JP2016116571A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To produce a change in a game until a winning game is won.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured to determine special symbol variation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG that define special symbol variation patterns for enabling determination, among a plurality of special symbol variation patterns stored by a ROM 60b, and determine a special symbol variation pattern of a symbol variation performance to be executed with execution of a special symbol winning determination as a trigger, from special symbol variation patterns included in the special symbol variation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG. The game machine includes opening operation-start parts 91 and 96 in which pachinko balls may enter and determine the special symbol variation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG triggered by determination to open/close a special winning part 40 without executing special symbol winning determination on the basis of entry of a pachinko ball into the opening operation-start parts 91 and 96.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to be able to execute a winning game when a winning determination is made in accordance with the winning of a game ball in a start winning portion.

  For example, a pachinko machine as a gaming machine has a game board where a pachinko ball (game ball) can flow down is defined on the game board where the pachinko ball can win and the display pattern for production is displayed in a variable manner. A symbol display device (effect display means) such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that provides a symbol variation effect is provided, and a symbol variation effect is displayed on the symbol display device when a pachinko ball flowing down the game area wins a winning prize opening. Configured to start. In such a pachinko machine, a winning determination is made with the winning of the pachinko ball at the start winning opening as the determination condition is satisfied, and the symbol for the effect is a combination of a predetermined hit display on the symbol display device as a result of the symbol variation effect. By displaying (for example, triples of the same symbol, etc.), a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) advantageous to the player is given. In such a winning game, the opening / closing member of the special prize section that closes the special prize opening so as to be openable / closable is opened / closed in an appropriate opening / closing pattern to give a chance to win a pachinko ball to the special prize opening. It is configured to win a prize ball.

JP 2004-97661 A

  By the way, each time a hit determination is made in response to a winning at the start winning opening, an effect such as a reach effect is performed at an appropriate ratio in the symbol variation effect, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. In addition, when the hit determination result becomes the hit determination result and the hit game is generated, and the predetermined game state such as the probability change state is brought along with the hit game, the variation time of the symbol variation effect performed after the hit game By shortening, the sense of expectation that the next winning game will be raised is raised. However, many pachinko machines are set to win a winning game with a probability of about 1/100 to 1/400 in the hit determination (results in a hit determination result). Since it is not tied to a game, there is a concern that the player's interest may fade before winning the winning game. For this reason, it has been attempted to diversify the contents of the effect of the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display device until the winning game is won, but the effect will gradually occur as the player gets used to the effect of the effect. There is a concern that the effect will decrease.

  Therefore, the present invention has been proposed to solve this problem in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and changes the game until winning the winning game. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
A hit determination means (60a) that executes a hit determination with the winning of a game ball to the start winning section (29), and a symbol variation effect is triggered by the hit determination performed by the hit determination means (60a). An executable symbol display means (17), and a special winning portion (40) in which the opening / closing means (43) is opened and closed so that a game ball can be won in the special winning opening (41) in a winning game. The symbol display means (17) can display a winning display indicating that the winning game is performed when the determination of the winning determination means (60a) is a winning determination result as a result of the symbol variation effect. In the gaming machine configured to be awarded a winning game by displaying the winning indication,
Storage means (60b) for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns defining the variation time of the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display means (17);
Fluctuation pattern determining means (60a) for determining a variation pattern of the symbol variation effect that is executed when the hit determination is performed by the hit determination means (60a),
Execution control means (65a) for controlling the execution of the symbol variation effect based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means (60a),
A variation pattern for determining a variation pattern group (PA, PB, PG) that defines a variation pattern that can be determined by the variation pattern determination unit (60a) from among a plurality of variation patterns stored in the storage unit (60b). Group determining means (60a),
Open starter (91,96) where game balls can win,
An opening operation determining means (60a) capable of determining that the special winning portion (40) is opened and closed without performing the hit determination with the winning of a game ball to the opening starting portion (91, 96). Prepared,
The variation pattern group determining means (60a) is configured to determine the variation pattern group (PA, PB, PG) when the opening operation determination unit (60a) determines the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion (40). And
The variation pattern determining means (60a) is configured to determine the variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the variation pattern group (PA, PB, PG) determined by the variation pattern group determining means (60a). The gist.
In this way, a separate opening start unit that can win a game ball that is not linked to the execution of the hit determination is provided separately, and the opening operation determination means determines the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit by winning the game ball to the opening start unit As a result, it is possible to switch the variation pattern group that can be determined by the variation pattern determination means, so that the progress speed of the game can be changed suddenly regardless of the winning game, or the pattern variation effect can be performed. It is possible to change the game by changing the production contents. In addition, the game can be changed by the winning of the game ball to the opening starter, so that the player actively plays the game with the intention of winning the game ball to the opening starter. This makes it possible to provide a new gameability that has never been achieved before.

In the invention according to claim 2,
The release operation determining means (60a) is provided with a plurality of the opening start parts (91, 96), and the opening action determining means (60a) sets the special winning part (40) in response to a winning of a game ball to any of the opening start parts (91, 96). Configured to be able to decide to open and close,
The variation pattern group determining means (60a) is determined according to the type of the opening start part (91, 96) that triggers the opening operation determining means (60a) to determine the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning part (40). The gist is that the variation pattern groups (PA, PB, PG) are different.
As described above, by providing a plurality of opening start units, it is possible to cause different game changes depending on the type of the opening start unit that the game ball has won.

In invention of Claim 3,
Each variation pattern group (PA, PB, PG) is determined for each variation pattern group (PA, PB, PG) determined by the variation pattern group determination means (60a) according to the type of the opening starter (91, 96). The gist of the invention is that the fluctuation pattern determining means (60a) is configured to vary the average fluctuation time when the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the above.
In this way, the progress speed of the game can be varied according to the type of the open start part that the game ball has won, so the interest in the type of the open start part that the game ball wins is raised and the interest of the game is improved. can do.

In the invention according to claim 4,
When the determination of the hit determination means (60a) is a determination result of a loss, a display indicating that the winning game is not performed can be displayed on the symbol display means (17) as a result of the symbol variation effect. And
The opening operation determining means (60a) is special before displaying the result of the symbol variation effect executed on the occasion that the determination of the hit determination means (60a) becomes a judgment result of losing on the symbol display means (17). When the opening / closing operation of the winning portion (40) is determined, the symbol change effect is forcibly stopped before the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion (40) is executed, and the above-mentioned display is displayed on the symbol display means (17). Configured to get and
When the hit determination is performed by the hit determination means (60a) after the forced stop of the symbol variation effect, the opening operation determination means (60a) determines the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion (40) as a trigger. Summary that the variation pattern determining means (60a) is configured to determine a variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the variation pattern group (PA, PB, PG) determined by the variation pattern group determining means (60a). And
In this way, not only the variation pattern group that can be determined by the variation pattern determination means can be switched in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the open start part, but the pattern variation effect that makes the determination of the hit determination out of place can be forced. By being configured to be able to be stopped, the time during which one symbol variation effect is performed can be shortened, and the progress speed of the game can be increased. In addition, by making it possible to forcibly stop the symbol variation effect that becomes a trigger when winning a prize in the open prize winning part, by configuring the ease of winning the game ball to the open prize winning part appropriately, It is possible to prevent the variation effect from being forcibly stopped more than once, and to easily balance the progress of the game.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to give a change to the game in response to the winning of the game ball in the open starting part before winning the winning game.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. It is a front view of the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The game information display part is expanded and shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of winning game. 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 flow of the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B19 of FIG. 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 relationship between the special figure fluctuation pattern contained in the 1st special figure fluctuation pattern group, a forced stop (forced stop process), and a timing interruption (time keeping interruption process). It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the special figure fluctuation pattern contained in the 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern group, a forced stop (forced stop process), and a time measurement interruption (time measurement interruption process). It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the special figure fluctuation pattern contained in the 3rd special figure fluctuation pattern group, a forced stop (forced stop process), and a time measurement interruption (time measurement interruption process). (a) is a flow chart showing the flow of the open start part winning process, (b) is a flow chart showing the flow of the forced stop process, and (c) is a flow chart showing the flow of the timing interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship of the special figure fluctuation pattern group determined in each game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol fluctuation production performed with a symbol display apparatus, Comprising: (a) shows the case where a fluctuation | variation time passes and a normal deviation display is displayed, (b) that a forced stop process is performed Shows the case where the forced stop effect and the forced off display are displayed, and (c) shows the case where the special opening effect is displayed by executing the timing interruption process. (a) is explanatory drawing which shows the state of a special figure display part, a symbol display apparatus, and a special winning part in the case of forcibly stopping a special figure fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation production), (b) is a special figure fluctuation display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of a special figure display part, a symbol display apparatus, and a special prize-winning part in the case of interrupting the measurement of the variation time of (symbol fluctuation effect). It is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the suggestion effect was displayed on the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the result of special figure determination, the kind of special figure, and the possibility of execution of a suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production execution timing of the suggestion production | presentation set between the fluctuation | variation start of a pattern fluctuation production | presentation, and a fluctuation stop. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the result of special figure determination, and the production execution timing of a suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the result of the special figure determination by the pachinko machine which concerns on 1st another Example, the kind of special figure, a forced stop process, and a time interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the forced stop execution availability determination process performed with the pachinko machine which concerns on 1st Example. (a) is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the frequency | count of winning to the open start part in the pachinko machine based on 2nd another Example, and the special figure fluctuation pattern group determined, (b) is 3rd It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the prize-winning timing to the open start part in the pachinko machine which concerns on another Example, and the special figure fluctuation pattern group determined. (a) is a front view which shows the principal part of the game board of the pachinko machine which concerns on 4th another Example, (b) is the principal part of the game board of the pachinko machine which concerns on 5th another Example. FIG.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” 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 will be described later on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is formed in a rectangular frame shape and fixed to an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement store. A middle frame 12 as a main body frame that detachably holds the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and a symbol display device capable of executing a symbol variation effect on the rear side of the game board 20 ( A symbol display means) 17 is arranged to be detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as a decorative frame configured to cover the window 13 b opened front and rear with a transparent member 13 a that protects the game board 20 so as to be seen through can be opened and closed. A lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. 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. It is configured as follows.

  On the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 (front frame 13 in the embodiment), as shown in FIG. An operating handle 16 is provided that operates. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball shooting device is operated, and the upper handle 16a is operated. Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are launched toward the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device changes in strength according to the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the turning amount. The so-called “left-handed” where a pachinko ball flows down a first ball falling area 75a (described later) formed in the game board 20, and a second ball flowing area 75b (described later) formed in the game board 20 is pachinko. The so-called “right-handed” where the ball flows down can be distinguished. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the operation handle 16 is provided with a firing strength change button 16b for changing the firing strength of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launcher. The firing strength change button 16b is provided at a position where the player can operate (press) with the operation handle 16 held. When the firing strength change button 16b is operated in a state where “left-handed” is performed, the hitting ball launching device sets the firing strength to “right-handed” even if the rotation amount of the operation lever 16a is not changed. It is comprised so that it may change to intensity. When the operation of the firing strength change button 16b is released, the firing strength of the hitting ball launching device is configured to return to the firing strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a. That is, “left-handed” and “right-handed” can be distinguished by operating the firing intensity change button 16b and releasing the operation without changing the rotation amount of the operation lever 16a. It is possible to suppress the generation of a lot of useless balls even when switching to "."

  The front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the outer periphery of the window 13b, and can output sound and sound effects at the upper left and right corners of the front frame 13. A speaker (sound output means) 19 is provided. In other words, a light emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 is turned on / flashes, or an appropriate sound is output from the speaker 19, thereby allowing the symbol display effect on the symbol display device 17. It is configured to be able to perform a light emission effect and a sound effect according to the situation.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is detachably assembled to the back side of the game board 20. ing. A guide rail 21 curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20. The guide rail 21 is launched from the ball hitting device into a substantially circular game area 75 defined by the guide rail 21. A game is played by launching a pachinko ball. In addition, the game board 20 is provided with installation holes (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at appropriate positions, and various game board installation parts are arranged for the respective installation openings, and a game area. At the lowermost position of 75, an out port 22 for discharging a pachinko ball launched into the game area 75 is opened. Here, in the game board 20 of the embodiment, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and various ball-entering parts (start winning part 29, special prize-winning part 40, gate parts 46, 48, normal prize-winning parts 82, 87 as game board installation parts). , Opening opening portions 91, 96, etc.) are formed. That is, a pachinko ball that is launched from the hitting ball launching device and flows down the game area 75 is provided in the game board 20 (starting winning part 29, special winning part 40, gate parts 46, 48, normal winning part). 82, 87, open start parts 91, 96, etc.), a predetermined game process such as paying out a prize ball or executing a symbol variation effect according to the entered ball entering part is performed. The pachinko ball that has flowed down to the lowest part of the game area 75 is configured to be discharged out of the machine through the out port 32. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, in the game board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a center having a display window portion 25 a formed at a mounting opening that is opened at the approximate center of the game area 75 surrounded by the guide rail 21. A decorative member 25, also referred to as a role, is attached, and the display portion 17 a of the symbol display device 17 can be viewed from the front of the game board 20 through the display window portion 25 a of the decorative member 25. Here, in the embodiment, the decorative member 25 facing the display portion 17a of the symbol display device 17 is formed in a frame shape that opens front and rear, and the display window portion is formed by the opening portion of the decorative member 25. 25a is formed. In the following description, the decorative member provided with the display window portion 25a is referred to as a frame-shaped decorative body 25. That is, the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17 is located behind the display window unit 25 a of the frame-shaped decorative member 25. Note that the frame-shaped decorative member 25 does not need to have a frame shape that opens back and forth, and a part or the entire surface of the opening can be covered with a transparent panel. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 75, and rotates on the side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 with the contact of the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75. The so-called “windmill” rotating guide member 24 is rotatably supported, and the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75 come into contact with the game nail 23 and the rotating guide member 24, so that the flow-down direction is irregular. It is configured to change.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 75 defined outside the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is a first ball flow-down area 75 a where a pachinko ball flowing down the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 reaches the out port 22. The pachinko ball that has flowed down to the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is divided into a second ball flow-down region 75b that reaches the out port 22, and Depending on the reaching position, either the first sphere falling area 75a or the second sphere falling area 75b is configured to flow down. That is, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 according to the embodiment is configured to function as a partition that partitions the game area 75 defined on the game board 20 into a plurality of ball flow-down areas 75a and 75b. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a stage 28 below the display window portion 25a (the inner peripheral lower edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25), and opens to the game area 75 and communicates with the stage 28. The ball introduction portion 28a is provided so that the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 can be taken into the inside of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (stage 28). Then, the pachinko ball guided to the stage 28 from the ball introducing portion 28a rolls left and right on the stage 28, and is then discharged to the game area 75 at a position above the start winning portion 29.

  Here, the gaming board 20 of the embodiment is configured so that the shape and the arrangement of members disposed in the gaming area 75 are generally symmetrical. Specifically, in the embodiment, the first and second ball falling areas 75a and 75b are formed in a symmetrical shape, and the game nails 23 and the rotation of the ball flowing areas 75a and 75b are respectively provided. The guide member 24, various winning parts (start winning part 29, special winning part 40, gate parts 46 and 48, normal winning parts 82 and 87, open starting parts 91 and 96) are arranged so as to be symmetrical. . That is, when the pachinko sphere is launched so as to flow down the first sphere falling area 75a (“left-handed”) and when the pachinko sphere is launched so as to flow down the second sphere-falling area 75b (“right-handed”). And the possibility of a pachinko ball entering the same type of winning part (start winning part 29, special winning part 40, gate parts 46, 48, normal winning parts 82, 87, open starting parts 91, 96) (Probability) is configured to be substantially equal. In addition, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with the sphere introduction portions 28a symmetrically on the left and right side portions of the display window portion 25a, and the spheres are respectively provided in the first sphere falling region 75a and the second sphere flowing region 75b. The introduction part 28a is opened, and the pachinko balls flowing down the respective sphere flowing-down regions 75a and 75b can be guided to the stage 28 through the sphere introduction part 28a. The probability that the pachinko ball enters (wins) the winning portion (specifically, the start winning portion 29 or the special winning portion 40) is not changed.

(About the Start Prize 29)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a start winning portion 29 having start winning ports 30 and 31 through which a pachinko ball can win as the winning portion. The start winning portion 29 is provided with two start winning ports 30 and 31 in a vertical positional relationship. Here, the first start winning opening 30 located on the upper side is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the gaming area 75. Starting opening / closing members (opening / closing members) 33, 33 configured to be able to open and close the second starting winning opening 31 are provided on both the left and right sides of the second starting winning opening 31 positioned on the lower side. A pair of start opening / closing members 33, 33 are configured to be displaced between a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 31 and an open position for opening the second start winning opening 31 in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 8). .

  That is, in the embodiment, the first start winning opening 30 is configured such that a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 can always win with a certain probability, and the second start winning opening 31 drives the start winning solenoid 32. Thus, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be varied. Thus, in the start winning section 29 of the embodiment, the first start winning opening 30 located on the upper side functions as a fixed starting opening that cannot change the winning aspect of the pachinko ball, and the second starting winning opening located on the lower side. 31 is configured to function as a variable start opening provided with opening / closing means capable of changing the winning mode of the pachinko ball. In addition, when the start opening / closing members 33, 33 are displaced to the closed position, the pachinko ball winning in the second start winning opening 31 is blocked and the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 is the first start. It is set so that the probability of winning in the second start winning port 31 is lower than the probability of winning in the winning port 30. On the other hand, in a state where the start port opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the open position, the pachinko balls received by the start port opening / closing member 33 are guided to the second start winning port 31 and flow down the game area 75. The probability that the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 is set to be higher than the probability that the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30. In the embodiment, the pachinko ball is configured not to win the second start winning port 31 when the start port opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the closed position (winning probability 0%), but the pachinko ball can be won. The second start winning opening 31 may be opened to the extent.

  The start winning section 29 is provided with start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (see FIG. 8) as winning detection means for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning ports 30 and 31. The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are wired to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 8) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, and the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 detect pachinko balls ( That is, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out in response to the pachinko ball winning in the first and second start winning holes 30, 31). Further, the main control CPU 60a uses the start winning detection sensors 34, 35 to detect pachinko balls (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 30, 31), and the main control CPU 60a performs various winning information ( Various random number information (to be described later) is acquired, and special figure determination (winning determination) is performed based on the acquired winning information. Then, based on the result of the special symbol determination, the symbol display effect is executed in the symbol display device 17 and the special symbol change display is executed in the first or second special symbol display units 50A and 50B described later. It has become. That is, the symbol display device 17 is triggered by a special symbol hit determination (hit determination) performed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the first and second start winning holes 30, 31. The production is configured to be executable.

  Then, as a result of the special figure fluctuation display on the first or second special figure display unit 50A, 50B, a predetermined special figure display (winning display) is displayed on the first or second special figure display unit 50A, 50B. When the special figure is confirmed and stopped, a game per special figure (winning game) advantageous to the player is given, and the special winning portion 40 is released under a predetermined release condition with the occurrence of the game per special figure. A game per special figure is performed, and the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball. In addition, in connection with the special symbol variation display on the first or second special symbol display unit 50A, 50B, a symbol variation effect is performed on the symbol display device 17, and the first or second special symbol display unit 50A, 50B In accordance with the result of the special figure variation display, the symbol display device 17 is configured so that the decorative figure is fixedly stopped and displayed in a predetermined symbol combination (for example, three sets of the same decorative figure). ing. In other words, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the special symbol per game (hit determination) is a win determination result, a special symbol per-game display (hit display) indicating that a game per special symbol is performed is displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect. It is displayed on the display device 17. The pachinko machine 10 is configured to receive a winning game by displaying a special symbol display on the symbol display device 17. Here, the game per special figure includes a big hit game in which the game state (probability change state and short change state) may change with the occurrence of a game per special figure, and a game state ( It is possible to set a small hit game that does not cause a change in the probability variation state or the variation state. In the embodiment, as described later, a plurality of types of jackpot games are set as games per special figure, and one of the big hit games is generated according to the result of the judgment per special figure. In addition, when the determination per special symbol by the main control CPU 60a is a determination result of losing, a display of losing display, which will be described later, indicating that the game per special symbol is not performed is displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a result of the symbol variation effect. Configured to get. Here, in the embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 34, 35 are provided for each start winning opening 30, 31, and in the following description, a sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 is detected as the first start winning detection. The sensor 34 is designated as a sensor, and the sensor corresponding to the second start prize opening 31 is designated as a second start prize detection sensor 35. Further, when the main control board 60 receives a detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35, the main control board 60 outputs a control signal to a payout control board (not shown) to the ball payout device. Configured to pay out a number of prize balls.

(About the special prize winning section 40)
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a special winning portion 40 having a special winning opening 41 through which a pachinko ball can be won as the winning portion. The special prize opening 41 of the special prize winning unit 40 is configured to be opened and closed by a special prize opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 43. The special winning opening / closing member 43 is connected to a special winning solenoid 42 (see FIG. 8) as a driving means, and the special winning opening / closing member 43 drives the pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 by driving the special winning solenoid 42. It is configured to move between a closed position that prevents the winning of a prize and an open position that allows the pachinko ball to win the special winning opening 41. The special winning unit 40 is provided with a special winning detection sensor 44 as a special winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring (see FIG. 8). When the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60. A predetermined number (15 in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out under the control of the main control board 60. The special prize winning section 40 is configured to always close the special prize opening 41 by the special prize opening / closing member 43 (a state where the prize cannot be won), and a special prize is awarded in accordance with the occurrence of a game per special figure (a big prize game) described later. It is configured to open the mouth 41 (to be able to win a prize). That is, the special winning unit 40 functions as a winning device that can be opened in the winning game state (special game state). The special prize opening / closing member 43 is hit as a result of the special control judgment on the main control board 60 when the pachinko ball is awarded to the first start prize opening 30 or the second start prize opening 31 of the start prize winning unit 29. In the embodiment, the opening / closing operation condition for opening the special prize opening / closing member 43 is determined when the determination result of the special figure determination in the main control board 60 is a win. Is set to hold.

(About open start parts 91 and 96)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with open start portions 91 and 96 having open start ports 92 and 97 through which pachinko balls can be won. The opening start parts 91 and 96 are normally open type entrances in which the opening start openings 92 and 97 are always open in the game area 75. In the embodiment, an open starter 91 is provided at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow down region 75a can enter the open start port 92, and a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow down region 75b is provided. An open start portion 96 is provided at a position where the ball can enter the open start port 97. In other words, in the embodiment, the open start portions 91 and 96 are provided in different sphere falling areas among the plurality of sphere falling areas 75a and 75b partitioned by the frame-shaped decorative body 25, respectively. Each of the ball flow down areas 75a and 75b formed on the game board 20 is provided with one opening starter 91 and 96. Therefore, in the following description, an open starter capable of entering a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow down region 75a is designated as a first open starter 91, and an open start port of the first open starter 91 is referred to as a first open starter 91. An open start portion designated as a first open start opening 92 and capable of entering a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow down region 75b is designated as a second open start portion 96 and the second open start portion 96 is opened. The starting port may be referred to as the second open starting port 97 to be distinguished.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, when the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow-down region 75a (left-handed), the first open starter 91 moves the second ball flow-down region 75b. The second opening start portion 96 is disposed in a position where the probability of winning a pachinko ball in the first opening start port 92 is higher than that in the case of flowing down (rightward). When the pachinko ball flows down (right-handed), the probability that the pachinko ball wins the second open start opening 97 is higher than when the pachinko ball flows down the first ball-flowing region 75a (left-handed). It is placed at a higher position. That is, when the player intentionally divides “left-handed” and “right-handed”, the open starting parts 91 and 96 for winning the pachinko ball can be changed. Specifically, when the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow down area 75a, the pachinko ball can win only at the first open start port 92 of the first open start portion 91 (winning to the second open start portion 96). (The probability is 0%), and when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow down region 75b, the pachinko ball can be won only at the second open start port 97 of the second open start unit 96 (first open start unit 91). The open start parts 91 and 96 are arranged at positions where the winning probability is 0%). Each of the first opening starter 91 and the second opening starter 96 may be arranged at a position where the pachinko ball can win a winning opening 92 and 97 in the case of left-handed and right-handed. .

