JP2016077492A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of giving notice of shift of a performance mode without inhibiting a performance during execution.SOLUTION: A general control CPU determines execution of a shift notification performance for giving notice of shift to a special performance mode when a timing value of RTC reaches a notice execution time. In a first performance state where a performance of a first type is executed in a first display device 17, the general control CPU having determined the execution of the shift notification performance controls the first display device 17 to display the shift notification performance on a fist display part which is set in a first display screen 17a of the first display device 17. In a second performance state where a performance of a second type is executed in the first display device 17, the general control CPU having determined the execution of the shift notification performance controls the first display device 17 to display the shift notification performance on a second display part set in the first display screen 17a.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that shifts an effect mode when a specific condition is established.

  In a pachinko machine that is a typical gaming machine, a big hit determination is made as to whether or not a big hit is made when a pachinko ball wins a start winning opening provided on the game board, and according to the determination result, a pattern such as a liquid crystal In the display device (display means), a symbol combination effect for deriving a symbol combination by varying a plurality of types of symbols is performed. Then, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the combination of symbols derived by the symbol combination effect and finally stopped and displayed.

  Also, in recent years, a pachinko machine provided with time-measurement means such as an RTC (real-time clock), which displays a specific effect on the symbol display device on condition that the time-measurement value of the time-measurement means becomes an effect execution value. Is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-215455 A

  In the conventional pachinko machine, when the time value of the time measuring means becomes the effect execution value, a specific effect is displayed on the symbol display device. However, when the symbol combination effect is performed on the symbol display device, if the timekeeping value becomes the effect execution value, a specific effect is displayed over the symbol combination effect, so that the symbol combination effect is obstructed. There was a risk that the interest of the game would decline.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed to solve these problems in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and notifies the transition of the effect mode without obstructing the effect being executed. An object is to provide a game machine that can be used.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application provides:
An effect executing means (17, 80, 81) for executing an effect upon detection of the detection means (SE1, SE2) and a decision to generate a hit game triggered by the detection of the detection means (SE1, SE2) In a gaming machine equipped with a hit determination means (60a),
The effect execution means (17, 80, 81) includes a first display unit (83a) and a second display unit (83b) capable of executing the effect,
Timekeeping means (82) for timing,
When the timekeeping value of the timekeeping means (82) is a preset mode transition execution time (K1), the effect mode transition means (65a) for shifting from the normal effect mode to the specific effect mode,
Notification effect determining means for determining the execution of the transition notification effect for notifying the transition to the specific effect mode when the time measured value of the time measuring means (82) reaches a preset mode transition execution time (K1) ( 65a)
Based on the fact that the notification effect determining means (65a) has decided to execute the transition notification effect, in the case of the first effect state where the effect execution means (17, 80, 81) performs the first type effect, When the transition notification effect is displayed on the first display unit (83a) and the second type of effect is performed by the effect execution means (17, 80, 81), the second display unit ( The gist of the present invention is that it includes an effect execution control means (65a) for controlling the effect execution means (17, 80, 81) so as to display the transition notification effect in 83b).

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the transition notification effect display unit for notifying the transition to the specific effect mode is configured to be changed according to the effect state of the effect executing means. It is possible to make the player recognize the transition to the specific performance mode without obstructing the existing performance.

The invention according to claim 2 further includes an effect mode determining means (65a) for determining a normal effect mode from a plurality of types of the normal effect modes with different display contents in the effect executing means (17, 80, 81),
In the normal effect mode, the effect mode determining means (65a) can be determined when a plurality of normal stay effect modes that can be determined by the effect mode determining means (65a) and the game state is different from the normal stay effect mode. Multiple special stay directing modes are set,
The effect execution means (17, 80, 81) includes a mode display unit (80a, 81a) capable of notifying each effect mode during the game,
When the production execution means (17, 80, 81) is in the first production state, the production execution control means (65a) displays the transition notification production common to the normal production modes in the first display section (83a). ) Is displayed on the mode display unit (80a, 81a), and the effect execution means (17, 80, 81) is in the second effect state. In the case of the above, in the state where the second type of effect is displayed on the first display unit (83a), the transition notification effect common to each normal effect mode is displayed on the second display unit (83b), After the second type of production is finished, the production execution means (17, 80, 81) is configured to display the on-stay production informing that the specific production mode is in effect on the mode display unit (80a, 81a). The gist of the invention is that it is configured to control the above.
According to the invention of claim 2, it is possible to make the player recognize that the specific performance mode is being performed without hindering the performance being performed.

The invention according to claim 3 further includes a transition advance notice effect determining means (65a) for determining execution of a mode transition advance notice effect for notifying the transition to the specific effect mode before shifting to the specific effect mode,
The production execution control means (65a) is configured such that the production execution means (17, 80, 81) is the first production based on the fact that the transition notice production determination means (65a) has decided to execute the mode advance notice production. In the case of a state, a mode transition notice effect is displayed on the first display unit (83a), and when the effect execution means (17, 80, 81) is in the second effect state, the second display unit (83b) is displayed. The effect execution means (17, 80, 81) is controlled so as to display the mode transition notice effect on ().
According to the invention of claim 3, by notifying the player in advance that the mode is to be shifted to the specific effect mode, the interest in shifting to the specific effect mode can be increased and the interest can be improved.

In the invention according to claim 4, the special effect determining means (65a) capable of determining a special effect that can be executed by the effect executing means (17, 80, 81) triggered by the detection of the detecting means (SE1, SE2). Prepared,
The special effects include specific effects and non-specific effects,
Between the preset start time (K3) and the mode transition execution time (K1), the time value of the time measuring means (82) is determined by the detection of the detection means (SE1, SE2) as a trigger. If the means (60a) does not determine the occurrence of the winning game, the special effect determining means (17, 80, 81) is displayed on the effect executing means (17, 80, 81) while the effect specifying the normal effect mode is displayed. 65a) is configured not to determine a specific effect, and during the specific effect mode, the hit determination means (60a) does not determine the occurrence of a hit game triggered by the detection of the detection means (SE1, SE2). The special effect determining means (65a) is configured not to determine the specific effect while the effect executing means (17, 80, 81) is displayed on the effect executing means (17, 80, 81). Is the gist.
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the specific effect is not determined when the hit determination means does not determine the occurrence of the hit game from the preparation start time to the mode transition execution time, during the specific effect mode It is possible to prevent a situation in which a winning game does not occur despite the appearance of the specific effect, and to prevent the reliability of the specific effect from being lowered.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 5, the sound production execution means (18) which performs a sound production,
Sound production determination means (65a) for determining a sound production to be executed by the sound production execution means (18) from a plurality of different types of sound production including special sound production and specific sound production,
During the normal effect mode, the sound effect determining means (65a) determines sound effects other than the special sound effect and the specific sound effect when the effect executing means (17, 80, 81) is in the first effect state. When the production execution means (17, 80, 81) is in the second production state, the special sound production is determined,
In the specific effect mode, the sound effect determination means (65a) determines a specific sound effect when the effect execution means (17, 80, 81) is in the first effect state, and the effect execution means (17, 80). , 81) is configured to determine the special sound effect when in the second effect state.
According to the invention which concerns on Claim 5, since a specific specific sound effect flows in specific effect mode, interest can be heightened.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to notify the player that the mode has been shifted to the specific performance mode without disturbing the performance being executed.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The game information display part is expanded and shown. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between production mode, a game state, and sound production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a special figure fluctuation pattern and a display part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B19 of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition process from normal production mode to specific production mode. It is a flowchart which shows production mode transfer processing. It is a flowchart which shows a display part selection process. (a) is explanatory drawing which shows the display form in each display part in the case of transfering to the specific effect mode in the first gaming state, and (b) is the case of shifting to the specific effect mode in the second effect state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display form in each display part. The 1st normal stay effect mode lottery table used in order to draw a notice effect in the normal effect mode is shown. The 2nd normal stay effect mode lottery table used in order to draw a notice effect in the normal effect mode is shown. The specific effect mode lottery table used in order to draw a notice effect in the specific effect mode is shown. The preparation state lottery table used for drawing lottery effects in the mode transition preparation state is shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice execution timing which can perform the notice effect in a symbol combination effect.

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

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens to the front and rear, and an outer frame 11 as a base body that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. An inner frame 12 as a base for detachably holding the game board 20 is assembled on the front side of the opening so as to be openable and detachable, and a predetermined condition is established on the back side of the game board 20 (a start prize opening 31, which will be described later). The first display device (display means) 17 is detachably arranged to display the design combination effect by variably displaying the design symbol for the effect (hereinafter referred to as the “decorative diagram”). Yes. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a base plate configured to cover the window 13a opened in the front and rear direction with a glass plate for transparently protecting the game board 20 or a transparent protective plate 13b formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The front frame 13 is assembled so as to be openable and closable, and a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the first display device 17 functions as an effect executing means for performing an effect by display. In the embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also opened and closed integrally with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Configured to do.

  The front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the window 13a, and a speaker (sound output means) capable of outputting sound and sound effects at an upper position of the front frame 13. 19 is disposed. That is, various kinds of operations performed by the first display device 17 by turning on / flashing a light emitter (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 or outputting appropriate sound from the speaker 19. In accordance with the display effect (design combination effect), an effect by light and an effect by sound can be performed. That is, the lamp device 18 disposed in the front frame 13 and the speaker 19 disposed in the middle frame 12 also function as effect execution means.

  An operation handle 16 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided at a lower right position of the middle frame 12. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 20 a of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launcher is changed in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, so that the game The launch position of the pachinko ball to the region 20a can be arbitrarily changed. In the embodiment, as the first display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various pictures, characters, and the like in addition to a decorative drawing is housed in a housing case is employed. However, various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a drum type display device and a dot matrix type display device can be adopted. Further, the upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled to the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the first display device 17 can be attached to and detached from the back side of the game board 20. It is assembled. A guide rail 21 curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and a game area 20 a in which a pachinko ball flows down is defined by the guide rail 21, and is formed on the middle frame 12. A game is played when a pachinko ball launched from a not-shown hitting ball launching device is launched into the game area 20a. Further, the game board 20 has an opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at an appropriate position, and various game board installation parts (specifically, a frame shape to be described later) with respect to each installation opening. Decoration body 25, various winning parts 29, 30, 36, 40, 45, gate part 48, etc.) are attached from the front side, and pachinko balls launched into the game area 20a are placed at the lowermost position of the game area 20a. A discharge outlet 22 is opened. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately determined as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, in the gaming board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a display window 25 a that opens back and forth is formed at a mounting opening that opens at the approximate center of the gaming area 20 a surrounded by the guide rail 21. A frame-shaped decorative body (decorative member) 25 also called a center role is attached, and the first display screen 17a of the first display device 17 is connected to the game board 20 via the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. It is configured to face the front side. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 20a. When the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a contact the game nails 23, the flow direction is irregular. It is configured to change. In addition, a second start winning portion 30 having a second start winning portion 32 in which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can be won in a mounting opening established at a lower right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. Is attached. Here, the second start winning portion 30 is a winning unit for a usual figure that is released so that a pachinko ball can be won in accordance with the occurrence of the usual figure, which will be described later.

  Here, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided such that a bowl-shaped portion continuously extending over the left and right side portions and the upper portion of the display window 25a protrudes forward from the front surface of the game board 20, The game area 20a and the display window 25a are partitioned so that pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a do not enter the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. That is, the game area 20a of the embodiment includes a first sphere falling area defined on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and a second sphere flowing area defined on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The pachinko balls flow down the first ball flow-down region or the second ball flow-down region in accordance with the position and launch strength of the pachinko balls that are partitioned and launched into the game region 20a of the game board 20.

  Further, the game board 20 is provided with winning holes 31, 32, 37, 41, 46 at which the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can win, and the respective winning holes 31, 32, 37 are provided. , 41, 46 with the winning of a pachinko ball (specifically, detection by each of the winning detection sensors SE1 to SE7 described later) as payout conditions for the winning ball, the number of payout balls determined for each winning mouth is paid out. It is configured to be. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a start winning opening (start winning means) 31 is established in which a winning condition of a winning combination is established when a winning condition of a pachinko ball is established and a starting condition of a symbol combination effect (a special figure variation display described later) is established. , 32, and a special winning opening (special winning means) 37 that allows a pachinko ball to be won in response to the occurrence of a hit game as a special game, which will be described later, and a payout condition for the winning ball is established in response to the winning of the pachinko ball. , 41 and a normal winning opening 46 where only a winning ball payout condition is established when a pachinko ball is won. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the start winning ports 31, 32 are provided in the first ball flowing region and the second ball flowing region, respectively, and the special winning ports 37, 41 are the first winning ports 37, 41 in the game region 20a. In addition to being provided in the two-ball flow-down area, the normal winning port 46 is provided in each of the first ball flow-down area and the second ball flow-down area of the game area 20a (see FIG. 2).

(About the start winning entrance 31, 32)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes a first start winning portion 29 having a first start winning opening 31 at a central position in the left-right direction of the game board 20 below the frame-shaped decorative body 25. Is provided. The first start winning opening 31 is a normally open winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a second start winning portion 30 that opens and closes the second start winning opening 32 at a lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The second start winning portion 30 is provided so that a second start winning opening 32 is opened in a game area 20a (second ball flow-down area) defined on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and 2 is provided with an opening / closing member 34 for opening and closing the start winning opening 32, and the opening / closing member 34 closes the second starting winning opening 32 in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 33 (see FIG. 3) as driving means. It is comprised so that it may displace to the open position which opens. That is, the second start winning opening 32 is configured as a variable winning opening provided with an opening / closing member 34 for changing the winning aspect of the pachinko ball.

  That is, in the embodiment, the first start winning opening 31 is configured such that pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a (first ball falling area) can always win with a certain probability, and the second starting winning opening 32 is By driving the start winning solenoid 33, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be varied. Here, in a state where the opening / closing member 34 is displaced to the closed position, the pachinko ball is prevented from winning the second start winning opening 32 and flows down the game area 20a (first ball falling area). Is set so that the probability that a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball falling area of the game area 20a wins the second starting prize port 32 is lower than the probability of winning the first starting prize port 31. On the other hand, in the state where the opening / closing member 34 is displaced to the open position, the pachinko ball received by the opening / closing member 34 is guided to the second start winning opening 32, so that the game area 20a (first ball flowing area) ) The probability that a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow area of the game area 20a wins the second start prize port 32 is higher than the probability that the pachinko ball flowing down the ball will win the first start prize port 31. It is set as follows. In the embodiment, the pachinko ball is configured not to win the second start winning opening 32 when the opening / closing member 34 is displaced to the closed position (winning probability 0%). Alternatively, the closed position may be a state in which the second start winning opening 32 is opened.

  The first and second start winning ports 31, 32 are start winning detection sensors SE1 as start detecting means (detecting means) for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning ports 31, 32. , SE2 (see FIG. 3). The start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are connected to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 3) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball on the condition that the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2 are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. ing. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a prize ball number determining means for determining the number of prize balls to be paid out when a predetermined payout condition is established. Specifically, the pachinko ball is detected by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 corresponding to the first and second start winning ports 31 and 32 (that is, the pachinko ball wins the first and second start winning ports 31 and 32). When the winning ball payout condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of winning balls. It should be noted that the number of payout balls at the time of winning the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 31, 32 can be arbitrarily determined.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a uses the detection of the pachinko balls by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 31 and 32) as a game start condition, so that the main control CPU 60a receives winning information (described later). (Various random number information such as a random number for determination per special figure) and a special figure determination (hit determination) to be described later is performed based on the acquired information. That is, since the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 detect the pachinko ball (that is, the pachinko ball wins the first and second start winning ports 31 and 32), the main control CPU 60a makes a judgment per special figure. This is the determination condition. Then, based on the result of the special symbol hit determination (in response to the ball detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2), a symbol combination effect is executed in the first display device 17, and a special diagram display unit 50A, which will be described later, The special figure variation is executed at 50B. Then, as a result of the symbol combination effect on the first display device 17, the decoration diagram is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first display device 17 with a symbol combination (for example, a set of three identical drawings) that is a predetermined hit display. After that, a winning game that is advantageous to the player is given, and a winning game is performed in which the special winning opening 37, 41 is opened under a predetermined opening condition with the occurrence of the winning game, and the player wins a winning ball It is structured to give you a chance to do it.

  Here, in the embodiment, the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are provided for each of the start winning ports 31, 32. In the following description, the sensor corresponding to the first start winning port 31 is detected as the first start winning detection. The sensor SE1 will be referred to, and the sensor corresponding to the second start winning opening 32 will be referred to as the second start winning detection sensor SE2. The main control board 60 outputs a control signal to the payout control board (not shown) when a detection signal from any of the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 is input. The ball dispensing device is configured to dispense a predetermined number of prize balls. It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out from the ball payout device is set in advance for each starting port where a pachinko ball has won as described above.

(About the first special prize-winning device 36)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first special winning device 36 is disposed at a lower right position in the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The first special prize-winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member 39 that opens and closes a first special prize-winning port 37 as a first special prize-winning means that opens to the second ball falling area (game area 20a). The first and second special winning solenoids 38 (see FIG. 3) serving as driving means are configured to be displaced between a closing position where the opening / closing member 39 is closed and an opening position where the opening / closing member 39 is opened. In the embodiment, when the opening / closing member 39 is displaced to the closed position, the pachinko ball does not win the first special winning opening 37. Further, the first special winning device 36 is provided with a first special winning detection sensor SE3 (see FIG. 3) as first special winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won a prize in the first special winning opening 37. ing. The first special prize detection sensor SE3 is wired to the main control board 60, and when the first special prize detection sensor SE3 detects a pachinko ball, it outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, The main control CPU 60a outputs a control signal to the payout control board using the input of the ball detection signal from the first special winning detection sensor SE3 as a payout condition for the winning ball and sets a preset number in the ball payout device (Example) (14 balls) will be paid out. Here, the first special prize solenoid 38 is given when a game is awarded for opening the first special prize opening 37 in response to the winning of a pachinko ball in the first and second starting prize openings 31, 32. The main control board 60 controls driving according to a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the hit type.

(About the second special prize-winning device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the second special winning device 40 is disposed in a game area 20 a (second ball flow-down area) at a lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. The second special winning device 40 includes an opening / closing member 43 that opens and closes a second special winning opening 41 serving as a second special winning means that opens in the game area 20a, and a second special winning device serving as a driving means. As the winning solenoid 42 (see FIG. 3) is driven, the opening / closing member 43 is displaced to a closed position and an open position to be opened. In the embodiment, when the opening / closing member 43 is displaced to the closed position, the pachinko ball is not awarded to the second special winning opening 41. The second special prize device 40 is provided with a second special prize detection sensor SE4 (see FIG. 3) as second special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the second special prize opening 41. ing. The second special prize detection sensor SE4 is wired to the main control board 60, and when the second special prize detection sensor SE4 detects a pachinko ball, it outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, The main control CPU 60a outputs a control signal to the payout control board using the input of the ball detection signal from the second special prize detection sensor SE4 as a payout condition for the winning ball, and sets a preset number in the ball payout device (Example) (14 balls) will be paid out.

  Here, the second special prize solenoid 42, when a big hit occurs as a result of the big hit lottery on the main control board 60 triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first and second start winning holes 31, 32, Drive control is performed by the main control board 60 to open and close the second special prize opening (special prize opening) 41 at a predetermined timing during the big hit game. The second special winning device 40 is provided with a specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 as specific area entrance detecting means for detecting that the pachinko ball having won the second special prize opening 41 has passed the specific area. ing. The specific area entry detection sensor SE6 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) (see FIG. 3), and when the specific area entry detection sensor SE6 detects a pachinko ball, the detection signal is subjected to main control. It is configured to output to the substrate 60.

