be shortened until it is switched.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 16 (B), 16 (C), and (D), the pachinko machine 1 is among a plurality of switching timings (switching timings A, B, C, and D) during which the second symbol variation is not being executed. , At a predetermined timing corresponding to the symbol control state (in the present embodiment, the variable state, the confirmed display state, and the stopped state) of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A, the effect mode specified by the mode switching instruction is set. The type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched accordingly. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 can suppress that the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched during the execution of the second symbol variation (during the second notification effect) to give the player a sense of discomfort. Therefore, when switching the effect mode, the pachinko machine 1 can switch the type of the second effect symbol 200 at an appropriate timing in consideration of the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200.

The first switching pattern will be described with reference to FIG. 16B. The first switching pattern is a case where the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A is a stopped state. In this case, the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched at the switching timing A in which the second symbol variation is not being executed. At the switching timing A, the symbol control state of the first effect symbol 100 is switched from the variable state to the confirmed display state, and the result of the first normal hit determination is displayed by the first effect symbol 100. Therefore, at the switching timing A, the player pays attention to the first effect symbol 100. At this switching timing A, the pachinko machine 1 switches the type of the second effect symbol 200 at the same time as the type of the first effect symbol 100 when the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 is the definite display state. It is possible to suppress the coexistence of the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200, which are different types from each other, for a long time, and it is possible to suppress the discomfort given to the player when the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can switch the type of the second effect symbol 200 at an appropriate timing when switching the effect mode.

The second switching pattern will be described with reference to FIG. 16C. The second switching pattern is a case where the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A is a fluctuating state. In this case, the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched at the switching timing B during which the second symbol variation is not being executed. The pachinko machine 1 switches the type of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing B when the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 switches from the fluctuating state to the confirmed display state, so that the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched. It is possible to suppress the discomfort given to the player. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can switch the type of the second effect symbol 200 at an appropriate timing when switching the effect mode.

Further, in the second switching pattern, if the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched at the switching timing C, the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 may be in a fluctuating state. The pachinko machine 1 switches the type of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing B when the second symbol change ends, so that the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched at the timing when the second effect symbol 200 is in the fluctuating state. Can be reliably prevented.

Further, in the second switching pattern, since the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A is in a fluctuating state, the switching timing B always precedes the switching timing C with the switching timing A as a reference. Coming. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can switch the type of the second effect symbol 200 before switching the type of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing C, for example, in the third switching pattern. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can prevent the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200, which are different types from each other, from coexisting for a long time.

The third switching pattern will be described with reference to FIG. 16 (D). The third switching pattern is a case where the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A is a definite display state. In this case, after the lapse of the second finalized display time, the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched at the timing that comes first of the switching timing C and the switching timing D during which the second symbol variation is not being executed. Needless to say, the switching timing C does not arrive before the lapse of the second finalized display time of the second effect symbol 200, but in the present embodiment, the second finalized display is longer than the first finalized display time. Since the time is shorter, the switching timing D does not arrive before the lapse of the second finalized display time. The pachinko machine 1 can suppress a sense of discomfort given to the player when the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched by switching the type of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing C when the symbol control state is switched to the fluctuating state. Further, at the switching timing D, the symbol control state of the first effect symbol 100 is switched to the fluctuating state, and the first notification effect is started. Therefore, at the switching timing D, the player pays attention to the first effect symbol 100 (first notification effect). In the pachinko machine 1, when the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 is the confirmed display state at this switching timing D, the type of the second effect symbol 200 can be changed by switching the type of the second effect symbol 200. It is possible to suppress the discomfort given to the player when switching. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can switch the type of the second effect symbol 200 at an appropriate timing when switching the effect mode.

Further, in the third switching pattern, since the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A is the confirmed display state, the switching timing C and the switching are always made before the switching timing B with the switching timing A as a reference. One of the timing Ds has arrived. Therefore, for example, in the third switching pattern, the pachinko machine 1 can switch the type of the second effect symbol 200 before switching the type of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing B. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can prevent the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200, which are different types from each other, from coexisting for a long time.

The fourth switching pattern will be described. In the present embodiment, when the timing for switching the type of the second effect symbol 200 (that is, the switching timing corresponding to each switching pattern of the type of the second effect symbol 200) arrives, the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 is reached. May be hidden. This case is particularly referred to as a "fourth switching pattern". Specifically, there are the following three patterns. The first pattern is a case where the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A is a non-display state in the first switching pattern. The timing for switching the type of the second effect symbol 200 in this case is the switching timing A. In the second pattern, in the third switching pattern, the display time elapses before either the switching timing C or the switching timing D arrives, and the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 becomes the non-display state. , This is the case where the switching timing D arrives before the switching timing C. The timing for switching the type of the second effect symbol 200 in this case is the switching timing D. The third pattern is a case where the mode switching instruction is acquired during the switchable period, and the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 is hidden at that time. In this case, the timing at which the type of the second effect symbol 200 should be switched is the timing at which the mode switching instruction is acquired.