  Further, each of the open start parts 91 and 96 has open start detection sensors 93 and 98 (see FIG. 8) as winning detection means for detecting pachinko balls that have entered (winned) balls in the corresponding open start ports 92 and 97. Is provided. The open start detection sensors 93 and 98 are connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and the open start detection sensors 93 and 98 detect pachinko balls (that is, win the pachinko balls to the open start ports 92 and 97). As a trigger, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. Then, the main control CPU 60a detects the pachinko ball by any one of the opening start detection sensors 93 and 98 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to any one of the opening start ports 92 and 97). It is configured to be able to determine that the special winning portion 40 is opened / closed (specifically, the special winning opening / closing member 43 is opened / closed) without making a determination. Specifically, as described later, the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 is performed when any of the opening start detection sensors 93 and 98 detects a pachinko ball (when a detection signal is input to the main control CPU 60a). Is not executed, the main control CPU 60a determines to open and close the special winning portion 40 without performing the special figure hit determination. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is performed in accordance with the winning of the pachinko ball in one of the first and second start winning ports 30, 31 as an opening / closing operation condition for opening / closing the special winning portion 40. It is set that the special figure hit determination results in a hit determination result and that the pachinko ball is awarded to one of the first and second open start parts 91 and 96. In the following description, the open start detection sensor corresponding to the first open start unit 91 is referred to as a first open start detection sensor 93, and the open start detection sensor corresponding to the second open start unit 96 is referred to as a second open start sensor. It may be referred to as a detection sensor 98.

(About decoration units 81 and 86)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a first decoration unit 81 on the left side of the start winning portion 29 and a second decoration unit 86 on the right side of the start winning portion 29. It is installed. The first decoration unit 81 is provided with a plurality of first normal winning portions 82 having a first normal winning port 83 that can win a pachinko ball as the winning portion. A first normal winning detection sensor 84 for detecting a winning pachinko ball is provided. In addition, the second decoration unit 86 is provided with a plurality of second normal prize winning portions 87 each having a second normal prize winning opening 88 through which a pachinko ball can be won as the ball entering portion. A second normal winning detection sensor 89 for detecting the winning pachinko ball is provided. The first and second ordinary winning detection sensors 84 and 89 are wired to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 8), and the ball detection signal from the ordinary winning detection sensors 84 and 89 to the main control board 60 is detected. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the input. The first opening starter 91 is provided in the first decoration unit 81, and the second opening starter 96 is provided in the second decoration unit 86. The first and second decorative units 81 and 86 are formed in a symmetrical shape, and the normal winning portions 82 and 87 and the open starting portions 91 and 96 are disposed in symmetrical positions. Yes.

(About gates 46 and 48)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with gate portions 46, 48 through which pachinko balls can pass (enter) as the entrance portions on the left and right sides of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. Yes. The gate portions 46 and 48 are normally open type entrances in which the entrances and exits of the ball passage openings 46a and 48a are always open in the game area 75, and enter the entrances of the ball passage openings 46a and 48a. The pachinko ball is allowed to flow down the game area 75 through the exit as it is. In the embodiment, the position where the pachinko sphere flowing down the first sphere falling area 75a can enter the sphere passage opening 46a and the pachinko sphere flowing down the second sphere falling area 75b can enter the sphere passage opening 48a. Gate portions 46 and 48 are provided at the positions. Each of the gate portions 46 and 48 is provided with gate sensors 47 and 49 (see FIG. 8) as winning detection means for detecting pachinko balls that have entered (passed) into the corresponding ball passage openings 46a and 48a. The pachinko balls passing through the gate portions 46 and 48 are detected by the corresponding gate sensors 47 and 49, respectively.

  The gate sensors 47 and 49 are connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and input of a ball detection signal from the gate sensors 47 and 49 to the main control board 60 (that is, detection of pachinko balls by the gate sensors 47 and 49). (Passage of pachinko balls through the gates 46 and 48)), various passage detection information (random number information such as a random number for hitting a map to be described later) is acquired, and based on the acquired information, A lottery (judgment per ordinary map) is performed. The start winning solenoid 32 of the start winning section 29 is driven and controlled according to the result of lottery per drawing, so that the start opening / closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed. Therefore, in the following description, the gate part into which the pachinko sphere flowing down the first sphere falling area 75a can enter is designated as the first gate part 46, and the pachinko sphere flowing down the second sphere falling area 75b There is a case where a gate portion that can enter a ball is referred to as a second gate portion 48 to be distinguished. In addition, the gate sensor corresponding to the first gate unit 46 may be referred to as a first gate sensor 47 and the gate sensor corresponding to the second gate unit 48 may be referred to as a second gate sensor 49.

(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 of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, a lower right position outside the game area 75). By visually observing the game information display unit M, the player can appropriately check game information necessary for the game. Here, in the game information display unit M of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, as the game state display units for displaying the game information, special figure display units 50A, 50B, special figure hold display units 52, 53, A general map display unit 55, a general map 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 portions 50A and 50B operate in response to winning in the start winning portion 29 (first and second start winning ports 30, 31). In the embodiment, the first start winning port The first special figure display unit 50A as the first display means for starting the variable display triggered by the winning of 30 (detection by the first starting winning detection sensor 34) and the winning (second second) to the second starting winning opening 31 The second special figure display unit 50B as the second display means that starts the variable display triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensor 35), and each of the special figure display units 50A, 50B is plural (in the embodiment, 8 light emitting display units). Then, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 30, 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 50 </ b> A is sequentially turned on and off. This is performed, and one of a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “special diagrams”) is displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emission display section is finally lit. In addition, when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31, a change display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special view change display) is performed in which the light emission display portion of the second special view display portion 50 </ b> B 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. In addition, although each light emission display part of an Example is comprised by LED, it should just be a form which can change a lighting position suitably not only this but 7 segment display, a dot matrix, a small-sized liquid crystal display In addition, a display means capable of displaying a special figure can be employed.

  Here, the special figure is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not the special figure is met, and each special figure display unit 50A, 50B has a plurality of types depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display unit. A special figure can be displayed. Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed in the special chart display units 50A and 50B are 100 types of special charts that can be recognized per special figure (big hit symbol) and are recognized as out of place. One type of special figure as an off-line display (offset symbol) to be obtained is set corresponding to each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure. As a result of the special figure variation display, the determined special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B in a fixed stop state. Note that the number of special symbols per special symbol and off symbol that can be displayed on each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, a special figure as a special figure display is displayed on either of the special figure display units 50A and 50B, so that a game per special figure corresponding to the special figure display (big hit game) continues. To be granted. The jackpot game set as the game per special figure 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)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 is stored in storage means (main control RAM 60c in the embodiment). It is stored as first special figure start hold information (first start hold information). Similarly, information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the storage means (in the embodiment, main control RAM 60c) in the second special figure start hold information. It is stored as (second start hold information). The game information display section M has a first special figure hold display section 52 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 the first special figure start hold information. A second special figure hold display section 53 is provided which is provided with a light emitting display section from a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the second special figure start hold information. That is, the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53 notify the number of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display held (number of symbol fluctuations). .

  Here, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30, and the first 1 is subtracted every time special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation) is performed. Similarly, the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display section 53 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 and the second 1 is subtracted every time special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation) 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 (two in the embodiment) LEDs arranged on the left and right, and each start hold storage number is from “1” to In the case of “2”, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are lit in order from the right, 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 right, the player can grasp the number of holds of the hold information.

(About the general map display 55)
The universal map display unit 55 performs a universal map hit determination (lottery per universal map) triggered by the detection of a pachinko sphere by one of the gate sensors 47, 49 (passing through the pachinko sphere of the gate units 46, 48). It is a display unit that displays a normal symbol for notification (hereinafter referred to as a general map) indicating the result so as to be specified. Here, in the common map display unit 55, a single common map is displayed by changing a plurality of types of custom maps triggered by the detection of pachinko balls by the gate sensors 47 and 49 (passing through the pachinko balls of the gate units 46 and 48). Derived variation display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as ordinary map variation display) is performed. In the embodiment, multiple types (three types in the embodiment) of common maps are displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, three types of common diagrams are shown according to a light emitting mode in which only the right LED is lit, a light emitting mode in which only the left LED is lit, and a light emitting mode in which the left and right LEDs are lit. In the following, the common figure shown when only the right LED is lit is normal figure A, the general figure shown when only the left LED is lit is normal figure B, and the left and right LEDs are lit. The common figure to be made is assumed to be a common figure C. 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, when the result of the universal map hit determination is out of place, the universal map A is displayed on the universal map display unit 55, and when the hit is successful, the universal map B or C is displayed on the universal map display unit 55. It is configured as follows. In other words, the common figure that can recognize this per unit map is displayed as the per unit map, and the normal figure that can recognize the outage is displayed as the misplaced display.

(Regarding the general map hold display section 56)
The normal map hold display unit 56 stores ball passage detection information (various random information such as a random number for determining a normal map) acquired when a pachinko ball passes through either of the gate units 46 and 48. This is a display unit for displaying the number of hold of the general-purpose map start hold information in an identifiable manner when it is stored in the storage means (main control RAM 60c in the embodiment) as the general-purpose start hold information (start-up hold information). 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 holding display unit 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gates 46 and 48, and is subtracted by 1 when the map variation display is started. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the general-purpose start reserved memory number, and the general-purpose start reserved memory number 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 round notification)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when winning per special figure determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games described later. The jackpot game has a predetermined number of rounds (described later) for each type of jackpot game, and the game information display unit M is provided with a round display unit 57 for notifying the specified number of rounds of the winning jackpot game. ing. The round display unit 57 includes a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (eight in the embodiment). In this embodiment, one type of “16 times” is set as the specified number of rounds of the jackpot game, the LED to be lit is determined for each specified number of rounds, and the specified number of rounds is determined according to the lighting position of the LED. It is to be notified. In addition, when all the prescribed round numbers of the jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 are the same as in the embodiment, the round display unit 57 can be omitted.

  Here, the special figure hold display sections 52 and 53, the universal figure display section 55, the universal figure hold display section 56, the round display section 57, and the like are provided with a plurality of LEDs as long as the corresponding information can be displayed or notified. A 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means can be used.

(About the symbol display device 17)
In the symbol display device 17, as shown in FIG. 2, three symbol rows of a left symbol row 26a, a middle symbol row 26b, and a right symbol row 26c capable of variably displaying the decorative drawing are set in a horizontal and horizontal manner. In response to the winning at the first start winning opening 30, the decorations of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c are started to fluctuate. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, an effective stop position 27 where one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect is set, and each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is enabled by the symbol variation effect. The symbol combination of the decorative figure displayed on the stop symbol effective line combining the stop position 27 is displayed. That is, one stop symbol effective line is set in the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment.

  In addition, in the symbol display device 17, before the symbol variation effect ends, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c, and the symbol rows 26a, 26b, When the decorative drawing of 26c is displayed in a fixed stop state, one symbol variation effect is finished. That is, the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is executed once from the variation start to the fixed stop of the decoration diagram (special diagram) performed based on one start hold information.

  Here, the “variation display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop position 27 are changed in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The “decision stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c for a predetermined special figure variation interval time. . In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decoration diagram means that the decoration diagram displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is not continuously stopped for the special figure variation interval time. is there. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing change interval time.

  Here, in the first special figure display unit 50A and the symbol display device 17, the first special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the first special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative figure are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. Similarly, in the second special symbol display unit 50B and the symbol display device 17, the second special symbol variation display and the symbol variation effect relating to the second special symbol variation display are started, and the special diagram 2 and the decorative diagram are confirmed and stopped. Is done. In the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed at the same time. When one of the special figure display units 50A and 50B is performing the special figure fluctuation display, The first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c is held and stored. In addition, the display area of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the symbol display device 17 is configured with a larger area than the first special 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 whether it is a special symbol or not from the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the stopped symbol effective line of the symbol display device 17.

  Here, in the symbol display device 17 according to the embodiment, 10 types of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic ornamental drawings in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The figure is variably displayed in order 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 includes a first identification symbol that allows the player to definitely recognize that a probable change state (described later) is to be given after the game per special figure (big hit game) ends, and after the game per special figure ends. It is classified into the 2nd identification design which can recognize non-deterministically that there is a possibility that a certain change state is given. In this embodiment, the probability variation state that can be given after the game per special figure is described in detail later. Here, as a 1st identification design, even if it sets suitably from the basic decoration drawings, the special decoration drawing determined in addition to the basic decoration drawings can also be used. In the embodiment, odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are set as the first identification symbols, and “0”, “2”, “4”, “ An example in which the even symbols “6” and “8” are the second identification symbols will be described.

  Then, the decorative symbols of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c that are confirmed and stopped at the effective stop positions 27 (stop symbol effective lines) of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c in the symbol display device 17 are the winning symbol combinations. In such a case, it is possible to grasp that a game per special figure is given. Here, in the embodiment, as a winning symbol combination, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is fixed and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row is set. . The symbol combination that can recognize this hit becomes a hit display displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a special per-figure game that is advantageous to the player is given after the symbol variation effect is completed. In the embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned basic decoration drawing that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 17, it is set to be able to display a special decoration drawing (special symbol), and the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row is set. The special decoration drawing is displayed in a fixed stop display at any of the above (for example, the effective stop position 27 of the middle symbol row), so that it is possible to recognize that a game is given per predetermined special drawing. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize the possibility that the game per special symbol is generated becomes the hit suggestion display displayed on the symbol display device 17. On the other hand, if even one of the symbols in all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed at the effective stop position 27 of the symbol display device 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) ), In principle, it can be recognized that the game is “out of play” where no game is given per special figure. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing which can recognize this deviation becomes a deviation display of the symbol display device 17. However, it is also possible to use a specific symbol combination as a trigger for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a game per predetermined special symbol) among such 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. As specific examples of the specific symbol combinations, three symbol combinations such as “123” and “321”, which are arranged in a continuous ascending or descending order, the left symbol column 26a, and the inner symbol column 26b, A combination of symbols that have the same decorative drawing and the value of the decorative symbol in the right symbol row 26c is shifted by one (for example, “778”), and a symbol combination in which the three rows of decorative drawings become a predetermined word combination (for example, “758”). (Nagoya)). In this way, the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination of a decorative pattern that can be selected not only as an outlier display but also as a winning display.

  Further, in the symbol variation 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 (In the embodiment, the inside symbol row 26b) is changed to a 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 a specific symbol row (the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c) forming the reach display are in a temporarily stopped display state, and are displayed in the remaining symbol row (the middle symbol row 26b). After the figure is stopped (temporarily stopped), the decorations of all the symbol rows are displayed in a fixed stop state.

  On the symbol display device 17, as a result of the special symbol variation display on the first or second special symbol display units 50A and 50B, the symbol combination of the decoration diagram corresponding to the displayed special symbol is displayed. That is, the special symbol 1 displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A and the symbol combination of the decorative symbol displayed on the symbol display device 17 correspond to each other. The special figure 1 is fixedly stopped on the special figure display section 50A, and the decorative figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c of the symbol display device 17. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing 1 is not necessarily one-to-one, so that the combination of symbols with one decorative drawing is selected from the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing 1. It has become.

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

  The probability change function changes the lottery probability per special figure (probability per special figure) from a low probability (219/65536 in the example) to a high probability (441/65536 in the example) after the game per special figure ends. This is a function that makes it possible to assign a certain change state. Note that a state to which the probability variation state is not given is referred to as a non-probability variation state (normal 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, it is set so that the probability variation state is continuously given after the game per special figure ends until the next game per special figure is generated (FIG. 3). In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of lottery per special figure fluctuates with a high probability and a game per special figure is likely to occur. Playing games while expecting to win. Note that the period during which the probability variation state is given (hereinafter, the number of variations of the symbol variation effect (special variation variation display) in which the probability variation state continues is referred to as the probability variation number) is not limited to the above. For example, the probability variation state can be continuously given until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the probability variation state is imparted, and the transition to the non-probability variation state can be made on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The probability variation state may be continuously given until the (predetermined number of times) symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is executed.

  Here, as will be described later, when the probability change state is given after the game per special figure is finished, “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. In this case, the probability variation flag is set to “0”. In addition, when the number of times of probability change is set to the specified number of times, the number of times of probability change is set in the number of times of probability change set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the counter value is decremented by 1 for each symbol change effect (for each special figure change display) The probability variation flag may be set to “0” when “0” is reached.

(About variable state)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving the second privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the game per special figure (specifically, the big hit game) ends. I have. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said 2nd start winning opening 31 increases compared with the state (1st game state) where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. The winning rate is improved. In other words, the winning rate improvement state is a state in which the ratio of being determined to be per unit time in the unit time is improved in the per unit determination performed in accordance with the detection of either of the gate sensors 47 and 49. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the start opening / closing members 33 and 33 that open the second start winning opening 31, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31 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 start opening and closing members 33 and 33 for opening the second start winning opening 31 for one time per usual figure, the opening time of the start opening and closing members 33 and 33 is simply extended. This may be realized, or may be realized by increasing the number of opening of the start opening / closing members 33, 33, or 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 by combining the above (1) to (3). In addition, a state where the variable state is not assigned is referred to as a non-variable state. That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko balls to the second start winning opening 31 is improved.

  In the variable state of the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map change display performed in the normal map display section 55 after the game per special figure is shortened and the probability per universal figure is low (in the embodiment, 14563 / 65536) to a high probability (in the embodiment, 65535/65536). It should be noted that the interval from the time when the normal map is displayed in a fixed stop until the next normal map change is performed (the normal map change interval) is set to 500 ms.

  In addition, an upper limit number of winnings (10 in the embodiment) that allows winning to the second starting winning award 31 per one ordinary figure is set, and after opening the opening opening and closing members 33, 33, When the number of winnings reaches the upper limit number of winnings, the opening / closing operations of the start port opening / closing members 33, 33 are forcibly terminated and closed. Here, in the embodiment, the period during which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) varies depending on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) won in the game per special figure. It is configured as follows. Specifically, if the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is a predetermined symbol (Symbol A and Symbol a to be described later in the embodiment), after the game per special symbol ends, It is set so that the variable state is continuously given until the game per special figure is generated, and the type of the special symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is determined in advance. In the case of symbol B and symbol b), which will be described later, until a predetermined number of times (100 times in the embodiment) the symbol variation effect (the total number of first special diagram variation display and second special diagram variation display) is executed. During this time, the variable state is set to be given (see FIG. 3). The condition for giving the variable state is determined for each type of game per special figure (big hit symbol), which will be described in detail later.

  Here, as described later, when the variable state is given after the game per special figure, “1” is set in the variable flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the variable state If is not added, 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, and the value of the counter is decremented by 1 for each symbol change effect (for each special figure change display). "", The variable flag is set to "0".

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given as a game per special figure by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special chart display portions 50A and 50B as a result of the special chart fluctuation display. The game is composed of a round game repeated after a specified number of rounds (16 rounds in the embodiment) with an interval time between rounds and an ending time indicating the end of the big hit game. In the round game, the special prize opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning unit 40 is opened / closed by an opening / closing operation corresponding to the type of the jackpot game that has occurred, and a predetermined number (for example, nine) is provided in the special prize opening 41 in one round game. ) Pachinko balls win, or one round game ends when a specified time (round game time) has elapsed since the start of each round game. Note that, during each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds in which the special prize opening / closing member 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time is set. That is, in the big hit game, the special prize opening / closing member 43 performs an open / close operation for the number of rounds of each big hit game. In the embodiment, the opening time and the ending time in each jackpot game are set to “10.0 (seconds)”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Also, the opening time and ending time can be set according to the type of jackpot game.

  Here, in the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the special winning opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 in each round game of the jackpot game, a condition in which pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined interval (for example, 100 balls per minute). In the opening operation (operation from opening to closing), the specified number (for example, 9) of pachinko balls determined for a round game will continue to open for the time that can be won. A long-time opening operation and a short-time opening operation in which the opening time of the special prize opening / closing member 43 is set shorter than the long-time opening operation are appropriately combined. In the embodiment, the special prize opening / closing member 43 is set to open for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time opening operation, and the special prize opening / closing member 43 is set to open for a maximum of 0.04 seconds in the short-time opening operation. (See FIG. 3). The interval time between rounds is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the winning per special figure is won, one jackpot game is determined from a plurality of types (four in the embodiment) of jackpot games having different values to be given to the player, and the determination is made. The jackpot game that was played is awarded. Here, among the four types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined as shown in FIG. It is determined based on the type of 2). In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as the jackpot symbol that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A (100 kinds of special figures 1 in the embodiment) is classified into two groups, the symbol A and the symbol B. When the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the one special figure display unit 50A is a big hit symbol, a big hit game corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol (design A, B) is given. In the embodiment, the special figure 2 (100 kinds of special figures 2 in the embodiment) as the jackpot symbol that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is classified into two groups, the symbol a and the symbol b. When the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is a big hit symbol, a big hit game corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol (the symbols a and b) is given. The jackpot symbol is determined using a random number and a determination value, which will be described later. In the embodiment, the special symbol 1 as the jackpot symbol is determined at a ratio of 70%, Symbol B is determined at a rate of 30%, and special figure 2 as a jackpot symbol is set so that symbol a is determined at a rate of 70% and symbol b is determined at a rate of 30%.

(About the first jackpot game)
When the special figure 1 as the big hit symbol classified as the symbol A is displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A, the first big hit game is given as the big hit game. The first jackpot game is set as a jackpot game to which a probability variation state and a variable state are given after the end of the first jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined, the probability variation state is reached after the first jackpot game is over until the next jackpot. And the variable state is set to be continuously given.

  The first jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round is set to “9”. In the first jackpot game, in the first to fourth rounds, the special prize opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning section 40 opens for a long time, and in the fifth to sixteenth rounds, the special prize winning section 40 The special winning opening and closing member 43 is set to open for a short time. That is, the opening time (0.04 (seconds)) of the special prize opening / closing member 43 in the short-time opening operation in the first jackpot game is the number of pachinko balls that can win the special prize opening 41 in one round game. The time is set so that the number does not satisfy the maximum number of winnings. In this way, the first jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which pachinko balls can be won up to the maximum number of winnings in only four rounds and around 500 prize balls can be obtained.

(About the second jackpot game)
When the special figure 1 as the big hit symbol classified as the symbol B is displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A, the second big hit game is given as the big hit game. The second jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which the probability change state is not given after the second jackpot game is finished when the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game. Further, 100 is set as the granting period (number of times of change) of the change state given when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined.

  The second 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 second jackpot game, in the first to fourth rounds, the special prize opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning section 40 is opened for a long time, and in the fifth to sixteenth rounds, the special prize winning section 40 The special winning opening and closing member 43 is set to open for a short time. That is, also in the second jackpot game, the number of rounds in which the special prize opening / closing member 43 performs the opening operation for a long time is four times as in the first jackpot game, and the jackpot that can obtain around 500 prize balls. It is set as a game. The number of winning balls that can be obtained for the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game is substantially the same. However, in the first jackpot game, the probability variation state and the shortage state are continuously given until the next jackpot game. This is a big hit game that is more advantageous to the player than the second big hit game.

(About the third jackpot game)
When the special figure 2 as the big hit symbol classified as the symbol a is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B, the third big hit game is given as the big hit game. The third jackpot game is set as a jackpot game to which a probability variation state and a variable state are given after the end of the third jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the third jackpot game. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol a (third jackpot game) is determined, the probability variation state is reached after the third jackpot game is over until the next jackpot. And the variable state is set to be continuously given.

  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, the special prize opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning unit 40 is set to open for a long time in all rounds from the first to the 16th. In other words, the third jackpot game is set as a jackpot game that can win up to the maximum number of winnings in all rounds and can obtain around 2000 prize balls.

(About the fourth jackpot game)
When the special figure 2 as the big hit symbol classified as the symbol b is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B, the fourth big hit game is given as the big hit game. The fourth jackpot game is set as a jackpot game to which a probability variation state is not given after the end of the fourth jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth jackpot game. Further, 100 is set as the grant period (number of times of change) of the change state given when the symbol b (fourth big hit game) is determined.

  The fourth 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 fourth jackpot game, the special prize opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning unit 40 is set to open for a long time in all rounds from the first to the 16th. That is, in the fourth jackpot game, the special prize opening / closing member 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation in all rounds, and is set as a jackpot game in which around 2000 prize balls can be obtained. Note that the number of winning balls that can be earned in the fourth jackpot game and the third jackpot game is substantially the same, but in the third jackpot game, the probability variation state and the shortage state are continuously given until the next jackpot game. This is a big hit game that is more advantageous to the player than the fourth big hit game.