  Here, in the embodiment, whether or not to give a probable change state (described later) which is a privilege advantageous to the player as the gaming state after the big hit game, in a specific round in the first to fourth jackpot games to be described later Whether the second special winning opening 41 in the second special winning apparatus 40 is opened, and the pachinko ball that has entered the second special winning opening 41 during the specific round is detected by the specific area entering detection sensor SE6. It is configured so as to be determined based on whether or not (a pachinko ball has entered a specific area). That is, in a specific round (fourth round in the embodiment) in the first to fourth jackpot games, when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 of the second special prize winning device 40 detects a pachinko ball (that is, in the specific area). When the pachinko ball enters, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is configured to determine the provision of the probability variation state. In the specific round in the first to fourth jackpot games, when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 of the second special prize winning device 40 does not detect the pachinko ball (that is, when the pachinko ball has not entered the specific area). Is configured such that the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) does not determine the provision of the probability variation state (determines the provision of the non-probability variation state). That is, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) decides to give a certain change state after the end of the jackpot game when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 detects a pachinko ball during a specific round in the jackpot game. It has a function as a specific state giving determination means.

(Regarding the regular winning opening 46)
As shown in FIG. 2, the regular winning opening 46 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a of the game board 20, and pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a are provided. It is configured to be able to win with a certain probability at all times. The normal winning opening 46 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor SE5 (see FIG. 3) as a normal winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening 46. The normal winning detection sensor SE5 is wired to the main control board 60, and the detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor SE5 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 as a winning ball payout condition. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of prize balls. Specifically, when the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the normal winning detection sensor SE5 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the normal winning port 46), the main control board 60 has a predetermined number ( In the embodiment, the payout of 8 winning balls in the normal winning opening 46 in the first ball flowing area and 7 in the normal winning opening 46 in the second flowing area is determined.

(About the gate part 48)
As shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate portion 48 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball falling area of the game area 20a can pass is provided. The gate portion 48 is provided with a gate sensor SE7 (see FIG. 3), and is configured to detect a pachinko ball passing through the gate portion 48 by the gate sensor SE7. The gate sensor SE7 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a sphere detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE7 to the main control board 60 (ie, detection of a pachinko ball of the gate sensor SE7). Accordingly, various passage detection information (random number information such as random numbers for determining hits to be described later) is acquired, and hit determination (second hit determination) to be described later is performed based on the acquired information. Yes. Then, the start winning solenoid 33 is driven and controlled according to the result of the normal hit determination, so that the opening / closing member 34 is opened / closed. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as a winning opening determination means for determining whether or not to open the second start winning opening 32 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor SE7.

(About the game information display part M)
A game information display unit M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided at a predetermined position (in the embodiment, the lower left position outside the game area 20a) of the game board 20, By visually observing the game information display unit M, the player can appropriately check game information necessary for the game. Here, the game information display unit M of the embodiment includes, as game state display units for displaying the game information, special figure display units 50A and 50B, special figure hold display units 52 and 53, a general figure display unit 55, A general-purpose hold display unit 56, a round display unit 57, and the like are provided. The front surface of the game information display unit M is covered with a light-transmitting cover body Ma so that various game information displayed on the game state display unit M can be confirmed via the cover body Ma. It is configured.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The special figure display sections (display means) 50A, 50B are special symbols for notification (hereinafter, referred to as special symbols) indicating the result of the special figure judgment performed when winning the first and second start winning ports 31, 32. It is a display unit that displays a special figure). Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special view display units 50A and 50B start the variable display triggered by winning (detection by the first starting winning detection sensor SE1) to the first starting winning opening 31. The special figure display unit 50A and a second special figure display unit 50B that starts a variable display triggered by winning a prize at the second start winning opening 32 (detection by the second start prize detection sensor SE2). Each of the parts 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) light emitting display parts. Then, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 31, there is a variable display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special map variable display) in which the light emission display section of the first special figure display section 50A is sequentially turned on and off. This is performed, and one of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emission display section is finally lit. In addition, when the pachinko ball is won in the second start winning opening 32, a variable display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special map variable display) is performed in which the light emission display section of the second special figure display section 50B is turned on / off. Thus, one of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emitting unit is finally lit. That is, the special symbol display portions 50A and 50B are special symbol display means for changing and stopping the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination.

  Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed on the special chart display units 50A and 50B include 200 types of special charts as a winning display (big win symbol) that can recognize the winning winning combination, and a deviation that can recognize the deviation. One type of special figure as a display (displacement symbol) is set corresponding to each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and one special figure determined according to the result of the judgment per special figure is a special figure. As a result of the figure variation display, the fixed figure display portions 50A and 50B are displayed in a fixed stop state. In addition, the number of special symbols as a jackpot symbol or off symbol that can be displayed in each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. A special figure as a big hit display is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A and 50B, so that a big hit game corresponding to the big hit display is continuously given to the player. The jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described in detail later. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure hold display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 store the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first and second starting winning ports 31 and 32 in the internal storage means (implementing) In the example, when storing as special figure start hold information in the main control RAM 60c), the display unit displays the number of hold of the special figure start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure holding display units 52 and 53 receive the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31 in the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure hold display unit 52 that displays the number of holds stored as the first special figure start hold information, and winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 32 The main control RAM 60c includes a second special figure hold display unit 53 that displays the number of holds stored as the second special figure start hold information, and each of the special figure hold display units 52, 53 includes a plurality of (in the embodiment, 2) each of the light emitting display sections. A first special figure hold display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is provided, and the second special figure is displayed. A second special figure hold display section 53 is provided in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of start hold information. That is, the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 notify the number of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display that are held (the number of symbol combination effects). The

  Here, the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31, and the first 1 is subtracted every time the special figure change display (design combination effect) is performed. In addition, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display section 53 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning prize port 32, and the second special figure start hold information is displayed. 1 is subtracted every time the figure change display (design combination effect) is performed. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in any of the embodiments) is set for the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special numbers up to the upper limit number are set. It is set to be able to add the number of holds in the figure start hold information. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) arranged vertically, and each start hold storage number is “1” to “2”. In the case of “2”, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are lit in order from the top, and in the case where each start hold storage number is “3” to “4”, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are displayed. By blinking 53 in order from the top, the player can grasp the number of holds of the hold information.

(About the general map display 55)
The general symbol display unit 55 is a normal symbol for notification (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol) indicating a result of a universal symbol determination performed when the pachinko ball of the gate sensor SE7 is detected (passing through the pachinko ball of the gate unit 48). It is a display unit that displays in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, in the general-purpose display unit 55, a plurality of types of general-purpose figures are changed by using the pachinko sphere detection of the gate sensor SE 7 (passage of the pachinko sphere of the gate unit 48) as one trigger. The universal map change display for deriving the universal map is performed. In the embodiment, two types of common maps are displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, a general diagram is shown by a light emitting mode in which only the upper LED is lit and a light emitting mode in which only the lower LED is lit. In the following description, a common figure indicated by only the lower LED being lit is referred to as a universal figure “0”, and a common figure indicated by only the upper LED being lit is referred to as a universal figure “1”. Then, from the final lighting result of the general map display section 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. Specifically, the universal map “1” is displayed on the universal map display unit 55 in the case of the universal map, and the universal map “0” is displayed in the case of a deviation. In other words, the universal map that can recognize this universal map is the display result of the universal map, and the universal map that can recognize the disparity is the display result of the disparate map. In other words, the general symbol display unit 55 is a normal symbol display means for changing and stopping the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the universal symbol determination.

(Regarding the general map hold display section 56)
The usual figure hold display unit 56 stores the ball passage detection information (various random number information such as random numbers for judgment per common figure) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 48 in the storage means (implementation). In the example, in the case where the main control RAM 60c) is stored as general-purpose start hold information, the display unit displays the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light-emitting display units, and the general map hold display unit 56 holds depending on the display contents of the general map hold display unit 56. The number of changes in the usual map is informed. The number of the reserved map start reserved displayed in the map hold display unit 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 48, and is subtracted by 1 when the map variation display is started. A predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the number of normal start reserved memories, and the number of normal start reserved memories can be added up to the upper limit number. Specifically, in the general-purpose hold display unit 56 of the embodiment, when the general-purpose start storage number is 1 to 2, the general-purpose hold display unit 56 is lit in order from the top, and the general-purpose start storage number is 3 In the case of .about.4, the usual figure hold display section 56 blinks in order from the top, so that the number of holds on which the usual figure change display is performed can be grasped.

(About the round display part 57)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games described later. In this jackpot game, a plurality of types having different prescribed round numbers are set, and the round display unit 57 is configured to notify the designated round number of the jackpot game won. As shown in FIG. 2, the round display unit 57 includes a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) light-emitting display units. In this embodiment, three types of “4 times”, “14 times”, and “16 times” are set as the specified number of rounds of the big hit game, and the specified number of rounds depends on the display content of the round display unit 57. Is identifiably notified.

(About the first display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c capable of displaying the decorative drawing in a variable manner, and the first and second start winning openings 31, With the winning of 32, the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c starts to change. In addition, the first display device 17 is set with a plurality of combination symbol positions L, C, and R at which the decorations to be combined are displayed in a fixed stop state. As a result of the symbol combination effect, the combination symbol positions L, C, R are set. When the combination of decorative figures stopped and displayed on each of C and R is a predetermined hit display, it is configured to notify that the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a hit determination. In the first display device 17 according to the embodiment, three symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a horizontal and horizontal arrangement, and the decorative symbol combination symbol positions L and C for each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. , R are determined one by one, and a symbol combination effect consisting of three rows of decorative drawings is performed. That is, in the embodiment, it is configured to be able to notify whether or not it is a hit with a combination of three decorative drawings corresponding to the three symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. In the following description, the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c may be referred to in order from the left side.

  In addition, the display range of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the first display device 17 is configured to be larger than the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B. The decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped at the combination symbol positions L, C, and R of the first display device 17.

  The first display device 17 is configured to display a variation so that the decorative drawing moves along a predetermined variation direction (in the embodiment, from the top to the bottom in the vertical direction) when the symbol combination effect starts. The decorative drawings that are variably displayed in a predetermined stop order are stopped and displayed at the combination symbol positions L, C, and R of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. In the embodiment, at the start of the symbol combination effect, the decorative drawing starts to change in the order of the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c. The left symbol row 26a, the right symbol row 26c, and the middle symbol row Based on the variation timing of the decorations that are stopped and displayed in the order of 26b, the decorations of the decorations according to the contents of the effects of the symbol combination effect executed on the first display device 17 and the number of stored special figure start suspension information (described later), etc. The variation timing is appropriately changed.

  In addition, on the first display device 17, before the symbol combination effect ends, the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed at the combination symbol positions L, C, and R of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. One symbol combination effect is completed when the decorations in the rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are displayed in a fixed stop state. In other words, the symbol combination effect (first special figure fluctuation display and second special figure fluctuation display) is determined from the start of fluctuation of the decorative drawing (special figure 1 and special figure 2) performed based on one special figure start hold information. The process is executed once until the stop. Here, “decision stop” of the decorative drawing means that the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed for a predetermined special symbol change interval time at the combination symbol positions L, C, and R in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. It is the state that was done. In the embodiment, 800 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special figure variation interval time of the symbol combination effect (first and second special figure fluctuation display) based on the detection of the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. Has been. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decorative drawing means that the decorative drawing displayed so as to remain at the combined symbol positions L, C, and R in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c continuously stops for the special symbol variation interval time. It is not in a state. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in the fluctuation state at the combination symbol positions L, C, and R, and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing fluctuation interval time. It is out. In addition, “decoration of decorations” means a state in which the decorations are not displayed in a recognizable state at the combination symbol positions L, C, R in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. The decorative drawing displayed at the position changes in a predetermined order, or includes a state where the decorative drawing is not displayed at the combination symbol position.

  Here, in the first special figure display unit 50A and the first display device 17, the first special figure fluctuation display and the symbol combination effect relating to the first special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative drawing are confirmed and stopped. Is displayed. Similarly, in the second special figure display unit 50B and the first display device 17, the second special figure fluctuation display and the symbol combination effect relating to the second special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decoration drawing are confirmed and stopped. Is displayed. In the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed at the same time. When one of the special figure display units 50A and 50B is performing the special figure fluctuation display, The first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c is held and stored.

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

  Then, the decorative symbols of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c displayed at the combination symbol positions L, C, R of the symbol symbols 26a, 26b, 26c in the first display device 17 are the winning symbol combinations. In this case, it is possible to grasp that a winning game (a big hit game) is awarded. Here, in the embodiment, symbol combinations (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative figure is fixed and displayed at the combination symbol positions L, C, and R of each symbol row as the jackpot symbol combination. Is set. The decorative symbol combination that can recognize the big hit becomes the big hit display (hit display) displayed on the first display device 17, and a big hit game advantageous to the player is given after the symbol combination effect is completed. Further, in the embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned basic decoration drawing that is variably displayed on the first display device 17, it is set to be able to display a special decoration drawing (special symbol), and the combination symbol position of each symbol row It is configured to recognize that a predetermined big hit game is given by displaying a special decoration figure at any one of L, C, and R (for example, combination symbol position C in the middle symbol row 26b). . The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize the possibility of the occurrence of the jackpot game becomes the jackpot suggestion displayed on the first display device 17. On the other hand, when even one of the symbols in all the columns that are confirmed and stopped at the combination symbol positions L, C, and R of the first display device 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”). , “171”, etc.), it can be recognized that in principle it is a “out of game” to which no big hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize the deviation becomes the off-line display of the first display device 17. However, it is also possible to use a specific symbol combination as a trigger for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined jackpot game) among the symbol combinations in which all three rows of decorative drawings are not the same. A specific symbol combination means that a player can recognize or associate some kind of law or meaning from the symbol combination. Specific examples of specific symbol combinations include symbol combinations in which three rows of decorative symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order (for example, “123” and “321”), and left and right symbol rows 26a and 26b. Are the same, and the symbol combination in the right symbol row 26c is shifted by one (for example, “778”), and the symbol combination in which the three rows of ornamental symbols are a predetermined word combination (for example, “758” (Nagoya)). ) And the like. In this way, the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination of a decorative drawing that can be selected not only as a disappointing display result but also as a jackpot display result.

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

  As described above, the first display device 17 is an effect display means for displaying a symbol combination effect and stopping and displaying a plurality of decorative symbols. Then, a plurality of combination symbol positions at which the decorative symbols (decorative symbols) to be combined are stopped and displayed are set on the first display device 17 as the effect display means, and are stopped and displayed at each of the combination symbol positions. When the combination of the decorative symbols is a predetermined hit display, it is configured to notify that the determination of the special symbol determination is a hit determination.

  In addition, the first display device 17 has a decorative combination of symbols corresponding to the displayed special figure as a result of the special figure variation display performed by the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B. Is displayed. That is, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B corresponds to the symbol combination of the decorative drawing displayed on the first display device 17, respectively. Is finished, the special figure is fixed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, and the decorative figure is displayed on the symbol display 26a, 26b and 26c of the first display device 17 on the fixed stop. It has come to be. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes.

(About the second display devices 80 and 81)
A second display device (display means) 80 is arranged so that the second display screens 80a and 81a face the front side of the game board 20 on the back side of the game board 20 through the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. , 81 are arranged. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, each of the second display devices 80 in which a pair of second display devices 80, 81 are arranged apart from each other on the front side of the first display screen 17 a of the first display device 17. , 81 employs a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various images is housed in a housing case, and the second display screens 80a, 81a of the liquid crystal panel housed in the housing case have openings formed in the housing case. It is configured to face the front side. The second display devices 80 and 81 are configured to display images related to various effects on the second display screens 80a and 81a under the control of sub-control means 65 and 70 described later. That is, in the second display devices 80 and 81, an effect related to the symbol combination effect executed by the first display device 17 triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the start winning opening 31, 32, the symbol combination effect and In addition to being able to display different effects, various display effects associated with the transition of the specific effect mode TM described later, demonstration effects for demonstration (demonstration effects), and the like can also be displayed. For table appearances related to symbol combination effects, for example, notice effects indicating the degree of expectation for winning a lottery per special figure or lottery per special figure, and results of lottery per special figure or lottery per special figure Notification effect etc. to perform are mentioned. The second display devices 80 and 81 are not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and various other devices that can display various images, such as organic EL (Electro-Luminescence), can be used.

(About probabilistic state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 1st privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said special prize opening 37 and 41 is a state which increases compared with the state where the said 1st privilege game state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning openings 37 and 41 can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probability variation function is a big hit game (winning game) on condition that the pachinko ball is detected by the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 of the second special winning device 40 in the specific round during the big hit game (entering the pachinko ball into the specific area). This is a function that can give a probability variation state in which the lottery probability (hit probability) is changed from a low probability (164/65536 in the embodiment) to a high probability (1010/65536 in the embodiment) after the game is finished. . Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. The low probability and the high probability are examples, and the present invention is not limited to this. In the embodiment, when the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state is continuously given until the predetermined number of symbol combination effects (special figure variation display) is executed after the end of the big hit game. In the embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is continuously given until 120 symbol combination effects (special symbol variation display) are executed. Note that the period during which the probability variation state is given (hereinafter, the variation number of the symbol combination effect in which the probability variation state continues is referred to as the probability variation number) is not limited to the above. For example, it is possible to continue to give a certain probability state after the probability variation state is given until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and to shift to the non-probability variation state on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The probability variation state may be continuously given until the big hit game is generated.

  Here, as will be described later, when the probability change state is given after the big hit game ends, “1” is set to the probability change flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the probability change state is not given. The probability variation flag is set to “0”. The probability variation count is set in a probability variation count counter set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the value of the counter is decremented by 1 for each symbol combination effect (at the end of the symbol combination effect), and becomes “0”. In this case, the probability variation flag is set to “0”.

(About variable state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege game state (second game state) as a game state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said 2nd start winning opening 32 increases compared with the state (1st game state) where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. The winning rate is improved. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 34 that opens the second start winning opening 32, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 32 can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 34 for opening the second start winning port 32 once per map, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening / closing member 34. It can also be realized by increasing the number of times of opening 34, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the second privilege gaming state is referred to as a variable state, and the variable state in the example is set to combine the above (1) to (3). In addition, a state where the variable state is not assigned is referred to as a non-variable state. That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 32 is improved.

  That is, in the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map change display performed on the general map display unit 55 in the non-changed state is set to 6000 ms, and the change of the normal map change display performed on the general map display unit 55 in the variable state. The time is set to 520 ms, which is shorter than that of the non-changeable state, and the change time of the normal figure change display performed in the normal figure display unit 55 is shortened with the provision of the changeable state. In addition, the winning probability of the determination per map in the non-variable state is set to a low probability (16384/65536 in the embodiment), and the winning probability of the determination per map in the variable state is a high probability (in the embodiment). , 65535/65536), and with the provision of the variable state, the winning probability of the determination per common figure varies from a low probability to a high probability. Note that, in the embodiment, the interval between the normal map being displayed in a fixed stop state and the next normal map change (the normal map change interval) is set to 500 ms. Further, in the state where the variable state is applied, the opening / closing member 34 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from the state where the variable state is not applied. Specifically, in a state where the variable state is not given, a predetermined time after the opening / closing member 34 of the second start winning prize opening 32 is opened in the case of winning in the normal map display (in the case of the normal map). The opening operation for maintaining the open state is performed once until (396 ms in the embodiment) elapses. On the other hand, in the state where the variable state is given, when the normal figure change display is won (in the case of the normal figure), the opening / closing member 34 of the second start winning opening 32 is opened for a predetermined time (implemented). In the example, the opening operation for maintaining the opening state is performed six times until 448 ms) elapses. That is, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the opening and closing member 34 of the second start winning opening 32 is longer than in the state where the variable state is not given, and the player operates advantageously. It is set to be. In addition, the maximum number of winnings (5 in the embodiment) that allows winning to the second start winning port 32 per one ordinary figure is set, and the number of winnings after opening the opening / closing member 34 is set. The opening / closing member 34 is closed when the upper limit number of winnings (closing condition) is reached.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the number of fluctuations (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of change) when the variable state is applied, depending on whether the probability change state is given or not, is referred to as the main control board 60 ( The main control CPU 60a) is configured to determine. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, 100 times (first variation number) and 120 times (second variation number) are set as the variation number of the variation state given after the end of the big hit game. ing. Then, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) detects the pachinko ball in the specific round in the first to fourth jackpot games, which will be described later, and detects a pachinko ball, and then enters a certain change state after the jackpot game ends. The number of times of change is determined according to the case where it is decided to give, and the case where the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 does not detect a pachinko ball in the specific round and thus does not decide to give a probable state after the end of the big hit game Is configured to determine one of the two types of 100 times and 120 times.