When the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 is in the non-display state, the type of the second effect symbol 200 cannot be switched on the display screen 28 at the timing when the type of the second effect symbol 200 should be switched. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 internally switches the type of the second effect symbol 200 at the timing when the type of the second effect symbol 200 should be switched. Here, "internally" means that the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched on the RAM 582 of the sub-control board 58, but the second effect symbol 200 is in a hidden state. It means that the change of the type of the symbol 200 does not appear on the display screen 28, and specifically, it means that "4" is stored in the switching reservation flag which will be described later and is stored in the RAM 582. When the second effect symbol 200 is subsequently displayed on the display screen 28, it is displayed in a type corresponding to the effect mode after switching.

The sub-control board processing executed by the sub-control board 58 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 25. When the pachinko machine 1 is started, the sub-control board processing is executed by the CPU 581 according to the program stored in the ROM 583. In the sub-control board processing, a process of controlling the effect by the display screen 28, the speaker 48, etc. is performed according to the command transmitted from the main control board 41. In particular, in the sub-control board processing, control related to display switching of the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200, which is performed when the effect mode is switched, is performed.

First, the flags used in the sub-control board processing will be described. The RAM 582 stores a jackpot game flag, a first symbol control state flag, a second symbol control state flag, a switching reservation flag, and the like. As for the jackpot game flag, "1" is memorized during the jackpot game and becomes "ON", and when the jackpot game is not in progress, "0" is memorized and becomes "OFF".

The first symbol control state flag indicates the symbol control state of the first effect symbol 100. Specifically, the first symbol control state flag stores "0" when the first effect symbol 100 is in the initial variable state, and stores "1" when the first effect symbol 100 is in the main variable state. "2" is stored when the first effect symbol 100 is in the confirmed display state, and "3" is stored when the first effect symbol 100 is in the stopped state.

The second symbol control state flag indicates the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200. Specifically, the second symbol control state flag stores "0" when the second effect symbol 200 is in the fluctuating state, and stores "1" when the second effect symbol 200 is in the confirmed display state. (2) "3" is stored when the effect symbol 200 is in the stopped display state, and "4" is stored when the second effect symbol 200 is in the non-display state.

The switching reservation flag indicates whether or not the switching reservation is set, and when the switching reservation is set, which pattern of the second to fourth switching patterns is used to switch the type of the second effect symbol 200. .. Specifically, the switching reservation flag is stored as "0" when the switching reservation is not set, and the switching reservation is set, and the second effect symbol is set in any of the first to fourth switching patterns. "1" is stored when it is not yet determined whether to switch the 200 types, and "2" is stored when the second switching pattern indicates that the type of the second effect symbol can be switched, and the third switching. "3" is stored when the pattern indicates that the type of the second effect symbol can be switched, and "4" is stored when the pattern indicates that the type of the second effect symbol can be switched.

As shown in FIG. 17, when the sub-control board processing is started, it is first determined whether or not a mode switching instruction has been received based on the detection signal from the operation button 9 (S301). When the mode switching instruction is not received (S301: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S321. When the mode switching instruction is received (S301: YES), the switching process is executed (S302). In the switching process, processing such as setting a switching reservation and switching the effect mode is executed.

The switching process (see S302 and FIG. 17) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the reservation is within the reservable period based on the states of the jackpot game flag and the first symbol control state flag (S311). If "0" is stored in the jackpot game flag and "0" is stored in the first symbol control state flag, it means that the jackpot game is not in progress and the first effect symbol 100 is in the initial fluctuation state, so a reservation is made. It is determined that the period is within the possible period (S311: YES). In this case, "1" indicating that the switching reservation has been set is stored in the switching reservation flag (S312). As a result, the switching reservation is set in the RAM 582. The process returns to the sub-control board process (see FIG. 17).

When "1" is stored in the jackpot game flag, it is determined that the reservation is not possible because the jackpot game is in progress (S311: NO). Further, when "0" is not stored in the first symbol control state flag, it is determined that the first effect symbol 100 is not in the initial fluctuation state and is not within the reservable period (S311: NO). In this case, it is determined whether or not it is within the switchable period depending on the states of the jackpot game flag and the first symbol control state flag (S313).

When "1" is stored in the jackpot game flag, it is determined that the jackpot game is in progress and it is not within the switchable period (S313: NO). Further, when "3" is not stored in the first symbol control state flag, it is determined that the first effect symbol 100 is not in the stopped state and is not within the switchable period (S313: NO). Further, even when "1" or "2" is stored in the second symbol control state flag, it is determined that the second effect symbol 200 is not in the stop state and is not within the switchable period (S313: NO). In this case, the process returns to the sub-control board process.

When "0" is stored in the jackpot game flag, "3" is stored in the first symbol control state flag, and "3" or "4" is stored in the second symbol control state flag. Since the jackpot game is not in progress and both the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200 are in the stopped state, it is determined that the switchability period is reached (S313: YES). In this case, the effect mode specified by the acquired mode switching instruction is stored in the RAM 582 (S314).

Next, on the display screen 28, the type of the first effect symbol 100 is switched according to the effect mode (S315). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for switching the type of the first effect symbol 100 to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 switches and displays the type of the first effect symbol 100 on the display screen 28 according to the command received from the sub control board 58. As a result, when the mode switching instruction is acquired within the switchable period, the type of the first effect symbol 100 is switched according to the effect mode at the acquired timing.