  Here, in the embodiment, when it is determined that the winning per special figure is triggered by winning at the first start winning opening 30, either the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game is given. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a win in the special figure perception triggered by the winning at the second start winning opening 31, either the third jackpot game or the fourth jackpot game is awarded. It is comprised so that. Further, as described above, the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player in the first and second jackpot games is about 500, whereas the player can be won by the third and fourth jackpot games. The number of winning balls is about 2000, and the third and fourth jackpot games are set as jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than the first and second jackpot games in terms of the number of winning balls that the player can acquire. ing. In other words, the jackpot game (third or fourth jackpot game) that is awarded when it is determined to be a win in the special figure perception triggered by winning at the second start winning opening 31 is the first start winning slot 30. This is set to be more advantageous for the player than the big hit game (the first or second big hit game) given when it is determined that the big hit is determined in the special figure determination based on the winning of. Note that the type of jackpot game is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

(About the game production mode)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a plurality of (three in the embodiment) game effect modes in which the effect contents (display contents) of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 are different. Here, in the game effect mode, the game state suggestion image is displayed on the symbol display device 17 to suggest to the player whether or not the game state at that time is a certain change state or a change state. It has become. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the game effect mode can be changed when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. Here, in the embodiment, the mode transition condition is the occurrence of the big hit game and the number of changes (100 times in the embodiment) of the symbol change effect (the total of the first and second special figure change displays) after the big hit game. .

  The game effect mode according to the embodiment includes a normal mode corresponding to a game state (non-probability change / non-change state) determined to be given neither a probability change state nor a change state by the main control CPU 60a, and a probability change state. And a probability change mode corresponding to a gaming state (probability change / short change state) for which it is decided to give both a change state and a change state, and it is decided not to give a probability change state and also gives a change state. A change mode corresponding to the played game state (non-probable change / change state) is set. Note that the types of game effect modes are not limited to these, and other game effect modes can be set. Further, the game state suggestion image displayed on the symbol display device 17 in each of the game effect modes (the normal mode, the probability change mode, and the speed change mode) does not have to be one type, and there are a plurality of types for each game effect mode. The game state suggestion image can be set.

  The symbol display device 17 displays a game state suggestion image having contents corresponding to the game effect mode. Specifically, the background image displayed on the back of the decorative display of the symbol display device 17 is set to be different for each game effect mode, and the player recognizes the current game effect mode from the type of the background image. To get. In addition, in each game effect mode, some or all of the effect contents (special pattern change pattern and effect pattern described later) of the symbol change effect performed on the symbol display device 17 are different, and each game effect mode is unique to each game effect mode. It is set so that the production can be executed.

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

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 60 has a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c that can be read is provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the open start detecting sensors 93 and 98, the normal winning detection sensors 84 and 89, and the gate sensors 47 and 49 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. ing. Further, the main control CPU 60a includes the first and second special figure display parts 50A and 50B, the first and second special figure hold display parts 52 and 53, the common figure display part 55, the universal figure hold display part 56, and the like. The display unit is connected, and the display control of each display unit 50A, 50B, 55 is executed based on the control process executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each sensor 34, 35, 47, 49. It has become. The main control CPU (open control means) 60a is connected to solenoids 32 and 42 provided in the start winning section 29 and the special winning section 40, and based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. When the solenoids 32 and 42 are driven, the corresponding opening and closing members 33 and 43 are opened and closed. The main control CPU 60a drives and controls the special prize solenoid 42 so that the special prize opening / closing member 43 opens and closes in an opening / closing manner according to the type of game per special figure, and opens the special prize opening / closing member 43 for a long time. The system is configured to execute long-time release control and short-time release control that causes the special prize opening / closing member 43 to open for a short time.

  The main control board 60 is provided with a variation timer (time measuring means) 60d. The variation timer 60d is configured to measure the time from the start of variation of the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17. Specifically, the variation timer 60d is set with the variation time specified by the special symbol variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the variation timer 60d subtracts the variation time from the variation start of the symbol variation effect, When the variation time becomes “0”, the main control CPU 60a outputs an all symbol stop command to the effect control CPU 65a, and displays a predetermined effect result on the symbol display device 17 based on the all symbol stop command ( It is configured to stop display (hit display and missed display). When the fluctuation time counted by the fluctuation timer 60d becomes “0”, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure designation command, and the special figure display units 50A and 50B are output based on the special figure designation command. A predetermined special figure is stopped and displayed.

  The main control CPU 60a confirms that the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31 (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 is the pachinko ball). Is set to acquire a random number for determination as winning information. Here, as the determination random number (winning information) acquired by the main control CPU 60a, a random number for determination per special figure, a random number for determination of special figure, a random number for performance execution determination (random number for reach determination), a special pattern fluctuation pattern distribution Various random numbers such as random numbers for use are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. A determination random number corresponding to the timing at which the detection signals of the second start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The random number for determination per special figure is a random number used in a hit determination (determination per special figure) as to whether or not a game per special figure (winning game) is generated as a result of the special figure variation display (design variation 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, 101 kinds of integer values from “0” to “100” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (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 display indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 types of special figure display indicating winning per special figure. The special figure determining random number value specifies the special figure 1 displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B. It has become. That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize is obtained. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 35, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified according to the type of the jackpot game, and the special figure fluctuation display is performed by specifying the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. The type of jackpot game given after the end of (symbol variation effect) is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number functions as a random number for determining the type of winning game (big hit game). In addition, as described above, there is a possibility that a probability change state or a variable state will be given after a big hit game for each type of big hit game, and whether the special figure determination random number will give a probability change state or a variable state It also has a function as a random number that can determine whether or not. In addition, for each type of jackpot game, the grant period (number of times of change) given after the jackpot game is defined, and the special figure determination random number functions as a random number that determines the grant period of the change state Also have.

  In addition, the random number for effect execution determination has the possibility that a win display will be displayed when the determination result in the determination per special figure described above is negative (in the case of not winning the game per special figure). It is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination) as to whether or not to perform the suggested 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 that a win display is displayed, a reach effect that is displayed with the reach display displayed in the process of symbol variation on the symbol display device 17, or a variation stop from the start of the decoration diagram variation A continuous notice effect (pre-read notice effect) that allows the variable cycle to be executed once more repeatedly, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of being displayed on the symbol display device 17, and the lamp device 18 It includes a notice effect that suggests to the player that the winning display may be displayed by light or sound output from the speaker 19.

  The special figure variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when one special figure variation pattern is determined from a plurality of special figure variation patterns that specify the production time in the symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, all 100 integer values from “0” to “99” are set as random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes.

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

  The main control CPU 60a passes when one of the gate portions 46, 48 passes a pachinko ball (more specifically, when one of the gate sensors 47, 49 detects a pachinko ball). It is set to acquire various random numbers as detection information. Here, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure and a random number for determining a normal pattern are set as the random number that the main control CPU 60a acquires upon detection of either of the gate sensors 47 and 49. 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 Random numbers are acquired according to the timing at which detection signals from the sensors 47 and 49 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.

  Further, the passage (entrance ball) detection information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through one of the gate sensors 47 and 49 is a predetermined map of the main control RAM 60c as the map start hold information. It is configured to be temporarily stored in a storage area (storage area). In the case where the general map storage area is stored in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the general map display unit 55 executes the variable map display based on the general map start hold information. In the order stored in the main control RAM 60c, the normal start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a.

  The random number for determining per common figure is a per standard figure that allows the pachinko ball to be awarded to the second start winning opening 31 by opening the start opening and closing member 33 of the start winning section 29 as a result of the fluctuation of the normal figure. This is a random number that is used in a normal hit determination (ordinary hit determination) for determining whether or not. 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 determining the normal figure variation pattern is a random number used for determining the normal figure fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time of the normal figure fluctuation in the normal figure fluctuation display. In the 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, triggered by the pachinko ball passing through one of the gate portions 46 and 48 (more specifically, one of the gate sensors 47 and 49 detecting the pachinko ball), the main control RAM 60c temporarily The main control CPU 60a obtains the stored passage detection information (such as the random number for determining the normal map and the random number for determining the normal pattern variation pattern) at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, in the main control ROM 60b, a special figure hit determination value indicating that a big hit is generated as a result of the special figure change display (design change effect) is stored. The judgment value per special figure is a judgment value used in the judgment (whether judgment per special figure) using the special random number for judgment per special figure, and “0” to “ A predetermined number of determination values are defined from 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the determination value per special figure differs depending on whether or not the above-described probability variation state is given at the time of determination per special figure. Specifically, the number of determination values per special figure (441 in the embodiment) set in the probability variation state is the number of determination values per special figure (219 in the embodiment) set in the non-probability variation state. Is set more than. That is, by increasing the number of determination values per special figure in the probability variation state, per special figure (big hit) is likely to occur.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The special figure determination value is confirmed and stopped on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B as a big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A when the result of the special figure determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol to be displayed using the special figure determining random number. Here, in the embodiment, the special figure determining determination value is set with an integer value of “0” to “100” corresponding to the 101 types of the special figure determining random numbers described above. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are associated with each value individually.

  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 display. 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 universal figure determination values set in the variable speed state (65535 in the embodiment) is the number of universal map determination values set in the non-variable state (example). In this case, more than 1125) are set. In other words, by increasing the number of determination values per common map in the variable state, it is easy for the normal map to occur.

  Furthermore, the main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns) for specifying the contents of fluctuation (see FIGS. 9 to 11). The figure variation pattern distribution determination value is stored. Here, the special figure fluctuation pattern is a display content (contents of the special figure fluctuation display, which is executed between the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display and the final stop display. The content that is the basic base of the display contents of the symbol variation effect, the light emission effect mode, and the sound effect mode) is specified. Also, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time (the special figure fluctuation display and the pattern 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 variation production is specified. Special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern using the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern to which the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified. Here, in the embodiment, an integer value of “0” to “99” corresponding to the above-described 100 types of random numbers for special pattern fluctuation pattern distribution is set as the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value. A special figure fluctuation pattern is individually associated with each of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values.

  The special figure fluctuation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b are classified into special figure fluctuation patterns for each special figure and special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment, and the special figure fluctuation pattern according to the game effect mode. A specific special figure variation pattern distribution determination value is determined for each. It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern for a special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the result of the judgment per special figure is affirmative (the result of the successful judgment). The special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment is a special figure fluctuation pattern that is selected when the result of determination per special figure is negative (determination result). Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment includes a reach special figure fluctuation pattern which is finally made a deviation after the reach effect is performed, and a special figure fluctuation pattern which is a deviation without forming a reach. . In the reach effect, after the symbol combination of the effective symbols that will be reach display in the symbol variation effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol that will be a win display (big hit display) or a dismissal display is stopped and displayed. It is an effect that is performed in the meantime.

  Here, the reach effect is an effect that suggests a possibility that a winning display is displayed, and is performed in response to a reach display that is displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the process of symbol variation. In addition to the reach effect, the effect that suggests the possibility of the winning display being displayed is a pseudo-in which a decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is temporarily stopped a plurality of times in one symbol combination effect. It is displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a continuous notice effect, a continuous notice effect (pre-reading notice effect) that makes it possible to continuously execute a variation cycle with one change from the start of change to the stop of the decoration diagram once. There is a notice effect that suggests the possibility, and a notice effect that suggests to the player that the hit display may be displayed by the light of the lamp device 18 or the sound output from the speaker 19.

(Regarding the decision accompanying winning a prize to the open start parts 91,96)
Further, the main control CPU 60a, when the opening / closing operation of the special prize opening / closing member 43 in the special prize winning unit 40 is not executed, when a pachinko ball wins any of the opening start parts 91, 96, The special winning opening / closing member 43 in the special winning portion 40 is determined to be opened / closed without performing the hit determination in the figure. Here, when a pachinko ball wins one of the opening start parts 91 and 96 in a state where the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening / closing member 43 is being executed in the special winning part 40, the special winning part 40 The special winning opening and closing member 43 is configured not to be determined to open or close. That is, in the state where the special prize opening / closing member 43 is opened / closed so as to open the special prize opening 41 of the special prize winning part 40 in accordance with the occurrence of the big hit game (win game), Even if the pachinko ball wins, the main control CPU 60a is configured not to open / close the special winning opening / closing member 43 in response to the winning of the opening start parts 91, 96. Further, as in the case where a pachinko ball continuously wins any of the opening start parts 91 and 96, the special winning solenoid is operated so that the main control CPU 60a opens and closes the special winning opening / closing member 43 in response to the previous winning. In a state where the control 42 is being controlled, the main control CPU 60a is configured not to open / close the special winning opening / closing member 43 in response to a later winning. The main control CPU 60a opens and closes the special winning unit 40 when the winning start parts 91 and 96 are awarded, and the main control CPU 60a controls the special winning unit 40 to open and close by a special game. In such a case, the opening / closing operation control triggered by winning of the opening start parts 91 and 96 may be referred to as special opening / closing control, and the opening / closing operation control in the big hit game may be referred to as hitting opening / closing control. A gaming state in which the special winning portion 40 is opened / closed when a pachinko ball is won in any of the opening start portions 91 and 96 may be referred to as a special game.

(About special games)
Here, the special game given when the winning of the pachinko ball to any of the opening start parts 91 and 96 is described. As described later, the special game is set to start after the symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed on the special chart display units 50A and 50B or after the time measurement of the fluctuation time is interrupted. A start standby time during which processing for starting is performed, an opening / closing operation time during which the special winning opening / closing member 43 performs a predetermined number of opening operations after the start standby time has elapsed, and processing for ending the special game are performed. And end waiting time. Here, the one-time opening time of the special prize opening / closing member 43 in the special game is set to a time during which the pachinko ball is hardly expected to win the special prize opening 41 under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at predetermined intervals. Has been. Specifically, in the special game, the time for opening the special prize opening / closing member 43 once is set to 0.04 seconds as in the short-time opening operation in the big hit game. In addition, it is also possible to set a single opening time of the special prize opening / closing member 43 in the special opening / closing control to a time during which a plurality of pachinko balls can win. In the embodiment, the start standby time and the end standby time are set to 5 seconds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be set to any time. In addition, the number of times of opening / closing the special prize opening / closing member 43 in the special game is not limited to two times, but can be set to one time or three times or more.

  A specific opening / closing operation of the special prize opening / closing member 43 during the opening / closing operation time of the special game will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, when the main control CPU 60a decides to forcibly stop the fluctuation or interrupt the timing of the fluctuation time in response to a winning at the opening start unit 96 (open start port 97), the start waiting time has elapsed. Later, the special prize opening / closing member 43 in the closed position is displaced to the open position, and is held in the open position for the open time. Then, when the special winning opening / closing member 43 is displaced to the closed position as the opening time elapses, the first opening / closing operation of the special winning opening / closing member 43 is completed. In addition, the second opening / closing operation is performed similarly after the special winning opening / closing member 43 has passed a preset interval time (for example, 2 seconds), and the end waiting time elapses after the second opening / closing operation is completed. The special game is configured to end. In the embodiment, the special opening effect described later is displayed on the symbol display device 17 while the special opening / closing control is performed by the main control CPU 60a (from the start of the start standby time until the end standby time elapses). It has come to be.

  Further, when the main control CPU 60a determines to open / close the special winning portion 40 in response to a winning in any of the opening start portions 91, 96, it outputs a special opening / closing control command to the effect control CPU 65a. Set to do. Then, when the special opening / closing control command is input, the effect control CPU 65a recognizes that the special winning unit 40 is in the open / close operation with the winning of any of the opening start units 91 and 96 as described later. The special display effect that can be displayed is displayed on the symbol display device 17.

(About production control board)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 8, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the value before the update. The effect control CPU 65a acquires various random numbers when a special figure variation pattern designation command (variation start command) is input from the main control CPU 60a.

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

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

  That is, a hit determination means for performing a hit determination (determination per special figure) triggered by winning at the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31, a winning game to be given from a plurality of types of winning games ( Each function as a hit game determining means (hit determining means) for determining the type of big hit game and a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special figure variation display (after the end of the symbol variation effect) Is included in the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment has a function as special figure determination means for determining per special figure when the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 is won. The main control CPU 60a determines a special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b as storage means based on the winning to the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31. It has a function as special figure variation pattern determining means (variation pattern determining means). Further, the main control CPU 60a for determining the special symbol variation pattern in which the variation time of the symbol variation effect is specified has a function as a variation time determining means for determining the variation time of the symbol variation effect. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as probability change determining means for determining whether to give a probability change state in which the probability that a big hit will occur (the probability that the determination result by the hit determination means is a big hit) is higher than usual. And, it is configured to function as a probability change giving means for giving a probability change state after the end of the big hit game. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the probability variation state is to be applied only when a big hit occurs (when the determination result of the special figure hit determination means is a big hit). Further, the main control CPU 60a is an opening operation determination means capable of determining opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 without performing a hit determination (determination per special figure) with the winning of the opening start units 91 and 96 as a trigger. As a function.

  In addition, the main control CPU 60a receives a winning with a high probability that the pachinko ball will win the second start winning opening 31 when a special figure hit occurs (when the determination result of the special figure determining means is a hit). It functions as a winning rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not a rate improvement state (shortening state) is to be given, and also gives a shorting state only for a period for which a winning rate improvement state determined after the game per special figure is given. It also functions as a variable state giving means. Here, the main control CPU 60a sets a period from the end of the game per special figure until a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect) is executed as a winning rate improvement state granting period. It comes to decide. In this way, the main control CPU 60a provides a bonus state that is advantageous to the player after a winning game based on winning in the first starting winning port 30 or the second starting winning port 31 when the determination result of the hit determination is a win. It has a function as a privilege state determination means for determining whether to give (probable change state, variable state). The main control RAM 60c is acquired while the symbol variation effect is being performed on the symbol display device 17 (that is, while the special symbol variation display is being performed on the first and second special symbol display units 50A and 50B). It functions as a holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of received winning information as starting hold information. Specifically, the winning information acquired by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34 while the variable display is being performed on the display means (the symbol display device 17 or the first special symbol display unit 50A) is the first. Triggered by detection of the second start winning detection sensor 35 while the variable display is being performed on the first hold storage means and display means (the symbol display device 17 and the second special figure display unit 50B) stored as start hold information. It functions as a second hold storage means for storing the acquired winning information as the second start hold information.

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

  If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of 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 CPU 60a reads winning information (values of various random numbers such as random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for performance execution determination, random numbers for special figure variation pattern distribution) from the main control RAM 60c. Then, the winning information (random value) is set as the first special figure start hold information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number (step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

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

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control CPU 60a reads winning information (values of various random numbers such as random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for performance execution determination and random numbers for special figure variation pattern distribution) from the main control RAM 60c. Then, the winning information (random number value) is set as the second special figure start holding information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the holding number (step A18). Thereby, the special figure input process is completed.

(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 displays the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 in the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the symbol display device 17 in a variable display, or during the special figure game (big hit game). It is determined whether or not there is (step B11). If the determination result of step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B11 is negative, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is read (step B12), and whether the number of hold in the second special figure start hold information is greater than “0”. Is determined (step B13). If the determination result of step B13 is negative (if the number of second special figure start hold information hold = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. The main control CPU 60a also stores the special chart stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c if the determination result in step B13 is affirmative (the number of the second special figure start hold information> 0). A value “1” indicating that the second special figure variation effect is executed is set in the variation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a decrements the hold number of the second special figure start hold information by 1 (step B14) and stores the second special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. The main control CPU 60a obtains the figure start hold information (values of various random numbers such as a random number for special figure determination, a random number for special figure determination, a random number for performance execution determination, and a random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution) (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. 6, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired special figure determination random number value in the main control ROM 60b. A special figure determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not it matches the stored special figure determination value (step B22). In addition, as described above, the probability that the determination result of the special figure determination is affirmative (that is, the hit probability) is set to 219/65536 in the non-probability change state (low probability), and in the probability change state ( The probability (hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative when the probability is high) is set to 441/65536. Then, if the determination result of the special figure determination in step B22 is affirmative (if it is a win), “1” is set in the big hit flag indicating that the change is a win (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2), which becomes a big hit symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B, on the basis of the acquired value of the special symbol determination random number (step B24). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2, the main control CPU 60 a displays the special figure 2 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining, the jackpot symbol will be determined. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state to “1” when the big hit symbol is a big hit symbol to which the probability variation state is imparted, and sets the probability variation flag to “0” when the jackpot symbol to which the probability variation state is not imparted. Set to. Also, if the big hit symbol is a big hit symbol that gives a variable state, the variable flag indicating the variable state is set to “1”, and if the big hit symbol that does not give a variable state, the variable flag is “0”. Set to. The probability variation flag is set to “0” when the probability variation flag end condition is satisfied, and the variable flag is set to “0” when the termination condition in the variation state is satisfied. Is set. 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).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the special figure per step in step B22 is negative (if it is not a hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. Perform (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 50B to display the outlier symbol as a final stop symbol (special feature). 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment reach based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B29).

  If 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 error symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special drawing 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B31).

  The main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern in the steps B25, B29, B31 outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 65 at a predetermined timing (step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a sets a variation time set in the determined special symbol variation pattern in the variation timer 60d provided in the main control RAM 60c, specifies the special symbol variation pattern, and starts symbol variation. A special figure fluctuation pattern designation command is output to indicate the above, and the time (subtraction) by the fluctuation timer 60d is started. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display unit 50B 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 variation time set in the designated special figure variation pattern. The display contents of the display unit 50B are 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. . Specifically, when the variation timer 60d times the variation time (when the variation timer 60d reaches “0”), the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol. While controlling the display content of the 2nd special figure display part 50B, it instruct | indicates the change stop of a decoration drawing and outputs all the symbol stop commands. When the end condition of the probability change state or the variable state is satisfied, a probability change end command or a variable end command is 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 acquires the value of the random number for special figure determination, the value of the random number for special figure determination, the value of the random number for effect execution determination, and the value of the random number for special figure variation pattern distribution (step B19), 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 31 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 30 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. It has become.

  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 process of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines the value of the special figure determination random number stored in the main control ROM 60b. Is determined (a lottery) per special figure for determining whether or not they match (step B32). In addition, as described above, the probability that the determination result of the special figure determination is affirmative (that is, the hit probability) is set to 219/65536 in the non-probability change state (low probability), and in the probability change state ( The probability (hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative when the probability is high) is set to 441/65536. If the determination result of the special figure hit determination in step B32 is affirmative (if it is a win), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that it is a win fluctuation (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) that becomes the big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display unit 50A based on the acquired special figure determining random number (Step B34). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol for each special figure 1, the main control CPU 60a displays the special figure 1 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. The jackpot symbol is determined by determining. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation flag and the variation flag indicating the gaming state after the big hit game specified by the big hit symbol in the same manner as described above according to the determined big hit symbol. 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).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the special figure determination in step B32 is negative (if it is not a hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. Perform (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 50A as a final stop symbol (special stop symbol). FIG. 1) is determined (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for loss reach based on the value of the 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 error symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for losing based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B41).

  The main control CPU 60a which has determined the special figure variation pattern in the steps B35, B39, B41 outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 65 at a predetermined timing (step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a sets a variation time determined in the determined special symbol variation pattern in the variation timer 60d provided in the main control RAM 60c, specifies the special symbol variation pattern, and starts symbol variation. A special figure fluctuation pattern designation command is output to indicate the above, and the time measurement (subtraction) is started by the fluctuation timer 60d. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display unit 50A 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 50A 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. . Specifically, when the variation timer 60d times the variation time (when the variation timer 60d reaches “0”), the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol. While controlling the display content of the first special figure display section 50A, it instructs the decorative drawing to stop changing and outputs an all symbols stop command. When the end condition of the probability change state or the variable state is satisfied, a probability change end command or a variable end command is output.

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

(About the Opening Start Department winning process)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, before the result of the changing symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is displayed on the symbol display device 17, there is a prize in one of the open start parts 91, 96. If the special winning opening / closing member 43 is opened / closed in the special winning section 40 triggered by the winning of the opening start parts 91, 96, the changing symbol changing effect (special figure changing display) is executed. ) Or the open start part winning process is interrupted, the open start part winning process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the opening start unit winning process shown in FIG. 12 (a), it is determined whether or not the special figure winning unit 40 is opened / closed when a winning in any one of the opening starting units 91, 96 is triggered (step C11). When the determination result of step C11 is negative, the main control CPU 60a ends the open start part winning process. That is, in the big hit game, the special winning unit 40 is controlled to be opened and closed by the main control CPU 60a, or the special winning unit 40 is controlled to be opened / closed specially by the main control CPU 60a in accordance with the previous winning to the opening start unit 96. Then, the determination result in step C11 is negative, and the opening start unit winning process is terminated without deciding to open the special figure winning unit 40 in response to winning in the opening starting units 91 and 96. On the other hand, when the determination result of step C11 is affirmative, it is determined that the special figure winning part 40 is opened / closed when the winning to the opening start parts 91 and 96 is triggered. When it is determined to open / close the special figure winning unit 40 in response to a winning at the opening start parts 91, 96, the main control is performed when determination per special figure is performed after the determination of the opening / closing operation. The main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, PB, PG that defines the special figure fluctuation patterns that can be determined by the CPU 60a (step C12). Then, based on the determination of the special figure fluctuation pattern groups PA, PB, PG, the main control CPU 60a sets the special figure fluctuation pattern group flag. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as will be described later, three types of special figure fluctuation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG are set as special figure fluctuation pattern groups that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a. One special figure variation pattern group PA, PB based on the game state at the time of determining the opening / closing operation of 40 and the type of the opening start parts 91, 96 that triggered the opening / closing operation of the special figure winning part 40 , PG is determined. Specifically, when the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA is determined, “0” is set in the special figure fluctuation pattern group flag, and when the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB is determined, the special figure fluctuation pattern group PB is set. When the figure variation pattern group flag is set to “1” and the third special figure variation pattern group PG is determined, the special figure variation pattern group flag is set to “2”. When judgment per special figure is performed after the determination of the opening / closing operation, the main control is selected from the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the special figure fluctuation pattern groups PA, PB and PG specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern group flag. The CPU 60a determines a special figure variation pattern.