  Specifically, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 detects a pachinko ball in a specific round as the number of times of change to which the change state is given (end of big hit game) 120 times is determined when the probability variation state is given later), and 100 times when the specific region entrance detection sensor SE6 does not detect the pachinko ball in the specific round (when the probability variation state is not imparted after the end of the big hit game). To decide. That is, the condition for giving the variable state is determined by the presence / absence of the probable state. Note that the number of times of change is not limited to the above number. In addition, the number of times of change can be made different depending on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2).

  Here, as described later, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game, “1” is set to the variable flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the variable state is given. If not, the variable flag is set to “0”. Further, the number of times of change is set in a change number of times counter set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c. When it becomes “0”, the variable flag is set to “0”.

  In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a gives a winning rate improvement state (shortening state) when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 detects a pachinko ball during a specific round of the big hit game (number of shorting times). ) Is determined to give the first number of times of change, and when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 does not detect a pachinko ball during the specific round, a period for giving a winning rate improvement state (change state) It has a function as privilege provision determining means for determining that a second variation number different from the first variation number is given as (variation number).

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special chart display section 50A or the second special chart display section 50B as a result of the special chart fluctuation display, and the winning jackpot game ( The round in which the first opening / closing member 39 of the first special winning device 36 or the second opening / closing member 43 of the second special winning device 40 is opened / closed is set differently according to the type of the big win symbol). In the big hit game of the embodiment, the big hit game is executed by executing a round game for opening the opening and closing members 39, 43 of the special prize winning devices 36, 40 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, four times, fourteen times, sixteen times, etc.). It is supposed to end. One round game ends when a specified number (for example, 9) of pachinko balls wins in the special winning openings 37 and 41, or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. . In addition, during each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds in which the opening and closing members 39 and 43 are held in a closed state for a predetermined time is set.

  Here, in the opening mode (opening pattern) of the first opening / closing member 39 of the first special winning device 36 and the second opening / closing member 43 of the second special winning device 40 in each round of the jackpot game, pachinko balls are arranged at predetermined intervals. In the condition of continuous launching at the time of opening, the specified number (for example, 9) of pachinko balls determined in the round in one opening operation (operation from opening to closing) continues to open for the time that can be won Long-time opening operation (long-time opening) and a short-time opening operation (short-time opening) in which the opening times of the opening and closing members 39 and 43 are set shorter than the long-time opening operation. Yes. In the embodiment, the opening / closing members 39, 43 are set to open for a maximum of 25.00 seconds in the long-time opening operation, and the opening / closing members 39, 43 are opened for a maximum of 0.04 seconds in the short-time opening operation. It is set as follows. That is, in the short time opening operation of the opening and closing members 39, 43, it is extremely difficult to win the pachinko ball, and the operation time is set so that the winning to the special winning openings 37, 41 can hardly be expected.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, when the big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games having different values to be given to the player, and the determination is made. A jackpot game is awarded. Here, which jackpot game is awarded among a plurality of types of jackpot games is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is classified into two groups of a symbol A and a symbol B, and is confirmed on the first special figure display unit 50A. The jackpot game according to the special figure 1 as the jackpot symbol displayed in a stopped state is given. Similarly, the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B in the embodiment is classified into two groups of the symbol a and the symbol b, and the second special figure display unit A jackpot game corresponding to the special figure 2 as a jackpot symbol displayed as a fixed stop at 50B is awarded. In the embodiment, 70 types of special figures 1 are assigned to symbol A, and 30 types of special figures 1 are assigned to symbol B. Similarly, 70 types of special figures 2 are assigned to symbol a, and 30 types of special figures 2 are assigned to symbol b. Note that the type of jackpot game is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, four types of first to fourth jackpot games are set as the jackpot game, and in each jackpot game, the second special prize device is used in a specific round set before the final round. The 40 second opening / closing members 43 are operated in a predetermined opening pattern, and the first opening / closing members 39 of the first special winning device 36 are operated in a predetermined opening pattern in rounds other than the specific round. Then, the second opening / closing member 43 operates in a predetermined opening pattern in a specific round, so that the pachinko ball can enter the specific area provided in the second special prize-winning device 40. The specific opening pattern of the second opening / closing member 43 in a specific round in each jackpot game will be described in detail when explaining each jackpot game individually. Thus, by changing the opening pattern of the second opening / closing member 43, the probability of pachinko balls detected by the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 is changed to change the probability of giving the probability variation state. . In the embodiment, in the first jackpot game (symbol A), the third jackpot game (symbol a), and the fourth jackpot game (symbol b), the second opening / closing member 43 performs the opening operation for a long time in a specific round. In contrast to the opening pattern, in the second jackpot game (symbol B), the second opening / closing member 43 is set to an opening pattern in which the opening operation is performed for a short time in a specific round. That is, the first jackpot game (symbol A), the third jackpot game (symbol a), and the fourth jackpot game (symbol b) are given a probable change state as compared to the second jackpot game (symbol B). Is set as a type 1 jackpot game with a high probability that the second jackpot game (symbol B) has a lower probability of being given a certain variation state than the type 1 jackpot game. Has been.

(About the first jackpot game)
The first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A is a jackpot game that causes the second opening / closing member 43 of the second special winning device 40 to open for a long time when the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game. Set as That is, the first jackpot game is set as a jackpot game that can be given a probability change state with high probability after the jackpot game ends. In addition, when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined, the granting period (number of times of alternation) of the variable state that may be given is determined by the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 in the specific round. If it is determined that the sphere is detected and the probability variation state is given, 120 times of the variation state is given, whereas the specific region entrance detection sensor SE6 does not detect the pachinko sphere in the specific round. When it is not decided to give the probability variation state to the above, it is set so that 100 variation states are imparted.

  The first jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “14”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round is set to “9”. In the first jackpot game, in the first to third rounds and the fifth to seventh rounds, the first opening / closing member 39 of the first special winning device 36 is opened for a long time, and the fourth round. In the second round, the second opening / closing member 43 of the second special winning device 40 is set to open for a long time. Further, in the 8th to 14th rounds, the first opening / closing member 39 of the first special winning device 36 is set to open for a short time. That is, in the first jackpot game, the fourth round is set as the specific round.

  Here, in the first jackpot game, “25.00 (seconds)” is set as one round time in the first to seventh rounds, and in each of the first to seventh rounds, The first opening / closing member 39 or the second opening / closing member 43 is set to perform an opening operation (long-time opening operation) for a long time of “25.00 (seconds)” at the maximum. On the other hand, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as one round time in the 8th to 14th rounds, and the first opening and closing member 39 is set in each of the 8th to 14th rounds. The opening operation (short-time opening operation) is set for a short time of “0.04 (seconds)” at the maximum.

(About the second jackpot game)
The second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B is a jackpot game that causes the second opening / closing member 43 of the second special winning device 40 to be opened for a short time when the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game. Set as In other words, the second jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which the probability change state is extremely difficult to be given after the jackpot game ends. In addition, the grant period of the variable state that may be given when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined is the same as the case of the first jackpot game, When the specific region entrance detection sensor SE6 detects the pachinko sphere and it is determined that the probable state is given, 120 times of the short state is given, whereas in the specific round, the specific region entrance When the detection sensor SE6 does not detect the pachinko sphere, and it is determined that the probability variation state is not imparted, it is set so that the variation state of 100 times is imparted.

  The second jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “14”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round is set to “9”. In the second jackpot game, in the first to third rounds and the fifth to eighth rounds, the first opening / closing member 39 of the first special prize-winning device 36 opens for a long time, and the fourth round. In the second round, the second opening / closing member 43 of the second special winning device 40 is set to open for a short time. Further, in the ninth to fourteenth rounds, the first opening / closing member 39 of the first special winning device 36 is set to open for a short time. That is, in the second jackpot game, the fourth round is set as the specific round.

  Here, in the second jackpot game, “25.00 (seconds)” is set as one round time in the first to third rounds and the fifth to eighth rounds, and the first to third rounds. The first opening / closing member 39 is set to perform an opening operation (long-time opening operation) for a long time of “25.00 (seconds)” at each round of the first and fifth to eighth rounds. On the other hand, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as one round time in the fourth and ninth to fourteenth rounds, and in the fourth and ninth to fourteenth rounds, The first opening / closing member 39 or the second opening / closing member 43 is set to perform an opening operation (short-time opening operation) for a short time of “0.04 (seconds)” at the maximum.

(About the third jackpot game)
The third jackpot game corresponding to the symbol a is a jackpot game that opens the second opening / closing member 43 of the second special prize winning device 40 for a long time when the main control CPU 60a determines the third jackpot game. Set as That is, the third jackpot game is set as a jackpot game that can be given a probability change state with high probability after the jackpot game ends. In addition, the grant period (number of times of change) that may be given when the symbol a (third jackpot game) is determined is the same as in the case of the first jackpot game. In the specific round, when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 detects the pachinko sphere and decides to give the probable change state, 120 change states are given, whereas in the specific round, the specific area When the entrance detection sensor SE6 does not decide to give a certain change state on condition that no pachinko sphere is detected, the change state is set to be given 100 times.

  The third jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round is set to “9”. In the third jackpot game, in the first to third rounds and the fifth to sixteenth rounds, the first opening / closing member 39 of the first special prize winning device 36 opens for a long time, and the fourth round. In the second round, the second opening / closing member 43 of the second special winning device 40 is set to open for a long time. That is, in the third jackpot game, the fourth round is set as the specific round. In the third jackpot game, “25.00 (seconds)” is set as one round time in all rounds, and the first opening / closing member 39 or the second opening / closing member 43 is set in each round. The maximum opening time is set to “25.00 (seconds)” (opening operation for a long time).

(About the fourth jackpot game)
The fourth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol b is a jackpot game that causes the second opening / closing member 43 of the second special winning device 40 to open for a long time when the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth jackpot game. Set as In other words, the fourth jackpot game is set as a jackpot game that can be given a probability change state with a high probability after the jackpot game ends. Also, the grant period (number of times of change) that may be given when the symbol b (fourth jackpot game) is determined is the same as in the case of the first jackpot game. In the specific round, when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 detects the pachinko sphere and decides to give the probable change state, 120 change states are given, whereas in the specific round, the specific area When the entrance detection sensor SE6 does not decide to give a certain change state on condition that no pachinko sphere is detected, the change state is set to be given 100 times.

  The fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round is set to “9”. In the fourth jackpot game, the first opening / closing member 39 of the first special winning device 36 is opened for a long time in the first to third rounds, and the second special winning device 40 is used in the fourth round. The second opening / closing member 43 is set to open for a long time. That is, in the fourth jackpot game, the fourth round (final round) is set as the specific round. In the fourth jackpot game, “25.00 (seconds)” is set as one round time in all rounds, and the first opening / closing member 39 or the second opening / closing member 43 is set in each round. The maximum opening time is set to “25.00 (seconds)” (opening operation for a long time).

  Here, since the specified number of rounds of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game are set to be the same, even if the specified number of rounds is displayed on the round display portion 57 when winning the jackpot determination, It is configured such that the player cannot distinguish whether the winning big hit game is the first big hit game in which the probability change state is easily given or the second big hit game in which the probability change state is hard to be given. Although the specified number of rounds differs between the third jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game, the opening operation modes of the first opening / closing member 39 and the second opening / closing member 43 from the first round to the fourth round are set to be the same. Therefore, it is difficult to recognize whether the third jackpot game or the fourth jackpot game is won until the fourth round is completed. Therefore, during the fourth round jackpot game, a promotion effect is provided to notify that the winning jackpot game is a third jackpot game (a jackpot game more advantageous to the player) with a specified number of rounds of 16 times. Thus, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Direction mode)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a specific effect mode TM that shifts according to a time condition based on a time value of an RTC 82, which will be described later, and a plurality of types of normal effect modes that change mode according to a condition other than the time that is not based on the time value of the RTC 82. M1, M2, M3, and M4 (see FIG. 5). Here, the production mode suggests or informs the player whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state, and suggests or informs the player whether or not it is a variable state. An image is displayed on the first display device 17 and the second display devices 80 and 81 to perform a game effect. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the production mode can be changed under the control of the overall control CPU 65a to be described later when time and other predetermined mode transition conditions are satisfied. In the pachinko machine 10, when the production modes TM, M1, M2, M3, and M4 are changed, the production flag corresponding to a storage area of the overall control RAM 65c described later is set, and the overall control CPU 65a TM, M1, M2, M3, and M4 can be recognized. In addition, the state where the game is performed based on the production modes TM, M1, M2, M3, and M4 set in the pachinko machine 10 may be referred to as staying in the production mode.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the probability changing state and the variable state are not given as the normal performance mode, and the gaming state is the same (normal gaming state = non-probable / non-variable gaming state) ) Which is a plurality of (two types in the embodiment) normal stay effect modes M1 and M2, a probability change stay effect mode M3 which is a gaming state to which a probability change state and a change state are given, and only a change state. The variable stay effect production mode M4 that is in the gaming state is set. That is, the first normal stay effect mode M1 and the second normal stay effect mode M2 as the normal stay effect mode are game conditions such as a jackpot probability during the game and a winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 32 (game This is an effect mode that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the state is the same. This is an effect mode that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when different from M1 and M2. That is, in the embodiment, the probable stay effect mode M3 and the short stay effect mode M4 are set as the special stay effect mode. The specific effect mode TM is an effect mode that is shifted (the central control CPU 65a can determine) according to a time condition (mode transition execution time K1) to be described later, and is the game state in the specific effect mode TM. It is configured to depend on the gaming state in the normal effect mode immediately before the transition to the effect mode TM.

  On the first display device 17 and the second display devices 80 and 81, game state suggestion images having different contents corresponding to the specific effect mode TM and the normal effect modes M1, M2, M3, and M4 are displayed. ing. Specifically, the background display projected on the back of the decoration diagram of the first display device 17 is set to be different for each effect mode, and the player selects the present (in game) effect mode from the type of background display. It can be recognized. In addition, the effects displayed on the second display devices 80 and 81 are also set to be different for each effect mode, and the player can change the current effect mode based on the types of effects displayed on the second display devices 80 and 81. Can be recognized. Furthermore, in each effect mode, part or all of the effect contents of the symbol combination effect performed on the first display device 17 are different, and the effect is set so that a specific effect can be executed for each effect mode. It should be noted that, as the production mode, whether a latent mode that cannot be recognized by the player from the display of the first display device 17 or the second display device 80, 81 or whether a variable state is given or not is given. Whether the player is not able to recognize from the display on the first display device 17 or the second display device 80, 81 may set a latent change mode or the like.

  Here, as the mode transition conditions of the normal performance modes M1, M2, M3, and M4, in the embodiment, the occurrence number of big hits and the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation (first or second special figure fluctuation display) after the big hit game (Example) In this case, 100 times or 120 times) is set. Specifically, when the jackpot is generated, the normal stay effect mode M1, M2 shifts to the probability change stay effect mode M3 or the variable stay effect mode M4. The mode M4 is shifted to the normal stay effect mode M1 and M2. In addition, as a mode transition condition between the normal stay effect modes M1 and M2, the number of symbol fluctuations in the normal gaming state to which the probability variation state and the variation state are not given, and determination of a specific special diagram variation pattern (button No operation is required), or a button operation in a mode transition effect that is executed when a specific special pattern variation pattern is determined, or a probable change state is given after a small hit or hit game where the game state does not change before and after the hit game However, it is possible to determine the specific winning points such as sudden probable big hits (button operation is not required), etc., where the opening time of the special winning openings 37, 41 during the game is short and the winning time is hardly expected. It can be set appropriately.

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a main control board (main control means) 60 as a control means for overall control of the pachinko machine 10 and a control signal from the main control board 60 are used. Sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 are provided as control means for controlling each control object. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. It is output to the sub-control boards 65 and 70.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment controls, as a sub-control board, the overall control board 65 that controls overall game effects, and the display contents on the first display device 17 and the second display devices 80 and 81. A display control board 70, a lamp control board 72 that performs light emission control of various light emitting effects means (such as the lamp device 18) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and a sound control board 73 that performs sound output control of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10. It has. That is, the overall control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60. Various game effects (design combination effects, light effects, and sound effects) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, the display control board 70 displays a symbol combination effect such as a symbol (decorative drawing) or a background image displayed on the first display device 17 based on a control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65. The display contents are controlled, and the display contents of the effects displayed on the second display devices 80 and 81 are controlled. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting and extinguishing timings and the light emission intensities of the various light emitting effect units included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65. It is. The sound control board 73 controls the output timing and output contents of the sound effect from the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing and reading are provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2, the special winning detection sensors SE3 and SE4, the normal winning detection sensor SE5, the specific area entering detection sensor SE6, and the gate sensor SE7 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. . In addition, the main control CPU 60a includes display units of the game information display unit M (first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53, and general figure display unit 55). , A general-purpose hold display unit 56, a round display unit 57, etc.) are connected, and each of the game information display units M is based on the control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a with the detection of each detection sensor SE1 to SE7. Display control of the display units 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, and 57 is executed. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a first special prize linked to a start prize solenoid 33 linked to the opening / closing member 34 that opens and closes the second start prize prize port 32 and a first opening / closing member 39 linked to the first special prize prize port 37. A second special prize solenoid 42 connected to a solenoid 38 and a second opening / closing member 43 that opens and closes the second special prize opening 41 is connected. Based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a, each solenoid 33, 38, By driving 42, the corresponding opening / closing members 34, 39, 43 are opened / closed. The main control CPU 60a is configured to drive and control the special prize solenoids 38 and 42 so that the opening and closing members 39 and 43 are opened and closed in an opening and closing manner corresponding to the type of the big hit game.

  The main control CPU 60a indicates that the pachinko ball has won the first and second start winning holes 31, 32 (more specifically, the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2 have detected the pachinko ball). As a trigger, it is set to acquire various random numbers as winning information. Here, the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are as follows: random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for performance execution determination (random numbers for reach determination), Various random numbers such as random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. A random number is acquired in accordance with the timing at which detection signals from the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Also, the winning information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first and second starting winning ports 31, 32 is a predetermined starting holding area (main control RAM 60c) (special starting holding area). The main control CPU 60a is temporarily stored in the storage area. The special drawing start hold information has a start hold area that is stored in the order of storage in the main control RAM 60c, and when special symbol start effect (special drawing variation display) is executed based on each special figure start hold information. The figure start hold information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the following description, special figure start hold information based on winning information (various random values) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31 is referred to as first special figure start hold information, In some cases, the special figure start hold information based on the winning information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 32 is referred to as the second special figure start hold information.

  Specifically, the main control RAM 60c is provided with a first start hold area capable of storing the first start hold information and a second start hold area capable of storing the second start hold information. Winning information (various random values) acquired in response to detection of the winning detection sensor SE1 is stored in the first start hold area, and winning information acquired in response to detection of any of the second start winning detection sensors SE2 ( (Various random values) are stored in the second start holding area. The first start hold area and the second start hold area are composed of four storage areas from the first area to the fourth area, and are acquired when the start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2 are detected once. The winning information (various random values) is sequentially stored in the first area to the fourth area, and the special figure start is performed in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c when executing the special figure determination (special figure fluctuation display). The hold information is read by the main control CPU 60a. That is, a maximum of eight start hold information (that is, four first start hold information and four second start hold information) can be stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the main control RAM 60c stores the information. The main control CPU 60a is set so as to read the special figure start hold information in order from the oldest information among the eight first and second special figure start hold information. Here, in the following description, the start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c by the main control CPU 60a when the winning information is acquired triggered by the detection of the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 is started at the time of winning. The hold information is referred to as hold information, and the start hold information read from the main control RAM 60c by the main control CPU 60a when executing the determination per special figure (special drawing change display) may be referred to as start change information at the start of change.