Next, it is determined whether the second effect symbol 200 is in the stopped display state or the non-display state depending on the state of the second symbol control state flag (S316). When "2" is stored in the second symbol control state flag and the second effect symbol 200 is in the stop display state (S316: YES), the type of the second effect symbol 200 corresponds to the effect mode on the display screen 28. Can be switched (S317). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for switching the type of the second effect symbol 200 to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 switches and displays the type of the second effect symbol 200 on the display screen 28 according to the command received from the sub control board 58. As a result, when the mode switching instruction is acquired within the switchable period, the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched according to the effect mode at the acquired timing. The process returns to the sub-control board process.

When "3" is stored in the second symbol control state flag and the second effect symbol 200 is in the non-display state (S316: NO), the type of the second effect symbol 200 can be switched on the display screen 28. Since it cannot be done, "4" indicating that it is the fourth switching pattern is stored in the switching reservation flag (S318). As a result, when the mode switching instruction is acquired within the switchable period, the type of the second effect symbol 200 is internally switched according to the effect mode at the acquired timing. The process returns to the sub-control board process.

As shown in FIG. 17, after the switching process (S302), it is determined whether or not the reservation cancellation instruction has been received based on the detection signal from the operation button 9 (S321). If the reservation cancellation instruction has not been received (S321: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S331. When the reservation cancellation instruction is received (S321: YES), it is determined whether the reservation is within the reservable period based on the states of the jackpot game flag and the first symbol control state flag (S322). If it is not within the reservable period (S322: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S331. If it is within the reservable period (S322: YES), "0" indicating that the switching reservation is not set is stored in the switching reservation flag (S323). As a result, the switching reservation setting is canceled in the RAM 582. The process shifts to the determination of S331.

Next, it is determined whether or not the first variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control board 41 (S331). When the first variation pattern designation command is not received (S331: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S351. When the first variation pattern designation command is received (S331: YES), the first notification effect start processing is executed (S332). In the process at the start of the first notification effect, processing such as switching the type of the second effect symbol 200 in the third switching pattern and starting the first notification effect is performed.

The first notification effect start processing (see S332 and FIG. 17) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 21. Since the first variation pattern designation command has been received, the switching timing D has arrived. Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is the third switching pattern depending on the state of the switching reservation flag (S341). If "3" is not stored in the switching reservation flag and it is not the third switching pattern (S341: NO), the process shifts to S346.

When "3" is stored in the switching reservation flag and it is the third switching pattern (S341: YES), it means that the switching timing D has arrived before the switching timing C, so that the second symbol control state flag It is determined whether the second effect symbol 200 is in the stopped display state or the non-display state depending on the state of (S342).

When "2" is stored in the second symbol control state flag and the second effect symbol 200 is in the stop display state (S342: YES), the type of the second effect symbol 200 is set to the effect mode on the display screen 28. It can be switched accordingly (S343). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for switching the type of the second effect symbol 200 to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 switches and displays the type of the second effect symbol 200 on the display screen 28 according to the command received from the sub control board 58. As a result, in the third switching pattern, when the switching timing D arrives before the switching timing C, the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched at the switching timing D according to the effect mode (FIG. 16 (D). )reference). Next, "0" is stored in the switching reservation flag (S344), and the process shifts to S346.

When "3" is stored in the second symbol control state flag and the second effect symbol 200 is in the non-display state (S342: NO), "4" indicating that it is the fourth switching pattern is the switching reservation flag. Is stored in (S345). As a result, the type of the second effect symbol 200 is internally switched according to the effect mode. The process shifts to S346.

Next, the first notification effect is controlled according to the variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command (S347). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for executing the first notification effect based on the first variation pattern to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 causes the first effect symbol 100 to fluctuately display on the display screen 28 according to a command received from the sub control board 58, starts the first symbol variation, and starts the display control of the display screen 28. (See FIG. 14 (A)). Further, the CPU 581 starts various controls such as various lighting operations corresponding to the first notification effect, operations of the movable accessory 30, and audio output of the speaker 48 based on the first variation pattern. Next, "0" indicating that the first effect symbol 100 is in the initial fluctuation state is stored in the first symbol control state flag (S348), and the process returns to the sub-control board process.

As shown in FIG. 17, after the first notification effect start processing (S332), it is determined whether the first effect symbol 100 is in the initial fluctuation state by the state of the first symbol control state flag (S351). When "0" is not stored in the first symbol control state flag and the first effect symbol 100 is not in the initial fluctuation state (S351: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S371. When "0" is stored in the first symbol control state flag and the first effect symbol 100 is in the initial variation state (S351: YES), the processing during the first symbol variation is executed (S352). In the first symbol change processing, a process of ending the change of the L1 symbol 101 and the L2 symbol 102 and ending the switching reservation period is performed.

The first symbol changing process (see S352 and FIG. 17) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 22. It is determined whether the initial fluctuation time has elapsed (S361). If the initial fluctuation time has not yet elapsed (S361: NO), the process returns to the sub-control board process (see FIG. 17).

When the initial fluctuation time has elapsed (S361: YES), the fluctuation ends in the order of the L1 symbol 101 and the L2 symbol 102, and the stop display is displayed (S362). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for ending the variation in the order of the L1 symbol 101 and the L2 symbol 102 to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 stops and displays the L1 symbol 101 and the L2 symbol 102 in this order on the display screen 28 according to the command received from the sub control board 58 (see FIG. 14B). Next, "1" indicating that the first effect symbol 100 is in the main variation state is stored in the first symbol control state flag (S363). This ends the reservable period.