  When the main control CPU 60a determines the special symbol variation pattern group, the symbol variation effect during variation (special variation variation display) is forcibly stopped (forced suspension of variation) or the symbol variation effect during variation (special variation) The main control CPU 60a determines whether to stop (display) timing (variable time counting) (step C13). In the embodiment, as will be described later, whether to forcibly stop the fluctuation or to determine the timing of the fluctuation time is determined by opening and closing the special figure winning part 40 with the winning of the opening start parts 91 and 96 as a trigger. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine in accordance with the timing for determining this. Specifically, a special figure is triggered by winning the open start parts 91 and 96 during a predetermined period (a start interruption period TU1 or a stop interruption period TU2 to be described later) of a fluctuating symbol change effect (special figure change display). When it is determined to open and close the winning portion 40, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine interruption of the time variation time. In this case, the main control CPU 60a can determine to forcibly stop the fluctuation. Then, the special figure winning section 40 is opened / closed in response to winning in the opening start sections 91 and 96 during another predetermined period (selection period TK described later) of the changing symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display). If determined, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a in the special figure start process when starting the changing symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display), the fluctuation is forcibly stopped and the fluctuation time is changed. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine any one of the timing interruptions. It is to be noted that the timing for deciding to open / close the special figure winning portion 40 triggered by winning at the opening start portions 91 and 96 and the determination of the time interruption (or forced suspension of variation) of the variation time by the main control CPU 60a. The relationship will be described in detail later. Similarly, the relationship between the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern and the determination of the time interruption (or forced suspension of fluctuation) of the fluctuation time by the main control CPU 60a will be described in detail later.

  If the main control CPU 60a determines to forcibly stop the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) in step C13, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step C14 and executes the forcible stop processing. Further, when the main control CPU 60a determines to stop the timing of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) in Step C13, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to Step C15 and executes the timing interruption processing. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a forced stop command to the effect control CPU 65a when executing the forced stop process, and outputs a time stop processing command to the effect control CPU 65a when executing the time interrupt process. It is configured as follows. The effect control CPU 65a is set to output an effect pattern command corresponding to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) so that the symbol display device 17 performs an effect corresponding to the input command.

(Forcible stop processing)
As shown in FIG. 12B, in the forced stop process, the subtraction of the variation timer 60d is stopped and the time of the variation timer 60d is set to “0” (step C16). And, if the result of the special symbol per judgment based on the winning information in the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is a win, the winning judgment result is forcibly changed to a judgment result of losing and the special symbol display The special figure display units 50A and 50B are controlled so that the special figures are stopped by the deviation display in the parts 50A and 50B. In addition, when the result of the hit determination based on the winning information in the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is out of place, the special symbol display unit 50A, 50B causes the special symbol display unit 50A to stop the special diagram by the misalignment display. , 50B (step C17). Further, the symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to display a shift display on the symbol display device 17 (step C17). Specifically, before the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 based on the special opening / closing control by the main control CPU 60a triggered by winning of any of the opening start portions 91, 96 is executed, the main control CPU 60a A special symbol designating command for designating a special symbol to be an outlier symbol (outlier display) is output to the effect control CPU 65a, and the symbol display device 17 is configured to display all the symbol combinations (outlier symbol) for the final stop display. The symbol stop command is output.

  Here, in the forced stop processing, if the changing symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is the winning symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display), the result of judgment per special symbol determination The main control CPU 60a compulsorily determines that the big hit symbol (display per special symbol) determined based on the symbol is a special symbol of the outlier symbol (outlier symbol), and the special symbol display units 50A and 50B Configured to display. In other words, during the execution of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) triggered by the judgment per special figure being the winning judgment result, the special prize is given to the release starting parts 91 and 96. When it is determined to open / close the figure winning portion 40, the main control CPU 60a forcibly rewrites the determination result of the special figure determination to the determination result of the deviation, and the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display). It is designed to forcibly stop when the display is off.

(Timekeeping interruption processing)
In the time measurement interruption process, the subtraction (measurement of fluctuation time) of the fluctuation timer 60d is stopped (interrupted) (step C18). In the timing interruption process, while the time measurement of the variation timer 60d is stopped (interrupted), the main control CPU 60a continues the variation display on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, and the special figure designation command and all symbols stop command. The symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is apparently continued without being output. That is, while the subtraction of the variation timer 60d is stopped, a special opening effect described later is displayed on the symbol display device 17 (see FIG. 14C). In a state where the time of the variable timer 60d is stopped (interrupted), the main control CPU 60a performs a special game (special opening / closing control) that opens and closes the special winning portion 40 based on winning of the opening start portions 91 and 96. It is determined whether or not the processing has been completed (step C19). If the determination result of step C19 is negative, the main control CPU 60a repeats the process of step C19. On the other hand, if the determination result of step C19 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a resumes subtraction of the variation timer 60d that has stopped (interrupted) timing in step C18 (step C20), and ends the timing interruption processing. When the time of the variation timer 60d is restarted, the symbol display device 17 resumes the symbol variation effect with the content specified by the special diagram variation pattern, and when the variation timer 60d measures the elapsed variation time (variation timer 60d). When the time of the time becomes “0”), the main control CPU 60a outputs a special symbol designation command and all symbol stop commands, and displays a predetermined effect result display or special symbol on the symbol display device 17 and the special symbol display units 50A and 50B. The figure is stopped. That is, when the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) for which the variation is interrupted is a winning symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display), the symbol display device 17 displays a hit display and a special symbol display. A special symbol as a jackpot symbol is displayed on the parts 50A and 50B, and if the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) for which the variation is interrupted is an outlier symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display), the symbol display is displayed. A deviation display is displayed on the device 17, and a special figure as a deviation symbol is displayed on the special figure display portions 50A and 50B.

  Here, when the timing of the variation timer 60d is resumed with the end of the special game (special opening / closing control), the variation time specified by the special map variation pattern at the time of interruption may be counted again from the beginning. . In this case, the contents of the effect can be accurately recognized by repeating the interrupted symbol variation effect from the beginning. Further, when the time of the variation timer 60d is restarted with the end of the special game (special opening / closing control), the remaining variation time at the time of interruption may be measured. In this case, it is possible to prevent the symbol variation effect that has been executed once from being repeated with the restart, and to prevent the effect from being delayed.

  In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the symbol variation executed in response to the determination per special figure executed by the main control CPU 60a being triggered by the winning at the start winning ports 30 and 31 is a trigger. When the main control CPU 60a decides to open / close the special winning part 40 with the winning of any of the opening start parts 91, 96 before displaying the result of the effect on the symbol display device 17, Before executing the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning unit 40 based on the special opening / closing control, the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped and the off display is displayed on the symbol display device 17, or the special winning part 40 based on the special opening / closing control is opened / closed. Before the operation is executed, the time counting by the variation timer 60d is interrupted, and after the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 is completed, the time counting by the variation timer 60d is performed. Configured to open. In addition, the symbol display device displays the result of the symbol variation effect that is executed when the special symbol determination executed by the main control CPU 60a becomes a winning determination result when the start winning ports 30, 31 are won. When the main control CPU 60a decides to open / close the special winning portion 40 in response to a winning in any one of the opening start portions 91 and 96 before the display in 17, the hit determination by the special figure hit determination Whether the result is forcibly changed to the determination result of detachment, and the symbol change effect is forcibly stopped before the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 based on the special opening / closing control is executed, and the display of the detachment is displayed on the symbol display device 17 Or, before the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 based on the special opening / closing control is executed without changing the hit determination result by the determination per special figure, the variation timer 60 Configured to resume counting by the fluctuation timer 60d for subsequent which interrupts the time counting ends the opening and closing operations of the special pay portion 40 by.

  That is, the main control CPU 60a performs a forced stop process of displaying a dismissal display on the symbol display device 17 when a pachinko ball wins any one of the open starting portions 91 and 96 regardless of the determination result of the special symbol determination. Or the timing of the variation timer 60d is interrupted by the winning of a pachinko ball in one of the opening start parts 91, 96, and the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning unit 40 is terminated. It has a function as an open start part winning process selection means for selecting whether to execute a timing interruption process for resuming timing. And before the pachinko machine 10 displays on the symbol display device 17 the result of the symbol variation effect triggered by execution of the special symbol hit determination by the main control CPU 60a, the main control CPU 60a has the special prize winning unit 40. When the opening / closing operation is determined, a forced stop process or a time-out process based on the selection of the main control CPU 60a is performed.

(About production control)
Next, processing executed on the effect control board 65 will be described. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the special diagram variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and designates the determined effect pattern. The designation command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Here, the effect patterns that can be selected by the effect control CPU 65a are classified for each game effect mode, and an effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is selected from the effect patterns that can be selected in the game effect mode. In addition, when the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a displays each symbol sequence to be finally stopped on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special figure corresponding to the command. The decoration drawing of 26a, 26b, 26c is determined. In other words, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 65a displays each symbol row 26a, 26b, The decorative drawing of 26c is determined.

  In addition, based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a, a game production mode (gaming state) serving as a reference for determining the production pattern when the next symbol variation production is executed. The effect control CPU 65a sets a game effect mode flag indicating "." Specifically, when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the jackpot symbol to which the probability variation state is given, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set to “1”. ”And the probability variation flag is set to“ 0 ”when the jackpot symbol that does not give the probability variation state is supported. Further, 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 the jackpot symbol to which the variable state is given, a variable flag indicating the variable state is set to “1”. ”And the variable flag is set to“ 0 ”when it corresponds to a big hit symbol that does not give a variable state.

  Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, the decorative drawing designation command of each row is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc. To do. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, and left at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of the left symbol row 26a. The decoration drawing designation command is output, the right decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the right symbol row 26c, and the middle decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the middle symbol row 26b.

  In addition, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. The effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing a detachment including a reach formation symbol when a special figure variation pattern for a reaper losing effect is instructed. In addition, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is an off symbol and the forced stop command is not input, the effect control CPU 65a gives a pachinko ball winning to the opening start unit 96. As a trigger, when the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening / closing member 43 in the special winning section 40 cannot be identified, the display of a normal display that will be described later is determined and a forced stop command is input. When the pachinko ball wins the opening start unit 96, the special display unit 43 determines whether the special winning opening / closing member 43 is opened or closed, which will be described later. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a receives all symbol stop commands, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the commands to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

  The effect control CPU 65a includes the types of jackpot symbols instructed by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command output by the main control CPU 60a, each designation command relating to the start and end of the probability variation state and the variation state, Based on the set value of the game effect mode flag, the type of the game effect mode is determined, and the game effect mode flag is updated to a value indicating the determined game effect mode. The game effect mode flag includes information that can identify the game effect mode in which the user is currently staying, and is set in the effect control RAM 65c. When the game effect mode flag is updated, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a mode designation command for instructing the game effect mode to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. In this way, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to function as effect control means for controlling the execution of the symbol variation effect based on the special symbol variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a.

(About display control)
In the display control board 70, when an effect pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display content corresponding to the effect pattern. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to execute the symbol variation effect. Then, the display control CPU 70a counts the elapsed time from the start of the effect with the start of the design variation effect, and predetermines an image to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 so that an image based on the effect pattern is displayed for each measured time. Switch every cycle. Then, when the symbol stop command of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is input, the display control CPU 70a displays the ornament designated by the ornament designation command at the effective stop position 27 of the corresponding symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. Are temporarily stopped, and when all symbols stop command is input, the decorative symbols designated by the decorative symbol designation command are displayed on the symbol display device 17 at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. The display content of the symbol display device 17 is controlled to end the symbol variation effect. Further, when a mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a displays a background image corresponding to the designated game effect mode.

  Here, the contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 are set according to a special symbol variation pattern designation command output from the main control CPU 60a or an effect pattern designation command output from the effect control CPU 65a. Thus, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a have a function as symbol variation effect determining means for determining the effect content for specifying the content of the symbol variation effect.

(About special map fluctuation pattern)
Next, regarding the special figure fluctuation pattern stored in the main control ROM 60b of the embodiment and the special figure fluctuation pattern group (variation pattern group) that defines the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a, FIG. This will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  The main control ROM 60b includes a plurality of types of special map variation patterns for each special map, a plurality of types of special map variation patterns for reaching reach, and a special pattern for non-reach that does not perform reach performance. A figure variation pattern is set (see FIGS. 9 to 11). Here, the number of allocation of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value to each special figure fluctuation pattern is determined for each predetermined condition, and the type of special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a under the predetermined condition. In addition, the determination ratio of the special figure variation pattern by the main control CPU 60a is different. In the following description, a set of special figure fluctuation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a under a predetermined condition is referred to as a special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, PB, PG. In the embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, PB, which determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the gaming state at the time of executing the special figure determination and the type of the opening start parts 91, 96 where the pachinko ball has won. The main control CPU 60a determines PG.

  Here, the same special figure fluctuation pattern may be included in different special figure fluctuation pattern groups PA, PB, PG, and all of the special figure fluctuation patterns included in each of the special figure fluctuation pattern groups PA, PB, PG. Can be made different. In the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, some special figure fluctuation patterns (specifically, second outlier special figure fluctuation described later) are applied to the special figure fluctuation pattern groups PA, PB, PG. The pattern P2, the normal reach deviating special figure fluctuation pattern P3, and the normal reach per special figure fluctuation pattern P6) are set to be included in an overlapping manner. That is, the variation that determines a variation pattern group that defines a variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a as the variation pattern determination means from among a plurality of variation patterns (special pattern variation patterns) stored in the main control ROM 65b. The main control CPU 60a functions as the pattern group determining means. Then, when the main control CPU 60a as the opening operation determining means determines the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the opening start parts 91, 96, the main control CPU 60a is triggered by the special pattern fluctuation pattern. The groups PA, PB, and PG can be determined, and the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine the special chart fluctuation pattern from the special chart fluctuation patterns included in the determined special chart fluctuation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG. The

(Determination of special figure variation pattern group according to game state)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a uses the special figure variation pattern based on the gaming state (probability variation state or provision state of the variable state) at the time of determination per special figure (at the time of determining the special figure variation pattern). The special figure variation pattern groups PA and PB that can determine the special figure variation patterns included in the special figure variation pattern groups PA and PB that are determined according to the gaming state in accordance with the execution of the judgment per special figure. The main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the inside (see FIGS. 9 to 10). That is, in the embodiment, a special figure variation pattern group PA that defines a special figure variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the case of the first gaming state to which a specific privilege gaming state is given, and a specific privilege gaming state A special figure variation pattern group PB that defines a special figure variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the second gaming state (non-privileged gaming state) to which is not granted is set. Specifically, a first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA that allows the main control CPU 60a to determine a special figure fluctuation pattern in a non-variable state where no variable state is assigned as the special gaming state, and the special gaming state A second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB is defined, which allows the main control CPU 60a to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern when the variable state is given.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 13, conditions for granting a special gaming state (shortening state in the embodiment) triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the starting winning portion 29 (first and second starting winning ports 30, 31) Is established, the main control CPU 60a determines the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB, and the second special figure fluctuation pattern group according to the judgment per special figure performed after the provision condition is established. The main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the special figure variation pattern from the variation patterns included in the PB. In addition, when the grant release condition for the privilege gaming state (changed state in the embodiment) is established, the main control CPU 60a determines the first special figure variation pattern group PA, and after the establishment of the grant release condition. The special control fluctuation pattern is determined by the main control CPU 60a from the fluctuation patterns included in the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA. Here, in the embodiment, a special figure of a predetermined number of times (that is, a variable number of times of 100 times) after the end of the special figure game (specifically, the second or fourth big hit game) to which the probability variation state is not given. It is set so that the bonus game state grant cancellation condition is established by executing the variation display (symbol variation effect). That is, in the embodiment, the special figure variation pattern groups PA and PB are associated with the type of game per special figure, and the type of game per special figure determined by the determination per special figure being a win determination result. Accordingly, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine the corresponding special figure variation pattern groups PA and PB.

(Determination of special figure variation pattern group according to winning in open start parts 91,96)
Further, in the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a is triggered by determining the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 based on the winning of the pachinko ball to one of the first and second opening start units 91, 96. Special figure fluctuation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG capable of determining special figure fluctuation patterns are defined (FIGS. 9 to 11 and FIG. 13). That is, in the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first opening start unit 91, the special control variation that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a When the main control CPU 60a determines the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 based on the special figure variation pattern group PA, PB that defines the pattern and the winning of the pachinko ball to the second opening start unit 96, the main control CPU 60a A special figure fluctuation pattern group PG capable of determining a special figure fluctuation pattern is defined. In this way, the variation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG determined by the main control CPU 60a according to the types of the opening start units 91 and 96 that trigger the main control CPU 60a to determine the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 are as follows. Configured differently.

  Here, in the embodiment, the special-fluctuation variation pattern groups PA and PB that allow the main control CPU 60a to determine the special-fluctuation variation pattern triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first opening start part 91 are as shown in FIG. In addition, a special figure variation pattern group determined based on the gaming state at the time of determination per special figure, and the main control CPU 60a is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second opening start unit 96. The special figure fluctuation pattern group PG that can determine the special figure fluctuation pattern group that is not defined based on the gaming state at the time of determination per special figure. That is, at the time of determining the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first opening start portion 91, in the case of the non-privileged gaming state (non-variable state in the embodiment), the main The control CPU 60a determines the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, and the main control CPU 60a determines the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB in the bonus game state (in the embodiment, the variable state), and opens and closes When the judgment per special figure is performed after the determination of the operation, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the special figure fluctuation pattern groups PA and PB based on the decision. The Then, at the time when the determination of the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 is determined based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second opening start unit 96, the main control CPU 60a performs the first control in both the non-privileged gaming state and the privileged gaming state. When the special figure fluctuation pattern group PG is determined and the judgment per special figure is performed after the determination of the opening / closing operation, the main fluctuation pattern group PG based on the determination is selected from the main fluctuation patterns included in the special figure fluctuation pattern group PG. The control CPU 60a is configured to determine the special figure variation pattern. As described above, in the embodiment, the special drawing variation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG are associated with the types of the opening starting units 91 and 96, and the opening starting unit that has become an opportunity to determine the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40. The main control CPU 60a determines the corresponding special figure fluctuation pattern groups PA, PB, PG according to the types 91,96.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 13, in the case of a non-privileged gaming state (in the non-variable state in the embodiment), the first and second opening start parts 91 and 96 are distinguished by separating left-handed and right-handed. The special figure fluctuation pattern group can be switched to the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA and the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG in response to the winning of the pachinko ball. Similarly, in the case of a privileged game state (shortening state in the embodiment), the left-handed and right-handed are separated to trigger the pachinko ball winning to the first and second opening start parts 91,96. As shown, the special figure fluctuation pattern group can be switched between the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB and the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment determines that the special control unit 60 determines whether to open or close the special winning unit 40 based on the winning to the opening start unit 96. When the above determination becomes a winning determination result, a special figure variation pattern group PG different from the special figure variation pattern groups PA and PB that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a can be determined. In other words, when the pachinko ball wins the start winning section 29 (first and second start winning ports 30, 31) that triggers the execution of the special figure determination, and the open start section that does not trigger the execution of the special chart determination. When the pachinko ball wins 91, 96, and when the special winning portion 40 is opened and closed, it is configured to be able to play different games.

(About special figure variation pattern groups PA, PB, PG)
Further, as shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, the special map variation pattern groups PA, PB, PG are determined by the main control CPU 60a based on the special map variation pattern groups PA, PB, PG. The types of special figure fluctuation patterns included in each special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, PB, PG and the determination ratio of special figure fluctuation patterns are set so that the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) per fluctuation in each case is different. ing. The average special figure fluctuation time is an expected value of the fluctuation time when the symbol fluctuation production (special figure fluctuation display) is performed when the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined based on each special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, PB, PG. Yes, it is determined by the type of each special figure fluctuation pattern for specifying the fluctuation time set for each special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, PB, PG and the determination ratio of the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the special figure variation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG are determined to be negative (missed) based on the first or second special figure start hold information. At least one of the types of outlier special map fluctuation patterns (reach out of the figure special fluctuation pattern or outlier fluctuation pattern) and the determination ratio of outlier special figure fluctuation pattern (reach out of figure special fluctuation pattern or outlier fluctuation pattern) Are different for each of the special figure variation pattern groups PA, PB, PG. That is, the configuration is such that the average fluctuation time when the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern when the judgment at the special figure judgment stage is an outlier judgment result is different for each special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, PB, PG. Has been.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, when the determination at the special figure determination stage is an out-of-order determination result, the main control CPU 60a generates the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA. Compared with the case where the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the other special figure fluctuation pattern groups PB and PG, the average special figure fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) ( Each special figure variation pattern group PA, PB, PG is configured so that the expected value of the variation time becomes the longest. When the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB when the judgment at the special figure judgment stage is a determination result of deviation, the other special figure fluctuation is determined. Compared to the case where the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the pattern groups PA and PG, the average special figure fluctuation time (expected value of fluctuation time) of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is the shortest. Each special figure variation pattern group PA, PB, PG is configured as described above. That is, in the case of the first game state (non-privilege game state in the embodiment), the third special pattern variation pattern group PA to the third special pattern is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second opening start unit 96. By switching to the figure fluctuation pattern group PG, the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation effect per one fluctuation (special figure fluctuation display) when the judgment at the judgment stage per special figure becomes the judgment result of deviation is short, and per unit time The number of fluctuations of the executable symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is increased. On the other hand, in the case of the second gaming state (in the embodiment, the privilege gaming state), the third special figure variation pattern group PB to the third special figure is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second opening start unit 96. By switching to the figure variation pattern group PG, the variation time of the symbol variation production per one variation (special diagram variation display) when the judgment of the judgment stage per special figure becomes the judgment result of the deviation is long, and per unit time The number of fluctuations of the executable symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is reduced.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, in the special figure variation pattern group PA, PB, PG, the special figure hit determination based on the first or second special figure start hold information is an affirmative (win) determination result. At least one of the types of hit special figure fluctuation patterns that can be determined and the determination ratio of the hit special figure fluctuation patterns is different for each of the special figure fluctuation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG. That is, the average fluctuation time when the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern when the judgment at the special figure judgment stage is the judgment result is different for each special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, PB, PG. Has been.

  That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines a special figure variation pattern based on the first special figure variation pattern group PA when the determination by the main control CPU 60a is a success determination result, Compared to the case where the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the figure fluctuation pattern groups PB and PG, the average special figure fluctuation time (expected value of fluctuation time) of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is the most. Each special figure variation pattern group PA, PB, PG is configured to be longer. When the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB when the judgment at the special figure judgment stage is a hit judgment result, another special figure fluctuation is obtained. Compared to the case where the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the pattern groups PA and PG, the average special figure fluctuation time (expected value of fluctuation time) of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is the shortest. Each special figure variation pattern group PA, PB, PG is configured as described above. That is, in the case of the first gaming state (in the non-variable state in the embodiment), the third special feature variation pattern group PA to the third special feature is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second opening start unit 96. By switching to the figure fluctuation pattern group PG, the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation production per special fluctuation (special figure fluctuation display) when the judgment of the judgment stage per special figure becomes a hit judgment result is short, and per unit time The number of fluctuations of the executable symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is increased. On the other hand, in the case of the second gaming state (shortening state in the embodiment), the third special drawing variation pattern group PB to the third special drawing is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second opening start unit 96. By switching to the figure variation pattern group PG, the variation time of the symbol variation production per one variation (special diagram variation display) when the judgment of the judgment stage per special figure becomes a hit judgment result is long, and per unit time The number of fluctuations of the executable symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is reduced.