  The special figure per-determination random number is a random number used in special figure per-judgment (big hit judgment) as to whether or not a win game (big hit game) is generated as a result of the symbol combination effect. In this embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per special figure, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the special figure determination random number is either a special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or a special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the determination per special figure. It is a random number used when making a decision. Here, in the embodiment, 200 integer values from “0” to “199” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one type of special figure indicating the above-mentioned failure and a random number corresponding to 200 types of special figures indicating the winning of the big hit. The special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the random number for figure determination. . That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the first start prize detection sensor SE1, and the second start prize is determined. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor SE2, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. Further, as described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified for each type of jackpot game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so that the symbol combination effect can be obtained. The type of jackpot game to be given after the end is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number functions as a random number for determining the type of winning game (big hit game).

  In addition, the random number for performance execution determination suggests the possibility that a win display is displayed when the determination result in the above-mentioned special figure hit determination is negative (in the case of failure to win a big hit game). This is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination) as to whether or not to perform the performance. In the embodiment, 239 kinds of integer values from “0” to “238” are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Here, as an effect suggesting the possibility of a winning display being displayed, in the reach effect or the one time symbol combination effect that is performed with the reach display displayed in the process of symbol variation on the first display device 17. Pseudo-continuous notice effect that temporarily stops the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c multiple times and a variation cycle with one time from the start to the change stop of the decorative drawing can be executed multiple times continuously. Are output from the light of the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19, the notification effect that suggests the possibility of being displayed on the first display device 17 or the second display device 80, 81. This includes a notice effect that suggests to the player that the display may be displayed on the first display device 17 or the second display device 80 or 81 by the sound effect.

  The random number for distributing the special figure variation pattern is a random number used when one special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns that specify the effect time in the symbol combination effect. In the embodiment, 251 kinds of integer values from “0” to “250” are set as random numbers for distributing the special figure variation pattern, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for determining the execution of an effect, and a random number for distributing a special figure variation pattern, The main control RAM 60c is temporarily triggered when a pachinko ball wins 31 or 32 (more specifically, one of the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 detects a pachinko ball). The main control CPU 60a acquires each stored random number at the same timing. Here, each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31 is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 32. The main control CPU 60a acquires a random number corresponding to the winning timing of each start winning opening 31, 32.

  The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate portion 48 (more specifically, the gate sensor SE7 detecting the pachinko ball). ing. Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of the gate sensor SE7, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure and a random number for determining a normal pattern variation pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, thereby A random number is acquired in accordance with the timing when the detection signal of the sensor SE7 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Further, passage detection information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate sensor SE7 is temporarily stored in a predetermined map storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as map start hold information. It is configured to be stored in memory. The general-purpose map storage area is stored in the main control RAM 60c in the order in which it is stored in the main control RAM 60c. The normal start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in order.

  The random number for determining a normal figure is a random number used for determining whether to open the second start winning opening 32 (per normal figure) as a result of the fluctuation of the normal figure. In the embodiment, 65536 integer values of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). The random number for allocating a general pattern variation is a random number used for determining a general pattern variation pattern that defines a variation time of a general variation in a general variation display. In the embodiment, nine types of integer values from “0” to “8” are set as random numbers for normal pattern variation pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes. Then, the passage detection information (usually stored in the main control RAM 60c) triggered by the passage of the pachinko sphere through the gate portion 48 (more specifically, when the gate sensor SE7 detects the pachinko sphere). The main control CPU 60a obtains a hit determination random number, a normal variation pattern distribution random number, and the like) at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot game is generated as a result of the symbol combination effect. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot game using the determination random number per special figure (determination per special figure). A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the number of determination values set for the big hit determination value differs depending on whether or not the above-described probability variation state is given at the time of performing the special figure determination. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state (1700 in the embodiment) is larger than the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability variation state (170 in the embodiment). Many are set. In other words, by increasing the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state, a jackpot game is likely to occur.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The special figure determination value is the special figure 1 or 2 as a big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A in a fixed stop when the result of the special figure determination is a big hit (when winning the big hit game). This is a determination value for determining special figure 2 as a jackpot symbol to be confirmed and stopped on special figure display unit 50B using a special figure determining random number. Here, in the embodiment, the special figure determination value is set to an integer value of a type corresponding to the 200 types of special figure determination random numbers described above. Then, when the big win is won based on the special figure start hold information triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 31, the special figure determination determination value is set as the big win symbol of the special figure 1 Further, the main control CPU 60a assigns any one of the symbols A to B assigned to the two types of symbols A to B and assigned with the determination value for special symbol determination corresponding to the random number for special symbol determination. Has come to be determined. Similarly, when a big win is won based on the special figure start hold information triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the second start winning opening 32, the special figure determination determination value is set as the big win symbol of special figure 2 The main control is performed for any one of the symbols a to b assigned to the two types of symbols a to b and assigned with the determination value for determining the special symbol corresponding to the random number for determining the special symbol. The CPU 60a is determined.

  The main control ROM 60b stores an effect execution determination value (reach determination value). The effect execution determination value is an effect execution determination (reach lottery) indicating whether or not to execute a reach effect that suggests that a hit display may be displayed on the first display device 17 when the result of determination per special figure is negative. ), Which is determined from among 239 integers from “0” to “238” that can be taken by the production execution determination random number. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines that the effect of the reach effect that will eventually be lost is executed when the value of the acquired effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value. It has become. Here, the number of determination values set for the effect execution determination value differs depending on the gaming state (probability change state or variable state) at the time of performing the effect execution determination. Specifically, the number of performance execution determination values set in the non-variable state in which the variable state is not given is set to be larger than in the case where the variable state is given. That is, in the variable state, the reach effect is less likely to occur than in the non-variable state.

(About special map fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. The special figure variation pattern is an effect content that is executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the final stop display (the display content of the symbol combination effect, the light emission effect mode). , Which specifies the basic content of the sound production mode). Also, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time (design combination effect and special figure) from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display until the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is displayed in a fixed stop state. The time of fluctuation display) is specified.

  As the special figure variation pattern, as shown in FIG. 6, as a special figure variation pattern for detachment that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the determination per special figure is negative, a plurality of types of normal patterns in which reach effect is not performed Special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment (first special figure fluctuation pattern P1 for detachment) and a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment in which a reach effect is performed (second to fourth special figure fluctuation patterns P2 for detachment, P3, P4). Further, as a special figure variation pattern, when the result of the special figure hit determination is affirmative, as a special figure change pattern for hits that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a, a plurality of types of special figures for normal hits in which no reach effect is performed. A variation pattern (first special figure variation pattern P5 for winning), a special variation pattern for a plurality of types of reach where a reach effect is performed (second to fourth special pattern variation patterns P6, P7, P8 for winning), and Is provided. Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment (first special figure fluctuation pattern P1 for detachment) is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the performance execution determination is negative. The special figure fluctuation patterns (the second to fourth special figure fluctuation patterns P2, P3, and P4 for detachment) are special figure fluctuation patterns that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the performance execution determination is affirmative.

  Here, the reach effect is an effect that is performed after the reach display is displayed in the symbol combination effect performed on the first display device 17 until the symbol combination of the decorative figure that is a big hit or miss is stopped and displayed. It is. Reach production includes normal reach production, short super reach production, and long super reach production, etc., with varying time of symbol combination production. In this embodiment, normal reach production, short super reach production, and long super reach production are performed. As the special figure fluctuation pattern for deviation, a second special figure fluctuation pattern P2 for deviation, a third special figure fluctuation pattern P3 for deviation, and a fourth special figure fluctuation pattern P4 for deviation are set. Further, as the special figure variation pattern for winning in which the normal reach production, the short super reach production, and the long super reach production are performed, the winning second special figure fluctuation pattern P6, the winning third special figure fluctuation pattern P7, and the winning fourth pattern A special figure variation pattern P8 is set. Note that the fluctuation time becomes longer in the order of normal reach production, short super reach production, and long super reach production. Also, the variation time of the symbol combination effect of the special symbol variation patterns P1, P5 where the reach effect is not performed is set shorter than the variation time of the symbol combination effect of the special symbol variation patterns P2, P6 where the normal reach effect is performed.

  Also, in the short super reach production and the long super reach production, there are also set types in which the production is performed such as re-variation and re-lottery during the symbol combination production. The re-variation is a change in the middle symbol row 26b in a state in which the effective symbol stopped at the combination symbol position L of the left symbol row 26a and the effective symbol stopped at the combination symbol position R of the right symbol row 26c are reached. This is an effect form in which the speed of the symbol in the middle is made to slow down and appear to stop on the combination symbol position C that is displayed in a reach manner, and then the speed is increased to change again. On the other hand, in the re-lottery, the temporary jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the combination of the same effective symbols on the combination symbol positions L, C, and R, and then the jackpot symbol is re-varied to be finalized. This is an effect form in which a big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a variation pattern distribution determination value. The variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used when determining one special figure variation pattern from among the special figure variation patterns that can be determined according to the results of the big hit determination and the effect execution determination. It is determined from all 251 integers from “0” to “250” that can be taken by the random numbers for pattern distribution. This variation pattern distribution determination value is assigned by a predetermined number to the special figure variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a according to the results of the big hit determination and the effect execution determination. That is, by specifying the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the random number for special pattern variation pattern distribution is assigned, the special diagram variation pattern (effect content and variation time) executed in the symbol combination effect is determined. That is, when determining the special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns based on the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution, the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected according to the number of assigned variation pattern distribution determination values. The ease is adjusted. Specifically, if the result of determination per special figure is negative, the first special figure fluctuation pattern P1 for detachment, the second special figure fluctuation pattern P2 for detachment, the third special figure fluctuation pattern P3 for detachment, the fourth for detachment. When it is difficult to select the special figure variation pattern P4 in this order, if the result of the determination per special figure is affirmative, the first special figure fluctuation pattern P5 for winning, the second special figure fluctuation pattern P6 for winning, It is easy to select the winning third special figure fluctuation pattern P7 and the winning fourth special figure fluctuation pattern P8 in this order. In other words, the longer the variation time of the symbol combination effect, the higher the possibility that a big hit game will be given.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure change effect. The determination value per universal figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not per universal figure (determination per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure, and “0” which can be taken as a random number for universal figure determination. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described variable state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the variable speed state (65535 in the embodiment) is the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the non-variable state (example). In this case, more than 1125) are set. In other words, by increasing the number of normal maps set in the variable state, it is easy to generate a common map hit.

  In the main control ROM 60b, a plurality of types of common map variation patterns are stored, and general map variation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to the respective general map variation patterns. Here, the general map variation pattern specifies the fluctuation time of the general map variation display from the start of the general map variation display to the final stop display of the general map. The normal variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining the general variation pattern by using the random number for distribution of the general variation pattern. It is determined from all 9 types of integers up to “8”. A predetermined judgment value is assigned to each of the customary pattern fluctuation patterns, and the typical figure fluctuation pattern to which the common figure fluctuation pattern distribution judgment value corresponding to the acquired random number for normal pattern fluctuation pattern distribution is assigned is the main. It is specified by the control CPU 60a. Here, the determination value for determining the normal pattern variation pattern differs in the type and the number of allocation of the general map variation pattern to be allocated depending on the result of the determination per universal map. Specifically, in the embodiment, when the result of the judgment per common figure is affirmative (winning per common figure), all the standard figure variation pattern determination values are assigned to one common figure fluctuation pattern, When the fluctuation pattern of a predetermined time (for example, 6000 ms) is determined, the fluctuation pattern of the usual figure is determined, but when the result of the decision for the usual figure is affirmative (defeated per ordinary figure), another one of the usual figure fluctuation patterns All the standard fluctuation pattern determination values are assigned to the standard fluctuation pattern that defines a predetermined time fluctuation time (for example, 520 ms).

(About the control board)
The overall control board 65 is provided with an overall control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 3, an overall control ROM 65b and an overall control RAM 65c are connected to the overall control CPU 65a. The overall control CPU 65a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the overall control RAM 65c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The overall control board 65 is provided with an RTC (real time clock) 82 as time measuring means for measuring time (time). The overall control board 65 is mounted with a backup power source (not shown) such as a capacitor or a secondary battery that can supply power after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. The RTC 82 operates by receiving power from a power supply board (not shown) when power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10, and measures time. On the other hand, after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, the RTC 82 operates by receiving power supply from the backup power supply, and measures the time. The RTC 82 can also measure the current date (year, month, day and day of the week). The overall control CPU 65a is set to shift the effect mode or change the internal effect lottery state based on the time value of the RTC 82. The mode transition based on the time value of the RTC 82 will be described later.

  Here, in the overall control ROM 65b, there is stored an effect pattern for specifying the specific effect contents of the symbol combination effect executed in the symbol combination effect. The effect pattern is associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern, and the overall control CPU 65a determines the corresponding effect pattern based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, the first effect pattern for detachment corresponding to the first special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment P1, the second effect pattern for detachment corresponding to the second special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment P2, and the third special figure change for detachment. A third effect pattern for losing corresponding to the pattern P3, a fourth effect pattern for losing corresponding to the fourth special figure variation pattern for detachment P4, a first effect pattern for winning corresponding to the first special figure variation pattern for winning P5, Corresponding to the second winning effect pattern corresponding to the second special figure variation pattern P6 for winning, the third effect pattern corresponding to the third special figure variation pattern P7 for winning, and the fourth special figure variation pattern P8 for winning A fourth effect pattern for winning is set. The effect pattern is not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, and one special pattern variation pattern is associated with one or more effect patterns. The overall control CPU 65a determines one production pattern from the production patterns corresponding to the special figure variation pattern. That is, the overall control CPU 65a functions as an effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the symbol combination effect to be performed by the first display device 17 based on the winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. It is configured. Further, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c is determined in the symbol combination effect, and the decorative drawing is stopped in each column according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. At the same time, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stoppage of the decoration drawing, or the lamp device 18 emits light appropriately.

  Here, in each of the effect patterns, a plurality of types with different background display forms, color types, displayed character types, and the like are set corresponding to the effect modes M1, M2, M3, M4, and TM. Thus, the player can recognize the present (in game) effect mode from the images displayed on the first display device 17 and the second display devices 80 and 81. In particular, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, since the special specific effect mode TM that shifts depending on the time condition is set, the specific effect mode TM and the other effect modes M1, M2, M3, and M4 are clearly identified. As shown, specific image data (specific effect information) such as display colors and characters that can be selected by the overall control CPU 65a (display control CPU 70a) only in the specific effect mode TM, and other effect modes M1, M2, M3, and M4 Normal image data (normal effect information) such as display colors and characters that can be selected by the overall control CPU 65a (display control CPU 70a) is set. Then, the overall control CPU 65a (display control CPU 70a) selects the information from the normal effect information and displays it on the display devices 17, 80, 81 in the normal effect modes M1, M2, M3, M4. , 80, 81, while controlling the display devices 17, 80, 81 so that information is selected from the specific effect information and displayed on the display devices 17, 80, 81 during the specific effect mode TM. Composed. For example, the background at the time of the symbol combination effect in the effect modes M1, M2, M3, M4 is displayed in blue, while the background at the time of the symbol combination effect is displayed in red in the specific effect mode TM.

  The overall control ROM 65b stores a specific effect pattern for specifying the effect contents in the specific effect mode TM that shifts from the normal effect modes M1, M2, M3, and M4 based on the time value of the RTC 82. This specific effect pattern will be described in detail when the mode transition based on the time value of the RTC 82 is described.

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

(Display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. The first display device 17 and the second display devices 80 and 81 are connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). A display control program for controlling the display contents of the first display device 17 and the second display devices 80 and 81 is stored in the display control ROM 70b. The display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  That is, a hit determination means for determining whether or not to generate a hit game (big hit game) triggered by detection of the balls of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2, and when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, The main control CPU 60a has respective functions as hit game determination means for determining the hit game to be given from among the games. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit determining means for determining that a hit game is generated when the ball detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 is detected. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special figure change display (after the end of the symbol combination effect). The main control CPU 60a is triggered by the detection of one of the start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2 as a trigger, and a variation pattern (special pattern variation) for specifying the variation time of the symbol combination effect to be performed by the first display device (display means) 17. A function as a variation pattern determination unit that determines a pattern) from a plurality of variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b as a storage unit is provided. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give a probability variation state in which the probability that a hit will occur (the probability that the determination result by the hit determination means is affirmative) is higher than normal. In addition to functioning as a means, it is configured to function as a first game state giving means for giving a probability variation state after the winning game is finished. Here, the main control CPU 60a gives a probability variation state only on the condition that the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 detects a pachinko ball only when a hit occurs (when the result of the hit determination means is affirmative). It is like that. The main control CPU 60a also displays the special symbol according to the determination result of the hit determination means on the special symbol display means (special symbol display sections 50A, 50B). It functions as a special symbol display control means for controlling the display.

  Further, when the winning occurs (when the determination result of the hit determining means is affirmative), the main control CPU 60a increases the winning rate improvement state in which the probability that the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 32 becomes high ( It functions as a second gaming state determination unit that determines whether or not to give (change state), and functions as a period determination unit that determines a period during which a winning rate improvement state is granted when a winning rate improvement state is granted At the same time, it also functions as a second game state giving means for giving the variable state only during the period for giving the winning rate improvement state determined after the winning game. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines a period between the end of the winning game and the execution of a predetermined number of special symbol variation display (symbol combination effect) as a winning rate improvement state granting period. It is supposed to be. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines a plurality of types of periods as the award rate improvement state grant period according to the presence or absence of pachinko balls detected by the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6. In this way, the main control CPU 60a, when the hit determination is affirmative, is a privilege state (probability change state, change state) that is advantageous to the player after the hit game based on the ball detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. Is provided as a privilege state determining means for determining whether or not to grant a bonus. In addition, the main control RAM 60c is displayed while the symbol combination effect is being performed on the first display device 17 (that is, while the special symbol variation display is being performed on the first and second special symbol display units 50A and 50B). It functions as a hold storage means capable of storing a plurality of acquired winning information as start hold information. Specifically, the winning information acquired by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor SE1 while the variable display is being performed on the display means (the first display device 17 or the first special figure display unit 50A) is the first. Detection of the second start winning detection sensor SE2 is performed while the variable display is performed on the first hold storage means and the display means (first display device 17 and second special figure display unit 50B) stored as one start hold information. It functions as second hold storage means for storing winning information acquired as a trigger as second start hold information.

  The overall control CPU 65a functions as a decorative symbol determining means for determining a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first display device 17 as the display means based on the determination result of the main control CPU 60a as the hit determining means. It functions as display control means for controlling the first display device 17 as display means so as to stop and display the determined decorative design. Also, the overall control CPU 65a uses one of a plurality of types of effect patterns for specifying the effect contents of the symbol combination effect to be performed by the display means, triggered by the acquisition of the winning information (establishment of the determination condition) by the winning information acquiring means. It has a function as an effect pattern deciding means to decide one. Further, the overall control CPU 65a as the effect pattern determination means determines the effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. Then, as an effect pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a as the effect pattern determining means, there is a possibility that a winning display is displayed as a result of the symbol combination effect by a combination of decorative symbols temporarily stopped at each combination symbol position. An implied temporary stop effect pattern is included, and when the temporary stop effect pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 65a serving as the decorative symbol determination means determines a temporary stop decoration to be temporarily stopped. .

  Next, a special figure input process and a special figure start process executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be specifically described.