Next, it is determined whether or not the switching reservation is set according to the state of the switching reservation flag (S364). When "0" is stored in the switching reservation flag and the switching reservation is not set (S364: NO), the process returns to the sub-control board process. When "1" is stored in the switching reservation flag and the switching reservation is set (S364: YES), the effect mode specified by the mode switching instruction is stored in the RAM 582 (S365). Then, the process returns to the sub-control board process.

As shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the first normal symbol stop command has been received from the main control board 41 after the first symbol changing process (S332) (S371). When the first normal symbol stop command is not received (S371: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S411.

When the first normal symbol stop command is received (S371: YES), the processing at the end of the first notification effect is executed (S372). In the processing at the end of the first notification effect, the type of the first effect symbol 100 is switched, the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A is determined, and the switching timing of the second effect symbol 200 is determined. NS. In addition, the process of ending the first notification effect is performed.

The processing at the end of the first notification effect (see S372 and FIG. 17) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 23. When the variation of the L3 symbol 103 ends, the first symbol variation ends (S381). Since the first normal symbol stop command has been received, the switching timing A has arrived. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the switching reservation is set depending on the state of the switching reservation flag (S382). When "0" is stored in the switching reservation flag and the switching reservation is not set (S382: NO), the process shifts to S401.

When "1" is stored in the switching reservation flag and the switching reservation is set (S382: YES), the first effect is displayed on the display screen 28 according to the effect mode stored in the RAM 582 in the process of S365. The type of the symbol 100 can be switched (S383). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for switching the type of the first effect symbol 100 to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 switches and displays the type of the first effect symbol 100 on the display screen 28 according to the command received from the sub control board 58. As a result, the type of the first effect symbol 100 is switched at the switching timing A according to the effect mode (see FIG. 16 (A)).

Next, in order to determine the switching pattern of the type of the second effect symbol 200, the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A is confirmed (S384, S391, S393).

When "2" is stored in the second symbol control state flag and the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A is the stop display state (S384: YES), it is the first switching pattern. On the display screen 28, the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched according to the effect mode (S385). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for switching the type of the second effect symbol 200 to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 switches and displays the type of the second effect symbol 200 on the display screen 28 according to the command received from the sub control board 58. As a result, in the first switching pattern, the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched at the switching timing A according to the effect mode (see FIG. 16B). Next, since the switching of the type of the second effect symbol 200 is completed, "0" is stored in the switching reservation flag (S386), and the process shifts to S401.

When "0" is stored in the second symbol control state flag and the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A is in a fluctuating state (S384: NO, S391: YES), the second switching pattern is used. “2” indicating the presence is stored in the switching reservation flag (see S392, FIG. 16C). The process shifts to S401.

When "1" is stored in the second symbol control state flag and the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A is the confirmed display state (S391: NO, S393: YES), the third switching pattern "3" indicating that is stored in the switching reservation flag (see S394, FIG. 16D). The process shifts to S401.

When "3" is stored in the second symbol control state flag and the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A is in the non-display state (S393: NO), it means that it is the fourth switching pattern. The indicated "4" is stored in the switching reservation flag (see S395, FIG. 16B). The process shifts to S401.

Next, on the display screen 28, the final display of the first effect symbol 100 is started with a combination showing the result of the first normal hit determination (S401). At this time, a command for confirming and displaying the combination of the first effect symbols 100 indicating the result of the first normal hit determination is transmitted from the sub control board 58 to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 starts the final display of the first effect symbol 100 in a combination showing the result of the first normal hit determination on the display screen 28 according to the command received from the sub control board 58 (FIG. 14 (C). )reference).

Next, in the RAM 582, the measurement of the first fixed display time (0.8 seconds) is started (S402). Next, "2" indicating that the first effect symbol 100 is in the confirmed display state is stored in the first symbol control state flag (S403), and the process returns to the sub-control board process (see FIG. 17).

As shown in FIG. 17, after the processing at the end of the first notification effect (S372), it is determined whether the first effect symbol 100 is in the definite display state based on the state of the first symbol control state flag (S411). When "2" is not stored in the first symbol control state flag and the first effect symbol 100 is not in the confirmed display state (S411: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S421 (see FIG. 18).

When "2" is stored in the first symbol control state flag and the first effect symbol 100 is in the confirmed display state (S411: YES), the first confirmed display in which the measurement is started in S402 (see FIG. 23). It is determined whether the time has passed (S412). If the first finalized display time has not yet elapsed (S412: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S421 while the first effect symbol 100 is maintained in the finalized display state.

When the first finalized display time has elapsed (S412: YES), the finalized display of the first effect symbol 100 ends on the display screen 28 (see FIG. 14 (D)), and the first effect symbol 100 is in the stopped state. "3" indicating that is stored in the first symbol control state flag (S413), and the process shifts to the determination of S421.

As shown in FIG. 18, it is then determined whether or not the fourth variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control board 41 (S421). When the fourth variation pattern designation command is not received (S421: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S441. When the fourth variation pattern designation command is received (S421: YES), the processing at the start of the second notification effect is executed (S422). In the processing at the start of the second notification effect, processing such as switching the type of the second effect symbol 200 in the third switching pattern and the fourth switching pattern, starting the second notification effect, and the like is performed.