In this way, in the pachinko machine of the embodiment, by separating left-handed and right-handed,
Short variation mode with a short variation time for the symbol variation effect (special variation display) and a long variation time for the symbol variation effect (special symbol display) It is possible to switch to the long variation mode in which the production mode is diversified. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, in the first gaming state (non-privileged gaming state), the first special figure changes by performing the left-handed game where the pachinko ball can win the first opening starter 91. The game in the long variation mode in which the special figure variation pattern is determined based on the pattern group PA is possible, and the third special feature is achieved by playing the right-handed game where the pachinko ball can win a prize at the second opening start unit 96. The game is configured to be able to play in the short variation mode in which the special variation pattern is determined based on the graphic variation pattern group PG. On the other hand, in the second game state (privilege game state), a special game is performed based on the first special figure variation pattern group PA by playing a left-handed game where a pachinko ball can win a prize in the first opening starter 91. Based on the third special figure variation pattern group PG, the game can be performed in the short variation mode in which the diagram variation pattern is determined, and the right-handed game in which the pachinko ball can be won in the second opening start unit 96. Thus, the game can be played in the long variation mode in which the special figure variation pattern is determined.

(About the first special figure variation pattern group PA)
Next, the special figure fluctuation pattern included in the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA of the embodiment will be specifically described. In the first special figure variation pattern group PA, as shown in FIG. 9, a deviation special figure fluctuation pattern (step which can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when it is determined that the reach is not performed in the special figure start process). (Special figure variation pattern that can be determined in B31 and B41) Special figure variation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to two types of first and second outlier special figure fluctuation patterns P1 and P2, and special figure start processing is performed. As the reach special figure fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined in steps B29 and B39) to be displayed after reaching in FIG. 9, the normal reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P3, the first super reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P4, the first Special map variation pattern distribution judgment values are assigned to the three types of super-reach off special map variation pattern P, and As a hit special figure fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern determinable in steps B25 and B35) that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when it is determined to be a hit in the initial process, a special figure fluctuation pattern P6 per normal reach, the first super Special map variation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to four types, that is, special map variation pattern P7 per reach, special map variation pattern P8 per second super reach, and special map variation pattern P9 per special reach. That is, the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA of the embodiment includes nine types of special figure fluctuation patterns, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined based on the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA. When the main control CPU 60a determines, the main control CPU 60a selects one special figure fluctuation pattern included in the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA according to the determination result of the special figure determination or the determination result of the effect execution determination. It comes to decide.

  Here, in the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, 50 special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to each of the deviation fluctuation patterns P1 and P2. That is, in a state where it is determined that a special figure fluctuation pattern is to be determined from among the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, both the special figure hit determination and the effect execution determination are negative determinations. In the case of the result, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine each of the deviation fluctuation pattern P1 and the deviation fluctuation pattern P2 at a ratio of 50%. Further, the normal reach deviating special figure fluctuation pattern P3, the first super reach deviating special figure fluctuation pattern P4, and the second super reach deviating special figure fluctuation pattern P5 included in the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA include special figures. Corresponding to the variation pattern distribution determination values, 60, 30, and 20 are assigned. That is, in a state where it is determined that a special figure fluctuation pattern is to be determined from among the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, the judgment per special figure results in a negative (missed) result. When the performance execution determination is a positive determination result, the main control CPU 60a determines the normal reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P3 at a rate of 50%, and the first super reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P4 at a rate of 30%. And the second super-reach shift special figure fluctuation pattern P5 is set to be determined at a rate of 20%. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern P6 per normal reach, the first special figure fluctuation pattern P7 per super reach, the second special figure fluctuation pattern P8 per super reach, and the special hit special figure included in the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA. 10, 30, 30, 55, and 5 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern P9 in correspondence with the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values. That is, in a state where it is determined to determine a special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, when the determination per special figure is a positive determination result, The main control CPU 60a determines the special map variation pattern P6 per normal reach at a rate of 10%, determines the first special map variation pattern P7 per super reach at a rate of 30%, and changes the special map variation per second super reach. The pattern P8 is determined at a rate of 55%, and the special hit special figure fluctuation pattern P9 is set at a rate of 5%.

(About the second special figure variation pattern group PB)
Next, the special figure fluctuation pattern included in the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB of the embodiment will be specifically described. In the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB, as shown in FIG. 10, the special figure fluctuation pattern (steps) that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when it is determined that the reach is not performed in the special figure starting process. (Special pattern fluctuation pattern that can be determined in B31 and B41), a special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is assigned to one type of the third off-point special figure fluctuation pattern P10, and the deviation occurs after reaching in the special figure start processing. A special figure fluctuation pattern distribution judgment value is assigned to one type of the normal reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P3 as the special figure deviation fluctuation pattern to be displayed (the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined in steps B29 and B39). The hit special figure fluctuation pattern (step B25) that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when it is determined to be a win in the figure starting process. , B35), a special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is assigned to one type of special figure fluctuation pattern P6 per normal reach. That is, the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB of the embodiment includes three types of special figure fluctuation patterns, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined based on the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB. When the main control CPU 60a determines, the main control CPU 60a selects one special figure fluctuation pattern included in the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB according to the determination result of the special figure determination or the determination result of the effect execution determination. It comes to decide. Note that the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB includes one type each of a loss special figure fluctuation pattern, a reach special figure fluctuation pattern, and a hit special figure fluctuation pattern. The 100 special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to each of the off-point special figure fluctuation pattern and the hit special figure fluctuation pattern.

(About the third special figure variation pattern group PG)
Next, the special figure fluctuation pattern included in the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG of the embodiment will be specifically described. In the third special figure variation pattern group PG, as shown in FIG. 11, the special figure fluctuation pattern (steps) that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when it is determined that the reach is not performed in the special figure start processing. (Special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined in B31, B41) As a special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is assigned to one type of the second outlier special figure fluctuation pattern P2, and after reaching in the special figure start processing, the deviation As the reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern to be displayed (the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined in steps B29 and B39), the normal reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P3, the third super reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P11, and the fourth super reach deviation. Special figure variation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to the three types of special figure fluctuation pattern P12, and special figure start processing As a hit special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when it is determined that it is a hit (special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined in steps B25 and B35), the special reach fluctuation pattern P6 per normal reach, the third super reach Special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to three types, that is, a special hit figure variation pattern P13 and a fourth super reach special figure fluctuation pattern P14. That is, the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG of the embodiment includes seven types of special figure fluctuation patterns, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined based on the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG. When the main control CPU 60a determines, the main control CPU 60a selects one special figure fluctuation pattern included in the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG according to the determination result of the special figure determination or the determination result of the effect execution determination. It comes to decide.

  Here, in the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, 100 special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to the second outlier fluctuation pattern P2. That is, in the state where it is determined that the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG, both the special figure hit determination and the effect execution determination are negative determinations. In the case of the result, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the second deviation variation pattern P2. In addition, the normal reach outlier special map fluctuation pattern P3, the third super reach outlier special figure fluctuation pattern P11, and the fourth super reach outlier special figure fluctuation pattern P12 included in the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG include Corresponding to the variation pattern distribution determination values, 80, 10, and 10 are assigned. That is, in a state where it is determined to determine a special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG, the judgment per special figure results in a negative (missed) result. When the production execution determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines the normal reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P3 at a rate of 80%, and the third and fourth super reach deviation special figure fluctuation patterns P11 and P12. Is set to be determined at a rate of 10%. The special figure fluctuation pattern P6 per normal reach, the third special figure fluctuation pattern P13 per super reach, and the fourth special figure fluctuation pattern P14 included in the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG include special figures. Corresponding variation pattern distribution determination values are assigned 10, 45, and 45. That is, in a state where it is determined to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG, when the determination per special figure is a positive determination result, The main control CPU 60a is set to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern P6 per normal reach at a rate of 10%, and to determine each of the third and fourth super reach special figure fluctuation patterns P13 and P14 at a rate of 45%. The

  As shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, the fluctuation times of 12 seconds, 6 seconds, and 3 seconds are set for the first to third off-special pattern fluctuation patterns P1, P2, and P3, respectively. Fluctuation times of 18 seconds, 25 seconds, 60 seconds, 20 seconds, and 30 seconds for the outlier special map fluctuation pattern P3 and the first to fourth super-reach special figure fluctuation patterns P4, P5, P11, and P12, respectively. Is set. Further, for each of the special figure fluctuation pattern P6 per normal reach and the special figure fluctuation patterns P7, P8, P13, P14 per first to fourth super-reach, 18 seconds, 25 seconds, 60, 20 seconds, and 30 seconds. A variation time is set, and a variation time of 100 seconds is set for the special special figure variation pattern P9. That is, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB and the third special figure fluctuation pattern group. The main control CPU 60a is configured such that the ratio of the main control CPU 60a determining the special figure fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time is higher than that in the case where the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the PG. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB, the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA and the third special figure fluctuation pattern are used. The main control CPU 60a is configured to have a higher ratio of determining a special figure fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time compared to a case where a special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the group PG. Yes.

  Here, the effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern that specifically specifies the symbol variation effect specified by the special symbol variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. The reach effect specified by the effect pattern is such that the normal background is displayed as the background image, and the reach that is performed under the normal background and the reach that is executed after the normal reach effect. There is a super reach effect where a super reach effect image different from the normal background is displayed as a background image. Further, the super reach effect image is a background image that is one of the special backgrounds and is displayed in a mode different from the normal background, and allows the player to recognize that it is a super reach effect. As the super reach effect image, for example, an animation image (moving image) in which a specific character appears, a gradation image that changes the lightness, darkness, and color tone in stages are set. In addition, the effect specified by the special effect pattern corresponding to the special hit special figure variation pattern P9 is a special effect different from the reach effect (normal reach effect, super reach effect), and a game per special map occurs. It is configured to be recognized by the player.

(About the decision rate of forced stop processing and timing suspension processing)
When the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning unit 40 is determined in accordance with the winning to the opening start parts 91, 96, the currently executed symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is forcibly stopped or the currently executed symbol variation effect is performed. The determination ratio of whether to stop the time measurement of (special figure fluctuation display) is set for each special figure fluctuation pattern, as shown in FIGS.

  Here, the determination ratio of whether to perform the forced stop process or the timing interruption process is determined using the random number for determining the open start part winning process and the open start part winning process determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. Composed. Specifically, a plurality of integer values are set for the open start part winning process determination random number, and the main control CPU 60a updates the open start part winning process determination random number one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). The updated value is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the value before the update is rewritten. Further, as the opening start part winning process determination value, a plurality of integers that can be taken by the opening start part winning process determination random number are assigned to “forced stop process” and “time counting interruption process”. Then, the main control CPU 60a confirms that the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 is Triggered when a pachinko ball is detected), obtains a random number for determining the open start part winning process, and assigns the obtained random number for determining the open start part winning process to the `` forced stop process '' and the `` time keeping interrupt process '' It is compared with the open start part winning process determination value. The main control CPU 60a determines the forced stop process when the open start part winning process determination random number matches the open start part winning process determination value assigned to the "forced stop process", and the open start When the random number for determining the winning prize process coincides with the open start part winning process determination value assigned to the “timing interruption process”, the timing interruption process is determined.

  A specific example of the determination ratio of the forced stop process and the timing interruption process set for each of the special figure fluctuation patterns will be described. In the first off-line special figure fluctuation pattern P1, the main control CPU 60a has a ratio of 90%. The forced stop process is determined and the timing stop process is determined at a rate of 10%, and the main control CPU 60a determines the forced stop process at a rate of 70% in the second and third outlier special pattern fluctuation patterns P2 and P10. In addition, the open start portion winning process determination value is assigned to the “forced stop process” and the “time count interrupt process” so as to determine the time interrupt process at a rate of 30%. Further, in the normal reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern P3, the main control CPU 60a decides the forced stop process at a rate of 90% and decides the timing interruption process at a rate of 10%, and the first and third super reach deviation features. In the figure variation patterns P4 and P11, the main control CPU 60a decides the forced stop process at a rate of 50% and decides the timing interruption process at a rate of 50%, and the second and fourth super reach deviation special figure variation patterns. In P5 and P12, the main control CPU 60a determines the forced stop process at a rate of 20% and also determines the timing interruption process at a rate of 80%. And “time interruption processing”. Further, in the special map variation pattern P6 per normal reach, the main control CPU 60a determines the forced stop process at a rate of 15% and also determines the timing stop process at a rate of 85%. In the figure fluctuation patterns P7 and P13, the main control CPU 60a decides the forced stop process at a rate of 10% and decides the timing interruption process at a rate of 90%, and the special figure fluctuation pattern per second and fourth super reach. In P8, 14, the main control CPU 60a determines the forced stop process at a rate of 5% and also determines the timing interruption process at a rate of 95%. In the special hit special figure fluctuation pattern P9, the main control CPU 60a determines 100%. The open start unit winning process determination value is determined to be “forced stop process” and “time measurement interrupt process” so as to determine the time interrupt process at the rate of It is assigned.

  That is, when the first to third off-point special figure fluctuation patterns P1, P2, and P3 are determined, and when the normal reach off-off special figure fluctuation pattern P3 is determined, the symbol fluctuation effect (special The probability of forced stop processing is set higher than the probability of timing interruption processing. In addition, when the first and third super-reach off special figure fluctuation patterns P4 and P11 are determined, the probability that the symbol fluctuation production (special figure fluctuation display) is forcibly stopped in the open start part winning process and the timing interruption The probability of processing is set to be the same. On the other hand, the second and fourth super-reach off special figure fluctuation patterns P5 and P12, the special figure fluctuation pattern per normal reach P6, the first and third super-reach special figure fluctuation patterns P7 and P13, the second and fourth If the special figure variation pattern P8, P14 per super reach and the special figure variation pattern P9 are determined, the probability that the symbol variation production (special diagram variation display) is interrupted in the opening start part winning process is forcibly stopped. It is set higher than the probability of being processed. In other words, when the timing of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) being executed is interrupted in accordance with the winning of any of the opening start parts 91, 96, the symbol variation representation (special symbol variation display) is displayed. If the result is highly likely (expected value) and the symbol variation effect (expected value variation display) is won during the execution of a symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display), the symbol variation effect being executed ( Whether the special figure variation display) is forcibly stopped or interrupted, the player can play with interest and can improve the interest.

  Here, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined based on the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, a plurality of reach deviations that can be determined as a deviation special figure fluctuation pattern to be displayed after reaching in the special figure start processing are displayed. In the special figure fluctuation patterns P3, P4, and P5, the main control CPU 60a determines the second super-reach out special figure fluctuation pattern P5, the first super-reach out special figure fluctuation pattern P4, and the normal reach out-going special figure fluctuation pattern P3 in this order. It is set so that the probability that the forced stop process is determined in the open start portion winning process will be reduced in the order of the detachable special figure fluctuation patterns P3, P4, and P5 that are easy to determine by the main control CPU 60a. On the other hand, the probability that the timing interruption process is determined in the open start part winning process is set so as to increase in the order of the reach off-special pattern fluctuation patterns P3, P4, and P5 that the main control CPU 60a can easily determine. That is, in the plurality of reach deviation special pattern fluctuation patterns P3, P4, and P5 to be displayed after reaching, the forced stop process is determined in the order of the reach deviation special figure fluctuation patterns P3, P4, and P5 that can be easily determined by the main control CPU 60a. The probability that the timing stop processing is determined is set to be high while the probability of being stopped is reduced. In other words, the reach-offset special map fluctuation pattern with a low probability determined by the main control CPU 60a is set to make it easier to determine the timing interruption process than the reach-offset special map fluctuation pattern with a high probability determined by the main control CPU 60a. Yes. It should be noted that the fluctuation times set for the reach deviation special figure fluctuation patterns P3, P4, and P5 are set longer in the order of the reach deviation special figure fluctuation patterns P3, P4, and P5 that are easily determined by the main control CPU 60a. The long reach-out special map fluctuation pattern makes it easier to determine the timing interruption process than the reach-out special figure fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time.

  Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined based on the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, the plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns P6, P7, and P8 that can be determined in the special figure start process in the case of a win The main control CPU 60a is easy to determine in the order of the special map variation pattern P6 per normal reach, the first special map variation pattern P7 per super reach, and the second special map variation pattern P8 per super reach. It is set so that the probability that the forced stop process is determined in the open start part winning process is increased in the order of the special figure variation patterns P8, P7, and P6 per reach. On the other hand, the probability that the timing interruption process is determined in the open start part winning process is set so as to decrease in the order of the out-of-reach special figure variation patterns P8, P7, and P6 that the main control CPU 60a can easily determine. That is, in the plurality of special map variation patterns P6, P7, and P8 per reach, the probability that the forced stop process is determined increases in the order of the special map variation patterns P8, P7, and P6 per reach that the main control CPU 60a can easily determine. On the other hand, the probability that the timing stop processing is determined is set to be low. In other words, the reach special figure variation pattern with a high probability determined by the main control CPU 60a is set to make it easier to determine the timing interruption process than the special map variation pattern with a low probability determined by the main control CPU 60a. Yes. It should be noted that the variation times determined in the special map variation patterns P6, P7, and P8 per reach are set shorter in the order of the special map variation patterns P8, P7, and P6 that are easily determined by the main control CPU 60a. The special fluctuation pattern per long reach makes it easier to determine the timing interruption process than the special fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation time is short.

  Here, in the reach production specified by the special figure variation patterns P3 to P8, the expectation degree indicating the degree of possibility of being displayed on the symbol display device 17 is the normal reach production, the first super reach production, the first It is set to be higher in the order of 2 super reach production. That is, in the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a keeps timing when the opening start parts 91 and 96 are awarded in the case where an effect of a reach effect with a high expectation level that causes a win is executed in the symbol variation effect. It is set so that the interruption process can be easily determined. In other words, when the timing of the symbol variation effect is resumed after being temporarily interrupted by winning a prize at the opening start parts 91, 96, the expectation for winning can be improved and the interest can be improved. . On the other hand, when an effect such as a reach effect that has a low expectation of occurrence of a hit (easily missed) is executed in the symbol variation effect, the main control CPU 60a is triggered by winning the opening start parts 91 and 96. Is set so that the forced stop process can be easily determined. In other words, when there is a high possibility of a loss due to winning a prize at the opening start parts 91, 96, the execution of the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped, so that a sense of expectation that a win is generated in the next symbol variation effect is generated. Can be pulled out early.

  Further, the special hit special figure fluctuation pattern P9 that can be determined in the special figure starting process is determined by the main control CPU 60a when the special control special figure fluctuation pattern P9 is determined by the main control CPU 60a. In the winning process, the timing interruption process is set to be determined at a rate of 100%. That is, when the symbol variation effect specified by the special hit special symbol variation pattern P9 is displayed on the symbol display device 17, it is determined that the result of the symbol variation effect is a win, The main control CPU 60a does not determine the forced stop for the hit special figure fluctuation pattern P9. That is, although the symbol variation effect specified by the special hit special symbol variation pattern P9 is displayed on the symbol display device 17, the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped despite the player's expectation of winning. It is possible to prevent the player's willingness to play from being reduced.

  Although a detailed description is omitted, the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB and the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG are also hit in the same manner as the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA described above. The setting is made so that the main control CPU 60a can easily determine the timing interruption process when winning of the opening start parts 91, 96 is triggered when the effect of the reach effect with high expectation is executed in the symbol variation effect. The main control CPU 60a is triggered by winning the opening start parts 91 and 96 when an effect such as a reach effect with a low expectation level that is likely to occur (is likely to be missed) is executed in the symbol variation effect. It is set so that the forced stop process can be easily determined. That is, even when the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined based on the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB or the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG, By resuming the timing of the symbol variation production once it has been interrupted, it increases the expectation for winning, and when there is a high probability of being off, the symbol variation production that is currently being executed is forcibly stopped. The expectation for the symbol variation effect can be drawn out at an early stage.

(Forcible stop effect and forced off display)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a decides to open / close the special winning unit 40 in response to the winning of the pachinko ball in the opening starting units 91, 96, the opening starting unit 91 , 96 can be forcibly stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 in a display mode in which the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening / closing member 43 in the special winning portion 40 can be identified. It is configured as follows. As a distinguishable display mode, a special forced stop effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17 before the shift display is forcibly stopped on the symbol display device 17. There is a mode in which a forced off display is displayed, and both modes can be combined or only one mode can be performed. In the embodiment, it is set to display on the symbol display device 17 by combining the forced stop effect and the forced off display (see FIG. 14B).

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the forced stop effect and the forced off display are performed by opening / closing the special prize opening / closing member 43 in the special prize winning unit 40 triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the open starting parts 91, 96. It is set to be executed before it is opened (before special opening / closing control is started). FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a display mode of the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the case where the off display is forcibly stopped and displayed, with reference to FIG. 14B. The forced stop effect and the forced off display will be described in detail. In the forced stop effect, an image of an explosion and the characters “BANG!” Are displayed on the entire display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, and then a decorative drawing is displayed. It is set to stop display with detachment display. In addition, in the forced stop off display, an image of an explosion is superimposed on the background on which the decorative drawing is displayed off. It should be noted that the forced stop effect and the forced off display are not limited to the illustrated examples, and various forms can be adopted.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the fluctuation timer 60d that times the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern times the passage of the fluctuation time, it is not normally displayed on the symbol display device 17. Displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the main control CPU 60a determines to forcibly stop the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) that is set in a mode different from the display and the normal deviation display. The forced off display is provided. In other words, the forced off display is a special display that can be executed when the main control CPU 60a decides to forcibly stop the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) in the opening start portion winning process, and is forced off. When the display or the off-normal display is displayed on the symbol display device 17, the player changes whether the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is stopped by the winning of the opening start unit 96 or a preset variation. It is configured so that it can be recognized whether it has been stopped over time. The forced stop effect is a special effect that can be executed when the main control CPU 60a decides to forcibly stop the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) in the opening start unit winning process. By displaying the effect on the symbol display device 17, the player can recognize that the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) has been stopped by the winning of the opening start unit 96.

  The forced outlier display will be described in more detail. The compulsory outlier display is a display of the hit display and the per special figure judgment displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the judgment result of the special figure judgment becomes a hit judgment result. When the determination result is an outlier determination result, when the fluctuation timer 60d that times the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern has timed the passage of the fluctuation time, it is normally displayed on the symbol display device 17. The display mode is set to be different from the display mode. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), in the normal display, three decorative drawings are simply displayed side by side, while the forced display is shown in FIG. 14 (b). As shown in the figure, a special image (an image of an explosion) is superimposed on the background of the three decorative drawings that are displayed side by side, so that it can be distinguished from a normal display and a forced display. It has become. It should be noted that the forced off display only has to be a mode that can be distinguished from the normal display and the hit display, and the displayed decorative drawing itself (color, size, etc.) may be different.

  Here, the normal deviation display information for specifying the contents of the normal deviation display is stored in the effect control ROM 65b. The main control CPU 60a determines a special figure fluctuation pattern when the result of the judgment per special figure is a judgment result, and outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern command for specifying the special figure fluctuation pattern. Then, when the special figure variation pattern command corresponding to the determination result of the deviation is input, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the normal deviation display information command for specifying the deviation display information to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). It is set as follows. In the display control board 70, when a normal deviation display information command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the content corresponding to the normal deviation display information specified by the information command, and the normal deviation display information is displayed. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to display an image of the corresponding display content.

  Further, the forced stop effect information for specifying the content of the forced stop effect and the forced error display information for specifying the content of the forced error display are stored in the effect control ROM 65b. When the forced stop processing command output from the main control CPU 60a is input, the effect control CPU 65a receives a forced stop effect information command that specifies forced stop effect information and a forced deviation display information command that specifies forced deviation display information. Is output to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). In the display control board 70, when each information command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the content corresponding to the forced stop effect information and the forced off display information specified by the information command, and the forced stop is performed. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to display an image of display contents corresponding to the effect information and the forced off display information. In addition, in the display control board 70, when the forced display information command is input after the display information command is normally input, the display content corresponding to the forced display that is specified by the forced display information command is displayed. The symbol display device 17 is controlled to display an image. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as the error display to be displayed on the symbol display device 17, the forced error display to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the forced stop process and the variation time specified by the special symbol variation pattern. The normal deviation display to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 is set as time passes, and the effect control CPU 65a performs a forced deviation display or a normal deviation display on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with a command input from the main control CPU 60a. Configured to display.

(About special opening effects)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the special winning portion 40 is opened / closed based on the special opening / closing control by the main control CPU 60a (specifically, the special winning opening / closing member 43 is opened / closed), A special opening effect that can identify that the closing / closing operation is being performed (the main control CPU 60a is performing the special opening / closing control) can be displayed on the symbol display device 17. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the symbol display device extends from the start of the special opening / closing control by the main control CPU 60a to the end of the special opening / closing control (while the special game is performed). A special opening effect is displayed at 17.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a special opening effect pattern for specifying the contents of the special opening effect is stored in the effect control ROM 65b. Then, when the special opening / closing control command output from the main control CPU 60a is input, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a special opening effect pattern command for specifying the special opening effect pattern to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). Is set. In the display control board 70, when a special opening effect pattern command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the contents of the effect corresponding to the special opening effect pattern specified by the command, and the special opening effect pattern is selected. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to display an image of the corresponding display content.