(Special drawing input process)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 31 (step A11). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start winning detection sensor SE1 corresponding to the first start winning opening 31 detects a pachinko ball has been input. And when the determination result of step A11 is negative, it transfers to step A15. If the determination result of step A11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result of step A12 is negative (that is, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

  If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of the first special figure start hold information hold number <4), the number of the first special figure start hold information hold is incremented by 1, and the first special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A13). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives the winning information (random number for determination per special figure, random value for determination of special figure, random value for determination of performance execution, random number for distribution of special figure, etc. Value) is read by the main control CPU 60a, and the winning information (random value) is stored in the first to fourth areas of the first start holding area in the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds as the first winning start hold information. Set (step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

  In Step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 32. That is, in step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal that is output when the second start winning detection sensor SE2 corresponding to the second start winning opening 32 detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the determination result in step A15 is negative, the special figure input process is terminated. If the determination result of step A15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A16). If the determination result of step A16 is negative (that is, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is 4), the special figure input process is terminated.

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives the winning information (random number for determination per special figure, random value for determination of special figure, random value for determination of performance execution, random number for distribution of special figure, etc. Value) is read by the main control CPU 60a, and the winning information (random number value) is stored in the first to fourth areas of the second start holding area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds as the second winning start hold information. Set (step A18), the special figure input process is terminated.

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

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

  When various random numbers as the second special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired special figure determination random number value in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit determination) is performed to determine whether or not the stored big hit determination value matches (step B22). If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2) to be a big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special symbol display unit 53 based on the value of the acquired special symbol determining random number (step B24). ). That is, the main control CPU 60a determines the jackpot symbol by determining the special chart 2 based on the acquired special figure determining random number. When the big hit symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special symbol variation pattern from the special symbol variation pattern for winning based on the value of the random number for special symbol variation pattern distribution ( Step B25).

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, since all the big hit symbols are set to give a changeable state, the change flag is set to “1” after the end of the big hit game. Further, as described above, the probability variation state is provided by entering a pachinko ball into a specific area of the second special winning device 40 (specifically, a ball detection of the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6). Therefore, the probability variation flag is set to “1” after the end of the big hit game on condition that the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 detects the ball in the specific round during the big hit game. If the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 does not detect a ball in the specific round during the big hit game, the probability variation flag is set to “0”. Even when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6 does not detect the ball in the specific round during the big hit game, as described above, the variable flag is set to “1” after the big hit game is ended. The probability variation flag and the variation flag are set to "0" when the probability variation state termination condition and the variation state termination condition are satisfied.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is negative (if it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination) ( Step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B27 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the second special symbol display unit 53 as a final stop symbol (special feature). 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment reach based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B29).

  In addition, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B27 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the off symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 53. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special drawing 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B31).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, and B31, outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display unit 53 so as to start the second special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 2 designation command for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the fluctuation time set in the designated special figure fluctuation pattern. The display content of the display unit 53 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. . In addition, when the end condition of the probability change state and the end condition of the variable state are satisfied, a probability change end command and a change end command are output.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B13 is negative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information = 0), the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding information is read (step B16), It is determined whether or not the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result in step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the performance execution, and the value of the random number for distributing the special figure variation pattern (step B19). Next, a hit determination process is executed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second start winning opening 32 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning opening Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired with the winning of 31 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. It has become. When the symbol variation effect based on the special symbol start hold information is executed, the symbol variation effect based on the special symbol start hold information is executed in the order in which the special symbol start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. Also good. In other words, regardless of the type of the start winning opening where the pachinko ball has won (the first starting winning opening 31 and the second starting winning opening 32), the special drawing start hold acquired with the winning at the starting winning opening 31, 32 is obtained. The symbol variation effect based on the special figure start suspension information may be executed in the order in which the information is stored in the main control RAM 60c.

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

  When various random numbers are acquired by the processing of step B19, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 60a matches the acquired special figure determination random number value with the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to perform (step B32). If the determination result of the big hit determination at step B32 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 1) to be a big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display unit 52 based on the acquired special symbol determining random number value (step B34). ). That is, the main control CPU 60a determines the jackpot symbol by determining the special chart 1 based on the acquired special figure determining random number. When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation pattern for winning based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution. (Step B35). As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, all the big hit symbols are set to give a variable state, and the probability change state is detected in a specific area in a specific round during the big hit game. Since the sensor SE6 is configured to be given on the condition that the ball has been detected, the change flag is set to “1” after the big hit game ends, and the probability change flag is set to the detection state of the specific area entrance detection sensor SE6. Accordingly, it is set to “1” or “0”.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step B32 is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination) ( Step B37). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B37 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display unit 52 as the final stop symbol (special FIG. 1) is determined (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for loss reach based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution (step B39).

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B37 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the off symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 52. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for losing based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B41).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 1) in steps B35, B39, and B41 outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display unit 52 so as to start the first special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 1 designation command for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the designated special figure variation pattern. The display content of the display unit 52 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. . Further, when the end conditions of the probability change state and the variable state are satisfied, a probability change state and a variable end command are output.

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

(Overall control)
Next, processing executed by the overall control board 65 will be described. The overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the special diagram variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and designates the determined effect pattern. The designation command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. That is, the overall control CPU 65a functions as an effect execution control means for executing a symbol combination effect on the first display device 17 based on the determined variation pattern. Further, the overall control CPU 65a gives a special effect mode designation command for designating an effect related to the transition of the special effect mode TM to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc. based on the time value of the RTC 82. Output. That is, the overall control CPU 65a has a function as an effect mode transition means for shifting from the normal effect modes M1, M2, M3, M4 to the specific effect mode TM based on the time value of the RTC 82.

  Here, the effect patterns that can be selected by the overall control CPU 65a are classified for each special figure variation pattern as described above, and an effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is selected. In addition, when the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a displays each symbol for the final stop display on the first display device 17 in accordance with the special symbol stop symbol designation corresponding to the command. The decoration of the rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is determined. That is, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the overall control CPU 65a sets each symbol row 26a, 26b, The decorative drawing of 26c is determined.

  Further, the overall control CPU 65a sets the variable speed flag based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, the variable flag indicating the variable state when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command corresponds to a jackpot symbol to which the variable state is given. Is set to “1”, and the change flag is set to “0” in the case of corresponding to the big hit symbol that does not give the change state. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, since all the big hit symbols are set to give the variable state, all the variable flags are set to “1”. Further, the probability variation flag is set based on the probability variation designation command or the non-probability variation designation command output from the main control CPU 60a depending on whether or not the specific region entry detection sensor SE6 has detected a pachinko ball in the specific round of the big hit game. The overall control CPU 65a is set. Specifically, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set to “1” when a certain variation designation command is output from the main control CPU 60a based on the fact that the specific region entry detection sensor SE6 has detected a pachinko ball. The probability variation flag is set to “0” when a non-probability variation designation command is output from the main control CPU 60a based on the fact that the area entry detection sensor SE6 has not detected a pachinko ball. The overall control CPU 65a sets the variable flag to “1” even when the specific area entry detection sensor SE6 does not detect the ball in the specific round during the big hit game.

  Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, the decorative drawing designation command of each row is given to the first display device 17, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc. Output. Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, and the left decoration at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of the left symbol row 26a. A figure designation command is output, a right decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the right design row 26c, and an interior decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the middle design row 26b.

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

(About display control)
When the display control board 70 receives a command from the overall control board 65, the display control board 70 controls the first display device 17 to execute the symbol combination effect with the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command. The second display devices 80 and 81 are controlled so as to execute an effect accompanying the symbol variation. When the symbol stop command of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is input, the display control CPU 70a designates the combination symbol position L, C, R of the corresponding symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c with the decoration designation command. When the displayed decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and all the symbol stop commands are input, the decorative symbols designated by the decorative drawing designation command are first displayed in the combination symbol positions L, C, and R of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The first display device 17 is controlled so that the display device 17 displays a fixed stop display, and the symbol combination effect is ended.

  Here, the content of the symbol combination effect executed by the first display device 17 is set in accordance with a special pattern variation pattern specification command output from the main control CPU 60a or an effect pattern specification command output from the overall control CPU 65a. The main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a have a function as effect content determining means for determining the effect content for specifying the content of the symbol combination effect.

(Display section of display means)
In the embodiment, the first display device 17 and the second display devices 80, 81 constitute display means (effect execution means), and the entire display screens 17a, 80a, 81a of both display devices 17, 80, 81 are provided. Is configured to display a symbol combination effect and various notice effects. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the first display device 17 divides the first display screen 17a into a first display portion 83a and a second display portion 83b, and displays a symbol combination effect on the first display portion 83a. On the other hand, the second display unit 83b is set to display different effects. The display area of the second display part 83b is set smaller than the display area of the first display part 83a. In the embodiment, the second display part 83b is set at the lower right corner of the first display screen 17a. The second display devices 80 and 81 are configured to be able to display on the second display screens 80a and 81a an effect capable of informing the effect modes M1, M2, M3, M4, and TM during the game. The display screens 80a and 81a function as a mode display unit. In the embodiment, a staying effect to be described later for notifying that the effect mode during the game is the specific effect mode TM is displayed on the mode display section (second display screen) 80a of the second (upper) second display device 80. However, you may make it display the effect during stay in the mode display part (2nd display screen) 80a, 81a of both the 2nd display apparatuses 80 and 81, respectively.

  Here, as a method of displaying two different images on the first display screen 17a, a layer processing method may be mentioned. Specifically, the image to be displayed on the first display device 17 is divided into a plurality of layers and displayed in a stacked manner, and the image to be displayed on the second display unit 83b is the layer on the front side of the image to be displayed on the first display unit 83a. By displaying on the layer, two images can be displayed from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 so as to be visible. Note that the method of displaying two images is not limited to layer processing, and the first display screen 17a is divided into a first display portion 83a and a second display portion 83b, which correspond to the respective display portions 83a and 83b. Various other methods such as a method of displaying an image can be adopted.

  In the embodiment, when the production mode is shifted from the normal production mode M1, M2, M3, M4 to the specific production mode TM under the control of the overall control CPU 65a based on the time value of the RTC 82, the specific production mode TM. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to display the first display device (display means) via the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) so as to cause the first display portion 83a or the second display portion 83b to display an effect that can specify that ) 17 and the second display device (display means) 80 can be controlled. Note that the overall control CPU 65a performs display control on the first display device 17 and the second display device 80 for displaying a mode transition notice effect, a transition notification effect, and a staying effect, which will be described later, related to the transition of the specific effect mode TM. Although it is configured to be performed via the substrate 70 (display control CPU 70a), the overall control CPU 65a may control the display devices 17 and 80 thereafter.

(Time controlled by the overall control CPU 65a)
The overall control RAM 65c is set with a plurality of times such as a mode transition execution time K1, a notice execution time K2 and a preparation start time K3 related to the specific effect mode TM, and the overall control CPU 65a counts the time of the RTC 82. Based on the values, it is determined whether or not these times K1, K2, and K3 have been reached. If the result is affirmative, the first display device 17 and the second display device 80 are configured to perform the corresponding control and production. It is configured to control.

(About specific production mode TM)
The specific effect mode TM is a specific effect mode that is shifted from the normal effect modes M1, M2, M3, and M4 under the control of the overall control CPU 65a based on the time value of the RTC 82, and the time value of the RTC 82. When the overall control CPU 65a determines that the preset mode transition time K1 is reached (the determination result is affirmative), the normal effect mode M1, M2, M3, M4 is shifted to the specific effect mode TM. In the embodiment, the mode shift time is set to 3 hours, and the normal effect mode M1, M2, M3, M4 is shifted to the specific effect mode TM every 3 hours based on the time value of the RTC 82. In addition, when the overall control CPU 65a determines that the measured value of the RTC 82 has reached the preset specific effect mode end time K4 (the determination result is affirmative), the overall control CPU 65a changes from the specific effect mode TM to the normal effect mode. It is configured to move to M1, M2, M3, M4. In the embodiment, the specific effect mode end time K4 is set to 5 minutes. Note that the game state is configured not to change depending on the transition to the specific effect mode TM, and the game state when the transition to the specific effect mode TM depends on the immediately previous game state (see FIG. 5). That is, if the immediately preceding gaming state is a normal gaming state (non-probability variation / non-variable short gaming state), the gaming state in the specific effect mode TM is a normal gaming state (non-probability variation / non-variable short gaming state). If the gaming state is a probabilistic / non-variable short gaming state, a non-probable / variable gaming state, a probable / variable gaming state, the gaming state in the specific production mode TM is also a probable / non-variable gaming state, non-probable / variable It becomes a gaming state, a probabilistic / variable gaming state.

  Further, when the overall control CPU 65a determines that the mode transition execution time K1 has come (the determination result is affirmative), a transition notification effect for notifying the transition to the specific effect mode TM is displayed on the first display unit 83a or It is configured to display on the second display unit 83b. As this transition notification effect, for example, as shown in (3) of FIG. 14 (a) or (3) of FIG. 14 (b), a character string of “specific effect mode entry” is displayed. This transition notification effect is a common effect (display content) regardless of the type of the normal effect modes M1, M2, M3, M4 immediately before the transition to the specific effect mode TM, and any of the normal effect modes M1, M2, Even in the state of staying at M3 and M4, it is possible to recognize that the transition to the specific effect mode TM has been made by the transition notification effect. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the specific effect mode TM is set before displaying the transition notification effect for notifying the transition to the specific effect mode TM on the first display unit 83a or the second display unit 83b. Is configured to be able to be displayed on the first display part 83a or the second display part 83b (see (2) in FIG. 14 (a) or (2) in FIG. 14 (b)). However, the mode transition notice effect will be described later.

  In the specific effect mode TM, after the transition notification effect is displayed on the first display unit 83a or the second display unit 83b selected by the display unit selection process described later, the effect mode during the game is the specific effect mode TM. The second display device 80 is controlled by the overall control CPU 65a so as to display an effect during the stay (dedicated effect of the specific effect mode TM) on the mode display unit (second display screen) 80a. In (4) of FIG. 14A and (4) of FIG. 14B, an example in which the character string “in the specific effect mode” is displayed on the mode display unit 80a as the effect during stay is shown. It may be a moving image or the like that can notify that the user is staying in the specific performance mode TM.

(Direction mode transition process)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the production mode transition process based on the time value of the RTC 82. In this effect mode transition process, it is determined whether or not the time value of the RTC 82 is the mode transition execution time K1 (step C11). When it is the mode transition execution time K1 (YES in Step C11), the process proceeds to Step C12, and the normal effect mode M1, M2, M3, M4 is shifted to the special effect mode TM. Then, based on the time value of RTC82, it is determined whether it is specific production mode end time K4 (step C13). When it is the specific effect mode end time K4 (YES in Step C13), the process proceeds to Step C14, and the special effect mode TM is changed to the normal effect modes M1, M2, M3, and M4.

  The normal performance modes M1, M2, M3, and M4 that are shifted after the specific performance mode TM is shifted to the normal performance modes M1, M2, M3, and M4 when the mode transition execution time K1 is reached. The first normal stay effect mode M1 or the second normal stay that the overall control CPU 65a can determine (can be changed) when the normal effect mode when the mode transition execution time K1 is the normal game state. In the case of the production mode M2, it may be shifted to the different normal stay production modes M1 and M2 with the end of the specific production mode TM as an opportunity.

(Display section selection process)
When the overall control CPU 65a determines that the mode transition execution time K1 (notice execution time K2) has been reached based on the time value of the RTC 82, the overall control CPU 65a determines that the mode transition execution time K1 (notice execution time K2). In accordance with the effect state of the first display device 17 at the time of becoming, the display part for displaying the transition notification effect (mode transition notice effect) is selected from the first display part 83a and the second display part 83b. ing. Since the display unit selection process is also executed when a mode transition notice effect described later is executed, the configuration related to the mode transition notice effect is indicated in parentheses.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of display unit selection processing for selecting a display unit for displaying a transition notification effect (mode transition notice effect) from the first display unit 83a and the second display unit 83b. In this display portion selection process, when the mode transition execution time K1 (notice execution time K2) is reached (step D11), it is determined whether or not the symbol combination effect is being executed on the first display device 17 (step S11). D12) When the symbol combination effect is not executed (NO in step D12), the process proceeds to step D13, and the transition notification effect (mode transition notice effect) is displayed on the first display unit 83a (FIG. 14A). (See (2) of)). It should be noted that the state where the symbol combination effect is not executed includes during the jackpot game and during the demonstration effect, and during the jackpot game and during the demonstration effect, the overall control CPU 65a performs the mode transition execution time K1 (notice execution time K2). If it is determined that it has become, a transition notification effect (mode transition notice effect) is displayed on the first display unit 83a.

  If the determination result in step D12 is negative (NO), whether or not the special figure variation pattern that identifies the symbol combination effect currently changing in step D14 is P2-P4, P6-P8, that is, reach effect. If the result of step D14 is negative (NO), the process proceeds to step D13, and a transition notification effect (mode transition notice effect) is displayed on the first display unit 83a. . That is, when the symbol combination effect of the effect content specified by the special symbol variation patterns P1 and P5 where the reach effect is not performed is executed, the symbol combination effect displayed on the first display screen 17a is reduced. While displaying on the 2nd display part 83b, a transition alerting effect (mode transition notice effect) is displayed on the 1st display part 83a.

  If the determination result in step D14 is affirmative (YES), the process proceeds to step D15, and a transition notification effect (mode transition notice effect) is displayed on the second display unit 83b ((2) in FIG. 14B). )reference). Then, after the transition notification effect (mode transition notice effect) is displayed on the first display part 83a or the second display part 83b, the process proceeds to step D16 to confirm that the effect mode during the game is the specific effect mode TM. The stay performance during the notification is displayed on the mode display section (second display screen) 80a.

  In other words, the reach effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of winning a big hit game as a result of the symbol combination effect, and includes information that is more interesting to the player than the transition to the specific effect mode TM. There is a possibility. Therefore, when the mode transition execution time K1 (notice execution time K2) is reached during the execution of the symbol combination effect in which the reach effect is performed, the symbol combination in which the reach effect with a high degree of interest for the player is performed. While displaying the effect on the first display portion 83a having a large display area, the transition notification effect (mode transition notice effect) is displayed on the second display portion 83b having a display area smaller than the first display portion 83a. The player can be notified of the transition to the specific performance mode TM without lowering the interest of the player. In addition, the symbol combination effect of the effect content specified by the special symbol variation patterns P1 and P5 where the reach effect is not performed is the effect content specified by the special signal variation patterns P2 to P4 and P6 to P8 where the reach effect is performed. The player is less interested than the transition to the symbol combination effect or the specific effect mode TM, and the player's interest is displayed by displaying the transition notification effect (mode transition notice effect) on the first display portion 83a having a large display area. It is possible to improve the interest by surely informing the transition to the specific performance mode TM that can attract attention. That is, the interest of the game can be improved by displaying information (production) with a high degree of interest on the first display unit 83a based on the degree of interest of the player. In the present embodiment, the production in which the reach production is not performed is the first type production, and the production state in which the production (first type production) in which the reach production is not performed is performed is the first production state. The reach effect with a high degree of interest for the player is the second type effect, and the effect state in which the reach effect (the second type effect) is performed is the second effect state. The demonstration effect is also a first type effect.

  Here, when the first display device 17 displays the transition notification effect on the first display unit 83a in the first effect state, the overall control CPU 65a wins the start winning ports 31 and 32 (start winning detection is detected). In response to the detection of the spheres by the sensors SE1 and SE2, the first display device 17 displays the design effect on the entire first display screen 17a and displays the stay effect on the mode display unit 80a. The display device 17 and the second display device 80 are controlled. In addition, when the first display device 17 displays the transition notification effect on the second display unit 83b in the second effect state, the overall control CPU 65a performs the reach effect that is being executed when shifting to the specific effect mode TM. The first display device 17 and the second display device 80 are configured to end the transition notification effect on the second display unit 83b and display the staying effect on the mode display unit 80a when the symbol combination effect is finished. To control. The trigger for displaying the during-stay effect on the mode display unit 80a may be after a predetermined time after the transition notification effect is displayed, regardless of the start or end of the symbol combination effect. For example, the overall control CPU 65a determines (the determination result is affirmative) based on the time value of the RTC 82 that the staying performance execution time set after the mode transition execution time K1 (for example, after 5 seconds) has been reached. In such a case, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the overall control CPU 65a controls both the display devices 17 and 80 so that the transition notification effect is ended and the stay effect is displayed on the mode display unit 80a.