The second notification effect start processing (see S422 and FIG. 18) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 24. Since the fourth variation pattern designation command has been received, the switching timing C has arrived. Therefore, it is determined whether it is the third switching pattern or the fourth switching pattern depending on the state of the switching reservation flag (S431). If neither "3" nor "4" is stored in the switching reservation flag and neither the third switching pattern nor the fourth switching pattern is stored (S431: NO), the process proceeds to S434.

When "3" or "4" is stored in the switching reservation flag and it is the third switching pattern or the fourth switching pattern (S431: YES), the type of the second effect symbol 200 is the effect mode on the display screen 28. It can be switched according to (S432). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for switching the type of the second effect symbol 200 to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 switches and displays the type of the second effect symbol 200 on the display screen 28 according to the command received from the sub control board 58. As a result, in the third switching pattern, when the switching timing C arrives before the switching timing D, the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched at the switching timing C according to the effect mode (FIG. 16 (D). )reference). In the case of the fourth switching pattern, the display of the second effect symbol 200 is started on the display screen 28 according to the type according to the effect mode after switching. Next, since the switching of the type of the second effect symbol 200 is completed, "0" is stored in the switching reservation flag (S433).

Next, the second notification effect according to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fourth fluctuation pattern designation command is controlled (S434). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for executing the second notification effect based on the fourth variation pattern to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 causes the second effect symbol 200 to fluctuately display on the display screen 28 according to the command received from the sub control board 58, starts the second symbol variation, and starts the display control of the display screen 28. (See FIG. 15 (A)). Further, the CPU 581 starts various controls such as various lighting operations corresponding to the second notification effect, operations of the movable accessory 30, and audio output of the speaker 48 based on the fourth variation pattern.

Next, "0" indicating that the second effect symbol 200 is in the fluctuating state is stored in the second symbol display state flag (S435). Next, the display time of the second effect symbol 200 measured in the RAM 582 is reset (S436), and the process returns to the sub-control board process (see FIG. 18).

As shown in FIG. 18, after the second notification effect start processing (S422), it is determined whether or not the fourth normal symbol stop command has been received from the main control board 41 (S441). When the fourth normal symbol stop command is not received (S441: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S461. When the fourth normal symbol stop command is received (S441: YES), the processing at the end of the second notification effect is executed (S442). In the processing at the end of the second notification effect, processing such as switching the type of the second effect symbol 200 in the second switching pattern and ending the second notification effect is performed.

With reference to FIG. 25, the processing at the end of the second notification effect (see S442 and FIG. 18) will be described in detail. The second symbol variation ends when the variation of each symbol ends in the order of D1 symbol 201, D2 symbol 202, and D3 symbol 203 (S451). Since the fourth normal symbol stop command has been received, the switching timing B has arrived. Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is the second switching pattern depending on the state of the switching reservation flag (S452). If it is not the second switching pattern (S452: NO), the process shifts to S455.

In the case of the second switching pattern (S452: YES), the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched according to the effect mode on the display screen 28 (S453). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for switching the type of the second effect symbol 200 to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 switches and displays the type of the second effect symbol 200 on the display screen 28 according to the command received from the sub control board 58. As a result, in the second switching pattern, the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched at the switching timing B (see FIG. 16C). Next, since the switching of the type of the second effect symbol 200 is completed, "0" is stored in the switching reservation flag (S454).

Next, on the display screen 28, the final display of the second effect symbol 200 is started with a combination showing the result of the fourth normal collision determination (S455). At this time, a command for confirming and displaying the combination of the second effect symbols 200 indicating the result of the fourth normal hit determination is transmitted from the sub control board 58 to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 starts the final display of the second effect symbol 200 in a combination showing the result of the fourth normal collision determination on the display screen 28 according to the command received from the sub control board 58 (FIG. 15 (B). )reference). Then, in the RAM 582, the measurement of the second final display time (0.5 seconds) is started (S456). Next, "1" indicating that the second effect symbol 200 is in the final display state is stored in the second symbol control state flag (S457), and the process returns to the sub-control board process (see FIG. 18).

As shown in FIG. 18, after the processing at the end of the second notification effect (S442), it is determined whether the second effect symbol 200 is in the definite display state based on the state of the second symbol control state flag (S461). When "1" is not stored in the second symbol control state flag and the second effect symbol 200 is not in the confirmed display state (S461: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S471.

When "1" is stored in the second symbol control state flag and the second effect symbol 200 is in the confirmed display state (S461: YES), the second confirmed display in which the measurement is started in S456 (see FIG. 25). It is determined whether the time has passed (S462). If the second finalized display time has not yet elapsed (S462: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S471 while the second effect symbol 200 is maintained in the finalized display state.

When the second finalized display time has elapsed (S462: YES), the stop display of the second effect symbol 200 ends on the display screen 28 (see FIG. 15C), and the second effect symbol 200 is in the stop display state. "3" indicating that there is is stored in the second symbol control state flag (S463). Next, in the RAM 582, the measurement of the display time of the second effect symbol 200 is started (S464), and the processing shifts to the determination of S471.

Next, it is determined whether or not the second effect symbol 200 is in the stop display state based on the state of the second symbol control state flag (S471). When "2" is not stored in the second symbol control state flag and the second effect symbol 200 is not in the stop display state (S471: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S481 (see FIG. 19). When "2" is stored in the second symbol control state flag and the second effect symbol 200 is in the stop display state (S471: YES), it is determined whether the display time at which the measurement was started in S464 has elapsed. (S472). If the display time has not yet elapsed (S472: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S481.