  The special opening effect is set to have a display content that is distinguishable from the special symbol effect displayed on the symbol display device 17 while the game per special figure (big hit game) is being executed. When the winning portion 40 is opened and closed, the special winning portion 40 is opened when the determination of the special figure determination becomes a winning determination result, and the special that accompanies the pachinko ball winning to the opening starting portions 91 and 96 The player is configured not to be confused with the opening of the winning portion 40. Specifically, in the embodiment, in the special opening effect, a special character is displayed on the symbol display device 17 so as to be distinguished from other effects. Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured to simultaneously display the symbol variation effect and the special opening effect on the symbol display device 17. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 is determined in accordance with the winning to the opening start portions 91 and 96, the first display area in which the decorative drawing can be changed and stopped and displayed. 17b and a second display area 17c capable of displaying the special opening effect are set in the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, and the symbols are variably displayed in the first display area 17b. A special opening effect is executed in the second display area 17c. Here, in the embodiment, the second display area 17c is set to occupy a larger area than the first display area 17b in the entire display area of the display unit 17a in the symbol display device 17, It is configured to attract the player's interest in special opening effects. It is also possible to set the first display area 17b to be larger than the second display area 17c, or to set both display areas 17b and 17c to be equal areas. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14C, the upper left corner area of the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is set as the first display area 17b, and the remaining area is the second display area. 17c is set. In this way, by displaying the symbols in the first display area 17b in a variable manner, the player is notified that the symbol variation effect is apparently continued even while the special winning portion 40 is opened and closed. It has become.

  When the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 is determined along with the winning to the opening start units 91 and 96 and the timing interruption by the variation timer 60d is determined, as shown in FIG. The special opening effect is displayed in the second display area 17c of the display unit 17a while displaying the symbol variation effect in the first display area 17b of the display unit 17a of the display device 17. When the time of the variation timer 60d is restarted (that is, when the special winning portion 40 based on the special opening / closing control is ended), the symbol variation effect displayed in the display area 17b is displayed on the entire display portion 17a. As shown, the display mode can be changed. That is, the player can recognize that the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 being executed is triggered by the winning of the opening starting units 91 and 96 and that the symbol variation effect is changing. It is configured as follows. On the other hand, when the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 is determined along with the winning to the opening start units 91 and 96 and the forced stop of the variation timer 60d is determined, the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is changed. The special display effect is displayed in the second display area 17c of the display unit 17a while the display of the shift is stopped in the first display area 17b. That is, the player can recognize that the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 being executed is triggered by winning the opening start portions 91 and 96 and that the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped. It is configured.

(Indication suggestion (selective effect))
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as described above, there is a possibility that the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) being executed is forcibly stopped when a winning is made to any one of the opening start parts 91 and 96. is there. Therefore, a suggestion effect (selective effect) for notifying that there is a possibility that the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) may be forcibly stopped in response to a winning in any of the opening start parts 91, 96 is represented by a symbol variation. It is configured to be able to display on the symbol display device 17 during the execution of the effect (special figure fluctuation display). That is, the suggestion effect pattern for specifying the suggestion effect is stored in the effect control ROM 65b. When the effect specified by this suggestive effect pattern is specifically described, as shown in FIG. 16, the display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17, along with the symbol variation effect, “can the symbol variation be forcibly stopped? "Is set to be displayed.

(Determining whether or not to suggest suggestions)
Whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed is determined by the suggestion effect execution feasibility determination executed by the effect control CPU 60a using the suggested effect execution determination random number and the suggestion effect execution determination value stored in the effect control ROM 65b. Is done. Specifically, a plurality of integer values are set for the suggestion effect execution determination random number, and the effect control CPU 65a updates the suggestion effect execution determination random number one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms), and The value is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and the value before update is rewritten. In addition, as for the suggestion effect execution determination value, a plurality of possible integers that can be taken by the suggestion effect execution determination random number are “execution of suggestion effect” and “indication of suggestion effect” set in the execution determination table used in the determination of whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed. Assigned to "Never execute". When the special control variation pattern designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a acquires the suggested effect execution determination random number, and uses the acquired value of the suggested effect execution determination random number as “execution of suggestion effect” and It is compared with the suggestion effect execution determination value assigned to “non-execution of suggestion effect”. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines to execute the suggestion effect when the suggestion effect execution determination random number matches the suggestion effect execution determination value assigned to “execution of suggestion effect”, and executes the suggestion effect execution. When the determination random number matches the suggestion effect execution determination value assigned to “non-execution of suggestion effect”, the execution of the suggestion effect is not determined.

  Here, in the determination of whether or not the suggestion effect can be performed, the probability that the suggestion effect is executed is set to be different depending on the result of the determination per special figure and the type of special figure determined. That is, as shown in FIG. 17, when the special symbol determined as the big hit symbol is a special symbol classified into symbols A and a when winning in the special symbol determination (winning case), the effect control is performed. The CPU 65a determines the execution of the suggestion effect at a rate of 15% and determines whether the suggestion effect is executed at a rate of 85%. Assigned to Execute. In addition, if the special symbol determined as the big hit symbol is a special symbol classified into symbols B and b when winning in the special symbol determination, the effect control CPU 65a executes the suggested effect at a rate of 30%. And the implied presentation execution determination value are assigned to “execution of implied presentation” and “non-execution of suggested presentation”. On the other hand, in the case where the win per special figure is not won (in the case of losing), the effect control CPU 65a determines the execution of the suggestion effect at a rate of 50% and does not execute the suggestion effect at a rate of 50%. As determined, the suggestion effect execution determination value is assigned to “execution of suggestion effect” and “non-execution of suggestion effect”. That is, the probability that execution of the suggestion effect is determined is higher in the case of winning in the hit per special figure than in the case of not winning in the hit per special figure.

(About the execution timing of suggestion production)
When the execution of the suggestion effect is determined in the determination of whether or not the suggestion effect can be performed, the effect control CPU 65a determines an effect execution timing for executing the suggestion effect, and the effect control CPU 65a performs the suggestion effect at the determined effect execution timing. Is configured to run.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in a single symbol variation effect specified by the special diagram variation pattern, a plurality of suggested effects can be executed from the start of variation to the stop of variation (definite stop) (in the embodiment, five ways). Production execution timings TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, and TK5 are set. Specifically, the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation to each effect execution timing is set to be longer in the order of TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, and TK5. In the following description, the first effect execution timing TK1, the second effect execution timing TK2, the third effect execution timing TK3, the fourth effect execution timing TK4, and the like in the order from the shortest elapsed time from the start of change to the effect execution timing. It may be distinguished from the fifth performance execution timing TK5. The performance execution timing at which the suggestion effect can be executed in one symbol variation effect specified by the special diagram variation pattern is not limited to five. Further, the time interval between the plurality of performance execution timings may be constant or different.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in one symbol variation effect specified by the special diagram variation pattern, a period until a preset time elapses from the start of variation is set as the start interruption period TU1. In addition, the stop period TU2 is set from the time before the change stop to the change stop for a preset time. If there is a prize for the opening start unit 96 during the start interruption period TU1 and the stop interruption period TU2, the main control CPU 60a performs a timing interruption process in the opening start part winning process (step C13). It is set to determine. In other words, in the embodiment, the predetermined period immediately after the start of the symbol variation and immediately before the end (the suspension period at start TU1, the suspension period at stop TU2) is not dependent on the special pattern variation pattern, and the symbol variation effect being executed (the special diagram) Processing to interrupt the timing of (variable display) is executed. Then, regarding the selection period TK from the end of the start time interruption period TU1 to the start of the stop time interruption period TU2, if there is a win to the open start part 96, the open start part winning process ( In step C13), the main control CPU 60a is set to decide whether to forcibly stop or stop the timing of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) being executed according to the special diagram variation pattern.

  The production execution timings TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, and TK5 are set in the selection period TK from the end of the start interruption period TU1 to the start of the stop interruption period TU2. In other words, the production execution timings TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, and TK5 at which the suggestion production can be executed are set before the symbol variation production fluctuates and stops according to the passage of the variation time set in the special figure variation pattern. And the suggestion effect before the result of the symbol variation effect executed on the basis of the determination result of the special symbol determination (becomes a determination result of hit or determination result) is displayed on the symbol display device 17. Can be executed by the symbol display device 17.

(About determining the execution timing)
The effect execution timing is determined by execution timing determination executed by the effect control CPU 60a using a timing determination random number and a timing determination value stored in the effect control ROM 65b. Specifically, a plurality of integer values are set for the timing determination random number, and the effect control CPU 65a updates the timing determination random number one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms), and effects control the updated value. It is configured to temporarily store it in the RAM 65c and rewrite the value before update. In addition, the timing determination value includes a plurality of possible integers that can be taken by the timing determination random number, and the first to fifth effect execution timings TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, set in the timing determination table used in the execution timing determination. Assigned to each of TK5. The effect control CPU 65a acquires the suggested effect execution determination random number when a special figure variation pattern designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a. Then, when the execution control CPU 65a determines execution of the suggestion effect in the determination of whether or not the suggestion effect can be performed, the value of the acquired timing determination random number is assigned to each of the effect execution timings TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, and TK5. It is configured to determine the matching performance execution timing in comparison with the timing determination value.

  Here, in the execution timing determination, the probabilities of determining the production execution timings TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, and TK5 are set to be different depending on the result of the determination per special figure. That is, as shown in FIG. 19, when winning in the special figure determination (winning case), the effect control CPU 65a determines the first effect execution timing TK1 at a rate of 5%, and the rate at a rate of 20%. The second effect execution timing TK2 is determined, the third effect execution timing TK3 is determined at a rate of 30%, the fourth effect execution timing TK4 is determined at a rate of 40%, and the fifth effect execution timing TK5 is determined at a rate of 5%. Are determined to be assigned to the performance execution timings TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, and TK5. On the other hand, if the winning per special figure is not won (in the case of losing), the effect control CPU 65a determines the first effect execution timing TK1 at a rate of 40% and the second effect execution timing TK2 at a rate of 30%. The third effect execution timing TK3 is determined at a rate of 20%, the fourth effect execution timing TK4 is determined at a rate of 10%, and the fifth effect execution timing TK5 is determined at a rate of 0%. The timing determination value is assigned to each effect execution timing TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4, TK5. That is, when execution of the suggestion effect is determined when the determination per special figure is a hit determination result, the effect control CPU 65a has a high ratio of determining the late execution execution timing from the start of the fluctuation, and the determination per special figure is a determination of losing. When execution of the suggestion effect is determined at the time of the result, the effect control CPU 65a is set so that the ratio at which the effect control CPU 65a determines the earlier effect execution timing from the start of the fluctuation is increased. In other words, if the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation effect to the display of the suggestion effect is short, the result of the symbol variation effect has a high probability of losing, and from the start of the symbol variation effect until the suggestion effect is displayed. When the elapsed time is long, the probability of winning the result of the symbol variation effect is high.

  In addition, when winning is determined by the special figure determination, the fifth effect execution timing TK5 may be determined. On the other hand, when the winning is not determined by the special figure determination, the fifth effect execution timing TK5 is determined. Since there is no possibility of being played (0%), when the suggestion effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17 at the fifth effect execution timing TK5, it is definitely notified that the result of the symbol variation effect is a hit. Will be.

  That is, the effect control CPU 65a has a function as timing determination means for determining an effect execution timing for executing the suggestion effect from a plurality of effect execution timings set between the start and end of the symbol variation effect. Then, when the design variation effect is performed in response to the result of the hit determination performed by the main control CPU 60a being out of sync, the effect control CPU 65a has an effect execution timing with a short elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation effect. Is set to be determined at a high rate. In addition, when the design variation effect is performed when the result of the hit determination executed by the main control CPU 60a is a chance, the effect control CPU 65a performs an effect execution timing with a long elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation effect. Is set to be determined at a high rate.

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

  When a player rotates the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the front frame 13, a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device is launched into the game area 75. At this time, the launch position of the pachinko ball changes according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow-down area 75a or the second ball flow-down area 75b of the game area 75 according to the launch position. . When the pachinko ball flowing down the first or second ball flow-down region 75a, 75b wins the start winning portion 29 (the first start winning port 30 or the second start winning port 31), the first start winning detection is detected. The main control CPU 60a acquires various types of winning information (various random number information) triggered by the ball detection by the sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35, and the special figure determination is performed based on the acquired winning information. .

  When the determination per special figure is a hit determination result, the special figure variation pattern groups PA, PB, which are determined according to the gaming state at the time of execution of the special figure determination and the winning to the opening start parts 91 and 96, The main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern based on a special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number acquired as winning information from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for winning included in the PG. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a variation time set in the determined special symbol variation pattern to the variation timer 60d and outputs a special diagram variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation. The timer 60d starts time counting (subtraction). When the special design variation pattern designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a displays the corresponding production pattern command on the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), thereby starting the design variation production on the design display device 17. The When the fluctuation timer 60d has elapsed the set fluctuation time, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure designation command and all symbol stop commands, which are predetermined in the special figure display sections 50A and 50B. The special symbol of the big hit is stopped and displayed, and the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 as the hit display. When the winning display is displayed on the symbol display device 17, the big hit game is started.

  In the case where the determination per special figure is an out-of-order determination result, the special figure variation pattern groups PA, PB, which are determined according to the gaming state at the time of execution of the special figure determination and the winning to the opening start parts 91 and 96, The main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern based on the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number acquired as winning information from the special figure fluctuation patterns for loss included in the PG. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets the variation time set in the determined special symbol variation pattern in the variation timer 60d, as well as the case where the special symbol variation determination is the winning determination result, A special figure fluctuation pattern designating command for instructing the start of time is output, and the time (subtraction) by the fluctuation timer 60d is started. When the special design variation pattern designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a displays the corresponding production pattern command on the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), thereby starting the design variation production on the design display device 17. The When the fluctuation timer 60d has elapsed the set fluctuation time, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure designation command and all symbol stop commands, which are predetermined in the special figure display sections 50A and 50B. As shown in FIG. 14A, the decorative figure is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 in a normal deviation display.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the opening / closing operation (execution of the special game) of the special winning unit 40 is determined based on the winning of the pachinko ball to any one of the opening start units 91 and 96. The special-figure variation pattern group that defines a special-figure variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the determination per special figure after the execution of the special game is configured. In other words, the opening start parts 91 and 96 are provided in which the winning is not linked with the execution of the judgment per special figure, and the opening / closing operation of the special winning part 40 is determined by winning a pachinko ball in either of the opening starting parts 91 and 96. By making it possible to switch the special figure variation pattern group PA, PB, PG, the progress of the game before and after winning the open start parts 91, 96 regardless of the game given per special figure It is possible to change the game by changing the speed slowly or by changing the contents of the effect performed in the symbol variation effect.

  In this way, the open start parts 91 and 96 that cannot be given a game per special figure (big hit game) are provided, and the special figure variation pattern group is triggered by winning the open start parts 91 and 96. The game can be diversified by switching between PA, PB, and PG. Further, by enabling the main control CPU 60a to switch the special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, PB, PG that allows the special figure fluctuation pattern to be determined, the symbol display device 17 is triggered by the winning of the opening start parts 91, 96. Since it is possible to change the speed at which the game progresses in addition to changing the apparent production displayed, it is possible to effectively prevent the player from getting used to the production change. In addition, by allowing the game to change in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the opening starter 91, 96, the player can play a game intended to win the pachinko ball to the opening starter 91, 96. It becomes possible to perform actively, and it is possible to impart a new gameability that has not existed before.

  That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, in order to switch the special figure fluctuation pattern group in which the main control CPU 60a can determine the special figure fluctuation pattern, not only the special figure judgment is performed and the hit judgment result is obtained, It was necessary to win a game of a specific type of special figure in which the special figure variation pattern group switches. For example, when a game per special figure to which a probability variation state is given is won, the main control CPU 60a determines a special variation pattern group from a specific special figure variation pattern group after the game per special figure, and the probability variation state is given. It is known that the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern from another special figure fluctuation pattern group after the special figure game when a game per special figure is not won. In such a configuration, when a game per special figure to which a probable change state is given in a non-probable change state is won, a special figure change pattern group that allows the main control CPU 60a to determine a special figure change pattern can be switched. When a game per special figure to which no probable change state is given in the non-probable change state is won, the special figure change pattern group that allows the main control CPU 60a to determine the special figure change pattern is not switched. Similarly, when a game per special figure to which a non-probability change state is given in the probability change state is won, the main control CPU 60a can switch the special figure change pattern group that can determine the special figure change pattern, while the probability change state. When a game per special figure to which a certain probability change state is given is won, the special figure fluctuation pattern group that allows the main control CPU 60a to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern is not switched. In other words, the judgment per special figure becomes a result of the hit judgment, and the winning of the game per special figure that switches to a special figure fluctuation pattern group different from the special figure fluctuation pattern group at the time of the hit judgment, respectively. When the condition is satisfied, the special figure variation pattern group is gradually switched, so that the chances of changing the game play accompanying the switching of the special figure variation pattern group are limited. In particular, the change in game characteristics associated with the switching of the special figure variation pattern group depends on the probability that the special figure variation pattern group will change depending on the probability that the judgment per special figure will be a hit judgment result (probability per special figure). It's almost impossible to expect.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as described above, a special pachinko ball is awarded to the open start parts 91 and 96 regardless of whether the determination per special figure is a win determination result. The figure variation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG can be switched. Therefore, it is possible to switch the special figure variation pattern group without depending on the probability per special figure, and it is possible to realize a game rich in changes accompanying the switching of the special figure variation pattern group. Here, since the opening start parts 91 and 96 are always open type entrances that always open in the game area 75, the pachinko balls are awarded to the opening start parts 91 and 96 at any timing to change the game playability. Can be made.

  In the embodiment, the first opening starter 91 is provided at a position where the pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flowing area 75a can win, and the pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flowing area 75b can win. The second opening start part 96 is provided at the position, and the first special figure fluctuation pattern group PA or the second special figure fluctuation pattern group PB is main-controlled when a pachinko ball wins the first opening start part 91. The third special figure variation pattern group PG is determined by the main control CPU 60a when triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second opening start unit 96. In this way, by providing a plurality of opening start parts 91 and 96, it becomes possible to cause a change in game that differs depending on the type of opening start parts 91 and 96 that the pachinko ball has won. In addition, among the plurality of ball flow down areas 75a and 75b provided in the game board 20, open starters 91 and 96 having different special figure variation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a upon winning a prize are provided. By arranging in different ball flow areas, it becomes possible for the player to intentionally select the open start parts 91 and 96 for winning the pachinko ball and to play a game, and to give a new gameability that has never existed before Can do. That is, when the player selects a left-handed game that causes the pachinko ball to flow down to the first ball flow-down region 75a and operates the operation handle 16, based on the first or second special figure variation pattern group PA, PB. When the player selects a right-handed game that causes the pachinko ball to flow down to the second ball flow down area 75b and operates the operation handle 16, the third special figure change pattern group can be realized. The execution of the symbol variation effect based on PG can be realized (see FIG. 13). In other words, the special control variation pattern group PA, PB, PG for which the main control CPU 60a can determine the special map variation pattern can be selected by the player regardless of whether or not the determination per special diagram is a hit determination result. Therefore, it is possible to perform a game that matches the taste of the player. Further, in the embodiment, the gaming board 20 is configured so that the shape and the arrangement of the members disposed in the gaming area 75 are substantially symmetric. Therefore, when the left-handed game is selected, The ratio of pachinko balls entering (winning) the various winning parts (start winning part 29, special winning part 40, gate parts 46, 48) can be kept unchanged by selecting the game by Even if the left-handed game and the right-handed game are switched with the intention of changing the variation pattern group PA, PB, PG, a disadvantage can be prevented.

  The first to third special figure fluctuation pattern groups PA, PB, PG are one fluctuation when the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on each special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, PB, PG. The types of special figure fluctuation patterns included in each of the special figure fluctuation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG and the determination ratio of the special figure fluctuation patterns are set so that the fluctuation time per hour (average fluctuation time) is different. Thus, not only can the first to third special figure variation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG be switched in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the first and second open start parts 91 and 96, but also the pachinko ball Since the progress speed of the game can be varied according to the type of the open starter 91, 96 that has won the prize, the interest in the type of the open starter 91, 96 that the pachinko ball wins is increased, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

  That is, in the first gaming state (non-privileged gaming state), the first opening starter 91 performs a left-handed game where a pachinko ball can win a prize, and thus based on the first special figure variation pattern group PA. The game in the long fluctuation mode in which the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined is possible, and the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG is obtained by playing the right-handed game where the pachinko ball can win a prize in the second opening start unit 96. Because it is possible to play in the short fluctuation mode in which the special figure variation pattern is determined based on the game, the game (left-handed) mainly based on the diversity of the production of the symbol fluctuation production (special figure fluctuation display) and the symbol fluctuation It is possible to change the game (right-handed) in which the performance (special figure fluctuation display) progresses in a short time and increases the progress speed according to the player's preference. Similarly, in the second gaming state (privilege gaming state), the left-handed game where a pachinko ball can be won in the first opening start unit 91 is performed based on the first special figure variation pattern group PA. A game in the short fluctuation mode in which the special figure variation pattern is determined is possible, and by playing a right-handed game in which the pachinko ball can win a prize in the second opening start part 96, the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG is obtained. Since the game in the long fluctuation mode in which the special figure variation pattern is determined based on the game becomes possible, the game mainly based on the progress speed in which the symbol fluctuation production (special figure fluctuation display) proceeds in a short time (left-handed), It is possible to change the game (right-handed) in which the progress of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is slowed down and the variety of the effect is enhanced according to the player's taste.

  Here, when the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the third special figure fluctuation pattern group PG, the second game state (privilege game state) is initially set when it is given. Compared to the case where the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special figure fluctuation pattern group PB of 2, the average special figure fluctuation time (expected value of the fluctuation time) of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is the longest. By doing so, the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) when the game is played by right-handed in the first gaming state (non-privileged gaming state) or the second gaming state (privileged gaming state) is excessive. It can be prevented from being shortened.

  In the embodiment, the special control variation pattern group that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when the opening operation of the special winning unit 40 is determined (special game is determined) in response to the winning of the second opening starting unit 96. This is different from the special figure variation pattern groups PA and PB that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when a special figure game (big hit game) is performed when the judgment per special figure is a hit judgment result. Since the special figure variation pattern group PG is set, the pachinko ball winning in the start winning portion 29 (first or second start winning opening 30, 31), which is the trigger for execution of the special figure determination, and per special figure Different games can be performed based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second opening start unit 96 that does not trigger the execution of the determination, and it is possible to give a new gameability that has not existed before. That is, the special figure variation pattern group PG can be determined when a pachinko ball is awarded to a specific open start part 96 (second open start part 96 in the embodiment), so that the special figure hit determination is a hit determination. It is possible to realize a game with a game characteristic different from the game based on the special figure variation pattern groups PA and PB which are triggered by the result.

  Then, as a special figure variation pattern group that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when the opening operation of the special winning part 40 is determined (special game is determined) with the winning of the first opening starting part 91 as a trigger, The special figure variation pattern group PA, which is the same as the special figure variation pattern group PA, PB that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when the game per special figure (big hit game) is performed in response to the judgment result being a hit judgment result , PB are set, even if the third special figure variation pattern group PG is switched based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second open start part 96 that does not trigger the execution of the special figure determination. It is possible to return to the special figure variation pattern group PA, PB triggered by the execution of the hit determination per figure. Therefore, even after the game based on the special figure variation pattern group PG is performed in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the specific opening start unit 96 (second opening start unit 96 in the embodiment) By causing the open starter 91 (first open starter 91 in the embodiment) to win a pachinko ball, normal special figure fluctuation pattern groups PA, PB that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a triggered by execution of the special figure determination You can switch to any game based on In other words, a game based on the special figure variation pattern groups PA and PB determined by the execution of the special figure determination and the special figure fluctuation pattern group PG determined without the execution of the special figure determination. Based on the game, it can be switched arbitrarily.

  In the first to third special figure fluctuation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG of the embodiment, the types of special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment included in each special figure fluctuation pattern group and the special figure fluctuations for detachment are included. The pattern determination ratio is different. In other words, when the judgment per special figure is a judgment result of deviation, the average fluctuation time determined from the special figure fluctuation pattern for deviation that can be selected based on each special figure fluctuation pattern group PA, PB, PG is made different. Since it is possible to vary the progress speed of the symbol variation effect that is not linked to the game per game (big hit game), raise interest in the types of open start parts 91,96 that the pachinko ball wins, Can be improved.