(About mode transition notice effect)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured to be able to display on the display units 83a and 83b a mode transition notice effect for notifying that the specific effect mode TM is to be set before the transition to the specific effect mode TM. Yes. In the embodiment, the general control CPU 65a determines that the notice execution time K2 (see FIG. 11) set before the mode transition execution time K1, which is the transition condition of the specific effect mode TM, is based on the time value of the RTC 82. Is determined (the determination result is affirmative), the remaining time (10 seconds in the embodiment) until the mode transition execution time K1 is displayed and a countdown effect for counting down the time is displayed on the display units 83a and 83b. (See (2) in FIG. 14 (a) or (2) in FIG. 14 (b)). Specifically, the mode transition notice effect is displayed on the first display portion 83a or the second display portion 83b by “10 seconds before the specific effect mode” → “9 seconds before the specific effect mode” → “8 seconds before the specific effect mode”. .. Character strings “specific production mode 3 seconds before” → “specific production mode 2 seconds before” → “specific production mode 1 second before” are sequentially displayed. Then, after the “specific effect mode 1 second before” is displayed (after the end of the mode change notice effect), the change notification effect is displayed on the first display part 83a or the second display part 83b. That is, by performing the mode transition notice effect, it is possible to inform the player who is playing the game in advance that the game is to be shifted to the specific effect mode TM, and it is possible to improve the interest by giving the player a sense of expectation.

  Here, as described above, when the overall control CPU 65a determines that the measured value of the RTC 82 has reached the advance notice execution time K2, the overall control CPU 65a determines that the first display device when the advance notice execution time K2 has come. The display unit selection process (see FIG. 13) is selected to select the display unit for displaying the mode transition notice effect from the first display unit 83a and the second display unit 83b in accordance with the 17 effect states. That is, based on the level of the player's level of interest, information with a high level of interest (a symbol combination effect where a reach effect is performed) is displayed on the first display unit 83a, and information with a low level of interest (mode transition notice effect) Is displayed on the second display unit 83b, it is possible to notify the transition to the specific effect mode TM without hindering the symbol assembly effect in which the reach effect with a high degree of interest is performed.

  Here, if the timing at which the overall control CPU 65a determines that the measured value of the RTC 82 has reached the notice execution time K2 or the mode transition execution time K1 during the symbol combination effect is before reach display, the determination result at the step D14 is Even if the determination is affirmative (YES), the mode transition notice effect or the transition notification effect is displayed on the first display unit 83a, and the symbol combination effect is reduced and displayed on the second display unit 83b. The mode transition notice effect or the transition notification effect displayed on the first display unit 83a at the timing of reaching display in the symbol combination effect is reduced and displayed on the second display unit 83b, while the symbol is displayed on the first display unit 83a. The combination effect (reach effect) is displayed. Thus, it is possible to prevent the symbol combination effect from being recognized by the display mode of the mode transition notice effect or the transition notification effect as to whether or not the reach effect is performed.

(About notice effect)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a big hit game (win game) after the end of the symbol combination effect triggered by winning at the start winning ports 31, 32 (specifically, ball detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2). Is configured to be able to be executed during the symbol combination effect of the first display device 17 based on the notice effect information stored in the overall control ROM 65b. This notice effect is given a high-reliability notice effect (special notice effect) R1, R2, R3 with a high probability that a jackpot game will be given after the end of the symbol combination effect, and a jackpot game after the end of the symbol combination effect. A low-reliability notice effect R4 whose probability is lower than the high-reliability notice effects R1, R2, and R3 is set (see FIGS. 15 to 18). A plurality of types of high-reliability notice effects R1, R2, R3 and low-reliability notice effects R4 are stored in the overall control ROM 65b. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the jackpot effect determined as a result of the jackpot determination triggered by the winning at the start winning ports 31 and 32 (specifically, the ball detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2). Whether or not the general control CPU 65a executes the notice effect when a special pattern fluctuation pattern for specifying the special pattern fluctuation pattern and a special pattern fluctuation pattern for specifying the off-line effect are input to the general control CPU 65a. In addition, one of a plurality of types of notification effects (first high reliability notification effect R1, second high reliability notification effect R2, third high reliability notification effect R3, and low reliability notification effect R4) is executed. A lottery for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect to be determined is performed.

  Here, as the high-reliability notice effects R1, R2, and R3, the first high-reliability notice effect R1 made of a moving image and the second high-reliability made of a moving image with different contents of the first high-reliability notice effect R1. So-called cut-in display, in which a predetermined image is inserted and displayed during the symbol combination effect. Used as a reminder. In the plurality of high reliability announcement effects R1, R2, and R3, a characteristic item image (special image) that is a motif of the pachinko machine 10 is commonly used, and an image of the item is displayed. This makes it possible to recognize that this is a highly reliable notice effect. On the other hand, the low-reliability notice effect R4 does not display an image of an item commonly used in the high-reliability notice effects R1, R2, and R3. Note that as the high-reliability notice effect, a plurality of types of normal high-reliability notice effects that do not display images of common items are set, and the normal high-reliability notice effect and the first to third high-reliability notice effects R1, The overall control CPU 65a may be configured to determine a highly reliable notice effect displayed as a notice effect from R2 and R3. In the embodiment, the high-reliability notice effects R1, R2, and R3 where the common special image is displayed are specific effects, and the low-reliability notice effect R4 where the common special images are not displayed are non-specific effects. When a normal high-reliability notice effect that does not display a common special image is set, the normal high-reliability notice effect is also a non-specific effect. As the high-reliability notice effect, for example, an image of a plurality of patterns in which the hero who is the motif of the pachinko machine 10 performs an operation using a special image xel (a tool for smoking cigarettes) is a so-called “xel notice”. Once set, this “Xell notice” is used as a highly reliable notice effect.

(About lottery to decide whether or not to perform the notice effect)
The lottery for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect is performed in the lottery tables T1A, T1B, T1C, and T1D to which the notice effect random number and the notice effect determination value stored in the overall control ROM 65b are distributed. , T2A, T2B, T3A, T3B. Each of the lottery tables T1A, T1B, T1C, T1D, T2A, T2B, T3A, and T3B (see FIGS. 15 to 18) can be used properly according to the rendering mode when the lottery determination for determining whether or not the notice performance is performed is performed. ing. Specifically, in the normal stay effect mode M1 and M2, the lottery table for normal stay effect mode is determined using the lottery tables T1A, T1B, T1C, and T1D. The lottery table for preparation state T3A, T3B is used to determine whether or not the notice effect can be performed. In the specific effect mode TM, the lottery table for the specific effect mode is determined using the lottery tables T2A and T2B. . In each of the lottery tables T1A, T1B, T1C, T1D, T2A, T2B, T3A, and T3B, the types of special figure variation patterns P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, and P8 input from the main control CPU 60a Is set so that the distribution value of the determination value for the notice effect is different. Then, the general control CPU 65a gives a random number for a notice effect when a variation pattern designation command for designating various special figure variation patterns P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8 is inputted from the main control CPU 60a. At the same time, the value of the obtained random number for notice effect is compared with the judgment value for notice effect set in each lottery table T1A, T1B, T1C, T1D, T2A, T2B, T3A, T3B. According to the lottery tables T1A, T1B, T1C, T1D, T2A, T2B, T3A, T3B, “No notice”, “First high reliability notice effect R1”, “Second reliability notice effect R2”, “Third trust” The degree notification effect R3 "and the" low reliability notification effect R4 "are determined. The lottery tables T1A, T1B, T1C, T1D, T2A, T2B, T3A, and T3B shown in FIG. 15 to FIG. 18 are used to determine whether or not the notice effects are performed at the notice effect execution timings F1, F2, F3, and F4, which will be described later. If “no notice” is determined in the lottery tables T1A, T1B, T1C, T1D, T2A, T2B, T3A, and T3B, the notice effect is performed at all during the symbol combination effect. It is not a decision not to do.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the special stay effect mode (probability stay effect mode M3 and variable stay effect mode M4) in which the gaming state is different from the normal stay effect modes M1 and M2 classified as the normal effect mode. Although the lottery for determining whether or not the notice effect is to be executed is not performed, the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect may also be performed in the special stay effect modes M3 and M4.

  Next, the lottery tables T1A, T1B, T1C, T1D, T2A, T2B, T3A, and T3B used in the execution determination lottery in each effect mode will be described. The preparation state lottery tables T3A and T3B used in the mode transition preparation state TN will be described together with the description of the mode transition preparation states T2A and T2B.

(Normal stay effect mode lottery tables T1A, T1B, T1C, T1D)
The lottery for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect in the normal stay effect modes M1 and M2 is performed in two stages. In other words, in the first stage execution availability determination lottery, the first normal stay presentation mode lottery table T1A, T1B shown in FIG. When it is decided to execute the high-reliability notice effect in the availability determination lottery, it is executed using the second normal stay effect mode lottery tables T1C and T1D (see FIG. 16) in the second stage execution availability determination lottery. It is configured to determine the type of high reliability notice effect.

  As the normal stay effect mode lottery tables T1A and T1B used in the first stage execution availability determination lottery, the first normal stay effect mode lottery table T1A that is used under the condition that the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (out of). 15 (a)) and a winning first normal stay effect mode lottery table T1B (see FIG. 15 (b)) used under the condition that the determination result of the big hit determination is positive (win). In both the lottery tables T1A and T1B, 1000 kinds of determination values for the notice effect that the random number for the notice effect can take are assigned to “no notice”, “high reliability notice effect execution” and “low reliability notice effect R4”, respectively. It has been.

Specifically, in the extraordinary first normal stay effect mode lottery table T1A, the notice effect determination values are distributed as follows according to the special figure variation patterns P1, P2, P3, and P4.
In the first special figure fluctuation pattern P1 for detachment and the second special figure fluctuation pattern P2 for detachment, 1000 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to “No notice”. Further, in the third special figure variation pattern P3 for losing, 950 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to “No notice”, and 50 kinds of decision values for the notice effect are assigned to “Low reliability notice effect R4”. In the outlier fourth special figure variation pattern P4, 667 kinds of judgment effect determination values are assigned to “no notice”, and 33 kinds of notice effect judgment values are assigned to “execution of high-reliability notice effect”. At the same time, 300 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to the “low reliability notice effect R4”.

In the winning first normal stay effect mode lottery table T1B, the notice effect determination values are distributed as follows according to the special figure variation patterns P5, P6, P7, and P8.
In the winning first special figure fluctuation pattern P5 and the winning second special figure fluctuation pattern P6, 1000 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are respectively assigned to “no notice”. Further, in the third special figure variation pattern P7 for winning, 950 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to “no notice” and 50 kinds of decision values for the notice effect are assigned to “low reliability notice effect R4”. In the fourth special figure variation pattern P8 for winning, 500 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to “no notice”, and 200 kinds of decision values for the notice effect are assigned to “execution of high reliability notice effect”. At the same time, 300 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to the “low reliability notice effect R4”.

  As the normal stay effect mode lottery tables T1C and T1D used in the second stage execution feasibility determination lottery, the extra second normal stay effect mode lottery table T1C ( 16 (a)) and a winning second normal stay effect mode lottery table T1D (see FIG. 16 (b)) used under the condition that the determination result of the big hit determination is positive (win). In both the lottery tables T1C and T1D, 1000 kinds of determination values for the notice effect that can be taken by the random numbers for the notice effect are assigned to the “first high reliability notice effect R1” and the “second high reliability notice effect R2”, respectively. ing.

  Specifically, in the extraordinary second normal stay effect mode lottery table T1C, 950 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to the “first highly reliable notice effect R1” and “second highly reliable notice effect” 50 kinds of determination values for notice effect are assigned to “R2”. In the winning second normal stay effect mode lottery table T1D, 920 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to the “first high reliability notice effect R1” and 80 kinds are given to the “second high reliability notice effect R2”. The judgment value for the notice effect is assigned.

  In the lottery for determining whether or not the notice effect can be performed in the normal stay effect modes M1 and M2, the high-reliability notice effects R1 and R2 and the low-reliability notice effect R4 are executed in both cases where the big hit determination is out of place and in the case of winning. it's possible. However, while the high-reliability notice effects R1 and R2 have a significantly higher probability of appearing in the hit case than the outlier, the low-reliability notice effects R4 are the special figure variation patterns P3 and P4. , P7 and P8 have different lottery probabilities in the case of losing and in the case of winning, but the probability of appearing in the case of winning in the case of losing is lower than in the case of the high-reliability notice effects R1 and R2. That is, when the high-reliability notice effect R1, R2 appears (determines) in the normal stay effect mode M1, M2, the big hit game after the symbol combination effect ends than when the low-reliability notice effect R4 appears (decision). Is likely to be granted. In the embodiment, in the normal stay production mode M1 and M2, there is a possibility that a high-confidence advance notice production may be determined with a required probability by performing a lottery to determine whether or not to perform the notice production. In the effect mode M3 and the short stay effect mode M4), the lottery for determining whether or not to perform the notice effect is not performed, so there is no possibility of determining the highly reliable notice effect, and the normal stay effect modes M1 and M2 and the special stay effect mode M3. , M4 has a different probability of determining the high-reliability notice effect. In addition, the special stay effect mode (probable stay effect mode M3 and variable stay effect mode M4) is configured to determine whether or not the notice effect can be executed, and the probability of determining the highly reliable notice effect in that case is the normal stay effect. You may make it differ from the probability of determining a high reliability notice effect in modes M1 and M2.

(Specific effect mode lottery table T2A, T2B)
Next, as the specific effect mode lottery tables T2A and T2B used in the lottery table for determining whether or not the notice effect can be executed in the specific effect mode TM, the outlier specific effect mode used when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (out) The lottery table T2A (see FIG. 17 (a)) and the lottery table T2B for hit specific effect mode (see FIG. 17 (b)) used under the condition that the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (win) are set. Yes. In both of the lottery tables T2A and T2B, 1000 kinds of determination values for the notice effect that can be taken by the random numbers for the notice effect are “no notice”, “first high reliability notice effect R1”, and “third high reliability notice effect R3”. And “low reliability notice effect R4”.

Specifically, in the lottery table T2A for the offending specific effect mode, the notice effect determination values are distributed as follows according to the special figure variation patterns P1, P2, P3, and P4.
In the first special figure fluctuation pattern P1 for detachment and the second special figure fluctuation pattern P2 for detachment, 1000 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to “No notice”. Further, in the third special figure variation pattern P3 for losing, 950 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to “No notice”, and 50 kinds of decision values for the notice effect are assigned to “Low reliability notice effect R4”. In the outlier fourth special figure variation pattern P4, 900 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to “no notice” and 100 kinds of decision values for the notice effect are assigned to “low reliability notice effect R4”. It has been.

In the winning specific effect mode lottery table T2B, the notice effect determination values are distributed as follows according to the special figure variation patterns P5, P6, P7, and P8.
In the winning first special figure fluctuation pattern P5 and the winning second special figure fluctuation pattern P6, 1000 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are respectively assigned to “no notice”. Also, in the winning third special figure variation pattern P7, 50 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to “No notice”, and 900 kinds of decision values for the notice effect are given to “third high reliability notice effect R3”. At the same time, 50 kinds of judgment value for the notice effect are assigned to the “low reliability notice effect R4”. Further, in the fourth special figure variation pattern P8 for winning, 50 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to “no notice”, and 450 kinds of decision values for the notice effect are provided to “first high-reliability notice effect R1”. As a result, 400 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to the “third high-reliability notice effect R3”, and 100 kinds of decision values for the notice effect are assigned to the “low reliability notice effect R4”.

  In the lottery for determining whether or not the notice effect is to be executed in the specific effect mode TM, if the jackpot determination is off, all the highly reliable notice effects R1 and R3 that can be determined by the lottery for determining whether or not the notice effect is to be executed are determined. The high-reliability notice effects R1 and R3 are determined only in the case of a big hit determination. That is, in the specific effect mode TM, the high-reliability notice effects R1 and R3 are jackpot confirmed notice effects in which it is confirmed that the jackpot game is given after the symbol combination effect is ended. In addition, the low-reliability notice effect R4 may be executed in the case of losing or hitting in the jackpot determination, whereas the high-reliability notice effects R1 and R3 are executed in the case of winning in the jackpot determination. However, when the high-reliability notice effects R1 and R3 appear (determine) in the specific effect mode TM, the symbol combination effect ends more than when the low-reliability notice effect R4 appears (decision). There is a high probability that a jackpot game will be awarded later.

  Here, the losing specific effect mode lottery table T2A used in the notice effect execution possibility determination lottery in the specific effect mode TM and the losing first normal use in the notice effect execution possibility determination lottery in the normal effect modes M1 and M2. Comparing with the stay effect mode lottery table T1A, the specific effect mode TM has a higher probability of determining the high-reliability notice effect (R1, R3) than the normal effect modes M1, M2. Also, a lottery table T2B for hitting specific effect mode used in a lottery for determining whether or not to perform a notice effect in the specific effect mode TM, and a first normal stay per hit used in a lottery for determining whether or not to perform a notice effect in the normal effect modes M1 and M2. Comparing with the effect mode lottery table T1B, the specific effect mode TM has a higher probability of determining the high-reliability notice effect (R1, R3) than the normal effect modes M1, M2. That is, the high-reliability notice effect is set such that the specific effect mode TM is more likely to be determined by the overall control CPU 65a than the normal effect modes M1 and M2.

  Further, the off-use and hit-specific effect mode lottery tables T2A and T2B used in the notice effect production in the specific effect mode TM and the off-use used in the notice effect execution decision lottery in the normal effect modes M1 and M2 are used. When comparing the lottery tables T1A and T1B for the hit first normal stay effect mode, in the specific effect mode TM, the high-reliability notice effect (R1, R3) is determined only in the case of a big hit determination, In the normal performance modes M1 and M2, the high-reliability notice performance (R1, R2) is set to be determinable in both cases of deviation and winning in the big hit determination. That is, the big hit game is when the highly reliable notice effect (R1, R3) appears in the specific effect mode TM than when the highly reliable notice effect (R1, R2) appears in the normal effect modes M1, M2. It can be said that the reliability of the high-reliability notice effect (R1, R2, R3) is higher in the specific effect mode TM than in the normal effect modes M1, M2.

(About the mode transition preparation state TN)
In the embodiment, before the transition to the specific effect mode TM, when the jackpot determination is negative in the lottery of the notice effect, the overall control CPU 65a does not determine the high-reliability notice effect (R1, R3). State TN is set internally. This mode transition preparation state TN is set internally, and the first display screen 17a of the first display device 17 and the second display of the second display device 80 (81) during the mode transition preparation state TN. The effects displayed on the screen 80a (81a) are displayed with display contents corresponding to the normal effect modes M1, M2, M2, and M3 during the game. In other words, the mode transition preparation state TN is configured such that the player cannot recognize the display on the first display device 17 or the second display device 80 (81).

  The mode transition preparation state TN is internally set when the overall control CPU 65a determines that the measured value of the RTC 82 has reached the preparation start time K3. The mode transition preparation state TN is set to end when the overall control CPU 65a determines that the mode transition execution time K1 has been reached based on the time value of the RTC 82 (see FIG. 11). The preparation start time K3 is set before the longest change time of the symbol combination effect executed on the first display device 17 from the mode transition execution time K1. Specifically, while the longest variation time in the embodiment is 2 minutes, the preparation start time K3 is set to 3 minutes. That is, the mode transition preparation state TN is started three minutes before the transition to the specific performance mode TM. When the overall control CPU 65a determines that the preparation start time K3 is reached, the preparation mode flag set in the storage area of the overall control RAM 65c is set to “1” and the mode transition execution time K1 is reached. If it is determined, “0” is set in the preparation mode flag, and the overall control CPU 65a can recognize the state in which the mode transition preparation state TN is internally set based on the information of the preparation mode flag. ing. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to use the preparation state lottery tables T3A and T3B to perform the lottery of the notice effect based on the information determined by the main control CPU 60a during the mode transition preparation state TN. Has been.