When the display time has elapsed (S472: YES), the second effect symbol 200 is deleted from the display screen 28 and is hidden (S473). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for hiding the second effect symbol 200 to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 ends the display of the second effect symbol 200 on the display screen 28 according to the command received from the sub control board 58 (see FIG. 15 (D)). “3” indicating that the second effect symbol 200 is in the non-display state is stored in the second symbol control state flag (S474), and the process shifts to S481.

As shown in FIG. 19, it is then determined whether or not the jackpot game start command has been received from the main control board 41 (S481). If the jackpot game start command has not been received (S481: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S491.

When the jackpot game start command is received (S481: YES), the control to start the jackpot game effect is performed (S482). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for executing the jackpot game effect to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 starts the display control of the display screen 28 according to the command received from the sub control board 58. In addition, the CPU 581 starts various controls such as various lighting operations corresponding to the jackpot game effect, operations of the movable accessory 30, and audio output of the speaker 48. Next, "1" indicating that the jackpot game is in progress is stored in the jackpot game flag and becomes "ON" (S483), and the process shifts to the determination of S491.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end command has been received from the main control board 41 (S491). If the jackpot game end command has not been received (S491: NO), the process returns to the determination in S301.

When the jackpot game end command is received (S491: YES), the control to end the jackpot game effect is performed (S492). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for ending the jackpot game effect to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 ends the display control of the display screen 28 according to the command received from the sub control board 58. In addition, the CPU 581 ends various controls such as various lighting operations corresponding to the jackpot game effect, operations of the movable accessory 30, and audio output of the speaker 48. Next, "0" indicating that the jackpot game is not in progress is stored in the jackpot game flag and becomes "OFF" (S493), and the process returns to the determination of S301.

As explained above, when all of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are closed, the first ordinary symbol is not changing, and the number of first reserved balls is "1" or more, the first ordinary hit Judgment is made. The first symbol variation is executed, and the result of the first normal hit determination is notified. When all of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are closed, the fourth ordinary symbol is not changing, and the number of fourth reserved balls is "1" or more, the fourth ordinary hit determination is performed. The second symbol variation is executed, and the result of the fourth normal hit determination is notified. When the second effect symbol 200 is confirmed and displayed in the second symbol variation, the second effect symbol 200 is stopped and displayed during the second final display time. The pachinko machine 1 can execute either the first symbol variation or the second symbol variation even while either the first symbol variation or the second symbol variation is being executed, and the pachinko machine 1 can execute either the first symbol variation or the second symbol variation, and also has a plurality of effect modes. Either of can be set. When the mode switching instruction is acquired within the reservable period during the execution of the first symbol change, the pachinko machine 1 has a predetermined switching timing after the lapse of the reservable period among the timings during which the first symbol change is not being executed. In A, the type of the first effect symbol 100 can be switched according to the effect mode. On the other hand, when the mode switching instruction is acquired within the reservable period, the pachinko machine 1 is in the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A among the switching timings A to D during which the second symbol variation is not being executed. The type of the second effect symbol 200 can be switched according to the effect mode at a predetermined timing according to the above. Therefore, when switching the effect mode, the pachinko machine 1 can switch the type of the second effect symbol 200 at an appropriate timing in consideration of the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200.

When the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A is in a fluctuating state, the pachinko machine 1 switches the type of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing B when the execution of the second symbol variation is completed. Can be done (second switching pattern). As a result, the pachinko machine 1 can suppress that the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched when the second effect symbol 200 is in a fluctuating state, giving the player a sense of discomfort. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can switch the type of the second effect symbol 200 at an appropriate timing when switching the effect mode.

For example, if the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched when the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 is the definite display state, the player may mistakenly recognize that the second symbol change has started. When the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A is the definite display state, the pachinko machine 1 has the type of the second effect symbol 200 at the timing that comes first of the switching timing C and the switching timing D. Can be switched (third switching pattern). As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched and the second symbol change is started when the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 is the definite display state. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can switch the type of the second effect symbol 200 at an appropriate timing when switching the effect mode.

When the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing A is in the stopped state, the pachinko machine 1 is at the switching timing A (that is, the same timing as the timing at which the type of the first effect symbol 100 is switched). It can be switched (first switching pattern). Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can suppress the time when the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200, which are different types of each other, coexist and are displayed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can switch the type of the second effect symbol 200 at an appropriate timing when switching the effect mode.

For example, when the switching timing A is set to the timing of starting the execution of the next first symbol change, the switching timing A will not arrive for a long time unless the next first symbol change is executed. However, the pachinko machine 1 can switch the type of the first effect symbol 100 at the timing when the execution of the first symbol variation when the mode switching instruction is acquired is completed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 has, for example, the type of the first effect symbol 100 after the mode switching instruction is acquired, as compared with the case where the type of the first effect symbol 100 is switched at the timing of the next execution start of the first symbol change. Can be shortened until it is switched.

For example, in the second switching pattern and the third switching pattern, the second effect symbol 200 is switched at a timing (switching timings B, C, D) after the switching timing A. In this case, until the timing arrives, the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200, which are different types of each other, are displayed coexistingly. However, in the pachinko machine 1, if the second symbol change is not executed until the predetermined display time elapses after the lapse of the second final display time, the second effect symbol 200 is hidden. It is possible to prevent the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200, which are different types from each other, from coexisting and being displayed for the display time or longer. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can suppress giving the player a sense of discomfort due to the switching of the effect mode.