  Then, while the symbol variation effect executed by the winning at the starting winning ports 30, 31 is changing in the symbol display device 17, the special winning is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball at the open starting ports 92, 97. When the main control CPU 60a decides to open / close the unit 40, the main control CPU 60a determines whether to stop the currently executing symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) or to interrupt the variation time measurement. Will be determined. Specifically, in the embodiment, when the timing for opening / closing the special winning portion 40 with the winning of the opening start portions 91 and 96 as an opportunity is the start time interruption period TU1 or the stop time interruption period TU2. The main control CPU 60a determines to interrupt the variation time. If the timing at which the main control CPU 60a determines to open and close the special winning portion 40 in response to winning at the opening start portions 91 and 96 is the selection period TKT, the main control CPU 60a is changing. Depending on the special pattern variation pattern that identifies the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display), the symbol variation effect during the variation (special symbol variation display) is forcibly stopped or the symbol variation effect during the variation (special symbol variation display) It is determined whether to stop the timing (see FIG. 12A).

(When forcibly stopping the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display))
When the main control CPU 60a determines to forcibly stop the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display), the main control CPU 60a sets the time during which the variation timer 60d is measuring “0”. As a result, as shown in FIG. 15A, the special symbol display on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B is stopped, and the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 is stopped. In this case, if the result of the special symbol hit determination based on the winning information in the symbol variation effect (special symbol fluctuation display) to be forcibly stopped is a win, the main control CPU 60a forcibly determines the hit determination result as a deviation determination. Change to result. Then, before the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 based on the special opening / closing control of the main control CPU 60a is performed (before the execution of the special game), the special drawing is stopped on the special drawing display units 50A and 50B. Further, in the symbol display device 17, before the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 based on the special opening / closing control of the main control CPU 60a is performed, as shown in FIGS. 14 (b) and 15 (a), the forced stop effect is performed. After that, forcible deviation display is displayed as deviation display.

  After the forced off display is displayed on the symbol display device 17, while the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 based on the special opening / closing control of the main control CPU 60a is performed, as shown in FIG. A special opening effect that can recognize that the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 is based on special opening / closing control (that is, winning to the opening starting portions 91 and 96) is displayed on the symbol display device 17. Then, when the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 based on the special opening / closing control of the main control CPU 60a is finished, the special display portions 50A, 50B and the symbol display device 17 are triggered by winning in the start winning openings 30, 31. Special figure change display and symbol change effect are executed.

(When interrupting the timing of the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation production (special figure fluctuation display))
When the main control CPU 60a determines to stop the time variation (time measurement interruption process) of the variation time of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display), the main control CPU 60a stops the timing of the variation timer 60d. In the timing stop processing, only the timing by the variation timer 60d is stopped, and as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B and the first display area of the symbol display device 17 are displayed. In 17b, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Thus, the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is completed for the player by apparently continuing the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B and the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17. It can prevent misunderstanding. When the timing of the variation timer 60d is stopped and the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 based on the special opening / closing control of the main control CPU 60a is started, the display unit 17a in the symbol display device 17 is shown in FIG. In the display area 17b, the symbol variation effect is displayed small, and the special opening effect is displayed in a region larger than the display region 17b in the display unit 17a. When the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 based on the special opening / closing control of the main control CPU 60a is completed, the time measurement of the variation timer 60d is resumed, and the symbol variation effect is displayed on the entire display portion 17a on the symbol display device 17.

  When the variation time set by the variation timer 60d is restarted, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special symbol designation command and an all symbols stop command, and the main control CPU 60a determines based on the winning information. The special symbol and the result of the symbol variation effect are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B and the symbol display device 17.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, while the symbol variation effect executed by the fact that the determination by the special control by the main control CPU 60a becomes the determination result of winning is performed, When it is decided to open / close the special winning portion 40 in response to the winning of a pachinko ball, the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped as a result of losing, or the timing by the variation timer 60d is temporarily interrupted. Since it did so, it can avoid that the opening opportunity of the special prize-winning part 40 occurs repeatedly.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a, when the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 is being executed, when a pachinko ball wins the open starting unit 91, 96, In response to the winning of a pachinko ball, the special winning portion 40 is set so as not to be opened / closed. As a result, the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 is being executed in conjunction with the big hit game being triggered when the special control hit determination by the main control CPU 60a becomes the hit determination result, or the opening start In the state in which the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning unit 40 is executed in response to the winning of the pachinko ball in the parts 91, 96, even if the pachinko ball wins in the opening starting parts 91, 96, The special winning part 40 is not opened and closed, and it is possible to avoid the occurrence of the opening of the special winning part 40 redundantly. Moreover, even if the pachinko ball wins in succession in the open starting parts 91, 96, the opening / closing operation of the special winning part 40 can be prevented from being executed in succession, and the game balance can be maintained.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the determination by the main control CPU 60a is the determination result of the special figure, the symbol variation effect triggered by the determination result of the deviation is given to the opening start parts 91 and 96. Since it is configured to be able to be forcibly stopped with the winning of the pachinko ball, it is possible to shorten the time during which a single symbol variation effect is performed and to increase the progress speed of the game. In addition, since it is configured to be able to forcibly stop the symbol variation effect that will be disengaged upon winning a prize to the open start parts 91, 96, it is easy to win pachinko balls to the open start parts 91, 96. By configuring appropriately, it is possible to prevent the symbol variation effect from being forcibly stopped more than once, and to easily balance the progress of the game. Further, when the determination by the main control CPU 60a is a determination result of losing, the timing of the variation time of the symbol variation effect triggered by the determination result of the detachment is sent to the opening start parts 91 and 96. Since the pachinko ball can be temporarily interrupted with the winning of the pachinko ball, the determination result of the special figure determination can be utilized.

  In addition, the symbol display device 17 is forcibly stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 with a forced-off display that can identify that the opening / closing operation of the special prize-winning portion 40 is performed when the pachinko ball wins the opening start units 91 and 96. Thus, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling distrustful to the fact that the symbol variation effect that has been executed suddenly stops and stops. In other words, the off display displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped is the normal deviation display that is displayed when the variation timer 60d times the preset variation time. Since the display mode is forcibly out of display (see FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b)), the player is distrusted by the fact that the symbol variation effect that has been executed suddenly stops at the off display. Can be suppressed. Moreover, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, before displaying the forcible deviation display on the symbol display device 17, as shown in FIG. Since the compulsory stop effect that can identify that the opening / closing operation of the winning portion 40 is performed is displayed on the symbol display device 17, the game is performed in response to the symbol change effect that has been executed suddenly stopped in a discontinuous display. It is possible to more reliably prevent a person from having distrust. Moreover, since the display mode of the symbol display device 17 can be diversified, it leads to improvement of the interest of the game.

  In the example pachinko machine 10, while the symbol display effect is being performed on the symbol display device 17, as shown in FIG. 16, the symbol change effect is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the open start parts 91 and 96. It is possible to forcibly stop the symbol variation production (special diagram variation display) with winning to the open start parts 91, 96. Can be recognized by the player.

  The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is provided with a firing intensity change button 16b on the operation handle 16, and without changing the turning amount of the operation lever 16a in the state of "left-handed", the firing intensity change button “Right-handed” can be performed simply by operating 16b. Further, when the operation of the firing intensity change button 16b is cancelled, it returns to “left-handed” again. That is, when changing to the left-handed game form in which the pachinko ball can win the first opening starter 91 and the right-handed game form in which the pachinko ball can win the second open starter 96, the firing strength is changed. By simply switching the operation of the change button 16b, it is possible to change to a firing intensity suitable for “left-handed” and “right-handed”, and adjusting the firing strength when switching to “right-handed” and “left-handed” It is possible to suppress the generation of a lot of wasted spheres due to.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the symbol variation effect that is performed when the determination by the special control of the main control CPU 60a becomes a winning determination result, the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation effect is given. In the symbol variation effect that is triggered by the fact that the main control CPU 60a makes a per-special determination as a win determination result while the suggestion effect is likely to be performed at a late effect execution timing, from the start of the symbol variation effect It is configured so that the suggestion effect is easily performed at the effect execution timing when the elapsed time is slow. Therefore, depending on the timing at which the suggestion effect is displayed by deliberately letting the open start parts 91 and 96 win a pachinko ball during the change of the design change effect, the changing design change effect is a win. It is possible to create a novel gameability that allows the player to guess whether it is out of place.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, while the symbol variation effect executed by the fact that the determination by the special control by the main control CPU 60a becomes the determination result of winning is performed, the opening start unit 91, When it is decided to open and close the special prize winning section 40 in response to the winning of a pachinko ball to 96, the symbol variation effect can be forcibly stopped as a result of the loss. When the effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17, it is possible to intentionally make the open start parts 91 and 96 win a pachinko ball and make the winning symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) off. That is, from the contents of the symbol variation effect, the symbol variation effect is a symbol variation effect that is executed when the judgment per special symbol becomes a hit determination result, and the hit is not advantageous to the player (for example, the first 2), it is possible to play a game in anticipation of a bonus game that is more advantageous to the player being given by the player himself. It is possible to create innovative gameplay that can improve the interest.

(About the first alternative embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine according to a first alternative embodiment will be described. In the first alternative embodiment, the process for determining whether to forcibly stop the symbol change effect (special drawing change display) or to stop timing is different, and the other configurations are the same as those in the above-described embodiment. In the embodiment described above, it is configured to select whether the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is to be forcibly stopped or timed and interrupted in response to a winning at the opening start parts 91 and 96. The pachinko machine 10 according to another embodiment is configured to perform a forced stop executability determination process for selecting whether to perform a forced stop process or a timing interruption process for a symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) when a specific condition is satisfied. .

  In the first alternative embodiment, it is compulsory that the special condition is satisfied as a result of the determination per special figure triggered by winning at the starting winning ports 30 and 31 (ball detection of the starting winning detection sensors 34 and 35). The main control CPU 60a is configured to execute the stop execution availability determination process. That is, during the execution of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) from when the special symbol hit determination is performed until the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is started, the opening start unit 91, When the pachinko ball wins 96 and the opening operation of the special winning unit 40 is determined (special game is determined), the main control CPU 60a determines whether to forcibly stop or to stop timing. In other words, in the first alternative embodiment, when the special game is determined with the winning of the opening start parts 91, 96, the currently executed symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is forcibly stopped or executed. The main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the timing of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) in the middle is interrupted every time the per symbol determination is executed. Further, in the first alternative embodiment, whether to perform a forced stop process or a timing interruption process is selected according to the type of special figure determined based on the winning information acquired with the winning at the start winning opening 30, 31. Configured to do.

  Here, the determination ratio of the forced stop process or the timing interruption process set for each type of the special figure is determined using the opening start unit winning process determination random number and the opening start unit winning process determination value described above. It is determined in the same manner as the determination ratio determination method set for each special figure variation pattern. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, when winning in the judgment per special figure (in the case of winning), the special figure determined as the big hit symbol is a special figure classified into symbols A and a. The main control CPU 60a selects the forced stop process at a rate of 10% and selects the timed interrupt process at a rate of 90%, so that the open start portion winning process determination value is “forced stop process” and “time count interrupt process”. Is assigned. In addition, if the special symbol determined as the big hit symbol is a special symbol classified into symbols B and b when winning by the special symbol determination, the main control CPU 60a performs the forced stop process at a rate of 30%. The open start part winning process determination value is assigned to the “forced stop process” and the “time measurement interruption process” so that the timing interruption process is selected at a ratio of 70%. On the other hand, if the winning per special figure is not won (in the case of losing), the main control CPU 60a selects the forced stop process at a rate of 50% and selects the timing stop process at a rate of 50%. In addition, the open start part winning process determination value is assigned to the “forced stop process” and the “time measurement interruption process”. That is, the probability that the timing interruption process is selected is set higher in the case of winning in the special figure determination than in the case of not winning. In addition, in the first jackpot game in which the special figure is given in the type of the symbol A and the second jackpot game in which the special figure is given in the type of the symbol B, the probability variation state is given as described above. The first jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the second jackpot game, and the third jackpot game in which the special figure is given in the type of the symbol a, and the special figure has the symbol b. The fourth jackpot game given by type is a jackpot game where the third jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the fourth jackpot game in that the probability variation state is given as described above. That is, in the case where a big hit game advantageous to the player is given, the probability that the timing interruption process is selected is set higher.

  The forced stop execution determination process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. In the forced stop execution possibility determination process, when a pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 30,31, the main control CPU 60a is triggered by winning the open starter portions 91,96 as a symbol change effect (special figure change display). Is forcibly stopped and the forced stop process is executed to display the off display on the symbol display device 17 (special symbol display units 50A, 50B), or the winning of the open start units 91, 96 is triggered by the variation timer 60d. After the timing is interrupted and the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 is finished, it is selected whether or not to execute the timing interrupting process for restarting the timing (step D11). Then, the main control CPU 60a selects whether to perform forced stop processing or timing stop processing according to the ratio shown in FIG. 20, and sets the forced stop flag to “1” when the forced stop processing is selected (step D12). On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets the forced stop flag to “0” when the timing interruption process is selected. By setting the forced stop flag, the main control CPU 60a ends the forced stop execution determination process. That is, the main control CPU 60a serves as an opening start unit winning process selection means for selecting whether to execute a forced stop process or a timing interruption process when a pachinko ball wins the opening start units 91 and 96. It has a function.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first alternative embodiment, before the result of the symbol variation effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17, a pachinko ball wins the opening start parts 91 and 96, and the main control CPU 60a When the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 is determined, the main control CPU 60a checks the forced stop flag, and executes the forced stop process when the forced stop flag is “1”. When “0” is “0”, the timing interruption process is executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first alternative embodiment, the special winning portion 40 is opened and closed in response to a winning at the opening start portions 91 and 96 while the symbol changing effect is performed on the symbol display device 17. When the operation is determined, the forced stop process or the timing interruption process based on the selection of the main control CPU 60a is performed, so that variations of the game can be enriched and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the combination of the case where the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped and the case where the timing by the variation timer 60d is temporarily interrupted may be uniformly determined by the determination result of the special symbol determination or the special diagram variation pattern. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the determination result of the determination per special figure from being identified. Further, the selection of the forced stop process or the timing interruption process is performed before the symbol variation effect is started on the symbol display device 17, so that even if the symbol variation effect having a short variation time is performed, the forced stop processing is performed. The processing or the timing interruption processing can be executed reliably.

(About the second alternative embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine according to a second alternative embodiment will be described. In the second alternative embodiment, the change pattern group determining means (specifically the main game) is determined when the opening operation of the special winning portion is determined (deciding execution of the special game) triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the opening starting portion. The control CPU 60a) is different in the manner of determining the special figure variation pattern group, and other configurations are the same as those in the above-described embodiment.

  The second alternative embodiment is a special figure variation pattern that can be determined when the opening operation of the special winning unit 40 is determined (determination of execution of the special game) is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the opening starting units 91 and 96 A plurality of special figure fluctuation pattern groups are defined as a group, and the special figure fluctuation pattern groups determined by the main control CPU 60a are made different according to the number of times the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion 40 is determined (see FIG. 22 (a)). More specifically, a variation pattern group determined by the main control CPU 60a is determined every time the main control CPU 60a determines the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 (the number of determinations of the special game). The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine a special figure variation pattern group based on the number of times of determination of the special game triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball.

  Specifically, in the second alternative embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22A, three types of special figure fluctuation pattern groups PG1, PG2, and PG are defined as special figure fluctuation pattern groups that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a. ing. The main control CPU 60a determines the special figure variation pattern group PG1 when the number of times of determination of the special game triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second opening start unit 96 is “(3n−2) th”. 2 The main control CPU 60a determines the special pattern variation pattern group PG2 when the number of times of determination of the special game is “(3n−1)” when the pachinko ball is won in the opening start unit 96, and the second opening start The special control variation pattern group PG3 is determined by the main control CPU 60a when the number of times of determination of the special game triggered by winning the pachinko ball to the unit 96 is "(3n)". Note that n is a natural number. That is, the special figure variation pattern group determined by the main control CPU 60a according to the number of times of the determination of the special game triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second opening start part 96 is the special figure variation pattern group PG1 → the special figure. The variation pattern group PG2 → the special figure variation pattern group PG3 is repeated in this order. In the second alternative embodiment, the special control variation pattern group determined by the main control CPU 60a is made different according to the number of special game determinations triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second opening start unit 96. However, as a matter of course, it is also possible to make the special figure variation pattern groups determined according to the number of times of determination of the special game triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first opening start part 91 differ.

  In this way, the special-fluctuation variation pattern groups PG1, PG2, and PG3 determined by the main control CPU 60a are made different according to the number of times the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit 40 is determined with the winning of the opening start units 91 and 96 as a trigger. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a change in the game due to the winning of the pachinko ball to the opening start parts 91, 96, and to prevent the change of the game from becoming uniform, and various games by winning the pachinko ball in the opening start parts 91, 96. Can bring about changes. In this case, with respect to each of the special figure fluctuation pattern groups PG1, PG2, and PG3, the change per one fluctuation when the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on each special figure fluctuation pattern group PG1, PG2, and PG3. The types of special figure fluctuation patterns included in the special figure fluctuation pattern groups PG1, PG2, and PG3 and the determination ratio of the special figure fluctuation patterns can be set so that the fluctuation times (average fluctuation times) are different. That is, by changing the average fluctuation time when the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined based on each of the special figure fluctuation pattern groups PG1, PG2, and PG3, the special winning portion 40 is triggered by winning the opening start portions 91 and 96. Since the progress speed of the game can be varied depending on the number of times the opening / closing operation is determined, the interest in the pachinko ball winning to the open start parts 91 and 96 can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

(About the third alternative embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine according to a third alternative embodiment will be described. In the third alternative embodiment, when the opening operation of the special winning portion is determined (decided to execute the special game) when the pachinko ball wins the opening starting portion, the variation pattern group determining means (specifically, the main pattern determining means) The control CPU 60a) is different in the manner of determining the special figure variation pattern group, and other configurations are the same as those in the above-described embodiment.

  The third alternative embodiment is a special figure variation pattern that can be determined when the opening operation of the special winning unit 40 is determined (determination of execution of the special game) is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the opening starting units 91 and 96 A plurality of special figure fluctuation pattern groups are defined as groups, and the special figure fluctuation pattern groups determined by the main control CPU 60a are made different according to the timing for determining the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning unit 40 (see FIG. 22 (b)). In detail, the time measuring means 62 which measures time is provided, and it is comprised so that the special figure fluctuation pattern group which the main control CPU60a determines based on the time measured by the said time measuring means 62 may differ. Here, the time counting means 62 is operated by a clock generator provided separately from the main control CPU 60a, and measures the current date (year, month, day, hour, minute, second) RTC (real time clock). Alternatively, a timer or the like that starts counting when the pachinko machine 10 (main control board 60) is powered on can be employed.

  Specifically, in the third alternative embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22B, three types of special figure fluctuation pattern groups PG1, PG2, and PG3 are defined as special figure fluctuation pattern groups that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a. ing. Then, when the time counting by the time measuring means 62 at the time when the special game is determined by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second opening start part 96 is the first period, the main control CPU 60a displays the special figure variation pattern group PG1. When the time measured by the time counting means 62 at the time of determining the special game is the second period, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure variation pattern group PG2 and determines when the special game is determined. When the time measured by the time measuring means 62 is the third period, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure variation pattern group PG3. Specifically, in the third alternative embodiment, an RTC is used as the time measuring means 62, a period (am) until the time measuring means 62 times 12:00 is set as the first period, and the second period A period (until evening) until the time measuring means 62 measures 17:00 is set, and a period (after the evening) is set as the third period after 17:00.

  The special control variation pattern group determined by the main control CPU 60a is made different according to the timing at which the special game is determined in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the second opening start unit 96. The present invention can also be applied to the case where the special figure variation pattern group is determined in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the starter 91. Further, the period used as a reference for the main control CPU 60a to determine the special figure variation pattern group is not limited to the above-described period such as morning, but the elapsed time after the predetermined timing start condition is satisfied (for example, 1 hour) It is also possible to set every. Here, the predetermined timing start condition is that the initial setting of the pachinko machine is completed, that a game per specific special figure (big hit game) is won, a specific special figure fluctuation pattern is determined, It is possible to set the end of the game per figure.

  In this way, by changing the special figure variation pattern groups PG1, PG2, and PG3 determined based on the time measured by the time measuring means 62, the change of the game triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the open start parts 91 and 96 Can be prevented from becoming uniform, and a variety of game changes can be brought about by winning game balls in the open starting parts 91 and 96. In this case, with respect to each of the special figure fluctuation pattern groups PG1, PG2, and PG3, the change per one fluctuation when the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on each special figure fluctuation pattern group PG1, PG2, and PG3. The types of special figure fluctuation patterns included in the special figure fluctuation pattern groups PG1, PG2, and PG3 and the determination ratio of the special figure fluctuation patterns can be set so that the fluctuation times (average fluctuation times) are different. That is, by changing the average fluctuation time when the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined based on each of the special figure fluctuation pattern groups PG1, PG2, and PG3, the special winning portion 40 is triggered by winning the opening start portions 91 and 96. Since the progress speed of the game can be varied according to the timing of determining the opening / closing operation of the game, interest in the winning of the pachinko ball to the open starting parts 91 and 96 can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(About the fourth alternative embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine according to a fourth alternative embodiment will be described. In the fourth alternative embodiment, the arrangement position of the open starter is different, and the other configurations are the same as those of the above-described embodiment.

  In the game board 20 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the fourth alternative embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), the pachinko ball that has entered the entrance 200a is one of the plurality of ball passages 202, 203. A plurality of open starting portions 91 and 96 are provided in the ball sorting portion 200 configured to be distributed to the passages. Specifically, the ball distribution unit 200 has a plurality of ball passages 202 and 203 branched from a downstream end of an inflow passage 201 that opens into the game area 75 and communicates with a ball entrance 200a into which a pachinko ball can enter. The distributing body 205 is arranged at the branching position of the plurality of ball passages 202 and 203 so that the pachinko balls that have passed through the inflow passage 201 are distributed to any one of the ball passages 202 and 203. It has become. Here, the ball sorting unit 200 is provided in the game area 75 so that the entrance 200a always opens upward, and any ball pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 of the game board 20 can be arbitrarily selected. It is configured as an always-open type entrance part that can enter at the timing.

  At the downstream ends of the ball passages 202 and 203 to which the pachinko balls are distributed by the sorting body 205, through holes 202a and 203a that are open to the back side of the game board 20 are formed so that the pachinko balls can pass. The game board 20 is discharged to the outside of the game board 20 through discharge passages (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 20 corresponding to the respective through holes 202a and 203a. That is, the ball sorting unit 200 of the embodiment uses the pachinko balls that have entered the ball entrance 200 a that opens to the game area 75, the ball paths 202 and 203 provided in the ball sorting unit 200, and the game board 20. The distribution body 205 is configured to distribute one of a plurality of ball paths including a discharge passage provided on the back side. Here, in the ball sorting part 200 of the fourth alternative embodiment, two ball passages 202 and 203 are formed to branch in the left-right direction from the downstream end of the inflow passage 201, The pachinko balls pass through the left ball passage 202 and the right ball passages 203 pass through the right ball passage 203 and pass through the pachinko balls.

  The first open start detection sensor 93 is provided in a ball path through which the pachinko ball passes through the left ball path 202, and the second open start detection is detected in a ball path through which the pachinko ball passes through the right ball path 203. A sensor 98 is provided so that pachinko balls passing through the respective ball paths can be individually detected by the corresponding sensors 93 and 98. That is, in the ball sorting unit 200, the left ball passage 202 functions as the first opening starter 91 and the right ball passage 203 functions as the second opening starter 96. The first and second open start detection sensors 93 and 98 are provided in the discharge passages corresponding to the left and right ball passages 202 and 203, respectively. Here, the distributing body 205 is supported so as to be reciprocally swingable within a predetermined range about a shaft portion 205a whose axis extends in the front-rear direction, and receives a pachinko ball that has entered the entrance 200a. A plurality of (two in the embodiment) receiving units 206 and 207 are provided, and one pachinko ball that has entered the entrance 200a can be alternately received by the receiving units 206 and 207. . When the pachinko balls are received in the receiving portions 206 and 207, the sorting body 205 is rotated around the shaft portion 205a by the weight of the pachinko balls, and the left and right corresponding to the receiving portions 206 and 207 It is guided toward the ball passages 202 and 203. That is, every time the distributing body 205 receives a pachinko ball in one of the receiving portions 206 and 207, the distributing body 205 is rotated to a position in which the other receiving portion 206 and 207 can receive the pachinko ball, thereby entering the entrance 200 a. The pachinko balls that have entered are distributed one by one to the left and right ball paths 202 and 203 one by one. Further, the ball allocating unit 200 is configured to be close to a transparent resin material or the like so that the posture of the allocating body 205 can be visually observed from the front side of the game board 20.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), the ball sorting unit 200 is disposed on the game board 20 so as to be positioned in the second ball flow-down region 75b. That is, by operating the operation handle 16 or the like to play a right-handed game, a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow-down area 75b can enter the entrance 200a of the ball sorting unit 200. It is like that.