(Preparation state lottery tables T3A, T3B)
The lottery for the notice effect in the mode transition preparation state TN is a random number for the notice effect and the decision value for the notice effect stored in the overall control ROM 65b, and the preparation state lottery table to which the decision value for the notice effect is distributed. This is performed using T3A and T3B. As the preparation mode mode lottery tables T3A and T3B, the lottery determination state lottery table T3A (see FIG. 18A) used when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (off) and the determination result of the big hit determination are A winning preparation state lottery table T3B (see FIG. 18B) used under affirmative (winning) conditions is set. In both the lottery tables T3A and T3B, 1000 kinds of determination values for the notice effect that can be taken by the random numbers for the notice effect are “no notice”, “first high reliability notice effect R1”, “third high reliability notice effect R3”. And “low reliability notice effect R4”.

Specifically, in the extraordinary preparation effect mode lottery table T3A, the notice effect determination values are distributed as follows according to the special figure variation patterns P1, P2, P3, and P4.
In the first special figure fluctuation pattern P1 for detachment and the second special figure fluctuation pattern P2 for detachment, 1000 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to “No notice”. Further, in the third special figure variation pattern P3 for losing, 950 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to “No notice”, and 50 kinds of decision values for the notice effect are assigned to “Low reliability notice effect R4”. In the fourth special figure variation pattern P4 for losing, 700 notification effect determination values are distributed to “no notification”, and 300 notification effect determination values are distributed to “low reliability notification effect R4”. It has been.

In the winning preparation effect mode lottery table T3B, the notice effect determination values are distributed as follows according to the special figure variation patterns P5, P6, P7, and P8.
In the winning first special figure fluctuation pattern P5 and the winning second special figure fluctuation pattern P6, 1000 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are respectively assigned to “no notice”. Further, in the third special figure variation pattern P7 for winning, 950 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to “No notice” and 50 kinds of decision values for the notice effect are assigned to “Low reliability notice effect R4”. In the fourth special figure variation pattern P8 for winning, 100 kinds of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to “No notice”, and 600 kinds of decision values for the notice effect are given to the “first high-reliability notice effect R1”. In addition to the distribution, 300 types of determination values for the notice effect are assigned to the “low reliability notice effect R4”.

  In the lottery for determining whether or not the notice effect is to be executed in the mode transition preparation state TN, all of the high-reliability notice effects R1 and R3 that can be determined in the lottery for determining whether or not the notice effect is to be determined is determined if the jackpot determination is off. As will be described later, in the specific effect mode TM, it is possible to prevent the high-reliability notice effects R1 and R3 from appearing in spite of the appearance. Further, the low-reliability notice effect R4 may be executed in both cases of a hit and a hit in the jackpot determination, whereas the first high-reliability notice effect R1 is performed in the case of a hit in the jackpot determination. However, when the first high-reliability notice effect (high-reliability notice effect) R1 appears (decided) in the mode transition preparation state TN, the low-reliability notice effect R4 appears (determined). In some cases, there is a high probability that a jackpot game is awarded after the end of the symbol combination effect. Further, when the symbol combination effect based on the information for which the notice effect execution feasibility determination lottery is performed during the mode transition preparation state TN continues after the transition to the specific effect mode TM and ends during the specific effect mode TM Even in this case, when the first high-reliability notice effect R1 appears, a big hit game is given, so the reliability of the high-reliability notice effect (R1) in the specific effect mode TM does not decrease. .

(About notice execution timing of notice effect)
In the embodiment, in the one symbol combination effect on the first display device 17, the notice effect is given on the basis of the effect pattern specified by the special pattern change pattern corresponding to the longest change time that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a. A plurality of (four ways) notice effect execution timings F1, F2, F3, and F4 are set. When the overall control CPU 65a determines the execution of the notice effect as described above based on the special figure fluctuation pattern input from the main control CPU 60a, the general control CPU 65a determines the notice effect execution timing for executing the notice effect. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to execute the notice effect at the determined notice effect execution timing.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, in the pattern of change start → reach display → normal reach → super reach (SP reach) → change stop (design fixed stop), four types of notice effect execution timings F1, F2, F3 and F4 are set. Specifically, the first notice effect execution timing F1 is set at the start of symbol variation, the second notice effect execution timing F2 is set during normal reach, and the third notice effect execution timing F3 is set during super reach development. In addition, the fourth notice effect execution timing F4 is set at the time of re-lottery (until the symbol re-varied from the temporary stop is fixed and stopped). That is, in the embodiment, the first to third notice effect execution timings F1, F2, and F3 are set during the period from the start of the change of the symbol in the symbol combination effect until the symbol is temporarily stopped. The fourth notice effect execution timing F4 is set until the changed symbol is confirmed and stopped. The general control CPU 65a determines from the first to third notice effect execution timings F1, F2, and F3 when the special figure variation pattern input from the main control CPU 60a is for winning or losing. When the special figure variation pattern input from the main control CPU 60a is a hit, it is set to be determined from the first to fourth notice effect execution timings F1, F2, F3, and F4. Note that the notice effect execution timings F1, F2, F3, and F4 shown in FIG. 19 are timings at which the high-reliability notice effects R1, R2, and R3 can be executed in the embodiment. Arbitrary timings other than the timings shown in FIG. 19 are set for the notice effect execution timings of various other normal notice effects (non-specific effects) such as reliability notice effects.

  The notice effect execution timing determination lottery of the notice effect includes a random number for the notice execution timing and the decision value for the notice execution timing stored in the overall control ROM 65b, and a timing lottery table to which the decision value for the notice execution timing is distributed. Done with. That is, the general control CPU 65a gives a random number for the notice execution timing when a change pattern specifying command for specifying various special figure change patterns P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8 is input from the main control CPU 60a. At the same time, the obtained random number for practical use timing of the notice is compared with the judgment value for the notice execution timing set in the timing lottery table, and one of the notice effect execution timings F1 to F4 is determined. Configured to do.

  Here, the timing lottery table used in the notice effect execution timing determination lottery is different depending on the special figure variation patterns P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, and P8. That is, in the first special figure fluctuation pattern P1 for losing and the first special figure fluctuation pattern P5 for winning, the timing lottery table in which the judgment value for the notice execution timing is assigned only to the first notice effect execution timing F1 is used. In the second special figure fluctuation pattern P2 and the second special figure fluctuation pattern P6 for winning, the timing lottery table in which the judgment value for the notice execution timing is distributed to the first notice effect execution timing F1 and the second notice effect execution timing F2. In the third special figure fluctuation pattern P3 for detachment and the fourth special figure fluctuation pattern P4 for detachment, the timing at which the judgment value for the notice execution timing is distributed to the first to third notice effect execution timings F1, F2, and F3. A lottery table is used, and the third special figure fluctuation pattern P7 for winning and the fourth special figure fluctuation pattern for winning In P8, first through fourth prediction effect execution timing F1, F2, F3, timing lottery table determination value for announcement execution timing is distributed to all F4 is used. In other words, the notice effect execution timing of the notice effect is a timing lottery table corresponding to the change time of the symbol combination effect specified by the special figure change patterns P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, and P8 and the effect contents. To be determined.

(About sound production)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured to excite the game by executing (outputting) various sound effects based on the sound data stored in the overall control RAM 65c by the speaker (sound effect executing means) 19. Yes. The sound data (sound production) stored in the general control RAM 65c includes production mode, BGM data corresponding to the reach production and the notice production, voice data for notifying the development of the reach production and the notice production, and other jackpot games. A plurality of types such as sound effect data such as fanfare that is output at the time of starting is set. As shown in FIG. 5, different types of BGM data are set according to the effect mode during the game. In the embodiment, the first BGM data and the second normal stay effect corresponding to the first normal stay effect mode M1 are set. The second BGM data corresponding to the mode M2, the third BGM data corresponding to the probability changing stay effect mode M3, the fourth BGM data corresponding to the variable stay effect mode M4, and the specific BGM data (specific sound effect) corresponding to the specific effect mode TM are included. Is set. The sound effect based on the specific BGM data is a specific sound effect that is executed only in the specific effect mode TM, and the player can recognize that the player is in the specific effect mode TM by the specific sound effect. Yes. Further, special BGM data (special sound effect) corresponding to the reach effect and the notice effect including information suggesting the possibility of winning the big hit game is stored in the overall control RAM 65c. The special BGM data has different types depending on the type of reach production (normal reach production, short super reach production, long super reach production, etc.) and the type of notice production. As for the sound effects corresponding to the effect mode, the reach effect, the notice effect, etc., in addition to the case where BGM, sound and sound effects are individually set, a combination of a plurality of sound effects is provided in the effect mode, It may be set corresponding to the reach effect and the notice effect.

  The overall control CPU 65a is stored in the overall control RAM 65c when the production modes M1, M2, M3, M4, and TM are switched due to the establishment of the mode transition condition (the number of times and the time of changing the symbol combination production). The sound data corresponding to each effect mode M1, M2, M3, M4, TM is read out, and the sound data is output to the speaker 19 and reproduced by the speaker 19. In addition, the overall control CPU 65a is executing a symbol combination effect that does not perform a reach effect, such as the first special figure variation patterns P1 and P5, in the normal effect modes M1, M2, M3, and M4 (first In the case of the production state), the BGM data corresponding to the production modes M1, M2, M3, M4, and TM is output to the speaker 19 without reading out the special BGM data, and the second special figure variation patterns P2, P6, third In the case where the symbol combination effect for performing the reach effect is being executed (the second effect state) as in the special figure change patterns P3 and P7 and the fourth special figure change patterns P4 and P8, the special BGM data is read and The special BGM data is output to the speaker 19. Further, the overall control CPU 65a is in a state (first effect state) in which the symbol combination effect that does not perform the reach effect such as the first special figure variation patterns P1 and P5 is being executed during the specific effect mode TM. Outputs the specific BGM data to the speaker 19 without reading the special BGM data, and the second special figure fluctuation patterns P2, P6, the third special figure fluctuation patterns P3, P7, and the fourth special figure fluctuation patterns P4, P8. Thus, in the state where the symbol combination effect for performing the reach effect is being executed (second effect state), the special BGM data is read and the special BGM data is output to the speaker 19.

  In the embodiment, the function as an effect mode determining means for determining the normal effect mode from a plurality of types of normal effect modes M1, M2, M3, and M4 having different display contents on the first display device (effect executing means) 17 is comprehensively controlled. The CPU 65a is provided. Further, in the embodiment, when the time value of the RTC (time measuring means) 82 reaches the preset mode transition execution time K1, the normal effect mode M1, M2, M3, M4 is shifted to the specific effect mode TM. The overall control CPU 65a has a function as an effect mode transition means and a function as a notification effect determination means for determining the execution of the transition notification effect for notifying the transition to the specific effect mode TM. Also, in the case of the first effect state in which the first type of effect is performed by the first display device (effect executing means) 17 based on the fact that the overall control CPU 65a as the notification effect determining means determines the execution of the transition notification effect. Displays the transition notification effect on the first display unit 83a, and in the second effect state where the second type of effect is performed by the first display device (effect execution means) 17, the transition notification is displayed on the second display unit 83b. The overall control CPU 65a also has a function as an effect execution control means for controlling the first display device (effect execution means) 17 so as to display an effect. Then, when the first display device (effect executing means) 17 is in the first effect state, the overall control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means generates a transition notification effect common to the normal effect modes M1, M2, M3, and M4. After being displayed on the first display unit 83a, an on-stay effect for notifying that it is the specific effect mode TM is displayed on the mode display part 80a, and the first display device (effect executing means) 17 is in the second effect state. Shows the reach effects (second-type effects) specified by the special map variation patterns P2 to P4 and P6 to P8 on the first display unit 83a, and the normal effect modes M1, M2, M3, and M4. After the transition notification effect common to the first display device 83b is displayed on the second display unit 83b, the first display device (effects) is displayed on the mode display unit 80a (81a). Execution means) 17 and Configured to control the second display device (demonstration execution means) 80 (81).

  In the embodiment, when the time value of the RTC (time measuring means) 82 reaches the preset notice execution time K2, the advance notice for determining the execution of the mode advance notice effect for notifying the transition to the specific effect mode TM. It has a function as production determination means. When the first display device (effect executing means) 17 is in the first effect state based on the fact that the overall control CPU 65a as the transition notice effect determining means determines the execution of the mode change notice effect, the first display unit When the mode change notice effect is displayed in 83a and the first display device (effect execution means) 17 is in the second effect state, the first display device (effect) is displayed so that the mode change notice effect is displayed on the second display unit 83b. The overall control CPU 65a has a function as an effect execution control means for controlling the execution means) 17. Further, the overall control CPU 65a determines a notice effect as a special effect that suggests the possibility that a big hit game (win game) is given after the end of the symbol combination effect (a special effect determination means). Function as a notice execution control means for causing the first display device (effect execution means) 17 to execute the determined notice effect (special effect) and from the start of the symbol combination effect until the end of the symbol combination effect And a function as an execution timing determination means for determining a notice effect execution timing from a plurality of notice effect execution timings that are set to be able to execute a highly reliable notice effect (special notice effect). Further, the overall control CPU 65a has a function as sound effect determining means for determining a sound effect to be executed by the speaker (sound effect executing means) 19 from a plurality of different sound effects including special sound effects and specific sound effects.

(Operation of Example)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described.

  In this embodiment, whether the symbol combination effect is performed on the first display screen 17a of the first display device 17 when the overall control CPU 65a determines that the time value of the RTC 82 has reached the notice execution time K2. In the case of the first effect state in which the symbol effect is not performed, the overall control CPU 65a performs the first display of a large display area as shown in (2) of FIG. The first display device 17 is controlled to display the mode transition notice effect on the part 83a. In other words, the mode transition notice effect for notifying the transition to the specific effect mode TM that can attract the player's interest is displayed on the large first display portion 83a to give an impact and to surely inform the player. It is possible to improve interest by increasing interest in shifting to the specific performance mode TM. On the other hand, when the overall control CPU 65a determines that the notice execution time K2 is reached, a symbol combination effect is executed on the first display screen 17a of the first display device 17 where a reach effect that is of great interest to the player is performed. In the case of the second presentation state, the overall control CPU 65a continues the symbol combination presentation on the first display section 83a of the large display area as shown in (2) of FIG. The first display device 17 is controlled to display the mode transition notice effect at 83b. In other words, the player can be made aware of the transition to the specific effect mode TM without hindering the symbol combination effect in which the reach effect that is highly interested by the player is performed. If the timing at which the overall control CPU 65a determines that the measured value of the RTC 82 has reached the notice execution time K2 is before reach display, the mode display notice effect is displayed on the first display unit 83a until the reach display timing. In addition, the symbol combination effect is reduced and displayed on the second display unit 83b. Then, the mode transition notice effect displayed on the first display unit 83a is reduced and displayed on the second display unit 83b at the timing when the reach display is performed in the symbol combination effect, while the symbol combination effect is displayed on the first display unit 83a. By displaying (reach effect), it is possible to prevent the display of the mode transition notice effect from recognizing whether or not the symbol combination effect is a reach effect.

  In this embodiment, when the overall control CPU 65a determines that the time value of the RTC 82 has reached the mode transition execution time K1, the overall control CPU 65a is in the case where the first display device 17 is in the first effect state. As shown in (3) of FIG. 14A, the first display device 17 is controlled so as to display the transition notification effect on the first display portion 83a in the large display area. In other words, the transition to the specific performance mode TM that can attract the player's interest can be displayed on the large first display portion 83a to give an impact and be surely notified to the player, thereby improving the interest. On the other hand, if the overall control CPU 65a determines that the mode transition execution time K1 is reached, and the first display device 17 is in the second presentation state, the overall control CPU 65a (3) in FIG. ), The first notification unit 83b displays the transition notification effect on the second display unit 83b while continuing the symbol combination effect in which the first display unit 83a in the large display area performs the reach effect that is highly interested for the player. The display device 17 is controlled. That is, it is possible to make the player recognize the transition to the specific effect mode TM without hindering the symbol combination effect in which the reach effect with a high interest of the player is performed. When the timing at which the overall control CPU 65a determines that the measured value of the RTC 82 has reached the mode transition execution time K1 is before reach display, a transition notification effect is displayed on the first display unit 83a until the reach display timing is reached. In addition, the symbol combination effect is reduced and displayed on the second display unit 83b. Then, the mode transition notice effect displayed on the first display unit 83a is reduced and displayed on the second display unit 83b at the timing when the reach display is performed in the symbol combination effect, while the symbol combination effect is displayed on the first display unit 83a. By displaying (reach effect), it can be prevented from being recognized by the display form of the transition notification effect whether or not the symbol combination effect is a reach effect.

  The overall control CPU 65a that has displayed the transition notification effect on the first display unit 83a when the first display device 17 is in the first effect state wins the start prize opening 31, 32 (start prize detection sensor SE1, The symbol combination effect is displayed on the entire first display screen 17a of the first display device 17 triggered by the detection of the ball by SE2, and the mode display unit (second display screen) 80a of the second display device 80 is staying. Both display devices 17 and 80 are controlled so as to display the effect (see (4) of FIG. 14A). In addition, when the first display device 17 is in the second effect state, the overall control CPU 65a that has displayed the transition notification effect on the second display unit 83b performs the reach effect that is executed when the transition to the specific effect mode TM is performed. When the symbol combination effect is ended, the transition notification effect on the second display unit 83b is ended and the during-stay effect is displayed on the mode display unit (second display screen) 80a of the second display device 80. Both display devices 17 and 80 are controlled (see (4) of FIG. 14B). Then, the overall control CPU 65a controls the second display device 80 so that the display of the effect during the stay on the second display device 80 is continued until the specific effect mode TM ends. That is, after notifying the player of the transition to the specific effect mode TM by displaying the transition notification effect, the effect mode in which the game is performed in a state where the symbol combination effect performed on the first display device 17 is not hindered. Can be recognized by the player based on the during-stay effect displayed on the second display device 80.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the symbol combination effect triggered by winning at the start winning ports 31 and 32 (ball detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2) during the specific effect mode, the overall control CPU 65a performs the specific effect mode. Since the effect pattern corresponding to the TM is determined and the effect specified by the effect pattern is displayed on the display device 17, 80, 81, the player recognizes that the specific effect mode TM is also in effect by the symbol combination effect. Can be made. Further, when shifting to the specific effect mode TM, the overall control CPU 65a reads the sound data of the specific BGM dedicated to the specific effect mode TM from the overall control RAM 65c, and outputs the sound data to the speaker 19 to output the speaker 19 Play with. That is, since the specific BGM that can be heard only in the specific effect mode TM is output from the speaker 19, it is possible to give the player a special feeling and enhance the interest. Further, when a symbol combination effect or a notice effect in which a reach effect is performed in the specific effect mode TM, the overall control CPU 65a reads the sound data of the special BGM corresponding to the reach effect or the notice effect from the overall control RAM 65c. The sound data is output to the speaker 19 and reproduced by the speaker 19. That is, the special effect mode TM and the normal effect modes M1, M2, M3, and M4 share the special BGM corresponding to the reach effect and the notice effect, and the special effect that the specific effect mode TM is being used by the specific BGM. It is possible to reduce the control load of the overall control CPU 65a while giving a feeling to the player.