In the above embodiment, the first ordinary collision determination corresponds to the "first collision determination" of the present invention. The CPU 51 that executes the process of S47 in FIG. 9 corresponds to the "first determination means" of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes the process of S346 of FIG. 21 corresponds to the "first symbol variation control means" of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes the process of S401 in FIG. 23 corresponds to the "first definite control means" of the present invention. The fourth ordinary hit determination corresponds to the "second hit determination" of the present invention. The CPU 51 that executes the process of S116 in FIG. 10 corresponds to the "second determination means" of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes the process of S434 in FIG. 24 corresponds to the "second symbol variation control means" of the present invention. The second fixed display time corresponds to the "fixed display time" of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes the process of S455 of FIG. 25 corresponds to the "second definite control means" of the present invention. The CPU 581 that receives the mode switching instruction in the process of S301 in FIG. 17 corresponds to the "acquisition means" of the present invention. The reservable period corresponds to the "specific period" of the present invention. The switching timing A corresponds to the "first timing" of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes the process of S383 in FIG. 23 corresponds to the "first switching means" of the present invention. The switching timings A, B, C, and D correspond to the "second timing" of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes the processes of S343 in FIG. 21, S385 in FIG. 23, S432 in FIG. 24, and S453 in FIG. 25 corresponds to the "second switching means" of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes the process of S473 in FIG. 18 corresponds to the "termination means" of the present invention.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above embodiment, the mode switching instruction includes information for designating which of the plurality of effect modes to switch to. On the other hand, the mode switching instruction does not have to include information for specifying which of the plurality of effect modes to switch to. In this case, for example, the pachinko machine 1 may decide which of a plurality of effect modes to switch to under predetermined conditions when a mode switching instruction is given.

Further, in the above embodiment, the player operates the operation button 9 to input a mode switching instruction to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 acquires a mode switching instruction input by the player. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 may acquire a mode switching instruction when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the pachinko machine 1 may acquire a mode switching determination random number together with a first normal hit random number, and may acquire a mode switching instruction when the acquired mode switching determination random number is a predetermined random number.

Further, in the above embodiment, the player operates the operation button 9 (see FIG. 1) within a predetermined period to input the mode switching instruction to the pachinko machine 1. The predetermined period is not limited to the above-mentioned reservable period and switchable period, and may be a period including at least a part of the period during the execution of the first symbol change. The reservable period is not limited to the period from the start of the first symbol change to the elapse of the initial fluctuation time, for example, even if it is the period from the start of the first symbol change to the elapse of a predetermined time. Alternatively, the time from the start of the first symbol change to the end of the first symbol change may be a period from the start to the end of the first symbol change. It may be the entire period between. Further, the beginning of the reservable period does not have to be the start of the first symbol change.

The switching timing A is not limited to the timing at which the first symbol change ends, and may be, for example, the timing at which the next first symbol change starts. In the first switching pattern, the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched at the switching timing A, but may be switched at the switching timings B, C, D, and the like. In the second switching pattern, the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched at the switching timing B, but may be switched at the switching timings A, C, D, and the like. In the third switching pattern, the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched at the timing that arrives earlier than the switching timing C or the switching timing D, but it may be switched at the switching timing C or at the switching timing D. It may be switched, or it may be switched at the switching timings A and B. Further, the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200 may be switched at the timing when the first final display time and the second final display time have elapsed, respectively. For example, in the third switching pattern, the type of the second effect symbol 200 may be switched at the timing when the second final display time measured when the switching timing A arrives has elapsed. In this case, since the timing arrives before either the switching timing C or the switching timing D, the pachinko machine 1 displays the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200, which are different types from each other, coexisting. It is possible to suppress the time to be played.

The present invention includes not only the so-called general electric service type as in the above embodiment, but also, for example, a first special symbol showing the result of the first jackpot determination and a second special symbol showing the result of the second jackpot determination. It can also be applied to a gaming machine having a so-called simultaneous fluctuation function in which a special symbol can be changed in parallel. In this case, the effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol corresponds to the "first effect symbol" of the present invention, and the effect symbol corresponding to the second special symbol corresponds to the "second effect symbol" of the present invention.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first effect symbol 100 is not hidden, but is hidden when a predetermined condition (for example, the lapse of display time) is satisfied as in the second effect symbol 200. The symbol may be controlled so as to be in a state. The second effect symbol 200 is in the non-display state when the display time elapses, but the symbol may be controlled so as not to be in the non-display state as in the first effect symbol 100.

Further, for example, a part or all of the sub-control board processing performed on the sub-control board 58 may be performed on the effect control board 43. Specifically, the sub-control board 58 may transmit a command to that effect to the effect control board 43 when a mode switching instruction is given. When the effect control board 43 acquires a command indicating that a mode switching instruction has been acquired from the sub control board 58, the effect control board 43 determines the switching timing of each type of the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200, and determines the switching. You may switch between different types at the timing.