  Thus, by providing the first open starter 91 and the second open starter 96 in the same ball flow down region 75b (specifically, the second ball flow down region 75b), It is possible to select whether or not to execute the forced stop of the symbol variation effect and the timing interruption of the variation time with the winning of the pachinko ball by adjusting the launch position of the pachinko ball. In addition, by configuring the entrance 200a of the ball sorting unit 200 connected to the open start units 91 and 96 to open to the second ball flow down region 75b, the open start unit 96 can win a pachinko ball. It is necessary to perform “right-handed”. In this way, by providing the open start parts 91 and 96 only in a specific ball flow down region 75b (specifically, the second ball flow down region 75b), a special figure is provided according to the adjustment of the launch position of the pachinko ball by the player. It is possible to arbitrarily select whether to switch the variation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG or to maintain the special figure variation pattern groups PA, PB, and PG. That is, the player can arbitrarily determine whether or not to switch the special figure variation pattern group PA, PB, PG in response to the winning of the pachinko ball in the opening start parts 91, 96.

  Further, as long as the player is “left-handed”, the open start parts 91 and 96 are configured not to win a pachinko ball. It can be prevented that the pachinko ball is won and the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped. And, as in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to execute the suggestion effect that suggests that the symbol variation effect can be forcibly stopped by the winning of the pachinko ball to the opening start parts 91 and 96, thereby releasing It is possible for the player to appropriately select based on the suggestion effect whether the design variation effect is forcibly stopped by the starters 91 and 96 or whether the effect is enjoyed to the end without forcibly stopping the symbol variation effect. It becomes. In addition, by executing the suggestion effect, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful that the symbol variation effect that has been executed suddenly stops with a display error.

  In addition, since the sorting body 205 of the ball sorting unit 200 is alternately distributed to the first opening start unit 91 and the second opening start unit 96, the first opening start unit 91 is awarded a pachinko ball. Alternatively, the player can appropriately determine whether the second opening starter 96 is to win a pachinko ball. That is, by launching a pachinko ball in a specific ball flow down region 75b (specifically, the second ball flow down region 75b), the special figure variation pattern groups PA and PB triggered by winning the first opening starter 91 are created. The player can arbitrarily switch between the game based on and the game based on the special figure variation pattern group PG triggered by winning the second opening start unit 95.

(About the fifth alternative embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine according to a fifth alternative embodiment is described. In the fifth alternative embodiment, the winning portion that is opened when winning the opening start portions 91 and 96 is different, and other configurations are the same as those in the above-described embodiment. In the above-described embodiment, the special winning portion 40 that opens and closes for the big hit game is configured to open and close when triggered by the winning to the opening start portions 91 and 96, but in the pachinko machine 10 of the fifth alternative embodiment, In addition, another special winning portion 100 that can be opened and closed is provided in response to winning in the opening start portions 91 and 96.

  That is, in the game board 20 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth alternative embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), the special winning opening 41 is opened and closed by the special winning opening and closing member 43 as the special winning portions 40 and 100. And a second special winning portion 100 for opening and closing the special winning opening 101 with the special winning opening and closing member 102. The first special winning portion 40 is a special winning portion for a big hit game in which the special winning opening and closing member 43 is opened and closed when a big hit game is awarded, as in the above-described embodiment. When the second special winning unit 100 determines that the main control CPU 60a is opened / closed when the pachinko ball wins the opening start units 91, 96, the special winning open / close member 102 is opened / closed. It is configured as a special winning section for special opening. In addition, the second special winning portion 100 that is opened and closed when a pachinko ball is awarded to the opening start portions 91 and 96 can be provided in each of the opening start portions 91 and 96. In FIG. 24 (b), only the second special winning portion 100 that is opened and closed when the pachinko ball wins the second opening start portion 96 is shown.

  In this way, the first special prize winning unit 40 that can be opened and closed in the big hit game and the second special prize winning unit 100 that can be opened and closed when the pachinko ball wins the opening start parts 91 and 96 are individually provided. By comprising, the winning probability of a pachinko ball can be adjusted according to the opening opportunity of the special winning portions 40, 100. Moreover, it can identify with the kind of special prize-winning part 40,100 which acted the opening opportunity of special prize-winning part 40,100.

(Change example)
The present invention is not limited to the configurations of the above-described embodiments and other embodiments, and other configurations can be appropriately employed.

(1) In the embodiment, two open start parts are provided, but one open start part is provided, and the opening / closing operation of the special winning part is determined based on the winning to the open start part. As an opportunity, the variation pattern group determining means (main control CPU 60a) may determine the variation pattern group. Further, the variation pattern group determining means (main control CPU 60a) is configured to include three or more opening start units, and the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit is determined based on a winning to each opening start unit. You may comprise so that a fluctuation pattern group may be determined.
(2) Further, in the embodiment, the variation pattern group determining means (main control CPU 60a) is triggered by determining the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion based on a winning to each of the plurality of opening start portions provided. The change pattern group determining means (main control CPU 60a) is triggered by determining the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion based on a winning to a specific open starting portion among a plurality of open starting portions provided. ) Is determined to determine the variation pattern group, and the variation pattern group is not determined when the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion is determined based on a winning to a specific open starting portion among other open starting portions. It can also be configured as described above. For example, in the embodiment, the second opening start unit 96 is set as a specific opening start unit, and the variation pattern group can be switched when a prize is awarded to the second opening start unit 96, while the first opening start unit 96 It is also possible to prevent the change pattern group from being switched upon winning 91.
(3) In the embodiment, the variation pattern groups determined by the winning of the plurality of opening start units are different, but the same variation pattern group is determined by the winning of each opening start unit. It may be.
(4) When a variation pattern group is determined in response to a winning at a plurality of open start sections, the average variation when the variation pattern determination means (main control CPU 60a) determines the variation pattern based on each variation pattern group Although the time is configured to be different, it is also possible to keep the average fluctuation time unchanged when the fluctuation pattern is determined based on each fluctuation pattern group. In this case, it is possible to change the effect content to be executed without changing the frequency at which the symbol change effect (special symbol change display) is executed in response to a winning at the opening start unit.

(5) In the embodiment, a variation pattern group that can be determined according to the game state (granted state of the variable state) at the time of performing the hit determination (determination per special figure) (that is, the time of determining the variation pattern) is determined. However, it is also possible to define a variation pattern group that can be determined according to the state of giving the probability variation state.
(6) In the embodiment, a group of fluctuation patterns (specifically fluctuations in the special figure) that can be determined when the winning judgment (judgment per special figure) is a winning judgment result when the first opening start unit is won. Although the same variation pattern group as the pattern groups PA and PB) is determined, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, a variation pattern group that is different from the variation pattern group that can be determined when the hit determination (judgment per special figure) is a hit determination result may be set for each open start unit. That is, as in the embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is triggered by the opening operation determining means determining the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion based on a winning to a specific opening starting portion (second opening starting portion 96 in the embodiment). The variation pattern group that can be determined by the group determination unit is different from the variation pattern group that can be determined by the variation pattern group determination unit when a hit game is performed when the determination of the hit determination unit becomes a hit determination result. A variation pattern group may be used, and a variation pattern group that can be determined by the variation pattern group determination means when a winning game is triggered when the determination of the hit determination means becomes a hit determination result, and a release operation determination means is special. It is also possible to make it completely different from the variation pattern group that can be determined by the variation pattern group determination means when the opening / closing operation of the winning portion is determined.
(7) In the embodiment, for each variation pattern group determined by the variation pattern group determination means, the type of variation pattern for loss or the determination ratio of the variation pattern for loss by the variation pattern determination means are different, and the variation for winning is different. Although the pattern type or the variation pattern determination rate by the variation pattern determination means is different, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it can be configured such that the type of variation pattern for detachment or the determination rate of the variation pattern for detachment by the variation pattern determination means is at least different. In this case, in the case where the determination of the hit determination means is an outlier determination result, the average variation time when the fluctuation pattern determination means determines the fluctuation pattern based on each fluctuation pattern group is made different so that it does not lead to a win game. Since the progress speed of the symbol variation effect can be varied, it is possible to increase interest in the type of the open start part that the game ball wins and to improve the interest of the game. It is also possible to configure so that the type of variation pattern for winning or the determination ratio of the variation pattern for winning by the variation pattern determining means is at least different. In this case, when the determination of the hit determination means is a hit determination result, the pattern that is linked to the winning game by changing the average change time when the change pattern determination means determines the change pattern based on each change pattern group Since the progress speed of the variation effect can be varied, it is possible to increase interest in the occurrence of a winning game with the variation of the progress speed of the symbol variation effect, and to improve the interest of the game.
(8) In the embodiment, the frame-shaped decorative body in which the display window portion is formed is adopted as the partition portion that divides the game area into a plurality of ball flow down areas leading to the out mouth, but the present invention is not limited to this. A decorative member such as a movable effect portion or a light emitting decoration portion that does not have a window portion can be provided as a partition portion. That is, any member provided on the board surface so as to partition the game area defined on the game board into a plurality of ball flow down areas may be used. Further, in the embodiment, the game area is divided into two ball flow-down areas by the frame-shaped decorative body as the partition part, but it is also possible to partition the game area into three or more ball flow-down areas. An open starting part can be provided in a different sphere falling area among a plurality of sphere falling areas partitioned by. In addition, it is not necessary to provide the open starter in all the ball flow down areas of the plurality of ball flow down areas partitioned by the partition part, and the open starter may be provided in some of the ball flow down areas.

(9) In the embodiment, when the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped, the symbol display device (symbol display means) is configured to display the forced stop effect on the symbol display device before displaying the deviation display. It is possible to display the forced off display without displaying the forced stop effect, or to display the normal off display after displaying the forced stop effect.
(10) In the embodiment, the effect execution timing at which the suggestion effect can be executed is determined by lottery from a plurality. However, the effect execution timing may be set in advance for each special figure variation pattern.
(11) In the embodiment, when the timing of the symbol variation effect (symbol variation display) is interrupted, the symbol variation effect is displayed on the symbol display device while the timing is interrupted. The device may not display the symbol variation effect.
(12) In the embodiment, when the timing of the symbol variation effect (symbol variation display) is interrupted, the symbol variation effect is variably displayed in the second display area of the symbol display device while the timing is interrupted. The image stopped at the display when the interruption of the time measurement is determined may be displayed in the second display area until the time measurement is resumed. When the display of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device is stopped, it may be displayed that the symbol variation continues with another display means.
(13) A period during which the symbol variation effect can be forcibly stopped by winning the open start part while displaying the characters “Is it possible to forcibly stop the symbol variation?” Can be displayed down. That is, it is possible to set a compulsory stoppable period in accordance with the performance execution timing of the suggestion effect, display the characters at the start of the compulsory stoppable period, and count down the time until the compulsory stoppable period ends. .
(14) In the embodiment, the probability of execution of the suggestion effect is set so as to differ depending on the result of determination per special figure and the type of special figure determined, but the variation pattern and the effect control CPU determined by the main control CPU are You may set so that the probability of execution possibility changes with kinds of the determined production pattern. When changing the probability of execution of the suggested effect depending on the type of variation pattern or effect pattern, change the probability according to the effect content specified by the pattern, or change the probability according to the length of the change time specified by the pattern be able to. For example, the probability that the suggestion effect set in the variation pattern or the effect pattern in which the reach effect is executed is higher than the probability that the suggestion effect set in the variation pattern or the effect pattern in which the reach effect is not executed. Or conversely, the probability can be lowered. Also, depending on the type of reach production (normal reach and super reach), expect the probability that the change effect with a high expectation value to which a win will be given will be executed and the suggestion effect set in the production pattern will be executed It is possible to increase the probability that the suggestion effect set in the variation pattern or the effect pattern in which the reach effect with a low value is executed, or to lower the probability.
(15) The probability of execution of the suggestion effect can be set differently depending on the gaming state. For example, it is possible to set the probability that the suggestive effect is executed in the order of the normal state, the variable state, and the probability change state, or to set the probability to be low. In addition, a suggestion effect is executed in the game state in the probability change state and the non-change state and the game state in the probability change state and the change state in the other game state than in the case of one game state. Can be set high. Furthermore, the probability of execution of the suggestion effect can be set differently depending on the combination of the special figure type and the variation pattern type and the game state type.

(16) In the embodiment, when it is decided to open / close the special winning part in response to the winning of the opening starting part during the selection period of the changing symbol changing effect (special figure changing display), Based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU in the special figure start process at the time of starting the symbol fluctuation production (special figure fluctuation display), the main control CPU performs either forced stop of fluctuation or interruption of timing of fluctuation. In the case where the specific period is set during the selection period and the timing at which the special winning part is opened / closed in response to the winning at the opening start part is the specific period, A configuration in which the control CPU determines to forcibly stop the fluctuation may be employed. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved by setting a specific period during which the fluctuating symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) can be forcibly stopped. Further, the specific period may be varied depending on the type of the special figure variation pattern that identifies the changing symbol variation effect.
(17) In the embodiment, when it is determined to execute the suggestion effect, the actual performance timing for executing the suggestion effect is determined by another lottery. May be determined simultaneously by the effect control CPU.
(18) A plurality of passages provided with an open winning detection sensor capable of detecting a pachinko ball (game ball) are provided in the open starting part, and distribution means capable of distributing the pachinko balls won in the open starting part to the respective passages. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which it is determined whether the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped or the timing is interrupted by the path to which the pachinko balls are distributed.
(19) In the embodiment, it is configured to select whether to execute the forced stop process or the timing interruption process when the determination of the hit determination means is an out-of-order determination result. In the case of the determination result, it may be configured to determine to execute the forced stop process. Further, it may be configured to determine that the time measurement interruption process is executed when the determination of the hit determination means is an out-of-order determination result.
(20) In the embodiment, it is configured to select whether to execute the forced stop process or the timing interruption process when the determination of the hit determination means is a hit determination result. In the case of the determination result, it may be configured to determine to execute the forced stop process. Moreover, when the determination of the hit determination means is a hit determination result, it may be configured to determine to execute the timing interruption process.
(21) In the embodiment, the hit determination means is configured to select whether to execute the forced stop process or the timing interruption process in any case of the determination result of the failure and the determination result of the hit. In the case where the determination of the hit determination means is an outlier determination result, it is determined that the forced stop process is executed, and in the case where the determination of the hit determination means is a win determination result, it is determined that the time measurement interruption process is executed. You may comprise as follows. On the contrary, when the hit determination means is a hit determination result, it is determined to execute the forced stop process, and when the hit determination means is an out-of-judgment determination result, the time measurement interruption process is executed. You may comprise so that it may determine.
(22) In the embodiment (first alternative embodiment), it is configured to select at a predetermined rate whether to execute the forced stop process or the timing interruption process depending on the type of special figure. The forced stop process or the timing interruption process may be uniquely determined by. In addition, the selection ratio of forced stop processing and timing interruption processing is changed between the jackpot game to which the probability change state is given and the jackpot game to which the probability change state is not given, or the jackpot game to which the change state is given and the change state. It is possible to change the selection ratio of the forced stop process and the timing interruption process with the big hit game to which no is given.
(23) In the embodiment, the selection ratio of executing the forced stop process or the timing interruption process is different depending on the type of special figure variation pattern, but it may be set differently depending on the gaming state. it can. For example, in the order of normal state, variable state, and probability change state, the ratio of forced stop processing to be selected is low, while the ratio of timing stop processing is selected to be high, or conversely the normal state In this order, the ratio of the forced stop process to be selected increases in the order of the variable state and the probability change state, while the ratio to select the timing interruption process can be set to be low. In addition, in the game state in the probabilistic state and in the non-variable state and the game state in the probabilistic state and in the variable state, the forced stop process or the timing is more in the case of the other game state than in the case of one game state. The rate at which interruption processing is selected can be set high. Furthermore, the selection ratio of the forced stop process and the timing interruption process can be set differently depending on the combination of the special figure type and the variation pattern type and the game state type.
In addition, the ratio at which the special figure variation pattern having different determination ratios for the forced stop process and the timing interruption process is determined can be set to be different depending on the gaming state. For example, the ratio that determines the special pattern variation pattern that has a higher selection ratio of the timing interruption processing in the gaming state that is more valuable to the player than the normal state, such as the probability variation state, than the gaming state that is less valuable to the player Can be raised or lowered. Furthermore, the special hit special figure fluctuation pattern set in the embodiment that can be determined in the case of the probability variation state can be determined from a plurality of types of special hit special figure variation patterns in the probability variation state, while the normal state and the non-variable The number of special figure fluctuation patterns that can be determined by the gaming state, such as allowing special special figure fluctuation patterns to be determined only from a smaller number of special hit special figure fluctuation patterns than the number that can be determined in the probability variation state. Can be different.

(24) 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 (production control CPU), or on the contrary, all of the functions of the sub-control means or A part may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are separately provided, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Furthermore, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and sub-control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(25) In the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions provided in the effect control means (effect control CPU). The production control means may be provided in whole or in part. In the embodiment, the effect control board (effect 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 effect control means and the display control means in the embodiment may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control can also be used as the effect control means.
(26) In the embodiment, the state in which the first privilege gaming state is given is set as the probability variation state, but is not limited to this, and the state in which the first privilege gaming state and the second privilege gaming state are combined is certain. 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.
(27) 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.

Further, from the embodiment of the present application, for example, the following technical idea can be grasped.
(A) Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 1,
The variation pattern group determination means (60a) can determine the variation pattern group (PA, PB) when the winning game is triggered when the determination of the hit determination means (60a) becomes a hit determination result. Composed of
Fluctuation pattern groups (PA, PB) that can be determined by the variation pattern group determination means (60a) when the winning game is performed when the determination of the hit determination means (60a) becomes a hit determination result The variation pattern group (PG) that can be determined by the variation pattern group determination means (60a) is determined to be different when the opening operation determination means (60a) determines the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion (40). The gist is that it was configured.
In this way, the special winning part opens and closes triggered by the winning of game balls to the open starter and the variation pattern group that can be determined when a winning game is performed when the winning determination becomes the winning determination result By changing the variation pattern group that can be determined in the case of winning, the winning of the game ball to the start winning part that triggers the hit determination and the opening of the game ball to the open starting part that does not trigger the hit determination Different games can be played based on the winnings, and new game characteristics that have not been achieved can be provided.
(B) Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 3,
The variation pattern includes a variation pattern for winning that can be determined by the variation pattern determining means (60a) when the hit determining means (60a) is a hit determination result, and a determination of the hit determining means (60a). In the case of the determination result of deviation, a fluctuation pattern for deviation that can be determined by the fluctuation pattern determination means (60a) is set,
For each variation pattern group (PA, PB, PG) determined by the variation pattern group determination means (60a), the type of outlier variation pattern or the determination ratio of the variation pattern for loss by the variation pattern determination means (60a) is Configured at least differently,
Average variation time when the variation pattern determining unit (60a) determines a variation pattern based on each variation pattern group (PA, PB, PG) when the determination of the hit determination unit (60a) is a determination result of deviation The gist is that they are configured to be different.
In this way, by making the average fluctuation time different when the fluctuation pattern is determined based on each fluctuation pattern group when the hit determination is an out-of-judgment determination result, the progress of the symbol fluctuation effect that does not lead to a win game Since the speed can be varied, it is possible to increase interest in the type of open starter that the game ball wins and to improve the interest of the game.
(C) Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 2,
A game board (20) in which a game area (75) in which a game ball can flow is defined on the board surface is provided with a partition part (25), and a plurality of ball flow areas that lead the game area (75) to the outlet (75a, 75b)
The gist is that the open starter (91, 96) is provided in a different ball flow down region (75a, 75b) of the plurality of ball flow down regions (75a, 75b).
In this way, by providing the opening starter in different ball falling areas among the plurality of ball falling areas, it becomes possible for the player to intentionally select the opening starter for winning the game ball and play the game. Thus, new game playability that has never been possible can be provided.
(D) A gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 1,
When the variation pattern group determination means (60a) determines the variation pattern groups (PG1 to PG3) triggered by the opening operation determination means (60a) determining the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion (40), The variation pattern groups (PG1 to PG3) determined by the variation pattern group determination means (60a) are made different according to the number of times the opening operation determination means (60a) determines the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion (40). This is the summary.
In this way, by changing the variation pattern group determined according to the number of times the opening operation determining means determines the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion, the change of the game triggered by the winning of the game ball to the opening start portion Can be prevented from becoming uniform, and a variety of game changes can be brought about by winning a game ball in the opening start portion.
(E) A gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 1,
Provided with time measuring means for measuring time after a predetermined timing start condition is satisfied,
When the variation pattern group determination means (60a) determines the variation pattern groups (PG1 to PG3) triggered by the opening operation determination means (60a) determining the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion (40), The gist is that the variation pattern groups (PG1 to PG3) determined by the variation pattern group determination means (60a) are made different based on the time measured by the time measurement means.
In this way, by changing the variation pattern group determined based on the timekeeping by the timekeeping means, it is possible to prevent the change in the game triggered by winning the game ball to the open start part, Various game changes can be brought about by winning a game ball in the opening start section.

17 Symbol display device (symbol display means)
29 Start winning part 40 Special winning part 41 Special winning opening 43 Special winning opening and closing member (opening and closing means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means, fluctuation pattern determination means, fluctuation pattern group determination means, opening operation determination means)
60b Main control ROM (storage means)
65a Production control CPU (execution control means)
91 First open start part (open start part)
96 Second open starter (open starter)
PA First special figure variation pattern group (variation pattern group)
PB 2nd special figure variation pattern group (variation pattern group)
PG Third special figure variation pattern group (variation pattern group)

Claims (4)

A hit determination means for performing a hit determination with the winning of a game ball to the start winning section, a symbol display means for executing a symbol variation effect with the hit determination being executed by the hit determination means, and a hit And a special winning portion in which the opening / closing means is opened and closed so that a game ball can be won in a special winning opening in the game, and the winning game is performed when the determination of the winning determination means is a winning determination result. In a gaming machine configured to be able to display a winning display indicating that the winning symbol is displayed on the symbol display means as a result of the symbol variation effect, and to be awarded a winning game by displaying the winning display,
Storage means for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns defining variation times of symbol variation effects performed by the symbol display means;
Fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of a symbol variation effect that is executed when the hit determination is performed by the hit determination means;
Execution control means for controlling the execution of the symbol variation effect based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means;
A variation pattern group determining unit that determines a variation pattern group that defines a variation pattern that can be determined by the variation pattern determining unit from among a plurality of variation patterns stored in the storage unit;
An open starter where game balls can win,
An opening operation determining means capable of determining to open and close the special winning portion without performing the hit determination with the winning of the game ball to the opening starting portion,
The variation pattern group determination means is configured to determine the variation pattern group triggered by the opening operation determination means determining the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion,
A gaming machine, wherein the variation pattern determining means determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the variation pattern group determined by the variation pattern group determining means. A plurality of the opening starter, and configured to determine that the opening operation determining means opens and closes the special winning unit triggered by a winning game ball to any of the opening starter,
The variation pattern group determined by the variation pattern group determination unit is different according to the type of the opening start unit that triggers the opening operation determination unit to determine the opening / closing operation of the special winning unit. Game machines.   For each variation pattern group determined by the variation pattern group determination means according to the type of the opening start unit, the average variation time when the variation pattern determination means determines the variation pattern based on each variation pattern group is varied. The gaming machine according to claim 2 configured as described above. When the determination of the hit determination means is a determination result of loss, the display indicating that the winning game is not performed can be displayed on the symbol display means as a result of the symbol variation effect,
When the opening operation determining means determines the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion before displaying the result of the symbol variation effect executed on the occasion that the determination of the hit determination means becomes the determination result of losing In addition, it is configured to be able to forcibly stop the symbol variation effect before executing the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning portion and display the dislocation display on the symbol display means,
The variation determined by the variation pattern group determining means when the winning operation determining means determines the opening / closing operation of the special winning portion when the hit determining means is executed after the symbol variation effect is forcibly stopped. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the variation pattern determining means is configured to determine a variation pattern from variation patterns included in a pattern group.

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