  In this embodiment, as a result of the jackpot determination triggered by winning (starting winning detection sensor SE1, SE2 ball detection) at the start winning opening 31, 32 during the stay in the normal production mode M1, M2, M3, M4 When a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined special figure variation pattern is input to the overall control CPU 65a, a lottery table for the first normal stay effect mode used in a lottery for determining whether or not to perform a notice effect performed by the overall control CPU 65a. Special figure fluctuation pattern determined as a result of jackpot determination triggered by winning (starting winning detection sensor SE1, SE2 ball detection) at the start winning opening 31, 32 during the stay of T1A, T1B and specific production mode TM Is executed by the overall control CPU 65a when a change pattern designation command for designating is input to the overall control CPU 65a. WARNING effect of execution propriety determining lottery table for a specific effect mode employed in the lottery T2A, it was a T2B different. And the ratio that the high reliability notice effect (R1, R3) appears in the specific effect mode TM than the ratio that the high reliability notice effect (R1, R2) appears in the normal stay effect mode (normal effect mode) M1, M2. Therefore, while improving the effect by changing from the normal stay effect mode (normal effect mode) M1, M2 to the specific effect mode TM, the high-reliability notice effect (R1, R3) is generated in the specific effect mode TM. You can increase the interest in appearing and improve the fun of the game.

  In this embodiment, in the lottery for determining whether or not the notice effect is to be executed in the specific effect mode TM, the high-reliability notice effects R1 and R3 are not determined and the high-reliability degree is not determined if the big hit determination is incorrect. The notice effects R1 and R3 are configured to be determined only in the case of a big hit determination. That is, in the specific performance mode TM, the high-reliability notice effects R1 and R3 are jackpot confirmed notice effects in which it is decided that a big hit game will be given after the end of the symbol combination effect. It is possible to improve interest by increasing the degree of attention to the appearance of R3.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the overall control CPU 65a determines that the measured value of the RTC 82 has reached the preparation start time K3, the overall control CPU 65a internally sets the mode transition preparation state TN. To do. In this mode transition preparation state TN, the advance notice based on the information determined by the main control CPU 60a based on the winning of the winning winning openings 31, 32 (ball detection by the starting winning detection sensors SE1, SE2) In the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the lottery of the production, the lottery table for the production mode used in the normal stay production modes M1 and M2 and the specific production mode TM means that the judgment value for the notice production is assigned to the high-reliability notice production (R1, R3). Different preparation state lottery tables T3A and T3B are used (see FIG. 18). That is, in the lottery for determining whether or not the notice effect can be performed using the preparation state lottery tables T3A and T3B, the high-reliability notice effects R1 and R3 are not determined when the big hit determination is out of place, but the big hit determination is successful. There is a possibility that the high-reliability notice effects R1 and R3 may be determined only for.

  The preparation start time K3 is set before the longest change time of the symbol combination effect executed by the first display device 17 from the mode transition execution time K1. That is, the time from the mode transition preparation state TN being set to the transition to the special performance mode TM is set longer than the longest fluctuation time. Therefore, the advance notice based on the information determined by the main control CPU 60a based on the winning of the winning winning openings 31, 32 (ball detection by the starting winning detection sensors SE1, SE2) in the mode transition preparation state TN is performed. Even if the symbol combination effect based on the information on the effect execution determination lottery ends after the transition to the specific effect mode TM, the jackpot game is given when the first high-reliability notice effect R1 appears. Therefore, the reliability of the high reliability notice effect R1 in the specific effect mode TM does not decrease. In other words, the high-reliability notice effect R1 is not determined in the case of a deviation in the jackpot determination executed between the preparation start time K3 and the mode transition execution time K1, so the specific effect mode Even if the high-reliability notice effect R1 appears in the TM, there is no loss, and the reliability of the high-reliability notice effect R1 in the specific effect mode TM can be prevented from being lowered. In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, the symbol combination triggered by winning (starting winning detection sensors SE1, SE2 ball detection) at the start winning openings 31, 32 between the preparation start time K3 and the mode transition notice execution time K2. In the production, the overall control CPU 65a determines the production pattern corresponding to the normal production mode K1, K2, K3, K4 and displays the production specified by the production pattern on the display devices 17, 80, 81. Thus, the player is prevented from recognizing that it is in the mode transition preparation state TM.

  In the embodiment, in the normal stay effect modes M1 and M2, the special stay effect mode (probable stay effect mode M3 and variable stay effect effect mode M4), and the specific effect mode TM, a notice of high reliability is provided by a lottery for determining whether or not the notice effect can be performed. Since the probability that the effects R1, R2, and R3 are determined is set to be different, the appearance rate of the high-reliability notice effect in each effect mode is different, and the interest of the effect can be improved. In the specific effect mode TM, when the overall control CPU 65a determines a notice effect (high reliability notice effect R1, R3 or low reliability notice effect R4), the notice effect (high Since the notice effect execution timing for executing the reliability notice effect R1, R3 or the low reliability notice effect R4) is determined by lottery, the notice effect (the high reliability notice effect R1, R3 or the low reliability notice effect R4) is determined. ) Can be made different in timing of the notice effect, and the play can be prevented from becoming monotonous and the game's interest can be enhanced. In other words, it is possible to diversify the appearance timings of the high-reliability notice effects R1 and R3 that are noticed by the player, thereby improving the interest of the effects.

  Also, the notice effect execution timing is set until the symbol combination effect is temporarily stopped from the temporary stop until the symbol combination effect is stopped (see FIG. 19). A game can be performed in the hope that the production will appear, and the interest can be improved.

(Change example)
The present invention is not limited to the configuration of the embodiment described above, and other configurations can be adopted as appropriate.
(1) In the embodiment, one pachinko machine is described as being configured to shift to the special performance mode at regular intervals based on the RTC timekeeping value, but the same model installed in the amusement store By setting all the RTC time values to be the same, the same special performance mode is executed at the same time on a plurality of pachinko machines, thereby making it possible to improve the interest of the game.
(2) The mode transition execution time and the notice execution time set in the pachinko machine are not limited to the embodiment, and can be set arbitrarily. In addition, the preparation start time is not limited to the embodiment as long as it is before the longest change time than the mode transition execution time.
(3) In the embodiment, a second special prize device having a specific area is provided, and the special area entrance detection sensor detects that the pachinko ball has entered the specific area of the second special prize device, so that the big hit Although it is configured to give a probability variation state after the game is finished, it is unambiguous depending on the type of jackpot game (type of special figure) that is won by the hit determination triggered by the ball detection of the start detection means, which is not granted the probability variation state The configuration may be determined automatically.
(4) The number of presentation modes, notice effects (high reliability notice effects, low reliability notice effects), and notice effect execution timings set in the pachinko machine are not limited to the examples, but according to various specifications. Can be set.
(5) In the embodiment, the first and second high-reliability notice effects made up of videos as high-reliability notice effects and the third high-reliability notice effect (cut-in notice effects) made up of still images can be executed. Although the case where the execution timing is the same has been described, it may be different. In addition, the number of executable notice execution timings for the first and second highly reliable notice effects and the third highly reliable notice effect may be different.
(6) In the embodiment, two types of moving images and one type of still image are set as the high-reliability notice effect. However, the number of moving images may be one or three or more, and two types of still images are also provided. It may be the above. Further, the type of the high reliability notification effect may be only a moving image or only a still image. When the high-reliability notice effect is a single type of moving image, the effect time can be set to a length that can be executed at all the notice execution timings, and can be used in common at each notice execution timing.
(7) The contents of the high-reliability announcement effect that can be determined (image image of the xell notice) may be different for each notice execution timing set during the symbol combination effect.

(8) In the embodiment, the case where the timing and the number in the symbol combination effect of the notice execution timing at which the high-reliability notice effect in the normal effect mode and the specific effect mode can be executed is the same is described. The timing and number inside may be varied. In this case, it is preferable to increase the selectable timing and the number in the specific effect mode from the normal effect mode because the interest in the specific effect mode can be further improved.
(9) In the embodiment, for the transition notification effect for notifying the transition to the specific effect mode and the mode transition notification effect for notifying the transition to the specific effect mode, the time for executing the transition notification effect and the mode transition notification effect ( If the first display device (effect execution means) is in the second effect state when the mode change execution time and the notice execution time are reached, the transition notification effect and the mode change notification are set on the first display screen. However, it can also be displayed on the second display screen (second display unit) of the second display device (production execution means).
(10) In the embodiment, the two second display devices are disposed on the front side of the first display screen of the first display device so as to be separated from each other in the vertical direction. However, the number of the second display devices may be one. Moreover, if the arrangement | positioning position of a 2nd display apparatus is a position which does not inhibit the symbol combination effect displayed on the 1st display screen of a 1st display apparatus, it can be installed in arbitrary positions.
(11) In the embodiment, the display area of the second display unit is set smaller than the display area of the first display unit, but the display areas of both display units may be set to the same size.
(12) In the embodiment, after the transition notification effect is displayed on the first display part or the second display part of the first display screen, the on-stay effect in the specific effect mode is the second display screen of the second display device. Although it was made to display on a display part, you may make it display this presentation effect during a stay on the 2nd display part of a 1st display screen. That is, it is possible to configure the effect execution means (display means) only from the first display device and omit the second display device.

(13) In the embodiment, the transition notification effect and the mode transition notice effect are executed when shifting to the specific effect mode, but the specific effect mode is notified when the specific effect mode ends. The specific effect mode end notification effect and the specific effect mode end notice effect for notifying the end of the specific effect mode may be executed. That is, the specific effect mode end time and the specific effect mode end notice time that is a predetermined time before the specific effect mode end time (for example, 10 seconds before) are set, and the mode transition determining means (overall When the control CPU) determines that the specific effect mode end notice time and the specific effect mode end time are reached, the specific effect mode end notice effect and the specific effect mode end notification effect are displayed on the first display unit or the second display unit. Thus, a configuration in which the display control means controls the effect execution means can be adopted. When displaying the specific effect mode end notice effect and the specific effect mode end notification effect, the effect state of the effect executing means is determined in the same manner as in the embodiment, and the specific effect mode end notice effect is determined based on the determination result. The display unit that displays the specific effect mode end notification effect may be determined.
(14) In the embodiment, the second display device is controlled to stop the staying effect on the mode display unit at the timing when the general control CPU determines that the time value of the RTC has reached the specific effect mode end time. However, the display control of the second display device may be varied according to the timing at which the overall control CPU determines that the specific effect mode end time has come. For example, when the general control CPU determines that the specific effect mode end time has been reached, the effect during stay is continuously displayed on the mode display unit until the symbol combination effect ends, You may make it control a 2nd display apparatus so that the effect during stay in a mode display part may be stopped by completion | finish of a symbol combination effect. In addition, when the timing at which the general control CPU determines that the specific effect mode end time has come is a symbol combination effect in which no reach effect is performed, an effect during stay is displayed on the mode display unit until the symbol combination effect ends. The second display device may be controlled so as to continuously display and stop the staying effect on the mode display unit when the symbol combination effect ends.

(15) When the gaming state becomes a probabilistic state or a variable state during the specific effect mode, the number of execution timings of the third highly reliable notice effect (cut-in notice effect) of the embodiment is increased as a notice effect. Or the probability of execution may be set to be higher than in the special stay effect mode.
(16) In the embodiment, the first display at the timing when the overall control CPU determines that the RTC time value has reached the mode transition notice execution time or the mode transition execution time is the reach display when the reach display is before the reach display. The mode transition notice effect or the transition notification effect displayed on the screen is reduced and displayed on the second display unit, and the symbol combination effect (reach effect) is displayed on the first display unit. The switching timing of the display unit that displays the transition notification effect and the symbol combination effect (reach effect) is not limited to the reach display timing, but may be the timing before reach display.
(17) In the embodiment, in the lottery of the notice effect in the specific effect mode, when the symbol combination effect is performed with the effect content specified by the special figure variation pattern not performing the reach effect and the special figure variation pattern performing the normal reach effect. Has set the distribution of the judgment value for the notice effect in the corresponding lottery table so that the high-reliability notice effect is not determined, but the decision value for the notice effect is assigned so that the high-reliability notice effect can be determined. May be. In this case, the variation time of the symbol combination effect specified by the special symbol variation pattern that does not perform the reach effect and the special symbol variation pattern that performs the normal reach effect is shorter than the variation time of the symbol combination effect that performs the super reach effect. It is preferable that only the third high-reliability notice effect capable of performing the in-notice effect can be determined.

(18) In the embodiment, the determination lottery of the notice effect and the notice effect execution timing is configured to be performed using a lottery table in which each notice effect and each notice effect execution timing is individually set. As a production pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU (production pattern determining means), a plurality of types of production patterns with different types of announcement production and timing of execution of the announcement production are set, and one production pattern is selected by lottery. You may make it determine using a table.
(19) In the embodiment, for a plurality of high-reliability notice effects that can be determined in the specific effect mode, a special image is displayed in common for each effect, and the special image is displayed in the player in the pachinko machine. It is possible to recognize that the image is advantageous to the user. Therefore, a promotion effect that can be executed as an effect during the jackpot game (in the embodiment, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is promoted, but it may be raised or lowered to a certain change state. That is, it changes to a state advantageous to the player. In the case of performing an effect as a trigger), the special image may be used as an image to be displayed on the effect execution means in the promotion effect.
(20) In the embodiment, the lottery table for the normal stay effect mode used for the lottery for determining whether or not the notice effect can be performed in the first normal stay effect mode and the second normal stay effect mode is common. You may make it use the separate lottery table for normal stay effect modes from which the ratio of the judgment value for notification effect distributed to reliability notification effect is different.
(21) In the embodiment, each start winning means includes a first start winning means capable of winning a game ball with a certain probability and a second start winning means capable of varying the winning probability of the game ball. Although the detection means is provided for each to detect the winning of the game ball individually, the detection means of the first and second start winning means may be made common. In other words, it may be configured not to distinguish between winning in the first start winning means and winning in the second winning means.

(22) In the embodiment, all or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided by the sub-control means (overall control CPU). A part may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (overall control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and the sub control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means. That is, the overall control CPU can function as a winning game execution means.
(23) In the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or a part of the functions provided in the overall control means (overall control CPU). Conversely, the functions provided in the display control means may be provided. The overall control means may be provided in whole or in part. In the embodiment, the overall control board (overall control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the overall control unit and the display control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the overall control unit can also be used for the lamp control unit that performs light emission control and the sound control unit that performs sound output control.
(24) In the embodiment, the state in which the first privilege gaming state is given is set as the probability variation state. It can also be in a state. In this case, a state in which neither the first privilege gaming state nor the second privilege gaming state is given can be set to the non-probable change state.

(25) The gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be various other gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine or a slot machine using a pachinko ball or medal as a game medium.
(26) In the slot machine, when the player operates a predetermined start operation means, a plurality of rotating bodies arranged with symbols start to fluctuate and perform a pass / fail judgment related to the success / failure of the variable game. A gaming machine configured to execute a symbol stop control based on determination of success / failure in response to an operation of a predetermined stop operation means, and to be given a gaming profit by a combination of symbols stopped, such a slot machine In the case of using a plurality of display devices, the configuration of the embodiment can be adopted.
Here, a more specific configuration of the slot machine will be described.In a symbol variation display device having a plurality of reels (rotating bodies) on which a plurality of symbols as identification information are displayed on the outer peripheral portion, the symbols are displayed on a plurality of reels. The game which acquires a predetermined number of pachinko balls and medals is performed by aligning the symbols on the active line. That is, in the slot machine, the rotation of the reel is started by the operation of the start lever, the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the timing when the stop button corresponding to each reel is operated, and the rotation of all the reels (symbol fluctuation). In accordance with the display result derived when stopping (a predetermined pattern is aligned on the active line, etc.), a winning is generated after the end of the effect accompanying the symbol variation. In the slot machine, various special game states are awarded by winning.
In such a slot machine, in a configuration in which the first display device and the second display device are arranged on the top of the symbol variation display device provided with the reel, the general control CPU executes the mode transition advance notice based on the time value of the time measuring means. When it is determined that each time such as time or mode transition execution time has come, a mode transition notice effect or a transition notification effect is displayed on the display screen of the first display device or the second display device according to the effect state on the symbol variation display device. The first and second display devices may be controlled so as to display the above.

17 1st display apparatus (production execution means)
19 Speaker (Sound production execution time)
60a main control CPU (win determination means)
65a General control CPU (effect mode transition means, notification effect determination means, effect execution control means, effect mode determination means, transition notice effect determination means, special effect determination means, sound effect determination means)
80 Second display device (production execution means)
80a Second display screen (mode display section)
81 Second display device (production execution means)
81a Second display screen (mode display section)
82 RTC (Timekeeping means)
83a 1st display part 83b 2nd display part SE1 1st start winning detection sensor (detection means)
SE2 Second start winning detection sensor (detection means)

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine comprising: an effect executing means for executing an effect triggered by detection of the detecting means; and a hit determining means for determining to generate a hit game triggered by detection of the detecting means;
The effect execution means includes a first display unit and a second display unit capable of executing the effect,
A time measuring means for measuring time;
Production mode transition means for transitioning from the normal presentation mode to the specific presentation mode when the timekeeping value of the timing means is a preset mode transition execution time;
A notification effect determining means for determining the execution of the transition notification effect for notifying the transition to the specific effect mode when the time measured value of the time measuring means is a preset mode transition execution time;
Based on the fact that the notification effect determining means determines the execution of the transition notification effect, in the case of the first effect state in which the first type effect is performed by the effect execution means, the transition notification effect is displayed on the first display unit. An effect execution control means for controlling the effect execution means to display the transition notification effect on the second display section in the case of the second effect state in which the second type effect is performed by the effect execution means. A gaming machine comprising: From a plurality of types of the normal production mode different display contents in the production execution means, the production mode determination means for determining the normal production mode,
The normal effect mode includes a plurality of normal stay effect modes that can be determined by the effect mode determining means and a plurality of special stay effects that can be determined by the effect mode determining means when the gaming state is different from the normal stay effect mode. Mode is set,
The effect execution means includes a mode display unit capable of notifying each effect mode during the game,
When the effect execution means is in the first effect state, the effect execution control means is in the specific effect mode after displaying the transition notification effect common to the respective normal effect modes on the first display unit. When the effect display means is displayed in the mode display unit and the effect execution means is in the second effect state, each normal is displayed in the state where the second type effect is displayed on the first display unit. The transition notification effect common to the effect mode is displayed on the second display unit, and after the second type of effect is finished, the effect during stay for notifying that it is the specific effect mode is displayed on the mode display unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1, configured to control the performance executing means. A transition notice effect determining means for determining the execution of the mode transition notice effect for notifying the transition to the specific effect mode before shifting to the specific effect mode;
Based on the fact that the transition notice effect determination means has decided to execute the mode change notice effect, the effect execution control means switches the mode to the first display section when the effect execution means is in the first effect state. The announcement execution means is displayed, and when the production execution means is in the second production state, the production execution means is controlled so as to display a mode transition notice production on the second display unit. 2. The gaming machine according to 2. Provided with a special effect determining means capable of determining a special effect executable by the effect executing means triggered by the detection of the detecting means;
The special effects include specific effects and non-specific effects,
In the period from the preset start time to the mode transition execution time in which the time value of the time measuring means is set in advance, when the hit determining means does not determine the occurrence of the hit game triggered by the detection of the detecting means, The special effect determining means is configured not to determine the specific effect while the effect specifying means for displaying the normal effect mode is displayed on the effect executing means, and the detection means detects during the specific effect mode. If the hit determining means does not determine the occurrence of the winning game as an opportunity, the special effect determining means does not determine the specific effect while displaying the effect specifying the specific effect mode on the effect executing means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, configured as described above. Sound production execution means for executing sound production;
A sound effect determining means for determining a sound effect to be executed by the sound effect executing means from a plurality of different sound effects including a special sound effect and a specific sound effect;
In the normal effect mode, the sound effect determining means determines a sound effect other than the special sound effect and the specific sound effect when the effect executing means is in the first effect state, and the effect executing means is in the second effect state. In the case of special sound production,
In the specific effect mode, the sound effect determining means determines a specific sound effect when the effect executing means is in the first effect state, and determines a special sound effect when the effect executing means is in the second effect state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, configured as described above.

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