Further, when the game is not performed for a predetermined time, the pachinko machine 1 may display a demo screen on the display screen 28 instead of hiding the second effect symbol 200 in S473, for example. The second effect symbol 200 may or may not be displayed on the demo screen. In this case, if the switching reservation is set, the pachinko machine 1 may switch the type of the second effect symbol 200 displayed on the demo screen at the timing of displaying the demo screen. By switching the type of the second effect symbol 200 at the timing of switching the screen, the pachinko machine 1 can suppress a sense of discomfort given to the player when the type of the second effect symbol 200 is switched. Further, the pachinko machine 1 can suppress the time when the first effect symbol 100 and the second effect symbol 200, which are different types of each other, coexist and are displayed.

The pachinko machine 1 has a background image displayed in the first display area 281 at the same timing (switching timing A) as the timing for switching the type of the first effect symbol 100, a sound output from the speaker 48, and various illumination lamps. You may switch each type of light emission operation by. The pachinko machine 1 may switch the background image or the like displayed in the second display area 282 at the same timing as the timing of switching the type of the second effect symbol 200. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 can suppress a sense of discomfort given to the player when switching the effect mode.

Further, in the third switching pattern, the display time elapses before either the switching timing C or the switching timing D arrives, the symbol control state of the second effect symbol 200 becomes the non-display state, and the switching timing When the switching timing D arrives before C, the type of the second effect symbol 200 is internally switched at the switching timing D. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, it is not necessary to internally switch the type of the second effect symbol 200 at the switching timing D. The type of the second effect symbol 200 may be internally switched at the timing of switching from the stop display state to the non-display state). Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 omits the processing of S345, hides the second effect symbol 200 (S473) when the display time elapses (S472: YES), and sets the switching reservation flag to "S473". 4 ”may be memorized.

Furthermore, all elements described in the claims, specification, and drawings may be physically single or plural, unless there is a clear statement that consciously limits the number. It does not matter, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and specifications are merely given for convenience in the description of this case, which gives rise to a special meaning. I'm not particularly aware of that. That is, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. For example, the "first symbol fluctuation control means" may be a single hardware or a software. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the elements are appropriately integrally formed or one element is divided into a plurality of elements is not specified in the scope of claims or the like. Is a matter that can be considered extremely easily by those skilled in the art, and therefore, even if all the patterns are not described in the specification, etc., all the patterns are within the assumed range and are therefore included in the scope of rights according to the present invention. Of course. Therefore, simply adopting a gaming machine having a structural difference within such a range because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been circumvented. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment.

1 Pachinko machine 11 1st symbol operating gate 13 4th symbol operating gate 41 Main control board 43 Production control board 51 CPU
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Claims (6)

When the first start condition is satisfied, the first judgment means for making the first hit judgment and
The first symbol variation control means for executing the first symbol variation that fluctuates the first effect symbol, which is the effect symbol for notifying the result of the first hit determination, and
After the execution of the first symbol variation, the first definite control means for definitely displaying the first effect symbol corresponding to the result of the first hit determination during the first definite display time, and
When a second start condition different from the first start condition is satisfied, a second determination means for performing a second collision determination and
A second symbol variation control means for executing a second symbol variation that fluctuates the second effect symbol, which is a symbol for effect for notifying the result of the second collision determination, and
After executing the second symbol variation, the second effect symbol corresponding to the result of the second hit determination is provided with a second final control means for confirming and displaying the second effect symbol during the second final display time.
Even while either the first symbol variation or the second symbol variation is being executed, either the first symbol variation or the second symbol variation can be executed.
In a gaming machine that can set any of a plurality of production modes, which is a mode for determining the type of production.
When the player operates the operation unit to input the mode switching instruction, which is an instruction for switching the set effect mode, to the gaming machine, the acquisition means for acquiring the input mode switching instruction and the acquisition means.
When the mode switching instruction is acquired within at least a part of the specific period during the execution of the first symbol change, the type of the first effect symbol is set to the timing during which the first symbol change is not being executed. The first switching means for switching according to the effect mode at a predetermined first timing after the lapse of the specific period when the mode switching instruction is acquired, and
When the mode switching instruction is acquired within the specific period, the type of the second effect symbol is changed to the change of the second effect symbol at the first timing among the timings during which the second symbol change is not being executed. A gaming machine provided with a second switching means for switching according to the effect mode at a predetermined second timing corresponding to a symbol control state related to stop. The second switching means is the second when the symbol control state of the second effect symbol at the first timing is a state in which the second symbol variation is executed by the second symbol variation control means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the type of the second effect symbol is switched at the timing when the execution of the second symbol variation is completed. When the symbol control state of the second effect symbol at the first timing is a state in which the symbol control state of the second effect symbol is definitively displayed by the second definite control means, the second switching means sets the second timing as the second timing. The invention according to claim 1 or 2, wherein after the lapse of the fixed display time, the type of the second effect symbol is switched at the timing when the execution is started earlier among the first symbol variation and the second symbol variation. Gaming machine. The second switching means is a state in which the symbol control state of the second effect symbol at the first timing is executed by the second symbol variation control means and the second definite control means. The game according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the type of the second effect symbol is switched at the first timing as the second timing when neither of the states confirmed by is displayed. Machine. The game according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first timing is a timing at which the execution of the first symbol variation is completed when the mode switching instruction is acquired by the acquisition means. Machine. Termination means for ending the display of the second effect symbol after the lapse of the display time when the second symbol variation is not executed until the lapse of the predetermined display time after the lapse of the second final display time. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the gaming machine is provided with.

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